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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Sep 20, 1894
Page
1
In Galesburg NL on September 19 Alix the mare clocked 2:03 3 4 for a mile, shaving 1 1 4 seconds from the world mark as 2,000 spectators watched. Mc Dowell rode, Williams praised the fast track. plans followed to beat Robert J’s pacing 2:01 1 2 and other records.
At Gravesend L L Graves core event results list Bright Phobus winning the five and one half furlongs race with Rosedale second and Glen Lily third in 1:10. The program continues with Hornpipe over Flora Thornton and Live Oak in 1:52 for eleven sixteenths. Leonawell leads six furlongs to Soundmore and Plenty in 1:16 1 4. Rubicon takes the Greenfield stakes six furlongs with Weinberg second and Prig third in 1:16. Canterbury outruns Milton F and Enchanter in four and a half furlongs in 57 1 4. Derelict prevails over High Point Belle and Parthena in 57. Ingomar wins one mile with Sandowne second and Marshall third in 1:46 1 4.
The September Riding Park meeting at Lawrence opened with 2:25 and 2:33 races. four heats run before rain halted program. Arc Light won the 2:25 heat series and Water Witch led the first mile in the unfinished 2:23 class. time records listed and dinner advertisement noted.
The three story English manor style residence of Joseph S. Ludnam at 28 Andover Street in Belvidere was destroyed by fire. Fire likely incendiary, seen around 9:30 pm, extinguished by midnight leaving a dismantled shell. Loss estimated over $35,000 with most costly contents ruined by rain.
Forecast issued from Washington on September 19 at 8 p m. shows rain and easterly gales for New England. Eastern New York can expect rain with clearing later in the day, diminishing northeast gales and cooler conditions near New York City.
Asa P Potter, former Maverick Bank manager, is in town for a day or two. He met old friends at Billy Parks's last evening and appeared refreshed and jovial, shaking off a careworn look from a year ago as he resumes life with a new lease.
Hanover, N H Sept 19 The Dartmouth Football Association elected officers J A Ford president Nathan Jenks vice president C W Pollard manager and directors W F Rice J C Hadlock G E Tent Robert Peck R M Thornburgh The schedule includes Harvard Cambridge Sept 29 Middlebury Hanover Oct 10 Tufts Hanover Yale Springfield Wesleyan Middle town Bowdoin Hanover Andover Andover Bowdoin Brunswick Fitchburg Athletic Club Hanover Williams Hanover Amherst Amherst Thanksgiving Chicago Athletic Club Chicago
Manuel Silva aged 16 of Globe alley fell twenty feet from a roof to the ground yesterday afternoon injuring his right side and was taken to City Hospital. John Loneshart aged 82 of 11 Gordon street fell twenty feet from a staging on Linsey street while at work and sustained a bad back, also taken to City Hospital.
John I Dale of West Roxbury pleaded guilty to an assault on Miss Margaret McFarland. The Superior Criminal Court considered a proposal to permit Dale to depart for Hong Kong with a two year rearrest provision if he returns to the state. The court reserved decision until today.
John A. Chapman was robbed on Mount Washington Avenue of a watch and chain valued at 30 dollars and 2.50 in change. Patrick Burns, 25, was arrested by Division 6 officers on robbery charges.
A male infant about nine months old was found dead floating in the South Bay yesterday. The body was removed to the City Hospital morgue for examination.
Peirce Kerwin, 22, was arrested by Division 9 officers last night for delivering policy slips on Eustis Street at the time of arrest.
The Boston Sunday Post celebrates its first year of publication, noted for a bright snappy style and breezy approach that has earned popularity through merit, according to the Brockton Enterprise.
In New Bedford and Fall River the Republican fight for the 13th district seat ends with Charles S. Randall withdrawing from the contest. Simpkins is poised to win the nomination as Fall River ward delegates support him. Randall denounces beer money and intimidation tactics while vowing to retire after six years in Congress.
The Fall River Republican fight centered on John Simpkins and rival factions as past week disclosures surface. Lodge influence and money play into the caucuses while voters rebuke Governor Greenhalge backing District Attorney White over Andrew Jennings. Green and Brady rally against Simpkins cadre as rival factions clash and the battle widens toward the congressional race.
In Newton New Hampshire, Mrs. Waton Peck and her family live at a two story white house near Sunnyside Farm. Following the deaths of Peck and two sons within weeks, suspicion rises that poison caused the deaths. An autopsy was performed on George Peck and Watson Peck with Professor Wood of Harvard to analyze for poison, and officials await findings.
Prices repecep new tariff. Send for revised catalogue. Wines liquors and teas. HETHERSTON IMPORTING CO. 44 and 46 Broad st Boston.
The autumn excursion to New York via Albany Hudson River and returning via Fall River line and Boston is arranged by the Boston and Albany Railroad for Tuesday October 9. The trip costs only five dollars, offering strong value for money.
In Lynn a full reversal of the 1893 vote yields a decisive setback for Lodge as the ex Speaker mobilizes support and execution of a dramatic shift in local power dynamics. The dramatic outcome strengthens the opposition’s position and signals broader political realignment.
Ex-Speaker William E. Barrett wins every Lynch ward in a Hayes defeat, carrying 1970 to 1284 citywide. Large turnout, no disturbances, Barrett signals bid to succeed Senator Hoar as supporters hail the result.
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