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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Oct 02, 1894
Page
3
Tickets to Narragansett Park and return available at No 3 Old State House and Park Square Station Boston for 2.60 including one Grand Stand admission. Valid on any weekday trains, Bay State Limited excluded.
Fall River Mass October 1 seventh week of lockout shows no change as manufacturers refuse offers and help workers vow to fight. Weavers and spinners, divided by politics, press for a settlement while Secretary Howard reports on the stalled conference. The Weavers' Association plans a Carrolton Hall meeting with circulars sent to New England, urging unity and resistance to wage cuts.
The item notes the paper’s large circulation in Boston and promotes want ads and situations wanted listings priced at 1-2 cents per word. It signals a classifieds section inviting readers to place notices and advertisements.
The Boston Architectural Club held its annual meeting at the Exchange Club dining hall with 71 members present. Officers were elected for terms of one or two years, and speakers including Alfred Stone and Thomas Hastings discussed the Institute and inter club competitions to unite architects and builders in better work.
The Boston Young Men's Congress began its thirty fifth session at Hotel Bellevue with a large turnout. Mr Stevens of Maine led the opening and the vice speaker race ended with Mr Child winning thirty two votes to Fitzgerald twenty eight after three ballots. Other officers named included Lane as clerk Higgins sergeant at arms Capen as executive committee member Lane and Hayes. Notables present included Maginley of Boston College and several Ward 17 and Ward 24 political figures.
Champion Jim Corbett posts a $6000 guarantee to fight Bob Fitzsimmons if he defeats Steve O'Donnell. Fitzsimmons earns praise for fairness and boldness, while schemes to block matches falter. Malaria delays a Bolan Abbott bout. smoke rises around Williams Ryan talks and Dixon clashes. The Portrait Gallery series and sales surge as Corbett and Sullivan numbers roll out nationwide.
The funeral of Mrs G B Hutchinson known as Aunt Jenny was held yesterday at St Josephs church with Rev Joseph J Anderson officiating. Pallbearers were Peter Martin Owen Rogers James McLaughlin and P W Doherty. Floral tributes included a dove from her husband and several elaborate arrangements from friends and family.
Captain Glort and Brady clashed over backing for Fitzsimmons to face Corbett. Brady and O'Donnell challenged, each vowing funds to back the Australian’s fight, while Fitzsimmons and Glonn disputed the claims and colors. Brady warned of a February offer if Corbett declined.
The Riverside Boat Club hosted an amateur boxing night with Joe Casey of South Boston AC defending the lightweight crown against Ludlow Berkeley of Riverside BC in a three round bout. The O Connell brothers followed with a friendly exhibition. A planned 115 pound bout between Ike McArthur and Con Hardigan fell flat when Hardigan did not appear. A substitute, Michael Duddy, brought by the Waltham club, disappointed as McArthur dominated all three rounds.
The match pitted Al Bavineau of Worcester against Ben McArthur of Riverside Boat Club. Bavineau was coached by Howie Hodgkins and Martin Flaherty, while Arthur McArthur and Arthur Melloy with Arthur O Leary supervised Riverside. McArthur dominated, hammering his opponent at will, while Bavineau fought hard but never matched him.
Fully 400 spectators watched five boxing matches at the Lafayette Club last night. Jack Haley beat Dave McLaughlin in five rounds while Costello edged Mullen in six. Indiana drew Sandiana, Mahoney drew Mace, and Billy McCoy narrowly defeated Jack Robinson in six rounds.
Harvard football candidates reported for lunch after a hard game with Dartmouth. The team did light work and signal practice with punting and goal kicking for the half backs. Twenty four men reported and new candidates may join later while some current players may be dropped as the season progresses.
The Suburban Football League met in the B A A committee room with President Stevens of West Roxbury presiding. East Boston’s admittance was tabled while West Roxbury withdrew for the year but may rejoin as an old member next year. A $10 forfeit rule was set for unnotified game cancellations. Schedule announced: Oct 20 Dorchester at Cambridge, Lynn at Hyde Park. Oct 27 Cambridge at Lynn, Hyde Park at Newton. Nov 3 Newton at Cambridge, Dorchester at Lynn. Nov 10 Cambridge at Hyde Park, Dorchester at Newton. Nov 17 Lynn at Newton, Hyde Park at Dorchester.
Yale announces its 12 game schedule with Brown, Crescent A C, Williams, Lehigh, Dartmouth, Orange Roo, Boston A C, Military Academy West Point, Amherst, Providence Brown, Lehigh in New York, Chicago A C, and Harvard at Springfield. Princeton date to be released after the Intercollegiate Association meeting in New York.
A Gaelic Athletic Association football club was organized last evening at Goldsmith Hall Roxbury forming the Redmond Football Club John Woods was elected president A J O Connor honorary secretary and Michael Guiven treasurer Thomas Cooney chosen captain and pro tem manager the club invites engagements for Thanksgiving Day matches at Congress Street grounds manager's address 16 Parnell Street.
The American Fife Drum and Bugle Corps held its yearly meeting at 28 Weston Street last night with Tim Downing as toastmaster. Several fine speeches were given and many new friendships formed.
Barre Vermont October 1 Goddard Seminary students reconsidered their vote and will organize a strong football eleven.
Springfield High School defeated Wesleyan Academy 18 to 6 at Wilbraham. Massachusetts Agricultural College beat Mount Hermon 16 to 10 at Amherst.
Owing to missing officials there were no regular record attempts at the Waltham bicycle track this afternoon. Harry C. Tyler planned to beat Johnson's recent mark but held back for the big meet Thursday. Johnson is sidelined by neck boils but ready for Thursday’s match race with Sanger.
Hartford Oct 1 Miss Tillie Ashley and trainer E Newton Atherton depart for St Louis tomorrow to race Miss Rose Mosentheim for the championship. The title event will be held next Sunday on the Mississippi river in St Louis.
Narragansett Park in Providence opens its forty five day fall meet at 2 PM with 300 horses at the track and more arriving. presiding judge and handicapper Joseph J. Burke is joined by starter James F Caldwell and longtime turf reporter L N Salmon as officials. Star jockey Fred Taral will ride for Keene riders. many top riders from Jerome Park and New York tracks head to Providence after Oct 15 as New York season ends. The meet promises to be the biggest New England has seen in years with liberal management to draw the public.
The Kenora Driving Park Association opened the October meet in Haverhill with fine weather and a good crowd. In the 2:21 class Mordica owned by C. C. Mayberry won all three heats to take first prize, while Fred Wilson beat Plying Nig for second after multiple missteps. In the 2:37 class Altamont easily won first with Vindicator second.
At Jerome Park N Y on October first six races were run. Applause won the first with Owlet second and Campania third in 1 02 1 4. Sir Walter walked over in the second. Live Oak led the City stakes with Judge Mor row second and Lochinvar third in 2 05 1 2. Fannie won the four furlongs with Pretense and Mohawk second and third in 49 1 2. Samaritan won the next four furlongs with Langdon and Milton T. following in 49 1 48. Governor Sheehan captured the six furlongs with Halton and Trinculo placing. Titan course saw Will Elliott win with Copyright and Governor Fifer behind in 1 22.
A large crowd attended the Steubenville national circuit races with J P Bliss setting a state record for half a mile in 5 2 5. Il D Cabanne rode two miles in 4 15 4. Winners included W B O'Donnell Barnesville in one mile novice class A and F B Rigby Toledo in half mile open class A and two thirds mile state championship. Other victors: L D Cabanne in quarter mile class B Tom Cooper in two mile handicap class B G E Helms Steubenville in quarter mile class A W C Sanger in half mile class B F L Trappe Cleveland in one third mile state championship and W C Sanger in one mile state record.
The Newton Club bowling committee decided not to enter a team in the Massachusetts Amateur Bowling League this winter. They will arrange friendly games with league clubs and feature local Newton Club tournaments. Plans include possible participation in a Newton organizations league with the Neighborhood Club of West Newton and Newton Athletic Association.
October date set for a Boston and Albany excursion to New York via Albany and Studson River with return by the Fall River line. Fare is listed as a single dollar amount.
Shanghai dispatch reports Japanese occupation of Wiju with Chinese troops offering no resistance. Friction grows between Prince Kung and Li Hung Chang, crippling operations and leaving troops poorly supplied. European residents seek shelter at treaty ports while Canton forces move to Formosa. Reports also say Pekin defenses bolstered with 20 000 Kashgars and 25 000 foreign trained troops.
The West End Street Railway Company has changed dividend dates from January and July to April and October and issued checks for the due dividends. The stock’s interest rate is 112 percent. A clipping from the Helena Daily Independent (Sept 23, 1894) notes a clam shipment from New Bedford via Boston and Northern Pacific express, described with maritime flavor and rapid transit details.
The Rev Father C N Field of St John s Episcopal Church was hosted at an informal basement reception by the church Young Ladies Guild. He spoke on his travels to London and Morris works and offered moral improvement suggestions. A grand reception for him at St Augustine s Church follows.
The city evening schools opened last night at the Central School on Montgomery Street. Principal Dr. Benjamin Tenney reports attendance already exceeds past openings, with about one thousand pupils registered and expectations of 2500 by year end. He and staff praise pupil earnestness and good behavior.
The Quincy City Council upheld a public hearing for October 15 on Norfolk Downs street layout and denied Franklin street track lays. It authorized widening Coddington Street with a 14 568 dollar order, 11 568 for land damages, and referred the report to the finance committee.
Captain Halsey of the Knickerbocker notes arrival after a hurricane. He reports the loss of the second mate and one seaman overboard, loss of the mainmast, stove bulwarks, while engines remain operative.
Two teams of B. A. A. bowlers met on the alleys last evening with last year’s five facing five contenders and a thirty five pin handicap per string. The first team won by a few pins. captain position remains unsettled. The score not listed.
Burtis H. Bacon, station agent at Bemis on the Fitchburg railroad Watertown branch, died at 66 Walnut Street of typhoid fever. Born in Nobscot Massachusetts he began railroading at 19 and held posts at Nobscot Otter River and Concord Junction before Bemis. He leaves a widow and two children.
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