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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Oct 21, 1893
Page
2
A sensational notice warns Varicocele as a dangerous disease affecting one in five, claiming no medical cure. It promotes Dr. Parker who offers a noninvasive treatment and a pamphlet for six cents, with free examinations daily at 356 Columbus Ave from 9 am to 4 pm, Sundays open.
Advertisement lists Dr Parker offering non surgical rupture cures and painless treatment with pamphlet mailed for six cents detailing rupture and truss options. Includes claim of immediate relief and no business detention. Educational tone flags mail order pamphlet.
Harvard eleven meets a picked team of graduates at Jarvis Field in a lively tense game that ends with both sides enjoying moments of good play. Referee Stewart enforces a 312 minute touchdown window while umpire Deland and players from both sides clash as fans cheer late. The match ends with a late decision to finish as darkness falls and the crowd believes the time limit has expired.
Franklin Park hosted racing with strong attendance and quick heats from 2 pm to dusk. Linden won the 2:18 pace after a tight finish over Claybourne, while the 2:22 pace featured George K. fading and Merrill’s Allabreve triumphs, with No Trouble close in several heats. The 2:28 trot was unfinished after a series of near finishes, Clontarf and Wild Oats among leaders. the program concludes today with a big card including free-for-all pace and 2:17 trot.
Harvard meets Dartmouth for the second time this season at Jarvis Field this afternoon with kickoff at 8. Harvard seeks a stronger showing after a season opener 16 to something loss, while Yale pummeled Dartmouth 28 to 0 last week. The Crimson will field its strongest lineup except for Brewer and Gray and may use them in the second half if needed. The expected lineup includes Stevenson at right end Newell at guard Mackie Lewis Simons Fairchild Waters captain, with Clarke, Townsend, Little, and Polterhback among others in the backfield and line.
First race three quarters of a mile features Hindromere Lento Long Brook 108 Our Pet Blossom 105 Miss Primrose Daly Iochinvar Dr Garnet Nonsense 98 Sappho Lamense Golden Valley Sprinkle 95. Second race one mile handicap lists Banquet 119 Herald 110 Beansey 105 Major Daly 98 Riot 96 Dalsyrian 95. Third race seven furlongs Copyright 118 King Cadmus 108 Remorse 106 Melanie 101 St Anthony Mlntland Rice Dalsyrian Speculation 100. Fourth race three quarters selling Marguerite 112 Midnight 110 Uncle Jess Shelby Tuttle 108 Faithful 107 Old Dominions 106 Rear Guards 104 Reynard Hiram Jack Johnson Darkness Wheeler Jordan 100 Halcyon 97. Fifth race selling Fatality 115 Drum Major 114 Toke Dr Garnet 110 Little Pirate 108 Nalime 10% Intermediate 106 Mamie B filly 105 Miss Galop 101 Proverb 100 Rebecca Beart colt Blossom Our Pet 97. Sixth race one mile handicap Sleipner 126 Soundmore 107 Kid deer Riot 99 Jordan 92 Clio colt 89
First race six and a quarter furlongs lists Dell ing Adventurer Penzance Blackburn Buddhist Cheddar Goldpan Baby Jim Clare Air tight Adlogam Diablo Maggie Hunter Ritter Ione Greenwich Chartreuse. Second race five furlongs selling lists Blue Bird Clysmic Extra Levena Robin Hood Bayard Shadow Wane Perchance J. F. C. Tommy Brophy Meadows Control Jerome L. Skadl. Third race one mile selling features Westchester King Crab Lady Pulsifer Ronald Dagocolt Hammer Brooklyn Joe Carter dali Transit Fletcham Rose Howard. Fourth race seven furlongs handicap lists Logan W. B. Belisarius Maggie Beck Philora Deception. Fifth race two-year-olds selling Iceland Doc Birch Violetta Commodore Roughan Romeo Little Matt Parthian Arab Rosa Psyche Newdance Sister. Sixth race one mile and three sixteenths selling includes St Pell Irregular Shakspere Mayor B Lettoon Fred Taral Loso Congress Nubian Jardine Elytor Edward F. American Lady Darling Hippona.
The Coney Island Club calls off the Corbett Mitchell fight confirming early Post reports. The piece notes Boston sparring clubs as models for regulation bouts, discusses Billy Smith and Dick Burge prospects, and mentions Jack McAuliffe's Boston visit and O'Donnell's mounting managerial disputes as boxing's new era nears.
Special Agents Rice and Crogs from New York arrived to advance the custom house probe. Appraiser Dodge testified and named witnesses including Assistant Appraiser Dunham, Messengers McDermott and Wentworth, and his secretary Goodwin. Secretary to decide soon on Dodge retention or resignation.
A football game is set for this afternoon at the South End baseball grounds where the B A A team will face Bowdoin College. Kickoff is at 3 30. B A A lineup includes Blanchard Waters Whitman Hastings Fay Ware Werdner Belfield Batchelder Anthony McNear with Wood Higgins Smith as rush line substitutes Burns Garcelon. Admission is twenty five cents. Bowdoin arrived in town this morning.
Registration closes in Boston on October 24 and in other cities on October 28 and in towns on November 1. Register now.
W. P. Cherrington protests Frederick T. Greenhalge’s stance on protection and equal taxation, accusing him of neglecting labor interests. He cites Greenhalge’s absent or opposing votes on worker protections, weekly wages, prison labor reform, and two-year election concerns, urging voters to weigh his legislative record.
The three masted schooner James Boyce Jr a 693 ton Rockland Maine craft was towed up the harbor dismasted and damaged after the August storm. She lies at Lewis wharf ready for towing to Bath for repairs after losing masts rigging and sails. seven crew aboard survived.
Fred S. McCausland Jr., president and regular secretary-treasurer candidate, is dangerously ill. Clubs plan a roving wheel to South Framingham via Wayland and Saxonville, while Taunton’s century run is postponed. Roxbury Wheelmen host an open century. many clubs plan to join. Entries to Captain Harry Gordon, 14 Cranston St., Jamaica Plain. start 6 am from Roxbury corner Harrison Ave and Dudley St. The course: Newburyport and return.
A high class entertainment by Mai-Fai Lyceum Bureau at Chickering Hall last night supported the Nickerson Home on Tyler Street. Proceeds from the pleasing musical and literary program aid the 56 year old Boston charity caring for homeless children with help from the public and its officers.
Massachusetts Amateur Bowling League met at Parker House with representation from multiple clubs. Glendon of Everett and Les Miserables of Lowell were admitted. Calumet of Winchester and Codman of Dorchester added. Readings Athletic Club admitted as associate. Season to start Nov 7 with 30 members, 24 slated to bowl. Three classes of eight teams. Navy 14 schedule. one week intermission.
The full board of police commissioners met yesterday to hear evidence in the complaint against Reserve Officer Neale of Station 16. No general orders were issued yet and the complaint is expected to be dismissed. Also reported is Edward Comerford’s arrest for larceny of bread. he was wounded by a patrolman during arrest and later sentenced to six months in the House of Industry after arraignment in Charles Town court. Patrolman Neale has not yet returned to duty as charges linger.
William Leach, a member of the ngscencer detain aboard the Reamer Catalonia, was released by order from Immigration Commissioner Wrightington after inspectors claimed he had violated the contract labor law. He departed Fall River.
Boston taxi firm denies allegations that any driver was responsible for the Moncrieff run over. The company says it has investigated the matter and found no evidence linking its drivers to the incident.
On Oct 20 a steamer ran ashore on Chatham Bar. Patrolman Bloomer signaled the vessel and Captain Doane led a boarding. the ship backed off before arrival of life savers. Its name was not learned but suspected to be the gunboat Machias. Weather favorable but with east storm indications.
Repaired and promptly attended to wringers mangles lerng and carpet sweepers offered by panitad reps of wringers and machines. The text notes expedited service by a company named American eg Co in relation to wringers and carpet sweepers.
The Chickatawbut Club held its first meeting and banquet at the Thorndike on opening night of the political campaign with President Edmund F. Snow presiding. Hon. Frederick T. Greenhalge was slated to speak but attended Springfield. Guests included Mayor Bancroft ex Mayor Hayes Samuel E Winslow Abram C Ratshesky J Q O Burdett and M J Murray of Fitchburg. A notable moment recalled the late Mrs Lucy Stone appearing on ladies night a year ago as the first woman honored by the club.
At Nashua New Hampshire October 20 William Gregg was nominated as candidate for mayor amid intense enthusiasm at one of the largest Democratic caucuses ever held in the city.
Sunday services offered at Union Hall 48 Boylston Street with Rev Thomas Van Ness addressing The Trend of Modern Industrialism Toward the Kingdom of God and special music by Mrs G E Howes and Mr M H E Lischer Doors open 7 with service at 730. Free illustrated lectures by Dr Landis at 669 Tremont Street on Hood Lost Pleasures of Manhood and Womanhood. St Pauls Church Tremont Street hosts an Episcopal City Mission service on Oct 23 Democracy. Second Universalist at Clarendon and Columbus 10 30 am Universalism and Congregationalism with G W Chadwick organist. Music Hall lectures moved to Peoples Church Sundays 230 pm J B Dunn D D speaks Vaticanism Unmasked with Emme Becker soprano. Union Bible Class Bromal Street M E meets 2 80 file.
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