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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

May 18, 1893

Page

3

Campello Club Plans Relay Ride and May Meet

Brockton cycling club of 25 riders mixes semi military discipline with black cheviot uniforms. They aim to run a 24 mile relay from Brockton to Boston on a day of good weather with precise timing. The plan includes a May 30 program at L A W events in Waltham and Boston with parades races and a grand ball.

Campella Brockton Boston Brockton Daily Enterprise Cycling Department The Post Campesia Club Grand Hotel Columbus Avenue Enterprise Montello Street Perkins Avenue H. O. Baker Campello EB. C. Baker Howard Street E. E. Leonard Holbrook A. W. Cote Mechanics Waltham Back Bay A. D. Peck Associated Cycling Clubs

Isinglass Wins The Newmarket Stakes

London May 17 Isinglass won the Newmarket stakes of 4500 sovereigns a sweepstakes of thirty sovereigns for three year olds Phocion finished second Ravensbury third in a field that included other competitors from the fund.

Isinglass London Phocion Ravensbury

Boston Giants Baseball Thriller At South End Grounds

Boston wins 8 to 5 in a windy South End tilt highlighted by Long three base hit and two homers by Duffy and Tucker. Staley and King battled on the mound as Stivetts and Burke clashed with left field pond misadventure. Ward three hits and a sacrifice powered Boston while New York’s offense logged six runs in the eighth and late innings.

South End Ward King Staley Giants Duffy McCarthy Long Nash Stivetts Burke Boston Tucker Merritt Bob Lowe John Ward Lowe B. Long Daffy Ccoce New York R. B. TR A. E. Hein Wethaw Ee Sea Wen Ae Connor DAVIE Lo Tae Ke Ye G. Ceaghe Whee Tiernan Doyle Kuller Iernan Davis McMahon Gaffney

Reds Lay Quinn Low in St Louis

Cincinnati won 8 to 1 as Gleason hit a triple and Dowd a long sacrifice fly in the eighth, with Cincinnati adding three runs earlier. Attendance 2250. Base hits 9 for Cincinnati and 6 for St. Louis. errors 1 and 8. Mullane and Vaughn paired for Cincinnati and Gleason and Peitz for St. Louis.

ST. Louis Cincinnati Gleason Dowd Browns Reds Cincinnatii Mullane Vaughn Peitz

Brooklyn Nine Brings Strong Lineup for Baseball Exhibit

Danny Richardson leads Brooklyn players as they visit for an afternoon game. Nichols faces Stein on the mound with Dan Brouthers Tom Daly and Billy Nash in the infield. Outfielders Burns and Griffin join Corcoran and Coughlin, while Selee and Ward are mentioned in passing.

Danny Richardson Harlem Fast Rivers Brooklyn Danny Corker Nichols Stein Brooklyns Boston Dan Brouthers Tom Daly Billy Nash Corcoran Tom Burns Mike Griffin Coughlin Chicago South End Selee Mike Sullivan Johnnie Ward John Mike Cincinnati

Somerville High Defeats Roxbury Latin 3–0 In Championship

Somerville High beat Roxbury Latin School 3 to 0 in Somerville yesterday to claim the interscholastic championship. It was a pitcher’s duel with Somerville recording three hits to Roxbury Latin’s two. Teague and Peté scored for Somerville. Franklin and Carlton struck for Roxbury Latin.

Roxbury Latin School Somerville Somerville High Teague Peté Franklin Carlton Roxburys

Phillips Andover Nines Tops Lawrenceville Prep 5 4

Phillips Andover Academy defeated Lawrenceville Preparatory School by 5 to 4 this afternoon. The tight game featured a late run securing the victory for the Andover squad.

Andover Phillips Andover Academy Lawrenceville N. J

New Bedford High Defeats Providence in Interscholastic Series

In an Interscholastic league game New Bedford High School defeated Providence High School by six to two.

New Bedford New Bedford High School Providence High School

Winners on the Tracks at Gravesend

Races at Gravesend N Y on May 17 produced several results with purses noted. Correc tion won the first race. Russell led Kerry Gow in the second, while a dead heat occurred for first in the third between Glance and Soprano with Queen Bess third. Charade won the Brookdale handicap and Pickpocket was second. Hoey won the sixth selling race with Kirkover second and Poor Jonathan third. Duke of Fife topped five furlongs selling, with Jennie W. in second.

Gravesend N. Y Harvest Russell Kerry Gow Julien Glance Soprano Queen Bess Charade Pickpocket Judge Morrow Hoey Kirkover Poor Jonathan Declare Duke of Fife Jennie W

Horse Racing Results Gloucester May 17

Races from Gloucester New Jersey show six events with winners Major Thornton Upstart Jack Star Sweet Alice Lady May Lotion and times ranging from 47 to 1 23 4. First place finishers include Mondlece Kingpot Madden Jakey Joseph Van Wart and Keenie among others.

Gloucester Major Thornton Mondlece Con Tuey King Pot Upstart Minnie Brown Jack Star Madden Tasso Sweet Alice Miss Nannie Keenie Lady May Jakey Joseph Helen H Lotion van Wart Goodly

Dempsey to Fight Smith After July 20 in New Orleans

Billy Smith agreed to a bout with Jack Dempsey after July 20 following a postponement due to his wife’s death. Captain Cooke informed Judge Newton of Smith’s authorization to fight anytime after July 20. A Crescent City Club purse of 3500 dollars was posted for a 133 pound bout between Austin Gibbons and Martin Denny.

Billy Smith Smith Cooke Dempsey Newton Austin Gibbons Martin Denny America Crescent City Club New Orleans Jack Dempsey Coney

Fine Boston Carriages Offerings by Sargent and Ham Co

The Post advertises Boston style and comfort in carriages from Sargent and Ham Co. They present first and second hand vehicles in high standing, claiming forty years of trusted service in one location. Their second hand offerings are cheaper and safer than new ones from lesser makers.

New York Boston Sargent & Ham Co America Messrs Sargent & Ham John

Alderman Dever and Kidney Spar Over Communications

Alderman Dever accuses Charles J. Kidney of anonymous missives to the Boston Board of Aldermen. Kidney insists all his communications are signed and vows to provide more material if libel action proceeds. He offers to fund damages and hints at a similar suit against Democratic party figures.

Alderman Dever Charles J. Kidney Kidney Board of Aldermen Dever Boston

More Wives Than Two Polygamist Tobin Faces Trial

Stephen Tobin alias Stephen Taylor was arraigned before Judge Stone in Lawrence on polygamy charges. He pleaded not guilty and the case was continued for seven days. A Boston woman identified Taylor as the man who married her sixteen years ago and left her after five months, with a third wife also confirming the identity.

Lawrence Stephen Tobin Stephen Taylor Stone Taylor Boston Wife No. 3

Custom House Removal Sparks Federal Personnel Shakeup

Special Custom House Inspector Edward Fitzwilliam of the New England district will leave his post after May 31. Appointed in 1890, he earned 194 dollars daily. Republican. J M B Kelley of 418 Sumner Street East Boston is named clerk in the local steamboat inspector's office in the Federal building at 1200 dollars yearly.

Custom House Edward Fitzwilliam New,England Carlisle J. M. B. Kelley Sumner Street Boston Federal Building

East Boston Community Notes and Local Obituaries

Last night in Central Hall the seventh East Boston University Centre lecture by Charles Currier of Technology drew a large audience. The Universalist Sabbath School Union met at All Souls Chapel with twenty schools and officers including Sanford H. Dudley and George L. Elwell. Mrs Juliette Pierce, 62, a long time Emerson School teacher, died of pneumonia and will be buried at Mt Auburn after a Maverick Church service. A Meridian Street M E Bethel reception honored local pastors and officers from Maverick Church Chapel to East Boston unions. The evening featured music by the Boston C Union orchestra and a committee led by William Macmann and Hattie R. Christiernin.

East Boston University Centre Central Hall Charles Currier Technology Universalist Sabbath School All Souls’ Chapel White Street Sanford H. Dudley North Cambridge George L. Elwell Columbus Avenue Frank B. Endicott Chelsea Fred E. Felt West Somerville George W. Wise Shawmut R. Perry Bush Church of the Redeemer Boston Juliette Pierce Edward R. Pierce Bremen Street Meridian Street M. E. Bethel East Boston D.D C. S. Johnson Boston C. Union William Macmann William Hay, Jr Hattie R. Christiernin Ferryman

South Boston Notes Include Ship Grounding and Local Events

The schooner Field ran aground at Castle Island, needing ballast removal before departure to Somerset. A grand musicale for John G. Horan is planned in Bethesda Hall on June 4. Warrants extend Rogers Bros wharf by 150 feet and auctions at Fourth and Q streets fetch $1.20 per foot. St Augustine's Hall hosts a public opening June 17 with scenic work by Cook.

Field West Indies Somerset Castle Island John G. Horan Young Men’s Democratic Club Ward 15 Bethesda Hall Horan Tomorrow Avenue Fourth Street Q Street Marine Park Corbett St. Augustine’s Hall Cooek First Street McElroys Park Commissioners Benjamin Dean Thetis New York John Stetson Lawley Orea Carmita City Point

Medford Street bridge nears completion and street changes

The Medford bridge project advances toward completion for travel in about a week. Buildings from the old cricket grounds on Salem street move to the cricket club grounds at Wellington. Local residents and builders, including Mr. Folsom, J. H. Miller, Mr. McGowan, Mr. Dwyer, and J. W. Means, undertake new houses and store fitouts on College avenue, Main street, and Burger avenue. A horse incident on Salem street injures a boy. no serious harm. Social events include a Medford House house warming for Captain Emerson by the Lancers of Boston area, a minstrel show at the Opera House with Maxwell, Hildreth, Graves, Keay, and Welch, and a Corbett and Sullivan routine.

Salem Street Cricket Club Wellington Lawrence Splane College Avenue Folsom Brooks Park J. H. Miller Somerville Stearns Street McGowan Etter Main Street Dwyer Medford House Captain Emerson Lancers Boston Opera G. B. F. Maxwell F. F. Hildreth L. T. Graves Warren Keay John F. Welch Corbett Sullivan Bowdoin Square Jim Simpson Mystic Park

Cambridge News in Briefs and Local Notes

The Rev. A. E. White takes the pastorate of the Universalist Society at Watertown while remaining resident in Cambridge. Water Board lays new Prospect street pipes from near rusted old lines. Mrs. Charles Place honors twenty four Maypole dancers from the Universalist May festival. critics question why an unused new police van sits idle in Charley Dailey’s stable. An electric car passage past Doyle’s conservatories inspires praise for daily floral displays. Officer Jack Dehan’s recent experience offers a lesson to Cambridge police. Almshouse management earns broad satisfaction from residents and officials. Mrs. H. S. Pettes hosts church May festival entertainments. A cynic quips about a $20,000 Public Library enlargement as feeding a white elephant. Har vard Bridge.

A. E. White First Universalist Society Universalist Society Watertown Cambridge Water Board Prospect Street Charles Place Trade Association Charley Dailey Harvard Square Cambridge Street William E. Doyle Conservatories Jack Dehan Cambridge Police Eldredge H. S. Pettes

Dorchester Club Hosts First Public Party Aboard

Dorchester Athletic Club opens its first public party at the club house tonight with a fine dance floor. Bordman Hall moves into 156 Pleasant street and is expected to energize local party support. A River Street table group plans an entertainment and dance ahead of the Catholic Union fair. The Esther cantata was praised at Centre Congregational Church. A Josie Jones pupils musicale lit 114 Cushing avenue. L Amitie Whist Club concerts planned for May 29 in Winthrop Hall led by Caswell Daly Harrington and Slane Jr. The Dorchester Young Men’s Association brings Hon Harvey N Shepard to Town Hall this evening.

Dorchester Athletic Club Bordman Hall Pleasant Street Hall River Street Catholic Union Esther Centre Congregational Cushing Avenue Josie Jones L’amitie Whist Club Winthrop Hall Will H. Caswell Dan J. Daly A. Harrington Ross Slane, Jr Dorchester Young Men's Association Harvey N. Shepard Town Hall Grove Hall

Brichton Notes City Business And Local Ills

Mr Henderson gains public favor in the express line while pneumonia sweeps the area. Edwin F Farwell and James G McKay of Sewell Day Cordage die from the disease. Delwin Hamblin at the Normal School is ill. Kids trample Frank Kidney’s grounds as fruit blossoms vanish. Washington Allston School hosts annual visitation days and showcases boys manual art and girls sewing with open classrooms and public tours. Beacon Park.

Mr. Henderson Charles Smart Express Edwin F. Farwell Sewell & Day Cordage Company James G. McKay Roslindale Forest Hills Cemetery Delwin Hamblin Frank Kidney Washington Allston School Beacon Park

Recitals, Dedication and Local News in Somerville

Miss Nettie J. Luce will give a recital at First Baptist Church this evening with Misses Hardy and J. J. Bernard on violin to aid the Judson Missionary Society. The new Somerville Hospital was dedicated with notable speakers and a large civic attendance. Capoli the East Somerville thief was captured by Officer Carter with stolen goods found on him. Central Athletic Club to mark its first anniversary with a Guild Hall concert tomorrow night. Kilmer on a West trip. Social Three party at Hadley Hall next Tuesday with Essie Sullivan and others arranging the floor. The grand march will be led by Charles Holland and Miss Schnelle. Old Powder House.

First Baptist Church Nettie J. Luce Hardy J. J. Bernard Judson Missionary Society Somerville Hospital Major Hodgkins Bowman J. F. Lovering Henry O. Marcey Emma J. Peasley Horace White C. A. Skinner Pajoli Capoli North End Judge Story East Somerville Carter Capoli Central Athletic Club of Somerville Guild Hall F. M. Kilmer West Hadley Hall Essie Sullivan Philip E. Purdon Hugh McCaffrey, Jr Charles Holland Miss Schnelle Old Powder House

Friday Club to Meet at Baptist Church in Everett

The annual meeting of the Friday Club will be held in the Baptist Church tomorrow at 2 30 p m. Funeral notices include Charles B Weed of Broadway Merrimac Nellie M Holbrook of Wilton Miss Annie McEvoy interment at Malden Lymand S Roberts burial at Glenwood. Also piano recital tickets available at Y M C A Hall with E J Skinner as pianist and Alice Batchelder contralto.

Friday Club Baptist Church S. of V Charles B. Weed Broadway Merrimac West End Ferry Street Nellie M. Holbrook Wilton N. H Annie McEvoy St. Mary’s Church Malden Lymands. Roberts Glenwood Y. M. C. A. Hall E. J. Skinner Alice Batchelder Congregationel Church

Works Both Ways Carlsbad Waters and Sprudel Salt Endorsement

Advert suggests Carlsbad Waters improve health and flesh with cleansing and toning effects. It claims benefits for chronic stomach catarrh biliousness gout and rheumatism and notes the Eisner Mendenon Co agents in New York seal each bottle.

Carlsbad

Along the Water Front in Busy Massachusetts Harbor

The Boston and Lynn line carries summer residents via the South Shore on the General Lincoln with freight booming. Captains McDonald and Driscoll navigate facilities upgrades and rheumatism while Turner rechristens the sloop Shadow as Willie Turner. The Gitana returns from Savannah with damage limited to a lead keel. The Maggie Sullivan, built by Arthur Storey, awaits trials, while the Actress grooms for summer work under Captain Seth H. Rogers.

South Shore Boston Nantesket & Hingham McDonald M. J. Driscoll Joseph Turner Shadow Orleans Daisy Willie Turner John BE. Cassidy Boston and Lynn Line Maggie Sullivan E. E. Reed Isaac Steele Gloucester Arthur D. Storey Essex Carrie Phillips John A. McManus Sullivan T. F. McManus E. H Prior W. J. Emerson Seth H. Rogers Brewster Rogers

Highland Glee Club to host smoke talk in Malden

Malden listings report a smoke talk by the Highland Glee Club this evening. The town agenda includes a Beauseant Commandery procession to Newburyport, funeral services for Carrie A. Harrigan on Washington Street, and a sparring exhibition training by Maurice Kelly at Liberty Hall soon.

Highland Glee Club Beauseant Commandery Knights Templars Newburyport Carrie A. Harrigan Washington Street St. Mary’s Church Maurice Kelly Liberty Hall Dickey Club Boston Rubber Shoe Company Charles Street Baptist Church Sherburne Bros Summer Street Pleasant Mayne Pitcher Reliance Lodge Russell Malden Boston & Maine J. B. Faulkner Faulkner Methodist Church Coliseum Maplewood Lewis Howe Phillips Putnam

Naval Architecture Talk At Charles Town Club

William Hichborn, from a noted naval family, spoke on Naval Architecture before the Charles Town Club last evening, drawing interest and applause. A vestry concert and lunch followed, raising funds for First Charlestown Company A Boys' Brigade with Appleton Quartet and local artists. A separate incident saw John Connelly stab Richard Dares in a Mystic avenue shop. Dares survived with a shallow neck wound and Connelly was arrested.

William Hichborn Charlestown Club W. C. Prescott Jacob W. Hoffmann R. W. Southwell Thomas Dickson Nicholas J. Furie Frank M. McCutcheons Charles Rickenburg Dares Kimpton Connelly Bunkist

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