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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Dec 13, 1894

Page

3

New England Trotting Horse Breeders Meet elects leaders

The New England Trotting Horse Breeders Association held its annual meeting at the American House with Col. John E. Thayer presiding. About 100 members attended a banquet and discussed building a track in Dedham. The treasurer reported assets near 19,644 dollars and 611 members.

New England Trotting Horse Breeders’ Association American House John E. Thayer Dedham E. Worthington, Jr Levi Gould McCormick Jewett Graham Neilson J. W. Knibbs James O. Gray Mystic Park Willis Mr. Graham Thayer Maine F. H. Briggs M. T. Poole New Hampshire Warren M. Daniels M. C. Clark Vermont George W. Herdee H. T. Cutts Massachusetts J. Malcolm Forbes Edward A. Morrill Rhode Island James H. Hanley F. C. Taylor Connecticut S. H. Rundel A. C. Hall John R. Graham

B A A GAMES Open Indoor Meet Results At The Club

The first indoor games of the B A A season were held last night at the club with a large entry and competitive events. Winners included B Y Pas Jutten and H A Keane in sprints, P Senge and T E Burke in high jump, A Clark in three sending jumps, and H H Clark in potato race with a coin toss deciding the dead heat. Officials listed include judges S B Morrison S F Brown Jr Fred Horton scorer Maurice Stein timers Fred Wood Frank Garrison and starter John Graham.

Bym B. Pas Jutten H. A Keane B. A A Clark BH. H. Clark Keane Wolblee S. B. Morrison S. F. Brown, Jr Fred Horton Maurice Stein Fred Wood Frank Garrison John Graham

Butterworth Denies Slugging By Harvard Players

Yale full back Frank Butterworth denies his father’s charges that he was slugged by Harvard players in the Springfield game. He says his father misread reports and he won’t discuss the matter further.

New Haven Conn Frank Butterworth Yale Harvard Springfield Burnerworth

Yale Gymnastics Exhibit Draws Large Turnout

The Yale Gymnastic Association held its second fall meeting in New Haven with about one thousand attendees witnessing a complete success.

New Haven Conn Yale Gymnastic Association

Oxford and Cambridge Draw in Veteran University Match

London reports a football match between Oxford and Cambridge Universities ended in a 1 1 draw with each side scoring a goal.

London Oxford Cambridge

Pigeons of Many Kinds Largest U S Show in Boston

The 1200 pigeons at Horticultural Hall form the largest American exhibition with 1265 entries, surpassing Cincinnati by 125. Newell of New York dominates Nobbs class with most firsts, while carriers and dragoons see bold wins by Havemeyer Brothers and Norris respectively. Open daily 10 a m to 10 p m all week.

Horticultural Hall United States Cincinnati Boston Kentucky New York Chicago Philadelphia Baltimore John H. Klum Havemeyer Bros Mahwah N. J D. E. Newell Pennock Powell Swarthmore Penn F. Tudor, Jr

Challenge Standstill Delays America's Cup Decision

In New York a slimly attended America's cup committee meeting adjourned after an hour with no action. The key issue was Lord Dunraven’s cable stating the committee’s reply to his letters was referred to the Royal Yacht Squadron for a final decision on whether a race would occur.

New York America’s Cup Committee Commodore Smith James D. Smith Lord Duntraven Cup Committee Royal Yacht Squadron Royal Squadron London Lord Dunraven

Boston Beats Salem in Buffalo Polo Clash

The Bostons defeated the Salems 9 to 5 at the West Newton street ring in a polo match. Boston led 4–1 after the first period and extended to seven to one by the second, then held on as Salem rallied to three in the final stretch. Wodtke and Maynard starred for Boston. Salem’s Wiley and Stamford struggled to score.

Bostons Salems West Newton Street Staniford Wiley Salem Boston Maynard Cotter Gus Wodtke

Polo Gossip: Disputed Fine Brings Suspension and Match Loss

The New Bedfords manager Fred Doe faces censure after a player fined by Referee Long, Rob erts, was not paid. Long refused further officiating and Salem won Monday’s game. The secretary supports the referee, condemning Doe’s actions as improper league conduct.

Fred Doe New Bedfords Roberts Long Salem Dee Mr. Doe Frank Leonard Ywn Nard Pierce

City Architect Plans Skating and Boating House Opposite Parkway

The park commission approves Wheelwright's design for a Jamaica Pond boating and skating house with 113 foot front, 46 by 32 3 4 foot main block, locker and toilet rooms, two outlooks, and winterized glassed wings. A float will extend into the pond and lifeguards will supervise skaters when ice is thin.

Wheelwright Parkway Jamaica Pond Park Commission Pond Street Jamaica

Boxing Gossip and Upcoming Matches Across Clubs

Charley Mitchell vows to challenge the Corbett Fitzsimmons winner after a light weigh in at 100 pounds in Jacksonville last winter. Prominent bouts include Kaveny versus Heenan at Farragut club and Fitzpatrick versus Spurden for a $1000 purse in London. Bud Lally meets Murray in Louisville on December 15 and Brierly versus Elms at the Cribb Club December 27 draws interest.

Charley Mitchell Corbett-Fitzsimmons Chicago Mitchell Corbett Jacksonville Fitzsimmons Jimmy Kaveny Young Heenan Farragut Athletic Club Tommy Hefferen Frank Brierly Young Griffo Griffo Fergie Sullivan Pat Amman Jack Fitzpatrick Harry Spurden England Bolingbroke Club London Bud Lally Jimmy Murray Louisville Pat Garrity Eddie Connors Ireland Joe Elms Chelsea Cribb Brierly Elms

Christmas Party Window At Continental Clothing Co.

A rainy night scene at 651 Washington Street shows a Children's Christmas Party display in the Continental Clothing Company window. A gold and white staircase, crimson plush accents, a glowing Christmas tree, and boys on balconies with chrysanthemums create a homelike holiday tableau amid electric lights and festive apparel.

Lord Fauntleroys Continental Clothing House Washington Street Boylston Washington Streets Jamie Qcontinental Clothing Company

Zeramby and Johnson Triumph in Murray & Irwin Pool Tourney

In South Boston Zeramby beat Hogarty 100 to 95 in the afternoon. Later Johnson defeated Russell 100 to 69. This evening La Thorp is scheduled to play Hogarty in the tournament spotlight.

South Boston Zeramby Hogarty Johnson Russell la Thorp

Battle of words at Massachusetts bicycle division meeting

Sterling Elliott led a heated session at Young's Hotel as Massachusetts division officers debated a finance committee and headquarters. The meeting elected delegates, set a Boston spring meet, and approved salaries and race arrangements amid sharp factional lines. Mattapan Cycle Club beat Cambridgeport in pool and whist events.

Sterling Elliott Board of Officers Massachusetts Young’s Board of Governors Spencer T. Williams J. S. Dean Messrs. Howard Perkins Adams Geo. A. Perkins Potter League Good Roads Elliott Bureau of Publicity Bicycle World Robinson Racing Board United States Messrs. Swan Fourdrinier National Assembly A. D. Peck J. C. Kerrison Dean S. T. Williams Henry Robinson Dillingham Arthur K. Peck Henry Crowther C. W. Fourdrinier George Sullivan Arthur W. Robinson J. Fred Adams N. W. Starbird Boston Mattapan Cycle Club Cambridgeport Thompson Whist Mattapan

New Orleans Races List With Winners and Times

Entry notes for today's New Orleans races include five eighths of a mile sprint events with vocality Tosswitz Cora Mia and others, a one mile handicap, thirteen sixteenths of a mile purse race, and seven eighths of a mile selling. Winners listed with times: First Miss Mamie Dearest Guard 1 26 1 4. Second Tenspring Adah L Wedgefield 1 33 1 2. Third Young Arion Nero Mezzotini 1 46 1 4. Fourth Renaud Peyronia Melody 1 54. Fifth Galep Brown Bob Flolman Charlie B iy.

Vocality Tosswitz Cora Mia Stark Pomgranate Pisa Myntch Black Jack Miles Wolsey Ey Enzie Bust Up Bernie Ol. Charter Hattie Grant Burrell’s Bob Campbell Bird Ce Ongbroo Gold Dust Bessie Nichols Kingcraft Olly Tippecanoe Clara Bauer Dan Collins Lank Issie O Gardine Vaucluse Lottie Mills Metrovolé Jacko Dick Kite Philopena Denver Zeke Hardy Press County Masonic Home Texas Miss Mamie Dearest Guard Tenspring Adah L Wedgefield Young Arion Nero Mezzotini Renaud Peyronia Melody Galep Brown Bob Flolman Charlie B

Bowling Games Last Night Report

Newton Club Journey Team 3 1947 lost to Team 2 2109. Team 9 2103 beat Journey Team 3. Everett Ninety ninth Artillery 2370 defeated Glendons 2338. Melrose Club 2330 beat Melrose Highlands Club 2288. Salem Vespers of Lynn 2534 beat Salems

Newton Tream Everett Nine Hundred and Ninetyninth Artillery Glendons Melrose Melrose Club Melrose Highlands Club Salem Lynn Salems

City of Lowell Lithograph Honors Norwich Line Record Breaker

The New York and New England management issued a fine lithograph of the Norwich line record breaker City of Lowell. The image shows the famous greyhound of the sound at full speed, closely resembling a steel engraving.

New York & New England Norwich Lowell

Alland Bros Reported as Haircutters at Trewont Row

An ad fragment indicates Alland Bros, a hair cutting business, being referenced on Trewont row with mention of notoriety and potential gains. The text is fragmentary, naming a local barber and location without clear events.

Alland Bros

Memorial concert planned for Dr. 8 F Smith praised nationwide

The press urges a grand public testimonial for Rev. Samuel F. Smith author of America. Arrangements for a memorial concert are nearing completion with the date to be announced. Smith, prolific hymn writer and poet, has addressed numerous colleges and contributed to church psalmody across denominations. The public is urged to honor his gift with a formal reception reflecting patriotic sentiment.

8. F. Smith America Waterville Brown University Bowdoin Harvard University Smith Boston Post Samuel F. Smith Uryport News Lowell Sun

Running day at Alexander Island race card listed

Racing entries for Alexander Island read like a scrambled card with six races noted. The list includes horses such as Tiny Tim Gold Ave The Joker Bertia Malheur Mamie Stark and others across distances from a half mile to eleven sixteenths. Results from yesterday show winners like Berwyn Stringfel low Mikey B Pirate Chief and Ellen H with times listed.

Alexander Island Tiny Tim Gold Ave Farpice J. Ravell Bert Ia Malheur Joker McKeever Samaritan Elizabeth Ken Marcinantario Bock Blackfoot Fredong Northford Mamie Stark Dae Ida R Clyde Berwick N. Rudier Princess S Marie de Glimpse Aly Py Ee Hulda Nets Yeptaposter Uncle Ponce de Leon May H Soprano Edldie M Sweet Meat Don Lacey Explorer Rush Firewater Lavina Berwyn Stringfellow Lento Mikey B Come Home Watch’ Chain Pirate Chief Chedder Red Star Little Tim Irene En Thi Cer Ellen H Lyceum Frolicsome Lass

Iron Foundry Worker Killed by Shafting in South Boston

Lewis W. Day 38, employed at F. B. Foster Co. iron foundry on Dorr street South Boston, was caught in a shafting yesterday afternoon and died two hours later at the Emergency Hospital. He lived at the corner of Grafton street and Dorchester avenue Dorchester.

Mich. Ins. Co Lond. Ins. Co Amer. Ins Harmon Old Col. R. R Earle Rushton Arlington Mills Bank of Governour Milliken Denny West End R. R Shea N. B. News Co William Earley Thomas O'Leary John O’neil Same Bailey O'Neil T. Gallagher F. N. Nay W. H. Brown R. M. Morse G. Keyes Nlora Barnard West End Street Railway Company J. D. Long J. F. Wheeler M. F. Dickinson, Jr Powers Boston Prendergast Lynn & Bost BR. Co Fox Jackson Tryon West End R. BR Conway Goldthwait Gregory Murray Wilde Lynn Bluno Denehy Mason Wilson Driscoll Slattery Grant McDermott McLaughlin Perkins Norf Mutual Fire Stubbs Massee Slade R. R Parsons Austin Cahill Lamson Colburn Rich Corr Rawlings Godfrey Pinkham Wilkins Hart Howard Morse Blaine Healey Donovan Legg Vinal Sheldon Julia A. Ward Andrew J. Ward Sylvester L. Ward A. M. Lyman Freeman Hunt Speedy Hst Worlds Iron Co Cook Berry Knowles Phillips Hackett Wentworth Butler Gilstein Clows Harris Smith Bassett Robinson Cutter Leatherbee Dunham Graves Fitzgerald Hot Donovan Campbell Calkins Rice Benard Duff Sheerin Bergman Heath Stickney Woodward Burt Saltmarsh Fairfield Padula O’brien Watson Berman Blodgett Nashua Iron and Brass Foundry Company Chandler Adjustable Chair and Desk Company BH. O BH. O. Achorn For Plaintiff; J. J. Feely Craig Beckett Tyrrell O’donnell Hail Chase Kelley Metro Ins. Co Tilton Tupper Crossman Atkinson Holden West Baxter Goldstein Manahan Sarveran Atwood Abrahams Cohen Bates Kendricken Nicolls Hall Murphy Sewall Stuart Bigelow Stearns Lewis W. Day F. B. Foster & Co Dorr Street Day Grafton Street Dorchester Avenue Dorchester

Civil Court Decisions on Tort Case and State Bench List

United States Circuit Court case Aldrich vs Barker, verdict for defendant in a federal question dispute. parties from Salem. Sherman act claim dismissed for lack of jurisdiction. Supreme Judicial Court agenda lists multiple cases including Meyer v Estes and others with various judges and attorneys.

United States Circuit Court Aldrich J Henry Johanson W. P. Barker W. A. Pew, Jr R. W. Nason Putnam J. N Locke Et al F. L Cartman Salem United States Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court For the Commonwealth Field Allen, Holmes Harriman Woburn Elec. Light Co Craig Silver Co Smith Jacobs Commercial Natl. Bank Hibbard Suffolk County Smith Et al Butler Phillis Ginsberg

Superior Court Session Notes From Suffolk Is.

A December first session report lists cases including Ellen Lehon v J W F Willson Jr for $5000 damages with jury out. Neil McKinnon v Fitchburg Railroad for $5000 with verdict $3800. George Hawley administrator v A W Dunbar for damages after fatal accident. Allston Real Estate Co v city of Boston over grade crossing damages. several other docket entries and trial statuses as of December in Boston.

Superior Court Suffolk Hopkins Ellen Lehon J. W Athol Mass S. A. Fuller G. A. Torrey George FP. Hawley Michael Hawley A. W. Dunbar Bulfinch Street J. BE. Cotter A. A. Rand Et al Trustees of Allston Real Estate Company City of Boston Everett Street Boston & Albany R. M Morse Burke T. M. Bab Gon Moseley Washburn Same Connolly Benson Dowling Morrill Parker & Y. Mfg. Co Exch Ins, Co

Superior Court Docket Dec 12 Cambridge list of civil cases

Middlesex County Superior Court session lists multiple actions including Bryant vs Trowe executors for services with verdict for plaintiff at 530 dollars. Other docket entries include cases Carter vs Dustin and Murphy vs Sweetser among many, with a general dock call scheduled for Monday Dec 17 at 9 30 a m and dismissal rule for cases inactive for a year unless good cause shown.

Middlesex Cambridge Bishop F. A. Bryant Thomas F. Trowe T. F. Kittredge P. H. Cooney Howe Rollins Brady Doherty Cook Jenkins Hardware Co Carter Et al Dustin Porter Tolman Lauriat Hooker Farmer City of Woburms O' Neil Va. Henderson Skbergh Graham Coyle Fitchburg R. B Carroll Desmond Murphy Sweetser Coan City of Marlboro Roach Feeney Cutler Stewart and Jr Boardman Benjamin Toban Grant Callahan Town Stoneham Fisher Mayberry Admi Same

Denham Insolvency Assignee Sets Creditors Meeting

P E Walbridge assignee in the Matthew T Denham insolvency case. The second meeting of creditors is set for February 1 1895 at ten in the forenoon at the Court of Insolvency Boston Court House. Creditors may attend and prove claims.

Commonwealth OF Massachusetts Suffolk Matthew T. Denham Malden Middlesex Boston Court House Emberton Square P. E. Walbridge Court St Elm St

Insolvent Firms Calkins & Co and Kenrick & Son Creditors Meeting

Third meeting of creditors for C. W. Calkins & Co. insolvent debtors will be held February 8 1895 at ten in the forenoon at the Court of Insolvency. Assignee Payson E. Tucker to present accounts. Also third meeting for W A Kenrick & Son insolvent debtors December 14 1894 at ten in the forenoon in Boston. Creditors may attend and prove claims. assignee H L Boutwell to present and creditors may object to allowance.

Commonwealth OF Massachusetts Suffolk Boston Albert N. Hoxie John C. Hoxie Lynn Essex Hoxte Bros Court House Pemberton Square Fred H. Seavey Sal Charles A Penderton Square Jeremiah G. Fennessey Garrett T. J. Culhand Joseph P. Silsby, JR Edmund W. Seldon Carpenter Arles W. Calkins Frederick W. Calkins Copartners C. W. Calkins & CO Payson E. Tucker W. A. Kenrick & Son W. A. Kenrick Edwin M. Kenrrick H. L. Boutwell James A. Leslie Fred L. Norton

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