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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Nov 18, 1905
Page
8
A column by Myron W. Townsend surveys Boston sports chatter from Dartmouth Harvard gridiron politics to boxing film news and horse shows. It notes potential Harvard scrutiny of Dartmouth players and outlines profits and personalities across baseball boxing and racing circles.
At the New York horse show on November 17 the ladies prize event drew six entries. Lord Baltimore ridden by Mrs. C. Blaisdell won with Lady Ecocene ridden by Mrs. T. M. Whiting second and Hildred third ridden by Miss Selle Beach. Later, J. Jordan claimed the Brewster prize for pairs with Hildred and Plymouth Champion, and also won the ponies in harness with Champion Tangerine.
Mrs. Mary A. Ellis aged 61 ended her life by hanging at her Biddeford residence. She was found by her husband George W. Ellis whom she had married eight months earlier.
Theodore Roosevelt Jr with Harvard freshman team as left end in a 2 PM game against Yale. He is 18, 6 feet 8 inches, 145 pounds and earns a class football numeral. Fellow Groton alumnus F Cutting also plays. he is 18, 6 feet, 150 pounds.
Lawrences mayoral-like gathering as AFL votes to aid organizing efforts in Lawrence Mass to turn it into a premier textile hub. Fraternal delegate contest unfolds between Frank K. Foster and Edward F. Ward of Boston.
The list shows matchups including Yale against Princeton in New Haven and Harvard freshmen versus Yale freshmen in Cambridge at 2 o clock. Other games feature Brown hosting Vermont in Providence and Williams facing Amherst in Williamstown with several intercollegiate contests across Philadelphia, West Point, Worcester, Ithaca, and Cambridge.
The two oldest daughters of Candidate John F. Fitzgerald, Miss Rose and Miss Agnes, were praised by President McKinley as the prettiest he had seen in the White House during his second inauguration reception. Now about 15, both attend H. I. Pierce Grammar School and are noted for their rosy complexions and blue or dark eyes.
After the primary, attention shifts to electing five school committeemen. The Public School Association and Democrats have no firm plans, possibly a unified slate. Women Independent Voters also field a ticket with likely candidates from the three groups.
The friends of Mayor Willard of Chelsea push for a fifth term with posters and quiet campaigning. Opponent ex-Alderman Bartlett counters as primaries approach next Tuesday. 156 new voters registered as lists close.
In Ward 9 James Myrick defeated veteran leader Bill Campbell ending Campbell’s four year run as ward boss. In Ward 20 Archibald Davidson led a victorious committee over Henry Bowden whose long control of the ward governance ends as well.
In Brockton on November 17 the Republicans named former Alderman Fred O. Bradford for mayor while the Socialists nominated former Alderman William H. Clifford.
C Neal Barney was nominated at a Lynn Republican caucus tonight by a plurality of 103 votes over four term Mayor H W Eastham. The election sets a contest for the mayoralty in the city.
In St Louis on November 17 Richard H Kastor was arrested on a development charge alleging he accepted payments from Merchants' Brokerage and Family to block a postal fraud order. The case involves a United States Senator linked to Kastor's actions.
The Whitney-Draper recount released by Democratic State headquarters shows a net gain for Whitney of five votes across Northampton and the towns of New Marlboro Walpole Hatfield Barnstable and Provincetown.
Leaders of Boston unions addressed engineers and labor groups on trade matters. George A. Evans named chief engineer at Park Square auto garage. Union balls drew hundreds, including Boston Journeymen Horse Shoers and Freestone Cutters. Donations supported Boston Newsboys' fund and Carney Hospital. Wage talk and school janitor policy discussed. candidates circulated for school committee ballots. Tuberculosis talk at Cambridge Central Labor Union. Barbers in Jamaica Plain join the Barbers Union as efforts grow in Dorchester and South Boston.
Preparations for welcoming Douglas Hyde leader of the Gaelic language movement in New York this week and to speak at the Boston Theatre on Sunday afternoon Dec 3 advanced at a United States Hotel meeting. Over 100 delegates from Clan na Gael United Irish League Ancient Order of Hibernians and Gaelic schools formed the group presided by Matthew Cummings with P J O Daly as secretary.
In Melrose on November 17 residents refuse 10 cent fares on Boston & Northern electrics, preferring Boston & Maine trains. Station agents at Wyoming Melrose and Highland report record 60 ride ticket sales as Mayor Buttrick and Alderman Munro push petitions against the company.
A verdict for 3025 was recorded in the Superior Court in favor of Catherine Walker as administratrix of Elizabeth Walker, who died April 16, 1905, from injuries said to have come from a slip on the ice at 4 Acton Street opposite William G. Russell’s property on February 26, 1905.
Nels Ellen obtained a verdict for 1616.05 against the New York, New Haven & Hartford railway for injuries received on July 27, 1890, while employed as a machinist when a defective plug in a locomotive steam chest gave way.
Louis M. Crawford and William Hunt alias Howard arraigned in Superior Court after NY arrest in the Susan Geary death case. Both pled not guilty, bail set at 25000, jailed on Charles Street. They reportedly provided information to aid police and claimed Hunt is not Howard, with ties to other indictments.
After a week of rest the Harvard football team completed preparations for the Dartmouth match with an extensive automobile ride. Several substitutes will see action, including White at guard, Knowlton at end, Leonard at left half, Lockwood at fullback, and Newhall at quarterback. Nesmith remains out recovering from a leg injury, while Harrison is nearing full fitness.
New York reports a three round boxing exhibition at Tom Sharkey's gym between William FE Cokayne a royal marine from Drake and Jack Reine of the Iowa. Cokayne weighed 157 pounds and proved easily the better man over Reine who weighed 154.
Arthur Cote of Biddeford earned the decision over Dave Deshler of Boston after a spirited 15 round bout in Augusta tonight.
Newton reports the death of Mrs. Louis M. Crawford at 3 am. Medical Examiner West and Newton Chief Mitchell will view the body to determine the cause. Dr Henry Chadwick of Waltham cites peritonitis from tuberculosis as the hoped-for but hopeless condition.
Cambridge Latin defeated Newton High at Cedar Street grounds to claim the Preparatory school championship. Newton kicked off but failed to gain. Cambridge scored on a 12 play drive with Grant scoring and Boyer converting. The game featured fumbles by Marvin and Pierson and strong Cambridge defense in the second half.
Multiple high school basketball pairings by league or city are noted with venues in Malden Dorchester Sommerville Waltham Brookline Traverhil Medford Melrose Chelsea Dedham and Watertown. The list includes Malden High versus Rindge Manual and others across suburbs.
In Portland Maine on November 17 flight fans saw Harry F Edels and Lew Myers extend their scheduled one round clash into an eight round exhibition. Myers showed clever speed while Edels landed many solid blows during the display.
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