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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
May 28, 1894
Page
3
The article reviews George Godfrey's career long marked by undefeated home performance but losses to Peter Jackson and Jake Kilrain on the road. It covers Jackson's tactical defeat, Kilrain’s disputed win, and Godfrey's outlook facing Maher plus notes on Corbett Jackson era talks and potential matchups with Walcott and Griffo.
May 27 Hazleton report details a religious faction clash at St. Casimir's Polish Catholic Church. Poles and Lithuanians fought during a Mass attempt, injuring six men including the priest and police officers. Four Poles were arrested and to face a hearing.
A race controversy over excluding a rider for color ended with the association overruling the race committee and rescinding the vote. The event remains open to entrants, with noted riders listed and crowd plans for a large turnout and special trains for the event followed by parade preparations by the Eagle club.
The Catholic Union of Cambridge was organized yesterday afternoon at Austin Hall Cambridgeport with about 250 Catholic citizens present. Dr J B Dwyer presided and John H Hurley served as secretary. The new constitution mirrors the Boston union and allows any moral Catholic over 20 to join. A politics clause bars any political activity within the group. The next meeting is set for Sunday afternoon June 10 with location to be announced.
Very boyish play from the home team cost Cincinnati as Louisville won 9 to 4. Twitchell and Hemming hit home runs while Latham struggled between bases twice. Attendance 5000. Scores by innings show Louisville with a big late surge and Cincinnati’s early fight fading. Batteries Dwyer and Vaughn for Cincinnati and Hemming and Grim for Louisville.
Chicago May 27 Hawley pitched well for the Browns and in the sixth inning hit a three-bagger with two on to win the game after Kittredge muffed a foul fly. Attendance 9,843. Score St Louis 3 Chicago 6. Hits St Louis 9 Chicago 6. Errors St Louis 6 Chicago 2. Batteries Hawley Peitz McGill Kittredge.
Jack Virtue sprains an ankle while the Clevelands gain $2400 from three games in Pittsburgh. Washingtons suffer sixteen straight losses as Philadelphia protests coaching to Nick Young. Turner of the Phillies hits .456 in his first fifteen games. Ward has only one strikeout today. George Smith of Cincinnati plays fourteen straight games without an error. Weyhing’s injury may keep him out long. Anson tries to acquire Reitz from Baltimore but Hanlon resists. Dalrymple leads Indianapolis as captain and batter. Stenzel nears release by Pittsburgh. Brouthers wins hat and tie on a fence sign. Chicago eyes May 1 opening. Western clubs report $25,000 lost to early start.
George Godfrey America's star colored boxer faces Peter Maher Irish champion in a ten round battle at the Casino. Both are reported in prime condition with a lineup of three preliminary bouts featuring renowned fighters. Maher is noted for his work against Bob Fitzsimmons while Godfrey is praised for past bouts with Jackson and Choynski. Captain William Daly Jr. promotes the show.
Lowell hosts the New England Amateur Rowing Association spring regatta with Worcester as a potential host if Lowell fails to offer a better bid. Bradfords field a senior eight and multiple boats while Riversides and others train, including Ned Hayes and George Mitchell in a Riverside double.
Springfield hosts the eastern division canoe meet at Camp Calla Shasta with delegates from Hartford Holyoke and Northampton. Headquarters tents are pitched campsgirls are accommodated and a campfire is planned as organizers prepare for opening day tomorrow.
May 27 Marblehead reports a beautiful morning despite early conditions. The schooner Clytie newly bought by Mr. Warren and the Aderlino sail for the first time. Enthusiastic yachtsmen gather at the Corinthian Yacht Club and the Eastern Yacht Club prepares for the season. Yachts listed include Clytie Aderline Gladys Gorilla Gossip Lillian Mystery King Philip Lapwing Barbara Carmeta.
A warning on summer dress missteps, noting how light clothing can fail when wind shifts to chill. It recommends using a pure medicinal whiskey, specifically Duffy's Pure Malt, to refresh the system and prevent colds or pneumonia after a sudden chill.
Everett Paine, secretary of the Corinthian club, has disposed of the Brenda to Herbert Goodwin and plans a 21 foot knockabout built by Lawley. Hesper Agnes Reaper and several smaller craft will join as Marblehead yachtsmen coordinate with Corinthian and Eastern clubs for a lively opening.
The Post reveals reader letters vying for a ten dollar gold prize with a proposed two week vacation at Cuttyhunk. The winning note extols free seaside days, ocean views, fishing, and coast surveys, promising healthful days and a return to work energized for winter.
The four masted Michigan left its Charlestown berth but thick river fog forced anchoring near the Blake. Steamers shuttling passengers to war vessels faced delays as the hull blocked traffic. Alpha arrived with cargo while Yarmouth brought passengers and freight, later docking after 7 pm. An ad drew cattlemen and hopeful laborers to Boston water front seeking sea work, only to be deterred by cattlemen’s tales. The Landsman.
The funeral for Edwin T. Perry was held yesterday afternoon from his residence at 238 Broadway Maplewood. A large gathering of relatives and friends attended with many floral tributes. Rev J Carden of Linden conducted the Episcopal service. Interment followed at Woodlawn Cemetery.
A advertised tonic claims to purify blood and restore life to organs. It targets consumption catarrh dyspepsia liver troubles constipation rheumatism paralysis and nervous system diseases. Sample bottle offered at 19 Tremont Row and sold by all dragonists.
Races of the Country Club continue at Clyde Park with six events on the card. The first race is at 2 o'clock, featuring galloways and others, followed by open handicap sweep stakes and hunter flat and chase events.
A Massachusetts petition seeks dissolution of the Massachusetts Fish Exchange, citing no liabilities or assets and cessation of business. The Supreme Judicial Court orders notice to interested parties to appear in Boston on the first Monday of August to show cause, with publication in the Boston Post for three weeks.
Suffolk Superior Court orders notice by publication in the Boston Post for defendant J M Price of Detroit to appear on the first Monday of July 1894. Plaintiff A D Puffer & Sons seek two thousand dollars as owed under a February 10 1894 writ. James W Tufts named as supposed trustee.
In Suffolk Superior Court a contract action by Thomas A. Whicher & Co. of Boston against The Globe & C. Wish Co. of New Jersey and Red Star Shoe Co. of West Virginia seeks $1000. The court orders publication notice and a June 9 appearance due to lack of local business presence or service in Massachusetts.
Ann McGivney named executrix of Peer McGivney late of Boston with bond filed. all claims against estate must be presented and debts paid to Ann McGivney in Boston. Julia Curry named executrix of Maria Curry late of Boston with bond filed. all claims against estate must be presented and debts paid to Julia Curry in Boston.
The Suffolk Probate Court issues citations in multiple estates including Morton Ly man Boston. Administratrix Sarah Ly man seeks private sale of estate realty and debts paid. Other notices probate wills for Michael Burke Mary Piff William Wood Matthew Gusion show hearings and publishing requirements.
Suffolk probate court to hear application for probate of a last will and testament of Sarah A. Brown late of Boston. Lincoln Brown seeks letters testamentary for the executor without bond. Court set for show cause two days prior to the hearing. Judge John W. McKim presiding.
Suffolk Probate Court cites heirs to show cause why Albert F Hayden of Boston should receive a letter of administration for Ellen Millicheap deceased intestate. Hearing set June 7 1894 at 10 am in Boston. Publication required weekly for three weeks in the Boston Post. Register Elijah Grorgh.
James T. S. Wood of Warwick R I is appointed executor and bond is posted under Massachusetts statute. Augustus T. Arnold of Boston is named as agent with address at 23 Court Street and Hyde Park. Creditors are to exhibit claims and all debts paid to James T. S. Wood in Warwick R I as of May 17 1894.
Suffolk Probate Court directs Charles A Welch of Cohasset to publish public notice for letters testamentary without surety. Notice runs weekly for three weeks in the Boston Post, with publication starting the fourteenth of the month.
The Probate Court cites interested parties in the estate of Charles Henry Wright of Boston to show cause why Elizabeth Alice Wright may be granted letters testamentary without bond. Court session stated for May 31 in Suffolk County with publication two days prior. Judge John W. McKim presiding.
In the estate of Honor a M Hanl bey a hearing is ordered in Probate Court Boston Suffolk on May 31 1894 at 10 o'clock to issue letters testamentary to John J Hanley without bond. The petitioner must publish a notice four weeks before the hearing with at least two insertions in the Boston newspaper. Judge John W McKinn signs the notice May 16, 1894.
Notich announces the assignee of the estate of insolvent debtor Thomas D. C. Perry of Boston Suffolk County. The second creditors meeting will be held at the Court of Insolvency for Suffolk County in Boston on June 1 at 10 a.m. to prove claims. Geo H. Gibson as Assignee at 1 Pemberton Square.
Notion announces Thomas Colgan of Boston as duly appointed administrator of Patrick Colgan late of Boston Suffolk County. He has given bonds as required. Creditors must exhibit claims and debtors must pay to Thomas Colgan Admr Boston May 16 15804.
Liza J. M Marshall appointed executrix of the will of Moses J S Marshall late of Boston. Creditors must present claims and debtors pay to Liza J M executrix at 10 Trevont Street Boston by May 16 1594 per attorney Albert J Pratt Boston.
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