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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jun 06, 1898

Page

3

Seniors Beat Juniors in Tight Riverside Rowing Race

Crowds at Boston area boats clubs watched a back and forth early season practice with Riverside Junior and senior crews. The seniors led the first race by a length at the mile and a half mark finishing ahead, and edged the juniors by a quarter length in the return race. Hobbs and other crew members prepared for a potential junior eight bid on June 17.

Boston Riverside Riversides Union Boat Club Hobbs Maher Sullivan John Twoomey Fred Hynes J. Sullivan T. Hynes J. Twoomey Gaynor Finnegan Foy Patrick O’leary Bradfords Berkeley Maguire Joe Watertown Arsenal John Brignoli Jerry Casey Bradford Joseph A. Dennison Shawmut Club South Boston Frank Linnehan T. Healey Crowley Bowes P. Daley John Morrissey Bart Sonnely P. Carter T., Denning Daniles M. Kelly P. Powers P. Shields W. Lynchbow Worcester Tények Ed Lewis Ruddock Ten Eyck Lewis Philadelphia

Services on the Common Begin Summer Series

Hundreds gathered yesterday at the ninth tree on the Charles street mall near Beacon street for the first Benevolent Fraternity of Churches service. Rev. James De Normandie of Roxbury and Rev. Albert Walkley of the West End spoke as weekly one hour services start at 6 pm with different clergy each Sunday.

Benevolent Fraternity of Churches Charles Street Mall Beacon Street James de Normandie Roxbury Albert Walkley West End

Henry Varley to Speak Daily at Rom Field Street Church

English evangelist Henry Varley draws large audiences at the noon meetings of the Evangelistic Association of New England held each day at Rom Field Street Church. This week, topics focus on Thoughts, covering creation temptation the fall of man the second man and the Potter's House.

Henry Varley Evangelistic Association of New England Romfield Street Potter’s House

Pleasant surprise for Mrs J L Barnett at Columbus Avenue

A large group of friends honored Mrs J L Barnett of 617 Columbus Avenue with a Morris chair gift. The dining room featured tasteful Morris chair, American colors for wall and column decorations, with Miss May Owens and Miss Ella M Viry organizing a long program of instrumental music and presentations.

J. L. Barnett Columbus Avenue May Owens Ella M. Viry Ds S

National League Games Today

Cleveland visits Boston for two games while Cincinnati and New York, Chicago and Brooklyn, Louisville and Washington, Pittsburg and Philadelphia, and St. Louis and Baltimore also play across venues.

Cleveland Boston Cincinnati New York Chicago Brooklyn Louisville Washington Pittsburg Philadelphia St. Louis Baltimore

New England League Schedule Features Pawtucket Brockton Pairing

In the New England League Pawtucket visits Brockton while Fall River plays Taunton and Newport meets New Bedford in a triple slate of games.

Perch Brockton WallaweNne Te Pawtucket Cine Ee Aee New Bedford Eeeeae Fall River Eeeenscee Wport Taunton Csceccese Newport

Browns Somerville and Brook Line clash on Tufts Oval

A. V. M. at Brown and Somerville High play Brook Line High on Tufts Oval. Oliver Tebeau and his team shelved a Crescent Park trip to Pawtucket after a 10 percent receipts clause. Cleveland peers planned doubleheader, with Cy Young and George Cuppy likely pitching, as they chase second place in the league.

Brown Somerville High Brookline High Tufts Oval

Scores From Northern Games Reported Across Cities

At Buffalo Buffalo 11 Syracuse 10. Fall River New Bedford 7 Fall River 2. Newark Newark 8 Lancaster 1. Reading Reading 27 Hartford 8. Paterson Paterson 10 Allentown.

Buffalo Syracuse Fall River New Bedford Newark Lancaster Reading Hartford Paterson Allentown

Light batting and small scores in National League games

Saturday's slate featured light hitting and low scores across the league. Jim Ryan succeeded Everett as Chicago's leadoff man, Al Maul enjoyed a strong Baltimore return after two years away, and veteran help joined Weyhing-Phret-Esper-Kilroy. Cincinnati's Jake Beckley leads the club, while Hanlon tests Jennings at second and Demontreville settles at short. Western League notes record Detroit's first triple play with Connaughton, O'Hagan, and Viox involved. Newport's Pickett and Kelly troop heavy hitters as changes ripple through rosters including Shosta's release and Priest stepping to right. Pawtucket releases Knorr while Brockton's Magoon posts elite fielding and hitting marks. Germany George Smith heads to Omaha, Nyce leaves Detroit, and Graves wins salary judgment from Detroit. Breitenstein discards the drop ball. Princeton beats Georgetown and Yale, Lafayette challenges Penn. New York slips only three at home, Crooks posts about .166, and the Wagner brothers, Washington and Louisville, headline renewed baseball fever. Tim Hurst is described as Chris Van der Al's Irish angel.

Jim Ryan Everett Chicago al Maul Baltimore Jake Beckley Cincinnatis Hanlon Jennings Demontreville Kansas City Detroit Connaughton O’hagan Viox Pickett Kelly Hill Hickey Newport Dee Shosta John Priest Portamouths Bill Knorr Princeton Georgetown Yale Lafayette University of Pennsyyvania New York Boston Cleveland Cincinnati Jack Crooks Washington Wagner Louisville Wagner Mound Tim Hurst Chris van der al

Boxing Gossip Preview for Week of Fights in Several Cities

Boxing gossip notes a slate of twenty round bouts at Lenox Ave New York with George Dixon expected to dominate Eddie Santry despite Santry's fans claiming improvement. Other card pairings include Flaherty vs O'Donnell in New York and Baty vs Payne at Olympia Buffalo with more fights in Rochester Boston and Coney Island as weekly matchups unfold.

George Dixon Eddie Santry Lenox A. C New York Martin Flaherty Lily O'Donnell Jack Baty Dec Payne Olympia A. C Buffalo

Boxing notes sketch contest hype and club news

The piece covers upcoming bouts with Andy Watson and the Pickaninny, Santry replacing Dixon’s foe, Zeigler vs Everhardt results, Sharkey and Ruhlin at catchweight, Sally Smith's clashes with Jordan and Dixon, plus smoke talks and regional match announcements. It lists Keller vs Benoit ban, Gardner vs Marshall, Moloney Fitzsimmons birth, and Baty’s bout in Buffalo.

Smith Sally Santry Dixon Charley White Tommy White Andy Watson South Boston Watson Bob Montgomery Lynn Andy New York Coney Island Owen Zeigler Jack Everhardt Everhardt George Lavigne Zeigler Greater New York A. C Tom Sharkey Gus Rublin Chuck Connors Sharkey Big Jim Jeffries Ruhlin Gus Madden Jim Jeffries Rublin Pacific Sally Smith White Ben Jordan Jordan America England Manhattan A. C Roughan Hall City Council of Ottawa Ont Frank Keller Benoit D. C Perry Queenan Kenepaske Chicago Oscar Gardner Jerry Marshall Bridgeport P. Moloney—Fitzsimmons Elston Cornwall Eng Inquirer Jack Baty Buffalo Jim Daly Jim Corbett George V. Tuohey

Fort Hill Reunion Plans Outdoor Festival at Apollo Garden

About three to four hundred former Fort Hill residents gathered in Phenix Hall to finalize details for the outdoor festival set for July 30 at Apollo Garden Roxbury. Patrick F McDonald presided with speeches by President McDonald James Nolan and James H B Fitzgerald. Ticket sales reached 1600 to 2000 with 150 sold by Mrs P J Grady. Events include races contests games and a mounted sword contest. Tickets cost 59 cents for adults and 26 cents for children.

Old Fort Hill Boylston School Association Phenix Hall Washington Street Apollo Garden Roxbury Patrick F. McDonald Upham’s Corner Dorchester McDonald James J. Nolan James HB. Fitzgerald P. J. Grady East Boston Grady Ninth Regiment

Hurt on an Electric Car in South Boston

Daniel L. Warnock of 177 West Second Street South Boston was injured when he fell from the front platform of an electric car at the Washington street and Broadway extension corner at 9 o'clock last night. He suffered a five inch gash on his right foot and crushed toes, was first cared for by friends and later taken to City Hospital after examination by Dr O Callaghan.

Daniel L. Warnock West Second Street Boston Washington Street Broadway Extension O'Callaghan City Hospital

Hurley clubs seek June 17 match in Boston

Westy South Boston manager James J Flannery deposits 10 with the Post to arrange a state hurley match for June 17. Young Ireland East Cambridge and Boston hurley teams seek a June 17 clash at Locust Street grounds. Garryowen and Emmet football teams fail to agree on referee. Lane of Garryowen quickly schedules with Eugene Sullivan of O Connell South End. Purse of 100 a side plus gate receipts set for Locust Street grounds June 1.

James J. Flannery Wolf Tone South Boston Flannery Young Ireland East Cambridge Boston Locust Street Garryowen and Emmet Central Juniors FP. Bolan Haynes J. Moore W. Hubbard J. Donovan H. Fielding F. Freeman R. F J. Barry C. F G. Freeman F. Haynes South William Lennon Woodward Street Washburns James Leahy Howell Street Belvideres of Dorchester FE. G. Duval Kilton Street North Cambridge Athletics Hudson Woburn I. Cote Sargent Street North Cambridge Webster Street East Boston Marion Juniors Cambridge John Kane Seventh Street Sliney The Lovells O'Connor Westboros McDonald Fiverett A. A Henry B. U Murphy Charlestown Reds FE. J. O'Toole Time Desk Jordan, Marsh & Co Malden Mt. Washington Dedham John F. Mulvey Forest Hills Roxbury R. J. Burton Devonshire Street Crescent A Chelsea Crescent A. C Webster Avenue Che'sen Riversides Plummers William Foley London Street Fast Boston Emersons Levers Acorn A. A W. J Cahill Lexington Street Pacifics C. F. Martin Athens Street D. J. Reilly Gold Street Richfield A. C S. Rosnoaky, 84 School St Telephone Sam Kenney Somerville A. A FE. P. Maynard Highland Avenue Shawmuts Temple F. Dingwell Nick R. G. Dun & Co W. J. Lynch Winthrop Square Lincolns F. W. Martin Kilby Street M. J. Morriss William Humans Antrim Street Myrties William Barter F Street A. Goldstein Wall Street Jamaica Plain F. J. Dempsey Washington Street Harry M. Williams Medford Young Warren Dorchesters Bernard Gibbons Whitfield Street Dexters Dorches Desmond Wheatland Avenue Melrose Mattapan Peabody Lawrence Marlboro Amdever M. F. Clark Warrenton Street Willows of Independents Robert S. Campbell D Street Centrals George Zbrosky Dorset Street National A. C Waltham Wellingtons Mansfield Lawrence A Peabody, Danvers Bartletts Hinsdale Keene Y. M. C. A T. R Wollaston Thomas H. Mullen River Street Valleys West Everett Claremonts Brown Halpin Daytons Franklin Park Franklin Field Armstrong Juniors Gray Eagles Harry J. O'Meara Institute Juniors Boys’ Club Nonantum H. A. Donnelly Parker Street Laurels of Winthrop Arthur Wadleigh Neptune Avenue Arcadia Juniors

Harbor in war times Lewiston excursion steamer listing

The Bay State Steamship Lewiston will run daily excursions from June 6 1898 to Newburyport. Passengers view harbor defenses passing the Narrows by forts along the coast. Lewiston under Captain George Woodman departs Commercial Wharf at 9 a m returns 6 46 p m fare 60 cents round trip 7 cents for children.

Bay State Steamship Company Lewiston Newburyport George Woodman North Side Commercial Wharf Boston Newbury Art

Pacemakers From Springfield Spark McDuffee Linton Meet

Tom Linton's pacemakers arrived from Springfield to pace for McDuffee in a race where the defeat of Linton prompted management to plan a near total team overhaul. The National Cycle Track Association hires the pacers with rigid weekly contracts approved by the LAW board chair, and some riders fear revision as the team aims for invincibility.

Tom Linton Springfield Linton McDuffee Titus Butt Culver Charles River Park National Cycle Track Association Mott L. A. W. Racing Board

Horse Sale by Hicks Bros features 45 horses at auction

Tomorrow at 10 30 a m Hicks Bros will offer forty five horses at auction two pairs from the Hon Frank Jones that can beat 2 2 and two racing prospects in New England We and Blackstone Brino record 2 16 1 2 Three and percent s ones including Roscoe from G W Bryant Lady Wilkes Sally Bush Sonata and others suitable for road or racing

Hicks Bros Frank Jones Cventees New England Blackstone Brino Roscoe G. W. Bryant Lady Wilkes Sally Bush Sonata

Fivefold Manila expedition detail announced

Five transports will compose the next expedition to Manila and 5000 troops will be sent instead of 2500. Vessels will be ready for embarkation by the end of next week.

San Francisco Manila

Hart in Subway Accident Injures Worker at Adams Square

Walter Mont colored, 65 Phillips Street, a subway worker at Adams Square, was thrown from a hand car and left ankle was fractured. He was taken to City Hospital for treatment.

Walter Mont Phillips Streets Adams Square City Hospital

Cyclists Try Gravel Roads Then Rally At Franklin Park

A large turnout of riders rode in the country districts on rough gravel roads before moving to Franklin Park. The Madison Wheelmen and Charley Razoux led the two triplets, while a bright new quad with amateur riders obeyed speed rules. Notables and cyclists from Boston clubs attended, including E J Norris and Teddy Edwards, who reported the Boston to Nashua century route as excellent despite muddy portions.

Franklin Park Tigers Bay States Metropolitans Massachusetts Press Roxbury Suffolks Boston Chelseas Beacons Madison South Charley Razoux Overlook Captain A. D. Peck Susie Sewell Cambridge Roy Anderson W. G. Clark Arthur T. Otis Walter A. Woods I. G. Daly Teddy Tyngsbere Nashua N. H Lowell

Death of Captain Charles V. Gridley in Kobe

Navy confirms Captain Charles V. Gridley of the Olympia died near Kobe Japan after battle injuries. Commander Benjamin P. Wamberton succeeds Gridley as Olympia commander. Gridley, famed for Manila Bay command, left for home via Hong Kong and died en route.

Washington Navy Department Kobe Japan Charles V. Gridley Olympia Susquehanna Juniata Alaska Vandalia Jamestown Gridley Manila Bay Charles Vernon Gridley Spain Dewsy Admiral Dewey Hong Kong Board of Medical Department Manila Galt Occidental and Oriental Steamship Line Owever Ramsay Gridiey Dewey Judge Vincent Erie Penn Ann Eliza Gridley Lucius Patent Office Treasury Department C. V. Gridley United States Steamship

Bicycle Notes Race Preparations and Records Set at Berkeley Oval

Eddie McDuffee and Fred Hoyt arrange a race at Berkeley Oval with Will R Pitman directing. Platt Betts cuts several records on May 24 while other riders, including Cordang, Taylore, Gougoltz, and Lamberjack, are noted for upcoming challenges and form. Firemen's Club rider McAfee completes five centuries in 60 hours, and local cycling clubs announce upcoming meets at New Bedford, Oak Island, and River Park sanction news.

Eddie McDuffee Fred Hoyt Berkeley Oval Will R. Pitman the Oval H. E. Ducker Springfield Platt-Bbetts Platt-Betts Harry Tyler Hachenberger Cordang England Glasgow Stocks Edouard Taylore Vernier Philadelphia Gougoltz Lamberjack John I. McAfee New York Firemen’s Fred Haggerty Waltham New Bedford

Batteries to convoy to Gloucester to complete coast defense

Four batteries of heavy artillery from the First Massachusetts Regiment, U S W, will leave Fort Warren at 9 AM for Gloucester to help finish government outlined coast defense. Seven batteries have already departed Fort Warren under Colonel Charles Pfaff, with two regular batteries remaining at Fort Warren.

Massachusetts Fort Warren Gloucester Charles Pfaff

Missing Man Drowns After Disappearance From Pleasant Street

Frederick Coblenz, 66, missing two weeks, found in the Charles River near Fairfield Street. Body to North Grove Street morgue. pocket card shows 2% Pleasant Street address and hospital outpatient ticket. Despondent in poor health, leaving a wife and two children in destitution.

Frederick Coeblentz Pleasant Street Post Charles River Fairfield Street Edward Lee Mead Tee Jones North Grove Street Frederick Coblentz Ciospital Frederick Coblenz Coblentz

Fire destroys five story warehouse on India Street

An overnight blaze at 48 India Street gutted a five story brick warehouse owned by the Wigglesworth estate and used by J. J. Graham paper stock dealer. The fire, believed caused by spontaneous combustion, caused about 1000 dollars’ damage to the structure and another 1000 dollars to the stock with total losses around 7000 dollars.

India Street Wigglesworth Estate J. J. Graham

Division 47 A. O. H. Holds Regular Meet in Puritan Hall

Division 47 of the A. O. H. met yesterday afternoon in Puritan Hall. The group is under a year old but shows growth each month. A ball is planned for next Thursday in Puritan Hall with expected representation from every division.

Puritan Hall

Lost Gee Cruiser Disaster Drowns Wessell at Provincetown

In Provincetown Mass on June 5 Klaas Wessell coxswain of the San Francisco was drowned when a whaleboat fell from its davits during lowering. Seaman Svenson fractured a leg and was rescued. Wessell 36 years old, body recovered with grapnels near the accident site. Funeral planned for tomorrow.

Provincetown Mass San Francisco Klaas Wessell Swenson Svenson Wessell

Moravia Berths at Constitution Wharf Immigrant Inspection

The steamer Moravia docked at Constitution wharf with 52 steerage passengers, ten of whom, all Russian Jews, were detained for further verification. the crew and Boston Fruit Company figures are noted along with arrivals from Hamburg and Yarmouth and a report on bananas and coconuts imports. The ongoing harbor work at South Boston and the feats of boatman Pete Hagerty are also mentioned, as well as an iceberg sighting near latitude 48 2 and long 49 53.

Moravia W. Witt Constitution Wharf Boston Towboat Company Germany Poland Hamburg Steamship Company Jamaica Stéalacre Boston Fruit Company Baltimore Philadelphia New York Yaremouth Lewis Wharf Yarmouth C. E. Fulton Nova Scotia South Boston Lovell Engineer Corps Pete J. Hagerty East Boston John S. Sewell Pete Fort Warren McDonald Liverpool Cestrian

Opposition to Alliance Dominates Meagher Association Meeting

At a large Meagher Association gathering at 53 Hanover Street, presided by P. J. Coleman, speakers from the Wolf Tone Club and the Meaghers urged opposition to any alliance with England. Owen O Laughlin condemned the idea, deeming England treacherous. Members discussed aims, with John Boyle O Reilly's life highlighted.

Thomas Francis Meagher Association Hanover Street P. J. Coleman John Eb, Scane Wolf Tone Club South Boston John A. Ryan Thomas Francis Meaghers Owen O'Laughlin Ciety of Boston Gladstone John Scanlon James Freed Dominic Conlon Owen O’laughlin England United States William J. O’connell Waltham Charles F. O'Farrell Lfe John Boyle O'Reilly

Spanish Vessels Reported Damaged Near Puerto Prince

June 5 report from Port au Prince says the St Simon sighted at San Juan de Porto Rico a small gunboat and a torpedo boat with damage from the engagement with American forces at Cienfuegos. No injuries reported to Raby or other personnel.

Port AU Prince St. Simon San Juan de Porto Frico Cienfuegos

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