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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Oct 23, 1897

Page

3

Sevan Heats Necessary i the Ties

Fleetwood Park hosts the fourth day with unfinished 2:30 class heats won by Legend and Allie Tate. 2:20 and 2:12 trot races delayed as dusk neared. Nita Pan coast and Neva Wilkes win heats, with Record taking 2:22% and 2:24. Tomorrow features free-for-all and $1000 batch events.

New York Fleetwood Park Legend Allie Tare Lucy M Carlos Nita Pancoast Neva ‘Wilkes Ivandorf Dresch Allie Tate B. G Alcantara Denney Lacy M Ch. m Rathbun Coates Hurd Dannanees Searles

Morris Park Horse Meeting Caps Day of Scratches

At Morris Park New York on October 22 a crowded card produced many scratches. Nautch Girl upset Mr Hunt in maiden two year olds, while South Africa led to win by a length and a half. Sir Walter narrowly beat Tara in a driving finish, and Flax Spinner won the fifth race by a clear margin. Timefuls and odds are listed for the day’s six events with multiple favorites and close finishes.

New York Morris Park Mr. Hunt Nautch Girl George H. Ketcham Fireside South Africa Peat Dolando Demagogue McCafferty Lehman Sir Walter Tara Keene Sly Fox Ts Aever Martin Daly O'Connor Kings T Fastones Gino Hirsh Oe Ludwig Irving pelling—Peat Gafferty Remene Ne Tom Cromwell Iliams Sir Veter Clayton Simms H. Martin 5S Fox Mt Brine Maximo Gomez Bergen Eett R.iliams Ramiro Ir Ayton

Somerville Triumphs 58–0 Over Newton in Opener

Somerville High dominated Newton High in the season opener winning 58 to 0. Sheridan Stone and C Pipe scored multiple touchdowns with strong team play and interference, while Newton failed to mount a sustained offense.

Somerville High Newton High Newton Newten Somerville R. Pipe Palmer Stone C. Pipe Newton Boys Plimpton Owens Orange and Black Sheridan Storey Co. Pipe

God-Sent Blessing From Dr Agnew Cure the Heart

Easton Pennsylvanian B F Wood a longtime heart disease sufferer credits Dr Agnews Cure the Heart as his salvation after seven years of agony He endured severe breathlessness chest pain and left side discomfort until treatment brought relief and renewed health The patient urges others to seek the remedy to end their suffering

B. F. Wood Easton Penn Agnew Mufferer Sim Nates

Football Games Today Across Colleges and Cities

The afternoon slate features Harvard versus Brown in Cambridge Yale clashing with Indians in New York Princeton meeting Cornell in Ithaca Pennsy facing Lafayette in Philadelphia Williams playing Wesleyan in Williamstown Andover meeting Yale Frehmen Exeter taking Worcester Academy Tufts versus U S M A West Point E H B versus Worcester High Orange A C against Columbian A C Colby versus Bates in Waterville Chicago versus Northwestern Lehigh versus Bucknell Williamsport Newton A A against Newtown Trinity against N U Boston College versus Worcester Needham and West Roxbury Ames Field Hoppy versus St Marks Boston Latin against Danvers High in Danvers.

Harvard Brown Cambridge Yale Indians New York Princeton Cornell Ithaca Pennsy Lafayette Philadelphia Williams Wesleyan Williamstown Andover Yale Frehmen Exeter Worcester Academy Tufts West Point E. H Worcester High Worcester Orange A. C Columbian A. C Orange Colby

Tie in Thayer Adams dual league opener

In Braintree Thayer and Adams academies played to a scoreless 0 to 0 draw after two twenty minute halves. Adams defense held strong until near the end when Thayer threatened to score. In Ithaca Cornell coaches lightened practice and discussed closer alumni ties to the university athletic association.

Braintrep Thayer Adams Arnold Belcher Ithaca N. Y Cornell Cornell University Athletic Association The Athletic Association

Princeton Football Team Arrives in Ithaca for Game

Captain Cochranes party of thirty seven stayed at the Ithaca Hotel after arrival at 3 10 this afternoon. He reported the squad in good condition except Kelly with a sprained ankle Hillebrand with a shoulder strain and Cochranes bruised groin. Kelly and Hillebrand will not play.

Ithaca N. Y Cochrane Princeton Kelly Hillebrand

Yale Adds Eight Coaches For Carlisle Indians Game

Ex Captain Murphy and Cross and Fred Walace joined eight coaches assisting Yale at practice in New Haven. The coaches traveled to New York with the team and voiced no concern about a victory tomorrow against the Carlisle Indians.

New Haven Conn Murphy Cross Fred Walace Yale New York Carlisle Indians

Coach Woodruff Prepares Kickers Despite Rainy Day

Philadelphia October 22 rain stopped outdoor practice. Coach Woodruff moved kickers to the gymnasium for over an hour of signal practice while the Lafayette game looms tomorrow.

Philadelphia Woodruff Lafayette

Local Teams Set Afternoon Showdowns Across Region

The West Roxbury and Needham A A elevens meet at Ames's field at 3 PM while Ashland Big eleven plays Natick High at Ashland. Boston College faces Holy Cross in Worcester at 8 PM as Shan nahan and Attchim join as substitutes. EB H S backs Macksey Teevens duel for fullback amid protests to be acted on next meeting. Newton A A clashes with Newtowne A A at Newton this afternoon with lively expectations.

West Roxbury Needham Ames Ashland Natick High Boston College Holy Cross Worcester Shannahan Attchim Macksey Teevens EB. H. 8 Newton A. A Newtowne A. A Newton

Baltimore and All America teams tie in 10 innings

In St. Joseph Missouri on October 22 a large crowd watched Baltimore and All America play a tight game. Darkness halted play in the tenth inning with the score 9 to 9, leaving the contest tied.

ST. Joseph Baltimore All America

Designates Hamm as President of U S Appraisers Board

Washington October 2 Secretary Gage named Charles H Hamm to act as president of the Board of United States appraisers at New York replacing J Sherretts whose term expired He also prescribed new rules and regulations to govern the board

Washington Board of United States Appraisers New York Gage Charles H. Hamm J. §. Sherretts

Robbins Wins Morris County Cup Final In Narrow Finish

Morristown reports the Morris County Cup final won by A M Robbins of St Andrews after semi final wins by James A Tyng and S D Bowers. Consolation cup sees Alexander Morton defeat H W Slocum and W A Flagg beat F C Beach before Morton beats Flagg for the title by one up.

Morristown N. J James A. Tyng Morris County Jasper Lynch Lakewood S. D. Bowers St. Andrews A. M. Robbins Tyng Robbins Alexander Morton Ardsley H. W. Slocum Staten Island

Three Athletes Suspended By NEAA For Sanctioned Games Mix

NEAA suspended Henry Pero of East Boston A A for competing at unsanctioned Holy Redeemer picnic events. J J Flannery faced a suspension for high jump at the A O H games on August 19, though Frank Moran chair says no such event occurred. J J Ryder of Buttonwood Street was suspended for the half mile at the Tammany S A C games June 17, though he denies competing.

Revere House Henry Pero Boston Frank Moran J. J. Ryder Buttonwood Street A. C Ryder

Frothingham Letter Prompts Light On Massachusetts Election Scene

Albert G. Frothingham secretary of last year's Massachusetts division L A W election committee says a chance to juggle figures existed but denies participation. He notes the committee, except the chairman, did not set the figures and calls for accountability, while detailing the committee’s report and his own uncertainties about the original returning board.

Albert G. Frothingham Massachusetts Sterling Elliott Frothingham Elliott Spencer T. Williams A. M. Lloyd Reuben S. Swan Josiah Dean McCausland, Jr A. D. Peck Europe Samuel D. Bradlee Williams Bradlee L. A. W. Bulletin Returning Board

Corbett Seen Afraid to Fight Maher in World Title Debate

The New York Evening World warns Jim Corbett is losing public support for refusing Peter Maher’s $5000 side bet and world championship challenge. It argues Corbett’s stance harms his popularity while Fitzsimmons faces similar scrutiny. The piece urges Corbett and Fitzsimmons to accept the Maher challenge or risk becoming unpopular. A second item notes a North Russell Street event with 400 guests enjoying an athletic program and varied performances.

New York Jim Corbett Fitzsimmons Corbett Johnny Pollock Fitz Peter Maher Maher Bob Fitzsimmons Pompadour Jim John L. Bullivan Evr

Two Wives in Paper Box Bandit Case

Postoffice Inspector O'Brien travels to New York for a hearing before a U S commissioner in a case involving Doc Ogle and Billy Russell, members of a gang tied to the Mathews Atwood group. They may be discharged on the complaint while being held as witnesses, with possible later indictments in Portland mail box robbery. Mrs Atwood faces possible leniency as a dupe and witness, while Mathews is targeted as the gang leader. The present Mrs Mathews vows support and seeks $5000 bonds for his release, but success seems unlikely as he previously deserted his first wife.

Postoffice O’brien New York United States Doc” Ogle Billy Russell Mathews Atwood Mrs. Atwood Maddocks Portland U. S. District Attorney Casey

Olsen Wanted in South Boston Housebreaks

Police seek a young Swede calling himself Olsen suspected in recent break ins near H street and Broadway. A lodger who vanished matched Olsen’s description. stolen items include a gray Scotch suit a cap from William A Cameron and trousers a vest and a watch chain from Jeremiah Sullivan at 825 West Broadway. The man stands about 6 feet 8 inches, 22 to 25, with gray eyes and a light mixed suit.

South Boston Olsen H Street Broadway William A. Cameron West Broadway Jeremiah Sullivan

Boxing Gossip Points to Tulane Clash and Other Matches

Boxing gossip notes Kid Lavigne slated to meet either McPart land or Everhardt at Tulane A C New Orleans with a 4000 dollar purse. Empire A C Buffalo appoints Jack Herman as matchmaker. Professors Rose and Tracy to hold a class at Sullivan Square Charlestown with pupil exhibitions and pro displays. Frank Craig and Dick OBrien box twenty rounds at Olympic A C Birmingham tonight.

Kid’ Lavigne Kid’’ McPartland Jack Everhardt Tulane A. C Empire Club Dave Rose Harry Tracy Sullivan Square Charlestown Frank Craig Harlem Dick O’brien Birmingham Eng Craig Carson City Boston Fitzsimmons Jim Hall New Orleans St. Paul Hall Charley Mitchell Squire Abington Peter Maher Bob Armstrong Press Club St. Louis D. M. Evans Manchester N. H Danny McBride New York Ben National Sporting Club London Roanokes A. C

Boston Officials Inspect Patchogue Two Mile Bicycle Railroad

Mayor Quincy and a Boston delegation visited Patchogue L. I. to view the two mile Boynton bicycle railroad stretch. They were petitioned for the right to build a similar road in Boston and expressed satisfaction with the site. The party included Dana T. Barry Milton C. Page Frank L. Codman John P Browley Colonel William White Professor H. H. Mack and George S. Towns.

New York Quincy Boston Patchogue L. L Boynton Bicycle Railroad Dana T. Barry Milton C. Page Frank L. Codman John P., Browley William White H. H. Mack George S

Pitchers and Polo Notes Highlight Uneven Week

Pitcher Arthur Clarkson of Ne trois is in Boston and unreserved. The Southern New England Polo League schedule committee will report on Harvard games entries by Tuesday night. Woonocket Rhode Island turf writer J Holder died of rheumatism known as Redloh. New York A G C voted to spend 100 on a new clubhouse. Mixed foursomes from the Country Club will be played Monday after a Thursday plan.

Arthur Clarkson Netrois Boston New England Polo League Fesday W. J. Holder Woonrocket R. I Redloh New York A

Behring Claims Pullman Heir in Chicago Court

Ferdinand Behring, a German-born man, appeared before Justice Foster claiming he is the lawful son and heir to the Pullman estate. Behring was arrested at the Pullman residence while seeking to see Mr. Pullman’s body and faces a $100 fine if he returns. He testified that his mother died in Berlin and that he served in the German army, insisting his claim is genuine despite police doubts.

Chicago Ill Pullman George M. Pullman, Jr Behring Mr. Pullman Germany Foster

Dorchester Burglary Suspect Sentenced in State Prison

James McClosky known as the Dorchester burglar was sentenced in Superior Court to a term of not more than twenty five nor less than twenty years for breaking and entering possessing burglars tools and assault with intent to murder. He pulled a loaded revolver during arrest and injuries to Officer Doherty occurred. De Groot released on bail but defaulted.

James McClosky Dorchester McClosky Gallagher Doherty McCosky de Groot Barry Suffolk Middlesex

Bicycle notes spark crowd as chainless bike debuts in Boston

The Columbia chainless excites local cyclists with crowded Boston shop displays and heavy catalogue demand. Notables include Robert Bell of Winthrop planning a 200-mile state record from Mattapan, George Stacy supervising timing, and pacemakers such as John Younie and Ed Ray.

Columbia Boston Corey Lon” Peck Robert ©. Bell Winthrop Holmes’s Mattapan Taunton George B. Stacy Messrs John Younie Ed Ray A. D. Rice Frank Murphy T. McCarthy Framingham L. C. Boardman Daily Press Spirit of the Times Frank Gately Dave Shafer Morgan & Wright Michael Starbuck Thar Corre Reven Mechanics’ Hall Worcester Victor Eckberg J. F. Casey The Vernons John & Johnson C. H. Raymond Worcesters Prises

Yellow fever cases rise in New Orleans amid deaths

New Orleans reports nearly thirty new yellow fever cases by 7 pm with five deaths including Rev Dr Purser of Valence Street Baptist Church. Destitute orphan asylum boys show three cases amid broader infections in city institutions. Weather notes deny frost until November.

New Orleans Purser Valence Street Baptist Church Kerkam Weather Bureau Louisiana

Democracy leaders accused of systematic robbery in New York

Henry George spoke to a large uptown crowd blasting the so called Democracy. He charged Richard Croker with theft of horses, hounds, and palaces, and warned that if gained by illegal means he would see him jailed as Tweed and McKane.

New York Henry George Richard Croker Tweed John Y. McKane

George George 100000 Vote Claim at Urbach Hall

At Urbach's Hall in New York General Tracy addressed 1000 people announcing Henry George would garner 100000 votes even if he did not defeat Van Wyck. The statement set a high target amid campaign rhetoric on October 22.

New York Urbach Third Avenue One Hundred and Seventeenth Street Tracy Henry George van Wyck

Sound Currency Only in Paris Report

The Temps reports Britain rejected the U S monetary commission proposals. It says reopening Indian mints and an international conference are off the table and warns against discussions of Britain currency changes. Confidence in sound currency is restored, with doubts now dissipated.

Paris Great Britain United States Monetary Commission France

Dorchester Colonel Doherty Denies Mayor Candidacy

Colonel Thomas F. Doherty of Ward 20 Dorchester says he is not a candidate and did not discuss mayoralty matters at a closed Room 94 meeting with 50 to 60 supporters. He supports forming a Jeffersonian Democratic group and criticizes the Chicago party convention.

Thomas F. Doherty Dorchester American House Doherty Democratic Party Chicago Boston

Political notes on Springfield party activities and campaigns

Key Democrats George Williams Christopher Callahan and Harry Lloyd speak tonight. Mayors and aldermen tour New York elevated railways. State Democrats set 32 oclock meeting at 842 Washington for speaker selections. Tomorrow Heb Hebrew Ward 8 rallies led by Gartland and Mahoney. McCarthy seeks to aid both Ward 9 House nominees. Curtis supporters target Sanford in mayoral race while Ward 24 backs Curtis and Ward 18 unsettled. Ward 6 becomes senatorial battleground Donovan vs Rourke with vote hopes in other wards. Kreben to back Silverman in third district Senate race. Droban Donovan win House Ward 16 with Republican crossovers. Ward committee opposition to Connor forms group at 2 North Russell Street.

George Fred Williams Christopher T. Callahan Harry Lloyd Springfield Quincey Paige Barry Codman New York Democratic State Executive Committee Washington Street Hendricks Club Corner Causeway Lowell Streets Hebrew Young Men John J. Gartland, Jr David J. Mahoney Maurice J. McCarthy Curtis Sanford W. J. Donovan Daniel D. Rourke Donovan Rourke Krourke Franz Hugo Kreben Samuel L. Silverman Senate W. W. Farr

Model Opera Left Unfinished by Franz von Suppe

Viennese composers are noted for completing the unfinished operetta The Model left in Franz von Suppe's papers at his death. The work represents Suppe's late career output and intrigue surrounds its completion by peers.

Franz von Suppe

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