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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Oct 27, 1898
Page
3
McCarthy and Jeffersons won all three games with narrow margins while Roxburys forfeited three contests, shaping a tight sparse schedule.
A weekly prize offered at Murray and Irwin's alleys for the top four string total in candle pins. Page, on page 381, is the leading candidate this week for a chance at the Pfef fer bottle prize. Finals are decided each Saturday night.
In a bowling contest at the McCarthy alleys yesterday, Tom McCarthy and Murray beat Peter Donohue of Lowell and Ned Graham. McCarthy scored 606 and Murray 608 for a 1214 team total, while Donohue had 604 and Graham 532 for 1136.
The University Debating Club at Harvard held its Lever Hall contest on the annexation of the Philippines. S B Rosenthal and R T Parke argued for the affirmative, while Wilbur Morse and F O White defended the negative. A two thirds vote showed Harvard against annexation.
Prentiss Webster F Esq died suddenly tonight at his Myrtle street home after a paralytic shock the previous day. He was a long time law partner of the late General Butler and related to him.
The Sixth Regiment nears quarantine after a long voyage, with 105 cases of winter clothing aboard a red barge at Lewis Wharf. Major Hyde of the U S Army has chartered a tug to tow supplies to the quarantined station while Massachusetts officials plan an official welcome if a parade cannot occur. Boats are asked to hold the Mississippi at quarantine due to expected coastal storms.
Joe Mullins reshapes for an eight round bout with Bob Allen at Lyceum Hall East Boston for a top wind up. The card also features Foley Connolly Campbell Critch Wilson Curtis Davenport Rogers Sweeney Haley. Corbett plans training in New York Sharkey setup. Downey favored over Hawkins at Coney Island. Connolly Broderick bout at Yonkers with bets leaning Broderick. Lavigne Wilson sparring in Gloucester. Freeman debut at Merchants A C Chicago and other notes.
B A A trials opened with 125-pound bouts Lamley versus Lynch won by Lamley and McArthur defeats Boyer after a brief mismatch. Winners included Brennan over Brett, Coppinger over Snow, Kid La Chante over Paul, Sheehan over Coyfe, Carns over Bryson in a sensational 108-pound clash. Finals set for Saturday night.
Princeton, N Y Oct 26. Pennsylvania State College held the Princeton Tigers to five points in a tense contest. Princeton scored a first half touchdown with little resistance, then most play moved into Princeton territory as State College pressured to the end.
Corliss Sullivan Yale quarterback today astonished the university by developing into a drop kicker in a remarkable way. From the 35 yard line he dropped two field goals out of three trials, threatening to rival the star kickers.
A fatal stabbing is described with a cart, a seated victim, and ongoing bleeding. One wound pierced the bowel, another long gash on a side, and a third near the heart between the ribs. The account notes the victim slowly died after the injuries.
Mitchell Bartholomi a 60 year old French native shot his wife Delia five times in the back and shoulder then set fire to their Millville farm home. Firefighters and officers halted the blaze as Bartholomi killed himself in his burning chamber. Their son Emoiel, 15, said ownership disputes over a nearby farm sparked the deadly sequence.
The Twenty First Century Club gathered in Boston University’s lecture hall as Benjamin Kidd of London spoke last evening on retaining the new U S territories won in the Spanish-American War. The scene highlighted postwar imperial questions and civic discussion.
Pope Manufacturing Company publishes the official 1899 price list for Columbia and Hartford lines effective Nov 1. Bevel-geared chainless at 75 dollars, new model chain wheel 50, Model 49 40, tandems 7, Hartfords 35, Vedettes 2 and 26. Eastern district headquarters at 223 Columbus avenue, Boston, under C W Fordrimer.
Miss Blanche Whitcher, 15 12, rode an unpaced half mile on Lowell boulevard in 1 minute 15 seconds under official timing with J S McKay as finish judge. Frank Waller targets New York to Boston record within two weeks. Russell A Ward of Worcester plans another attempt between the two cities. IL A W racing board member warns Campello Bicycle Club over a prize dispute tied to Denham of Rockland. club disclaims responsibility. Pop Elkes to race six days starting Nov 14 in Troy with son Harry D Elkes riding exhibitions. track features eleven laps and a large entry list expected.
George L. Cain of Lynn challenges the nominating committee chair for the local consul selections. He cites Lynn’s 186 applications this year, naming Odlin and Lassett and detailing their renewals, compared with higher counts by other members who are honored medal winners. Cain accuses favoritism and urges recognition of capable workers.
Crowds swell at Mechanics' Fair with a patriotic Daughters of the Revolution program led by Mrs. Samuel Curtis Smith and featuring Mrs. Hale Jacobs. Young performer Mabel Patten entertained in period costume as events progress toward Paul Jones day with Marine Band and Levy cornetist staged performances.
Professor Joe Robinson and Joe Mullins of South Boston met Kid Mc Coy in three round bouts. McCoy stayed defensive most of the six rounds while Robinson showed improvement since last April. Mullins pressured McCoy, scoring on stomach and face as the larger opponent. Tonight McCoy boxes George La Blanche, and Friday Ralph Barter fights Kia after a recent McCoy encounter.
A question arises whether Boston will lawfully use the United States voting machine for the forthcoming election. Franz Hugo Krebs Jr a Republican candidate for Congress in the ninth district will contest the election if the machine is employed in that district.
The ferryboat General Hancock glancingly struck a drifting schooner in the harbor around 10:30 p.m. The ferry’s cabin top woodwork was smashed but damage was minor. No injuries occurred, though occupants were briefly excited by the incident.
Lydia Sutherland alias Lizzie Frazier alias Mary Bolton arrested Tuesday afternoon while pawning a gold Luckle containing diamonds stolen from Mrs. C. F. Harriman of 798 Huntington Avenue on Oct. 21. Held in 3000 bonds. Charged with stealing jewelry and clothing valued at 1200 from Mrs. Harriman. Admitted securing employment with Mrs. Mary Shea at 24 Dedham Street in December 1897 and leaving with property. Also admitted similar work at 9 Lenox Street.
On day two at Combination Park the Hicks horse sale drew buyers from New York as nearly forty animals crossed the block. Hal Rea led with a $350 bid for a b sired gelding, while yesterday's top price reached $325 for Ed Valentine. Notable consignments included Naaman offspring and General Robinson progeny sold to buyers in Lowell, Nashua, Boston, and Newport among others, with prices ranging up to $350 for Hal Rea and $325 for Ed Valentine.
The twentieth annual Boston Press Rifle Association field day went on despite a heavy rain storm. The Globe won the team match 214. Other top finishers included Herald, Transcript, Advertiser, and Journal. Samuel Merrill of the Globe led Class A individually with 163, while F A Davis and G H Blair also topped their classes. Merrill also claimed the highest individual score in the meet, and J D Merrill of the Globe earned the second highest. Special prizes included the Boston Theatre cup and a Morris chair.
Gideon Perrie the Scotch athlete replies to Farmer Burns challenging a match in Boston or Chicago. Perrie would wrestle Burns for 500 dollars a side in catch as catch can Greco Roman and Cumberland styles, with expenses, if Burns posts forfeit and signs articles.
President and several Cabinet officers met at the Hotel Bellevue after a reception. Present were Postmaster General Smith, Secretary of War Alger, Secretary of Agriculture Wilson, and Solicitor General Richards. No subjects were learned from the discussions. J. C. Kellogg arrived with important dispatches from the State Department.
President McKinley and Naval Constructor Hobson mingled with guests at a Union League Club dinner and reception in Philadelphia as rain interrupted the jubilee program. About sixty dined, four thousand attended the reception, and the President later planned to review the military parade before returning to Washington.
The advertisement promotes a New Electric Belt and Appliances promising cures for rheumatic pain back trouble kidney issues and general debility. It emphasizes a 30 day trial with free pamphlet and testimonials from Prof. A Chrystal inventor located at 21 Postoffice Block Marshall Michigan.
The football match between Chicago A A and Newtowne elevens scheduled yesterday at Charles River Park was called off due to rain. No makeup date was announced.
The sixth annual ball of the Maritime Provincial Club will be held in Odd Fellows' Hall Thursday evening, Nov. 17. The committee reports all details completed and anticipates the greatest ball in the club's history. McInnes' Orchestra will provide the music.
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