Perilous Umpiring Sparks New York Pitts Riot at the Ponds
South Boston native Murray, in his first year as a League umpire, was nearly mobbed by a furious New York crowd after disputed calls in a New York Pittsburgh game at the Ponds. Police intervened as players from both sides shoved and threatened, with Doyle and Dad Clark among those involved, while Captain Kirschner helped restrain the melee and escort Murray from the field.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Boston
Murray & Irwin
Mateurs
Ponds
New York
Murray
Igge
Kirschner
Killen
Dad Clark
Burke
Sugden
Pitts
Doyle
Dad
Providence Rochester slugging emphasizes coast to coast clash
Providence routed Rochester 14 to 9 as Day and Mac's connected for power with 6500 in attendance. Minahan homered twice and Urquhart Field and Power each added a round-tripper in a high scoring Eastern League tilt. In Buffalo Syracuse edged Albany 18 to 11 as McGinnis worked effectively and Field and Araqu homered for Syracuse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N.Y
Providence
Rochester
Day
Mac
Power
Minahan
Urquhart Field
Ervidence
Batter and McCauley
Harper White
Buffalo
Syracuse
Alo
McGinnis
Field
McGinl- Urquhart
Rafter
Amateur baseball teams seek intercity games in June and July
Boston area clubs including the Roxburys Beacon Lights Emmetts and Fagles seek matches with strong out of town or semi professional teams. Open dates in June and July with guaranteed pay, ages from 14 to 18, various districts including East and South Boston, Cambridge and Beacons. Contact listed names and addresses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston Grays
Washingtons
Norwoods
Mansda
Foxboros
Maynards
Emmetts Waltham
J. Barry
Boston
Roxburys
Mes
Maine
New Hampshire
James B. Hineo
Box
Beacon Lights
South End
Bury
G.A. Nagle
East Boston
F. Brien
Cottage Street
Morton
Emmett
South Boston
Hali
BH. T. Pierce
Rockets
Trilbys
Cambridge
Fourth Street
East Fhe Ramblers
FF. Lahore
Gold Street
F. EH. Connolly
H. L
Jonus
H Street
Irs
Harry Levin
West End
J. Campbell
Vermion Avenue
HE. L. Browns
Nds
EB. L
Jeffries
Renee
Herlary Ie Terson
Sumner Gs
Striking Complexions and the Duffy's Pure Malt Whiskey Claim
An article touts complexion health through stimulation of skin nerves and capillaries. It elevates Duffy's Pure Malt Whiskey as the only pure medicinal stimulant that safely brightens the skin and body, warning against inferior preparations and urging consumers to seek the genuine product.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Duffy's
Yale and Harvard crews rest amid perfect weather by Thames
June 9 in New London sees Yale crews collecting mail then returning to quarters amid pleasant surroundings. Harvard crews stay quieter. Both teams anticipate intensified practice before the race window, with improvements expected in the next twenty days as observers watch every boat move with interest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New London
Conn
Yale
Princeton
Harvard
Jacobs Nets Largest Gloucester Haul In Years At Sea
Captain Sol Jacobs known as the luckiest fisherman arrived in Gloucester with 670 barrels of mackerel landed in five hours aboard the Ethel B. Jacobs. The haul could net about $3000 after a two week Gloucester to Nova Scotia cruise. Parallel success came from the Hattie A. Phillips under Captain Michael O'Brien with 13,000 pounds of halibut and 10,000 pounds of cod caught off the Quero Banks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sol Jacobs
Gloucester
Boston
Jacobs
Ethel B. Jacobs
Nova Scotia
Cape Shore
Hattie A. Phillips
Michael O’brien
Quero
Promiscuous kissing lands fireman in jail
Fireman John Donohue, 36, left a steamer and rode a Roosevelt street ferry. He hugged and kissed every young woman he passed on Broadway, seized a pretty woman at Bedford avenue, and fought Police Officer McGill when arrested. Do nohue struggled until a dozen officers restrained him and he was jailed for ten days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
John Donohue
Fall River Line
Donohue
Roosevelt Street
Broadway
Bedford Avenue
McGill
Comstock to Press Suit Against Brodie in Saloon Case
Comstock, tired of raiding Steve Brodie's saloon, files with the excise board alleging an immoral resort. Brodie claims Comstock is jealous of his notoriety and that reformers seek it. The case is set to be tried today in New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Anthony Comstock
Steve Brodie
Excise Board
Brodie
Comstock
More Against the Bicycle in The Post Letter
A female reader recounts a near fatal bicycle accident on Groton street near the Grand Opera House. She was struck as cyclists sped by, the rider fled, an officer offered little help, and she urges action to protect pedestrians and children from dangerous wheeled traffic. The letter closes with a note about payback for the injuries and a plea for safety measures.
Croker's Game and East Coast Racing Plans
Observations on Narragansett Park race meeting plans led by James W. Crosby and associates with rail transport from Boston, and expectations it will rival New York meets. English press attack on American trainers Croker and Dwyer noted, plus Suburban Handicap at Sheepshead Bay and Domino betting advice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Narragansett Park
Providence
R. IL
New York
Narragansett
James W. Crosby
Crosby
Messrs
Joseph J. Burke
Francis Trevelyan
Boston
Prince of Wales
Florizel II
London
The
Sun
Croker
Dwyer
Plunger Walton
Walton
Som
England
Rock of Gibraltar
Dick Croker
Johnny Bulls
Montauk
Prince
Walesey
Mike Dwyer
Ireland
Sheepshead Bay
Coney Island
Domino
Boxing Gossip from the North End Club Report
The letter-writer recounts a recent boxing meeting in a North End athletic club with bouts including Harris vs White at 105 pounds and Harris also prevailing at 122 pounds. Several draws and wins are noted, plus ongoing debate over Maher versus O'Donnell and Corbett’s possible involvement. The piece comments on Florida Athletic Club purses, tax rules, and forthcoming bouts in Boston with Sullivan, Dempsey, Corbett, and Maner mentioned.
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North End
Joe Harris
Billy White
Harris
Joe White
Young Harris
Sampson
Butler
Kid Lavigne
Young Welch
Maurice Rosenberg
Young D’arcy
Fred Goodman
Bert McIntire
B. K
Lynn
Peter Maher
O'Donnell
Maher
James J. Corbett
Fitzsimmons
Maher-O'Donnell
O’donnell
Corbett and Witzsimmons
Florida Athletic Club
John J. Quinn
New York
Peter Maner
Billy Smith
Tommy Ryan
Smith
Ryan
Boston
Patsey Sheppard
Pickanniny
Boston Herald
John L. Sullivan
Jack Dempsey
Dempsey
Sullivan
Jim Corbett
Corbett
F. K. Lanpher
John G. Munro
Rob Roy
Race meeting notes and racing figures from Fleetwood and related circuits
Jockey W McDermott was suspended for a week after a fight with George Taylor in the jockeys room. Taylor charged interference by Half Breed in a long race. Bookmakers including Frank Herdic and Andy Welch expected at Fleetwood races, operating under Percy Gray betting rules. The Rat sold for 2300 at Philadelphia Tattersalls sale. Charter Oak Park in Hartford to host Grand Circuit events with four $5000 purses for 2:15 2:19 trotters and 2:14 2:18 pacers. Arion’s young offspring Navahoe and Auma among promising two year olds from John Malcolm Forbes.
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W. McDermott
Alexander Island
George Taylor
Jockeys
Taylor
McDermott
Half Breed
Frank Herdic
Andy’’ Welch
Jimmy” O'Neil
Fleetwood
John Malcolm Forbes
Arion
Navahoe
Auma
Rob Roy
Tritons Annual Outing At Apple Island
The Triton Barge Rowing Association held its regular annual outing at Apple Island yesterday with leaders of local barge clubs as notable guests. Shaw team won the baseball game. Henry Holland earned a valuable medal for his all round competition. The event was organized by Messrs Twohig Crowley and aw.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Triton Barge Rowing Association
Apple Island
Shaw
Henry Holland
Messrs. Twohig, Crowley
Cleopatra Catboat Joins Nantucket Fleet On Commission
The catboat Cleopatra arrived at Nantucket from Osterville and will go into commission. On board were Joseph Curtis F A Auchterlonis G W Walker and G W Powers all of Boston. The vessel is described as magnificently fitted and the largest cat boat ever built.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nantucket
Cleopatra
A. O. Russell
Cincinnati
Osterville
Joseph Curtis
F. A. Auchterlonis
G. W. Walker
G. W. Powers
Boston
East Boston Free Drawing School Exhibition Tonight
An exhibition of pupils work at the East Boston Free Drawing School will be held this evening in Stephenson's block Central Square. Distribution of certificates diplomas and drawings will prove to be an interesting exercise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Free Drawing School
East Boston
Stephenson’s Block
Central Square
Oarsmen Prepare for June 17 Met Regatta
A large turnout of crews and scullers from many clubs gathered for Sunday practice on the Charles River amid a favorable but windy day as preparations intensified for the Metropolitan Regatta. They reported strong form from Caffrey and others, while several clubs, including the Shawmut, B A A, Weld Boat Club, West Lynn, Bradfords, Millstreams, and Riversides, prepared boats and crews for events. A meeting at the Shawmuts’ set final plans for June 17 and the Lawrence regatta race entries were announced for the approaching season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles River
Shawmuts
Dennis Goff
O'Neil
Murphy
Caffrey
O'Leary
Trawley
Hugh Finnegan
Flanagan
Bishop
Rogers
Blearus
Anglin
Sullivan
Reilly
Bill Berkeley
Stroke
Banock
Palmer
Fred Hynes
Hobbs
Cocran
Hagan
Ludlow Berkley
Ron
Mahoney
Hayes
Bergin
East Boston
John Hancock
Bright
Joe Whitehead
Dan Sullivan
Aldrich
Welch
Holland
Whitehead
Bennett
Weld Boat Club
West Lynn
Bradfords
Metropolitan Association
Berkeley
Joe McGuire
Joe
Tom
Val Mcc-Guire
Val McGuire
Dan Brennan
J. Graney
Ben Fallon
Joe Cleary
Dan Lynch
John Wilson
P. A. Berkeley
John
Pat McAuliffe
West End
Moffitt
George McDonald
W. McDonald
Phair
The
Riversides
New England
Hartford
Lawrence
Revere House
Alderman Webster Moves to Halt Corbett Fitzsimmons Fight
Dallas Alderman Webster launches a protest against the proposed boxing bout between Corbett and Fitzsimmons. He calls an indignation meeting at City Hall for Monday with worshippers to urge action, sending church notices to announce the event from pulpits. Public skepticism grows as ticket sales rise for the October 31 date.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dallas
Tex
Webster
Corbett
Fitzsimmons
Somerville Bicycle Accident Injures Miss Holman
Miss Blanche Holman, daughter of Henry and Louisa Holman of Cutter Street, Somerville, was struck by a Winter Hill bicyclist on Broadway. The rider, who had no bell, couldn't stop and struck her in the face, throwing her to the sidewalk. She was unconscious, taken to a drug store, and later dressed by Dr. Hanscom. She remained in uncertain condition about possible eye injury, and the rider admitted fault and offered to pay all bills.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blanche Holman
Henry
Louisa Holman
Cutter Street
Somerville
Broadway
Corner Eliot and Pleasant to yield for new six story firm
The three story hotel on Eliot and Pleasant opposite Providence depot will be torn down to make room for a modern six story building. Owner William A. Miller hires architect Patrick A. Tracey to design a gray brick structure with Indiana limestone first floor trim. The plan includes electric elevators, wide stairs, steam heat, two indirectly heated offices on the first floors, and mill construction on the upper floors in a Louis XII style to enhance Park Square.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eliot and
Pleasant Streets
Providence
William A. Miller
Boston
Patrick A. Tracey
Miller & Co
Hanover Street
Hibernians Elect Leaders at Massachusetts Convention
The Massachusetts State convention of the Ancient Order of Hibernians met at 53 Hanover Street and elected P. J. Mulhern as state delegate M. S. Garrity as secretary and John J. McKenna as treasurer. The pledge affirmed loyalty to the United States and readiness to defend it, support Ireland's independence, and promote unity and brotherly love under Jesus Christ.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Massachusetts
the Ancient Order of Hibernians
Hanover Street
P. J. Mulhern
M. S. Garrity
John J. McKenna
State Convention
Board of Erin
United States
Ireland
Jesus Christ
God
Convention of four AOH divisions to meet in South Boston
A convention of the four divisions AOH 6 7 11 and 13 will be held Tuesday evening at Clan-na-Gaél Hall South Boston. Officers plan to take action regarding the celebration set for June 17.
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Clan-na-Gaél
South
Boston
Belger to plead tomorrow in Hennessey case
Edward H. Belger, jailed on a charge of killing John J. Hennessey with a bottle at Frank H. Hill’s luncheon room on Central avenue, will be arraigned Tuesday morning. Public viewing at the jail is restricted after many visitors. Hennessey’s funeral is set for 10 this morning at St Mary’s Church. ex-City Marshal Frank H Hill denies the charge that his lunch room invites lawbreakers.
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Dward H. Belger
Lynn
John J. Hennessey
Frank H. Hill
Central Avenue
Berger
Hennessey
St. Mary’s Church
Autopsy Finds No Foul Play in Mrs Minnie McGlinn’s Death
The Medical Examiner concluded Mrs Minnie McGlinn of South Boston died likely from alcoholism. Found Saturday near Pryor's boat yard, she was seated upright with her head on boards beside the Strandway condemned area. Initial police suspicion of foul play was ruled out by the autopsy, which found no violence on the body.
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Minnie McGlinn
M Street
Ninth
Boston
Pryor
Ninth Street
Draper
Mother of Whitlaw Reid Dead in Cedarville
New York June 9 The Hon White law Reid received a telegram that his mother Marian Whitelaw Ronalds Reid died this morning at Cedarville near Xenia Ohio She was born in Ryegate Vermont in 184? and married Robert Chariton Reid in 1840s The Reids left for Ohio this afternoon following the news.
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New York
Whitelaw Reid
Cedarville
Xenia
Brakeman Thrown Beneath Cars in Nashua Morning Incident
Charley Sheck a brakeman on the Boston and Maine division was attempting to board a train in Nashua New Hampshire when he was thrown beneath the cars. His hand was crushed his ankle broken and he sustained severe wounds. He lay where it is noted he was near work details.
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Nashua
N. H
Charley Sheck
Boston & Lowell
Boston & Maine Railroad
Praise for Legislators at G A R meeting
At Post 35 G A R meeting held Thursday evening June 6, resolutions were unanimously adopted. The group commends Senators and Representatives for their devotion to soldiers and sailors and endorses the veterans' preference bill as a reply to civil service reformers. John M. Mason signs as Commander and George W. Marsh as Adjutant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Theodore Winthrop
Department of Massachusetts
Grand Army of the Republic
John Albion Andrew
Cambridge Civil Service Reform Association
James J. Meyers
First Middlesex
Mugwump Herald
John M. Mason
George W. Marsh
Disappearance of Anna Phillipin in Concord River
Anna Phillipin a 30 year old domestic for Judge Henry C Merwin vanished Saturday afternoon near Concord River after expressing intent to take her own life A letter of apology to the family and another to a Boston clergyman was left Police dragged the river all day without locating a body Her Maine based family awaits news
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Concord
Anna Phillipin
Henry C. Merwin
Boston
Maine
Diamonds for a Popular Clerk Sails to Ireland
Michael J. O'Reilly, beloved Parker House clerk, departed on the Gallia for six weeks in Ireland. Neighbors gathered at his Brookline home on the eve of departure and presented a diamond ring and purse of money. A late collation followed as friends celebrated into the night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michael J. O'Reilly
Parker House
Gallia
Ireland
Brookline
Bathing House Keeper's Mistake Charged with Larceny
Thomas Patterson of 81 Marlboro Street Chelsea was arrested yesterday morning on a warrant for larceny. He allegedly kept a package containing money and jewels mistakenly given by the Cres cent Beach bath house proprietor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Patterson
District Messenger Company
Marlboro Street
Chelsea
Crescent Beach
Bath House
Young man drowns after fit at Newell's wharf in Pawtucket
Pawtucket Rhode Island June 9 Ernest I Meller age 19 collapsed during a fit this afternoon and fell into the water at Newell's wharf drowning before aid could reach him. He lived with his father Ina Meller at 111 Randall street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pawtucket
R. I
Ernest I. Meller
Newell’s Wharf
Ina Meller
Randal Street
Beecham's Pills Aimed at Constipation Sales Soar
Advertisement notes Beecham's pills for constipation with 109 and 25 percent claims. It urges readers to get the book at the druggist and follow it. It states more than 6,000,000 boxes have been sold.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beecham
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Alexander Tanna
Len
Boston Party
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Murtha
P. McDonald
Finn
Barry
Corbett-Fitzsimmons
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