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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
May 31, 1898
Page
2
St Louis Auxiliary Cracker St Louis Sail From Pier
The auxiliary cruiser St Louis sailed from the American line pier at 3 30 p m after a message was delivered by a messenger boy. A strike delayed the sailing but was settled when Deputy Commissioner Harrigan urged a return to duty. Of 360 strikers only 1 refused, others rejoined. ship intended to proceed to Key West.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
St. Louis
American Line
Randle
United States
Harrigan
Onty-One
Key West
Harvard Joins Schley Squadron Seek Cuban Coasts
Jam May 30. The Harvard has sailed to locate and join Commodore Schleys squadron. She carries a pilot familiar with the coast of Cuba and proceeds to the area for the naval operation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kingston
Jam
Harvard
Schley
Cuba
Open regatta at City Point signals strong season start
In a brisk westerly breeze a large South Boston Yacht Club regatta off City Point opened the season. Ashumet led the 30-foot class while Thordis dominated the 25-foot class and Crowninshield’s Dafila impressed in the knockabout and cabin categories, with Tacoma and Al-Anka contesting the 21-foot open final.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Boston Yacht Club
City Point
Boston
Ashumet
Thordis
Nettie
Little Peter
Al-Anka
Tacoma
Privateer
Dafila
Crowninshield
John Small
Head House
Thompson’s Island
Cow Pasture
Fort Independence
Long Island
Sculpin Ledge Buoy
Moon Head
Thompson's
Elfreda
Emma CC
Reynard
C. D. Moar
Hm Ashumet
Bach
Alfreda
Paul M. Johnson Sane
Emma C Peter A
Coupal
Raynard
Mr Planter
Ee Wolar Ko
Eleanor, D. Nettie
Walter Burgess
B. Clapp
Little Peter Henry Moebs
Sturtevant
Toodles
William O Johnson
A. E Chaff Tee
Duchess
C. D
Vamoose
R M Benner Ween
Zoe
James McCarthy
Ewes
Midge
Alpine
ATS Vitesse
PD. Moar
Ikyaa
Ib Small Et. al
Ray
A. Freeman
Gnome
H. B. Faxon
Seminole Youth Held inarrest for Newark Mob Murders
Guthrie Ok May 30 United States marshal detains Kinder H Harri son a Seminole who admits to killing Mrs Laird. The mob burning of Sampson and McGeisey near Newark I T last January led to nearly 200 indictments for those involved in the killings and riot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guthrie
Kinder H. Harrison
Laird
Sampson
McGessey
Newark
I. T
McGeisey
Prohibited Lynn Bout Ends in Disappointment
In Lynn on May 30 the twelve round boxing match between Dick O'Brien and George Byers was stopped by police before it began at the Hoffman Club. About 400 spectators watched as officials refused refunds, instead promising a rescheduled bout next Thursday at the Music Hall building amid a reform wave in Lynn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lynn
Dick O’brien
George Byers
Armory
Hoffman Club
Music Hall
Tynn
Barry and Leon Draw In Bantam World Title Bout
In New York on May 30 Jimmy Barry of Chicago and Casper Leon of New York fought twenty rounds for the bantamweight world title at 110 pounds. Barry weighed 109, Leon 116. Referee Johnny White scored the bout a draw after a highly scientific contest with little between the two.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Jimmy Barry
Chicago
Casper Leon
Lenox Athletic Club
Barry
Leon
Johnny White
Two knockouts headline Hudson boxing card
Hudson May 30. Joseph Robinson of Boston KO'd Harry Tracy in the second. Young Alston knocked out John Bell in the second. Jerry Connors and John Robinson fought three rounds to a draw. Kid Mulligan of Lowell challenged Joe Flaherty of Lowell for a purse on July Fourth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hudson
N. H
Hudson Athletic Club
Joseph Robinson
Boston
Harry Tracy
Young Alston
John Bell
Jerry Connors
Lowell
John Robinson
Lawrence
Rosenberg stops Callahan in second round at Beacon 4A C
Maurice Rosenberg clearly out classes Jerry Callahan at Beacon 4A C South Boston last night. The bout was stopped in the second round of what was scheduled as a twelve round contest. Earlier Dick Bradley and Walter Long sparred four rounds. Ben DeBarry defeated Jack Rogers in a six round bout.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maurice Rosenberg
Jerry Callahan
Beacon 4A. C
South Boston
Dick Bradley
Walter Long
Ben DeBarry
Jack Rogers
DeBarry
Veterans Honor Parade and Cemetery Tributes Across Boston
Commander James H. Wolff leads a Brighton veterans company to Evergreen Cemetery with support from Dudley Camp 89 and Brighton high school units. G A R and Catholic Foresters wreaths and flowers mark graves as services, speeches, and floral tributes unfold at Woodlawn Milton Forest Hills Mt Hope Cedar Grove and rival cemeteries with multiple posts marching, escorting, and dinners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James H. Wolff
Francis Washburn
Brighton
Evergreen Cemetery
Joel D. Dudley
Brighton High School
Knights of St. Rose
Church of the
Worcester Street
Robert G. Shaw Veteran Association
Decorpie
Woodlawn
Milton
Forest Hills
Mt. Hope
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Shaw Monument
Attucks
Lincoln
Park Square
Garrison
Commonwealth Avenue
Sumner
America
Boston
John A. Hawes
Charles A. Richardson
Woodlawn Cemetery
Holy Cross
Chelsea
Grand Army
Theodore Winthrop
Naval Cemetery
Woodlown
Chelsea High School Battalion In Charge of Major E. J. Lagomarsino
C. T. Fish
City Hall
Garden Cemetery
Union Park Monument
Theodore Winthrop Corps
W. S. Hancock Command
Gardens Cemetery
Helen I. Gilson Women’s Independent Relief Union
Boston and Chicago Chess Match Ends Without Winner
The telegraph match between the Boston Chess Club and the Chicago Chess and Checker Club finished at 1:30 this morning with no overall winner. Cummings represented Chicago, Henschel for Boston, and several games were decided or unfinished as Dudley P. Shipley will determine the final scores by playing out the remaining games.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston Chess Club
Chicago Chess and Checker Club
George W. Cummings
Chicago
Atoston
Professor Henschel
Boston
Wolcott
Southard
Rider
Barry
Sussman
Kraus
Miller
Hawes
George
Hill
Kennard
Sargent
Dudley P. Shipley
Regods Broken Continues With Mile Pace Fight and Races
The report details track events with Abbott and Middlesex B C riders including Liddell Harding and Masterton. It covers a 30 to 33 mile pace race pitting Linton and Elkes, Elkes’s tire issue, and Linton’s late surge to win by 720 yards, plus side notes on other cycling contests and events.
Morning Sports at Franklin Field Draws 2000 L A W Members
Massachusetts Division members gathered at Franklin Field for a late morning field sports program. Around 2000 exhibitors witnessed a five inning baseball game between Captain John Wae’s team and Aleck Kelty’s squad as spectators lined Blue Hill avenue and Morton streets to the field.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Massachusetts
Franklin Field
Blue Hill Avenue
Morton Streets
John Ww
Aes
Aleck Keltie
Atteat
Great L A W Ball Ends League of American Wheelmen Gala
The League of American Wheelmen wrapped up its festivities with a Mechanics Hall ball attended by over 500 members and guests. Chief Consul Elliott led the grand march with Mr D Peck. Peck served as floor director, aided by Carle P. Cubberly and a large slate of helpers. Attendance neared 2000. many in cycling costumes and knickerbockers gave the event a costume party air. Secretary Abbot Bassett of the National League was present. The affair ran smoothly with ample lemonade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
League of American Wheelmen
Mechanics’ Hall
Consul Elliott
D. Peck
Mr. Peck
Carle P. Cubberly
Frank Kellogg
Jack Fecitt
F. B. Lawrence
Walter A. Woods
Arthur K. Peck
Fred S. McCausland
A. L. Kellier
James 8. Gray
Henry W. Dewey
Alec R. Keltie
John W. Bragdon
Abbot Bassett
National League
Bourotte Beats Kaser In Fast Ten Mile Pursuit Race
Paris rider Bourotte defeated Kaser of Switzerland in a ten mile pursuit at the Waltham Velodrome in 11 minutes flat after lapping the Swiss at four and three quarters miles. The event drew about 2000 spectators as Jaap Eden failed to appear in a separate three cornered race.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mons
Paul Bourotte
Paris
France
Waltham Velodrome
Kaser
Coulter
Bourette
Jaap Eden
Hald
Bald
Cooper
Ray Murray
Pleasant Valley
N. Y
G. T. McEnany
West Newton
Frank Wing
Cambridge
Eden
Switzerland
Bourotte
J. F. Wold
Dorchester
F. B. McArthur
Gsecond
Mduffee Triumphs as Cambridge Bay Beats Hoyt in Bridgeport
Over 2000 spectators watched Cambridge Bay edge Hoyt of Bridgeport in a bicycle race at Pleasure Beach under the Bridgeport Cycle Club. May 380 marked a crowded, festive afternoon of speed and competition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bridgeport
Conn
Pleasure Beach
Bridgeport Cycle Club
Knots and naval talk spark in Yonkers Statesman snippet
A brief Yonkers Statesman item captures a quarrel between Mr C and Mrs C about naval affairs and dockside timing. The exchange hints at opinions on sailors, discipline, and “knots” as a metaphor, illustrating local dialogue and wit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. C
Mrs. C
Yonkers Statesman
Ten Mile Multicycle Pace Race Headlines Cambridge Rider
Favorable weather powered a ten mile paced match between Siddie MacDuffee of Cambridge and Fred C. Hoyt of Bridgeport. Hoyt led early but pacemakers faltered and MacDuffee built a clear, final margin of over a lap, clocking 48 3 4 seconds. Other events included tandem handicap results, amateur races, and a five mile pursuit won by Tom Clark.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fettle
Siddie MacDuffee
Cambridge
Mass
Fred C. Hoyt
Bridgeport
Hoyt
McDuffee
Jioyt
T&m
Fred P. Kent
Rowley
CC. S. Henshaw
J. M. Weitenhammer
Edouard Taylore Defeats Joe Vernier in 20 Mile Race
Edouard Taylore of France won the twenty mile race at Willow Grove, finishing one and a half laps ahead of Joe Vernier of Philadelphia. Taylore set new records at the third, fourth, and sixth miles with times of 5:24 2-5, 7:08 3-5, and 10:45 1-5. Major Taylor won the other professional event as 8,000 spectators watched.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Edouard Taylore
France
Joe Vernier
Willow Grove
Taylore
Vernier
Taylor
Kiser Sets New One Kilometer Mark At Woodside Park
Philadelphia May 30 Earl Kiser of Dayton Ohio sliced four seconds from the American one kilometer record on Woodside Park boards with 1 01 2 5 in a driving effort paced by a quintet. In the half mile Kiser, the defending champion, was nosed out by O L Stevens and A C Mertens in a close finish.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Earl Kiser
Dayton
Woodside Park
Kiser
Edouard Taylore
Manhattan Beach
Quint
O. L. Stevens
Ottumwa
A. C. Mertens
St. Paul
Michael Page Breaks Down At New York Bicycle Meet
The Maine monument fund benefit event at Ambrose Park drew over 8000 spectators. An electric pacing machine failed, hindering Jimmy Michael’s bid to break the ten mile record as he logged five miles in 10 464-5. Races for professionals and amateurs followed with Leon Boulay winning the quarter and match races, G I Kreamer top of the pro mile, J Fueger the amateur sprint, and John Schraeder clocking exhibition time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Maine Monument Fund
New York Journal and Advertiser
Ambrose Park
Jimmy Michael
Michael
Leon Boulay
Trance
Boulay
G. I. Kreamer
Chicago
J. Fueger
John Schraeder
F. Allstan Clarke
Waterbury
W. C
R. B. Tracy
Norwich
Conn
James R. Harrison
Passaic Falls
R. M. Alexander
Hartford
Alexander
King
John McCarthy, Jr
Belleville
Gardiner Wins 1 3 National Title In Sprint Finish
Gardiner edged Freeman at the tape to claim the 1 3 national championship in a late race surge. Tom Butler captured the mile open professional event, while the two mile handicap featured Becker aided by a 140 yard head start and strong backing from good men, with no intermediates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gardiner
Freeman
Tom Butler
Aldrich
Becker
Tom Clark Wins Five-Mile Pursuit at Pleasure Beach
Pleasure Beach Track Bridgeport Conn May 30 Five-mile pursuing race won by Tom Clark Bridgeport Time 13 11 2 5.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pleasure Beach Track
Bridgeport
Conn
Tom Clark
South Boston and Mt. Washingtons Battle in Slugfest
South Boston faced Everett with Hickman pitching and Mount Washingtons tallying three runs on twelve hits. Hickman, Slattery led the South Hostens while Gaulea and Waves starred for the Mounts. Harkins made a spectacular fifth inning catch as South Boston scored five in a row to lead before the Mounts closed the gap. Providence matter notes Brown beating Yale to win the series on a late Quirk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Bostons
Everett
Hickman
Mt. Washingtons
Shea
Slattery
Gaulea
Harkins
South Boston
Mt. Washington
Jordan Marsh Team Defeats Tubular River 22 to 7 at Wollaston
The Jordan Marsh company nine smashed Tubular River Co. 22 to 7 at Wollaston on May 3. Sliney Leonard Fitzgerald OConnor and Glynn led the hitting while Hendry and Murphy starred in battery work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wollaston
Jordan, Marsh & Co
Tubular River Co
Jordan-Marsh
Sliney
Leonard
Fitzgerald
O'Connor
Glynn
Hendry
Murphy
South Boston Nine Defeats Mac Manus & Co at Locust Street
South Boston defeated Mac Manus & Co. nine yesterday morning on Locust street grounds by superior batting, earning a decisive victory with stronger hitting and baseline plays reflecting the local baseball scene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Boston
MANUS
South Bostons
Mac Manus & Co
Locust Street
American Wringer Co Ad Promises Cheaper, Better Service
A compact Boston ad from The American Wringer Co outlines telephone and delivery options for wringers. It claims lower prices and superior service compared to competitors, inviting customers to call for ordering and delivery arrangements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Wringer Co
Ivrankling Street
Boston
Mass
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