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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Sep 13, 1901
Page
7
A tailor advertises custom trousers that eliminate the common stride issue, claiming proper length both standing and seated. The text suggests testing a tailor by trying on a pair, and promises satisfaction with trousers and related garments like suits and overcoats.
At 207 Cambridge Street a white man John Fickland and a black Henderson Jones fought a savage street duel after a white woman cheered the contestants. Fickland was slashed on the arm. Jones fled but was later arrested after being identified. The injured man was rushed to Massachusetts General Hospital.
The Middlesex Worth fair opened with about 6000 attendees despite bad weather. Walter C. Pearce's Alcidalia set a track record in an exhibition trot. Charles D. Coram's Belle MM won the local in an easy three heats to five. The 2:19 class last heat was postponed with purses noted as $300 and $200 for pacing and trotting events.
Michael signs a contract with Revere to ride either bikes or tinson tomorrow evening. He will race against James Moran and McLean in a 30 mile event, with each of the last two legs at 16 miles. The report notes the contract and expected strong performance despite conflicting reports.
Waltbour reaches Charles River Park from Providence for a race tonight between showers. Moran and McLean ride 10 miles each with Moran aiming to gain laps on the midget and McLean to hold the advantage. A composite photograph by Carl Horder, winner’s prize, showcases nearly 100 riders and officials. Pins for the Charlestown Wheelmen’s half century are ready at 9 Walker Street. A letter for Burns Pierce awaits at the office.
Archie McEachern of Canada won the 2 mile motor-paced race by a wide margin over Burns Pierce of Canada. Time 92:15. Pierce said immediately after the race that he had given up professional racing.
Hjalmar Londin of Worcester defeated Nick Billiott of New York in a catch as catch can wrestling match at the Worcester Theatre by winning the first and third bouts.
An important Metropo litan Rowing Association meeting last night set details for a September 21 regatta on the Charles River. Nine of twelve events filled. negotiations for a Greer Titus specialty race and a Wray Rogers professional race underway. Grandstand seating for 2000, First Regiment Band to provide music, and prizes displayed at Shepard Norwell & Co. John W. Crooks named regatta committee head in place of President Youngman who may be away.
The writer defends Terry McGovern as champion and argues John L. Sullivan never held a recognized world title, citing weight classes and historic contenders. Benton notes Spain, Kid McCoy, and Peter Maher news while defending his stance amid reader controversy.
Miss Catherine P Bradford ends a 42 year career at Franklin School with a year's half pay leave of absence granted by the School Board. She taught girls only, began in Boston the city’s mixed classes improved outcomes for colored students, and cites long hours and health risks as reasons for retirement.
The B mile motor paced race between Harry Elkes of Glens Falls and Bobby Walthour of Atlanta failed to occur at the Coliseum. Managers refused riders’ demand to go on percentage, a halt followed by a brief work out and a warning of postponement due to wet tracks. Elkes plans suit against management alleging life endangerment and seeks a track suspension.
George B. Tindler, famed as one of the world’s fastest runners, arrived in New York on the Oceanic and reached Boston yesterday. He plans a month or more here and will accept matches against American runners from half a mile to three miles for stakes. He reports a rough voyage but is in fine form and will train at Charlesbank gymnasium. He recently defeated Cullum for the half mile and had been thought to have retired to business in Dublin.
A well dressed man, Charlies H Lester, 4, claimed he had taken two ounces of strychnine at E L Stockerman's tobacco store on Washington Street. He was taken to City Hospital where doctors later questioned the claim as possibly whiskey rather than poison.
In Superior Criminal Court Judge Aiken places Gabriel Thornton on probation after his mother sister and child attend sentencing. Thornton had served three years in Rhode Island State Prison for breaking and entering. district attorney Sughrue urges probation saying the offense was old. Sughrue consoles the prisoner by telling the girl she saved him through her innocence.
Burdett College held a large enthusiastic meeting yesterday to plan the season. Many names were turned in as candidates, including several well known players from nearby high schools. A coach will be engaged next week and practice will start in earnest. Several games have been arranged and more are pending.
Two amateur events were run at the State fair grounds this afternoon as managers decided to proceed with races at 2:80 o clock, but none of the Grand Circuit races were held.
The daisy is called the eye of date while pansies signify remembrance. Ophelia notes pansies for thoughts and the rose symbolizes joy and silence with sub rosa. Violets link to Napoleon, the violet emblem. lilies and other flowers carry myths from antiquity to medieval Europe.
The verse recounts a late love, moonlit garden imagery, and fading beauty. A speaker laments unfulfilled romantic vows and recalls youth, rose petals, and a nightingale as the evening star glints. The piece, credited to Thomas Walsh in the August Atlantic, reflects on time and lost possibilities.
Judge Braley grants a preliminary injunction to the United States Scale Company preventing Revere authorities from collecting slot weighing machine license fees and from interfering with the plaintiff's property after a Selectmen vote.
Atlantic City reports the United States Amateur Championship at Northfield as Travis meets Douglas and Egan faces Seeley in semifinals. Beeley defeats Lockwood after strong rounds. Pyne and Livingstone also push to top scores amid a partial day of mixed form.
Captain Jewett described the race as a drifting contest from Norfolk to Boston between the six masted schooner Eleanor A Percy and the fire masted Oakley C Curtis. The Percy repeatedly repelled challenges from the Curtis and reached Boston Harbor hours ahead of the coal fleet.
The sev enth triennial Phi Beta Kappa session closed with ten senators present from 39 of 50 chapters. Six year terms went to Henry L. Chan Osnard Hale William Lamb E B Parsons Charles B E Thwing Adolph Werner Win A Grosvenor Iremach Oscar Voorhees and Benjamin J Wheeler. Officers chosen: President John A Dereiner Vice President J C Van Benschot er Secretary Treasurer Oscar McM Voorhees. Charters granted to Vanderbilt Allegheny College and University of Missouri. Stanford request referred to next council.
Rancocas yearlings were sold in New York by order of Mrs. Lillian Barnes Allien who bequeathed the Rancocas stock arm to Pierre. The sale was conducted today with proceeds supporting the estate and related holdings.
In Herkimer and Syracuse reports the Automobile Club of America endurance test turns into a fast point-to-point race. Leaders average over 16 mph between controls despite possible disqualification. French and American cars compete as rain and mud slow roads from Albany to Oneida.
The Marquis of Anglesey reported a theft of a gold chain set with catseyed stones diamonds sapphires and yellow stones valued at $50 000 from him while he attended a theatre Tuesday night. In Yasnala near Tolstoi the pupils of a young ladies school and their teacher were arrested after presenting flowers to Count Tolstoi and the teacher was dismissed. A fire at St Johns Newfoundland caused about $500000 in damage yesterday and two men were killed. the bodies were buried today with help from the British ship Alert.
Ex President Grover Cleveland and his family arrived in Princeton this afternoon from Tyringham Massachusetts. They appeared in excellent health and were driven to their residence immediately after alighting from the train.
An actress believed to be Millie E Deleon collapsed in a Harrison avenue restaurant late last night. She was removed to City Hospital after initial fears of drugging, later diagnosed as syncope.
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