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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
May 25, 1897
Page
2
A vivid portrait of the wild west era foregrounds Buffalo Bill as its dominant figure and central leader. The piece portrays his influence over frontier life, entertainment shows, and the mythos surrounding the western United States. Buffalo Bill's prominence anchors the narrative.
Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show opened at Huntington avenue grounds featuring top riders and international experts. Annie Oakley demonstrated firearms skill while Johnnie Baker broke balls. a vivid parade of cavalry, Arabs, Cossacks, and buffalo herd impressed audiences as sharpshooting and horsemanship dazzled spectators.
Yong Kay and a Chinese delegation including Rev. Berle and others met Governor Wolcott to present bribery allegations against police protection in Chinatown. Chief Wade attended. clergy avoided public comments. Delegation says evidence is hard to obtain as Chinese restrict Americans from gambling rooms. no specifics on money sources or bribery recipients were provided.
A new lobster shipment method from Halifax and Yarmouth involves live-well schooners. The Helen May Butler, owned by Constantine D. Tutten, sails to Cape Noel with 29 000 lobsters alive for the local market. Also noted are harbor activities, a brown carrier pigeon find, and pilot ship movements around Tompkinsville and the harbor.
Listings include diamonds watches jewelry silverware clocks and banquet lamps available on instalments. Ordeos by mail or telephony will receive prompt attention from The American Wringer Company Broadway extension Boston successor Mev. Manufg Co.
The Harvard varsity crew tested the Webb shell in a trial yesterday praising its stiffness and stability. Freshmen used the lighter English boat built by Clasper. A race with Worcester High School eight on Lake Quinsigamond is planned for tomorrow with Davy transporting the boat. The college crew plans a midweek race with the B A A eight before potential disbanding and selection of substitutes to join the varsity in Poughkeepsie on June 2.
Denver May 24 Popejoy et al remit suits against W 8 Stratton the mining magnate over claims on 25 million in Cripple Creek district properties. Stratton pays 300000 ending disputes over shares in Independence Portland Portland No 2 and related mines. He formerly endured poverty and grub staking before locating Independence and Portland No 2 which helped build his fortune. He owns or majors in several mines including Gold Crater and Black Diamond.
Pantie Carroll a leading Jamaica Plain citizen died suddenly at his Washington street home. The funeral will be from St. Thomas's Church Wednesday at 8:30 PM, with interment to follow at Calvary.
John Seamans of Cortland New York recounts years of fatigue and poor appetite eased by Hood's Sarsaparilla. He notes restored appetite and steadier nerves and endorses the remedy as a cure for weakness.
Providence May 24 The Newport youth John L. OBrien imprisoned for embezzlement faces a dispute over more than 700 in extra costs sought by the state. Parents paid 10.30 on expected release after March 23. Deputy Caull's time and extradition expenses appear in the bill. Court action and possible pardon discussions unfold.
Justice Peckham delivers opinion denying L F Parsons former northern Alabama district attorney a guaranteed four year term under Section 769. Court affirms Court of Claims ruling that the four year appointment could be terminated earlier by the President’s discretion after removal.
The Congregational Club held its annual May festival and ladies night last evening at Tremont Temple with exercises starting at 4 30 oclock. After luncheon members and friends enjoyed a social half hour in Lorimer Ila.
Paddy Fenton and Joe Mullins agreed to a New England lightweight title fight of twenty rounds or more at 133 pounds. Both sides posted $100 forfeits for appearance and weight, with a referee mutually chosen. The bout to be held within five weeks, after Fenton boxes Kid McPartland in New York.
At Verascope in New York May 24 spectators discussed the fight replay. The crowd recalled Fitzsimmons delivering a swift uppercut that felled Corbett, and whether the blow connected on the downed opponent or just as he fell remained disputed after the screening.
Australian welterweight Tom Williams lands in New York aiming to fight Tommy Ryan for 4000 dollars. Creddon training near London to face Kid McCoy. Spike Sullivan targets George Dixon. Haley vs Dever in June and Dave Sullivan vs Jimmy Barry discussed for 115 pounds. multiple Boston boxing events listed with purses and dates. GEORGE V TUOHEY reports.
Chicago May 24 Time ends for Captain Adrian Constantine Anson long associated with the national game. After thirty years as a player and a storied career spanning Forest Citys Rockford Philadelphia Athletics and Chicago he retires at age 47. He began in 1867 and becomes among the era’s greats with a legendary bat and long service.
Bertram Bourinot editor of the Bras dOr Gazette was publicly thrashed on the streets of St Peters by George W Kyte assistant clerk of the Nova Scotia House Assembly Kyte resented Bourinots recent editorial attacks on him and Liberal politicians in the province
The Oak Hall Clothing Company at 9 to 106 Washington street unveils a Memorial Day exhibition of genuine relics from Southern battlefields and wearers of both sides. Highlights include Grant at Spottsylvania and a Japanese needle work piece titled In Memoriam. The display runs until June 1 and appeals to Grand Army, military men, and local veterans.
Joseph Foster of 45 Jeffries Street East Boston testifies his kidney pain and severe urination stopped after using Doan's Kidney Pills purchased at Knight's Pharmacy. He praises the relief and urges the public to try the remedy, noting doctor bills and dreams from morphine. Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY sells the product at 50 cents per box, six for $2.50.
The Metropolitan Rowing Association met at the American House and voted to hold the annual regatta on the Charles River June 17. President Eugene Buckley chaired. officers elected included J J Corrigan as vice president and J Frank Facey as secretary. Also noted were financial details, tentative races, and plans for a 1:30 p.m. start with a regatta committee meeting at the B A A club house on Exeter Street next Friday.
The National Board of Trade for Cycle Manufacturers resolves that no national or local exhibitions shall be held or sanctioned from June 1, 1897, to June 1, 1898. It recommends designating February 22 as a general opening day nationwide. Exhibitors save over $75,000 due to lower space charges this year.
The American Museum of Natural History launches a Northern Pacific slope expedition led by Dr Franz Boas and joined by Dr Livingston Farrand. They will reside in British Columbia to observe about thirty Indian dialects and gather data on lifeways and speech.
Inspectors Knox and Douglass arrested Mabel Chase 28 of Cambridge and Alice Howes Myrick Mass in B F Larrabee Co store. Mary Henderson of Everett was taken in Houghton Dutton store. All three women face shoplifting charges.
Somerville High defeated Hoppy 11 to 190 at South End grounds in Hoppy's last inter scholastic appearance. Somerville English High and Hoppy are now claimed winners as Roxbury Latin Brookline Cambridge Boston Latin and English High all fell to Hoppy earlier with varied scores. Jaynes, Hoppy captain, opened the match.
In Washington on May 24 Thomas A. Driscoll of San Francisco defeated Jemmy Paret of New York in the Southern open final. The score stood 1 6 6 4 6 3 6 4 with Driscoll taking the trophy for the coming year as Pris coll showed strong play and Paret was outclassed.
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