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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Aug 27, 1887

Page

5

Albany Races Draw Big Crowds on Warmer Day

At Saratoga on August 26 a large attendance watched a slow track host five horse events. Mattie Loaham won the first race with King Crab second and Daniela third, time 1 19. Alaric captured the second race by a neck over Hypatia and Tramp, time 2 02. Little Minnie won the third at 1 17 with Swift and Mamie Hunt following. Modesty led the fourth, with Queen Bess close, time 1 17. Orlando took the final event in 1 55, George L. second and Moonshine third. The card tomorrow features three flat purses a hurdle race and Morrisey stakes.

Saratoga Sprct Mattie Loaham King Crab Umpire Jack Cocks Daniela van Leland Vance Bay Light Carrie G Pee Weep Owens Mattie Leaham Mattie Tramp Alaric Hypatia Ogipatia Swift Mamie Hunt Harry Glenn Rebel Friend Miller Little Minnie Modesty Keder Kahn Pat Denis Carissima Queen Bess Fagin Bixby Parasol Modest Orlando Tunis George L Moonshine

Winners and Scores From Highland Park Races

Large crowds attended the Highland Park racing program in Avnany New York as women riders added interest. Gossip Jr sold for 8000 dollars with a 2 14 record. Purse events featured White Sox Atlantic and Belle Ogle with several heat wins and fast times. Miss Myrtie Peek set a mile record at 1 51 and won the three mile change race in 6 28.

Avnany N. Y Sordan Highland Park Gossip, Jr H. B. Sire White Sox St. Elmo Atlantic Ben Star Joe L Pols Dan D Little Mack Jenny Lind Belle Ogle

Lawrence Races Highlight 2:33 and 2:29 Victories

At Lawrence Riding Park on August 26 the second day featured brisk weather and larger crowds. Factory Boy won the 2:33 pace, Kantaka captured the 2:29 class, with R. KR. H. taking the 2:35 race. Oweenee and Peter A. placed second and third in the earlier heat.

Lawrence Lawrence Riding Park Oweenee Peter A Factory Boy R. R. WH Rocket Tom Marsh Froslon Ses Tesks Ab Tee Ee Howe Morris G. Kimball Ch. m. Kantaka C. E. Moshier Ch. m J. A. Snow G. m. Sadies A. Woodward Br. G. Brightwood B. Norton Ch. G Emeets John Farrell G. W. Horn E. W. Rutter John F. Finn

Thistle Cutter Ready to Sail After Tinkering Delay

The Scotch cutter Thistle has all sails bent and ready to sail but Captain Barr plans to wait until Monday or Tuesday to complete last-minute fixes before lifting anchor.

New York Thistle Barr

Slocum and Thacher Impress In Newport Tennis

At Newport R I August 26 a large crowd watched Slocum defeat Fearing 6 1 7 5 6 1 in the second round. Thacher outlasted Brinley 6 4 8 6 8 6 6 4. Shaw and Depew won in straight sets in later preliminaries as the consolation rounds concluded.

Newport R. 1 Slocum Fearing Brinley Thacher O Thacher Clark H. A. Taylor

Colorow Still Defiant as Meeker Reports Militia Clash Risk

Telegrams from Meeker deny reports Colorow is surrounded by militia and seeking peace. Indians hold fortified positions in the hills and could repel combined forces. Captain Lawson, chased for twenty miles on Piceance Creek, escaped after exchanging fire. Governor Adams arrival could avert or spark further violence.

Denver Col Meeker Colorow Captain Lawson Camp Adams Tele Piceance Creek Piceance Lawson Adams

Bar Harbor Regatta Sails To Satisfy Crowds Despite Accident

Bar Harbor Aug 26 The Bar Harbor Yacht Club regatta opened with brisk northwest wind and a crowded shore. Gitana won the 36 mile first class, Adrienne the 26 mile second class, Alidia the 26 mile fourth class as Iroquois and Gitana raced close. A crewman on Gitana sustained a leg injury when a main sheet block failed during tacking.

Bar Harbor Sprcrau Eastern Yacht Club Iroquois H. M Caceie Shaste Baker's Island Undia Adrienne Baker’s Island Gitana Hope Leslie Schoodice Island Movoong Vines Ratbone Alidia

Social Evening At Two Hotels With Notables In Attendance

Last evening cool air kept guests in lobbies as Druggists' Association members discussed business and sailed harbor. Adams House saw James Gilfillan like signature on treasurer greenbacks. Alert hose company members with red badges enlivened Quincy House and plan to attend Lynn muster. General Fremont Crawford Dodge and Pullman were registered at Young's Hotel.

Vendome Druggists’ Association Adams House Register James Gilfillan United States Alert Hose Company of Adams Quincy House Lynn Young’s Hotel J. ©. Fremont Poiiut Pleasant Ari W.S. Crawford U.S.A Charles C. Dodge George M. Pullman Illinois

Mystery Patrol at Spring Lane Pool Shop

Yesterday noon Captain Hemmenway of Division 2 stationed a patrolman at the door of a pool shop on Spring Lane run by Mr Gallagher. A large crowd gathered and officers kept the sidewalk clear. No raid occurred and no arrests were made. The captain claimed he was obeying orders and the purpose remains unclear.

Hemmenway Division 2 Spring Lane Gallagher

Prohibition State Convention Acted on Nominations and Platform

At Syracuse on August 26 the Prohibition State convention approved the declaration of principles denouncing liquor traffic and urging reform measures. It adopted a platform favoring woman suffrage, child labor laws, postal savings banks, and cooperative labor, while opposing land speculation and high taxes. Nominations for state officers were set, with Hitchcock and Mason among others, and delegates were chosen for the national convention. expenditures reached 5616 dollars.

Syracuse N. Y Mary T. Lathrop Michigan Carrie T. Hoffman Congress Caleb B. Hitchcock Cortlandt S. W. Mason Chautauqua Homer KE. Rhenbottom Cayuga William W. Smith Dutchess John G. Gray Ulster D. W. B. Huntington Alleghany State Committee

Larceny Arrests at Benjamin & Vaughan’s Express

George Wilson was arrested last evening for stealing two bundles from Benjamin and Vaughan’s express on Avon street. John Looby was injured at 9:30 PM on the New York and New England railroad when caught between two cars. his right arm was fractured and he was taken to City Hospital.

George Wilson Benjamin & Vaughan Avon Street John Looby New York & New England Railroad City Hospital

Amusements listings for Boston and nearby venues

The Globe Theatre presents Frederic Bryton in Forgiven with matinee and night shows. Boston Theatre features Mulcahey's Big Party with afternoon and evening performances. Roland Reed stars in Cheek at the Boston Museum, Howard Athenaum offers a variety program, Oakland Garden presents Arcadia with multiple showings, and a promenade concert caps the evening across venues.

Globe Theatre Frederic Bryton Boston Theatre Mulcahey Boston Museum Roland Reed Howard Athenaum Variety Oakland Garden Arcadia Globe TI O MI John Stetson America

Marriages in New England: Bradford Spinney Peabody Whitney

Marriages reported in August include O H Bradford of Charlestown to Agnes M Spinney of Winthrop at Winthrop Mass. John E Peabody of Kernwood Salem wed Martha Y Whitney of Beverly at Beverly. Sidney K R Smith of Boston married Amy Creighton Wooster of Eastport Me.

Deaths in Greater Boston Area Reflect Families and Dates

A list of obituaries from August detailing Gracie Bradford age 2 9 8 Martha Bates 63 Henry Campbell year 9 months Martha Callahan 21 11 Charlotta Colburn widow Joseph Colburn Daniel Howard 64 2 months William Loring 73 Mollie Murphy 3 8 15 William Mansfield 84 6 5 James Murphy 43 10 Mary Frances Parker eldest daughter Parker Boston area Pope Powers 85 Faulkner Wild 13 with services and burial notes where specified.

Bradford South Boston Gracie Thomas F Katie F. Bradford Boyd Cambridgeport Thomas Boyd Bates N. H Martha E Moses C. Bates Campbell Dorchester Henry Michael Margaret Campbell Callahan Brighton Martha J. Callahan Colburn Cologne Germany Charlotte A. Colburn Joseph W. Colburn Boston Howard Randolph Daniel Howard Loring William Weart Loring Murphy Mollie H Thomas J Mary F. Murphy Mansfield Canton William Mansfield Milton James Murphy Parker Longwood Mary Frances Parker Charles Hamilton Parker Church of Our Saviour Chapel Station

Wanted Salesmen for Patent Seamless Crotch Drawers

WANTED salesmen in Boston and New England towns for Patent Seamless Crotch Drawers Overalls and Pantaloons. Address Traceys Factory 255 Hudson Street New York City.

Boston New England Tracey’s Hudson Street New York City

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