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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
May 01, 1893
Page
3
Boston watchers report 400 cyclists gathered at Chestnut Hill Reservoir with 25 Roxbury riders and many from Cambridge ports Somerville Malden and Winthrop. Park police warned racers off the driveway as crowds filled Bailey's Hotel dining room despite late meals.
Health officials in New York City report pneumonia deaths near twice the five year average, blaming the grip epidemic. Dr. John T. Nagle urges maintaining blood warmth to prevent illness, recommending whiskey as a stimulant, specifically Duffy's Pure Malt, as the proven cure.
Stanton Abbott, English 126 pound champion, debuted in the United States at Dominic Mc Caffrey's event, knocking out Jack Hopper in two rounds. The match sparked talk of further bouts with Jack McAuliffe and Austin Gibbons, and plans for a sparring contest between McAuliffe and Abbott emerged as Abbott tours the country.
The regatta committee of the South Boston Yacht Club announces the annual open regatta for May 30 with a May 3 meeting to discuss improved measurement rules. The course is laid out so the entire regatta can be viewed from the clubhouse.
The Hull Corinthian Yacht Club sets the schedule with June 24 first championship cup race, June 29 cash race, and August 12 second championship cup race. A special class joins all boats 28 feet and not less than 21 feet water line.
The article explains sleeplessness often signals indigestion and suggests Johann Hoff's Malt Extract helps digestion. It claims the extract dissolves starch and aids digestion, and mentions a free booklet. It notes the neck label bears JOHANN HOFF and lists Eisner & Mendelson Co. as head agents in New York.
The piece notes strong early crowds and rising interest in baseball with Boston showing power despite losses to New York. It cites Stivetts’ performance, St Louis and Washington’s improving play, and Cleveland and Pittsburgh as solid contenders. It also outlines upcoming itineraries, pitching rule talk, and manager McGunigle backing Mike Meagher at Lowell.
At New York New Yorks 15 Boston s, at Cincinnati Cincinnatis 5 Chicago s. At Baltimore Baltimores 8 Washingtons 6. At Philadelphia Brooklyns 11 Philadelphias 10. Other games Princeton Princetons 96 9 Harvard QR Providence Harvards 7 Browns 5. Williamstown Yales 10 Williams. Worcester Holy Cross 4 Yale L S 3. Middletown Conn Wesleyans 8 Tufts 2.
Dorchester residents await the fate of a bill to remove the grade crossing at Dorchester Station with impatience. Community notes report the Urbane Pleasure Club picnic at Lovell's Grove on Decoration Day and the Dorchester Historical Society meeting at the Dorchester Beacon office to discuss laws, finances, and leadership. Mrs. McCarthy of Greenwich place suffered severe burns starting a kerosene fire and was hospitalized after treatment by Drs. Lombard and Towle. Phil Cosgrove remains ill with the grip at Ellsworth street home.
A May festival is planned in Everett Hall this afternoon and evening. The local Methodist Church reports a May 18 piano rehearsal and concert. The young Americans club lists players including Campbell and Goddard in the infield and Fitzger ald in outfield. A standout scene featured a 7-year-old bicycle rider, Leslie Walton of Dyer Avenue, on a tiny white safety bike built by his father as crowds traveled to the Boston World’s Fair relay.
Major Whitney improves and can sit up. R. J. McGuine named substitute letter carrier. Medford Club membership reaches 178. Medford Co operative Bank to elect officers Wednesday. New provision store runs Crowdis and Lackin. Medford Baseball Club to organize with strong team and new suits. Public urged to support subscriptions. Medford Art Club hosts reception this evening and art exhibition May 2 to 10 inviting all art enthusiasts at Mystic Park.
Secretary Roberts addresses Saratoga Street Church after noon as Saratoga Band performs. Camden Street Home charity party planned at Maverick Hall. Hilton Hall concert postponed to May 9. West End mulls new transfers with electrics, Canary cars to Lyceum Hall. Forty Hours devotion begins at Church of the Assumption. Home Club meets at Central Hall tonight. The Ferryman.
South Boston reports the Bachelor Club with twenty five members enjoyed a sloop trip to Nantasket yesterday and notes an invitation ball at Bethesda Hall next Wednesday evening. A double wedding is planned on Broadway this evening for Miss Emily Loring and Mr Arbert C Wirt and Miss Gertrude Sawyer with Mr Atherton Loring. Michael Fitzgerald died on West Third Street Saturday morning. John P Carroll expected to renew his license for another year despite opposition. The Bohemian Club held a stag party at William Lynch’s home on West Third Street with musical and literary offerings. Willie Sweeney funeral details given with St Augustine’s Church services and Calvary Cemetery. The house at Fourth Street and Dorchester Avenue lost its roof with residents still living inside. City Point.
The article lists upcoming Chelsea events including a May day reception at the Children's Home on Shawmut street, a May festival at Pythian Rink on May 24, and a boat club plan to buy an eight oared shell from Everett. It notes sermons by Rev J A Hughes and Rev H L Wheeler, a city messenger election, and activity around the Irish National Federation. Directors named for the Academy Debating Club are William V Carroll Thomas Connors William Carroll and John Carroll.
Beacon Light Reform Club congratulates Salem no license victory. Ella Wallace elected first vice president. Bishop Mallalieu returns from world tour and preaches at Broadway Methodist Church. D. of V. plans basket party in Eberle Social Hall. Reverend Stratton speaks on home life. Old Powder House Club opening night comes Wednesday with dignitaries invited. Somerville Hospital Corporation annual meeting and Winter Hill Universalist choir concert slated for Wednesday.
Street Commissioner Holmes is very ill at his Summer street home. The Ladies' Aid Society of St Marys Church plans a calico party at Opera Hall this evening. Malden Wanderers beat Lynn. West End beats Edgeworth 15 to 13 in ten innings. Highland tops Stars 23 to 9. Michael Murphy and Julia Welsh married at St Marys last night with a reception at Emerald street. Fire on Thatcher street damaged by a closet match fire. Kernwood Club hosts last ladies night of the season tonight. May festival of the First Parish at National Hall with Daggett Orchestra. Irish Federation Malden Branch held a mass meeting in Parochial School Hall Highland Avenue with speakers including J W Pettingill and others. Large crowd and contributions reported.
The Boston and Maine southern division builds a new baggage and express depot at the waterfront. The Iris and Putnam steamers, rebuilt for passenger and freight service, are nearing operation with work by McPhail of East Boston. Marble cargoes and harbor improvements, plus Nahant boat service and Battery Wharf changes, shape a busy port season.
Police officer Stephen Osgood has throat trouble and is off duty. Officer Osborne covers his district. A watering cart owned by Arthur Timmins tipped over on Cambridge Street, flooding the road. John Keegan won a plumbing contract for numerous Hubbardston houses built by Brookline builders. Tommy Keegan, a Post hustler at Allston station, notes the paper’s growth. Mrs. Martin recovers enough to run her restaurant. Charles N Roberts and James Carroll head to Meredith with horses to sell along the route. Thomas R. Brooke returns from New York. friends would have joined him if they had known. Frank W. Moore and Westphall also visited New York. Rev. George D. Latimore preached his last Unity Church sermon at Allston and will relocate to Salem. weeve pled SEACON PARK.
The Char lestown Druids elected officers for the coming year at St Francis de Sales YMCO. Hugh J Morrison was named president with M J Turnbull as vice president John H Kelley as secretary and Daniel C Collins as treasurer A parade feature committee will be formed later The funeral of William Seymour of Major George L Stearns Post GA took place from his Cambridge street residence with services at St Francis de Sales Church and burial at Holy Cross Cemetery A life size portrait of Colonel Peard will be presented by Hon John Reade to Milford at 2 PM today Miss Gertie Simmons visits Miss Nellie Green Loyal Temperance Legion meets at Lincoln Hall next Friday Installation of Rev C F Hill Crathern as pastor will occur Wednesday Bunker Hill
The Cambridge YMCA to hold its annual business meeting and officer elections next Thursday evening. Miss Margaret Purcell visits Washington. engagements announced between Miss Sadie Hoare and Howard J. Galloupe. A local citizen predicts Alvin Sortwell’s mayoral victory if nominated. The Fifty-Sixth Massachusetts Regiment invites post reunion on May 6. The Economy Club debates Municipal Lighting tonight with Cook and Cutler as main speakers. Harvard Bridge, Cambridge.
The clerk in Boston Massachusetts orders that the libellee William L. Britton be notified of a pendency of libel. Publication in the Boston Post for three weeks prior to June is required and a registered letter or service of the libel and order to the libellee fourteen days before the first Monday of June 1893.
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