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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Oct 26, 1897

Page

3

Harvard Football Seeks New Fullback After Perkins Injury

Harvard coaches search for a fullback as Jim Perkins, a rower, debuts and sprains his knee, forcing crutches for the season. Freshmen and possible candidates, including Bull, vie for spots while injured veterans stumble through ragged practice amid plans for upcoming games with Yale and Pennsylvania.

Harvard Soldiers Field John Harvard Brown Haughton Warren Jim Perkins Forbes Newtowne Cornell Yale Pennsylvania Bull Lewis Wrightington Newell Lorin F. Deland Dr. Brooks J. Hallowell W. R. Lawrence J. Lawrence C. C. Brayton O. D. Talbot H. H. Peyton B. Kasson Co. D. Daly R. Fincke I. W. Kendall W. T. Reid D. P. White S. G. Ellis Cambridge Groton

Yale Adds Coaches for Centre Men in Practice

Yale football drills see C F Sanford and Ray Tompkins join practice to coach the center position, a known weak point. Durston tipped the scales at 1 pounds and played right halfback throughout, as the team aims to strengthen the line with heavier players.

New Haven Conn Yale C. F. Sanford Ray Tompkins Durston

Yale Gripes Over Soft Ground in New York Game

New Haven reports pat dissatisfaction in Yale players over the New York game featuring Yale on a soft field. The Yale Daily News notes the crowd noise hindered signals and argues for more games in New York but on college grounds.

New Haven Conn New York Yale Yale Daily Ne

Newtown A A seeks Interscholastic League grid games

Local clubs including Newton A A and Crescent A A discuss arranging autumn football schedule. Coaches mention open dates, player availability, and interest in matching teams such as Brookline High and Harvard Ivy opponents. Efforts aim to settle league alignment and secure future games for Oct and Nov.

Lorillard Bereslonbs Maiden Plate At Newmarket

The Newmarket meeting featured six starters in the maiden plate for three year old colts. Lorillard Bereslonbs colt Ford by Sensation out of Quan Quibble led the field with Coolgardie Bonfire among the notable rivals.

Ford Sensation Quan- Quibbl Coolgardie

Mercantile Bowlers Open Fourth Annual Tournament at Boylston

The Mercantile Amateur Bowling League opened its season at Boylston alleys with two games. Brown Durell & Co led by George Cox posted a 2179 team score against Winch Bros 1912, while Wilson Larrabee & Co beat John P Lovell Arms 2200 to 1912. Knapp led individual scores in the Wilson game, with high single strings by Cox and 497 for Dolan of Brown Durell.

Mercantile Amateur Bowling League Boylston Boylston Street Batchelder-Lincoln Brown-Durell Winch Bros George Cox Dolan Wilson, Larrabee & Co John P. Lovell Arms Company Wilson-Larrabee Wilson Knapp Brown, Darrell & CO Raynes Cvwcccer Findley Holan Cecceseacee Winch Bros, Bowler A. Johnson Isabee Tae Wilson, Larrabee & CO. Bower Reed O'Hata John P. Lovell Shattuck Bartlett Eustis Bowe Sc Iceveeees Washburn

GCU Bowling League Opens Season With Two Tournaments

The Catholic Union bowling season starts this evening with regulation and candlepin events. Five teams enter each tournament and four nights weekly are set for games, one tonight and the candle pin event Friday.

The Catholic Union

Brookline High Opens Season Versus Boston Latin at South End

The tenth season of the interscholastic senior league opens with Brookline High facing Boston Latin at the South End grounds. Brookline shows better teamwork while Boston Latin misses star halfback Kelly with a shoulder injury and end Dennings with a fractured ankle. Boston Latin has been weak in early games but Dorchester High defeat spurred a possible close afternoon.

J. G City Point A. A Desire Gare Dave Hennen Newtowne Pe Sree Hyarsity Princeton Philadelphia Dartmouth Ithacans Crimson Cambridge Brookline High Boston Charles River Crescent A. A Povere i W. Geary Kimball Av Sas Dale of Ena Ry Fe Towne A Newto Econ BPAY New . A. A Eorn A. Sears Newton A. A Everett Isvetts Twoulsake Pprie State C. P. Davis Wren atonCen Ager Wril Williamson Cox Rving Williamson Lincoln St Boston Latin Suth End

Freshman Games Featured Burkes Fast 440 and Mills Mile

In the inter freshman meet Ton Burke pushed to win the 440 and Edie Mills clearly showed he could score despite a lame leg. Highlights include Burke winning the 100 and 440 yard dashes, Mills taking the mile, Holliday and Bernstein placing in several sprints, and Rotch lifting the high jump and Hardy the pole vault.

Yesterdy Ton Burke Robinson Edie Mills Holiday A. W. Robins H. W. French G. J. Holliday M . Bernstein Holliay Bernstein T. E. Burke H. B. Clark F. A. Bus E. W. Mills W. G. Clark Applegate P. L. Fish C. M Rotch C. H. Whitney R.S. Hardy A. P. Young Young M. L. Bernstein

East Boston K of L. A Forms Large Mixed Local Group

East Boston’s L A No 1642 held a well attended meeting at Webster Hall on Sunday evening. Eighteen new candidates were initiated and twenty seven propositions were handed in. The new local association, recently organized in the Island district, shows promise to become one of the largest in a short time with a mixed membership from various trades and calls.

L. A

Independent Candidates Clash in Massachusetts Division Interview

The Post publishes an authorized interview with George W. Dorntee the regular chief consul candidate and Sterling Elliott the independent challenger. Dorntee defends his nomination and platform including bicycle carriage as baggage and control of racing while Elliott argues he was not chosen by the election committee and favors peaceful rail terms and expanded wheelmen rights.

George W. Dorntee Massachusetts Dorntee Sterling Elliott Elliott New York State New England Phoon 7 New York Central & Hudson River Railroad Albany N. Y J. J. Wolke George H. Daniels New York Pennsylvania Nee Billiott Massachusetts Highway Commission Idmyy

Bicycle notes signal Chicago meet with star riders

Chicago dispatch reports plans for a November bicycle meet in the Coliseum featuring Jimmy Michael Eddie McDuffee and Fred J Titus. Michael and McDuffee race twenty miles with twenty five pacemakers, then Michael faces Titus at twenty five miles for a 1500 purse. Also noted are efforts to stage indoor records and other European and American rider matchups.

Chicago Jimmy Michael Eddie McDuffee Fred J. Titus Michael McDuffee Titus BE. O. Mauger Philadelphia Jack Rolfe Buffalo Field Buffalo A. C Potter League Urquhart Brothers Robert James Victor Eckberg J. F. Casey Worcester Mechanics’ Hall Hammond Ind J. Frank Starbuck New York

Insolvent Worcester Cycle assets listed in schedule

The Worcester Cycle Company shows assets of 209 091 with book accounts nearing 32 000 in its insolvency schedule. Mr A G Gillespie formerly New England representative for New York Tire Company will tour New England this winter promoting tough tread tires. The Ideal Plastine Company plans a new four piece bar with adjustable expansion stem this winter. The heater Company is constructing a large addition to the Newton Upper Falls factor.

A. G. Gillespie New England New York Tire Company L. C. Chase & Co Nheater Company Newton Upper Falls Ideal Platine Company Worcester Cycle Company

Schuler 18 Surpasses 300-Mile Amateur Record in 34 Hours

Emil Schuler of the Morse Cycling Club lowered the triple century amateur record by 16 minutes of J Hoffbauer. He finished in 34 hours 18 minutes with 29 hours 68 minutes actual riding time. Schuler, 18, rode 7 unpaced miles to start and 100 miles in 8:35, then a second unpaced century in darkness in 11:50.

Chicago Emil Schuler Morse Cycling Club J. Hoffbauer Schuler

Michael to race in Chicago indoor meets in November

A. E. McDuffee and Fred Titus signed contracts to race Jimmy Michael in paced events at the Coliseum Chicago on November 12 and 13. Teddy Hale signed to compete in the six day race at Madison Square Garden next December with other riders likely for winter meets in New York and Chicago.

New York E. A. McDuffee Fred Titus Jimmy Michael Chicago Coliseum London Teddy Hale Madison Square Garden Stocks Walters Cordang Chase

Patent warning shocks bicycle riders over rear axle use

Colonel Theodore A. Dodge of this city, who also controls tents covering the manufacture of single tube tires, claims in a letter to the trade that bicycle riders using a dag on the rear axle infringe a patent and can be sued.

Theodore A. Dodge

Rotchford Draws Sears After Fifteen Rounds in Buffalo

Billy Rotchford of Chicago and Mike Sears of Boston fought fifteen rounds at the Olympic Athletic Club in Buffalo. After a tough middle rounds Rotchford dominated and teared, but Police Inspector Martin halted the bout. The referee ruled a draw, drawing boos from spectators. Young O Donnell and Tommy OBrien drew in eight rounds, and Denny Murray stopped Billy Haley in the third.

Buffalo N. Y Billy Rotchford Chicago Mike Sears Boston Olympic Athletic Club Rotchford Martin Young’ O’donnell Tommy O’brien Denny” Murray Billy’’ Haley St. Paul

Boxing Gossip Sparks Charlestown Club Meeting

A well attended class meeting of Dave Ross and Harry Tracy pupils at Sullivan square Charlestown last evening featured crowded halls and strong boxing displays. Notable bouts included Tom Brown versus Jug Kane and Johnny Briggs versus Dan Mc Kennon with other matchups and entertainments noted. several fighters and clubs were mentioned with future contests hinted and calls for matches from Paddy Fenton and others.

Dave Ross Harry Tracy Sullivan Square Charlestown Tom Brown Malden Jug” Kane Johnny Briggs Dan McKennon Waltham Paddy Fenton John Powell Andy Daly Somerville John Quinn Bob Montgomery Warwick R. I Patsy Haley Will Curley Billy Smith Jerry Callahan Tonney Shortell Brooklyn Jack Downey Active A. C Maspeth L. I Tommy West Jim Watts Louisville West Watts Patsy Reardon Lewiston Bob Allen Tim Kearns Boxer Lynn Paddy Purtell England Dick Burge George Byers Boston Dan Murphy Hartford Conn Jack McAuliffe Jim Carney Revere Bailly Mitchell Massachusetts Humane Society Iain Andrew Thorney North End Park Jim Corbett Garrison’s N. Y George V. Tuohey

Local boxer Charley McKeever defeats Tom Williams in six round bout

Charley McKeever of Philadelphia outboxed Tom Williams of Australia in six rounds at the Quaker City A. C. tonight. McKeever's speed dominated, landing lefts to the face and rights to the body. No decision was rendered but local sentiment favored McKeever.

Philadelphia Charley McKeever Tom Williams Australia Quaker City A. C McKeever

Shields Withdraw From Presbyterian Church

Professor Charles W. Shields of Princeton University announces his decision to separate himself from the Presbyterian church citing unjust and defamatory actions by certain presbyteries and synods, for personal protection and constitutional withdrawal.

Princeton N. J Charles W. Shields Princeton University Presbyterian Church

Adler Meyer Wedding at Elysium Club in Huntington

Miss Stella Wolf Myer daughter of Mr and Mrs Adolph Myer wed Mr Reuben Adler at 8 last evening. The Rev Charles Fleischer officiated. Bride wore white satin with chiffon and lace and carried a satin Bible. Best man Morris Adler and maid of honor Mildred Myer. Ushers included Leo Pickett Milton Myer Samuel Bruel David Ellis Aaron Wolfson and Joseph Liebman. Bridal supper followed by dancing.

Elysium Club Huntington Avenue Missa Stella Wolf Myer Adolph Myer Reuben Mildred Myer Leo W. Pickett Milton J. Myer Samuel W. Bruel David A. Ellis Aaron Wolfson Joseph Liebman Philadelphia

Debs Pleads for Social Demography

Debates on social demography continue as speeches and arguments fill the page. The discussion centers on population trends, class impact, and policy implications.

Debs

Demagogues and Lincoln Echoes in Labor Crisis Speech

A speaker defends demagogues as heroic figures and condemns plutocrats like Rockefeller and Astor. He lauds self thinking, laments wage labor bondage, and condemns slavery of labor, urging a move toward a cooperative Commonwealth where workers rule and leaders fade. He harshly critiques Press suppression and calls for immediate war if needed for peace for future generations.

Boston Abraham Lincoln Rockefellers Astors Debs Europe Apne

Brockton Strike Ends After Loyal Workers Return

In Brockton on October 2, strikers visited former workplaces seeking reemployment but were told positions remained filled. Factories visited included T. D. Barry & Co, George G. Snow, Ware Lincoln & Thayer, and M. A. Packard & Co. Secretary McSherry of the Sole Fasteners' Union said the strike was ended for the best interests of loyal members, who felt beaten by deserters but believed ten more days could have yielded a win. Desertions had begun, and management feared harm to urgent business.

Brockton T. D. Barry & Co George G. Snow Ware Lincoln & Thayer M. A. Packard & Co McSherry

Evidence Prepares Kelley Murder Trial in Somersworth

County Solicitor William F. Nason organized the town based evidence for Joseph Kelley in the planned murder trial of Cashier Stickney at Great Falls Bank. He outlined the witnesses and mapped Kelley’s route after leaving the bank to orient the locality.

Somersworth N. H Joseph Kelley Stickney Great Falls Wiliam F. Nason Kelley

Allen's Sister In Court In Haynes Murder Trial

Watertown New York October opening week of the Haynes murder trial featured a dramatic moment as George Allen was brought to the courthouse after surgery. His sister Mary Mary Wilson of Syracuse visited and embraced him while Dr H H Smith continued testimony under cross examination.

Watertown N. Y Haynes George Allen Court House Earley Wilson Syracuse George Mary H. H. Smith

Phi Sigma Kappa Elects Officers at Boston Banquet

The Boston Phi Sigma Kappa club held a formal organization at Young's with a banquet after a business meeting. Elected officers include President William C. Parker, Vice President F. C. Wright, Secretary H. L. Frost, Treasurer C. W. H. Blood, Auditor A. H. Kirkland, Marshal Rev. Henry Hague.

Boston Phi Sigma Kappa Fraternity Young William C. Parker F. C. Wright H. L. Frost C. W. H. Blood A. H. Kirkland Henry Hague

Nansen to Lecture in Boston November Fourth

Dr Fridtjof Nansen the famed explorer who arrived in New York Saturday will lecture at Music Hall on November 4 in Boston. He has multiple engagements before the visit and will receive several receptions and dinners. Seats for his lecture go on sale Thursday.

Fridtjof Nansen New York Music Hall Nansen Boston New

Ward 8 Citizens Form Municipal Improvement League

In Hawthorn Hall Chelsea last night Ward 8 residents organized a municipal improvement league with 75 members. They seek urban and ward betterment, separation of state and city politics, and merit based nominations and elections. Officers elected include President Thomas Strahan, vice Presidents George H. Carter and John H. Fletcher, secretary Arthur W. Gates, and treasurer A W Woodman.

Hawthorn Hall Chelsea Thomas Strahan George H. Carter John H., Fletcher Arthur W. Gates A. W. Woodman

Armstrong Youth Die In Chester Morning

John H. Armstrong, about 20, son of Robert M. Armstrong Y M C A state secretary, died yesterday morning in Chester. He was a student at Amherst.

John H Robert M. Armstrong Armstrong Amherst

Forty nine fourth class postmasters named nationwide

Washington reports the appointment of forty nine fourth class postmasters today among them W. H. Sylvester at Allerton Massachusetts.

Washington W. H. Sylvester Allerton Mass

Ireland faces famine risk as officials call famine claim rubbish

In Dublin the famine debate widens with Roman Catholic prelates warning of deep distress across southern and western Ireland. Officials compare crops and labor woes to 1847, while under secretary Dougherty downplays famine fears as mere rubbish citing rail growth and mobility as mitigators.

Dublin Ireland Maynooth Independents Kerry Prneestee Bantry Cork mid-Cork J. B. Dougherty England United States

Charity and Progress at Channing Club Meeting

The Channing Club gathered at the Thorndike Hotel for a combined monthly and annual meeting. President Charles H. Brigham led the session as Professor Edward Cummings of Harvard denounced machine philanthropy and urged self-improvement through true charity. Rev. Benjamin Fay Mills stressed the teacher’s role, while officers elected included Brigham as president and Guild, Fay, Thayer, McManus, Hall, Sears, Humphreys, and Whitmore on the executive committee.

Channing Club Thorndike Hotel H. Brigham Edward Cummings Harvard University Benjamin Fay Mills Cummings Salvation Army Charles H. Brigham Courtenay Guild Frank P. Fay F. B. Thayer William M. McManus Charles F. Hall Horace F. Sears Richard C. Humphreys James W. Whitmore

Fire destroys Howe farm in North Brookfield loss

A lantern explosion in a barn on the West Brookfield road started a blaze that burned the house and barn of Alvin Howe. Four cows and two pigs perished along with many hens and farming tools. one horse was saved. Loss estimated at 2200 with 1200 covered by insurance.

North Brookfield Alvin Howe West Brookfield

Golden wedding anniversary at Laurel Cottage Winthrop Highlands

Laurel Cottage hosts the golden anniversary of Captain and Mrs. George W. Wyman with four generations present. The family includes H. C. Gilman and relatives, five young daughters, and Mr. and Mrs. FEF. B. Floyd with the senior generation. The couple married in Newburyport fifty years ago and only three deaths have occurred in the family. A collation followed at the Floyd home on Cross Street, with E. B. Floyd, chief of the Winthrop fire department, in attendance.

Laurel Cottage Cross Street Winthrop Highlands George W. Wyman H. C. Gilman Fef. B. Floyd Wyman Newburyport Familly E. B. Floyd Floyd Winthrop Fire Department

Waverly Orchestra Opens Elim Associates Gala At Paine Memorial

The Waverly Orchestra played to begin the seventh annual Elim Associates Hall at Paine Memorial Hall. Grand march led by Maurice Caro with Miss Quirk. Prominent guests included Franz Hugo Krebs Jr John J Gartland Jr Bert Mc Leonon and Thomas Mullen representing Mayor Quincy.

Waverly Elim Associates Paine Memorial Hall Maurice Caro Quirk Franz Hugo Krebs, Jr John J. Gartland, Jr Bert Mc Leonon Thomas Mullen Quincy Charles 8. Boogusch Julia Reilly J. McLeod

Free Diagnosis Promises Cure at Tremont Street Clinic

Dr. Liverpool at 2233 Tremont Street offers free consultations and medicines. The ad claims extensive cures across many diseases with high success counts and urges patients to seek his opinion before other doctors. Office hours are 10 am to 4 pm and 7 to 8 pm for men. Sundays 10 to 2.

Liverpool Tremont Street Boston Bright

Refina Wins at Medford Two Pod Races Open Meet

The October Medford meeting at Combination Park opened with two trotting and pacing heats. Refina driven by Jack Bowen won the 2:07 class despite miscues, with Prince Alert and Kentucky Star close behind. Refina took heats three and five, while Icefina won the 2:16 class in straight heats. The day closed with suspense as Birney claimed foul that was not upheld.

Combination Park Medford Prince Alert Refin Kentucky Star Alert Jack Bowen Star Refina Resina Birney Prince Lavallard Prince Levalard G. H Lavalard Young Daisy Strideaway Blackstone Brino Br. G Marsh Tennahinch B. G Collins Oxford Pickle Akaee Dexter K Ch. H Kane Icefina G. m Wilkes George Wilkes Bowen Belliden Barney McGregor Crown Prince Fae Kien Eee Ewne

Monk and Louise Mac Sparks Racing Bets at Louisville Meet

At the Louisville Driving and Fair Association meet, Monk won the 2:20 heat but exited betting. A heat upset moved Mabel Moneypenny to place over Medium Wood after an inquiry into Louise Mac. Driver W W Milan was fined for laying up the heat as Margaret won the 3:00 pace amid a Patchen Boy-Samaritana struggle. Joe Patchen aims for high wheel sulky and his 2:08 four-wheel wagon records.

Louisville Louisville Driving and Fair Association Wood Patchen Boy Samaritana Joe Patchen

Famine Story Denied by Travelers From Yukon Route

Victoria B C Oct 25 The steamer City of Seattle returned with 100 passengers including Cliff Moore and son and M C Woodring of Seattle who traveled up the Yukon River from Dawson and crossed the Dal ton trail They report the drowning on Lake Bennett of Joe McManus and Peter Wyville McManus fell overboard dragging Wyville who tried to rescue him Both Moore and Woodring dispute famine rumors claiming Dawson City sees no epidemic and that stores restrict provisioning to keep outsiders from corners.

Victoria B. C Seattle Cliff Moore and Son M. C. Woodring Yukon River Dawson Dalton Trail Lake Bennett Joe McManus Peter Wryville San Francisco McManus Wyville Moore Woodring Dawson City Pny

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