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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Oct 28, 1901
Page
3
Sarah Bernhardt extols Duffy's Pure Malt Whiskey as a restorative that helps when fatigued. The letter claims many prominent men and women under stress are kept strong and vigorous by the product, preserving youth.
Advertisement extols Duffy's Pure Malt Whiskey as a health cure for consumption nervousness indigestion and female weakness claiming it tones the heart and improves periods. It warns against fake bottles and urges buyers to avoid substitutes with warnings about unreliable dealers and offers a free booklet from the Rochester New York company.
Harvard fans cheer as Carlisle defeats Harvard in a surprise rout. The Crimson, once seen as strong but not dominant, were outplayed while Cambridge notes that Penn and Yale failed to score heavily against weaker opponents.
Intimations from Harvard say the Crimson will protest Yale guard Edgar T Glass over his football eligibility. Glass has been ruled eligible for the Princeton game, but Harvard graduates fear a broader challenge and may file a formal protest if Berkeley action is not firm.
Multiple teams including Groveland A A and the Atlantic A A seek football games next Saturday and Thanksgiving. Proposals specify weights from 85 to 185 pounds, with expenses paid. interested parties list names and addresses in Mattapan Charlestown East Boston and surrounding areas.
Harvard defeated Yale 2 0 in a closely fought game, continuing a series of tough matchups with Columbia. Yale’s star ley scored a field goal and the crowd cheered as Harvard extended its prestige after recent losses.
West Point, led by captain coach Daly, overwhelmed Harvard 12 0 and throttled Williams as the team climbs into the nation’s elite. Daly’s fast, precise play and leadership have made the cadets one of the nation’s fastest football teams and a serious challenger to Harvard Yale Penn Princeton.
Otto Wonderly, an 18 year old Canadian, rose from stable boy earning $15 a month to jockey at $15,000 a year in two years. He will likely earn at least $26,000 next season and has signed to ride for J B Haggin in 1901. Morris Park reaction was astonished at the unprecedented salary. Wonderly is tall for a jockey and very lean with long limbs, capable of riding at 93 pounds and easily making 95.
Christy Mathewson, famed pitcher and football star, will not play baseball or football this fall and winter. He will take a clerical post in President Freedman’s office with a $600 bonus, despite already having a contract with the New York club for next season at a higher salary.
Albert Champion rode a motor bicycle at Vailsburg New Jersey cutting the world mark for a mile to 1 minute 12 seconds 3-6 before 4000 spectators. He plans another attempt next Wednesday at the Empire City mile track. Frank Kramer won his race pacing Bennie Monroe in two straight heats. Krebs beat Freeman in a three heat match clocking 2 44 1 5 to 2 04 1 6 in the final times.
Kid McCoy says he will settle in London to open a boxing school in the West End and may partner with Parson Davies who seeks an athletic club site. He declares readiness to fight any middleweight and defends his English title claim after beating Creedon. he disputes O Finnen and promises to stop him in 15 rounds for any purse.
Auburn, N Y October 27 As the execution of Czolgósz approaches officials plan to deny public access and burn letters and clothing to prevent relics. The 7 am Tuesday death by electric chair is arranged with Warden Mead supervising the process and Dr. McDonald to perform the autopsy if permitted.
In Cleveland a father asks Leon Czolgosz to find peace and face punishment bravely. Waldeck Czolgosz plans body disposition after execution while cremation options near Buffalo are discussed and fears of theft or desecration are noted.
Detroit Charlie reports a new group aims to regulate boxing and ensure honest contests. Officers include James C. Kennedy as president and Samuel H. Harris as first vice president, with various promoters named among the roster amid skepticism about the organization’s credibility. Banter about wrestling, promoters, and public figures fills the column along with a note from Mrs. Godfrey about her husband’s death.
American jockey Cash Sloan suffered a fall on the Warsaw race course this afternoon. He was found unconscious, later revived, and carried to his residence for further care.
Boston to London exports show a decline while shipments to Liverpool remain steady. London bound steamers carry about £80,000 bushels of grain per voyage at roughly a third capacity. Boston freight rates have fallen, with cargos including grain leather and hay, and traders expect shipments to rebound as demand stabilizes.
Yokohama reports bonds to 16 500 yen and railway openings noted in Vladivostok dispatch. Petersburg hosts word that Russia and China reach an agreement on Manchuria. Florence County court voids 1867 interracial marriage in South Carolina. Scranton reports four Sundays of a streetcar strike with no riot, UMW President Mitchell praising workers. Topeka Joe located near Sarnia. reward offered. Gardiner notes Harvey Wiggin’s suicide after drunkenness arrest. Cohoes knitting mill idle due to strike affecting about 500 workers. Mequanicville M O A football injury. Bergen reports Hansen finds leprosy bacillus. no antagonist yet. Halifax man arrested for $6,000 bank theft.
New York October 27 Townsend Downey shipyard on Shooters Island builds a three masted topsail rigged steel yacht for Mr Gibson Fahnestock of New York. Designer Theodore E Ferris. The Shenandoah will measure 13 feet overall, 100 feet on the waterline, 27 feet beam, 14 feet draft. It will serve for ocean cruising to the West Indies and possibly Nova Scotia and the Mediterranean. Interior features include a main saloon amidships with sofas and organ, two state rooms, a bathroom, and a mahogany main passageway leading to owner quarters finished in modern style.
Emperor William of Germany commissions Townsend & Downey to build a steel two masted 160 foot schooner yacht on Shooters Island Newark Bay with a projected cost of 125000 dollars. Construction began October 1 and keel laid October 10. Completion aimed for April 15 1902 with launch in March and a crew of about 20.
In the New Century Bowling League South Boston extended its streak to nine victories, holding first place ahead of Boylston and Norwood tied for third. Norwood edges South Boston by one point in win average, with Mason leading the individual averages as standings show dense competition among Norwood, Webster, Dedham, and others.
Oct 27 reports say search parties scoured woods toward Sandwich for Ventura Galianiello suspected in the murder of Mrs Lizzie Ferrioli. No trace of the suspect found as efforts continued.
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