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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Nov 25, 1892

Page

6

Mitchell After Richards in N J Elopement Sensation

Woopsury New Jersey unique scandal surrounds Frank Richards and actress Georgie Lake who eloped to Philadelphia after a secluded stay at a local hotel. Richards plans to leave town quickly as papers and friends note tense social fallout.Rumors touch Julien Mitchell, Mrs. Mitchell, Laura Perkins, and A M Lake amid deafness claims and Cincinnati trips.

Woopsury N. J Frank Richards Georgie Lake Richards Miss Lake Philadelphia Julien Mitchell West Seventy-eighth Street New York Mitchell Mrs.Mitchell Laura Perkins Cincinnati Georgie Richard Boston Vendome Hotel A. M. Lake San Francisco The Vendome

Requiem for Col Strachan at St Francis de Sales

A solemn high mass for Colonel William Strachan was held at St Francis de Sales Church in Charles Town. Company D of the Ninth Regiment attended in uniform. the widow and children of the deceased sat near relatives. Father Murphy led the mass with Deacon Donovan assisting. ushers were sergeants Doyle, Murphy, Fitzgerald, Maloney, Gallagher and corporals Townsend, Dwyer, and Bench.

St. Francis de Sales Charlestown William Strachan Ninth Regiment Strachan Thomas E. Murphy John E. Donovan Doyle Murphy Fitzgerald Maloney Gallagher Townsend Dwyer Bench

London girl pleads guilty to fraud against jewellers

Gwyneth Maude, a young girl, admitted guilt after evidence in London on charges of swindling Spink & Son jewelers. Her solicitor pressed a not guilty plea, but she was committed for trial. Held in default bail of £200, she returns to jail and faces trial on December 12.

London Gwyneth Maude Spink & Son, Jewellers Gwyneth

Explosion at Summer Street home shatters glass

A hot water heater exploded at P. P. Sherry's new Summer street residence in Lynn this afternoon. The blast blew the heater top through the roof and shattered several window panes. The unoccupied house sustained the damage.

Lynn P. P. Sherry Summer Street

Boxing card slated for December 14 at Millstream Boat Club

The Millstream Boat Club announces an amateur boxing meeting on December 14 featuring several special bouts between well known sportsmen. Not all bouts are finalized yet but advance notice will be given. The event will take place in the club house.

Millstream Boat Club

Chinese Kidnapped in Lower California Case

The Union reports Chinese nationals were kidnapped in Lower California and handed to U S authorities under a pretext of violating exclusion laws. An alleged contract with Hyde, 40 miles below the line, supposedly funded the captures and transfers to Marsh and Smallcomb. A probe in Washington awaits affidavits while rations and hold sizes suggest planned arrests once funds arrive.

San Dixco Cal Union California United States Marsh Smallcomb Hyde Washington

Great Game Won by B A A Over Chicago A A by Six

The Boston Athletic Association defeated Chicago Athletic Association 18 to 12 in a Boston victory. Key players Heffelfinger Donnelly and Lewis were sidelined or penalized, while Stickney and Anthony stood out for Boston as Chicago struggled with injuries and discipline.

B. A.A Chicago A. A

Wesleyan Falls to Penn 34 0 in Intercollegiate Finale

The Wesleyan football team lost 34 to 0 to Pennsylvania in the final intercollegiate game of the season at Germantown Cricket Club with 8000 spectators. Penn dominated early with a strong rushing attack and Wesleyan’s weak line. Wesleyan’s Gordon stood out at fullback but others underperformed. Scoring featured Thayer with two touch downs and three goals, Camp with three, Thomson one, and Mackey one as Penn recorded a commanding win.

Philadelphia Wesleyan Pennsylvania Middletown Boys Germantown Cricket Club West Gordon Fordyce Page Lee Cutts Adar Gee Cow Cobb Thornton Newton Reese Searles Schoff ee-Pomero Vaik Star Camp Eveene Weet Aene Page Thomson Fordyce Trayvge Vcecscee Dehart Orange Athletic Club Dashiell Lehigh Thayer Camp Mackey

Chelsea Win on Fouls in Rough Pole Game

Chelsea and Brockton played to a four to four draw, but Chelsea won on three fouls against Brockton, giving Chelsea the victory. Referee Thomas McCarthy and timekeeper Tom Cotter oversaw a tense match with high tackling and rough play, Chelsea’s Lations saving several Brockton scoring chances.

Chelsea Brockton Thomas McCarthy Tom Cotter

Lafayette Social and Athletic Club Boxing Cards at Haverhill Street

The Lafayette Social and Athletic Club held afternoon bouts on a new postless ring at their Haverhill Street rooms. Matches featured J J Gibbons versus Callahan, Cunningham versus Reynolds, Farren against Shea, with McLaughlin and Sam Ashe drawing an even result. McNabb versus Toner was closely contested. W J Quinn presided as master of ceremonies, with W Hunter as referee T Farren and T Murphy as judges and B Brogan as timer.

Haverhill Street Lafayette Social and Athletic Club J. J. Gibbons Callahan Cunningham Reynolds Farren Shea McLaughlin Sam Ashe McNabb Toner W. J. Quinn W. Hunter T. Farren T. Murphy B. Brogan

Pleasant Putnam Club Party in Roxbury Armory Hall

A very pleasant gathering hosted by the Putnam Social Club in Armory Hall Roxbury last evening featured informal merriment. President Green directed the floor with J. Huss assisting.

Roxbury Putnam Armory Hall Warren Street Green J. Huss

Mrs Cleveland narrowly escapes plunge in New Jersey ride

Mrs. Cleveland narrowly escaped a fatal plunge when a carriage horses dashed toward a chasm on a Narrow Road in Laxrwoop New Jersey. Freeman Sr. steadied the reins and pulled up the frightened party without harm. The guests at the Freeman cottage later recounted the scare and Mrs. Cleveland calmly resumed her visit during a dinner that evening with Mr. and Mrs. Freeman and other attendees.

Laxrwoop N. J Cleveland F. P. Freeman Jr Aely Freeman Cottage Mrs. Cleveland F. P. Freeman F. P. Freeman, Jr Wilson de Meza Kimball W. Nelson

Woburn Bicycle Club Hosts First City Tournament

Mishawum Bicycle Club of Woburn held its first tournament on Main street from New Boston to New Bridge. William J. Hammond won the one mile cushion tire race, Walter L. Dodge secured multiple top finishes, with Edward Leathe close behind in several events. Visitors from outside town attended the event.

Mishawum Bicycle Club Woburn Main Street New Boston Street James H. Linnell Walter L. Dodge Wiliam J. Hammond Fred Winn F. L. Doucette Edward ©. Leathe

Providence A Victor In New England Polo League Game

Providence beat Pawtucket in the first New England Polo League match played in Pawtucket. About 1200 spectators saw Pierce carry the ball the length of the surface and Leydon and Newcomb score for Providence in a display of strong teamwork. Referee Hugh Duffy and timekeeper George Rex officiated as the Pawtucket-Rushers and Providence-Rushers lined up with Pierce Connell and Curley among the noted players.

Pawtucket R. I Providence Pierce Connell Leydon Newcomb G. Smith Sullivan Curley Turnbull Furbush McCarthy Hugh Duffy George M. Rex

Naphtha Barge Fire on Volga Guts 26 Barges

A despatch from Astrakhan reports a naphtha barge on the Volga caught fire, spreading rapidly to burn 26 barges and two steamers. The vessels burned to the water’s edge while bargemen and crew barely escaped. explosions after the flames resembled cannon discharges, creating a spectacular blaze.

St. Peterspure Astrakhan Volga

A King in a Wilderness Fleeing to Safety

Paris reports King Behanzin has fled with a small retinue into an unexplored region after Abomey fell to French forces. Prospects remain uncertain as officials anticipate his aim to seek refuge in a German settlement, with pursuit deemed impractical.

Paris Porto Nova Behanzin Abomey

Big Brewery Burned in Farrpautt Minnesota

Godfrey Fleckinstein's large Farrpautt brewery was destroyed by fire last night. The plant was valued at $300000, with only light insurance of 2000 to 3000 dollars. Authorities believe the blaze was incendiary in origin.

Farrpauttt Minn Godfrey Fleckinstein

Archbishop Walsh Testifies On Coolgreany Estate Evictions

Archbishop Walsh of Dublin told the Evicted Tenants Commission that rents on Coolgreany were above valuation while nearby lands were at or below. He called landlords and tenants partners, urged reinstatement of all evicted tenants, and compensation for those forced to leave their holdings.

Dustin Walsh Dublin Coolgreany

Senator Kyle Signals Support for Tariff Reform Measure

Sioux City, November 24. A published interview quotes Senator Kyle of South Dakota, a Populist, saying he will align with the Democrats on tariff policy and vote for any judicious measure advancing tariff reform. He promises cooperation to pursue tariff reform steps.

Sioux City Kyle South Dakota

Cleveland's Thanksgiving Quiet On Broadwater Island

Exmore Virginia November 24 President elect Cleveland enjoys a quiet Thanksgiving on Broadwater Island at the Broadwater Club cottage with Charles B Jefferson L Clarke Davis and host Joseph L Ferrell. He arrived by private car and will remain five to six days then join Mrs Cleveland in Lakewood New Jersey if calls do not extend his stay.

Exmore Cleveland Broadwater Island Broadwater Club Charles B. Jefferson L. Clarke Davis Joseph L. Ferrell Kenny Philadelphia, Wilmington & Baltimore Railroad United Press Lakewood N. J Philadelphia Messrs Davis Jefferson Ferrell

Thanksgiving at South Boston House of Correction

Bishop Brooks spoke to inmates in a Thanksgiving service at the South Boston House of Correction. He praised American life, drew lessons from Columbus, and urged hope for the future as American citizens. A chaplain led prayers, the inmate quartet sang, and the day included yard activities and an afternoon mandolin club performance.

House of Correction Boston Colonel Whiton EK. F. Gooding Grace Clark Louis Brit Brooks America Columbus Boston Ideal Mandolin Club

Fifteenth annual Thanksgiving at Boston Industrial Home

The Boston Industrial Home on Davis street held its fifteenth Thanksgiving yesterday with about 100 seated to a feast provided by friends. The bill of fare included roast turkey, cranberry sauce, squash, potatoes, pies, fruit, nuts, tea and coffee. An evening program in the chapel featured New England Conservatory performers, Fred Roberts on violin, and A W Bullard on the xylophone, plus brief addresses by Rev A J Gordon and others.

Boston Davis Street Harrison Avenue New England Conservatory of Music Edith Castle Minnie Woodworth Florence Dye Elgie Spaulding Fred Roberts A. W. Bullard A. J. Gordon Co. A. Dickinson Lewis G. Lowe Stillman Blanchard

Steamship and Tug Movements Off East Coast Ports

A dense log of vessels including steamer Glaucus Berry New York and steamer Portland Snowman Portland with tows. Also listed are multiple schooners like Emma F Angel Norfolk to Philadelphia and Sagamore Baltimore with cargo moves, plus tugs Right Arm Plymouth and others towing barges and hauling crews. Included are sailings of British Crown Otranto City of Savannah and numerous port-to-port movements with bound vessels and coordinates.

Glaucus Berry New York H M Whitney Portland Snowman John H Platt French Norfolk Vineyard Haven Emma F Angel Tripp Horatio L Baker Crowell Philadelphia Sagamore Crowley Baltimore Maria O Teel Johnson Clarence H Venner Island Home Thurston Gloucester Y Hacket Hasson Pen Beer Lizzie Babcock Whiton Highland Light John Twohy Talofa Rattlesnake British Crown London Otranto Antwerp City of Savannah Savannah Essex Storm King Julia A Merritt Joshua Lovett Coal King Troy Right Arm Clara A Phinney Newport News Amelia Ireland Bayonne Plymouth Shenandoah C Krr Durham City Ondon Indian H F Dimock Icis Acadian Arichat Loudon Canso Annie Harper St John State of Maine Colby Taylor Sagadahoe Baker Bath Tremont Craig Port and City of Gloucester Proctor

Domestic steamers pass through amid brisk late November weather

Northbound Verbena and steam yacht Wild Duck moved past Chatham on November 24 en route to Portland and Newburyport respectively. Roger Drury reported from Port Royal as the vessels Ex Updated coastal shipping notes list Peesschs Talofa and Saura Ilehtagie in the same passage.

Chatham Verbena Wild «Duck Peesschs Talofa Philadelphia Portland Saura Ilehtagie Newburyport Roger Drury Port Royal

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