American Victories Highlight London Meet and NCAA Stars
The American team dominated the London Athletic Club discussions with standout performances. Thomas E. Burke of Boston Athletic Club set New England marks in the 220 and 440 yards, aided by early coaching from Jack Moakley. Stephen Chase of Dartmouth faced a hurdle setback but remains the era’s premier 120 yard hurdler. E. B. Bloss and Tommy Conneff receive praise for jumps and distance events, while Mike Sweeney holds the high jump world best.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London A. C
Thomas E. Burke
Boston Athletic Club
Charlesbank
DEFENDER TO BE LAID UP ISelin TO RACE HER NO MORE THIS YEAR
Marblehead reports a windy smooth sea day with a large yacht fleet including Sail King owned by Major A H Davis of Newport and guest Charles Tilden. The Marguerite Lassie Naia plus many boats and launches gathered near Eastern Yacht Club while other vessels moved along the shore.
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Marblehead
City Point
Cape
Major A. H. Davis
Newport
Major Davis
Charles Tilden
Nanepashdmet
Whitten
Marguerite
Mr. Lamb
Mr. Whiting
Eastern Yacht Club
Foam
Everett Paine
Naia
Mr. Peabody
Lassie
W. B. Stearns
Edith
Lawler
Linda
Lowell
Manchester-by-the-Sea
Eaton
Boston
Loud
Boston Islands
Riverhead Beach
Lowell Island
Richardson
Ianthe
Flying Cloud
Gertie
Corinthian Point
The
Corinthians
Burke Reigns In 440 Yard Title With 49 3 5 Seconds
The American 440 yard champion Burke won the title on Saturday Sept 4 in 49 3 5s. Admirers hoped for a world record 48 1 2s by C L Tindall but Burke’s time was still creditable. He is a top 100 yard runner around 10 seconds and holds the New England interscholastic indoor 660 yard record set March 17, 1894. Bernard J. Wefers, born February 19 1874 in Lawrence, stands 6 feet 11 inches and 160 pounds. He rose as a sprinter at Boston College in 1893 and showed prowess in multiple events during dual meets and indoor MIT championships.
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Burke
Keane
Stingel
Connolly
McGrath
Rowe
Bernard Dougherty
Adien
Jack Moakley
Moakley
Jack
Tom
English High School
Boston Athletic Association
Crum
Stephen Chase
Chase
New England
E. B. Blosa
Harvard
Worcester
Bloss
Chicago
Tommy Conneff
Cambridge
Mike Sweeney
C. L. Tindall
Bernard J. Wefers
Lawrence
Boston College
Eefers
Holy Cross College
Barney
Peconas
Wefers
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Garcelon
Paterson
Sweeney Sets Indoor High Jump Record in City Meet
Prominent local athlete Sweeney, a familiar figure in this city, delivered a top performance Saturday with a best jump of 6 feet 5 inches. He previously set an indoor high jump record on February 10, 1894, clearing 6 feet 338 inches.
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Sweeney
Finest World Ever Saw England Loses to American Athletes
London papers react to New York contests with candid assessments of a non representative London team and a strong praise of the American athletes. The Graphic notes the London clubs entered, while The Standard laments outside picks but acknowledges a likely reversal of fortune. The Daily News hints at possible British reserves ready for future matches.
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London
the Graphic
New York
London Athletic Clubs
London Athletic Club
The
Daily News
England
All Saints Dedication in Brookline Opens New Church Home
All Saints Episcopal church in Brookline, completed Saturday and now occupied, was dedicated yesterday before a full congregation. The sermon was by Rev. Daniel D Addison, with assistance from Archdeacon Edmond S Rousmaine and Rev. Julius H Ward. A new pipe organ donated by three members provided the first concerted music, led by organist Charles H Norris, with church quartet performances by William Roney, E N Farnsworth, May Kimball, and Mrs. E M Farnsworth.
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All Saints Episcopal Parish
Brookline
Lawrence
Daniel D. Addison
Edmond S&s. Rousmaine
Grace Church
New Bedford
Julius H. Ward
Brooklane
Charles H. Norris
William Roney
E. N. Farnsworth
May Kimball
E. M. Farnsworth
Malden’s New Baptist Chapel Dedication
Malden Sept. 22 The new Baptist Chapel and Sunday school branch of the First Baptist Church was dedicated with exercises. Addresses by George F. Estey and C. E. Starr, dedicatory prayer by Rev H. O. Hiscox. Wood building on Cross Street cost about $6000, divided for Sunday school and church services.
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Malden
New Baptist Chapel
First Baptist Church
George F. Estey
Home Sunday School
C. E. Starr
H. O. Hiscox
Cross Street
Valhalla Yacht Arrives At Newport In Newsake Sail
Mr Lay cock arrives aboard the auxiliary yacht Valhalla at Brenton's Cove Newport Rhode Island. The vessel dwarfs neighboring steamers while awaiting Lord Dunraven who will board this week and depart for England. A possible stop at major ports en route eastward was discussed but sailing was delayed by engagements with Lord Dunraven.
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Newport
R. I
Laycock
Brenton’s Cove
Lord Dunraven
England
Defender to lay up in New York reflects racing decision
In New York on September 22 C Oliver Iselin replied to J M Munyon of Philadelphia that the Defender syndicate has decided not to race Defender again this season. Munyon had offered to buy Valkyrie from Lord Dunraven’s syndicate and wanted a Defender series if he secured the English boat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
J. M. Munyon
Philadelphia
C. Oliver Iselin
Sir George Newnes Plans Cutter for America’s Cup
Sir George Newnes former MP and Liberal publisher plans to build a cutter to compete for the America’s Cup if race interference by excursion steamers can be prevented. He once represented Newmarket Cambridgeshire and was defeated by a Conservative opponent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
the Graphic
George Newnes
George
Newmarket
Cambridgeshire
Tid-Bits
Strand
Westminster Gazette
English Cup Offered in 1896 Yacht Contest
London September 22 The Sportsman will publish a letter from Laycock Goodfellow and Bell London bankers offering a trophy made of Australian gold for a 1896 contest in English waters between English American and Australian yachts under ninety tons.
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London
Sportsman
Laycock, Goodfellow & Bell
Rose Silent on America's Cup Challenge
New York yacht club reports no further communication from Charles D. Rose of London regarding his planned challenge for the America's Cup next year. Until a formal letter arrives the cup committee cannot act, but a special meeting is expected soon after official notification.
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New York
Charles D. Rose
London
New York Yacht Club
Roses
Ann Wins Lively Yacht Race On City Point Course
A brisk race yesterday morning on the City Point to Houghs Neck course saw the yacht Ann defeat the rival Ineta by nearly two miles in a near walkover. Captain Ridge commanded the winning boat while Captain Croughly steered the Ineta as a large flotilla trailed. Stakes were a side.
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Ineta
Ann
City Point
Hough
Ridge
Croughly
Symphony Ticket Sales Offer Seasonal Friday Rehearsal Seats
Auction sale details for season tickets to Friday afternoon public rehearsals announced. Early bidding advised as seats limited and organized by the city music department.
Baseball Race Hots Up as Cleveland Closes on Pennant
ST LOUIS Mo Sept 22 Captain Anson comments on the league race saying Cleveland has a splendid chance to win the pennant and is ten points behind Baltimore. He expects Cleveland to beat Chicago and insists the club has not laid down on home grounds, doubting Hanlon's alleged remarks.
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ST. Louis
Anson
Cleveland
Baltimore
Chicago
Hanlon
Natali Sings Martha Tonight At Castle Square
Mme Louise Natali arrives from New York to sing Martha as Clara Lane is ill. Edith Mason had filled in but fell ill. Natali replaces her at short notice for the second week’s show. Natali tours Mexico Spain and Portugal and reports prior Boston appearance with Gilmore's Band.
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Mme
Louise Natali
New York
Martha
Castle Square Theatre
Clara Lane
Edith Mason
Philadelphia
Mme. Natali
Boston
Post
Gilmore
Chicago Defeats St Louis On Errors In First Inning
Chicago won after errors in the first inning and weak support for pitcher Terry. Anson produced strong batting while Decker’s running catch highlighted the game. Attendance was about 4000 as Chicago got 9 hits to St Louis 8 with errors 2 for Chicago and 6 for St Louis. Batteries were Terry and Donahue for Chicago, Breitenstein and Miller for St. Louis.
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ST. Louis
Chicago
Terry
Anson
Decker
Cigars Ccksvisvis
Donahue
Breitenstein
Miller
McCreery stifles Reds as Louisville wins easily
McCreery pitched for Louisville to rattle Cincinnati as Foreman walked in sixth inning. Rhinos relieved, aiding a six to one score at Louisville’s home game in Louisville Kentucky. Attendance was about 2500 with eight Louisville hits and five for Cincinnati.
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Louisville
McCreery
Cincinnati
Foreman
Rhinos
Spies
Rhines
Vaughan
Kehoe
Boxing Gossip on Corbett Fitzsimmons Referee Clash
A journalist weighs in on the Corbett versus Fitzsimmons feud over referee selection. He asserts both fighters want to fight, disputes over a judge are exaggerated, and predicts public outrage will fade once promoters confirm the bout can proceed.
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Corbett
Fitzsimmons
New York
Brady
Fitz
Texas
Bob
Philadelphia
Josh
Frisco
Peter Jackson
San Francisco
Jackson
James J. Corbett
Jim
Julian
Springfield Triumphs To Clinch Steinert Cup Series
The Springfield club defeated Providence 9 to 1 at Crescent Park to take the fourth and deciding game of the Steinert cup series. Springfield outplayed Providence in batting, fielding, and baserunning, with Lovett named pitcher for the champions. Attendance about 3,500 as the series shifted to Springfield's favor after an edge in earlier games.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springfield
Providence
Springfields
Crescent Park
Lovett
Gruber
Gunson
Lovett, Egan and McAuley
Benefit for Louisville Players in Baltimore October Week
Telegram from Digby Bell Opera Company and Harris Britton Dean Company announces a monster benefit for Louisville players to be held at the Academy of Music in Baltimore during the week of October 7, contingent on Louisville winning one game from Cleveland.
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Baltimore
Louisville
Digby Bell Opera Company
Baltimore Baseball Club
Theisville
Academy of Music
Cleveland
Digby Bell Opera. Company
Harris, Britton & Dean Company
Camillas Win Heated Island Baseball Game
The Camillas defeated a picked nine on Peddock's Island in a short hot afternoon game. Tom Jackson pitched well and Frank Smith led batting and defense while Mike Christy showed patience at the plate. The final score reads Camillas 1, opponent 0 or 1. Both teams arrived from the Commonwealth Yacht Club float at dawn and enjoyed chowder after the smelt landing.
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Peddock’ S Island
Camillas
Tom Jackson
Frank Smith
Mike Christy
Commonwealth Yacht Club
Peddock’s
False Certified Checks Circulate From Bridgeport Swindle
In Bridgeport Connecticut during the past days twenty checks supposedly certified by local banks were cashed in Jersey City Hoboken and nearby New York area. The checks signed by E B Morrison are made payable to G B Williams and the certification is by swindlers.
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Bridgeport
Conn
Jersey City
Hoboken
New York
E. 8
Morrison
G. B. Williams
Ex congressman Stewart dies at 54 in Texas
Ex congressman Charles Stewart of Houston, former U S representative from 1882 to 1892 and a grand master of the Masons, died yesterday in San Antonio after a monthlong confinement at the Santa Rosa infirmary. He was born in Memphis, Tennessee.
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San Antonio
Tex
Charles Stewart
Houston
Santa Rosa Infirmary
Congress
The
Masons
Memphis
Tenn
Five die in lake drowning spree on hot Chicago shore
In Chicago on September 22 five boys and young men died after being swept into the lake by a heavy sea driven by a daytime gale. The group sought relief from heat when a large wave overwhelmed them and caused multiple fatalities.
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Chicago
Four-masted Ship Stoneleigh Believed Lost After Horn Run
Hopes for the safety of the Stoneleigh, a four mastered ship, and its thirty six crew, out of London bound for Melbourne, have been practically abandoned. It is believed the vessel and crew foundered while rounding the Horn. Captain John G. Thompson of Macclesfield led the voyage, with his wife and two children aboard.
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San Francisco
Stoneleigh
London
Melbourne
John G. Thompson
Macclesfield
Newton Land Deal Aims to Buy Old Nonantum House
Newton September 22 negotiations have begun to purchase the historic Nonantum House, a Newton landmark. Plans for a new block call for a fireproof structure with an estimated outlay around $100,000.
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Newton
Nonantum
Excursion to New York by Albany and Hudson Line
An excursion departs for New York traveling via Albany and the Hudson River, then returns north on the Far River Line and Boston via the Boston and Albany railroad, scheduled to start in October.
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New York
Albany
Hudson River
Far River Line
Boston
Boston & Albany Railroad
Century press club ride outlines and road race in Malden
The press club announces a century ride over the Newburyport course with two departure groups from Massachusetts avenue. Pace capped at ten miles per hour, souvenir pins for finishers, and $1 entry via Teasurer Gaudelet. Also a ten mile road race in Malden on Sept. 28 with prizes including a gold watch for novice time prize. Willie Kaufmann described as the world’s youngest trick bicyclist at 12? years old and light in weight.
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Press Club
Newburyport
Walker
Club House
Massachusetts Avenue
Sharp
Lynn
Teasurer A. H
Gaudelet
Boston
Columbus Avenue
Captain Walker
Malden
R. H. Waugh
Willie Kaufmann
Willie
Willie Kaufmann the wonder rider and his world title bid
Willie Kaufmann a six month rider and world champion candidate at 212 pounds claims the trick and distance title and challenges comers. His father N E Kaufmann notes Willie’s promise as a future cyclist while a photograph shows the boy with medals. Arlington Boat Club road race routes over ten miles offer rich prizes including a diamond ring and gold watch. A busy circuit of meets at Taunton Concord and Waltham signals a strong amateur and pro future, with Backus and Skeens stirring talk on Class B.
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Wheeling
Willie
N. E. Kaufmann
Hamburg
Kaufmann,Sr
Arlington Boat Club
Pleasant Corner
Maple Street
Arlington
Pleasant
Forest
Linden
Waltham
Taunton
Concord
Backus
Zimmy
Skeens
Gideon
Batchelder
New York
Press Club
Roxbury
Boston
Providence
J. M. McGinley
Dr. Gay
Charles Cole
James Flowers
E. Nateur
G. Towne
C. Graham
George Verkampen
James Mahan
American rider wins Prix Mire court at Velodrome du Seine
Paris reports George Banker the American bicyclist won the Prix Mire court at the Velodrome du Seine today. The two kilometre distance saw An tony finish second and Gouglotz take third.
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Paris
George Banker
Electric car strikes boy crossing Hanover Street
Ten year old Benjamin Elfman of 6 Stillman Street North End was hit by an electric car on Hanover Street below Station 1 last night. He suffered a severe scalp wound dressed by Dr Dunn at the station and returned home.
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Benjamin Elfman
Stillman Street
North End
Hanover Street
Station 1
Dunn
Smyth Drowned Off Hough's Neck Boat Capsizes
John Smyth a 27 year oldHungarian native drowned when his boat capsized off Hough's Neck Quincy Sunday afternoon. He could not swim and sank while companions escaped safely. The party had beer and were reportedly having a jovial time. Smyth a brewery worker on Tremont Street was described as peaceful. a wife survives him.
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John Smyth
Hungary
Hough’s Neck
Quincy
Smyth
Tremont Street
Stabbed in Bed in Philadelphia Two Die
In Philadelphia on Sept 22 Patrick McAvoy and John Devine were roommates with Charles Gunst on Colonna Street. After an incident over beer Gunst stabbed McAvoy in his bed with a pruning knife after retreating, and fled. Gunst later returned for clothes and was arrested as McAvoy lay dying.
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Philadelphia
Patrick McAvoy
John Devine
Charles Gunst
Aoe
Colonna
Gunst
McAvoy
McAvvoy
Hornet Attacks Singer Forcing Swallow Of Hornet Sting
Mia Waters a church singer on Steuben street swallowed a hornet while biting a fruit. The insect stung her tonsils, causing intense pain, swelling, and an inability to swallow. An hour later her throat was paralyzed and she lost speech, though the physician reports no permanent injury.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bridgeport
Conn
Mia
Mary Waters
Steuben Street
Mean town villain and arsenic demand at drugstore
A hardluck tale shows a mean town character entering a drugstore to buy five cents worth of arsenic to poison a dog. The clerks sharp reply ends the sale as he hints at self doom. Pacific Pete meets a boastful young tenderfoot in a rough frontier exchange about losing an eye.
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Pacific
Pete
Tenderfoot
The Post's Guarantee Ad Proof Notice
On the proof slip of every advertisement set in The Post's composing room appears a guarantee statement regarding accuracy and compliance. The note emphasizes that proofs must be checked before publication with responsibility assigned to the composing room and advertising staff.
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POST
Guarantee Ad Insists Daily Post Outperforms rivals
An advertisement asserts the Daily Post in Boston and vicinity surpasses the Herald and Globe combined in regular bona fide morning sales.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daily Post
Boston
Vicinity
Herald and Globe
Centre Harbor Reunion Opens Evening at Chelsea Street
Miss Maggie Lane hosted a pleasant reception at her parents home 147 Chelsea street East Boston with music and recitations. Attendees included Miss Dolan and Misses listed among the guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maggie Lane
Chelsea Street
Boston
Ry Dolan
Stevenson arrival with daughter in Bowling Green
Vice President Stevenson and his daughter Miss Letitia reached Bowling Green after departing Chattanooga where they had been staying. The visit was described as routine with no further details given about activities or schedule.
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L. C. Buss & Co
Bowling Green
Stevenson
Letitia
Chattanooga
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B. J. Wefers
Tom Burke
King” Conneff
Dartmouth
Charles Kilpatrick
M. F. Sweeney
FLEET
Marblehead Bay
Iselin
Dunraven
Valhalla
Thomas P. Conneff
Faneuil
Mall Square
All Saints Dedicated
Malden’s
Mr. Laycock
Mr. Iselin
Sir George Newnes
Rose IS
Symphony
Caporal
Atterbuns
Cincinmati
National League
Serteee
Oie Wicazo
Brooklyn
Pittsburgh
Washington Steer
Ce.s
Washington
Pittsburg
Natal
Stewart
Banker
REGAL
Summer St
Jassau St
Broadway
Fulton St
F St
N. W
Fifth Ave
Brockton, Mass
Hornet
Centre Harbor Reunion
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