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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jul 21, 1894

Page

3

Long Wins All England New England Title In Hot Irvington Meet

Dan Long claimed the all round athletic championship at Irvington Oval with a total 4736 points under a new scoring system. Phil Stingel of the B A A and Butterworth of Providence A A competed, with Stingel winning the pole vault at 9 ft 10 in and Butterworth claiming the half mile walk, while heat hindered performances and the mile was abandoned.

N. EH. A New England Irvington Oval D. L. Long Phil C. Stingel H. Butterworth Providence Long Stingel Hs. Butterworth Dan Long Butterworth Butterogersh Lin Boston

Burglary suspect Lake held after New England raid

New England notes report G. L. Lake arrested seven miles north of Solon by Detective Ira M. True. Lake faces burglary charges and possible wider Somerset railway line activity. arraigned before Judge Bowden, bound over to $1000, committed to jail for alleged burglary at Embden ticket office. Other items include Bath shipyard heat stoppage, Whitinsville quarry heat cessation, and Lowell mill half time curtailment with 100 workers affected.

Lidwiston Geor. L. Lake Templeton Goodale’s Solon Ira M. True Lake Somerset

Poisoning Fowls Case Set in Malden District Court

In Malden the district court heard Wakefield Burgess charge neighbor Richard Palmer with poisoning his fowls with salt. Palmer claims the salt was for weed control. The court continued the case to Saturday to determine if salt is poisonous to fowls.

Malden Pettingill Wakefield Burgess Cross Street Faulkner Richard Palmer Palmer

James R. Wingate, Prominent Contractor, Dies at 60

James R. Wingate, a well known contractor and builder, died yesterday after a long illness at about sixty. Born in Sandwich New Hampshire he moved to this town from Newton Massachusetts in 1877 and resided here ever since. He leaves a wife and one son.

Peabody James R. Wingate Sandwich N. H Newton Mass

Autopsy Hears Details in Sweeney Death Case

In Newport Rhode Island two medical examiners and three doctors performed an autopsy on Thomas Sweeney who died Thursday from injuries alleged to have been inflicted by Edward Burton two weeks earlier. The autopsy report is withheld until the inquest set for next week. Bur ton was arraigned on manslaughter charges and posted $300 bail for trial next week.

Newport R. I Thomas Sweeney Edward Burton Sweeney Burton

Hartford Life ex-president Whitman dies at 63

Henry A. Whitman former president of Hartford Life and Annuity Insurance Company died in Hartford yesterday from paralysis at age 63. He long served with Griswold Whitman & Welch wholesale dry goods in Hartford and New York. His wife, daughter of Wareham Griswold, survives him.

Hartford Conn Henry A. Whitman Hartford Life and Annuity Insurance Company Griswold, Whitman & Welch New York Wareham Griswold

Barre man charged with larceny in county and jury bond

Hugh Nason a Barre railroad section hand was placed under 200 bonds for the county nd jury charged with larceny of from G Pandussi on Thursday While riding at Granite City Park J E Walsh state bicycle champion collided with riders Wheeler and Reynolds badly damaging their wheels and injuring Wheeler

Newburyport Assessors Announce 1894 Tax Totals

The board of assessors reports 3820 polls for 1894 up from 3806. Real estate 7,028,100. personal property 2,200,400. resident bank shares 499,877. total valuation 9,728,277, up from 9,632,128. The tax rate per 1000 is 16.70, down from 17. State tax 9,360. county 11,112. city appropriation 139,559. Total to be raised by taxation 160,031, versus 169,559 last year.

Newburyport Board of Assessors

Tarbox Arrested in Portland for Stealing Team and Suspected Break-in

Ira Melville Tarbox was arrested in Portland on charges of stealing A. N. Burbank's team in Alfred. He reportedly sold the team in Kennebunk and is suspected of breaking into Littlefield's store there. Authorities in York County are pursuing him.

Portland Ira Melville Tarbox A. N. Burbank Alfred Kennebunk Littlefield York County

Giants and Boston Play A Thrilling South End Game

In a lively South End clash the Giants and Bostons battled. McQuade’s absence delayed start. Ward Nash and Selee argued umpire choice with a hat bet. Boston capitalized with a early homer by Nash and a big late inning, while the Giants rallied but fell short as Stivetts held steady. Final score details follow.

New Yorks Bostons Selee McQuade Ward Nash Harry Wright Giants Tucker Bannon

Echoes Of The Game In Boston Versus New York

A spirited baseball recap from Boston lauds clever plays by Ward and Bannon, notes McCarthy and Duffy standout performances, and recalls a crowd scene with fans scaling the right-field fence. The piece calls for another drubbing of the Giants and mentions Harry Wright winning back a hat.

Ryan Lowe Giants Rosie Fuller Long Little Duffy McCarthy Rusie Ward Mac Duffy Duff van Hinltren Tucker Bannon Stivetts Bostons Nash New Boston New Yorks Billy Tom Charlie Farrell Miah Murray New York Harry Wright

Alland Bros Offer Free Haircut With Gold Watch

An unusual promotion at Alland Bros. 119 Tremont Row offers a complimentary gold watch with a haircut, described as a gratuity to customers and an invitation to visit for their excellent service.

Alland Bros Tremont Row

Baltimore and Senators Clash In High Scoring Tilt

The Balti mores faced the Senators in a championship style game. Selbach and Cartwright hit home runs as Baltimore and Washington produced a total of 26 hits. Baltimore led in runs with 12 to Washingtons 8 amid strong fielding and pitching.

Washington Baltimores Senators Selbach Cartwright Baltimore Brown Pea Robinson Petty Mcuire

Cincinnati Beats Pittsburg in Ten Innings on Vaughn and Smith

Ten innings decided the game as Cincinnati rope a dope tied in the seventh. Vaughn homered to tie in the tenth and George Smith won it with a homer. Attendance 1200. Cincinnati 7 Pittsburg 6. Hits 11 to 7. Errors 4 to 3. Batteries Chamberlain Murphy Ehret Mack.

Cincinnati Pittsburgs Vaughn George Smith Pittsburg Chamberlain Murphy Ehret Mack

Brooklyns Defeat Phillies In Low-Scoring Tilt

Brooklyn pitcher Kennedy held Philadelphia to six hits as the Brooklyns won 8 to 2. The Quakers scored only in the first inning on Kennedy’s bases on balls. Brooklyn bunched hits at crucial moments, with Taylor delivering key singles. Attendance was about 2,000. Hits Brooklyn ten, Philadelphia seven. Errors Philadelphia three. Batteries Kennedy and Earle for Brooklyn. Taylor and Buckley for Philadelphia.

Brooklyn N. Y Brooklyns Philadelphias Kennedy Quakers Taylor Philadelphia Earle Buckley

Louisville Beats Cleveland On Strong Fielding

Louisville won 7 to 4 in a game featuring light batting but sharp defense by the home team. McKean hit a homer for Louisville as 900 fans watched. Louisville had 8 hits, 1 error. Cleveland 9 hits, 2 errors. Batteries Menafee and Weaver for Louisville Mullane O’Connor and Zimmer for Cleveland.

Louisville Cleveland McKean Menafee Weaver Mullane O’connor Zimmer

Fall River Beats Brockton After Eighth Inning Rally

New England League game moved to Brockton, Fall River wins 8 4. Attendance 600. Fall River scores 1 in first, 8 in total. Brockton four runs with late attention. Hitting: Fall River 6 base hits, Brockton 6. Errors: Fall River 2, Brockton 6. Batteries Klobedanz Rupert Braham Shea.

Brockton Fall River Klobedanz Rupert Braham and Shea

Haverhill Loses to Whalers in Ninth Inning

New Bedford edged Haverhill 10 to 9 in a nine inning game. Haverhill started strong but costly errors and loose base running let New Bedford pull away. Brady left with a forearm injury after a line drive, replaced by Smith. Viau pitched well for Haverhill as New Bedford tallied 12 hits to Haverhill’s 14.

Haverhill New Bedford Brady Anderson Smith Viau Grant Sweeney

Bangor Beats Lewiston In Free Batting Hardwood Duel

In Bangor July 2, Bangor defeated Lewiston 9 to 5 with sharp batting and exploiting Lewiston’s errors. White starred at shortstop and Wheeler and Hayes held mound duties with Mains and Bergen catching. Attendance 650. Bangor had 14 hits to Lewiston’s 10 and committed eight errors to Lewiston’s four.

Bangor Lewiston White Weed Wheeler and Hayes Mains Bergen

Portland Defeats Pawtucket in Easy Matchup

Portland, July 20 Portland defeated Pawtucket 9 to 3 as Meakin endured tough batting. Attendance 400. Portland 13 hits to 6 for Pawtucket with 1 error to 2. Batteries Carey and Casey for Portland Meakin and Roach for Pawtucket.

Portland Pawtucket Meakin Carey Casey Roach

Eastern League Scores From Providence Springfield Troy Syracuse

In Providence the Bing hamton team lost 10 to 1 while Springfield Wilkes Barre won 12 to 3 at Springfield and Troy beat Buffalo 11 to 5 at Troy. Syracuse Erie edged Syracuse 4 to 3 at Syracuse.

Providence Binghamton Springfield Wilkesbarre Troy Buffalo Syracuse Erie

Father Scully A A A Games At Spy Pond Today

The Father Scully A A A athletic exhibition at Spy Pond features twelve clubs with events including 100 yard dashes, 88 yard run, potato race, 440 yard, mile, team one mile race between Father Scully Loyola and St Mary's, running hop and jump, and high jump. Games start at 2 30 with frequent special cars from Bowdoin square and North avenue access.

Father Scully Loyola St. Mary’s Bowdoin Square North Avenue Spy Pond

Boat Race Plan Explores Salem Willows Waters

Within a month a boat race off the Salem Willows is likely drawing interest statewide. Next Tuesday George Hosmer and Dan Breen visit Salem to decide if a three mile scull race is feasible among Hosmer Ten Eyck and Casey.

Salem Salem Willows George Hosmer Dan Breen Hosmer Ten Eyck Casey

West End Athletic Spar Ring Exhibition Canceled

Salem July 20 The West End Athletic Association planned a sparring exhibition at the Salem riding rink but warm weather kept the audience away and the event failed to draw a sufficient crowd to cover costs.

Salem West End Athletic Association

Titus Rode In Luck At Cleveland Wheel Club Races

About 2000 spectators witnessed the L A W races under Cleveland Wheel Club auspices. Rain halted the final heat and evening events under electric lights were postponed. Results: quarter mile open class B E C Johnson first W W Taxis second. time 36 seconds. One mile handicap class B E C Johnson Cleveland 80 yards first R F Goetz second 90 yards. Time 2 1345. Three mile lap heat class B J P Titus Brooklyn N Y won all prizes by 150 yards. Time 8 06 5.

Cleveland Cleveland Wheel Club E. C. Johnson W. W. Taxis Philadelphia R. F. Goetz J. P. Titus Brooklyn N. Y Abbot Bassett Wheeling Bassett Chicago Frank A. Devlin Denver Riverside Wheelmen New York Columbia F. W. Marsters Bloomington Ind C. M. Walker Noblesville Boston Erie Niagara Quebec St. John N. B Washington Associated Young’s Hotel Garden City Dean Association George A. Perkins J. Emory Tippets A. J. Ochs Spencer T. Williams J. J. Fecitt A. K. Peck State House S. T. Williams Copley Square Point of Pines Newton Newton Centre Irst Hedt J. J. Goodwin F. Robie BE. M. Armstrong C. S. Sumner W. W. Pratt C. H. Seelig F. Johnson N. FF. Stanley H. W. Crowell W. M. Pettigrew W. M. Morse Sumner H. W. Pratt E. M. Armstrong N. F. Stanley Everett Everett Square Alfred C. Smith F. C. Smith L. EB. Vogt RK. W. Emerson Andrew Walsh I. E. Fenwick J. F. Collom Hugh MacLean C. J. Mitchell Fred T. Hurley J. J. Wrightman J. Simon EH. A. Cate M. J. Welsh Arthur C. Dodge A. Bianchi R. M. Mugridge H. W. Thorndike Scratch B. W. Pierce Linden

Trio Ties for Essex Cup Lead in Closely Contested Play

Three players share first in the Essex County Club event after Budlong beat Hovey 6 2 2 4 1 5 and Chace defeated Howland. Foote, Millett, and other matches shaped a tight standings list as the day closed. Saturday’s handicap golf event and a tennis players game follow, with notable club activities and retirements noted.

Manchester Budlong Hovey Chace Brunonjan Clarence Budlong F. H. Hovey Howland Yale A. E. Foote George Hinckley Millett Foote Shaw Hinckley Fovos Oo Cacecs Vices CRP Eree Screens Cheug Setcce Secvervoscopes Be Deel Essex County Club George Wright

Boxers Clash Over Bout Rules And Manager Tactics

Chicago scribe Joe Donovan criticizes so called limit-round boxers as paving a crooked path and notes Griffo Dixon plans and counter offers. Promoters arrange and cancel bets and bouts in New York Boston and Cincinnati as fighters like Ahern Reynolds Kerrigan and Dempsey set up matches with purses from $500 to $2000 while others discuss weight limits and championship claims in Canada and the U.S.

Joe Donovan Chicago News Griffo- Dixon Griffe Dixon New York Billy Ahern George Reynolds Denny Butler Frank Craig Ahern Frankie Kerrigan Bob Green Bob Tremont Street Green Billy Hennessy Kerrigan N. B Bobby Dobbs Boyle O’reilly Jim Ashe Boston Casper Leon Leon America Andy Watson St. John Watson John E. Butler Lynn Jack Dempsey Billy McCarthy New Orleans Auditorium Club Dempsey Savannah Denny Costigan McCarthy California Athletic Club Dick Moore Jack Powers Dick O’brien Bob Fitzsimmons Frank Keller Buffalo

Rain Delays Detroit Driving Club Blue Ribbon Meet

Rain marred the fifth day of Detroit Driving Club events in Detroit Michigan at the blue ribbon meet. Track work improved conditions though a cloud burst halted racing after the second heat of the first race. Ryland T. led the 2:12 trot heat one with Ellard taking heat two and John R. Gentry winning the 2:12 pace single heat.

Detroit Mich Detroit Driving Club Ryland T Vassar Ellard John R. Gentry

Allegro Wins 2:24 Pace At Old Orchard Meet

The July meet on the kite track at Old Orchard Me ends with two strong races. Allegro, a Philadelphia owned black mare, wins the 2:24 pace in straight heats with Donne second Jed Davis third and Rhea fourth. Best time 2:16 1 4. The 2:15 trot required five heats with Caprice claiming first money Jessie Hanson second Thetis third and Guess fourth. Best time 2:14 1-4.

Old Orchard Allegro Philadelphia Donne Jed Davis Rhea Jessie Hanson Caprice Thetis Guess

Driving Park meeting closes with split purse races

In Worcester on July 4 the Driving Park Company's meeting concluded with mixed results. Helen M. delivered the sole notable showing in the 2:27 trot and pace before the day ended without a finish and purse money was divided. Little Dam captured the 2:37 trot while Kentucky Star won the 2:35 pace.

Worcester Driving Park Company Helen M Little Dam Kentucky Star

Rochester Races Fourth Day Features Pace and Trot Winners

The Rochester races report the final day of the central New York circuit meeting. Johnnie B. won the 2:33 trot with Home Brewed second, while Harry Lynn swept the 2:26 pace in three straight heats with Barb Wire taking second money after leading early heats.

Rochester N. Y Johnnie B Home Brewed Harry Lynn Barb Wire

RESULTS AT BRIGHTON BEACH

Brighton Beach July 20 results races list winners and times for a card at Brighton Beach on LI. First race Ghateey won with Jordan second and Roller third. Second race Bencea won with Avon second and Solitaire third. Third race Monaco led by Cockade with Ree fourth and Reed fifth. Fourth race Armitage edged Species with Armitage first and Species second. Fifth race Marshall won with Dr Garnett second and third place listed. Sixth race Life Boa General led with Connors second and Rig Nat third.

Brighton Beach L. I Mice Ghateey Jordan Roller Bencea Avon Solitaire Monaco Marshall Garnett Connors

Hibernian Orders Install Multiple Divisions in Charlestown and Beyond

A summary of recent A O H gatherings across Charlestown and nearby areas. Division 5 in Raymond Hall elected officers, presented a watch chain to treasurer Martin Roche, and welcomed four new members. Division 12 in South Braintree announced Aug 20 officer installations. Division 38 Roxbury installed officers with a formal ceremony led by County President Cronin. Division 14 Brighton held an extraordinary meeting for installation, with speeches and songs. Division 18 Roxbury elected officers and prepared sick committee plans, followed by installations by County Delegate Dolan. Division 12 Boston held a large turnout and official installations in Carroll Hall with several visitors present.

Charlestown Raymond Hall Main Street James J. O'Shea Martin J. Roche John A. Ryan John P. Riordan Detroit Mich Michael Brown David Nagle D. J. Falvey John T. Galvin Division 12 South Braintree Odd Fellows John D. Conley John Whalen Thomas M. Ryan James P. Donahue Felix Gallagher W. J. Cronin Division 14 Brighton Foresters’ Hall Patrick F. Eagan Michael O’connor John Murden Peter G. Mclaughlin Thomas J. Dillon Patrick O'Connor Michael Casey Lawrence Roche Luke Curley Dennis Doyle James Kiernan John Murphy Patrick Larkin John Walsh Cornelius Sullivan Kiernan Murphy Michael Conway Dennis Foley Cornelius Driscoll Patrick Walsh Patrick Earls John Broggie Daniel Lyons Daniel Collins James Clancy Daniel Sullivan Michael O’sullivan William Concannon James O’brien Dennis Desmond John Dolan Thomas J. Kelly Peter Pettit J. B. O'Higgins Jamaica Plain Dolan Eagan Dr. Dillon Seamis O’brien Pat Murphy Roxbury Patrick H. Wilkinson James Corrigan John J. Spellman Matthew C. Regan James O’donnell Joseph Murphy John T. Hines Joseph Madden Daniel Harrington David Lee Hibernian Boston Carroll Hall Thomas J. Clements Terence McGuire Manchester England Hugh O’connor John B. O'Higgins

Wade and Wade clash at French's stable in Waltham

Blair White was arrested on a warrant for assaulting Anthony Wade after Wade accused White of skimming depot money. White swore vengeance and beat Wade at the stable with friends. Foreman Haynes had discharged Wade after the incident. A rematch under Judge Smith is set for tomorrow morning.

Waltham Blair White Peabody Anthony Wade French White Wade Haynes Judge Smith

Isinglass Wins Eclipse Stakes at Sandown Park

At Sandown Park the Eclipse Stakes worth 10000 sovereigns was won by Isinglass, four years. Ladas, three, finished second with Ravensbury, four, third. The race covered about one mile and a quarter for three and four year olds.

London Sandown Park Isinglass Ladas Ravensbury

Return of Camilo Brigandi May Strike Note in Chelsea Court

The Chelsea Police Court discharged Camilo Brigandi after testimonies showed some false statements, citing insufficient evidence of probable cause in the assault with intent to kill case involving his brother John Brigandi with an axe at Revere last Sunday. John Brigandi was later arrested on a default warrant after being identified by Revere police and Boston detectives.

Camilo Brigandi John Brigandi Revere Chelsea Filppo North Street Boston Brigandi Italy America Ray Ayer Burns Middlesex County Rhoades Cambridge

The Week's Failures in United States and Canada

As reported to R. G. Dun & Co., this week 236 failures in the United States, down from 467 last year, and 44 failures in Canada, up from 25 last year.

New York R. G. Dun & Co United States Canada

Funeral of Deacon Jacob Eaton in Cambridge

The funeral services for Deacon Jacob Eaton of Broadway Baptist Church were held at the church. A Cambridgeport resident for decades, he joined First Baptist in 1840 and Broadway as a mission church in 1865. Retired for nearly twenty years, he lived with his wife and daughter on Windsor Street. Interment was in Wakefield, his birthplace. He was 88 years 6 months old.

Jacob Eaton Broadway Baptist Church Cambridge First Baptist Church Broadway Church Might Malin Windsor Street Cambridgeport A. E. Reynolds Wakefield

Malden High School Building Plans Reported

A special city government meeting in Malden heard the High School Commission discuss new plans for a high school building. An order appropriating $100,000 was referred to the finance committee, which will report next week. Plans depict a handsomely appointed structure.

Malden High School Commission

Six Hurt In Ontario Gas Main Explosion Near Walkerville

An eight inch gas main of the Ontario Natural Gas Company exploded near Walkerville across the river this morning. Six men working on the pipe were seriously or somewhat injured.

Detroit Mich Ontario Natural Gas Company Walkerville

Will Bequeaths 3000 to Shawmut Universalist Society

The will of Lyman Titus admitted in Suffolk Probate Court before Judge Grant on Thursday leaves 3000 dollars to the Shawmut Universalist Society of this city.

Lyman Titus Suffolk

Juror recounts California murder trial and mob verdict

An old traveller recalls serving on a California jury. He opposed a death verdict, stayed out for nine days, and finally helped return a verdict of not guilty. He notes the mob had hanged the prisoner on the first day the jury was locked up.

California

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