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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Oct 07, 1896

Page

3

Iceland voyage eyed by Gloucester shipowners

Gloucester October 6. T A Langford and Son of Gloucester plan sending schooner Laurel to Iceland after a cargo of frozen herring. Captain Pibbard, master of Laurel, advocates the venture claiming Iceland waters yield abundant herring and that a successful voyage could transform the frozen herring trade to New York and Philadelphia.

Gloucester T. A. Langford & Son Iceland Pibbard Laurel Eskefjord Stedesfjord England Hibbard Cape Race N. F North Cape Newfoundland New York Miladelphia

Mayor Bancroft Denounces Calmed Color Line Tensions

Mayor Bancroft released a statement detailing a tense confrontation over a complaint against an officer. He described the room’s attendees, defended his handling, and insisted hearings remain orderly and fair. He said no verdict was reached and warned against disrespectful language.

Bancroft Cordwell Plummer Burke Cloyes Mr. Plummer Dr. Plummer

Parker Founder of Hotel Parker Dies in Worcester

Joseph Boynton Parker founder of the Hotel Parker died after a stroke at the City Hospital two hours after midday. He was en route to his brother in law’s funeral. Born in Brookline New Hampshire in 1838 he retired from business in recent years and pursued painting in oil and watercolor.

Worcester Joseph Boynton Parker Hotel Parker City Hospital Mr. Parker Brookline N. H

Tax Collector Charles Hersey Dies in Saco Office

Tax Collector Charles Hersey, 61, died suddenly this afternoon in his Saco office. A twenty year coal businessman, he served on the City Council and as city treasurer. He leaves a wife.

Saco Charles Hersey

Hobbs Murder Case Opens With Coroner Jury Review

Biddeford Maine October 6 six witnesses testified before the coroner jury in the Betsy R Hobbs murder case No material evidence emerged aside from Dr J M Leavitts statement that thirty two wounds were inflicted by a No 4 shot and the weapon seemed fired within twenty to thirty feet He found a blunt blow killed her after death robbery is suspected as the motive noting she kept about three hundred dollars in a savings bank and earned her living by her own hands

Biddeford Betsy R. Hobbs West Warsonsfield J. M. Leavitt Eppingham

Ancient and Honorable Artillery Fetes In Baltimore

Thousands greet the Ancient and Honorable Artillery Company as they march through Baltimore with the Fourth Regiment and Naval Reserves. The parade includes 400 muskets, four Hotchkiss guns, and a mayoral reception at City Hall. A brass tablet at the Carrollton Hotel honors the artillerymen and Baltimore citizens.

Mt. Royal Mt. Royal Avenue Cathedral Street Charles Street Naval Reserves Fach Baltimore Mount Royal Avenue Calvert Biddle Madison Eutaw City Hall Hooper Carrollton Hotel Carrollton Volunteer Fireman’s Association

Sixth Regiment Attacks Concord in Mock Battle

In Concord Massachusetts on October 6 a Sixth Regiment training exercise recreated a Civil War era clash. Lt Col Woodward led a smaller force defending against Col Parsons and his First and Second battalions. Boston’s Company L supplied prisoners and the unit paraded through town before a riot drill and formal review by town officials.

Concord Woodward Wakefield Parsons Concord Bridge Concord Company Concord Junction Boston Company Hollow Square Monument Square Hubbard Street

Four Found Dead in Albany House Fire Mystery

News from Albany reports that Mrs. T. Savage her infant and two young sons died in a Summit fire on Sunday evening. An axe found on the floor raises suspicion of possible foul play.

Albany Occ Summit

Ninth District Convention Nominees Fitzgerald for Congress

The ninth district convention meets Wednesday October 14 to nominate John F. Fitzgerald for Congress. He will likely address the gathering and declare for Bryan and Sewall and possibly the Chicago platform. He promises a strong declaration and a surprise for opponents.

Congress John F. Fitzgerald Bryan Sewall Chicago

Intercollegiate Tennis Tourney Opens in New Haven

The fifteenth annual intercollegiate tennis tournament begins at the New Haven Lawn Club with eleven colleges represented Yale Harvard and Princeton winning opening matches Budlong loses to Driscoll in a surprising upset Georgetown’s L A Driscoll defeats Clarence Budlong 6 So afternoon play continues with numerous singles and doubles results highlighting players from Yale Princeton Harvard Georgetown and Cornell as the event unfolds.

New Haven Conn New Haven Lawn Club Budlong- Driscoll Georgetown Yale Harvard Princeton Leo Ware G. E. Andrews Wesleyan I. A. Sankey Davis R. Hooker A. A. Burrows Brown L. A. Driscoll Georgetown University Clarence R. Budlong H. Hackett T. S. Evans Budlong Ree Maes Thompson Sankey

Somerville Notes and Local Activities Highlight Week

Somerville notes describe peace at the Latin High School drawing classes and a Tuesday Thursday schedule. The Somerville Council Home Circle hosted a musical literary evening with an auction of prominent women after the meeting. A raid on Hotel Warren led to arrests for gaming and forfeiture of funds after District Court action.

Latin High School Somerville Council Home Circle Somerville Council 103 Somerville Sitory Parkhurst

Mills reports over 500 delegates likely for Hartford convention

New Haven dispatch says William J. Mills chairman of the national Democratic committee notes more than one hundred towns have sent in their lists and that over 500 delegates are likely to attend the convention in Hartford on Thursday. He predicts a successful and enthusiastic gathering.

New Haven Conn Willam J. Mills National Democratic Committee Hartford Mills

Lady golfers open US championship at Morristown

The opening round of the United States ladies golf championship was held at Morris town Golf Club with 25 of 29 entrants. Beatrix Hoyt and Anna Sands led morning scores at 47, afternoon best 48 by Hoyt, with eight top players advancing to match play for the trophy valued over $1009.

Morristown N. J United States Robert Cox Madison Lawrence E. Curtis Boston Beatrix Hoyt Shinnecook Hills Club Southampton Anna Sands Newport Club Arthur Turnure Shinnecook G. R. Parsons Providence Miss Hoyt Miss Griscom Miss Shippen Miss McLane

Hawkins Defeats Gans in Controversial Featherweight Bout

Dan Hawkins of California defeated Joe Gans of Baltimore in a fifteen round fight at the Bohemian Sporting Club New York. Many observers believed the match was a draw though Hawkins won on a decision sparking surprise and disgust among Gans supporters. Hawkins used height and reach to gain the edge.

New York Dan Hawkins California Joe Gans Baltimore Bohemian Sporting Club Hawkins Kelly Gans

Cambria Iron Works to Close Indefinitely Tomorrow

Officials announced that nearly all departments of the Cambria Iron Works will shut down at noon tomorrow for an indefinite period. About three thousand workers will be affected across Johnstown Penn.

Johnstown Penn Great Cambria Iron Works

Myopia Hunt Club chase linked to anise scent

In Hamilton Massachusetts on October 6 a Myopia Hunt Club hunt featured a panoramic chase of twelve riders. The route started at Topsfield Commons at 4 p m and passed Rowley Bridge through Danvers ending near Ferncroft Inn with members including Mrs G Rice and Mrs George Lee Peabody.

G. Rice George Lee Peabody

Fire Damages Pavonia Ferry House in New York

A blaze tonight damaged the Pavonia ferry house, used by the Pine Railway Company, with losses estimated at 65000 dollars. No injuries are reported and the cause is under investigation.

New York Pavonia Pine Railway Company

Bicycle races slated for the 17th in Massachusetts

Two ten mile road races set for the 17th with prizes including a $100 Puritan wheel and $30 sewing machine. Races start from Market square West Lynn at 2:30 and Woburn at 3. Entries close a week prior via W. Achorn and club offices.

Woburn C. C E. A. Morris Plympton Street Woburn The Post Cycling Department Market Square West Lynn Reading Straus Achorn Wdom Century of the Myrtle Boston Worcester Messrs. Co Finn E. H. Wiliams T. R. MacBain Fred Leland New York Belting and Packing Company Thorndike Hugh Robson Salem Portsmouth N. H Salem Common Waltham Cycle Club Malden Bicycle Club Frothingham Massachusetts Young’s Viking Cycle Club Dorchester Percival L. Murdock J. E. Lord Fred S. Pig James Urquhart H. M.lean Ernest Rogers J. F. Callahan J. N. Foisy R. Cronin W. Pickard A. E. Darlow C. Armstrong F. A. Taylor G. K. Thurber Ted Quinlan Verett W. Brown J. Hanson J. L. Looney C. A. Russel T. Stapleton F. Thurber H. Dooler A. L. Huse Rob Woodman D. Mackharland A McLean Foster J. R. Mains H. Grothe W. A. Pawnawa Frank Hale Gus Cuenan T. D. Fletcher M. E Shean Leathwaithe Harry Page William Berle Leon A. Catcomb T. R. Hodgens A. F. Capers J. C. Lillis Harry Bennett F. Taylor R. Payzant D. Lebel W. J. Taylor L. O. Evans J. H. H. Burns J. R. Fontaine C. J. Hassan F. E. Meer G. C. Funk W. C. Whittemore D. O'Connell J. T. Downey G. Cummings William McCabe F. S. Coffin F. Symonds F. Sargent J. F. Mattimore

Danbury Fair Opens With Far-Reaching Bicycle Races

Five thousand spectators watched opening day events at the Danbury fair. Winners included John M. Beardsley in the one-mile open, W. Shepard in the amateur one mile, W. A. Barbean in the half-mile professional, O. J. Kelleher in the amateur one mile, George L. Backs in the professional one mile, hk. M. Alexander in the amateur mile handicap, J. L. Decker in the professional mile handicap, and Kirk in the amateur half-mile handicap, with times listed for each race.

Danbury Conn Danbury Fair John M. Beardsley W. Shepard South Norwalk W. A. Barbean New York Kirk

Schaefer Defeats Spinks In Hub Billiard Match

Jake Schaefer the wizard of billiards defeats Spinks at the Hub billiard parlors last night after a steadier finish. He ran 194 buttons on his tenth shot to take the lead, finishing with a total of 460 to Spinks 195.

Jake Schaefer Wizard of Billiards Spinks Jake Schaefer

Boxing Gossip Sparks Upcoming Fights and Rumors

Lowell boxer Martin Flaherty seeks a purse with Frank Erne after Haley Burke bout in Buffalo. Old rivals Billy Smith and Tommy Ryan set for 20 rounds at the Bohemian Club in New York on November 24. Peter Maher shows horse racing interest while Scaldy Bill trains with Sam Bolan for Maspeth bout.

Martin Flaherty Lowell Haley-Burke Buffalo Frank Erne Empire Club Flaherty Dixon Erne Kilaherty Billy Smith Tommy Ryan Bohemian Club New York Smith Peter Maher Sheepshead Bay Sheepshead Bay Directly After the Events Are Over. “Scaldy Bill Joe Walcott Maspeth New Utrecht Fred Fleck Scaldy Sam Bolan Mike Sears Austin Rice New London Rice Sears Joe Elms Billy Hennessy Young Corbett Tommy Tracey San Francisco Charley Strong Newark Joe Butler Philadelphia K. O Everett

Boxing Lessons Offered at Special October Rates

Prof Shaw at 181 Tremont J Room 16 offers boxing lessons with special October rates. Call or write for terms. CODFREY, 14 Hanover St Room 6 Boston, promotes reasonable terms from boxing teacher Prof. CEO.

Shaw Tremont J Ceo. Codfrey Hanover St Boston

Boston Athlete Hall Poisoning Claim Shocks Knickerbocker Run

D C Hall of the Peninsular A A South Boston says a wafer given by an unknown rider poisoned him during the Knickerbocker A C marathon on Sept 19. He weakened after 12 miles and collapsed, later revived with medical aid. Boston sporting figures urge a thorough investigation by Knickerbocker A C manager Harry Cornish.

D. C Boston New York Hall Post Ernie Hjertberg Pettee John Quinn Jack Driscoll Nat Young New England Lowell Harry Cornish Chicago A. A Knickerbocker A. C

Harvard Tr defeats Trinity practice notes and lineup

Harvard football workers sharpened for the Trinity game with Frank Shaw at center for the first time this season. Dayton shines among backs while Shaw Doucette and Norton form a strong guard line. A 3:30 pm Soldiers Field kick is set, with Trinity visiting Harvard and Worcester game canceled in favor of Wesleyan.

Trinity Harvard Frank Shaw J. Norton Shaw Doucette Williams Lewis Richardson Moulton Dayton Hartford Yale Worcester Athletic Association Wesleyan PGR MAB Wacaediabiees R. E Riche Swain Tieinss Rei R Cogswell Merriman Ingalls L. E Beechoft Beale Cochrane Gs Diesner Q. B Travers Livermore Sullivan Dens Serals Wrightington C. H Warren Aise Sian Brown Discsessors Burchard

Yale Faces Brown In Season Opener At New Haven

Yale's first big game of the season is set for tomorrow in New Haven. Brown University travels to challenge Yale as the Bulldogs seek to shore up a weak centre with Phil Stillman assisting Captain Murphy in coaching.

New Haven Conn Yale Brown University Phil Stillman Murphy Hazen Bass Rodgoers Sutphin Chadwick Chamberlain Ely van Every Benjamin Hinkey

Yale Faces Brown in Hardest Test This Fall

Yale lines up against Brown today in a tough top tier contest. The note mentions upcoming games including B A A Somerville High versus Hingham High at Hingham and seeks matches with teams averaging 110 pounds for Saturdays. The Brown candidates average 166 pounds 12, English High practice on Irvington oval, and CCNY football prospects look brighter this year.

Yale Brown Somerville High Hingham High Hingham Seldens Dorchester Aubrey E. Kenerson Armadine Street Mattapan English High Irvington Oval College of the City of New York

Longwood Cricket Club Handicap Singles and Doubles Open

The Longwood Cricket Club announces handicap singles start Saturday at 2 p m with entries due by Friday at 4 p m at the club house. Handicap doubles begin Wednesday Oct 14 with entries received until Tuesday afternoon at the club house. All matches on dirt courts and handicaps under the tennis committee.

Longwood Cricket Club

Pillsbury Draws In Budapest Chess Marathon

Play resumed with Winawer defeating Albin in a Giuocco Piano after 56 moves. Schlechter and Pillsbury signed a four knights draw after 34 moves. Poiel vs Walbrodt Sicilian adjourned after 63 moves. Noa and Tschigorin drew a Giuocco Piano after 71 moves. March and Janowsk y drew a Ruy Lopez after 69 moves.

Budapest Winawer Albin Giuocco Schlechter Pillsbury Poiel Walbrodt Noa Tschigorin March Janows Ruy Lopez

Players Bench and League News from the Era

The Western League Association will meet today in Chicago. Pitcher Wheeler of Philadelphia visits Bangor. Big Mike Sullivan returns to Boston to study law. Dave Foutz resigns as Brooklyn manager. New Bedford club owes roughly $1144 to players and the New England League. Jake Stenzel leads the Pittsburgs in batting with most New York players signed for next season.

Neer Nee Portsmouth Toay Western League Association Chicago Wheeler Philadelphia Bangor Mike Sullivan Giants Boston Dave Foutz Brooklyn New Bedford New England Jake Stenzel Pittsburgs New York

Turf Topics at Terre Haute Highlight Record Chases

Over the Terre Haute track John R. Gentry seeks the two minute mark this month as records fall across the circuit. John Splan bought the green pacer Tom Sherlock, mile in 2 09 3 4. Anteco sold for 1200 at Philadelphia. Bengin out of Kentucky Futurity as a weanling. Jupe, a 2 year old, declared out of Futurity for 1897.

Terre Haute John R. Gentry John Splan Tom Sherlock General Hancock Anteco Philadelphia Bengin Kentucky Transylvania Jupe

Joe Patchen Starts Today at Combina tion Park

Postponed races due to heavy track will run this afternoon starting at 12 30. The program includes three races and a attempt by New England favorite pacer Joe Patchen to lower the half mile world record of 2014 set at this track.

Combination Park New England Joe Patchen Patchen

Zeus wins Liebling prize in Berlin trotting event

In Berlin trotting races on October 6, Zeus captured the Liebling prize of 1600 marks while Loni took second and Minnie Thorn third. Allegro and Snipnose dead heated for the Hubertus prize of 1600 marks, Sorceress finished third. Kadett won the Potsdam prize with Crackajack second and Sprucewood third. Copyright won the Spree handicap of 2000 marks, with Princess Earl second and Lohengrin third.

Berlin Liebling Zeus Loni Minnie Thorn Allegro Snipnose Sorceress Potsdam Kadett Crackajack Sprucewood Copyright Princess Earl Lohengrin

Mack Briggs Wins One Mile Race Over Rimini

The three year old brown colt Mack Briggs owned by E Wishard captured the one mile event for sovereigns for the winner against Rimini, marking a victory for the juvenile in the race.

Sovereigns Mr. E. Wishard Mack Briggs Rimini

Schaefer's Challenger Sent To World on Four-Game Match

A. W. Spinks on behalf of Jake Schaefer issued a world challenge for four games: cushions carrom, balk line, straight billiards and champion game. Each game set at $500 or $1000 per side.

A. W. Spinks Jake Schaefer

Worldwalker Heine Stoppe Jr Reaches New York Early

Heine Stoppe Jr, the German traveler who began from Cologne on July 31 1895 to circle the world in eighteen months, arrived in New York on Monday and expects to complete his journey with forty nine days to spare. The pony polo practice will be held at Myopia Hunt Club grounds today. Walter Burnham believes a six club Maine polo league can be formed. Ned Ten Eyck received a watch chain and shotgun won in a race with Joe Whitehead at Lothrop’s Worcester Monday evening. The Village Yacht Club elected officers: Commodore C O Connor vice commodore C Ledrichs fleet captain W S Hartley secretary T F Buckley treasurer A J Pabst sergeant at arms A Leach. Savin Hill YC October meeting at the club house tomorrow evening. Johnny Mack of Chelsea left for Columbia College to train the track team. A duck pin bowling tournament began at Lowell last evening.

Heine Stoppe, Jr Cologne New York Hamilton Walter Burnham Ned Ten Eyck Joe Whitehead Lothrop Opera House Worcester Village Yacht Club C. O’connor C. Ledrichs W. S. Hartley T. F. Buckley A. J. Pabst A. Leach Savin Hill Y. C Johnny Mack Chelsea Columbia College Lowell

Prize Skating Champion Donates Race Skates

Elmer Simpson of Salem veteran amateur skating champion donated a finest pair of racing skates as first prize for the fastest one mile time in the Interscholastic Association winter races. Simpson, who won New England amateur championships at Spy Pond in 189, plans to compete in upcoming amateur events.

Elmer Simpson Salem Mr. Simpson New England Spy Pond

Through Car Service in Effect Sept 10 1896 Boston Albany

Rail travel details for Boston to Albany Chicago Cincinnati St Louis and New York. Lists Nos 7 15 19 23 83T 68 883 49 48 65 68 with departure times from Boston and routes via L S M S R R Big Four Michigan Central Springfield Line and other carriers. Includes dining and sleeping cars and contact details for tickets.

Boston Albany Wagner Chicago L. S Cincinnati Big Four Michigan Central B. R St. Louis R. R Detroit M. & My BR Hartford New Haven New York Springfield Buffet Cara NEW York Limited Springeld Ashington ‘St Kneeland St Hanson Boston & Albany Marlboro Fitchburg Leominster Clinton Old State House Park Square Station Fall River

Trains Depart from Union Station Boston

Schedule lists multiple departures from Union Station Boston to Portland Augusta Bangor Harbor Lewiston Manchester and other stops with varied times on weekdays Sundays and holidays. Includes Maine Central and North Conway connections and steamship links to Castine Deer Isle Sedgewick Bar Harbors Eastport Calais St John.

Union Station Boston Portland Augusta Bangor Sun Manchester T. John Halifax Provinces ST. Steel Hen ST. Andrews N. B Ear North Conway Ntervale GLEN Crawfords Fabyans Twin Mountain Eerry Jefferson Lancaster Long Island Centre Aldor R. R Maine Central Wiscassit Thomaston Rockland Quebec North Conway Castine Deer Isle Sedgwick Southwest Bar Harbors Millbridge Jonesport Machiasport Eastport Calais ST. John International Steamship Co

Passenger Train Schedule for New Hampshire and Vermont Lines

Local and long distance rail times list principal stations from Nashua to Montreal. Service includes Concord PLYMOUTH, White River Junction, St Johnsbury, and Montreal routes with seasonal changes through Oct 10. Notes indicate limited stops at Weirs and Warren and extenuated runs to Quebec and Chicago via G T Ry and Boston lines.

Manchester Naeeae Bostos North Weare Hennikes New Slaaiyoss Swamuas Suncoo Pittsfield Suncook Valley Bear Island Long Island Centre Harbor Weirs Oliveboro Concord Plymouth Warren Haversle Campton North Woodstock Pemigewasset Valley Lisbon Littleton Whitefield Lancaster Jefferson Fabyans Bethlehem Franklin, Lebanon White River Junction Bristol Branch Claremont Norwich Hanover ST. Johnsbury Newport Sherbrooke Quebec ST. J Montpelier Burlington Montreal Boston Air Line Drs Meee Chicago West G. T. Ry Pu Ry cDoes D. J. Flanders Gen'l Pass’r

Timetables for New York and New England Rail Services

Presents train and boat schedules for New York to Hartford Boston Providence Newport and coastal connections. Lists departures from multiple hubs including New York Boston Providence Fall River and Nantucket with varying lines and service notes. Ends with agent names and station details.

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