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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jul 13, 1895

Page

3

Damages Sought Over Narragansett Park Incident

East Boston resident William Loud and wife pursue $10,000 damages against detective Connors and Narragansett Park management after a scandal at Providence race track involving Baldwin and W B Link Jr. Loud allegedly wore Baldwin’s badge, faced ejection, and a hostile Providence paper later accused the party. Loud plans $50,000 damages suit against the paper. Baldwin reportedly backs him.

Narragansett Park Providence Boston Baldwin Connors William Coud East Boston Bill” Loud Narragansett Uifman Loud W. B. Link, Jr Links Philomena Pontlear

Quiet start to general elections as many MPs return unopposed

London July 12 The general elections opened quietly with a long list of MPs returned without opposition. Conservatives Sir Reginald Hanson Alban Gibbs Francis Barry Aglorn Borthwick Tritton Hall Hoare Penn Goschen and others. Also re-elected were Fardem Lyttleton McIver Dixon Heaton Wyndham Vincent Kenny Bartlett Smith and Langley among others.

London Reginald Hanson Alban G. H. Gibbs London City Francis T. Barry Windsor Algernon Borthwick South Kensington Charles E. Tritton Norwood Lambeth Charles Hall Holborn Finsbury Alfred Lyttleton Warwick Leamington Arthur Wellesley Peel Lewis McIver West Edinburgh Viscount Wolmer Earl of Canterbury George Wyndham Dover C. E. H. Vincent Central Sheffield Joseph E. Kenny College Green Dublin Ellis Ashmead Bartlett Ecclesall Batty Langley Attercliffe W. F. D. Smith Strand

Universalists Hold Evening Sessions at Unity Church

The Y P C U convention drew large crowds at Unity Church on West Newton Street and overflowed to Everyday Church on Shawmut Avenue. Speakers included Florence Kollock, J M Pullman, Augusta J Chapin, with sessions at dawn, a reunion dinner, and a patriotic meeting at Faneuil Hall before visiting Copp's Hill burying ground.

Church of Unity West Newton Street Shawmut Avenue Canfield Florence Kollock Pasadena Cal J. M. Pullman Lynn Augusta J. Chapin D. D Omaha Neb Unity Church E. L. Shinn Galesburg Ill Louis Ames Jersey City J. S. Stevens Philadelphia Bertha E. Weeks O. R. Washburn Chautauqua Lyman Ward New York J. Wallace Cate Tokio Japan Frank O. Hall Lowell Henrietta G. Moore Springfield Ellwood C. Nash Brooklyn N. Y Faneuil Hall E. H. Capen Tufts College John D. Long Christ Church Copp’s Hill Burying Ground

Baseball schedules from National and New England leagues

National League games listed include Boston at Louisville, Brooklyn at Pittsburg, New York at Cleveland, Washington at Cincinnati, Baltimore at Chicago, and Philadelphia at St. Louis. New England League matchups show Bangor at Brockton, Portland at New Bedford, Lewiston at Fall River, and Augusta at Pawtucket. Eastern League offers Providence at Wilkesbarre, Springfield at Scranton, Rochester at Toronto, and Syracuse at Buffalo.

Baltimore Pittsburg New York Washington St. Louis Louisville Ceesees Boston Brooklyn Cleveland Cincinnati Chicago Philadelphia New England Bangor Brockton Portland New Bedford Lewiston Fall River Augusta Pawtucket Providence Wilkesbarre Springfield Scranton Rochester Toronto Syracuse Buffalo

Louisville Colonels Triumph Over Bos tos in Ball Game

In Louisville on July 12 the Kentucky Colonels defeated the Boston team by a ball game marked by sharp defense and timely hitting. Duffy and Clarke stood out for the visitors and Colonels. Key plays featured Clarke driving in runs with a sequence of hits, McCreary, Gettinger and Shugart contributing for Louisville, while Spies and Duffy produced notable offensive sparks for Boston. The late innings saw Boston threaten with doubles by Bannon and a late push, but Louisville closed out the contest.

Louisville Ky Kentucky Colonels Duffy Clarke Colonels O’brien Collins Clark Nash Shugart Spies Tucker Tenney Sexton Long McCarthy McCreary Gettinger Boston McDonald Warner Weyhing Bannon Louisville Visitoya B. TB PO. A. BE AB. R R.f C.f Proce Secae AB R TB PO Long S.eeeeseseeces F.f Daffy Beiievsseeeensete Cccveccses Lowe Oscecseses Ucker Crrcseeeeeenseese Annon Meary Collins Spies Weighing

Breitenstein Holds Off Phillies in St Louis Victory

In St Louis on July 12 the Philadelphias managed little against Breitenstein. Lampe was wild but hit by good opportunities. Attendance reached 2000 as St Louis scored in multiple innings to win 7-1 over Philadelphia. Breitenstein and Miller combined for the win while Lampe and Buckley shared the loss.

ST. Louis Philadelphias Breitenstein Lampe Philadelphia Miller Buckley

Wilkesbarre Beats Providence to Move Up in Standings

In Wilkesbarre Pennsylvania on July 12 the Wilkesbarres defeated the Providence Grays to rise to second place. Coakley, Wilkesbarre’s new pitcher, held the Grays to three hits through six innings but faltered in the last three. Hodson pitched steadily but faced poor support as runs and hits piled up early.

Wilkesbarre Penn Wilkesbarres Providence Grays Coakley Hodson

Wilkesbarre Providence Core Eight Runs In Game

In Wilkesbarre, the Providence core eight produced eight runs while Wilkesbarre managed 1500 trend lines. Key stats show Wilkesbarre with 18 hits and 6 errors versus Providence with 10 runs, 6 errors, and 6 total. Batteries were Coakley and Lazotte for Wilkesbarre. Hodson and McAuley for Providence.

Wilkesbarre Providence Coakley Lazotte Hodson McAuley

Syracuse Beats Buffalo In Seventh Inning Rally

Syracuse soaks up 18 hits but trailed until the fourth when Fournier faltered and the Stars exploded for six runs then three more in the seventh. Buffalo showed solid defense but Syracuse produced long drives for every run as Gannon Hess duo faced Fournier Urquhart in a 4 to 1 finish with 1000 in attendance.

Buffalo N. Y Syracuse Fournier Bison Gannon and Hess Fournier and Urquhart

Springfield Victorious Over Scranton In Sloppy Game

Springfield defeated Scranton 10 to 6 as Scranton bats misfired and errors plagued their defense while Springfield benefited from timely hits. Gruber and Gunson teamed for Springfield with Luby and Rogers catching for Scranton.

Springfield Scranton Gruber Gunson Luby Rogers

Stevens Defeat Portland In One-Sided New England League Game

In Fall River on July 12 Stevens overwhelmed Portland as Reilly starred for the home team and Corbett led Portland. Attendance reported at 350. The final score is not provided in the readable text.

Fall River Stevens Portland Reilly Corbett

Ragged Errors Sink Pawtucket in Home Loss

In Pawtucket on July 12 Ragged errors doomed the home team who were outhit by Bangor. Davis and Whiting starred with the bat while Bangor led 18 to 4 in the early innings and finished with a 13 to 22 hit edge. Pitchers Drinkwater Wheeler Hayes Todd Daley Yeager were used by the clubs.

Pawtucket R. L Davis Whiting Bangor Manger Drinkwater Wheeler Hayes Todd Daley Yeager

Brockton Defeated by Augusta Amid Errors and Weak Fielding

In Brockton on July 12 Augusta outhit and outplayed the home team. Wise starred again as Brockton’s errors and loose defense doomed them. Final: Augusta 23 hits to 11, Brockton 4 runs to 3. Batteries Coyle and Butler for Augusta Miller and Shea for Brockton.

Brockton Miller Wise Augusta Coyle Butler Shea

Lewiston Nuggets Past New Bedford with Ninth Inning Rally

Lewiston led early as New Bedford chased, tying in the ninth on sharp hitting before Lewiston's winning run in the final half. Lewiston racked 12 hits to New Bedford's 11, with 3 errors by Lewiston and 1 by New Bedford. Williams and Crisham teamed for Lewiston, Standish and Murphy for New Bedford.

New Bedford LewIston Williams Crisham Standish Murphy

Mr Walsh Reports 49 362 Delegates Yet to Be Counted

Mr Walsh states he delivered 55 000 badges to registration places and has returns up to 5 pm Friday July 12 listing state by state totals. Many churches have not sent returns, some figures will change. about 600 tickets were given to speakers trustees with no account yet.

Mr. Walsh Aasuatis Arkansas California Colorado Connecticut Delaware District of Columbia Florida Georgia Illinois Idaho Indiana Indian Maine Maryland Michigan Minnesota Mississippi Missouri Montana Nebraska Nevada New Hampshire New Jersey New Mexico New York North Carolina North Dakota Ohio Oklahoma Oregon Pennsylvania Rhode Island South Carolina South Dakota Tennessee Texas Utah Vermont Virginia Washington West Virginia Wisconsin Wyoming Canada Massachusetts Walsh Russell Hall Mechanics’ Building Boston

Death in West End: Thomas Flynn Found Dead at Davis Court

Thomas Flynn aged 55 of Leverett Street was found dead in a vacant house at 1 Davis Court West End. Dr Thompson attributed the death to injuries from falling down stairs.

Thomas Flynn

Dempsey Arrives in Vancouver as a Wrecked Ex-Champion

Jack Dempsey, ex-champion boxer, passed through Vancouver en route to Portland where he will reside. Reported to be a physical wreck, appearing to have only a short time to live.

Vancouver B. C Jack Dempsey Portland Dempsey

Vigilant Tests New Sails in Newport Spin

Newport Rhode Island July 12 Vigilant sailed alone to test her Herreshoff sails and ballast. The yacht ran past Newport to Point Judith then returned with a full canvas and a great spinnaker. Mr Iselin and Mr Willard planned Sunday sailing with Defender to compare both vessels.

Newport R. I Kansas Iselin Mr. Willard Defender Vigilant

Jubilee Had Trial Off Marblehead Before Upcoming Races

The Jubilee, General Paine's single stick, had a secret Thursday trial off Marblehead with General Paine and son John B. Paine aboard plus others. The yacht showed improvement in light airs, with better waterline, neater bow, easier entry to water, and minimal wake. A July 20 meet with Defender and Vigilant is anticipated, with plans to race July 17 in the eastern series against J Malcolm Forbes's Volunteer and possibly join New York Yacht Club cruises.

General Paine Marblehead John B. Paine J. Malcolm Forbes Jubilee New York Yacht Club New London Newport Defender

Derby political meeting ends in assault on Harcourt Roe and wife

London July 12 Sir William Vernon Harcourt ex-Chancellor of the Exchequer his wife and Sir Thomas Roe attended a Derby political meeting where both Harcourt and Roe seek re election in the Liberal interest. After leaving they entered an open carriage and were attacked by a crowd of opponents who pelted them with clods and refuse. Her ladyship was struck but not seriously hurt.

London William Vernon Harcourt Exchequer Thomas Roe Derby William Thomas House of Commons

Several Cities Want Him He Traveled With Counterfeit Checks

Lynn July 12 The police think they have captured the man who gives the name W C Hall but he admits it is not his real name He was arrested on a charge of trying to pass a worthless check on Fred C Stanley a Lynn clothier Michael Cotter of South Framingham identified Hall as the man who visited his store posing as drummer for E V Magee of Boston He asked Cotter to cash a 25 check but Cotter could not and indorsed a 15 check in Hall s name which was protested Hall is also wanted in Milford Middleboro Springfield and Worcester for passing fraudulent checks He told police that last year he was arrested in Connecticut for passing bogus checks but his relatives settled the case

Lynn W. C. Hall Fred C. Stanley Lynn Clothier Michael Cotter South Framingham Hall E. V. Magee Boston Cotter Milford Middleboro Springfield Worcester Connecticut

Bunker Hill Campers Celebrate Ladies Day at Snake Island

The Bunker Hill Camping Club held a Ladies Day with a harbor voyage aboard the steamer Five Brothers. Activities included a baseball game between Fanchons and Butterflies tied 6 to 6 at dusk, plus races won by Miss Sadie Carney, Miss Maggie O'Brien, Mrs. William Daly Jr, and a football win by Miss Kate Uart's team.

Bunker Hill Snake Island Sadie Carney Maggie O'Brien

Mrs Adlai Stevenson III Stricken with Illness in Bloomington

Mrs Adlai F Stevenson III was taken ill in Bloomington Illinois last night. Two physicians attended her for several hours. She improved this morning but remained under the influence of opiates. Her condition tonight is favorable.

Bloomington Ill Adlai F. Stevenson

Benton Fined for Assault at Speidel's Saloon

Benjamin H. Benton was fined zero dollars in Municipal Court for an assault on jeweller Wilfred H. Goddard at 339 Washington Street. The incident occurred in Speidel's saloon.

Benjamin H. Benton Wilfred H. Goddard Washington Street Speidel

Report on Hamilton Mills Spinners Strike Sours to Week Extension

Lowell July 12 Special to the Post The Spinners Union heard the committee report after a conference with mill agents at the locks and canals office last Wednesday The committee asked for more time as no decision was reached Agents are divided on wage schedule details and whether to boost male spinners only or include ring spinners A further conference is planned for Monday or Tuesday with results to be shared at a special meeting next Friday evening An agreement bars press comments until a final settlement is reached

Lowell Spinners’ Union Locks and Canals

Four more weavers return to work at Hamilton Mills

In Amesbury on July 12 four additional strikers reported back to work at Hamilton Mills. Last night a crowd of strikers hooted and booed as workers emerged. The strikers have been aided by money sent from out of town.

Amesbury Hamilton Mills

Weavers Strike at Continental Mills Over Wage Cut Misunderstanding

Seventy five Continental Mills weavers strike in Lewiston over wage increases. An earlier 6 to 8 percent raise was misinterpreted by many French workers as a 6 to 8 cent per cut boost, changing pay from 36 cents to 42 or 44 cents per cut.

Lewiston Continental Mills

Glazers Strike At Lynn Morocco Shop

Fifty glazers at John Donallan and Son in Lynn strike, alleging the firm fills positions with cheaper Armenian labor after a recent wage increase for other workers. The firm denies hiring Armenians to replace the raised paid employees, while other workers are laid off due to the strike.

Lynn Morocco John Donallan & Sor Donallan

Boxing Gossip on English Allies and New England Prospects

The English representative for the National Sporting Club outlines four big winter contests led by Billy Plimmer against Pedler Palmer for £500, with follow ups featuring Creedon, Craig, Choynski, and Burge for purses of £400 to £500. Creedon’s deal hinges on expense money, while connections with Craig show increasing English revenue and a pending match with the Cooler. Walter Madigan seeks a ten round bout with Bobby Dever, and plans for amateur challenges with James Leahy and Mr. Berkeley are noted. James J. Armstrong, linked to New York Elks and William Muldoon, is identified as a relation to George W. Toohey.

The National Sporting Club Billy Plimmer Pedler Palmer Dan Creedon Frank Craig Joe Choynski Craig Tommy Ryan Billy Smith Dick Burge Creedon Choynski Burge John D. Hopkins England Ed Holske Boston Denny Butler Holske Elton Peter Maher Maher Frank Slavin Berkeley James J. Armstrong New York Elks Atlantic City George W. Toohey Sporting Review Armstrong

Ten Mile Pequot Cycle Chub Race in South Boston

Champion French trick rider VAM on Iv August Souget visits town. The first annual ten mile road race of the Pequot Cycle Club, Chub, will run this afternoon at 3 from Andrews Square South Boston. Four laps go through Boston Street Columbia Ritchfield Olney Bowdoin Hancock to Columbia. Prize list promises exciting racing with many named riders listed in the captioned fees and times. Officials include O E Mansfield referee and J M Linscott judge. Roxbury Wheelmen to lead union run with Captain Gordon as chief marshal. about fifty members expected in white caps reporting by 9 a.m.

Ars A. McDuffie W. F.erence W. Clark French George L. Doucette Thomas Clark J. Clark Es McCarthy Fred P. Kent Joseph A. Surette Louis W. Walleston Ernest J. Monet Robert Urquhart C. J. Pope H. Quimby Thomas A. Barnaby L. A. & Kelly D. F. McCarthy A. W. Archibald Allen B. Spear Norman J Smith George B. Hersey Thomas O'Neill W. S. Ellis James Co. B. Sowden Robert V. Hall H. B. Mann Herbert T Thomas F. Euegveen A. Augustine Fred Clark Joseph Perkins C. C. Bussey Harrydwards W. S. Goldthwait Walter E. Humphrey J.P. Rupert Charles H. Hatch, Jr H. Willard Carter Delbert Law William W. Marshall Edward T .Bailey Albert Murdock Horatio B. Rueles William J Eugene McMahon George Meen William Mc Robert Dolloph H. M. Stevens Joseph Kanine J. W. J. Manning John J. Erikson Oscar E. Ross Harry C Brooks W. H. Jordan J. Kearns Andrew Gunnison Joseph “Bailey George E. Stover Nathan Brown A. H. Himberg O.E. Mansfield J. M. Linscott Howard B. Emery W. B. Chitman, Jr H. O. Harding James McGinley N. Newman A. Otis Bullock IF. Keernng Harry M. Gordon R. Dimock C. S. Brainard

Narragansett Park Jockeys Fined After Delays and Track Record

A large crowd witnessed Sir Dixon, Jr. set a track record for the meeting with a 1:41 3/4 mile. Fines of $25 each were imposed on Sheedy and Welsh for disobedience after a 15 minute delay. The day featured five races, with maidens and selling events across distances from four and a half furlongs to one mile.

Races Recap From Six and One-Half Furlongs Meets

In the opening race at six and a half furlongs Irish Wat finished second with Lesto in third. Time 1 24. The five-eighths mile second race saw R F Dee ey Iorimer take first with Lady May second and third place. The third race at three-fourths mile had The Snake tsi Monitoress second Liberta third Tim. The fourth race at six and one-half furlongs saw chism first Wyoming second Eddie M third with time 1 25. The fifth race four and one-half furlongs Frank Di first Jim McLaughlin second Briscoe third. The sixth race seven-eighths of a mile White Cockade first Hippona second Archbishop third with time 1 30.

Lesto R. F. Dee Ey Iorimer Lady May Tsi Monitoress Liberta Tim Firat Wyoming Eddie M Frank di Jim McLaughlin Briscoe Hippona Archbishop

Horse Racing Entries for Today's Card

Entries list six furlong first race with Nick Old Dominion Shelly Tuttle Panway Tinge Santa Cruz Phobus. second race at 1 1/16 miles Logan Santiago Sir Dixon Jr Clarus Laurel. third race five furlongs Maple Prince Aureola Gloria Maryance Heretic Imperial Ladd Miss Edith Spinning Jennie Miss Hannah. fourth race one mile Copyright Cass Solitaire Kilkenny Pay or lay Royal George Krhoe Happy Day Mangrove Detective. fifth race six furlongs Lansing Tactician Mendicant Red Pat Dalgretis Athelena Lady Richmond Stir John Red Top Vent Chiquita Franciscan.

Nick Old Dominion Shelly Tuttle Panway Tinge Santa Cruz Phobus Logan Santiago Sir Dixon, Jr Clarus Laurel Maple Prince Aureola Gloria Maryance Heretic Imperial Ladd Miss Edith Spinning Jennie Miss Hannah Cass Solitaire Kilkenny Royal George Krhoe Mangrove Detective Lansing Tactician Mendicant Red Pat Dalgretis Athelena Lady Richmond Stir John Red Top Vent Chiquita Franciscan

Larned Captures Canadian Championship Singles Title

The All-comers singles final in Niagara Ont was won by W A Larned who defeated A E Foote of Yale in straight sets 6 1 6 4 6 2 securing the Canadian championship.

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