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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
May 02, 1893
Page
8
A large crowd gathered at the Post building as expert Alexander Keith wound the World Fair clock and set it in motion to mark the start of its eight day run. At exactly 1 PM, with President Cleveland pressing the button, the clock began its journey amid cheers from spectators.
A public crowd gathered on Washington Street at 1 o'clock to watch the pendulum start and timepiece run. Officials sealed both clock doors to prevent tampering while readers countdown to the final coupons printed Saturday and deadline Sunday at 6 p.m.
The elections committee recount shows Dr. Everett gaining 31 votes after adjustments in Chelsea wards. Precinct shifts favored Everett, reducing Barrett’s plurality from 1283 to 102. No change to Saugus results.
The article highlights the surge in bicycle riding as a popular exercise and pastime for all ages and notes the importance of choosing a reliable dealer. It promotes the bicycle house at 131 Broad Street and urges buyers to try 181 Broad Street for a wide range of wheels and satisfied trades.
All diseases treated free for two weeks with treatment and medicine. Dr Dewey, specialist, invites sufferers at his offices 40 Tennyson Street corner Columbus Avenue near Providence depot. Open daily until 8 p m except Sundays 10 to 4 p m.
Samuel Bruce, proprietor of the Lynnfield Hotel, was granted a license by the Lynnfield selectmen. He paid 1500 dollars for the license, noted as a top Essex County tavern, drawing many visitors each summer.
Brooklyn is heavily beaten by Washington while New York easily defeats the Orioles. St Louis dominates in a lopsided victory.
In Philadelphia on May 1, Boston won 3 to 1 after a misplayed grounder by Long and Hallman’s errors. Duffy’s single and Clement’s wild throw produced two Boston runs in the seventh, while Hamilton muffed twice, and Carroll walked. Attendance was 1,646.
Harvard loses nothing to Tufts as the visitors score two runs on balls and a wild throw. Harvard pounds 15 hits against Wilson, Tufts collects six off Highlands as Martin and Haynes shine on base paths. Dunno.
Wesleyan won 8 to 2 over Worcester Polytechnic School in Middletown. The game featured 16 Wesleyan base hits to 6 for Worcester, with 3 Wesleyan errors and 2 by Worcester. Batteries were G. L. Tirrel and H. A. Tirrell for Wesleyan, Waite and Philpott for Worcester.
Weather delays in Cincinnati postpone the Cleveland Cincinnati clash. In Pittsburgh the Pittsburg Chicago game is also postponed due to rain, disrupting the schedule.
A description of a gentle remedy that dissolves bile, relieves irritation, and removes obstruction by aiding nature rather than causing irritation, advising to obtain the genuine article only.
The article notes electric lights at Charlesbank and Gloucester, Trimounts games on Bunker Hill Day, Suffolks July 4 events at Lake Walden, and a strong 440 yard sprint field led by Frank Rowe and Tom Keane. Archibald shifts to running, Hickock shines at Yale, and Brass plans for outdoor championships with Worcester A C.
The list of Tech class events at Holmes Field includes 120 Yard Hurdles, 100 Yard Dash, Two Mile Bicycle Race, 440 Yard Run, One Mile Run, 290 Yard Hurdle Race, 220 Yard Dash, 80 Yard Run, 16 Pound Hammer, and Running Broad Jump. Competitors span B Hurd Jr of 96, F W Lord 93, G Lawson 95, W Marmon 79, and multiple others with initials and class years noted, race order and participant names listed.
The Crescents expect to form a senior eight with Gib lin Dowling Quinn Coleman Donovan and Heath as likely rowers Otto Otterson may join Carney and Feneno are also candidates A regatta is hoped for July 4 at Waltham with talks of Springfield or Boston venues and funding needs including a $1000 offer plus $20 transport per scullers many factors hinge on location tide and travel costs
Supporters sense growing Harvard confidence as Yale’s talent and Mike Murphy’s coaching raise the challenge in baseball rowing and track. Harvard fields stronger crews with Fennessey at stroke and Merrill set for the 220 while a quarter race is expected to test endurance and speed.
The report notes W. Shead ran the high hurdle in 16 1 3 seconds at Harvard games. Watches in other events used fifth second timing and observers question the half second accuracy. If timers lack quarter second precision the record may not be valid.
The Cooper Social and Athletic Club voted to buy a steam launch at the Sunday meeting. The committee chose the 39 foot Doric with new boilers and tubes. The boat carries forty five for excursions and a trial trip is set for next Sunday.
Rumors place Jack Dempsey near New York with Paddy Maher as judge Newton moves to secure a Smith bout. Captain Cooke pushes for a quick Fitzsimmons clash while Australian Billy Murphy’s defeat prompts replacements. Tim McCarty offers after Sheppard or Connolly alternatives. Rob Roy
At Harvard's boat house the varsity crew trains daily with a later time trial planned and class crews set for Friday at 4 30 pm. The 94, 98, 48 and 9s are listed with shell colors and rowers led by captains and strokes, as they prepare on the Union Boat House course behind Beacon Street.
Special report lists race results from Elizabeth New Jersey. Blossom wins the half mile with Little Pirate second Clara A third. Azrael wins the three quarters Harlem second Double Cross third. Ch rade wins one mile and one sixteenth Blitzen first Lepanto second. Chattanooga first Tomas Fimore second Perrier Jouet third. Sirocco first White Rose second Gold Dollar third. St Domingo first Clysmic second Ingot third.
Gloucester New Jersey May 1 Special to the Post reports a full racing program with six selling sprints and three longer races. Winners include Nattie Howard Capulin John McGunigle Transit Madden Genie La Gartia Calcium Future details list times and selections across each race with multiple contenders and varying distances.
The I Morrison Juniors plan games for June July and August. Players listed include Stenwood Sc Murray Obline Jb Thompson Dunlap Sb McCarthy Sr Martin Kelly Nagle in the outfield. Manager announces release of Pat Milmore formerly at third base. J Nagle 39 School street Cambridge is the manager address.
Melbourne reports growing unease as the National Bank of Australia fails. The colonial government orders a five day bank holiday to allow remaining banks to implement self-protection measures. Some banks ignore the order and continue operations while causes point to deposit withdrawals.
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