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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Oct 04, 1894

Page

3

Positive Cure for Coughs and Lung Diseases Promoted

The Fairbanks remedy touts itself as a cure for coughs colds debility and throat and lung diseases with claims of relief for consumptives and bronchitis. Boston proprietors offer delivery and a small size option. A racing meet at Waltham features Johnson Sanger Bliss Titus Bald and Tyler with uncertain matchups and a planned mile invitation race amid a busy schedule of cycling events and club team entries including Roxbury Cambridgeport Malden Waltham and others.

Ates Johns. Johnson Walter Sanger Waltham Bradstreet Sanger Johnson Bliss Titus Bald Tom Eck Tyler Johnny Ray McDonald Billy Murphy Charles Murphy Taxis Davison Malden Roxbury Cambridgeport Linscott Nat Butler F. Werner B. Girard R. M. Mugridge James Smith J. Keltie George Dorr Willam Marriott Boston A. H. Gaudelet Massachusetts Avenue

Intercollegiate tennis: Yale A leads singles. Budlong beats Hanlin

Yale's Talmage meets Chace and Princeton's Herrick faces Budlong as singles reach semifinals. Brown’s Budlong advances over Trinity and Colby. Doubles action begins with Yale, Princeton, Harvard, and Amherst records set in tight sets and comebacks.

New Haveen Conn Harvard Talmage Yale Chace Herrick Princeton Budlong Brown Miles Columbia E. P. Hamlin Trinity Colby Malcolm Chace Pier J. F. Talmage G. W. Shaw W. EB. Milne F. M. Belden Amherst H. A. Colby G. P. Herrick H. C. Bridges D. R. Bryson University of North Carolina Shaw Jessup Sankey

Dartmouth Tennis Tourney Opens in Cold Wind

The Dartmouth fall tennis tournament began at Hanover with players Hill Adams Rice Cummings Gunnison winning their first round matches amid cold wind. Results show Hill defeated Spring 6-1 6-1, Adams beat French 4-6 6-4 6-3, Rice beat Foster 6-3 6-2, Cummings beat Hazen 6 6-0, Gunnison defeated Johnson 6-1 6-1.

Hanover N. H Dartmouth Hill Spring Adams French Rice Foster Cummings Hazen Gunnison Johnson Moulton

Narragansett Park Continues Fast Racing Day Two Crowds Grow

About 2500 attend the second day at Narragansett Park with good track conditions and lively betting. Jockey Horton misses today after a fall from Spot and a teeth loss. Races produce wins for La Bengula Milwaukee Curocoa Panway Charade Annie Bishop and others as stables expand to house new entries.

Providence Tne Narragansett Park New York Horton la Bengula Noble High Point Belle Clerico Buckeye H. Jones Milwaukee Gardner Fugitive @Moon Belden Curocoa Blake Tom Tough Clerico Bess McDuff Snedeker Panway Lord Harry Ballard Will Fonso Finnegan Charade Lake W. B Marshall Annie Bishop Ripa My Gyps

Denver Ed Smith Beats Farrell On Fouls In Ring

A crowd of 175 sportsmen watched in Denver as Ed Smith defeated Lawrence Farrell on foul penalties after a rough eight year rematch. The bout featured multiple warnings, elbows, and clinches before the referee awarded Smith the victory.

Directum Beats Nelson in Park Race at Rigby Park

In Portland Oct 3 Directum defeated Nelson in a Asia style race at Rigby Park with crowds under 3000. Directum led the final heat to win by a length as Nelson faded to a slow finish behind. Time trials showed Directum’s superior speed across all heats with 2:08 1/4 last heat.

Portland Rigby Park Nelson Directum Thomas B. Reed Hickok Horace Nelson

Pimlico Driving Club Fall Meet Second Day Results

The Pimlico fall meeting saw three starters in the free-for-all trot where Ryland T. did not beat 2 18 1 4. Rumors of a setup surfaced as Lightning was favored but Judge Ashton’s driver McCarthy proved influential. The fourth heat bets were nullified by judges who ordered Steward to win the next heat. Iron Bar failed to improve, Wilbooka won the 2 35 trot, and Robert C. led the 2 19 pace for an easy victory.

Baltimore Pimlico Driving Club Ryland T Steward Demarest Lightning McCarthy Judge Ashton Iron Bar Wilbooka Robert C

Record setting trotting meet in Chillicothe o settles wins

A crowd of 3000 watched three day races as Bourbon Wilkes Jr wins the unfinished 2 10 trot in 2 143 4 with Mambrino Queen second. Lena Holley takes the 2 27 trot after a six heat battle with Norvin G and Oudan. Phebe Wilkes lowers both her and Dan Cupid’s records in the 2 11 trot, Phebe Wilkes winning the race.

Chillicothe, O Bourbon Wilkes, Jr Mambrino Queen Lena Holley Norvin G Oudan Phebe Wilkes Dan Cupid Terre Haute

Jerome Park Run Race Results

At Jerome Park N Y on Oct 3 the first six furlongs saw Maid Marion win and Miss Dixie second from only two starters. The five furlongs produced Urania second and Cockade third. Broadway stakes over 1400 yards was won by Stonewell with Discount second in a 1:22 4-. A final race at one mile and a furlong is noted but incomplete.

Jerome Park N. Y Maid Marion Miss Dixie Urania Gifts Midgley Cockade Stonewell Discount

Horse Races Result Summary

In the fifth race over five furlongs McIntyre on Old Dominion finished first ahead of Shadow with Time 1:01 3-4. Thurston won the first of the program with Paris second and Diabolus third in 2:00. Harris led Fangers gelding to first in the sixth race over half a mile with Pouch colt second and Time 49 3-4.

Thurston Paris Diabolus McIntyre Old Dominion Shadow Harris Fangers Pouch Colt

Brown and Yale Duel In Practice With 28 to 0 Result

Brown University staged a strong practice against Yale in New Haven scoring 28 to 0 in two 15 minute halves. Brown’s Millard and Coombs dazzled with long runs while Judd powered all Brown gains. Yale's Thorne and DeWitt each had two touchdowns and Beard added another with Hinkok kicking four goals.

New Haven Conn Brown University Yale Michael Murphy Millard Coombs Brown DeWitt Thorne Dennison Madison Beard Emery Rocio Ein Cobo Lancey Stillman Thayer Judd Manning Smith Greenway L. Minkey Robinson Finckey W. Hinkey Donovan Marks Powett Hopkins Thorne Pond Saree Fultz Redington Jerrems McCarthy William Norton J. A. Dyer D. B. Lyman

Harvard Beats Exeter 48 to 0 in Two Halves

Harvard dominated Phillips Exeter Academy 48 to 0 as two short halves were played. Wrightington Brown and Arthur Brewer starred for Harvard with multiple touchdowns and goals. Attendance was about 500. umpire Lewis referee Garfield linesman Woods.

Harvard Phillips Exeter Academy Exeter Beale Brown Arthur Brewer Wrightington George Gray Emmons Wrenn Bob Wrenn Gillespie Stack Green Jack Richardson Moulton Hallowell Manahan Warren Murchie F. Shaw Winslow Jaes Gould Connor Brewer Hartwell Ease Down Gray Dunlop Dartmouth Gillispie Hanrahan Richards Kasson Breen Casey Gibbons Slack Copeland Holmes Farr Oe Age A. Brewer Lewis Garfield Woods

Tufts Beats Phillips Andover 6 to 4 in Aplenty of Scrappy Start

Tufts football team defeated Phillips Andover 6 to 4 in Andover scoring on a first half touchdown and a late second half defensive stand. Elliott and Robinson credited with touchdowns Lane kicked goal from touch down. Greenway umpire Clark referee Barnes linesman.

Andover Tufts Phillips-Andover Elliott Robinson Greenway Clark Barnes

Williams Defeats Troy Laureates 30 to 0 in Season Opener

Williams dominated the game at Williamstown scoring four F Draper touchdowns and two by P Draper with Hickey adding one. Fred Draper and Phil Draper led ground gains aided by strong blocking as Laureates showed poor teamwork. Attendance reached 600.

Williamstown Williams Laureates of Troy Hickey Fred Draper Phil Draper Laureates F. Draper P. Draper Selee Ide

Wesleyan Beats Middletown Athletes 12 to 0 in Season Opener

Wesleyan opened the season with a 12 to 0 victory over the Middletown Athletics. The Cardinals showed strong interference and long runs with standout performances by Alexander Captain Pomeroy and Kent Hubbard.

Middletown Conn Wesleyan Middletown Athletics Alexander Pomeroy Kent Hubbard

Pompadour Haircutting by Parisian Aces at A BROS

French Pompadour style by 12 expert artists at A BROS. 19 Tremont Row showcases originators of the pompadour and the largest haircutting establishment in the United States.

A Bros Tremont Row United States

Atlantic Athletic Club opening carnival slated for Sea Beach Palace

The Atlantic Athletic Club of Coney Island gears up for an Oct 15 opening at the Sea Beach Palace renovated arena. Fights feature Joe Goddard Jim Quigly and Billy Plimmer ill in bed with reports of other matchups including Dave Massey Roddy Mason and Jack O'Brien seeking George Betts. The Portrait Gallery of American Pugilists sells well in Boston and Philadelphia with 50,000 copies ordered for Part 1 and 25,000 sold locally.

Atlantic Athletic Club Coney Island Sea Beach Palace Atlantic Club Walcott-Gibbons Joe Boston Peter Marin Johnny Breslin Mike Doherty Lafayette Club Joe Goddard Jim Quigly Melbourne Australia Dave Massey Roddy Mason Washington, D. C New Orleans Billy Plimmer Murphy George Lamaree Newcastle Penn Jimmy Dime George Lavigne Ack Hanley Philadelphia Buffalo Stanton Abbott Horace Leeds Griffo Hugh Behan Jack O’brien George Betts Portrait Gallery of London Boston Post Corbett Billy Edwards The Post Sullivan

Griffin Lavigne Bout Set for October in Boston

Matchmaker Jim Kennedy seals a 15 round featherweight bout between Johnny Griffin of Braintree and “Saginaw Kid” George Lavigne to be held October 22 at 126 pounds in Boston. Both fighters drawn strong local support as Kennedy arrived from New York to arrange the match and Griffin accepts.

Johnny Griffin Braintree George Lavigne Jim Kennedy Seaside Athletic Club Kennedy Boston New York Lavigne Griffin Jack Creede Jack Curley Charlie Collins Frank Maguire Eugene Hornbacker Jack Kenny Johnny Aaron George Badger Tommy Danforth Jack Havlin Barney Hubbard Harry, Ring Jimmy Larkin

Cures claimed for men diseases with English method trial

An advertisement promises speedily permanent cures for blood poison nervous debility and sexual disorders through an English method. Free consultation and 25 years of practice are offered with wide hours. Boxing notes list Jimmy Lynch Aus tralian Billy Murphy and a long record for Lavigne including many opponents and draws.

Thumim Court Street

Newspaper Bowlers Form City League Schedule

Managers of the Newspaper Bowling League met in the Post rooms to draft a schedule. Lynn Item and Boston Transcript open next Monday at Boylston alleys 7 30. Salem Gazette, Lynn Item were finalists last year with strong reader support expected.

Post F. C. Rundlette Lynn Item Jacob Meyer Record J. Greenough Transcript Jimmy” Morris The Journal Salem Gazette Lynn Items Boston Transcripts Boylston Salem Gazettes Lynn

Boston Beats Demorests 6–0 Before Large Athletic Park Crowd

The Boston National League team defeated the Demorests of Athletic Park 6 to 0 in Williamsport. Boston tallied 6 runs on 11 hits with 1 error, Demorests had 7 errors and 6 runs. Pitchers Hodson Nichols Ganzel and Delaney Fleming Patchem worked for Boston and Demorests respectively.

Williamsport Penn Demorests Athletic Park Ewlnac Raseee Rae Boston Hodson Nichols Ganzel Delaney Fleming Patchem

B A A Defeats Harvard In Close Cricket Finale

In a tight match the B A A cricket team beat Harvard 122 to 88. Houghton scored 39 for B A A with support from Sam Wright Chambers and Pettitt. Harvard’s Percy Clarke and Pool added solid scores.

Harvard

Interesting visit marks Cambridge AOH division meeting

A large North Cambridge Division 31 gathering at Unity Hall welcomed County President John P. Mahoney of Lowell. Father Halloran and James O'Sullivan spoke, plans to attend holy communion were set for Oct 21, and a banquet followed the meeting.

North Cambridge Unity Hall James Walsh John P. Mahoney Lowell Order of Hibernians Messrs Jeremiah J. O’connell William Maloney Park J. Nolan Michael W James O’sullivan St. John’s Church

Massachusetts Horticultural Society's 66th Fruit and Veg Exhibit

Tremont street crowds tour the 66th annual exhibition by the Massachusetts Horticultural Society. Vegetables fill the lower hall with tomatoes celery and carrots in abundant displays while upstairs the fruit show highlights apples pears and hothouse grapes from notable exhibitors including Winter Bros Kendall Curtis Whittel Hartwell Fenno Wood Hanson Fos dick and others. The exhibition closes tonight.

Tremont Street Massachusetts Horticultural Society Scott A. M. Knowlton West Acton Winter Bros Mansfield W. G. Kendall Atlantic C. F. Curtis Jamaica Plain Whittel & Co Lowell Sam Hartwell Lincoln Warren Fenno Revere E. W. Wood West Newton E. W. Fletcher Worcester G. Damon Arlington William

Stolen clothing recovered. suspect held on Providence claim

Clothing valued at 150 dollars was taken from Mrs. Eliza Roland's home on 28 Chestnut street. Special Officer Abbott recovered nearly all items at a West End pawn shop. Peter A. Doyle, 20, of Providence Rhode Island, is in custody at Joy street station for alleged larceny of a 26 dollar suit from Douglass S. Billings at 28 Temple street. An alarm from Box 423 reported a shed fire on Water street Charlestown due to a kerosene lamp.

Eliza Roland Chestnut Street Abbott West End Peter A. Doyle Providence R. I Joy Street Douglass S. Billings Temple Street Metropolitan Sewerage Commission Water Street Charlestown

Man Hurt as Bay State Tower Supply Team Runs Away

At 3 30 yesterday afternoon a Bay State Tower Supply Company team driven by M Thomas of 618A Shawmut avenue ran away on Brom field street and turned into Washington street. Near Temple place Thomas was thrown from his seat breaking a leg and he was taken to the Emergency Hospital.

Bay State Tower Supply Company M. Thomas Shawmut Avenue Bromfield Street Washington Street Temple Place Thomas

Man Overboard Near Long Wharf Rescue Near City Hospital

About 7 o clock last night an unknown man, somewhat under the influence, wandered down Long wharf and fell overboard. He was rescued semi conscious and sent to the City Hospital. He is about 35 years old, 6 feet 8 inches tall, 140 pounds, and of light complexion. He will probably recover.

Long Wharf

Eliza Dunbar Arrested for Shoplifting Across Multiple Stores

Eliza R. Dunbar, 50, of Randolph, was arrested by Inspector Pinkerton yesterday afternoon for shoplifting in the Houghton and Dutton store, the R. H. White & Co. shop, and Jordan, Marsh & Co. locations.

Eliza R. Dunbar Inspector Pinkerton Houghton & Dutton R. H. White & Co Jordan, Marsh & Co Eliza Randolph

Boy 15 Hit by Team on Albany Street Injury

Abraham Melwick of Oswego Street, 15, playing on Albany Street yesterday afternoon, was knocked down and run over by a team. He sustained a fracture of the skull base and was taken to City Hospital for treatment.

Abraham Melwick Oswego Street Albany Street City Hospital

Fire in Washington Street building caused by electric wires

A small blaze at 89 Washington Street prompted Box 67 at 8:57 p m yesterday. Fire department reports the incident was minor and due to faulty electric light wires.

Washington Street

Gas incident maims man in insensible state at home

Charles Hodges aged 24 and described as colored, living at 21 Wheeler street, was found unconscious at his residence yesterday after escaping gas. He was taken to City Hospital where three toes were amputated. The report mentions Shea a cooper living at 91 Mencer street.

Charles Hodges Wheeler Street Shea Mencer Street

Explosion at Albany and Dover streets Injures three workers

A gas explosion during an excavation at the Albany Dover corner seriously burned Patrick Breene a laborer of 108 Kneeland street and injured Matthew Feeney of 22 Third street South Boston. Breene and Feeney were hurt about the chest neck and face. William B Bedard of Woonsocket R L a brakeman on the New York New England Railroad lost most of his left hand while coupling cars yesterday.

Albany Dover Streets Patrick Breene Kneeland Street Brookline Gas Company Matthew Feeney Third Street South Boston Breene William B. Bedard Woonsocket R. L N. Y

Bold thieves in Salem end entry and theft

Two unknown men entered the boot and shoe store of Frank Pearl on Dodge Street in Salem and seized a coat belonging to Dodge that hung on the wall. A considerable amount of money was inside the coat. The men escaped.

Salem Frank Pearl Dodge Street Dodge

Pale Youth Steals Ginger Ale Then Flees With Cash

A pale youth entered a Cambridge grocery yesterday asked for ginger ale, locked the woman in the refrigerator, and escaped with about $100 in cash and silver. Mrs. Belliveau and family chased him. police sought him without success by nightfall.

Cambridge J. R. Belliveau Hubbard Avenue Raymond Street Belliveau

Patterson Named Williams College Track Captain

Williams College selects Henry Patterson 96 of New York as captain at the Track Athletic Association meeting. Patterson is regarded as one of the fastest sprinters among New England colleges.

Williamstown Track Athletic Association Williams College Henry Patterson New York Patterson New England

Air Line Limited Serves Boston New York Travel Daily

September travellers between Boston and New York flock to the Air Line Limited departs at 3 p m daily from the New York and New England station Boston. Vestibuled train with buffet smokers parlor cars coaches and dining car offers comfortable service all year.

Boston New York Air Line City New England

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