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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

May 23, 1899

Page

2

Malden Great 250th Anniversary Sports Celebration

Athletes from Boston and nearby towns filled Craddock Field Neilsmere Park and Webster Park for a Malden 250th anniversary sports day. Water events opened at Fellsmere with Gaelic football and a Maldens versus New Townes of Cambridge baseball game drawing thousands. Many events unfinished and to be completed tomorrow morning and afternoon. Hundreds of spectators accompanied by schoolboys enjoyed a field day atmosphere.

Malden Boston Craddock Neilsmere Park Webster Park Maplewood Fellsmere Maldens Newtownes Cambridge

Ninth inning rally seals win for Newtowne in tight game

Newtowne scores winning run in ninth with two outs as Pagum hits a homer and triple, J Murphy and Leahy add two base hits, Clarksons strike out nine for Pagum five. Stearns and Murphy combine on double plays and Connell calls the game after 2 hours 80 minutes.

Newtowne Wialdeye Ask Access Ocore Pagum J. Murphy H. Clarkson Stearns Leahy Kelly Ashley Saul Hart Connell McCormick Clarkson Malden Pete W. Clarkson J. Connell Murphy

Munyon's Remedies Offer Quick Home Cures

Munyon's Rheumatism Cure relieves in hours and cures in days with a 25 cent price. Testimonies from Miss S Bb Waugh and Mr C Mose praise relief for rheumatism and dyspepsia. Claims 57 remedies for 57 diseases, with free medical advice and optional life saving electrical treatment at the home establishment open daily except Sunday.

Munyon Price S. Bb. Waugh Webster St Mr. C. Mose Berkshire Dartmouth St Bright

Tremont Temple Architectural Art Exhibition Opens

An exhibition of architectural drawings and paintings opened yesterday at the St. Botolph Club on Newbury street. Presented by the Boston Architectural Club and the Boston Society of Architects, it showcases about 300 exhibits from prominent architects and emphasizes early date works. A 149 page catalogue bound in heavy board, with many half tone reproductions, complements the show.

St. Botolph Club Newbury Street Boston Architectural Club Boston Society of Architects John C. Baker Philadelphia

Malden Melrose Track Meet Yields Fast Times and Close Finishes

Morning events showcased young sprinters with fast times as Malden defeated Melrose in the relay. Afternoon open handicaps drew big crowds with Eaton of Somerville High winning the 10 yard dash and Doyle of St Josephs A A leading early races before final results. several Malden, Melrose, Bowdoin and Cambridgeport competitors posted top marks across sprints jumps and distance races.

Malden Melrose W. D. Eaton Somerville Smith Newburyport Billy’’ Holland Bostom College Eaton Edwards Bowdoin Doyle St. Joseph A. A Dick Grant Nall Tom Burke Grant Home Brickley Cambridgeports Knickerbocker Walsh Harvard E. E. Hurley E. McCarthy Malden Wieh J. H. Joslin H. F. Ells Everett A. C. Holden W. H. Bullock B. F. Provanche H. N. Flanders Malden High McCarthy Hurley Baker Flanders Joslin Stebbins Merrill Holden Somerville High H. E. Smith Newburyport High R.S. Edwards Bowdoin College M. L. Bernstein EF. Hines St. Joseph’s A. A T. J. Regan D. J. Bickley Kk. A. C F. E. Connolly N. G. Young I. E. Connolly Bernard Doherty C. R., Rieker Friend School Providence Sisin H. EF. Smith A. H. Jeffries Chelsea High P. Barrett St. Augustine A. A

Bicycle Races Highlight Chelsea Melrose Stars in Anniversary

John F Moran of Chelsea and Ernest J Rogers of Melrose led the 260th anniversary bicycle events as morning races at Webster Park showcased a quarter mile dash won by Harry W Clark with J E Odell second. Rogers captured the half mile, tilting contest, and other events amid a large crowd despite March like weather.

John F. Moran Chelsea Ernest J. Rogers Melrose Webster Park Harry W. Clark J. E. Odell Ernest Rogers Maynard Gifford Rogers L. A. W. Racing Board John Stone John Spencer J. H. Murphy E. A. Hayes Charles Lucas Lucas and Hallihan Murphy Brothers New Fellaway Boulevard H. O Learned

Cummings Hurled From Bike In Race Crash

In a rough speed event a rider named Cummings broke several ribs after a collision near the finish. Another rider also struck a spectator, while the struggle continued with multiple heats and feet for the Celtics and Young Irelands in the lineup.

Cummings

Fellsmere Park Canoe Race Opens Local Sports Day

Thousands gathered at Fellsmere Park to watch the opening canoe event. Tule race results show L. Somers and Wb. Williams first in heat one, John Foran first in heat two with A. McCormack second, and J. Foran with M. Williams winning the final heat in 1m 62.58s. Open swimming results list W. Garrison first, H. Holmes second, R. McCormack third with a 372 second time.

Fellsmere Park L. Somers Wb. Williams John Foran A. McCormack J. Foran M. Williams W. Garrison H. Holmes R. McCormack G. Moore G.moore H. Holm George Moore Brookline M. Williams, Jr R. Morgan Brookline Swimming Club Moore, Fuller Holm Garrison Brookline High School Lemoyne Phillips Harrison Morgan Malden Melrose Everett Foran Stratton Joseph Wiggin Freeman F. Burr Herbert Potter R. B. Wiggin R. P. Priest Herbert G. Porter S. D. Pierce Russell B. Wiggin R. P. Pierce E. B. Stratton Freeman Burr J. H. Low J. B. May S. R. Smith R. Adams R. J. Bowle W. Caffrey E. Pratt E. R. Adams J. D. May F. T. Hovey

Malden Celebration Features Multiple Winners in Open Meet

Results from a Malden celebration showcase champions across running and swimming events. Notable performances include Moran and Younie in track heats, Moran taking the final, and J. B. May with S. R. Smith among canoe racers, while Brookline clubs excel in swimming relays and sprint events.

Local morning games at Webster Park Maplewood results

A morning event at Webster Park Maplewood saw a large field of athletes compete. Winners included Charles Sweeney in the potato race with J F E Hallihan second, John Spencer in the boys potato race with J H Murphy second, E H Haynes in the sack race with Charles Lucas second, and Rogers winning the half mile open with Gifford second. Ernest Rogers won the tilting contest and the team of Lucas and Hallihan beat the Murphy brothers in the three legged race with a 3.5 second time.

Webster Park Maplewood Charles Sweeney J. F E. Hallihan John Spencer J. H. Murphy E. H. Haynes Charles Lucas Rogers Gifford Ernest Rogers Lucas Hallihan Murphy Brothers

Balloon ascent ends with safe landing after dramatic flight

Thousands gathered at Ferryway Green to watch Professor Bennett and his wife ascend in a balloon. A parachute issue prevented Mrs Bonnette from releasing hers, but the balloon shroudedly drifted and descended safely, with Mrs Bonnette landing in Wellington and later praising the trip.

Ferryway Green Bennett Bonnette Mrs. iBonnette

Celtics Triumph Over Young Irelands In Gaelic Football

Immense crowd at Craddock's Field watches Celtic defeat Young Irelands seven goals to one in the opening Gaelic football match. Frank Waters scores the lone Young Ireland goal. Flynn adds points for the Celtics as intense play unfolds in the early hours.

Celtics Young Irelands Celtic Young Ireland Craddock’s Chelsea Ireland Frank Waters Flynn

Newtowne and Malden Clash in Delayed Baseball Showdown

In Newtowne the Gaelic football game delayed a $75 prize baseball contest that drew about 4500 fans. Crowded stands, dense infield play, and a ground rule were needed as the game nearly noon start neared. Score read Newtowne ahead.

New Towne

Boston inventor Andrew J. Chase unveils new refrigeration device

Andrew J. Chase of Boston, famed for revolutionizing meat transport twenty years ago with Cold Blast Refrigerating Cars, now introduces his most remarkable invention. The device aims to optimize production and use across markets in the United States and Europe.

Europe Andrew J. Chase Boston

First golf match opens 240th anniversary at Pine Bank links

Malden players participate in an afternoon event at Pine Bank links owned by E. B. Converse. A dozen men and six women contest cups funded by Converse with tight handicaps. Three gentlemen tie for gross and net prizes, while Miss E M Weaver and Miss Caroline A Foss differ by one stroke in gross. Tomorrow features match play for five ladies and eight men.

Pine Bank Links Converse

Routelle Transportation forms new coast fleet in Cleveland

Routelle Transportation and Tow ing Company organized at Cleveland with $300000 capital to operate vessels on the Atlantic coast. W H Mack to establish HQ. They purchase tow boats Sweepstakes eter Smith and Traveller and take over Mack Becker fleet vessels along with coal barge J C Fitzpatrick. A new 54 ton gasoline yacht is under construction at Clinton Conn for Harold Brown. The big steamer Maron arrived with stern overhang at Constitution wharf. Captain D H Smith bid high at auction for Newell B Hawes. Leona sold to W H Smyth for Boston Yacht Club enrollment. Ex-Congressman Barretts Regina launched at Boothbay. other craft in build.

Routelle Transportation and Towing Company Cleveland Atlantic W. H. Mack Clinton Conn Harold Brown Maron Hanourg Constitution Wharf Warren Line Stay State Francis Cheetham Alice Gloucester Commercial Wharf United States Marshal McDonald Newell B. Hawes Ipswich Newburyport Hugh A. Madden Oneida Street D. H. Smith Leona Bangor W. H. Smyth Boston Yacht Club Boston Spar Company Columbia Bristol R. L Barrett Regina Boothbay Robert Saltonstall Walter Weston Hiyde Park

Heavy Snow Falls in Yorkshire and Westmorland

May 22 London dispatch reports heavy snowfall across Yorkshire and Westmorland counties with significant accumulation observed today.

London Yorkshire Westmoreland

Governor Wolcott Eyes Grand Welcome for Admiral Dewey

Governor Wolcott plans a special message to the Legislature on the Dewey visit to Boston. An emergency fund of about 12 000 dollars exists and 25 000 dollars is sought for the demonstration. Senator Donovan and Representative Dewey will coordinate with the governor. A large reception is planned with Massachusetts troops civic and military societies and an escort from the Navy Yard. The Olympia may be brought to Boston for a full salute.

Admiral Dewey Boston Donovan East Boston Frank &. Dewey, Jr Westfield House Wolcott Massachusetts Long Navy Yard Olympia

Bradley Martins Fight Personal Tax Status

President Feilner of the tax department said Mr and Mrs Bradley Martin appeared last month and swore they were not residents, claiming exemption from personal taxes. The tax commission has not decided whether the $10 personal property tax on William Waldorf Astor will stand.

New York Feilner Tax Department Bradley Martin Tax Commission William Waldorf Astor

Millionaire Rouse's Yacht Satanella Arrives at Harbor

The large auxiliary steam yacht Satanella arrived yesterday and anchored off Central wharf near the Ituna. It is under charter to millionaire J. D. Rouse of New York. Satanella, owned by O. H. P. Belmott of New York, sailed from Gloucester and will likely cruise further eastward as Rouse eyes an Eastern Point summer residence.

Satanella Millionaire Rouse New York Central Wharf O. H. P. Belmott Rouse Pat Eastern Point T Kee Gane Gloucester

Gloucester Vessel Latona Aground Off Port Hedway

Liverpool reports say the Gloucester fishing schooner Latona, a new and fine vessel, went ashore on rocks at Port Hedway during an easterly storm. The crew escaped in a boat, and the ship shows heavy damage with keel gone and much water in the hold.

Gloucester Mass Liverpool Latona Ashea Port Hedway

Two Women Arraigned in Department Store Pocket-Nicking Case

Annie Rigby and Annie Evens, two young women arrested in a department store last Saturday, are believed to be responsible for much of the recent pocket-nicking. They were arraigned in court yesterday and held in 910.9 dollars each until June.

Annie Rigby Annie Evens

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