Clyde Park Races Continue Amid Sadness Over Captain Buxton
A stylish Clyde Park crowd attended horse races despite a somber mood from Captain Buxton’s death earlier in the week. The Pink Coat hunters’ steeplechase for the Warren cup saw Mavourneen prevail as the cup’s new holder, with fast runs and several races featuring favored horses like Iceberg and Buckshot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clyde Park
Buxton
Pink Coat Hunters
Seabury
Cryps Parxz
Jane
P. P
A. Sawyer
G. Alfred
Gavane
Weir
Braman
McQuillan
Iceberg
Harwood
Gasxie Dazzie
Alfred
Mineral
Razzle Dazzle
Keene
Eh. G. Buckshot
P.p
Elliott
B. G
California Brandy
Mayes
Little Friend
Brandy
Roulette
F. Keene
B.m. Hvaka
Vinent
G. Whitlock
Blk
Crow
Henshaw
Trump
Gammon
Hyakn
Buckshot
Hyaka
Mr. Daly
Coffey
C. Haley
Haley
Hong Kong
Flyaway
Farley
Torchlight
Meadow Lark
Torch
Billy Crane
Piquante
Issachare
Sagamore
B. m. Mavourneen
Griffin
F. Seabury
B.g. Bullfrog
Mason
J. C. Barnard
Amagoun
Neptune
Huntress
Mr. Gardner
Redmond
Westmoreland
Rowan
J. L. Kernochan
Retribution
Hayes
Lochman
Westmorland
George H. Warren
Yopia Hunt Club
Whammer
Vourneen
Kildare
Mavourneen
Bullfrog
Lone Tree and Bullrush stables battle ends in forfeit
Neptune went third and jumped the water to the wire with Mavourneen winning on a pull. A match race on the regular steeplechase course pitted Independence against Honest Injun, representing Lone Tree and Bullrush stables, but Bullrush paid forfeit.
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Neptune
Mavourneen
Independence
Honest Injun
Lone Tree
Bullrush Stables
Runners Listed for Tomorrows Races at West Curstrr
Entries released for five races at West Curstrr on June 1 with horses named for each event. Notable runners include Candelabra Farry Wah Jim Masteriode Pierre Joles Frieze Lizetta Lepanto and several stakes entries such as Queen d Or and Laughing Water.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tormentor, Farry
Wah Jim
Brown
Vernon
Poverty
Shellbark
Lavish
Julien
Doncaster
Laughing Water
Ace
Madrid
Rogers
Yorkshire Belle
Cynosure
Gertie D. Thanks
Faux Pag
First trot of the season at Orono Trotting Park
Orono Me June 1 The first trot of the season drew a large crowd at Orono Trotting Park with fast times. Naumkeag owned by Charles G Andrews Bangor won the free-for-all $150 with times 2 31, 2 37, 2 38. Leonard 2 40 class winner for $100. Quiver won the 38 minute class for $100. Oldtown defeated Orono 9 to 8 in a baseball game.
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Orono
Naumkeag
Charles G. Andrews
Bangor
Lady Ross
Ross and Heald
Old Town
Leonard
A. N. Pierce
Quiver
George R. Palmer
Dover
Elgin A. Greenleaf
William F. Reed
C. A. Cushman
Oldtown
RACES AT MORRIS PARK JUNE FIRST DAY RESULTS
Races at Morris Park New York June first yielded results with winners Rain Drop Bellevue Roller Madstone Now or Never Spartan. Times ranged from 1 01 to 1 59 and 1 48 for the varied distances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Morris Park
Astoria
Courtship
Bellevue
King’s Bridge
Gettysburg
Roller
Canvas
Long Island
Madstone
Rusou
Egies
Athletic Gossip From the Championship Entry List
The B A A will stage fifty entries at the championship with six Unicorn wearers in the dashes and representation in each event. Jimmy Waters lines up in the mile walk from Riverside Boat Club. Phil Sheehan shows hammer potential and hones the fifty six pound weight. Mike Dailey of the T A C plans faster miles and half miles for June 11 as he debuts in the mile.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jimmy Waters
Riverside Boat Club
Phil Sheehan
Phil
Mike Dailey
Women's Charlesbank gym opens amid eager young crowd
The women’s Charlesbank gym opened with Mrs. Kate Gannett Wells directing. Miss Mc Martin and Miss Stowell assisted, with Miss Hodges as second assistant for two weeks. From opening until October it will be open daily 8 a.m. to half an hour after sundown, prioritizing children until 4:30 or 5, then serving working girls. Mrs. Wells, Mrs. Dr. Williams and Miss Tower will rotate daily attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charlesbank
Kate Gannett Wells
Miss McMartin
Miss Stowell
Miss Martin
Miss Hodges
Wells
Dr. Williams
Tower
Britannia Sails Boston to Halifax on Semi-Weekly East Afloat
The North Atlantic Steamship Company has bought the Norwegian screw steamer Britannia for Boston to Halifax Port Hawkesbury and Prince Edward Island service. Built in 1890 in Norway at $300000, she is 275 feet long with 84 feet 2 inch beam and 16 knot speed. Ship features include electric lights, large state rooms, music and smoking saloons, and yacht like hull for speed and comfort. Britannia to sail from Boston on Saturday July 2 with weekly trips thereafter, joining two other liners to provide semi weekly East trips.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Atlantic Steamship Company
Boston
Halifax
Port Hawkesbury
Prince Edward Island
Norway
Tufts Will Upheld After Probate Hearing
Judge Harriman in Probate Court yesterday upheld the will of Arthur W. Tufts granting his entire estate to his wife. Nephews and sister Mrs Addie Williams contested the will but failed to change the verdict.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harriman
Arthur W. Tufts
Addie Williamts
Above the Clouds with Sky Couriers in Chelsea Parade
A crowd swarms around a colossal airship held by ropes in Chelsea as a balloonists crew including Professor Allen, Barnet, and a West End conductor Billy cut tasks amid light winds. They recount a coastward voyage with pigeons delivering messages, close calls with the rope, and a hopeful inland landing plan over cloud lanes and sea mist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chelsea
Professor Allen
West End Street Railway
Billy
Barnet
Allen
The Post Receives Second Batch of Coupons Before Readers
The Post lists a second batch of coupons placed before readers. The notice highlights redemption terms, validity period, and participating merchants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Post
The First Strong Ascent Above The Clouds
The narrator describes rising past 1000 feet by balloon, noting steady flight, clouds racing on the left, and light breaking through. The watch reads 6:40 as various names receive prizes or coupons, including Miss Ober the Boston photographer and William P. Cheney of Newburyport, with others from Boston and St. John. A Boston boy Frankie Harding, 12, is pictured as a future recipient of profits from prize notices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dickens
B. Stockbridge
New Home Lewin Machine Company
W. C. Moulton
Gilbert
C. E. Woodward & Co
Blossom Street
William P. Cheney
Emerson Shoe Company
E. J. Wade
King’s Place
Cambridgeport
A. H. Atwood
Thomas P. Hale
Boston
Rowley
Browning, King & Co
Hale
F. ©. Garman
North Packing and Provision Company
William Spiller
William Cheney
Bergner & Engel Brewing Company
Earth
Miss Ober
Revere
St. John
N. B
Norris Piano & Diamond Company
Newburyport
Frank H. Barrett
Gaston Street
C. T. Mooar Shoe Company
Frankie Harding
Lynde Street
William H. Zinn
Revolt in Honduras Reaches Near Puerto Cortez
The steamship Miranda brings word of a May 1 revolution in Spanish Honduras led by General Borneo, who, after exile, gathered supporters in Guatemala and attacked Puerto Cortez with 25 men and 6 officers. The town fell, arms were seized, and fighting continued as the rebel group retreated toward Livingston. One killed, four injured. two officers died later in prison.
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New York
Miranda
Greytown
Livingston
Central America
Honduras
General Borneo
Guatemala
Puerto Cortez
Custom House
Don M. Gallerio
Borneo
Roxbury Robbers Enter Homes In West Roxbury District
Thieves forced a rear window to enter Samuel Furber’s home at 13 Westminster Ave and ransacked it, finding only a hand lamp missing. A ladder was used to attempt entry at Mrs. Spring’s 2 Westminster Ave, but the attempt failed. An entry attempt at F. W. Rider’s home, 99 Homestead St, also failed after forcing a dining room window. Tracks show two men with bare feet. residents fear rising burglaries in Roxbury.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel Furber
Westminster Avenue
Roxbury
Spring
F. W. Rider
Homestead Street
Roxare
Harringtons Victims in Municipal Court Milk Cases
In Municipal Court, restaurant keepers including John G. Hooker Charles S. Stuart Frank Smith John G. Flowers John W. Landers George W. Whittemore Charles Wyman Alfred H. Stewart John Keene and Alvin F. Landers were fined fifty dollars each for selling impure milk and held in two hundred dollars bail for the Superior Court on appeal. Frank McDonald defaulted in both milk and oleomargarine actions. The oleomargarine case against Nelson was continued to June twenty first. Clark and Drake McDonald Viney cases were postponed or continued to June eight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John G. Hooker
Charles S. Stuart
Frank Smith
John G. Flowers
John W. Landers
George W. Whittemore
Charles Wyman
Alfred H. Stewart
John Keene
Alvin F. Landers
Frank McDonald
Nelson
Good H. Clark
Clement F. Drake
J. Wallace McDonald
Mary Viney
Fisher Ames Club Holds House Warming in Dedham Bank
The Fisher Ames Club of Dedham hosted a reception in its new quarters in the Dedham Bank building on High street last evening. Many invited guests attended, including ladies and representatives from Jamaica Plain Club Waverley Club of Hyde Park and Highland Club of West Roxbury. The club, formed less than two years ago and named for Fisher Ames, features antique oak furnishings, rugs, paintings, billiard and reading rooms and held informal exercises with welcome addresses and music.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fisher Ames Club
Dedham
Dedham Bank
High Street
Memorial Hall Square
Jamaica Plain Club
Waverley Club
Hyde Park
Highland Club
West Roxbury
Fisher Ames
Pearline House Cleaning Ad Urges Honest Purchases
Gentle reader rushes home to clean with Pearline praising easy, quiet, and thorough work. Warns against false claims by peddlers and unscrupulous grocers. Signoff by Ames Pyle of New York.
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Ames Pyle
New York
Derby Day at Epsom Downs Draws Crowds and Bets
Derby day at Epsom Downs drew enormous crowds despite mourning for the Duke of Clarence and Avondale. Sir Hugo won the 6000 sovereign Derby in 2:44, with La Fleche second and Bucentaur third. The day also saw a limited House of Commons sitting, adjourning after a brief session.
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London
Epsom Downs
Duke of Clarence
Avondale
Marquis of Queensberry
Epsom
Lord Rosebery
Charles Russell
Duke of Devonshire
Lord Bradford
Sir Hugo
Baron de Hirsch
M. Camille Blanc
Bucentaur
la Fleche
St. Angelo
Wisdom
Mancuvre
Goodwood
Newmarket
Ascot
Folraiet
St. Damien
Doncaster
Gossoon
Orme
Diablo
Gauntlet
Polyglot
Silver Mint
Health and virtue rise with pure drinks and deeds
The piece extols health as the greatest wealth and praises purity in remedies. It argues many drugs are adulterated and promotes G. O. Taylor Old Bourbon or Pure Rye as beneficial when used judiciously. The beverages are sold in sealed bottles by Chester H. Graves and Sons of Boston with labeling on corks.
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Pope
Herne
G. O. Taylor
Chester H. Graves and Sons
Boston
June Weddings Galore Tell of Weekend Marriages
The article notes a surge of weddings in June with many couples marrying yesterday and hints at a busy month ahead for bachelors and summer brides, using a light humorous tone about social trends and romance.
Seeley Burns Wedding at Somerville Home
Ex-Mayor Mark F. Burns hosts the marriage of his daughter Maud to O Gilbert Seeley at his Mt. Vernon Somerville home. The 7 PM Episcopal ceremony was by Rev Wag E Winship with fifty friends present. reception, music by Hadley’s orchestra, and four hundred well wishers followed. The couple plan a honeymoon in Annapolis Valley and will reside in Somerville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mark F. Burns
Mt. Vernon
Pearl Streets
Somerville
Maud
O. Gilbert Seeley
Wag E. Winship
Richard J. Willis
Dorchester
Emma Humphries
Hadley
William P. Bowles
E. O. Dustin
Frank W. Easterbrook
Robert Burns
Seeley
Annapolis Valley
Dana Knight Wedding at Arlington Street Church
The Arlington Street Church hosted a refined wedding last night with Rev. Dr. Duckson presiding. Bride Florence Knight of Dartmouth street wed Francis Boyden Dana of F. B. Dana & Co., with Ethel Knight as maid of honor and Fanny Perkins Edith Sampson as bridesmaids. Six ushers included Ward O. Perkins Courtney Pope Jeffrey Richardson Will Alger and C. W. Dillaway. Palms hydrangeas and snowballs decorated the ceremony. Reception followed at the groom’s home, 788 East Broadway South Boston.
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Arlington Street
Duckson
Florence Knight
Dartmouth Street
Francis Boyden Dana
Bankers
F. B. Dana & Co
Ethel Knight
Fanny Perkins
Edith Sampson
New York
Ward O. Perkins
Courtney Pope
Jeffrey Richardson
Will Alger
C. W. F. Dillaway
W. A. Brown
Dedlay
Boylston Street
Groom
East Broadway
South
Boston
Holmes Leeds wedding at 174 Chestnut street Chelsea
A private ceremony last evening united Miss Florence A. Leeds daughter of Mr and Mrs Henry Leeds at 174 Chestnut street Chelsea with William A Holmes of Malden. Rev E R Perry Bush officiated Universalist Church. Many relatives and friends attended. The couple will reside in Malden.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Leeds
Chestnut Street
Chelsea
Florence A. Leeds
William A. Holmes
Malden
ER. Perry Bush
Universalist Church
Williams M Burney Wedding At Trinity Church
Trinity Church hosted a stylish wedding at noon as Miss Margaret McBurney, step-daughter of Henry Sheer Williams, wed H Bemsen Whitehouse. Bishop Brooks officiated amid a chancel decorated beautifully. Mr. Whitehouse serves as United States chargé d affaires in Rome, where the couple will reside.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trinity Church
Margaret McBurney
Henry Sheer ~Williams
H. Bemsen Whitehouse
Bishop Brooks
Mr. Whitehouse
United States
Rome
Crosby Burdett Wedding in Emmanuel Church
Miss Margaret Crosby daughter of Mrs. Frederick Crosby of Belfast Maine and Mr. Henry Gordon Burdett of Stamford Connecticut were married yesterday in Emmanuel Church. The ceremony was by Rev Leighton Parks with bridesmaids Misses Alice Rice Lawrence and May Hodgdon Methuen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret Crosby
Frederick Crosby
Belfast
Henry Gordon Burdett
Stamford
Conn
Emmanuel Church
Leighton Parks
Alice Rice
Lawrence
May Hodgdon
Methuen
Quiet wedding unites Maud Fuller and Henry McDowell
Miss Maud Appleton Fuller daughter of Colonel Charles E. Fuller of 304 Beacon street and Henry Burden McDowell son of the late General Irwin McDowell were married at King's Chapel. The ceremony was conducted by Reverend Charles F. Russell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maud Appleton Fuller
Charles E. Fuller
Beacon Street
Henry Burden McDowell
Irwin McDowell
New York
King’s Chapel
Charles F. Russell
Johnson Guild Wedding Quiet at Marlboro Street
The marriage of Curtis Guild Jr., noted journalist and society figure, to Miss Lottie Johnson, eldest daughter of E. H. Johnson of C. F. Hovey & Co., occurred yesterday at 123 Marlboro Street. Only relatives attended due to mourning. no bridesmaids or ushers were arranged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Curtis Guild, Jr
Lottie
E. H. Johnson
C. F. Hovey & Co
Marlboro Street
Guild Johnson
Old State House as Transport Hub for Shore Ling Express
No 3 Old State House, under Mr L H Palmer, became a popular transportation hub in Boston. Tickets or drawing room car seats for the Shore Ling express trains or the Colonial express between Boston and Washington can always be secured here.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Old State House
L. H. Palmer
Boston
Washington
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Jersey Queen
Best Brand
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the Ironmaster
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Zorling
Detroit
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Post
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Mark
Mack
William
Jimmy
Ned
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Lai
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McCready
Harrington
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