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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Oct 18, 1899
Page
3
The Raymond Syndicate awarded ten prizes for letters about actual shopping experiences at the store. An impartial committee judged entries and selected winners based on the contest rules. The first and second prize letters are printed below.
A Salem letter to the Raymond Syndicate extols the store for full value and accurate representations. The writer praises bargains, asserts sales staff never misrepresent goods, and notes items cost far less than rivals claim. He cites examples of wool quality and prices, and predicts wide recognition in Boston. The letter is signed M W Kilsy of 86 Balcom Street.
A North Beverly resident writes of winning second prize and commends Raymond Syndicate for consistently low prices. The letter highlights price comparisons on overcoats hats shoes neckties and general merchandise noting savings and polite service. The writer asserts items are genuine and well worth the cost.
The Rev. William H. P. Faunce was inaugurated as Brown University’s ninth president in Providence. Notable speakers included Eliot of Harvard, Harper of Chicago, and Governor Elisha Dyer. The event highlighted stronger ties between the university and state and city authorities.
A New York meeting at the Coney Island Sporting Club postponed the Jeffries Sharkey bout by one week to Friday November 3. Debates over timing center on betting interest and Jeffries health after a medical exam ordered him not to fight on October 27.
Dan Creedon of Australia knocked out Pat Ready of Washington in the eighth round at Broadway A C in New York. The bout was billed at 168 pounds with Ready having moments of success in rounds five and six before the finish. The prelims featured Dwyer versus Lester, with Lester winning after Dwyer quit in the sixth. Other notes mention regional show cancellations and upcoming fights involving McCloskey Bradley Johnson Dunfass Parker and Root Stifft.
George Gardner of Lowell was defeated by Jimmy Handler of New York after eighteen brutal rounds at Hercules A C Brooklyn. Gardner showed early power and stunned Handler in rounds three and six, but Handler recovered and dominated the rest of the bout. Gardner remains a rising talent, while Handler’s class and punch power drew praise from spectators.
The champions of the National League and the Philadelphia team opened a five game exhibition series at the local grounds. The Phillies won as they played flawless defense and timely hitting. Final score 7 to 4 with Philadelphia taking game one. Pitchers Hughes McGuire Fraser Bernhard and McFarland noted.
Delegates from Princeton Yale University of Pennsylvania Cornell Columbia and Brown elect officers for the Intercollegiate Cross Country Association President A J Sweet Cornell treasurer J P Adams Yale secretary B N Frazer Jr U of P and managing committee H H Langenberg Princeton J P Adams Yale and B N Frazer U P There will be a grand benefit for Jock Bowen at the Old Saugus track Thursday The Hunnewell Club of Newton joins the Circuit Bowling League six clubs now ready for the season Maugus A A Newton Boat Club Allston Club B A A Alpha Club of Waltham Hunnewell Club
The Automobile Club of America is formed in New York with initial active members limited to 100. Founders include A D Andrews B Busby Blair Barber Barber Bird Chamberlain C Cham berlain C J Field F C Hollister and others. A club house and automobile show are planned.
Harvard faces Bates in an afternoon trial game at Soldiers Field with Yale and Bates prior matchups noted. Sawin Ellis and Phlis highlight the offense while Eils and Donald shape Harvard’s line and defense as coaches refine the eleven.
Yale’s varsity and college eleven held a secret afternoon practice behind closed gates. Coach Hickok played at guard as Yale prepared stunts for defense and a stiff game this weekend.
Roxbury High School and Bartlett College played a late afternoon tie at Franklin Field with neither side crossing the goal line. The standout rushes came from Nixon Wilkinson and Chase while Bartlett Mack and Clinton made key tackles.
A dense schedule of college and high school games listed across New England venues. Pairings include Harvard with Bates in Cambridge, Princeton facing Penn State in Princeton, and many others at Union Williams Exeter Worcester and more with mixed colleges and high schools across towns like Norwood Oyster Bay and Brookline.
Burdett College announces Hil and Wentworth join the football squad this season. Hil has played with Campello and Wentworth hails from Wakefield High. The schedule shows Oct 18 at Charles River Park and Oct 27 Everett High among others at Tufts Oval and surrounding fields.
Monday's game showcased ideal officials Reggie Brown and Charley Kiley. Harvard and Yale loom as fair targets for Brown rooters, while injuries and lineup changes affect Cornell Princeton Penn YaleWisconsin and Dorchester game stakes.
Horse racing at Saugus featured a 2:19 pace with Little Dick winning after leading at the three-quarter mark, Venora in second, and Brent Wells last. The 2:30 trot produced a five-heat race with C. W. B. prevailing after steady moves, Brandywine and Billy King battling for second. The 2:16 pace saw Yukon and Ned Wilkes duel neck and neck, with Ned Wilkes taking a heat and Halo II showing pressure in later miles. overall purse listed at 300 for pacing and trotting events.
In the Longwood Cricket Club ladies event, Margaret Nichols and Eleanor Stockton advance with wins as semifinals set. Notable bouts include Jane Stockton versus Buffam, Sears over Hooper, and Crowninshield over Eustis in the consolations.
Boston crowds cheered Admiral Dewey on his return as Vermont's hero. Women endured long waits and uncomfortable footwear from ill fitting shoes. Jordan Marsh & Co announce sale prices of shoes at 1.98 to ease pocketbooks and footing.
Racing news details motor paced cycling events in the United States. Hank McDuffee aims to lower the mile record in Chicago with Teck Hammond and W F Saunders before touring the West. Everett E Ryan plans a Waltham to challenge the amateur mile mark. New devices and personnel moves feature, including a pedal bell design and transitions within the National Cycling Association and Century Road Club of America. Charles Mock sets a fast New York to Philadelphia record.
Worcester report says the New England Telephone and Telegraph Company will reduce residence rates from 48 to 25 dollars annually once Worcester withdraws its petition. The move aims to avert granting a franchise to a competing firm and will affect many subscribers.
Yale announces a new endowment from Colonel Rutherford Trowbridge to fund a course of lectures on art in the School of Fine Arts. The gift memorializes his father the late Thomas Rutherford Trowbridge of New Haven.
A. G. Robinson notes that association football is hardly played locally, having been nearly supplanted by American and Gaelic games. He asks if there is a first class association football team in Boston.
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