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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Oct 18, 1900

Page

4

Nomination of Sullivan Opens Ward 19 Democratic Rally

Richard Sullivan was nominated in Gurney Hall Ward 19 as Democratic candidate for the fourth district council. Henry A Kelley led the acclamation with Sullivan pledging to aid democracy by rooting out corrupt faction leaders and urging an organized district party. Edward P Hurley chaired the convention with John F Kenney, Thomas A J Grady, and Kelley on credentials. Absence of McNamara forces noted by officials and Sullivan as a sign of party divisions.

Richard Sullivan Gurney Hall Ward 19 South Boston North End Sullivan Henry A. Kelley Democratic Party Democracy J. J. McNamara Ward 13 John H. Lee Mr. Sullivan John J. McNamara Lee Boston Governor's Council National House State Central Committee Edward P. Hurley John F. Kenney Thomas A. J. Grady Henry A. Kellery McNamara Forcess

Two West Somerville Boys Chase Maine Moose Adventure

Two boys aged 19 and 12 left West Somerville for Boston to take the Portland night boat in search of a moose in Maine. They believed they could find game easily after reading hunting books and seeing railway station pictures. Parents learned of the trip and alerted police to detain them on arrival, hoping to end the venture safely.

West Somerville Maine Woods Frank Sikes Newton B. Hayden Cedar Street Boston Portland R. A. Hayden Newton City

Heaton Co Offers 65 Page Book On Cures

For a trial obtain a bottle for $1 or a gallon jug for $3 and see its value yourself as thousands do. Sent boxed anywhere on receipt of price. A 65 page book with testimonials of cures is mailed free from Heaton & Co New England Agents at 193 Tremont St Boston.

Heaton & Co New England Tremont St Boston

Open Handicap Stroke at Franklin Park Draws 50 Golfers

The open handicap stroke competition at Franklin Park, postponed from last Thursday, was completed yesterday with over fifty golfers. F M Flanagan of the Boston Journal won both the best net in the open handicap and the net for the minor event, carding 104 with a 35 handicap. Dr F H Chase took the second prize in the open with a net of 73, while George Sargent of the Transcript won the gross prize in the press tourney with 102.

Franklin Park F. M. Flanagan The Boston Journal F. H. Chase George Sargent Transcript

Dewey Withdraws as Independent Vice Consul Candidate

Ellis L. Howland of the Massachusetts Division League of American Wheelmen announced that Henry W. Dewey, president of the Press Cycling Club, has withdrawn as an independent candidate for vice consul. The division will not need an election and may declare the regularly nominated candidates for all division offices elected.

Ellis L. Howland Massachusetts League of American Wheelmen Henry W. Dewey Press Cycling Club Dewey

Cresceus Knocks At Record In Light Wind Mile

Cresceus today failed to beat his 2:04 record in Terre Haute as a light headwind altered the mile race. The time reached 2:00% with quarters of :30%, 1:02%, and 1:33%.

Terre Haute Ind Cresceus

Dartmouth and Vermont Ferries Bowl Scoreless Clash

In Burlington Vermont both Dartmouth and the University of Vermont failed to score in a tight football game. The ball spent most time in Dartmouth territory but no touchdown was made, and Vermont showed surprising strength in its season debut.

Burlington Dartmouth University of Vermont Vermont

Amherst Juniors Win Fall Meet at Pratt Field

Amherst juniors won the annual fall meet at Pratt field with 80 1 2 points, followed by freshmen 68 1 2 and sophomores 56. Records fell in the 80 yard and two mile runs. Fos ter, 03, led with 23 points, Carroll, 07, with 16, Wil gon, 02, with 12.

Amherst Amherst College Pratt Field Foster Carroll Wilgon

Oakley CC to Host Handicap Mixed Foursome Event

A handicap mixed foursome stroke competition will be held at Oakley Country Club on Wednesday October 24. Open to United States Golf Association member clubs. Handicap limited to 18 strokes with cups for scratch and net score prizes.

Oakley Country Club United States Golf Association

Driving and putting contest decides ladies event win

In driving, approaching and putting, six contestants competed with three best drives counting. Miss Poasland posted two drives of 123 yards and one of 121 yards, securing the prize. The approaching and putting match was won by Mrs. George West.

Miss Poasland George West

Allston Golf Championship Narrowly Shifts in Windy Match

W H Latham and T W Chick contested the Allston Golf Club championship on the local course. After 18 holes Chick led 4 up in the morning round as wind and fast greens affected play. Chick posted 97 while Latham finished two strokes higher.

W. Chick Allston Golf Club W. H. Latham T. W. Chick Chick

Country Club Beats Oakley Club in Boston Women’s Golf

In Hyde Park under Boston Woman's Golf Association play, the Country Club defeated Oakley Club by 15 holes. The Country Club total included 14 holes from Mrs. F. E. Zerrahn and Miss B. Carr, who also posted an excellent medal score. No Oakley player scored in actual play.

Brookline Country Club Oakley Club Boston Woman's Golf Association Hyde Park R. Allen Oakley F. E. Zerrahn B. Carr Zerrahn

Afternoon Matches for Inconsolables Cup and Early Rounds

Afternoon play mirrors morning results as players seek the inconsolables cup. Cassatt outlasts Kip 2 up after 22 holes, with several first round results listed including Hoyt over Terry 4 up, Griscom over Oliver 5 up, Curtis over Travis by default, and Herron over Shippen 3 up.

Miss Cassatt Miss Kip

Women golfers tally results from consolation cup round

Mrs. VW Berg of Nutley defeats Miss H Curtis of Boston by 2 up. Mrs. FE A Manice of Lenox beats Miss E Cassatt of Philadelphia by 5 up and 3 to play. Miss Underhill of Nassau defeats Miss F McLane of Baltimore by 2 up and 1 to play. Consolation first round sees Miss C H Parish of Shinnecock Hills beat Miss L Richardson of Nassau by 6 up and 5 to play. Grace Farge of Seabright defeats Miss M Chauncey of Brooklyn by 4 up and 38 to play. Miss L Barry of Baltusrol beats Miss Lillian Brooks of Ardsley by 5 up and 4 to play. Mrs J A Well of Englewood defeats Miss E Burt of Philadelphia by 3 up and 2 to play. Mrs N T Rogers of Plainfield beats Miss C P Marvin of Albany by 5 up and 4 to play. Mrs F Fox of Philadelphia beats Miss Marie Brice of Morristown by 2 up and 1 to play. Elsa Hurlburt of Morris County defeats Miss G Wetmore of Newport by 4 up and 2 to play. Marie Harrison of Baltusrol defeats Mrs Shippen of Morris County by 3 up and 2 to play.

Miss Cassatt Miss Kip Miss Travis Miss Wetmore Miss McLane Miss Terry Miss Oliver Miss Brooks Mrs. Berg Miss Marvin Miss Bryce M. Chauncey Hi. Curtis Miss Richardson Deault Ll. Herron Mrs. Shippen Beatrix Hoyt Shinnecock Hills KE. Terry Ardsley C. Griscom Philadelphia M. Oliver Albany N. Y M. Curtis Boston G. Travis Oakland Bessie Howe Wisie Mip Morris County G. M. Bishop Bridgeport Lucy Herren Cincinnati VW. J. Berg Nutley H. Curtis FE. A. Manice Lenox E. Cassatt Miss Underhill Nassau F. Mce- Lane Baltimore C. H. Parish L. Richardson Grace Farge Seabright Brooklyn L. Barry Baltusrol Lillian Brooks J. A. Well Nglewood E. Burt N. T. Rogers Plainfield C. P. Marvin

Qualifying Round Tops in Newton Women Golf Meet

At Commonwealth Country Club on October 17 the qualifying round for the women’s championship and one second round men’s match occurred. Mrs. Rich posted the best 56 that mirrored her return score, eight women qualified from fourteen entrants, and match pairings included Rich with Redfern, Shreve with Webber, Merrill with Hanson, Larrabee with Vaughan, with play scheduled at players’ convenience.

Reaern Vaughan Merril Sitiabee Larradee Shreve

Lowell Man Drowns After Fall From Canal Bridge

Lowell, Oct. 17 James Daly aged 25 a yard hand at the Bigelow Carpet Company fell from the canal bridge into the yard and was drowned. His body was recovered.

Lowell James Daly Bigelow Carpet Company

Post challenges Professor Fournon to fencing duel in city

The Post's sporting editor reports Henri Godat challenging Professor Lucien Fournon to a foils contest with no rest. Each side selects a referee, a second and a second, with a referee as sole director and final decision. First to 15 points wins. Godat is breveted first prevot d'armes in the French-African army.

Henri Godat Lucien Fournon M. Godat Recree

Belmont adopts electric cars for town service plan

Belmont, long opposed to electric car service, moves toward approval as the first line of the Boston Elevate railway is slated to run along Concord avenue from Cambridge to the town center. The town budgets 200000 dollars for street widening amid modernization.

Belmont Boston Concord Avenue Cambridge

Frost Signals Winter Warnings and Local Customs

Frost signals winter as temperatures drop to eight degrees. The piece playfully links overcoats, politics, and social habits to the season. It notes theatre audiences, food trends, and chestnut sales rising with frost, while polic trends hint at caution and local decorum as cold weather approaches.

Frost on the pumpkin weather note mocks frost guidance

The text jokes about frost affecting pumpkins and cites the Weather Bureau predicting frost before dawn. It urges readers to blame the Weather people if frost on their pumpkin is not observed, while referencing James Whitcomb Riley and country correspondents attending to the matter.

Mercury New Orleans Boston E. P. Roe James Whitcomb Riley Weather Bureau

Williams Goodale nuptials connect Brookline with Boston

At the home of Mr and Mrs J M Goodale in Brookline last evening their daughter Marion Floyd Goodale married Dr Frank P Williams of Boston. Rev Edward D Towle officiated. The bride wore white satin crepe de chine with lace. Bridesmaids were Carrie Louise Goodale and Marie Quigley. ushers included Harry Healey Irving Clark Dexter Wiswell and Frank Howard. They will reside at 849 Boylston Street Back Bay.

J. M. Goodale Auburn Street Brookline Marion Floyd Goodale Frank P. Willams Koston Edward D. Towle Second Unitarian Church Carrie Louise Goodale Medford Marie Quigley Harry I. Healey Irving S. Clark Boston Dexter B. Wiswell Frank Howard

Wollaston Golf Club Mixed Four Ball Winners

Quincy report of a Wollaston Golf Club mixed foursomes at Moinclair where Mr S S H Smith and Miss Mollie Adams won with a score of 97 8 9.

Quincy Wollaston Golf Club Moinclair Ss. S. H. Smith Mollie Adams

Affordable dental work offered at Temple Place clinic

An advertisement promotes cheap dentistry with sets of teeth at $2.50, 22k gold crowns at $2.00, fillings from 15 cents, and up. All work is guaranteed for 10 years. No students perform the procedures. The clinic, Fasters Cole3f of Painless Dentistry, is at 57 Temple Place near Washington Street, open until 7 weekdays, 8 on Saturdays, and Sundays 10 onward.

Temple Place Washington St Larrabee’s Temple Pace Eutrance

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