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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Oct 09, 1896

Page

3

Great Gale Wrecks Coast and Channel Ports

The Irish Channel gale causes vast damage to coastlines and ships. Daunt's Rock lightship is missing after being torn from moorings. Welsh coast floods Portmadoc and Bristol harbor areas inundated. Five men drowned from a grounded bark near Dublin Bay. lifeboats sent to sea with crews unreturned. Belfast sees injuries from flying debris. Many vessels seek refuge in Belfast Lough amid fierce winds and rising seas.

London Irish Channel Daunt’s Rock Queenstown Harbor Channel Atlantic Lighship Perth Cawle Portmadoc Kingstown Dublin Bay Belfast Bristol Holyhead Tenby Wales Carmarthen Bay Llandudno Clyde Firth

Storm Rips Irish Sea Ports and Strands Vessels

High winds and heavy seas disrupt Clyde piers and Dunoon sailboats sink. Mary L. Burrill stranded on rocks at Kingstown, to be docked after damage. Germanic unable to reach Queenstown due to gale. Holyhead refuges taken as storms lash Wales. Landelly flooded isolating residents and drowning three. Liverpool ferry halted. Bothnia seaman rescued after being blown overboard.

Clyde Dunoon Kingstown Mary L. Burrill New York Germanic Liverpool Queenstown Irish Channel Holyhead Wales Government Coast Guard Landelly Cheshire Bothnia Boston

Norwegian Bark Ariadne Lost in Gale Near Capitan

The Norwegian bark Ariadne capt Pulsen ran ashore near Green Cove, five miles east of Ingonish N S during an easterly gale. The captain and nine crew members were drowned. Second mate Christian Johnsen and a youth Johanus Ravenburg survived. First mate's body was found.

Ingonish N. S Ariadne Pulsen Bay Verte Green Cove Here Christian Johnsen Johanus Ravenburg Ody

Ten Sailors Drowned After Humber Collision

A Hull despatch reports the Swedish steamer Alexander collided with the British steamer Emden in the Humber. The Alexander sank. the captain two seamen and the pilot were saved, while about ten crew members perished. The Emden proceeded to Goole.

London Lloyds Hull Alexander Emden Goole Steamship Company Humber the &Mden Goole

Harvard Athletes Prepare for Freshman and Varsity Track Meets

The Harvard Athletic Association set freshman fall track meet for Oct 30 and the Varsity handicap meet for Nov 2. Veterans from last year’s Mott Haven squad train daily, led by Redpath in sprints and Hollister, Vincent, Fish in middle distances, with Grant in the mile. Field men include J. G. Clark, Stickney, Emmons, E. H. Clark. Morse in hurdles, Phillips in walk, Hewitt returning to train. two fast freshman quarter-milers Gould and Irwin-Martin.

Harvard Athletic Association Mott Haven Redpath Hollister Vincent Fish Grant J. G. Clark Stickney Emmons E. H. Clark Morse Phillips Hewitt Gould Irwin-Martin

Little Heroes of the Street Drive Fund for Boys Shelter

A fund seeks a home building for newsboys and bootblacks offering shelter play and education. Superintendent J L B Read at 16 Howard Street leads reading room efforts and hopes for a dedicated home. World’s Food Fair aid includes Seventh Regiment Band Walter B Rogers Mendelssohn Vocal Club ES Kronberg and Elsie Frances Adams for Oct 18 at Boston Theatre.

J. L B. Read No. 16 Howard Street George H. Bond Seventh Regiment Band of New York Walter B. Rogers Mendelssohn Vocal Club Kronberg Elsie Frances Adams Boston Theatre

Mysterious Robbery Linked to Solis & Wilder Goods

Harry A. Solis of Solis & Wilder reported fur garments valued at about 1200 dollars stolen from his 426 Newbury street residence. The chest lock was undisturbed, and items include a mink lined black broadcloth coat, a sealskin cane, gowns, and other furs. Inspectors checked pawn shops. no trace found by nightfall. police alert in neighboring cities.

Harry A. Solis Solis & Wilder Summer Street Burrill Newbury Street Solis Cleary Wolf Headquarters Post

Julia Wilkes Wins at Concord Driving Park

In Concord New Hampshire on October 8 a rain‑delayed program at the driving park held today saw Julia Wilkes dominate the slow class by winning straight heats. Paul T. claimed first money in the 2:20 class, racing hard to fend off Johnny Wilkes and Lizzie 8.

Concord N. H Driving Park Julia Wilkes Paul T Johnny Wilkes Lizzie G. m Ertee Wilkes Isaac Sinates Vensis Eddie Curran B. G Gillis Werner Tony Little Jack St John Billy Abbott B & McNamee Paul Ag Holus Edwards Johnnie Wilkes Eric Wilkes Cox Lizzie Slim Galusha Conemar Evans San Sebastian G. G Adonisi Simara Braham Colby

Results at Laconia

Racing notes from Laconia Kentucky on October 8 list six furlongs winner Sir Wellington with Blood itpa second and Mamie Stone third in the opening race. The five furlongs result has Adona first, Black Heart second and Remember Me third in 1 02 1 2. The one mile race sees Daily America winner, Jay Leaflet second and Rasper third with times not fully reported.

Laconia Sir Wellington Blooditpa Mamie Stone Adona Black Heart Remember Me Daily America Jay Leaflet Rasper

Harvard Football Gains From Light Practice After Trinity Victory

Harvard's football team resumed light practice after a day with Trinity, sticking to a plan of short hard stretches to build condition without fatigue. Ailing players Donald Haughton Barnie returned to the line, with Haughton showing stronger form than Donald, who left the field briefly for a knee issue. Cozzens shifted to right half, Dibble impressed at quarterback, while Lewis rested and Cochrane sat out.

Harvard Trinity Donald Haughton Peyrs Dr. Balch Barnie Cozzens Lewis Cochrane Dibble

Brookford A C and Lewis School Play Tied Football Match

Brookford A C tied with Lewis School Roxbury in a spirited match on Brookfield lawn. Kelvin starred on offense and defense while Morris J. Ford scored for Lewis School in a 6 6 deadlock. Umpire was Mr. Minton. halves lasted 10 and 15 minutes.

Brookford A. C Lewis School Roxbury Brookfield Lawn Kelvin Morris J. Ford Brookfords Kervin Ford Brookford A. C. Lewis School Moris Gissacs Kees i Thomas Foley R. G Essels Bey Dee Pom Owen Southwood Mallen Cees Ae .l Williams Q. B Blair Covaner H. B Thaley Minton Hudson F. B J. Ford Mr. Minton

Ladies at Morristown Golf Club Championship

At Morristown N J October 8 the semi final match in the United States ladies championship was disrupted when Anna Sands of Newport could not attend. Beatrix Hoyt defaulted to her opponent while Mrs Turnure of Shinnecock and Mrs Cora Oliver of the Country Club competed with Mrs Turnure advancing. Tomorrow Turnure will face Hoyt for the title.

Morristown N. J Morristown Club United States Anna Sands Newport Club William Shippen Beatrix Hoyt Arthur Turnure Shinnecock Cora Oliver One Country

Lorillard’s horses claim Leicester stakes at October meeting

At Leicester, Mowbray won the Leicestershire October handicap plate for 3-year-olds and up, with Faute de Mieux second and Utica third. P. Lorillard also ran Anisette II. In the mile plate for horses never winning, Dola i by Emperor out of Delinka, aged four, owned by P. Lorillard, won the race.

London Leicester Mowbray Faute de Mieux Utica P. Lorillard B. G. Dolai Emperor Delinka

Gould Protests Yacht Council Action At Association

The Yachtsman editorial argues Howard Gould is justified in demanding the Yacht Racing Association council acknowledge its conduct. It criticizes the association’s committee for its actions in the ongoing dispute.

London the Yachtsman Howard Gould Committee of the Yacht Racing Association Gould Council of the Yacht Racing Association Council

Cleveland Drops Fourth Game In Temple Cup Race

Baltimore won easily as Providence defeated the Cleveland team. Klobe was presented a gold headed umbrella. Cleveland lost due to inability to hit, four hits off Corbett. Cuppy pitched poorly, Tebeau unable to play, attendance 1500. The score:

Cleveland, O Clevelands Corbett Cuppy Tebeau

Baseball game summary with Boston and Providence

Two-base hits Knight Lyons Collins Woods. Stolen base Tenney. Walks Hy Woods Hamilton. Left on bases Boston five Providence five. Hit by pitch Lyons. Passed balls Kelly Dixon. Wild pitch Hodgdon. Struck out Hodgdon Hamilton. Double plays Duffy to Long to Kelley Hassett ed Carnavan to Cranby. Umpire Sullivan. Time twenty minutes.

Knight Lyons Collins Woods Tenney Hy Woods Hamilton Boston Providence Kelly Dixon Hodgdon Duffy Long Kelley Dover N. H Boston- Providence Burgett Park Killobedanz Ae PO. A Mooney Ssee Sete Eae Murray U Dixon Crsees Coccesee de San Aces Boston AB Canavan Orton Aisin Meneemare

Blanchard & Fai Purveyor Ad In Dock Square Beacon

Providence Boston score notations mixed with ad copy for Pure California gas at 1 dollar per gallon. Four bottles advertised with Blanchard and Fai locations at 14 to 17 Dock Square and 31 Faneuil.

California Blanchard& Fai Dock Square

Harvard Whitman Wins Semi Final In Intercollegiate Tennis

Whitman of Harvard defeated Dodge of Yale 6-3 6-2 in the morning semi final. Driscoll of Georgetown beat Ware of Harvard after tough deuce sets. Afternoon doubles saw Ware and Scudder of Harvard take victory. final singles set for Whitman to face Driscoll.

New Haven Conn Whitman Harvard Dodge Yale Driscoll Georgetown University Ware Georgetown Poubles Scudder Budlong Barrows Brown Neeley Heitkamp Cornell Hackett Hooker Noyes Forbes

Connecticut Federation of Cyclists Formed in Meriden

About fifty delegates from across the state formed the Connecticut Federation of Cyclists in Meriden. J. E. Brainard was elected chairman and W. H. Tomms secretary. The group aims to push statutes regulating wheeling, bell and lantern use, wheel carriage by railroads, and penalties for bicycle thieves and criminals who scatter hazards on paths.

Meriden Conn Connecticut

Wentworth Wins Time Prize in New Hampshire Race

In Nashua at the driving park a 20 mile bicycle road race saw J. C. Wentworth of Hudson take the time prize in 1 00 10. E Cc Peabody finished 1 01 15 and J L Turner of South Essex 1 01 16 as 10 000 spectators watched the grandest bicycle parade yet seen in New Hampshire.

Nashua N. H J. C. Wentworth Hudson E. Cc. Peabody J. L. Turner South Essex New Hampshire

Open Century Ride to Newburyport Starts at 6 30 A M

Captain Warner Demand of the Press Cycling Club announces the open century to Newburyport and return next Thursday. Start from 674 Massachusetts avenue at 6 30 A M with pace not over ten miles an hour. Ladies invited. Souvenirs will be medieval coins for finishers within twenty minutes of pacemakers. Entrance $1 to Warner or Austin W Pease. If stormy, postponed to a date announced in Oct 18 papers.

Warner Press Newburyport Massachusetts Avenue Lmit Warner Demand Austin W. Pease Devonshire Street Boylston C. C Brookline William E. Glennon Charles F. Fossa George T. Tarrant James J. Healey E. P. Kaine J. J. Murphy F. T. Curry Robert E. Jones Wollaston Master Jones J. A. Surrette Rumford Gideon Haverhill Ray Macdonald Boston Rexford Globe Office Massachusetts B. C Mattapan R. C Roxbury B. C Press C. C Union B. C Washington D. C Charlestown Rovers Hyde Park Rovers Middlesex C. C Medford C. C Metropolitan Wheelmen Winnisimmet C. C Waltham C. C Cambridgeport C. C Boston College Association Cambridge Waltham Hyde Park Mattapan Warren Dow

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Little Heroes OF the Street H. A. Solis Lorillard Baltimore Bostons Klobe Danz McGraw Cs Éccesesss Keeler F. F Cccessecs Jennings Ely Doyle Reitz Brodie Robinson Cleveland Borkett McKean Childs Ty O'Connor McGiarr Blake Rts Wallace Weebe Batik Burkett McAleer O'Connor Zimmer McGarr Sheridan Emslie Caporal Cigarettes Faneuil Hall Square Federation OF Cyclists Wentworth We Pasxacafra Shaw Tremont J Codfrey Hanover St W. W. Greener Ga. D. B Washington St Raymond Syndicate Cushing New England
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