Blanchard Named Stakeholder in Corbett Mitchell Match
The press reports D H Blanchard as temporary stakeholder for the Corbett Mitchell stakes, with a plan to hold the $20,000 until an order from interested parties. Brady and Mitchell request Blanchard hold two $10,000 checks, while Blanchard hints the stakes may become permanent with him. News covers McAuliffe’s disputed title claims, Sullivan’s era, and the Bangor Daly boxing trip details.
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The
Post
D. H. Blanchard
Blanchard
New York
Canada
Brady
Mitchell
Ww. A. Brady
Coleman House
Corvett
Mr. Mitchell
Phil Dwyer
Twildo
David H. Blanchard
Mr. Blanchard
al Sin Va
Abe Nimmel
The Guttenberg Gloucester Race Fix Claims Spur Fire
A special despatch from Guttenberg New Jersey describes rampant corruption at a holiday horse race meeting. The so called combination allegedly fixed results and pocketed much of the track money behind popular wagers on horses like Unrest Lucy Clark Glance and Greenwich while public books showed high odds on favored horses that lost or tied. The six race card ended with multiple claims of manipulated outcomes including a dead heat between Contribution and Greenwich and a sweep of favorites failing to win as expected.
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Gurrenena
N. J
Lucy Clark
Glance
Inferno
Azrael
Thouands
Strathmaid
Winee
Guttenberg
Strathiusid
Renie
John Hickey
Jeweler
Natehill
Ami Wou
Greenwich
Contribution
Unrest
Vanwart
Kenophon
Xenophon
Patroness
Jersey Lass
Panuway
Petting
Panway
Freedom
Marcellus
Big Boxing Bill At Cooper Hall In Music Hall Show
Monday night features the Cooper Athletic Club program in Music Hall with three main bouts. Kelly vs Tolan, Leahy vs Doherty, and McHugh vs Fitzgerald headline a card stacked with clever contenders including Kaveney meeting Billy Henry and Staylor challenging 145-pound rival Lowman. Tickets selling quickly at reasonable prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Heen
Music Hall
John A. Kebiber
Crescent Boat Club
John F. Daley
Harry S. Cornish
John Graham
Charlesbank
E. H. Fitzgerald
Coopers
J. A. O'Connell
Suffolks
Joe Perry
Messrs
Brogan and Coyne
McNamara-Geary
McNamara
Geary
Cooper Athletic Club
Kelly
Tolan
Leahy Box Doherty
McHugh Spar Fitzgerald
Jimmy Kaveney
Oy Stirrington
Providence
Billy Henry
Kaveney
New England
Vyneh
Lo'an
Foran
Malden
Costigan
Sullivan
Riversides
Austin Kaveney
Murray
Racing Results From Gloucester Meet GL
Special to the Post reports winners across six races at Gloucester. First race four and a half furlongs saw Fitzroy first with Cloverdale second and Blackmailer third. Second race three furlongs crowned Fraulein Riding first, Lulu Race colt second, Miss Nellie third. Third race seven furlongs awarded Pestilence first, Fernwood second, Knapp third. Fourth race five furlongs led Ray first, Censor second, Grand Prix third. Fifth race five furlongs gave D Bunker Hill first, Dan Sullivan second, La Juive third. Sixth race six and a half furlongs named Vevay first, Lallah second, Airtight third. Additional listings show other races with selling conditions and pooled odds for numerous horses.
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St. Dennis
Cascade
Kerry Gow
Spartacus
Comforter
Ben March
Thanks
Sir George
Bolivar
Paying Teller
Pie
Barbich
Evelyn Carter
Miss Annie
Miss Marie
Nocturna
Seling
Avery
Graduate
Belle D
Annie W
Milledam
Padre
Bryan
Miss Bess
Groucester
Fraulein Relding
Lulu
Miss Nellie
Vee
Pestilence
Fernwood
Knapp
Censor
Ray
Bunker Hill
Dan Sullivan
la Juive
Vevay
Lallah
Airtight
Law School to Organize Baseball Team at New Haven
The Law School moves to form a baseball team after quiet preparation. A meeting is called for Thursday afternoon to elect officers and conduct business. Open to law students and graduates, with participation possible from both undergraduate and graduate departments.
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New Haven
Law School
Law Studenta
O'Brien Wins Fierce Fifteen Round Bout in Lewiston
Dick O'Brien of Lewiston defeats D J Sullivan of Charlestown in a grueling 15 round fight at the Lafayette Social Athletic Club on Haverhill Street. Sullivan showed stamina and fortitude, absorbing punishing rights and lefts before finally succumbing to O'Brien's openings. Sears and Ashe fought to a draw in a ten round bout, with Sears dominating early and Ashe closing strong for a split finish.
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Dick O’brien
Lewiston
D. J. Sullivan
Charlestown
Lafayette Social Athletic Club
Haverhill Street
O’brien
Sullivan
Sullvan
Neil Doherty
Jack Haviin
Denny
Tim McCarthy
Ln O
Sully
Mike Sears
Jimmy Ashe
West End
Sears
Ashe
Patsey Kerrigan
Tommy McManus
Paine and Putnam Shine at Roxbury Latin indoor meet
Charley Paine starred in high jumping at the Roxbury Latin School indoor meet in Tesh gym yesterday, clearing St. Clin and nearing a B A A record. W E Putnam of Harvard also jumped strong, while Edson and Stanwood contested sprint finals as '93 edged '94 in a team race.
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Charley Paine
Roxbury Latin School Athletic Association
Tesh
St. Clin
W. E. Putnam
Harvard
Putnam
Paine
Edson
Stanwood
J. S. Clark
W. J. Baker
M. Ladd
R. G C. Skinner
J. W. Edson
W. L. Garrison
J. L. W. Jenkins
C.J. Prine, Jr
Yin. Potting
C. M. West
F. Y. Hall
W. W. Hoyt
W. E. Sherwin
G. L. Mandell
W. J. Etchelder
J. G. Lathrop
F. M. Wood
J. Graham
Timers
H. W. Putnam
H. 8. Cornish
Sturter
Pawtucket Pawtuckets Defeat Walthams In Thrilling Polo
Eight hundred spectators watched Pawtucket beat Waltham 4 to 3 at the rink. CadCaptain Cotter delivered a spectacular drive, Pierce and Wadtke added goals, with McCarthy policing fouls as the hosts pressed to tie in the closing minutes.
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Waltham
Pawtuckets
Walthams
Hipson
Pierce
Cotter
Referes McCarthy
Pawtucket
Wadtke
McCarthy
Menard
Wodtke
Gossips Ellerton James Defeats Lodge in BAA Semis
Ellerton James beat R W Lodge 6 3 6 2 in the junior semi finals at the B A A yesterday. H G Otis defeated C W Bates by default. H G Leeds and Fiske Warren will meet for the club championship next Wednesday. Otis and James set for the junior final Wednesday. New Jersey Athletic Club bowling team has accepted the B A A challenge. dates pending with a March 4 trip to New York.
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Ellerton James
R. W. Lodge
H. G. Otis
C. W. Bates
H. G. Leeds
Fiske Warren
Messrs. Otis
James
New Jersey Athletic Club
B. A. A. Tem
New York
Laidlaw Wins Dartmouth Three-Mile Race At Rink
R M Laidlaw of Dartmouth edged Wilson Breen of St John to win a three mile skating race at the Dartmouth Rink last night. Laidlaw finished one lap and a half ahead in 11 minutes 40 seconds.
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Harrrax
R. M. Laidlaw
Dartmouth
Wilson Breen
St. John
Laidlaw
Martin Sullivan Stabs Bartender in Morning Turmoil
Martin Sullivan, ex Chicago and Boston baseball player, stabbed bartender James Richards at the Worthen House after Richards defended himself with a bottle. Sullivan jumped the bar and delivered five stab wounds, none serious, before his arrest.
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Lowel T
Martin Sullivan
Chicago
Boston
James Richards
Worthen House
Richards
Sullivan
Ricards
Divorced by Judge Beach for Mrs. May Tasigi in New York
Carrie May Tasigi known as May Stembler wins alimony of 250 dollars monthly plus 125 dollars counsel fees in a limited divorce action against Augustus D. Insigi. The case reveals years of alleged cruelty and a turbulent public life with ties to Boston theatre and Turkish consul family.
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New York
Augustus
Boston
Harvard
May Stembler
Josie Hall
Boston Theatre
Meg
Tasigi
Grace
Young Lasigi
Terrimian
Washington
Tasti
Las
Miss Smith
Nsalfilia Urquhardt
Charac Er
A. D. Lasigi
Revolutionary Sons Meet in Meriden Banquet Ties to Valley Forge
The fourth annual Connecticut Society Sons of the American Revolution banquet in Meriden drew about 230 invited guests, with 100 attendees. Thirty five new members joined as Mayor Wilson welcomed guests and Jonathan Trumbull of Norwich reviewed the fruitless New York union conference and signaled no more overtures to the national group.
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Meripen
Connecticut Society
Sons of the American Revolution
Washington
Valley Forge
Meriden
Sons of the Revolution
New York
Winthrop Hotel
Wilson
Jonathan Trumbull
Norwich
Canadian tolls removed by U S proclamation
Washington February 22 The President issued a proclamation revoking tolls on Canadian vessels and cargoes in the Sault Ste. Marie Canal after the Dominion government adopted an order in council removing discriminations against American vessels passing through Canadian canals.
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Washington
Sault Ste. Marie Canal
Reception at the State House Delights Quiet Crowd
Governor Russell hosted his annual public reception amid stormy weather as hundreds braved rain and snow to greet him. Lieutenant Governor Wolcott appeared amiable. Colonel Allen greeted warmly. Judges Thompson and Coromas visited. two drenched boys drew attention with their eager smiles while J C Derr from Chicago boasted of shaking hands with the young governor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russell
State House
Charles TI. Allen
Jelio
Charlie
Colonel Allen
Thompson
Corora
Superior Court
Representative Cook
Governors Reception Draws Plain People and Officials
The Governor greeted attendees with no ceremony, highlighting his popularity. Adjutant-General Dalton led the event with a full staff in uniform. Militia officers, naval brigade members, and various dignitaries including Admiral Belknap and World’s Fair official Hovey attended. The reception, held at the State House, closed at 12:30 after four hours with roughly three to four hundred people present.
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Dalton
Vincent
Borden
Cunningham
Donahue
Andrews
Carter
King of
Soley
Brigham
Sweet
Frye
White
Naval Brigade
Bogan
Murray
Hayes
Rogers
Stopford
Desmond
Magure
Meldrum
Sullivan
Robbins
Lee
Samuel Hickborn
George E. Noyes
C. C. Adams
Bushrod Morse
Admiral Belknap
Navy
Charles A. Prince
B. 8. Parker
Greenwood
Philadelphia
Hovey
World’s Fair Commission
Franklin Mead
H. A. McGlewen
T. C. Fates
RK. J. W. Finney
Woburn
State House
Executive Department
Coy Denial Clouds Mysterious Death Plot At Jail
Feb 22 reports claim murder Coy attempted self harm, but authorities deem it baseless. A sharpened steel fragment found in his vest pocket prompts caution as Supreme Court denial of writ of error arrives. Coy grows nervous while jail officers fear disruption at Friday execution. Scaffold set for tomorrow.
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Coy
Sher! Crosby
Supreme Court
Another schooner wrecked off Cape May in gale
The brig Georgina F. Geary, built at Norwalk in 1861 and 406 tons, sailed from Charleston February 7 to New York with lumber. After a northwest hurricane forced her to shelter at Harford Inlet on February 10, anchors dragged and masts were cut away. The crew reached Five Fathom Bank lightship, then were rescued by the Guymette. Captain Conkin and seven crewmen survived in clothing only. the vessel valued at $4000, partly insured.
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New York
Guyandotte
Newport News
Conkin
Georgina F. Gery
Cape May
Charleston
Ladien
Harriford Inlet
Norwalk
Conn
Wagoner Likely Republican Senator Nominee in Kansas
Torrica Kan Feb 22 The senatorial question nears conclusion as Republicans in caucus back P B Waggoner of Atchison for Senator. Two Democrat House members who allied with Republicans, Derverts Meagher and Chambers, named Wag anger as candidate. No Republican revolt expected and Wag ons votes likely to reach a quorum of 82.
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Torrica
Kan
P. B. Waggoner
Atchison
Missouri Pacific Railway
Kansas
House
Martin
Derverts
Meagher
Chambers
P. B. Warzoner
Repubicans
Senate
Ice man George E Weeks dies in Augusta at 55
Ave nsta Me Feb 22 The Hon George E Weeks a prominent citizen and ice man died this forenoon aged 55 He was a director in Consumers Ice Company of New York and Augusta Boothbay Steamship Company He served in Augusta city council four terms including president and was a state legislator and mayor in 1885 A Republican he owned substantial real estate and was regarded for integrity He leaves two sisters Mrs C Be arnum of California and Mrs Q CG Webster of Augusta and a brother Weeks of Jefferson
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Avevasta
George E. Weeks
Consumers’ Ice Company of
New York
Augusta & Boothbay Steameroast Company
Weeks
Jefferson
Lincoln Academy
Maine State Seminary
Watervil College
Josep Baker
AL FP. Blanchard
Seaate
Cty
Alwys
C. Bearnum
California
Q CG. Webster
Augusta
Death by own action in Rockland Mass
Walter Jacobs of Jacobs Bros. was found dead in bed with his throat slit by a penknife in Rockland Massachusetts on February 22. Despondent over poor health he retired the previous night and died before morning. He was a member of Standish Lodge No 177 I O O F and the Union Glee Club.
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Rockland
Mass
Walter Jacobs
Jacobs Bros
R. W. Southrate
Dudley
Jacobs
Standish Lodge No. 177
Union Glee Club
Major Alvord A Candidate For Ass’t Secretary of Agriculture
Major Al E Alvord of Virginia a former Greenfield Mass professor of agriculture is a candidate for Assistant Secretary of Agriculture under President Cleveland. He led the first push at the convention for Governor Bussell and received a warning letter from Governor Aimes to desist from partisan activity. Alvord later directed the Maryland Experimental Station and chairs the agricultural colleges and experiment stations exhibit committee for the World’s Fair. He is nephew of John E Russett and Mrs James S Grinnell of Greenfield.
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Washington
AL. E. Alvord
Virginia
Greenfield
Mass
Cleveland
Alvord
Massachusetts State Colege
Amherst
Bussell
Aimes
Maryland
Combined Agricultural Colleges and Experiment Stations
John E. Russett
James 5. Grinnell
Cleveland Receives Update On Monetary Conference
Representative MecCreery of Kentucky handed President-elect Cleveland at Lakewood a history of the International Monetary Conference. He noted the May 30 assembling question and said adjournment occurred by a near unanimous vote. Cleveland showed pleasant interest and would pursue the topic after inauguration with careful consideration.
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Wasuteton
MecCreery
Kentucky
Senate
Cleveland
Lakewood
McCreery
Brussels
Ex-Prisoners in Reunion At Grand Army Hall
The Connecticut Association of Union ex-Prisoners of War met in Hartforp to renew leadership. Officers re-elected include President George B. Clapp Hartford and secretary Hiram Buckingham Wartford with delegates Crippen Torrington Buckingham Wethersfield and Wadsworth Unionville. Temperance Officer Murphy spoke in the afternoon.
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Hartforp
Connecticut Association of Union ex-Prisoners of War
Grand Army Hall
Woman’s Relief Corps
George B. Clapp
Hartford
Charles T. Barstow
Merikien
Norman L. Hope
Hiram Buckingham
Wartford
Valentine B. Chamberlain
New Briain
Chaphin
BE. F. Atwood
Wethersfield
National Association
George A. Crippen
Torrinton
Wadsworth
Unionville
E. F. Atwood
Murphy
Notice to Shippers on Freight Destinations and Lines
Notice to shippers directs freight from Boston to pass via the Pennsylvania Railroad or connections, or through the Star Union Line and Empire Line, to be delivered to the Old Colony Railroad Columbus Avenue Freight Station No 8. Prompt handling and forwarding of shipments are promised. For bills of lading and forwarding services contact Pennsylvania A B Washington Street John A Ackley New England Freight Agent Joan H Moriarty Agent.
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Boston
Pennsylvania R.R
Star Union Line
Empire Line
Old Colony R.R
Columbus Avenue
Pennsylvania A. B
Washington St. John A
Ackley
New England
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McAuliffe
Mike Daly
New York Sun
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Charley Mitchell
John Kline
Jim Hall
Bob Kitzsimmons
John L. Sulliva
Jack Dempsey
Cal McCarthy
John L. Sullivan
Corbett
Bangor
Bangor Jad
William Daly, Jr
Ned Merrigan
Don Daly
Walter Berkeley
Boston & A
Lbany
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Piedmont Line
la Belle Helene
Daly
Bay St. Louis
Professor Robertson
Joe Goddard
George Dawson
Robertson
William Daly
Cribb Club
Crbb
Weeting
Cribb
Cooke
Jack Green
Iarry Tracey
Jack Falvey
Dick Moorhouse
Jake Tracey
Jack McGee
S. Kop Roy
Guttenburg
Gloucester
Gloucester Resu
Eatontown
Dias
Wallace G
Capstone
Lum
Tradesman
Battlecry
Lord Stanley
Eng Idle
Edward F
John Lackland
Border Minstrel
Eolic
Gyda
Birdie
Hay Tay
Major McNulty
Roman
Bingham
Majolica
Austria
Vester
Lafayette
O'Brien
Dan
Secon
O’bbrien
Pune
B. A. A. Gossip
Stalber
Gov.russell
Lis
Samuel W. Clifford, Esq
Maynard +J. Stiles
Court Street
Ice Man
Major Alvord
Reunion
Joan H. Moriarty
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