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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Sep 14, 1894
Page
3
A Post reporter outlines the looming water shortage for Boston and suburbs including Somerville Chelsea Everett and Charlestown. Officials discuss Nashua River as primary new source and consider Winnipesaukee and other options to shield Greater Boston from a future drought.
A 10 year old boy Clarence F Ward is allegedly kidnapped by a stranger from New York as Ferdinand Ward seeks a share of an $80 000 trust fund. A pursuing mob reaches Webster Mass and returns the child to his uncle Ferdinand Greene. Ward had been aiming to gain control of the boy. No further clues emerge.
The acting Secretary of the Navy released the official report on Massachusetts naval brigade officers and men. It covers July camp at Lovell's Island and service aboard Passaic Atlanta and Miantonomah, noting strong infantry and artillery drill and boat handling, plus broadside gunnery. The unit lacked experience beyond yachting but impressed with intelligence zeal and conduct.
William A Brady, Corbett manager, denies Sioux City Club bluff rumors and says Corbett is prepared to fight Jackson in any venue within 24 hours. Jackson plans England voyage and avoids South Dakota bout, Brady asserts, while Brady and Corbett travel from New York to Washington and Boston to pursue the match.
A large pending strike may occur within days as New York style garment workers set a pattern for the city. A district council meeting at 116 Eliot Street drew delegates from every shop, voting to adjourn while drafting terms to press on manufacturers. If not signed, 4000 workers stand ready to strike, with a mass meeting planned for Faneuil Hall to rally public support against the sweating system.
Bald wins the half mile after a dramatic sprint as Tyler is declared the winner by officials. Fires in Boston riders shine with Burns Pierce winning the unpaced mile and Wettergreen Pettigrew and Williams earning honors. A mass crash on the Class A mile handicap mars a crowded program with Adams and Sanger among notable results.
A sprinter achieved a record breaking victory at Springfield yesterday aboard a Columbia bicycle. The event highlighted a standout performance as riders competed for top times and accolades.
Henry H. Wicker of Lynn, 18, son of Cassius M. Wicker of North Shore Traction, is believed drowned after his thirteen foot dory found bottom up five miles east of Egg Rock and six miles south of Marblehead. Tug William Sprague failed to locate him after a Boston search. Captain Taylor suspects capsizing. a porgy steamer reported seeing a dory under sail with a woman aboard.
Gil Curry and trainer Ham Brock staged a dramatic late surge in the unfinished mile pace at Mystic Park. Despite losing a shoe and boot, and a late setback, the gray gelding sped to the front to win in 2 18 1 4, amid rapid tempo and a standout first heat. Wallco captured the 2 24 race in three heats, best 2 14 3 4. Benton M. won the 2 20 race in 2 16 1 4.
Miss Isabel Frazar was struck by an outward express while trying to cross the New York and New England railroad tracks at Harvard street station yesterday and was instantly killed.
In Cleveland on September 13 Boston overwhelmed the hosts as Cy Young faltered early and was pulled after the fifth inning. Boston racked up runs from two-baggers, a home run by Duffy, and steady hits as Cleveland’s errors and wild throws aided the visitors. The game ended with Boston in control as Cleveland focused on a future matchup in the same city.
In Louisville, Sept 18 Philadelphia defeated Louisville 4 to 0 as misplayed balls by Gilbert and poor support doomed the home team. Wadsworth fared better on the mound but received little backing. Weyhing pitched for Philadelphia with Clements. Attendance 250. Philadelphia 11 hits, Louisville 6. errors 2 for Philadelphia, 7 for Louisville. Batteries Weyhing Clements Wadsworth Lake.
New York defeated St Louis 3 to 1 as Rusie dominated on the mound and Hawley issued many bases. Attendance was 2090. Scoring lines show New York 1 0 0 2 1 0 3 0 0 and St Louis 0 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 1. Batteries were Rusie with Farrell for New York and Hawley with Miller for St Louis.
Brooklyn won today as six runs were produced in the first inning against Hutchison who pitched well afterward but failed to secure the win. Kennedy struggled yet escaped damage with bases loaded. Attendance was 1,256. Final score 8 to 4 with Brooklyn collecting 11 hits to Chicago’s 8 and Chicago making 2 errors. Batteries Kennedy and Dailey for Brooklyn and Hutchison and Schr DVR? (Note: Source text incomplete)
In Pittsburg on Sept 13 the Washingtons defeated Pittsburg 11 to 6 as Washington batted well in the first and eighth frames. Joyce hit a homer for Washington while Menefee’s wild pitching aided their offense. Attendance 2,000. Batteries Mercer and McGuire for Pittsburg, Menefee and Weaver for Washington.
New Bedford defeated the Cuban Giants 12 to 8 after a rough game in which Robinson was badly punched in the fourth and eighth innings. New Bedford tallied nine hits to the Giants eleven, with five errors by the Cuban squad. Batteries Smith and Ryan faced Robinson and Williams.
Malingers meager sales pitch touts Dr Hallock and Co. with a Museum of Anatomy in Boston offering cures for men’s diseases of many forms. Treatments promise permanent blood poisoning cures by mail, German French English consults, and electric pills for general debility with a written guarantee.
The Boston Post reports brisk sales for the Portrait Gallery of American Pugilists with 50,000 copies of Part 1 ordered for London and 25,000 sold in Philadelphia. Corbett’s number remains in demand as Jackson’s challenges grow. Articles cover matchups, sparring plans, and rising interest in boxers like Fitzsimmons, O'Donnell, and Gowen, plus upcoming events at Seaside club and Rocky Point.
Josiah M. Nottage a 58 year old furniture repairer of 242 Sumner street East Boston fell twenty feet from a window at 6 45 last night striking his head fracturing his skull He was taken to Station 7 in the patrol wagon Dr Deal was summoned but died before arrival Nottage resided at 125 Meridian street Undertaker Sprague took charge and Medical Examiner Harris was notified.
The Fast-and-Go-Easy Club hosted its first annual ball at America Hall 57 Hanover Street last evening. Doherty's Band provided the music as the Go Easies the Fast the Paul Reveres and Hibernians danced with their partners before about 800 guests from across the state. The concert program was well rendered and the audience applauded enthusiastically.
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