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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

May 28, 1895

Page

3

Corbett and Fitzsimmons Meet Over Title Fight Arrangements

May 27 meeting in New York between James J. Corbett and Bob Fitzsimmons aimed to finalize details for their forthcoming bout. Disputes over venue and contract terms sparked sharp exchanges as they agreed to settle the clash in the ring with Joe Vendig and Emanuel Friend handling negotiations. Wendig expects a July 1 announcement and training plans proceed for Corbett in Asbury while Fitzsimmons delays until his Syracuse match ends.

New York James J. Corbett Bob Fitzsimmons Billy Brady Emanuel Friend Joe Wendig Miorida Athletic Club Corbett Fitz Joe Vendig Fitzsimmons Friend Ing Vendig P. J. Dwyer Orbett Brady Fitalmmons Lance Friend Wendig D Day Asbury Rh Syracuse

Races At Gravesend Feature Mixed Stakes and Entries

May 1 Gravesend stage includes sweepstakes for 3-year-olds and up, with 69 added. horses listed include Ramapo Ed Kearney Connoisseur Tinge Manches ter and Ingolsby among 3-year-olds. 2-year-old events feature Lorrania Nantucket Merry Prince Religion Anna je Imperial and others. Gazelle Stakes for fillies 8, one mile and a furlong, lists Second Attempt Butterflies California and more. Sixth race targets 8-year-olds and up with Kennel, Kenne lly, and Sandowne among entrants.

Gravesend L. I Ramapo Ed Kearney Connoisseur Tinge Manchester Ingolsby Imp Chandos Ven Furlo Lorrania Nantucket Merry Prince Religion Anna Je Imperial Teko Arib Hungara Goundy Marmon Montezuma Alar- Pai Ate Joe Rogers Frank Harris Calmerstone Barrymore Hazlet Handspring Pyenate Jefferson Refugee California Kennel Earney Kennelly Sandowne Captain T Redum Aurelian

Results at St. Asaph Races and Times

Results show races of one quarter mile to one and one sixteenth miles at St. Asaph. Governor Fifer placed second in the short dash with a 1:06 1/5 time, Mamie R. was second in the three-fourths mile at 1:21 1/4, Billsarius led in the six and one half furlongs at 1:27, and Trace ran one and one sixteenth miles in 1:22 with Bones finishing third.

Fifer Face Mamie Kness Billsarius Way Trace Yao Tah Nthe Bones

Results at Latonia Races Include Fast Times

Fr Trace won the seven eighths mile race with St Tariro second after a late surge in 1 31 3 4. In the one mile event Marion led Peytonia with Ti race placing third in 1 08. Ida Sherlock led Fasig and Del Soranado in the five eighths mile, with time 1 08. Belle among the finishers.

Fr Trace Seat St. Tariio Seliing Marion Peytonia Tirace ida—Sherlock Fasig del Soranado Belle

Smith and Ryan Stage Drawn Twenty-Five Round Title Bout

The final welterweight bout pitted Tommy Ryan of Chicago against Mysterious Billy Smith of Boston at 142 pounds. After twenty five rounds of fierce exchanges with Smith pressing and Ryan running, the referee ruled the match a draw in the eighteenth round.

Tommy Ryan Chicago Billy Smith Boston Smith Ryan Joe Choynski Harry Ryan Canada Jimmy Barry Billy Hennessey Clinton Iowa Bob Smith Jim Kelly California Dick O’brien Bostonian

Great racing on card at the Country Club afternoon

The ponies Wazee Miss Clay Sweet Marie and Secret figure for a likely win with Ferrier and Tigress from Del Monte stables in a hot race. Prize The Peer Floodmore Little Mid race the steeplechase with Floodmore narrow favorite. Big Decoration Day steeplechase lists Lady Raymond Floodmore The Peer Alchemist King John Prize Raceland Chevy Chase Duke of Abercorn Hiawassee Profile Triumph among top entries.

Country Club Wazee Miss Clay Sweet Marie Secret Ferrier Tigress del Monte Prize Floodmore Little Mid Randolph Chevy Chase Duke of Abercorn Oakwood Lady Raymond the Peer Alchemist King John Raceland Hia- Wwassee Profile Triumph

Butler and Watson Fight Twelve Rounds To Draw

John E. Butler of Lynn and Andy Watson fought twelve fierce rounds to a draw before 300 at the Kirtland Club. Butler led with a steady left to Watsons jaw, both men gamely absorbing punishment, referee Doc OConnell ruled a draw as time expired.

Lynn John E. Butler Andy Watson Lynn Sports Kirtland Doc O'Connell Butler Watson

Harvard Varsity Falls to Boston League Club in Rain-Shortened Game

The Harvard nine were crushed by a Boston National League team despite Captain Whittemore's seven error-free chances and Stevenson’s early run. Paine yielded sixteen runs as Boston hitters racked twelve singles and a three-bagger through the second and third innings before rain halted play in the eighth.

Harvard Paine Nash Wilson Dolan Sullivan J. Hayes McCarthy Rand Whittemore Stevenson Highlands Boston

Spalding League AAL Endorsed by Baseball Leaders

In Washington testimony N E Young promotes the Spalding League AAL as the league standard, citing 18 years of National League use and unanimous adoption by major pro clubs. The Portland team defeats Bangor 9 10 0 04 20 7 with Gannon Goodheart and Wheeler Hayes handling the batteries.

N. EB. Young Pres Sec'y Washington, D. C National League American Association of Professional Portland Bangor Gannon and Goodheart Wheeler and Hayes

Lawrence Beats Fitchburg In Tight Showdown

Lawrence wins 5 to 2 over Fitchburg as poor base running hurts the visitors. Magee stands out for Lawrence while Brooks and Strowger pair up on the mound against Magee and Donovan. Base hits tally nine for Lawrence and six for Fitchburg with five Lawrence errors and four by Fitchburg.

Lawrence Fitchburg Magee Brooks Strowger Donovan

Haverhill Defeats Salems in Uphill Ball Game

The Haverhill home team beat the Salems in a tense contest. Brinton pitched well after a shaky start by Kelley at short, and with stronger support the visitors' offense was stifled. Final line shows Haverhill 14 hits to Salem 7 with eight errors to three. Batteries were Brinton Hoyt for Haverhill and O Nell McManus for Salem.

Haverhill Salems Kelley Brinton Salem Hoyt O’nell McManus

Lowell Triumph Over Nashua In Tight Nine Inning Tilt

Lowells 11 hit game included Cushman three bagger and costly errors in a close nine inning contest against Nashua. Final score section shows Lowell edging Nashua with 220002089 and 22100014107 bases, 8 errors for Lowell and 6 for Nashua. Batteries McCarthy Cushman for Lowell Black Luchia for Nashua.

Lowell Sooner Nashua McCarthy Cushman Black Luchia

Brockton Rebounds to Lead Before Rain Ends Game

In the New England League at Brockton on May 27, Brockton led 8 to 6 in the eighth after Nadeau hit a go ahead homer following two walks. Rain halted play for about a half hour and Fall River earned a victory. Fall River 0 0 2 3 8 Brockton 0 0 1 2 6. Base hits Fall River 14 Brockton 11. Errors Fall River 3 Brockton 2. Batteries Fernon Rollins McCullough Shea.

Brockton Nadeau Fall River Fernon and Rollins McCullough and Shea

Augusta Baseball Triumph Seals Narrow Win Over Lewiston

In a pitchers battle today Butler earned the win for Augusta. Augusta played errorless ball, outbatting and outfielding Lewiston. Final: Augusta 41 base hits vs Lewiston 6 with one error. Batteries Butler Flynn Mains Burke.

Augusta Butler Lewiston Flynn Mains Burke

Callahan Leads Pitchers in Buffalo Springfield Tilt

In Buffalo New York on May 27 Springfield defeated Buffalo 13 to 7 in a pitchers battle. Callahan stood out with stronger effectiveness for Springfield while Gunson Urquhart backed Buffalo. Attendance was 1200. Errors were Springfield two and Buffalo two. Batteries were Callahan and Gunson for Springfield Vickery and Urquhart for Buffalo.

Buffalo N. Y Springfield Callahan Gunson Vickery Urquhart

Pawtucket Beats New Bedford In Shortened Game

Pawtucket plated three runs in the first inning and cruised to a 13 to 5 victory over New Bedford in six innings. Hannivan at short stole the show with a sharp defensive effort as Meakin yielded early hits before settling down. Batteries Meakin Yeager for Pawtucket Carr Friend Sharp for New Bedford.

Pawtucket R. I New Bedford Carr Friend Meakin Hannivan

Toronto Beats Providence Tight Baseball Con Test

In a chilly, low attendance game Toronto defeated Providence with a late surge. Toronto led in the third and eighth innings as Providence briefly led in the sixth. Doescher fined Stricker and Captain Murray $10 each amid the onfield disputes. Toronto 3 Errors 2, Providence 4 Errors 0. Hits 16 to 10. Batteries Shaw Lake for Toronto Eagan Dixon for Providence.

Toronto Providence Doescher Stricker Murray Shaw Lake Eagan and Dixon

Rochester Beats Wilkesbarre After Slow Windy Tilt

In Rochester, May 27, Wilkesbarre defeated Rochester 4 to 16 in a slow game marked by a seven inning rally. Lyttle hit a three bagger to spark the visitors, with Harper pitching poorly and O Brien making an error as Rochester produced 11 hits. Wente homered and attendance reached 600.

Rochester N. Y Wilkesbarre Harper Lyttle O’brien Wente Campfield Diggins Harper and Wente

Syracuse Cleveland exhibition game halted by rain

Syracuse Cleveland exhibition game stopped by rain at end of the fifth inning. The score shows Cleveland leading 0 to 0 with 2 runs, Syracuse at 0 with 2 runs, Cleveland errors 2, Syracuse errors 1. Sullivan and Blake pitched for Cleveland, Kilroy and Rafter for Syracuse.

Syracuse N. Y Cleveland Seeeeeed Sullivan Blake Kilroy Rafter

Opening Day At South End Grounds Promises Busy Event

The Bostons host St Louis at 3 30 PM in the season opener at South End grounds with 1200 officials invited. Stivetts and Ganzel will start for Boston while Ehret may pitch for St Louis and Miller Avill catches. Several players are hurt but Tenney, Quinn, and Bannon are noted as key performers with strong batting and fielding forms.

Bostons St. Louis South End Stivetts Ganzel Ehret Miller Avill Duffy Pittsburg Tenney Sullivan Ganzell Seelee Link Hawley Warner Wilkesbarre Jimmie Saugus” Bannon Browns Joe Quinn Boston Big Roger New Yorks Calliope” Miller

Gloucester Athletic Games Memorial Day Events

The Gloucester Athletic Club plans a Memorial Day program with events including 100 yard dash 440 yard run one mile run three mile run one mile walk hammer throw shot put and weight throwing Entries are limited and Maéries should be sent to J Mosklay at the listed address for each event

Gloucester Athletic Club Maéries Mosklay

Kerosene Sales Ban Sparks South Boston Fury

South Boston grocers condemn revived city ordinance barring kerosene sales in frame buildings or in structures with tenements. Many stores face licenses denial, leaving only a few brick or stone shops able to sell oil and risking widespread consumer inconvenience. A fire official notes fires stem from lamps not kerosene, while a list enumerates dozens of dealers refused licenses and warns more may follow.

South Boston Standard Oil Company Mullen Fire Department Kate Dillon Fifth Street D. I Alexander Fourth Streets Arey. Bros East Fourth Street Thomas Powderly Pierce Bros BE Street A. L. Margle & Son Dorchester Street Silas Fairchild West Broadway Niles & Lehy A. W. Porter Woodward Street Ellen White East Third Street George A. Gibson F Street Christine Olsen Sixth Street Erntz Schonberg George B. Sherry Swett Street Holbrook Bros East Eighth Street Mary Flah Eighth Street K. W. Stackhouse D. H. McCarty C Street E. 8. Gilmore Broadway R. O. Mangle A. Goddard W. Hammond J. C. McGrath West J. Manahan Ninth Street G. B. Berg J. P. Bullard Sromeney P. Scanlan E. 8. Gilmore & Co H. L. Taylor Fairchild J. C. Tebbetts A. I. Cole J. A. Heely H. Obermark Fourth Street D. Dwyer D Street B. M. Curry J. H. Mc West Fourth Street A. B. Phalen William Feeney James Moynihan William J. McMullen S. Hayward Fred J. Perry & Co Rock Spring Farm Dairy Co John C. Neal & Co S. Welscope Mullaly Bros S. Welscoff E Street William Looney Tucker & Co Seventh Streets A. O'Neill EF. Dunlea A. S. Yerxa Mary McCarron Mungovan William Driscoll M. Harrison D. Obermeyer Post

Milford Town Meeting Approves 2000 for Hopkinton Rail Line

Milford voters at a crowded adjourned meeting in Town Hall approve a 2000 appropriation to widen Hopkinton roadbed if an electrical street railway can be arranged to connect Milford and Hopkinton. They also authorize 6500 to build a brick fire house on the existing site.

Milford Town Hall Hopkinton Road Hopkinton

Young Mason Alexander Shepard Dies After Four-Story Fall

Alexander Shepard aged 19, a Brighton mason, died at City Hospital at 3 40 yesterday afternoon from injuries suffered when he fell four stories from a ladder at the new high school building. He lived at 25 Union Street and had just completed his apprenticeship. His coworkers remembered him as bright and well liked.

Alexander Shepard Brighton City Hospital Union Street Shepard

Watertown Suffragists Hold Final Meeting

The Watertown School Suffrage Association closed its season at Miss A. M. J. Coolidge residence on Mt. Auburn Street. Mrs. A. N. M. Walton of West Newton gave the principal address titled Our Annual Defeat.

Watertown Watertown School Suffrage Association A. M. J. Coolidge Mt. Auburn Street A. N. M. Walton West Newton

No New Trial Sought in McDonald Bribery Conspiracy Case

A motion for a new trial was filed in the McDonald case from Haverhill. The defendant Thomas H. McDonald is convicted of conspiracy to bribe Alderman Hadley H. Hoyt. The motion argues the verdict was contrary to law and the existence of newly discovered evidence.

Salem Thomas H. McDonald Haverhill Hadley H. Hoyt

Was he drunk Chief Drury faces Chelsea rumor storm

Chelsea residents debate charges of alleged drunkenness against Chief of Police William P. Drury with claims of train sightings and at depots. Drury denies all accusations, while Alderman Hadaway says an investigation may occur next week. The mayor says he has heard rumors but nothing concrete.

Chelsea William P. Drury Chief Drury Alderman Hadaway Carter

Debs Denied Writ by Supreme Court in 1900

The Supreme Court unanimously denied Eugene V. Debs a writ of habeas corpus. It held the federal government has jurisdiction over interstate commerce and that civil injunctions can coexist with criminal proceedings, upholding Judge Woods sentence for six months for disobeying the injunction during the Pullman strike.

Washington Eugene V. Debs Supreme Court Debs Woods United States Circuit Court

Judge Woods Gratified by Supreme Court Ruling on Debs Case

Judge Woods said he was gratified the Supreme Court sanctioned his opinion in the Debs contempt case and noted the defendants would likely get time to report to the marshal. United States District Attorney Black said criminal prosecutions would proceed in their ordinary sequence.

Chicago Woods Supreme Court Debs United States Black

Debs Case Dies Hard After Supreme Court Ruling

Attorney Darrow expresses surprise at news that habeas corpus was denied by the United States Supreme Court. He notes the Supreme Court is the last resort. The affected A. R. U. officers include Debs and Howard, Kelcher, Rogers, Burns, Hogan, Godth and Elliott. Debs is reported to be in Terre Haute.

Chicago Darrow Debs United Press United States Supreme Court Supreme Court Howard Kelcher Rogers Burns Hogan God Elliott The Terre Haute

Terrible, World’s Most Powerful Cruiser, Launched on Clyde

The steel cruiser Terrible, copper sheathed and 14200 ton displacement, was launched on the Clyde. It measures 631 feet long with a 71 foot beam and can reach 22 knots. Armament includes two 22 ton and 18 quick firing guns, with 900 crew. deemed the strongest of its class.

Glasgow Clyde

Wakefield Votes On Metropolitan Water Plan At Special Meeting

A May 27 special town meeting in Wakefield considered the metropolitan water supply proposal. Town counsel George H. Towle warned the cost would be about 9500 dollars yearly for town assessments, urging against joining the metropolitan district. Ex-Representative Miller argued for the plan, claiming it would cost less than 400 dollars annually, and the meeting adopted resolutions opposing the current bill.

Wakefield Mass George H. Towle Miller

Driver Alonzo Hank Killed by Train Near Roxbury Crossing

Alonzo Hank 21, driver for Drivers' Union Ice Company, died after being struck by an inward-bound train on the Providence division of the New York New Haven Hartford line at about 4 25 yesterday afternoon. Hank resided at 18 Carey Street Roxbury and was found on the track within 200 yards of the Ruggles Street crossing. His body was taken to City Hospital morgue.

Alonzo Hank Drivers' Union Ice Company Providence New York, New Haven & Hartford Railroad Carey Street Roxbury Ruggles Street City Hospital

More Troops for Campos Despatch From Madrid

A Pall Mall Gazette despatch from Madrid reports cavalry regiments heading to Cadiz to embark for Cuba. A battalion ordered to the Philippine Islands has been diverted to Cuba, increasing force for the Campos campaign.

London Madrid Pall Mall Gazette Cuba Cadiz Philippine Islands

Georgetown Would Wot Pial

Fragmentary OCR reads like a local item about Mrs. Sawin and a feature on a figure named Gao Ne Spec meme, with unclear context and dates. Names appear incomplete, making precise event and location identification difficult.

Georgetown Sife

Bodwell Sentenced in Lynn Lewd Conduct Case

Joseph B. Bodwell a Lynn furniture dealer was sentenced to three years in Charlestown State Prison for lewd conduct after a joint trial with Fanny Smith. Smith bonded at $500 with George C Neal as her surety. District Attorney Moody expressed sympathy for Smith and suggested Bodwell’s control. other witnesses said Bodwell lived with Smith and a child born in 18% claimed Bodwell as father.

Salem Joseph B. Bodwell Lynn Union Street Gaskell Charlestown Bodwell Fanny Smith Moody George C. Neal Ella Bodwell Smith Smythe

New York Chamber Launches Campaign Against Free Silver

The New York Chamber of Commerce announces a nationwide crusade against free silver coinage. It plans a focused battle on cheap money, forming a 78 member general committee with leaders from business including Isidor Straus Gustave Schwab Frederick Cons table August Belmont J Pierpont Morgan Carl Schurz Cornelius Vanderbilt John Sloan Anson Phelps Stokes Morris K Jesup and Edward King. The nine member executive committee will be chaired by Gustav Schwab.

New York Chamber of Commerce Isidor Straus Gustave H. Schwab Frederick A. Constable August Belmont J. Pierpont Morgan Carl Schurz Cornelius Vanderbilt John Sloane Anson Phelps Stokes Morris K. Jesup Edward King

New England tennis championship entries announced at New Haven

An unusually large field enters the New England championship at the New Haven Lawn Club starting tomorrow. Notable players include Malcolm Chace Yale W F Larned Cornell Arthur Foote Yale John Howland New York and Clarence Budiong Brown with many Yale players also in the draw. The singles likely to be decided between Larned and Chace while Foote and Chace may win the doubles.

New Haven Conn New England

Captured Policy Slips In Street Raid On Piedmont

Officers from Lagrange station with Captains Warren and Brown raided No 7 Piedmont Street seizing policy slips and manuscript sheets. Three occupants Thomas Golding 28 Royal H Mason 29 Frank Johnson 37 were detained for presence where gaming implements were found.

Lagrange Street Warren Brown Piedmont Street Thomas Golding Royal H. Mason Frank Johnson

Local Youth Sustains Arm Fracture at YMCA Gym

Arthur E. Stevens 12 son of E. E. Stevens of Somerville fractured his left arm yesterday afternoon in the YMCA gym. He sprang from a wall area to reach rings, fell when unable to grasp the ropes and was treated by Drs. Morrill and Bell. He lives at 75 Thurston Street.

Arthur E. Stevens E. E. Stevens Somerville Young Stevens Morrill Bell Thurston Street

Soley Lodge Hosts State Officials at Somerville Lodge Night

Soley Lodge of Masons in Somerville entertained members of the State Senate and Legislature and Secretary of State Olin. They witnessed lodge work and then gathered at the banquet board for a social afterward.

Soley Lodge of Masons of Somerville State Senate Olin

Gail Hamilton in decline at Washington hospital

Mary Abigail Dodge also known as Gail Hamilton showed weakness through the day in Washington on May 27 as she received milk but grew weaker. her condition remained very low by nightfall.

Washington Mary Abigail Dodge Gail Hamilton

Painter William Murphy Falls From Roof in Newton Lower Falls

William Murphy a painter fell from the roof of a house belonging to P C Baker at Newton Lower Falls this afternoon. He struck on his right side and head and was taken up unconscious. Internal injuries of a serious nature are feared.

Newton William Murphy P. C. Baker Newton Lower Falls

Police raid on Cornelius Curran at 6 Poplar Street

Somerville police raided the premises of Cornelius Curran yesterday afternoon and seized beer and whiskey.

Somerville Cornelius Curran Poplar Street

Fire damages studios of Garth and Williams on Washington

A $600 fire damaged the rooms of Garth and Williams photograph finishers on Washington street last evening. Box 49 was sounded.

Garth & Williams Washington Street

Plimmer Defeats Corfield in Seven Rounds

London boxing match ends with Plimmer besting Corfield in seven rounds. Plimmer showed superior technique as the early rounds set the tone for a clear triumph in the featured bout tonight.

Plimmer London Corfield

Woman Refuses Help After Bicycle Accident In Town

A woman, with tears in her eyes, was knocked from her bicycle but rose quickly and rode away. Onlookers saw turf displaced as she was hurled into the world before gaining her balance and leaving the scene.

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