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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Aug 21, 1897
Page
2
The six day bicycle race at Charles River Park nears its close as riders push through rapid sprints. A mystery surrounds Waller who reported a wheel failure after discovering emery in his bearings, prompting speculation and Dutch mutterings among spectators.
The hub bearings were exposed and packed with fine emery, wearing the steel balls and cups until useless. Investigators suspect a deliberate act Wednesday night to prevent Waller from winning by taking apart the wheel and filling the bearing races.
The Doctor's Signature and Directions on every bottle. Get all Druggists. Price 25 cents. Six bottles 2.00. HNSON & CO. 2 Custom House St. Boston, Bags.
In a close race around the upper turn Barnaby chased Elkes until the final stretch. He surged for the tape but Waller edged in on the pole. The trio finished even with Elkes beating Barnaby by a wheel and Waller the same distance behind.
After a long day of racing the crowd and competitors relax with light shows and club symbolism. Pop McCune leads the Thoroughbreds Club with a hammer and dice emblem, while Blakeslee gains a second emblem and earns praise for steady pace and wide support.
In a camp incident Bert Leslie, missing for hours around 40% o'clock, reappeared shaved and with a new haircut. Denver Sullivan alerted the judges as Leslie emerged in racing clothes, triggering cheers from the grandstand on the stretch.
Waller threatens a mob lynching after the race claiming knowledge of the culprit. The derrick scheme aims to aid Barnaby while Waller struggles to keep pace. Barnaby and Elkes race side by side as the crowd watches tense final laps and Blakeslee seeks first lap money. Rudolph Lauriks leads a lap for the first time in the event.
A man was handed a enormous sunflower as he walked past the training quarters, a gesture noted by onlookers during the daily routine.
After Barnaby and Elkes received flowers, enthusiasts raised a coin collection to honor Bragdon the announcer. Bragdon, nicknamed Dutch, was named treasurer to buy a bouquet but had not appeared by lights-out. Donors speculate Bragdon’s whereabouts and may appeal to the Thoroughbreds Club if he does not show today.
Boston men James Ward and J. J. McCormack were arrested at the State camp in New Haven during the Governor's review on a charge of attempting to steal Henry Turner's pocketbook. A Fourth Regiment lieutenant observed the theft and both men were held after a hearing before Justice Davis.
At Rigby Park Roan Wilkes won the 2:07 pace easily as crowds neared 20,000 for Bicycle Day. Major Taylor starred in the bicycle races with two wins and one second place amid a strong New England crowd. the day featured 2:10 pace horses and final heats, with tomorrow's card set for 10 a.m. including 2:15 pace and 3-year-old trot events.
About 2500 spectators watched at the fair grounds as John R. Gentry and Robert J. staged exhibition events. The track was poor and a strong wind affected the home stretch. Robert J. led the start after Bowne’s signal, but both horses faced cautious turns and a hole in the track caused a rare break. Times for John R. Gentry and Robert J. were 2:16 for the mile. Bicycle events saw Co. W. Bly and Arthur Clark win open and mile races with times around 6:31 and 2:49 respectively.
In Hartford on August 20 a $5000 purse match between Star Pointer and Joe Patchen was arranged with the winner taking all. The race is viewed as a pole of certainty which horse will win, and the terms were agreed accordingly.
Trade chatter notes Sanford’s Avoid Ginger with a possible Owl trademark on its wrapper. Mentions sales across many outlets including Pot Gun Dave & Cree Corp and Bole Props in Boston.
The event will run at Charter Oak Park during the grand circuit meeting in the last week of August and the first of September, alternating poles each heat.
Eighteen racing horses in box cars were moved across the harbor on the Boston & Maine car float. The entrainment included blooded stock belonging to George Van Dyke such as Early Bird with 2:10 record Nichols at 2:15 and Leech Boy. The group came from Rigby Maine after a prior engagement and headed to Readville Massachusetts for races.
Brockton Massachusetts August 20 a homing pigeon owned by William Cox president of the Brockton Homing Club returned after more than two years away. The bird was previously stolen with nine others in New York City. The leg marker silver badge was burned off but identification was easy.
Racing notes report a potential Elkes Barnaby matchup for a best two of three in three mile heats. Teams from Tiger Roadsters Massachusetts B C and Commonwealth B C are listed with riders and substitutes. Upcoming events include a 10 mile road race at Watertown and an early entry list for Fall River’s Conchon Carpenter road race. Rivierre sails to New York with four quads as Chase tires plans a Chelsea move.
Frank Brennan of Brooklyn and Billy Henry of Boston were set to fight featherweights at Narragansett Pier tonight with Burnside Rhodes of Narragansett Pier facing Carr of Providence. The district council ordered the event off and no contest had occurred by 10:30. Local sports fans were disappointed.
William Murphy the New England swimming champion and new Crescent Beach lifeguard heard a bather cry for help yesterday morning. He swam to a sinking woman on a raft and brought her ashore where she was revived in the emergency room.
The twenty-fifth annual International Fire Chiefs Association meeting in New Haven ended this afternoon. Officers for the coming year were elected: President A. J. Kennedy of New Haven, Secretary Henry A. Hills of Wyoming, Ohio, and Treasurer D. C. Larkin of Dayton, Ohio.
A baby girl about five days old was found wrapped in a newspaper inside a basket on a doorstep at 24 Bloomingdale Street Chelsea after someone pulled the doorbell last night.
An advertisement lists Colby wringers priced at 3 to 3.50 dollars and fractions, ball bearing wringers at 4 to 8 dollars, combination roll wringers from 1.2 to 2.5 dollars, and Bissell carpet sweepers from 1.5 to unknown. The American Wringer Company at 8 Arch Street between Franklin and Summer Streets offers repairs as a specialty.
The Italian anarchist Galli faced execution after a twelve day prison period marked by stubborn impenitence. Priests conducted daily masses and offered the sacrament as authorities urged repentance, while Galli mocked prayers and clung to his iron will until the end.
F P Gonzales editor of El Grito Del Pueblo Beeville receives a letter from a Mexican official stating an Italian anarchist has arrived with intent to kill President Diaz. The suspect is under surveillance and to be arrested at first sign. The note links him to a broader conspiracy against rulers of great nations.
James P. Fox announces a special Charles River regatta race between Edward H. Ten Eyck Henley champion and Joseph Maguire America’s champion. The event tops the Labor Day program with multiple single and crew races and could attract around 60 000 spectators along the riverbanks.
Alfred G. Langley of Newport writes an open letter to Brown University alumni defending President Andrews. He notes Andrews was chosen by alumni after Robinson’s resignation and by Robinson as successor, praising his work and warning that removing Andrews would alienate alumni and harm the university.
Aug 20 two youths die in a Capron street cesspool as Delore Richards 18 enters to clean a pipe and is overcome by gas. Luke Morrell, husband and father of five, dies attempting a rescue. Police investigate the deadly incident.
In Newport Rhode Island on August 20 nine boats entered the Vanderbilt Cup sprint for thirty footers. The Wawa won the race conducted with a southwest wind. The Vaquero was disqualified after fouling Esperanza and finished first. Puck fouled Bishop's buoy and was disqualified as well.
The Army of the Potomac veterans held their twenty eighth reunion in Troy. President McKinley and Secretary Alger attended and received ovations. A grand parade with about 1800 guardsmen and 1000 veterans marked the day. McKinley visited the Ninth Corps and was named honorary president.
Dispatches from India report tribes in the Upper Swat Valley offering submission on any terms. Lord Roberts notes no cause for alarm, calling the movement fanatical with loyal troops and seasoned officers ready to cope with any difficulty.
John K. Simpson III of Abington Massachusetts drowned while bathing at Hampton Beach in sight of his father sister and many summer guests. He was 20 and a Harvard Law School student. The body was recovered and to be taken to Abington tomorrow.
In Holyoke on August 20 Mrs. Thomas Leonard aged 65 tripped while crossing a room with an earthen dish. The dish shattered and a shard pierced her throat above the sternum severing an artery, causing her death from bleeding.
Arthur D. Wallace once a Brookline building watchman was arrested on a charge of using the United States mail to aid a defraud scheme. He faces trial next Tuesday before U S Commissioner Fiske after requesting a letter for F. B. French at the post office general delivery window yesterday.
The commodious steamer Lewiston carried a full complement of passengers yesterday to the Isles of Shoals. Weather was fine and seas calm, making for a most delightful trip. The service is popular, especially among ladies and children, with tomorrow's trip set for 10 am sharp.
James F. Creagan of Princeton College leads the mile from scratch, with Dick Grant Harvard close behind. Creagan also wins the half mile at 2m 8s, while Dorman takes third in the sprint events as Long narrowly beats Moran and Moynihan to the line.
Charles Stewart Osgoode registrar of deeds for Essex county died at his Salem home after a long illness. Born March 13 1839 in Salem he was son of painter Charles Osgood. He became Salem bar member 1863 served in Virginia commissary 1863 64 and deputy customs collector 1864 73. He then won six terms in the Massachusetts House and chaired railroad and rules committees. In 1879 he was elected registrar of deeds for the southern district.
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