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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Nov 24, 1893

Page

3

Harvard Crimson Preview of Game With Boston College

Harvard students buzz as Crimson and Boston College set for Hampden Park clash. Odds favor Harvard at 100 to 80 in New York. team rests after a hard week with hopes high for victory. Alumni and editors plan extra editions and rallies as Springfield hosts the showdown with 600 in attendance.

Cambridge Crimson Harvard Captain Waters Hampden Park Aristophanes Plautus Stock Exchange of New York Yale Annex Lucre Mr. Deland Harvard Square Cutter Harvard Crimson Springfield the Crimson Boston New Haven

Brown defeats Tufts 2 to 0 to close season in darkness

Brown finishes football season with a 2 to 0 win over Tufts at Providence. Hopkins and Millard starred for Brown as the team claimed a nine game slate with six wins. Tufts threatened near the goal but Brown’s rush defense held on each drive.

Providence Brown Tufts Woodruff Hopkins Millard Foss Armstrong Stroud Harvard Yale Boston Athletics Tuts Dennison Emery Lancey Whitney Mussell Mallett Nash Hkobingon Trol Donovan Clark Craig Millard Yreeeeeee Doss McCarthy Boston College Boston University South End Beering Geston College Sherman Gore Sy A Ayinga Madse Collese Bostons Providences Parsons Newcomb Cotter Lmygon Everett Murray Gomhs Goal Ward Lampkin Teale Boston Js Jateree—Ceasien O'Malley

Opinion on Dick O'Brien as a pugilist and next fight

Roxbury reader queries the opinion of Dick O'Brien as a fighter. The writer recalls past stars like Jack McAuliffe and George Dixon, praises O'Brien’s learning and potential, but warns he may be misadvised by his manager and face a tougher match outside his class.

Roxbury Dick O'Brien O’brien Jack McAuliffe George Dixon Dick O’brien O'Brien Cribb Wilds of Maine Mather Patsey Sheppard Jack Dempsey McGee Coopers Tom Heffernan Tim Harrington Dan McLaughlin Johnnie Shine Steve Mahoney Winters Rob Roy

Kernwood Club Triumphs In Interclub Debut At Malden

In Malden on Nov 2 the Kernwood Club led the interclub meet, taking billiards 200 to 117 and whist, winning one pool game. The Kernwoods also outscored the Medfords by 262 pins in bowling.

Malden Kernwood Club Medfords Kernwoods

Glendons Triumph In Close Roxbury Club Bowling Match

A close and exciting bowling match at Roxbury Club last evening saw the Glendons win by three pins in a tense finish.

Glendons Roxbury

Jeffries Winter Club Defeats Arlington Team by 41 Pins

The Jeffries Winter Club bowlers traveled to Arlington and defeated the home team in an interesting game by a margin of forty one pins.

Jeffries Winter Club Arlington

Local New Bedford Teeters in Brief Scan

A fragmented sports teaser from New Bedford mentions TOM and numbers across Providence Worcester Brockton. The sparse OCR reads like a schedule or result fragment with scattered team names and scores, lacking full context or dates.

New Bedford Tom Providence Worcester Brockton

Tiger Roadsters stage private party and club updates

The Tiger Roadsters held its first private party at Highland Hall Roxbury with H F Dean directing and G M Wood assisting. The note lists attendees, club officers and plans for spring, plus updates on Hyde Park billiard clubs, a new Pope Company band, and Ed Nelson ill with typhoid. It mentions Rhodes evaluating racing rivals Sanger Zimmerman and Johnson and notes Sanger’s $2000 in diamonds as a fractional prize.

Tiger Roadsters Highland Hall Roxbury H. F. Dean G. M. Wood W. B. Chipman A. S. Fryer W. F. Bryan G. M. Wilbur P. G. Alexander J. E. Alexander N. Wolfson A. E. Montgomery Johnson Chipman McLeod Wilbur Bryan Hyde Parks Peter Alexander Dyer Alander Hancock Ingersoll Hyde Park Rovers Pope Company Nelson Springfield Flly Rhodes Boston Rhodes Sanger Zimmerman Zimmy Walter Sanger

Directum to Race Saladin at Philadelphia Track

A $5000 to $2500 match race is set for Nov 27 at Point Breeze with Directum facing pacer Saladin 2:05 3-4 as the Philadelphia Driving Park Association adds 2000. Conditions call for a good day and track. Flying Jib 2:04 also seeks a record beat for a $1000 purse.

Philadelphia Directum Saladin Point Breeze Philadelphia Driving Park Association

Boston gambling dispute over Clifford sweepstakes outcome

William Hayden challenges a bookmaker after Clifford’s scratch claim. The letter argues Clifford won the postponed race’s sweepstake and was correctly entered, with John Reber and James Westcott cited as trusted authorities in Boston for a favorable decision.

Green Bay Iloucester Fatality Elizabeth Clifford Chicago Yo Tambien Lamplighter William Hayden John Reber James Westcott Boston Rob Rox

Horse Races at Guttenburg NJ Six Races Reported

In Guttenburg New Jersey on November 28 the day featured six horse races. Pokino won the first race with Fire Fly second and Plenty third. Lonsdale led the second race with Black Hawk second and Token third. Azrael won the third with Mohican second and Contribution third. Halcyon won the fourth with Themis gelding second and Duke John third. Tartarian won the fifth with I. O. U. second and J. McLaughlin third. Tom Flynn won the seventh race with The Ironmaster second and Miss Kitty third.

Guttenburg N. J Pokino Fire Fly Plenty Lonsdale Black Hawk Token Azrael Mohican Contribution

Injunction Sparks Spokane Water Fight and Riot Threats

In Spokane the city faces an injunction blocking a 500000 water works contract amid voter approval and bank concerns. Police and militia prepare as a mass gathering denounces leaders, threats of arson and tar and feathering rise, and fears of bloodshed grow through the night.

Spokane, Wash Spokane Water Power Company A. M. Cannon Simon Oppenheimer Morning Review

Eighth annual Poor's Directory missing new 1893 edition

The eighth annual Poor's Directory of Railway Officials for 1893 is not published yet. It normally lists officers of North American railways and major railroad-related organizations, with complete sets for South American and Hawaiian lines. The American Wringer Co. on Broadway extended repairs wringers mangles spring beds and Sunsweepers. orders promptly strended.

North America American Wringer Co Broadway Extension City

Democrats All Gather for Boston Campaign Rally

President Donovan chaired a Boston Democratic city committee meeting at the Hotel Oxford with Mayor Matthews, Nat Taylor, Patrick Maguire and seven Aldermen hopefuls present. Charlestown spoke of organizing for a strong election day showing as representatives from all mayoral wards attended.

Boston Oxford James Donovan Democratic City Committee Matthews Nat Taylor Donovan Patrick Maguire O’brien Charlestown North West Ends Back Bay South Boston Dorchester Roxbury Jamaica Plain Brighton

Flood urged as citizens' candidate for Boston alderman

Over 150 Boston business leaders urge Alderman Thomas W. Flood to run as a citizens' candidate. A letter dated November 23 1893 cites popular demand and Floods proven honesty and asks him to file nomination papers with the city clerk bearing about two thousand signatures.

Thomas W. Flood Boston Citizens Board of Aldermen Alderman Flood Mass

Democratic State Committee Secre­tary Tied to Machine Allegations

The document accuses Nathaniel G. Robinson, secretary of the Democratic State committee, of being a tool of the Democratic machine, naming Maguire Matthews and Donovan as linked figures.

Nathaniel G. Robinson Democratic State Committee Democratic Maguire Matthews Donovan

Suburban contests spark local political moves

Hugh D. Murray vows economical city government and sewerage work in Woburn. Everett contemplates license shifts amid aldermen vetoes. Salem may see a mayoral race, Weymouth may split, Brockton could elect J J Whipple, and Cambridge leanings toward a People’s party caucus Monday night.

Hugh D. Murray Woburn Everett Board of Aldermen William Leonard Rantoul Salem Weymouth J. J. Whipple Brockton Cambridge Temple Hall Democrats People’s Party

Hart Nomination Papers Filed as McNary Denies Prohibition Link

The 1000 signers for Thomas N. Hart were verified by registrars and filed with City Clerk Galvin. Water Commissioner McNary denies any involvement with a Prohibition petition and refutes yesterday’s Journal report. Republican Aldermen hopefuls met at party HQ to discuss strategy and registration checks. Joseph Sullivan runs as Republican and citizens’ candidate in Ward 12.

Thomas N. Hart Galvin McNary Dr. Miner Republican City, Committee Burdett Joseph Sullivan Common Council Citizens

Moran Denounces Ferrin Affidavit and Independent Campaign

Moran contests Ferrin's affidavit claiming he sought independent candidacy for Alder man and says no funding or reward from Hart. He asserts opposition to Democratic machine nominees, urges nominating papers, and accuses Ferrin of being a machine Democrat. Moran recalls discussions at Parker House on reforms and caucus rules.

Moran Ferrin Matthews Hart Ward and City Committee Parker House Democratic City Committee Maguire Donovan

Norton withdraws from Somerville mayor race endorses Norton

There will be two candidates for mayor in Somerville as the third aspirant withdraws to back the Democratic nominee James BE Norton. Norton states the ticket is progressive and opposes ring rule. with Robert Luce likely to win, Norton will boost the regular Democratic vote in parts of the city.

Somerville James BE. Norton Robert Luce Norton

Mooney Declares He Will Not Run for Alderman

Alderman William L. Mooney announces he will not seek an independent candidacy for the Board of Aldermen. He says no time since the convention’s close has made him a candidate and urges Boston citizens to unite behind Mayor Matthews for reelection. He praises the convention and states he bears no fault with its outcome.

William L. Mooney Board of Aldermen Boston Matthews

Hart on the City Debt Sparks Extended Reply

Thomas N. Hart attacks a morning Mayor's office statement as unsigned and misleading about city debt. He cites public documents from the city auditor and treasurer, warns against further borrowing, and blasts the idea of a $1,400,000 increase while noting a $28,300,000 jump in ordinary debt. He recalls prior pledges and urges taxpayers to read the official records. Then local party nominations appear with Republican and Democratic slates for mayor, aldermen, school committee, and assessor in Lynn, November 23.

Thomas N. Hart Friends of the Law Lynn Charles E. Harwood William B. Bachelder W. F. Goldsmith Johnson Thomas Campbell W. E. Neal Rufus Kimball A. M. Preble G. M. Lambert Cc. T. Hanniford John Vv. Hay G. W. Gilmore Josiah Fitz John O'Brien J. J. McGuiggan Frances T. Hazlewood F. L. Judkins Mahitahle Averile Nathan

Lehigh Valley strike ends with mixed reports

Reports from Jersey City and Philadelphia claim a settlement with the union and return to work planned for Lehigh Valley workers. Other officials dispute and note ongoing disruptions, with a separate Ithaca to Auburn train incident involving a stone assault on a Lehigh yard.

Jersey City N. J Daniels Bethlehem Lehigh Randis Philadelphia Hartshorne Lehigh Valley Railroad Voorhees Easton Amboy Perth Amboy Wilkesbarre Caxton White Haven Auburn N. Y Lehigh Valley Ithaca Lehigh Yard

Express Discrimination Hearings Over Local Expressmen

The railroad commissioners continued the Plymouth division discrimination hearing as ex governor Long and Walter L. Bouve urged petitioners against the New York New Haven and Hartford system. Despatch Company officials testified that baggage masters are paid differently from messenger staff, with tariffs varying by inward and outward freight. The names of witnesses include EK. A. Taft and Charles C. Merritt, Brockton Express. The hearing adjourned to December 4.

Plymouth Old Colony New York, New Haven & Hartford Railroad Long Walter L. Bouve Lawrence & McKee Josiah H. Benton, Jr H. D. W. Morris New York and Boston Despatch Company EK. A. Taft New York and Boston McKee Charles C. Merritt Brockton Express Company

Parker Memorial Boys' Club Opens in Boston

Boston’s Parker Memorial Boys’ Club hosts about 166 youths nightly in the Memorial building at Berkeley and Appleton, with 300 members overall. Superintendent A A Wardell guides manners, reading, games, and classes while suspensions keep order and aim to redirect boys toward better paths.

Boston Parker Memorial Boys’ Club Memorial Building Berkeley and Appleton Streets A. A. Wardell Ryler

Mysterious Death of Man Named Phelps in Chicago

A 19 year old man, believed to be Joseph W. Phelps of 592 Oak Street Boston, died at County Hospital from morphine overdose. Letters of recommendation from Boston firms were found, but employers named by the firms deny any association. The deceased’s listed address and the names on the letters conflict with directories and hotel records.

Chicago Joseph W. Phelps Oak Street Boston County Hospital Harvey & Henry Queen City Mills Goodwin & Rimbach Crawford House John F. Kellerer Canal Street W. D. Park Park House Washington Street Albany

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