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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Nov 12, 1897

Page

2

Kernwood Club wins slow bowling in Massachusetts interclub meet

In East Boston and Webster areas, Kernwood defeats Jeffries in billiards and whist while edging ahead in bowling despite a slow round. Knowlton of Kernwood posts top single and two-string totals as four clubs initially scheduled for the interclub tournament compete amid postponements.

Massachusetts Newtowne Jeffries Kernwood Boston Kernwoods Knowlton Bartlett Dutton Hargrave Sehwaar McKie Bond Snow Hawley

Boston Marine Opens Insurance League With Easy Win

The Boston Marine and the L Burge Hayes and Co teams met at Sudbury alleys for their season opener in the Insurance League. Boston Marine won easily with a decisive score.

Boston Marine L. Burge, Hayes & Co Insurance League Sudbury Alleys

Moore and Wyman Team Wins At St James Alleys

A close candlepin bowling match at St James alleys saw Moore and Wyman defeat Bernard and Friedman 1099 to 1087. The record shows a tight finish with high scores from both teams.

Tom Willoughly Ed. Bean Qteorge Edean Tom McCarthy Harrison Grant Ee Eem Higgins Knowlton Chandler Eeseeeesersesee B. Bean Eeeeeesereersee Averill Eeeeesresreeeeare Jouve Eeeseesesseeeeees Sereeseeseeeeeeesereseseseseresesees Hooper Cccceeeneseaeess Seeehaso Ceeveeeeeeveresss Miller Eueeeeeeeeesesese WW Ramage Eeeteeereressse Arrell Eeeeeersereesetes Bernard & Friedman Bowler Herty Eeseereeeereese Seeseesereereae Jonn D Moore and Wyman St. James Alleys Bernard and Friedman

Mercantile League Awards Four Prizes At Boylston Alleys

The Mercantile League met at the Boylston alleys with Frank W. Hawes presiding and J. W. Cass recording. Ten clubs compete and four prizes were voted for the season end. Prizes include 25 dollars for first, 18 for second, 12 for third, 10 for fourth. individual prizes offer 5 dollars for top team total, and other awards for best string performances. Batchelder & Lincoln resigned and North Fiske Company dropped out. Treasurer Thomas F. Dolan is reported out of danger from peritonitis.

Mercantile League Boylston Alleys Frank W. Hawes J. W. Cass New England News Company Batchelder & Lincoln North Fiske Company Thomas F. Dolan

Boston Dry Goods and Wilson Larrabee in Mercantile Teague

Boston Dry Goods Co edged Wilson Larrabee 61 pins in last night’s Mercantile Teague series at Boylston Alleys. Marceyes led for Dry Goods with high score.

Boston Dry Goods Co Wilson, Larrabee & Co Boylston Alleys Marceyes High Roller Boston Dry Goods Trenthardt Oris Eee Eeseereeeesese Trenthardt Eee

Norfolk Beaten by Independents in Candle Pins Match

At the Norfolk alleys last night the Norfolks defeated the M. I. Independents in a match game of candle pins by eleven pins. The score:

Norfolk Independents Norfolks M. & I. Independents

Mark Twain’s Recipe for Postum Cereal Drink

A vintage critique mocks a cynical recipe while endorsing Postum Cereal Food Coffee as a healthier coffee substitute. The ad-style piece urges boiling 15 minutes and claims benefits for stomach, bowel, and nervous troubles with regular use.

Postum Dianer

Candle Pin Bowing Contests Stir City Leagues

Division 82 AOA team led by Murray McDonough Lyons Daly and O Donnell challenges any division squad at McCarthy s alleys. Local stars include John McDonald of the Hub with an 83 average this season and 803 total last year.

John E. Murray Hi. Hi Jack McDonough Dan Lyons Jim Daly George O’donnell McCarthy J. Sterling McDonough Washington St John McDonald Mac John H. Farmer H. Thayer & Co Cambridgeport Donnelly’s Thayer Cambridge Brown Jefferson Alley McLella Charley Lavis Carruth MccCarthy Carruth’s McCarthy’s Bobby Cray Bobby Cambridge Reds Spalding Cambridge Council Knights of Columbus Chelsea Council Joe Donnelly Chelsea

Smith of Worcester Wins Geneseo Steeplechase

Geneseo New York November 11 The postponed Geneseo Valley steeplechase was run on the Big Tree Farm this afternoon. Harry W. Smith of Worcester won first place with Sport. Arthur Brisbane's Blue Hill was second after refusing several jumps. In the match race between Harry W. Smith and Joe Litavar Litavar won easily.

Geneseo N. Y Harry W. Smith Worcester Arthur Brisbane Blue Hill Joe Litavar

Pool selling cases discharged as law ruled unconstitutional

In St. Louis on November 11 Provisional Judge Sidener sustained a motion to quash for fifteen defendants recently arrested for pool selling and book making. The breeders law under which the arrests were made was declared unconstitutional.

ST. Louis Court of Criminal Correction Sidener

Patrick EK Murray Jr Seeks Ward 18 Council Nomination

Political notes report a young candidate Patrick EK Murray Jr from Ward 18 pursuing the council nomination despite last year's defeat. Eddie Murray remains determined, mounting a strong bid for the honor.

Patrick EK Murray, Jr Eddie

Morris Wins Twenty Round Middleweight Showdown

Fred Morris known as Muldoon's Cyclone defeated Starlight in ten rounds at Excelsior Hall to claim the middleweight title and vows to challenge Dick O'Brien of Boston for a limited rounds bout. The match drew a large crowd as both fighters traded sharp punches and moments of hugging with mid bout swings and a decisive tenth round. A post bout meeting at the Copley Square Hotel featured Judge Woodbury and notable figures as discussion shifted to mackerel fishing law amendments.

London Fred Morris Muldoon Cyclone Starlight Excelsior Hall Morris Dick O’brien Boston Popu Copley Square Hotel Horace T. Rockwell Judge Woodbury Benjamin C. Clark F. E B. Small Benjamin F. Stevens J. M. Wildman Heber Bishop Lyman Hapgood W. B._ Hastings Loring Crocker Charles G. Gibson Joseph W. Smith George O._ Sears Thomas Dickson William D. Ferguson Kimball J. T. Stetson Silas Lawrence John Dennen Charles A. Read Arthur W. Robinson Daniel C. Pierce Henry W. Sanborn Albert Bernard F. W. Webb C. W. McConnell William A. McLeod Megantic Club E. E. Small Woodbury Small Clark Committee On

Yacht Racing Rules Amendments Adopted by Massachusetts Association

A special meeting of the Yacht Racing Association of Massachusetts at Young's Hotel approved amendments to racing rules. L. M. Clark chaired as members accepted changes to sails for various classes, balloon sails, and spinnaker limits, with specific wording on sail types and spars.

Yacht Racing Association of Massachusetts Young’s L. M. Clark

Byers Fights Draw With Murphy in Waterbury Ring

George Byers and Dan Murphy fought twenty rounds to a draw at the Waterbury Auditorium before about 2000 spectators. Murphy was floored in rounds nine and ten, Byers was steadier, and most witnesses called it Byers’ bout. A scheduled ten‑round bout between Campbell and Siddons was halted in the fourth. Opening six‑round bout saw Ed Brooks KO Tommie Farrington in the third.

Waterbury Conn George Byers Bestor Dan Murphy Waterbury Athletic Club Murphy Byers William Campbell Philadelphia George Siddons New Orleans Campbell Tommie Farrington Ed Brooks Torrington

Baseball changes stir rumors as trades move slowly

In Philadelphia on November 11 the National Baseball League held no meeting and only Grady and Hartman moving from St. Louis to New York and Holmes and Donnelly from New York to St. Louis completed. More deals are planned with Hallman possibly to Brooklyn and Doyle of Baltimore likely to join Brooklyn next season. Philadelphia also reportedly eyes Doyle.

Philadelphia Penn National Baseball League Grady Hartman St. Louis New York Holmes Donnelly Hallman Brooklyn Doyle Baltimore

Ex President Cleveland Praises Library of Universal History

Jordan, Marsh and Company promote a new Library of Universal History with ex President Cleveland praising its significance. Notable figures like Dr Lorimer and Presidents Warren and Andrews offer high endorsements. Membership offers a one dollar entry with a seven day trial and guaranteed refund if not a bargain.

Lorimer Tremont Temple Warren Boston University Andrews Brown W. T. Harris U. 8 S Bancroft Philips Academy Andover

New Thorn jury reports for duty as ill juror leaves case

The Thorn murder case resumes with 11 jurors, juror Larsen recovering from appendicitis, and a new trial ordered. Martin Thorn repeats his account accusing Mrs. Nack of planning and carrying out the murder of William Guldensuppe, detailing dismemberment and disposal of the body.

New York Thorn Larsen Guldensuppe Woodside Mrs. Nack Sing Sing

Library of Universal History Club Offer Details

A request for sample pages specimen illustrations maps and portraits to accompany a Library of Universal History club plan and terms. The inquiry seeks pricing and delivery to the requester’s address for membership materials and promotional items.

Library OF Universal History

Terrible wedding party accident near Bielostok

A wedding party of thirty was returning from a church in a single wagon pulled by eight horses when a crossing collision with an express train near Bielostok Russia Poland killed all aboard. The driver may have misread the schedule and no one survived.

ST. Petersburg Navy Bielostok Russian Poland Senene

Nutmeg Club Fight Night Marquee Results

Three bouts featured at the Nutmeg Athletic Club in Hartford. Harry Fisher of Brooklyn stopped Tom Williams in four rounds. Walter Burge of Boston knocked out Jack McGovern of New York in two rounds. Frank Colyer of Brooklyn won a decision over Denny Leary of New London in ten rounds.

Hartford Conn Nutmeg Athletic Club Harry Fisher Brooklyn Tom Williams Walter Burge Boston Jack McGovern New York Frank Colyer Denny Leary New London

Carrig and Goldstein Box in Elmira Draw

Jack Carrig of Olean and Hiram Goldstein of Buffalo fought a 20 round draw at 130 pounds in Elmira New York. Goldstein pressed the action and had Carrig groggy in round six while Carrig was down twice late but recovered. In the prelim Walter Nolan of Chicago defeated Tommy Moriarity of Lowell Massachusetts in twelve rounds.

Elmira Jack Carrig Olean Hiram Goldstein Buffalo Maple Avenue A. C Goldstein Carrig Walter Nolan Chicago Tommy Moriarity Lowell Mass

Pres bytery Strikes Dr Shields From Roll

Provincetown November 11 The Presbytery resolved to strike Dr Shields from the roll and advised elders ministers and members to heed the 1871 and 1877 assemblies on signing petitions for liquor sales.

Provincetown Presbytery Shields

White caps assault shocks Oakwood community

Word from Oakwood Ohio reports whitecaps attacked Edith and May Roberts in their home last night ten days after a warning to leave. Eleven to twelve men dragged them from bed, whipped them with a cat of nine tails, tarred and feathered them, leaving May critically injured as bloodhounds could not follow due to rain and crowds.

Holgate, O Oakwood Edith May Roberts May

Boxing Gossip and Promoters Highlight Local Card News

The Roanoke Social Club plans an enhanced program for its next meeting with invitations limited to 400. Paddy Fenton eyes England with Al Mitchell backing for a defense against top lightweights. Reports note Green’s quick win over Bergier in San Francisco and Bigelow Club’s Somerville showcase with boxing and variety acts.

Timmy Kearns Beach Street Gorman Tew Robinson Mellows Cunningham Davenport Joe Horn Crawford Montgomery Winters Frank Hanson Willie Johns Roanoke Hoffman Club Lynn Paddy Fenton England al Mitchell Dick Burge Tom Causer Mitchell Dick O’brien Phil Doherty Charley Bailem Commercial Street Buck Smith C. T. McLean Jig Stone Andy Daley Young Pickett Arthur Buttrick Charles Fitzpatrick Messrs Maxwell Kinney Kiley Edward Locke George V. Tuohey

Wholesale Grocers Elect Officers at Boston Meeting

At the Boston Wholesale Grocers Association annual gathering at Young's last evening officers were chosen for the coming year. J. F. Nickerson was elected president with Eric Eldredge and Silas Peirce Jr as vice presidents. W. J. Weaver became secretary and treasurer, and multiple committees were named for arbitration negotiating investigating transportation weights and measures and related duties.

Boston Wholesale Grocers’ Association Young's J. F. Nickerson Eric Eldredge Silas Peirce, Jr W. J. Weaver J. P. Bates A. C. Manson William Saville Frank Bott Fr. Dalto J. A. Sawtell W. Il. Lee C. A. King George Wason H. Deeo R A. Flanders B. W Munroe A. BE. Stuthearth C A. Rollins G. F. Gay Charles F. Goodrich Transportation E.S. Conant H. H. Roberts W. B. Taylor W. H. Raymond G. G. Burgess

Minister cites Mrs. Nack confession for conscience and faith

The Rev. Robert Miles of Ravenswood Presbyterian Church says Mrs. Nack confessed to ease her conscience and because religion touched her heart. He notes her witness statement stresses conscience God people and peace as the motive behind her divulging part in the crime.

Robert Miles Ravenswood Presbyterian Church Long Island City

Arrest of Alfonso Di Cicco in knife assault case

Officers of Station 1 arrested Alfonso Di Cicco fifty of 18 Tiles ton street for assault and battery with a knife on Francisco Urbano of Quincy at Di Cicco s home. Urbano received a thigh cut, was treated by Dr. Dunn, and detained as a witness.

Alfonso di Cicco Tileston Street Francisco Urbano Quincy di Cicco Urbano Dunn

Unknown man takes his own life at Green's Hotel

Philadelphia November 11 an unidentified man killed himself by gas at Green's Hotel. He dressed well and sealed a letter for a future recipient in case of accident. A bill for photographs in his name Lee Epler from New York and a London made suit were found with travel-printed Canadian books scattered about the room.

Philadelphia Green's New York Lee Epler Fifth Avenue

Children shot by hunters near Perth Amboy

The second serious accident of the New Jersey hunting season occurred at Hamilton Corners four miles from Perth Amboy. Anna Stewart aged 10 and her sister May aged 7, daughters of William Stewart, were accidentally shot and badly wounded as they walked to school through dense woods by careless hunters.

New York New Jersey Hamilton Corners Perth Amboy N. J Anna Stewart May William Stewart

Hanged for Murder in Danville Virginia

Edward Hawkins, white, aged, was hanged in Chatham at 2 25 p m for the murder of Dr J Cabell a prominent citizen of Danville He faced the gallows with firm grace but spoke not a word and the neck broke.

Danville Edward Hawkins Chatham J. &. Cabell

Milkmen Loegars Arrested On Larceny Charge

Patrolman Metcalf of Charlestown with warrant searched 40 Cambridge Street and arrested milkman Roland J. McIsaacs in Somerville on larceny charges. Found many milk cans and jars belonging to Rudolph J. Pierce Foster Barstow Owen Wood Levi M. Colliff and Herbert Toothacher, all milkm en missing property. If Somerville presses charges McIsaacs will be brought to Charlestown for multiple larceny cases.

Metcalf Charlestown Cambridge Street Roland J. McIsaacs Somerville Rudolph J. Pierce Foster Barstow Owen Wood Levi M. Colliff Herbert Toothacher McIisaacs

Yellow Fever Signals In Illinois Prompt Official Inquiry

Dr. Egan secretary of the State Board of Health received a letter from Dr. Spann of Thebes Illinois reporting eleven suspicious yellow fever cases with black vomit. One death occurred and another patient is in critical condition prompting an official investigation.

Springfield Egan State Board of Health Spann Thebes Ill

Noted Painesville Merchant James A. Allen Ends Life

James A. Allen a leading Painesville businessman aged years shot himself in the head this evening. Police report says heavy sorrow over the death of his wife contributed to the act.

Painesville, O James A. Allen

American Wringer Co Advertises at Two Downtown Addresses

The American Wringer Company lists 71 and 7 Franklin Street and 8 Arch Street as its locations. It manufactures clothes wringers mats and carpet sweepers with repair service and offers mail or phone orders for prompt attention.

Franklin Street Arch Street

Missing People and a Remedy for Disappearing Hearts

An essay urges readers to consider disappearances as linked to unseen illnesses. It cites a New York physician on uric acid poisoning from weak kidneys, causing despair and wanderings, then promotes Warner's Safe Cure as a modern remedy.

New York Warner America

Pingree Criticizes Municipal Routers and Corruption

In New York Governor Pingree denounces Detroit’s past misrule by a wealthy paving and street ring and urges Republican unity to defend the average man. He condemns cloaked elites in churches and urges one law for rich and poor while blasting syndicates and monopolies.

New York Pingree Detroit Street Railroad United States England Republican Party

Ladies Night At SS9TH Hosted By Charles Town Club

The first ladies night of the season for the 999th Artillery Association of Charles Town filled the clubhouse hall last evening. Performances included harp soloist Van Venchten Rogers, Charles T. Grilley, and contralto Harriet Whiting, with W. E. Davis, R. B. Loring, F. R. Fritz, and G. M. Whitcomb leading the committee and J. M. Lowell, G. W. Crampton, A. H. Lewis assisting.

999Th Artillery Association Charlestown van Venchten Rogers Charles T. Grilley Harriet Whiting W. E. Davis R. B. Loring F. R. Fritz G. M. Whitcomb J. M. Lowell G. W. Crampton A. H. Lewis

Man Injured After Jumping From Moving Train at Depot

Simon Looney of Jerome street West Medford leaped from a moving train near the depot at 6 30 p m yesterday and sustained a fracture of three ribs plus severe internal injuries. He was moved to Dr J Walter Beans office on Harvard Avenue and then returned home where he remains in precarious condition.

Simon Looney Jerome Street West Medford J. Walter Bean Harvard Avenue

Ladue Robbed of $700 in Nuggets on Lake Shore Run

Chicago reports Joseph Lasue Ladue, a wealthy man from Nova, was relieved of a bag containing gold nuggets valued at $700. The theft occurred as Ladue walked from the Nine Train to the depot door, with the pickpocket unseen.

Chicago Nova Lake Shore Ladue

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