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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Nov 23, 1895
Page
5
Yale's football team heads to New York for tomorrow's game with substitutes and coaches, boasting a strong practice and keen lineup. The Somerville victory and a 6 to 0 score mark the prep, with Letton scoring for Yale and Chadwick a key touchdown contributor as players receive final instructions and fitness tests.
The team has shown strength beyond belief and is expected to win tomorrow. Enthusiasm among students is at a peak not seen in years. A large crowd plans to travel to New York in the morning.
English High School defeated Cambridge Manual Training on the South End grounds by 14 to 0 in an eventful game marked by brilliant but costly plays. Cambridge showed aggression, with Thompson and Murphy shining, while English High struggled with fumbles and misplays though Whittemore and Eaton contributed key runs and a touchdown.
Somerville and Newton High clashed at the Somerville Y M C A grounds in a Junior Interscholastic football game to decide which squad gains entry to the senior league. The contest drew about 400 spectators and featured strong individual play from both sides. Despite a late surge, the score remained tied as the teams exchanged attacks and defensive stops throughout the strenuous afternoon.
In a hard fought game Newton High and Somerville clashed with aggressive play in the second half. Stone and Pipe advanced for Newton while Burdon and Cotting sparked the Newton defense as time expired with the ball on Newtons twenty yard line.
Thayer Academy beat Adams Academy of Quincy in a football game on French's Common. Thayer scored a touchdown within four minutes of the first half start while the Adams lineup included Arnold Vinifree and Gurney.
William J. Carney of the Garryowen Football Association in Cambridge issues a challenge to any association football team in New England preferring an early contest on Thanksgiving Day.
Ames reporters announce a new bicycle association organized this afternoon with a capital of 20000 dollars. Officers named are BH. R. Sickley president E. W. Mertail vice president W. J. Atwbod treasurer and Albert Webster auditor. Other items include presidential class post office status, damaged fish weirs from a gale, a carpenter’s fall at Cocheco Print Works, and various local incidents across New England.
A reader urges Boston transit reform to ease overcrowded cars by extending Weston streetcar transfer routes. The proposal would route through Swett Street to Dorchester and Ptown Street, arguing daily riders would welcome the change and citing crowded conditions on the Washington Street line.
Rev. Brooke Her ford, D D delivered a lengthy critique on liberalism and the Catholic view of tolerance at Harvard, arguing truth to be the basis of liberty. He condemned liberalism as unmanly yet defended religious patriotism and the church’s role in guiding moral judgment and intellectual honesty.
Nov. 2. The independent Citizens tonight nominated the mayoral ticket with J. Gurney in line for mayor and Orrin as a leading candidate.
Washington reports say Spain has informed the United States government of several expeditions believed ready to sail from the United States to aid Cuban patriots. One suspected voyage involves the schooner James W. Foster carrying men toward Cuba, with plans to load ammunition at Chester and transfer cargo to the steamer Leon near the Delaware breakwater. Secretary Carlisle has notified customs officials to prevent violations of neutrality laws.
Local brief notes cover events from the Parker Memorial in Berkeley where Rev. Minot J. Savage will discuss Heresy tomorrow. Also included are reports of a Brimmer Schools Association meeting scheduling its 19th reunion at Quincy House on Jan 8, bicycle club growth, a theft of a penny-in-the-slot machine on Revere Street, a clothing theft at 90 West Eighth Street, a suicide in a Hanover Street room, and several local incidents including a shooting party return and house break-ins with details on victims and locations.
Isaac Larrabee a striding moulder at General Electric in Lynn was found guilty of assault in Lynn Police Court. The case prompted fear among strikers as unions prepare to seek a court injunction to bar parades near the plant. A non union worker, Peter, was knocked to the ground with a severe head wound from a kick.
A fragmented report notes a connection involving CLR Frigi and Frederick Bush with unclear local figures. Reference to Conn and Oak Gent appears, but details are unreadable. The item includes stray names and places, suggesting a court or community notice with partially legible identifiers.
Fragmentary note reports a Cuban meeting postponed leaving attendees disappointed. No clear names dates or places are readable. essential details are missing from the OCR.
Washington November 22 The President will decide whether to accept the navy vessel Katahdin despite minor deficiencies in mass and machinery. Secretary Herbert recommends acceptance with a $57,456 penalty. Rejection would cost the government over $400,000 due to armor and construction costs already sunk.
New York dispatch reports Dr. Senner Ellis Island immigration commissioner received a letter from a Lincoln real estate agent seeking a wife. The widower offers cash of 75 to 100 dollars, funds to cover travel, and substantial life insurance to the chosen woman aged 40 to 65, with specific physical and financial demands.
Roxbury Crossing prepares to open a hospital for women and children's ailments. Founders include Rev James De Normandie and James W Codman of Brookline, with Dr F B Harrington as consulting surgeon and Dr J L Hildreth as consulting physician. Regular staff include C G Cumston Derby Hastings Miteteneta and Denig. Open date undetermined. a recently finished building may be leased temporarily.
New England pensions listed for Maine and Massachusetts residents with increases, restorations, and reissues. Names include Francis M Castle Hill Rogstook and John F Mason Chelsea, with others tied to Worcester Canton Danbury Hillsboro and Nutting. The notice enumerates beneficiaries across Maine New Hampshire and Massachusetts.
Dedham November 23 Dedham grammar school pupils staged a students concert in a large hall with capacity near one thousand. Roderick W. Mino superintendent of public schools supervised the event. Samuel W. Cole of Brookline directed the musical portion with teachers and pupils assisting. The exhibition proved highly successful and may be repeated by popular demand of parents and pupils.
An adjourned hearing on whether the city of Boston should own and operate its electric light plant was announced to be held in the Aldermen’s room at City Hall. The session opened at 2 o clock with three or four board members present and about nineteen interested citizens in attendance. After a half hour delay it adjourned subject to the chair’s call.
Nov 2 Gloucester reports a real life romance on railroad row. James Breith, a veteran railroad man with Union Parisia railway, received a letter from Cadillac Water Michigan seeking his long lost son. The inquiry led to a reunion with James Smith Chandler.
The Warren Circle of the 614 Guard held a Manchester martyrs commemoration meeting in Alpha tonight. President Captain J Driscoll chaired as the committee announced plans for the twenty-eighth anniversary celebration at Faneuil Hall with Mr Charles Forrester to preside at the piano. doors opened at six.
Nov 2 in Framingham from a friend of Senator George F Hoar that his health is not as dire as early reports indicated He intends to reach Washington in time for Congress opening and has canceled speaking engagements causing disappointment locally
Four union services organized by local churches in New York feature business and professional leaders and Congressman Hilijah A Morse speaking at the Lafayette Street Church on Temperance from the No-License Standpoint.
A jumble of church notices lists Sunday services across several congregations including Sees, Old South, Christ's Church Colchester, Allius Methodist, and Tremont Street M Church. Details mention timings such as 10:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m., preacher names, Sunday school, and open seats for all.
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