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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jul 06, 1893

Page

3

Favorites Dumped In Saugus July Meeting Races

Franklin Park Saugus July meeting day two showcased bettors flocking to favorites Harry C. and Rupert Gillig, with Mambritonian winning the 2:27 class in two heats. J. H. Lewis and J. Carpenter led a strong field including Lizzie L., Logan, Proteine, Annacander, and Donald as Coxnet crates pursued.

Franklin Park Saugus Harry C Rupert Gillig Branches John Henry Hub Punch Barney Hubbard Punch Lizzie L Mampritonian Donald Proteine John A. Logan Annacander Baeckers Mambritonian Carpenter Harry Harry Co Logan Harmess Cloverdale Farm B.h. Mambretonian J. H. Lewis Watherland Farm B. Donald J. Riley M. Lizzie Ankenes Seciath Heart Viereeres Cess Caress Se Crome Glimmer Jim Little Ethan Schoolmarm Katisha Pan Clare Charles Dorsey Porcelain Gillig Gilli Pei G Maplehurst Farm M. Demorest Fatherland Farm Fatherland Farm Ns. B.g. Little Bened H. Pope H. Pan Clare A. P. McDonald G. Rupert Gillig B.m. Glimmer F. Carey B.b. Porcelain

Winners on the Tracks at Monmouth Park NJ

At Monmouth Park in New Jersey the six furlong opening race was won by Iddesleigh with Prince George second and Correction third in 1 12. Mistral won the five furlong second race with Prig second and Trinculo third in 1 02. Now or Never took the mile and one furlong third race with Longstreet second and St. Florian third in 1 57. Astoria won the five and a half furlongs fourth race with Kinglet second and Prince John third in 1 06. Hammie captured the seven furlongs fifth race with Long Beach second and Key West third in 1 26. Stonewell won the one mile sixth race with Sarah Ramey second and Sykeston third in 1 41 14.

Monmouth Park N. J Iddesleigh Prince George Correction Mistral Prig Trinculo Longstreet St. Florian Astoria Kinglet Prince John Hammie Long Beach Key West Stonewell Sarah Ramey Sykeston

Franklin Park Saugus race programme announced next Saturday

The Franklin Park Saugus program lists three flat races and two hurdle events with purses from 50 to 109 dollars and weights from 110 to 140 pounds. Entries close Friday night with Manager James O. Gray at 392 Tremont Street or Franklin Park Saugus, plus two trotting events and a track record exhibition.

Franklin Park Saugus James 0. Gray Tremont Street

Brighton Beach Races Report From July Fifth Card

At Brighton Beach on July 5 the five eighths mile opener was won by Express with Haster John second and Australian third in 1:04.14. The half mile went to Montepool over Alice and Angelo in 0:51.4. Berwyn won the five-eighths mile with Bob Sutherland second and Shelly Tuttle third in 1:03.75. Saragassa captured seven eighths of a mile with Major Daly second and Westchester third in 1:29.54. The one mile race saw Uncle Sim first, Circular second and Shenandoah third in 1:43.75. Foxford won six and one half furlongs ahead of Eclipse and Ingot in 1:23. The American Wringer Co advertises wringers, mangles, spring beds and carpet sweepers, with mail orders promptly attended to.

Brighton Beach L. I Express Haster John Montepool Alice Angelo Berwyn Bob Sutherland Shelly Tuttle Saragassa Major Daly Westchester Uncle Sim Circular Shenandoah Foxford Eclipse Ingot The American Wringer Co Broadway Extension City

Baseball Talk Echoes in Eastern League Rumors

Discussions on player contracts and signings strain relations as Burnham signs Deady. Ward underperforms for the Cincinnatis while Comiskey seeks an outfielder and Haddock struggles under new rules. Boston Reds ex-pitcher George Haddock regains form, Louisvilles win after acquiring O'Rourke, and Kirmies shows weakness for Brocktons. Burrill shines for Fall River, Meagher stars for Manchester, and Boston players visit Chicago amid a tight race and mixed performances from umpires, including Mullin over Brookline.

Deady Burnham Ward Cincinnatis Comiskey George Haddock George Boston Reds Louisvilles O’rourke Danny Richardson Daniel Brooklyn King Dingo Mike Meagher Manchesters Mike Boston Lefair Chicago Pittsburg Pittsburgs Bostons Mullin Brookline Pete Marion Philing Princeton John Ward Giants Davies New Yorks Anson Hutchison Eart Chicagos Bostos Hutch Baseball Nine Lownel

Orioles Shut Out by Pittsburg in July 5 Game

Pittsburg defeats Baltimore 2 to 0 as Mullane holds the Orioles to scarce hits. Jennings errors costly for Baltimore leading to Pittsburg runs. McGraw is ejected by umpire McLaughlin and fined 35 dollars for back talk. Batteries Killen and Miller for Pittsburg Mullane and Robinson for Baltimore.

Pittsburg Baltimores Killen Mullane Jennings McLaughlin McGraw Brooklyn Baltimore Miller Robinson

Cleveland Wins Fourth of July Tie Game In Late Batting

Cleveland defeats Brooklyn 9 to 7 after a tied morning contest. Dailey belts a home run. Attendance 1800. Hits Cleveland 12, Brooklyn 10. Errors Coveland 4, Brooklyn 3. Batteries Young and Zimmer for Cleveland Kennedy and Dailey for Brooklyn.

Cleveland Dailey Broklyn Brooklyn Coveland Young Zimmer Kennedy

Manchester Beats Portland In High-Scoring Series

New England League game in Manchester draws 200 spectators as Manchester erupts in a big third inning. Final score shows Manchester 11 to Portland 10 with 16 hits to 15, and 4 errors apiece. Batteries Kelly and McCauley duel Dilworth and Mahoney.

Manchester Portland Kelly McCauley Dilworth Mahoney

Lincoln Invincible as Fall River Walks Over Dover

Fall River defeats Dover with 12 hits to 5 errors for Dover. Lincoln pitched a near no hit game through nine innings as the Fall River offense produced enough runs. Attendance listed as 800. Final score and details show Lincoln and Burrell on the mound for Fall River with Morse and Donahue catching.

Fall River Lincoln Fall Rivers Dovers Dover Burrell Morse Donahue

Brockton Defeats Lewiston Behind Strong Play

Brockton used sharp fielding base running and heavy hitting to win. Welch’s pitching impressed as Ryan delivered crucial moments. Attendance 400. Final score Brockton 28 Lewiston 6. Hits Brockton 15 Lewiston 10. Errors Brockton 8 Lewiston 5. Batteries Ryan and Burke Welch and Hart.

Brockton Welch Ryan Lewiston Burke Hart

Pretty game at Troy ends in Troy win

A July 5 baseball game at Troy featured a late ninth inning rally. The final score shows Troy 3 Albany 2 with Troy earning the victory behind pitching by Devlin and Cahill and Albany errors contributing to the outcome.

Albany Troy Devlin Cahill Bauswein Wilson

Special caucus hearings to be held statewide

A special committee on caucus regulation plans a series of hearings across the Commonwealth. Meetings will visit each county, beginning in Boston at the State House, with weeks allotted to Suffolk residents, then continuing to other cities after initial sessions.

Boston State House Suffolk County

Dutchman in Joy Street Domestic Dispute Report

A local rumor claimed a Dutch resident on Joy Street attempted to murder his wife by throat cutting. Dr Dearborn said no knife was used and medical aid was unnecessary. The incident stemmed from a family dispute after a blow to the wife’s jaw.

Somerville Joy Street

Second day at Cash League meet yields big winnings in New York

Pete Berle earned 365 dollars and placed second in three of four races while Wheeler won a 500 dollar purse and a 250 dollar first prize plus 200 dollars. Reports cover Somerville and Massachusetts clubs tours, rides, games, and social events, including a Bedford Springs lunch and a 9 to 7 baseball win.

New York Pete Berle Wheeler Somerville Massachusetts Bedford Springs Hbasy Softs Thompson Record Waltham Rollistone Leominister G. Darlow Franklin Park Gowell Rutter Foote McCune Hyde Park Rovers J. A. Swanstrom B. Phillips, Jr Charles M. Andrews J. H. Elliot Alex Corbett Ernest James Warren Reynolds Alex Holway Harvey Henderson Springfield Windie Harry Tyler Tich FB. A. Nelson C. W. Nelson van Wagoner Williamson Battey Maplewood Henry ©. Young Nice Jennie E. Little Nellie Orcutt Charles IF. Chandler Hattie Barnes Arther Batting J. B. Pratt L. Erickson Wilkins Lulu Lindwall Corbett George A. Place New Hampshire Concord Windle Gary Taylor Tyler Riverside Club Boston Tremont House Bicycle Club Paterson N. J Clifton Zimmerman L. L. Clark Malden Club Salem Willows

Stop croadking stock gamblers do what they please

A blunt plea against stock market meddling urges letting market gamblers operate freely, arguing legitimate business should not rely on their interference or controls. The language reflects tension over market regulation and freedom for investors.

Actors Versus Press Baseball Game At South End Grounds

A comedy heavy baseball match between theatrical members and the press is planned for next Thursday at South End grounds. Comedians Alf Wheelan Dan Daly and E L Don will play with actors. Harry Dixey may join. Notables Pauline Hall and Jennie Yeamans will attend. Tickets from Press Club Park Tremont Appleton’s Connolly’s. Prizes include corned beef, season passes, and notable novelty awards.

South End Alf Wheelan Dan Daly E. L. Don Harry Dixey Austin & Stones Anne Boston Pauline Hall Jennie Yeamans Press Club Park Tremont Theatres Connolly’s Appleton’s Piealley Rivilege Boston Daily News

Harvard Yale boat race debate by famed oarsman

An aged sculler argues Harvard should hire a professional coach instead of chasing the Oxford stroke used by Yale. He praises Cook’s influence, cites English crews, notes Yale’s defeats after adopting the English stroke, and predicts Harvard’s win depends on Yale’s strength. Also mentions Charles River crew, Ras Rogers, Tom Higgins, and Kelcher’s trip. Stop croaking and earn money.

Harvard Oxford Cambridge Cook Yale Europe Bo Cook Mike Davis Plaisted Charles River Athletic Association Ramblers Charles Rivers Ras Rogers Charles Tom Higgins Detroit Jack Kelcher The Crescents England Ireland

Athletic Gossip Reveals Lowell Club and Local Meets

A Lowell business men's athletic group forms with plans for a Providence YMCA joint meet in three weeks and a September open meet. Notables Shattuck and other runners feature, with talk of clubs modeled after the B A A and Worcester Athletic Club.

Formed Lowell Hurling Club Attracts City Interest

Sporting miscellany notes a new Lowell hurling club with challenges from Boston clubs. A potential return game in Lowell may occur with the Shamrocks. The Irish American Athletic Union is nearly dissolved, and plans arise for a league including South Boston Charlestown Lynn Somerville and others. Over ten thousand watched Tuesday morning on the Common. A New York representative match is discussed as Boston teams are drawn from local clubs.

Lowell Boston Shamrocks Hilliard New York Gray Franklin Park Press Club

Among the Pugilists in a Quiet Boxing News Day

Pugilist notes report Dempsey undecided with Columbian Club despite a 10000 purse offer and critique his prior stance. Colum bian Club pursues bold matchups with Creedon Greg gains Napier and others, while Napier vows 118 lb limits and Howie Hodgkins expands as co manager. Jack Fallon becomes a Flatbush cop. Billy Murphy seeks featherweight bout and Coney Island hosts a local show August 17 with three bouts.

Billy Smith Dominick O’ Malley Columbian Club Dempsey Columbian John Hopkins Dan Creedon Cooke Coney Island Corbett Mitchell Jess Seashore Club Griffiny Smith Creedon-Greggains van Heest-Griffo Corbett-Mitchell Philadelphia Ike Weir Harry Daley Cribb Tom Tracy Eers Jack Dempsey Tracy George Dawson Dawson Saia Ate Greggains Creedon Bill Sanders Rockland House West Roxbury Gregains John L. Sullivan Jim Australia Sullivan Jimmy Lynch Jack Fallon Billy Wilson Flatbush McCaffrey C. A. C. Smith Don Riordan Harry Newmyer Billy McCarthy al O’brien Horace Leeds O’brien Ed Smith

Henley Regatta Opens With Record Entrants and Action

London July 5 The Henley regatta opened with record entries. First rounds moved, finals to be decided Friday. Leander beat Magdalen in the grand challenge cup while Thames, London, and Trinity clubs won their heats. Royal Chester and Third Trinity had byes or scratches as crews raced for Wyfold and other cups.

London Leander Rowing Club Magdalen College Rowing Club Thames Rowing Club Societe Nautique de la Basse Seine London Rowing Club Trinity (Cambridge Dublin University Molesey Club Vesta Rowing Club Trinity College Oxford New College Radley College Bradford Grammar School Trinity Bedford Grammar School Diamond Secalls William Boyd Trinity College, Dublin Hudson George McHenry Cercle de l’Aviron Chariss Fenwick Societe d’Encouragement de Sport Nautique Brasenose College Magdalen College Trinity College (Dublin Royal Chester Club Royal Chester Molesey Midway Thames Kingston Rowing Club

Monetary unrest and currency scarcity grip New York banks

New York reports show unrest, loss of confidence, and currency scarcity. Banks request large currency shipments from Boston Baltimore and Pittsburgh. Philadelphia bank refuses a $150000 cash check, implying cash or silver payment. Silver low prices spur gold property sales with claims sold for about $100000. Treasury received 530000 ounces of silver offers with no buys yet.

New York Boston Baltimore Pittsburg Philadelphia Prescott Ann Treasury Department Washington

New silver colon coin proposed for world circulation

Nathan Appleton of Boston urges adoption of a metric silver coin called the colon or Columbus to commemorate the 400th anniversary of discovery. He proposes 25 metric grams of nine tenths fine silver with an implied value near 25 market dollars, scalable by population, for international use and stable exchanges.

United States of America Central South America Mexico International Monetary Congress Nathan Appleton Boston

President Andrews Advocates Remonetizing Silver World Trade

President E B Andrews of Brown University spoke at the Colorado Summer School of Sciences urging remonetization of silver to bridge the gold and silver worlds. He warned demonetization harmed global exchange, trade, and loans, and urged the U S to push free silver coinage if Britain and others would join, aiming to counter India’s move toward a gold standard.

Colorado Springs Colorado Summer School of Sciences, Philosophy and Languages E. B. Andrews Brown University International Monetary Conference Andrews Great Britain Germany America Mexico United States China Japan England India East Mar Eehy South America Indian Exchange

Financial troubles sweep several cities in July distress

A flurry of failures and suspensions reported across North America on July 5. A. L. Jones & Co. of Syracuse failed with liabilities around 80,000 and assets about 40,000. The Golden Eagle Clothing Co. in Kansas City faced $60,000 in chattel mortgages with liabilities near $90,000. The American National Bank in Pueblo, the Catract Bank receiverhip in Niagara Falls, Ward's Bank of Forestville in Buffalo, and Omaha & South Texas Co in Houston Heights all show varying asset and liability figures. Prescott cheese dealers hit by J. E. Thompson & Co. assignment. Commercial Bank in Winnipeg declared insolvent with liabilities listed at 1,370,000 and assets at 1,981.16. London bullion shift and other mini crises noted.

Syracuse A. L. Jones & Co Kansas City Golden Eagle Clothing Company Pueblo Col American National Bank Niagara Falls Peter A. Horton Catract Bank Buffalo Ward Bank of Forestville Houston Tex Omaha & South Texas Company Houston Heights Boston Toronto J. E. Thompson & Co Prescott Montreal Winnipeg Commercial Bank Dominion An London Bank of England Howard S. D

About You and Your Friends in Local News

Sergeant Murphy covers for Sergeant Vinal during his vacation at Station 12. The burial of Robert Gill occurred at Mt Calvary Cemetery after a high requiem mass at Gate of Heaven Church. Efforts push for a patrol wagon ambulance station behind Station 12 with funding requested by Captain Warren. The St Augustine Young Men's Association met at St Augustine Hall on important business. Funeral services for Mrs. Margaret H. Crowley were held at 40 A Street and later at SS Peter and Paul. The Tosebud Club visited Miss Eva Anderson at Irving Cottage Crescent Beach for a lawn party with music and refreshments. The crowd included many young ladies and gentlemen. The funeral for Miss Crowley is set for 2 PM today from 40 A Street.

Vinal Station 12 T. J. Murphy Robert Gill Point Gate of Heaven Church Father Merritt Mt. Calvary Cemetery Warren St. Augustine Crowley Tosebud Club Eva Anderson Irving Cottage Crescent Beach Nccollation Mamie Kelley Annie Haines Fannie Haines Mamie Hunt Teresa McDermott Alice Owens Nellie Hassett Katie Donovan Mamie Donovan Nay Madden Mamie Bean Margaret Lally Mamie Haines Messrs Daniel Hares Charles Grace B. Devine M. Limmerich J. W. Higgins George Hughes John McKenna D. Bean Will Ryan J. J. Goulding Eh. Conway Frank O’brien Charles Conley David Kimmins Margaret Crowley

Fine New Mail bicycle prize awarded to Gus Hubner

Local labor figure John T Edwards offered the fine New Mail bicycle for the unpopular ex railway man. Gus Hubner won the prize amid his friends' strong support. A seven year old boy, John J Nolan, was struck by a freight train near Marion street while trying to grab a girl’s hat. He lost his left ankle and was taken to City Hospital. An overturned loop at 245 Webster street caused a fire alarm from Box 615. The home, owned by Mrs M S Anderson, sustained about 50 dollars in damage with 100 dollars in furniture loss.

John T. Edwards Gus Hubner Hubner Gus John J. Nolan Boston & Maine Railroad Marion Street Nolan City Hospital James McCully Webster Street M. S. Anderson

Everett Council Amends Bicycle Speed and Signal Ordinance

At a recent Everett Common Council meeting the bicycle rider hearing resulted in an amended ordinance prohibiting excessive speed and racing on city streets. Bikes must bear a loud signal device such as a gong bell horn and violators face a fine of five to ten dollars per offense.

Everett

Fire alarm for bacon works roof in Somerville

The Box 31 fire alarm in Cambridge yesterday morning was for a small blaze on the roof of Howe's bacon works at Stillhouse street foot in Somerville. The Somerville system alert failed due to excitability. John Talbot of Somerville fell from an electric car on Main street yesterday, sustaining severe head and face injuries.

Cambridge Howe's Bacon Works Stillhouse Street Somerville John Talbot Main Street

Funeral for James Cooney at St Rose Church Interred at Holy Cross

James Cooney’s funeral was held at St Rose Church yesterday morning with Father Sheenan officiating. The remains were interred at Holy Cross Cemetery. An overnight fire alarm at Box 12 reported a small fire at 98 Marginal Street, Mary Dunn’s residence, caused by firecrackers and causing about $5 in damage.

James Cooney St. Rose’s Church Sheenan Holy Cross Cemetery Marginal Street Mary Dunn

Police Officers Brown and Emerton Begin Vacation

Officers Brown and John Emerton started their vacation yesterday, becoming the first members of the force to take leave.

Brown John Emerton

Installation of officers at Nonantum Tribe meeting

At a regular meeting of the Nonantum Tribe of Red Men in Abbottsford Hall last night, officers were installed including William L Hathaway as sachem and Robert H Gray as senior sagamore. Other newly installed roles include Robert M Moore junior sagamore, Charles B Dearborn prophet, H J Abbott first sachem, E H Crocker first warrior, W Bayfield first brave, D W Johnson wigwam member, and James Palmer gunbearer of forest.

Abbottsford Hall William L Hathaway Robert H. Gray Sagamore Robert M., Moore

Stop Croaking No Excuses For Hard Times

A terse editorial figure condemns excuses for hard times and urges practical action to endure economic strain. The piece frames resilience as essential, urging readers to face adversity with resolve and effort rather than complaint.

City Hospital Faces Critical Wound Chain From Night Incidents

James Ware, 87, lying at City Hospital after a horse harnessing accident on Northampton Street left him with a fractured skull and little chance to live. Thomas Haines, 1818 Washington Street, was admitted after a bullet wound from a pocket revolver exploded on Emerald Street. John Holmes, 20, of 53 O Street, South Boston, was accidentally shot in the right hand by a 32 calibre revolver on the Fourth.

James Ware City Hospital Northampton Street Ware Lenox Street South End Thomas Haines Washington Street Emerald Street Dover John Holmes O Street Boston

Barn Shooting Arrest Over Accidental Eye Injury

John Janse aged 24 was arrested for assault and battery with a gun after an afternoon shooting in a barn behind 31 Field Street South End. James Lawger was struck in the eye but expected to recover. police call the incident largely accidental and the report reached authorities late yesterday.

John Janse James Lawger Field Street South End Lawger City Hospital

Motorman Injured Slipping On Street Car Task

Martin Kenney, 20, slipped while mounting a headlight on the street car he operates. He broke his left leg, was taken to City Hospital, and resides at 370 East Eighth Street, South Boston.

Martin Kenney East Eighth Street South Boson

Fire damages fixtures shop at 23 Otis Street

Firefighters report Box 49 rung at 9 02 last evening for a blaze on the first floor of an iron building 23 Otis street occupied by Henry T Edwards dealer in gas and electric fixtures. Wires carried heavy currents and damaged stock by sem and three glass windows were smashed. Stop croaking give the country a chance.

Otis Street Henry T. Edwards

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