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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Oct 26, 1893

Page

3

Third Annual Republican Banquet Draws 840 Guests

The Republican Club of Massachusetts held its third annual banquet at Music Hall with about 840 banqueters and around 2000 onlookers. Leaders like Hon. John Simpkins Jr and Hon. F T Greenhalge spoke on campaign vigor, civil service reform, and protective tariffs, praising Massachusetts and calling for unity and strong ideals.

Republican Club of Massachusetts Music Hall John Simpkins, Jr Yarmouth F. T. Greenhalge Greenhalge John Dalzeil Thomas B. Reed Harvard Yale Roger Wolcott Senate Republican Party Democratic Party United States Congressman Dalzell Dalzell Pennsylvania Republican Party of Harrison Palzell Hawley Reed Maine

Senator Reed Defends Westward Economic Shift at Major Rally

The speaker lampooned Senate action and accused Democrats of delaying prompt measures. He attacked the compromise plan as Republican handiwork, praised an honest Democrat and commented on war memories, media bias, and the nation’s current state. He warned that if the public does not speak in the election, U.S. manufacturing may move westward.

Senate United States Reed

Rumors of Boxing Deals Pivoting on Roby Events

Reports indicate the Columbian Club may resume at Roby Indiana within two weeks with Griffo Lavigne and a Corbett Mitchell confrontation likely. Promoters and managers discuss negotiations, while Boston and New York papers debate recent incidents and fighter matchups. The piece notes training, club events, and possible matches including Creedon Fitzsimmons and Jim Corbett.

Columbian Club Roby Ind Matthews New York Corbett Jackson Bolingbroke Club Mitchell Austin Gibbons Harlem Gibbons Boston Post Billy Layton la Blanche Sailor Brown George Siddons Jerry Sanford Siddons George Dixon Dixon O’brien and Mather Lafayette Club Jack McNamara Mac Brady Jim John Hopkins Dan Creedon Bob Fitzsimmons

Weld Boat Club Scratch Race Crowned by Crew No.3

The Weld Boat Club held scratch races on the Charles from Weld boathouse to University boat house. Six crews competed with No.3 defeating No.2 by judges and then winning the final by a length and a half. The crew earned silver cups for winning with members Capen Lyman Clark Nichols Beebe Fisher Dundas Thomson.

Weld Boat Club Charles Weld Boathouse University Crew Boathouse R. T. Capen C. F. Lyman J. T. Clark C. Nichols F. C. Beebe W. R. Fisher R. W. Dundas F. G. Thomson

Local clubs host cross country runs and boxing bouts

The Suffolk Athletic Club plans a practice cross country run from 694 Washington street. Al Dowling Dick Russell and Nelse Innes logged a six mile spin from the Y M C A to Corey Hill. Dorchester Athletic Club schedules three practice runs weekly. The Lafayettes stage a novice boxing tournament at Haverhill street with seven bouts. Cambridge Athletic Club to hold open cross country on Thanksgiving Day with prizes for top times and top novice and club member.

Suffolk Athletic Club Washington Street al Dowling Dick Russell Nelse Innes Corey Hill Dorchester Athletic Club Lafayettes Haverhill Street Cambridge Athletic Club

Races at Linden Oct 2 feature close finishes

First race shows a tight result with close margins. Gusts Yucatan placed second in the second race and Theert Lanna won the third. Loara Cand abra ran a strong mile for second in the third and Skidmore claimed first in the fourth with Harry Alonzo second. Midnight edged Treasure in the fifth, while Com manche led the sixth with Sleipner third. Time around 1 44.4.

Furlitary Treasure Cliocolt Rats Commanche Sleipner

Gloucester's Card From New Jersey Races

Report of racing results listing multiple races at a New Jersey meet. Winners include Taral first in five-eighths of a mile, Iceland first in four and one half furlongs, Stringfellow and Apollo among others with second and third places noted.

Guy Pith N. J Bo Tae Bay Taral Boonie Lana Jack Lovell Bert Stringfellow Grenwick Barry Blossom Apollo Pauletti Himstone Iceland Subrosa Traitor

Salem Cadets Triumph Over Biddeford Light Infantry in Rifle Meet

In Biddeford Maine on October 2 the Salem Cadets of Massachusetts defeated the Biddeford Light Infantry state champions by five points with a 280 to 275 score. Jude Edwin J. Cram of Biddeford posted the meet high of 44 points.

Biddeford Biddeford Light Infantry Salem Cadets Massachusetts Salem Jude Edwin J. Cram

Commodore Stanton Removed From Rio Command

The United States Navy detaches Commodore Stanton from command at Rio de Janeiro after an unauthorized salute to a rival fleet. Captain Henry F. Picking relieves him. a court martial is expected. Commodore Richard W. Meade may succeed in the South Atlantic squadron.

Washington Stanton Rio Janeiro Brazil South Atlantic Cleveland Navy Senhor Mendonca Herbert Navy Department United States Naval Forces Rio de Janeiro Mello Secretary of the Navy Admiral Stanton Captain Picking State Navy Departments Berlin Commodore Stanton Henry F. Picking Charleston Newark Casey Detroit Brownson Richard W. Meade Portsmouth N. H

Harvard Defeats Graduates In Close Football Rematch

In a delayed afternoon kickoff Harvard varsity edged the graduates with a single touchdown late in the second half. Key plays featured Hoag muffed kicks Wrightington fumbles and strong Harvard defense plus notable tackling by Gray Newell Mackie and Manahan.

Varsity Harvard University Eleven Hoag Wrightington Gray Newell Mackie Manahan Stewart Deland Havin Corbett Emmons MacNear Acton Winslow Hallowell Lake Mason Foster Fairchild Mantalian Whtislow Harding

West End Names Samuel Little President of West End Street Railway

Samuel Little, born in Hingham Massachusetts in 1827, was elected president of the West End Street Railway Company succeeding H M Whitney. He has held multiple civic and business roles in Roxbury and Boston and states there will be no policy change, with possible adjustments at public request as Boston grows and electric lines replace horse power. He notes Cambridge transfer questions remain undecided and envisions expansion toward Roslindale and Hyde Park.

West End Street Railway Company Samuel Little H. M. Whitney Little Hingham Mass Isaac Sally Little Derby Academy Boston Daniell & Co Bank of Commerce Rockland National Bank of Roxbury Samuel Walker Highland Street Railway Company West Ind Company New Corporation E. Howard Watch & Clock Company Boston Lead Manufacturing Company Bay State Gas Company Roxbury Gas- Nght Dorchester South Boston Roxbury Institution For Savings Roxbury West End Whitney Mr Whitney Nova Scotia Tremont Washington Streets America West End Street Railway Roslindale Arnold Aboretum Hyde Park Cambridge

East Boston Road Race Draws Big Crowd and Crashes

The East Boston Cycle Club held its first road race with 32 starters from 35 entries. J Barry won the time prize, with Ureh and several riders finishing behind. several riders fell or tangled near the finish and police were criticized for weak control. Prizes included a gold watch and various items. the route ran from Maverick Square through Chelsea Street and main streets to the start.

East Boston Little Isle Hines Lewis Barry Musgrave Donaldson Wheeler McCormack Arch McDevitt Pleasant Main Streets Lucas Judge Dealy Leander Keep Tighe J. Barry East Boston Cycle Club BE. Ureh Maverick Wheel Club P. J. Kennedy P. J. Grady Thomas Arthur Benjamin Sullivan D. J. McCarthy A. Newman J. M. Linscott W. BE. van Slyke J. F. Bennett Charles Brown A. Longley George Quinn Maverick Square Chelsea Street Saratoga Main Revere Streets Crescent Avenue Sturgis, Pleasant, Pauline Winthrop

Boston Registration Breaks Records in Democratic Lead

Boston reports 87 600 voters on the rolls the largest in city history with expectations to rise. President Donovan credits Democratic efforts and Governor Russell’s popularity for gains across wards while Republicans claim satisfaction with outcomes and note drops in several wards. Everett Worcester delegates plan speeches and a Sherman act repeal aides campaign momentum.

Boston James Donovan Democratic City Committee Pearson Donovan Matthews Josiah Quincy State Committee Democratic City Committee of Board of Registrars of Voters John E. Russell Democratic North End North End Democratic Johnne Russell Everett Walker Williams Brockton Worcester Greenhalge Atty Democratic Committee Moriarty George Fred Williams

Carney Hospital Festival Planned at East Newton Street

The Carney Hospital festival committee met at Steinert Hall to plan a two day event at East Armory on November 8 and 9. It features Bertoto from the Palace, Bijou acts, a 40 piece Natick band, a calisthenic drill by sixty volunteers, grand decorations, booths for eats and crafts, a John Boyle O'Reilly photograph donation, a large dancing platform, souvenir books, and Ninth Regiment protection. Parochial schools will have half day holidays to include children. Next meeting is November 5.

Carney Hospital East Armory East Newton Street Steinert Hall B. A. Macdonald Bertoto Palace Eatre Bijou John Boyleeaily Natick Father Scully Cambridge John Boyle O’reilly H. A. M’glenen Fennessy

First Regiment Hibernian Rifles Parade in Charles Town

General Order No. 5 directs The Sarefield Guards Company F to parade in Charles Town this evening as escort to O Dono ven Rossa with side arms only.

Hibernian Rifles Sarefield Guards Hibernian Fifties Charlestown O'Donovan Rossa

Novel rally planned in Brighton amid eviction of hall

A political rally for Timothy W Coakley in the Eighth Suffolk district is moved outdoors after Marion Club Hall owner, a Cronan sympathizer, barred the event. Speakers include Edward Barry Christopher Plunkett David Moreland John Hannon and others as crowds gather under a gasoline lamp and an express wagon.

Barry's Corner Brighton Allston Agat Suffolk Timothy W. Bn Democratic Citizens Benator Marion Club Cronan Coakley

Harvard Class Football Practiced As Seniors Beat Sophomores

Harvard four class football elevens held practice games with the seniors defeating the sophomores 8 to 4. Garrison scored the senior touchdowns while Hamlin made the other. Juniors routed the freshmen 2 to 0 as Whittemore Burton and Watson starred.

Harvard Garrison Beals Bond Hamlin Whittemore Burton Watson

Life and Death at One Hand Providence

Bridget Jones alias Bridget Dolan, living in the South End, was arrested on murder charges for killing her newborn baby. The 7 year old son was placed in care, and the woman pleaded not guilty and was jailed awaiting examination Friday.

Providence Bridget Jones Bridget Dolan South End Palmer

TUTTLE'S ASSAULT STORY AT CITY STATION

Patrolman George Tuttle of Station 4 faces assault and battery charges in Municipal Court Friday after a report of a confrontation with Clement Coleman and Allen Macdonald. Tuttle defends his actions and seeks to counter claims published in papers. Mrs. Tuttle details alleged threats by Frank Perkins party over payments and attempted trunk seizure at their home.

George Tuttle Station 4 Clement Coleman Allen Macdonald Post Tuttle Mr. DeBonsa Coleman Macdonald Leary

Loyola Athletic Club Responds to Sunday Sun Article

Richard McCormick, president of the Loyola Athletic Club, defends the club as a Boston College Y M C A branch and rejects charges of improper aims. He asserts adherence to amateur rules, mentions Xavier Van Rensselaer and the N H B A A U, and calls for investigation into the club’s activities.

Loyola Athletic Club Boston College Boston College Association Manhattan Loyola Loyola Club Boston Xaviers van Rensselaer Loyolas Writer F Winick Richard McCormick

Cranberry Picking Time on Cape Tops Big Industry

The Sunday Post covers the cranberry harvest season with a pictorial feature. It notes schools closing and families working in the cranberry fields for dimes while the American Wringer Co of Broadway extension advertises wringers sweepers and related goods and offers mail orders and repairs.

Cape The Sunday Post American Wringer Co Broadway Extension City

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