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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jul 20, 1893

Page

3

Stevens Tops Wrenn in Marathon Tennis Showdown

In a crowded Longwood afternoon, Richard Stevens of Hoboken defeats Harvard’s Bob Wrenn 2-6 6-3 6-1 8-3 after a tense he first split sets. The day also featured Foote and Colby, Chace and Crocker, and Hall dropping Ware, with Foote and Stevens impressing as Yale’s Foote headlines the morning play. The event draws Boston’s tennis crowd to a Wimbledon like scene on the middle court.

Longwood Presbrey Richard Stevens Hovey Boston Wimbledon Wrenn Harvard Hoboken Joseph T. Whittelsey Rch Stevens Renn New Jersey Mosquitoville Jevens Wally’ Hall A. E. Foote Yale H. A. Colby Foote Eddie’ Stevens Andover Exeter Wellington Chace Crocker Afb E. Stevens Hall Ware Colby Ee Catenet J. Shaw Poss G. F.mes Willisman E Allen ee + Senn

Rostindale Club elects members as cycling events loom

At a Rostindale Club meeting Charles Sessler and A. Mitchell were elected to active membership with Charles Bertram made an honorary member. N H division holds league meet with Sanger and other local riders listed among top entrants. Various club runs and racing plans fill the coming weekend with many cyclists from region taking part.

Rostindale Charles Sessler A. ©. Mitchell Charles Bertram N. H Sanger Young’s Hotel Jamaica Beho Park Salem Willows Centre Street Union Bicycle Club Waltham Grand Hotel Saunders James Union Ik. J. Peers Washington Niagara Lg Chicago Don Fredericks Ohio Mephistopheles Captain Boyton Earl’s Court London Fredericks Springfield Bicycle Club G. H. van Norman New England West Medway Medway England Mérica Zimmerman Johnson Windle Tyler McDufffee Taylor Wheeler Lumsden Munger Nelson George Banker Dirnberger C. M. Murphy Pougakeepsie N. Y George M. Hendee Warwick Cycle Company George D. van Kamp Syracuse Hartford Colt Manufacturingmpany van Kamp

Phenomenal Exposé of Baseball Scuffles in Boston and Pittsburgh

The Bostons slugged a German pitcher, Phillies hold a strong lead as Orioles best the Bridegrooms, Spiders collapse to Pittsburg, and the Colonels topple the Reds in a day of tight results.

Phillies Orioles Spiders Pittsburg Colonels

Giants Beat Bostons In Second Game At Polo Grounds

In New York on July 19 the Polo Grounds hosted two games as crowds packed the stands. The Giants split a doubleheader with Boston, winning the first game and losing the second. German started for New York but faltered after three innings, while Nash’s Boston lineup slammed nine runs late. Gastright pitched well for the Yankees through eight innings before coasting.

New York Polo Grounds Bostons Giants German New Yorks Johnnie Ward Boston Nash Low Duffy McCarthy Gastright Yankees AB TB PO. A Bssevesesonvenne Eeenetee Ash Carroll Merritt Ma Dinos Ccompares Coengstasse Eeeereseeeee TMOR Ceccsseeeee Ievis Cweccesessres Onnor Ccscecegeoes Wilson Seereeeeneresen Fuller Ward Lowe Na Nash Rt Tiernan Burke Fulnt Tolen Davia McCart Nash Tucker Connor eCarthy Ee Bennett Star Thy Reas Gaines

Ward Enables Second Win as Staley Struggles for New York

Harry Staley bore a pained look as New York faced backlash in the second game. Long misfired on routine chances while Mark Baldwin steadied the Boston effort with sharp pitching. Davies directed the attack against Staley, Kelly returned behind the plate with a solid game, and about 7000 attended as Boston claimed the win.

Harry Staley New York Long Mark Baldwin Bostons Davies Staley Kelly Aig Cf Seowcceeees Ccceeseeves Davis Senee Eeerare Cursesseeesssree Fuller SS Burke, Eeereeesensees Baldwin Eeeecesssses Wise Inne Boston AB PO. A Lowe Eboosecaade Eeaeerentee Tucker Eacronsee Carroll Boston Erene Tiernan Burke Puller McCarthy Benneases Ward Duffy Nash Connor Fuller Newton Bennett Oe Nash Bald Gaffney

Comedy of Errors in Reds Lewistons Game at Congress Street Grounds

Guinasso sparked a flurry of errors as the Reds faced the Lewistons yesterday. Ryan lost heart after nine innings, Wheeler held the Reds after an early burst, and Lewistons plowed to eight runs in the first inning. Captain O'Brien’s team started strong with two runs but never recovered. The Reds resembled schoolboys and failed to mount any serious challenge as Wheeler dominated. Score unavailable.

Guinasso Congress Street Grounds Reds Lewistons Ryan O’brien Wheeler

Kirmes Delivers for Brockton in Close Win

In Brockton the homestanding Brockton team beat Portland 8 to 6 after a tense eighth inning. Kirmes hit a timely three-base hit to spark Brockton but later erred on a wild throw in the same inning. Attendance was 550. Portland had 18 hits to Brockton's 11, with 3 errors for Portland and 4 for Brockton. Batteries Mains and Mahoney for Portland, Dunning and Burke for Brockton.

Brockton Kirmes Portland Mains and Mahoney Dunning Burke

Dover Narrow Loss In Timber Cup Tilt At Home

Dover faced Fall River in a high scoring affair with 7 hits for Fall River and 9 for Dover. Lincoln pitched effectively while Long’s umpiring drew ire from the home crowd of about 300. Batteries: Lincoln and Burrei for Fall River, Mercer and Donahue for Dover.

Dover Lincoln Long Fall River Burrei Mercer Donahue

Unclear Scorelines From Regional Matchups

Providence and Binghamton tangled with 11 to 10 in a Providence matchup. Springfield and Wilkes Barre posted 20 to 11 in a Springfield game. Albany narrowly led 9 to 8 at Albany Buffalo. Troy and Erie played to 12 to 4 with Troy prevailing.

Providence Binghamton Springfield Wilkesbarre Albany Buffalo Troy Erie

New Bedford Club Beats Haverhill Gazettes 2 to 0

New Bedford defeated Haverhill Gazettes 2 to 0 as Sexton pitched excellent ball for the New Bedford club in a tight matchup. The win showcased strong batting and defense throughout the game in New Bedford.

New Bedford New Bedfords Haverhill Gazettes Sexton

McLaughlin laid off as Umpire changes noted

Washington dispatch reports President Young temporarily lays off Umpire McLaughlin due to dissatisfaction with his work in recent West and Baltimore games. Snyder is reassigned to the city, with Bobby Caruthers likely to replace McLaughlin on Young's staff. Duryea is released, John Graff signed, and Stockdale from Johns Hopkins joins the Ikesbarre club for Philadelphia assignment.

Washington McLaughlin West Baltimore Young Snyder Bobby Caruthers Mr. Young Duryea John Graff Stockdale Johns Hopkins Ikesbarre Ashingtons Philadelphia

Baseball Talk in Boston and Area Games

Nichols aims to atone for Monday's loss pitching for the Bostons against the New Yorks this afternoon at home. The Reds play on Congress Street grounds Monday and Thursday after a Portland trip. Manager McGunigle seeks two good pitchers and Judd is sought. Catholics and St Augustine nines meet in Commonwealth Park tomorrow. A noted sport figure urges banning plate tapping and bat handling in play.

Nichols Bostons New Yorks New York Gastright Boston Reds Congress Street Grounds Portland McGunigle Judd Cis Point Catholic Association St. Augustine Commonwealth Park

Pugilists Stir Boston News on Dempsey Ryan Tracy Talks

Billy Smith reports Dempsey signing delays and big purses from Coney Island and Columbian Club as he seeks a deal. O'Malley lists 4000 for Tracy 6000 for Ryan 10000 for Dempsey while other fighters like Morris Flaherty and Dawson face moves in New York and Chicago.

Billy Smith Pugilistic Department of the Post Boston Lewiston Dick O’brien Tom West Smith Dempsey Billy Coney Island Columbian Club Ryan Tracy Hopkins Chicago O’malley Joe Lewis O'Malley Columbian Athletic Club Maffitt Flaherty Fred Morris New York Corbett Ugilist Tommy White Young Smith George Dawson Chicago Athletic Association

Wringer and Sweeper Maker Advertises Repairs

The American Wringer Co. announces production of wringers mangle spring beds and carpet sweepers at 138 and 15 Broadway extension city. Repairs available for all kinds of wringers and sweepers with mail orders promptly attended to.

The American Wringer Co Broadway Extension City

Detroit Trotting Crowd Follows Night Sessions at Park

At Detroit Driving Park a large audience watched the 2:21 pace heats with Christo Queen and Drelincourt winning stages. La Tosca battled Fas ci nation with a late push, while Rosewater upset the 2:15 pace by edging Alvan Swift. Races continued into darkness with Jessie L and others strong, Martha Wilkes the prior favorite.

Detroit Detroit Driving Park Christo Queen Drelincourt Tong Katie Earl la Tosca Fascination Alvan Swift Henry J Rosewater Jessie L Walter E Nightingale Martha Wilkes

Agriculture as Basis of Prosperity in Big Crops

A historic note proclaims agriculture as the foundation of commercial success with U S crops described as large this year while Europe’s are small. It rejects economic pessimism and calls for an end to doom saying the nation should flourish despite hard times.

Europe United States

Satanita Wins Queen's Cup at Royal Irish Yacht Club Regatta

Dublin July 19 The Royal Irish Yacht Club regatta off Kingstown covered fifty miles in a southwest breeze. Satanita won the Queen's cup finishing two minutes and 438 seconds ahead of Britannia with Calluna out after mainsail halyard failure.

Dublin Royal Irish Yacht Club Lord Ormonde Kingstown Prince of Wales Britannia P. Donaldson Calluna A. D. Clarke

Alarm in White City Fire Threat at Agricultural Building

At the national commission session Turnbull of Florida warned of imminent fire at the Agricultural building in the White City. He cited a smokestack touching woodwork and officials were notified to remove the danger. An Underwriters Association report urged immediate repairs to prevent loss of life and property.

Chicago National Commission Turnbull Florida Columbian Guard Davis

Meyer a Queer Stige. Meyer to be defended by Brooks and Brooke

New York July 19 The question of counsel for Dr Henry Co W Meyer alias Carl Schaeffer charged with poisoning was settled today Brooks and Brooke will defend Meyer with Dr W J O Sullivan as associate counsel Meyer appeared at the Tombs and discussed his defense in the visitors cage He showed a dejected look but appeared in vigorous health while officers gathered further evidence against him and his wife?

New York Henry Co. W. Meyer Carl Schaeffer Brooks’& Brooke Meyer W. J. O’sullivan Detroit Monay Fallon D. G. Gillettee The Mutual Life Insurance Company Trainor Central Office von Gerichten

Sale of Laundered Neglige Shirts by A Shuman Co

A Shuman Co conducts a sale this week featuring laundered neglige shirts from the fin de siecle era. Priced at one dollar and one dollar fifty each, the offer highlights the best examples in stock.

A Shuman & Co

Pure S1 pe Mie in California. Tien. Betties seas i Chard and rams

Readable parts describe California events with mentions of Chard and Rams. The text is fragmentary and lacks clear actions or outcomes. Entities include California and likely Betties and Rams, but specifics are unclear. The item resembles a brief society or notice segment with incomplete phrases.

California Tien. & Betties Seas i Chard & & Rams

Bank Confidence Despite Closures Around Denver

At 3 o clock the scene around national banks showed few people and strong five banks remained sound. J A Thatcher, president of the Denver National and the Clearing House, forecast no more failures. Open banks passed Clearing House checks in good shape, with no dishonesty found in closed banks. Depositors likely to be repaid dollar for dollar if conditions brighten. J Berneeine Banking Co of Aspen, Bank of Sterling, and Bank of Loveland in Colorado were fined and assigned. No statements issued.

J. A. Thatcher Denver National Clearing House Thatcher J. Berneeine Banking Company of Aspen Col Bank of Sterlin Sterlin Bank of Loveland

Bank Failures Mount Across States Including Wisconsin and Oklahoma

Milwaukee despatch reports A C Probert and Edwin Probert arrested in Washburn for alleged banking law violations. Deposits reportedly drained from three failing banks—Washburn Ashland and Shell Lake—after solvency doubts. Kansas Montana openings followed with Hutchinson Boseman Parker and Woodson banks closing, minimal details. Oklahoma City Bank of Oklahoma City and Oklahoma National Bank door closures amid a heavy run on First National. condition of others not yet clear.

Milwaukee Shell Lake Wis A. C. Probert Edwin Probert Wisconsin Washburn Ashland Kansas Montana Washington Utchinson National Bank Hutchinson Kan Boseman National Bank of Boseman Mont. Topeka State Bank State Bank of Parker Linn County Woodson State Bank of Yakes Centre Woodson County Oklahoma Oklahoma City Bank of Oklahoma City Oklahoma National Bank Ch First National

Colorado Resources and Industry Beyond Silver Wealth

In a New York interview Henry Wolcott argues Colorado’s future rests on diverse resources beyond silver. He cites agriculture, wool, oil, coal, iron, stone quarries, fire clay, and metals, plus a skilled workforce drawn from the East, insisting a sound financial system will balance silver with broader prosperity. He criticizes Governor Waite’s secession rhetoric and reinforces confidence in Colorado’s stable economy and leadership.

New York Colorado Waite Rocky Mountains Furiosi Henry Pennsylvania Missouri

Yuengling Brewing Company In Trouble Affects Cities

New York reports a mortgage foreclosure suit against the D G Yuengling Jr Brewing Co for 1 5 million due 1898 with a lien filed on brewery property. Chicago notes Dickinson Bros & King receivership amid claims of 260000 excess assets. Denver and New York announce assignments and corporate troubles involving Adolph Cohen firm and Hardenburg carpet house, with liabilities listed but assets unclear.

New York Arthur Kenhy Farmers’ Loan & Trust Company D. G. Yuengling, Jr., Brewing Company Chicago Dickinson Bros. & King Times Denver Tucker & Co People’s Coal Company Adolph Cohen Gustave Saenger Isidor Cohen A. Cohen & Co Lace Sporters Prince Street Carpet House of Hardenburg & Co Clintor Street Brooklyn

Jewell denies mill shutdown rumors

Colonel D Lt Jewell, agent for Sun cook mills, declares no shutdown plans. He says all goods are sold ahead, none in store, and a car on the track was a shipment to the print works, part of daily shipments.

Manchester N. H D. Lt. Jewell Suncook Mills

Treasury sale of silver totals 1,023,000 ounces for July

Washington July 19 four hundred fifty four thousand ounces of silver were offered to the Treasury Department at prices from 0.7150 to 0.78 dollars. Seventy five thousand ounces were bought at 0.7150 and the rest declined at the same rate, bringing wartime purchases for the month to 1,023,000 ounces.

Washington Treasury Department

Cholera Reports From Naples Reach Surgeon General

Washington July 19 Surgeon General Wyman received an intercepted message from Passed Assistant Surgeon in Naples noting cholera outbreaks and scattered infections aboard ships and in the port area. The brief dispatch mentions respiratory symptoms and bacillus indicators as authorities monitor the spread.

Washington Wyman Surfi Naples

City council adjourns and property debate noted

The Common Council adjourns until early September amid a clash with the Board of Aldermen over Blometh estate management by the public property committee. A fire department budget shows 2668 spent of 6500 for the year while a protest over Chelsea street naming to Forest Avenue prompts a public hearing. A 20 year old man, Frederick McKeon, is injured after falling into a drain while a building project lacked proper lighting. An officer recalls a recent attempted burglary near a public building owned by a major corporation and a police report is filed.

Common Council Main Street Council Chamber Everett Hatch, Bailey and Ferguson Michael McKeon Alfred Street McKeon Vaughan

Charming Old Cambridge Wedding at St Pauls Church

Chief Cloyes on duty after illness. Miss Anna May Keough wed Walter Coulson a Lawrence attorney at St Pauls Church Old Cambridge. Rev Father Cronin officiated with nuptial mass and a wedding breakfast at 27 Baldwin street. Bridal party included Misses Buckley Downey Mooney Coulson and Flossie Keough maid of honor. Dr Balmer and Kneeland were ushers. Bride wore white bengaline with duchess lace and diamond ornaments.

Cloyes St. Paul’s Church Old Cambridge Anna May Roger Keough Walter Coulson Lawrence Father Cronin Baldwin Street Annie Buckley H. Downey Agnes Mooney Katherine Coulson William M. Balmer T. H. Kneeland Flossie Keough

Man Falls In Street Fractures Skull At Broadway Corner

Yesterday morning a man fell in a fit at Broadway and E street, fracturing his skull. Vincent La Cecla of 417 East Second street was taken to City Hospital, condition critical. Patrolman Cobble, who was struck by a brick at Congress street baseball grounds, remains on medical leave for days. No arrest yet. police have a suspect. Also, simple services were held for David Roberts, Civil War naval veteran, at his K street residence. burial at Forest Hills Cemetery. Sergeant Frederick J. Smith of Division 12 vacations, planning island leisure in the lower harbor area.

Broadway E Street City Hospital Vincent la Cecla East Second Street Cobble Congress Street David Roberts K Street Forest Hills Cemetery Frederick J. Smith Division 12

East Boston Fire Police Vacation List and Union Meeting

East Boston announces annual vacations for Fire Department members John Bickford Michael Sullivan Frank McConnell Frank W Sweeney Cornelius Lynch and Police Lieutenant Timothy Enright plus Patrolmen William P Gorman John J Coughlin and Francis W Cunningham A Good Templars union meeting was held last evening on Meridian street under Suffolk District Lodge auspices.

Boston John Bickford Michael Sullivan Frank McConnell Frank W. Sweeney Cornelius Lynch Chemical Timothy Enright William P. Gorman John J. Coughlin Francis W. Cunningham Good Templars That Order Meridian Street Suffolk District Lodge

Dorchester Church Picnic and Parish Events Reported

The Church of the Saviour at Falkner's Grove held its annual picnic with a large attendance and outdoor games. Grove Hall Church welcomed Missionaries Rev W A Moore and wife of Bastine India with a reception. St Peter's parish plans an annual pleasure day and charity picnic at Highland Lake Grove. A union cash race between Dorchester and Savin Hill Yacht clubs is set for Saturday at 3:15 PM.

Church of the Saviour of Dorchester Falkner’s Grove Grove Hall Church W. A. Moore Bastine India St. Peter’s Highland Lake Grove Savin Hill

A New Road Record by Reed’s Brown Team Lynette and Evangeline

Erie reports Hon Charles M Reed’s brown road team Lynette and Evangeline set a road record racing 1612 miles from Girard PA to Reed’s barn in 49 12 minutes for a $2000 wager. Rough sandy hills tested the duo with a mile and a half grade of 20 degrees. The effort surpasses the Boston mile track mark of 58 minutes. Lynette sired by King out of a Norman D dam Evangeline by Elevator out of Vallive Mambrino Patchen line.

Erie Charles M. Reed Brown Lynette Evangeline Girard Penn King George Wilkes Norman D. Evangeline Elevator Hambletonian Vallive Mambrino Patchen

Illinois Central acquires Pacific Short Line assets

Reports from Sioux City claim the Illinois Central has closed a deal to take possession of the Pacific Short line and its Missouri River bridge. President Fisher reportedly ended the Garretson lease, and an official indicates the Short Line will extend, possibly with a stub in the Black Hills, within two years.

Sioux City Illinois Central Pacific Missouri River Fisher Garretson Combine

Lansing Institute Promises High Grade Medical Treatment

The Lansing Institute at 311 Columbus Ave Boston presents a faculty of regular medical practitioners with long experience and honor. It offers to the public the highest standard of professional services for chronic diseases deformities and related conditions, equipped with instruments appliances and paraphernalia for examination test and cure.

All Weaknesses and Infirmities of Eye Ear and Cancer Claims

An advertisement for the Lansing Institute promises post active cures without pain or the knife for eye and ear weaknesses and cancers across the face tongue throat and internal organs. It touts painless treatments for piles fistula ulcers lacerations and uterine prolapse with no detention from business and claims rapid relief for nervous and digestive disorders as well as rheumatic diseases.

Lansing Institute

Shot an Innocent Man Lawrence July 19

Giles Hall shot Abram Mills at 88 Margin Street in the yard next to Hall's home. Mills, who had returned after a month away, climbed a ladder to a second floor tenement window and was shot afterHall mistook him for a burglar. Mills was taken to General Hospital. Hall arraigned for assault with a dangerous weapon. plea not guilty. case continued ten days. Sureties set at 2000 by C A Church.

Lawrence Giles Hall Abram Mills Hall Margin Street Mills James Crabtree Hall’s Morton Street General Hospital Flanders C. A. Church

Abundant crops seen as Morton tours New York

Secretary of Agriculture Morton, touring New York before heading to Detroit, forecast abundant nationwide harvests with corn hay and oats expected in large quantities. He noted efforts to compile beef production and consumption data and blamed beef's heavy losses last year partly on rising pork consumption.

New York Morton Detroit United States

Kodak plans to expose cruelty through press and kodaks

At the July Massachusetts 8. P. C. A. directors meeting President Angell showed photos from the society’s kodaks to reveal cruelty from docking horses to abuses on cattle cars and slaughterhouses. The Seenerean Humane Education Society later authorized a $1000 prize for a university to establish a professorship of social science and humanity.

Massachusetts Seenerean Humane Education Society

Children at Point of Pines Festival Week

Extra attractions abound at Point of Pines for the annual children’s festival week. Grand concerts are presented each afternoon and evening by the Manhattan Orchestra, a local hit. A monster programme is being arranged for the grand festival concert next Sunday.

Point of Pines Manhattan Orchestra

Sherman Park excursion from Boston to Millis planned

On Saturday July 22 the Sherman Park Land Company will run a free trip from Boston to Sherman Park in Millis Massachusetts. A band is expected to accompany the excursion and organizers promise a good time.

Sherman Park Land Company Boston Sherman Park Millis Mass

Antonio Raimond arraigned on knife assault charge

Antonio Raimond was arraigned yesterday charged with assault with a knife with intent to kill Patrick Beatty. He remains in custody awaiting trial.

Antonio Raimond Patrick F. Beatty

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