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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1897
Page
2
William Caleb Loring of the class of 1872 has been chosen chief marshal of the Harvard alumni at commencement. He is a member of the Boston law firm Ropes, Gray & Loring and is active in Harvard athletics.
The city of Boston open regatta held with Farragut Day sailed yesterday morning. Yachts Emma C Ida J Little Peter and Beatrice led in the first class with Fly Cockatoo Gosling Sally III and Jacobin also racing. Privateer won second class, Wrinkle Arab Omene battled for placings, Alpine Circe Fantasy Vitesse led in later results. protests followed.
Police search for 16 year old Cornelius McDonald and 16 year old Hugh McDonald of Quincy who ran away Saturday with plans to sail to Europe on a cattle steamer. They share the same surname but are not related.
The Manufacturers Wholesale Clothing Association adopts resolutions on the death of Isaac Fenno a longtime Boston merchant and respected industry leader. They praise his business ability honesty integrity and support for young professionals and express condolences to his widow. A transcript will be placed on records and forwarded to the widow. Signed A Shuman Sidney Custi ng Leander Beal.
The will of Jeremiah M. Watson was admitted to probate by Judge Grant. Arthur Watson, a son of the testator, contested the instrument alleging undue influence. Negotiations for a compromise are under way and a settlement is expected.
Rates from Chicago to California via the Santa Fe line run June 29 to July 3 with special fares to Kansas City Denver Colorado Springs and other points. For full details call or write S. W. Manning general New England agent 3832 Washington Street Boston.
F A Kennedy Mutual Benefit Association of Cambridge schedules four handicap amateur events on Monday evening July 19 including 100 yard dash 440 yard run 880 yard run one mile run running high jump obstacle race and one mile relay Entries close with W J Downey Cambridgeport entry blanks at the Post and events sanctioned by the N FE A A U The association picnic will be daytime with a meeting by electric light.
The regatta committee of the New Bedford Astronomical Rowing Association met at the B A A club house to finalize events for July 5 on the Charles River. A 1:30 P M start is planned with entries including junior single scull, senior eight, junior eight, war canoes, and multiple shells from Union B C Bradford B C and others. The drawing of positions named crews and substitutes for each event, presided by T P Fox with J J Corrigan as secretary.
New England racing official George W. Dorntee suspended twenty riders for competing in unsanctioned races on June 19 at Bridgewater Massachusetts. Forty days suspensions followed for bicycle events during the South Manchester meet with no sanction deemed necessary. Dorntee notes many riders hold questionable "pures" wheels and hints at entering racing himself.
Combination Park invites entries for a July 6 to 8 meet with a racing card plus daily exhibitions by Marion Mills and band concerts by the Myrtie Peek combination. The July 6 program lists 2:20 trot purse $500 with multiple horses and owners from New Hampshire to Philadelphia and Readville.
A Boston elevated railroad party toured the Boynton bicycle road in Belport L I Saturday. They rode curves of 10 percent at about a mile a minute and praised the line. Included were Vice President Bancroft Chief Engineers Kimball and Turner General Manager Barton of the Brooklyn elevated and others.
A letter from Albert Mott, chairman of the L A W Racing Board, rules that amateur status is lost by competing for cash prizes on the road or track. He cites league policy and bans club cash prizes, suggesting prizes be converted to non cash rewards.
The Charles River Park program on July 6 includes a long pursuit race between J Frank Starbuck and Frank Waller. Starbuck recently beat Nat Butler in a five mile pursuit, and Waller aided Dayton in the Michael MacDuffee match race. The race lasts until one rider catches the other, promising a strenuous test of endurance from start to finish.
Buffalo, June 28. The necessary authorization has been received for the Michael Titus race to be run on July 3. Delays occurred over multicycle pacing and purse funding.
The notice covers upcoming bicycle meets and challenges. It lists a $50 match race between A Mertens and Fred Loughead, a thousand mile trek from Boston for Arthur A Hunt and K N Ormsby, Chelsea Club races on July 5, a Portsmouth double meet July 5, and a July 6 ten mile handicap road race at Stoughton with $400 in prizes. Entries close early for several events.
The American Wringer Co consolidates operations from 13 and 15 Broadway extension and 29 and 31 Cornhill into a new larger showroom at No. 80 Arch Street Boston Massachusetts. The location offers easy access for patrons and features large lighted showrooms with clothes wringers carpet sweepers washing machines mangles garden hoses and oil stoves. Wringers and carpet sweepers are offered from 1.25 dollars upward with repair service and mail or telephone orders.
Spaulding's Magnetic Ear Telephones claim to cure deafness and improve hearing with a device worn on or in the ear. The ad promises trumpet-like advantages without annoyance and lists a room 40 with hours 10 te. for demonstrations or sales.
The Dorchester Carnival Association selects starter Jack Tisher referee A M Lloyd judges Dr a1 J Collins F F Hockaday L B Totton scorers F sibles H Gilchrest C Bloxham clerk of course J Arthur Langford assistants C G Perci val and F H Hird timers Chronograph Club provide timing. Entries pour in and prizes are displayed at Thomas Long & Co.
Crowley hailed as America's best potato runner begins training for the New England amateur championships on July 5 at Wood Island Park. Fellow athletes from East Boston A A, University of Pennsylvania sprinter R P Williams, and others ramp up for the same meet while several local talents switch events or relocate to training at Wood Island Park.
The Winthrop Steamboat Co. launches the Plymouth a new fast excursion steamer. Jordan's National Band livens the trip with music and a fine European plan dinner. Steamer departs Winthrop wharf at 9 45 A.M. daily.
At Rothesay regatta Bona owned by the Duke of Abruzzi raced in second class, with Carina taking first place in fluky weather Isolde finishing second and Bona third while the Duke of Abruzzi is visiting the United States.
In Sheffield on June 28 the Philadelphia eleven faced Yorkshire. Philadelphia were all out for 2% runs after the toss. by close of play Yorkshire stood at 3 runs for one wicket.
Wisconsin coach O'Day praises Columbia and Penn crews after morning drills while predicting tough tests ahead for Cornell and Columbia in next Friday races. Yale Harvard and Ithaca squads show mixed results as freshmen struggle and varsity crews seek form and endurance.
A reception at Colonel B. S. Lovell's East Weymouth home honors Mrs. Henry A. Richards. New York and Western guests enjoyed croquet by electric lights until 10 pm, with refreshments served at that hour. Attendees include Miss Hattie F. Moore Miss Minnie Thayer Miss Kate Prime Miss Susanne Richards and many Lovell and Richards family friends.
The Mayon volcano near Manilla has erupted violently with lava flow causing extensive damage in Albay province. Libon village reports devastated tobacco crops and significant loss of life as authorities assess the disaster.
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