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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Oct 18, 1893

Page

3

Saugus Trotting Second Day Offers Fast Times And Tight Finishes

Excellent attendance at Franklin Park Saugus kicks off a brisk day of trotting and pacing with strong performances. Perial wins the Debutante stake for foals of 1892 while George K. takes the 2:26 pace and Big F wins the 2:25 trot in close finishes, with notes on breaks and risky moves shaping the program.

Franklin Park Gaugus Lady Alcy Perial George K Big Gil Curry Paul B. B Whisper Bunconfda Mystic Mr. Gray Lady Aley Risk R. Qerey Austin B. c Cushman T . de GC Cushmar Ssrerrieres George KK Ruby Mac Ruby Princess H Golden Princess George Ruby Mae George F. B. G Ne Bié B. Gm Frincess M Br. m 6. M Fitleld Ariboro

Proposed match between Dick OBrien and Shadow Mather off

The Cribb Club cancels the OBrien Mather bout amid breach concerns with Joe Lewis who was coordinating matches. Lewis is accused of seeking other opponents for OBrien while an agreement for Mather remained in force.

Dick O’brien Mather Maine Cribb Joe Lewis O’brien Lewis St. Paul Boston Montana Kid Metropole Maber Lewiston O'Brien Providence Montana Jack McGee Sparrers Dick Burge Martin Flaherty Bobby Burns Weir- Murphy Flaherty Skelly Siddons Pierce Judge Newton Coney Island Nelse Innes Sporting News Nelse Charley Mitchell Doc. Robbins Philadelphia Chicago Mitchell Captain Cooke Kid McCoy Wheeling West Virginia Dick O'Brien Tom Carter California Fred Morris Joe Walcott Mandi Mucu

Faithful and Trusted Employee Dies at 25 Years of Service

Charles Dunsett died yesterday morning of heart disease. He had spent the last twenty-five years as coachman to E. D. Jordan Sr. of 46 Beacon Street. The death coincided with his twenty-fifth anniversary in Jordan's service. He was renowned for honesty and reliability and was formerly with Richard P. D. Farker. His loss is deeply regretted.

Charles Dunsett E. D. Jordan, Sr Beacon Street City Richard PD. Farker

Reading deal at Paine's Furniture on book storage

Five volumes for one year at one cent captures readers and shoppers. The scheme is a clever cost-saving plan on library storage, advertised by Paine's Furniture Company as a practical offer for book buyers, owners, and readers.

Paine

Fatal Pennsylvania limited wreck claims entire engine crew

At Wellsville Ohio the Pennsylvania limited wrecked at 6:15 AM. Engineer Caruthers and engineer Robert Jackson died at the scene. Elmer Jackson, fireman, died later. Baggagemaster Alexander Frazier and electricians Robert Ferry and Robert Fowler were injured. Fog is blamed for signals possibly being unseen. Passengers unharmed and property damage slight.

Pittsburg Pennsylvania Limited Wellsville Caruthers Robert Jackson Allegheny Elmer Jackson Alexander Frazier Robert Ferry Robert Fowler Limited Young Jackson

Mitchell Confident of Victory in Chicago Match

In Chicago the veteran Mitchell and partner Jim Hall enjoy the World's Fair as Mitchell predicts a win. He argues against lengthy training, saying his hands and stamina remain strong and that he still has a fighting chance despite aging.

Chicago Mitchell Jim Hall Charlie Corbett Jackson

Century Run Attracts Unusually Large Entry For Press Club ride

The Press Club hosts its annual century run with two parties starting at 6:00 am and 7:30 am routes to Newburyport and back to the clubhouse. Notables include Captain B W Isfort and Lieutenant James P Clark leading the groups, with a long list of entrants from various clubs and patrons. The report notes Cleveland Wheel Club rider G Merrills setting an Ohio twenty four hour record of 246 miles and recounts road race accidents including P J McDuffee and P J Clark incidents during a B A A 25 mile race.

Newburyport B. W.W. Isfort James P. Clark G. A. Perkins Jack Fisher J. E. Towne D. J. Greene J. M. Savage Co. BE. Sweet R. W. Matthews Andrew Eppler C. F. Harding A. A. Déan W. A. H. Hardy George ‘Whittin R. Gordon A. E. Anderson W. Marshall A. W. Pease E. D. Norris J. D. Cummings G. H. Stevens H. R. Egbert A. K H. Hagerly A W. Ross,Jr T. Cooper J. J. Pastine W. A. Smith W. W. Hunnewell Thomas Leaton GD. Arnold Ed Martyn A. V. Haton B. R. Sweet J. F. Davies W. F. Stevens J. T. Tarr Thomas Caton Margaret Kirkwood H. G. Kirkwood H. ©. Kirkwood H. Alther H. F. Burns F. Whitney W. F. Holmes A. LeBaron F. Lincoln C. BE. Way J. Vi. Hall J. W. Hall W. N. Forrest C. F. Spindell C. J. Swan J. AL. Hall C. A. Fowler George M.stevens R. W. Emerson E. B. McKim R. B. Plummer, Jr Theodore Rothe A. C. White Wallace Plummer H.mclaughlin B. Packard W. B. Taylor W. H. Gibson W. M. Lindsay C. A. Collins A. BE. Dennett S. F. Brown Moses Sheriff W. 3. Brazier E. H. Snow Co. G. Merrills Cleveland Wheel Club Ohio P. J. Clark Ed Clark McDuffee Porter Snow

Russians Reach Paris Amid Frenzied Welcome for Avelan

Admiral Avelan and fifty officers of the Russian squadron arrive in Paris after a Toulon voyage. Crowds throng Gare de Lyon and Champs Elys es as women rush to kiss the visitors, with receptions at the Military Club and a luncheon. The party visits the Russian church, Elysee Palace, and the Chamber of Deputies amid widespread acclaim.

Paris Toulon Avelan Gare de Lyon Russia Rue de Lyon Place de la Bastile General Chenoine Baratier Chenoine Petit Journal Fredensborg Czarina Marie Dagmar Denmark Waldemar MM. Bert and Judet Rue Daru Sumolssador France Chamber of Deputies Cercle Militaire Rue Grenelle Carnot Baron Mohrenheim Senate War Marine

No Game at Harvard Today. Practice Only Until Next Dartmouth Match

Harvard football communities report no game today against Tufts with practice as usual. Next Saturday Harvard seeks to outscore Yale after Dartmouth's 28 point win, while the varsity and second elevens struggle with offensive consistency. Class teams prepare for interclass contests with Garfield as referee and Upton as umpire.

Harvard Tufts Dartmouth Yale Garfield Williams College Law School Upton

Yale Football Notes Ahead of 1896 Season

Yale boasts Hinkey and a Yale captain's brother among candidates for end rush on the freshmen eleven. Lehigh is strong this year. The West Point and Annapolis Cadets game promises a hot duel with John Hartwell coaching Annapolis and Laurie Bilis teaching Yale tricks to the Cadets. Yale halfback De Witt returns after his father's death to boost the eleven. The 1896 eleven aims to win the Harvard class championship this fall.

Yale Lehigh West Points Annapolis John Hartwell Laurie Bilis de Witt Chester Harvard

Reward Guarantee For Morrill Arrest Issued

Charles H. Bartlett receiver of People's Fire Insurance Company issues a personal card guaranteeing the $1000 reward for the arrest of Charles F. Morrill, the late treasurer, following questions about the legality raised by stockholders in Manchester New Hampshire.

Manchester N. H Charles H. Bartlett People's Fire Insurance Company Charles F. Morrill

Australians Beat All Canada By One Inning And 70 Runs

The Australians defeated All Canada in Toronto by one inning and 70 runs in a cricket match.

Toronto All Canada

Early Race Card Highlights with Tote Values

First race five furlongs selling features Dr Garnett with Penniless Foxhound 110 Token 103 Westpark 102 My Girl Colt and others. Second race one mile handicap shows Banquet 116 Beansy 105 Soundmore 104 Candelabra 102 Correction 101. Third race six furlongs selling Minn e haa 112 Play or Pay 104 Reynard Shelly Tuttle Darkness 100 Johnette 97. Fourth race seven furlongs selling Nero 115 Tom Tough 112 Experience 110 Reginald 107 Speculation 106 Double Cross 102 Dallyrian Circular 100 Roland Reed 87. Fifth race six furlongs selling Daly 98 Miss Galop Lamiere Son Malheur Florence Iola Sadie W 95. Sixth race one mile handicap Banquet 123 Beansy 118 Tom Watson 105 Major Joe 103 Air Plant 100 Integrity 97 Marigold 96 Henry Alonzo

Dr. Garnett Token Westpark My Girl Colt Little Pirate Faustina Colt Equation Bessie Smith Blossom Rebecca Rowett Eleanor B Banquet Beansy Soundmore Candelabra Correction Kildeer Minnehaha Play Or Pay Reynard Shelly Tuttle Darkness Johnette Nero Tom Tough Experience Reginald Speculation Double Cross Dallyrian Circular Roland Reed Daly Miss Galop Lamiere Son Malheur Florence Iola Sadie W Tom Watson Major Joe Air Plant Integrity Marigold Henry Alonzo

Freshman Crew Candidates Report for Fall Training

About 100 men answered the call for candidates for the freshman crew. Captain Davis explained the plan as candidates were weighed and divided into squads by weight. They will practice this fall in the gymnasium under Vail using the rowing machine chest-weights and dumbbells.

Davis Vail

Jackson as Uncle Tom at Park Theatre in New York

Peter Jackson and his Uncle Tom's Cabin company fill the Park Theatre nightly with curiosity seekers and refined theatergoers. Jackson displays surprising talent and education, outperforming some in the company. Parson Davies shines in dual roles and a friendly sparring bout with Joe Choynski adds color to the production.

New York Peter Jackson Uncle Tom's Cabin Metropolis Park Theatre Parson Davies Charles Harris Parson Joe Choynski

Republican Club Dinner in Massachusetts Sets Record

The third annual Republican Club of Massachusetts dinner on October 25 shows strong ticket sales. Speakers likely include Frederick T. Greenhalge, Roger Walcott, John Dalzell, Henry Cabot Lodge, and William P. Frye, with attendance of Frye and Lodge hinging on Senate action.

Republican Club Massachusetts Frederick T. Greenhalge Roger Walcott John Dalzell Pennsylvania Henry Cabot Lodge William P. Frye Maine Senate

Queer Wedding of Charles Fair at Oakland Church

The wedding of Charles Fair to Caroline D. Smith known as Maud Nelson disrupted gossip in San Francisco social and sporting circles. The pair, having traveled world wide together, wed with Hackman Muleen as best man at St Johns Church Oakland after Fair escaped confinement. Ex Senator Fair disowned his son.

San Francisco Charles Fair Caroline D. Smith Maud Nelson Charles Chicago Young Fair Maison Riche Hackman Muleen St. John's Church Oakland Fair

Mysterious poisoner targets dogs in Dorchester neighborhood

In Dorchester near Forest Avenue a mysterious poisoner uses strychnine laced food to kill a Newfoundland dog owned by Charles H. Skillings and rabbits owned by Dr. Hurley. A six year old girl narrowly survived after a poisoned doughnut was found on her doorstep. A detective investigates as residents demand the slayer be found.

Charles H. Skillings Forest Avenue Dorchester Maxwell Street Capen Skillings Hurley Thetford Street Rother

Millionaire King to Stay in McLean Asylum

Ex Governor Long endorses keeping William H. King in the McLean Insane Asylum due to age, mental condition, and risk of seizures, noting his wealth covers care and public inspection is limited. Judge Bumpus disagrees, arguing the old man deserves outside care. others blame Mrs. Webster Ross’s influence. The piece mentions a local retailer, American Wringer Co., as a separate item.

Long William H. King McLean Insane Asylum Mr. Long King McLean E. C. Bumpus E. A. Webster Ross A. P. Golden Worcester Webster Ross

Boston Leather Dealer George White Faces Bank Losses

A Boston leather business led by George B. White caused combined bank losses nearing 100000 in a scheme likened to the Thomas O. Richardson case. Banks report diffuse damage from collateral and poor security while White remains elusive amid a pending warrant for obtaining money under false pretences.

Boston George B. White Purchase Street Thomas O. Richardson White New York Philadelphia William S. White Amazon William A. Gaston Gaston Continental George White Pennsylvania

Insolvency notices for creditors meetings and assignee accounts

Notices of insolvency hearings in Suffolk Massachusetts. Creditors invited to prove claims at Court of Insolvency in Boston on specified dates for Andrew Frank Georg Albert Kimball Robert Moorhouse Abel Fisher and others with assignee updates and objection rights.

Commonwealth OF Massachusetts Suffolk Andrew Frank Boston George W. Bent Thomas O'Gallaghan Commonwealth OF Massachuseits Robert WY. Moorhouse Court House Pemberton Square John F. Kelly Merit Essenger Georg Albert Kimbal Toston Rank Kimball Abel 5 Fisher Account NL Bates

Yellowstone Charlie Tells His Story In Court

Lawrence October 17 Special to the Post Isaiah Hunnewell known as Yellowstone Charlie testified in Superior Court regarding an April 1 robbery attempt on William Warren of Saugus. Day Chandler and Purcell faced charges. Day and Purcell were found guilty for breaking and entering and assault with intent to rob Warren. Chandler received seven years. Purcell seven. Day nine years. Hunnewell was found not guilty of breaking and entering. He described his past as a sailor and soldier, and his connection to Chandler and the gang amid plans to rob the old man with gold barrels in the Warren house.

Lawrence The Post William Warren Saugus Boston Isaiah Hunnewell Yellowstone Charlie Annewell Hunnewell Horatio G. Day Warren Frank M. Chandler Jack Purcell Day Chandler Purcell Carleton General Custer Track

Halloween concert and ball by Clan Mackenzie No 1

Clan Mackenzie No 1 of the Order of Scottish Clans will hold a Halloween concert and ball at Odd Fellows Hall on the corner of Berkeley and Tremont streets Thursday evening.

Clan Mackenzie Order of Odd Fellows’ Hall Berkeley and Tremont Streets

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