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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jul 23, 1890

Page

2

Trotting Meet Opens at Evergreen Park With Exciting Races

Evergreen Park New Berrorp July 22 The four day trotting meet opened to crowds over six hundred. First race 2 37 class purse 250 won by Sunshine with Davy Crockett second and Major C third. Second 2 27 class unfinished due to darkness, Dr Smith and Sebatra among winners. five heats run with Hazel Kirke and Kaniaka among noted entrants. Tomorrow features 2 25 class and 2 34 class with several entries.

Evergreen Park New Berrorp B. B. Bent Natick Ch. m Sunshine H. Pope Providence Davy Crockett John Swan, Jr Athol D. W. Parker Lowell B. G Boston Dr. Smith Echo Sebatra Hazel Kirke G. M. Record Rochester N. H E. G Bibeak Sieee Eveewue N. J. Stone New Bedford G. m. Eleho FP. McGough B. m. Lady Haemiltons Hiesaws A. H. Dove Taunton B. m. Sebatra F. A. Newell Bik M. Hazel Kirke B. Kimball Bradford B. m. Kaniaka

Races at Monmouth Park Feature Young Stakes and Varies

At Monmouth Park New York July 22 results span six races with a mix of sprint and mile events. Winners include Reckon Vamile and De Muth with multiple placings by Wlavilla Annie Long Run and Village Maid along with times noted for each race.

Monmouth Park New York Fitz James Clarendon Chemise Reckon Wlavilla Annie Timne Tuirpd Rack de Mu

Pool rooms raided in Chicago after races

After the Washington Park races four pool sellers tried to reopen their rooms. Police raided the sites and orders were issued for similar daily raids to stop pools being sold. Illinois law allows pool selling only at race tracks and West Side track owners may hire detectives to begin systematic raids if downtown pools persist.

Chicago CuicaGco Washington Park Mlinois West Side

Nahant Beach Races Set for August 16

Four events scheduled at Nahant Beach on Saturday August 16 include the Stirrup Cup Foam Cup Nahant Cup and Billow Cup all for gentleman riders. Prizes range from 15 to 60 dollars and entries close on August 9 with qualification required by the stewards for non members of Brookline Country Club Myopia Hunt Club Hamilton and Dedham Polo clubs.

Nahant Beach Country Club Brookline Myopia Hunt Club Hamilton and Dedham

Great professional four oared race at Duluth

Five crews contested a three mile course with a turn. Gaudaur, Hanlan, Erics of Buffalo, West Ends of Buffalo and Wallace Ross fought for money and records. Gaudaur won in 13m 6s with Hanlan close behind. Eries and Ross finished third and fourth amid strong rowing and near record conditions.

Douturnh Minn Albert Hamm J. G. Gaudaur John McKay J. Ten Lyck George Hosmer Hugh Wise John Teemer Edward Hanian Erics Buffalo C. W. Roth J. P. Roth George Ware William Cremmings West Ends of Wallace Ross Hanlan Ross Ene Gaudaur West End Eries Erie

Canada Regatta Preparations Build for Lachute Race

Canada’s regatta at Lachute August 9 draws entries from St. Paul Minneapolis and Winnipeg. Over half funds raised, events include junior and senior singles doubles fours with medals cups and prizes. Referee C P Selater, ex Oxford Cambridge oarsman, to oversee races. Michael Enright drowns practicing on Von River near Toronto. accident likely a boat capsize with entangled feet.

New York Canadian Association of Amateur Oarsmen Lachkine St. Paul Minneapolis Winnipeg C. P. Selater Oxford Cambridge Henley London Rowing Club Hanlan Courtney Toronto Ont Michael Enright Conrad Enright von River

How the Members Answered the Roll Call The Bankruptcy Bill Debate

The House debated the original package on July 22 In the roll call the Adams substitute failed 33 to 115. The House substitute for the Senate bill passed 113 to 97 after many vote changes. The passage of the Senate bill as amended followed 176 to 338. The conference with the Senate was requested. The bankruptcy bill opened with E B Taylor of Ohio praising its fairness while opponents including Culberson Wheeler and Buchanan questioned its provisions. The House adjourned at 4 50.

Washineaton House Journal Senate Yeas YuAs Anderson Mississippi Baker Bartine Barwig Bayne Bliss Boatner Breckinridge Kentucky Brickner Brookshire Brown Buchanan Virginia Bullock Burton Bynum Caldwell Candier Georgia Carlton Carath Caswell Cheadie Ciunie Comstock Cooper Indiana Cothran Crisp Cummings Davidson Dibble Dickerson Dockery Dunnell Dunphy Edmunds Ellis Farquhar Flood Foreman Forney Fowler Frank Gest Goodnight Grosvenor Llangen Hayes Haynes Hemphill Kermann Holman Kinsey la Follette Laidlaw Lane Lawler Laws Lehrbach Lester Lewis Marsh Martin McAdoo McCarthy McClellan McCord McCormick McCreary McMillin McRae Moore New Hampshire Mutchler Oates O’ferrall O’neall Osborne Outhwaite Owen Owens Ohio Parrett Payne Paynter Peel Pennington Price Quinn Reed Lown Reilly Richardson Sawyer Scranton Scull Shively Simonds Skinner Spider Stockbridge Stone Thomas Tracey Turner New York van Schaick Vaux Wheeler Alabama Whitthorne Wike Wiley Willcox Williams Illinois Wilson West Virginia Yardley Yoder Nays Abbott Allen Michigan Atkinson Pennsylvania Banks Kelknap Bergen Arkansas Brewer Vrosius Bucuanan New Jersey Candler Massachusetts Cannon Carter Catchings Chipman Cogswell Coleman Conver Craig Crain Culberson Texas Culbertson Cutcheon Dalzell Darlington Dolliver Eliott Evans Featherston Finley Fithian Fiick Funston Gear Gifford Greenharge Henderson Iowa Hill Hitt Hopkins Houk Kelley Kennedy Kerr Lacey Lanham Mason McDuffie McKenna Miles Morey Morrill Morrow Morse O’ Donnell O'Neil O'Neill Payson Perkins Peters Pickler Pugsley Quackenbush Raines Kay Rife Robertson Rockwell Krank Missouri Messrs Adams Caruth Clunie Alberson Jounphy Elliott Lehlback McAdore Savers Stewart Taylor Ilinois E. B. Taylor Judiciary Committee Wallace Kansas Mrr. Buchanan Louisiana

Senate Pensions for Fremont and McClellan Widows Approved

The Senate committee on pensions reported favorably bills to pension General Fremont and General McClellan widows at 2000 dollars annually each. Amendments to the Indian appropriation bill reallocated northern Cheyenne removal to a permanent settlement on existing reservations. The Sioux subsistence and civilization funds rose to 950000, and 150000 was added for one year's interest on a 3000000 permanent fund.

Washington Senate Committee On Pensions John C. Fremont George B. McClewan Senate South Dakota Wyoming Montana Pettigrew Power Spooner

New Soldiers' Memorial Hall and Public Library Groundbreaking

The cornerstone of the new Memorial Hall and Public Library was laid today with Masonic ceremonies. The 64 by 64 foot two story building will house a public library and a Grand Army Post, featuring granite foundations, brick body, terra cotta trim, memorial tablets, and an estimated cost of $20,000.

Soldi Gorial Masonic Lodge Grand Army Grand Lodge M. W. Samuel Wells Public Library Grand Army Post Memorial Hall

Miscreants Caught in Hartford Shooting Case

Hartrord Conn July 22 two Glastonbury men Hazen Bellware and Thomas Golden were captured after the East Hartford shooting of Frank Minor. Bellware confessed to the shooting. Golden denied intent. Both jailed and to be tried tomorrow. Minor died at 10 35 PM.

Hartrord Conn Frank Minor East Hartford Ennis Hartford Moore Hazen Bellware Thomas Golden Glastonbury Strong Bellinars Golden Bellware Hey Minor

Newfoundland French Shore Controversy Needs Arbitration

The French shore along Newfoundland remains a volatile issue between Britain and France. Bait trade bans and French restrictions on codfish sales have strained colonial relations and the coast over seven hundred miles suffers limits on fisheries. Arbitration by impartial umpires could resolve rights under treaties, with mutual concessions from both sides and renewed good will.

Newfoundland France North American Court of Versailles North America Wolfe Abraham Quebec Great Britain Duke of Newcastle Cape Breton Mediterranean Labrador England Britain

Beverly Votes to Extend Water Service and Lighting Plan

In Beverly on July 22 at a special town meeting the Water Board was authorized to extend pipes to the new Adams Manufacturing Company plant and through private ways deemed beneficial. The lighting report was adopted with instructions to study a general system using electricity, seek proposals, and approve contracts. A resolve urged Legislature to permit towns to establish and operate their own electric lighting plants. The committee included Francis J. Crowell, Albert Perry, William Stopford, Roland W. Boyden, and Frank Woodbury.

Beverly Water Board Board of Trade Adams Manufacturing Company Francis J. Crowell Albert Perry William Stopford Roland W. Boyden Frank Woodbury

Fire Rips Hammerfest Norway Leaving Inhabitants Homeless

A large fire nearly destroys Hammerfest in Norway. residents left destitute as aid arrives from Tromsø. In Cincinnati a tenement fire claims three children and kills three others. multiple escapes and intense flames mark the disaster. Additional fires in New York, Pottstown, Portland, Pittsburg and Roxbury cause significant losses and injuries, with various buildings including a private school, a woolen mill, and several residences affected.

Lonpox Hammerfest Norway Tromsoe Cincinnati John Christie Solomon Menski Eva Erran Chicago New York Third Avenue John Mackie Pottstowyn Penn Bill School Pottstown Portland Cape Elizabeth Mangin PitTspure Bradley & Co Alleghany Lowenl

Lawyer Says Appeal Bars Jail Time In Police Court Case

Hartworp, July 22 Thomas W. O Boyle was jailed to work out a $100 fine after appeal for soliciting insurance without authority. His lawyer contends only bond, not imprisonment, is required. Judge Calhoun granted habeas corpus, reversing the court’s ruling sustaining jail for appeal.

Hartworp Conn Thomas W. O’boyle Ile

Smuggling seizure in Gloucester targets J J Clark captain

In Gloucester on July 22 Collector Presson led officers to the premises of William H. Jordan where twenty barrels and two kegs of liquor were found. The liquor is believed smuggled from St Pierre Mig by Captain James L. Anderson of schooner J J Clark. The seizure ranks among the largest in the area and Anderson has long been a suspect.

Gloucester Presson St. Pierre William H. Jordan Mig James L. Anderson J. J. Clark Anderson

Valuations From Harwich Bourne and Eastham July

Harwich shows real estate valued at 749,460 and personal estate at 270,531 for a total 1,019,991 with tax rate 15 per 1000. Bourne records total 1,222,615 up 87,465 from last year with real estate 994,815 and personal estate 227,700. Eastham lists personal estate 51,321 real estate 176,272 total 227,593 and tax rate 1120 per 1000.

Harwich Bourne

Man in Labrador kills children then dies by own hand

Thomas Oliver of Pig Brook near Hamilton Inlet Labrador killed three of his children and took his own life while his wife and eldest son were away from home. The crime is attributed to melancholy.

St. Joan’s Thomas Oliver Pig Brook Hamilton Inlet Labrador

St Ann's by the Sea to be consecrated on July 27

The Episcopal chapel on Block Island named St Ann's by the Sea will be consecrated next Sunday morning July 27 by Bishop Clark of Rhode Island and assistant clergy. The chapel is described as a beautiful, well furnished edifice and entirely free of debt.

Block Island St. Ann’s-by-the-Sea Clark D.D Rhode Island

Judge rules $5 per lobster in Hogan case

In Salem on July 22 Judge Safford ruled Thomas F. Hogan was not liable for 139 short lobsters in a trap but must forfeit $5 for each of 125 lobsters in his boat totaling $625. Hogan appealed and posted $700 bonds to pursue the appeal.

Salem Spectan Safford Thomas F. Hogan Hogan

Watch Thief Arrested at Massachusetts General Hospital

Officer Hicks of Station 3 arrested William Welch for stealing a gold watch and chain valued at 55 dollars from Massachusetts General Hospital on March 12. The property belonged to Elizabeth M. Ellis.

Hicks William Welch Massachusetts General Hospital Elizabeth M. Ellis

Obituary for Sir Richard Wallace Former MP and Art Collector

The death of Sir Richard Wallace, former British MP and famed art collector born in London on July 24, 1818, is announced. He was the illegitimate son of the Marquis of Hertford and inherited vast wealth and a grand art collection, later gifted to public view for the relief of distressed British subjects during the Franco-German war.

Richard Wallace House of Commons London Marquis of Hertford Thackeray Lord Steyne Rawdon Crawley Becky Sharp Paris Lisburn Ireland Mile Julie Amelie Charlotte Castelnau Wallace Queen Victoria Marquis of Hertford Sir Richard Wallace Bethnal Green Museum Richard Turner Rembrandt Reynolds Murillo Benvenuto Cellini

Deaths of Rev John J Bell and Edward Payson

The Rev John J Bell C S S R of the Church of Our Lady of Perpetual Help Boston Highlands died yesterday. Born Baltimore October 15 1855 he trained at Redemptorist College St James Baltimore Illchester Md and was ordained March 1880. Edward Payson of Deering Mo long an educator and legislator died Monday aged seventy seven, author of Dr Tom Maine Law in the Balance and On the Verge. Ichabod Burt architect Fall River died Monday night, a Grand Army figure long active in city affairs.

John J. Bell C.S.S.R Church of Our Lady of Perpetual Help Boston Highlands Baltimore Redemptorist College of St. James Illchester Redemptoriat Annapolis Edward Payson Deering Bowdoin Oakland College Mississippi Payson Grand Army

Decorated barges dazzle at Henley Regatta

At the Henley Regatta the decorated barges impressed with tasteful color schemes and unity of design. Boats ranged from white and lemon tones to amber and orange drapery, with flowers and awnings enhancing the effect as a large crowd enjoyed the river spectacle.

London Daily News Colonel North Notre Dame H. B. Smith

Hood's Sarsaparilla Record of Cures Noted

The record of cures accomplished by Hood's Sarsaparilla can never be completely written. The peculiar curative powers are successful when everything else has failed. If your blood is impure, your digestion out of order, try Hood's Sarsaparilla.

Hood

Daring Robbery at Union Bank in Quiepec

A bold yet partially successful theft occurred at the Union Bank at 1 pm. Cashier Veazie, alone for lunch, was knocked down when a well dressed man posing as a clergy visitor lured him to the door. The robbers fled with the cashier’s private box containing 200 dollars, 5000 Levis debentures, 31300 Quebec steamship debentures, and papers. Two Yankee suspects arrived by the Montreal boat and remain at large.

Quiepec Union Bank Veazie Levis Quebec Montreal

Thought He Owned the Railway

Norfolk magistrate Fountaine of Norford Hall stopped an Eastwind Express by waving and stepping onto the four foot way. The driver halted, the man boarded a first class carriage, and the train moved on. He was fined £25 and bound over to keep the peace by Swaffham Quarter Sessions.

London Daily News Fountaine Norford Norfolk Swift Norford Hall West Norfolk Foxhounds Eastwind Swaffham

Fragmented Security List From Historical Bond Ledger

A dense OCR segment lists numerous securities including railroads, banks, insurance firms, and utilities with coupons and maturity notes. Items mention Consolidated RR of Vermont Ist m 5s 1913, Florida Midland Istm 6s 1916, and various company shares such as Mercantile Insurance Co and American Insurance Co alongside regional names like Rutland RR and Burlington entities.

McKay & Big Rs M. Asso Winnisimmnet Co E.&t. Fairbanks & Co Elm Hill Association Suffolk Cordage Co McCay & Big H. M. Asso Do Eliot Insurance Co de McKay & Lig. UW. M. Asso de Boylston Insurance Co Consol. RR. of Vt Florida Midland Ry. Co Toledo St. Louis Kansas City Rutland RR Consol. RR Illinois Grand Trunk RR Wisconsin Valley RR Shoe & Leather Nat. Bank American Rapid Tel. Co

Horatio Harris & Co Auctioneers and Commission Merchants

Horatio Harris and Co auctioneers and commission merchants operate at Ro 227 State Street offering sales and consignment services for a variety of goods with local business presence in the area.

Horatio Harris & Coo State Street Snow & CO North Barket St Fulton St

Idler Gold Mining 60 Board Officers Named

Financial notice lists Arthur Thompson of Warner New Hampshire as president and W S Masters of Knoxville Tennessee as vice president with Dr W P Jones of Marion North Carolina as secretary and treasurer.

Arthur Thompson Warner N. H W. S. Masters Knoxville

Mining stock sale at 1.25 per share in Boston offer

The company seeks funds to cover debts and machinery, with Prof. S P Sharples endorsing an 800 acre mining property as the richest he has seen. Assays average 135.80 gold per ton. Buy 1600 stock for 125 this week only. call 18 Broad St for details and ore samples.

S. P. Sharples State Assayer of Mass Broad St Boston

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