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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Sep 10, 1903
Page
5
Orders filled by L. Speidel & Co at Telephone Main 378. The notice records a shipping or dispatch service using the listed phone line, indicating a formal business contact point for customer orders.
Syracuse N Y Sept 9 Major Delmar broke the gelding mile record at the New York State fair track driving the Delmar progeny in 2 01 1 2. Alta P McDonald drove the horse with Ben White following as the runner. The crowd of 25000 cheered as the record was lowered and Major Delmar was hailed a future king of geldings before defending his title Friday afternoon.
In Washington Park Brooklyn split with Boston 1-4 in 10 innings and 4-1 in the final game. Pitchers Willis Garvin matched, with key plays by Aubrey and Dobbs, while McCreery and Sheckard homered for Brooklyn. Brooklyn takes the series 11 games to 9.
Cincinnati swept both games in St Louis as pitchers Murphy Moran were pounded and the team committed seven errors in the opener. In the nightcap McFarland pitched while St Louis hitters struggled as errors continued to plague the locals.
In Hull Bay the Bos ton Yacht Club hosted the third midsummer Lawson cup race for 25 22 and 18 footers. Sally VII won the 25 foot class cup with Chewink III second. Tayac took the 22 foot race but Opitsah earned the cup with Medric second. The 18 foot class saw Question win with Chance second after a protest against Aspinaquid III. Additional winners included Mildred II Vera and Bonito in other classes.
A Washington D C doctor C B Chamberlin M D cites numerous observations where Peruna helped and cured catarrh and serves as a general tonic. Treasury medical examiner Dr Llewellyn Jordan testimonies a vast change after one month of use and urges fellow sufferers to try Peruna. Anacostia physician George C Havener M D praises its benefits in catarrh, asserting Peruna cures by addressing low spirits and nerve centers, and promising free advice from Dr Hartman if results are unsatisfactory.
Captain Bob Wringe, who sailed the Shamrock III in the America's Cup races against Reliance, announced he will make the United States his home and seek citizenship as soon as possible. Lipton may need to revise plans if Wringe remains unavailable or if a new skipper and designer are sought.
Miss Sadie Knowlton rests after setting a 97 hour 49 minute 1000 mile road record. She suffered a knee bruise from a fall, wrist swelling common to long rides, and cold eyes, but remains confident and plans to race again only after someone breaks her mark.
In Hartford on Sept 9 favorites swept all classes at Charter Oak Park led by Daphne Direct in the Hartford futurity pace for foals of 199% product of East View farm Tarrytown. The foal ran away from the field to win first and third money beating Beadlel in the second heat. Silver Patch brother to Dan Patch was distanced in the first heat. Jay McGregor won the 2:19 trot while The Questor prevailed in the 2:14 trot after Dreamer pressed it early Crescent closed strong finish. Track conditions not fast.
Sir Thomas Lipton visited the United States Military Academy at West Point on September 9 arriving by yacht Erin. The party included the Earl and Countess of Shaftesbury and notables such as General Corbin and Edwin Gould. A grand review was held for the visitors as Erin and escorting steam yachts passed up the Hudson.
Eddie E. Quick star pitcher of Salt Lake Pacific league team departed Salt Lake City today to join the New York American League team with which he has signed.
Rock Sand, ridden by American jockey Danny Maher, triumphs in the St Leger at Doncaster. William Rufus takes second with King Edward's Mead third. Rock Sand also won this year's Derby and the 2000 Guineas at Newmarket. J R Keene’s Flying Prince wins the Bradgate Park plate.
The Quincy Yacht Club open race under Boston Bay Y R A rules is rescheduled for next Saturday. Start is 2 p m off the clubhouse at Houghs Neck. The event is open to all yachts from recognized yacht clubs.
Washington again today as Cy Young or Gibson starts for Boston in a tale of pitching duels. The seventh inning's drama lingered after cold calls and a rare stolen base, while Malachi Kittredge and fans in Boston received a rousing welcome. Collins, hampered by malaria, battled on as Winter dominated the mound. Parent and Lachance turned a sparkling double play that stifled Hendricks and kept the Senators from breaking through.
Ex Alderman Michael W. Norris announces in a letter that he will support Ward 15 candidate Daniel V. McIsaac for Senator, citing past promises and McIsaac’s public service. Norris asks friends to vote for McIsaac in the September 22 primary, stressing experience and legislative record.
The election commission prepares ballots for September 22 primaries after receiving nomination papers. One protest stands, from Arthur K. Peck of Ward 12, alleging five signatures on Harry Buxbaum’s petition existed before his name was entered. A second protest targets George Moore of Ward 10, claiming another George Moore candidate’s name is used by his enemies to defeat him.
The Metal Polishers Buffers and Plat ers union passed resolutions endorsing Senator M J Sullivan and Representative J Frank O Hare for pushing a bill in the last legislature to improve sanitary conditions for certain workers. The resolutions bear the union seal and are signed by George W Lever president and George A Mac Donald recording secretary.
The New Dorchester Social Club will host a smoke talk Monday evening at its headquarters 30 Laurlat avenue. Officers include John J. Kenney president D F Mahoney secretary and J Oliver Higgins treasurer. Several prominent speakers will be present.
Congressman William 5. McNary will deliver a lecture before Codman Club members in Dorchester this evening. The club plans a series of smoke talks with Senator Fred S. Gore presiding.
The Lakeside Boat Club of Arlington will stage a water carnival this evening on Spy Pond. A band concert starts at 7 30 and a parade of boats follows at 8 o clock.
Election commissioners ride through city wards instructing officers on new Luce caucus provisions. Saunders Shaw Minton and Burlen oversee sworn in officers for multiple wards with emphasis on caucus voting, ballot handling, and accurate applicant description to prevent illegal voting. Delegation includes Ward 11 member with Governor Wolcott's son among spectators.
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