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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Nov 04, 1895
Page
3
Malden Nov 3 about 15 000 people viewed the Edgeworth wreck scene. Gangs worked through the night to clear the track beside the depot. A switch and semaphore signal wiring caused the danger signal to be out. Engineer Parker failed to slow, our engineer waved a switch lantern, brakes failed on the slippery track, and the passenger train plowed into the wreck.
A freight and passenger train collision near Edgeworth caused total engine losses and serious car damage. Officials cite $30,000 in damages plus $10,000 in potential claims, as injured passengers recover. Conductor Porter and Engineer Parker offer conflicting accounts, while witnesses corroborate portions of their stories.
The article argues friendly boxing exhibitions cause more injuries than formal bouts. It cites Ralph Eldridge who died after a punch in a Casino Club sparring match, attributing fatal outcome to arena setup and lack of safety. It mentions potential future bouts and various fighters and clubs, including Maspeth, the Empire Club, and the Riverside Boat Club tournament in Cambridge.
When leather costs rose shoe dealers faced a dilemma. Three dollar shoes were sold at near margins, risking ruin. The Regal brand responded by raising prices to 3.50 while offering 125 styles equal to five dollar rivals. Buy Regals and pay for one profit, per the Baltimore and Pittsburgh notices.
The wreck involved a passenger train of seven cars on a slippery rail. The semaphore wire was cut after the accident. Some argue the cut came from Engineer Parker’s body or by the passenger locomotive. Experts found the signals set at danger. John Flaherty’s body was taken by his uncle from Lynn and sent to Salmon Falls for burial. The committee will decide if a seven car train could stop in 200 yards from the semaphore to the scene.
A house warming for George A. McCarthy in South Boston featured a diamond ring presentation by M. P. Gomperts. Guests, vocal selections, and a dainty collation followed, with many friends including J. J. Merrigan and numerous Mr. and Mrs. names listed among about a hundred attendees.
After weeks of county and city dispute, the State Cattle Commission agreed with Watertown health authorities to stop condemning and slaughtering diseased cattle in Watertown slaughterhouses. A recent conference produced the accord and the halt on further killings in the city.
Dan Stuart sails to Mexico with Florida Athletic Club official to seek governor consent for a planned boxing match at Juarez on November 19. Julian confirms a preliminary agreement and Stuart pledges large bets and guarantees to back the fight if approved. The move aims to secure $50,000 in fight pictures while Fitzsimmons party tours Texas awaiting outcome.
Somerville high school defeated Roxbury Latin with a second half tandem wedge play that produced two touchdowns, shaking up the senior interscholastic league standings. Newton lost to Chelsea as Roxbury Latin contemplates protest over Somerville’s tactics and league rules ahead of English high’s hard fought win over Brookline.
Waterbury on November 3 reports T H diayes and Robert McGrath offering a $30,000 purse for a proposed fight between James Corbett and Bob Fitzsimmons. They will post the money with a New York representative if an agreement is signed to fight within ten miles of Waterbury. Backers and protection are said to be guaranteed and the financiers deemed financially responsible. Hayes, a liquor dealer and politician, and McGrath, owner of a prominent Waterbury sporting venue, are the backers.
The bicycle editor is urged to publish communications while Willie Green of the Star-Sayings remains a target. Captain Fitz of Rover Cycle Club outlines November rides from Concord to Park System reservoirs with 40 a.m. starts. The Press Club social calendars and bowling matches unfold at Scotia Street alleys with clubs forming committees and a planned election on the I. Av. W. ticket.
A dispatch from Little Rock reports that Stuart sent out despatches but would not talk Brady stated they would pay no more attention to Fitzsimmons and are through with him forever, ruling out any Corbett offers related to him.
Harvard players return exhausted from a tough tie with Michigan. The Crimson prepare for a big game next Saturday, with open practice to refine signals and ease fatigue. Captain Brewer leads the coaching staff as debates over secret practice ease. The '86 vs '97 class contest is set for Soldiers Field this afternoon.
Chicago A. A. faces A. C. at Orange Neite. Cambridge High and Latin meets Brookline High at Brookline.
NEW BIKE RECORDS, LOUISVILLE, Ky. Nov 3 8 C Cox of Chicago set a new one third flying start unpaced record in forty three seconds at Fountain Ferry track. A F Senn lowered the two mile record flying start unpaced to 4 29 0 from 4 30 3 5.
A rally is planned in Ward 6 at Han over Theatre on Hanover Street this evening. Speakers include Christopher F. O'Brien Jonn J. Scott, Representative Shea Daniel Gallagher Charlie O. Singstrém and others.
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