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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jul 30, 1895

Page

3

Jubilee Afloat Leaves Boston for Newport Racing Aim

General Paine's Jubilee was launched from Atlantic Works East Boston and sailed to Na hAnt for a Newport cruise. The yacht underwent overhauling including copper underbody treatment and white topsides. Speculation says the owner aims to enter big New York races and challenge Defender, though Paine declines to confirm any entry or speed plans.

Orly General Paine Atlantic Works Boston Newcombe Nahant Newport New York Jubilee

Murder suspect James O'Brien held on Rotchford case

Inspector Walter Abbott and Officers Cadigan and Maguire arrested James O'Brien on suspicion of murdering Thomas Rotchford a week ago. The case centers on a brick attack at 17 Prospect Street and a suspect hat left at the scene. Two witnesses reportedly saw O'Brien without a hat, and police note an alleged boast about “knocking out a man” though unverified. Bail set at 10000 dollars. case before Judge Hardy continued to August 6.

James O’brien Walter Abbott Cadigan and Maguire Thomas Rotchford Inspector Abbott Pemberton Equate Retchford Prospect Street O’brien Stamford and Wyman Streets Star Chamber Rotchford O'Brien West End Hardy

Colored Women in Council Opens National Conference in Berkeley Hall

The Educated Colored Women of the United States began their first national conference in Berkeley Hall with routine opening work. Mrs. J. St. P. Ruffin presided as president, while delegates from various societies read reports. Speakers urged self-reliance and progress through internal reform, with applause for a Boston Female Benevolent Society remark about emancipation from male members.

United States Berkeley Hall J. St. P. Ruffin Wells Female Benevolent Society of Boston

Poultry dealer Lucius Dunbar Missing From West Bridgewater

West Bridgewater on July 29 reports poultry dealer Lucius Dunbar left home Friday morning with a load of fowl for the Boston markets and has not been seen since. Friends fear something amiss as he was known for steady habits and his disappearance alarms the town.

West Bridgewater Lucius Dunbar Boston

Wayside Park to host cycle meet August 17 with pros

Framingham dispatch notes the Wayside Park Club contracted Johnson, Tyler, Sanger and others for a professional bicycle meet at Wayside Park track on August 17. Four professional events and two Class A races planned, with Class A and 5B events by electric light scheduled for early August.

South Framingham Wayside Park Johnson, Tyler, Sanger Wayside Park Track Electric Light

Morse Denial Clouds Massachusetts Governorship Talk

Congressman Elijah Morse of Canton resists talking on gubernatorial rumors amid A P A pressure stories from Springfield. Dr J B Dunn denies any A P A convention or plot, while Morse says the press has overdone it and refuses further comment. Governor Greenhalge and supporters deny the tale as partisan intrigue spreads across the Commonwealth.

Elijah Morse Canton Massachusetts Springfield Boston Greenhalge Elijah A. Morse J. B. Dunn Dunn Journal Elijah Republican Party Commonwealth

Street Robbery Case Tied to O'Brien Kin

Michael Sullivan of Congress street Somerville was robbed at Brighton and Leverett streets at 9 15 last night when two men seized him and a ring was stolen. Patrolmen Critchett and Cadigan detained the suspects who claimed to be Patrick Quirk and John J O'Brien of Boston court. O'Brien is brother of James H O'Brien, held on $10000 for a hearing related to Rotchford death.

Michael Sullivan Congress Street Somerville Brighton and Leverett Streets Paulus Critchett Cadigan Division 3 Patrick Quirk John J. O’brien Boston Court Sullivan O’brien James H. O’brien Thomas F. Rotchford

Secession of D A 30 Denied by State Official

John De Lacey East Boston July 29 1895 denies in a letter to the editor that a Knights of Labor branch seceded D A 30. He states no local assembly supported the district officers and promises future proof of the denial, urging prominence equal to the original report.

D. A Knights of Labor State Assembly of Massachusetts John DE Lacey East Boston

Brighton Beach Results Show Mixed Finishes Across Races

Results from Brighton Beach cover multiple events with finish orders and times. First race saw Lalu T. win, Chiswick second, with a 1:48 time. subsequent races list inconsistent names Hle-Leere Davis and Imposition with unclear placements. later events mention Our Jack and Factotum with varied results and a 1:48 time attached to different entries.

Chinvey Lalu T Chiswick Leere Davis Meen Onnolee Sabilia Corneob Golden Gate Our Jack I Lo Arate Marshall Eagle Bird Ong Esee Hammie Maggie K

Results at Saratoga Race Meet Summary

Results show Too Much Jone first in the one mile and three furlongs, Navabee third, Refugee and Roundsman second and third in various sprints, Cass and Trail placing second and third in the one and one sixteenth mile event, and Over and Trystone also placing in the earlier races. Feaceas Sorat dees Arevatine appear in a final note.

Jone Navabee Es Roundsman Midle Cass Trystone Wey

Defender and Vigilant Duel in Windless Yacht Race

In a tense afternoon race off Long Island, Defender and Vigilant battled light airs with the Defender overtaking on the final stretch. The 1 mile sprint saw Defender win by 1 minute 40 seconds amid praised handling, though official margins remain unmeasured.

New York Yacht Club Long Island WASP

Phillies Beat Boston In High Scoring Return Game

Philadelphia celebrated its West return with a 6 to 6 ninth inning comeback and a 10 to 6 final as Boyle, Carsey, Hamilton, Delahanty and Cross starred. Boston’s Turner, Nash, Long, Lowe, Ganzel and Nichols offered resistance, but Clements homered early and Cross dazzled at third.

Philadelphia Penn Phillies Boston Boyle Nash Carsey Hamilton Turner Hallman Delahanty McCarthy Thompson Cross Nichols Bannon Long Lowe Tucker Ganzel Clements AB. R. B TB. LO A. B . Hamilton C.f Seeerenee Turner Hakee Eenrnenene Istesseee Olendante Mamton Oes Thompson Ars Ph Wonilane Iphia Ca Bos- Bannon Isey Lowes Powe Emalie

Indians Return to Bannock Reservation Amid Exodus

SALT LAKE Utah July 29 It is reported a few Indians are returning to the Bannock reservation from Jackson's Hole but far more are arriving. Arrivals from Soda Springs report departure by the old Lander trail via Gray Lake and Soda Springs. Soldiers at Jackson's Hole may find no Indians remaining. MARKET LAKE Idaho July 29 By Courier from Sargeant's Lodge Today several Jackson Hole exiles reached Cunningham's camp twenty nine miles north of Marysvale in war country. Cunningham notes settlers have sent scouts reporting many Indian camps yet conditions appear peaceful.

Salt Lake Utah Bannock Reservation Jackson's Hole Soda Springs Gray, Lake Jackson Hole Cunningham Marysvale

Trinidad Island Abandoned Claim Denied in London

The Chronicle asserts it has authority to refute claims that Great Britain has abandoned its occupation of Trinidad, the island off the coast of Brazil, with London reporting dated July 30.

London the Chronicle Great Britain Trinidad Brazil

Discouraged man seeks help after hunger and cold

A weary man pleads for arrest to gain food and shelter. He explains two days of wandering hungry and tired. A sympathetic woman offers to help him, asking for confirmation.

Hawley Falls as Chicago Beats Pittsburgh in Lively Game

Pittsburg and Chicago played a slow affair with Chicago posting a nine to five victory. Terry dominated outside the first inning while Hawley pitched poorly. Attendance was around 3,600 as Chicago gathered 15 hits to Pittsburgh’s 9 with three Chicago errors and one by Pittsburgh.

Pittsburg Penn Hawley Chicago Pittsburgh Terry Donahue Merritt

All Wheelmen Praise the Butcher Cyclometer as Chronometer

All Wheelmen know that the Butcher Cyclometer is like a chronometer clock, perfectly correct, used for 13 cars from Maine to California. It is the only cyclometer used in Europe and all bicycle road books’ distances were measured with it. Roads in New England and around Boston were measured with it, and all expert wheel men give it their unasked approval.

Maine California Europe N. E Boston

Louisville Defeats St Louis In Exciting Contest

Louisville beat St. Louis 9 to 4 in a pitching duel with strong support. Only one St Louis man reached second base and four reached first. attendance 500. Batteries Cunningham and Warner Ehret and Miller.

Louisville St. Louis Cunningham Warner Ehret Miller

Fall River Beats New Bedford In New England League Tilt

Fall River wins 7 to 3 over New Bedford as Stevens and Klobedanz struggle. Reilly shines at short with key plays, while Fall River collects 10 hits to New Bedford's 6. Batteries go to Klobedanz Stevens Rollins and Friend Sharp.

Baltimore Boston New York Washington Chicago Pittsburg St. Louis Louisville Brooklyn Philadelphia Brockton Fall River New Bedford Pawtucket Portland Augusta Lewiston Bangor Toronto Providence Buffalo Springfield Syracuse Scranton Rochester Wilkesbarre Stevens Klobedanz Reilly Rollins Friend Sharp

Augusta Beats Portland In Open First Inning

Augusta wins 4 to 0 at Portland in a game marked by Portland errors that produced three of their four runs. Key plays early in the first inning set the tone as Augusta outscores Portland 4 to 0. Batteries: Dilworth and Butler for Augusta Sullivan and Terrien for Portland.

Portland Augusta Dilworth Butler Sullivan Terrien

Bangor Beats Lewiston In Sloppily Played Game

In Lewiston Maine on July 2 the home team fell 7 to 3 as Daniels started pitching but was wild and allowed frequent hits. Braham appeared for Lewiston but details are incomplete.

Bangor Lewiston Daniels Braham

Lewiston Beats Bangor in Low-Scoring Pitching Duel

Pitched a good game with scattered hits as Lewiston edge Bangor 8 to 7. Batteries Braham and Barkley, Daniels, Mains and Grant contributed in a tense early season contest.

Banshcees Cease Lewiston Bangor Braham Barkley Daniels Mains Grant

Pawtucket Beats Brockton in Poor Fielding Game

In Brockton July 29 the home team's defense faltered as Kelley walked eleven batters and Pawtucket secured 11 hits to Brockton's 13. Final score Pawtucket 9 Brockton 2 with 9 Brockton errors and 2 by Pawtucket. Batteries were Kelley Yeager for Brockton and Korwan Shea for Pawtucket.

Brockton Kelley Pawtucket Yeager Korwan Shea

Springfield Beats Buffalo in Poorly Played Eastern League Game

In Springfield on July 29 Buffalo and Springfield opened a postponed Eastern League clash. Springfield won easily largely due to their batting while fielding was weak on both sides. Gruber pitched well with fair support. a Lynch bunt hit and a McDonald stop highlighted the contest. Springfield 13 runs, Buffalo 6. Hits Springfield 18, Buffalo 8. Errors Springfield 3, Buffalo 9. Batteries Gruber Gunson Herndon Urquhart.

Springfield Buffalo Wise Gruber Lynch McDonald Springfield Feeckesie Gunson Herndon Urquhart

Wilkesbarre Beats Rochester in Postponed Rebuild Duel

Wilkesbarre coal barons toppled Rochester 10 to 3 in a makeup game as Donahue pitched well into the seventh inning before troubles. Two costly Rochester errors aided the visitors while Betts limited Rochester to four hits. Attendance about 1,000. Batteries Betts Diggins for Wilkesbarre and Donahue Berger for Rochester.

Wilkesbarre Rochester Penn Coal Barons Donahue Berger Lush Betts Diggins

Scranton Beats Syracuse In Ten Inning Return Tie

Scranton tops Syracuse 5 to 4 in a ten inning contest at Scranton. Delaney and Luby pitched well with rocky support as Syracuse rallied to lead then Scranton tied it in the seventh before a decisive extra frame. Final hits were 10 apiece with four errors by Scranton and six by Syracuse.

Bostons Return to South End For Baltimore Game

The Bostons open at the South End grounds this afternoon at 3:80 with the Baltimores. The game should be exciting as Hoffer starts for the visitors and Stivetts may work for the home club. A good day is expected with a great crowd.

Bostons South End Baltimores Crack Hoffer Selee Stivetts

Smallest fin keel racer launched at Read Bros yard

Read Bros launches a 12 foot waterline racer planned by J Westall Borden with Jefferson Borden drafting. Fin keel uses steel plate and 262 pound lead bulb fashioned cigar style. Boat is race oriented with two crew, main and jib, designed to carry large sail area and handle rough weather. First of several fin keels to be built locally, with future yawl rigged models planned for intra club racing.

Fall River Read Bros J. Westall Borden Jefferson Borden

Newport Tennis Entries For National Championship

Newport July 29 Entries for the United States National Lawn Tennis Association championship must be filed with Dr James Dwight by August 15 the Newport Casino hosts the event starting August 20 The top players will contest to face R D Wrenn who beat Clarence Hobart in last season's final Matches are best three of five sets The winner and runner up in the main and consolation events earn prizes

Newport United States National Lawn Tennis Association James Dwight R. D. Wrenn Clarence Hobart

Handicapped Tennis Opener At Essex County Club

The first day of the handicap tennis tournament drew spectators from nearby clubs at the Essex County Club grounds Manchester. Matches featured W. Sturgis over J. Clark 7-5 3-6 7-5 and H. S. Grew over J. M. Sturgis 6-3 6-2 with several other results and tomorrow’s draw including Gannett Tucker Cochrane Sargent and Grew Bartlett among others.

Manchester Essex County Club W. Sturgis J. T. Clark Henry S. Grew J. M. Sturgis W. Denigres BE. W. Grew M. Bartlett A. Eliot G. P. Sanger H. L. Ayer L. Ahi Bartlett Va C. A. Brinley

Another Victory for Pearce Over Connolly in Williamsport Bout

Leslie C. Pearce of Philadelphia defeated Charley Connolly of Wilkes-Barre in three rounds at Williamsport for a purse of $3650 with $50 to the loser. Both weighed 180 pounds. Connolly broke a thumb in round one, Pearce set the pace in round two and finished in round three with a left hook to the jaw. Pearce trains for Aug. 29 bout with Jack Falvey in Lowell, Massachusetts.

Leslie C. Pearce Philadelphia Charley Reddy) Connolly Wilkesbarre Williamsport Penn Pearce George W. Touhey Jim Smith Connolly Buck Kelly

Dixon Connolly clash looms in Boston boxing scene

Boxing gossip reports a forthcoming twenty five round match between George Dixon world champion and Tommy Connolly ex amateur featherweight with Dan Murphy and Denny Murphy confirming details. The card includes Elms vs Levy and O'Brien Wolcott talks, with Dick O'Brien returning to Boston for another shot at Wolcott and Smith. Captain Daly to referee and crowds to buy tickets from Murphy’s committee.

George Dixon Tommy Connolly New England Billy Daly Dan Murphy Denny Murphy Connolly Dixon Howie Hodgkins Union Park Hall Bill Daly Norman and Merrimac Streets Joe Elms Chelsea Sam Levy New York Bantam O’brien-Wolcott Mike Sears Dick O’brien Boston Jim Westcott Revere House Portland Wolcott Faulkner Larry Cain Station 1 Italy Cain Tommy Hannon Phil Smith Tommy Carter Lynn Smith Carter James W. Westcott Andrew Fuglestad EB. F. Parks Willie Tucker Father Barry T. J. McCarty J. J. McCarty Brockton Sunday Post F. Kellar Joe Smith Edwin P. Woodward Ike McArthur Oak Hill Mgr. Benton Siz Sullivan Riverside Bragg Don Hartigan Lowell Mr. Bragg Riverside Boat Club R. B.C Spy Pond Arlington Isaac Mar George Byers Bis City Post Tom D'Arcy East Cribb Ben Colbert Joe Dyer James Godfrey Charlie Farrell Bangor John &. Sullivan Dallas Tex T. Coyne Manchester N. H Joseph Byron Apollo Garden Young Duffy Cochituate Rob Roy

London Baseball Syndicate Plans English Tour Next Fall

A Washington dispatch reports a London based baseball syndicate forming to introduce base ball in England and Europe next fall. Thomas R. Dewar leads the effort with ample capital to secure the pennant winner and its top rival for a tour abroad to clash with foreign clubs for glory and pounds. The move could spur intense competition in the American league race.

Washington A_ baseball syndicate London England Thomas R. Dewar e@ tour

Britannia Wins At Queenstown In Yacht Race

Britannia defeats Allsa in a large waters race at Queenstown on July 2. Britannia finishes first round at Roche's Point flag boat in 2 12 9 and secures overall victory with a final time of 4 67 12 while Allsa ends second in 2 36 65 for the first round.

Queenstown Atlsa Britannia Allsa Roche's Point Ailsa

Defender sails from anchorage with new Herreshoff mainsail

NEW ROCHELLE N Y July 29 Defender left her anchorage off Premium Point at 10 2 this morning. She started under the new Herreshoff mainsail jib and topsail. Her tender the Hattie Palmer accompanied her. On board Defender were Messrs Iselin Leeds and Kane.

New Rochelle N. Y Defender Premium Point Herreshoff Hattie Palmer Messrs. Iselin, Leeds and Kane

Worcester meet features aquatic and cycling events

The program lists aquatic sports and shooting matches with single and double canoes and pohagon boats, individual and club team shooting, and Friday ceremonies. Saturday includes a ten mile road race around Lake Quinsigamond, bicycle races at Worcester Oval, a boating carnival, and a firework display. Prizes include diamonds for quartet prize disputes and a piano prize for the St. Vincent de Paul Society road race entrant.

Worcester Oval Pp. m. Mair Vorcone Brass Band Headquarers Lake Quinsigamond Sterling Ellioty Charles 8. Howard Asbury Park Boston Quad Nat Butler Fred Hagrty Callahan Angus Meech Asbury Park Management Massachusetts National Assembly Worcester St. Vincent de Paul Society Salem Mass David G. Whelton North Street Massy

Dorchester Yacht Club Pool Tournament Set for Aug 14

The Dorchester Yacht Club announces a pool tournament starting Wednesday August 14. Entries are accepted by the club steward and must be received by Monday evening August 12.

Dorchester Yacht Club

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