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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Sep 26, 1899

Page

3

Dr Liverpool offers free diagnosis and cures at Tremont Street

A Boston advertisement touts Dr. Liverpool at 233 Tremont Street offering free consultations and remarkable cure rates across diseases including rheumatism neuralgia paralysis dyspepsia and bronchitis. It cites hundreds of cured cases and claims the doctor provides medicines and diagnosis without patient questions.

Liverpool Tremont Street Boston Bright Rane Ldvernool

Soldiers Field first practice game ends in one touchdown swing

Soldiers Field hosted the first practice game of the year with the varsity beating the alternate squad by a single touchdown in five minute halves. Al led the varsity while Eaton left the field with a nose injury and Lawrence filled in. Marcus Daly Kendall Warren and Lawin stood out in the back and line play. Reid arrives from California and will join practice today.

Eaton Lawrence Will Warren Daly Kendall Lawin Varsity Ellis Gierasch Reid California

Milford High student dies after football injury

Thomas Kelly aged 17, a Middle town High School football player, died at City Hospital from a spinal concussion suffered during a game with Meriden High School last Saturday.

Meriden Conn Thomas Kelly Middletown

Local Athletic Clubs Seek Football Opponents

Several clubs from Newton Cambridge Boston and South Boston seek strong football teams for October and November games. Listings include Butterville A A from Newton Emersons and Brownies East Boston Dorchester Heights A A Gloucester A C North Shore and Emmanuel A A with contact names and addresses. Yale and Columbia announce a fall game schedule adjustment with Amherst moved up a week.

Butterville A. A Newton Emersons Brownies East Oston Thomas Miller Watertown Street Enterprise A. A. of Cambridge Pfricfron P. A. Acker Prince Street Cambridgeport Emmanuel A. A Gloucester A. C North Shore William A. Pinkham Pearl Street Boston Dorchester Heights Brookline Common Yale Columbia New York Manhattan Field Amherst

Rebels Capture Gunboat Urdaneta Near Manila Bay

Insurgents seized United States gunboat Urdaneta in the Orani River northwest of Manila Bay. One officer and one crewman are missing. The Petrel found the Urdaneta beached and burned opposite Orani, riddled with bullets. Guns and ammunition taken include a one pounder, an automatic gun, and a Nordenfeldt. The fate of the crew remains unconfirmed.

Manila United States Oranl Manila Bay Petrel Orani

Chinese in the Philippines report lands 700 Chinese safely

Secretary Root received General Otis dispatch on the Chinese situation in the Philippines. Otis says a shipload of 700 Chinese landed without serious interference with military operations.

Washington Root Otis The Phil

Chelsea Liquor Raids Net Several Arrests

Chelsea police liquor squad raided last night arresting Erris Feinberg for transporting intoxicants and Samuel Cohen for illegal liquor sales. They pursued a speeding wagon and seized its contents while the driver remained at large. officers expect his arrest.

Chelsea Olice Erris Feinberg Samuel Cohen Ken Oficara

Beaneaters Edge Giants In Close Ball Game

Boston defeated the Giants in a tight contest as both lineups produced light hitting but sparkling fielding. Collins and Stahl starred for Boston while Davis and Doyle shone for New York. Stahl's dramatic one hand catch in the eighth preserved the lead. Ging of the Beaneaters, a recent acquisition from New London, pitched well. Louisvilles managed a high scoring win with sixteen runs as attendance reached about 1100.

New York Bostons Giants Collins Stahl Davis Doyle Ging New London Beaneaters Louisville Boston E. Hoy Ketcham Tenney Leach Kuhns Lowe Clingman Sullivan Philippi Pere Alee Ste ST. Louis Burkett O'Connor O’brien O Cross O Davis Serene Eteanre Wallace Powell Doheny Tebeau Carrick Sudhoff Seeeeenee Zimmer Ritchey Dontin Blake Hey Heidrick Latham and Wagner Connolly Swartwood and Huntance

Dreamer steam yacht launched for Thomas W. Lawson at Crescent yards

The 150 foot water line Dreamer steam yacht built for Thomas W. Lawson of Boston was launched at Lewis Nixon yards in Elizabeth N J. Miss Vernona Brown christened her as a distinguished party looked on. The Dreamer features an ice plant electric plant and world cruising capability with a 12 knot guaranteed speed and 14 knots under forced draught.

Army Dreamer West Indies

Evening Baseball Notes From Philadelphia and Brooklyn

Philadelphia reports Orth a mystery to Baltimore as Howell bats freely in the eighth inning. Attendance 3625 as Brooklyn fans note a one sided game with Evans and Leith ineffective and Hughes conceding only two hits before relief.

Philadelphia Baltimore Howell Will Brooklyn N. Y Manassau Evans Leith Hughes Seer AB. R. PO Kelly Etree Reidy Eeenee Washington PO AB. R Ao S'agle Oo Shiebeck O’brien McGann Freeman Barry Padden Pa ‘Kittridge Powers McFarlan Casey Rigtey Jennings O' Brien Ley Byre Wing Ith N d Shiebeck Balk Manasrau McGarr

St. Louis Game Described As Dull And Monotonous

St Louis report notes a flat contest with thirteen base hits and six walks. The game description emphasizes repetition and lack of excitement, reflecting a prosaic offensive showing and routine play throughout.

ST. Louis

Baseball Notes and Player Updates From A Busy Season

Ex Giants and Orioles games mentioned. Ging starts strong against the Phillies while Jesser Orth pitches for the Orioles. Louisville Brooklyn St Louis and Washington teams are noted as beating their opponents easily. Elberfield of the Reds shows a frail arm. Pirates’ NY gate receipts fall short of expenses with a $40 share. Chesbro of the Burgers returns home due to sickness after solid fall work.

Giants Phillies Orioles Jesser Orth Louisville Brooklyn St. Louis Washington Elberfield Lg Reds Pittsburg New York Pirates Chesbro Burgers North Adams

John T. Lusk Benefit Game Set At South End Grounds

The Post champions and the Herald team meet this afternoon at 3 o clock for a benefit game at the South End grounds. Fans expect a strong crowd as both teams strive for victory in support of John T. Lusk who was seriously injured in a Newspaper League game and is out of work.

Post Herald John T. Lusk South End Lusk

Cincinnati Giant offers for McGraw to manage Reds

John T. Brush of Cincinnati sent a messenger to the Baltimore Brooklyn syndicate with a ten thousand dollar offer for McGraw to manage the Reds. It is uncertain if McGraw would accept, though he might consider.

Baltimore, Md John T. Brush Cincinnati McGraw Reds Oiteht

Excursion to New York via Hoosac Tunnel Dates Set

Thursday October 5 marks the date of the trip to New York via the Hoosac Tunnel and Albany with return by Fall River. The plan specifies departure and return routes and lists the midweek date for the journey.

New York Hoosac Tunnel Albany Fall River

Cheynski Knocks Out Hall in Three Rounds

In Louisville on September 26 Joe Cheynski stopped Australian Jim Hall in the third round after a fast sequence of left and right blows. The bout was lively and brief.

Jim Hall Louisville Joe Cheynski

Billy Smiths Victory over Douglass In Fourth Round

Denver report states Mysterious Billy Smith KO'd Bob Douglass of St. Louis in the fourth round marking a decisive boxing victory.

Billy” Smith Douglass Bob Douglass St. Louis Denver Col Billy Smith

Bicycle Notes Show Growth in L A W Membership Split

The L A W total reaches 52314 with 81 new members this week. Pennsylvania adds 45, New York 15, Massachusetts 7, Ohio 1, while state totals reach 12059, 11088, 10252, 12159 respectively. Massachusetts plans member ballot on key questions like bicycle baggage, racing, and lantern law amid possible printed ballots. Nearly fifty roads conferences are planned across Minnesota Iowa Wisconsin and Illinois.

Pennsylvania New York Massachusetts Ohio League Minnesota Iowa Wisconsin Illinois

National assembly set for Jacksonville February

L A leaders secure a required rail rate reduction and confirm the assembly will meet in Jacksonville Florida in February. Rhode Island backs George L Cooke for a vice presidency as amendments to the L A W constitution promise to alter consulate representation based on numbers. Milwaukee wheelmen push to organize committees as if the next national meet is already awarded.

L. A National Assembly Jacksonville Fla Rhode Island George L. Cooke Milwaukee Wheelmen

Police Board Charges Shake Boston Officers

Boston police officers from captains to patrolmen fear a Board of Police inquiry into incompetency and education. Sergeant Piper, Sergeant Keith, and Patrolman Lobrovich face trials likely Wednesday, prompting talk of mass resignations among ranks. Critics say many officials at headquarters may also merit scrutiny.

Boston Police Department Board of Police Piper Charles E. Keith John M. Lobrovich Court Square Keith Park Department Police Lobrovich Board of Olice

Alderman Day Defends Tunnel Move at Adjourned Board Meeting

Alderman Day harshly challenged transit delays urging the mayor to push legal action for the East Boston tunnel. He linked the dispute to the Bates Guild fight, clashing with Republican colleagues who urged him to mind his own business. The board passed the order and discussed parade routes and a token damages report on land takings by the Boston Elevated Railroad Company.

Alderman Day East Boston Bates-Guild Law Department Transit Commissioners Citizens’ Association Back Bay Boston Messrs Bates Quild Alderman Presho Nathan Matthews, Jr Alderman Berwin Day Brick Berwin J. Mitchell Galvin Committee On Public Improvements Commonwealth Avenue Arlington Beacon Charles Boylston Washington Summer High Congress Milk Broad State Court Tremont Board of Aldermen Boston Elevated Railroad Company

City Clerk J Mitchell Galvin Announces Resignation

City Clerk J Mitchell Galvin informed the Board of Aldermen yesterday that he will resign. He told a Post reporter on Monday that on Saturday he plans to take formal steps.

Galvin Post J. Mitchell Galvin Board of Aldermen

Kidney Trouble and Swamp-Root Remedies

An advertisement promotes Dr Kilmer s Swamp Root as a cure for kidney and bladder ailments. It claims kidney disease affects mind and vigor and notes frequent urination bedwetting and scalding urine as signs. The copy highlights sample bottles and a pamphlet with testimonies and directs readers to Dr Kilmer Co in Binghamton New York with a Boston Daily Post reference.

Dr. Kilmer & Co Binghamton, N. Y Mentio Boston Daily Post

City Clerk Announces Oct. 1 Resignation

The city clerk states he will leave the office at 12 o clock and resign on Oct 1. He intended to submit his resignation Monday but learned the Board of Aldermen would adjourn for two weeks, so he sent the communication today to honor the pledge.

Board of Aldermen

Healed by Prayer in Madison Patient Healed After Elders Pray

Miss Carrie Williamson of the Methodist Church says seven weeks of illness ended when church elders prayed with her. She reports an immediate and complete healing of a fractured elbow after the solemn intercession.

Madison Carrie Wilsliamson Methodist Church

Boston Electric Light seeks 500000 extra capital

The Boston Electric Light Company through Counsel E. W. Burdett asked the Gas Commissioner at the State House yesterday for board approval of a 500000 addition to capital stock. The total would rise to 3000000 to cover underground conduit work and connections with the South Boston main power house plus general enlargements and improvements.

Boston Electric Light Company E. W.burdett State House Burdett Boston

Rescue at the River For 8 Year Old Boy

Eight year old Coleman Miller of 174 Bowen Street South Boston fell from a stone wall on EB Street into the water. Patrick Maloney of 276 C Street and Samuel Cook of 287 Athens Street swam to the drowning boy and pulled him from the surface as he last surfaced. He was taken to City Hospital and is expected to recover.

Coleman Miller Bowen Street Boston EB Street Patrick Maloney C Street Samuel Cook Athens Street City Hospital

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Tremont St Harvard Philippines Chelsea Washington Senators National League Chicago Teesereese Reese Seesere Eater Eeest Eases Tom” Lawson Elizabeth, N. J the Dreamer T. W. Lawson Cleveland Louisvilles AB. Ti Po Thomas Flick R F Delehanty Chiles Tuander Cross Orth Cks AB. R Po A. E McGraw Holmes Fultz Brodie Cister B. B Sheckard R. F Acecoen Lachance Eeenee Sevese Enenereersrnstee Thomas Snyder and Dwyer Arrew Brand Vellor Civett Peabody & Co. “‘Makers NEW Hebrew Club Ward 21 Dudley Street Adolph Aaronson Leopold J. Lyons Charles A. Barnett Bernard Hyneman Maurice A. Peyser Alustra Catalogue Billy” Smiths East Boston Tunnel DR. Kilmer F.E. Hathaway & Son Merchants’ Row Cor North Street Ilte Hyde San Francisco Samuel R. Jones Han DR. Sanden R. A. Sanden Boston, Mass
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