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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Oct 17, 1893

Page

4

Pacing Showdown at Mystic Draws Large Crowd

Great interest marked the free-for-all pace at Mystic track yesterday at 10 am despite postponement. B B won the final heat after a fierce stretch drive with Paul and Curry, with Brock taking a 2:12 4/5 effort earlier. Whisper placed mid pack as Curry and B B battled through seven heats for a 500 dollar purse.

Mystic Gil Curry Paul B. B Curry Whisper Ae Whisper Brock Seeen Vn Bs FOK G. G B. G Manley Idie Whisper Ch. m Golden Biiien, Jr Newell Thistlé

Franklin Park meet closes season with swift straight-heat wins

At Franklin Park Saugus yesterday the fall meet wrapped with limited attendance due to Mystic, featuring two colt stakes and a purse race all decided in straight heats before 5 pm. King’s Protector led the 2:45 trot and pace purse of 500, defeating Mills Bay and others. Coincident daughter of Coincident won the two-year-old race in straight heats with Aleyno runner-up in both heats.

Franklin Park Saugus Mystic Columbus Stake Bik. F Cushrhan Revaes White Bik. c Harris Wiet Neac. cc Caicwa Cewies S.ce Sharpness Jerry O’neil King’s Protector Prince Albert Mills Bay Dore Aludo King’s Protector Mills Boy B. H B.g Abbott Alwio C. G de Josie B Ch. m Middleby W. H Mills Harry G B. G Titer Ee Sharpness B. m Durland Wisut Golden Aleyno

Tempest Resigns Shock Hits The Algerian Boston Debut

A bombshell at Hollis Street Theatre as Marie Tempest fails to appear in The Algerian. Adele Ritchie steps in as understudy to lead, amid rumors and telegrams from New York. Reginald De Koven discusses Tempest's departure while plans to hire Nancy McIntosh unfold. Public interest rises as fans await the next move.

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

Tempest quits New York Opera Company after dispute

Miss Tempest and Mr Hill met in New York at the American Theater Range. Tempest tendered her resignation which was accepted after a dispute over Steger's firing. Hill defended the decision saying Steger was discharged for unsatisfactory work and that Mark Smith will replace him. Steger alleges a plot by enemies and claims he was satisfactory to the composer and stage manager.

New York Miss YemPgat Mr. Hill Neith Stage Marker Mark Smith Steger

Hat Bleachery for Sale in Albany New York

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

New York State S. Nusbaum Broadway Albany N. Y

Tragedy Shocks Family as Suspected Death Unfolds

The narrative follows a grieving husband, Mrs Butler, and Eileen amid a fatal event blamed on an unseen cause. Neighbors recall no prior suspicion, while the Bradford street residence stands dark and desolate with a dog barking inside.

The Honeymooners debuts at Lyceum with lavish staging

The first performance of The Honeymooners a comic opera by McLellan and Furst at Rochester Lyceum Theatre drew an elite audience. Pauline Hall led a lavish production with striking scenery and costumes and earned repeated encores alongside Richard Golden and Caroline Hamilton who also drew praise for their performances.

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

Cambridge Caususes Nominate City Delegates in Quiet Races

Democratic caucuses in Cambridge last night named nominees by ward. Ward 1 and 5 chose John T. Phelan and George T. Leonard. Ward 4 backed Eben H. Googins and Timothy McCarthy. Ward 2 held a bitter vote, finishing at 2 a.m. with Coakley and Houllahan as nominees. Ward 8 results listed John T. Shea 403, John H. Pence 316, James F. Aylward 113.

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

Pugilist Gossip Winds Up Corbett Tour

Champion Corbett returns to Asbury Park to resume training and aims to stay active until he faces Mitchell at Coney Island. The piece notes strong public chatter about Corbett's superiority, lists New Jersey lightweight Billy Goss as a Cribb Club contender, and mentions potential matchups involving Binney Greggains O'Brien Maber and La Blanche as notable recent wins.

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

Thirteen Athletic Clubs Fail Dues Vote Impasse

Delegates from thirteen clubs including the B A A Suffolks Dorchesters Coopers Lowell Cambridge Worcester Loyolas Father Scully's Gym Riverside Crescent and New England Skating Association gathered at the B A A for the annual meeting. By rule dues were due ten days before the meeting to vote, but none paid on time and all were ineligible. Credentials were correctly signed by only four delegations. President Stimpson announced no business could proceed and the meeting adjourned to November 13.

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

Dorchester High School Beats Somerville In Gridiron Showdown

Dorchester High School eleven defeated Somerville High School 16 to 0 on the Y M C A grounds Somerville yesterday. The 25 minute halves produced a one sided contest with Dorchester outplaying Somerville throughout.

Dorchester H. S Somerville Dorchester High School Somerville High School Dorchester Boys

Democrats Pick City Representatives in Bay State Caucuses

Tomorrow Democrats will caucus in city wards to choose representatives. In Ward 1 strong opposition focused on Wood versus Stalker with Campbell Til den and O Connor in the mix. Ward 2 pursues renomination for Donovan and Sullivan with Arthur Shea Kelley Kelly and Flynn challenging. Ward 8 centers on Hayes and Corbett with Sundberg and Mahoney as possible runners. Wards 5 6 7 9 10 11 report incumbents likely nominated with little opposition. In Ward 13 six candidates contend including Kelly Sullivan Merrill McDonough and Gulli van with Kelly pressed for renomination.

William J. Donovan Benjamin J. Sullivan Donovan Thomas Arthur Richard Shea Charles A. Kelley John Kelly Cornelius Flynn Sullivan Charlestown John E. Hayes Joseph J. Corbett Hayes Dee Corbett Sundberg John J. Mahoney Mahoney James E. Hayes Joseph J. Kelly W. J. Sullivan John Merrill Quinn M. J. McDonough Michael P. Geary James A. Gullivan Kelly Merrill McDonough Tammany Club Bn Ai

Mullane Chosen by Suffolk Democrats at Convention

Delegates at the fourth Suffolk Democratic senatorial convention in the Old Court House selected Jeremiah H. Mullane as their candidate after P. J. Kennedy withdrew his bid. Kennedy had courted Ward 12, Mullane’s strong area, and Mullane received a seamless unanimous vote after a brief presentation. Mullane was welcomed with cheers and thanked the delegates for their support.

Senator Kennedy Mullane John Quinn, Jr Daniel P. Toomey Suffolk Old Court House P. J. Kennedy Kennedy East Boston Ward Ward 16 Ward 12 Jeremiah H. Mullane Senate Christie A. Sheely Thomas J. Kelleher Daniel Murphy C. H. Reinhart W. J. Donovan John H. Sullivan Ward 8 Ward 2 Messrs. Collins Riley Sullivan Eix-Alderman Mr. Mullane James Donovan State Central Committee Daniel Driscoll

Leary Renominated After Heated South Boston Delegates Fight

In South Boston at the Sixth Suffolk convention Senator Edward J. Leary won renomination after a strained session in the District Court House. The body elected Peter H. Corcoran as temporary chairman amid ward 15 disputes, and after protests and a formal ballot Leary was declared the nominee by acclamation following a late shift to acknowledge Corcoran's election to the State committee.

Boston Peninsular Suffolk County Great and General Court Frank C. Wood Louis Burnham Wood Bates Hugh L. Stalker John D. Campbell Tilden James O’connor Edward J. Leary Suffolk South Boston John McKenna Teevans Alderman Flood John B. Lynch D. J. Kinnaly Ward 14 Ward 15 E. P. Barry Leary Dennis J. Cronin Lynch Senator Leary Chuekca Chuekca Enksse Ee Cronin Sea eRe Eel Orton ED Ees

Geary and Gallivan Poise Sharp Race At Polls

Michael P. Geary leads an independent backed push while Kelly draws regular support and may run independently. The contest is expected to draw many votes statewide as Geary and Gallivan avoid the caucus but Gallivan remains strong.

Michael P. Geary Kelly Geary Gallivan

Democratic Mecca in Dedham Norfolk county conventions

Dedham hosts county and senatorial gatherings with acclamations. Jonathan Cobb named registrar of probate and insolvency, Elliott Lee nominated county commissioner, Timothy Quinn chosen for senator, Charles Shriver elected state central committee member, and William Moore nominated councillor with thanks to the late David Hall Rice family.

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 Senate Convention

At Conant Hall Roxbury last night the eighth Suffolk Democratic senatorial convention featured intense opposition to the slated candidate. The informal ballot showed John F. Cronin leading with 40 votes toFrank H. Ricker's 34 amid lively proceedings and interruptions.

Suffolk Conant Hall Roxbury Patrick F. Gormley Ward John A. Daly Joseph I. Kelley Stephen Ryan D. D. Corcoran Wards John J. Donovan John F. Cronin Frank H. Ricker Cale Og Bee

Corcoran Motivates Floor as Ward Support Grows

The scene shows Delegate Corcoran reassured by Ward 2 and Ward 22 votes. He rises to deliver another diatribe aimed at the slate, rallying support amid party factional tension.

Corcoran Ward 2

Convention nominates local slate for state and district posts

The convention elected William F. Dolan of Ward 19 to the State central committee and named district delegates Ward 19 John J. Flannery Ward 22 Daniel F. Hurley Ward 2 Joseph F. Kelley Candidates Cronin received a strong cheer and asked for the rallying cry Russell Carroll and Cronin as the delegates responded with applause.

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

Bennett Wins Everett Nomination After Citywide Campaign

Frank P. Bennett defeated Alderman Robert H. Jenkins for the Everett Republican nomination for Representative. Bennett secured about 1500 votes and won every ward and delegate by a 3 to 1 margin as campaigning intensified with rallies and papers purchased.

Frank P. Bennett Robert H. Jenkins Everett Bennett

Meeting of Ward 9 Republican Club Endorses Robert Teamed

A meeting last night at the G U O F building North Russell Street by the colored Young Men's Republican Club of Ward 9 was called to order by John Brooks. Andrew B Lattimore presided with Alonzo Long as secretary. Speakers included 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. Resolutions endorsed Robert Teamed 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

Boston Institute Highlights Fifty Years Of Nervous Disease Treatment

The edited Institute in Boston Mass marks nearly thirty years of service in nervous disorders. Dr William H Parker receives a gold jewel medal from the National Medical Association for the prize essay on nervous maladies. Prospectus is free and consultations run daily with weekend hours.

W. H. Parker America Pabody Medical Institute National Medical Association Puize Alan Parker England Medical Review Boston Press William H. Parker Peabody Medieval Institute Bulfinch St Boston Mass Prospectus

Salvation Army Dedicates Baby in Boston Campaign Kickoff

In Boston a Salvation Army district council met in secret at American Hall then a 250 strong corps marched to the YMCA for a mass meeting. Major Brewer led the program dedicated to a three week old roxbury baby Raymond Elliott, and launched the fall and winter campaign with testimonies, songs, and prayers.

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

Dorchester Dwelling Destroyed In $10,000 Fire

A two and a half story wooden house at 21 Beach Street Dorchester owned by James J. Breach and his family was destroyed with contents valued at about $10,000. Fire investigated after alarm from Box 927 prior to 9 pm. Loss partly covered by $5,000 insurance with American Wringer Co. cited in report.

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

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King's Protector Corner Belle B. F Gilmore B. c Clara Madison Platt Parkside B. Ce Houghton Glenmere Derning Gold Mine Grosveneur Debutante Stake Old Colony Wilson Bros Tremont Row Deborah Algerian” Co Julius Stegler Mr. Filve Story J. M. St Ouid R. Steger Pure California Blanchard & Farb Eileen Fred Bradford Street Cambridge Caucuses Pugilistig Gossip Wil Y A Isaacson & Co. Clothiers and Bicycle Outfitters Washington ST Cornhill Michael J. O'Brien William T. Graham McInerney Martin F. Ryder Neil H. Toland Murphy Joseph A. Coyle Edward P. Clark Hugh McLaughlin Michael D. Gilbride McLaughlin J. H. Mullane Mh. J. Leary Walpole Democrats Governor’s Council John F. Cronan Hes the Eited Institute Boston, Mass Mt. Auburn St Salvationists Associa Tion Hall J. J. Breach The American Wringer Co City
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