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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jun 25, 1894

Page

3

Dakotah Sloops to Glory in Northern Corinthian Match

Rhode Island built Herreshoff Dakotah wins the Northern Corinthian 26 mile regatta sailed in Scotch waters. Da kotah defeats Sula Lilith and Rosetta in a three boat field with a 9 minute margin over the nearest rival and a 41 second gap to third. The fin keeled 36 foot waterline craft measures 50 feet overall with a 9 foot 6 inch beam and uses triple Tobin bronze keelplates.

Herreshoff Rhode Island Thian Yacht Club Clyde Hunter's Quay Lilith Watson Sula Fife

Dakotah Wins Regattas Boosts Builder's Reputation

The Dakotah has claimed six victories across English and Scottish fleets, with early regatta wins by 2 minutes 42 seconds at the Royal Western Yacht Club on May 25 and 7 minutes 13 seconds at the Royal Northern Yacht Club next day. Further races on June 1 and June 9 show continued lead in its class, while construction details describe an open interior, four foot headroom, sunk cockpit, deck hatches, and meticulous brass fittings.

Ers Dakotah Henry Allan Glasgow Royal Western Yacht Club Royal Northern Yacht Club Royal Clyde Yacht Club

Beacons Favored In Waltham League Series

The Waltham League plans a string of games among the Beacons Y M C A s and Emmets of Waltham. The Beacons appear the likely champions with Dolan and Fitzgerald forming a strong battery while Maynard Gendron and Hallam patrol the outfield. The infield has been inconsistent but should improve, and Manager Corcoran remains optimistic.

Beacons Emmets Waltham Dolan Fitzgerald Maynard Gendron Hallam Corcoran

Orioles Rally Past Chicago After Ninth Inning Burst

Baltimore defeated Chicago after a late rally in a tense finish. Chicago led 8 to 5 in the ninth before Baltimore plated three and sealed the win. Hawke and Robinson pitched for Baltimore with Terry surrendering key runs for Chicago.

Chicago Baltimore Colts Terry Hawke Robinson Kittredge Schriver

Colonels Lose Again to Cincinnati in Poor Exhibition

Louisville fell to Cincinnati 7 to 6 in a weak game here. Attendance was about 1,500 as both clubs misplayed the ball with Cincinnati getting 13 hits to Louisville's 12 and errors at two apiece. Dwyer and Vaughn pitched for Cincinnati with Hemming and Grim behind Louisville.

Louisville Cincinnati Dwyer Vaughn Hemming Grim

Browns rout St Louis as Clarkson and Hawley shine

Cleveland beat St Louis 9 to 1 in a game marked by Cleveland hitting well and Clarkson and Hawley effective on the mound. Cle lands fielding was ragged and 7,000 attended. Final lines show St Louis 1 6 1 0 1 1 and Cleveland 1 0 0 8 3 0 0 8 3.

ST. Louis Browns Clarkson Hawley Clevelands Cleveland Batterjee—Hawley Miller Cuppy Zimmer

Charlie Ballem’s Baseball Club Formed in North End

A new amateur baseball club called Charlie Ballem's Baseball Club has formed in the North End. Charles Ballem serves as captain and treasurer, John E. Mahoney as manager and secretary, with players including Co. F. Smith and J. Donahue among others. The group seeks to play Wednesday or Saturday afternoons and is noted for Ballem, a famous cattle shifter whose distinctive ads have drawn attention in the Post.

North End Charlie Ballem Charles Ballem John E. Mahoney Co. F. Smith J. Donahue J. Lawton J. J. Collins D. H. Colling J. Putnain F. Gordon R.f C. Ballem B. Sullivan North Hind Post

Hampton Drives Strong Start At Hall Driving Park

Hampton strong at Hall Driving Park in Newmarket New Hampshire on June 23. Local baseball action features notable pitching and hitting leading to an early lead and high crowd interest.

New Hampshire Newmarket N. H the Hall The

Alland Bros Publicity for Haircutting Services

R answering our ad, on haircutting have everything to gain and nothing to , 4e our name and fame as haircutters are known over this town. ALLAND BROS,19 Tremont Row.

Alland Bros Tremont Row

Painters' Union Trounces Hamp tons in Afternoon Baseball

Painters' Union defeated Hamp tons 10 to 6 as Griffin and Scannell shut down Hamp ton hitters. Haley played second base with strong support, and team defense was largely solid aside from a few errors.

Painters’ Union Griffin Scannell Haley Hamptons

St Marys Y M C A Nine Seeks Senior Amateur Games

The St Marys Y M C A baseball team seeks games with strong amateur squads. They offer a small guarantee and request responses to William J McGlinchy, manager, North Margin street, Boston.

St. Mary’s Y. M. C. A William J. McGlinchy North Margin Street Boston

College basketball schedule top games today

The slate features Boston at Louisville, Pittsburg at Washington, New York at St. Louis, Brooklyn at Cleveland, Baltimore at Chicago, and Philadelphia at Cincinnati.

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

Butler and Tracey Box in Salem for $250 Purse

John Butler of Lynn and Harry Tracey of Cambridge meet in Salem for a boxing match before the Salem Athletic Club with a $250 purse and $75 to the loser. Tracey weighs 133 pounds and has defeated several noted fighters. he previously won over Johnny Burns in Lynn on May 31, 1890, who died twelve hours later from injuries.

Salem John Butler Lynn Harry Tracey Cambridge Salem Athletic Club Tracey Johnny Burns Burns

Aquatic Ripples Amid Cold Roughness On River

Rough water and cold air kept oarsmen indoors with few crews on the river. Ex-amateur Billy Conley aims to race July 4 from his home. The Bradfords, Riversides, and West Ends practiced their junior and working boats, while Pete Conley and George Hosmer showed speed for the local professional race.

Crescents Billy Conley Bradfords Riversides Jerry Casey John D. Ryan National Association Dan Breen Charles Rivers Frank Hilley

New Athletic Clubs Voted Into A. A. U. by Mail Ballot

A mail vote elects five clubs to A. A. U. membership including Portland Athletic Club East Boston Athletic Association Roxbury Young Men's Catholic Athletic Club Franklin Athletic Club and Providence Athletic Association

Portland Athletic Club East Boston Athletic Association Roxbury Young Men's Catholic Athletic Club Franklin Athletic Club Providence Athletic Association

Prizes Ready for St. Mary's Outdoor Meeting

Prizes for the St. Mary's outdoor meeting are prepared. Winners should call at the gym on Thursday evening for prize collection.

St. Mary's

German Champion Lehn Wins Vienna Wheelmen Derby

In Vienna on June 24 the German champion Lehn finished first in the wheelmen's derby. Angus Liaber of Pittsburgh placed second in the derby and won the handicap among twelve contestants.

Vienna Lehn Angus Liaber Pittsburg

Yale graduates hear baccalaureate sermon at 194th commencement

Yale University opened its 194th commencement with Dwight President delivering the orthodox baccalaureate sermon. He urged graduates to build on a solid moral foundation and apply their education to service beyond self while facing pressing social questions.

New Haven Conn Yale Dwight

Colby University Holds Baccalaureate at First Baptist

Commencement week opens with baccalaureate services at Waterville Maine. President B L Whitman delivered the sermon to an attentive audience, speaking for about ninety minutes at the First Baptist Church.

Waterville Colby University First Baptist Church B. L. Whitman

Amherst’s Seventy-Third Commencement Opens

Amherst's seventy third commencement season began with a baccalaureate service in a decorated church. The Rev. A. J. F. Behrends of Brooklyn preached on the parable of the mustard seed from Matthew 13 31 32, addressing alumni and friends of the seniors.

Amherst A. J. F. Behrends D. D Brooklyn N. Y Matthew

Williams College Baccalaureate Sermon Marks Solemn Commencement

In Williamsport the college holds a solemn commencement day with President Carter delivering the baccalaureate sermon to the class of 1904 at the Congregational Church following yesterday's tragedy.

Williamstown Williams College Congregational Church Carter

Calan Basashington ad on cleaning and pressing services

Suite Naphtha cleansed and pressed in the best manner. Cleansing, pressing, repair ing, &c., as it should be done. orkmen, low prices. CALAN, Basashington ¢.

CALAN Basashington

Bicycle for sale Eclipse 04 model at low price

Brand new Eclipse bicycle, latest 04 model, unused and in mint condition. Previous listing notes a $125 value offered for $80, located at 245 Columbus Ave with a possible nearby feature described.

Columbus Ave

Boxing currents trim Boston boxing interest in summer

Boston fans showed waning interest after the Fitzsimmons Choynski bout and ahead of the Walcott Harris card at the Casino. Ex champ Paddy Ryan’s testimonial at the Casino received a $300 donation from James Stevenson. Joe Walcott plans to marry Lizzie Dugan next month as he nears a July 6 fight with Dick O’Brien.

Boston Fitzsimmons-Choynski Boston Theatre Walcott-Harris Casino Walcott Harris Foster Division 5 Mr. Blanchard Marquis of Queensberry Billy Smith Dick O’brien Dixon Griffo O’brien Joe Walcott Bosty Perforce Jimmy Sullivan Pat Cahill Coney Island New York East River Danny Carroll Jamaica Plain Paddy Ryan James Stevenson Phil Brennan Jack Rogers Jimmy Powers South Boston Barney Hubbard North End Jack McAuliffe Dick Moore Billy Hennessy Ike Weir Bob Green Young Griffo Johnny Murphy John L Liverpool Dempsey Corbett Fitz Mike Harris New York Herald Bostonian Imperial Athletic Club Colma San Mateo County San Francisco Aleck Greggains Frank Allen Greggains Jim Ryan Butte Mont Sacramento Billy Armstrong Frank Kelly Jimmy Dime Hubbard Rodgers Sharon Penn Dime Billy” Vernon Haverstraw N. Y Harry”’ Pidgeon Bridgeport Stamford Port Jefferson Vernon Pidgeon Johnny Dunn Parson Davies Peter Jackson England Jackson America Davies Joe

Cronin Elected Suffolk County Hibernians President

The biennial Suffolk county Hibernian order convention in East Boston elected William J. Cronin as county president after a series of ballots. Cronin, born in County Kerry and a Boston resident, has steered Division 2’s growth and led efforts to establish the first Hibernian hall in the United States.

A. O. H. Hall Boston Suffolk County John Dolan Terence McGuire Manchester England Society Order Gael Messrs William J. Cronin East Boston William McLeod Divsion South Boston Thomas Owens South Foston Thomas J. Murray Charles J. McCarthy Cornelius F. Doherty Board of Cronin Dolan County Kerry Ireland Quincy Grammar School Natick South Natick Cleveland Division 27 Division 2 Ninth Regiment Thomas Arthur George J. Lovett

Neptune Liner Delano Collides With City of New York

The Neptune liner Delano and the American ocean greyhound City of New York collided off Nantucket near George's Shoal Mass. The Delano suffered a 20 feet square bow hole and fore compartment flooding but remained afloat aided by bulkheads. No lives were lost. notable passengers included Yale athletes and Mr C Oliver Iselin among others aboard the New York.

Baltimore Neptune Delano Greyhound City of New York Nantucket George’s Shoal Mass Rotterdam Evans Southampton Calitro Newfoundland Yale C. Oliver Iselin Roger A. Pryor Fannie Pryor Charles Emory Smith Russia Stilson Hutchings Ernest W. Brown Signor Perugini Lillian Russell Donald A. Smith Lady Smith

General Mocenni resigns seeks freedom to challenge rival

Rome June 24 General Mocenni minister of war resigned from the cabinet but the King refused retirement. He sought release to face Signor Imbriani the Radical leader who insulted him during a Chamber debate on June 15.

Rome Mocenni Signor Imbriani Imbriani

Frightful Slaughter at Pont y Pridd Mine Disaster

London's report confirms 251 dead from the Pont y Pridd mine explosion. Earlier 200 were counted, due to a misreading by the manager about the shift. Crowds of wives and sisters wait in sorrow as rescuers move through wrecked galleries and charred debris.

London Pont-y-Pridd Husbands and Brothers

Von Koltze Case in Berlin Declared Open Inquiry

In Berlin on June 24 Herr Von Koltze remains jailed on charges of sending scandalous letters to imperial staff. The Emperor backs the prosecution, refusing appeals and ordering the legal inquiry to proceed without hindrance after review of all case documents.

Berlin Herr von Koltze Koltze

Officers arrest youths for street baseball断

Five boys aged 18 to 19 were arrested by Division 1 officers yesterday for playing baseball on public streets. George Crocker 16 Charles Driscoll 15 Giorge Viss 16 were on Prince street. John Canio 19 Frank Badarraco 13 were on North Bennett street. Others fled as officers moved in.

Division 1 George Crocker Charles Driscoll Giorge Viss Prince Street John Canio Frank Badarraco North Bennett Street

Falls River Asylum Dedicates New St Vincent's Cornerstone

About 10 000 people gathered at Forest Hill to witness the corner stone laying of St Vincent's Orphan Asylum. Diocesan institution with clergy from nearby cities in attendance. ~1200 members paraded from City Hall as Vicar General Doran and Rev Hughes Rev Cook and Rev Boylan officiated. Rev William Calvin of Providence gave the address. Project cost estimated around 70000 dollars.

Fall River Forest Hill St. Vincent’s Orphan Asylum Doran Providence Hughes Cook and Boylan William Calvin

Catholic Association Union forms at Boston College meeting

A preliminary gathering to form a statewide Catholic associations union and to send delegates to the national convention at Plattsburg on August 1 was held at Boston College. Speakers included James F. Hayes John J Cantwell and Daniel P Toomey with Rev Francis J Maguire delayed by bishop consecration events. A reporting committee was named including Cantwell Leahy Hayes Murray Giblin Cavanagh and Keenan.

National Union Plattsburg Boston College James F. Hayes Boston James Coonan John P. Leahy John J. Cantwell Daniel P. Toomey Francis J. Maguire Albany

Suffolk Athletic Club July 4 Games At Lake Walden

Entries close today with R P Russell 694 Washington Street for the Suffolk Athletic Club event at Lake Walden on July 4. Open events include several handicapped races and a one mile team championship of New England with prizes exhibited June 27. blanks received by Tuesday's mail will be accepted.

Massachusetts Club Medfield Rhode Island Providence Pierce Clough Rollstone Club Fitchburg Worcester County Fanceauneau A. E. Lumsden Pope Company Rambler Clement Pope France Europe America Bald Paris Figaro Longchamps Bois de Boulogne Arthur Zimmerman Florence Italy Harry Wheeler Paris Hurst Ashinger Suffolk Athletic Club Lake Walden R. P. Russell Washington Street New England

Drowning Report Unconfirmed For William F Sullivan

A New Haven telegram said William F Sullivan aged 27 was drowned in New Haven yesterday. His father runs a South Boston livery stable, but police could not locate him in the two peninsula stations.

New Haven

Firebug Wreaks Havoc on Sharon Barn

A Sharon village fire destroyed Jonathan Packard’s barn and contents including two horses six carriages two sleighs and hay with losses around 1800. A suspected incendiary is offered 600 reward for information and 200 for identifying future arsonists over the year.

Sharon Jonathan Packard Packard

Emperor William Seeks Kiel Trip After Belgium France Accord

In Berlin on June 24, Emperor William celebrated a diplomatic gain from the Anglo-Belgian accord. He persuaded Belgium and England to reach terms with France, paving the way for a peaceful settlement. A revised Brussels convention by four powers is to be signed soon, honoring international law and African treaty spirit.

Berlin Kiel William Belgium England France Brussels

North Shore blight slows visitors as stormy heat abates

June 24 North Shore crowds dwindled after a hot spell gave way to a strong east wind and cloudy skies. Crescent Beach drew 5000 to 6000 people despite poor weather. gospel wagon and City Brigade Band performances occurred. A Sunday religious service issued from Beachmont tents featured Rev. A. J. Gordon. Mrs. Isabelle Baldwin of Beachmont was gravely ill after an accident on June 9 involving an electric car. The Winthrop Hotel hosted many city guests for dinner as yachtsmen eyed the Sleepers Eye cup return.

Reverh North Shore Crescent Beach City Brigade Boston Revere Beach James H. Earle Roberts Davis Street A. J. Gordon Clarendon Street Baptist Church Isabelle Baldwin Winthrop Avenue Beachmont Chelsea Bellingham Wheeler New Winthrop Hotel Drew T. Wyman E. E. Hurd E. E. Nickerson R. E. Oliver J. Battles J. P. Battles Henry Joski G. E. Ryder D. F. Gaige John MacConnell, Jr KE. Day Winthrop

Train Derails Near Chelsea After Overheated Journal

Last evening around 7 o clock the Milton ice freight train bound for Boston left the rails near the Broadway bridge Chelsea. The fifth car derailed and jumped 600 feet tearing up the track due to an overheated journal.

Boston & Maine Milton Boston Broadway Bridge Chelsea

Bank President Injured in Carriage Accident

Moses H. Fowler president of the Ocean National Bank was thrown from his carriage and sustained two broken ribs a severe scalp wound and other injuries. Doctors say the injuries are serious but not necessarily fatal.

Newburyport Moses H. Fowler Ocean National Bank

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