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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Oct 23, 1896

Page

3

Harvard Football Team Sends Off Record Crowd Before Ithaca Trip

Harvard's eleven, with 28 players, was bid farewell from Cambridge last night as 1500 students lined Massachusetts Avenue and Harvard Square. Captain Wrightington and Coach Watson depart today. Wrightington and Cozzens are injured, leaving a thin lineup. The probable formation names Cabot through Brown, with Cabot possibly limited to one half.

Harvard Cambridge Massachusetts Avenue Harvard Square Ithaca Wrightington Watson Cozzens Cornell Soldiers Field Cabot Warren Haughton Moulton Swain Richardson Wheeler Donald N. Swaw Bouve Cochrane Beale Jaffrey Burden F. Shaw Doucette Sullivan Brown Dunlop Livermore Dibblee Mills Sargent Lewis Graydon Merriman N. Shaw

Montauks to meet South Boston at Wood Island Park

The Montauks face South Boston tomorrow at Wood Island Park at 4 o clock. Elevens from Brookford A C and Dearborn School played a close Brookford lawn game Wednesday with Brookford winning 6 to 4. Dibble Williams halfback is out of danger after congestion of the brain. Yale prepares for Carlisle Indians tomorrow under coaches McCormick and Hickok.

Montauks South Boston Wood Island Park Garden City A. C Newton William F. Mayo Shoe Company Brookford A. C Dearborn Brookford Lawn Dibble Williams Yale Carlisle Indians Vance McCormick Hickok Davis Lafayette Brink Thorne U. of P Eddie Graham

Newton Centre double header high school games

At Newton Centre Newton High faces Roxbury Latin, while at Combination Park Somerville High meets Chelsea High. Newton A A Grounds hosts Nobles against Newton.

Newton Newton High Roxbury Latin Combination Park Somerville High Chelsea High Newton Aa. A Nobles

Har vard Tennis Semifinals Produce Surprises

In the Harvard tournament semifinals, Rh. T. Parke 798 was upset by T. Field 98 in three sets 4-6 7-3 6-3. K. R. Marvin 09 defeated H. I. Foster 98 6-2 6-3. Holt and Ward won the doubles title over Pierce and Goodridge in three slow sets 1-6 3-6 6-3. finals set for today at 2:30 and doubles final Ware and Scudde vs Holt and Ward on Saturday at 2.00.

Harvard Rh. T. Parke T. Field K. R. Marvin H. I. Foster Holt Ward Pierce Goodridge Ware Scudde

Boxing Gossip recounts Baltimore decision and Sullivan future plans

Box ing writer reports Jack Smith's tale of a disputed Baltimore draw at Al Herford's Eureka Club where Sullivan was named winner by miscall. Sullivan's Boston promoter and Spike Sullivan reflect on upcoming New York engagements and possible bouts with Caspar Leon and Rice. Johnny Murphy to return soon with a benefit. McPartland and Butler face Horton law test. Moore Ulman match off. new Gotham boxing club planned. lingering bets on Daly Ryan.

Jack Smith Dave Sullivan Boston al Herford Eureka Club Baltimore Young Sullivan Ward Montz Sullivan Smith Rice New York A. C New Rochelle Dave Casper Leon Jimmy Barry Spike Danny McBride McBride New York Jack Downey Johnny Murphy Kid McPartland Tommy Butler South Brooklyn Brooklyn Dick Moore Joe Ulman Robert Anderson Gotham Pennsylvania Railroad Young Daly Joe Ryan Putnam, Conn M. J

Boxing Tutor Prof Codfrey Offers Reasonable Terms

Prof Codfrey, boxing teacher at 14 Hanover Street Room 6 Boston, advertises reasonable rates for lessons.

Codfrey Hanover St Boston

Prizes Awarded Tonight for Berkeley C C Road Race

Prizes to be distributed at the club rooms on Winthrop Avenue Beachmont for the Berkeley C C road race held Oct 3. Winners absent may send addresses to receive prizes by C O D. Details on other races and events follow, including Bridgewater ten mile race and various club activities.

Berkeley C. C Winthrop Avenue Beachmont C. O J. P. Clark A. O. McGarrett W. E. Traiser Charles H. Johnson Geo. A. Smith Co. C. Potter H. R. Egbert W. Demond Br. H. Snow C. C. Chapman E. R. Chapman Pease Demond Wellesley Great Plain Avenue Warren Street Central Avenue Charles River Street South Street Town Hall Massachusetts Avenue Cambridge Needham Beacon Street Newton Centre Centre Street Needham Street Highland Avenue J. Arthur Langford Providence Copley Square Hotel Langford Boylston Street John Williams Roxbury Corey Hill Haverhill Messrs Greenleaf Gross Haverh Suffolk Bicycle Club Roxbury Street Bostonian C. C Castle Square

Roxbury Wheelmen Race Ends With Mishaps on Roslindale Course

Three scratch riders won the top prizes in yesterday's Roxbury Wheelmen club race over the Roslindale ten mile course. Ford and Clarke crashed near a hill. Anderson rode on with a damaged wheel finishing seventh. Final prize list shows E W Boulter, J W Blair, Hugo Gumphright among early leaders with times ranging from 23:00 to 28:58.

Roxbury Roslindale Ford Clarke Anderson Gumphright M. V. Sousa Berlo Palmer Scratch E. W. Boulter Fowler Scratch Ourish Newton Scratch J. W. Blair Puritan Harry Rowe Berle G. W. Sennett Transit L. Anderson Hugo Gumphbright Lovell H. C. Wilson Hartford R. D. Clarke Waverley

Groton Set For 12 Mile Handicap Bicycle Race

Thirty three riders enter the Groton Bicycle Club event with sixteen prizes. The course is four laps of three miles, partly through town streets. Notable entrants include Urquhart Ray mond Peabody Peer Drury Adams Caverly Fox Yonkers Yonkers Yonkers Story Hyde Culver Burns Collins DeRoehn Ryan Dwinell McCarthy Dwinell Quinn Mangerson.

Groton Groton Bicycle Club Robert Urquhart C. H. Raymond E. O. Peabody F. J. Peer George W. Drury Lester

World ang Defender to be sold at auction in October

The auction lists Defender ridden by John Johnson and James Michel with Parsons and the Welsh and Australian champions, 56090 Standard High Grade Bicycles in black and color, fitted with Morgan Wright Vim Volk tires and accessories. Sale begins Monday Oct 27 1806 at 12 noon and continues daily with one year guarantee. Exhibition Saturday. N M Hatch, Auctioneer, 230 Tremont Street.

Ang John Johnson James Michel Parsons Morgan & Wright N. M. Hatch Tremont Street

The Boston Boxer Spike Sullivan Scores Notable Rise

The Boston featherweight known as Spike Sullivan has surprised boxing circles with rapid progress from local amateur contests to published praise. Once unknown in major rings, he trained with a South Boston hurling club and joined the Post about two years ago seeking recognition. His early career featured few matches, but his clever boxing and fighting record have drawn attention, as he challenged top world contenders at 122 pounds.

Boston Billy Spike Sullivan South Boston George Dixon

Rising boxer Spike seeks Dixon after bold club fights

The article profiles a young boxer, Spike, who after early rivalries with Ike McArthur and Don Hartigan built an unbeaten record amid club bouts. He fought draws with Martin Flaherty and Danny McBride, knocked out Tom Brown and others, and recently stepped in for Flaherty vs McBride at Broadway Athletic Club. His awkward, body punching style and lean legs mark him as a rising talent. He aims to meet Dixon as his next big goal.

Ike McArthur Don Hartigan Tom Brown Lewis Sullivan Frank Keefe Brierly Dave New York Martin Flaherty Danny McBride Broadway Athletic Club Keefe Bohemian Club McBride Philadelphia McCloskey Dixon

Interscholastic Notes on Area Football Talent

Charlie Shea and E. H. S. players feature in a roundup of local prep teams. Worcester Academy averages 158 pounds to E. H. S. 163 while Brookline and E. H. S. backs near 170 to 175 pounds. Open dates for Burdett on Nov 4 and 6 and C. H. Latin on Nov 21 are noted along with coaching changes at C. M. T. S. and Somerville High.

Charlie Shea Dan Jim Hoppy Worcester Academy Worcester Boys EH. H. S Huntington Club Appleton Street Leatherbee Paget Sawin Burdett Blackburn C. H Ashley Kennington Boyce Brookline High Young Murphy Boston Latin Brush Stillman Brooklyn High C. H. and Latin School Brookline L. Sullivan Montgomery Street Jerry Murphy

Industrial School Benefit Aims to Save St Agnes Dorchester

An effort to place St. Agnes Industrial School on Humphreys Street Dorchester permanently leads to a benefit party at Odd Fellows Hall on November 18. A large organizing committee includes James J. McCluskey J J Marshall Michael McManus and many civic and medical figures.

St. Agnes Industrial School Humphreys Street Dorchester Odd Fellows’ Hall James J. McCluskey J. J. Marshall Michael McManus William T. Coogan T. J. Giblin Daniel J. Slattery Felix A. Strange Joseph M. Jennings Vincent S. McDonough J. Frank Riley Edward McCusker F. J. Driscoll John D. Wilson Hugh Duffy D. Henry Sullivan Thomas F. Doherty D. O’connor Thomas J. Cummings Daniel H. Sughrue Joseph A. Sheehan Fred J. Lyons Clarence M. Maguire Frank Scanlan

Saugus Track Late Season Closed After Mixed Races

Unfinished 2:09 pace looms as final card at Saugus, with Bumps Barney and Sphinxetta showing near finish amid fading light. Jimmy B wins 2:15 pace. 2:19 trot to G H F. 2:00 pace unfinished, calling back for final decision at 12:30 tomorrow.

Jimmy B Artful Maid G H. F Cromwell Collins Ihkes Allen Boy B. G Glencoe Wilkes Lady Allen Paige Bowe Mary G.m Howard Canada Canada Mac, B. S Lake Nina T Om Altes Durland Falcon Dam Gypsey McGregor Eae Eea Cave Cireeeortek Ee Golden Bells Ch. m Dodge Oxford, Big Pickio Sisiwetiste Halen, Bik. G Hanson Maud McGregor B. m Walker Bumps Baron Wilkes Ethel Wilson Lice Barney Br. G Barney Wilkes Brock Iewege Sphinxetta Sphinx Dam Kate ‘Tathert Sieanes ii Iessecces Jewell

Patchen Sets Near Track Record at Riverside Meeting

At Fall River Riverside events drew a large crowd. Joe Patchen tried to break the half mile mark finishing in 2:09, five seconds shy of River Side track best. Frank Patchen, three, won praise in his first three minute class heat showing speed unseen by Totty C. and Paddy Moore, with Colonel Thayer steering. Dustmont and Elton clashed in the 2:25 class, Elton taking three straight heats as Dustmont claimed second heat wins.

Fall River Riverside Joe Patchen Frank Patchen Patchen Totty C Mason Farm Colonel Thayer Patchens Jack Curry Paddy Moore Dustmont Elton Lester Dore

Judge sentences Alden for obscene pictures in Franklin Park

In Superior Criminal Court Judge Gaskill sentenced Edward H. Alden to three months in the House of Correction for exhibiting obscene pictures to boys in Franklin Park. The other city brief items report a domestic death, a stolen overcoat, a Roxbury death suspected from alcoholism, and arrests for passing worthless checks.

Tremont Street Andrew J. Lowry Reading Street Roxbury Abbott and Robinson Pearl G. Kimball Milford N. H S. Baker FE. C. Bachellor F. A. Flynn J. G. Elsin

New England Happenings: Two Child Assaults Lead to Prison

Harvey Salisbury of Bar Harbor was sentenced to life imprisonment in Thomaston State Prison for assaulting Florence Beaton a seven year old girl in June. John Burns aged 27 was found guilty in Bridgeport Conn for assaulting Ella Gardner eight years old and sentenced to twenty years in State prison. defense claimed insanity but the jury believed he was sane. Dr Porter testified to sanity. Burns has prior prison history for a similar offence.

Harvey Salisbury Bar Harbor Florence Beaton Thomaston John Burns Ella Gardner Bridgeport

Embassy reports Ivory character in Glasgow arrest case

A London embassy despatch cites New York letters claiming Edward J. Ivory known as Edward Bell is of good character but easily influenced by associates. A separate Aden despatch reports the British steamer Tuna wrecked off Zeyla in a Gulf of Aden cyclone with all crew lost.

United States London New York Edward J. Ivory Glasgow Edward Bell Aden Tuna Peters Zeyla Gulf of Aden

Councilman McColgan Honored at Leverett Street

About fifty five friends gathered at Burke's Hall Leverett street last evening to present Councilman M J McColgan with a gold headed umbrella inscribed for him. Joseph C Howard made the presentation with supporting remarks from N E Scanlan Thomas H Rasmusen and Joseph V Maddock. His bid for a second term was warmly endorsed. A social evening followed.

M. J. McColgan Burke’s Hall Leverett Street Joseph C. Howard Messrs N. E. Scanlan Thomas H. Rasmusen Joseph V. Maddock

South Australia Harvest Fail Due to Prolonged Drought

In northern South Australia a total harvest failure follows a long drought. Many farmers are ruined and destitute as wheat remains a staple. 1892-93 crops show 1,723,711 of 2,625,741 cultivated acres sown to wheat.

Adelaide South Australia

Obituaries of Dr Darby Bergin and James Collins

Dr Darby Bergin 70 Dominion Parliament member for Cornwall and Stormont and surgeon general of the Canadian militia died from injuries after a fall at his home. James Collins well known Quincy resident dies at 5? in hospital after surgical operation. linked to Land League and Democratic city committee. survived by wife and son.

Cornwall Ont Darby Bergin Stormont Quincy James Collins Quincy City The Land League Democratic City Committee

Bryan Addresses Sharp Remarks at Peru

In Terre Haute Indiana October 22 a large political barbecue welcomed William Jennings Bryan as a long procession escorted him to speeches by free silver advocates including Senators Teller Turpie and ex Congressman Laference. Crowd estimates reached near 10 000 in Peru and 25 000 in Terre Haute as Bryan criticized Republicans and warned defectors.

Terre Haute Ind Bryan Peru Teller Turpie Laference Colorado Mr. Bryan Democratic Party Jefferson Jackson Lafayette Court House Harrison Joab Linden Crawfordsville Lew Wallace Brazil Terre Haute House L. P. Benedict Eugene V. Debs Senator Voorhees Republican National Committee Rochester Parks Martin Indiana State Committee Fort Wayne Hoosierland Decatur Huntington Laketon Ren. F. Liveley Indiana Republican Party

Pledge drives urged by wage earners against McKinley plan

A Chicago dispatch from Democratic national headquarters urges West Coast and Midwest wage earners in manufacturing and related industries to form a committee and demand written wage guarantees from employers. They seek either wage hikes with McKinley’s election or a guarantee no wage cuts after a gold standard triumph.

Chicago West Democratic National McKinley

No-Wage-Reduction Contract Advises Workers to Test Employers

The piece urges workers to sign a contract guaranteeing two years with no material wage reduction. It counsels workers to challenge employers to test the agreement, noting no cost to the workers and potential resolution of disputed points.

Ohio election threat looms over ballot printing

In Columbus on October 22, Democratic figures Durbin and Taylor warned State Supervisor of Elections Taylor they would seek an injunction to stop printing the Australian ballot. They argue the supervisor certified ballots to county boards, risking delays after court review and potential nationwide Ohio election disruption. The issue stems from recalling the ballot form and removing W F Barr the Populist elector candidate who resigned today.

W. F. Barr

Williams Frozen Out At Hall As Williams Reception Planned

Music Hall managers deny use of the Bryan Sewall Williams Club reception for George Fred Williams next Tuesday. Proposals to use Faneuil Hall exist for an outdoor speech. The State committee bars ratification meetings for Bryan and Sewall or Williams. Executive committee weighed Ninth and Tenth district contests and potential support for Democratic candidates.

Music Hall Bryan-Sewall-Williams Club George Fred Williams Faneuil Hall Williams Mudgett John H. Sullivan Corcoran State Committee Bryan Sewall

Brookline rally praises true Democrats in Union Hall

Assistant Secretary of the Treasury Charles S. Hamlin spoke at Union Hall Brookline urging support for Democratic principles. He criticized the Chicago convention platform as undemocratic and un-American and argued against free coinage of silver and federal relief plans.

National Democracy Union Hall Brookline Charles S. Hamlin Henry W. Lamb Charles 8. Hamlin Hamlin Chicago Middle States United States Indianaolis Hawaii England China Japan

Rally for Mr Hall at Hibernian Hall rally

A Democratic rally at Hibernian Hall Hampden street drew a good crowd in support of Bordman Hall for Congress in the tenth district. Thomas J Hogan presided and Hall spoke on money questions favoring bimetallism and opposing gold and silver monometallism.

Hibernian Hall Hampden Street Bordman Hall Tenth Thomas J. Hogan Hall

Depew Responds to Altgeld at New Haven Speech

Chauncey M. Depew and Wallace Bruce spoke at the Hyperion Theatre before about 6000 attendees. Depew defended the constitutionality of injunctions and criticized the Illinois governor’s stance on trains and labor disputes, arguing the Supreme Court erred on income tax ruling.

New Haven Conn Chauncey M. Depew Wallace Bruce Peeksill Hyperion Theatre

Admiral Belknap's Reply作者 Letter urged vote for McKinley

Dr Edward Bedloe of Philadelphia showed a Belknap letter from Brookline Massachusetts stating that with the nation seen as a fire the only way to save life property and honor is to vote the Republican ticket. The note describes a Democratic friend opposing McKinley and Belknap's strong recommendation.

New York Edward Bedloe Philadelphia George E. Belknap United States Navy Brookline Mass McKinley National

Rally for Ryan Draws Ward 3 Voters at Charlestown Rally

Voters in Ward 3 Charlestown packed the ward room on Bunker Hill Street for a rally supporting independent candidate James Ryan in the Con against Hon. John F Fitzgerald. Speakers included Patrick F O Neil.

Charlestown Bunker Hill Street James Ryan John F. Fitzgerald Patrick F. O'Neil

Socialist Leader Presides Over Bryan-Sewall-Williams Club Meeting

Patrick F. O’Neal presided as meeting leader of the Bryan-Sewall-Williams Club with officers H. J. Ryan Jacquith treasurer Joseph A. Dennison secretary Levi Turner and Francis Curren listed among attendees.

Ryan H. J. Jacquith Bryan-Sewall-Williams Club Joseph A. Dennison Levi Turner Francis Curren Patrick F. O'Neal

Reed Campaigning Again in St Louis Mass Meeting

Thomas B. Reed arrived from Chicago and attended a mass meeting sponsored by the Commercial Travellers' Sound Money Club. At 1 30 P M he addressed about 15 000 people in a large tent in East St Louis, his voice showing slight effects from a recent illness.

ST. Louis Thomas B. Reed Chicago Charles F. Joy

Political Notes Rally Circuit Invites Boston Voters

The Socialist Labor party drew 400 at Maverick square in Boston for an open air rally. Pyne The Sound Money Democratic Club of Waltham plans a Park Theatre rally with Charles S Tumlin and John F Cronan, presided by P J Duane, including music and a possible torchlight procession. A John F Fitzgerald support rally is set for Sunday at Independence Hall with Ward Hebrew Educational Club backing. A ward room North Bennet street rally for Fitzgerald, with a preceding torchlight parade, occurs tonight.

Socialist Labor Party Maverick Square Boston Martha Moore Avery Pyne Sound Money Democratic Club Waltham Park Theatre John F. Fitzgerald Independence Hall Lowell Street West End Hebrew Educational Club of Ward Congressman Fitzgerald Ward Room North Bennet Street

Armenians Safe as Charity Bonds Offered for Refugees

Mrs. Sarah B. Fessenden of the Massachusetts W C T U visited Ellis Island and offered bonds from property holders to support 100 Armenian refugees. Dr. Senner will hold them until security arrives and work prospects are arranged. The steamship California brought 180 more Armenians said to have died in Turkey. Frances Willard urged host homes for 25 to 30 Armenians until work is found, with replies promising placements for 120 through Armenian groups and the Salvation Army.

New York Sarah B. Fessenden Massachusetts The Woman's Christian Temperance Union Ellis Island Senner National Armenian Committee of New York Salvation Army

John Englis Launch Pledges New York Portland Service

The steel steamer John Englis launched at John Roach's Chester yard will sail New York to Portland Maine. It measures 318 feet by 46 feet with 17 feet 6 inches depth and 3309 tons displacement. Cost about 400000 dollars. A separate crime report: German farmer William Birke murdered by burglars in Fremont Colorado as his wife, attempting to defend him, is badly beaten and shot in one arm. burglars escaped with a small amount of money.

John Englis New York Portland John Roach Chester Penn William Birke Fremont

Train Schedules Through Pilgrim Routes and Town Stops

Effective October 4 1896 Leave Park Square Station for Plymouth via Whitman 6 45 8 45 9 2 m 12 45 2 45 4 45 5 45 p m via Cohasset 6 45 a m 12 45 5 12 p m Sundays 8 50 a m Provincetown 7 10 a m 4 10 p m Chatham 7 10 a m 4 10 p m Hyannis 7 10 a m 12 45 4 10 5 10 p m Sundays 7 45 a m Woods Hole 7 10 9 m 12 45 4 10 p m Cottage City and Nantucket 7 10 a m

New York New Haven New London Shore Line Middletown Willimantic Air Line Limited Stonington Norwich Philadelphia Baltimore Washington Stermer Maryland Providence Pali River Newport Fall River New Bedford Cottage City Plymouth Whitman Cohasset Provincetown Chatham Woods Hole Nantucket

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