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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Oct 17, 1893

Page

3

Greatest Pacing of the Year at Mystic Racecourse

Spectators ranging from fifteen hundred to two thousand watched the free-for-all pace at Mystic yesterday at 10 am. B. B. won the final heat after early leads by Gil Curry and Paul, with Whisper and Brock contesting strong places. Paul faltered after a shoe came off, and the overall clash crowned B. B. with a remarkable 2:124% pace driven from the stretch.

Mystic Gil Curry Paul B. B Curry Whisper Brock Curty Seeen Pkah Ek Vu Ch. G Manley Golden Vi Gi G. G Btined, Jr B. G Newell So Wai Sth TORE Csi Iecesn So Csscceses

Fall meeting opens at Franklin Park with limited attendance

The last meet of the season at Franklin Park Saugus opened amid low turnout due to the Mystic free-for-all. Two colt stakes and a purse race were run in straight heats before 5 pm with Queen winners in pace and trot events, including King's Protector taking the 2:45 trot and Coincident winning the 2-year-old race.

Franklin Park Saugus Mystic Sake Stake White Harris Wirst Ccc Seecees Ss Bum Nogl Eas Sharpness Jerry O'Neil King’s Protector Protector Prince Albert Mills Bay Dore Alado Mills Boy King's Protector B. H O'Neil B. G Abbott Be ‘Alto Josie B Ch. m Middleby Milla Boy Mins Harry G Titer B. m Durland Ieee Ceseweservess Coincident Golden Alcyno B. F Gilmore Ieaenei B. Ec Goldem Clara Madison Platt Parkside Houghton Glenmere Derning Grosveneur Dist

Tempest Resigns Shocking Boston Opera Debut Night

A bombshell hit Hollis Street Theatre as Marie Tempest failed to appear for De Koven's The Algerian. Adele Ritchie stood in, amid rumors of Tempest's dispute with manager J M Hill and plans to hire Nancy McIntosh as a replacement for Zara in Utopia Limited.

Hollis Street Marie Tempest Boston de Koven Adele Ritchie Ervin Hopkins J. M. Hill Miss Tempest Rich & Harris Hollis Street Theatre New York Messrs Rich and Harris Mass Tempest J. M. Huubl Reginald de Koven Julius Steger Mr. Hill Mr. Steger Buffalo Wit. Hill Hill Steger Nancy McIntosh Burr McIntosh Zara

Tempest and Hill Clash Over Opera Company Departures

Miss Tempest resigns from the company after a conference in New York with J M Hill. Hill defends the dismissal of Steger and asserts control over casting while praising Steger and Tempest in separate remarks. Steger calls his dismissal a plot by enemies and says he was satisfactory to the composer and stage manager.

New York 7En Mr. Hill Steve Tempest Badger Post Miss Tempest Clarendon Hotel J. M. Hill Miss Tempst Hill Ir. Steger Stewer Neith Stage Manier Mark Smith Steger

Straw Hat Bleachery For Sale In Albany NY Trade

Wanted to sell or lease a straw and felt hat bleachery described as the most complete in New York State. It has good transient and millinery trade. seller has reasons for selling. Address 5S Nusbaum, 629 Broadway, Albany, NY.

New York State Nusbaum Broadway Albany N. Y

Desolation at Bradford Street Home After Tragic Event

The narrative describes a grieving husband confiding his loss, while neighbors recall the vivacious victim and note no suspicion on her character. Police contact at 42 Bradford Street finds darkness and a deserted scene, with a lone dog barking behind a locked hedge as autumn leaves swirl nearby.

Fred Bradford Street

The Honeymooners at Lyceum Theatre Rochester Debuts

The first performance of The Honeymooners a comic opera by Co M S McLean and William Furst at the Lyceum Theatre draws an elite Rochester audience. Encores curtain calls and lavish scenic costuming mark Pauline Hall’s stellar production with Richard Golden singled out for comic opera prominence and Miss Hall delivering charming songs with vigor.

Rochester N. Y the Post Co. M. S. McLean William Furst Lyceum Theatre Pauline Hall Lyceum Miss Hall Richard Golden Hall Caroline Hamilton Bostonians

Cambridge Causcus Nominees Chosen In Uncontested Wards

Democratic caucuses in Cambridge nominated John T. Phelan and George T. Leonard in Wards 1 and 5, Eben H. Googins and Timothy McCarthy in Ward 4, with a bitter Ward 2 contest producing Coakley and Houllahan as nominees. Ward 3 results show Shea 403 Pence 316 Aylward 113.

Cambridge John T. Phelan George T. Leonard Eben H. Googins Timothy McCarthy Coakley Houllahan John T. Shea John H. Pence James F. Aylward

Pugilistic Gossip Points to Coney Island Title Fight

Corbett ends tour and returns to Asbury Park to train for a planned bout with Mitchell at Coney Island. New challenger Billy Goss seeks 133-pound matches, while Ed Binney eyes a match with Aleck Greggains. Shadow Mather and Dick O'Brien discuss a Boston bout as top contenders emerge.

Corbett Asbury Park Mitchell Coney Island Aleck Greggains Greggains Binney New Hampshire Jamison Boston Mather Dick O’brien O’brien Maber George la Blanche

NEAA UL Meeting Ends In Ineligibility For Vote

Paola delegates from thirteen athletic clubs and organizations gathered at the B A A for the annual meeting but none paid dues in time to vote. Only four delegations produced properly signed credentials, leaving the session unable to conduct business and adjourn to November 13.

Suffolks Dorchesters Coopers Lowell Cambridge and Worcester Loyolas Father Scully's Gym Riverside and Crescent Boat Clubs New England Skating Association Stimpson

Dorchester High School Triumphs Over Somerville 16 to 0

Dorchester High School eleven defeated Somerville High School on the Y M C A grounds in Somerville yesterday. The game used two 25 minute halves with Dorchester dominating and finishing 16 to 0.

Dorchester H. S Somerville Dorchester High School Somerville High School Y. M. Co Dorchester

Democrats Plot Quiet Caucuses Across City Wards

Tomorrow’s Democratic caucuses in multiple wards shape a route to secure state House seats. Candidates push convention loyalty, with independents in South Boston and strong bids by incumbents in Ward 1 through Ward 13 amid shifting alliances and mixed outcomes.

Mullane Chosen by Suffolk Democratic Delegates

Delegates at the fourth Suffolk Democratic senatorial convention in the Old Court House selected Jeremiah H. Mullane after P. J. Kennedy withdrew from the race. Mullane received a unanimous vote with Kennedy’s departure opening the field for Mullane, who was greeted warmly and introduced as "our next Senator."

Suffolk Old Court House P. J. Kennedy Kennedy East Boston Ward Ward 16 Jeremiah H. Mullane Ward 12 Senate Mullane Christie A. Sheely Thomas J. Kelleher Daniel Murphy C. H. Reinhart W. J. Donovan John H. Sullivan Ward 2 Mr. Kennedy Messrs Collins Riley Sullivan Mr. Mullane James Donovan State Central Committee Daniel Driscoll

Geary and Gallivan Face Sharp Election Clash at Polls

Michael P. Geary leads an Independent backed campaign while Kelly sustains regular support. The contest could split the vote, impacting the state. Geary and Gallivan will skip the caucus, though Gallivan remains a strong force.

Michael P. Geary Kelly Geary Gallivan

Democratic Mecca as Norfolk county holds convention

Dedham hosts county Democratic Convention at Memorial Hall with acclamation nominations for Jonathan Cobb as registrar of probate and insolvency Elliott C Lee as county commissioner Timothy F Quinn for senator and Charles H Shriver for State central committee Colonel William Moore elected councillor and accepted after paying tribute to the late David Hall Rice

Dedham Norfolk County Memorial Hall Jonathan Cobb Elliott C. Lee Brookline Norfolk Timothy F. Quinn Sharon Charles H. Shriver State Central Committee William Moore of Walpole

Cronin Wins in Eighth Suffolk Democratic Convention

At Conant Hall Roxbury last night the eighth Suffolk Democratic senatorial convention adjourned after an informal ballot. The event featured intense opposition to the slated candidate and lively proceedings led by temporary chair John A Daly with secretaries Kelley and Ryan.

Suffolk Conant Hall Roxbury Patrick F. Gormley Ward John A. Daly Joseph F. Kelley Stephen Ryan Committee On D. D. Corcoran Ward 2 John J. Donovan Ward 22 John F. Cronin

Local Delegates Clash Over Ballot Slate Strain

A fragmented report describes delegate Corcoran rising in the chamber to challenge a slate as Ward 2% and Ward 22 cast what hints of support, prompting further remarks from the fighting delegate of Ward 25.

Corcoran Ward

Cronin Rally Sparks Delegates’ Cheering Reception

At the convention the nomination process proceeded with only one dissenting vote on the first ballot format. William F. Dolan of Ward 19 won a seat on the State central committee while Ward 19's John J. Flannery, Ward 22's Daniel F. Hurley, and Ward %'s Joseph F. Kelley secured district committee posts. Cronin faced the floor, received a prolonged cheer, and posed a rallying cry referencing Russell Carroll and Cronin amid applause.

William F. Dolan State Central Committee John J. Flannery Daniel F. Hurley Joseph F. Kelley Cronin Russell Carroll

Leary Renominated After District Convention Fight

In South Boston the sixth Suffolk convention renominated Senator Edward J. Leary after a hard battle. The gathering at South Boston District Court House saw Ward 15 contests, tense debates, and a final formal ballot declaring Leary the nominee by a narrow margin amid strong applause. Alderman Flood finally backed Corcoran’s chairmanship by acclamation.

Edward J. Leary Suffolk South Boston John McKenna Teevans Alderman Flood John B. Lynch KE. P. Barry Leary Dennis J. Cronin Lynch Crovis Wikies Tivtigh Niches Flood Corcoran State Committee

Bennett Wins Republican Nomination in Everett Contest

In Everett, Representative Frank P. Bennett defeated Alderman Robert H. Jenkins for the Republican nomination. Bennett mobilized papers and rallies, with turnout near 1500 votes as polls closed at 9 30. Bennett carried every ward and won each city delegate by three to one.

Frank P. Bennett Robert H. Jenkins Everett Bennett

Meeting of Ward 9 colored Republican Club names Ty Teamoh for General Court

In the G U O O F building on North Russell street a meeting of the colored Young Men's Republican Club of Ward 9 was held last night. John Brooks called the meeting to order with Andrew B. Lattimore presiding and Alonzo Long as secretary. Multiple members spoke as Henry Carter Samuel W Washington Moses Reddick Thomas Cannon Alonzo Long Luke Reddick Edward Armistead Ebenezer Brewster Robert Gaines David M Mann William Carney Charles Samuels John Brooks and Robert T Teamoh offered remarks. Resolutions endorsed Robert Ty Teamoh for Representative to the General Court.

North Russell Street Colored Young Men’s Republican Club Ward 9 John Brooks Andrew B. Lattimore Alonzo Long Henry Carter Samuel W. Washington Moses Reddick Thomas Cannon Luke Reddick Edward Armistead Ebenezer Brewster Robert Gaines David M. Mann William Carney Charles Samuels Robert T. Teamoh Robert Ty Teamoh

Salvation Army Dedicates Boston Child in Fall Campaign

In Boston a district Salvation Army meeting at American Hall opened with a mass gathering and two brass bands. Major Brewer announced the fall and winter drive and the consecration of three week old Raymond Elliott to the service, followed by testimonies from officers and a brief address by Dr. Boynton.

Salvation Army Boston District Council American Hall Washington and Kneeland Streets Washington Street Barracks Brewer Marshall Major Brewer Old Orchard Beulah Back Bay Gouverneur N. Y Elliott Comley United States Raymond Elliott

Fire destroys Beach Street home in Dorchester

A two and a half story wooden dwelling at 21 Beach Street Dorchester burned down shortly before 9 pm last night. Owner James J. Breach and family were away. loss valued near $10 000 with $5000 insured. Fire blamed on a defective flue. Officer Haskins from Division 11 sent the alarm from Box 927.

Beach Street Dorchester Haskins Division 11 James J. Breach Breach Sole Cutting Machine Company Breach

American Wringer Co. Manufacturers of Household Wringers

The American Wringer Co located at 13 and 15 Broadway extension in the city markets wringers mangles spring beds and carpet sweepers. They offer all kinds of wringers and related laundry aids for customers seeking durable home appliances.

The American Wringer Co Broadway City

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