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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Oct 26, 1895

Page

3

Merrill Racing Notes at Saugue Track

Six heats decided the 2:27 trot with Green Boy Jr. favored but Aldayone won the deciding heat by nearly five lengths. Milton C. lagged as Sea peged for first honors and wind hindered fast times. In the 2:7 pacing Merrill outpaced rivals in three heats. James Golden led earnings a season. Lady Watson won the most money.

Saugue Green Boy, Jr Allayone Jimmy McNamee Scott McCoy cCoy Aldayone Providence Milton C Pacers Merrill End Mee Robert R Hazard Wilkes James Golden Lady Watson Eh H Nelson Wat Cmgrtih Ager B. G Gatcomt S Matterhorn B. H Carpenter Allen Boy B. G Paige Donne, Ch Durland

Race results and ponies recap from era meeting

In the page fragment a trotting event shows purse of 400 with entries such as Alolayoné sired by Alcyone and listed connections including Fernwood, Carpenter, Hobeyocenoces, and Greenwood. Times fragment 2:22 and 2:27 noted with drivers Milton C. Wheeldon and others.

Alolayoné Ch. H Alcyone Golden Fernwood Carpenter Reen Boy, Jr Re. G icNamee Youn Greenwood Bowen Milton C Bre Wheeldon

Dorchester Eleven Loses To Adams Academy In Scrappy Fourth-Quarter Tilt

Dorchester High School was shut out 4 to 0 by Adams Academy of Quincy on Town field. The game featured early penalties and protests over Quincy umpire decisions, with Quincy’s Chipman scoring a late first-half touchdown and Dorchester nearly breaking through on Adams Academy’s three-yard line before time expired. Key players included Hinds, Worcester, Bradlee, Chipman, Kent, and Walsh.

Dorchester Adams Academy Quincy Chipman Hinds Worcester Bradlee Kent Walsh

Football contest at Soldiers Field under new three year pact

The fret contest at football under the new three year agreement with Cornell will be played this afternoon. The Cornell eleven is not as strong as last year, but a real game is looked for on Soldiers Field. They are expected to score.

Cornell Soldiers Field

Hale and Noble's School Defeats Brookline High in Football

Hale and Noble's School defeated Brookline High School 22 to 0 on the Brookline playground. Fullback Lewis starred for the visitors, rushing for 150 yards on three carries. Brosh and Kerrigan led Brookline with strong performances.

Hale & Noble Brookline High School Brookline Lewis Brosh Kerrigan

Football Injury Injures Newton Youth at Highlands Match

Alvert Bacon, 18, of Chester Street Newton High lands, sustained internal injuries after a rush during a Newton Highlands football game. He was knocked to the ground and remained under players for several seconds. Condition described as serious but undetermined.

Newton Alvert Bacon Chester Street Newton Highlands

Yale Meets B A A New Haven Gridiron Test

Yale will meet a sturdy football team tomorrow in the Boston Athletic Association squad from New Haven. The B A A lineup includes Harvard veterans such as ex Captain Waters among its ranks.

New Haven Codn Yale Boston Athletic Association Harvard Waters

Captain Cook Injuries Sideline Brookline Team

Captain Cook of the Brookline High team fractured his tibia in the game Monday with Harvard '06 and does not expect to be able to play in the game next Tuesday with English High.

Captain Cook Brookline High Harvard English High

Hyde Park High and Burdetts Play Close Game

Hyde Park High edged Burdetts 18 to 16 in a tight gridiron clash at Hyde yesterday. Burdetts pulled ahead late as Hyde Park battled back, with both teams trading drives and key plays throughout the tense contest.

Burdetts Hyde Parks Hyde Park High Burdett’s Hyde

Sailors recount wreck of schooner and stranded captain

The wrecked schooner sank after a collision with an unknown tug leaving boats adrift. A captain clung to the mast for 25 minutes before rescue. Crew members lost belongings as valuables and gear disappeared with the vessel. The John F. Nickerson, a 61 ton boat, suffered heavy losses estimated at 1200 dollars. Harbor police posted lights to warn nearby vessels near the sunken hulk.

Fort Warren Atlantic Avenue John F. Nickerson Vésdéls

Two Murderers Hanged in Separate Cities

William Young was hanged in San Francisco this afternoon for killing his employer Peter Latestre near San Arda Monterey County last year. George McCrary, a Black man, was hanged in Greenville for the murder of another Black man in Marignethéredurity earlier today.

San Francisco Willam Young Peter Latestre San Arda Monterey County Columbus George McCrary Greenville

Portuguese Minister Granted Leave Over Lisbon Rome Ties

Friction between Portugal and Italy grows from King Carlos decision not to visit King Humbert due to papal objection. The Portuguese minister to Italy has been granted leave of absence while the secretary of the legation is named charge d affaires.

Portugal Italy Carlos Humbert Pope Legation

Harvard Crew Beats Harvard in Two Mile Race

In a rough two mile rowing contest, B A A narrowly led at the start and midrace, Harvard slowly closed the gap, finishing ten feet ahead of B A A as the finish approached. Officials included referee Watson and Harvard umpire.

Harv Remy Harvard Bride Harvard Peisey Mr. Watson

Y M C A state meeting notes progress and figures

At the second day session of the Y M C A of Massachusetts and Rhode Island A H Whitruse Rochester N Y spoke on engaging artisans and offering benefits. The state report by R M Armstrong Boston shows ten years ago 44 associations now 8 with 194 corresponding members. Major Russell Sturgis retired after ten years as chairman. several new colleges and schools formed. expenses 26964 dollars membership 68160 dollars building revenue 433,298 dollars total 113,461 dollars. 81 associations debt free. bills paid 10862 dollars. five buildings erected that year costing 306,500 dollars, the most in the association’s history. there were professed conversions last year.

Pawtucket Massachusetts Rhode Iland A. H. Whitruse Rochester R. M. Armstrong Boston Rhode Island Providence Russell Sturgis Law Aeon

Hurricane damages in Bermuda and Halifax report

Cable despatch from Hamilton Bermuda says yesterday hurricane caused extensive destruction. Homes damaged verandas blown away trees uprooted and foliage damaged. Crops affected early telegraph and telephone lines down telegraph service disrupted with several serious accidents reported.

Halifax Hamilton Bermuda

New Manhattan Revolver Club Formed in New York

WEW Revolver Club in New York forms under Dr. J Adams with plans for a constitution and by laws. A committee will draft rules and the next meeting is Thursday evening. The aim is to prepare for an international match against England’s top shooters.

New York J. Adams New Manhattan Athletic Glue Phce New Manhattan Revolver Club England

Death Trap in Cuba Battle at San Juan Valley

The Times dispatch from Key West reports General Maceo directing 3000 Cuban forces to trap 2800 Spanish cavalry in San Juan valley. After a four hour clash, 800 Spaniards lie dead, 1000 Cuban troops hold the field, and Cuban arms are recovered. Carrillo leads a separate expedition reported landed in Bocono del Toro with 48 men and 17 artillery pieces.

New York the Times Key West Maceo Matanzas San Juan Cuba Carrillo Boconi del Toro Wilmington

Wife in Wrong Room Sparks Court Fight

Maurice Clark, a self described pugilist trainer, was found guilty of assault on William McDonald after Maurice claimed McDonald was too close to his wife. Clark testified he entered to confront infidelity and saw kissing. McDonald and Mrs Clark disputed his version saying Clark wielded a club. The judge upheld the assault verdict and fines, with an appeal filed.

Maurice Clark William McDonald Clark Burke McDonald McDonald’s McDonal

London Pick Tinks and One Raad May Yet Be Arranged

London note suggests Rose withdraws challenge reflects British yachtsmen support for Lord Dunraven. Yet the Distant Shore Defender race will not occur and a rearranged Cup scenario may emerge next autumn away from New York. In Arkansas, Corbett and Fitzsimmons talk of a meeting with $10,000 purse while training at Spring Lake. Logs show lumber moved toward Whittington Park as a twenty four foot ring is built for the potential fight.

London Rose Lord Dunraven Possiby Hot Springs Ark Corbett Fitzsimmons Citizens’ Committee Florida Athletic Club Spring Lake Central Avenue Whittington Park Corbett and Fitzsimmons

Fire Department General Orders Highlight Promotions and Transfers

Fire Commissioner Russell released orders noting promotions and retirements across stations. Charles A Thompson earns promotion to assistant engineman at Engine 37 effective Nov 17, Alexander Saunders retires to pension at 125 yearly, Erwin Bowman discharged to pension at 600 yearly. Transfers include ladder and hose assignments among Engines 18 4 12 27 and ladders 15 17. Chiefs Joseph Henry Egan and Edwin McDonough appointed to District 3 and District 1 respectively.

Rusdell Pempss Charles A. Thompson Enginempany Alexander Saunders Ladder Company 2 Oseman Erwin C. Bowman FE. W. Ropinson J. EH. Murphy, Jr Ih. M. Hekaré W. ¥. Connell Engne M. H. Murphy Hoseman

A Grand Old Woman Baroness Burdett-Coutts Garden Party

Baroness Burdett Coutts hosted a garden party for the International Geographical Congress at Holly Lodge. After greeting guests she entered a pony drawn chaise and toured the grounds aided by a tall footman. The 80 year old lady, aging yet vigorous, uses the small conveyance to ease fatigue, a practice borrowed from the Queen.

Baroness Burdett-Coutts International Geographical Congress Holly Lodge

McKay petitions to revoke McKay adoptions denied

Judge Grant of the Probate Court dismisses Nat McKay’s petitions to undo the January 1892 decrees that adopted Mr and Mrs W L Kean by Captain Leuchlan McKay. The estate valued about 150000 goes to the Keans. Attorneys Morse Nay for Keans and Hoar Long and HK Clapp for Nat McKay.

Bay State Gas Company Capital Certificate Issued

A certificate of the capital stock of the Bay State Gas stock is now $25, as stated in an official record. The notice notes the capital stock level and references the relevant legislative action.

BAY State Gas Company Bay State

Jaures Speech Shocks Carmaux Strike Debates

In Paris yesterday M Jaures, a Socialist deputy, electrified the chamber with a speech on the Carmaux glass workers strike. Socialists proposed Brisson as arbitrator instead of a confidence vote, Brisson agreed to arbitrate if asked, and the chamber adjourned the debate.

Paris M. Jaures Chamber of Deputies Carmaux Gambetta Chamber M. Jaurens M. Brisson Brisson

Welsh champion J Michael challenged by John and Johnson

New York October 5. J Michael the Welsh champion bicyclist is challenged by John and Johnson the American pro to a three race series at one five and ten miles for 1000 dollars. The races are set for early season at selected vig tracks with Johnson offering to cover Michael's expenses to travel to America.

New York J. Michael John #& Johnson Johnson America

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