Tyler Goes Pro in Cycling. Boston Welcome Acknowledges Move
Harry C. Tyler the famed Springneta Bicycle Club rider arrived in Boston from Philadelphia to announce his professional status. He stated cycling should reward true colors and small prize value, with Union Cycle Company endorsing his decision and awaiting his future pro contests. Tyler holds about eighteen records after rising from a Highlandville machinist and winning the 92 Poorman road race.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry C. Tyler
Neta Bicycle Club
Boston
Philadelphia
George Gideon
Tyler
Union Cycle Com
Gideon
Waltham
Walter Measure
Union Cycle Company
Highlandville
Rides and Rumors: Pro Status Shifts Stir Cycling Scene
Gideon reports a wave of changes as riders including Fred St Onge and Harry Tyler move toward professional status amid investigations. Rumors claim Spalding’s top team faces drastic actions while Callahan and Sanger defend their records as governance tightens on Class B riders. A Cleveland paper notes Rockefeller’s high speed downhill pass as global finance looms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gideon
Tom
Johnson
Fry
Fred St. Onge
Henry Robinson
Massachusetts
St. Onge
Orient Heights
Harry Tyler
A. B. Rich
Tyler
Jade
Spalding
Sanger
Titus and
Cabanne
Callahan
Murphy
Waltham
Robinson
Cleveland
Rockefeller
Wheel instrument used to measure road records identified
The passage notes a wheel device once valued at ten dollars and widely used by thousands of cyclists. It states that all accepted road records were measured with this instrument, highlighting its prominence in the sport’s measurement standards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maine
California
Europe
N. E
Boston
Bicycle Newsdom: Races and Records Spark July Events
A header notes bicycle fortunes and mishaps as riders seek fortune and balance. Walter Knapp leads a Roxbury Wheelmen entry for Mavericks road race on July Fourth. Natick Cycle Club announces a Sunny Side Park meet on July 5 with prizes and deadlines. The Post invites letters on which family owns the most bicycles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Knapp
Roxbury
Post
Newburyport
Return
Percy
Gideon
Asbury Park
Massachusetts Avenue
Natick Cycle Club
Sunnyside Park
Natick
Mass
C. H. Hoey
Wayside Park
South Framingham
P. A. Mahan
Folding bicycle debuts as compact steel steed
The folding bicycle uses an ingenious frame arrangement to collapse to a small size. Inventor touts easy storage in rooms and stairs as well as simple transport in carriages and elevators, appealing to flat dwellers and hallway tenants.
American tandem riders win Florence international race
In Florence on June 24 the American tandem duo Martin and Espay defeated the Italian team Mato and Pontecchi to win the international contest. Martin finished third in the bicyclette race.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florence
Martin
Espay
Mato
Pontecchi
Defender to Be Launched Saturday at 12 45
The Herreshoff company announced that Defender would be launched Saturday afternoon at 12 45 o clock. A dock will be reserved for the public.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Defender
Providence
R. I
Herreshoff Company
Suits Filed to Restrain Foreclosure of Railroad Second Mortgage
Two suits were filed in the United States Circuit Court by Richard A. Roberts of New York and Benjamin B. Hart of Brooklyn to restrain foreclosure of the New York & New England railroad second mortgage. Judge Nelson ordered notice returnable June 29 and directed service on the corporation counsel. The plea raises no jurisdiction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York & New England Railroad
United States Circuit Court
Nelson
Richard A. Roberts
New York
Benjamin 8. Hart
Brooklyn
Partera Receives Eight Months for Knife Assault
Raffaele Partera and Nunzio De Berla appeared before Judge Hardy in Municipal Court charged with assault and battery with a knife against Jeremiah Saunders and John Saunders. The June 17 incident at North and Clark streets led to Partera getting eight months in the House of Correction, with an appeal filed. De Berla was discharged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raffaele Partera
Nunzio de Berla
Hardy
Jeremiah
John Saunders
North
Clark Streets
Partera
House of Correction
de Berla
Mob Hangs Firebug Suspect in Gretna
In New Orleans suburb Gretna a mob hanged John Frey a young white man and several gang members this morning as they were moved toward jail. Gretna had long faced arson by firebugs but no captives before this action. The mob organized immediately as Frey and others were taken into custody.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Orleans
John Frey
Gretna
Frey
Arctic whalers report life aboard in Herschel Island camp
From Herschel Island Nov 11 1894 a letter describes life in the frozen fleet near the Arctic circle. crews deck games and minstrel shows while hunting and ice banks supply water. wives of captains join the voyage as sleds haul ice and natives bring fresh fish and game.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arctic
Provincetown
Herschel’s Island
Arctic Circle
Edmonton
Alberta
Herschel Island
Fort Macpherson
Peel River
Navarch
Thrasher
Beluga
William Baylies
Jesse H. Freeman
Alexander
Knocks-Out Thieves Arrested in Broadway Drugging Case
New York detectives arrest Geoffrey Martin and three accomplices for drugging men with knock-out drops and robbing them. Martin, 24, a Boston-born veterinary surgeon from Madison Avenue, was found with chloral in crystal form and a vial of knock-out drops. Police link him to a room at East Thirty-third Street where victims were drugged and left unconscious. four men face trial and a Rogues Gallery image helps identify him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Broadway
Thirty-second Street
Central Office
Doran
McVeigh
Jefferson Market Court
Geoffrey Martin
Madison Avenue
Boston
Rogues
George Keene
Joseph Kelly
Frank Reynolds
Subway work held in Public Garden amid plotting errors
Contractors Jones and Meghan keep the Public Garden portion of the subway project confined while plot inaccuracies in Boylston and Tremont street sewer and gas lines are corrected. Engineer Clark will present new plans before work resumes on those sections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jones & Meghan
Boylston and
Tremont Streets
Transit Commissioners
Clark
Fitzsimmons Trial Begins in Riordan Slaying Case
Syracuse June 4 The jury selection started in the murder case against boxer Robert Fitzsimmons charged with man slaughter in the death of sparring partner Cornelius Riordan. defense counsel includes Fred House Charles E Ide and Waters McLennon. District Attorney Shové prosecutes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Syracuse
N Y
Robert Fitzsimmons
Cornelius Riordan
Fitzsimmons
Fred House
New York
Charles E. Ide
Waters & McLennon
Shové
Hood's Pills Claim Cure for Constipation and Bilious Ailments
An 19th century advertisement proclaims Hood's Pills prevent and cure constipation biliousness sick headache jaundice and liver troubles offered for 25 cents with a bold pitch to readers seeking relief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hood
Sailing and harbor activities at Burnham's rail and Mystic
The Clara B. Randall schooner is being cleaned as Captain Welch takes command. Several ships including Norwester, John Gill, and Hiram Emery charters are ready to load cargo for Europe. The liner Scandinavian arrived with passengers while lighter incidents, groundings, and repairs affect Pilgrim, Sagamore, and other vessels along the coast.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clara B. Randall
Burnham
Clark
Captain Welch
Douglass Dearborn
Norwester
Portland
Greenock
Scotland
John Gill
St. John
N. B
United Kingdom
Hiram Emery
Turks Island
Hatteras
H. M. Whitney
Simpson
New York
H. F. Dimock
McKie
Boston
A. B. Perry
P. J. Carleton
L. A. Plummer
Regina
Messrs
Boyd and McAdams
Lynn
Short Beach
Nahant
Allan Line
Scandinavian
McAdam
Mystic Wharf
Glasgow
Moville
Robert
Patterson
Philadelphia
Cienfuegos
Tunnell
Pilgrim
Bug Light
Atlantic Works
L. B. Burnham
Muir
Leyland Line
Lancastrian
Liverpool
Lionel Turner
Harry Weldon
John Wilkie
Mickle
Swansea
Cape Race
George F. McKay
George H. Mitchel
Angus Chisholm
Sears
N. P. Doane
Cape Cod
H. R. Tilton
Small
Jordan
Crowell
Salem
Elizabeth M. Cook
Port Johnson
Warren Line
Sagamore
Fenton
Avenel
Mr. Simpson
Roxbury
Nutter
Vineyard Sound
John Young
B. D
Idlewild Summer Camp for Boys at Silver Lake
Rev. John M. Dick organizes Idlewild Summer Camp at Silver Lake near Plymouth for about 200 boys ages 11 to 16. Camp runs July 20 to August 22, offering swimming rowing fishing and athletics under supervision, with open enrollment through the Boston YMCA. Interested parents can contact the YMCA Association building or Mr. Dick at 7 Temple Place.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John M. Dick
Silver Lake
Boston
Old Colony
Plymouth
Young Men's Christian Associations
Boston Young Men's Christian Association
Association
Temple Place
Indictments Filed Against Three Firebug Suspects
New York June grand jury returned indictments against three newly accused arson suspects Policeman Charles F. Lenz, Koppel Friedland and Adjuster George W. Holt Lenz faces bribery charges Holt is indicted for arson in the second degree Friedland for arson in the third degree
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Davis
Charles F. Lenz
Koppel Friedland
George W. Holt
Lenz
Holt
Friedland
Bohemian Girl at Tremont Impresses Audiences
Castle Square opera company presents The Bohemian Girl by Balfe at Tremont with strong singing by Miss Kissing and Mr. Woolf. Cast limitations aside, audience praised chorus and orchestra while noting occasional overstuffed moments and suitedly new stage effects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Castle Square Opera Company
Balfe
Mr. Rose
Miss Kissing
Arline
Woolf
Boston
Ling
Thaddeus
Bos
Castle Square
Palace Theatre boasts strong crowds with varied acts this week
The Palace Theatre continues to draw large audiences as this week’s bill outshines prior shows. Beatrice Flood receives an ovation for vocal selections while Elsie Gray don performs poetry in motion. The Hornbys debut with dances and George Lester impresses with sand and easel dances. Gus Mills shines as The Swell Society Girl of the Period and Fred Eckhoff entertains as the musical hobo. Roach and Castleton debut a new comedy I Will not Fight Thee, ending with Phil W. Peters operatic burlesque In Sunny Mexico.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Palace Theatre
Beatrice Flood
Messrs
Morgan, Terry
Adams
Elsie Graydon
Hornbys
George
Lester
Mr. Hornby
Gus Mills
Fred Eckhoff
Hobo
Mess
The Sphinx Opens Fifth Week At Tremont Theatre
Browne and Thompson present The Sphinx as part of Harry Askin’s light opera season at the Tremont Theatre. The May revival drew a full house with Miss Millard praised for voice and presence, and Mr Stevens delivering consistent comedy. The run ends next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Browne and Thompson
Tremont Theatre
Harry Askin
Miss Millard
Mr. Stevens
the Sphinx
Madaque
Edwin Stevens
Aekin
Keith’s New Theatre Vaudeville Offers Rich Program
Yesterday's Keith stage featured Rossow brothers, famed midgets, George Thatcher, minstrel star, Inez Mecusker and troupe in New York sidewalk scenes, and a long slate of acts from transfigurator Fulgora to dancers and comedians. This last week promises continued top entertainment with diverse specialties and strong audience appeal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Keith’s
Keith
Rossow Brothers
George Thatcher
Thatcher
Inez Mecusker
New York
Fulgora
Frank Blair
Edith Murillo
Harry Wright
Matthews and
Harris
Helena Collier
John Hyams
the Dunbars
W. A. Mack
John Barker
Bryce
Rogers
Nelson
McCall
Daniels
Healy and Saunders
Floating Palace Theatre Sets Week of Varied Talent
The Floating Palace Theatre presents a week of acts headlined by Kittie Bingham the serio-comic and John Tills with marionette and puppet show. Aerialist William De Boe performs head balancing and swinging feats while Jimmie Neary offers Irish wit and dog dancing. The Garrisons, Gussie Gill, Washburn sisters, Howley and Dowle, humorist John H. Harrington, Williams and Barton, and Bonner the talking horse also appear in a lively variety bill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Floating Palace Theatre
Kittie Bingham
John Tills
William de Boe
Jimmie Neary
Garrisons
Gussie Gill
Bingham
Washburn Sisters
Howley
Dowle
John H. Harrington
Williams
Barton
Bonner
Amusement Notes at Hawaiian Volcano Exhibit and Dancer Show
The third month of the Hawaiian exhibition of Kilauea opens at 541 Tremont Street in the old Gettysburg building with educational groups like the Agassiz Society planned to visit. Fatma the Turkish dancer headlines Austin Stone's Museum next week, while Music Hall features Vienna composers tonight and French composers tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kilauea
Gettysburg
Tremont Street
Agassiz Society
Fatma
Austin & Stone’s Museum
Music Hall
Vienna
Hagenbeck pigs draw large crowds at Austin & Stone's Museum
Five days remain to see Hagenbeck trained pigs at Austin and Stone's Museum. Audiences filled the lecture hall for matinee and evening shows as Lil Kerslake trains the pigs and Jerry the clown demonstrates intelligence and skill with feats like barrel rolling and hoop jumping.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hagenbeck
Austin & Stone
Lil Kerslake
Jerry
Billy Wells
Stuart
Kate Koon
Monsana
Russelli
Zamassa
Chief
Lesle
Tenley
Johnson and Mack
Binney and Chapman
Flexible Norman
Clark and Temple
Prince Flatow
Musical de Veaux
the Howes
Merrill
Sea Moss Farine Nutritious Economy Tooth Some
Fragmentary ad copy notes a 25 cent package of sea moss farine labeled nutritious and economical. Text references grocers and product packaging but lacks complete details or a clear brand.
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Springfield
Ployers
Bicycle
Tienes
Phrpoe
New England Piano Co
Tremont &T
Bostos
Ts Eden To
THE
Jollity
Weeks
Porter
Jesses
Freeman
Sherman
Green
Cook
Pacific Coast
Castle Square Theatre
Sphinx
the Tremont
Keith's
Austin & Stone’s
Palace Theatres
Denver
GEO
Houghton
Washington Street
Yellowstone National Park
Advan
Ringling Bros
Huntington Avenue Show Grounds
Old Circus Grounds
Speedy
Diving Wonder
Sig. Liberati
Ring Circus
Roman Hippodrome
Boston Tiestre
Carter and
Henderson
Collins and Wray
Dick Lyle
B. F. Keith
NEW Theatre
Barrara College
Holworthy
Warren A. Reed
Francis Almy
Etarvarad College
Massachusetts Ave
Harvard St
Plympton St
Charles W. Folsom
Thayer
Charles E. Guild
William A
A. F. Doane
John Endicott
Rathburn
Pearson's Wharf
Atadite Av
Salem Willows
Willows
Beverly
Baker's Island
David Morrison
Reas
Winthrop
Atlantic
T&c. Oo
Atlantic Av
F. DD. Gallupe
Lillie
India Wharf
F. Willeams
Narragansett
Narragansett Park
New York, New Haven & Hartford Railroad Company
Park Square
Saugus
Franklin Park
Mascot
Pace
James O. Gray
Boston & Maine
Union Depot
Marine Park
City Point
Beaton
John H. Laskey
Evaenine
Be the Wonder
Washbury
Lew GA Carroll
Mer
Horne
Deboe
Jentila
Marionetti
Ack—Burke
Rosa
James Neary
Karton
Tremont Be
Airon
Ofice
Sreaene
Rossow Bros
Thatcher Peerless
Baseball
Connelly’s
Adams Hodeet
Appleton & Baasett’s
Washington
Dettysburg
Tremont St
Mexico
Gentral House
Mon Cpen
Gendfordreulan
C, Baker
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