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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Sep 04, 1900
Page
5
Johnny Nelson wins the Labor Day mile paced event at Waltham ahead of Archie McEachern and Moran Chelsea ex amateur, amid a record of accidents as Moran fights to hold second. The program draws about 8000 fans with Nelson earning 712 and McEachern 428 and Moran 285 in the prize payout.
Hartford reporters note the Velodrome six hour race opening with daily evening runs. Pierce led with 33 miles 12-8 laps, Caldwell 33 miles 2-8 of a lap, and W W Miller 82 miles 22-3 laps. W S Jeenn of Hartford won the mile amateur handicap and the three cornered race over Wahrenberger.
Grady of Chicopee claims the half mile amateur title while 3000 attend Velodrome races. Dyer and Kraemer’s motor fail in the five mile event as Miller and Judge win. W B Fenn Hartford wins second heat of the third mile handicap in 38.44, beating the amateur world record. Wahrenberger New York posts 40.25 in first heat, also a record. Fenn later replaces Alexander in the twelve mile motor paced race and defeats John King Newark by a lap and a half in 22:25.2.
The Alpine Club of Dorchester hosted a political gathering featuring ex-Congressman H. H. Atwood and several district Republicans. Speakers defended the President’s foreign policy, the party’s progress, and Mayor Hart’s tax bill amid musical entertainment and a warm reception.
Major Taylor of Newark wins the quarter mile dash at the Vailsburg board track defeating Frank Kramer of East Orange who places second and J. T. Fisher of Chicago third. Time recorded at 33 seconds.
On a brisk hull afternoon off the hull Massachusetts Yacht Club 18-foot class Zaza won with a record time of 1 hour 40 minutes Barbara placed second. In the 21-foot class Squaw finished first and Schivesee second.
The NEARA fall regatta on the Charles featured close finishes and delays due to drifting buoys. Riverside crew won the junior eight by two lengths over Springfield, with West Lynn and Columbians third and fourth. Everett L. Pope won the senior singles after a brisk contest, Blaikie second, Fleming third, and Greer fourth amid rough water and a mishap involving East Boston.
Gloucester September 3 The last race of the season under the Annisquam Yacht Club was sailed this afternoon on the club triangular course in a reefing southerly breeze. The special class results award the Nymph the silver trophy based on the per centage of season sailing.
Campaigns opened in Kentucky with major rallies at Bowling Green and Henderson. Republican Governor candidate John W. Yerkes led talks at Bowling Green while Democratic hopeful J. W. C. Beckham and ex-Governor James G. E. McCreary spoke at Henderson. Democrats also held a Bowling Green meeting led by R. F. Peake of Shelbyville.
Thousands crowded ten beach resorts in a record day at Revere Beach. Officials estimate nearly 100000 visitors with trains carrying 560 to 600 per trip. Bathing crowds grew after 3 pm with temperatures high and crowds orderly. Lifesavers busy, several lost children reported, bathers numbered 6468 by day's end. Ex Mayor Curtis joined Chief West on site.
Winthrop Beach and Cottage Park hosted the annual summer illumination with cottagers and visitors arriving by train. Streets from Crest to Cottage Hill glowed with electricity, Japanese lanterns, and candles, while hot air balloons, sky rockets, and Roman candles lit the skies. National colors and flags decorated the displays, marking a festive, well-attended event.
Biaskio Fleming and Berkeley competed for third place with Berkeley narrowly defeating the St Alphonsus oarsman. Greer finished in last place.
Crescents win a photo finish against Waltham in a crowd of seven to eight thousand along the river wall. Chelsea, Jeffries Point, Arlington, and St Alphonsus crews also earn titles in junior and senior events. Henry Hynes and Fred Greer sweep junior and intermediate singles, while the novice race is postponed after a foul.
An estimated 100000 excursionists crowded Nantasket and Boston steamers, with vessels reaching capacity and hundreds awaiting the next boat. A perfect beach day drew vast throngs, marking the largest Labor Day crowds in years and a memorable season finale.
Wondy Millstream B C crew with George McDonald and Dan Burke led by stroke Patrick Lyons finished first in IMme Sm 14s, defeating Jeffries Point R A C with Charles Bar ker J Murphy and E Twitchell. Coxswain D F Rowan guided Jeffries Point to second place.
In Halifax on Bedford Basin a four man single scull race for a purse ended with Mark Lynch of Halifax taking first in 22 minutes 30 seconds. Ten Dyck of Worcester led briefly before being passed by Lynch who turned first at 10:50 and held the lead to the finish, finishing two lengths ahead of James Nor ris, with Harry Vail third and Ten Dyck fourth.
Members of Engine Company 15 extinguished a fire on the first floor of a three story wooden building at 3 Colton Street occupied by Margaret Fleming early yesterday afternoon. The blaze was caused by a lighted match thrown against bed clothing hanging out a widow dame age 80.
Benjamin Hartnell aged 15 of 317 Dudley Street fell from his bicycle at the corner of Massachusetts and Shaw Hunt Avenues yesterday afternoon and dislocated his ankle. He was taken to City Hospital.
Residents of Precinct 7 Wara 20 meet at 208 Millet Street Dorchester to form the Millet Republican Club. Officers elected include President M B Field Secretary W H Robes and Treasurer W Brown. Next meeting to be held subject to secretary’s call.
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