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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Oct 21, 1893
Page
6
An advertisement warns that varicocele is a deadly disease affecting one in five men with no known cure. Dr. Parker claims to cure varicoceles without surgery and offers a 6 cent pamphlet and free evaluations at 2356 Columbus Ave daily 9 am to 4 pm, including Sundays.
In a sunset game on Jarvis Field Harvard fought the graduates to a six six draw as Referee Stewart managed play amid crowd cheers. Key moments included Hallowell breaking free for a touchdown after a fumbled punt, Waters adding a second TD for the varsity, and a late call ending play as darkness fell with the time limit misread as expired.
Harvard boards a second meeting with Dartmouth at Jarvis field after a 16 0 opener. Yale recently defeated Dartmouth 28 6, offering a key comparison of the Crimson and Blue. Harvard plans a strong lineup with Brewer and Gray, aiming for a stronger score and a close contest.
Fragmentary OCR notes report alleged sneak thief activity with new complaints filed yesterday. Text hints at female entrants and possible complications, suggesting rising tension and security concerns.
At Franklin Park a large crowd watched fast heats from 2 pm to dark. Linden won the 2:18 pace while the 2:28 trot produced tight finishes with Clontarf and Wild Oats contending. George K led the 2:22 pace but faded. Little Rocket and No Trouble won heats. The program closes with a busy afternoon featuring a free-for-all pace and a 2:17 trot led by top horses.
The notice lists horses and weights for a card of five races including mile and three quarters selling trials. Notable entrants include Marguerite Midnight Uncle Jess Shelby Tuttle Old Dominions Rear Guard Reynard Hiram and Fatality Drum Major Tokeh Little Pirate Nulimen Sleipner Boundmore Jordan Riot among others.
A chaotic listing of horse names and numbers outlines entrants across six races. Notable names include Adventurer Penzance and Diablo with various weights and odds, suggesting a lively sprint and mile events with multiple bidders and favorite horses in contention.
Rob Roy reports that the Coney Island Club canceled the Corbett Mitchell fight, urging a shift to regulated glove bouts. The piece credits the Post for early correct predictions and notes Boston clubs as models for legal, scientific sparring. It discusses fighters Billy Smith, Dick Burge, and various challengers, plus O Donnell's unsettled plans and shifting management.
Special Agents Rice and Crogs of the New York force left Boston after arriving to extend the custom house inquiry. Appraiser Dodge appeared in the investigating chamber and testified with witnesses Dunham Wentworth and Goodwin. A secretary’s decision on Dodge’s tenure as appraiser is pending.
A good football game will be played this afternoon on the South End grounds as the B A A team meets Bowdoin College. Play starts at 3 30 with the B A A lineup including Blanchard Waters Whitman Hastings Fay Ware Werdner Belfield Batchelder Anthony MecNear and subs Wood Higgins Smith Burns Garcelon. Admission is twenty five cents. Bowdoin arrived this morning.
Registration closes in Boston on October 24 and in other cities by October 24. Town registrations end November 1 with a reminder to register now.
W. P. Charrington, a prominent labor figure, accuses Frederick T. Greenhalge of insincerity toward labor. He cites voting records in the Massachusetts House from 1875 showing absences and opposition to labor reforms, including eight‑hour bills, workers’ compensation, and court/arbitration measures, arguing Greenhalge fails to aid wage earners and endorses Republican resistance to labor legislation.
The three masted schooner James Boyce Jr of Rockland Maine dismasted and torn by a southern gale. She was towed to Charleston and Weymouth for discharge and to Bath for repairs after losing sails masts and much rigging. Her crew remained safe though one man was injured.
The Somerville Cycle Club reports president Fred 8. McCausland Jr is dangerously ill with typhoid fever. Clubs plan a wheeling tour tomorrow from Roxbury to Newburyport and back, starting at 6 am and passing through Wayland and Saxonville. Entries continue to Captain Harry Gordon of Jamaica Plain for the route.
A high class entertainment at Chickering Mall last night under Ma Fal Lyceum Bureau auspices supported the Nickerson Home. The program blended music and literature to aid the Boston founded home at 1 Thyler Street which cares for destitute children. Proceeds will advance the home’s charitable work this year.
William Leach, detained aboard the Meamer Catatonia, was released by order of Immigration Commissioner Wrightington under provisions of the contract labor law. Authorities stated Leach’s release followed standard processing at the port city on the River.
In a terse statement Boston company denies involvement in the Moncrieff run over incident as investigators review claims of theft and misdirection. Officials said no connection has been established and further inquiries continue.
A large gathering of clubs including B A A Newton Vesper Arlington Melrose Social Club Review Kernwood Alliston Dorchester Melrose Athletic Club Salem and others discussed new membership reviews. Glendon of Everett and Les Miserables of Lowell sought entry and were accepted along with Calumet Winchester Codman Dorchester and Read institutions as associate entries. A season plan outlined two divisions novice and open with several teams to bowl and a schedule to begin after Christmas.
The full board of police commissioners met yesterday to hear evidence in the complaint against Patrolman Neale. The case is likely to be dismissed, with general orders to that effect to follow. Also, Edward Comerford was arrested for bread larceny, shot by a patrolman, and later jailed for six months for four loaves.
On Oct 20 near Machias Chatham an unidentified steamer ran ashore on Chatham Bar. Petrolman Bloomer alerted Captain Doane who with crew tried to board but the vessel backed off before reach. Sightings suggested the gunboat Machina. weather clear with hints of an easterly storm.
At a large Nashua Democratic caucus, William Gregg was nominated as candidate for mayor amid intense enthusiasm. The meeting took place in Nashua New Hampshire on October 20. Gregg’s nomination marks a key moment in the city’s political contest this fall.
Sunday evening Union Hall services feature Rev. Thomas Van Ness with sermon on The Trend of Modern Industrialism Toward the Kingdom of God. Also Dr Landin's illustrated lectures at 68 Tremont Street on Lost Pleasures of Manhood and Womanhood. St Pauls Church hosts Episcopal City Mission service on Democracy. Second Universalist at Clarendon and Columbus avenues holds Universalis and Congregationalism. Music Hall lectures move to People's Church with Rev J B Dunn speaking on Vaticaniam Unmasked and soloist M Becker.
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