Annual Race Meeting Programme Sets May Dates
The stewards fixed dates May 29 to May 31 for the annual meeting. The programme lists hack races, National Hunt flat races, and steeplechases with purses from $500 to $1,200 and weights up to 175 pounds. The Challenge Cup must be won three times to claim the trophy, with past winners named from 1892 to 1906.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ry Club
National Hunt
Country Club
J. H. Prince
Sherrod
P. Hitchcock, Jr
Venus
Entered horses and ponies list for Dedham at Boston show
From Dedham, entries include Joseph Balch with Gladys the chestnut mare and Westwood gelding. Charles H. W. Foster with ponies Oakum Sodamint eppermint and Dandy. Samuel D. Warren with Wardance and Blue Bull Sam Weller and another in pole pony. Pegan Apollo brown geldings. Francis Peabody Jr with Bam boo. S D Parker with Judge. Moses Williams Jr with Baaram. Allan Forbes with ezique Bamboozle and Back gammon. Most entries from the Norfolk Hunt. 15 horses to be stalled, rest outdoors.
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Dedham
Boston
Joseph ‘Balch
Gladys
Westwood
Charles H. W. Foster
Oakum
Sodamint
Eppermint
Dandy
Samuel D. Warren
Wardance
Blue Bull
Sam Weller
Pegan
Apollo
Francis Peabody, Jr
Bamboo
S. D. Parker
Moses Williams
Baaram
Allan Forbes
Mr. Balch
Norfolk Hunt
Boxing Gossip and Rumors Stir Boxing Circles
Reports from New York and Chicago boxing scenes highlight Jack Foley of South Boston defeating Jack Hanley and raising hopes for his future. Colin-up mentions Jimmy Barry and Jimmy Anthony negotiating a San Francisco bout with a disputed purse, while Shadow Mather awaits trial in Toronto. Possible Reno boxing carnival and Kid McCoy versus Dan Creedon talks surface, along with Moldy Curry pursuing Tommy White. Olympic Club weighs a Tommy Ryan versus Jorge Green purse offer of 4000 dollars with 500 extra to each fighter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Foley
South Boston
Jack Hanley
New York
Theeninsular
Foley
Joe Mullins
Martin Flaherty
Hanley
Philadelphia
Jimmy Barry
Chicago
Jimmy Anthony
Australia
San Francisco
Anthony
Davies
Barry
Shadow
Mather
Toronto
Can
John Landers
Reno
Nev
Tom O'Rourke
Kid McCoy
America
Dan Creedon
Broadway A. C
McCoy
Creedon
Moldy Curry
Tommy White
Curry
White
Windy City
Billy Whistler
East Ride
Charley Mitch
Cinones
Olympic Club of
Tommy Ryan
Jorge Green
Green
Ryan
Hkelihood
Rioting Aboard Tramp Steamer Corso Ends In Death
Violent clash among crew of the British tramp Corso returning to port from Boston leaves German sailor Carl Preston dead after a fall in the hold. Several sailors and longshoremen arrested. Captain Moody aboard the Roussell and Captain Rich informed. case to East Boston District Court.
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Corso
Custom House
Savannah
Boston
Harry Roussell
Camilla
Captain Moody
Roussell
Fort Point Channel
Rich
Stevedore Crompton
Guardian
New England
Bragdon
Richard Haddon
Vivian P. Richards
Preston
City Hospital
East Boston
Emmons
A. C. Lombard
Harbor
Boxing Notes From New York and Beyond
Dick OBrien and Dan Creedon may meet if Creedon is matched to fight McCoy. May 3 at Coney Island features Maher vs Sharkey on Brooklyn Handicap night. Madden bets O Donnell can beat Sharkey in two rounds. others doubt it. Mace and Glavin, 68, to box fifteen rounds in Syracuse for a purse. Burge and Thompson set to fight in England June 22 for 1000 and 500 a side. Cornelius seeks Maher interests and Denver Ed Smith match. April 20 contest at Castle Gate Utah features a cork leg and $100 purse. Young McCoy aims to box Rooker or Pickett at 100 pounds. Keefe offers to box Rosenberg or Mullins for a large purse. No bets due to no referee decision. Sullivan’s six rounds favored him but no win in Quaker City Club. Fitz weighed above 168 pounds, a heavyweight for Corbett.
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Dick O’brien
Dan Creedon
McCoy
Peter Maher
Tom Sharkey
New York A. C
Coney Island
Brooklyn
Billy Madden
Steve O'Donnell
Sharkey
Jem Mace
Ed Glavin
Syracuse
Glavin
Sparrer
Jim Godfrey
George
Dick Burge
Lachie Thompson
England
Burge
Colonel North
Buck Cornelius
New York
Denver Ed Smith
Castle Gate
Utah
Young McCoy
North End
Bob Rooker
Young Pickett
Frank Keefe
South Boston
Maurice Rosenberg
Rosenberg
Joe Mullins
White
Sullivan
Quaker City Athletic Club
J. B.fitz
Corbett
George V. Tuohey
Milligan's Hardware Promises Unbeatable Bargains in Boston
W S Milligan a Boston hardware leader invites mechanics to read his Page 2 ad offering bargains such as a 20 inch mounted grindstone for 2 50 and a solid steel shovel at 25 cents with a full cast steel nutger bit set for 1 50 The store at 219 221 Federal street opposite the new southern station is described as the largest of its kind in Boston and thriving under Milligan’s popular leadership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. S. Milligan
Boston
Mr. Milligan
Milligan
Federal Street
New Southern Station
Bicycle notes signal busy circuit with finals expected
West Newton street rink hosts trial heat on reduced gear racing machines with R B Main and Adam McQueen. Finals of the diamond tournament loom with Kent Peterson Litchfield Stafford Urquhart and others evenly matched and prizes including a gold medal with a diamond and a diamond ring. Also reports on club formations race sanctions and rider contracts.
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West Newton Street
R. B. Main
Adam McQueen
Kent
Peterson
Litchfield
Stafford
Urquhart
Dean
Tiger Roadsters
Owen Kimble
Pat Sheehan
Louisville
J. Wallace Bragdon
Barnes
C. W. Fourdrinier
A. D. Peck
Massachusetts B. C
Royal Arcanum Bicycle Club
Shawmut Avenue
Essex Couty
Céntennial Grove
Essex
Waltham Manufacturing Company
Orient Cycles
J. J. Francis
Liberty
Francis
Eclipse Wheels
Harrie E. Walker
John C. Wetmore
Pa” Mott
New Jersey
Jonah
Denver
Clint Coulter
Becker
Hachenberger
Sape
Boston cycle board of trade holds first meeting
The Boston cycle board of trade met in its new quarters at Pope Manufacturing on Columbus Avenue. The committee on second hand wheels proposed no allowance for members and 35 to 40 dollars for non members. The proposal passed by a small margin, then was reconsidered and sent back to the committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston Cycle Board of Trade
Pope Manufacturing Company
Columbus Avenue
Wis
Hto
Builder faces action after Parkman Street collapse
Building inspectors moved against Morris Tarlinsky, builder of the brick structure at 12 Parkman Street North End, seeking to restrain removal of the remaining shell after a collapse. Court injunction issued in Superior Equity Court. prosecutors allege gross negligence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morris Tarlinsky
Parkman Street
North End
Superior Equity Court
Carpenter’s Hand Bullet Found After Ten Years
Providence reports doctors at Warren locating a bullet and cartridge fragment in the hand of William Hull, a carpenter. X rays show the bullet had remained there for more than ten years and bone removal had failed to free it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Providence
Warren
William Hull
Mrs Tibbetts Sets Early Century Ride From Boston
Mrs F M Tibbetts of Cambridge rode one hundred miles in eight hours for the year’s first century, traveling from Cambridge to Salem and back and finishing with a Framingham loop. A noted eyelids teacher, she beat all Boston area women to this milestone, dating the earliest April 1 record.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. M. Tibbetts
Cambridge
Boston
Eyelins
Post Office Safe Blown Open in Fitchburg Heist
Police report the South Fitchburg post office safe was blown open and robbed this morning. The loss is about 185 dollars.
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Fitchburg
South Fitchburg
Union Baseball Club Plans 1997 Season Home Game
The Union Baseball Club of Jamaica Plain announces a 1997 season reorganized schedule and seeks strong 18 year old clubs for a home game on April 19 in the afternoon on its grounds at 668 Daley 4 Lamartine Terrace Jamaica Plain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union Baseball Club of
Jamaica Plain
Daley
Lamartine Terrace
Malden Board of Trade Holds Eighth Annual Banquet
The Malden Board of Trade held its eighth annual banquet at Marcus Hall with over 10 businessmen and prominent locals attending. Hon. John I Bates and Boston Mayor Farnham spoke on city governance and the value of business input in public affairs as speakers urged metropolitan district ideas and charter uniformity across cities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Malden
Malden Board of Trade
Marcus Hall
John I. Bates
House of Representatives
Quincy
Boston
John E. Staples
Board of Trade
Farnham
Business Men’s Committee
Bates
Aiden
Medford
Everett
Somerville Police Shake-Up Shifts Patrol Assignments
In Somerville the police department reassigns several officers. Jack Hafford moves to the Bleachery route, Kennedy shifts to Brickbottom, Reick leaves for the Patch, 8S. B. Smith switches to Drew’s night beat, Chisholm takes Beach route, Harman covers Davis Square by day, Skinner moves to night duty, Johnston changes to day duty in East Somerville with Carter moving to night patrol.
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Somerville
Jack"’ Hafford
Station House
Kennedy
Brickbottom
Reick
Smith
Drew
Chisholm
Central Street
Highland Avenue
Beach
the Square
Harmon
Davis Square
Skinner
Johnston
East Somerville
Carter
Bike Thief Roundup Hits Jamaica Plain Streets
In Jamaica Plain last evening three wheels and a velocipede were stolen. A ladies wheel vanished from the piazza of Kenry Sherwin, civil service commissioner, on Robeson street. James Dixon on Everett and Call streets lost two bicycles around 6 o clock. A young man nearby was seen taking wheels. The son of Milton Morris was riding a velocipede on Burnett street when several youths seized the bike and a ring on his finger was attempted to be taken but the thieves fled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jamaica Plain
Kenry Sherwin
Civil Service
Robeson Street
James Dixon
Everett and
Call Streets
Milton Morris
Burnett Street
Senate Confirms Quartet for Diplomatic Posts and Revenue Post
The Senate confirmed William Shallenberger of Pennsylvania as second assistant postmaster general Charlemagne Tower of Pennsylvania as minister to Austria Hungary Alexander M Thackeras of Pennsylvania as consul at Havre France Anson Burlingame Johnson of Colorado as consul at Amoy China and Henry A McCleim of Pennsylvania as collector of internal revenue for the first district
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Senate
William Shallenberger
Pennsylvania
Charlemagne Tower
Austria-Hungary
Alexander M. Thackera
Havre
France
Anson Burlingame Johnson
Colorado
Amoy
China
Henrory A. McCleim
First
Showalter Ties Pillsbury After 91-Move Chess Marathon
In Brooklyn on April 1 the seventeenth game of the Showalter Pillsbury match ended with Showalter victorious after 91 moves. The current score reads Showalter seven, Pillsbury seven, and one draw.
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Brooklyn
N. Y
Showalter
Pillsbury
New Eng School of Boning Open Day and Evening
New England school offers lessons for ladies gentlemen and children at 127 Vermont Street Room 12. Open day and evening sessions announced with trial lessons solicited by call or letter.
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NEW Eng
School OF Boning
Lndies
Vremont St
Fire destroys Cambridge Springs business district and hotel
A major fire at Cambridge Springs Pennsylvania on April 1 burned thirty business houses and a dozen dwellings. One man died when Fellows and Hays store collapsed. total losses around 275000 with insurance estimated at 12500. Fire spread rapidly, aided by a northeast wind and limited protection.
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Erie
Penn
Cambridge Springs
Wellman's Novelty Works
Cambridge
Fellows & Hay
W. A. Hays
Hays
Pennsylvania
Haggerty & White
New Cambridge House
Elie & Fink
Carl Greaves
Blistone
Pfeiffer & Co
Cambridge Enterprise
Masonic Building
A. K. Lefever
Fellows & Hays
J. B. Humes
Cambridge News
Wellman
Arlington Boat Club Triumph In Ten-Man Match
The Arlington Boat Club defeated Newtowne Club by over 300 pins at the Arlington Boat Club alleys. Arlington led in the first string and totaled 1715 to Newtowne’s 1573 in the opening string, with the second string continuing the decisive result.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arlington
Newtowne Club
Arlington Boat Club
Newtowne
Averted Collision at Warren Avenue Crossing Charlestown
A freight train of about fifteen cars backed down onto Warren avenue near City square narrowly missing an inward bound electric car. The Fitchburg railroad move ran on tracks from Prison Point to the Hoosac Tunnel docks. Gates were up and gateman absent after 7 pm, but the motorman reversing brakes avoided disaster. Inspector Jim Sheehan and nearby witnesses alerted to the danger.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warren Avenue
City Square
Charlestown
Fitchburg Railroad
Prison Point
Hoosac Tunnel
Jim” Sheehan
West End Street Railway
Arlington Wins Three-String Match By Clear Margin
Arlington took the match by 17 pins and captured the third string by over 100 pins. Stevens led with a 576 series for Arlington followed by Flanders at 562, while Taft paced New Towne with a 609 three-string total. Rankin and Stevens of the Boat Club each rolled above 20 in a tense finish.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arlington
Stevens
Flanders
Taft
Newtowne
Rankin
Boat Club
Mutineers Sentenced in East Boston Court
Judge Emmons sentenced three mutineers from the Greetlands to terms totaling two years for four counts of assault on the captain and officers. Thomas O'Brien and Samuel Malvey receive six months per count, while Fleury Gilman faces six months on five counts. All are confined at the Deer Island House of Correction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emmons
East Boston
Greetlands
Groves
Thomas O'Brien
Samuel Malvey
Fleury Gilman
House of Correction
Deer Island
Will of Oliver Optic author filed in Suffolk Probate Court
The will of William T. Adams known as Oliver Optic was filed in Suffolk Probate Court yesterday. It provides that ten percent of the estate goes to his sons in law George White and Sol Smith Russell. The remainder is left to his daughter Alice Adams Russell. Executors are Mr Wintte and Mrs Russell. No public bequests.
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William T. Adams
Oliver Optic
Suffolk
George White
Sol Smith Russell
Alice Adams Russell
Wintte
Russel
Leon Beats Ward In 20 Round Bantam Bout
A sizable New York crowd watched Casery Leon defeat Jack Ward of Newark over 20 rounds at Pista Avenue A. C. Leon earned the decision after a evenly contested fight despite Ward's efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Pista Avenue
A. C
Leon
Jack Ward
Newark
Boy Kennedy killed by train near Whitingamett station
Eight year old Frank G Kennedy of Holyoke was struck and killed at Whitingamett station by a Boston and Maine train this afternoon. Police reported the accident happened about mid afternoon. Kennedy was visiting relatives in Williamsett.
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Williamsett
Frank G. Kennedy
Holyoke
Boston & Maine
Whitamangett Station
Sheldon Wins Ferry Boat Contract for City Point Route
Park commissioners award contract to W. H. Sheldon to run boats on the City Point to Castle Island ferry. Two boats to start next Sunday and operate Sundays in April, then daily from Patriots Day to May 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Park Commissioners
City Point
Castle Island
W. H. Sheldon
Movements of Warships Under Bunce Orders
Under orders from Admiral Bunce the Maine and Texas at Port Royal and the Amphitrite and Terror at Charleston left for Hampton Roads this morning. They plan to rendezvous there then proceed to New York to take part in the Grant monument celebration.
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Washington
Admiral Bunce
Maine
Texas
Port Royal
Amphitrite
Terror
Charleston
Hampton Roads
New York
Rail and Steamer Lines Schedule From Portland
Commencing April a schedule lists steamer Frank Jones from Portland to Rockland Castine Deer Isle Sedgwick Southwest and Bar Harbor Millbridge Jonbes Port Machiasport. Train leaves Boston Tuesdays and Fridays at 7 00 p m via Eastern Division to Eastport Calais and St John. Steamship Co. services depart Boston Mondays and Thursdays at 12 30 p m Eastern Division and 1 00 p m Western Division.
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Tiekel
Washington St
Milk Street
Union Station
Boston
Bangor
Lewiston
DR. N. Fis
Quebec
North Conway
Rockland
Castine
Deer Isle
Sedgwick
Southwest
Bar Harbors
Millbridge
Jonbesport
Machiasport
Frank Jones
Portland
Eastern Division
Eastport
Calais
Jofin
International Steamship Co
Rail schedule excerpt showing multiple New England routes
A dense listing of train times and routes across New Hampshire Vermont and neighboring regions including Manchester Concord Plymouth White River Junction and Montreal. It notes seasonal changes early Oct. 10 end dates and exceptions for certain stops and branches with a closing signature from the Central Passenger Agent J. Flanders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manchester
Concord
New Boston
North Wearp
Hennian
North Weare
Portsmouth
Suncook
Ig D
Suncoois Valley
Nashua A
Meer
Belmont
Tilton
Lakedout
Mpiteprrre
Ashland
Plymouth
Lang Island
Centre Harbor
Weir
Long Island
Wolpfelboro
Weirs
Warren
Haverhill
Campion
North Woodstock
Pemigawasset Valle
Lisbon
Whithwield
Lancaster
Everson
N. H
Fabyans
Bethlehem
Franklin
Lebanon
Viene River Junction
Priston
Clarramont
Rowie and Hanover
ST. Johnsbury
Newport
Sherbroorn
Quebec
ST. J
L. G
R. R
Lymonth
A. An. Montpelier
Burlington
White River Junction
Montreal
White Iiyee Junction
Montreal & Gaston Ale
Chicago
The
West
Train Schedule for Old Colony System March 1 1897
Boston to New York Hartford Providence and coastal runs with limited and through services. Timetables show weekday departures from Park Square and Kneeland Street stations, with connections via Fall River Norwich Stonington and Maryland routes. Officials Palmer Allen Connor Kendall listed as agents and managers.
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New York
New Haven
Hartford
R.R. Old Colony System
Boston
Uniess
Park Square
New London
New Aven
Middletown
Willimantic
Fall River Line
Stonington Gans
Norwich Line
Philadelphia
Waltimore
Washington
Maryland
Providence
Srto
Fall River
Newport
Pall River
New Brook
Rid
I. TM
Compage City
Js Oe
Boston & Albany
Marlboro
Fitchburg
Leominster
Clinton
Old State House
Fatt River
L. H. Palmer
Allen
Geo
L. Connor
Kendall
Fass
Trafic
Park Square Station
New Havay & Hartford
Shore Line
New Haveny
Jiay State Limited
Atlerboan Pa Press
Air Line
Pall River Linf
Itail and Sound
Gitm
Pilgaeta
Plymouth
Euca Shower
Stonington
Rall and Sound
Rhods Island
Maine
Norwich
LY OF
Lowell
City OF
Worcester
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Ays Math
Mark Witm
Ays Mark
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Wisaneull Hall
J. E. Farwell & Co
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Hotel Majestic
Central Park West
Central Park
A. F. Mueller
Cambridge Springs, Pen
Charles J. Lavis
St. James
Towler
Total
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Homer Teers Tees
Veevee Htis
Newtowse
Olive
Totas
Tota Bixby Tee Peers
Donett
Gutheim
Eee Vis
Washington Cycle Racers
Schoch
Albert
Golden
Lawson
Cassidy
Riverre
Ford
Muller
Small Boy
Klled
Sheldon
Razorisda & Butcher
J. Crooks
Reynolds
Hal Urade
John Bentgen & CO
Washington Rs
Columbia Theatre
W. B. Bader
Portland Street
Henley G. W. Low & Co
Elie. Direct
Wheeler
Railroads
Boston & Maine RR
Kneeland Street
Whitman
Wah
Cohasset
Gilda
Provincetown
Chatham
Wa. Ma
Cottage Ecity
Nantucket
Philadelpta
Baltimore
Pennsylvania Rd
Maryland Transfer
Colonial Express
Old State Mouse
Ac Iurks Huuare
Tnite
Giro
A. C. Kendall
Paosa
Gen’ Vues
Ray L H. Palmer
Boston Pass
State House
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