Boston to Chicago Relay Plan Set for 90 Hours Run
The Boston Post New York Recorder and Chicago Herald launch a four city relay bicycle ride from Boston to Chicago. Distances average fourteen miles per leg with ten miles per hour at night and eighteen by day, totaling about ninety hours. Many riders have volunteered to ensure success and the itinerary with divisions is outlined.
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Boston Post
New York Recorder
Chicago Herald
Boston
New York
Chicago
Rob Roys Gossip at New Cribb Club Meeting
The New Cribb Club met with a strong showing by Dick OBrien welterweight champion of Maine. OBrien defeated McGill of East Boston in under two rounds after Collins failed to make weight for a Sears bout. Rumors mention Charley Mitchell delaying a Corbett match until September and Lilly possibly becoming welterweight champion next Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cribb
Dick O’brien
Maine
Charlie Collins
Young Sears
McGill
East
Boston
Jake Tracey
O’brien
Charley Mitchell
Corbett
Nahant
Billy Smith
Lilly
Billy Hennessy
Bob Fitzsimmons
Greggains
Lanky
Bob
Aleck Greggains
Captain Cooke
Fitzsimmons
Charley Collins
Lafayette Club
Collins
Jack Green
Amsterdam
N. Y
Jack Falvey
Roy
Local Bicycle Clubs Hold Meetings and Form New Groups
The Union Bicycle Club meets at Quincy House to discuss a new uniform and a revised constitution. Crawford Cycle Club of Roxbury enjoyed a first season run to Chestnut Hill reservoir led by Scorcher McIntosh. A new Dorchester group forms under Robert Smith, and Roxbury forms a No Name ladies club with ex Woodbridge members. The cycling editor receives a vowed 25 cent donation and returns it due to scruples.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union Bicycle Club
Quincy House
Crawford Cycle Club
Roxbury
Chestnut Hill Reservoir
Scorcher McIntosh
Echobridge
Robert Smith
Dorchester
Woodbridge
Columbia tire styles for riding school at 221 Columbus avenue
See nine styles of Columbias from cushion tires at $110 to pneumatics at $150. Second hand wheels abundant and in first class condition. Riding school free to those who buy Columbias with nominal charges to others. Salesroom and Riding School open Wednesday and Saturday evenings.
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Columbia
Columbus Avenue
Races Result In New Jersey Track Meet
Gurrensure New Jersey April 11 The Post reports race results across six events with multiple contenders. Winners include Macaulay Aunt Kane Westchester Logan Dallyrian and more, with times ranging from 1 11 to 1 22 and various placements for secondary and maiden divisions.
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Aunt Kane
Ben March
Dr. Wilcox
Rear Guard
Mary
Indigo
Banecee
Strathmaid
Trano
Airplant
Westchester
Pagan
St. Denis
Races Result From Grooucester Meet on April 11
Special report lists race results from Grooucester New Jersey with multiple selling events. Winners include Missive Raindrop Lettoon Cadiga C Harbor and Harlemamong others with times and placings across six races and additional entries in later heats.
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Grooucester
N. J
Iceberg
Monterey
Raindrop
Postal
Misery
Lettoon
Crocus
Kolie
Cadiga C
Duke of Gloucester
Tartar
Washington
Harlem
Manhousett
Lamp Explodes in Boy's Hands Injuring Reckless Fire
Bripastworth Conn April 11 A lamp in the hands of Joe King a boy living with Louis Lavine on Lafayette street exploded tonight and set fire to the house The boy was badly burned The damage to the house was about 800 dollars
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Bripastworth
Conn
Joe King
Louis Lavine
Lafayette Street
Marshfield Hotel and General Store Burn in Lanne Vermont
A fire at Marsh field in Lanne Vermont last night destroyed the Marshfield Hotel owned by H H Meader and the general store of L D McCrillis. Loss 10000 covered by insurance. Cause of fire unknown.
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Lanne
Marshfield
H. H. Meader
Eneral
L. D. MecCrillis
Harvard Baseball Falls to Nichols and Boston Nine
Crimson Falls 10 to 0 at Hamtroop as Nichols dominates on the mound for Boston. Duffy stars for Harvard with two hits and eight put outs, while Frothingham and Cook provide steady defense. Highlands pitches well but Harvard’s catching and fielding behind the plate weaken the effort.
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Nichols
Bostons
Harvard Boys
Stivetts
Boston
Duffy
Harvards
Frothingham
Cook
Ickinson
Harvard
Collegians
Highlands
A. Long
Carroll
Ouch
McCarthy
Tikesiteis
Nash
Tucker
Lb. Se
Lowe
Bennett
Merritt
Abbott
Uo Dickinson
Upton
Issicdsciss & Corbett
Carrroll
Balks
Wases
Hallowell
Dickinson
Corbett
John J. Brady
Harvard Launch John Harvard in First Shell Test
Harvard crew coaches launched the new white John Harvard boat during yesterday’s practice. The varsity eight lineup included Glidden at stroke with Wearing, Vail, Stearns, Eddy, Davis, Johnson, Newell, and Perkins assisted by substitutes Cummings Acton and Fennessy. Fennessy tested at stroke with potential to supplant Glidden as the class crews 95 and 95 work hard.
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Harvard
John Harvard
Glidden
Wearing
Vail
Stearns
Eddy
Davis
Johnson
Newell
Bow
Perkins
Cummings
Acton
Fennessy
Blake
Rackets Duo Defeat B A A In Four Games In New York
De Garmendia and Standing beat H H Hunnewell and Tom Pettitt of the B A A in a four handed rackets match at the New York Racket Club court. Pettitt and Alfred Tompkins are to play a team match in New York on April 16. The B A A junior outdoor championships will be held at the Irvington Oval in May, date TBA. The Lafayette Social and Athletic Club bought an 84 foot steam launch from Sheldon to be named next Tuesday and go into service Saturday. An athletic and variety show at St Marys Hall featured M J Farrell Joe Lynch Young Farrell and Flaherty in tug of war and other acts.
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New York
de Garmendia
H. H. Hunnewell
Tom Pettitt
B.A. A
Alfred Tompkins
Irvington Oval
Lafayette Social and Athletic Club
Sheldon
St. Mary’s Hall
Lafayette
M. J. Farrell
Joe Lynch
Young Farrell
Flaherty
Charlie Chapman
Young Forbes
Nichols Chemical Sues Over Sinking of Menimatuck Near Watch Hill
The Nichols Chemical Company of New York filed a libel in U S Court seeking adjusters for losses to vessel and cargo from the schooner Menimatuck, sunk off Watch Hill last February after fire was discovered and the captain scuttled the ship while carrying bluestone from New York to Fall River.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harthorp
Nichols Chemical Company of
New York
Menimatuck
New London
United States
Watch Hill
Fall River
British Blake Leads Naval Review With Key American Vessels
The forthcoming naval review compares great power navies led by the Blake with 9000 tons and 9 inch guns. Germany sends Kaiserin Augusta and Schwalbe, Italy presents Etna, France shows Arethuse, and Spain sails Infanta Ysabel while details cover speeds, armaments, and line arrangements for April 26 and 27 in New York Harbor. President Cleveland will receive the fleet aboard the Dolphin with signaling and night light displays planned.
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Blake
Germany
Kaiserin Augusta
Schwalbe
Infanta Ysabel
France
New York Harbor
Hudson River
East Boston social and funeral notices mix in Lyceum Hall
In East Boston last night the St Louis coffee party drew a large crowd at Lyceum Hall. Miss Mary Killilea, 22, was mourned at a funeral from 168 Webster Street with pallbearers named and interment at Holy Cross Cemetery Malden.
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St. Louis
Lyceum
Holy Cross Cemetery
Malden
Friends of the Fitton Literary Institute
Jeffries Winter Club
John Thomas
Edward J. Mc €Liskey
Annie Fraser
Bennington Street
Star of the Sea Church
Ween Relief Corps
Music Hall
James Halligan
Outing Club
Traveller Publishing Company
Boston
THE
Ferryman
Dorchester Social News and Local Developments
Dorchester notes report residents in masks as amateur detectives seeking Jack the Hugger. Putnam Nail Relief offers a ball souvenir for Cotillion Hall Friday. St Peters T A and Literary Society hold first dance at Music Hall tonight. Local leaders praise entertainment efforts. East Cottage street replaces Pond street. Dan Coffey leads Cottage Social Club and Roxbury Athletic Club. Father Anderson takes up bicycling. Rumor of Henry W Blackwell planning a hall on Neponset Avenue. Samuel Craddock to build a two storey street front with two shops on Neponset. St Peters T A and T Society held weekly musical and literary event at Dorchester Hall. William W Whitmarsh becomes Putnam Nail Works superintendent. Dr. Campbell from Field's Corner returns from Texas in improved health. GROVE HALL.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack the Hugger
Putnam Nail Relief Association
Cotillion Hall
St. Peter's
Pond Street
East Cottage Street
Dorchester
Daniel Coffey
Dan
Cottage
Roxbury Athletic Club
Father Anderson
St. Anne’s
Henry W. Blackwell
Neponset Avenue
Chickatawbut Street
Neponset
Samuel Craddock
Eastman
Rows of hoodlums harass Bowen Street crowds in South Boston
South Boston residents report a week of mischief by young hoodlums at Bowen Street with a wire trap across the sidewalk drawing derisive taunts. A friend is injured, and locals urge park workers be reassigned to the area. Also noted are events at Odd Fellows Hall and a Bethesda Hall A O H ball with Doherty's Orchestra and many aides.
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Bowen
Imine
Breen
Castle Island
Park
Lee
Odd Fellows’ Hall
St. Augustine’s Y. M. C. Association
Broadway
South End
Roxbury
Division 7
Bethesda Hall
Doherty
Messrs. Kraft and
Higgins
Thomas Owens
Hugh W. Bresnahan
Michael J. Carroll
William J. Murphy
Philip L. Forrest
Michael McCann
Mathew J. Neary
John J. McCarthy
John F. Flannery
James L. Riley
Thomas J. Carey
John O'Neil
Michael Gleason
Michael J. Bourke
Michael Griffin
Crry Port
Druids Party in Charlestown Celebrates Seventh Annual Event
Fine looking young gentlemen and charming costumed ladies led a Monument Hall gala by the Druids on June 17 with about 150 couples in the grand march led by James D. Coady and Annie Green. Future ropewalk superintendent exams drew many applicants.
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the Druids
Charlestown
Monument Hall
James D. Coady
Annie Green
Hugh J. Morrison
Francis P. Turnbull
David B. Shaw
Daniel I. Collins
W. H. Townsend
Navy Yard
Merry Maids
Cadets’ Armory
George Burroughs
Illinois
Alford
Bunker Hill
West End
Daniel Galvin
St. Mary’s Hall
Somerville Baseball Club Social and Fundraising Event
The second annual Somerville Baseball Club party at Eberle Hall drew over 150 couples and raised funds. George F E Armstrong led floor arrangements with aides including Warren G Stephens and many others. Knights of Columbus and Wonchaquahan Tribe of Red Men promote membership and related activities. Lieutenant Commander John I Merry mobilizes naval personnel for a New York trip. The Gilman Club plans lively social events next season. Old Powder House.
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Somerville Baseball Club
Eberle Hall
George FE. Armstrong
Warren G. Stephens
Harry G. Hedge
Alfred Egerton
John E. Merrifield
Charles F. McCue
Charles O. Hopkins
Edward Mink
J. N. Kilton
John White
James
New York
Gilman Club
Broadway
Harrington
Old Powder House
Cambridge Notes on Society and Local Moves
Dr Henry O Marey enjoys a trip through the South. Mrs J M Towle of Harvard street to Chicago to join her husband. Alvin L Cox to receive a benefit ball in Armory Hall Thursday evening. Victor Lodge 500 K L of Hi met with visitors from eight sister lodges. Unity Lodge degree team exemplified on seven relief fund candidates. Engagement announced Miss Florence A Merrill and Charles H Ackers. Ex Alderman E R Champlin in Lakewood N J. Abbott H Rollins and wife to Tampa Fla for months. Augustus E Ippins of Hadley street and Miss Marion omens of Roxbury also engaged. Con Maguire may be a candidate for Old Cambridge post office. Company A Thirtieth Regiment reunion and banquet at Crawford House Boston tomorrow evening. Secretary Goodwillie reports a good menu. HARVARD BRIDGE
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Henry O. Marey
South
J. M. Towle
Harvard Street
Chicago
New York
Alvin L. Cox
Armory Hall
Victor Lodge
Unity Lodge
Florence A. Merrill
Charles H. Ackers
E. R. Champlin
Lakewood
N. J
Abbott H. Rollins
Gartfield Street
Tampa
Fla
Augustus E. Ippins
Hadley Street
Marion Omens
Roxbury
Con’? Maguire
Cambridge
Brother Craig
Company A
Thirtieth Regiment
Crawford House
Boston
Goodwillie
Harvard Bridge
Chelsea News Highlights And Upcoming Events
Funeral services for Emma F Schwab were held at 243 Webster Ave A musical and literary program planned by the St Rose TA B Society is announced The Smoked Pearls a Chelsea social group performed at the Academy of Music The C H S Battalion drill and dance is set for Armory Hall May 4 Ellen M Wilson dies after a long illness in Chelsea A city messenger will be elected at the May Common Council meeting Y M C A annual meeting with supper at 6 30 and Floyd the Prestidigitateur will perform Samuel R Clingen of Denver visits town formerly lived in Chelsea The FERRYMAN
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emma F. Schwab
Webster Avenue
St. Rose T. A. and B. Society
Academy of Music
Review Club
Chelsea
Armory Hall
Ellen M. Wilson
Shurtleff Street
Wilson
Boston
Common Council
Torgeay
Association Rooms
Ae Floyd
Samuel R. Clingen
Denver
Mr. Clingen
Ferryman
California listing for Blanchard & Farr wines auction
A fragmented California item lists four bottles of Blanchard and Farr wines with square and auction context. It mentions prices around one dollar and hints at a square location or listing. No clear date, people, or organizations beyond Blanchard and Farr.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California
Ganon
Blanchard & Farr
Brighton real estate switch as Allston Company buys depot block
Depot block in Brighton, recently bought by Mr Chubb, changes hands again as the Allston Real Estate Company takes ownership. Samuel Hane plans his customary Rangeley Lakes fishing trip. Isaas Warren leaves John Mack fruit store amid rumors of a farming venture. Peter Gillighan quits Foster Palmer’s on North Harvard street and sails home next Saturday after inheriting a fortune. Work on the Cambridge street electric line advances, promising car service from Oak Square to Bowdoin Square via the new bridge. SEACON PARK.
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Chubb
Allston Real Estate Company
Samuel Hane
Rangeley Lakes
Isaas Warren
John Mack
Peter Gillighan
Foster Palmer
North Harvard Street
Fillen
Palmer
Cambridge Street
Oak Square
Bowdoin Square
New Bridge
Seacon Park
Nominations Move Through Senate For High Federal Posts
The President nominates Edward Strobel Daniel Morgan Conrad N. Jordan Henry V. Johnson Charles B. Bellinger William Reid Daniel Browning Frank Armstrong for posts in State Treasury Justice Interior and related offices. Morgan and Jordan have prior banking and legal careers. Strobel Jordan and Browning bring diplomatic and Indian affairs experience. Senate confirmations follow nominations with several appointees slated for ambassador counselor and consul roles.
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Senate
Edward H. Strobel
New York
William M. Grinnell
Treasury
Daniel N. Morgan
Connecticut
United States
Ellis H. Nebeker
Conrad N. Jordan
New York City
Ellis H. Robers
Henry V. Johnson
Colorado
Charles B. Bellinger
Oregon
William K. Reid
Utah
San Pete
Daniel M. Browning
Illinois
Frank C. Armstrong
Washington, D.C
Cleveland
Madrid
Harvard College
Harvard Law School
Benton
Circuit Court of
Eben Alexander
North Carolina
Greece
Roumania
Servia
James O. Broadheld
Missouri
Switzerland
William T. Townes
Virginia
Rio de Janeiro
James E. Neal
Ohio
Liverpool
Edgar Whidden
Maine
St. Stephen
N. B
Q. O. Eckford
Mississippi
Kingston
Jam
James M. Dobbs
Georgia
Valparaiso
David N. Burke
Pernambuco
William T. Thornton
Santa Fe
New Mexico
Charles KE. Ingersoll
Pennsylvania
Philadelphia
Central Labor Union Banquet Draws 150 in Brockton
The Central Labor Union held its annual banquet at Red Men’s Hall with about 150 guests. President George Astill led the head table. Mayor Keith, Aldermen, legislators, President Williams of the Common Council and press reps attended. The union, three years old, grew from eight to twenty affiliated unions as speeches, music and songs filled the evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brockton
Central Labor Union
Red Men’s Stall
George Astill
Keith
Board of Aldermen
Williams
Common Council
Brockton Mayors Plans Public Park Commission
Brockton Mayor Keith proposes a park commission and at the next Aldermen meeting five commissioners will be considered. Several sites are deemed suitable for park purchases as Brockton has no public park and the selection should be straightforward.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brockton
Keith
Board of Aldermen
Fhve
Addicks Monopoly Hopes to Stop Cheap Gas
The gas syndicate appeals to the gas commissioners as Brookline Gas Company pushes to supply cheap gas in Boston. Counsel Greenough clashes with Corporation Counsel Babson over admitted facts and permits. Hearing continued to next Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Addicks
Gas Commissioners
Brookline Gas Company
Boston
C. P. Greenough
Robert H. Morse
Babson
Greenough
Roxbury
Bay State Gas Light Companies
Mr. Babson
Mr. Greenough
Huntington Avenue
Board of Aldermen
Mr. Bobson
Mr. Morse
Bay State
Charlesgate East
Brookline
Morse
Supreme Court
Detroit Arrives After Newport Run for Naval Trial
United States cruiser Detroit reached New London this forenoon with coast survey steamer Blake and Bache anchored nearby. A steam fire at Wickford delayed the naval trial board, and Admiral Belknap postponed the four hour run to Thursday morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New London
Conn
Detroit
Newport
United States Coast Survey
Blake
Bache
Torkwogh
Wickford
Naval Trial Board
Belknap
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Hanover Bank of
Third National Bank
City
New York, Ontario
Acience
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Mass
Pheabody Medical Institute
Co.p
National Orphcan Association
Consult
Alan
GAS Commission
Cook Remedy CO
Boylston Bldg
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Ington and
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