Gary Gall Sails to Two Mile National Title at LA Meet
At the Los Angeles athletic meet, Boston ace Gary won the two mile national championship in 5:07 amid a day of sprint and distance results. Crooks and Dernberger of Buffalo set a 2:202-5 record in the mile tandem, Zimmerman claimed the mile open trials and later the quarter, while Tyler and Bliss contested the final. Walter Sanger withdrew due to injury, returning home to Milwaukee.
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Chicago
T. Crooks
M. Dernberger
Buffalo
Zimmerman
Pionship
John S. Johnson
Tyler
Johnson
Bliss
Taylor
Boston
Gary
Swendeman
Helena
Crooks
J. P. Clark
Walter Sanger
Milwaukee
Lumsden
Harrison Talks In Shadow Of Washington Visit
A late copy of a protectionist New Testament lies on the table as President Harrison declines politics. The former president talks about remedies without specifics while observers remark on his aging, attire, and leisure outings with the McKees and Kilhams in a bustling shoe-town neighborhood.
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Washington
Harrison
Boston
Times
McKees
Ex President Harrison on currency and tariffs amid industrial mood
The interview covers Harrison’s silence on remarks, views on free coinage, and the impact of currency scarcity. He notes tariff uncertainty as a factor in the current low mood, cites a New York draft he could not cash at Cape May, and mentions Thomson-Houston layoffs. He compares opinions to Thomas Bace and stresses tariff readjustment before improvement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas
State Executive Council
Harrison
Mr. Harrison
Evening Papers
Thomson-Houston Electric Company
McKee
New York
Cape May
Israel la Favour
Queen Hotel
Beverly
Kilham
Mr. la Favour
Post
Thomas Bace
National cycling results reveal multiple finals and times
Records list at least a dozen race outcomes with finalists including Taylor, Zimmerman, Crooks, and Waller. Notable events include two-mile national championships, one-mile national championship, and various handicap and final races in Buffalo and Chicago venues. Times range from around 1:20 for sprints to 5:50 for longer distances, with Lumsden and Clark among top finishers in different events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
IE. Welles
L. D. Munger
W. L. Swendeman
Helena
F. Waller
Zimmerman
Bliss
Clark
Boston
Crooks
Buffalo
Grand Rapids Track Racingcard Aug 10
At Grand Rapids on August 10 the program lists five races with pacing and trotting classes and purses from 500 to 2500 dollars. Notable results include Frank Eagan winning the 2:2 pacing division in strongwood with Glide mont taking third and best time 2:16 1 4. Courier leads the 2:30 trotting stake with Charlie C. first and Peep O Day second, best 2:15 3 4. Nyanza wins the 2:16 trotting mile dash with Gertrude second and Pontiac Chief third. Shawhan takes the 2:18 pacing mile dash with Zelphia first and Ivorine second. The fifth race shows Ra CO winning the 3:00 trotting class purse details incomplete.
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Grand Rapids
Frank Eagan
Strongwood
Glidemont
Courier
Charlie C
Peep O'Day
Nyanza
Gertrude
Pontiac Chief
Shawhan
Zelphia
Ivorine
Ra CO
Tramp Deaths Jaws Electric Car Narrow Escape
Malden August 10 a trolley accident at Calamity Corner near Ferry street and Broadway in Everett left a dozen passengers fleeing as a brake failed on the West End line. The car jumped the track after losing the pole and slid to an embankment, injuring Mrs Welsh and injuring Conductor Hermon and Motorman Langdon though all escaped serious harm.
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Malden
North Ferry Street
W. H. A. Newton
Ferry Street
Ichael J. Welsh
Hyde Park
Welsh
Maurice A. Hermon
Charlestown
George Langdon
Arlington Street
Everett
Newton
Boston
Death by own action inquest verdict in New York
An inquest into the death of Marie Bardwell of Boston, found dead at the United States Hotel on August 2, concluded with a verdict of death by own action. Coroner McKenna presided as the jury returned its finding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Marie Bardwell
Boston
United States
McKenna
Fire in Boston & Maine depot causes $25,000 damage
A midnight blaze at the Boston & Maine freight depot in Springfield caused about $25,000 in damage. The loss was mainly to raw materials destined for Holyoke and finished goods produced by Holyoke mills.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springfield
Boston & Maine
Holyoke
Major Fire Ravages Chelsea Stock Farm Barn
A devastating blaze at A N Cook’s stock farm on Washington Avenue Chelsea destroyed the main 60 by 100 foot barn and adjoining structures. About sixty cattle, three horses, a stock hull, 100 tons of hay, oats, and farming tools were lost. Cattle were rescued with great difficulty. Several workers, including William Grover and Engineer Gilbert Brown, suffered severe burns. Everett and Revere fire departments aided in suppressing the fire.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chelsea
A. N. Cook
Boston
Washington Avenue
Everett
Revere
George Duck
Patrick Quinn
Philander C. Veazie
William Grover
Gilbert Brown
Everett and
Detroit Regatta Crowds See Final Heats on Big Day
National regatta at Detroit island features finals in all heats. Winners include John J. Ryan of Sunny Side Toronto in senior singles and W E Paine of Argo naut Taurus Toronto in junior singles. Senior fours disqualified for fouling. Argonauts and Minnesotas ordered to row over.
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Detroit
John J. Ryan
Sunnyside
Toronto
W. S. McDonnell
Iroquois
Chicago
W. EE. F. Paine
Argonauts
John H. Hall
Albany
Buffalo
Vespers
Philadelphia
Pawtuckets
Wyandottes
New Yorks
Minnesotas
Mutuals
Detroits
Torontos
Atalantas
New York
New York Athletic
St. Paul
Buffalo Grand Circuit Ends With Dramatic Trot and Pace
Seventeen heats closed the Buffalo meet with Flying Jib fading after two heats in the consolation pace. Major Wonder claimed two heats and a third to win. Village Farms Nightingale triumphed in the seven-heat consolation trot with best time 2 12. Harrieta, driven by Cnit Davis, swept the 2 11 trot after two heats.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buffalo
N. Y
Major Wonder
Flying Jib
Village Farms
Nightingale
Alvin
Cnit Davis
Harrieta
Gray proposes $1000 purse trot for September
Manager James O Gray plans a September trotting match with a $1000 purse to attract top trotters. The proposal aims to bring the best competitors together, though details are still being settled.
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James O. Gray
Brockton Trial Sizzles Over Thompson Affidavits
In Brockton on August 10 a stormy church trial drew a large audience as ex pastor Thompson and detective J. R. Wood faced sharp cross examination. The session featured wrangling over evidence of Thompson’s April sojourn and claims of nonmember judges testing church rules.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brockton
Keith
Boston
Thompson
J. R. Wood
Horace Baker
Horace M. Locke
Unruly Witness Testimony Halts Holbrook Trial Proceedings
The courtroom buzzed as the minister faced accusations of perjury with a strong nay vote and a raised motion to dismiss testimony. Witnesses tied to the case including J. R. Wood and affidavits from hotel staff complicated the proceedings, while a dispute over an alleged H. C. Newton strained church relations. The trial adjourned to next Tuesday amid continued wrangling and new letters entering the fray.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles H. Cole
Cke
Thompson
Committee of Five
H. C. Newton
Copeland
Holbrook
Preble House
Portland
J. R. Wood
Armstrong
David Dodglass
Barber
Young’s Hotel
Peter Noonan
Ellen W. Thompson
Boston
Charles P. Costello
Lillian M. Lee
Newport
R. I
Nettie F. Moore
Brockton
Nellie Fellows
Horace M. Locke
Newton
Otis Cobb
Swift
United States
Maine
Statesman
Whitman
East Whitac Ee Ccal
Sailboat entries for Goelet cup race announced
Beaten by Vigilant fifth class schooners Nearera first Loyal second. Third class sloops Katrina first Hu ron second. Fourth class sloops Queen Mab first Hildegard second. Fifth class sloops Eclipse first Clara. Sixth class sloops Wasp first Avira. All cup defenders enter except Jubilee for tomorrow's race. Entries list sloops Pil grim Colonia Vigilant Queen Mab. schooners Lases Ariel Constellation Alcea. Entries close 8 am on flagship tomorrow. Colonia strengthens bowsprit stays and shrouds after Vigilant example.
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Nearera
Loyal
Katrina
Huron
Queen Mab
Hildegard
Eclipse
Clara
Wasp
Avira
Jubilee
Pilgrim
R. S. Palmer
Colonia
A. Rogers
Vigilant
C. O. Iselin
Percy Lamb
Lases
Ariel
Constellation
Alcea
Result of Vigilant Jubilee Race Leaves Debate Open
Newport dispatch reports an unmeasured race between the Vigilant and the Jubilee. Supporters claim each boat superior, while observers note Jubilee led through Fisher's Island Sound and early on, Vigilant pulled ahead near Narransett Pier to finish with a narrow advantage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Newport
Fisher’s Island Sound
Race Rock
Boston
Point Judith
Narransett Pier
Athletic Gossip on Worcester Club and Bay State Meet Plans
The Worcester A C refuses to sanction its reps bid for the N E A A A A championships, urging Boston clubs to run the meeting in Boston to avoid losses. Entries close Aug 19 for B A A meets on Holmes field Aug 26. travel, fees, and profits noted. World’s Fair prep and other regional events are listed with dates and prizes.
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Worcester A. C
Holmes Field
Boston
Suffolks
Dorchesters
Worcester Club
Alt
John Graham
Lynn Lasters
Essex Grove
Lynn
Ego
Spy Pond
Arlington
Steve Coombs
Chicago
Hopkinton
Providence Caledonian Club
Providence
Boston Caledonian Club
Oak Island
Fire Damages Haverhill Street Building. Firefighter Overcome
A basement blaze at 115 Haverhill Street, in a five story brick building, was discovered at 9:49 last night. W. Elk & Co's picture framing shop triggered the alarm. the fire was confined to the basement with $1000 total damage. Fireman Michael Boyle from Engine 6 was overcome by smoke but recovered after treatment. The street floor cafe of J M Ballou sustained water damage and the building owner is B R Mitchell.
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Division 1
Haverhill Street
W. Elk & Co
Michael Boyle
Engine 6
J. M. Ballou
B. R. Mitchell
Elizabeth McDonald Sues for Divorce and Custody in 1892
Elizabeth McDonald of Melrose files suit in Middlesex Superior Court seeking a divorce from Neil McDonald of Stoneham for adultery with Agnes Meegan and Josephine Scully, alleging abusive conduct. She asks for custody of their minor Daniel McDonald and restoration of her maiden name Elizabeth Meegan. filed December 12, 1892.
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Superior Court
Middlesex
Elizabeth McDonald
Melrose
Neil McDonald
Stoneham
Boston
Suffolk
Stoneham and
Bellant
Agnes Meegan
Josephine Scully
Daniel McDonald
Elizabeth Meegan
Kire Izabeth McDonal
Silver Clouds Break as Silver Bill Debate Opens
Washington aug 10 a plan by the anti silver committee aims to repeal the purchasing clause of the Sherman law and push free coinage of silver at a negotiable ratio if possible two weeks of debate are planned with remarks printed in the Record a Carlisle led conference of leaders including populists and anti silverists signaled broad support for the proposal Washburn of the Populists framed the fight as for free unlimited coinage with a 16 to 1 ratio while some western silver producers favor a 20 to 1 compromise
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Antisilver Committee
Free Coinage
House
Carlisle
Anti-Silverites
Anti-Silver Committee
George F.washourn
Eastern Division
National Committee
Peomee Party
Washburn
Silver Bill Sparks House Debate in Washington
Washington August 10. Congress faced a potential adjournment for a breathing spell as parties confront the silver issue. Bland planned to introduce a silver bill in the House to free coinage with a later ratio and repeal of the Sherman act purchasing clause. Free silver caucus and anti silver forces failed to reach agreement amid shifting positions. The President’s desk holds a flood of nominations, with Democrats backing unconditional repeal in the rules committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
House
Senate
Bland
House Free Silver Caucus
House Judiciary Committee
House Committee On Naval Affairs
Free Silver People
Committee On Rules
Cleveland
Tennis at Manchester in Massachusetts report
Results from Manchester show Wrenn defeating Budlong 6-3 6-1 and Foote beating Hobart by default, with Chace over Talmage 6-8 6-3 and Foote defeating Budlong 6-0 6-2. Standings list Chace 4-2, Wrenn 8-2, Budlong 3-4, Foote 2-3, Talmage 1-4, Hobart 4-1. Also notes Billy Ryan training with 56 pounds for NEAAU events, and Elmer White vs Walter Allison in a Lowell Labor Day race. Jim Smith joins Suffolk and will run for Working Boys' Home tomorrow.
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Manchester
Mass
Wrenn
Budlong
Foote
Hobart
Chace
Talmage
Billy Ryan
Suffolks
Elmer White
Walter Allison
Jim Smith
Providence
Jim
Working Boys
Insolvency Notices From Boston Court in 1893
The Massachusetts Court of Insolvency issues warrants against JEREMIAH CAREW, CAROW FREEESTONE COMPANY, and ED MUND T DAVIS insolvent debtors. Meetings of creditors are scheduled for September 8 to 22, 1893, in the Boston Probate Building Court Room. Deputy Sheriff ROBERT B. MAGUIRE oversees the notices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commonwealth OF Massachusetts
Suffolk
Boston
Jeremiah Carew
Court Square
Robert BE. Maguire
Carow Freeestone Company
Commonwealth
Toston
Robert ER. Maguire
Edmund ‘T. Davis
Cort Square
Robert EB. Maguire
Sherif
Third meeting of creditors for Arthur I. Clough insolvency
The Court of Insolvency in Boston, Suffolk County, will hold the third meeting of creditors for Arthur I. Clough, an insolvent debtor, on November 10, 1893 at 10 o clock in the forenoon. Creditors may appear to prove claims and object to the assignee's account.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commonwealth OF Massachusetts
Suffolk
Arthur I. Clough
Boston
City of Boston bonds offer at auction with low rates
The City Treasurer Alfred Turner announces sale of Boston bonds dated 1893 offering coupon and registered certificates payable 1913 1923 and 1928 at prices around 102. Special rates for orders of 15000 or more, subject to change or withdrawal without notice. Also petitions in Aldermen correspondence for wooden stable buildings at 35 Holton Street Ward 25 and 866 East Sixth Street Ward 15 with notices for hearings on August 21.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Treasury Department
Boston
City Hall
City of Boston
Alfred T. Turner
Board OF Aldermen OF
City OF
Holton Street
Ward 25
Geo
G. White
Notice of petition hearing for stable on Norfolk and Washington
In Board of Aldermen July 31 1893 the petitioner is to publish notice three times in Boston Post and Boston Journal and serve copies to adjoining estate owners. The wooden building is a stable with two stalls on the rear of Norfolk street near Washington street Ward 23. Boston July 29 1898 L Martin & Co. Petitioner to appear Monday August 21 at 8. J. M. Galvin City Clerk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City OF
Boston
Board of Aldermen
Boston Post
Boston Journal
J. M. Galvin
Board OF Aldermen OF the City OF
Norfolk Street
Washington Street
Ward 23
Hoston Journal
Proposals Notice to Contractors for Sewerage Section 4414
Commonwealth of Massachusetts Metropolitan Sewerage Commissioners invite sealed bids for Section 4414 of the Metropolitan Sewerage System in Winchester. Bids due by August 19, 1893 with $10 certified check. Plans and specs at 110 Boylston Street Boston. Each bidder must list past sewer work and references. Board may reject any bid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Metropolitan Sewerage System
Winchester
Board of Metropolitan Sewerage Commissioners
Bolyston Street
Boston
Mass
Hosea Kingman
Tilly Haynes
Harvey N. Collison
Board of Metropolitan Sewerage Commissioners of Massachusetts
Howard A Carson
U. S. Post Office
Sub-Treasury
Massachusetts
U. S. Post Ofice
T. S. Postoffice
Maschusetts
Jeremilan SW
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Gary Galls
Tyler and
Sanger
CG Tyler
D. A. Kilham
Central Street
President Harrison
Guyl Gary
Miss Bardwell
Hood
Hot Springs
Arkansas
Dexter Curtis
Madison
Wis
Cook Main
Pastor Thompson
Modera
Tor Fair
Col. Dedham Sts
Ss. Superior Court
Cambridge
Weil Es
Williams
Wilkins & Carleton
Hartford, Ct
IPAL
City OF Boston Bonds
East Sixth Street
Ward 15
Metropolitan Sewerage Com
Watervilet Arsenal
West Troy
Isaac Arnold, Jr
Ordnance Department
U. S. Army
Boston & Maine Railroad
Ceetre Old Colony Trust Company
Corner Court
Washington Streets
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