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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Oct 11, 1894

Page

3

Corbett Wins the Battle of Bunker Hill

Democratic caucuses last night across Boston wards chose delegates for senatorial and county races and General Court candidates. Joseph J. Corbett won the Bunker Hill district senatorial contest with strong support in Ward 4 and broad backing in Ward 5, while John Quinn Jr. was deemed likely winner in the fourth Suffolk district. Ward 2 produced a fierce vote, with 1500 total ballots and delayed counting amid crowd disturbances. details show Corbett and Hayes as top contenders for the district seats. Renominated delegates and a long list of General Court nominees followed in several wards, with tight counts and notable incidents including repeated challenges and a police-ejected crowd in Ward 2.

Suffolk John Quinn, Jr Joseph J. Corbett Bunker Hill Charlestown James E. Hayes John J. Mahoney Corbett Hayes Mahoney Golding Senate Hoar Quinn Representatives Lane Donovan Mulhern Martin Milmore Good Dowd O'Connor Howard Court Streets T. F. Dolan Coakley Dolan Curry Coulter J. J. Watson Ra!r Watson Falls William H. McMorrow Ward Joseph J. Casey Dennis M. Cronin Senator Cronan Timothy W. Coakley John F. Cronan Cronan Timothy Coakley General Court Suffolk Bicycle Club Century Run Committee Club House Tremont Street Salem Newburyport H. Egbert School Street F. W. Anderson Washington Street Club Roxbury New Jersey Luscomb League of American Wheelmen Assembly Asbury Park Boston Press Cycling Club The Massachusetts Avenue Weather Bureau Cochrane of Malden Harley Davidson Waltham Minneapolis Toronto Johnnie Johnson Holland Portugal Spain Bulgaria Denmark France Sweden Spencer Williams Lon Peck McKim George T. Kehew D. J. Dwyer KE. E. Johnquist J. C. Kerrison George L. Sullivan Charles G. Percival A. K. Peck Arthur Langford H. E. Marine Ed. Martyn George Nugent Mr. Wales Walnut Avenue Warren Street

Box Makers Dine At New England Association Meeting

The New England Paper Box Manufacturers Association met at the Revere House last evening. President Dickerman presided with Governor Green harge's Private Secretary Thomas and guests including L G Burnham John Shepard and others giving speeches.

New England Paper Box Manufacturers Association Revere House Dickerman Thomas Greenharge L. G. Burnham Board of Trade John Shepard Shepard & Norwell Charles W. Jencks Walter S.barnes H. B. Chaffee Secreta

Yale Men Triumph Over Williams in 28 to 4 Football Game

Yale defeats Williams 28 to 4 at Yale field with Thorne and Marks scoring for Yale and F Draper breaking through for Williams. Williams fans cheer the first Williams score against Yale, while Yale’s Hinkey is noted for a disciplinary foul. Attendance 75 amid rainy weather. Williams College students celebrate at depot after the game.

New Haven Conn Yale-Williams Yale Field Yale Thorne Marks and Beard Draper Brothers Wiliams Williams Hinkey F. Draper Marks Beard Taylor Mori Townsend Ogilvie Fa Heald Hickok Bradley Fincke Watson Troime Hickey Marr Canedas Ely Columbia Armstrong de Witt Williamstown Williams College

Windy day at Lexington breeders meeting features Alix and Gentry

More than 5000 attended the fourth day as trotting queen Alix opens with 2 08 4 under tough wind conditions. John R. Gentry clocks 2:05 ½ in a fast mile but dust obscures the track. Alix later races in rough wind posting 2:10, while Bal lona takes the 2:20 trot in a tight Blu Grass stake. Other winners include Pattie D. and Tommy Britton in yearling events.

Lexington Alix John R. Gentry McHenry McDowell Hal Dillard Pattie D Black Raven Blue Grass Ballona Tommy Britton Ashland Liberty Bell Jce

Textile mills reopen after 5 percent wage cut agreement

In New Bedford and Fall River on October 10, labor groups in the textile trade voted to accept a compromise and return to work with a 5 percent reduction. Mills will start again in the morning, with weavers receiving terms and officers shown tickets. Officials promised workers a one week job hold for those away.

Morris Park Contests Paraphrase of Races

At Morris Park New York on October 10 the program included six races. Stonewell won the first over Ap pause with Lady Violet third. Urania led the six furlongs in the second, Bombazette second and eggett third. Beldemere captured the Hunter handicap at a mile and a quarter, Bar oneer second, Lightfoot third. Dorian won the Country Club handicap at one and one eighth miles, Cooper and Roche followed. Nero won the one mile with Basset oe prone Leonawell third. Derelict won the six furlongs with May Day filly in second place.

Morris Park N. Y Stonewell Appause Lady Violet Urania Bombazette Eggett Beldemere Baroneer Lightfoot Dorian Ae Cooper Roche Nero Bassetoe Leonawell Derelict

Narragansett Events Storm-Stopped

Providence reports five Nar ragansett Park racing events postponed due to storm conditions. Races rescheduled for tomorrow with officials advising attendance plans accordingly.

Narragansett Providence Narragansett Park

Harvard Brown Game Postponed To This Afternoon

The Harvard Brown football clash at Soldiers Field was moved to today at 4 pm due to a wet field condition. A telegram from Harvard manager canceled Providence Baptist visit, while Harvard prepared with signal practice and a muddy scrimmage.

Soldiers’ Field Brown Providence Harvard Cambridge Lewis Waters Mr. Deland Yale

Pugilistic Gossip and Tonight's Boxing Plans

Tonight features Harrington versus Hefferan in a twenty five round catchweight bout with Harrington favored. Joe Walcott meets Austin Gibbons at Coney Island as he aims to prove lightweight leadership. Frank Steele backs Joe Mullen against John Burns for a $100 side and purse. Local match requests include Betts versus any lightweight and Billy Wilson sought for a Gab son bout today at the Cribb Club.

Tommy Harrington Dave Hefferan Harrington Hefferan Joe Walcott Austin Gibbons Atlantic Athletic Club Coney Island Walcott Gibbons Frank Steele Joe Mullen Costello Lafayettes John Burns Brockton George Betts Jack O'Brien Eddie Bigelow Jamaica Plain Cribb Billy Wilson Gabson

Stampeding by ghosts in Massachusetts politics

A Boston letter argues Democrats view the A P A and G O P rift in the 3rd district with concern. It urges Republicans to nominate a true Republican, oppose bigotry, and present a principled platform to preserve equal rights and unity amid turmoil.

Wesleyan Hall Herald Post Globe, Journal and Transcript Brine Massachusetts Fort Wesleyan Republican Party of Directum Boston

Banquet for Master Horseshoers' Association Delegates

Nearly two hundred members gathered at the Quincy House for a complimentary banquet hosted by the Putnam Nail Company. Toasts honored the national and local associations, with remarks by city officials, labor leaders, and company representatives. Unique Putnam Nail Company souvenirs were handed to participants.

Master Horseshoers’ Protective Association Quincy House Putnam Nail Company W. W. Whitmarsh Butts & Ordway Paige, Newell & Co Jeremiah C. Butler Detroit National Horseshoers’ Association Sanford Matthews Boston Master Horseshoers’ Association Putnam Horse Nail Protective Union Putname Nail Company National Union Putnam Nail Frank K. Foster J. F. O'Sullivan The Boston Globe D. D. Driscoll Whipple Fitz, Dana & Co D. M. Comer Union Dorchester Sanderson Dorchester Beacon Bunker Hill Ripley Charles Haggerty

Councillor Ziba C. Keith Re-nominated by Acclamation

In Middleboro on Oct 10 George W. Penniman of Brockton presented Councillor Ziba C. Keith for the first district council seat and Keith was re nominated by acclamation.

Middleboro George W. Penniman Brockton Ziba C. Keith

Fall River Mills to Open on 5 Percent Wage Cut

Citywide relief prompts a compromise. The Manufacturers' Association agrees to reopen mills on Saturday Oct. 15 at the current reduced wage scale for sixty days or until market improves, with a plan to restore old wages if conditions warrant. Mayor J W Coughlin and local clergy urged swift action to ease unemployment and preserve public funds.

Fall River Manufacturers’ Association Coughlin Cotton Manufacturers’ Association Rounseville Sir J. W. Coughlin Joseph Healy Thomas FE. Brayton Joseph A. Baker Simeon B. Chase Richard B. Borden Charles M. Shore Edward L. Anthony C. C. Rounseville Howard New Bedford

Starlight to the Rosebud Challenge Echoes in Boston

A Boston letter claims the Kentucky Rosebud dodged a three round match and insists on a finish bout for 500 dollars per side or a three round points fight. The writer vows to box the Rosebud at the Howard Atheneum next week and taunts him as willing to fight 122 others if needed.

the Post Kentucky Rosebud George Dixon Howard Atheneum John E. Butler Lynn Rosebud Dixon Kentucky

Treatment for Women Diseases and Nervous Ailments

Dr Morrill offers successful treatment for diseases of women nervous disorders and morphine and syphilitic habits at 2 Park Square with weekly hours from 10 a m to 6 p m.

Morrill Park Square Spinney Tremont St Boston Mass Thumim Court Street

Fire Wreck Leaves Swedes Injured in Lodging House

A deadly blaze at Station 1 lodging house leaves Swanson dead and John severely burned and injured. Victims crowd the scene as physicians treat raw burns while a hush falls with every ambulance arrival. The building and store suffer gutted rooms and a five thousand dollar roof loss amid frightened, disoriented lodgers.

Station 1

Fire at Swedes lodging house on Hanover street

A four story wooden house at 213 Hanover Street, owned by Mr Nissen of 38 Springfield, housed Swedish lodgers and a cigar shop run by Louis Joselsohn. Eight lodgers survived severe burns while others perished or were injured. Dietrick Moore recounted the escape as flames swept through the building belatedly signaling the tragedy.

Hanover Street Nissen Springfield Street Louis Joselsohn Cohnheiser Ober August Johnson Swanson Kennedy Samuel Thornton Dietrick Moore Moore

Propriety owner's son hurt in fire incident

Nissen, the proprietor's son, was taken to the hospital after a fire. He was badly burned about the hands and face but could provide details about the incident.

Nissen

Noted Fire Alarm Sparks Rescue at Hanover and Endicott

Lieutenant Ritter and Patrolman Trask responded to a house fire near the police station. William Madden climbed a water spout to vent smoke and rescue occupants as Engine 8 arrived and officers aided several people to safety. One victim, Swanson, died shortly after arrival at the station.

Ritter Division 1 Trask Hanover Endicott William S. Madden Chestnut Place Engine 8 Callahan Was Ross and Glaney Swanson North Grove Street Samuel Thornton Fred Nessen

Fire blamed on possible arson and swift marshal inquiry

Fire officials suspect incendiary origin after blaze began in a rear closet beneath stairs and raced to the roof. Fire marshal will conduct a rigid investigation as inmates were trapped.

Hunters Return From Maine Hunt With Caribou Deer and Bear

D. J. Flanders and J. A. Flanders with companions concluded a two week expedition in Maine near the Ban orostook extension. They gathered four caribou six deer and a bear along with other game. Dana Flanders wounded a large moose but it escaped after a long pursuit. Game abundance is reported higher this year than in fifteen years.

Malden Maine D. J. Flanders Boston & Maine Railroad J. A. Flanders Clyde Line Bangor Dana Flanders

Harvard Names Freshman Captain H D Scott Quarterback

The permanent captain of Harvard’s freshman eleven is H. D. Scott, who has served as temporary captain and plays quarterback. A Philadelphia native, he attended Groton School where he captained the football team two years ago.

Harvard H. D. Scott Philadelphia Groton School

Pennsylvanians Defeat Crescent Athletic Club 22 to 9

University of Pennsylvania football defeated the Crescent Athletic Club of Brooklyn 22 to 9 in two twenty minute halves in Philadelphia. The Crescents, who held Yale to ten points on Saturday, faced Penn as a test of strength against their big rivals.

Crescent Athletics Philadelphia University of Pennsylvania Crescent Athletic Club Brooklyn Crescents Yale Pennsylvanias

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