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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Aug 20, 1894
Page
3
Yachting circles discuss the Vigilant centerboard loss off Mouse Ledge Rock after a collision at St Catherine's and a near-miss with the keel. Divers probe the five-ton bronze lead apparatus as speculation swirls that the incident may be a prearranged subterfuge to avoid racing.
S McKinlay of Charlestown photographed a Crusoe memorial tablet high on Juan Fernandez cliffs. The 1600 foot ascent, a ship hiding off Isla, and a 1868 tablet by J Child & Son are detailed with Selkirk’s isolation on the island from 1704 to 1709 and his return aboard the Duke.
Admiral Erben and officers aboard the Chicago greet Mr Gould as the Vigilant sails toward Yarmouth. A blown centreboard accident near the Needles ends the match, with Paget advising, Gould vowing to repair, and rumors of bitterness among the squadron. Lord Wolverton withdraws from the cup.
Paris August 19 Farman wins the championship of France in the one kilometre bicycle race at the Velodrome de Seine. The race concludes with Farman taking first place ahead of rivals as spectators cheer the winner.
Alland Bros at 19 Tremont Row advertises haircuts that trim long hair and beards to enhance facial features. The notice promotes hairstyling as an ornament to the head and a brightening effect for the face.
The Post reports champion colored lightweight Bobby Dobbs plans a Boston return this week to seek a fight. After two months in the East, he has drawn no opponents despite offering a five pound weight concession. Dobbs cites his past victories and a draw with Stockton Charlie Turner, aiming to fight top lightweights or travel to England for Arthur Valentin.
With Labor Day approaching the New England Amateur Rowing Association gears up for its sixth fall regatta on the Charles River. All club scullers and crews are tightening training as race day nears, aiming to peak in condition.
The Hibernians of Roxbury celebrated their twentieth annual Dandy Third and first annual Twenty-third divisions with a sunburst display on Boston Harbor. The Clifford barge, towed by H. M. Hills, departed at 10 a.m. from Commercial wharf, with strong attendance from A. O. H. Suffolk county members and their wives. At Lovell's Grove the group picnicked and heard speeches by Felix Gallagher, Thomas Owens, Roger F. Scannell, and others. The return voyage featured singing, Irish music, and the Star Spangled Banner, God Save Ireland, and Yankee Doodle as the barge neared Commercial wharf at 7 p.m.
The August 19 event started at 10 07 am along the Sand Creek Bridge ton course with cloudless skies. L H Dodson of Canoe City won in 1 22 28, Banks of Denver placed second, Enright of Sioux City third, Gardner of Chicago won the time prize in 1 22 41, Murphy led early but missed the time prize and dropped near the finish.
The first race for the 60 dollar Watrous Cup will be sailed tomorrow at Cromwell Beach at 2 p.m. The two and one half mile course is run down and back twice for a total ten miles. Any yacht not over twenty five feet may compete with entrants including Mystery Ange line Quickstep Wideawake Mascotte and Thetis among others.
Farragut Lodge of United Workmen faces Mt Washington Lodge in a Labor Day morning baseball clash at Congress street grounds. They previously met at a Mt Washington Lodge picnic, won by Farragut. Mt Washingtons seek revenge as a silk flag honors the victor in this close contest.
Aug 19. Meekin wins for Pawtucket with superior control in a 2-6 loss for Haverhill as 1250 attend. Pawtucket 9 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 2. Hits Pawtucket 38 Haverhill 6. Errors Haverhill 1. Batteries Meekin Davis Freeman Sweeney.
Brockton Aug 19 Captain O'Brien formerly of Brockton will join the Bangor base ball team in Fall River tomorrow after receiving a good offer for the remainder of the season.
A kerosene lamp exploded last night in dwelling No 21 Washington Street Brighton owned and occupied by John Karlin causing damage and triggering an alarm from box 833 at 6 26 o clock.
An old advertisement from the Same Flave medical institute markets Dr Hallock and Co. offering treatment for men's diseases and blood poisoning with a mail or express option. It promotes a permanent cure, English German and French consultations, electric pills for male debility, and a guarantee with payment as able.
The schooner Julia S Bailey arrived from Newburyport at 2 30 PM with crew intact but Captain N S Jordan missing since Aug 10. Yeaton, sent to bring ship home, reports Jordan left to recruit two sailors in Newburyport and has not been seen. Barber in Newburyport claimed Jordan spoke there that night as master of the vessel. Two men posing as captains later visited the barber shop seeking Jordan.
Over 200 yachts anchored at Marblehead marking the season’s largest fleet. The Corinthian Yacht Club’s midsummer races attracted many boats including Mayflower and Maia. Races closed with 56 starters. the season aims for more open races and upcoming club concerts.
An inquiry into the Childs-Drexel Union Printers' Home in Colorado Springs is conducted by visiting committee members A L Runyon W A Whitemyer James J Burns and Joseph Conway. An inmate accused the management of conspiracy and threats. Superintendent Schuman alerted President Prescott of the International Typographical Union at Indianapolis seeking an investigation. The committee will probe rumors about management and proposed repairs. prevailing sentiment favors vindication of the home’s leadership.
A greatly attended gathering at Anderson Hall South End led to the formation of a football association under GA A rules. Elected officers include John O Connor president M J Riley vice president David Coleman treasurer Dennis Teehan financial secretary Patrick Pleming recording secretary James Galvin captain and David Breen sergeant at arms. Members listed include Timothy Coakley Daniel Clifford Patrick Lyons Cornelius Nagle Michael Teehan John Shea John Hurley John Flohive Michael Shea M Sullivan John Savage Arthur J O Connor M O Connor T F Gavin John Toohey Patrick Clifford Daniel Flaherty.
Pat Moriarty of Boston knocked out Tommy Reardon of Wilmington in six minutes in an old mill on the outskirts of Cheester Pennsylvania. Four-ounce gloves were used and a right-hand punch to the jaw ended the bout. Reardon left with Jack Doherty in his corner and Moriarty with his brother Tom. both sides departed town to avoid arrest.
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