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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Mar 29, 1898
Page
3
Chairman Mott outlines 988 racing rules with thirty seven pages of rules and seven pages of ads funded by firms. Key changes require entry fees in some races and set sanctions limits while asserting courts cannot aid promoters. The board tightens control over start contracts and dispute resolution.
H E Ducker of Charles River Park returned from New York and said he secured Tom Cooper from Detroit and would match him or Tom Linton against any rider of their class. Eck proposed Cissac versus Linton with Linton using a triplet pacing system. Ducker noted he has ten quints for pacing artillery as the National Cycle Track Association gears up its 36 man regular team with 12 subs in New York and 12 in Philadelphia.
The local committee proposes notices to stop improper hand hose street sprinkling. A sample letter warns residents using excess water on streets abutting their property and cites ordinance penalties with possible referral to the Boston Water Board.
Jaap Eden and Henri Cissac arrive in New York after discussions with managers on potential spring races. The L A W Wisconsin division seeks free legal advice for members on cycling matters, with Massachusetts members already approving similar trips. Kaser Miller and Pardiner set a triplet record for twenty six miles and one hour, while Edgar R Hinkley transfers to the professional class. A Boston meeting of the Meet Club is set for Copley Square Hotel, and there are hints of regulatory friction for roller polo riders in race contexts.
The article advises avoiding fatigue by stopping when tired and not overexerting to gain muscle. It highlights Indian clubs bicycling and dumb bells for strength and grace, with post exercise showers. It endorses Duffy's Pure Malt Whiskey as a proper stimulant for athletes, warning against ordinary whiskey.
A. W. Westby secretary pro tem reports league membership at 91,831, down over 10,000 from last period. New members this week rise by 66 versus 1,027 year ago. New York and Massachusetts lead with 144 each, Pennsylvania 118, Connecticut 17, Rhode Island 12. Massachusetts now holds 10,363 members.
The New York Sun reports that boxers including Bob Fitzsimmons and John L. Sullivan favor updating the Marquis of Queensberry rules to modernize boxing. They cite the breakaway attack and coaching during fights as areas to reform, while noting three fights per year as a proposed standard. The piece also lists near-term bouts and officials connected to a potential championship amid the ongoing debate.
Charles White aged 50 escaped from Charles Street Jail yesterday afternoon while serving a sentence for drunkenness. He is described as 5 feet 7 inches tall, 160 pounds with light complexion and gray whiskers two weeks growth, wearing dark clothes and a soft hat. believed to have friends in Brockton.
Reports claimed the Harvard shot and hammer thrower David Hennan was suspended for lax academic effort. The faculty lifted the ban as his marks rose, freeing him from probation. He has not shown podium results publicly but reportedly matched or exceeded long throws this spring and fall, fueling talk of a New York games place.
Heywood Club plans a cake walk at Bacon Hall Somerville on Wednesday evening. The program opens with an alfo featuring top talent and finishes with a cake walk judged by Captain Bill Daly overseeing a lineup of skilled artists.
Bradford Boat Club held a stag party at their Brookline street clubhouse in Cambridge last evening. President B J Fallon introduced member Lynch from Chicago who spoke on US Spain tensions for twenty minutes. Other performers included Charles Chapman Alfred Terrell Jimmie Dooley Walter Guiney Humphrey Sullivan Sam Moore Jerry Sullivan and Martin Sherry. The Columbus Camping Club annual hall is set for April 18 at Union Hall Cambridge.
Special Wegner Sleeping Cars will operate in New York on April 7 8 and 9 to return passengers who joined the Fitchburg Railroad Washington Tour on April 1. The service costs nothing extra and reflects the company's policy to do more than promised.
The Harvard varsity baseball team lost 7 to 6 to College Nine after a sloppy nine innings. Andy Highlands pitched for College Nine while Galbraith overwhelmed Harvard with strong support. miscues and wild throws sealed Harvard’s fate in the eighth inning. Herbie Foster moved to third in place of an ill Clarke and Bergen’s absence remained unexplained.
Eva Young age 31 and Bennia Dufane age 20 were found unconscious in a room at 7 Tyler street off Beach street after a gas leak from a nearly open jet. They had arrived Saturday morning claiming New Bedford and Montreal origins and were taken to City Hospital where they recovered. they denied any self harm.
Thomas J. Lane of East Boston was elected chairman of the Bath Commission at its first post noon meeting in City Hall after his appointment was confirmed by the Board of aldermen. Dr. John Duff of Charlestown serves as secretary pro tem. Lane is a longtime East Boston citizen and director of the East Boston Athletic Association.
Albert E. Conant age 16 of 89 Fayette street Watertown was arrested by Inspector Bogan for shoplifting at Houghton & Dutton's. He fled Pemberton square but was speedily recaptured near the store. Conant said his father would send him away after the incident.
Speculation among friends of the Conservatory of Music on a probable successor to Richard H. Dana was not settled at a private executive committee meeting. The decision waited for Dana’s return to Boston as he is ill in Washington.
Joseph T. Murphy was sentenced to fifteen months in prison after a delayed verdict in the Superior Criminal Court on two counts of cheating in horse trades. The case, presided by Judge Blodgett, followed testimony and deliberation. The text also mentions Monte, husband of a woman shot in a vestibule by Mrs. Perkins.
Seven day personally conducted tour by special train of Wagner palace cars starting April 1 with all expenses paid. Special Wagner palace cars leave New York on April 7 8 and 9 with no extra charge for extensions to Washington or New York. Itinerary listed by D N Bell tourist agent 26 Washington street Boston.
The passage argues the event was clearly either an internal or external explosion. It emphasizes public interest and urges readers to form a definite opinion based on the presented details. The language aims to persuade a broad American audience.
A detailed record shows Captain Sigsbee’s careful handling and aboard actions before the Havana harbor explosion. Ensign Powelson and divers cite plates bent outward, indicating an external blast. witnesses stress lack of internal cause.
All wool indigo blue uniforms for conductors described with extra strong linings padded pockets leather guards and silk stitching. Price information appears to follow, but is cut off in the excerpt.
An advertisement for a male only book claims 30 years of experience treating nervous disorders from youthful errors and lists concerns such as drains impotence and varicocele. It promotes the Dr Sanden Electric Belt and states 5000 men were cured last year.
Accounts detail the night of February 15 near Havana Harbor as the Maine blows up. Testimony from Captains Stevens and Cornell describes the blast lighting the sky and debris raining down while Commander Converse discusses explosive details and submarine mine behavior.
Lieutenant Wainwright testifies that strict precautions were taken on board the ship with careful inspections of visitors and night lookouts. He describes scenes after the explosion, aiding the wounded and noting the captain’s orders. A suppressed witness spoke of discussions about blowing up the Maine, and Henry Draine discussed an anonymous letter to the U S consul general.
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