Goelet Cup races run sail past Newport results
The 1890 Goelet Cup saw Volunteer and Sachem win again with a large fleet sailing from Newport. Electra led observers out of Goat Island as North Atlantic squadron ships gathered, and Sachem narrowly beat Volunteer in a tense pursuit after hours of drifting and shifting positions.
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Newport
R. 1
Volunteer
Sachem
Electra
Goat Island Lighthouse
Inner Harbor
Gerry
Beaver Tail Light
Stiltto
Herreshoff
Gondrich
Schley
Aadron
Castle Hill
North Atlantic
Galena
Luce
Ossipee
Brenton Reef
Blue Peter
United States
Narragansett
Mayflower
Miranda
Keafox
Montauk
Puritan
Troubadour
Little Katrina
Intrepid
Grayling
Magic
Dauntess
Elma
Priscila
Iroquois
Pomona
Elina
Coen
Katesman
Amona
Ella
Ietrepid
Maine's Great Battle Over Putnam Speeches in York Cumberland
Aug. 10 Pont Lane Maine A Spectator describes lively county ticket rallies in York and Cumberland. Dems back all candidates while Putnam's speeches sway farmers fishermen and supporters. Republicans fear impact as tariff reform grows in Maine with Blaine faction alarm and new canvass figures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pont Lane
York
Cumberland
Putnam
Hancock County
Usford County
Charles E. Allen
Dingley
Cleveland
Maine
Blaine
Manly
Boutelle
Read
I. J. Stewart
Congress
Brown
Surprises Mark Saratoga Races As Field Horses Win
At Saratoga N Y Aug 10 an extra day of racing drew large crowds. Tessa K won the five eighths mile in 1 08 percent with Blessing second and Retrieve third. King Crab captured the three quarters in 1 16 percent with Prince Fortuna second and Perkins third. Paha with Elmira second and Bessie third won the one and one sixteenth miles. Lachaire won the five eighths in 1 03 percent with Lucky June second and Red tone third. Will Davis won the steeplechase two and one quarter miles in 4 28 percent with Beechmore second and Killarney third. Mutuals paid varied sums.
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Saratoca
N. Y
Tessa K
Blessing
Retrieve
The
Mutuals
King Crab
Prince Fortuna
Perkins
Paha
Bessie
Elmira
Simicva
Lachaire
Lucky June
Red Tone
Will Davis
Beechmore
Killarney
Now and Then: Blaine Welcomed by Nation in 1888
The N S Tribune comments on James G Blaine's reception in America as a national figure of patriotism while noting a New York Tribune report alleging Blaine profited from railway stock including Union Pacific E D shares and Fort Smith Little Rock dealings. It questions his motives and calls for explanation to constituents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N. S. Tribune
Europe
James G. Blaine
Blaine
Republic
N.Y. Tribune
Credit Mobilier
Union Pacific Railway
E. C
Fort Smith & Little Rock
Maine
Union Pacific E. D
House of Representatives
Goodyear Sewing Machine to Exhibit in England
The Goodyear Sewing Machine Company plans an international display as president Jonathan Mungan sails on the Bothnia. He takes full machine equipment, feather lasts and tools, plus two expert operators to demonstrate a complete American shoe factory setup to English manufacturers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goodyear
Goodyear & McKay Sewing Machine Company
Jonathan Mungan
Bothnia
Four fast trains run Boston Providence route times
Seventy five minutes is the running time of the four fast trains between Boston and Providence via New York and New England leaving the depot foot of Summer Street at 9 26 a m and 3 15 p m returning leave Providence Worcester depot at 1 p m and 5 45 p m.
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Boston
Providence
New York
New England
Summer Street
Providence & Worcester
County Nominations at Rockland Democratic Convention
The Democratic county convention met in Rockland Maine with M. K. Mathews of Warren presiding and Charles K. Miller of Camden as secretary. Nominees named include Senators S. J. Gushee of Appleton and R. J. Condon of Friendship, plus L. F. Starrat for clerk of courts, George W. Payson for county commissioner, W. S. Irish for sheriff, R. Miller for judge of probate, A. A. Beaton for register of probate, De H. Montgomery for county attorney, and S. A. Veazie for county treasurer. KE. Allen of Dresden spoke to the delegation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Camden
A. A. Beaton
Rockland
de H. Montgomery
S.A. Veazie
Rokland
KE. Allen
Dresden
Quay Vows To Muzzle Blaine In Party Row
In New York hotel chatter Republican chairman Quay reportedly plans to muzzle Blaine over a blown uptown welcome. Quay, displeased with Blaine’s timing and the New York club’s self-promotion, criticizes Harrison and Morton and hints at political pressure to curb further speeches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blaine
Chairman Quay
Republican National Committee
Quay
Republican Club of
New York
Maine
Sam Sloan
Fifth Avenue
Harrison
Morton
Trath
Political Clubs Form In Fifth District Republicans
The fifth district Republican colored voters organize a Harrison and Morton Regimental Club with officers J. W. Powell Edward Armstrong Ls. F. Quince J. W. Powell J. W. Furlong Rev R. H. Smith Burrill Smith on the executive committee. A Goss for sixth Middlesex senator bid gains support from hundreds of villagers. Fram ingham Republican town committee schedules a mass meeting at Lake View early September. Blaine is hoped for. Greeley declines State ticket candidacy citing insistence from soldiers and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrison and Morton Regimental Club
J. W. Powell
Edward Armstrong
Ls. F. Quince
J. W. Furlong
R. H. Smith
Burrill Smith
Elbridge H. Goss
Melrose
Middlesex
Goss
Republican Party
House of Representatives
Sixth Middlesex
Massachusetts
Framingham
Lake View Camp Ground
James G. Blaine
S. Greeley
Silk Mill Burned At Pittsfield With Major Loss
Fire discovered at 6 pm gutted the silk mill owned by C. H. Booth, formerly the 8. K. Smith Silk Co., a three story wooden building 13 by 40 feet. Loss estimated over 25000 dollars with 32000 insurance. mill likely not to be rebuilt. Several other fires and fatality reports follow from Chattanooga and nearby towns with multiple deaths, losses, and incendiary concerns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
of Rice & Co
Booth
Pennsylvania
Continental
Niagara
London
Lancashire
Connecticut
Hanover
Firemen’s Fund Union of
Philadelphia
Merchants’ of
Newark
People’s of New Hampshire
Firemen’s of
New Hampshire
Rochester
German
First National
Elliott
Citizens’ of
Pittsburg
Smith Silk Company
Chattanooga
Tenn
James P. McMillin
Henry Welch
James Smith
Edward Lowe
Ed. Krueger
J. P. McMillin
Lower
Belvidere Woollen Company
Lawrence Street
Bevery
Benjamin Webber
Congress Street
Goat Hill
Memorial meeting honoring General Sheridan planned in New Berop
Committees from the city board of aldermen and local posts arrange a memorial gathering for General Sheridan. The event on August 10 will be at North Christian Church from 10 am to noon, with the church draped in mourning. Alderman Stephen A. Brownell to preside. prayers and addresses by local pastors Kaufman Carroll Carruthers Karson and Butler plus I F Coe if he returns. Businesses will close for the services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hiaps
Puritan
Katritt Sess
Commodore Gerry
Vineyard Haven
Stephen A. Brownell
Messrs. Kaufman and Carroll
Carruthers and Karson
Fairhaven
S. W. Butler
New York
If. Coe
Lowell on London and the roaring loom of time
London papers and English journals published Mr. Lowell s dinner speech praising England and English language unity. He notes Americans’ growing affection for London, calls London a center of English speaking races, and compares David s palace to his sense of London s ceaseless roar and human will.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clondon
N.Y. World
London
England
Mr. Lowell
Lowell
Rome
David
Music Hall Promenades Offer Varied Concerts Tonight
Music Hall continues to draw large crowds as a new programme greets each evening. Next week showcases strong soloists and plans are underway for the seventy fifth performance on August 21, anticipated as a noteworthy event by management. Tonight’s varied programme spans from Strauss and Lecocq to Wagner, designed to suit all tastes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Music Hall
Strauss
Lecocq
Wagner
Religious and civic services listed around Angu t
Community events schedule detailing vesper services at Union Hall and athletic gatherings at various Boston venues. Notable speakers include Rev A D Mayo of Boston, Rev L Haye, and Rev J W Hamilton with music by local soloists and orchestras. Events begin 6:30 to 7:46 pm, with public invitation and interfaith participation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
KR. Y. M. Christian Union
Angu T
Unoion Hall
Boylston Street
Folka
A. D. Mayo
Boston
Horace Mann
New Indication
Everett K. Hills
Misa Neble
Thomas
Huntington Avenue
Gettybourg Cycloramia
Messrs. Avery
Evangeliats
Tremont Temple
George C. Lorimer
D.D
Christadelphian Bible
Chandler Hall
Besex Street
J. W. Hamilton
Evangelistic Association of New England
George 5. Avery
C. A. Maberley
George Ingram
Testimony on Inferior Chestnut Hill Stonework Admitted
At a hearing on the Chestnut Hill pumping station case, Mr Gargan cross examined Mr William F Smith who claimed misstatements about Roxbury voting. Witness described stones from Allan steamer docks and New York, noted imperfections, said some improvement since May, and that journeymen’s complained of low pay. Architect John Lyman Faxon found freestone quality very inferior and work done with a tooth chisel, predicting 3000 to 4000 dollars needed to meet contract standards. The adjournment set for Wednesday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chestnut Hill
Gargan
Willian F. Smith
Roxbury
Mr. Gargan
Allan
Carew
State Line
New York
Journeymen's Association
Cutters’ Association
Adams
John Lyman Faxon
Kensington
Victoria
Factory Inspectors Adjourn After Long Meeting
The National Factory Inspectors Association wrapped up sessions in the common council chamber with talks on fire escapes guard devices for hand hoists buzz saws stamping presses and swing saws. Officers were elected Rufus R. Wade John Franey L. R. Campbell Henry Dorn and others. The group plans to meet next year in Trenton New Jersey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Factory Inspectors’ Association
Common Council Chamber
O. G. Lee
Poughkeepsie
N. Y
White
Massachusetts
Chadwick
Franey
New York
Dorn
McDonald
Onis
Inspector Coe
Inspector Fell
New Jersey
Jersey
Inspector White
Inspector Hall
Huey
Carroll D. Wright
England
United States
Germany
Rufus R. Wade
John Franey
L. R. Campbell
Maine
Henry Dorn
Ohio
Foraker
Buckeye
Callan
William Walter Phelps
Lick
Trenton
N. J
Convention of Evangelists Conference at Crescent Beach
The Evangelistic Association of New England will hold a three session conference at Crescent Beach Bible Conference Institute on August 20. Morning for evangelists only, afternoon for ministers evangelists and other workers, evening for all. Evanglists include A B Earie D D Munhall Sayford Davidson Taft Martin Chubbock Avery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evangelistic Association of New England
Bible Conference
Institute Bee
Crescent Beach
A. B. Earie
D.D
Asc
E. E. Davidson
Rufus Taft
Martin
D. L. Chubbuck
George S. Avery
Ninth Regiment excursion plans shift and local civic notes
The Ninth Regiment to New York is reorganizing its trip and the Sixty-ninth Regiment of New York will host the Bay State command, Albany visit abandoned. Dorchester residents oppose removing a elm at Adams street and Neponset avenue for a watering trough. Everett C Williams resigns as second lieutenant of Company F cavalry. Sergeant at Arms Adams visits State House after illness. Merrill and Smith to attend Wisconsin insurance officials convention. Two performances of Mankind at Boston Theatre. George Richardson retired as police inspector due to medical clearance. Joseph Cassins held on $40,000 bond in U S Commissioner Court for forging Major Hunston’s draft endorsement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Bay State
Albany
Harrison Square
Pope’s Hill
Dorchester
Adams Street
Neponset Avenue
Everett C. Williams
Cavalry
Adams
State House
Merrill
Smith
Madison
Wis
Boston
George Richardson
United States Commissioner’s Court
Joseph Cassins
United States Marine Corps
Charlestown Navy Yard
District Court
George P. Hunston
Sub-Treasury
European astronomers report discovery of Faye's periodic comet
The European Union of Astronomers announces the return of Faye's periodical comet with an observation on August 9 at 6183 Greenwich mean time. The position is given as right ascension 5h 0m 27.6s, declination north 20 0 42", daily motion plus 41m in right ascension and minus 2m in declination. Within a week three comets were discovered, two of which are periodic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
European Union of Astronomers
Faye
Greenwich
Four Boys Arrested for Robbery in Municipal Court
Lewis Goldman reported at Police Station 3 that he was assaulted choked and robbed of a watch by four boys on Anderson Street. John Haynes Samuel Brush Bertram Moore and Thomas Ashe all colored aged 14 to 17 were arrested yesterday and arraigned. The court declined jurisdiction in three cases and held Brash taynes and Ashe in 500 for the Superior Court. Moore was held in 2000 for the higher court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lewis Goldman
Anderson Street
John Haynes
Samuel Brush
Bertram Moore
Thomas Ashe
Brash
Taynes
Ashe
Moore
Honoring the Dead General at State House
By direction of Acting Governor Brackett all persons in executive and military departments at the State House will be excused from duty today on account of General Siert dan s funeral. Employees of other departments will be allowed the same privilege.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brackett
State House
Siertdan
Boston fire boat bids rejected over budget
Fire commissioners reject all proposals for the new Boston fire boat as they exceed the $45,000 appropriation. New bids will be opened next Friday. Boston sues Tremont Meter Co for alleged improper payment. Writ returnable in September. Lawyer Gargan not City Architect Vinal’s counsel. Gargan represents Mr. Carew. Mr. Vinal has no counsel.
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City Ball
Boston
Tremont Meter Company
Tremont Meer Company
Gargan
Vinal
Carew
Vina
Grand Ocean Excursions Offer East Coast Tours From Boston
Grand Ocean Excursions promotes seasonal sailings on the Cumberland and State of Maine from Boston to St John Portland and Eastport with weekly departures Saturdays and Fridays. It highlights elegant steamers famed tables and scenic coastlines. Agents listed include W. H. Ruby J W Richardson and E A Waldron.
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Cumberland
International Line
Boston
Pepe
St. John
N. B
Eastport
Portland
W. H. Kuby
J. W. Richardson
Washington Street
E. A. Waldron
Point of Pines to stage four concerts by forty-piece band
An augmented forty-member band will perform four concerts at the Point of Pines tomorrow. Last season’s novelty The Tokio Féte or Japanese lantern illumination returns for six nights along with The Fall of Tunis and other features.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Point OF Pines
Tunis
Last Days of Pompeii at Pompeii Amphitheatre
The Pompeian Amphitheatre drew crowds from Providence and beyond to Pain's Pompeii last night. The spectacular show will be repeated tonight and on all evenings next week except Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pompeii
Providence
Pain
Harbor encroachment suit over Chelsea Creek building
Supreme Judicial Court heard a bill in equity by the attorney general and harbor commissioners seeking an injunction to stop a building on the Chelsea Creek harbor line near Meridian Street Bridge. The defendant claims building rights under a Boston lease. Case discusses probate tax implications on Countess DeBrosse succession in Worcester and France.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Supreme Judicial Courts
Knowlton
John B. Jeffers
Chelsea Creek
East
Boston
Chelsea
Meridian Street
City of
Law Department
H. C. Bliss
M. O. Adams
Countess DeBrosse
Worcester
France
Man slaughter charge set in Hennessey case
John Hennessey arraigned on continuance for assault on Patrick Coffey on Pleasant street. Coffey later died from injuries. charge upgraded to manslaughter. Bail set at 15000. Testimony incomplete. examination postponed to Wednesday. Tiera Reeze also before court for nogault with a knife on Charles Corbin. Corbin in critical condition. Reeze remanded with 10000 bail. Joseph L Stone pleaded guilty to driving a horse badly spavined. fined 10 dollars in costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anug
Parmenter
C. J
Adams
John Hennessey
Patrick Coffey
Pleasant Street
Coffey
Hennessey
Tiera Reeze
Nogault
Charles Corbin
Corbin
Kegge
Joseph L. Stone
East Boston
Burglary Suspected in Fire At 173 Blackstone Street
Fire at 173 Blackstone Street yesterday morning linked to burglars who blew open John Gazzle's furniture shop and stole over $300. Police believe home access to the shop is held by regular staff, not professional burglars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blackstone Street
John Gazzle
Search for Missing Merchant in City Underway
A gentleman visited police headquarters this morning to request a search for William Simpson a wealthy Philadelphia merchant said to have come to this city during an attack of temporary insanity. Later a despatch stated Mr Simpson had been found in Philadelphia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Simpson
Philadelphia
Simpson
Four Accidents on New Building Injure Four Men
Since work began on the Bescon and Tremont street project four men have been injured. The fourth accident occurred yesterday when Charles Harkins of 18 Endicott Street fell from the first story to the ground, suffering severe injuries to his head and shoulders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bescon and
Tremont Streets
Charles Harkins
Endicott Street
Portraits of Public Men From 19th Century Newspapers
A lithographed General Sheridan portrait issued by J. H. Bufford's Sons is praised for its size and quality. The Manhattan Art Company in New York released lithographs of Grover Cleveland and Allen G. Thurman, noted for good quality and effective representation of the Democratic leaders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
General Sheridan
J. H. Bufford’s Sons
Manhattan Art Company of New York
Grover Cleveland
Allen G. Thurman
Beware of Pediers eee is never peddled
A concise warning appears about a product named Pediers and the phrase eee not being sold by reputable grocers. The note emphasizes that all trustworthy stores carry it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pedders
Ber Wats
James Pyle
New York
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Katrina
Troquois
Palmer
Sea Fox
Grayting
Dauntless
Sac
Mr. Putnam
Fh. &. Spalter
Winchester
Republican Club
N. R. Perkins
Levi FP. Morton
J. C. Bates
D. H. Barnes
State League
Hyde Park
Bradlee
Absols A. Rand
Eer
Goodyear & McKay Sawing Machine CO
MR. Blaine
Colored Brethren
Mr. Goss
Pittsfield
F.d. Wilson
Dudley Street
Roxury
Elmer Gbbons
Brighton Street
Comets
Grand Ocean Excursions
Chester U. Graves & Sons
Paris
Baker’s Breakfast
Baker & CO
Mass
James Pole
Anh
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