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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Sep 14, 1888

Page

8

Jockey Blakley hurt in Mystic Park steeplechase accident

Ten thousand racegoers watched as jockey Blakley rode Pirates of Penzance in the Mystic Park steeplechase race. The horse fell on him after a hedge jump. Blakley was unconscious with a head wound but survived. He had no broken bones and was recovering under care, while the race went on with Beechmore winning and Pirates of Penzance second.

Blakley Blakiey Oakley Mystic House Ellis Moore Leroy Meadow Queen Jim McGowan Pirates of Penzance Willie Palmer Pirates of Lenzance Beechmore Beedmore McBride Allen Pinkerton Sour Heart Billings Sanford Hopeless Young Duke Alveda Palmer Pericles J. Delong B. G. Pericles Strachino P. J. Flinn B. G. Young Duke Duke of Marenta—llortense Martin S. W. Street Dudley McLaughlin Little Jake Howerson W.C. Daly Tll Pencey Heights Stables B.c. McLaughlin King Alfonzo Mitzpatrick Chert O'Neill Remsen Rosalie Golden Maxim Cabinet J. Cotton’s Percy la Claire Saluda Frolic Racin J. Oliver B. G. Frolic Stonehenge Favordale Coates Burgess Jere Dillin Ch. m. la Claire Vassal—Yellow Eee Eens Harry Cooper Yattersby Breton Mary T Donald Battersby Mary II Bergen Vege Me . Delong B. c. Battersby Spendence En Bergen Waverley Stables B. H Long ‘Taw Maumee R. Bradley Botheration Nina Bassett Dones Neptunds fCola Iz Meee Sceola

Irish Gentlemen Defeat Longwood in Cricket Match 78 to 50

The Irish Gentlemen cricket team defeated Longwood Cricket Club by 78 to 50 before a large crowd at Longwood. The match featured solid bowling from Chambers and steady batting by Hynes and Fitzgerald, with Irish fielding praised as quick. The first innings ended 50 in favor of the Irish, followed by Longwood's efforts before Irish victory at the close of the day report.

Longwood Longwood Cricket Club George Wright Chambers Wright J. W. Hynes J. Dunn Hines Dunn Pettitt J. P. Fitzgerald Lott Mansfield D. Cronin Hynes Cronin D. F. Gillman Dutton Telegraph Gillman Fred Manstied Maxwell E. Fitzgerald Agunr Mudie Johnston Fitzgerald Synnott Jack Dutton D. Brown J. Fitzgerald L. Mansfield Bixby Brown R. Mudie Tom Pettitt Hubbard Sam Wright Houghton Fitzerald Fred Mansfield Mansfield C. R. Mudie B. Wright Seerees C. Pettitt B. Chambers Aitzgerald C. L. Mansfield R. LD. Brown Fb. Fitzgerald B. J. Exe Sale Mekimiere Abrae B. Hyn Cess R. M J. W W. Synnott Abe Gi Wright Cco Dvcv J. G. Wright B. Hynes G. R. Mudie Notout B . Hynes Bicik Ete SMR Arsre S. Wright C. Synnott L. Houghton F. Mansfield L.b.w B. Fitzgerald J. W. Dutton Sabule Dan Venes Gr AO Gee

Weekly Post features winds of national politics and notices

The WerKly Post issue highlights President Cleveland and General Harrison letters of acceptance, Indpendent viewpoints on Cleveland, Massachusetts GOP and Prohibition conventions, New York Democratic State convention, Canada trade notes, and a variety of features including Taverner's Here in Boston literary notes market reviews vessel list chess notes and more. Sample copy offered at $1 per year.

WerKly Post Cleveland Harrison Massachusetts New York Canada Taverner Boston New England

Prohibition Committee Formed After Total Abstinence Meeting

At the Massachusetts Total Abstinence Society session held at 386 Bromfield Street, Secretary Benjamin R. Jewell reported receipts of 219387 since last month. Four thousand four hundred fifty families were visited and 1439 contributed. the report was accepted. A prohibition amendment committee was named to work with other temperance groups toward submitting the amendment to voters.

Massachusetts Total Abstinence Society Bromfield Street Benjamin R. Jewell Massachusetts Prohibition Society Temperance Oranizations

Carpet patterns from Roxbury firm at Pray Sons Co

John H. Pray, Sons & Co. showcase Roxbury Carpet Company patterns and many leading makes at 558 and 660 Washington Street. The extensive line is described as unmatched in quality and selection.

Roxbury John H. Pray, Sons & Co Washington Street

Fifty-Seven Members Attend First Council Meeting After Vacation

The common council opened after a two month break with fifty-seven members present led by President Barry. They disposed of fifty-seven calendar items and heard remarks from visiting Forty-seventh New York Regiment members. Actions included voting down a vetoed Ohio centennial report, advancing paving department employment, and scheduling a Sheridan memorial committee plus other ordinances and budget items.

Barry Forty-seventh Regiment of New York Lomasuey Maccabe Ohio Kenan Committee On Richards Carroll Civil Service Commissioners Fire Department Judiciary Lomasney Common Council Board of Aldermen U.S. Grant Philip H. Sheridan Keenan East Market Street Western Avenue Brighton Committee On Public Library Boston Water Board Massachusetts Society For the Prevention Dorothea L. Dix Willard Street Lowell Street William EF. L. Dillaway Suffolk County Court House Cochituate Bridge Department Committee On Judiciary Board of Street Commissioners Phillips Street Joy Street Charles Street Causeway Street Leverett Chambers Street Allen Street

William Warren's Illness Corrects Earlier Reports

The report refutes earlier newspaper statements about William Warren. No morphine or hypodermic injections were given. He has no constant coma, though he may lose consciousness briefly. The illness is not linked to his fall and results from a separate disease.

William Warren Mr. Warren Warren Cotuit

Fire devastates Seccomb Kehew oil store in Boston

Three alarms sent Boston firemen to 24 Purchase street and 365 Atlantic avenue where Seccomb Kehew and Sons oil store burned from about 9 am leaving an estimated loss of 40,000 to 50,000 dollars. Seven occupants escaped as flames shot through floors and into the basement. Two employees suffered burns and were hospitalized, while one man leaped from a window to safety. Fire raged for hours, aided by dense smoke and oil-fueled flames, with a crowd drenched by a hose burst and a frightened horse injuring several onlookers. Insurance covered by multiple companies. adjoining buildings sustained water damage.

Seccomb Kehew & Sons Purchase Street Atlantic Avenue Boston Jeremiah Mosher Massachusetts General Hospital Webber Kehew Messrs. Seccomb Syracuse N. Y Jacobs & Proctor East Genesee East Fayette George Kutsch John Jamm Kinney & Doolittle George S. Friend Arenac County Standish Tawas Detroit Mich Wayne Sowter Newark N.J St. James Point Pleasant Nye Norwich Conn Mt. Pleasant Street James Stevens William Gilman Chestnut Street Troy Fort George Lakescorge E. L. Seelve Holpen Davis Bros Holden Rutland

Military visitors from Forty seventh NY Regiment visit Boston

Three hundred officers and men of the Forty seventh New York Regiment arrived at Old Colony depot at 9 28 am led by Colonel Edward F Gaylor. The delegation included staff officers, veterans and a large band. After marching routes through Boston they attended a collation at Mechanics Hall and later toured the city before a rope off parade ground at the Common. Overnight events included a reception by First Regiment officers and plans for return to Brooklyn at 6 pm.

New York Regiment of Brooklyn Old Colony Edward F. Gaylor Gee Frederick Boston Huntington Avenue Boylston Arlington Beacon Streets Charles Street Brackett St. James Avenue

Who Has the $234 PreaBoopy Peabody Story

Thomas O'Donnell, a former tannery worker, came to Peabody to draw a deposit of $2660 from Warren Five Cents Savings Bank. The teller paid the sum, but the cashier later found $234 missing, suspecting O'Donnell received $260.60 by mistake. O'Donnell denied receipt. $26 was found with him as he was held in Somerville.

PreaBoopy Sreciau Thomas O’donnell Warren Ive Cents Savings Bank O'Donnell Somerville Peabody

Pompeii Spectacle Draws Large Audience At Show

Pain's Pompeii drew a large audience last night and was enthusiastically received. An additional exhibition is scheduled for tonight.

Pain

Oak dining room furniture sale at Paine's Furniture Co

A fine assortment of new oak side boards tables and chairs offered at Paine's Furniture Co manufactory located at 48 Canal Street.

Paine’s Furniture Co Canal Street

Boston Batted Hard in Indianapolis Loss and Other Wins

Boston surged with two home runs by Quinn and Clarkson in the eighth and ninth to push past Indianapolis as two more errors aided the rally. Chicago beat New York 3-1 with Ewing and Daly stellar behind the plate, while Detroit defeated Philadelphia 11 to 2. Washington slipped past Pittsburgh 8-3 as Keefe dazzled in relief. Attendance varied from 8000 to 1600 in multiple games, with Boston and Chicago asserting strong late offense and defense.

Indianapolis Boston Quinn Clarkson Valentine Bostons Denny Tate.c Seery Wise. Sa McGeachy Hornung Schoen'k Morrill O Myers Burdick Rosichi Fate Wise Glasscock Schoeneck Myers Johnston Yate Bassett Hines Brown Nash Tate Burie Curiaco Chicago New York Welch New Yorks Ewing Daly Chicagos R. BH O. A Anson Ryan Tiernan O'Rourke Williamson Whitney Richardson Dutty Tener Connor Ward Powers Daniels Detroit Sanders White Andrews Rowe Farrar Sutcliffe Fogarty Twitchell Mulvey Shira Oo Getzein Campau Schriver Scheller Irwin Detroits Scheffler Bastian Scheffer Philadelphias Lynch Prortsburg Galvin Staley Keefe Miller

Ewing’s Firing Threat Shocks New York Team

President Spalding of the Chicago Club says he will bring the Ewing incident to league directors. He demands discipline or expulsion for leaving the field early, asserting it ruined the afternoon for 8000 spectators and accusing the New Yorks of trusting such an employer.

Ewing Spalding Chicago New Yorks

Creedmoor Short Range Team Match Won by Zettler Rifle Club

The Zettler Rifle Club of New York won the principal Creedmoor short range team contest with 287 points. Highest in continuous matches were Bb. Walter of New York with 58, E J Crane of Bedford, Me., W M Farrow and W G Hussey with 57 each. Joseph Schulot of Vienna, Austria, led the revolver match.

New York Creedmoor Zettler Rifle Club Bb. Walter E. J. Crane Bedford W. M. Farrow W. G. Hussey Joseph Schulot Vienna Austria

Kearsarge Naval Veterans Initiate New Members

The Kearsarge Naval Veterans met at G. A. R. Post 15 last evening with Commodore Paul Kendricken presiding. Three new members were initiated and five more proposed, and resolutions on the death of Lieutenant David McKinchie were adopted. The group adjourned to the second Thursday in October.

Kearsarge Naval Veterans G. A. R. Post Paul Kendricken David Mckinchie

Train derails disrupt Boston bound passenger traffic

Passenger traffic on the Fitchburg line delayed about an hour after freight train No. 55 derailed between Union Square and Somerville stations when a journal broke, causing two cars to leave the track as it moved toward Boston around 4 40 yesterday afternoon.

Fitchburg Boston Union Square Somerville

Thieves from Worcester linked to ex Governor Bullock silverware

A Worcester detective in Boston identified part of the stolen silverware with John Mack and John Sullivan, arrested Wednesday night, as belonging to ex Governor Bullock whose house was entered recently. The suspects will be returned to Worcester for further handling.

Worcester Boston John Mack John Sullivan Bullock

Certificate Raiser George Babcock Held for Examination

George Babcock faced United States Commissioner Hallett after allegedly raising a five dollar silver certificate to a ten dollar note and passing it to Frank B. Taylor at Nahant. He was held in $1000 bail for further examination next Thursday.

George Babcock Nahant Frank B. Taylor United States Hallett

Daniel Webster's Revere House Impresses with Excellent Table

The respected statesman favored the Revere House for its fine dining and hospitable service, a testament to the hostelry's continued appeal.

Daniel Webster Revere House

James Carney named porter at the Boston custom house

Dedham resident James Carney replaces J J Murphy as porter at the custom house with two dollars per day. Also noted is Athol's Citizens Building Company incorporation with Henry R. Stowell president and C F Paige treasurer, stock at eight thousand five hundred dollars.

James Carney Dedham Custom House J.J. Murphy Citizens’ Building Company of Athol Henry R. Stowell C. F. Paige Michael Hensert James A. Hearn Federal Street Archdiocese of Boston Charles River Fort Washington W.J. Logan Crescent Boat Club George Martin Washington Street Montain Charles A. Whitney New York City Whitney Codman & Shurtleff Surgical Instrument Establishment Columbus Avenue Elizabeth Lauzhin City Hospital Timothy J. Garlin Thomas Roach Quincy Adams Street Dorchester Roach Daley Division 5 Pawl’s Mills Albany Dover Streets Walter G. Osgood State Street Newtonville

Hicks Wedding Reception At Allston Home

The wedding reception for Mr. and Mrs. George H. Hicks was held at their residence at 80 Ashford Street Allston last evening. About 250 guests attended to offer congratulations as an orchestra performed and a collation was served.

George H. Hicks Ashford Street Allston

New York Man Stops Runaway Express Wagon

Mr. E. F. Putnam Jr., a New York salesman for H. B. Claflin & Co., halted a runaway express wagon after it collided with a horse car on Washington Street. He dashed into the crowd and brought the team to a stop while onlookers cheered.

E. F. Putnam, Jr H. B. Claflin & Co New York Washington Street Temple Place West Street Putnam Mr. Putnam

Funeral of Jedediah Ricker at Cambridge church

The funeral of Jedediah Ricker was held at Central Square Baptist Church Cambridge yesterday afternoon at 2 o'clock. Rev. Dr. James McWhinnie officiated with prayers at the River street residence prior to the service. Burial followed at Cambridge Cemetery.

Michael O'Brien James Stent James Buck Manchester Street Park Square O’brien St. Cecilia’s Scotia Bothnia Richard J. Barry Hyde Park Jedediah Ricker Central Square Baptist Church Cambridge James McWhinnie River Street Cambridge Cemetery

Man Hurt in Somerville Horse Car Collision

John Kenny of Linwood street was knocked down by an outward bound horse car on Somerville avenue while alighting. He sustained several severe scalp wounds and was injured last evening.

Somerville Avenue John Kenny Linwood Street

Visitation attendees listed for Vendome and other houses

A late evening arrival list shows Vendome guests including Mrs Daniel, Mrs Folsom, and numerous correspondents from New York, Chicago, London, and Washington. Also noted are entries for Victoria Tremont and Adams houses, with officials and relatives such as ex governor Alexander H Rice and bank examiner Frederick E Richard.

Vendome Daniel Lamont Folsom F. Kingsland New York A. B. Twombly Theodore Prentiss Watertown Wis McLellan Brunswick J. Adrian Bush George H. Davis Chicago Joseph W. Allen Washington Benjamin B. Allen Franz Merz J. Albertson Frank Leland F. Lovell Lee London Eng Victoria David Buck J. O. Damer L. M. Price Bowman Cromwell Frederick Cromwell Thorndike MacCobb Pittffeld James McLeer Brooklyn Preston New Orleans Francis D. Beard Edward Aman, Jr Halsey Lee Mass Adams Robert A. McMaster Scotland I. R. Wilbur San Francisco P. P. Bishop Florida George H. O'Donnell Staughter John J. Warden Tremont Alexander H. Rice John Hubbard Colorado Frederick E. Richard State Bank Examiner Maine Edward Sands The Adams Express Company

Boston pianist Edward Perry to take leave from Tremont School

Boston pianist Edward Baxter Perry has scheduled a leave through December 10 with engagements mainly lecture recitals. He leaves September 11 and will be absent from Tremont School of Music where Ferdinand Dewey will supervise pupils in his absence. Upon return Perry will resume teaching exclusively at Tremont School of Music.

Boston Edward Baxter Perry Tremont School of Music Ferdinand Dewey Perry

Admiralty appeals heard over case of Lorenzo D. Baker collision

United States Circuit Court hears the libel by Ellen M. Mitchell against the steamer Lorenzo D. Baker for damages from a fog collision with the Dresden of Machias. The District Court dismissed the libel. libellant appeals with defense by BELeHane and Russell. Also Suffolk Superior Court assigns sentences for idle and disorderly conduct forgery breaking and entering larceny and related felonies.

United States Circuit Court Gray and Cott J.J Ellen M. Mitchell Libellant Lorenzo D. Baker District Court Dresden Machias Boston Nauset Light Cape Cod Frederic Dodee Charles I. Russell, Jr

Assault with a knife case postponed in municipal court

In the Municipal Court on Sept 13 Timothy O Neill was charged with assault with a knife on the Galvins near West Boston bridge. He is held in 500 dollars bond for trial Sept 18. John Dobson Kate Dobson and Mary Conroy held in 500 dollars each for larceny from Percival Kennedy at 205 Harrison avenue. Philip Sheehan charged with breaking and entering held in 500 dollars bond for the Superior Court.

Harpy and Forsakru Timothy O’neil John Jeremiah Galvin West Boston Bridge Timothy John Dobson Kate Mary Conroy Percival Kennedy Harrison Avenue South Boston Philip Sheehan Superior Court

Boston Symphony to Begin Season Under Conductor Gericke

Boston music lovers await the Boston Symphony Orchestra season with Gericke returning for his fifth year and the last of his engagement. The schedule includes 24 public rehearsals and 24 concerts with season tickets sold next week at a hall. details are in the advertisement.

Boston Symphony Orchestra Boston New England Gericke Vienna

Special regatta entries at Marblehead yacht club races

Eastern Yacht Club regatta entries list three classes sailing today off Marblehead. Class six includes Xara Babboon Papoose Chiquita. class five features Fanita Baya dare Vixen. special class lists Mignon Prince Karl Elf Saracen Beetle Marguerite Judith Jane White Fawn Siva Atalanta. Walter Abbott plans Coyote Eureka match off Hull September 19 for 25 a side with judge W Lloyd Jefferies.

Eastern Yacht Club Marblehead Mignon Prince Karl Elf Saracen Beetle Marguerite Judith Jane White Fawn Siva Atalanta Fanita Bayadare Vixen Xara Babboon Papoose Chiquita Hull Windward W. Lloyd Jefferies

Fatal Steamboat Accident Claims Fireman Whorf on General Lincoln

Warren A. Whorf, a fireman aboard the steamer General Lincoln of the Boston & Hingham line, attempted to move the wheel with his foot rather than the bar. The paddle struck the back of his head, fracturing his skull and causing immediate unconsciousness. he died within minutes.

Warren A. Whorf General Lincoln Boston & Hingham

Silk thief Curtis held for grand jury

William G. Curtis a colored man of 198 Eliot Street has been under arrest after a long detective chase for stealing silk from Seavey Bowman and Foster of 104 Arch Street. Police say he carried on a silk stealing business. The Municipal Court declined jurisdiction and the case will be sent to the grand jury.

Willian G. Curtis Eliot Street Seavey, Bowman & Foster Arch Street Curtis

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