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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jun 08, 1893

Page

3

Dwyer Delivers for Reds as Boston Slumps in Exhibition

Frank Dwyer, long a showy pitcher, dominates Boston as Cincinnati wins nine runs. Nichols, Latham and Murphy star for the Reds while Comiskey and Bancroft study the shift in the pennant race tone.

Frank Dwyer Comiskey Bancroft Boston Dwyer Bostons Yankees Charley Comiskey Gael tYhumor Cincinnati Herman Long Nichols Cincies Phantasia Latham Victory Reds Morgan Murphy Long Smith Murphy McPhee Halliday Vaughn Tucker Canatan Duffy Nash Poorl Stivetts Bennett N. TR Ucadeveseees Frivetts Cone Holliday Balla

Pittsburg Beats New York In First Interest-Heavy Game

New Yorks bungled defense and weak batting after the first inning as Pittsburgs powerfully struck Bald win score 2 to 3. Connor homered for New York while attendance reached about 4500. Final line shows Pittsburg 2 New York 3 with 7 errors to 4.

New York New Yorks Killen Pittsburgs Baldwin Connor Pittsburg Miller Doyle

Yale Defeats Andover in A Thrilling New Haven Tilt

Yale wins 8 to 3 against Andover Academy as Davis pitches well for Yale and Murphy makes key catches. Paige falters in the fifth inning leading to Andover’s defeat, while Donovan and Murphy shine defensively for Yale and Andover respectively.

New Haven Yale Pine Andover Academy Davis Yale Paige Murphy Donovan Andover Kedzie

Amherst Beats Brown In Loose Pratt Field Game

Amherst defeats Brown in a disorganized contest on Pratt field. Errors were plentiful on both sides and the game drew little interest. Final hits Amherst seven Brown five. Batteries Colby and Allen Sex ton and Long.

Amherst Brown Pratt Field Colby Allen Sexton Long

Open handicap athletic meeting at Lake Walden July 4

Suffolk Athletic Club holds its second annual open handicap meet at Lake Walden on July 4 with mile match race between George Orton and Tommy Connefft. Events include invitation races, sprints, swims, bicycle races, and team contests with gold silver bronze medals and watches as prizes. Entrance 50 cents. entries close June 24 with John A. OConnell.

Suffolk Athletic Club Lake Walden George Orton Tommy Connefft Waltham John A. O'Connell Washington Street Lowell Cricket and Athletic Associaton Lowell Grounds N. E. A. A. A. U. Blanks F. H. Pearson Lafayette Social and Athletic Club William J. Quinn W. J. Huter Matthew A. McKean James J. Clark Bernard J. Brogan J. Breslin Robert McCarron A. McDonald M. Cahill EB. Duffy

Zimmerman Hart Wins Irish Mile Invitation Scratch Race

A. A. Zimmerman, the American champion bicyclist, won the mile invitation scratch race in Dublin by two laps in 2 minutes 47. Howitzer. O'Neill of Dublin took second and O'Callahan of Cork finished third. Later, in the 25 mile championship, Zimmerman was injured after a collision and retired. Kenna of Limerick won in 1 hour 12 minutes 26.25 seconds. Camp of London was second.

Dublin A. A. Zimmerman Ireland Zimmerman O'Neill O'Callahan Cork Kenna Imerick Camp of London Lady Hamilton Franklin P Montague Big F Fred Wilkes Proteine Billy Wilton Wilkes Wilton Helf Hamilton Meadow Farm J. H B.m. Proteine Aahee Ae C. H. Nelson W. Trobbs Ns C. Opdykens B.s. Montague

Savin Hill Yacht Club Announces June Meeting

The Savin Hill Yacht Club will hold its June meeting tonight with business of importance expected to arise. The Dorchester Yacht Club schedules its second cup race this afternoon at five o clock. Yachts Jester Folly and Mildred G. of Savin Hill Yacht Club are planned for a coast cruise in mid July.

Savin Hill Yacht Club Dorchester Yacht Club Jester, Folly Mildred G

Trotting Season Opens at Franklin Park Saugus

Franklin Park Saugus hosted the trotting season opener led by James C. Gray. A crowd watched mile and repeat races, with Mambritonian and Psyche among top entries, and multiple heats, bets, and times noted for 2:40 and 2:33 pacing classes.

James C. Gray Franklin Park Saugus H. W. Burress George W. Leavitt George W. Brigham Press Club Shuck Wilson Juanita Briar Boy Hazel Mambritonian Glencoe S King Star Glencoe Wilson Snow B.s. Mambritonian J. Middleby A. Johnson B.g. Glencoe S

Bicycle racing rules spark row at Holmesfield event

Chairman Raymon of the racing board warns the Suffolk Athletic Club none of the entrants for the Holmesfield bicycle events have applied for sanction. The Lake Walden July 4 open meeting features a half mile and two mile safety bicycle race with special prizes.

Raymon Racing Board the Athletic Association Holmesfield Suffolk Athletic Club Lake Walden Massachusetts B. Baldwin W. H. Butler Campbell H. F. Hill C. T. Weaver G. F. Whittemore G. F. Woodworth A. F. Winslow W. Rogers D. M. Rogers H. H. Lowell J. M. Savage Shawmut Club Philadelphia Taxis Springfield Racing Board J. 5. Johnson Harry Wheeler George Banker George Smith F. H.tuttle A. B. Rich W. W. Taxis Hampden Park Illiam W. Taxis Cr. A. W Washington Street South Street Centre Street Centre Spring Streets Forest Hills Cemetery

Control of Gas Companies Bill Moves to Third Reading

The bill on controlling gas companies faced debate in the lease yesterday. Russell of Boston pushed to strike the clause allowing commission power to compel changes in gas manufacture while Mellen Parker Rugs Lyford Galloupe supported the amendment. Russell's amendment passed and the measure was ordered to a third reading.

Russell Boston Mellen Commission Parker Rugs New Bedford Lyford Springfield Galloupe Beverly Tlear

Mill Worker Severely Wounded. Amputation Planned

Michael P. Barrett of Readville was injured when a boat wheel flew off a mill wheel yesterday afternoon. The impact severed his right thigh necessitating hip amputation. He is hospitalized at Massachusetts General Hospital.

Michael P. Barrett Readville Massachusetts General Hospital

Island of Evangeline and Nova Scotia Pamphlet Released

The Yarmouth Steamship Company issues a well written guide to Nova Scotia titled The Land of Evangeline and the Tourist's Paradise. It offers descriptions of attractions, travel routes, hotel accommodations, and provincial game laws, accompanied by numerous engravings. Agent J. F. Spinney at Lewis Wharf publishes the book.

Evangeline Nova Scotia Yarmouth Steamship Company J. F. Spinney Lewis Wharf

Three Men Detained Over Suspected Larceny In North End

Officers of Division 1 detained three young men after they tried to dispose of a bundle of outing shirts and ladies garments valued under 20. The owners could not prove ownership and the trio were taken into custody on suspicions of larceny. Names given: Thomas Campbell 24 Albert Clark 25 John Welch 21.

Division 1 North End Thomas Campbell Albert Clark John Welch

Firealleged from ashes in Charlestown building

A fire on the fourth floor at 4 58 yesterday afternoon, caused by hot ashes in a wooden barrel, damaged a Charlestown building at 525 Rutherford avenue. The alarm came from Box 461 and damage amounted to 1000 dollars. The building is owned by the A H Alien heirs and occupied by Joseph McKenna.

Rutherford Avenue Charlestown A. H. Alien Heirs Joseph McKenna

Amphion Club concert at Methodist Church this evening

The Amphion Club will give a concert at the Methodist Church this evening. Malden branch of the Irish Federation will hold a public meeting at National Hall this evening. Daniel Prendergast of Salem street is able to be out after a long illness. The marriage of Miss Helen Russell Brown and Charles Arthur Merrill will take place Wednesday June 1. Officer Coombs has been suspended on account of his actions with the burglars at Lyndon the other night. Kernwood.

Amphion Club Methodist Church Malden The Irish Federation National Hall Daniel Prendergast Salem Street Helen Russell Brown Charles Arthur Merrill Coombs Lyndon Kernwood

American Wringer Co. Advertisement for Wringers and Sweepers

The American Wringer Co. promotes wringers mangles spring beds and carpet sweepers from its Broadway extension location. Repairs to all kinds of wringers and sweepers offered. Mail orders promptly attended to.

The American Wringer Co Broadway Extension City

50 Cent Perk Year Bicycle Giveaway Letter

A promotional notice offers 50c per year for a chance to receive a high grade bicycle. It invites readers to request a “PICEMIECOM LISTS” containing articles up to 50c in value and to subscribe by sending payment to Wheelman Company at 107 Oliver Street, Boston.

WORLD L. AL W. Bulleten Wheelwan Company Oliver Street Boston

Borden Trial Space Cuts Noted in Post District News

During the progress of the Borden trial the Post announces a curtailment of district news space to accommodate liberal space for trial coverage. The note signals tighter local reporting while focusing on the trial developments.

Borden Post

Citizens Trade Association Outing To Chebacca Lake

Members departed from Beeman street depot in the morning for Chebacca Lake where dinner was served at Chebaceca House. They returned by evening. John D. Adams of Eutaw street will read The Constitution of the United States at Boston Theatre on July 4. The Meridian Street Bethel Church Ladies Circle closed its season with a vestry meeting and a strawberry festival with musical and literary program. Mrs Josie Newman and son Samuel of California visit Mrs Mary Bridges on Meridian street. Bohemian Club to present an entertainment at Fitton School Hall, proceeds to the school fund.

Citizens’ Trade Association Beeman Street Chebacca Lake Chebaceca House John D. Adams Eutaw Street United States Boston Theatre Meridian Street Bethel Church Josie Newman Samuel California Mary Bridges Méridian Street Fitton School Hall Bohemian Club

Constable Honored At Home By Excolleagues

Constable Hanley once of Station 6 was surprised at his Dorset street home last night by former associate officers who presented him with a handsome easy chair. Grand Warthen Cann led several candidates at Volunteer Lodge meeting. Epworth League held a strawberry festival with Mrs Snow of the W E Training School giving an address. Athletic club second meeting in Washington Village was in Harrison Hall. William Clark and his pupils presented a musical and dramatic program at South Baptist Church vestry. City Point.

Hanley Dorset Street Grand Warthen Cann Volunteer Lodge St. John’s Epworth League Snow W. E. Training School Washington Village Harrison Hall William Clark South Baptist Church City Point

Chelsea Notes and Local Tidbits for the Week

A pool tournament opened at the St. Rose T A and B Society last night. Guy Gary of Chelsea entered for Harvard University bicycle races in Cambridge next Saturday. Walnut Street Church women held a two day dairy maids festival and sale. The funeral of Mrs. William O Hassell from Canapee Lake N H occurred yesterday at the Unitarian Church with Rev James B Green officiating and burial at Woodlawn Cemetery. The Malden Social Twelve plans an entertainment tonight. The Rev Charles H Brent of St Stephen's Boston declined a call from St Luke's Church. The FerryMan.

St. Rose T. A. and B. Society Guy Gary Harvard University Association Cambridge Walnut Street William O. Hassell Canapee Lake N. H Unitarian Church James B. Green Reading Woodlawn Cemetery Malden Charles H. Brent St. Stephen’s Church Boston St. Luke’s Church

Local Prison Officers Visit Camp Framingham Warden

State Prison officers toured Warden Bridges at Camp Framingham last evening and presented an elegant bouquet. Abraham Lincoln Post G A R declines to parade in the June 17th afternoon procession. Judge Cotton resides in the local court during Judge Bragg's absence. Fenelon Reading Circle held its first banquet at St Francis de Sales Y M C A and L Society on Monument Square. Shergold Social Club plans a larger celebration than last year. Sam Shergold to be home only for June 17 before leaving for Chicago on business. BUNKER HILL.

State Prison Bridges Camp Framingham Abraham Lincoln Judge Cotton Bragg Fenelon Reading Circle St. Francis de Sales Y. M. Co. T. A L. Society Monument

Somerville Church Activities Also Temple of Honor Founded

Somerville observes children day in churches next Sunday. The missing Ann Conlon's residence found in Cambridge. Somerville Baptist Union meets tonight at First Baptist Church. A new Temple of Honor temple established in Independent Hall. Women's Auxiliary hosts a rose tea in Y M C A parlors tomorrow night. Wonohaquaham Tribe to confer the warriors degree on three candidates tomorrow night at Old Powder House.

Ann Conlon Cambridge Somerville Baptist Union First Baptist Church Temple of Honor Independent Hall Woman’s Auxiliary Wonohaquaham Tribe Old Powder House

Dorchester meetings and events headline Grove Hall notes

The W Co T Union of Dorchester held a monthly meeting at Second Church chapel followed by a temperance rally. Columbia Lodge received a deputy visit with initiation and entertainment. Tug boats work to free a stuck schooner off the Cow Pasture. The Catholic Union building on River street opens with a fair. Dr Lombard of Field's Corner is ill.

W. Co. T. Union Dorchester Columbia Lodge Catholic Union River Street

Medford notices and events on Washington Street

The steam roller works on Washington street and sypsy moth men battle the pest near Franklin street. Frank Fernald’s funeral was from his Washington street home with interment at Oak Grove Cemetery. Alberta Russell died at 58 Summer street. A concert occurred at the M BE Church on Salem street. A Hillside avenue lawn party with dancing planned. Mystic Camera Club outing to Worcester on June 17. Mystic Park.

Washington Street Franklin Street Frank Fernald Oak Grove Cemetery Alberta Russell Summer Street M. BE Salem Street Hillside Avenue Mystic Camera Club Worcester Mystic Park

Everett News Briefs on Local Work and Industry

Everett reports a busy rebuilding effort with multiple men repairing Paris street while J S Stickney notes a strong local real estate boom. A new cylinder press installs at the Herald office above Leavitt's news stand as a West End railroad worker suffers a serious foot injury from a fallen rail. Residents oppose moving the Mystic water office to City Hall.

Paris Street J. S. Stickney Herald Leavitt West End Street Railroad Everett Mystic Water City Hall Boston Broadway

Whaling Wharf Report Delivers Fresh Fish Prices Declined Buyers Scarce

Arrivals at the wharf yielded good catches of haddock cod hake and eusk but buyers were scarce. Captains accepted 1.85 per hundredweight for haddock and 3.50 for large cod. Halifax advices say the schooner Quickstep, from this port, went ashore at Ingonish Tuesday night and was floated yesterday without damage.

Haddock Hake Eusk Halifax Quickstep Ingonish

Fresh Pond area gains Sunday outing spot and drive

The r gea around Fresh Pond is becom ing very popular as an outing place and driveway on Sundays. The First Universalist Sunday School will picnic at Highland Lake Grove next Saturday. The Board of Aldermen are not ready to decide upon the proper site for the new engine house in Ward 1. Con ductor Charles Pumphy and Motorman Manuel Haley of the car that killed the boy Quinn Tuesday night, were before Judge Aling yesterday morning, and were held on the charge of manslaughter for June 13 HARVARD BRIDGE

Fresh Pond Universalist Highland Lake Grove Ward 1 Charles Pumphy Manuel Haley Quinn Aling Harvard Bridge

Testimony in Lizzie Borden case continues with Maggie

Maggie records details of the morning as Lizzie and Mrs Borden’s household routines unfold. She recounts the 11 o’clock clock, Lizzie’s alarm, and her discovery of Mr Borden’s body while describing door positions and dress. The session ends with questions about Christmas talk and schedules as Dr Bowen is set to testify next.

Tizzie City Hall Lizzie Tazzie Maggie Father Miss Russell Dr. Bowen Second and Borden Mrs. Borden Mrs. Churchill Mr. Borden Robinson Kelley Miss Lizzie

Miss Russell Testimony at Lizzie Borden Case Hearing

The report details Miss Alice M. Russell testimony from the Lizzie Borden case. District Attorney Moody highlights her as a potentially damaging witness. Russell recalls finding Lizzie at the door around the murder time and attempting to have her sit down.

Moody Alice M. Russell Lizzie Borden Miss Russell Lizzie

Lizzie Borden case witness recollections on the stairs

A witness recall describes Lizzie Borden on the stairs during questioning about her father’s death. The witness notes Lizzie claimed an enemy and repetitions of care taken during police searches and room inspections.

Mania for Forgery Led Dorchester Man to Arrest

Joseph M. Wates of Dorchester, longtime Boston iron dealer, arrested at his Savin Hill home on a late Tuesday for forgery. A $500 forged check, possibly in Otis Bramhall’s name, triggered the warrant from Quincy police. Wates, once in Oliver Street iron trades, faces arraignment with history of prior forgery and a possible mental illness claim.

Joseph M. Wates Dorchester Boston Division 1T Qinney Wates Savin Hill Avenue Quincy Otis Bramhall Federal Street Bramhall Wales Oliver Street No. 25 Concord Reformatory

Two Assaults Shock Boson Residents

A man, Thomas Maynes, 42, was attacked on Church street by two men who slashed his face with a razor, leaving a three inch wound. Suspects Angus Howland and Fred Allen, both 24 and 86 respectively, live near 26 Tennyson street and are held for felonious assault. Earlier, a similar street assault near Billerica street left a man named McDonald with a torn lip and arterial injury.

Boson Thomas Maynes Westminster Street Church Street Park Square Maynes City Hospital Lagrange Street Angus Howland Fred Allen Tennyson Street West End McDonald Cambridge Billerica Street Treat

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