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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jun 19, 1894

Page

8

Waltham Track Showcases Fast Class A Cycling Records

Boston cyclists pounded the track with record pace at Waltham led by A class star A W Porter who set a new mile record 2 06 for Class A. Johnson Tyler Berle Rich and others delivered thrilling heats in one third mile and mile events with tandem exhibition by Berle and Rich and a fierce chase finale.

Boston Waltham Peck Popgun Johnson Porter Berle Rich Tyler Windle A. W. Porter Zimmerman Ler Williams McLaughlin Butler Callahan Murphy Racer A. B. Rich Pete Berle W. M. Pettigrew Waltham O. C C. G. Williams Q. T. Nelson Springfield Bicycle Club Frank Mayo Union Feyele Club H. E. Caldwell Rennenenest A. T. Fuller Malden Wallwars Goth Hugh Robson Salem A. F. Wisner ereaOy Eagle Bicycle Club Waltham O. G Waltham C H. C. Tyler Sproat Bicycle Club C. M. Murdy K. W New York George F. Taylor Westbank J. S. Johnson Syracuse C. M. Murphy H. ©. Tyler Springfield B. C B. W. Pierce Sinha EK. Snow Press C Pi . Kelly Press C. C Cutter Berle and Rich

Greenwich Wheelmen Meet Draws Top Cyclists in New York

More than 300 riders entered ten events for the Greenwich Wheelmen meet in Manhattan. Featured competitors include John S. Johnson of Minneapolis, F. F. Goodman, F. Royce, Raymond McDonald, W. F. Carter, A. W. Porter, Glenny of Yale, Corbley of Cornell, Charley Murphy, Ray Dawson, and Fred Titus, among others. The event marks the year’s biggest NY cycling meet with top amateur talents from across America.

New York Gotham Manhattan Greenwich America John S. Johnson Minneapolis F. F. Goodman F. Royce New Jersey Raymond McDonald New York State W. F. Carter Maryland A. W. Porter Waltham Glenny Yale Corbley Cornell University Goodman Charley’’ Murphy Brooklyn Flyer Ray Dawson Newersey Wonder Fred” Titus

Readville Races Feature Butler Track Record

About five hundred spectators saw the Hyde Park Rovers meet at Readville. Nat Butler of Cambridgeport Cycle Club set a track record in the mile handicap. Class B races drew three participants with multiple heats and results led by Butler in the mile and other top placers from Cambridgeport, P C C, and Everett. Visiting officials were entertained afterward in Waltham.

Readville Hyde Park Rovers Nat Butler Cambridgeport Cycle Club Butler W. Marriott H. R. Dring C. IE. Hamilton Allston A. T. Robinson C. C J. W. Bowser M. Higgins A. L. French BE. A. James G. H. Walters Dring Plaintien B. A. Tosi Everett Saws Ae Ceeure Ww. Cc. C Reynolds R. W. Emerson Cambridgeport C. C C. Doubleday J, Mclaughlin E. A. Tosi A.L. Bianchi W. Rogers Taunton E. . Snow Ralf Sa Boston J. Bianchi Malden J. C. Wettergreen H. L Felch BE. J. Clark Dorchester F. E. Wing C. E. Johnquist G. H. Carter Newton Malden B. C EB. H. Garrett F. Mayo Union B. C Cop Johnauss Bianchi G. Cutter Sanger L. Berlo H. C. Tyler S. B. Ci G. R. Cutter Tally-Ho’s Waltham

Bridgeport Races Highlight State LA W Meet Highlights

At Pleasant Beach Bridgeport billed events feature E C Bald of Buffalo set a 2:16 mile record on a third mile track. Frank Parsons wins novice mile with Herbert Jennings second and Will Lamphere third. Heyer wins the two mile LA W State title with Tyner second and Spencer third. Additional class A and B races crown Titus Titus and Aston in open and local events.

Bridgeport Conn E. C. Bald Buffalo Pleasant Beach Frank Parsons Springfield Herbert Jennings Southport Will Lamphear Branford Bald I. A. Sieme Port Richmond Miller Vineland N. J C. W. Heyer Hartford W. W. Tyner O. G. Spencer New Haven A. S. Kennedy Chicago Thomas Aston F. C. Hoy

Cape Ann Champions Bicycle Race

Gloucester held a Cape Ann championship bicycle race from Main Street around the Cape covering 1418 miles. Only twelve started and five finished with the top three from Rockport. Frank Parsons won in 47 minutes 55 seconds, George Parsons second in 48 minutes 8 seconds, Edward Flynn third in 48 minutes 36 seconds.

Gloucester Cape Ann Main Street Cape Rockport Frank Parsons George Parsons Edward Flynn Emery Hod

Prospect club bicycle race at Nahant to Lynn and back

The Prospect bicycle road race from Relay House Nahant to Lynn and return was run in three heats. In the final Greenhill led followed by Bent Kelly Seavey and Walliston. Greenhill won a gold watch with a final time of 18 minutes 49 seconds. Bent took a silver water service and Kelly an eight day clock.

Warren Tyler Murphy Taylor Callahan Johnson Sanger Stearns Tom Ecks Teaders Nat Butler Williams Butler Zwin Prospect Club Nahant Lynn Greenhill Bent Kelly Seavey Walliston

Old Powder House Century Ride Ends Smoothly

The Old Powder House Cycle Club held its annual century run with eight starters and six finishers. The group started from Davis Square at 6 a.m. and reached Newburyport by 10:30. On the return trip a rider, Irving Small, was injured in a fall, while Frank E. Waterman succumbed to heat and the pair rode back by rail.

Old Powder House Davis Square Newburyport Irving Small Frank E. Waterman

Scared, Closed Out To Its Large New England

A fragment notes fear and closure affecting a broad New England region, with limited readable context about consequences or actors. The text hints at disruption or confinement extending beyond a single locality into a wider area. No clear dates or proper nouns are readable.

U. S. Canal His Motion Defeated by the Senate

The Senate defeats his motion on the U S canal issue. He outlines his record on sugar and notes many sections of the tariff bill have passed. An anti option bill is moved upward, signaling further debate and potential amendments.

Senate

Secretary Carlisle Eyes Bonds for Nicaragua Canal Plan

Washington reports Secretary Carlisle is to decide if canal funding should rely on bonds or treasury seigniorage, with a likely bond favor. The plan, under three army engineer officers, would cap construction at 70 million and issue 83 million in stock, with shares split to Costa Rica Nicaragua and the Maritime company. The Senate discussed coal duties, voting 61 to 7 against soft coal on the free list, and set various ad valorem rates on sundry goods including corks, dice, firecrackers, jewelry, and leather goods.

Washington Carlisle Nicaragua Canal Costa Rica Nicaragua Maritime Company Senate Mr. Hill Yeas Allen Hansbrough Irby Hill Kyle Peffer Washburn

Senate Advances Free List With Trade Schedule Adjustments

The text outlines proportions for silk worsted sticks for umbrellas and waste, noting other items and reserved paragraphs. It states that with exceptions for hair cloth precious stones and matting scheduled items were finished and the Senate reached the free list.

Senate

Hill for Free Duty Debates in Senate Finance Committee

In Washington on June 18 the Senate Finance Committee debated tariffs on paper products and coal. Richard Hill opposed a new coal duty, invoking Democratic pledges to free raw materials, while amendments to paper duties and other sundries were discussed and adjusted.

Washington Senate Frye Finance Committee Gallinger Hill Democratic Party West Mr. West Gorman Smith Brice Caffery New York

Olney Denies Demand for Land Grant Roads Debt

Attorney General Olney calls sensational and untrue the claim that he demands payment on the land grant roads debt. He rejects the allegation as false and unwarranted in Washington dispatches dated June 18.

Washington Olney

Attorney General Plans Suits Against Pacific Railroads

Telegraphed from Washington last night that suits will be filed jointly against Union Pacific Kansas Pacific and Central Pacific to recover 1710006537. The Attorney General claims trusteeship over railroad earnings and argues diversions as breach of trust. Possible suits may target living stockholders and estates, sparking Congress debate on funding bill with a fifty year term and 8 percent interest.

Washington Union Pacific Kansas Pacific Central Pacific Pacific Railroads Congress Huntington House Committee On Pacific Railroads

Anti-Option Bill Up in Washington House Debate

In Washington the House advanced a Senate bill allowing railroad firms to issue 5000 mile tickets with extra baggage rights, while the anti-option measure was debated in committee. Representative Hatch explained provisions as critics called the bill undemocratic and paternalistic.

Washington Livingston Dem Hatch Warner N. Y

Deficiency appropriations show drop in 53rd Congress session

Washington reports the total deficiency appropriations for the first session of the Fifty third Congress at 10 508 235 dollars. The amount is about 5 500 000 dollars less than the same session of the previous Congress. No appropriation is allotted for bond aided Pacific railways payments.

Washington Pacific Railways

Everett Addresses DAR at Marshall Hall Washington

Representative William Everett of Massachusetts spoke to the Daughters of the American Revolution gathered at Marshall Hall on the Maryland shore of the Potomac opposite Mount Vernon.

Washington William Everett Massachusetts Daughters of the American Revolution Marshall Hall Maryland Shore Potomac Mt. Vernon

Rochester Brewing's Standard Beer in Bottles at the Pops

The Rochester Brewing Company ships its popular Standard beer in bottles to the Pops venue. Local customers enjoyed the refreshment, with bottles available for sale and sample pours noted during the event.

Rochester Brewing Company

Commodore Eastby R I P At Age 75 In Washington

Commodore John W. Eastby United States Navy retired died in Washington yesterday at age 75. The obituary notes a long naval career and his passing in the nation’s capital.

Washington John W. Eastby

Rochester Brewing's Extra Dark Bavarian Beer Bottled

Rochester Brewing Company offers extra dark Bavarian beer in bottles featured during the Pop concerto event. The item highlights local brewery product and its pairing with a concert performance.

Rochester Brewing Company

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