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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jun 08, 1893

Page

9

Dwyer Shatters Boston as Reds Rally for Nine-Run Surge

Dwyer pitched brilliantly for Cincinnati guiding a dramatic nine-run turnaround. Boston’s Nichols and a loose defense faltered as Long’s third inning homer stood lone for the Bostons through seven. Comiskey and Murphy sparked late Cincinnati offense and the Reds sealed the win with a powerful eighth inning push.

Long Comiskey En Smith Murphy Dwyer Atham McPhee Halliday Aughn Tucker Canavan Smith Seed Latham Bostons Duffy Fash Stivetts Benett

Yale Defeats Andover Academy on Errors Charged

Yale 5 Andover 6 in a baseball game at New Haven. Davis pitched well for Yale while Paige faltered in the fifth inning leading to Andover’s victory. Murphy and Donovan made notable catches as Yale compiled six hits to Andover four with Yale committing three errors and Andover six.

New Haven Yale Angover Academy Davis Paige Murphy Donovan Andover Kedzie

Amherst Beats Brown In Loose Pratt Field Game

Amherst defeated Brown 6 to 1 in a sloppy contest at Pratt field. Both teams made many errors with Amherst tallying 7 hits to Brown’s 5, and the batteries listed Colby and Allen for Amherst against Sexton and Long for Brown.

Amherst Brown Pratt Field Amer Ambherst Colby Allen Sexton Long

Baseball Talk and Pitching Prospects for Reds and Others

Baseball talk centers on Cincinnati's potential with Silver King and Frank Bancroft, discussing managers, players like Cliff Carroll Charley Farrell Hugh Duffy and Billy Nash, and issues such as foul ball rules and pitcher load. It notes Chicago Walter Wilmot and Anson's outfield, Boston's Stafford and Nichols pitching, and calls for more pitching depth across clubs.

Frankwyer Omiskey Bancroft Boston Wyer Bostons Dwyer Harley Comiskey Gael Amor Cincinnati Farway Heran Nichols Cineies Phantasia Comiskey Latham Victory Reds Rank Dwyer Morgan Murphy Silver King Charley Comiskey Frank Bancroft Providence Nine Cincinnati Association Frank Cliff Carroll South End Washingtons Charley Farrell Mulvey Maguire Billy Nash Hugh Duffy Clevelands Nash Ganzel Harry Staley Duffy Walter Wilmot Chicagos Anson Stafford Holy Cross Sexton Phillies Pittsburgs Burgers Staley Stivetts

Open handicap athletic meets announced with multiple events

The Suffolk Athletic Club will hold a July 4 meeting at Lake Walden featuring George Orton and Tommy Conneff in a mile match race plus several open and handicap events. Prizes include gold and silver watches and medals with a 50 cent entry fee. Entries close June 24 with John A. O Connell.

Suffolk Athletic Club Lake Walden George Orton Tommy Conneff Waltham John A. O'Connell Washington Street Lowell Cricket and Athletic Associaton Lowell Grounds N. E. A. A. A. U. Blanks

Zimmerman Hart Wins Irish Mile Scratch Race

A. A. Zimmerman the American champion bicyclist won the mile invitation scratch race in Dublin by two laps in 2 minutes 47 25 seconds. O Neill of Dublin was second and O Callahan of Cork third though three riders fell early. Zimmerman suffered jaw injuries but the race official distance was completed. Kenna of Limerick won the 25 mile later in 1 hour 12 minutes 26 25 seconds with Camp at London in second.

Dublin A. A. Zimmerman Ireland Zimmerman O’neill O'Callahan Cork Kenna Limerick Camp London Cs.s Cds Conque Lady Hamilton Franklin P Montague Big F Fred Wilkes Proteine Billy Wilton Wilkes Wilton Hamilton Snow Bik Eure Ache H. Nay Ng B.m H. Nelson B.g Red Wilkes H. Titer Robie Ns TG C. Opdyke Ns Bis S.sesaccess Ces Base Ces Base Ves Acade Eas Aia

Yacht clubs hold meetings and races this week

The Savin Hill Yacht Club meets tonight for June business of importance. The Dorchester Yacht Club hosts its second cup race this afternoon at 3 o clock. Yachts Jester Folly and Mildred G from Savin Hill plan a coast cruise in mid July.

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

Trotting Season Opens at Franklin Park Saugus

The trotting season in the vicinity opened yesterday afternoon at Franklin Park Saugus with James O Gray presiding and H W Burress as starter. Races featured 2:40 class and 2:23 pacing, with favoured horses like Mambritonian Psyche and Glencoe, and outcomes include Glencoe second to winner in heat one and Psyche winning 2:25 1 4 in heat two.

James O. Gray Franklin Park Saugus H. W. Burress George W King Star Glencoe Wilson Juanita Mambriionian BE. Snow B.s. Mambritonian Ieeseeat J. Middleby Shuck Wilson Ccvceess A. Johnson Ns C.g. Glencoe S Br. W. Robbs Ps. Rg Lunar Boy C. H. Nelson Ns B.m. Huazel J. M. Forbes Ns Bein Eceeesesss Star

Racing board probes riders as bicycle events face sanction

Advices from Chairman Raymon of the racing board say the InterCholastic Athletic Association has not applied for sanctity for bicycle events at Holmes field tomorrow. The sport faces possible suspension for contestants and managers who fail to comply with racing rules.

Raymon Racing Board InterCholastic Athletic Association Holmes Field J. M. Savage Dennett Providence Ayres Dex Chamberlain Ed Co. Wade Rhode Island New York Press Club Shawmut Club League of American Wheelmen Philadelphia King Man William W. Taxis Taxis Springfield J. Ss. Johnson Harry Wheeler George Banker Georgie Smith F. H. Tuttle A. B. Rich W. W. Taxis Hampden Park W. W. W. Windleber Springfield Club Roxbury Club A. Spurr P. Sebastian H. S. Wheeler H. B. Thrleston Ww. L. Russell EK. B Meison D. McCarthy G. Dorr, Jr E. J. Thompson D. Golding A. M. Liegd A. R. Keltie R. Fungell H. W. Robinson Leo Abraham J. J. Fecitt W. H Magrath W. K E. Reeves F. F. Russeau B. Ice Checkers A. E. Montgomery H. R. Dymond N. Newell R. Gardiner Starter J. Keltie Timers W. E. Sanborn Peoutt Pierce Walnut Avenue Warren Street Franklin Park Park School Street Playstead Ud Hill Morton Street Washington Street South Street Centre Street Centre Spring Streets Forest Hills Cemetery

Borden Trial Coverage Curtailed For District News

The Pet will limit its district news space during the progress of the Borden trial to accommodate broader coverage.

Citizens' Trade Association outing to Chebacea Lake

The annual gathering of the Citizens' Trade Association departed from Beeman street depot for Chebacea Lake where dinner was served at the Chebacea House and returned home in the 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' Social Circle held its last meeting of the season with a strawberry festival and musical program. Mrs. Josie Newman and son Samuel of California visit Mrs. Mary Bridges on Meridian street. A Bohemian Club entertainment is planned tonight at Fitton School Hall to benefit the school fund.

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

Constable Hanley Receives Gift After Home Visit

Constable Hanley formerly Station 6 sergeant was surprised at his Dorset street home by several former associates who gifted him with a handsome easy chair. Grand Warden Cann led a Lodge initiation at Volunteer Lodge. St John Epworth League held a strawberry festival with Mrs Snow addressing the audience. Washington Village athletic club held its second meeting in Harrison Hall. William Clark and pupils presented a musical and dramatic program at South Baptist Church vestry. CITY POINT.

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

Walnut Street Church hosts dairy maids festival and sale

A two days dairy maids festival and sale opened at Walnut Street Church last evening. Also notes include Guy Gary entering Harvard bicycle races in Cambridge next Saturday and a pool tournament at St Rose T A and B Society. The funeral of Mrs William Q Hassell was held at the Unitarian Church with burial at Woodlawn Cemetery. Social Twelve of Malden plans an entertainment in the city tonight. Rev Charles H Trent of St Stephen's Church declined an invitation from St Luke's Church.

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

State Prison Officers Visit Warden Bridges at Camp Framingham

Day officers from the state prison visited Warden Bridges at Camp Framingham last evening. The brigade commander received a bouquet of flowers. The Fenelon Reading Circle hosted its first banquet at St. Francis de Sales Y M C T A and L Society on Monument Square.

State Prison Bridges Camp Framingham Abraham Lincoln Cotton Brags Fenelon Reading Circle St. Francis de Sales Y. M. C. T. A L. Society

Island of Evangeline pamphlet praises Nova Scotia as tourist paradise

The Yarmouth Steamship Company issued a well written guide describing Nova Scotia as the land of Evangeline and the tourist’s paradise. It includes engravings, province game laws, and a list of towns and hotel accommodations. Agent JF Spinney at Lewis Wharf publishes the book.

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

Community Notices and Temple Events Highlight Week

Next Sunday is children’s day in many churches. The residence of Ann Conlon, reported wandering Monday, has been found in Cambridge. Somerville Baptist Union meets tonight at First Baptist Church. A new Temple of Honor temple was instituted last evening in Independent Hall. The Women’s Auxiliary plans a rose tea at the Y M C A parlors tomorrow night. The Wo n Cash tribe will 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 Wonohaqueham Tribe Old Powder House

Dorchester W C T U Holds Monthly Meeting and Rally

The W C T U of Dorchester met in the Second Church chapel yesterday afternoon and joined a temperance rally with the Sy Wao group. Columbia Lodge received its deputy and suite last evening for an initiation and entertainment. Tug boats battle a stuck schooner off the Cow Pasture and the Catholic Union building on River street opens with a fair this evening. Dr Lombard of Fields Corner is reported sick.

W. C.T. Union of Dorchester Columbia Lodge Catholic Union River Street

Three Youths Held After Attempted Larceny Investigation

North End officers detained three men after spotting them trying to discard a bundle of outing shirts and ladies undergarments valued at £20 in a pawn shop. Unable to prove ownership, they were held on suspicion of larceny. Men named as Thomas Campbell 24 Albert Clark 25 and John Welch 21 were identified.

North End Thomas Campbell Albert Clark John Welch

Fire Damages Charlestown Building At 525 Rutherford Avenue

Hot ashes in a wooden barrel on the fourth floor of a wooden building at 525 Rutherford Avenue Charlestown are alleged to have caused a fire yesterday shortly after 4 58 in the afternoon. An alarm came from Box 461. Damage totaled 1000 dollars. The building is owned by the A H Allen heirs and occupied by Joseph Mckenna.

Rutherford Avenue Charlestown A. H. Allen Heirs Joseph Mckenna

Community Notices and Local Events on Franklin and Nearby Streets

The steam roller works on Washington street and gypsy moth crews sweep near Franklin street. Frank Fernald’s funeral was held from his Washington street home with interment at Oak Grove Cemetery. Alberta Russell died at 58 Summer street. A concert occurred last night at the M. E. Church on Salem street. A Hillside avenue lawn party with dancing is planned for this evening. The Mystic Camera Club heads 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

Control of Gas Companies Bill Moves in House

In a House session yesterday the gas control bill was debated. Russell of Boston pushed to strike the clause empowering the commission to force changes in gas manufacture, while Mellen and Parker supported giving that power. Rugg Lyford Gatloupe and Hoar weighed in on amendments, with the Russell amendment passing and the measure advancing to a third reading.

Russell Boston Mellen Commission Parker Rugg New Bedford Lyford Springfield Gatloupe Beverly Hoar

Local events highlight at Methodist Church and National Hall

The Amphion Club plans a concert at the Methodist Church this evening. The Malden branch of the Irish Federation holds a public meeting at National Hall tonight. 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 is set for Wednesday June 21. Officer Coombs has been suspended for his actions with burglars at Lyndon recently. Kernevood.

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

Everett News Briefs on Street Work and Press Upgrade

In Everett a number of men repair Paris street while J I Stickney notes a boom in local real estate activity. The Herald adds a new cylinder press at its new office over Leavitt's news stand. A West End street railroad worker suffers a severe foot injury from a fallen rail. Water supporters oppose moving the Mystic office to City Hall in Boston.

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

Fresh Fish Arrivals at Wharf See Mixed Prices

Arrivals at the wharf yielded good trips of fresh fish though buyers were scarce. Haddock sold at $1.25 per hundredweight and large cod at $3.50 per hundredweight, hake and cash at splitting prices. Halifax advices say the schooner Quickstep, from this port, grounded at Ingonish Tuesday night but was floated yesterday without damage.

Halifax Quickstep Ingonish

Mill Worker Loses Leg After Buzz Saw Accident

Michael F. Barrett, a mill employee in Readville, was injured yesterday when a buzz saw wheel flew off and struck his right thigh. Surgeons determined amputation at the hip is necessary. He is confined at the Massachusetts General Hospital.

Michael F. Barrett Readville Massachusetts General Hospital

American Wringer Co Advertisement at Broadway Extension

The American Wringer Co advertises from 13 and 15 Broadway extension offering wringers mangles spring Teds and carpet sweepers. They manufacture and repair all wringers and sweepers with prompt mail orders.

The American Wringer Co Broadway Extension City

Premium Lists Offer From Bicyling World Bulletin

A faded notice advertises subscription to premium lists with articles valued at 50 cents and a chance to receive a high grade bicycle. It mentions Oliver Street Boston and invites immediate send in for trial offers.

Bicylang World and A. W. Bulletin

Fresh Pond outing site grows popular on Sundays

Fresh Pond area becomes a favored Sunday outing and driveway location as residents enjoy a growing pastime. The First Universalist Sunday School plans a picnic at Highland Lake Grove next Saturday. Aldermen delay decision on Ward 1 engine house site. Conductor Charles Dumphy and Motorman Daniel Haley, linked to the Quinn manslaughter case, appeared before Judge Almy and were held on the June 13 charge. HARVARD BRIDGE.

Fresh Pond Universalist Highland Lake Grove Ward 1 Charles Dumphy Daniel Haley Quinn Almy Harvard Bridge

Lizzie Borden Case Witness Describes Morning Events

Maggie Clark testifies about the hours before Mr. Borden's death. She says Lizzie asked her to lock doors, describes the blue dress Lizzie wore, and details finding the body and the scene in the house. Cross examination covers door locking and routine prior to the tragedy.

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

Lizzie Borden Case Patrol Focus Shifts to Key Witness

District Attorney Moody frames Miss Alice M. Russell as potentially the most damaging witness against Lizzie Borden. The Post reports Russell’s preliminary hearing testimony, noting her long familiarity with Lizzie and her presence at the house around the murder time, though she cannot recall the exact details.

Moody Alice M. Russell Lizzie Borden Miss Russell Lizzie

Lizzie Borden’s Witness Details Barn Visit and Family Concerns

A witness recalls Lizzie speaking of an enemy to her father and denying farmhands as suspects. The account covers Lizzie’s actions after the incident, her cooperation with officers, and the extensive house search on funeral day.

Mania for Forgery Arrest Tied to Dorchester Iron Trader

Joseph M. Wales of Dorchester, long linked with Boston iron trade, was arrested Tuesday night for forgery. A $500 forged check possibly bore Otis Bramhall’s name. Wales, once in the 8 Oliver and 35 Oliver streets iron businesses, faced earlier forgery charges and a Concord Reformatory sentence. He is believed insane, with multiple anecdotal accounts of odd behavior. He will be arraigned in Quincy court.

Joseph M. Wales Dorchester Boston Mr. Bramhall Wales Oliver Street Concord Reformatory

Two Assaults Reported in Boson Street Attack and Robbery

An armed assault on Thomas Maynes at Church street left a three inch slash on his left cheek requiring six stitches before hospital transport. Two suspects Angus Howland and Fred Allen, both of 26 Tennyson street, are under arrest for felonious assault. A second, milder street attack on McDonald near Billerica street ended with a facial injury and torn lip.

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

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