Windle Sets World Mile Record at Hampden Park
Springfield reports W W Windle broke the world record for the mile with a flying start at Hampden Park, finishing in 1:81.6 with pacers Olmston, Measure, Broadhead, James Clark, Arnold, and Banger. He previously set a half mile mark of 0:62.6, aided by Banger and Tyler, surpassing Zimmerman's former mile record of 2:04.4-5. Windle had also run a half mile in 1:00.15 last year on the Springfield track.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Banger
Tyler
B A A football schedule and Dorchester club news
Sporting miscellany lists the B A A football dates including Exeter Technology Brookline Medford Dartmouth Bowdoin South End Amherst N Y A C Harvard and Chicago Athletic Club. Old Colony Yacht Club elects officers and plans coming year improvements. Kirby's City Point bowling alleys open. Dorchester Athletic Club to host social with Bond's Orchestra. Boston lacrosse title match set for South End grounds. International Marine Publishing releases America’s Cup races souvenir.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. A.A
Exeter
Technology
Brookline
Tufts Colege
Medford
Dartmouth College
Bowdoin Colege
South End Grounds
Amherst College
South End
Harvard
Cambridge
Chicago Athletic Club
Old Colony Yacht Club of
Dorchester
Fox Point
Savin Hill
William Fessenden
William V. Baker
C. V. Greenlaw
E. K. Pratt
George A. Hall
M. M. Torrence
Samuel Ware
Robert Gregg
Dorchester Bay
Kirby
City Point
East Broadway
Pilgrim Hall
Dorchester Athletic Club
Bond
Boston
South Boston
New England
International Arine Publishing Company
Danbury Wheelmen Day Winners and Times
Six thousand spectators watched Danbury bicycle races with A. W. Warren winning the half mile, C. T. Nelson and E. A. Nelson taking second and third. F. Barman won the Danbury one mile, Frea T. Catlin first in the 70 yard handicap, J. F. Lally second, C. J. Gray third. E. A. Nelson took the one mile open, Warren second, C. T. Nelson third. Warren won the two-mile Connecticut title, with E. A. Nelson first in the two-mile handicap and James Lange and C. T. Nelson following. E. A. Nelson earned a diamond ring for the fastest half mile, 1:09.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Danbury
Conn
A. W. Warren
Hartford
C. T. Nelson
Springfield
E. A. Nelson
F. Barman
Frea T. Catlin
New Haven
J. F. Lally
Greenwich
C. J. Gray
Unionville
Fairfield County
Fred C. Hoyt
Warren
Connecticut
James Lange
Waterbury
H. J. Meeker
Southport
A. Nelson
Pimlico Opening Falls Meeting Sets New Track Records
Baltimore October 3 Bellini 9 13 1 4 and Mascot 2 00 set new trotting and pacing marks at Pimlico opening day amid fine weather, large attendance and dusty track. Colonel Kuser won the 2 29 trot with Gilmore second Hippia third, best time 2 21. Bellini won the 2 15 trot with Bush second Heppy B third, Mascot easily captured the free for all with Saladin second Vitello third.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore
Bellini
Mascot
Pimlico
Colonel Kuser
Gilmore
Hippia
Bush
Heppy B
Saladin
Vitello
Local racing notes and names in fragmentary page
Fragmentary OCR lists multiple horse names, jockeys, and distances such as seven furlongs and 1095 times. Mentions Reston, Florence, and various unidentified figures, indicating a damaged sports racing snippet with scattered entities and no clear event outcome.
Death at Green Street lodging house following release from House of Industry
An unknown man, Joseph Murray, died of heart disease after being brought to Robert Jennings lodging house at 46A Green Street. He was about percent years old, six feet tall, 160 pounds, with black hair and mustache, dressed in dark clothes and a brown felt hat. Dr. Thompson certified death. Undertaker Tinkham removed the body. Murray had been released from the House of Industry that day and had no home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Jennings
Green Street
Thompson
Tinkham
Joseph Murray
House of Industry
Sewer Trench Collapse Injures Several in Malden
A section of a twenty six feet deep sewer trench on eastern avenue caved in this afternoon in Malden injuring several workers. One man, Raffaele Blue of Pitts Street Boston, sustained a broken leg and was moved to the camp hospital. The cave in occurred near the bottom of the trench where the side collapsed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Malden
Eastern Avenue
Raffaele Blue
Pitts Street
Boston
Bismarck Said Near Death Amid Berlin Silence
A Breslau report claims Prince Bismarck is gravely ill and may not leave Kissingen alive. Berlin offers no confirmation while Berlin’s correspondents note reticence in his entourage. Observations on travel delays and Dr Schweinger’s concern suggest he is weaker than friends admit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
Breslau
Bismarck
Kissingen
London
Prince Bismarck
Friedrichsruhe
Schweinger
Mystery man at City Hospital refuses to reveal name
A young refined New Yorker, who attempted suicide Friday night, lies at City Hospital with his identity unknown. He fears revealing his life details may annoy relatives, and despite efforts by several visitors to identify him, hospital authorities keep his name secret, fueling speculation about who he is.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City Hospital
Boston
Auburn Homefront in Labor Dispute Fallout
Mayor Bolster presided as a thirteen member committee was named to negotiate with shoe manufacturers and union leaders to ease the clash. Armenian workers faced a crowd at boarding houses with arrests as police kept streets clear. Thousands gathered while seventy five special police guarded downtown. Manufacturers held a separate meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Auburn
Bolster
Police Raid Seizes Policy Slips in Cambridge Men Charged
Dedham street officers raided 2 Waltham Street on a warrant for gaming implements and recovered policy slips and chairs. Frank Lewis 48 Cambridge William J Oakley 32 Cambridge John Smith 21 Cambridge William Massar 28 Cambridge Edward J Ingelis 27 Boston Charlie J Sullivan 27 Boston were arrested for being present where gaming implements were found.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dedham Street
Waltham Street
Frank Lewis
William J. Oakley
John Smith
Cambridge
William Massar
Edward J. Ingelis
Charlie J. Sullivan
Boston Schoolmasters Association Dines
The Boston Schoolmasters' Association held a dinner at Parker's with 37 members present. Mr. Dc. J. Lincoln chaired the meeting, flanked by Master J. A. Page of the Dwight School as secretary. Topics covered included current educational issues. next meeting set for the first Tuesday in November.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston Schoolmasters’ Association
Parker's
Society
Dc. J. Lincoln
J. A. Page
Dwight School
Shepherds of Our Schools
Roberts Triumphs In Second Billiards Match In New York
The English champion Roberts defeated American champion Ives in the second billiards match in New York. Roberts entered with a 1001 point run advantage and finished with 799 needed to prevail. Ives finished at 997 as Roberts posted a best run of 13%, average 222.9.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Roberts
Ives
Yee
Rob Roys Beautiful Cane Presented to Benton
Sporting editors and other sportsmen surprised B. H. Benton by presenting him with a fine ivory handled cane inscribed Rob Roy on the end. A plate on the side bears his full name, making a handsome gift from the group's members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. H. Benton
Post
Rob Roy
Four Die In Water Near Marshfield Coast
Oct 3 report from Marshfield Oregon says seven sailed toward Coos Bay when a gust capsized their boat. Four drowned, two women and a child were rescued. Identified deceased are B. M. Delawney two children and John Wickland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marshfield
Ore
Coo Bay
B. M. Delawney
John Wickland
Venturesome Boy Plunges From Ceiling At Pope Schoolhouse
Nine year old Robert Burton of 3 P street fell from gas pipes in Pope Schoolhouse while climbing. He struck his head and suffered a brain concussion. Dr Boland ordered immediate removal to City Hospital, which was carried out.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Burton
Pope
Yeaterda
Boland
City Hospital
Orphan Werren Colby Drowned In New Meadows River
In Bath Maine on October 3 an orphan named Werren Colby drowned when their float was upset in the New Meadows River. James his companion swam to shore and the body was later recovered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bath
Werren Colby
Wen
New Meadows
Ming
James
Valkyries Lines Show Her as a Dangerous Rival in Heavy Spars
New York reports the Valkyrie yacht in dry dock at Erie Basin drawing crowds of up to four thousand as spectators inspect the hull. Report notes its heavy spars and top heavy rigging compare to the Thistle, with detailed observations on mast, bowsprit, and spinaker gear reflecting a promising yet formidable challenger.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Erie Basin
Description of vessel hull forms and bow shapes in racing yachts
A description contrasts the stem and keel outlines of an older cutter bow with later racing yachts. The bow water line trends nearly straight with a convex lean, while the portion above water differs markedly from new U S racing yacht designs.
The Valkyrie from the Bow in Yacht Review
The Valkyrie is praised as a fast stable boat with a fine stern and minimal wetted surface. Observers note its light yet strong construction, forward keel rake, and leathered deck styling. The question remains whether a keel can beat a centreboard, a debate linked to the Vigilant.
Insurance misstatements rebutted by Boston salvage cases
Mr Lyons replies to a Post article on Insurance Adjustments arguing the informant misstates profits and salvage practices. He cites 1840s to 1879 fire cases including Balderston Daggett and Carter Rice to show Boston underwriters often achieved higher salvage value by selling in New York, challenging the Post’s claims and defending local methods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Queen Insurance Company
Post
New York
Boston
Balderston and Daggett
Balderston & Daggett
Carter, Rice & Co
Wly
Subaequep
Hall, Stetconte
Stetson
Parker, Holmes & Co
Brown, Durell & Co
Mr. Cohn
Jordan, Marsh & Co
F. M
Junior Interscholastic League Meeting Admits Dorchester Teams
A Junior Interscholastic League meeting at night added Dorchester and nearby schools to the circuit. Noble's will combine with Hale and Greenough. a schedule features Roxbury Latin at Brookline and Brookline at Brookline with matches across Oct and Nov including Somerville Cambridge Dorchester and Roxbury Latin games.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pterade League
A. Ant
Roxby
Eit
High
Dorchester
Salen & & Greenon Somerville
Noble's
Noble’s
Hale & Oreo Hools
Dorchest
Act
Ville
Oxbury
Somerville
Bengsline
Brookline
Hales
Greenough
Brooklineschestere
Brookling
Roxbury
Brine
Hale
Toward’s Tansy Pillows Guarded by Written Guarantee
An advertisement offers Toward’s Tansy Pillows with a written guarantee and a promise of safe, easy care. It claims no failure or disappointment and urges customers to write or pay for services, listing address at 10 Tremont Row, Boston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eafe
Auro
Compo Emiély CO
Tremont Row
Boston
Ike Weir Signs For Featherweight Title Match
A boxing match to feature Ike O'Neal Weir of Boston against Billy Murphy of Australia is arranged for November 2, 1893 in Boston. The bout of fifteen rounds carries a $760 purse with $650 to the winner, conditionally for the featherweight American championship. Both sides post $100 appearance and weight deposits by 3 p.m. on fight day, with Hamilton Brock as sole referee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ike O'Neal Weir
Belfast
Billy Murphy
Ike O’neal Weir
Boston
Australia
Eacn
Poice News
America
Murphy
Weir
California Athletic Club
Cribb Club
Hamilton Brock
Ike O'Nealver
B. H. Benton
James Gibbons
William A. Brady
Brady
Blanchard
New York
Sport McAllister
Pony Moore
Mr. Blanchard
Dock Square
Mr. Straub
Messrs
New England
Mr. Brady
Metropolis
Corbett and
Mitchell
Phil Dwyer
Coney Island
New York State
Dwyer
Florida
Bob Fitzsimmons
Dick Burge
Teddy Wilson
Jack McAuliffe
Stanton Abbott
Wilson
Abbbott
Judge Newton
McAuliffe-Smith
Corbett
Dick O'Brien
Joe Walcott
Walcott
Austin Gibbons
Harry Tracy
Mike Harris
Cribb
Joe
Cr. H. Kelly
Dick O’brien
Joe Lewis
O'Brien
Kelly
the Post
Jack Moore
Henzy Moore
Chelsea
Hodgkins
Camden School of Arms
Jack Dempsey
Dempsey
Jack
Newton
Sonike Hal
Brooklyn
Steve O'Donnell
Hugh Napier
Mike Dunn
Mr. Haley
George Godfrey
Billy Wilson
Jack McGee
Johnny van Heest
Haley
George Ty
Joe J
Jacksonville
Ju Newton
Cipelline’ Doe Ve
John Kennard
Fitzsimmons
Massachusetts Division board of officers named for cycling clubs
The regular Massachusetts Division board of officers lists Chief consul J. S. Dean of Boston Bicycle Club Vice consul D. B. Miller of Springfield and secretary treasurer F. S. McCausland Jr. of Somerville Cycle Club Dean, a veteran wheelman dating to 1877, has held multiple roles and honors, including safety pioneer status in Boston. The notice also covers club meetings at Woodbridge and Massachusetts clubs adopting new membership, union talks, and social plans with several clubs represented at a recent gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Massachusetts Division Board of Officers
Dean
Boston
D. B. Miller
Springfield Bicycle Club
Boston Club
Frank Weston
Yale
National Assembly
National Board ‘of Rights and Privileges Committee
Boston Athletics Association
Puritan Canoe Club
Young Men's Democratic Club
Associated Cycling Clubs
Woodbridge Club
A. J. Wilde, Jr
New York
Chestnut Hill Reservoir
Kerry
Frothingham
Mt. Pleasants
Shawmut
Massachusetts
Bertha Ryan
William C. Angell
Arthur V. Edwards
J. A. Hall
Reuben
Swan
Miss Shurtleff
Savage
Mrs. Orcester
Miss Newman
Messrs. Doth
Coolidge
Cambridgeports
Wyde Parks
Rovers
Mt. Washingtons
Roxbury Wheelmen
Press
Still On The Horseshoers Defy City Council
The Master Horseshoers Association met at 104 Dover Street and voted to maintain their demand for the advanced price list amid a dispute with Boston’s five commissioners. A Horseshoers’ Union No. 6 committee backed the employers, and PF Morris and D D Driscoll were elected delegates to the national convention in Chicago October 9 to 12.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Horseshoers’ Association
Dover Street
Boston
Horseshoers’ Union No. 6
Messrs
PF. Morris
D. D. Driscoll
Chicago
Brazil at Peace Ends Brazil Revolution, Ad Vices Report
Private cable advices via London to firms in New York say the Brazilian revolution is at an end. Three firms report the same, though they admit they never have reason for placing reliance. The notes come from well known firms with Brazil connections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
London
Nections
Brazil
Prominent Malden Man Julius Tilton Dead
Julius Willard Tilton, a leading Malden resident, died at his home on the corner of Francis and Summer streets from typhoid pneumonia after a one week illness. A Vermont native born in West Randolph, he moved to Boston at age two and later worked for Richards dealers in metals before joining A. H. Davenport in Malden, where he remained. He was 58 and survived by his wife and two sons George M. and another. He was a longtime member of the First Baptist Church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maldepn
Julius Willard Tilton
Francis and
Summer Streets
West Randolph
Boston
Richards
A. H. Davenport
Funeral of Lieut Com W W C Amoad
Gathered around the late tenant commander William Warlan Tacutentesades at his mother's home 2 Winthrop for a funeral service led by the Rev Percy Brown Rector of St James Church. Floral tributes surrounded the cloth covered casket as relatives paid respects before remains were moved to Swen Point Rhode Island for interment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. C. Amoad
William Warlan Tacutentesades
Iancay
Percy Brown
St. James's Scopal Church
Dyer
Swen Point
R. I
Man Falls In Dining Room Tripping Frightens Family
James Miller aged 70 of No 4 Gates Street tripped while crossing the dining room and wounded an artery. The flow of blood caused much alarm until Drs Cole and Meape arrived and opended the injury dressing. He remained reasonably comfortable by evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Miller
Gates Street
Union acts on Brown-Durrell death resolutions
On September 1 John Bayers a Floorlayers Union No 658 member was killed at work on the Brown Durrell building. A committee of John R Berry Everett S Berry and John H Day was appointed to obtain an engrossed copy of the union resolutions. They were received and approved and a copy will be sent to the deceased’s family. Indorsed garment workers. The Hat Makers Association in St Andrew’s Hall appointed a committee to warn Whitten Burdett Co stores to stop selling their distasteful goods or risk losing members’ trade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Bayers
Floorlayers’ Union No
Brown- Durrell
John R. Berry
Everett
Berry
John H. Day
Hat Makers’ Association
St. Andrew's Hall
Whitten, Burdett & Co
Burglars Blow Up Burlington Shop in Theft Attempt
Early today loud explosions rocked H. M. Wight's second-hand and sporting goods store on College street. The blast blew out most of the first floor front, a fire followed but was quickly put out. Stock loss is about $4000, with $2600 insured. Authorities suspect burglars used the explosion to destroy crime evidence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burlington
H. M. Wight
College Street
Blazing Alarm From Lace Curtain Contact At Tremont Street
A lace curtain brushed a gas jet in a four story brick dwelling at 692 Tremont street causing Box 93 alarm at 5 26 last evening. The fire was in the apartments of L M Thurber and damage was reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
BOX 93
Tremont Street
L. M. Thurber
Boy Hurt Sliding Down Banisters at 26 Cazenove Street
Charles Reed a 17 year old from Hotel Glendon at Columbus avenue and Cazenove street fell while sliding down banisters at 26 Cazenove street last evening. He fractured his right thigh in two places and was helped home by a Division 6 officer as Dr. Linton attended to set the bones.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Reed
Hotel Glendon
Columbus Avenue
Cazenove Street
Division 6
Linton
Death in Haverhill Under Inquiry for Charles Villars
In Haverhill on October 3 Medical Examiner Croston investigates the death of Charles Villars found with a fractured skull at City Hospital. An inquest will be held to determine cause and responsibility as authorities review the circumstances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Haverhill
Charles Villars
City Hi
Croston
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Windle
Nancy Hanks Wate
The
Shade
Mass
W. W
Hampden Park
Day
Olmstond
Broadhead
James Clark
Arnold
Zimmerman
W. Windl
Sporting Miscellany
Nelson
Westchester
Pion O Batthew
Wah Jim
Vie Tin Blackburn
Torn
Bae Peyton Geldit
U Nichols
Wanpesco
Sarah Ra Fines Yi
Hgten Eventure
Os Aia Ay
Queen Mit Ot Bat Foren
Ae Tatrician
Malan
Factor Mo Oerio
Lord Ne Ta
Florence
Gi x Ee
Tia
Ile Reston
American Wringer Co
Broadway Extension
Valkyrie
Watson
MR. Lyons
Ike Weir
Mike Haley
Jacksonville Club
Arthur T. Lumiley
New Jersey
Voras
Tremont St
Mess
Stonvy
Cooks’ Alliance
New Dele
Labor Union
Furniture Workers’ Union No. 24
Dexter Hall
F. J. Hickey
M. Sullivan
George Gunther
Edward Banks
F. Doherty
William McLeod
T. Gerald
D. H. McDonald
Union Glass
Boston Cooks’ Alliance
Central Labor Union
John Carter
John Connelly
Thomas Pritchard
George Brown
Samuel Mayfield
Cornelius Gallant
P. Merisereau
Thomas Flaherty
Andrew
Admiral Mello
Perha Jen
Weil
Sameel W. Clifford
Fagor Maynard F. Stiles
Court Street
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