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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Sep 26, 1889

Page

8

Mystic Park Trotting Cards Thrill New England Meet

Mystic Park drew a large crowd for the second day of the New England Association of Trotting Horse Breeders meeting. The program featured hotly contested heats including The Seer and Mollie J in stake No 19, and a dramatic finish in stake No 22 with Andante and Mollie J. The day also showcased time trials and multiple foal races amid a busy Mystic Park schedule.

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Mystic Park New England Association of Tf. O. King J. HL. Davis Tottie G Bourbon Wilkes George Wilkes Westwood Blackwood J. H. Graham Seer General Benton Electioneer A. M. Garcelon Lewiston Resolute Lottie G Graham Mystic Pack M. Garcelon A. Webb J. RB
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Franklin Park Races End Rough but Draw Big Crowd

At Franklin Park on September 25 a threatening sky kept many away yet about 4500 raced crowds attended. Ocean led the first race from start to finish with Lady Pulsifer second and Gardner third. Garrison rode Reward to a costly third in race two, while Memory won the third and Speedwell beat Keynote in a dead heat before Speedwell finally won. Hurdle race saw George Chandler badly injured but no bones broken as Linguist Will Davis and Mentmore took first three places.

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Andante 3. H. Rundle Orange Blossom Victor von Bismarck Colonel Galvin May Be Ben Franklin George H. Hicks Josie Bates Almont Mollie J Maybe Molle J Hicks Franklin Happy Thought, Jr Mollie J. Roke Golden Andar Edwin G. H. Hick J.R. Winch Tray J. M. Galvin H. Randle G. M. Tripp J. A. Grout M. Joste Bates Hs Woouwath Nak J Halo Woodbrine Nutwood Daisy Knox John G. Saxe J. E. Kent Newmarket N. H Lambert Theresa J. R. Farnum Biy A Biga Aristos A. Woodward Jesse Anson Roger Hanson J. J. Bowen Nimbus Wyn Dyl Farm Kk. D Kitty T A. Towle Myrtlewood Nutmeg Richwood Dauntless Edwin G. Bowen Harebell Albrazea Absolute Dictator Bessie Wilkes Red Wilkes Little Fellow J.P. Frost Alervon Edgemont Nelson Sind J.J. Crawford Bellmont Cela Togr. F Don Carlos Barclay’s Cl Ridgewood Farm Danoury Coun Stranger General Washington Sapphire Jay Gould J. J. Owen Medford Kinwide B. E Guy Wilkes Mamie Kohl Steinwachtg Jonn. Drake Quincy Mass Benny Carlos Bayard Pilot, Jr J. W. Wilson Sterling B. G. Gratz N. D. Whitcomb J. R. Shedd J. MH. Grout G. m. Lula H. F. Howell B. m. Marksman Maid Ocean Lady Pulsifer Gardner Lady Palsifer Goliah Iceney Iceberg Reward Colonel Clark Teeberg Jones Soneeepee Clarke Hathaway Keward Garrison Wayward Ariel Bay Ridge Elgin Dr. Chase Dynamite Gollah Florita Ban Lassie Memory Barton Threequarter Pole Linitially Emiti Winder Baiton Emili J. Flynn Lassie Morton Eeeens Eencesse Florita Miss Rowett Speedwell Red Stone Maia Keynote Darton Penny Yssue Centipede Louis Cilley Linguist Will Davis Mentmore Woods Allman Mentiere Layden Eees Littlefellow
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Grand Circuit Meeting Declared Off in Philadelphia

Philadelphia officials announce the Grand Circuit meeting canceled due to weather. Flyers are prepared and sent to key points including St. Louis and Trenton.

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Franklin Park Saugus Philadelphia Driving Parl Association St. Louis Trenton
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Women Voters Hold Ward Meeting on School Question

The ward and city committee women gathered at Baptist Bethel Hanover Street last evening. Mrs. A. A. Howes led the meeting urging good men on the school board and linking temperance to public sentiment. Mrs. Trask Hill argued for educating the foreign element in the common school.

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Baptist Bethel
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Cold day at Chicago leaves Tener's delivery supreme

Boston could do nothing with Tener's pitching as Chicago batted away in early innings. Weather was frigid causing numerous errors. Smith and Brouthers fielding miscues cost Boston, with Tener earning the win as 2,000 attend. Also notes Cleveland and Indianapolis games with Giants and Phillies, and Hoosiers shutout Giants in strong pitching display.

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Cutcaco Boston Tener Chicago Clarkson Smith Brouthers Chicagos Bostons Ryan Rich'dson Kelly Daffyrf Nash Siete le Ke Anson Brothers Pieifer Johnston Willi'ms'ass Quinn Hume Simith Darling Bennett Yerer Nagton Slassic Sevamenaeo Lurns Buffy Pfeifer Richardson Clevelands Vuiladelphias Bulpo EL Kepol Ee Radford Pelahantyll Stricker Mulvey Meckoun Myers Twitchell Thompson Yelvan Olsanders Gilks Olsdriver Satellie Fogarty Zimmer Farrar Bakely Halluran Rasta Radford Delahanty MecGeachy Secon Rusie Keefe
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Fire records from multiple towns report destructive blazes

The dispatch lists fires in Montpelier Vermont at Wrights Mills destroying Medad Wright & Son pattern shop and two houses with only 300 dollars insured. Charleston West Virginia endangers by incendiary fires causing over 60 000 dollars in damages. Other fires strike Carr May New Jersey New Reptorp London Port land Maine Burrao and New York with losses ranging from a few hundred to tens of thousands of dollars.

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Mont Tre Irr Wright's Charleston W. Va Bay State Steam Laundry Ern & Wigit London Landore Steel Swansea Portland Burrao N. Y Union Dry Dock Company
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Race Postponed By Fog For Hesper And Fredonia

The great boat race between Hesper and Fredonia was postponed from yesterday to today due to fog and light wind. Spectators and crews faced disappointment as the course was set and a red flag signaled the postponement, with conditions to be reassessed for a later sailing.

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Hesper Fredonia S.S.E Eastern Point Davis Lodge Nantasket Longfellow Stamford City of Gloucester Fox Heswr Nantasket
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Funeral of Henry D Sullivan at King's Chapel

The funeral services for Henry D. Sullivan, treasurer of Naumkeag Steam Cotton Mills Salem, who died in Paris on August 29, were held at King's Chapel. Many Salem Haverhill Boston associates attended, including a 30 member Massachusetts Loyal Legion delegation and Salem National Bank directors. The casket bore national colors and lilies. Company D, Forty Fourth Massachusetts Regiment carried the casket. Pallbearers included General Charles L. Pierson, General Nat Wales, and several businessmen. Rev Edward Hale led with I am the Resurrection and the Life. Remains were buried at Mt Auburn after the service.

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Henry D. Sullivan Naumkeag Steam Cotton Mills Salem Paris King’s Chapel Sullivan Haverhill Boston Massachusetts Loyal Legion Salem National Bank Fortyfourth Massachusetts Regiment Charles L. Pierson Nat. Wales Frederick Dexter Bancroft Walters. Dabney Leverett Tuckerman F. &. Balch T. Dennie Boardman Edward Hale Mr. Hale Mt. Auburn
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Obituary of Daniel Robinson railroad executive

Daniel Robinson, 74, president of the Troy and Neston railroad, died yesterday in Bonnington Vermont. He helped organize the Troy & Boston line, became president after serving as vice president, and later joined Fitchburg as director after absorption in 1887. He had long resided in Troy and Bennington, built the Hoosac Tunnel, and was active in railroading matters. He leaves a widow, three daughters, and a son.

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Daniel Robinson Troy & Neston Railroad Bonnington Fitchburg Troy Boston N. Y Bennington Robinson & Church Hoosac New York Obinson
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Somerville Democrats Choose Delegates at Bow Street Hall

The Somerville Democratic caucus at Bow Street Hall last evening selected state senatorial and county councillor delegates. Notable attendees included ex-Representative J. F. Davlin and Councilman J. J. Lyons.

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Somerville Bow Street Hall W. L. Russell J. F. Davlin J. J. Lyons D. F. Deady Dennis Haley Charles Bk. Morgan Ward 1 Hiram G, Janvrin Alexander Foster, Jr William E. Brigham Richard Dowd John Manning Henry Jones P. J. Sullivan Morris J. White M. J. Donovan Thomas Reardon Francis H. Fay Thomas Casey Edward Dwyer I. J. Corcoran Edward Colston James F. Dowlin Abram A. Elston T. J. McDonald Hugh Colliton J. T. Malloy C. F. Rine S. B. Cushing C. A. Sanborn W. B. Hawes C. D. Payson A. P. Grittin D. C. Stilson Martin Gill M. E. Ryan Jeremiah Harrington F. W. Ring F. L. Dunne J. L. Nichols RockLane E.I. Wright W. B. Seavey Dr. M. O'Brien James McCarthy Charles Chapbneck Daniel H. Blanchard Charles Witherell James Mansfield Thomas Lannin Daniel Gilligan Isaac Marks Lawrence J. Garrity J. J. Fobert Charles Chubbuck J. A. Billings Michael Lynch William Bearce Stoneham William Hord W. H. Briggs Hugh Hammill C. B. Carlin J. H. Murphy W.C. Whicher Thomas Grady Hurd G. P. Hammill John Walker W. H. Richardson E. K. Hayes Charles Kinsley Milburn Reading Fred Bancroft C. L. Martin Matthews W. H. Perkins LeClair J. M. Clark George FE. Hutchinson C.K. Littlefield Fred Matthews
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Young Man Hidden Behind Scenery Seeks Miss Russell

Tuesday night during The Brigands stage change a young Cambridge man named Charlie Warren, about 22, appeared hidden behind scenery. He told Stage Manager Freeman he wanted only a look at Miss Lillian Russell, whom he called the world’s most beautiful woman, and he was well dressed and appeared of modest means.

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Freeman Lillian Russell Charlie Warren Cambridge
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Third Bay State cattle show opens October in Mechanics Building

The Bay State Agricultural Society starts its third great cattle show and fair in Mechanics' Building for six days beginning October 7. Railroads offer cheap excursions all week as the society promises extensive preparations and aims to surpass prior success. More than $12,000 in premiums will be awarded across cattle, horses, sheep, swine, poultry, crops, dairy, fruits, and domestic manufactures.

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Bay State Agricultural Society Mechanics Boston
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School committee warned to ventilate Winthrop Avenue school

Frank H. Dow, T.8 Coffin and William H. Derby of Revere face notification to account to the Commonwealth for ignoring police instructions to properly ventilate the Winthrop avenue schoolhouse. The prosecution will test in 1888 statute chapter 149 requiring ventilation in all schoolhouses.

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Frank H. Dow
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Dorchester Athletic Association Debates New Ground

An adjourned Dorchester Athletic Association meeting at Ashmont Hall heard reports on two potential sites for a new grounds. Codman and Carruth streets near Ashmont station and a Dorchester avenue site were examined with costs around 12 000 dollars. The group authorized the committee to acquire Codman street property up to 15 000 dollars and to open stock subscriptions with a par value of 25 dollars per share.

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Dorchester Athletic Association Ashmont Hall Harrison Square Savin Hill Shawmut Ashmont Grove Hall Milton G A. Churchill Codman and Carruth Streets Ashmont Station Dorchester Avenue McLoud Avenue Sayward Upham's Corner Codman_ street
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Boston merchants urge faster Chicago to Boston mail service

The trip of J. Lowrie Bell, head of the railway mail service, to Boston included a luncheon with local business leaders at Young's Hotel. The Boston Merchants' Association pressed for a new Chicago to Boston postal car line and same-day delivery. Bell promised thorough consideration and noted improvements, then departed for New York on the 6 o'clock train.

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Boston J. Lowrie Bell Railway Young’s Hotel Mr. Bell Boston Merchants’ Association Chicago Chicago and Western Bell New York
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Social gatherings and hotel arrivals mark Maiden city scene

Forty council members and guests gathered at Young's with special guest Ira Bradley aboard his yacht Etta. Officials and ex mayors spoke as a plan to form a council association emerged. Many notable visitors roomed at Parker House Quincy Vendome and other hotels in a bustling hospitality snapshot.

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Young Ira Bradley Etta Bradley Wiggin Killam and Gray Pierce Common Council Lawrence, Sleeper and Coggan Royal Arcanum Club Crawford C. F. Loring J. L. Hovey F. H. Buffum M. D. Gay Washington Buffum D. A. Littlefield A. F. Turner, Jr Sumner Albee Francis W. Breed Lynn Parker House Breed Senate Arhington Boat Club Young’s Charles H. Proctor W. E. Duncan C.S. Mellen Union Pacific Railroad Quincy House D. &. Larned W. F. Tucker U.S.A Young's John Roberts M.P England Wyncoop William Burnett F. M. Burraudh Providence RK. L Philip Henry Brown Portland H. A. Bowise San Francisco G. W. Campbell Glasgow E. H. Ackley New York Tremont Francis Woodward W.D. Griswold St. Louis Edgar Hartwell A. Lt. Fernald Montreal
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The Light Hearted Captive Train Seethes in Debtor Jail

Citizen George Francis Train remains in Suffolk County jail as legal enemies pursue him. He jokes about confinement and contemplates escape by lunacy or a museum act, while awaiting the next turn in his prolonged debtors’ detention.

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George Francis Train Grant Appomattox Shakspere Dryden Milton Saratoga Newport Dime Museum Provdence New York Train O’brien Suffolk County
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City Notes Mention Hotel Delay and Accidental Injury

Vice-President Morton laments missing Boston visit due to a Washington hotel clerk holding the invitation. E. V. Monroe is badly injured after falling into an open coal hole behind City Hall caused by a driver loading wood. A quarterly WCTU convention meets this afternoon at Highland Station Roxbury Congregational Church with a special train departing Old Colony depot at 10 10 a m to test an automatic train-stopping device.

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Morton Hart Boston Washington E. V. Monroe Court Square City Hall Woman’s Christian Temperance Union of Suffolk County Congregational Church Highland Station Roxbury Old Colony Depot
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Court verdicts on liquor license charge and fine

In a United States District Court session on September 25 Judge Carpenter presided. John Birdsall was found guilty of selling liquor without a license and Catherine Murphy pled guilty to the offense, receiving a $20 fine plus costs.

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United States District Court Carpenter J. John Birdsall Catherine Murphy Boa
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Supreme Judicial Court Case Over Boston Building Permits

The Boston inspector of buildings faces a dispute with Dora Burke over a neighboring property. Albert J. Warke seeks to extend a wooden stable within three feet of Burke’s elevated dwelling, but the court holds the structure’s character unchanged by brick end and enjoins the permit. J.M. Brown represents Burke. T. M. Babsov defends the city.

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Dora Burke John S. Camrell Dove Street Roxbury Boston Albert J. Warke Laintiff Decndant Parke Plaintiff City of J.M. Brown T. M. Babsov
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Court Session Lists Pending Civil Actions in Middlesex

In Middlesex Superior Court on September 25 Judge Brigham notes the Cady versus Davis administrator case remains on trial. Also scheduled are cases 3419 Haskell versus Starbird, 4567 Ladd versus Bowers, 2009 Foss versus Howe et al, 4503 Same versus same, and 4559 Draper et al versus Waterhouse.

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Superior Court Middlesex County Brigham C.J Cady Davis Haskell Starbird Ladd
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Waters and associates face liquor law violations and theft

In a set of court entries, Timothy Coleman and Jeremiah Sullivan were fined for liquor law violations with one month House of Correction terms. Other cases include larceny, embezzlement, cheating, and keeping a disorderly house assigned to various defendants in the same docket sequence.

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Timothy Coleman Jeremiah Sullivan Same House of Correction John Sullivan Commonwealth Waters Finnegan Vianco Donovan Dacey Tilter Harriman Connor Foley Fearing Kennedy Norton
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List of court cases and criminal proceedings in session

The record lists numerous civil suit numbers and defendants, including Gore v Moraaunt and Mosely v O Connor, with several others named against various plaintiffs. It also notes a Criminal Session addressing larceny, theft, and a stabbing incident with sentences and bonds.

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Marriage at Auburndale Congregational Church

Miss Hattie Batchelder and Mr W Franklin Spooner of Roxbury wed at Auburndale last night. Rev C A Tanping senistos and Rev Calvin Cutler officiated. Best man was W G Burbeck and bridesmaids Augusta Batchelder Laura Dunning. Ushers included P B Fiske A E Carr E E Chessey G L Batchelder Jr G L Batchelder and A E Putnam. The bride's residence was fully attended.

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Congregational Church Auburndale Hattie Batchelder W. Franklin Spooner Roxbury C. A. Tanping Senistos Calvin Cutler W. G. Burbeck Augusta Batchelder Laura Dunning P. B. Fiske A. E. Carr E. E. Chessey G. L. Batchelder, Jr G. L. Batchelder A. E. Putnam
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Weather Forecast From Oak Grove Farm Cafe

Forecast for New England and New York states details rain in Maine New Hampshire Vermont Massachusetts Rhode Island Connecticut eastern New York and coastal regions forecasted. North easterly winds cooler conditions near Vermont and northern New York with cooler days ahead. Special note on a storm near Norfolk Virginia moving toward New Jersey coast with 28 to 36 mph winds.

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Washington Maine New Hampshire Vermont Massachusetts Rhode Island Connecticut New York Norfolk New Jersey New England
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