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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Oct 16, 1901

Page

3

Free Week Trial with Dr Liverpool on Tremont Street

A bold offer promotes a one week free consultation and exam by Dr Liverpool at 3604 Tremont Street. The ad claims dramatic, nearly universal cures across many diseases with no prior exam or information required, urging readers to verify the claims by reading a Boston success synopsis and visit during daily hours.

Liverpool U Street Boston Brigg Taverpeet Fenyody Tremont Street Dr. Sanden Sanden Tremont $T Mass

Wife of Burglar Continues in Police Narrative

The Dudleys burglary case details unfold with Mrs. Dudley free since wives aren’t charged for husbands crimes. Dudley Gordor Reynolds held in Cambridge on $5000 for grand jury, with three others jailed. Police report 40 houses, 40 identified pieces, and an auctionable surplus. names of property owners listed.

Dudley Dudleys Herbert Annie Albert Reynolds Frank B. Gordon Gordor Reynolds Cambridge Watts New York Massachusetts Wollaston Gordon McLean Almy Boston Common Mr. Comstock Providence R. I Frank Burgess Henry D. Copp Malden Mary A. Ellenwood Boylston Street Helen Everett Bartlett Street Charles W. Jones Salem Street Medford

College football schedule list for today across campuses

Harvard faces Wesleyan in Cambridge while Yale meets New Haven opponents. Princeton travels to take Dickinson, and Penn hosts Virginia in Philadelphia. Carlisle plays Haverford in Carlisle and Williams meets Amherst Agricultural in Williamstown. Amherst and Union clash at Amherst, while Lafayette hosts Orange A.C. at Orange, N J. Lehigh hosts Swarthmore, Thayer Academy challenges Boston Latin in South Braintree. Dorchester High meets Hyde Park at Dorchester Town Field and Dedham High faces Quincy High at Dedham.

Harvard Wesleyan Cambridge Yale Newdoin New Haven Princeton Dickinson University of Pennsylvania University of Virginia Philadelphia Carlisle Haverford Williams Amherst Agricultural Wil Hamstown Mherst Ve. Union Ambhoreteter Boston College Exeter Lafayette Orange A. c Orange N. J Lehigh Swarthmore Thayer Academy Boston Latin South Braintree Dorchester High Hyde Park Dorchester Town Field Mechanic. Arts High English High Franklin Field Dedham High Quincy High Dedham

Harvard Hosts Wesleyan In Football Showdown At Soldiers Field

Harvard meets Wesleyan today on Soldiers Field with the Crimson expected to roll to a big victory. The squad’s practice was sharp with sensational runs by Marshall and standout plays from Ristine and Kernan, while Lee, Cutts, Graydon, and Lyon joined the lineup adjustments as Harvard’s eleven seeks momentum before the contest.

Harvard Union Opens New Club House at Harvard

Harvard's new club house known as the Harvard Union was formally opened before about 1000 undergraduates. President Eliot and Major Higginson spoke on democracy and fellowship, praising the gift to provide a democratic setting free of birth or wealth distinctions. The building aims to be a meeting place for poorer students and a hub for college life.

Harvard Harvard Union Crimson Lot Major Higginson Eliot Higginson Massachusetts Cambridge Malcolm Donald Charles Francis Adams Charles Warren James H. Hyde New York Adams Malcolm F. Donald Hyde Philadelphia Houston Hall University of Pennsylvania Theodore Roosevelt The United States

Yale Field Scrimmage Shows Strong Open Practice

At Yale Field on Oct 15 Yale football conducted a vigorous practice with six coaches directing the varsity and scrubs. Glass, a 204 pound freshman guard, was ruled eligible and played. Barnard of Harvard is described as heavier but less agile. Glass is favored to start if Yale meets Harvard on Nov 3. Weymouth and Sheldon are dealing with injuries, Brown impresses as a promising sophomore guard.

New Haven Conn Yale Glass Weymouth Sheldon Brown Gould

Maine Defeats Bates 6–0 on Garcelon Field

University of Maine beat Bates 6 to 0 on Garcelon Field in Lewiston. Maine opened with a long drive and Dorthes carried the ball over for a goal after 14 minutes. the second half had no scoring as the game remained loosely played.

BATES Lewiston University of Maine Garcelon Field Dorthes

Football Notes from the East and New England Circuits

Bundag football arrives in Buffalo with a large crowd at the first game. The Denver Wheel Club eleven is among America's heaviest, with five centers totaling over a thousand pounds. Georgetown adds two local players, Hub Hart and Big Tim Murphy, to strengthen for Harvard. Captain Casad and Charlie Daly of West Point ready for Harvard clash. Arthur Poe joins Homestead eleven after Yale Princeton heroics. Yale Freshmen shine while Harvard weaker than last year. Brown faltering against U P, unable to score after a near standstill first half. Rosbury Latin and High meet in a key Franklin Field clash after Latin won 10 to 0. Roxbury Latin’s recent form cited. Thayer and Roxbury Latin draw thoughts on junior league. Salem High, new to the junior league, notes recent losses but strong four-year record. Clarks and St. Jose teams mentioned amid local play. several lines truncated in report.

Buffalo Denver Wheel Club Denver America Georgetown Hub Hart Boston College Tim Murphy Casad Charlie Daly Weat Point Harvard Arthur Poe Yale U. of P Rosbury Latin and High Franklin Field Roxbury Latin High School Thayer Academy Salem High Gam Clarks Toe Nettci St. Jose Aei Clarke

Travelling shield to visit Malden Knights of Pythias lodge

The Pythians traveling shield, a famed emblem, will be brought to Spartan Lodge in Malden by Arcadia Lodge of West Somerville on October 24. Originated March 6, 1899 by L Myron Edmands of Somerville, the program spans 150 lodges in Massachusetts with each stop adding a silver plate and social event.

Knights of Pythias Spartan Lodge Malden Arcadia Lodge West Somerville L. Myron Edmands Winter Hill Lodge Somerville

Cambridge Aldermen Award 2000 to Moynan Widow

At a Cambridge meeting the committee on claims reported an order granting 2000 to the widow of John Moynan for damages after her husband was killed by a horse kick at the Cambridge City Home. The board approved the appropriation and also recommended new pension eligibility rules for firemen with long service who become incapacitated. The order was passed.

Cambridge Aldermen Committee On Claims John Moynahan Cambridge City Committee On Ordinancess

Temperance Work Among American Women Needed

In Lynn the W C T U meeting focused on Loyal Temperance Legion and Y W C T U. Miss C M Taldwell of Boston spoke on Willard Settlement work. Miss Amy Swankle Cameron of London urged temperance efforts among American women after travels across the ocean and in New York.

York

Football caused his death in Philadelphia park

David Wark a 20 year old West Philadelphia football player was electrocuted in Fairmount Park when a ball landed in a wet globe of an electric light. He grabbed the ball as the lamp arm lowered and was killed by the current.

Philadelphia David Wark West Philadelphia Fairmount Park Wark

Sterling Claims Louisville Prize Without Whip

Peter Sterling wins the $10,000 Louisville prize at Lexington on Oct 15, steering the horse to victory without using the whip. Royal Coat and Hawthorne chase, Dolly Dillon wins the McDowell stakes, and Charles Marvin takes Walnut Hall Farm cup. Track times improve, with 2:10 and 2:09 3 4 records noted.

Lexington Peter Sterling Louisville Royal Coat Hawthorne Sterling Onward Silver Dolly Dillon Charles Marvin Captor Walnut Hill Farm McDowell

Battle of the Keys contest between two Boston telegraph operators

A forthcoming contest between C. H. Labonte of State street and Kid Vincent of the Old State House tests speed and accuracy in sending regularly filed messages by telegraph. Both are Western Union employees with judges Charles Norton Jack Miller and Thomas Devine, prize a golden key.

C. H. Labonte Kid" Vincent Boston Western Union Telegraph Company Labonte State Street Vincent Old State House Charles Norton Jack Miller Thomas Devine W. J. Sheridan McConnell Swifteat

Chess League formed at Press Club meeting

A meeting to organize the Metropolitan Chess League was held at the Press Club. Represented clubs included Boston Athletic Association, Harvard University Chess Club, Boston Chess Club, and Lynn Chess and Checker Club. John F. Chi Cook of the B A A was elected president and Bertrand A. Smallc ore of the Press Club secretary.

Chess League Press Club Boston Athletic Association Harvard University Chess Club Boston Press Club Lynn Chess and Checker Club Boston Chess Club Dorchester Chase Club Boston Y. M. C Oe Y. M. C Merville Chess and Checker Club John F Chi . Cook Bertrand A. Smallcore Secketary

Seniors Sweep Dartmouth Athletic Meet in Hanover

The Dartmouth College annual meet ends with the seniors dominant at 40 points, freshmen second at 28, sophomores 28, juniors 17. Notables include Smith winning four firsts and a second in events like the 40 yard dash and 120 yard dash, Edson triumphing in hurdles, Hill and Cannell securing multiple events, and the seniors taking the relay.

Edson Mith Hill Busby Johnson Smith Cannell Newman

B A A to Host Exhibition By Four Billiard Aces

The B A A will feature four top billiard players tonight in exhibitions. Wizard Schiefer Baratel the French crack Teonard Howton and another noted cueist will perform at the Hard parlors, with Baratal giving an additional show.

Schiefer Baratel Teonard Howton SSSR Baratal

Wollaston hosts invitation mixed foursomes golf event

Perfect weather and prime course conditions highlighted an indoor style invitation mixed foursomes medal play at Wollaston Golf Club. Top performers included Mollie B. Adams Emily A. Lockwood Elizabeth Porter with strong showings from Oakley and Lexington clubs.

Wollaston Wollaston Golf Club Mollie B. Adams Wollaston Club Emily A. Lockwood Lexington Club Elizabeth F. Porter Oakley Country Club Miss Adams F. F. H. Smith George H. Francis Country Club of Brookline J. G. Thorp Watertown George N. Francis Oakley Lauren Barker W. G. Barker Fitzabeth F. Porter G. Edgeeee Jr Misa Ella M. Abbott Winthrop W. T. McLaughlin Winthrop Catherine Sibley R. R. Freeman Lexington R. G. Lockwood Marian Barker Mr. Pope

Scarboro Club Open Qualifying Round At Franklin Park

The Scarboro Golf Club open tournament qualifying at Franklin Park yesterday awarded B W Parshley of Wollaston Golf Club the lowest gross score with a 67. A L White placed second with 68. Six players qualified for first round play tomorrow including W Van Amringe Scarboro W G R Allen Harlan T Pierpont Scarboro W R Tucker Man Harvard Harolde Moore Scarboro and Charles A Falvey Hyannisport. First round draws: Moore vs Allen Pierpont vs White Van Amringe vs Parshley Falvey vs Tuckerman.

Scarboro Golf Club Franklin Park Links B. W. Parshley Wollaston Golf Club A. L. White Mintch W. van Amringe Scarboro W. G. R. Allen Harlan T. Pierpont W. R. Tuckerman Harvard Harolde Moore Charles A. Falvey Hyannisport Moore Allen Pierpont White van Amtinge Parshby Falvey Tuckerman

Ladies club championship round one results at Arlington

In Arlington on Oct 15 the first round of match play at the ladies club championship on Arlington Golf Club fields produced results. Adele Fitzpatrick defeated Clara Taft by default. Parker defeated Flora Hill 1 up after 19 holes. Alice Winn beat Edith Teel 2 up. Elizabeth Coleman beat Alice Teel 1 up after 20 holes. Semifinals set for on or before next Tuesday with Fitzpatrick facing Parker and Winn meeting Coleman.

Arlington Fitzer Miss Parker Miss Winn Miss Coleman

Mercantile Bowlers Open Season at Jefferson Alleys

Mercantile Bowling League opened at Jefferson Alleys last evening. Clapp & Tilton defeated C A Browning three straight with totals 1239 to 971. Rice Sayward Whitten beat Standard Clothing 1156 to 1153 after two strings won by Rice group.

Mercantile Jefferson Clapp & Tilton C. A. .Browning Cc. A. Browning Rice, Sayward & Whitten Standard Clothing Company

Boylston City League Beats Boylston New Century League Team

Boylston City League defeats Boylston New Century League at Boylston alleys last night. BR. Oo Tr. T.-466 48 474 total 1433. RN. GL T.-44 446 455 total 1365. Beatty led the winning side with a 525 series.

Boylston Boylston New Century League Boylston Alleys BR. Oo Tr Beatty

Eton Scrub Beats Princeton Varsity 5 to 0 in 35-Minute Half

Princeton and Eton scrubs met in a 35 minute half with the visitors winning 5 to 0. Garret Cochrane, captain of the 1896 team, has arrived in Princeton to assist in coaching through the season.

Princeton N. J Garret Cochrane

Record Price Paid for Colt Duke of Westminster

Oct 15 report states R S Sievier's bay colt Duke of Westminster by Orme out of Gantlet sold to G Faber for 105000 dollars, a record price for a two year old.

London

Paris Budget Deficit Reported for 1902 Budget

News of the World briefs across cities note a 50 million franc deficit in France's 1902 budget with sugar bounty figures misprinted. Other items cover Chancellors, trials, donations, accidents, diplomatic telegraph orders, and business deals from Georgetown to Kansas City.

City Briefs Highlight Local Crime Speech and Health News

Annie Hooke aged 49, a descrip from Station 1, was a suspect in larceny from small articles in a dry goods store. P T. P. Doherty the single taxer will speak near City square this evening on Intemperance Its Cause and Cure. A West Roxbury delegation urged Mayor Hart to approve the Walter and Centre streets widening order. Patrolman George Kell of Station 8 is ill with diabetes and not expected to live.

Annie Hooke Walter Centre Streets George Kell Es Hpeettal Nick Piatn

Harley Choked to Death at Hayward House

John J. Harley aged 37 of 20 Temple Street died from strangulation while dining at the Hayward House about 7 PM. A piece of meat lodged in his throat and he expired before a physician arrived. Harley was a hatter by trade with business at 105 Summer Street and was well known in town.

John J. Harley Temple Street Hayward House Harley Summer Street

Walcott Carter bout ends in seventh amid foul claim

The Walcott Carter fight at the National Athletic Club in San Francisco ended in the seventh round after Walcott cried foul alleging a below the belt blow. An examination by Dr. Eidenmuller found no foul hit, and Walcott appeared to have been stronger earlier rounds before appearing to shirk defeat. Joe Gibbs knocked out Cyclone Kelly in the seventh of a 10 round prelim.

San Francisco Carter- Walcott National Athletic Club Asco Walcott Eidenmuller Brooklyn Arbados Joe Gibbs Cleveland Kelly

Suits Against McCoy Renewed in Ballston

Justice Houghton grants orders of publication and summonses in two actions by Mrs. Julia B. Selby against Norman E. Selby Kid McCoy for divorce and for 26000 personal damages for assault at Saratoga last August. Renewal of actions previously brought and later discontinued after partial reconciliation before his departure for London.

Ballston, N. Y

McCoy to sail for England with Parker and Mitchell

Kid McCoy, backed by Louis Parker and Cherile Mitchell, plans to sail to England tomorrow at 8 AM on the Oceanic. The decision followed news from Frisco that Jefries and Ruhlin will not fight for months, prompting McCoy to return and open a grand health and physical culture club.

New York Kid McCoy Louis Parker Cherile Mitchell England Oceanic Frisco Jeffries Ruhlin McCoy

St. Louis Bout Ends With Unpopular Foul Victory

Clarence Ritchie of St. Louis won on a foul from Oscar Gardner the Omaha Kid in the third round of a scheduled 15 round bout at the Olympic Athletic Club. The crowd vocally displeased with the ruling.

ST. Louis Clarence Ritchie Oscar Gardner Olympic Athletic Club

Boxing Gossip Traces Fake Fights In St John N B Town

BENTON voices concern over repeated fake boxing cards in St John New Brunswick. He alleges ring manipulation by Boston agents tied to Billy Keefe and others, cites Byers Smith purse splits, references George Byers and Mysterious Billy Smith, and criticizes promoters Nixon Powers and staff for deception and unsafe matchmaking.

St. John N. B Billy Keefe Boston George Byers Byers Billy Smith al Weinig Jack Bonner Nixon Powers New Brunawick Dan Littlejohn Sach Austin Rice Oscar Gardner Rice New London End Jack New York B. H. Benton Rob Roy

Garryowens and Celtics Claim Championship

The Garryowens of Cambridge claim they are the sole champions and will defend the title after a Sunday meeting. The Celtic club of Malden also seeks a match for the New England championship and expects to defend against any challenger.

Garryowen Cambridge Garryowens Celtic Malden New England Celtics

Worcester Driving Park meets opens with Crsque’s 2:24 trot win

The Worcester Driving Park Company opened its October meet with Crsque winning the 2:24 trot in straight heats but being set back in heats for breaks. Mary Smith was the betting favorite. Casque profited backers. Birdie Hal won the 2:17 pace after losing the first heat to Belle Uline. The 2:20 pace remained unfinished as Harry claimed two heats.

Worcester

Polo Leagues Fail To Unite At Hotel Cecil

Delegates from the Southeast American Roller Polo met at the Hotel Cecil last evening to discuss merging the two leagues. The American delegates refused to combine, and after a brief discussion the meeting adjourned.

Einaen Mat Cecil Peres

Burlington Football: Ormont Defeats Tufts 0-?

In a lively game at Burlington on October 15, the University of Ormont defeated Tufts College by a score of 0-? in football. The brief report notes a spirited matchup with notable plays from both sides.

Burlington, Eee The University of Ormont de Fat Coaigs Tufts College

Kruger Denials Fail As Despatch Reports Severe Condition

An October 15 despatch from Hilversum notes Mr. Kruger is severely ill despite repeated denials. The broadcast cites official sources and suggests the illness may impact political conditions.

Muenchener Zeitanar Hilversum Kruger

Lipton Honored At Chicago Club Banquet

At the Chicago Athletic Club a banquet honored Sir Thomas Lipton who received a massive silver loving cup from Chicago friends. He held a pre banquet reception with business leaders, and a nautical hall decor featured Shamrock II models as J K Armsby welcomed guests and led the cup presentation. Lipton will stay in Chicago the rest of the week for further entertainments.

Chicago Chicago Athletic Club Sir Thomas Lipton Thomas Lipton Sir. Thomas J. K Armsby Sir Thomas

Lipton Planned Visit to Boston by Board of Trade

Sir Thomas Lipton is expected to visit Boston after finishing a Chicago trip as a guest of the Massachusetts State Board of Trade. Charles E. Adams, president of the board, said Lipton is eager to visit Massachusetts and has never been here. He will stay several days.

Thomas Lipton Massachusetts State Board of Trade Chicago Charles E. Adams State Board of Trade Thomas Boston Massachusetts

Williams targets rematch with Tinder after tough defeat

Tom Williams says he is anxious for another race with Irishman Tinder after Saturday's loss. He disputes claims of a fake race, blames inexperience, and proposes a four mile rematch or three miles if Tinder refuses. Williams offers a $25 binding guarantee and a $150 side wager to prove he means business.

Tom Williams Tindler Tinder Willam

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