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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Oct 12, 1893

Page

3

Races at Mystic Park wrap with hot contested heats

Mystic Park concluded a packed afternoon with improved weather and attendance. Harry the outsider won the 2 32 trot after four heats, while St James and Rosewood set new records in a vivid program with 2 23 and 2 18 pace events.

Mystic Park Harry St. James Rosewood Phantom Captain White Bowen Johnson Tamah King Star B.g Ecate Casane Tosewood Marsh Big Phantom Girl B. m Labority B. G Harris Imma F Chady Dr. Wag Blk. G Homan Ceesee Bei

Alyce Edges Linden In Tight Trot Photo Finish

In a brisk half mile to the stretch Alyeo challenged Linden closing to Linden’s wheel. The finish was decided by a nose with Alyce gaining the victory in 2:133-4. The race was postponed to today along with three more trots at 2:21 2:28 and 2:15.

Germaine Benton M Lady Thompson Voleta King Charles Kitchen Belle Stoneridge Belle Aggie National Benton M. Next Kitchen Beile Benton Thompson B. m Galvin Ye Os Kian Belle Sheridan B. H Nelson B. B Marble Bh Voleta B. m. Chepmolas B. l Carmichael Iy Thompson G. m Titer Og Charles Pope Quarterstretch Bik. B Golden Bowen Parkeide Houghton Cceeeeeenseeetty Gercceeeeees Hiad Linden Alcyo Allabreve Alexander Sabada Sabatia Prince Alcander Aleyo Alyce

Horse Racing Entries Listed At Aarlesiogle Park Grand Stand

Massachusetts racing notes list unfinished entries for multiple trotting and pacing classes at Aarlesiogle Park with horses called at 11 am. The program shows several class times from 2:15 to 2:28 and mentions Willis as proprietor.

Aarlesiogle Park Grand Stand Gs. Willis

Tragedy on the Providence Division At Hydeville

Malachi Donlan an Hyde Walk Electric Light Company employee was killed crossing the Old Colony railroad near Business street Kiln in Hydev Park about 1 40 PM His legs were severed and his body mangled He was about 27 and left a widowed mother Medical Examiner Sturtevant oversaw the remains The article also mentions a political demand regarding the Boston police and a separate job notice for a bleachery in Albany NY.

Hyph Park Malachi Donlan Hyde Walk Electric Light Company Providence Old Colony Railroad Business Street Sturtevant

Mayor outlines rapid transit plan and cost in Boston

Mayor Matthews discussed the rapid transit bill needing public approval, estimating costs from 9 to 15 million and possibly up to 20 million with a new city hall. Plan C Route 1 is favored, with a projected total near 20,953,000 including assessors valuation, collateral damages, bridges, and construction.

Matthews Sudbury Street Sudbury Court Street Franklin Park Grove Hall Guild Row Concord Street Dover Street Warrenton Street Boylston Winter Street School Street Causeway Street Boston

World records smashed at Hampden Park mile races

Springfield, Oct 11. H C Tyler set two new mile records at Hampden Park sprinting from a standing start in 2 00 2 5, beating his prior 2 01 3 5. He also lowered the three quarter and half mile marks. Windle added a new mile best with 1 56 4 5, shattering his 1 58 1 5 record.

Springfield Mass Hampden Park H. C. Tyler Windle

Olneyville Strike Nears Monster Parade in Providence

In Olneyville Providence workers keep steady, with organization ongoing. A monster demonstration parade is planned for Saturday, expecting 10,000 to 15,000 strikers and sympathizers, and payroll cuts elsewhere may trigger similar actions.

Providence Olneyville

Beach hotel fire devastates Grand View in Oak Island

An incendiary fire at the Grand View Hotel in Oak Island, run by Solomon Isaacs, gutted the building after 10:30 pm. Box 52 was moved by occupants, but the alarm system failed or was altered, hampering response as many firefighters were away in Gloucester. Walls collapsed by 11 pm.

Grand View Oak Island Solomon Isaacs Gloucester

Massachusetts Political Candidates List By District Names

A compiled roster of candidates for state senate and house seats across multiple counties. Names include Edwin Bb Harvey Westboro RK Laman Jeffs Hudson Hampden Edwin FP Lyford Springfield Charles Thornton JD Willian Gaffney Taunton Edward Haskell Berkeley Samuel M Davin Dartmouth John H Manning for county commissioner B T Slocum register of probate F M Abbott Northam ton St 8 M Cook Granby county commissioner H Comins Hadley Clayton D Smith Chester Richard T Green Faverett D Robert Dud dy Somerville Michael Meagher George W Norris Wo burn Robert M Stark Frank M Stapley Wal thar

Worcester Edwin Bb Harvey Westboro Laman T. Jeffs Hudson R. Firet Hampden Edwin FP Lyford Springfield Bristol Charles Thornton Willian MW. Gaffney Taunton Edward Haskell Berkeley Samuel M. Davin Dartmouth Berkshire John H. Manning B. T. Slocum Lampshire F. M. Abbott Northampton M. Cook Granby Hampshire Comins Hadley Clayton D, Smith Chester Middlesex Richard T Green Faverett Robert Duddy Somerville Michael Meagher George W. Norris Woburn Robert M. Stark Frank M. Stapley Walthar

Yale Freshman Captain Named Arthur DeWitt Gocrane

New York youth Arthur DeWitt Gocrane is appointed captain of Yale University's freshman football eleven in New Haven on October 11.

YALE New Haven Arthur DeWitt Gochrane New York

Pure California Wines Gufon Draft Notice

Fragmentary OCR reading shows a note about California wines, likely a legal or trade reference. The readable words point to a document or statement attributed to Gufon, with possible mention of a waiver or claim related to alcohol products and a potential square or address fragment.

Vigilant and Valkyrie Yacht Race Ends In Draw

In New York on October 11 the Vigilant and Valkyrie battled for the world’s queen yacht title. After drifting and changing wind, the time limit expired with the Vigilant leading and the Valkyrie close behind. Officials announce a rerun scheduled for Friday.

Dunraven New York

How the Yachts Drifted in Fifteen Mile Race

The May started at 10 30 with wind light from northeast as Vigilant and Valkyrie prepared to race down to Seabright. Valkyrie led early on but Vigilant gained, weathered the shorework, and finished ahead after a long, tactical beat and run home, despite Valkyrie’s strong performance in light airs. Valkyrie’s crew admitted Vigilant was superior and a centreboard keel outperformed fixed-keel designs in this outing.

Sandy Hook Bay Ridge Valkyrie Lord Dunraven Marquis of Ormonde Cranfield Maitland Kersey Watson C. Oliver Iselin August Belmont Nat Herreshoff William Butler Duncan Perry Belmont New York May New York Yacht Club Vigilant Seabright Normandy Hotel Ling Lewis Pulver Designer Watson Captain Cranfield The

Aldermen denounce gas company over Chicago trip rumors

Alderman John H. Lee and fellow council members defend that Bay State Gas Company did not pay for their Chicago excursion. They say the private trip was financed by members themselves at 118 dollars each, with lodging at the Holland hotel and other personal expenses. Lee notes rumors are unfounded and compares to a mayoral trip rumor.

Chicago John H. Lee Lee Bay State Gas Company Mr. Donohue Mr. Lee Burnham Mr. Mitchell Mr. Dever The Holland Potomac Brookline Gas Company

John Jameson Plans 1894 America's Cup Challenge

A Clyde despatch reports John Jameson, owner of the Irex, will build a new yacht and challenge for the America's Cup in 1894 if the Valkyrie loses in the current match.

London Clyde John Jameson Irex

Aid for Mrs Collins Receives Readers Help

A Cambridge widow Mrs Collins left destitute after her husband’s death with eight children to support was seen by a Post reporter last evening. Readers donated $5 more, bringing her total to $22. Mrs Collins thanks the donors through the Post columns.

Telegraphic Trial Results and American Wringer Co Ad

Judges announce telegraphic tournament results with winners in four events and runner ups. An advertisement for The American Wringer Co at 15 Broadway Extension offers wringers sweepers and repair services by mail with prompt attention.

The American Wringer Co Broadway Extension City

Harvard Triumphs Over Tech Eleven In Cambridge

Harvard defeated the Institute of Technology 28 to 4 in Cambridge after a hard fought game. Corbett scored twice and kicked four goals while Dunlop and Brewer also contributed key runs and touchdowns as Harvard dominated the crimson rush defense and controlled most of the second half.

Harvard Institute of Technology At Cambridge Technology Dunlop Brewer Corbett Tech Emmons Waters Crimson Rush Curtis Clark Acton Mackie Fairchild Stevenson Andrews Laimbeer Mayo Runne Thomas Manahan Underwood Strmonds Corpbett

Parting of the ways in Senate over silver repeal

Long Senate debate continues through the evening as supporters and opponents of repeal clash. Senators Voorhees Dubois Allen Colquitt and others speak amid crowded galleries as plans for continuous session and roll calls loom, shaping the silver issue’s fate. Allen fights on after nine hours on the floor.

Chicago Irby Dem South Carolina Tory Mr. Cockrell Cleveland Grover Cleveland John Sherman Allen Pop Nebraska Senate Dubois Idaho Indiana Voorhees Colquitt Georgia Congress Friends Mr. Dubois

Vicious Assault In Boston On Andre Daley

On October 11 William Leyle attacked Andre Daley at 24 Willes Street, cutting his face and head after Daley, away, claimed Doyle tried to assault a woman inside the residence. Doyle was ordered to leave before returning to strike Daley.

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