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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Oct 03, 1899
Page
3
A nostalgic ad claims Omega Oil acts as essential body oil to soothe sore spots and brace weak backs. It markets as a cure for rheumatism sore throat and chest cold and touts benefits for elderly with stiff limbs, promising pain relief and overall improvement. Omega Chemical Co Boston Mass.
California heavyweight Jim Jeffords lands in New York and is set to face Gus Ruhlin next week at Lenox A C amid scrutiny of rising box prodigies from the Golden Gate. The bout follows Kennedy’s setback to Peter Maher and features other Gotham card actions with Jim Corbett as referee.
Max Berman of 123 Salem Street reported to police that burglars entered his home after midnight Sunday and stole $500 in cash and jewelry from the Baldwin Street synagogue charity ball proceeds, for which he served as ball committee treasurer.
Captain Albert S. Barker is assigned to the Norfolk Navy Yard to succeed Rear Admiral Farquhar. Farquhar moves to command the North Atlantic Squadron as Rear Admiral Samson moves to Boston. Barker will become a full rear admiral next month.
Sumner D. Seavey long time officer at Massachusetts State Prison named to head the House of Reformation for Boys on Rainsford Island. Mayor Quincy approves. Mrs Seavey to likely assume matron duties around November 1.
The class crews of Cornell train for interclass contests on Cayuga Lake. TheChecker Champion M E Pomeroy beat Chess Champion Harry N Pillsbury with 38 wins to 0 and 5 draws, though the match ended when one player reached three wins with a 20 moves per hour limit. Ed Geers drove Abbott a quarter mile in 29 seconds at Louisville, pace 1 56 for a mile. Percy Haughton Harvard 98 will coach Cornell football, assisted by William H Lewis. Beedie Hines enters Boston College as a sprinter for the track team.
New York set for 8 o clock start as the Colonels aim to defeat Chicago. Boston Brooklyn Chicago and Pittsburgh chase Harvey the Sacramento pitcher. Buckenberger eyed as Watkins's successor with the Burgers. Sapkisy says a league backing could push it forward. Hetty Green rumored to back two or three clubs. Jim Hart pushes for an earlier season end and Chicago president supports halting before Oct 15. Six Chicago games may be skipped, altering standings pending next league meeting.
The Brooklyn club won two games against Baltimore in a tight finish of the four game set. Giants and Braves clashed in New York, Boston, Philadelphia, and Chicago also in action as snow flurries interrupted play. Davis starred for the Giants with multi hit games and slick fielding while Stahl homered for Boston. In the nightcap Bailey and Bergen worked for Boston and Cy Seymour pitched for Baltimore in a tense finish.
Rube Waddell mowed down the Chicago club with thirteen strikeouts setting a season league record. The game ended after the eighth due to darkness with an attendance of 260. The score line follows.
An advertisement proclaims Dr. Liverpool at 233 Tre Mont street will examine and treat chronic diseases free of charge. It lists extensive cure tallies across rheumatism neuralgia paralysis catarrh bronchitis liver heart kidney and other conditions, promising high success and urging readers to seek his service at 2823 Tremont street.
The Massachusetts division of the L A W faces possible protest over not publishing nominated candidates by Oct 1. Secretary Bassett and internal officials blame the division committee for delaying lists, while the committee cites incomplete candidate replies and lack of an official organ as reasons for delaying public release.
St Louis, hindered by sloppy play behind pitcher Young, loses to Pittsburg as Heidrick bats for Young in the ninth. Beaumont hits a home run for St Louis, while Pittsburg earns one run on five hits. Attendance 110. Umpires O Day and McDonald.
Twenty seven new members joined the I A. W. last week bringing total to 62 306. New York led with six new members followed by Pennsylvania Massachusetts and Connecticut. Prize list for Dr C A Fox twelve mile road race at Aver next Saturday includes a forty dollar bicycle a ten dollar suit of clothes three dollar umbrella two dollar camera five additional prizes a twenty dollar camera seven dollar dress suitcase and more. Eddie McDuffee's proposed mile road record trial moves from New York to this area seeking a two mile level course. he may travel to Chicago for a suitable route. Kenneth A Skinner seeks a motor race with McDuffee's steam tandem and promises quick talks if a deposit is posted. Old Colonial Club entertainment Thursday at 8 30 features a strong talent list and Sunday concerts continue through the season. Captain Alonzo D Peck chairs the Massachusetts division touring committee.
A medical advertorial extols kidney care urging readers to trust Swamp Root by Dr. Kilmer. It claims kidneys cause most diseases and offers a free sample bottle and book with testimonials to prove its effectiveness for kidney liver bladder and uric acid issues.
After the recent national meet in Boston, the tour leader who organized the White Mountain trip was presented with an elegant solid gold medal from St. Louis. The engraved top bar reads L. A. W. White Mountain Tour Aug. 21 24 99 with two gold chains and a shield bearing the tourists' names and at the bottom A. D. Peck Captain.
The Angel Guardian home dramatic class staged a drama The Papal Zouave in St Joseph Hall Vernon street last night directed by Brother Ismael. Proceeds benefit the chapel renovation with Swiss Bell Ringers music under Louis Christiani. Leading roles were played by Masters William Conlin James Forbes Louis Gondeau John Driscoll Joseph Cavanagh John Dunn John Burke and Alfred Deblois.
John E. Doherty of Roxbury Massachusetts surrendered at Jersey City police headquarters following an escape from Roxbury jail en route to court. Boston authorities were notified of the arrest.
Harry Hough, former cashier of the Cocheco National Bank, faced the New Hampshire Supreme Court in Dover for alleged embezzlement totaling 3600 dollars from the Cocheco Savings Bank and 5500 dollars from the Cocheco National Bank. He pleaded not guilty to both counts and was held on 13500 dollars bond.
Advertisement notes a special offer for Swamp Root with a half price on 50 cent size and one quarter price on 31.00 size, urging readers to send addresses to Dr Kilmer Co in Binghamton NY. It mentions buying regular 50 cent and one dollar sizes at drug stores and cautions to remember the name Swamp Root and Dr Kilmer's Swamp Root.
The Brockton Fair starts Wednesday October 4 and runs through Saturday October 7 featuring track events and bicycle races plus stage attractions. New York New Haven Hartford tickets from Boston cost 1.15 round trip including admission with lower rates from other stations. Special trains run Oct 5 and 6 from Boston at 8 15 9 10 12 noon and return at 4 5 5 20 and 6 with stops at Quincy Braintree and Southraintree.
Circular issued for excursion from Boston to Albany and New York aboard Hudson River steamers operating October 5. Applications available from C. M. Burt G P A Fitchburg Railroad for details and tickets.
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