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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Nov 19, 1900
Page
3
Readers confront the Post over a fatal cane rush incident at the institute. Tech committees accuse reporting inaccuracies while defenders argue the paper reflected community and parental sentiment about student safety and editorial justification.
A Massachusetts Institute of Technology committee presents a resolution demanding a prominent publication in the Boston Post on Monday November 19 1900 to retract an Nov 16 editorial about a cane rush incident. The document condemns unfair statements and the treatment of Hugh C Moore’s family.
Republished from the Post November 16 1900 report details a freshman class member Hugh Chadwick Moore dying beneath a cane during a college prank at Boston Institute of Technology. Eight or more students piled on the beam crushing his chest and he died at City Hospital. Students continued rioting afterward. Blame has yet to be assigned as police seek the 28 involved. Moore’s death prompts scrutiny of campus hazing and crowd behavior.
A three member institute committee challenged a Post account of Hugh Moore’s cane rush death and related coverage. They claimed multiple points were inaccurate while the Post defended its eyewitness sourced report and offered to amend factual errors.
The funeral of Hugh Chadwick Moore was held this afternoon in Rochester New York with a private burial. A memorial service at Brick Presbyterian Church included eulogies by Rev W R Taylor Rev H B Hallock Major H Waters principal of Mohega Lake school in leekskill N Y Andrew O Miller L T Howard and M W Hogel from MIT.
Boxers Billy Smith and Billy Edwards clash in Louisville tonight with other bouts listed across Denfass and unknown rivals. Fitzsimmons walks New York streets to gauge Jeffries talk while Madden filters fight rules. Corbett challenge looms as solidified plans edge toward May dates. Crescent A C Brockton announces six round bouts for Thursday as Fog of boxing moves fill the week.
Kennedy tops the program with multiple wins as boxing at the B A A Prov event showcases a strong night for local boxers. Several competitors claim victories in a card that highlights skill and competitive rounds.
The Newton club astonished the Amateur Bowling League with a strong opening night. They top the general standings with sharp scores, while Mystic Valley League and City Handle Pin action show crowded alleys and tight races. Carruth holds a slim lead in the City Handle Pin League with high team averages and several players above 90.
The Boylston Juniors will travel to Portland Maine tonight to bowl against a Portland club tomorrow night. The lineup includes Young Ebbet Guptill Piper and Woodward.
Hopkinson leads the School Preparatory League with a flawless record. Strong line backing and effective kicking and end runs propelled Hoppy. Boston Latin and Newton vie for second, with Newton praised for players though not a full-game unit. Skelton shines as a punter, while Brookline regrets coaching delays as Cambridge Latin falters.
Cambridge Manual clinches potential league title after beating English High and nearing a decisive game versus Somerville High. English High remains runner up with one decisive match left. Somerville loses title bid after referee's ruling against them in a game with English High. Dorchester noted as the weakest team in Boston leagues.
The Metropolitan Wheelmen football squad of twenty four trains daily by electric light in Albafy street yard. Captain B H Temple leads the first eleven. Bud Milla claims a new unpaced Providence century, starting 10 35 and finishing 4 47 for 6 12, with wind aiding return. Marguerite Gast to race in Brooklyn six day event tonight. A letter awaits for Tom Eck.
New York November 18 opening preparations underway for the sixth annual horse show under the National Horse Show Association at Madison Square Garden. Judges Delancey Kane and George Wetmore will assess sixty two hunters in the morning and William Whitney with William Taller will judge in the evening. The event draws a prominent crowd with 1500 horses and 360 exhibitors, more boxes and higher prices, and a social spotlight on boxes 24 26 49 31 42 28 13 83 48 15 45. Major attendees include the Lawsons Jordans Kellneys Vanderbilts Whitneys Astors and Gallatins among others.
Harvard eyes an undisputed title by beating Yale after Yale defeats Princeton. The 29 to 0 showing against Princeton highlights Harvard’s strong backfield, fast runners, and reliable kickers. Harvard plans secret practice and a cross state trip to Connecticut with 3000 students and 6000 supporters expected. Sawin Daly Ellis Kendall prime for gaps, while Yale counters with heavy tandems and home course advantage.
The American Baseball League plans a Chicago gathering to reveal its policy and stance toward the National League. President Ban Johnson is expected to outline league aims, including the Philadelphia club issue, amid tensions with Colonel Rogers and the National League leadership.
The Yale football team reached New Haven from Princeton in good condition after a hard game yesterday. Several players reported bruises but none feared missing the final with Harvard next Saturday. They feel they have a fair fighting chance and hope for victory.
English rowing coach Rudolph C. Lehmann wired Harvard varsity captain Bullard a Latin message praising the completion of the new boat house. The phrase Gratulor floreat nova domus translates to may the new house prosper. Lehmann, known for his long support of Harvard rowing, expressed his keen interest in the program.
Glasgow November 18. Mr G L Watson insists on mystery around Sir Thomas Lipton's challenger. Dennys of Dumbarton to construct Shamrock II in the same shed as Lysistrata. The shed is newly boarded. Materials for the challenger have arrived. the boat will be built of metal.
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