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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Oct 31, 1900

Page

3

Barker and Jordan Draw Again in International Checkers Matches

Barker and Jordan extended their series with two more draws in yesterday's afternoon and evening games using the Switcher opening. The match, now 25 draws to 3 decisive results, heads into the final 12 games with high expectations of intricate, carefully prepared play led by Barker and noted experts predicting continued exciting action.

Barker Jordan Isaiah Barker the Post Charlie

Boralma Race Postponed At Readville Track

The trotting team Boralma and Senator driven by John Shepard has been postponed to Friday afternoon due to unfavourable track conditions at Readville. The trial originally set for this afternoon was delayed to a suitable day for safety and fair racing.

Boralma Senator John Shepard Readville

Harvard Team Works on Plays for Quakers Saturday

Harvard trains for the game with Penn, testing the rumored eruardsback formation and a pistol-start tactic. Selection questions linger as stars like Ellis, Sawin, Hallowell, and Kendall face fitness and lineup uncertainties ahead of the Saturday clash.

Harvard Quakers

Trial of Champion Opens in Maine Murder Case

George H. Champion faces a murder indictment for four killings at George W. Goodwin’s West Newfield home on June 10. Jury seated. Judge Wiswell presiding. Prosecution outlines timeline, motive, and possession of family items. Testimony focuses on Champion’s presence, the fire scene, and injuries to victims. Court adjourns to resume tomorrow.

Alfred, Me George H. Champion George W. Goodwin Scott Goodwin Elsie H. “Jorne Fred Bertsch West Newfield Supreme Court Andrew P. Wiswell Champion

Stabber Sentenced in Worcester Manslaughter Case

Paolo Paolino was convicted of manslaughter for the Aug. 5 stabbing death of Loreto D. Marzio at Boylston and sentenced by Judge Frederick Lawton to state prison for five to eight years. Francisco Ferraco was found not guilty.

Worcester Paolo Paolino Loreto D. Marzio Boylston Frederick Lawton Francisco Ferraco

Street Diversion Planned Near Subway Relocation

City announces traffic changes due to water pipe relocation. Northbound cars divert via bus avenue at Pleasant Street beginning 1 p.m. Southbound traffic to return on Tremont Berkeley Columbia Eliot streets, following the regular route.

Northbour Boston Pleasant Street Tremont Street Berkeley Street Colummare Eliot Street

Easy Hopkinson Victory Over Cambridge Latin School

Hopkinson won its School Preparatory League opener at Charles River Park 46 to 6 over Cambridge Latin School. Hopkinson dominated all game, scoring 23 points in the first half and 17 in the second. Cambridge’s only score came on a punt fumble recovered by Tafft.

Cambridge Leatherbee Chase R. Leatherbee Scheuber Hoppy Movpkinson Hall Wes Cunningham Tewett Hopewell Tavis R. G Jaynes Southerd Witmer Catia Caves Sumner Sanborn Farrington Cloner R. T Hastings Whidden Brainerd Rideout Mhase Dewees Child Schenher Davis R. Leatherhbee Cece Ceres F Burns Hovkinson Tett Sehenher Leatherhbee C Case Goats Cunningham Marchall Pendleton Hopkinson Charles River Park Cambridge Latin School Happy Tafftt Tafft

Boxing at Cambridge Reflects Active Local Scene

East Cambridge Social and Athletic Club hosted a boxing night at Institute Hall with bouts featuring Allie Alberts vs Donnie Boles and Ben De Barry vs Joe Sweeney. O'Rourke faced Pocahontas briefly as headlines swirl around Gardner, Sullivan, McGovern, Jeffries, and managerial taunts, while Cambridge continues to produce boxing talent and attract cross-city prospects.

East Cambridge

Sweeney Watson bout will definitely go on says Maguire

Manchester October 30 Tom Maguire told the Post that the Sweeney Watson fight scheduled for tomorrow night will surely occur. He says he has met the sheriff and police chief who assure no interference and that Mack's alleged contract is not valid anywhere, including Massachusetts.

Manchester Tom Maguire Post Mack Massachusetts

B A A Sparring Tournament Announces Weights and Entry Rules

Director of Athletics John Graham of the B A A announces a November sparring tournament with weight classes of 105 115 125 and 135 pounds plus or minus two pounds. All boxers must be NEAAU registered. Entries close November 10. Over thirty previous refusals will be reconsidered if entries arrive promptly. Blank forms available tomorrow.

John Graham

Boxing Gossip Threatens Patsey Sweeney Manchester Fight

News from Boston and New York reveals Patsey Sweeney is under a three year exclusive contract to manager John J. Mack of New York. Theodore B. Hughes presents Mack power of attorney and a signed contract. Sweeney owes Mack money and actions by Tom Maguire threaten disruption of the Manchester bout.

Mack Sweeney Youngstown Buffalo N. Y England Johnny Hughes Maguire Theodore Hughes Manchester James IL. Sullivan Cambridge Jack Baird Boston St.Jair Trioston Billy Gardner Jack Smith Tom Broderick New York Twin Sullivan Brockton Teowell Penton Gardner Terry McGovern Tattersall's Chicago Broad Santry Jim Jeffries McCoy-Corbett Charley O'Rourke Harry McGowan O'Rourke Riverside East Toston McGoowan Tom O'Rourke Joe Walcott Tom O Rourke Poevie York Acd Kid Rogers Saxe H. Benton Rob Roy Patsey Sweeney John J. Mack Theodore B. Hughes N. H W. H. Schnitzer Townsend Building P. J. Casey Hughes Tom Maguire Andy Watson

Tufts Line Up for Today

Tufts fields a final practice ahead of tomorrow's Amherst game on the old campus. Ray shows improved quarterback play while Captain Pierce confirms the lineup with Fintler at right end Lamb at right tackle Pierce at right guard Butler at center and Gar at left guard in the planned formation.

Baton Graydon West Point Eaton Carlisle Kendall Sawin Ellis Devens Stillman Kernan Putnam Medford Tufts Amherst Ray Pierce P. Fintler Lamb J. Butler Gar

Football games today lineups across multiple campuses

Williams hosts Union at Williamstown Amherst visits Tufts at Amherst Vermont battles Mine at Orono Groton hosts Pomfret Melrose faces Wakefield English meets Friends School in Providence. Plus notes on Yale Columbia clash and Pennsylvanian football context and a Boston youth coaching request.

Williams Union Williamstown Amherst Tufts U. of Vermont U. of Mine Orono Groton Pomfret Melrose High Wakefield High Melrose English High Friends School Providence Yale Columbia Sanford Pennsylvania McCloskey Quakers Woodruff Hare Chicago Wisconsin Michigan Penn Rooters Sol- Alers University of Pennsylvania Harvard Princeton de Wett Caird Kimhey Thors Dillon Pennet Street Boston

Skinner Auto Ride Missing After New York Departure

Kenneth A. Skinner the motor bicyclist left New York at 5 a m for a New York to Boston record ride in a De Dion Bouton car but did not reach Copley square by nightfall. Hlomer W Hedge and J Ransom Bridge with several members waited until 9 30 p m fearing an accident or bad roads. the voyage was part of preparations for an autumn club run from New York to Boston by the Automobile Club of America, with Skinner’s trip intended as a test.

Kenneth A. Skinner New York Denton-Bouton Boston de Dion-Bouton Company Skinner Copley Square Hlomer W. Hedge Automobile Club of America J. Ransom Bridge Automobile Club of Massachusetts Mr. Skinner North Brookfield St. Anne’s Parish Grange Hall Father Berger L. Emerson Barnes Eugene Mineau Barnes Association Mineau Cyrille Perrault D. C. Parmenter Mr. Barnes St. Anne’s Church All Saints’ Day Dionne St. Joseph’s Church

Many Contests Among Republicans Begin Nominating

The Republican city committee opens nominations amid active ward battles. Swallow declines reelection as chairman, with Arthur P. Russell expected to succeed. Ward races erupt in multiple districts including Ward 1 2 4 6 8 9 10 12 13 14 15 16 17 19 22 23 and 29 while Ward 10 expands into Wards 12 and 18 with Colby and Innes factions clashing.

Arthur P. Russell George N. Swallow Collingwood Millar Dennison Ferry Department Carpenter State Committee Charlestown Berwin Gediman Howard E. Acker Gill Myrick Richardson Monahan Perrie A. Dyar Charles H. Innes Dyar John H. Colby Colby Senate Innes Charles B. Woolley Hart South Boston Milton C. Paige Stephen M. Marshall Paige Jordan Averill Vander Pyl Henry Bowden Adams Bowden Aslams Gerry Brighton Wheeler Samuel H. Mitchell Republican City Committee

City council ward nominations list shows broad candidate spread

The document catalogs nominees by ward with numerous names across wards 1 through 25 including Ward 3 with no nominations and Ward 5 and Ward 21 entries. Several wards list multiple candidates such as Ward 10 and Ward 18 while other wards show typos and inconsistencies in spelling and abbreviations. The item reads as a roster of potential council members from a historical election notice.

Aldermen districts and ward representatives listed

The notice lists the aldermen for each district and ward in Lincoln, naming the representatives for districts one through eleven, including wards 1 2 8 4 5 6 7 9 14 15 16 20 24 10 19 11 25 12 18 22 23 and the individuals: Lincoln G. DeMond, David W. Simpson, Thomas W. Heath, Jose N. Aguayo, Frank Waterman, George W. Green, Edward A. Lowd, Winslow C. Cook, William C. Tarker, George H. Moore, Perlie A. Dvar, John H. Snow, George H. Tinkham, Charles A. Heintz, P. A. TD. Cohen, Taiward H. Irving, Joseph J. Wall, Charles P. Anderson, Frank A. Foster, Willard W. Wibbard, John I. Stewart, George R. Miller, Frederick W. rerwell, Robert A. Jordan, Frank A. Jordan, Herbert R. Averill, Edward Orchard, FE. Peabody Gerry.

George M. Stalker George Leet Cgeorge H. Battis William J. Staples Edwin J. Marsh William J. Jackson Henry FV. Simpson Arthur Gott John E. Henrickson Fred W. Galloup J. A. Quinn Herbert L. Wolf C. F. Williams Harwood Palmer Leon S. Baldwin Frank J. Lewis Joseph Mittenhof Louis Pentin Fred S Webster Frederick I. Gleason Frank R. Beaman Wrd Samuel Dixon J. L. Audett Percy J. Burrell J. Herbert Robbins Irving Moody Samuel Franklin Frederick T. Hemenway Albert H. Reed John M. Robertson Joseph W. Wharton George A. Neal Walter M. Lougee Benjamin H. Benton Willian F. Campbell John J. Gillespie William H. C. Node Louis Berry Jester James YW. Whelan Harry 0. Alexander Osborn A. Newton Albert A. B. Barrows Thomas W. Hawhall Timothy J. Donoghue Charles J. Hubvara Ward Charles D. Bradbury Edward A. Armistead Curtis J. Wright Lincoln G. DeMond David W. Simpson Thomas W. Heath Jose N. Aguayo Frank Waterman Vourth George W. Green Edward A. Lowd Winslow C. Cook William C. Tarker George H. Moore Perlie A. Dvar John H. Snow Robert A. Jordan Frank A. Jordan Herbert R. Averill Edward Orchard FE. Peabody Gerry

City Brevities

A monthly meeting of the Society of Colonial Wars discussed An Incident of the Pequot War read by Isaac Francis Galloupe with remarks by several officers. The Police Board dismissed a complaint against Patrolman Clarence M. Dunber. A bricklayer, Patrick Fitzpatrick, 41, fell from a building injuring his left leg. Joseph E. Nichols was arrested for larceny of a horse. A 13 year old boy, Abraham Armenberg, was struck by a car near Washington and Dover streets. A second alarm reported a fire on the second floor of 21 West First Street, caused by spontaneous combustion, damage about 500 dollars. A Benjamin C. Dean rally for Brookline Representative was held at Beaconsfield Casino with Jesse Wiley presiding and remarks by A. B. Winship, C. H. Eglee, and Dean.

Society of Colonial Wars Young’s Hotel Isaac Francis Galloupe James B. Thompson Moses Parker J. Giles Eaton United States Navy Messrs. Stone Levi S. Gould Clarence M. Dunber Patrick Fitzpatrick Mindoro Street Joseph E. Nichols Dudley Street Providence Abraham Aremsberg Oswexto Street Washington Dover Streets West First Street Patrick Lally Benjamin C. Dean Brookline Beaconsfield Beacon Street Dean Jesse Wiley Republican Town Committee Reval. A. BE. Winship Somerville C. H. Eglee

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