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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Nov 11, 1896

Page

4

Harvard Second Eleven Wakes Varsity In Gridiron Practice

Harvard's second eleven pushed the varsity in a hard scrimmage, Dibblee scoring on a 0 yard run and later replacing Brown on the varsity. The freshman squad followed suit, scoring once and advancing to the five yard line as they meet Worcester Athletic Club at Cambridge this afternoon.

Harvard Princeton Varsity Dibblee Brown B. W. Trafford Cabot Andover Academy Exeter Beale Norton Shaw Sireseeeseeeerree Sel Burden Tuckerman Mills Seaver FT. Cc Richardson Cochrane Q. D Wadsworth Brine Bh. D Ceeeeeeseer Coedsse B Cottrell Tavermore H. B Warren Brown F. B Worcester Athletic Club Cambridge

Harvard Tech rivalry cooled by joint letter of good will

ATechnology class presidents from Harvard’s Cambridge partners publish a communication denying misrepresentations of Tech men toward Harvard. They assert efforts to provoke conflict were false, note mutual courtesy, and express hope to remain good neighbors despite sensational newspaper coverage.

Harvard Crimson Technology Harvard Boston Technology Division Cambridge Wilfred Bancroft George Reed Wadsworth Eoward Hosmer Hammond Philip B. Cooper William K. Otis Esa

Harvard Hare and Hounds Run Through Cambridge Common

The Harvard Athletic Association opened the fall season with a hare and hounds run. Sixty hounds entered, forty finishing the six mile course from the gym to Mt. Auburn Street and Cemetery. Top six finishers included Grant, Starbuck, Sweet, Ruhl, Burton, and Downey. The next run will be held Friday, with Grant and Starbuck returning as hares.

Harvard Athletic Association Gymnasium Cambridge Common Mt. Auburn Street Mt. Auburn Cemetery H. W. Foote G. W. Blakemore Hounes D. Grant E. A. Starbuck R. E. Sweet L. S A. B. Ruhl W. C. Burton J. F. Downey Hares Grant Starck

Newspaper Men Win Goalless Somerville Game 12 Points

Somerville Y M C A grounds hosted a fast paced game between Somerville council members and Boston Somerville newspaper men drawing about 800 spectators including Cambridge officials and Mayor Perry. Final score 12 points to 0 for the newspaper men. Referee Howard W Poor timekeeper James F Davlin and umpire William Robinson officiated. An arbitration board formed with ex Alderman I H Wiley Dr C K Cutter and Captain Horace M Parsons was set up for player disputes. City Hospital ambulance stood by.

He Vlevens Somerville Boston-Somerville Somerville Y. M. Co. A Washington Street Union Square Cambridge Perry Howard W. Poor James F. Davlin William Robinson Bryant and Dearborn Somerville Hospital City Council Wilson, Jr Wright Aitken McCloskey Chouncilman Tarbox Newhall Aden Kee Fee Glover Jones Eaton T Bey Alderman Berry Davis van Dusen R. T Conneilman Burrows Sweeney Seee Perry Berry Cook W. Cook Klaus R. l. Be Alderman Huntley H. B Bailey Coyne

Boston University and Tufts duel at College Hill

Boston University faces Tufts at College Hill as a local college matchup. In another game, Chicago A. A. travels to New Haven to meet Yale in an away contest.

Boston University Tufts College Hill Chicago A. A Yale New Haven

Football Gossip Sparks Weekend Matches Across Cambridge and Boston

The South End grounds host Butler bets with Boston Latin Cambridge High and Latin, and Holy Cross clash set for November 14 at the South End. B A A. players, coach Stevenson at Harvard, and Newton’s second game at the same grounds November 2 are noted. Cambridge juniors seek 120 to 150 pound foes. Laurel A A. seeks a today or tomorrow game.

Boston Latin Cambridge High Latin South End Happy Manual Cambridge Joe Whitehead Harvard A. D. Pierce Groveland Street North Boston College Holy Cross Newton Laurel A. A Co. E. Carruth Laurel Street Stevenson Boston A. A Boston University

Salemans Defeat Reviews in Narrow Bowling Open

The Massachusetts Amateur Bowling League opened at the Review Club in Chelsea with Salem edging Reviews as Hussey led with a 555 series on the 12 inch triangular setup. Salem trailed early then surged, finishing strong despite a late rally by Review.

Review Club Chelsea Salem Hay Hussey

Belfry and Association Bowl Off In Narrow Loss

Old Belfry of Lexington defeated the Nine Hundred Ninety Ninth Artillery Association team by a score of 2471 to 2384 in last night’s bowling match at the club.

Somerville Higgins South Boston Peewee Sota Sone Eeeeneace Berloiggins Beeen Farrell Brigdoll Weeeenes Nine Hundred and Ninety-ninth Artillery Association

World of Sport Highlights From New England Races and Challenges

Saugus races begin the trotting season end in New England. B J Weters clocks new two world marks at Georgetown University for 100 and 300 yards. Yale crew training lineup grows with 15 candidates. Peter Ward issues a $1000 side stake world running challenge to British athletes and cables sovereigns if accepted. Anson to join basketball this winter. Amateur Athletic Union to meet at Astor House to curb fraudulent tries with athlete identification cards.

Saugus New England Georgetown University B. J. Weters Weters Yale Peter Ward Pat Carroll Waltham Europe Mullins Ireland Crossland Bacon England Ward Great Britain Anson Chicago Amateur Athletic Union Astor House New York Rnors

Eastern League shakeup eyed as Buffalo talks swirl

Nick Young and Pat Powers arrived for Chicago to discuss the National League meeting and Eastern League issues. Powers said Toronto should keep its spot, while Worcester Fall River New Haven or Hartford could join if efforts fail. He expected no NL changes to the status quo.

Buffalo N. Y Nick Young Pat Powers Chicago Detroit Cleveland Powers Franklin Toronto Worcester Fall River New Haven Hartford

Snow News Hits St Paul as Storm Expands

Two to three inches fell in St Paul since yesterday morning with southern Minnesota and Iowa seeing double that amount. The Dakotas-originated storm now spans the Northwest.

ST. Paul Minn Minnesota Iowa Dakotas

Poison Kissed Case Details Clouded By Allegations

The article reports conflicting statements about an alleged intimacy between Kennedy and Mrs Learoyd. R K Sears claims Officer Neal forced a confession from Learoyd’s daughter, who denies any involvement. Mrs Learoyd says she is innocent and did not kiss Kennedy.

Kennedy Neal R. K. Sears Learoyd Post Bacon

Magnates Gather in Chicago for National League Meeting

Baseball magnates arrive in Chicago for the National League fall meeting at the Auditorium starting tomorrow noon. Attendees include Soden, Conant, Freedman, Spalding, DeH Robinson, Brush, Van der Ahe, Rogers, Reach, and Byrnes with Abel, while expectations suggest a lack of major breakthroughs though several lingering issues from the past season will be debated.

Chicago Auditorium Arthur H. Soden William H. Conant Boston Andrew Freedman Walter Spalding New York Frank Deh. Robinson Cleveland J. T. Brush Indianapolis Chris van der Ahe St. Louis John S. Rogers A. J. Reach Philadelphia Messrs Byrnes and Abel Brooklyn

Pillsbury Won’t Challenge Showalter In Chess Match

Henry N. Pillsbury says he will not challenge Showalter now but would play for any amount over 1000 if challenged. He argues for a US held international tournament with eighteen top European players, with Boston and Philadelphia contributing funds and some games played in those cities. Pillsbury sails for New York on Saturday.

London Henry N. Pillsbury Showalter America Great Britain Pillsbury Mr. Pillsbury United States Boston Philadelphia

Blizzard Strikes Marshfield Wisconsin With Heavy Snowfall

A blizzard in Marshfield Wisconsin has dropped about six inches of snow and is expected to reach at least a foot by morning. Strong winds and drifting threaten travel as the storm worsens, marking the most intense snowfall in two years.

Marshfield Wis

Northwestern Nebraska hit by a foot of snow

Chadron Nebraska report says a foot of snow covered the level across northwestern Nebraska after morning skies cleared. Stockmen anticipated light losses and prepared for the wintry event.

Chadron Neb Nebraska

Boxing Gossip Notes Boxers and Plans in New York

Boxing gossip from Faulkner and New York outlines George Dixon’s conditioning and offhand comments on Solly Smith Dave Sullivan Casper Leon and Joe Mullan opponents. Plans include Frank Slavin Bob Armstrong twenty rounds catchweights and talk of Walcott O’Brien rivalries and a potential rematch bidding.

George Dixon Faulkner Joe Elms Malden Solly Smith Tommy White Smith New York Dave Sullivan Casper Leon Boston Leon Union Park A. c Frank Slavin Australia Bob Armstrong Parson Davies Armstrong College Point L. I. Sullivan New Rochelle Walter Burge Portland Paddy Fenton Burge Joe Mullen Stanton Abbott Mike Sears Charley Kelly O'Brien Walcott Scaldy Bill Suffolk Nick Burley M J. G

Bicycle Notes Highlight Local Cycling Headlines

The Metropolitan Wheelmen and Waltham C C swap venues for Friday. Rowley 6 mile road race entries pour in for Saturday, promising a corker. Press Cycling Club withdrawal sparks club-wide debate. funds shift to entertainments. Metropolitan Wheelmen ball set for January 19 at a premier hall with a beautiful souvenir. Colleges prep trainers for next season. Quilla Rich likely to coach Harvard again.

Metropolitan Wheelmen Waltham C. C Waltham Metropolitan Rooms Rowleyy 32Ent

Boston man cleared of stolen property charge in Court

Gustavus N. Lewis of 64 Causeway street Boston had no bill found against him in Municipal Court on a charge of receiving stolen property. His attorney was J. P. Silsby of Tremont row. The Post notes he was found guiltless and regards the accusation as unjust.

Gustavus N. Lewis Causeway Street Boston Lewis J. P. Silsby, Esq Tremont Row

Palmer to Meet Stanton in January Title Bout

London dispatch reports Pedlar Palmer and Ernie Stanton signed for a twenty round match before the National Sporting Club in January at 117 pounds for 300 pounds a side and a purse of 500 pounds Sally Smith likely to be matched with Ben Jordan of London in the near future.

London Palmer Ernie Stanton National Sporting Club Sally Smith Lkely Ben Jordan

Tandem Record Broken at Crystal Palace

London riders McGregor and Nelson shattered the half mile tandem record at the Crystal Palace with a time of 57 1 5 seconds. The achievement highlights their speed in a high profile cycling event on November 10.

London Crystal Palace McGregor Nelson

Man Archambault Goes Violently Insane in Biddeford

Archambault of King Street, Biddeford, became violently insane and tried to kill himself by striking his head and limbs. He left his home for the railroad station and threw himself onto the tracks but was overpowered by police and confined.

Biddeford Archambault King Street

Allens Defence Letter to Editor on Isaac B Allen

A Civil War era letter defending Isaac B Allen from accusations and color prejudice. The writer testifies to Allen's character as American, temperance advocate, and church member. It argues anti negro prejudice harms Massachusetts and lauds Allen for race progress and Republican support.

Post Isaac B. Allen Isaac B. Alen Boston Massachusetts Mr. Allen Christ America Allen Republican Party St. Louis Ward Sullivan Cotton Isaach. Allen Kentucky Virginia Allend Isaac B

Pittsfield Mayor Bancroft Nominates Parties Split

Citizens' nonpartisan ticket nominated at a large meeting after Mayor Bancroft Cambridge address. The slate is evenly divided politically, with Mayor Hawkins endorsed and renominated.

Pittsfield Citizens Bancroft Cambridge Hawkins

Recount Shifts Votes in City Council Race Across Wards

The recount shows Sullivan gaining 99 in Ward Eleven and Allen up by small margins in Ward Twelve and Ward Thirteen while Ward Fourteen yields a net Allen gain of nineteen. Blanks remain high with 677 in Ward Thirteen and 714 overall.

Mr. Allen Sullivan Allen Ceeeeehol Allen Stock aAllen Toren Ward Pearson John B. Moran Moran Kennedy

Bell Company Faces Berline r Patent Delay In U S Supreme Court

Washington testimony in the Berliner microphone patent case shows Bell Telephone arguing the delay in patent issuance was caused by patent office officials. R 8S Taylor led the government's opening, contending intentional delay extended Bell’s monopoly, with Boston counsel Fish countering that the office controlled the process. The proceedings continue with Choate for Bell and Browne for the United States.

Washington Taylor Supreme Court of the United States Bell Company Berliner Patent Office Daniel Crawbaugh Telephone Company Fish Commissioner of Patents Mr. Fisn Joseph H. Choate New York Causten Browne Boston United States

Quincy Democrats Nominate Councilmen and Delegates

In Quincy on Nov 10 Democrats held ward caucuses to nominate councilmen and elect delegates to the mayoralty convention next Tuesday. Delegates are unpledged but favored ex Mayor William A Hodges for mayor. Ward nominations listed for Wards 1 through 5 with three names each and five delegates instructed for W. E. Simmons for councilman at large.

Quincy William A. Hodges Fred B. Rice John Swithin Philip D. Cook A. S. Coffin J. A. McDonnell G. E. Ffaffman Henry McGrath Walter Thayer Daniel W. Driscoll Thomas F. Cain Michael RB. Geary Stephen B. Little John H. Ash G. W. Brown M. R. Sparrow Benjamin Sargent W. E. Simmons

Everett Aldermen Accept Gift for City Hospital

The Everett Aldermen voted to accept Mrs. Mary Whidden’s estate on Fremont Avenue for a city hospital. A joint Aldermen and Common Council meeting at Mrs. Whidden’s house will discuss plans for the new building. The seventh Alderman will be elected at the upcoming election, per voters’ decision, and the city treasurer is authorized to borrow $460,000 in anticipation of tax receipts.

Allen Post Ward Il Mr. Allen Boston House of Correction Kennedy Corbett Mr. Alen Governor's Council Leary Everett Mary Whidden Fremont Avenue Common Council

Marblehead Republican Victory Parade and Banquet

Marblehead held a Republican demonstration in honor of McKinley and Hobart with a parade featuring a cavalcade of fifty horsemen. Yacht clubs from Burgess and Bay View along with Salem Witches and battalions from Peabody Lynn and Danvers joined. The procession was reviewed by the town committee Senator-elect Gauss Representative Shirley and Congressman Moody at Republican headquarters. Over 3000 people attended. festivities ended around midnight.

Marblehead McKinley Hobart Burgess Yacht Club Bay View Yacht Club Salem Witches Peabody Lynn Danvers New Town Committee Gauss Shirley Moody

Manchester painted red as Republicans celebrate

Manchester on November 10 hosted a torchlight procession with the Naval Brigade and drum corps of 30 men from Gloucester Hamilton and Wenham Sound Money clubs. Over 200 residents marched with mounted guards led by chief marshal RE. P. Stanley. Illuminations decorated the town hall lunch followed by a fireworks display.

Manchester Naval Brigade Gloucester Hamilton Wenham Sound RE. P. Stanley

Railroad Foreclosure Sale Near Grand Ledge Details

Detroit, Lansing and Northern railroad sold under foreclosure in Grand Ledge Michigan bidding agents Nims and Hardy win the property for 100000 dollars in a market action.

Grand Ledge Mich Detroit, Lansing & Northern Railroad N. A. Nims Charles Merriam Alpheus Hardy

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