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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Sep 02, 1895

Page

3

Suspensions Loom In St Louis Racing Controversy

Rumors claim Murphy Cabanne and Titus face suspension for crooked work, threatening Class B races and prompting calls for a stricter control system. Gideon's timing draws criticism as riders await notice while others like Bliss and Cooper also face potential sanctions.

St. Louis Murphy Cabanne Titus League Charley Murphy Waltham Gideon St. Louis Racing Board Douglas W. Robert Titus the Great Count Cabanne Plucky Murphy Pye Bliss Tom Cooper Coulter Gardiner Bald Sims McDonald McDuffee Jenney Barnett Rigby Bernhart Wettergreen Callahan Haggerty Williams Lemke Donnell

Titus and Cabbane to Ride in Horse Guards Meet

New Haven Sept 1 F J Titus and L D Cabbane crack Class B bicycle riders linked to questionable riding in St Louis are listed to ride tomorrow in the Horse Guards tournament unless officially suspended by Chairman Gideon. No notification received by tonight. If suspended they will race in a special event. Officials expect a successful meet.

New Haven Conn F. J. Titus L.D. Cabbane St. Louis Gideon

Irish Nationalists of Roxbury Gloriously Fete at Gloucester Trip

The Roxbury Irish Nationalists held their twentieth annual excursion to Gloucester aboard the Gloucester steamboat. A large turnout attended with members and their ladies enjoying the voyage and celebrations.

Roxbury Gloucester

Irish Society Banquet in Gloucester Honors Nationalists

Captain John M Cotter and Irish American leaders hosted a Gloucester banquet for Nationalists. Emmet Guards and Wolf Tone Guards veterans attended along with Boston, Brighton, Cambridge, Roxbury, and Jamaica Plain societies. After dinner, speeches and music filled the return trip, culminating in a highly successful event led by chairman John Dolan.

John M. Cotter Emmet Guards Boston P. A. Foley Irish American Club South Boston Patrick McManus Wolf Tone Guards Brighton Cambridge Roxbury Jamaica Plain Gloucester Fish John Dolan

Cyclists Seek Water Near Road House

First Cycler asks about drinks at a road house while the second notes the huge aggregation of wheels in the carriage shed. The exchange highlights a roadside stop amid a crowded bicycle gathering.

End of season push as six leagues host games

Baseball in 1896 winds down with Cincinnati at Boston Chicago at Brooklyn Cleveland at New York Pittsburg at Philadelphia St Louis at Baltimore Louisville at Washington New England and Eastern leagues mix in morning and afternoon schedules. Boston hosts seven games this week while Baltimore and Cleveland vie for the pennant with gap closing as Philadelphians improve and pitching plans loom for today and tomorrow.

Los Baltimore Cleveland Philadelphia Boston Brooklyn Encercesese Pittsburg Owe Chicago New York Cincinnati St. Lowi Louisville Brooklyn St. Louis Washington New England South End Bostons Reds Patsey Tebeau Neveland Phillies Dolan Nichols Billy Rhines Moran

Rochesters Defeat Providence In Free Hitting Game

Rochester wins 9 to 7 in ten innings as both Hewitt and Lovett absorb heavy hits. Rochester capitalizes with bases loaded in key moments while Providence struggles with errors. Batters Hewitt Berger Lovett Mc Cauley contribute despite rough pitching from both sides.

Rochester N.Y Rochesters Providence Hewitt Lovett Berger McCauley

Springfield Victors Over Buffalo In 9-5 Gridiron?

Springfield outbatted Buffalo 16 to 10 in a nine inning game as Coughlin was tough on Buffalo's defense though Buffalo pitcher Hemdon allowed costly drives. Attendance was about 4000. Final score Springfield 9 Buffalo 5 with errors Springfield 2.

Buffalo N. Y Springfields Buffalos Coughlin Springfield Errors Coughlin and Leahy Hemdon Urquhart

Hilltops Beat Hancocks 9–0 After Dark Controversy

In Charlestown Park Saturday the Hilltops defeated the Hancocks 9 to 0 after the latter refused to continue play in darkness following an 8–8 tie through seven innings. The Hilltops were awarded the win by the umpires after a five minute deliberation. The Hancocks lineup included Dupee Snow formerly of the Washingtons, Rodden late of Bangor, Wright formerly of the Eastons, and Mitchell of the Highland Foundry.

Charlestown Park Hilltops Hancocks Dupee Snow Washingtons Boston National League Rodden Bangor Wright The Eastons Mitchell Highland Foundry

Editor Calls for New England Unity in Boston Gatherings

Alvin Franklin of Boston praises the Post for urging union of New England for grand gatherings in Boston after Labor Day. He anticipates the Mechanics' Association centennial fair and urges merchants to showcase past business relics to educate the public.

Sir Post Union of All New England Boston Mechanics’ Association

Browns defeat Snows in 14 to 11 amateur game

The EB Browns of East Boston defeated the E L Snows 14 to 11 on Saturday afternoon. The Boston Juniors, largely from the Boston Unions, will face the Black America team on the Boston Common Tuesday at 10 a m.

EB. L. Browns East Boston Sumner Reds E. L. Snows Boston Unions Boston Common

Pigeon Flight of 100 Miles Recorded in New Haven Race

In a 100 mile young bird flight from New Haven Connecticut, Narcissi Forcier led with an average 829.74 yards per minute, followed by Fred at 824.1, H G Thurston at 821.81, N B Aldrich at 821.27, and F D Read at 812 yards per minute.

Fall River New Haven Conn Narcissi Forcier Fred H. G. Thurston N. B. Aldrich F. D. Read

Arrest of 23 Year Old for Pocketbook Larceny

Sergeant Sanford and Patrolman Colby of Division 2 arrested Benjamin Crosby age 23 yesterday afternoon charged with larceny of a pocketbook containing 3 dollars and papers from Helen M. Wayne on Tremont street last Friday night. The property was recovered Crosby lives in Cambridgeport.

Sanford Colby Benjamin Crosby Helen M. Wayne Tremont Street Crosby Cambridgeport

Stabbing at Polish Wedding Prompts Arrests in Salem

A stabbing incident occurred at a Derby street wedding in Salem on Saturday. Beer sparked trouble and police arrested Dominick Pinuski, Joseph Pinuski, and Alexander Pinuski for fighting. all were badly injured and needed a surgeon.

Salem Derby Street Dominick Joseph Alexander Pinuski

Hoisting and Portable Engineers Win Post Flag Trophy

The Hoisting and Portable Engineers win the Post flag, with Marshal P J Haley presenting and President B F Monaghan accepting. The group, formed May 1, grew from 30 to 230 members and boosts wages by 20 percent while pushing for a licensing law for engineers in Boston.

Building Trades Council Copley Square P. J. Haley Monaghan Engineers B. F. Monaghan Frank Lieneman George E. Pike S. A. Manchester George Page John Thornton St. Andrew’s Hall Wells Memorial Building Boston

Races Today Draw Crowds Across New England

Races are several venues today from Nashua to Taunton with Waltham and New Bedford events drawing many followers. The Wal tham program lists multiple classes and riders, including James Clark, Fred Devlin, and Warren Reynolds, across one third and one half mile races, plus one mile events and handicaps.

Waltham New Bedford Nashua N. H Westboro Mass New Haven Conn Manchester Westfield Bridgeport Spiers East Boston Sanford Butler Lynn Boys John Bianchi Malden B. C Gaston Plaintiff Garden City W William H. Dodge Lowell V. B. C James A. Small John J. Kingsley Somerville Y. M. C. A Warren Reynolds Hyde Park John A. Farrell Boston Union B Morgan & Wright C. M. Murphy Humber Ray McDonald Columbia E. A. McDuffee Peerless F. M. Haggerty Waltham C. C Oliver P. Bernhardt Cleveland F. G. Barnett A. Gardener Willard Hall Somerville C. C Fred Devlin Rhode Island Pawtucket R. L Frank E. Wing Boston Harry Wright Townsend Harbor Alfred Lenfest Highland C. C Union C. C H. J. Pete Lynn Co. C Lynn James Clark Press C. C Hyde Park Rovers Garden City Wheelmen C. R. Coulter E. C. Bald Frank Jenny Orient L. P. Callahan W. F. Simms J. E. Wettergreen F. B. Rigby Tham C. C Sheppard Roslindale C. C Pattinson E. J. Whitney James Blades EB. C. Bald F. J. Jenny O. P. Bernhart J. C. Wettergreen C. G. Willams Gus Lemke W. H. Donnell Berle Green and Pettigrew Brooks Egbert Suffolk B. C P. J. McDuffee Mahoney Clark Reynolds Smith and Pickard Chelsea C. C Plaintiff and Dring Garden City C. C. Crunion Nantasket McGinley Humber Club Crackajacks Wheeler St. Onge Cutter Sanger Tyler Porter Murphy McCuuiffee Cabanne Titus

Labor parades and holiday amusements listed for Boston event

The schedule notes a parade of labor unions led by officials Garrity Maloney Murphy and McCue with divisions on local streets. A series of games and races follows including Cincinnati and Lynn Yacht Club events, barge races on the Charles, football at Congress Street grounds, and matches with the Emmets and Wolf Tones, with additional out of town attractions to follow.

Mouth Street Huntington Avenue Boylston Street Dartmouth Street Greenhalge Curtis Lynn Charles Congress Street Bostons Emmets Chelsea Wolf Tones Brooklyn

Labor parades and union picnics mark Boston event day

The procession will be reviewed by Governor Greenhalge and Mayor Curtis with marshal O Sullivan presiding. Route runs from Copley to Boylston and Beacon streets. Numerous district picnics and games follow in Haverhill, Brockton, Cambridge, Lowell, Newton, Salem Willows, Spy Pond Arlington, and East Milton.

Greenhalge State House Beacon ‘Street Curtis City Hall Marshal O'Sullivan Charles Street Copley Square Boylston Berkeley Tremont Haverhill Central Labor Union Massachusetts Rifle Association Walnut Hill Brockton St. Mary’s Cambridge Lowell Cricket and Athletic Club Newton Lower Falls Salem Willows Forty-eighth Massachusetts Regiment Spy Pond Arlington Clans of Massachusetts East Milton

Defender In Dry Dock For Practice Spin At Sandy Hook

The Defender lies in Erie Basin dry dock for hull refinishing ahead of the Valkyrie III race. Work on the manganese bronze underbody proceeds as crews polish, repaint the aluminum superstructure, and strengthen spars. Crowds watch as new steel booms and gaffs are fitted, with Defender due to depart for a spin at Sandy Hook tomorrow morning.

New York Erie Basin Haff Iselin New Rochelle Lord Dunraven England Valkyrie Nat Herreshoff Hog Island Newport Defender Sandy Hook Horseshoe Stapleton

Vessel Reaches Horseshoe After Narrows Crossing

The Valkyrie rode a westerly breeze and, exiting the Narrows, angled into the lower bay and anchored in the Horseshoe at 1:30.

Valkyrie

Dead Captain Aboard A Icelandic Halibut Fleet

The schooner Arthur D Story returned to Gloucester with the captain Joseph Ryan dead onboard since May 29. The crew, rescued by a cook during a gale, attended the funeral at Dyresjord and burial at Lutheran Cemetery. The voyage saw icebergs near Belle Isle and a harbor stop at Port Saunders amid Newfoundland vessels.

Gloucester Arthur D. Story Joseph Ryan Cook Dyresjord Mr. Gram United States Iceland Belle Isle Port Saunders

Bartenders Outing in Boston on the Harbor

Boston bartenders held their first annual reunion aboard the Baltimore, Captain Kelley, with about four participants. Committee members included D. J. Linehan and W. A. Murphy among others, joined by the National Guard Band of Boston led by M. F. Crosby. Singing and recitations highlighted the day.

Boston Baltimore Kelley D. J. Linehan W. A. Murphy Edward Bush James King James A. Nealy William Forest J.F. Gallagher J. L. Mulligan John Hennesy John Finn W. J. Hartry Edwin Skiff P. J. Kendrick T. W. Diamond James Sullivan John Gallagher Charles McManus John Ryan National Guard Band of M. F. Crosby

Contesting a Relative Will for a Fifty Thousand Payout

A caller asks about contest rights after an uncle's will leaves 100000. A lawyer notes the legal value may split fifty thousand to the lawyer on both sides, while a breezy aside mocks expected gains. The dialogue touches on inheritance, fees, and social banter.

New York and Worcester Rowers Set for Lawrence Regatta

Weatherspoon of New York and Young Ten Eyck of Worcester lead B A A entries for the Lawrence regatta on September 17. The regatta committee met at the B A A boat house with Stimpson presiding, naming Walters Stimpson as referee and James Cummings as turn judge. entry lists include Jim Smith, Al Bennett, Dick Fay, and Crownin shield in junior doubles, and Davis Tudor Fay and Crowninshield in the senior crew.

B. A. A. Boat House Stimpson Jim Smith al Bennett Dick Fay Crowninshield Walter Stimps New York Bradford Young Ten Eyck Worcester Joe Whitehead Wachusetts City Neponset P. A.A Riverside West End Lawrence New England Davis Tudor Fay Bennett

Alexander Death Sparks Public Debate Over Medical Care

The Post prints a reader letter criticizing Dr Deal for missing a skull fracture in William Alexander before his death, demanding corrections about family details and alleging hospital neglect. The piece notes autopsy findings, Howley’s looming arraignment, and Alexander’s burial at Holy Cross Cemetery, while linking boxing discussions and amateur athletics scrutiny to broader local sports discourse.

William Alexander D. J. Howley Post Deal the Post Chelsea Street Harris George W. Alexander East Boston Alexander Dennis J. Howley Ryan Frohock Station 7 Harvard Holy Cross Cemetery

Catholic Temperance Convention in Charlestown Notes

The Catholic Total Abstinence Union of the Boston archdiocese held a quarterly meeting at St. Francis de Sales Parochial Hall Charlestown with about 10 delegates present. Vice-President Conley presided in Rev J T O'Reilly's absence and officers were urged to be installed. A revised constitution and fraternal insurance plan were approved with a committee chosen to arrange a grand lecture by Rev A McKenna in Boston.

Catholic Total Abstinence Union of the Archdiocese of Boston St. Francis de Sales Charlestown James H. Conley J. T. O'Reilly Rome Conley Board of Government Pp. A. McKenna Father Supple P.A. McKenna Jeremiah Crowley Edmund Grimes John O’brien East Cambridge Sacred Heart Pioneer Corps C. T. A. U. of America

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