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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Oct 05, 1897
Page
2
In a long bout Smith dominates infighting and body blows while Dixon presses early and late. George Green scores the decision for Smith as the crowd responds without protests, noting Smith's improved form and effective blocking and ducking throughout the match.
The Greenpoint Athletic Club in Brooklyn staged four ten round bouts but police intervention and a referee decision cut three fights short. Jimmy Clare and Eddie Sweeney opened with heavy exchanges, a second round near knockout, then a draw after police disruption. Other early bouts featured Joe Cain over Jack Kemp and Harry Kyle prevailing over Joe White.
Tommy Ryan of Syracuse and Billy Stift of Chicago have postponed their match to November 2 due to Ryan's wife s illness and training issues. A six round bout between Kid McCoy and Don Riley is scheduled for October 23, with Young Griffo and Frank Garrard taking the place of Ryan and Stift for a twenty round bout.
Jim Janey of Washington knocked out Beaumont Beckwith of Cleveland in four rounds at Hess's Park Baltimore under Eureka Athletic Club. Janey led from the start, sending Beckthrough the ropes and to the floor twice before the final blow. Beckwith had defeated Janey a month earlier, making tonight a surprising reversal witnessed by a large crowd.
Edwardsville Illinois October 4 troops were mobilized to prevent clashes at the coal mines as strikers, who have strong support from neighboring areas, threaten to stop resumed work. Officials expect trouble when non union workers report for duty tomorrow. Militia units are prepared to move at a moment’s notice. sheriff’s forces may be insufficient if attacked.
A back and forth between Bunker's wife and himself reveals a comic confession. He explains decades of roaming on a vast Western circuit, chasing dozens of loves, while denying marriage until he settled to run a branch. She teases him about early commitments and a dozen loves.
In Boston Harbor the schooner Susie M. Plummer affair ends with mate Carlsson and Captain Creighton arraigned on murderously assault charges after Ezekiel Philip suffers a fractured skull. Police moved to custody as witnesses describe abuse and sudden violence aboard the vessel. Philip remains hospitalized with uncertain prospects for recovery.
A Cambridge resident, Lena Lerner of 24 Mount Auburn Street, reports weakness and poor appetite before taking Hood's Sarsaparilla. She says her strength improved, health returned, and appetite increased after starting the remedy. Hood's Pills are also mentioned as a companion product.
Captain John Irving of the Victoria & Sitka Steamship Company envisions an overhead trolley freight line from passes to the Yukon foot of White Horse rapid by midsummer next. The system would use lightweight 100 to 200 pound packages carried on an overhead wire, enabling several short trips monthly and reducing risk of provisions shortages.
The Detroit Opera House presented the dramatization of Mrs. Frances Hodgson Burnett's A Lady of Quality with Julia Arthur as Lady Clorinda. Critics praised her performance and noted the finest Detroit stage settings and faithful seventeenth century costumes as the play ran smoothly to a large audience.
John W. Leighton III, a noted Brookline resident and former prominent businessman, is reported dangerously ill at his home on 6 Parkman terrace near Garrison road.
Chicago reports a sudden shift in the Luetgert case as the defense drops expert testimony and calls witnesses to impeach state evidence. The defense foresees Luetgert taking the stand, with trial to extend into three more weeks and rebuttal to follow. Witnesses include Dr Plummer denying a human temporal bone, and chemist Hall testifying on potash effects on false teeth. A rumor mentions a Lincoln Illinois witness claiming to have seen a woman connected to the case.
The twenty years pastorate of Rev. N. K. Bishop rector of Emmanuel Episcopal Church Somerville was celebrated with a reception at the home of senior warden George A Gordon 54 Belmont street. Guests included Rev Bishop Gordon Mrs George S Vincent and Joseph H Clark. Parish guild members served refreshments and presented a gold purse as a token of thanks for his faithful service.
At a vestry meeting of St Thomas Episcopal Church Somerville the Rev J C Quinn was accepted as rector to succeed Dr Andrew Gray. Gray was not discussed or named. Quinn had previously filled the pulpit during Gray’s Europe trip and announced his acceptance. The vestry unanimously ratified the call and he will begin Oct 1 with his first sermon next Sunday as rector.
The funeral of Mrs Susan Bassett Holway an longtime Chelsea resident was held yesterday at Mt Bellingham M E Church. The service included scripture read by Rev I H Packard and a letter from Bishop Vincent. Music by a quartet and burial at Woodlawn.
General John Watts Horn prominent in Grand Army and Maryland politics died at The Forest in Prince George's county. An early Union advocate, he opened Baltimore’s first recruiting office and served from Gettysburg, where he was shot through the body and left for dead. He was brevetted brigadier general for bravery on the field.
At a meeting last evening the West Somerville Board of Trade voted to hold a special meeting in Columbian Hall Davis Square Thursday Oct 14 to consider advocating a new city charter. The president and secretary were appointed to arrange a public meeting on the metropolitan district.
Edward Langtry formerly married to actress Lily Langtry and linked to a private marriage with Prince Esterhazy was found in a demented state wandering the Chester railway line and was sent to a lunatic asylum.
James A. Murphy, walking on the tracks of the Mystic branch of the Boston and Maine railroad at 12 30 this morning, was struck by a shifting engine. His right arm was severed at the shoulder and his left arm crushed. He sustained severe head injuries and was taken to Massachusetts General Hospital in a dying condition.
The Ancient and Honorable Artillery Company of Boston arrived in Syracuse at about 7 PM en route to Buffalo. They were escorted to their hotel by the Forty-first Separate Company and their band, welcomed by a citizens’ committee and the Mayor. A dinner and reception followed at the Certiary Club, drawing an enthusiastic reception.
J. W. Beckley, a travelling salesman, reported at Station 3 that he left a pocketbook containing $100 on a pawnshop counter at 2 Portland street yesterday afternoon and found it missing when he returned.
An editor relates a comic sketch about an unsuccessful writer told to observe crowds and digest speech. The writer jots dull dialogue like doncher see and wouldn’t that kill you, then quits the notebook to try terse vivid talk.
Mrs. Martini accuses her spouse of being drunk, recalling he carried her home and paid James to keep quiet. Martini admits the dollar was given, concluding he must have been drunk. The exchange showcases a domestic scene with blunt humor.
A New Haven Herald report claims Yale plans to hire English rowing experts Guy Nickalls and J G Gold to coach Yale crews, following Harvard style. They are to travel to New Haven with R C Lehmann within two weeks, invited by Captain Payne Whitney. Yale confirms the plan while keeping details guarded.
About fifty prominent Chelsea citizens filled City Hall for a three hour hearing called by Mayor Pratt to discuss locating a new police station. Ex-mayors Fay Strahan Carter and others spoke as Willard Howland urged awaiting legislative action on eminent domain. initial Chipman lot vote failed 1 to 41.
The steamer Victoria reports disastrous floods in China near Tung Chou destroying sixty villages with over 100000 inhabitants. Tens of thousands are said to have drowned or fled, with estimates reaching 15000 to 20000. The disaster, close to Pekin, prompted an imperial relief order.
Charles Heinstein, 46, of 1 Bromley Street, was arrested early this morning on charges of stabbing Anthony Scherer in a street fight in front of Tennebee's saloon on Parker Street at about 10 last night. Heinstein denies the alibi claiming he was at home, while witnesses identified him as the man involved.
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