Stray New York Boy Johnny Sherwood Vanishes in Boston
A New York boy named Johnny Sherwood, 15, ran with a bad companion in Boston after stealing jewelry and money, including three watches and a pawned silver watch. His father pursues him, offering a $50 reward for safe return, as authorities search and the boy is last seen fleeing Court Street after leaving the Hotel Royal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnny Sherwood
New York
Johnny
Boston
Royal
Court Street
Post
The
Bad Boy
Hudson River
Sarah Goldsmith
James
Phoebe
Washington Street
J. M. Sherwood
Hotel Royal
Rages at Linden Horse Races Mixed Results
Linden New Jersey report lists six races with winners and times from an autumn meet. First race winner Weinberg with Discount second and Bowers third in 1:11.1. Second race Herald with Marshall first and Treasure second in 1:05.2. Third race Speculation led by Kirkover with Kildeer second in 1:46.2. Fourth Terrifier won over Picknicker and Pick pocket in 1:59.2. Fifth Fox Hound beat Robin Hood and Proverb in 1:06. Sixth Roy Lochiel first, Wah Jim second in 1:18.2 with only two runners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Terrifier
Picknicker
Pickpocket
Fox Hound
Robin Hood
Proverb
Roy Lochiel
Wah Jim
Linden Entries Highlight Six Races At Today’s Meet
Daily card lists six races at Linden with selling and handicap events. Notable entries include Madstone and Volunteer in Race 1, Lallab and Melba among others in Race 1, Imontaka and Soundmere in Race 3, Bolero and Tom Skidmore in Race 4, Midnight and Treasure in Race 5, and Sleymer plus Tico in Race 6.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madstone
Volunteer 2d
Uncle Jess
Minnehaha
Marguerite
Poor Jonathan
Little Fred
Air Plant
Rice
St. Anthony
Red Light
Bob Sutherland
Play Or Way
Lallab
Melba
Bonnie Ward
Ounarfer
Sprite
Yucatan
Katte
the Bully
Memento
She
Tionnie Lee
Maggie Smith
Sun
Malheen
Sappho
Foxetta
Sadie W
Imantaka
Soundmere
Candelabra
Correction
Major Daly
Bolero
Pentz
Harry Alonzo
Tom Skidmore
Treasure
Faithful, Mary
Sleymer
Sense
Tico
Areclithe
Clio
New Rockaway Beach Boxing Club Aims for Legal Fights in New York
A group forms the Rockaway Beach Athletic Club at Rockaway Beach with a 5000-seat two story clubhouse. Billy Madden named manager and matchmaker pledges all contests will stay within the law and no slugging. Public transit access from New York and Long Island costs 50 cents round trip. Pete Donohue named official referee. Ongoing talks include Cribb Club rules and strict refereeing to stop contests at signs of defeat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Rockaway Beach
Billy
Rockaway
Brooklyn
Long Island
Madden
Pete Donohue
Cribb Club
Ham Brock
Hayward Place
The
Post
Mike Finn
Boston
Spider
Ike
Murphy
Billy Murphy
Passaic
N. J
Austin
Jim Gibbons
Spar
Cribb
Dick O'Brien
O'Brien
O’brien
Billy Maher
McGee
Lewiston
Warren Lewis
Aleck Greggains
Steve Odonnell
Warren
Metropole Club
National Sporting Club of London
Steve O'Donnell
Jem Smith
England
Charley Mitchell
Bat Masterson
Corbett
Masterson
Stanton Abbott
Tommy Warren
New Orleans
Abbott
Bowen
Lowell
Billy Brady
Mitchell
David Blanchard
Joe Walcott
Howie Hodgkins
Walcott
Hodgkins
Tom O'Rourke
George Dixon
Howie
Rob Roy
Gloucester Racecard Five Furlong Debuts and Distances
In Gloucester New Jersey on October 24 the first race for five furlongs was won by Sonora with Sweet Alice second and Ran cocas third in 1 03. Second race seven furlongs Dillan J won with Lou Rhett second and Lyndhurst third in 1 33. Third race five furlongs Jersey won, Censor second and Burdine third in 1 08. Fourth race one mile and a sixteenth Joe Carter led Westchester second and Deception third in 1 55. Fifth race four and a half furlongs Chance won with Dart second Psyche third in 58. Sixth race seven furlongs Paradise won with Tuggler second Caraccas third in 1 06 4.
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Gloucester
N. J
Sonora
Sweet Alice
Rancocas
Dillan J
Lou Rhett
Lyndhurst
Hid
Jersey
Censor
Burdine
Joe Carter
Westchester
Deception
Chance
Dart
Psyche
Paradise
Tuggler
Caraccas
Evans Knocked Cold In Bloody California St Paul Fight
In Indianapolis on October 24 Wiley Evans of California fought Charles Johnson of St Paul with two ounce gloves at Fisher's Station. Evans was knocked cold in the seventh round. The purse was 500 dollars and the bout was driven by a personal grudge. Both middleweights fought fiercely as if to kill. Evans claimed the California championship. The affair stirred great excitement and the Governor may be asked to intervene to arrest all involved.
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Indianapolis
Wiley Evans
California
Charles Johnson
St. Paul
Fisher's Station
Hamilton County
Evans
Freshmen Eleven Overtop Cambridge High School 20 to 6
The freshman team defeated Cambridge High and Latin School by 20 to 6 in a recent game. The contest showcased new talent from the Freshmen squad and yielded the final score in Cambridge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cambridge H. & L
Cambridge High and Latin School
Wringer Company Ad Promises Prompt Mail Orders
The American Wringer Co. at 13 and 15 Broadway extension advertises wringers mangles spring beds and carpet sweepers manufactured locally. They repair all kinds of wringers and sweepers and promise prompt mail order service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
American Wringer Co
Broadway Extension
City
London Declines Purse for Mitchell Corbett Fight
The National Sporting Club committee, after review, declined to fund a purse for a Mitchell versus Corbett match and rejected holding the bout at the club house.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
National Sporting Club
Mitchell
Corbett
Football Notes on Yale Princeton and Harvard Rivalries
English referees mocked by players while Cornell plans extra coaches to challenge Harvard. Yale favors freshmen inclusion as Penn and Princeton prep for Thanksgiving on Manhattan Field. Injuries hit Allen Hall and Upton brothers loom as Wesleyan pressures Yale over undergraduate eligibility rules ahead of Nov 4 matches.
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Cornell
Harvard
Josh Hartwell
Yale
McCrea
Cross
Princeton
Pennsylvania
Allen
Hall
Joe Upton
University of Pennsylvania
Wesleyan
Association
Balliet and King
Holter
Judd
Cleve land as bulwark against the silver CYALe
The passage argues Cleveland as a bulwark and urges Massachusetts to back Russell by voting for him. It emphasizes regional support and a named candidate, Russell, linking the national issue to local action in a campaign framing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
Massachusetts
Russell
Record-pace riders seek 24 hour mark on Malden ten mile course
George Quinn of the Press and John Cochrane of the Malden plan a 24 hour riding record on Malden club ten mile course weather permitting. Cochrane, a seasoned long distance rider, placed fourth in a 100 mile Dover race and finished a Portland to Boston ride begun in heavy rain. Quinn, a local racer, previously sidelined by a broken collarbone, also served as a courier in the Boston Chicago relay with Quinn paired with Gary. Roxbury Wheelmen announce a pool billiards and whist tournament for club members with a Saturday 7:45 pm meetup and general club night. The century run time of 7h 35m beat prior Roxbury records by ten minutes. East Boston Cycle Club road race set for today at 3 pm with a long list of starters and handicaps. Pete Berlo to ride five minutes after start aiming to break the ten mile world record. A Massachusetts Club moonlight run to Belmont and Arlington Heights completed last night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Quinn
Press
John Cochrane
Malden
Cochrane
Dover
Portland
Boston
Quinn
Gary
Roxbury B. Co
Turday
Peters
Roxbury Wheelmen
Scorcher Party
East Boston
Russians visit Paris as Carnot hosts luncheon at Elysee
President Carnot hosted a luncheon at the Elysee for Russian visitors. Baron Mohrenheim addressed the toast to the Czar and Czarina as the Russians toured Versailles and St Cloud, then dined at the Epatant Club and attended the gala opera. A Senate president argued with Casimir-Perier over box seating before the performance. The party then departed for Lyons amid large public turnout.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Carnot
Palace of the Elysee
Baron Mohrenheim
France
Czarina
Versailles
High Society of
Order of St. Andrew
Legion of Honor
Challemel-Lacour
Senate
Committee On
M. Casimir-Perier
Chamber of Deputies
Casimir-Perier
Lyons
Sporting Miscellany From East Boston Athletics Report
The Battle's Athletic Association resumes weekly classes under Professor Corey in East Boston. The Allston Club starts a bowling tournament with 40+ entries and Friday afternoons set for the ladies. Boston Rovers reorganize for the season to face state clubs. James F. Bigelow is manager of the club in Boston 1948. Watson challenges Tom Burrows in broad jump and hop step and jump. A handicap jumping event among top hurdlers is discussed. Eddie Mullin plans cross country work. Newton Athletic Club seeks Thanksgiving cross country open run. Dorchester Athletic Club hosts a stag party on Adams Street November 6. Entries for Murray and Irwin's pool tournament at 339 Broadway close November 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Battle’s Athletic Association
East
Boston
Corey
Allston
Boston Rovers
Fall River Rovers
Pawtuckets
James F. Bigelow
Watson
Tom Burrows
Don Sullivan
McNeil
Clausen
O'Neil
Eddie Mullin
Dorchester
Newton Athletic Club
Dorchester Athletic Club
Adams Street
Murray and
Irwin
Broadway
South Boston
Melilla Campaign Plan Approved By Bloors
The technical commission plan for Melilla calls for 12 000 regular troops to attack tribesmen near the fortress. General Margallo will be replaced by General Macias at Melilla, with 4000 more troops ordered for embarkation. Operations start next week under General Chinchilla as Andalusian army commander. Spain aims to annex surrounding territory for fortress safety as a US ship Bennington visits Melilla.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madrid
Technical Commission
Melilla
Margallo
Macias
Chinchilla
Spain
United States
Harvard Grads to Meet Varsity in Charged-Admission Game
Harvard will host a second game this afternoon with the graduate eleven, admission charged. Last week ended in a 1 1 tie, with each side scoring a touchdown and goal. The teams remain the same except Upton may join the Varsity while Waters cannot play due to a lame leg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harvard
Upton
Waters
B A A Beats Seniors in 18 to 12 Victory
The Boston Athletic Association football team defeated Harvard 94 by 18 to 12 yesterday. Borden and Gardner scored for 94. McNear two and Anthony one for the B A A. Two twenty minute halves were played with both elevens listed as backs and linemen in a full lineups.
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Boston Athletic Association
Harvard
Borden and Gardner
McNear
Anthony
Wardner
Waters
Fay
Hastings
Whitman
Ware
Blanchard
Bellfield
Wrenn
Beals
Donald
Williams
Lee
Saltonstall
Bond
Harding
Cabot
Earle
Borden
Gardner
Harrison
Garrison
Bill the Brute Held on Till Tapping Charge
William Stetson known as Bill the Brute was held for trial in New York on till tapping. He is wanted in Newport Rhode Island for burglary and will be handed over once requisition papers arrive. In August he allegedly entered Mrs. Mary M. E. Hoffmann Newport home and stole 1500 dollars in jewelry. The till tapping charge may be dropped.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
William Stetson
Bill
Newport
R. I
Stetson
Mary M. E. Hoffman
Eiffel Receives Social Whitewashing In Paris
Paris journals note that M Eiffel, recently found guilty of large Panama canal frauds, received his social whitewashing at the tower bearing his name. He greeted Admiral Avelan and General Loizillon, shared drinks, and was treated with distinction by both officers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
M. Eiffel
Panama Canal
Avelan
Loizillon
Nickerson Home Trustees Thank Supporters for Oct 2 Benefit
Mrs. 8S. E. Dawes president and Mrs. Susan B. Holway treasurer on behalf of the Nickerson Home for Des titute Children thank all who aided patronized and took part in the Oct 2 benefit at Chickering Hall. Funds realized will aid the board of managers in promoting the care and sustenance of the children.
Thanksgiving match race on Congress street grounds
Arrangements are under way for a major running race at Congress street grounds. Everett McClelland seeks to race Tim McCarthy over five miles with McCarthy agreeing. Thanksgiving afternoon is proposed as the date, with J T McNeil likely in charge of organizing the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress Street
Everett McClelland
Tim McCarthy
McCarthy
J.T. McNeil
Harri son and Cleve land in the chair call
A political appeal urges voters to back Cleve land for leadership while praising Harri son as a potential danger, and endorses Russell with strong support to bolster the country’s safety and stability.
Italian worker dies after steam shovel accident
NEW HAVEN Oct 24 Raimo Zinicola an Italian crushed by a steam shovel at the Fairhaven cut Saturday died at the hospital at noon. Coroner Mix will move to prevent further accidents in the gang building the railroad entrance to the city. He accuses contractor J K Ryan of undue negligence as many accidents are reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Haven
Raimo Zinicola
Fairhaven
Mix
J. K. Ryan
Amerige Larkeque Conspiracy Trial in Worcester
Drs Amerige and Larkeque faced conspiracy charges in the Central District Court over attempts to commit retired grocer Jonas B. E. Greeley to the insane hospital. Testimony showed Greeley sane per hospital superintendent and other witnesses. defense argued Greeley's conduct was insane. The court adjourned at 1 pm before defense witnesses could testify.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Worcester
Greeley
Amerige
Charles
Helen Nicholas
Boston
Larbeque
Supreme Court voids Michigan woman suffrage in cities ruling
The Michigan Supreme Court ruled the last Legislature’s municipal women voting law unconstitutional and void. This decision declares that women cannot vote in city elections under the disputed measure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michigan Supreme Court
Lansing, Mich
Supreme Court
Seven in her cabin found dead as Riverside sinks
The Press special says the tug reached a point twenty three miles northeast where the schooner Riverside lay sunk in thirteen fathoms with her entire crew of seven. The vessel apparently foundered with all sails set and the wreck is highly dangerous to passing ships.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
Press
Riverside
Pastor Haarvig Installed at First Congregational Church
The Rev. John O. Haarvig was installed as pastor of First Congregational Church, Lynn, with a sermon by Rev. Thomas of Brookline. Born in Bergen, Norway in 1853, he moved to the U.S. at nine, later graduating from Northwestern University in 1880 and serving first at Lisbon, Illinois. The article also notes a political flourish urging support for Russell and Cleveland against the silver advocates.
Robbery by Wholesale at Park Theatre Lead Theft
In Waltham on October 24 officers halted a crowd carrying about 400 pounds of lead cable stolen from the New England Telephone Company behind Park Theatre. Two boys, William Briggs Jr., 14, and James Ashworth, 16, were arrested after ral."
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waltham
Tracey
Park Theatre
New England Telephone Company
Benjamin Worcester
Chief McKenna
Curran
Bacon Street
McKenna
William Briggs, Jr
Zenas Parmenter
Briggs
James Ashworth
Charles Street
Moody Street
MAY ARREST FOSTER FOSTORIA O
Ex Secretary of the Treasury Foster may face arrest on a criminal charge upon returning from the West. Investigators hint at possible collusion with Cashier Wilkinson in the defunct bank failure and its, and the bank’s, assignment. The cashier is also expected to be arrested. Experts have not yet resolved the books, believed to be in poor condition. Assignee Gormley notes possible irregularities but sees no criminal intent. Foster will answer to any charges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fostoria
Gormley
Mr. Foster
Settlement in Tuckerman will case ends dispute
The Tuckerman will case is settled with the estate valued above $50,000. Dr. Tuckerman devised the property to Frederick Tuckerman of Amherst, leaving his daughter a memento. Mrs. Tuckerman contested. Judge McKim sustained the will, an appeal followed, and a compromise was reached though terms are not public. The estate will be divided equally between Frederick and Miss Tuckerman, with the will to be set aside.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tuckerman
Dr. Tuckerman
Frederick Tuckerman
Amherst
Lawyer Dillaway Sanity Inquiry At New York
Justice Barrett appointed Peter B. Olney Dr Samuel R Eliott and Samuel W Milbank to conduct an inquisition into the sanity of 47 year old lawyer George W Dillaway. Dillaway became insane at Bar Harbor last summer and is confined at McLean Hospital Somerville Massachusetts. The inquisition was sought by cousin George H Adams. Dillaway's mother resides in Roxbury Massachusetts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Fall River Assault Sends Mate to Hospital
Joseph Girard is held at central station charged with assaulting W. Dean, mate of the schooner Samuel B. Russell, in Fall River. Dean, who was resting in a Bedford street store, was thrown into the street and kicked in the stomach. Doctors fear he may die at the hospital where he lies in severe pain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fall River
Joseph Girard
Central Station
W. Dean
Samuel B. Russell
Dean
Bedford Street
Girard
Cinch Club Holds First Annual Fancy Dress Ball
The Cinch Club in Charlestown hosted its first annual fancy dress ball at Monument Hall last night with about 200 couples in attendance. Floor Director T. H. Callahan led the grand march in a convict costume, paired with Miss Margaret Hewitt in a sailor suit, as assistants and aids coordinated the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cinch Club
Charlestown
Monument Hall
T. H. Callahan
Margaret Hewitt
Callahan
William Noonan
D. Sullivan
Frank Keley
Michael Doyle
Frank Doherty
J. Mulcahy
J. F. Sundberg
Daniel Hannon
Chris Christenson
William McCormick
Peter Mahan
William Carroll
James Griffin
Yellow fever toll rises with thirty-one new cases in Brunswick
Brunswick, Ga. reports thirty-one new yellow fever cases and one death this morning, signaling continued outbreak impact for the coastal city and health authorities. Local officials stress surveillance and public health measures amid the rising case count.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brunswick
Russell Vote Earns Cleveland Backing Across Parties
The strong hand of Cleveland is strangling the silver folly. Republicans, Independents, Democrats and all should vote for Russell that means support of Cleveland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
Russell
Notices of Administrators for Several Suffolk Estate Claims
The notice lists multiple administratrix and administrator appointments for Boston Suffolk estates. Individuals named Jessie M Blake, Charles A MacDonough, John F OLeary, Martin A OLeary, Constant 8 Matthews, Nathan Matthews, Annie McCarthy, and John Reade are cited as administratrix or administrator with bonds filed. Creditors are urged to exhibit claims and debtors to pay estates, with dates in 1803 to 1993. These notices reflect probate actions and bond requirements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ramuel Doane
Boston
Suffolk
Jessie M. Blake
Admr
Noticd
Makys Lincoln
Charles A. Macdonough
John F. O'Leary
John H. O'Lhary
Martin A. O'Leary
Matthews
Nathan Matthews
Admi
Annie McCarthy
Weton
John Reade
Insolvency notices issued in Suffolk Massachusetts 1893
Multiple insolvency notices from Boston Massachusetts Suffolk County dated October 1893. Simeon L. Atwood of Boston is forbidden to pay debts or transfer property. A creditors meeting at Pemberton Square is set for November 10, 1893. Assignees named for Meserve, Frothingham Bixby, and William Chase cases. Also notice of assignment for David B. Dunham of Rahway New Jersey with three months to claim.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Massachusetts
Superior Court
Suffolk
Boston
Mary Hewitt
Francis R. Hewitt
Jersey City
New Jersey
A. D
Commonwealth OF Massachusetts
Francis RB. Hewitt
County of
Boston Post
Jos. A. Willard
Henry Eb.bellew
Commonwealth OF Maggs Cmy
Simeon L, Atwood
Court House
Pemberton Square
Fred H. Seavey
Commonwealth OF Massachtusetts
Meserve
Frothingham Bixby
Bentley W. Warren
Frank A. Heyer
Federal Street
William ©. Chase
Racer
W. C. Chale & Company
Suffolk County
Frank N. Nav
Washington St
Ton
Kimball
David B. Dunham
Rahway
Union
Coust
Cred
Nathan V. Compton
N. J
Rahway, N. J
Joseph A. Parker
W. A. Knowlton
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Coney Island
Vanmam
Sporting Miscellany
B. A
Eiffel
Readville Ug
A. Tuttle
Tuitle
Siuimple
Charles White
Brighton
Eliot
Merrimac
Béston
Mass
Eric
Lynn
Foster
Dillaway
Georgia
Samuel W. Clifford
Fsq
Maynard F. Stiles
Roomsell
Rnto
Florida
G. H. Knight
School St
Middlesex
Louisa Fletcher
Billerica
B. Crawford
Cambridge
Hiram P. Harriman
Esquire
S. H. Folsom
Hanora Lynch
Edward JA. McLaughlin
John W. McKim, Esquire
AH George
Theresa Munz
Rudol’h Munz
Sean
John W. McKim
Tober
Sajah George
Eliza M. Varxey
Commonwealth
Frederick H. Darling
Camridge
Exchange Building
State Street
Massachusits
Francis ©, White
Scott
Scott & Bowne
N.Y
All Druggista
Board OF Aldermen OF Theory OF Boston
Friend Street
Canal Street
Ward 7
City of
American Express Company
James C. Fargo
Board of Aldermen
Boston Herald
J. M. Galvin
Board of Street Commissioners
Hazlewood Street
Roxbury
Townsend Street
Munroe Street
J. W. Morrison
Room
DR. Hyndman’s
Federal
Kneeland St
Washington
Cathedral
P. Morris
Mother Howard
Tremont Row
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