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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Nov 18, 1893

Page

3

Miners Return to Work After Settlement With Owners

London nov 17 a conference between Mine Owners Association and Miners Federation chaired by Lord Rosebery settled the strike. Miners will resume at old wages on Monday until February when a conciliation board forms. The board meets dec 18 for one year and may appoint a chairman if not chosen. Joy spread in midland mining towns as bells rang and prayers were held. Mundella announced terms to the House of Commons amid cheers.

London Mine Owners’ Association Miners’ Federation Foreign Office Lord Rosebery House of Commons Midlands Mundella Board of Trade

Matched Race Set For $5000 Purse At Fleetwood Park

ARE MATCHED AGAIN NEW YORK Nov 17 A race for a $5000 purse is arranged between Directum and Alix owners to run at Fleetwood Park on Tuesday or Wednesday of next week.

New York Directum Alix Fleetwood Park

Clifton Racing Notes Seven Furlongs Win List

At Clifton New Jersey on November 17 the program shows Panway first in seven furlongs with Balbrig second and Belwood third. Tornado wins five furlongs with George F. Smith second and Hartford third. Play or Pay takes five furlongs Tartarian and Lady Mary second. Kilkenny wins one mile sixteen with Charade second and Comanche third. Minnie J. wins five furlongs with Captain Wagner second and Tom Karl third. Lord Motley wins six furlongs with Eclipse second and Azrael third. Time records listed for some races.

Minnie J Captain Wagner Tom Karl Lord Motley Eclipse Azrael

Five Furlong Selling Race Brings Notable Weights

A list of horses with weights and entries for multiple races including first distance one and one sixteenths and second five furlongs selling, with entries such as Sam Bryant 104 Fiatiane Fidget Bon Voyage Pokim Metuchen 100 and others. The field includes names like Chief Justice Lotton Sir George Tom Flynn Anthony Bugler Lucky Clover Sir Roe and Tremont among others with weights ranging from 81 to 120.

Uye Sam Bryant Fiatiane Fidget Smoke Johnny Tremor Comanche Restraint Plebian Tartarian Clement of Hearts Clara A Tormentor Lord Harry Aloha Dallyrian Major Daly Mabel Glenn Terrifier My Gyps Charley Wilson Tom Karl Red Dick Factotum Chief Justice Lotton Sir George Tom Flynn Anthony Bugler Lucky Clover Sir Roe Tommy Dixon Hiram Tremont Merry Duke Woodchopper Signature Bolero Peralta Azrael Haytay Kingstock Mendicant Moaiestee Gladiator Ohessa Lorenda

Gloucester Horse Races Result in Five Short Events

In Gloucester New Jersey on November 17 the first race of four and a half furlongs was won by Forest with Arthur Davis second Piquante third. The six furlong second race saw Dutch Lou win ahead of Gray Forest and Jer ome. The seven and a half furlong third race winner was Hour with Masmee and Dago second. The one mile fourth race went to Luray with Gonzales and Rustic following. The four and a half furlongs fifth race was won by Alanthracite with Frank R. Hart second Rosalin third. The final six four and a half furlong sixth race saw Selah win with Cloverdale and Grapeshot following.

Gloucester N. J Forest Arthur Davis Piquante Jerome Dutch Lou Gray Forest Masmee Luray Gonzales Rustic Alanthracite Frank R. Hart Rosalin Selah Cloverdale Grapeshot

Five furlong to nine sixteenths card at Piedmont meet

The program lists six races with selling races and handicaps. Included are Silent Ronald and Piedmont in the first five furlongs, Lyndhurst and Mutiny in the second, Penzance and La Cigale in the thirds, Westchester and Modette in the fourth, J H and Vacuna in the fifth, and McKenzie and Noble Duke in the sixth with various weights and odds across the field.

Silent Ronald Piedmont Bavient Tartar St. Hubert Elmstone Harry Ireland Bollivar Capulin Gonzales Star Billy Congress Little Charlie George B Lyndhurst Little George Vocalize Josh Lovell Madras Mutiny Orphan Tommy Brophy Cap McChesney Roustabout Newell Davison Tismore Jim Auren Enid Silver Queen Penzance Rancocas Little Phil Criterion McKeever Raby W. Cook Lebanon Major Thorn Rienal Vandel Ruby la Cigale Zingara Westchester

Yale Harvard Gun Club Shoot Set for Hartford Grounds

The Yale Harvard Gun Club shoot is planned for this fall at Hartford on the Hartford Gun Club grounds. Springfield negotiations fell through and Hartford was selected as the site.

Hartford New Haven Springfield

Baseball Magnates Readopt Passes and Schedule Plans

The baseball convention adopted the 25 pass per club provision and 5 percent free admission policy. Section 11 amended to grant presidents authority as schedule chair and rule interpreter. For 1904 the plan mirrors 1893 with one season and umpire staffing capped at four. Emergency committee to accept franchise applications named Soden Brush and Byrne.

New York Board of Directors Messrs. Soden Brush Byrne National League American Association of Baseball Clubs Hoy Washington Cincinnati Sullivan Gilbert Brooklyn Baas

Football Tie Between H. H. B. and Cambridge on Jarvis Field

Interscholastic league action ended in a tie as H. H. B. and Cambridge fought to a draw on Jarvis field. Vaughn boosted Cambridge, but both sides showed strong offense and weak defense with a referee delay and shortened halves. Key players included Smith, Adams, Moulton for H. H. B. and Sanborn, Baldwin for Cambridge. Attendance not listed.

Jarvis Field Vaughn Cambridge Smith Adams Moulton Ei H Sanborn Baldwin Iback Parker Santor Wari Watson Rollins Waters

Acton Returns as Left Guard in Varsity Practice

Acton resumes starting role at left guard for the varsity after yesterday’s Soldiers Field practice. Waters shines in the first half as Beale and Fairchild perform well on the second eleven. Brewer’s punting impresses, two halves of twenty and thirty minutes are played, with Blanchard at right end and Beale at quarterback.

Acton Varsity Waters Beale Fairchild Brewer Stevenson Blanchard Emmons Manahan Wilson Lewis Winslow Mackie Newell Wrightington Gray Dunlop Clark

Newton High Defeats Hopkinson on South End Grounds

Newton High School beat Hopkinson 24 to 14 in a football game on the South End grounds. Brown and Redpath led Newton with strong center rushing while Hopkinson used the wedge. Brown scored two touchdowns and kicked four goals from touchdowns. End score 24 14.

Newton H. S Hopkinson Newton High School South End Hoage Brown Redpath Newton Hoppy Sawyer Newton High Cobb Richardson Seaver A. Adama Springer Holden Barnum Vee Ceeeeess Houmac Paul Sscceseer Stone Rogers Woods Dinsmore Rooks Blanchard Railey Brown Ames Redpath Brookl Ee Heague Perkins Mesars Bond Mice

Virginia Cavaliers Crush Georgetown 68 to 0 for South Title

In Washington on November 17 University of Virginia defeated Georgetown College 68 to 0 in the second game of the championship series. Virginia had previously lost the first game 28 to 24.

Virginia Georgetown Washington University of Virginia

Tufts Freshmen Tie Lowell High in 9 to 2 Victory

Tufts College sophomores defeated Lowell High School by 9 to 2 today. The game at Lowell featured Tufts scoring a safety and a field goal during the tense match.

TUFTS Lowell H. S C. Lowell Tufts College Today

Interclub cycling and club games schedule announced

Plans for a social season among clubs are under way with the Interclub contest of the Associated Cycling Clubs drawing strong interest. Teams from Press, Waltham, Hyde Park and Winnisimmet will enter three events. others contest pool and whist. The season opens December 2 and runs to March 22 with a Christmas break.

Waltham Hyde Park Winnisimmet Hae Hate Cambridgeport Medford Malden Mattapan Roxbury Ween Cambridge Chelsea Press Boston Hyde Parkes Park Jan Mbridgeport Hyde Bostom Tapah Wwinnisimmet Maw Hornbeck P.adams C. Adams Billiards B. F. Hancox George Ingersoll Pool Fred M. Dyer H. J. Booth Neill Plummer Porter Orcutt Ehrlich Newcomb Lloyd and Jacobs A. Keltie Pierce J. Cushing C. H. Hartshorn Cambridgeport—Billiards Frank A. Crocker A. Curry George Chaplin P. C. Spring George F. Kehew Charles .Kehew Aleck Borand P. Hinckly T. E. Edwards G. T. Salisbury H. W. Brand W. T. Ldbby Henry A. Foon W.C. Dillingham C. H. Roberts A. E. Andrew C. B. Arsino B. T. Clark Frank Bertram Charles A More P. Burnham T. Connors G. W. McLaughlin J. G. Hess C. Saunders J. W. Whall I. N. Chase N. F. Ames B. Perry W. M. Telford R. M. Mugridge Osgood England Vickers H. C. Starbird Quincy House Mavericx Wheel Club Music Hall Frank C. Moreland Mamie’ Hartley Howard Wheeler Cora Nutter Fred Pennington Annie Rollins Bessie C. Jones Howard W. Wheeler Fred E. Pennington W.'J. Douglass Edwin Arch H. W. Treet E. L. Sanders C. C. Brooks

Thieves Steal Bicycles From Richards Shop in Whaladen

Thieves entered H. H. Richards bicycle shop in Cox's block along Fastern Avenue and stole several bicycles. A racing wheel belonging to Peter J. McDuffee was among the items taken.

H. H. Richards Cox's Block Avenue Peter J. McDuffee

Post's Polo Guide Assembly Freeform Oddities

Unclear OCR snippet shows a polo guide fragment with scattered numbers and names. Mentions Meague games tonight and standings. Lacks coherent event details or identifiable entities to confirm a specific game, team, or location.

Worcester Polo Team Beats New Bedford Whalers

Worcester defeats New Bedford 7 to 1 as Captain Canavan leads the home team. Laina Roberts and Mul Sat Whiting are noted in the lineup with strong team defense and fast transitions, securing a decisive win.

Worcester Peacocks New Bedfords Worcesters Canavan Whalers Laina Roberts Jobo

Rink Rushes Tie for First After Night of Defeat

Captain Fred Doe’s team fell to create a joint lead with the Boston and Whaler clubs. The hoarse crowd gave nicknames to rivals while Hadley, not Maynard, filled a Boston substitute role. Billy Leydon surged at center as Providence beat Boston 12 to 10 in a charity polo exhibition for Olneyville strikers.

Fred Doe Bostons Whalers Cranks Grays Providences New Bedfords Kangaroos Brockton Worcesters Maynard Hadley Billy Leydon Providence Boston

Wise Defeats Russell In South Boston Pool Showdown

In the eighth round of Murray and Irwin's professional pool tournament in South Boston Wise defeated Russell 75 to 68. The card also notes Ryan and Carey scheduled to play Monday evening.

Murray & Irwin South Boston Wise Russell Ryan Carey

Horses Burned In Pittsfield Barn Fire

A large North Pittsfield barn at W. F. Gale’s stock farm burned with eight horses killed including Jacobin and Princess. Seven horses escaped, one fatally, as flames spread from both ends. Loss about 15000 dollars with limited insurance. possible arson suspected after a whiskey bottle was found nearby.

Pittsfield F. ‘Gale Gale Jacobin George Wilkes Dan Princess Kremlin Lady Chesroes Daisy Hadley Millett Lucy C W. A. Whittlesey

Pugilistic News Reveals Rumors and Plans in 19th Century Boxing

The article chronicles feuds and openings in boxing circles. It notes J Kelly's openness to matches, McMaugh's involvement with the Metropole Club, and criticism of the Godfrey O Donnell contest. It details Cronin's return, Riley versus Corrigan at 130 pounds, and McAuliffe versus Mitchell fallout. Corbett plans Cleveland stay, then referee duties in New York, with Delaney arranging training and Jacksonville bouts.

J. Kelly Billy Ted Hennessey Kelly New England Steve McMaugh Providence Metropole McMaugh Boston Godfrey O’donnell Dick Cronin Pete Corrigan William Riley Riley Corrigan Jack McAuliffe Charley Mitchell McAuliffe Mitchell Corbett Music Hall Jacksonville Maxwell E. More Asbury Park Billy Delaney Cleveland Madison Square Garden Delaney Rob Roy

B A A Beats Waverly In Hyde Park Bowling Match

In Hyde Park last night the B A A bowling team beat Waverly Club by 54 pins in the first series league match. The scores show strong performances from both sides with B A A totaling 2508 to Waverly 2454 across multiple players.

Hyde Park Waverly Fenntteeneakt Seeders Sha Norriens Sc Ccces Er Vesversss Lee Lamb Hall Tyiee Gitte Rogers Hill James Lodge Legate Norris Tyler Huts Ds Loge Ts Begate Hail Yancy ehote—Hall

Melrose Club Edges Les Miserables In Season Opener

It was a close and exciting game in Melrose between the Melrose club and Les Miserables of Lowell. The clubs played their first game of the season and were tied 16 to 6 at the end of the second period.

Melrose Melrose Club Les Miserables Lowell

World’s Fair Lecture Delights Newton Audience

Robert Luce of Somerville delivered an illustrated lecture on the World’s Fair at the Unitarian Church in Newton before about four hundred to five hundred attendees. The talk marked his debut in the illustrated lecture field and drew praise for his engaging presentation.

Newton Unitarian Church Robert Luce Somerville Luce

Keane to Lecture on The Future of Religion at Boston Theatre

The Rt Rev John J Keane D D rector of the Catholic University at Washington will give a lecture at the Boston Theatre on Sunday evening Nov 26 under the Catholic Union of Boston. His topic is The Future of Religion and he is regarded as a leading religious thinker of his era.

John J. Keane D. D Catholic Univer Washington, D. C Boston Theatre Catholic Union of Boston Keane

Morse seeks new trial in breach of promise suit

Asa P. Morse of Cambridge contesting a $40,000 judgment awarded to Mrs. Van Houten. This morning the Supreme Court will hear arguments for a new trial in the breach of promise case.

Asa P. Morse Cambridge

Stores and Ranges Leased to Goode

Leased to Goode at WMUT FURNITURE RE CO Shawmut Ave Boston the store and range inventory transferred.

Goode

Thinks He Is Still Alive in North Attleboro

A local missing man case centers on C. F. Kirby who vanished after Oct. 9 leaving only an empty valise and debts. Totten Brothers foreman, his employer, says Kirby was a roving engraver, paid promptly, and may be ill or in a hospital, with no confirmed death or foul play.

North Attleboro C. F. Kirby Kirby Bowerman Westingsted, Conn Totten, Bros George Totten Totten England New York Wamsutta’ House Charles London Ont Philadelphia Newark N. J Cambridge Boston Learried Kirby

Fatal Basement Fire Claims Elderly Woman in East Boston

Mrs. Sarah Delory aged 72 died at Massachusetts General Hospital from burns received in a basement kitchen fire at 52 Porter Street East Boston yesterday afternoon. The blaze started when she used kerosene to ignite a fire while caring for two infant children. The incident injured no others in the home and left the two youngsters unharmed. The deceased widow of Luke Delory who died at the Glendon mill in East roster earlier, was aided by neighbor Mrs Canty and patrolmen as doctors treated her before her death.

Massachusetts General Hospital Sarah Delory Porter Street Boston Glendon Mill East Roster

New Life Saver Bell Buoy Demonstrated at Harbor

A Bangor designed buoy with a mushroom housing and moving can sounds its bell with a rolling motion. Onboard observations by shipping experts and journalists praised its reliability over traditional bell buoys. Inventor W. R. Close presented the device aboard the light house boat Geranium near Buoy 8.

Marine and Life Saving Fog Signal Company Bangor Geranium W. R. Close Peak The Commerce Columbia Otis Ingraham W. B. Eaton John R. Fairbanks Harry Morrissey Frank B. Dole Fred G. Nazro H. P. Reed G. W. Crockett John M. Crane F. F. Favor E. E. Bibley G. B. Ford EB. P. Connor E. H. Hall

Youthful burglars caught at baker’s stable in East Boston

Two youths John Rabbitt and William Boudhea entered William Nevine’s stable at 22 Everett Street East Boston last evening. A Station 7 patrolman captured them with a tin dipper a dustpan two tin dippers a coal shovel and a bread pan. They face breaking and entering charges in local court this morning.

William Nevine Everett Street Boston John Rabbitt William Boudhea Station 7

Chelsea caucuses nominate slate as AP endorsement drives

Republicans in Chelsea held caucuses to nominate a mayor eight aldermen five councilmen and a city committee. The AP Association backed a mayoral candidate six aldermen and some council candidates, casting 1940 votes with Alderman Carter leading the slate and Baker and Littlefield among top aldermen contenders. The AP secured fifteen of twenty four city committee seats and listed successful alderman and common council nominees by ward. The AP card outlines five principles including public schooling, nonsectarian funding limits, US constitutional government, immigration restriction, and automatic naturalization timelines.

Chelsea A. P. Association George H. Carter Alfred W. Brown William R. Chipman Charles W. Farnsworth John T. Hadaway Duncan Henderson Charles H. Long George T. Roberts Ferdinand C. Baker Jeremiah Norris Edward E. Willard George T. Butterfield Edward H. Knight Daniel W. Lee George M. Stearns Ephraim N. Cook Joseph C. Haskell Seth J. Littlefield James G. Webber William R. Chipman Anohn T. Hadaway Ferdinanc. Baker Joseph C United States

Aspirants Jockey for Ward Council Seats and Caucus Moves

Candidates across wards 14 16 and 15 press caucuses and endorsements. John G Horan to preside at Sherman Club reception for Thomas F Donovan in Ward 15. Ward 16 voters back Councilman Daniel A McCarthy for renomination. John B McNutt withdraws from Ward 14 race leaving Jeffry R Eager and William G A Sampson as Republican candidates. Democratic and Republican contenders clash over nominations with Blaney Bond and Shannon among the debated names as groups meet to decide actions.

Thomas F. Donovan Sherman Club John G. Horan Daniel A. McCarthy John B. McNutt Common Council Jeffry R. Eager William G. A. Sampson Ward George H. Bond Osgood C. Blaney Blaney Pai Thomas J. Fitzgerald Council James H. Shannon North Charles J. Sullivan Mark Mul Imsey Edward Costello Thomas Reynold Democratic City Committee James W. O’brien Lastight Jacobs Daniel H

A P A Movement Spreads to Brockton Branches Forming

The A P A in Brockton has reached the city and local branches are being formed. Secrecy surrounding the order prevents listing officers, but two lodges are noted and activities are kept confidential.

Brockton Can Protective Association

Brockton Republicans Choose Mayor Hopefuls in Wide Caucus

Republican caucuses in Brockton select 103 delegates for the mayoralty convention with Warren Goddard earning 65 votes and likely securing the nomination. Ward results split between Goddard and Captain Charles Williamson for mayor while alderman selections vary across wards.

Brockton Warren Goddard Charles Williamson Goddard Williamson Horace A. Poole Charles C. Crocker B. Leonard Caswell George N. Greeley Co. G Merritt George A. Grant

Brewster Nominated for Mayor in Lawrence Convention

The Republican mayoralty and aldermanic convention met at City Hall. John L. Brewster was nominated for Mayor and accepted. Ward 1 Hermann Bruckmann Ward 2 Fred N. Abbott Ward 5 Gilbert H. Kittredge Ward 4 Dr. George W. Dow Ward 5 Ezra Hodgkins Ward 6 Richard Ellis were nominated by acclamation for aldermen.

Coughlin Renominated for Mayor in Fall River

At Foresters Hall the Democratic convention renominated John W. Coughlin for mayor. Ex Mayor Cummings served as presiding officer.

Coughlin Fall River Navy Foresters’ Hall John W. Coughlin Cummings

Possible manslaughter in South Boston death

Michael Mullen of 9 Chestnut avenue South Boston died at home after an assault Monday night police seek Patrick Mullen and Martin Doran. The two were arrested for simple assault, released on bail, and an autopsy will determine if internal injuries caused the death.

Michael Mullen Chestnut Avenue Boston Division 6 Patrick Mullen Martin Doran Mullen O'Neil Draper

Five Years in Prison for Embezzlement Case

Willard F McIntire was sentenced to five years in state prison by Judge Richardson in Superior Court for embezzling funds from G D Good drain pipe dealer at 68 Water Prest. He fled to Canada after discovery, lived in Toronto, was arrested after decoy letters, and returned to face guilty plea. His wife and two children remained in Canada. The case involves The American Wringer Co advertising at 18 and 16 Broadway extension.

Willard F. McIintire State Prison Richardson Superior Court G. D Water Prest McIntire Canada Toronto Niagara Houghton

Democratic Caucuses Call for Boston Ward Nominees

Boston Democrats urged to gather in Ward Rooms on Monday evening November 20 at seven to nominate candidates for the Common Council for the December 12 1893 city election. Wards 56 and 20 set an 7 o'clock start. Voting by ballot with 1803 official checklist.

Boston Common Council Cnucua Versons Chttee Bestam Mrd le Geeretarien

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