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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Sep 14, 1889

Page

2

Crapo Strength Grows After Lynn Caucus Victory

The Crapo camp celebrates a Lynn caucus win seen as a Waterloo for Brackett forces and a sign Lodge influence may sway Clark later. Meehan Democrats held a secret meeting at 937 Washington with plans for a new city committee and a large fundraising goal of 20000.

Lynn Brackett Henry Cabot Lodge Senator Clark William Cogswell Mr. Lodge Mr. Crapo Cogswell Crapo Hich Feather Burdett George A. Bruce Pillsbury Howes Norris C. W. Clifford Newt Bedford Clark

Republican seeks renomination after earlier run against Hurlburt

The candidate plans another bid for the Republican nomination, having previously challenged Hurlburt three years ago and aiming to regain the party support this time.

Will Hurlburt

Republican Delegates Elected at Provincetown Caucus

Provincetown and nearby towns held Republican caucuses on September 13 electing state delegates John L. Rich A T Williams and S B Swift with Brackett leading 159 to 71. Also chosen were senatorial and councillor delegates including J P Johnson R M Lavender and Lewis Nickerson.

Provincetown John L. Rich A. T. Williams Swift Brackett J. P. Johnson R. M. Lavender Lewis Nickerson Fisk Keith Richard A. Rich Truro Sheriff Joseph Whitcomb Brockton Ward R. B. Grover George B. Freeman Sewall P. Howard William Thompson F. A. Keniston George T. Coughlan George M. Copeland J. H. Hagilan State Dr. S. Graver W. M. Gill Horace Kingman Lincoln Allen A. A. Dunbar Frank E. White Charles F. Porter L. W. Buffee George A. Farwell B. Snow J. J. Olver Fred R. French A. T. Jones T. J. Nye Fred W. Hathaway Packard Edward Coogan A. E. Woodward J. P. Morse B. E. Jones Crapo Taunton George A. Washburn Henry N. Hopkins Charles A. Reed A. W. Dean Henry A. Thayer J. M C. F. Johnson F. L. Bosworth W. A. Robinson William E. Dunbar Babbitt George E. Wilbur John Paull John Church G. A. Lincoln A. M. Haskins L. B. Weer E. P. Frances Charles King Fred A. Thayer J. A. Abbott Walter Carter Frank L. Fish Cyrus Savage Fred Thayer Dighton Swansea Rehoboth Berkeley H. A. Dean Calvin T. Crane Norton Franklin Republican Caucus Joseph G. Ray FE. H. Sherman George W. Wiggins W. A. Wyckoff Thomas G. Thain H. W. Thayer Davis Thayer, Jr S. M. Rockwood C. E. Gritfin McKenzie W. F. Ray Sandwich George W. White F.S. Pope Newsuryroft C. ©. Dame Rufus Adams T. ©. Simpson A. L. Huse E. F. Stone W. J. Hale P. K. Hills A. J. Haynes N. N. Withington S. H. Johnson H.J. Bartlett EP. Shaw Wopsum Edward D. Hayden Nathan Simonds William R. Putnam Milton Moore John M. Harlow Everett E.thomason B. Ff. Whittemore Frank M. Pushee Lawrence Met Ira F. Burnham Thomas Blanchard H. W. Britton Nathaniel Wales Samuel Paul Walter A. Cheney W. O. Faxon C. T. Drake Manley F. Dickerman Christopher Farrell William A. de Costa Abrams Paul KE. C. Monk George A. Wales Lysander Wood Albert Curtis Frank E. Drake Wales French R. B. Ward H. L Johnson Ellis Britton Harry Weston E. F. Reynolds Elisha Hawes Oscar Linfield Hannibal Folsom William L. Beals Atkins Hughes R. A. Rich

Senatorial Contestants in Woburn Nomination Battle

Wosburn Sept 13 Special reports a brewing Republican senatorial contest in the district with Captain E. Wyer and Charles F. Speare as the nominees. Wyer, a veteran party man, faces opposition from within, while Speare appeals to the younger faction tied to the Methodist or Chasek influence. A faction seeks to unite both sides on a candidate unpopular with both wings to win the Woburn vote.

Wosburn Tapis E. ¥. Wyer Charles F. Speare Woburn Captain Wyer Speare

Politics at Haverhill district attorney race heats up

Haverhill on September 13 reports a likely hot district attorney contest. If DA Hurlburt seeks a third term, opposition grows. Colonel John P. Sweeney contemplates entry, having twice challenged Hurlburt without success amid disputed tactics. William H. Moody of this city is also mentioned as a possible candidate.

Haverhill Spectau Hurlburt John P. Sweeney Doughty Sweeney

Cambridge Women Voters Meet At Bardwell Residence

The Cambridge city committee of women voters will meet this afternoon at 8 o'clock at Mrs. F N Bardwell residence 2142 Inman Street Cambridge. The Cambridge Democratic ward and city committee voted to hold caucuses to elect delegates to State county councillor and senatorial conventions on Sept 23 Monday evening and Representative caucuses Oct 11. The Republicans will hold a caucus in Bow Street Hall Somerville next Tuesday evening.

Cambridge

Gaudaur Defeats Teemer In $1000 Rowing Bout

Pittspur RG Sept 13 John Teemer and Jake Gaudaur contested a four mile Port Perry to McKeesport race. Gaudaur finished first in about 23 minutes but was denied the win after Teemer alleged a foul by Hamm, Gaudaur’s trainer. Referee to announce decision tomorrow. About 30,000 spectators witnessed the event.

Pittspur RG John Teemer Jake Gaudaur McKeesport Port Perry Gaudaur Teemer Hamm Pringle Ham J. A. St. John Gandaur London Searle Tyne Henley

Luck for the Bostons in doubleheader split with Clevelands

The Boston nine split a May series with Cleveland, winning the first game while the second ended tied after Radbourn’s fantasy shot over the left field fence in the ninth. Strong pitching by Gruber and sharp defense highlighted the opener, with crowd applause throughout two well contested games.

Clevelands Buti Bostons Boston Neor Gruber McKean Stricker Nash Smith Ganzel Radford Tebeau Kelly Radbourn Rad Cleveland Twitchell Kad Bro Beatin Johnston Richardson

Boston Defeats Cleveland in Eleven Inning Thriller

In a tense extra inning duel the Boston nine edged Cleveland 3 to 2. Radbourn pitched for Boston with Gruber catching. Richardson scored a run and Brouthers drove in two with a clutch homer. Clevelands tied in the ninth. Radbourn’s home run in the eleventh sealed the win as Stricker and Faatz contributed key hits and base running.

Clevelands Boltons ALE Radford Richard Be Stricker Kelly McKean Nash Switchell Brouth’s Febean Johnston Gilks Quinn Faatz Smith Uv Sutcliffe Ganzel Beatin Radbourn Sata Uy Dotalv Tebeau Selly Sutcliffe Kee Stricker Curry Bostons R. Bilpo. RE R. Bh.po Es Rich Rds Stricker Trouthers Twitchell Oohnston Bennett Zimmer Graber Richardson Brouthers Kennett Gruber Lennett Lebeau Fantz

Racing at the Pines ends in darkness with race postponed

Yesterday at Point of Pines racing drew large crowds despite cold weather. High tides delayed track preparation until after 4 pm, forcing postponement of several events to today. The handicap race led by Lord Fauntleroy, Sox won pony race, and the hurdle race was halted at dusk with results inconclusive. a rerun is planned with five races including a Wanda versus Jim Carr match.

Point of Pines Hotel Wellington Lord Fauntleroy Harrodsburg Wellington J. A. Sawyer Griffin J. KF. McLaughlin B. G. Wellington McLaughlin Guy Sox Kin-o-Kiteh Abbellina W. A. Peck D. G. Sox Philbin P. Clancy D. G. Kin-o-Kitch Henry Abellina Phido Flash Dave Gideon Dr. Roche C. H. Thayer E. R. Tilton Allan Lowe Wanda Jim Carr

Races in rain at Sheepshead Bay feature Victorious Hindoo Craft

In a soggy day at Sheepshead Bay New York Sept 128 Volunteers beat Tenny in the Speedstakes and Tea Tray wins the Mayflower handicap. Hindoo Craft takes the Bridge handicap while Ralph Bayard Tea Tray Montrose also triumph in the day’s six races with times noted for each.

New York Sheepshead Bay Tenny Volunteer Tea Tray Hindoo Craft Ralph Bayard Miss Bella Ocypete Madstone Retrieve Marauder Eric Sluggard Diablo Sorrento Cassius Letretia Panama Oarsman Montrose Jennie McFarland Iceberg

Doncaster September meeting closes with stakes races

London reports the closing day of the Doncaster September meeting. Davenport by Chippendale out of Hemlock won the Doncaster stakes of 10 sovereigns, with Lord Dorne by Hampton out of Lady Lucas second and Workington by Charibert out of Hematite third. Minthe by Camballo won the Park Hill stakes of 15 sovereigns, Carmine by Churio out of Siood Red second and Cherry Bounce by Mask out of Bounce third among six starters.

London Davenport Chippendale Hemlock Lord Dorne Hampton Lady Lucas Workington Charibert Hematite Minthe Camballo Carmine Churio Siood Red Mask

Races At The Marshfield Fair Show Slow Finishes

The Marshfield Agricultural and Horticultural Society's third day of its twenty third annual fair featured rural sports a cattle cavalcade and horse exhibitions with large attendance. Afternoon 3 minute and 2:40 trotting races were started but not finished due to scoring issues. they will conclude tomorrow morning.

Marshfield Marshfield Agricultural and Horticultural Society Jessie Smith B. G. Winfield Iake A. Johnson Judge Whee Wae A. D. Ryder B. G Livery Boy F. A. McAnery Dandy Seers Sechvathiace E. Rk. Wilson B. m. Flossie Herbert A. Baker Joan U. Mildew F. R. Garfield G. G. Webb Plea aThae Rae Wid. Reid Bey Si Henry A. Baker B. G. Jonathan C.H. Briggs Archie B. Ok Edward Mahar Br. G Rockland L. Pedrick W. A. Brown B. m. Fannie Lewiston John ‘Trout Allston Mass Bik J. P. Gibbs Boston M. Dal Oisa

Death of Bernard Quinn From Falling Iron Injury

Bernard Quinn of the steamer Kansas died from head injuries after being struck by a falling piece of iron last Wednesday. The incident occurred at City Hospital where he succumbed yesterday afternoon. Tomorrow's Point of Pines season finale features a historic concert with Salem Cadet Band Baldwin's Cadet Band and the Germania Band performing from noon to 8 30 p m before a final joint concert.

Bernard Quinn Kansas City Point of Pines New England Salem Cadet Band Baldwin’s Cadet Band Germania Band

Symphony ticket seekers in Music Hall queue form army line

Seventy five men wait in a long line from Winter street to the Music Hall entrance for Tuesday morning tickets. Joseph L Fox runs a 52-man wing of preparatory buyers, planning for 208 seats with about 130 individual purchasers. The group is fed and guarded. rain and improvised shelter shape the scene as police monitor order and Fox distributes attention.

Music Hall Place Winter Street Music Hall No. 1 Joseph L Fox Ditson Post Beco Mr. Fox

William Duncan Fund aids Metlakahtla fire loss in Alaska

A Massachusetts philanthropy notes the receipt of funds toward the $12,000 loss from the Metlakahtla steam saw mill fire. The list records numerous small donations from Brookline Jamaica Plain West Medford and others plus a letter from George F Hoar urging further contributions and support for the cause. Total to date totals $873.50 and $523.50 was sent forward this week.

Metlakahtla Alaska William Bb. Strong Brookline E. A. Drummond Jamaica Plain C. F. Vole Frank Cobb Clara G. Brooks West Medford Pronta& tonGher Helen S. Norton Lindsey B.S. Bivens Martin L. Hall Sophia C. Rand Westfield J. Utley C. H. Utley Edward I. Thomas Sears P. O Boston E. J. Thomas Thomas Duncan British Columbia F. Hoar Worcester Mass

Man Offers To Sell Belt at Pleasant Street Store

A man arrived at a Pleasant street shop last evening and offered a roll of narrow belting for sale. The storekeeper accused him of stealing the belt, the man fled in a wagon. The belting was addressed to C. A. Coftin care of Hilton's express Lynn.

C. A. Coftin Hilton’s Express Lynn

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