Charmer Triumphs at Narragansett in 2:50 Class Purse
Narragansett Park Rhode Island reports a crowd near 26,000 with steeplechase and drag hunt before afternoon races. In the 2:50 pace Charmer led from start to finish, winning in 2:-o, with Alcazar and Woodmaney placing behind. Minnie L. won the 2:24 class earlier, and notable runners included May R. and Lady Shaw in the 2:50 events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jesse Hanson
Charmer
Providencer
R. L
Narragansett Park
J. J. Dwyer
Newport
Governor Benton
Maria Legacy
Hanson
Legacy
Benton
Franson
Dynamite
Lulu
Jease Hanson
B. G
J. d. Bowen
B. m
J.golden
Lenton
B. S
D. We
Shel Soalhee
Lulu i
J. H. Grant
Ceeeeeses
Lillte
Minnie L
Dunnette
Mascot Fol
Tootie G
Minnie J
Punnette
Mascot
Minnie L. Dunnette
Mascot Bob
Tontia G
Narragansett Pak
Dia
Ch. m
R. Poole
Bom
J. Carpenter
R.u
Baltimore Stables
Eh. Ni
FE. M. Iindige
Archie B
Ch. G
A. Johnson
Yo Hiatile L
Sherman
W.S
G. H. Pirks
Fred G
Houghton
Hye Park Phert
Harry East
Lewis
Agi Iy Enka Eh
Arzosy
Nutmes
Pat Wilkes
Alcazar
Billy Scott
Woodumney
Pat Farrell
Daybreak
Charimner
Nobe
Aleagar
Woodmaney
Wilkes
Nutme
Bev Jilly See
Yar Farrell
Nelson Trots Mile in 2 12 at Kankakee
In Kankakee Illinois on September 24 stallion Nelson owned by C H Nelson of Waterville Maine trotted a mile in 2 12 matching Axtell's mark. First half time was 1 04 4 with the final portion run into a heavy wind.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelson
Kankakee
C. H. Nelson
Waterville
Axtell
Real estate sales lead Ward 21 and South Boston auctions
L Foster Morse sold a 14 000 square foot Westminster avenue lot at 24 cents per foot totaling 4220 to Edward Seaver. Sullivan Bros sold No 135 C Street dwelling and 1465 feet for 2350 to James Lally, and dwelling No 108 Bowen Street for 1776 to Thomas McGovern. Hubbard R Lewis sold land and buildings at Hancock Street Maiden for 63000 to Anna F Kempton. Cohasset debate on a Jewish colony impacting property values and hotel Huntington remodels by Damon Bros with a planned opening around Oct 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. Foster Morse
Westminster Avenue
Ward 21
Edward Seaver
Sullivan Bros
Boston
C Street
James Lally
Bowen Street
Thomas McGovern
Maiden
Hancock Street
Hubbard R. Lewis
Anna F. Kempton
Cohasset
Huntington
Messrs. Damon Bros
Weak and Weary All By Heat and Sickness Call Hood’s Sarsaparilla
An advertisement notes many suffer from heat and disease, overwork and poor blood. It promotes Hood’s Sarsaparilla as the remedy to build up the body, purify sluggish blood, and restore appetite.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hood
Golden Wedding Observed by Fitchs of Watertown
Mr and Mrs Austin G Fitch of Watertown celebrated their fiftieth wedding anniversary at 127 Main Street with a reception. Born 1813 and 1816 respectively, they have five children and eleven grandchildren. The couple are active in the First Baptist Church and long time residents of Watertown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Watertown
Austin G. Fitch
Main Street
Harold Travis
Newton
W. R. Jepson
Fitch
Guilford
Mary Charlotte March
Worcester
Sutton
Mass
George W. Smalley
Samuel Swain
Mary Fitch
Brookline
Charlotte
George KE. Jepson
East Watertown
George C. Travis
William A. Fitch
Hitch
First Baptist Church
The Library Quarrel Between Poole and Abbott
The dispute centers on Dr Poole’s criticisms of the new Boston Public Library and Mr A B Abbott’s rebuttal as trustee. Abbott defends the project and rebuts Poole’s factual claims about expenditure while denying personal attacks and stressing the library’s aim to serve the public.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Abbott
Dr. Poole
Anti Fox Republicans Nominate Rockwell Randal and Walker
In a key convention the Anti Fox faction renominated Rockwell Randal and Walker by acclamation for Congress. The Fox camp faces revolt in the fifth district with strong sentiment against nominating their candidate. Some Republicans indicate they would back Democrat Sherman Hoar over Fox at the polls. A possible cross vote against Fox looms as backers rally for Hoar or Woods as a side show.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fox
Fifth
Sherman Hoar
Campaign Notes and Nominations Across Parties
Republicans in the sixth Essex district nominated Colonel William K. Rowell of Methuen for Senator by acclamation with prior House service and finance committee chairmanship. Other picks include Charles R. Bly for State committee, Nutter of East Bridgewater for Senator in the second Plymouth, and Irba C. Keith elected to the State committee. Democrats may align Moses Stevens of North Andover for Congress if unanimously offered. Additional mentions include Wayland town meeting with tariff reform speaker Henry W. Lamb and William N. Osgood.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Essex
William K. Rowell
Methuen
Rowell
Charles R. Bly
Bradford
Boston
Elbridge Cushman
Lakeville
Washington Street
Plymouth
M N. Nutter
East Bridgewater
Irba C. Keith
Moses T. Stevens
North Andover
Congress
Lowell
Stevens
Henry W. Lamb
Brookline
William N. Osgood
Wayland Town
New England Tariff Reform League
Eifth District
Springfield
Ashley B. Wright
North Adams
Hampden County
L. F. Root
Westfield
William Abbott
Douglas
Worcester
Young Men's Democratic Club of
Massachusetts
John £. Russell
Harvard Overseers Meeting Sets Six Year Terms
The Harvard Board of Overseers met at 50 State street with Hon. Charles Francis Adams presiding. Solomon Lincoln elected president. Adams Fiske Seaver Walcott J T Morse reappointed to nominate visiting committees. Albert Andrew Howard appointed Latin tutor for three years from Sept 1 1890. Elections certified for six year terms: George B. Shattuck Henry W J Surrey Henry H Sprague Solomon Lincoln Francis Rawle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Overseers
Harvard College
State Street
Charles Francis Adams
Solomon Lincoln
Messrs. Adams
Fiske, Seaver
Walcott
J.T. Morse
Association of the Alumni
Albert Andrew Howard
Lawrence Scientific School
George B. Shattuck
Henry W. J Surrey
Henry H. Sprague
Francis Rawle
Fatal Gunning Accident Kills Blaisdell at 16
In Wacrnam on September 24 Warren Blaisdell sixteen son of David Blaisdell was killed by an accidental gun discharge while hunting on forbidden ground. Wilbur Tracey was slightly injured, burned by powder and stunned. They were taken to the hospital in a patrol wagon Blaisdell died about four o clock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wacrnam
Warren Blaisdell
David Blaisdell
Wilbur Tracey
Blaisdell
Tracey
Carbrey Longnecker Jury Disagrees in Damages Suit
Newport Sept 24 A civil case captioned Robert J. Carbrey v Edwin Longnecker lieutenant commander U S Naval Training Station sought 10000 damages for imprisonment after discharge from the navy. The jury disagreed after six hours deliberation and stood seven to five in favor of the defendant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carbrey-Longnecker
Newport
R. L
Robert J. Carbrey
Edwin Longnecker
United States
Naval Training Station
Rockwell Renominated by Acclamation at Springfield Meet
The twelfth district Republican congressional convention met at Chester with Francis W. Rockwell renominated by acclamation. Resolutions praised his work in Congress and Speaker Reed's course.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springfield
Chester
Francis W. Rockwell
Congress
Reed
Pittsburg Beats Clarkson In Low-Scoring Clash Of Sept. 24
Pittsburg (NL) defeated Clarkson 6 to 3 as Captain Miller drove in the decisive runs and West Gumbert held to four hits. Boston defeated Cleveland 4 to 3 in a sloppy fielding game with Boston’s hitters exploiting Cleveland errors. Chicago edged Philadelphia 3 to 2 in a tight battle as Kins and Sanders pitched well with late scoring explosions. Attendance 231 at Pittsburg, 400 at Cleveland, 800 at Chicago.
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Pittsburgs
N. L
Bostons
Prttspurg
Pittsburg
Clarkson
Wail Gumbert
Sales
Miller
Naturalization ruling on minor children citizenship status
Corporation Counsel James B. Richardson sends an opinion to registrars of voters regarding whether the naturalization of alien parents automatically naturalizes their minor children. The memo concludes an infant child of duly naturalized parents becomes a U S citizen if born abroad or in the United States and then resides here during infancy before age twenty one.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corporation Counsel
James B. Richardson
Registrars of Voters
United States
Farmers on the War Path Rally Mass farmers speaker tour
The Massachusetts State League plans a nationwide tour with Walter B. Pierce to mobilize farmers. Pierce will speak in multiple counties from Sept 27 to Oct 11 across Bristol Plymouth Norfolk Essex Middlesex Worcester Hampden Berkshire Franklin and Hampshire in town halls and meetings.
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Massachusetts
Putnam
Whitaker
Massachusetts State League
Africa
National Organization
Walter B. Pierce
Pierce
Bristol County
Dartmouth
Plymouth County
Bridgewater
Norfolk County
Norfolk
Essex County
North Andover
Haverhill
Middlesex County
Reading
Concord
Worcester County
Sterling
Northbridge
Hampden County
Monson
Westfield
Kerkshire County
Becket
Franklin
Hampshire
South Deerfield
General Armstrong Addresses Hampton Indian School Pupils
General Armstrong spoke to four pupil volunteers in a 4:30 pm Old South course lecture on "The Indian at School." He praised white support for Indian education, noted 21,000 Indian children needing schooling, and described Indians as musical with keen humor while acknowledging health and mortality improvements at the school.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
General Armstrong
Hampton Indian School
Hampton
Columbia
Armstrong
Tie
Harvard College
Indian College
Morgan
Dorchester
Brooklyns Beat Pittsburgs In Rough 12-6 Tilt
In Pittsburg on Sept 24 the Brooklyns surged to a big second inning lead and held on for a 12-6 victory over the Pittsburgs. Key figures include Cook with a three-base hit and Van Hiltren’s homer, while Hemming and Cook logged wins for Brooklyn. Attendance about 940. Umpires Gallney and Sheridan. Time 1h 45m. Also listed: Columbus 3 Syracuse 2 and Louisville 1 Rochester 7 in other associations.
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Brooklyns
Hemming
Cook
Maul and
Fields
Pittsburgs
van Hiltren
Manl
Tiemining
Deubleie Ward
Bauer
Orr
Corcoran
Leckley
Dalls—Fields
Wisner
Gatlney and Sheridan
Caring for the Boys at Vernon Street Industrial School
The House of the Angel Guardian on Vernon Street plans a three story wooden building behind the current structure fronting Ruggles Street to house St Joseph s an industrial school for destitute boys. Brother Peter says the center will teach shoemaking blacksmithing carpentry bookbinding printing and other trades with a 6000 gallon water tank and brick tower. Estimated cost is 30000 dollars and funders are urged to aid the charitable project.
Potter Lovell failure faces 6.4 million debt estimate
Indebtedness of all kinds estimated at about 6.4 million with direct bank claims near 3 million. Indirect liabilities arise from guarantees on various papers including Crazes, Seavey Master Bowmen, and Worcester Steel Works notes. Report notes need for ascertainment of guaranteed paper liabilities before settlement and mentions search for a successor to assignee Haskell due to health issues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Potter-Lovell
Lee & Ferguson
Seavey, Master & Bowman
Worcester Steel Works
Haskell
Longwood Defeats Massachusetts League in Benefit Cricket
The Longwood club beat a Massachusetts Central League selection by 82 runs in an all morning innings. Bixby and Cracknell opened, Mansfield top-scored with 22, and L Mansfield remained not out 27 as Longwood posted 50 for six before declaring. Chambers’ bowling dominated the league innings, with Neale the league’s top-scorer at 13 and the match finishing after the league followed on.
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Longwood
Chambers
Massachusetts Central League
Bixby
Cracknell
Taylor
Ward
L. Mansfield
Powler
G. Wright
Mansfield
Neale
Haughton
Wright
Que
Perkins
F. Mansfield
Walker
Taughton
S. Wright
Dutton
Hlatt
Stanwood
W. Perkins
Longwoods
Buffalos Beat Giants In Ninth Inning Title Clash
Buffalos edge Giants 6 to 4 in the ninth inning as Stafford outpitched O Day. Scoring shows Buffalos 6 New Yorks 4 with 8 hits for New Yorks and 11 for Buffalos. Managers Knight and Jones called the game with umpires Knight and Jones at the plate. Time of game 1 hour 45 minutes.
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Brooklyns
iWo
Chicagos
Vis
Philadelphias
Bostons
Cincinnatis
New Yorks
Ween Ae
Clevelands
Wittsburga
Ween Rae
Buffalos
P. L
Buffato
N. Y
Giants
Stafford
Wiarffalos
Cesee Maro
Latteres
Clark
O'Kay
Vaughn
Ywo
Hoy
Beecher
Mack
Conree
Shannon
Tieluardson
Vauaghn
Shaw
O'Day
Richardson
Connor
Johnson
Wise
Irwin
Knight
Jones
New Yorks Beat Clevelands in Gridiron Style? (Headline Fact Needs Clarity)
The New Yorks defeated the Clevelands 5 to 1 in a Sept 24 game before 400 spectators. Pitchers Rusie, Buckley, and Clark held the Browns to five runs while Beatin and Zimmer allowed the sole Cleveland tally.
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NEW Yorks
N. L
Clevelands
Cleveland
Hatteries
Rusie
Buckley
Clark
Beatin
Zimmer
Marned Rins
Davis
Keatin
Whistler
Wright
Tiernan
Glasscock
Balla
Gilks
Hornung
Denny
Kins
Delaney
Virtue
Finate
Stries
Philadelphia Nine Defeats Chicago Five in Low-Scoring Game
In Chicago on Sept 24 the Philadelphias faced the Chicago nine as Vickery pitched a lucky game yielding thirteen Chicago outs on routine plays. Attendance was 200. Final score 9 to 3. Stolen bases six for Philadelphias. Earned runs four for Philadelphias and two for Chicagos.
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Bostons
Clevelands
Bulpo
Ae Eet
Hilo
A. B Brown
Radford
Siovey
Kelly
Browning
LiLarkin
Olsutcliffe
McAleer
Stricker
Carney, Rt
Radbourn
Gruber
Daley
Haahondov
Vestsceancsevea
Cleveland
Csccseee
Ostous
Brown
Nash
Sutcliffe
Bostous
Brouthers
Quinn
Broathers
Irwin
Sush
Pearce
Snyder
Chicagos
P. L
Philadelphias
Kins
Sanders
Philadelphi
King
Oyle
Milligan
Philadelphia
Mulvey
Griffin
Parrar
Ferguson
Houibert
Tiue
N. IL
Chicagdos
Ciucaco
Vieckery
Chicago
Philadelphiias
Eseseeeee
Vickery
Sebriver
Stein
Luby
Cooney
Anson
Thompson
Ome Tin—L Hamilton
Philadelphas
Glenal
Civil Service Examinations in Boston October 2
An October 2 civil service exam in Boston for departmental service in Washington invites applicants with clerical qualifications plus stenography and typewriting. Many who pass both subjects gain appointments as demand grows. Entrance grades range from 900 to 1200 dollars. stenography requires 85 words per minute and typewriting 25 wpm. Applicants must be at least twenty, and forms are available from the United States Civil Service Commission in Washington.
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Boston
Washington
United States Civil Service Commission
Commission to select house letter boxes opens in Washington
The commission appointed by the Postmaster General to secure a suitable house letter box will convene at the Post Office Department Washington Room 42 Floor D on October 1. All models and plans must be submitted by that date and interested parties may appear to present or file written descriptions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Postoffice Department
Two Politicians in the Star Course
The Hon. John D. Long will lecture in Boston next month on Abraham Lincoln as part of the Star course. Also, Southern Congressman William P. Breckinridge of Kentucky will discuss Southern Problems in the same program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John D. Long
Boston
Abraham Lincoln
Willian
P. Breckinridge
Kentucky
Hollander Co offers fall and winter boys wear and accessories
Yesterday's cold wave signals approaching winter and urges parents to prepare their boys. P Hollander & Co., a renowned clothier, now stocks fall and winter suits, overcoats, and reefers with strong academy fitting facilities. They import latest neckwear and furnishings and stock Christy's English derbys and American felt hats in stiff and soft styles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. Hollander & Co
Christy
New England Society of California Pioneers Dinner
The New England Society of California Pioneers held its regular monthly dinner at the Crawford House yesterday. Five new members were admitted to the association. The Suffolk North Association of Congregational Ministers met at Hotel Bellevue and discussed Changes in Modern Preaching. A paper on The Results of Old Testament Criticism was read. The State Firemen's Relief Fund trustees organized with William H. Capee of Boston as chairman J C Crombie of Lawrence as secretary and Charles S. Paisley of New Bedford as treasurer. Governor Brackett replied to a Clothing Operators letter about tenancy house goods promising full investigation and a public hearing if needed.
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New England Society of California Pioneers
Crawford House
Suffolk North Association of Congregational Ministers
Hotel Bellevue
Aso
State Firemen’s Relief Fund
William H. Capee
Boston
J. C. Crombie
Lawrence
Charles S. Paisley
New Bedford
Brackett
Handicapped Boston Athletic Games on Irvington Grounds
Boston Athletic Association members contested three events on Irvington street grounds with close finishes. Bowen won the 100 yard dash final at 10.3 seconds, Spencer and Batchelder next, Brown led the high jump, Clausen runner up, and Finneran led the half mile before Spencer. Officials included Taggart Wood Taylor Barry Bucxley Meany Graham.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston Athletic Association
Irvington Street
Cornish
C. M. Lincoln
W. G. Irwin
J. H. Clausen
Theodore Spencer
Spencer
Lincoln
Bowen
Finneran
Batchelder
Spencer Nor Batchelder
J. EB. Morse
Hk. G. Brown
P. J. Finneran
Daniel Long
Dyin
Brown
Clausen
G L. Batchelder
F E. K. Bowen
Theodore
P. J. Kinneran
Dle Spencer
W. L. Kingsley
J. T. Williams
G. L. Batchelder
P.J. Finperan
E. K. Bowen
Lpheodore Spencer
D. HL Clausen
Lienry Taggart
F. M. Wood
Jinx Taylor
Eugene Bucxley
J. J. Meany
John Graham
N. Eiheir
Montgomery Veterans Elect Officers at Annual Meeting
The Montgomery Light Guard Veteran Association met at 735 Washington Street last evening, led by Colonel P. G. MacNamara. Officers elected include James J. Barry as colonel, John J. Boyle as lieutenant colonel, Richard Murphy as major, and a slate of captains and lieutenants with James Lyons and Thomas A. Slater as executives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montgomery Light Guard Veteran Association
Washington Street
P. G. MacNamara
James J. Barry
John J. Boyle
Richard Murphy
William English
John A. Gleason
Paul Henry
John B. Dufty
Michael F. Shay
John Dugan
Thomas A. Slater
M.H. O'Grady
Dt Weimer
James J. White
Merchants Club Boston Holds Informal Lakes Outing
About forty members of the Merchants Club of Boston traveled by 245 train to Beverly Farms and were conveyed by barges to Chebacco Lakes for their annual summer outing and dinner. The event was informal with no speeches and concluded with return by carriage to the Farms and evening train back to Boston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Merchants Club of
Boston
Chebacca House
Chebacco Lakes
Beverly Farms
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Greenough
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Rockwell
Randal
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Lowe
Khurke
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James M. Gillingham
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Fall Liver
Randall
John H. Reed
Barnstable
William +. Borch
Weaver Osborn
Fair River
Walter O. Luscome
Falmouth
Henry Riddell
Nantucket
George H. Snow
Harwich
James L. Gillingham
Fairhaven
BP. Bearse
Chatham
George FF. Fucker
Congressman Randall
Colonel Strahan
Cottage City
MR. Bates
Noman
C. A. Dresser
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Massachiushtts Central League
Fently
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S Brownlee
C. Iaby
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Verkins
G. Wright B. Dutton
L. Chambers
Xeale
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Thimghton
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Jerry
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Reilly
Night
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O'Brien
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Terry
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U.S
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Civil Service Examinations
Duffy
Duffy’s
CME Dupfy Malt Whiskey CO
Hochester, N. Ye
Irvington Oval
Montgomery Veterans
Merchants’ Association Outing
John Hubbard Woodbury
W. F. Wilson
Prescott Street
Cambridge
Edward H. Hall
First Parish
Ruggles Street
Cambridge Cemetery
Maifield
N. J
G. C. Taylor
Chester H, Graves & Sons
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