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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jul 23, 1898

Page

6

Hospital Ship Bay State Benefits From Local Gifts

Massachusetts Volunteer Aid Association received many donations for the hospital ship Bay State including a steam launch loaned by the Lowell Soldiers’ Aid Society and $1400, 1000 comfort bags from Mrs. William E. Russell, $250 for electric fans from Mrs. Mary Hooper, and Mellin’s Food Company supplies at reduced price. A Boston Fruit Company steamship will ship goods to Cuba Monday under Dr. Brackett’s supervision.

Bay State Massachusetts Volunteer Aid Association Lowell Soldiers’ Aid Society Charles H. Allen Navy William E. Russell Boston Fruit Company Cuba India Street Brackett A. Henry Higginson Manchester- by-the-Sea New England California Manchester-by-the Sea Higginson

Union Hat Co Sets Aug 1 Sale Rush in Boston

The Union Hat Company announces a summer hat sale starting immediately with prices cut by half through August 1. The Hanover and Union Streets flagship store aims to create a sales sensation among straw crash and felt hats.

Boston Union Hat Company Hanover and Union Streets

Turney Wins 2:11 Pace at Combination Park Race

Report covers harness racing at Combination Park with several trotting and pacing heats. Peter Turney wins the 2:11 pace, Maggie and others place behind, and Belle Dolly leads the 2:14 pace while Mazette takes the 2:17 class. Heavy track and cool weather influence performances, with multiple heats detailing contenders and margins.

Combination Park Ladd Peter Turney Maggie Jimmy B Georgie G Belle Dolly Annie Shedd Chelsea Belle Colly Melson Mazette Little Girl Merrill Porter B. G Independence Ll. Medonato Cricee Ech Aubaeukaeuesae Miees Igre Etna Simmons Michael Strogoff T. Holmes Keera B. m J. Skinner Seata Shre OY Malacca Bik. G A. Trout Esbacces Nellie Bsm F. Clark Ibsen Aeyak Dodge G. G Dick Hunter Sally Dobb Scipio E. Gillies C. Gardner Jimmie B A. Lawrence J. Timothy Fleetfoot C. m Folsom B. B Ro. G J. A. Ceble Tennessee ‘Wilkes- Marcola McEwen T. Batley W. Coville G. Porter Saicky Boy O. G B. Palmer Donne, Ch Smith General Bo. Gevewes Ecards Seeders Timothy L. Dore Seeeee Big Ike Br. G Lu. McDonald

Horse Drops Dead at Rigby Park Racetrack

L. E. McEntee of Boston loses a pacer when bay gelding T. T. D. collapses on the track during the second heat of the 2:19 pace at Rigby Park in Portland. Driver unharmed. Race summaries note multiple classes and horses with times and owners. Cambridgeport horse wins at Hills Grove. Notion takes 2:32 in six-heat race at Fall River.

Portland Rigby Park L. E. McEntee Boston Nick E. G West Wilkes Yazoo Woodbury Success Sherman Alhonac Demarest General B. G Sidnere Thoroughbred O’neill J. T G. G Lowe Bover Marston Trimbell Paine T. D Burch Queen Wilkes Br. m Lillian Odd Maid Odd Mark Valin Hake & Wappiness B. m Walker Ronald Donnelly Ehnaeate Cas Aetian Commissary Ceseee Bo Hector Cahill Osceee Betsy Belman O’donnell Cambridgeport Providence Hills Grove Lelandanis A. E. Lynch Mass Notion Sam Hyde Fall River

Star Pointer Fails World Record Run at Grosse Pointe

Detroit July 22 Star Pointer narrowly misses lowering the world record at Grosse Pointe track clocking 2 01 2 for the mile pace. Weather cool, track fast, crowd witness the effort despite not beating the 1:59 1 4 mark.

Detroit Mich Grosse Pointe Track Star Pointer Robert J Mike Governor Holt Quarterstaff Abbot Geers Indiana Pinewood B. G Spupereeevet King (Geers Cgmee Aerts G. G Orange Blossom Fanny Mitchell Greenway Midi Bs m Aratician- Noontide Lapham Nethaway Winfield Br. G Gatcomb McCarthy Vereanes Professor Wells Bik. H Dan- Soptdy Claes Nancy King Bi. m W. Tpa Eikls Kore Eh. m W. H. Wil- Pik

Lorillard Horses Dominated Windsor Day Races

The Lorillard-Beresford stables swept the program at Royal Windsor July meeting. Jiffy II, an 8 year old bay filly, captured the Eaton handicap of 300 sovereigns over one and a half miles. Dorie II, a 3 year old chestnut colt, won the Rothschild plate with Glenlara second and The Cretan third in the 103 sovereigns for 8 and up over one mile. five horses started.

London Royal Windsor Lorillard-Beresford Stables Jiffy II Wight Lorillard-Beresford Dorie II Glenlara

McCusker to Race for Purse at Point of Pines

James L. McCusker the champion mile swimmer faces an unknown rival for a substantial prize this afternoon at Point of Pines. Other events include a half mile 440 yard 220 yard and 100 yard races with good prizes. Peter McNally also to perform trick and fancy swimming.

James L. McCusker Point of Pines Peter McNally Manila Carbnival McCusker Unknown McNally Boston

Canadian prize winners in Queen's prize stage named

London reports the second stage results with Robertson Davidson and Gilchrist each winning four pounds and Forbes and Armstrong three pounds. In the Daily Telegraph contest Broadhurst secures a six pound prize.

London Robertson Davidson Gilchrist Forbes Armstrong Broadhurst

Fast Relays and Star Entrants at St Augustine’s Picnic Meet

The St Augustine's parish athletic meet in South Boston gathered top track talent led by John F. Cregan Princeton and New York A C. Wefers Quinlan Long and Flanagan were among scratch entrants as Lawrence and garrison athletes arrived. Officials and judges from major leagues were named for a high stakes event with elite weight and hammer efforts expected.

St. Augustine’s Parish Locust Street Boston John F. Cregan Princeton College New York A. C Flanagan Long Lawrence Wefers J. Frank Quinlan Maxey Long John Flanagan Johnny Cregan Princeton Dick Grant Harvard Remington Fitchburg Tom Burke Captain Boardman Battery A Harry Kane Cregan Bernie Weters Dewey Cambridge McCracken Peter Kelley Boston Journal FE. W. Mills N. W. Bingham, Jr H. W. Smith W. F. Garcelon James A. Lathrop Keene Fitzpatrck Michigan University William F. Donovan John Graham James L. Walsh Wood Island Park John W. Bowler John McDonnell South Boston M. Shoemaker Robert A. Callahan Gloucester Jere Delaney W. J. Malin William Dumbriskey J. E. Moran G. Harry Hodgkins Herbert Holton D. V. McIisaacs John F. Moakley

Last performances and new acts at Boston theatres

Amusements column notes the final showings of Across the Potomac at Castle Square and Henry Dixey's farewell tonight at the same venue. It previews The Red White and Blue in Boston, vaudeville acts at Keith's, Norumbega Park changes, and a final Bow for the French soist Albert L. Guille. The Sens Souci and Palace shows, including Kitty Mitchell and the French Gaiety Girls, are highlighted with upcoming varied programs.

Potomac Castle Square James Schonberg Philadelphia Grand Opera House Boston Sans Souci Henry E. Dixey Mr.Dixey Henry Irving Ida‘lene Cotton Nick Long Keith Cotton Zoo Knowlton & Allen Mr. Mantell Albert L. Guille Point of Pines Kronberg Legion Sens Souci Kitty Mitchel Pauline Hall Willis Sweatnam al Leech Rosebuds Austin & Stone Collins Chutes Austin & Stone’s the Palace Charmion Mile Odler

Point of Pines Swim Meet Entries Announced

The Point of Pines hosts several races this afternoon headed by a one mile handicap with entries from Lynn Taunton Boston and Danversport. A one mile match pits James L McCusker of Boston against an unnamed challenger. Races start at 2 30 p m with entry close at 2 00 p m and Peter McNally to perform between events.

Plymouth Steamboat Excursions From Boston to Plymouth

The Winthrop Steamboat Company operates the Plymouth steamer from 478 Atlantic Avenue daily at 10 AM. The steel hull vessel offers superior accommodations and a three hour trip with two and a half hours for Plymouth sightseeing. Passengers can enjoy meals on board and music by Jordan's National Cadet Band.

Winthrop Steamboat Company Boston Plymouth Winthrop Atlantic Avenue Pilgrim Land Jordan Lou Tex A. BE. Herding Winthrop Line National Cadet Band

Yukon Trading declares monthly dividend at 2 percent

A monthly dividend of 2 per cent was declared on the stock of the Yukon Trading Mining & Exploration Company Limited. It is payable August 2 to stockholders of record August 10.

Yukon Trading, Mining & Exploration Company, Limited

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