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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Sep 09, 1897

Page

2

Paice Stop Ryan McCoy Fight in Fifth Round Draw Protest

Syracuse police halted the Ryan McCoy bout in the fifth round amid claims politics influenced interference. Referee Siler ruled a draw, citing no clear reason to stop though Ryan led late. Normal rounds showed Ryan controlling, with McCoy applying early pressure and in-fighting later. Earlier, Kid Selby defeated Haley in a three round bout by KOs and domination.

Tommy Ryar Kid McCoy Syracuse Ryan Siler Foor George W. Tuohey N. Y Ryan McCoy Tommy McCoy George Siler Norman Selby Kid MccCoy Patsy’’ Haley Buffalo Selby Haley Brooks

Round one action sees McCoy and Ryan trade blows

Kid lands a left jab on the jaw and McCoy fires uppercuts after clinches. Ryan swings, misses, and both fighters trade body and wind punches as the round closes. Observers note a closely fought exchange with possible slight edge to McCoy, while Ryan studies his foe’s approach.

Ryan McCoy

Round Two Word Fight Sparks at Ringside

McCoy and Ryan exchange rapid lefts and body shots as the bell ends on a tense, closely fought round. Ryan uses improved footwork to dodge, counter with a famed short left hook, while McCoy presses inside and tests the ropes and clinch. The Syracusan Tom Ryan appears to control the pace as both men finish evenly.

Round Three Clash Ends With Tight Exchange And Bleeding Eye

Ryan lands a sharp left lead but McCoy presses forward. Both exchange heavy rights and lefts as Ryan’s eye bleeds from a jab. McCoy rushes, Ryan drops briefly, then rises amid chants. The round shows a repeat of their Maspeth confrontation with Ryan edging the action before McCoy shifts tactics.

Ryan and McCoy Deliver Fast Round Four in Syracuse Bout

In Round Four Ryan presses the attack and trades with McCoy as both swing lefts and rights. McCoy boxes wildly but Ryan regulars the exchanges, forcing McCoy to the ropes. Home-crowd heat favors Ryan, though McCoy edges the first half. The late flurry leaves Ryan ahead on the round.

Ryan McCoy Syracuse Tommy

Round 6: Ryan Dominates Round With Clean Exchanges

Ryan ducks a left lead and rush, trips the ground. They mix in mid ring with little damage. He lands a right to the jaw, then uppercuts to the face. They clinch twice with no damage.

Ryan

Colored voters organize at Boston convention at Tremont Temple

The Colored Political Clubs of Boston debated whether party affiliation benefits colored voters at a harmonious two day meeting in which Edgar P Benjamin was elected president. A committee formed the Colored Men’s Council of Boston to plan a convention on October 25.

Lorimer Hall Tremont Temple F. W. Linton Robert T. Teamoh Peter J Colored Men’s Council of Boston Edgar P. Benjamin W. L. Reed E. E. Brown E. G. Walker P. J. Smith S. W. Simms W. A. Armstrong R. T. Teamoh J. B. Goddard J. W. Hendricks P. BE. Everett J. H. Wolff J. A. Crawford E. A. Armistead

Providence Pickpocket Mary Brown Arrest Report

Police captured Providence pickpocket Mary Brown after Inspector Abbott located her in a downtown store Tuesday afternoon. Three pocketbooks were found. two identified by owners Nettie Watkins of Waltham and Miss McKittrick of Roxbury. One purse held $8, another a railroad ticket and $9, with a third containing papers awaiting ownership.

Mary Brown Providence Abbott Nettie Watkins Waltham Washington Street Miss McKittrick Roxbury

Hohenlohe successor to be General Von Bulow

Berlin reports Prince Hohenlohe will not be Bulow of Rome as imperial chancellor head. Instead General Von Bulow now commands the Fourteenth Army Corps and is tipped for the post.

London The Daily Mail Berlin Prince Hohenlohe Baron von Bulow Rome von Bulow Fourteenth Army Corps

Engineers Harbor Trip Brings Lodges $Well Funded Evening

About 700 members and families of Lodge No 1, National Association of Stationary Engineers, enjoyed a moonlit steamer trip on the Plymouth with Maullen's Orchestra. The 8 PM departure toured the harbor beyond Boston Light until near midnight. Refreshments were served and the event raised several hundred dollars to aid technical education in steam and appliances.

Lodge No. 1 National Association of Stationary Engineers Plymouth Maullen Boston

Assault and Robbery Arrested at West Fourth Ward Corner

Authorities arrest Frank L Murray 26 of 419 Harrison avenue at midnight for assaulting and robbing Patrick Whitman at the corner of West Fourth street and Dorchester avenue. Whitman suffered severe head injuries after being knocked down as Murray allegedly tried to wrench his watch from Whitman's pocket.

Frank L. Murray Harrison Avenue Robbbery Patrick Whitman West Fourth Street Dorchester Avenue Whitman Murray

Groker Leaves New York After Supreme Court Talk

Richard Crocker and his wife and son left New York via the New York Central for Richfield Springs after a lengthy discussion with Justice Smyth of the Supreme Court.

New York Justice Smyth Supreme Court Richard Crocker New York Central Railroad Richfield Springs

Genuine Article vs Imposters in Market Woes

The Western Druggist notes that Papel's Extract is widely imposed upon by inferior witch hazel products. Poor quality and results push consumers toward the genuine article amid growing skepticism of counterfeit or low grade extracts.

Papel

Prohibitionists of Massachusetts Nominate State Ticket

The Massachusetts Prohibitionists held a mass convention at Association Hall on Boylston Street to nominate a State ticket. About one hundred attendees filled the hall as Frank M. Forbush opened the meeting at 10 30 with F W Clark reading the call. William W Nash of Worcester was elected temporary chairman amid a fiery address denouncing liquor as the greatest evil and claiming two hundred million in annual wealth wasted by the traffic.

Massachusetts Association Hall Boylston Street Frank M. Forbush State Committee F. W. Clark John Graham Westport William W. Nash Worcester Mr. Blair Nash

Prohibition Party Holds State Convention And Names Officers

Amid calls to curb liquor jaunts and boost home markets, Prohibitionists in Amherst elect a sturdy slate of state officers. The convention approved Governor hopeful Bascom, Beverly’s Willard Wyle as lieutenant governor, Sawtelle of Brockton as secretary of state, Habberly of Hyde Park as treasurer, and Small of Templeton as auditor.

Prohibition Party Welcott Hamlin Amherst Committee On Permanent Organization A. B. Coats Beverly F. W. Clark Boston F. M. White Hingham Wilbur D. Moon Lynn W. B. Lincoln Mr. Johnson Milford Coats Hamlin New York State John R. Anderson Wollaston Henry B. Metcalf Pawtucket R. I Professor J. Bascom Williamstown Willard O. Wyle Edwin Sawtelle Brockton Robert C. Habberly Hyde Park Herbert M. Small Templeton

Drowned druggist T. A. Hurlbert at Peak's Island

Thomas A. Hurlbert of Hurlbert Bros., druggists in Portland, drowned near Peak's Island while returning from the island on the schooner yacht Mildred. He fell from the bowsprit about 6:30 pm and vanished, leaving a wife and surviving parents.

Portland Thomas A. Hurlbert Hurlbert Bros Peak’s Island Hurlbert Mildred

Annexation Debate Prepares Mass Meeting In Hawaii

The annexationists fear anti annexationists will sway Senators Morgan and Quay during their Hawaii visit. White of California and Thurston of Nebraska plan to lead opposition in Congress and draft a monster petition claiming Hawaiians oppose annexation. A mass meeting led by Hawaiians may feature the ex queen and a staged appeal. Senators Pettigrew Mantle and Cannon travel from Asia to observe the situation and return to study annexation.

Honolulu Victoria B. C Morgan Quay White California Thurston Nebraska Congress Hawaii Stevens Senator Pettigrew South Dakota Lee Mantle Montana Frank Cannon Utah Japan China

International monetary standard urged by trades unions

Silver in England Birmingham Sept 8 At a Trades Union congress meeting of over 250 delegates a resolution urged an international settlement of the monetary question by restoring exchange between gold and silver. The unions call on the government to fulfill Parliament pledges and pursue a liberal international agreement.

Birmingham Eng Trades Union Congress

Grace Elizabeth Yates Weds Charles George Ash in Chelsea

Miss Grace Elizabeth Yates daughter of John Yates married Charles George Ash son of Richard Ash at 7 30 pm on 10 Watts street Chelsea. Rev Charles F Beattie officiated with Raymond Batten as best man and Maud Annie Yates as bridesmaid. Ushers Alfred James A Wylie Emmons K Wylie and William B Brooks attended. Couple to reside at 18 Watts street Chelsea after a brief wedding tour.

Watts Street Chelsea Grace Elizabeth Yates John Yates Charles George Ash Richard Ash Charles F. Beattie St. Luke’s Episcopal Church Raymond Clarence Batten Malden Maud Annie Yates Alfred James A Emmons K. Wylie William B. Brooks Boston

Pickance and Haraden Wed at Chelsea Home

William James Pickance and Amy Belle Haraden were married at 731 Broadway Chelsea last evening at 8 with Rev. Charles E. Jefferson officiating. Edward Amazeen served as best man and Bertha Stowell as bridesmaid, followed by a reception.

William James Pickance Amy Belle Haraden Samuel A. Haraden Broadway Chelsea Charles E. Jefferson Central Congregational Church Edward Amazeen Bertha Stowell

Mrs. Elizabeth Collier Found Dead in Revere

Mrs Elizabeth Collier widow and mother of diamond broker William B Knapp of Boston was found dead in bed at her son s home 310 Beach street Revere aged 57 born in Kentucky death caused by heart failure

Elizabeth Collier William B. Knapp Boston Beach Street Revere Collier Kentucky

Manfra Arrested After Razor Assault Incident

Michael Manfra twenty, without home, was arrested by Station 1 officers last evening on charges of assault and battery with a razor. A man was cut on the cheek when the weapon was drawn, but the wounded person could not be traced and has not been located since the arrest.

Michael Manfra Manfra

Wray to race Bruce for $200 at Salem Willows

In Salem Salem Willows a three mile dory race with three turns has been arranged for next Saturday afternoon. Australian James Wray and Foster Bruce of Gloucester the New England champion will contest for a purse of 200 dollars.

Salem James Wray Foster Bruce Gloucester New England Dory Salem Willows

Fortune for Winans' Sons in Will Dividing $12,610,000

London news reports the will of William Lewis Winans, formerly of Baltimore, who died in London June 25. The entire estate valued at 12.61 million dollars is to be split equally between his two sons, after provision for an annuity of 25,000 dollars to his wife and 10,000 dollars to his sister in law.

London William Lewis Winans Baltimore

Yellow fever scare subsides as frost likely nears in New Orleans

In New Orleans on September 8 the yellow fever scare lessens with hope the outbreak remains confined. A boundary quarantine between Mississippi and Louisiana deters movement, with armed county officers stopping trains and preventing travel from infected areas. Ocean Springs and Biloxi residents are cut off as rail and river patrols enforce strict isolation amid indignation.

New Orleans Mississippi Louisiana Ocean Springs Biloxi Gulf United States Boards of Health

Possible murder inquiry shifts from Nichols case

Westport authorities pursue a suspected murder in the case of Mrs. Daniel O’Brien age 60 found unconscious at home with a deep gash behind the left ear and a nearly severed tongue. Her husband Diman O’Brien says he knows nothing of the injuries. The couple, though wealthy, live in a hovel and are described as eccentric but not drinkers.

Westport Conn Fairfield County Marcus Nichols Trumbull Daniel O’brien L. B. Day

Afridis Discontent Grows Over Pass Allowances

London dispatch reported by The Times Simla correspondent notes rising Afridi dissension after government funds to keep the Khyber Pass open were halted. The Ameer's Kost governor, who had withdrawn outlying garrisons, has restored them to halt any tribal raid toward the Kuram Valley.

London Times Simla Khyber’ Pass Ameer Kost Kuram

Miners Adjourn Without Vote On Settlement in Columbus

The interstate miners convention adjourned this evening without voting on accepting or rejecting the proposed strike settlement. Prospect for approval appears doubtful as canvasses indicate a majority likely to vote against it unless changes occur.

Columbus Interstate Miners’ Convention

Patriarchs Militant Entertain Worcester Outing

Grand Canton Worcester Patriarchs Militant entertained the Portland Maine Fitchburg and Haverhill commands with a day of outings including a clambake at Lake Quinsigamond a street parade luncheon and informal speaking in Worcester.

Worcester Grand Canton Portland Fitchburg Haverhill Lake Quinsigamond

Seaman Arrested for Counterfeit Dollar Pass

Ludwig Peterson, a seaman, attempted to pass a counterfeit $1 coin on Charles Beer of 273 North street last evening and was arrested. He claims he believed the money genuine, and no other imitation coins were found on him.

Ludwig Peterson Charles Beer North Street

KEEP ORDER AT THE BATHS AT Crescent Beach

A visitor to Crescent Beach reports bullies near the ladies entrance who taunted and splashed unattended bathers. The writer calls for officer patrols to protect lady bathers and ensure they can use the facility without insult or intimidation.

Crescent Beach Sapere

Wreck Kills Up to Fifteen on Santa Fe Trains Near Emporia

A head on collision three miles east of Emporia Kansas between the fast mail and the Mexico and California express doomed twelve to fifteen passengers to death and injured many more. President Bryan rode in the westbound train and helped rescue victims as flames engulfed three engines and several cars. The disaster followed misissued orders at Lange causing confusion and a fatal mispass.

Kansas City Times Emporia Kan Santa Fe Here Mexico California W. J. Bryan Burlingame Mr. Bryan California Express Fast Mail John Sweeney Lange

Germany buys Tung Yung Row harbor for naval station

Berlin Sept. 8 The Frankfort Zeitung New York correspondent reports Germany has purchased the harbor of Tung Yung Row near Foo Chow to establish a naval station.

Berlin Frankfort Zeitungke New York Germany Tung Yung Row Foo Chow

Resolutions on marriage for political office provoke debate

Beverly, Sept. 6. In a letter, Charlotte Smith and others are accused of proposing marriage as a political资格, arguing it would disqualify great men from service. The writer cites Sumner and Whittier, insisting unmarried men can serve religion charity and politics with fewer temptations, condemning the resolutions as silly.

Charlotte Smith Philli Brooks Charles Sumner Whittier St. Paul Boston Piotr Beverly Gray

Park Police Criticised by Franklin Park Resident

A reader questions Franklin Park police conduct, noting an officer on a bicycle shadowed four well dressed young men during a Sunday visit and later accused them of rude behavior. The writer urges using deserving officers and preserving public access.

Franklin Park Glen Road

Local Vendor Liquidates Water-Damaged Wringers and Sweepers

The American Wringer Company at 8 Arch and 77 and 79 Franklin streets closes out stock of clothes wringers and Bissell carpet sweepers exposed to water during a recent fire. Those needing the items may purchase cheaply.

American Wringer Company Arch Franklin Streets Bissell

Wanted to lure tradespeople with Dawson City riches

A cryptic notice promises large profits for any trader who provides stock to Dawson City Alaska, claiming the sale offers as much money as owning a top claim on gold transport ventures. The ad implies easy profits without specifying details or limits.

Dawson City Alaska Moanaes Ek Oe Ween & Jaske Transportation Mpeny

Young offender Lieweym Newbert recaptured by Portland police

Fifteen year old Lieweym Newbert who escaped Maine State Reform School August 30 was recaptured yesterday by Sergeant Rube Fessenden of Station 15. He allegedly aided by a farmer to hide after stealing $100 and papers from a friend, then traveled to Bath and Boston before settling in Charlestown. Maine authorities plan to take him back today and the officer will receive a $60 reward.

Lieweym Newbert Bath Boston Mill Street Charlestown Portland Maine Haim Fessenden

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