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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Nov 13, 1894

Page

3

Law Vote Names Massachusetts Wheelmen Officers

The Massachusetts division elected 26 regular delegates and 6 independents to its board with Sterling Elliott as chief consul and D E Miller as vice consul. Lon Peck led the representative vote with 1326, followed by Perkins 1251 and the handicapper 1246, listing 26 names in all and noting a strong regular-nominee predominance.

Massachusetts Division Board of Officers Sterling Elliott Good Roads National Highway Committee Massachusetts D. E. Miller Howard Lon Peck Perkins J. S. Dean A. W. Robinson A. W. Swan F. H. Williams A. K. Peck Spencer T. Williams G. P. Adams Boston Scattering D. BE. Miller Charles Floward J. Fred Adams W. S. Atwell A. Cooper W. C. Dillingham G. W. Jee F. J. Gorton J. .C. Kerrison FP. S. McCausland A. D. Peck G. Percival L. W. Piper J. B. Benard N. W. Starbird G. L. Sullivan J. E. Tippett C. L. Barker 3.S. Dean W._S. Doane J. J. Fecitt Dr. GW. Kendall A. Knight F. McKee G. A. Perkins F. E. Shute G. H. Stevens

Harvard backs test punting and catching in practice

The Harvard team spent morning and afternoon working on kicking and receiving. Stump Willard coached the backs on punting, with Brewer showing limited distance on wet ground. Newell arranged drills against the 1896 class as they attempted to breach the line to pressure Brewer.

Harvard Willard Charlie Brewer Marshall Newell Brewer Varsity

Princeton Resting After Pennsylvania Game Ahead of Yale

Princeton players take a post game rest after losing to Pennsylvania and prepare for Yale. Morse is not injured permanently and should be ready by December 1. Lea and Church are limited but will fill roles. coaches plan to adjust tactics to improve chances against Yale.

Princeton N. J Pennsylvania Yale Morse Lea Church

Tech and Chicago Tied In Weekend Football Match

On the South End grounds yesterday Technology and Chicago A A. played to a draw. Chicago scored four points in the first half on Van Dozer's touchdown with no goal. Tech tied the score in the second half. Line-up listed.

South End Technology Chicago A. A Chicago van Dozer Tech

Ellis Eleven Ready For Matches

Ellis Football Club re organized for the season and seeks challenges from teams. The squad lists J Callahan J Boylen M Heman William H Cunningham captain F T Griffin H Swales J Kenney J Sullivan J Welsh W Blair WV Callahan and substitutes Co McCarty C McClow J Martin Hugh Mundy Toim Roach Peter Hughes. Address captain William H Cunningham 146 Cambridge Street Boston.

Ellis Football Club West End Associates J. Callahan J. Boylen M. Heman William H. Cunningham F. T. Griffin H. Swales J. Kenney J. Sullivan J. Welsh W. Blair WV. Callahan Co. McCarty C. McClow J. Martin Hugh Mundy Toim Roach Peter Hughes Cambridge Street Boston

Bowdoin Freshmen Tied Portland High In 6–6 Game

In Portland today Bowdoin Freshmen and Portland High played to a 6 to 6 tie in a spirited football contest.

Portland Bowdoin Portland High

Testimonial Planned for Richard J Barry in Ward 14

Friends of Richard J Barry, a popular young man from Ward 14, formed an arrangements committee at Farra gut Associates rooms for a monster testimonial to be held at Gray's Halls on Tuesday evening December 4. Former Harmony Club and Independent Club associates from Ward 14 joined the committee.

Richard J. Barry Ward 14 Farragut Associates Gray’s Halls Harmony Club Independent Club

Whiteway Victories Dominate Newfoundland Byelections

In St John’s five seats went to the Whitewayites and Burin gives two more Whiteway members. The seven seats bring Whiteway control to eighteen, exactly half the Legislature. Returns from Placentia three seats and St George one seat are still pending.

ST. Johin’s N. F Burin Placentia St. George

Benefit concert for Michael J. Kelly widow announced

A fund for the late Michael J. Kelly widows aid will be boosted by a Sunday night concert at Hollis Street Theatre. Manager Isaac B. Rich offers the venue and 100 to 200 theatrical stars volunteer their services. Tickets go on sale soon and donations are received by A. L. Simmons, 211 Washington Street, as treasurer.

Michael J. Kelly Isaac B. Rich Hollis Street Rich Mr. Kelly A. L. Simmons New England Baltimore & Ohio Road Washington Street

McAuliffe Returns to Form in Sea Beach Bout

Jack McAuliffe gyms up for a comeback at Sea Beach Palace on Monday November 19 facing Owen Zeigler in a lightweight ten round. The Brooklyn fighter aims to reach 135 pounds and vows to emulate his old speed and endurance while courting a bout with Young Griffo. Two other ten rounders feature Paddy McBride versus Johnny Gorman and Billy Murphy versus Jerry Barnett at 120 pounds.

Jack McAuliffe Atlantic Athletic Club Sea Beach Palace Jack Owen Zeigler Brooklyn Griffo Zeigler McAuliffe Paddy McBride Philadelphia Johnny Gorman Long Island City Billy Murphy Australia Jerry Barnett Cherry Hill

Amateur Boxing Tournament Planned for December 8

Arrangements are made for an amateur boxing tournament in the city on December 8 under N E A A U approval. Six special matches between top Eastern amateurs will be held at selected weights, plus two open classes 117 and 126 pounds. Winners receive a diamond ring and second place a gold watch. a Walsh versus Wood wrestling match at 135 pounds is also on the program.

James P. Walsh Lowell E. A. Wood Suffolk A. C R. P. Russell Sporting Department The Boston Herald

Polo Players Trade Hipson To Providence Club

Hipson, Boston polo star, sold to Providence for Parsons with cash. Parsons joins Boston as a steady worker while Hipson strengthens the Grays. Archie Newcomb and Billy Leydon form strong center and feeding play. Lynn visits West Newton rink Tuesday, Pawtuckets Wednesday. Amateurs league meeting set for Wednesday night.

Hipson Boston Providence Cotter Parsons Wootke Waltham Grays Archie Newcomb Billy Leydon Strong Lynn West Newton Street Pawtuckets Lynn Shawmut Avenue Tremont Washington Streets

NEAA Annual Meeting Details Across Clubs and Reinstatements

The NEAA annual gathering in the BAA fencing room saw broad club representation including Worcester Athletic Club Riverside Boat Club Natick YMC A Roxbury YMC A and others. Treasurer reports a 989.07 balance and George W Dow is reinstated while several athlete protests are dismissed. The board elected Stimpson president Babb vice president Pussell secretary Adams treasurer and Moakley handicapper. A new die design for medals was approved.

Worcester Athletic Club Riverside Boat Club Natick Y. M. C. A Roxbury Y. M. Cc. A Suffolk Athletic Club South Boston Athletic Club St. Mary’s Y. M. C. A Trooper Social and Athletic Club Providence A. A Dorchester A. C Crescent Boat Club James O’kelcher New Englahd Skating Association Walter Stimpson E. E. Babb R. Pussell Harry Adams J. F. Moakley Ambridge A. A Tremont A. C Kent A. A Ninth Regiment Aven Boat Club Springfield Biachusett

Atchison System Reorganization Report Details Debts and Rebates

Stephen Little's report on the Atchison Topeka Santa Fe reorganization updates four years ending June 30, 18%, showing rebates inflated revenue, net earnings shortfalls, and a consolidated loss. It notes $16 million in intra-system receivables deemed worthless, notable deficits in the Atlantic & Pacific and Colorado Midland subsidiaries, and a $1.53 million overall excess liabilities.

New York Stephen Little Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe Sonora Atchison Railroad Company Atlantic & Pacific Colorado Midland St. Louis San Francisco Atchison Atchison Company Atchison and St. Louis Little Reinhart

Zimmy Zimmerman Home After Victory Campaign

Arthur A Zim merman champion bicyclist arrives on Augusta Victoria in New York with Harry Wheeler. About 100 friends greet him. They plan training for the Madison Square Garden tournament during Thanksgiving week. He predicts a bright pro outlook and possible professional league growth with several foreign champions to join.

New York Arthur A. Zimmerman Augusta Victoria Harry Wheeler Zimmerman Wheeler Madison Square Garden Zhamerman France W. E Edwards England August Ver Hine Julius Gerry Louis Colombo Italy A. E. Lester

Will shave for a thousand world champion barber offers contest

Al Hayden claims world champion barber title and offers to race any barber in a one hour shaving contest for 100 to 1000 dollars a side. He can be reached at 1258 Dorchester avenue Glover's Corner between 10 am and 8 pm daily this week to arrange a match.

al Hayden Dorchester Avenue Glover’s Corner

Opening Night in Melrose Interclub Tourney

The Melrose Athletic Club hosted the 999th Artillery Association in the fifth annual inter club tournament opening night. The home club won pool and bowling while the visitors took billiards and whist. Remarkable bowling scores saw four Melrose players over 400 and three visitors over 500.

Melrose 999Th Artillery Association Melrose Athletic Club

Rocksalt Barr Mourned By Track Friends At Wat ham

The death of Louis J. Barr known as Rocksalt rocks the local racing community. A familiar figure at the Wat ham track he died at home Saturday of heart failure. He was Billy Cochrane's right hand and a cheerful helper among the cyclists and racing men.

Watham Louis J. Barr Rocksalt Billy Cochrane Billy

Indoor Championships Bid From Technology Athletic Club

The schedule committee of the National Amateur Athletic Union has received an application from the Technology Athletic Club seeking permission to run a set of indoor championships.

The Technology Athletic Club

Review Club Bowlers Scorecard Leaves Team 6 Top

Chelsea review club teams 1 and 5 bowled last evening with Team 6 prevailing by 178 pins. Team 5 totaled 2206 pins against Team 1 2028 in a competitive matchup.

Chelsea

Somerville Club Opens Social Season with Reception

The Central Club of Somerville began its season with a reception for about 300 members and friends. The event featured a reception from 8 to 9 30, dancing until midnight, and supper from 10 to 11, with a committee led by President Edward Glines and including Frank E. Dickerman J F Wellington Mrs Dickerman Mrs Wellington and William B Weld.

Central Club of Somerville Edward Glines Frank E. Dickerman J. F. Wellington Dickerman Wellington William B. Weld

Haircutters Offer Ornamented Styling for Men

A persuasive ad from Alland Bros at 1 Tremont Row promotes physiognomical haircuts that trim long hair and beards to enhance facial features rather than remove them, suggesting trimming as an ornament to the head.

Alland Bros Tremont Row

Poetry on Bank Notes and Their Curious Fates

A look at verses scribbled on bank notes and the odd fates of damaged currency. Notes are burned or destroyed when worn. reports recount mice, dogs, and other animals chewing notes, with a tale of a counterfeit $20 note chewed by mice and misrepresented as redeemed.

Walter United States Treasury Treasury Washington

Fire Ravages Vale Estate Barns in North Lexington

Fire of unknown origin swept the Frederick O Vale estate in North Lexington, damaging five buildings including three barns and an ice house. The blaze, starting before 8 pm, gutted the structures, burned 12 tons of hay, and scorched the residence. Medford aid helped contain the flames. total damage estimated at $10,000 with full insurance.

Lexington Frederick O. Vale Vale EK. S. Garfield Medford

West Virginia gas coal men visit city for a few days

Sixteen gas and coal men along with cotton manufacturers from West Virginia are in town at Young's Hotel for several days. They deny ties to any gas coal syndicate and say they are here to see the city and its sights. Notable names include E S Hutchinson and Philip Goodville.

West Virginia Gas Coal Bunker Hill Young’s Hotel E. S. Hutchinson Philip Goodville W. H. MecTuail Jonathan Rowan John J. Tierney William Spencer Jonathan M. Watt Albion Coles Jenkin Jones W. S. Cowell T. G. Morgan D. H. Watson A. C. Needless H. N. Claxton

Desperate Desolation in Fall River Family

Mrs Edward St Ours of 82 Hope Street pleads at the central police station describing a year of abandonment by her husband who left when a second child was born and again two weeks ago leaving them penniless. Neighbors helped with food and a stove while a furniture firm repossessed due to non payment. A third child is imminent and the landlady has expelled them from their attic. the youngest is a cripple.

Fall River Edward St. Ours Hope Street Central Police Station

Allen's Appointment Confirmed as Deputy at Massachusetts Prison

Nathan D. Allen, named successor to the late Deputy War den Huckins, has been confirmed by the commissioners and accepted the position. He was introduced to prison officers as the new deputy after serving about two years as inspector of industries and acting deputy pro tem during Huckins's illness.

Nathan D. Allen Huckins Massachusetts State Prison

Democratic State Committee Denies Financial Woes

The Democratic State committee officers denounce a Republican column claiming the committee is impoverished. Treasurer Sullivan asserts there is not a dollar owed and says all bills are paid, with finances of both state and city committees in good shape.

Democratic State Committee Sullivan Boston Democratic City Committee

Walden Variety Show Breezes Through A Grand Pageant

Nov. 12 report describes a pageant titled The Pageant with two hundred fifty maids and matrons in national costumes parading before America. Mrs. Marcus Beebe starred as America in white drapery inspired by the Columbian Exposition.

Ming America Marcus Beebe

Carnival of Nations enthralls at National Hall opening night

The carnival stage at National Hall transforms the venue into a festive world display. Nations such as France India Sweden Denmark Spain Russia Japan Prussia Austria Ireland and Colombia are represented with authentic booths and decor. The event raises hospital funds and features performances by Lieutenant Daniels and Miss Blanche Little with a gala reception planned with Governor Greenhalge attending.

Carnival of Nations Malden Electric Light Company Old National Hall France Boston India Sweden Denmark Spain Austria Carlsbad Springs Russia Japan Prussia Blarney Castle Killarney Emerald Isle Mary Queen of Scots Lieutenant Daniels Blanche Little Greenhalge Major Stevens L’africaine Symphony Orchestra Poole

Dyspeptics Advise Free Sample Offer

A historical ad notes remedies for indigestion and dyspepsia with Perry Poinc Co of Allston Massachusetts offering a free sample of a product named Dyspeptosin to demonstrate its merits. The fragment implies medical advertisement aimed at relief of digestive disorders.

Perry I. Oine CO Allston Mass

Lynn School Rules Inquiry Ends In Exec Session

The Lynn school committee met in executive session to review alleged breaches of rules by Principals Russell and Jackson over closing their schools last Thursday against Superintendent Bruce. Judge Berry pressed for broad investigation while a dispute with Dr. Pinkham shaped the session, which was referred to the rules committee.

Lynn Russell Jackson Bruce Judge Berry Mr. Russell Berry Dr. Pinkham Committee On Rules and Regulations

Populists pressure resignations of state officers

In Topeka on November 12, Populist chairman and state officials push for the resignations of all Populist appointed officers and employees across state institutions to take effect January 14, the day Governor-elect Morrill is to be inaugurated, arguing removal soon after would disrupt state operations.

Topeka Kan Briedenthal Central Committee State Bank Insurance Snyder Morrill

Five-Cent and Nineteen-Cent School Lunch Plan

The Boston school committee reports satisfactory results from its investigations and will urge the school board to authorize arrangements with the New England Kitchen to provide lunches at 5 and 19 cents.

Boston New England

Evans Wins on the Returns in Tennessee Governor Race

Memphis Tenn Nov 12 The returns now indicate the election of Evans the Republican candidate for Governor by a majority under 1000 The success of Evans upon the face of the returns is now admitted at Democratic headquarters.

Memphis Tenn Evans Damegratio

League of American Wheelmen Holds Brooklyn Meeting

Board accepts 1894 records and outlines proposed rule changes for the National Assembly. Changes target manufacturer protections, classment of racing men, sanction fees, referees, elective chairmanship, exclusion of women from races, suppression of road racing, blacklisting procedures, and private record trials. The H C Tyler Waltham record from Oct 22 is rejected for noncompliance.

New York League of American Wheelmen Brooklyn Raymond G DD. Gideon Philadelphia Henry Robinson Boston L. C. Jacquith Chicago E. C. Crowinger Louisville L. P. Callahan Waltham Mass Dorchester Emerson Chelsea F. M. Haggerty Connor A. W. Porter Newton L. P. Swett Norway Monte Scott Plainfield League of American Wheelmen H. C. Tyler

Cambridge liquor fight shifts toward license supporters

Cambridge debates liquor policy as business leaders organize a quiet push to swing the city to yes. No-license advocates sense a longer, more public campaign after plans leaked, signaling a broader battle over the year’s liquor sale vote.

Cambridge

Father of the Next House

The New York Sun notes General Culberson of Texas as father of the House by tenure. He would administer the oath to Speaker designate Reed or another leader, as the party of Jackson and Jefferson lags in the Democratic eclipse.

New York Sun Jackson Jefferson Culberson Texas Reed

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