Campella Club Relays Reach Fast 23 3 4 Miles
The Brockton Daily Enterprise relayed a Campella Club relay ride ending at 5 1 with riders from KE O Baker to Max Holbrook. The 23 3 4 mile course finished in one hour 15 minutes beating schedule by nine minutes. Teams included E Leonard Sumner Hancock H O Baker and G P Spofford among others. Public notices mention reservoir riders and upcoming L A W parade entries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Campella
Brockton
KE. O. Baker
Montello Street
Baker
Enos Winslow
Montello Bridge
E. E. Leonard
Sumner Hancock
Leonard
Hancock
Holbrook
A. Cote
Everett Cameron
Braintree
Millett
Don Gosse
Quincy
Clinton Snow
Snow
Meeting House Hill
H. O. Baker
William Powers
Boston
G. P. Spofford
George H. Welch
H. P. Baker
G. F. Howard
Powers
Taunton
Baseball Talk Preview With Quaker Boys Against Bostons
The South End grounds host Harry Wright and the Quaker team facing the Bostons in a preview of the season. Selee’s squad shows form but slow hitting, needs four strong pitchers to survive twice weekly games. Nichols and Stivetts can’t handle three games weekly for long. Long’s arm nags him, Ward looks discouraged, and if New York fields a stronger club enthusiasm would rise. Mike Kelly stays with the Giants while Crane and Rusie shape the pitching staff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Wright
South End
Selee
Nichols
Stivetts
Herman Long
Tom Tucker
John Ward
New York
Giants
Mike Kelly
New Yorks
Ed Crane
King
Crane
Rusie
St Louis Edges Cincinnati In Ninth Inning Tug Of War
In Cincinnati on May 21 St Louis won a close contest in the ninth by one run. Dowd scored the deciding run after being blocked by Vaughn at home plate triggering a heated exchange before players separated. Holiday homered as attendance reached 9095. final: St Louis 8 Cincinnati 8 with miscues and hits showing St Louis 10 hits to Cincinnati 12.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati
St. Louis
Dowd
Vaughn
Halliday
Chicago
Rhines
Anson
Colts
Hemming
Whistle
Louisville
McGill
Schriver
Grim
Praline Wins Prix de Diane at Chantilly Oaks Field
Praline captured the Prix de Diane at Chantilly with Sylphine second and Lanterne third among twenty one starters. The three year old fillies race covered ten and one half furlongs for a purse of thirteen thousand dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Chantilly
Praline
Sylphine
Lanterne
Lynn's Cycle Track Nears Completion for June 17 Race
Lynn May 21 reconstruction of the Glenmere bicycle track is nearly finished and should be in good condition by next week. Practice already underway for June 17 races including one mile novice two mile handicap one third mile dash and open Lynn riders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lynn
Glenmere
Charlesbank to Light Gym for Evening Training Sessions
The Charlesbank gymnasium will be lit for the first time tonight and open evenings for working athletes to train. Body building classes may be offered free by a qualified instructor with enrollment via Superintendent John Graham.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charlesbank
John Graham
Charlesbank Gymnasium
Frank Rowe
Worcesters
Harry Hodgkins
Benny Osthues
Jim
Harvard Athletic Notes Preview Yale Series and Class Game
Harvard notes say Jack Highlands will soon be off probation and likely pitch in the Yale games. The final class game Tuesday stirs excitement with both '94 and '96 claiming a win. A sedate senior offered 10 to 2 odds to a betting junior on the outcome. At 4 p.m. today the varsity ball team meets Cornell at Holmes Field in a key matchup.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Highlands
Yale
Cornell
Holmes Field
Oarsmen on the River Regatta Plans and Tides
Riverside club leads on the water amid a northwest wind as junior four rebuilds with Dardis Sullivan Frawley and Davis. Ed Hayes shifts to Bradfords seeking intermediate titles while Crescent regatta looms June 17 with events listed including junior singles and four oared gigs. Barge Racing Association eyes a $300 race fund with a $175 offer and a companion pair oared race proposed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Riversides
West End
Riverside
Dardis
Sullivan
Frawley
Davis
Corbett
Union Boat House
Kelley Boys
McSweeney
Ed Hayes
Bradfords
Hobbs
O'Leary
Upper Charles
Barge Racing Association
Lafayette
Triton Barge Crew Competes At Apple Island Rendezvous
The Triton barge team made its summer debut at Apple Island, fielding E. J. Sullivan as captain and coxswain, with crew members Birchell, Crowley, Shaw, Twohig, A. Shaw, O’Hearn, Carton, Mahoney, Quinn, Collins, Tomey, and McElhany.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Triton
Apple Island
E. J. Sullivan
J. Birchell
CC. J. Crowley
J. Shaw
T. Twohig
A. Shaw
Dick O'Hearn
W. Carton
W. Mahoney
T. Quinn
C. Collins
W. Tomey
T. McElhany
Charlestown News Roundup Includes Sailors’ Rescue and Park Improvements
On Saturday night two sailors from the receiving ship Wa baa shelved amid chaos as cyclists crash landed near the Charles River. Officers O'Brien and Munroe captured them near City square after they swam ashore from the fore of their vessel. They were intoxicated and soaked. The report notes talks of enlarging Charlestown High School yard and improved parks in the Navy Yard. It mentions Ladies Night at the Charlestown Club and Memorial Day services by Abra ham Lincoln Post. A Seventeenth of June Carnival feature meeting occurred, with cyclists’ spin to Newtons noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wabash
Charles River
Bridge
O’brien and
Munroe
Division 15
Charles
Commercial Wharf
Charlestown
City Square
Charlestown Navy Yard
Charlestown Club
Abraham Lincoln Post
Trinity M. i. Church
Dick Wall
Fred M. Hurley
Fred Ray
Chelsea Morey
Charles Hutchinson
James Mellen
Bunker Hill
Dorchester News Briefs and Upcoming Events
Dorchester ward Democrats elect officers including Chairman J H Donovan and Secretary T J Dwyer. Union Bicycle Club to present The Golden Wedding at Park Theatre tomorrow. Marriage engagement announced for Carrie Nichols and George Farr. Kitchen gardening exhibit at Second Church next Saturday. Pioneer Social Club May party at Music Hall next Monday. Forty hours devotion to begin at St Peter's tomorrow. Dorchester car stables to host Frank Holden livery starting June 1 with nine-seat cars. U P S S Co E at Dorchester Temple Baptist Church hosts musical and literary evening featuring Arthur Stafford and Little Eddie. Grove Hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ward
J. H. Donovan
T. J. Dwyer
John P. Riley
W. F. Merritt
Union Bicycle Club
Park Theatre
Carrie F. Nichols
Washington Street
George H. Farrar
Saratoga
N. Y
Minerva Tobey
Pioneer Social Club
Music Hall
St. Peter’s Church
Meeting House Hill
Frank Holden
Dorchester Avenue
West End
Dorchester Temple Baptist Church
Arthur Stafford
Eddie
Grove Hall
Change of time for horse cars in Everett and Malden
Everett timetables adjust weekday service as usual with Sunday cars running ten minutes earlier. Cr P Millbury of Boston spoke at Advent Hall last night and next Sunday Dr Ransom will preach at 3 and 7 30 p m. Ward and city committee members meet at Society Hall tonight to elect officers. Mt Washing ton nine opens Memorial Day at home against West Medford Athletic Club. A police detachment from Everett went to Malden Saturday under Sergeant Morris with officers guarding drill grounds and grand stand entrances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Malden
Cr. P. Millbury
Boston
Advent Hall
Ransom
Everett
Society Hall
Mt. Washington
West Medford Athletic Club
Morris
Tierney
McGonagle
Hickey
Bailey
Gray
Schlesinger
Pettingill
Broadway
Right Start in Life for Young Men at YMCA Union
Rev. John F. W. Barnes, chaplain at Massachusetts State Prison, spoke to youths at the YMCA Union last evening on The Right Start in Life for Young Men. He urged building character through truth and love, saying life is a process of building and reputation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John F. W. Barnes
Massachusetts State Prison
Y. M. C. Union
Professor Louis Elson Delivers Informal Press Club Music Talk
Professor Louis C. Elson, noted musical critic, spoke at the Press Club Saturday evening in an informal session on the history of music with illustrations. He sang several pieces and traced music history from the twelfth century, drawing a warm reception.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis C. Elson
Press Club
Mr. Elson
Man Shoots Woman Then Kills Self in Poughkeepsie
C Warren Newton fired at a woman he lived with, Carrie Adams from Boston, then shot himself in the head and died within minutes. The woman was unharmed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Poughkeepsie
N. Y
C. Warren Newton
Carrie Adams
Boston
Dennis Mguinness Arrested in Fall River Spree
Dennis McGuinnes of 14 Fleet Street Boston was arrested in Fall River after prowling below the hill early this morning. He rang doorbells asked for lodgings and scared residents while carrying a revolver and claiming he had been drinking.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fall River
Dennis MccGuinnes
Fleet Street
Boston
Home Club adjourns. other notes from East Boston
The Home Club has adjourned until October. E Harrington, confined to his residence six weeks, can go out. Fourth section residents complain of poor West End road service on the Winthrop junction line with old dirty cars and seven minute runs morning and evening, fifteen minutes later day. Drivers justify delays by trains at Bennington street crossing. Outing Cycle Club and East Boston Associates socialized yesterday. William Long benefit dance set for Armory Hall Friday night. First season baseball at fourth section grounds May 30 with East Bostons versus Nashua. Funeral services for William A Little of Lexing ton street held at Masonic Temple. burial in Canton after services by Temple Lodge F and A M, William Parkman Commandery R T, and Eastern Star Lodge S O O F.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Somervilles
David Harvey
A. C. Jacobs
R. A. Harwell
W. J. Emerson
C. A. Collins
BC. Wilde
J. E. Steele
F. D. Sanborn
Charles Cole
C. F. Grimes
E. H. Lane
J. Kenney
A. C. Fairbanks
George Davis
George Nason
F. M. Holmes
Doubleday
Scorchers
Eddie McDuffee
P. J. McDuffee
R. M. Mugridge
Charles Bianchi
A. B. Jewell
N. W. Starbird
Jr. J
E. Wellman
Sargeant W. Veazie
Isfort
Ochs
Clark
Fred Reiner
Norris
P. Clark
Stevenson
Dr. Hanson
James Clark
Guy Garey
Bertram
Cates
French
Ware
Charles Haigh
Raphael
Busch
Wilbur Pinkham
Charles Howard
Theodore Boethe
Dinsmore
Mardon
Anderson
Gibson Moor
C. E. Coobert
Massachusetts
Granite State
Nashua
Batavia Street
BE. B. McQuesten
F. B. Durgin
E. Towne
B. W. Whiting
Tom McAfee
B. F. Colby
A. H. Davis
Woburn
Preble
Somerville
Lovell
Porter
Irvington
P. Co. C
Mattapan Road
Shoe City Wheelmen
Taunton
New Bedford
Mattapan
A. J. Holbrook
Thomas H. Cook
Mattapans
Brockton Heights
Shoe City
Tauntons
Fred Parker
J. D. Anderson Jr
Quinn
Pacer
H. W. Parker
Harry Swan
Dan McLeod
Fred H Hurd
Charles C. Bloxham
H. W Fenno
Umee
F. W. Johnson
F. A. One
Canton Avenue
W. B. Thayer
Canton Corner
A. L. Kemp
Stoughton Centre
W. B. Chipman
E. Harrington
West End Road
Winthrop Junction
Bennington Street
Outing Cycle Club
East Boston Associates
Wiliam Long
Armory Hall
Fourth Section
East Bostons
William A. Little
Lexington Street
Masonic Temple
Temple Lodge
A. M
William Parkman
Pirates Island Day Brings Crowds to South Boston Pier
About 10 000 people visited the pier and Castle Island yesterday amid water shortages at the island and Marine Park. Pumps at Marine Park failed, fouling the water flow. three minutes were needed to fill a dipper. Bicycle riders faced entry challenges to the pier and Castle Island. A bicycle rest at Marine Park would aid visiting wheelmen. The flying horses tent at Castle Island is erected and H H McInness opens the City Point pavilion next Saturday. Councilman Timothy J Sullivan is eyed as a seventh district alderman candidate. Gate of Heaven Church choir sang at Carney Hospital. M W Collins will referee Wickett Associates’ Decoration Day picnic sports at Highland Lake Grove. An athletic club for the peninsula is planned, with rowing, lawn tennis and outdoors. leaders include John Tunis, Edward Lindsey, George Myrick, Frank McKeen, Frank Crane and Frederick Packard. meeting set for Andrews Square Hall on Wednesday. City Point.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Castle Island
Marine Park
Fourth Street
Franklin Park
H. H. McInness
City Point
Timothy J. Sullivan
Gate of Heaven
Carney Hospital
M. W. Collins
Wickett
Highland Lake Grove
John Tunis
Edward Lindsey
George Myrick
Frank McKeen
Frank Crane
Frederick Packard
Harrison Hall
Andrews Square
Memorials and Jubilees Mark Cambridge Day
Cambridge crowds gathered at Mt Auburn to view flowers on graves including the bishop’s. The Brooks lot is fenced with plain markers as a memorial stone awaits. In Boston the Fortnightly Club will hear Prof Charles Eliot Norton, while Charles River Baptist Church celebrates debt relief of 12,000 mortgage clearance. Jubilee events at Magazine street church feature Rev Walter Calley and Rev Spaulding, with mass support from local clergy. Dr Bicknell denounces capital punishment and argues dead languages deserve burial. HARVARD BRIDGE.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mt. Auburn
Brooks Lot
Boston
Charles Eliot Norton
Charles River Baptist Church
Magazine Street
Putnam Avenue
Walter Calley
Mr. Spaulding
Edgar R. Champlin
Spaulding
Cambridge
Bicknell
First Universalist Church
Harvard Bridge
Somerville News Highlights Ranging From Promotions To Society Events
In Somerville last week John F Merry of the Enterprise received a promotion to commander. The Perkins Street Baptist Church marked its semi centennial with songs and school recitations, with Mayor Hodgkins and local clergy in attendance. Local clubs like the Somerville Cycle Club and Woodbridge Bicycle Club held rides to Medfield and Lynn respectively. Public health notes report nineteen deaths in Somerville last week. Annie Flynn of Somerville marries James D Brooks of Portsmouth tomorrow. Various church activities include a candy sale at Franklin Street Church and a strawberry festival at Winter Hill Chapel. The Oriental Churches lecture was given at Winter Hill Baptist Church, and the Woodbridge gymnasium closed for a fall reopening. Uncle John Peabody of Davis Square is gravely ill. Mrs Merrow hosts tonight at 8 Morrison Street. Amitie Society meets at Mrs Northrup’s Jay Street home. Rev A E Winship preached at the YMCA yesterday afternoon. The Old Powder House appears in brief as a local landmark.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John F. Merry
U.S.N
Enterprise
Perkins Street
James D. Brooks
Portsmouth
N. H
Daughters of Maine
Eberle Building
Franklin Street
Winter Hill Congregational Church
K. H. Basmajian
Turkey
C. H. S. Foster
Old Powder House
Malden and area clubs schedule events and a minor fire
Malden groups visit Natick and Concord with club runs and meetings. The Enduring Circle of the King's Daughters plans a reception at Mrs. G F Stratton home on Oliver Street, Linden. Christian Endeavor Circle hosts a vestry entertainment at Maplewood Congregational Church. Faulkner Social Club to memorial day fishing trip. Skilton Dramatic Company presents The Bat and the Ball and The Lion Among the Ladies at Grand Army Hall for Helen Gilson Circle fund. Reunion and coffee at Parochial School on Highland Avenue with Maplewood Orchestra and dancing at 8. Floor director Thomas E Lenehan, with Walter Healey and William Sly assisting. Rubber factory cutters to meet Memorial Day. A small fire damaged the paper part of a Tufts heirs building on Pleasant Street, likely from sparks from Dartmouth Street steam pump boiler. damage minor. Miner Bros druggists occupy the lower floors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Malden Bicycle Club
Natick
Edgeworth
Concord
King’s Daughters
G. F. Stratton
Oliver Street
Linden
Christian Endeavor Circle
Congregational Church
Maplewood
Faulkner
Skilton Dramatic Comany
Grand Army Hall
Helen Gilson Circle
Post 40
Highland Avenue
Maplewood Orchestra
Thomas E. Lenehan
Walter M. Healey
William Sly
Cambridge
Tufts Heirs
Pleasant Street
Dartmouth’ Street
Miner Bros
Kernwood
Bicycle Club Run Ends in Dust and Smashup
Medford reports a blind run by the Bicycle Club while the Waltham cycle club paused in the square due to dense dust. A collision on Salem street near Spring street involved two wheelmen and a horse span, breaking most spokes and forcing them to walk home. Mr. McCarthy of Waltham rode through the square, and Samuel O Donnell with P J Kenneally enjoyed a spin with a new pacer. A grand testimonial concert for George Wilson of the Boston Museum is planned at Mystic Park Museum on Friday afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waltham
Samuel O'Donnell
P. J. Kenneally
O'Donnell
George Wilson
Boston Museum
Museum
Mystic Park
Chelsea News Briefs with Tragic Rail Crash and Local Events
A 14 year old girl Justine Vassner of 416 Crescent Ave died after being struck on the Boston and Maine tracks near Carey Ave by Train 71 en route to Portland. She died at 8 10 after removal to R S Frost Hospital. The Chelsea Yacht Club opens season with a dance next Friday. Local church events include St Rose confirmation for 3800 children and a Y M C A fund meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nickerson
Boston Seamen’s Bethel
Justine Vassner
Crescent Avenue
Boston & Maine Railroad
Carey Avenue
Portland
R. S. Frost Hospital
Carter
Boston
St. Rose Church
Walnut Street
Dr. Watkins
H. L. Williams
Melrose
John Mack
Ross
Elkhart
Ind
Chelsea Yacht Club
Central Church
Women’s Auxiliary
Chelsea
St. Luke
8. L. Watkins
Meridian Street Bethel
East Boston
Millstream Boat Club
Academy of Music
James Halligan
Outing Club
Rob Landrigan
Aldermen OK Transfers and Memorial Day Funding
The Board of Aldermen approved moving 4739.85 from Beacon street to a special appropriation for Englewood avenue and Sutherland road. Benjamin F. Paine was confirmed as superintendent of hay scales in Brighton. Mitchell opposed garrison cuts but supported 350 for Post 92 Memorial Day. Memorial services are set for Decoration Day at Brighton Evangelical Church. A new Boston & Albany timetable took effect yesterday. Beacon Park.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Aldermen
Beacon Street
Englewood Avenue
Sutherland Road
Alderman Lee
Benjamin F. Paine
Hay Scales
Brighton
Mitchell
Ward 25
Mr. Mitchell
Post 92
Along the Water Front on Boston Harbor Scenes
The Robert Bald win brought 200 tons to Battery Wharf for property improvement. Frederick Dimick of the Boston Fish Bureau is praised for steady, personal attention. Wharf work includes replanking near the Boston Fish Company store. Tug Cornelia towed schooner Adams, ashore near Gloucester and water logged. Barrels from Newfoundland use hemp rope hoisting. Boat builder Richard F. Neough recalls his long harbor work and his son becomes chief engineer at Atlantic Works. Dredger Dreadnaught operates at Commercial Wharf.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Baldwin
Joland
Battery Wharf
Frederick Dimick
Boston Fish Bureau
Dimick
Boston Fish Company
Cornelia
Bay View
Adams
Gloucesett
John P. Squire & Co
Newfoundland
Richard F. Neough
Atlantic Works
Commercial Wharf
Metropolitan Sewerage Commissioners Action Notes
Metropolitan Sewerage Commissioners led by Howard A. Carson, Chief Engineer, issued notes regarding ongoing projects and technical guidance. The report highlights the department’s efforts to update sewerage systems and policy directions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howard A. Carson
Sealed bids sought for East Boston Deer Island pumping plants
Bids for pumping plants at East Boston and Deer Island due May 27, 1898, at 12 noon. Proposals must include two pumping engines, four boilers, piping, and all fittings, with engines able to raise 70 cubic feet per second to 19 feet and handle higher lifts up to 25 feet. Four boilers must supply steam for two engines at 140 cubic feet per second. Bid form must accompany a $1000 certified check. The Board may reject all bids.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Metropolitan Sewer Age Commissioners
Boylston Street
Boston
Mass
Hosea Kingman
Board of
Metropolitan
TILLY
Haynes
Sewerage Commission
Harvey N. Collison
Jers
Massachusetts
A. Carson
East Boston
Deer Island
Board of Metropolitan Sewerage Commissioners
Board of Metropolitan
Tilly Hanes
Sewerage Commission- Harve
Collison
Howarde A. Carson
Also Mentioned on This Page
C. World
L. A. W. Bulletin
Wheelman Company
St.Louis
Gleason
Pietz
Jones
Papa
Harry Cornish
Columbus Avenue
Harry
Hartford
George Twynam
M. W. Lindsay
James J
W. T. O’connell
James J. O’brien
Charles J. Hickey
Nelse Innes
The
Herald
Pete Kelley
Post
Jack O’connell
Frank Halloran
al Dowling
Suffolk Athletic Club
Harvard Athletic Notes
Harvard's Catholic Club
Sever Hall
Eliot
Keven
John P. Lovell Arms Co
Washington St
Boston, Mass
Dorchester
Quinton
Alton
Sidwell & Saben Cycle Co
Columbus Ave
Dennis Mguinnes
California
Anchard & Far Wan
Oe Square
Faneuil Mali
South Boston
Medford
Brichton
UFE
Bulfinch Ste, Boston
W. H. Parker
America
Peabody Medical Institute
National Medical Associaion
Medical
DR. F. Herman
Tremont Row
Scollay Sq
Hermnan
Frederick Morrill
Court St
Commonwealth OF Massachusetts
Metropolitan Sewerage Commissioners
Metropolitan Sewerage System
Winchester
Old Public Library
Tilly Haynes
Board of Metropolitan Sewerage Commissioners of
Chester Park
Westlandave
Back Bay
Westland Avenue
F. W. Lincoln
Tremont
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