Yacht Race Off Newport Shows Fast Fleet Action
Newport R I Aug 16 One of the most successful races of the New York Yacht Club fleet took place off Brenton Reef. Ten yachts competed in keels schooners and sloops with early favorites Gorilla and Titania among the leaders. Titania narrowly won the 70 footers while Tomahawk edged Lirus in the smaller class, and Fortuna captured the sweepstakes after a late wind shift. After the contest, upcoming Owl and Gamecock color races were announced with prizes and handicap details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newport
R.L
New York Yacht Club
Katrina
Bedouin
Gracie
Titania
Gorilla
New York
Minerva
Verena
Electra
Brenton Reef
E. ©. Benedict
Martha Benedict
Helen R. Benedict
Grace H. Churchill
Walter Thompson
H. A. Seymour
Cook
Peak
New Haven Yacht Club
W. Bedell Benjamin
A. Cass Canfield
J. Fred Tams
D. B. Fearing
William Gardner
George L. Schuyler
Philip Schuyler
Leeward
Maniauita
Jomahawk
Fortuna
Liris
Palimer
Vauntless
Palmer
Lirus
Tomahawk
Burgess
Linus
Thy
Litania
Mariquita
Bedouin Gracie
Hedouin
Riquita
Dauntless
Owl
Gamecock
Shipman
Hopenstein
Neils Olsen
Winthrop
Great Head Yacht Club
Hustler
FE. W. O
Nellie May
T. J. Young
Modoc
Boston and Cleveland clash as Clarkson stars in rout
Clarkson pitched Cleveland into a decisive defeat as Boston built a 18 run total with strong hitting. Richeson, Radford, and Kelly figured prominently for Boston while Clarksons control shut down Cleveland early in the game. The Pittsburgs outlasted the Giants in a dramatic contest with Beckley sparking late scoring and a 9 to 7 finish. Attendance around 2000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clevelant
Clarkson
Clevelands
Bostons
R. Bhm
A. E. Rlbh
PO. AE
Rich
Radford
Kelly
Stricker
Nash
McKean
Brouth’s
Twitchell
Johnsato
Febean
B Srouthers
Stouthers
Smith
McAleer
Dally—Radford
Richardson
Quinn
Kennett
Strick
Tebeau
Gilks
Beatin
Gillys
Sutcliffe
Lynch
Pirrsaure
Pittsburgs
Giants
Ward
Beckley
Mutrie
Dunia
Miller
Rowe
Pitishurgs
New Yor
Connor
Fields
Hich'dson
Hanlon
O'Rourke F
Duplap
Whitney
Suiley
Crane
Malfield
Tittaburgs
Ccccseereee DO
New Yorks
Larned
O'Rourke
Ewing
Balla
Dunlap
Carroll
Staley
Dortlelay
Ball
Yachts Arrive and Sail from New Beptorp and Marblehead
On Aug 16 schooner Griselda of Boston and Wyvern arrived at New Beptorp with Fennell from Cottage City and Kangaroo from New York bound westward. Other vessels including Alice from Newport to the Vineyard and Siesta to New Haven sailed, while Clio prepares to sail with its centreboard tomorrow. In Marblehead ports yachting activity includes Fleetwing America Sacitta and Daydream with Jathniel and Ford briefly staying. In Bar Harezor Maine Corsair and Troubadour owned by Whitney of Boston arrived today, with J. Pierpont Morgan on Corsair sailing there.
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New Beptorp
Griselda
Boston
Wyvern
Fennell
Cottage City
Kangaroo
New York
Franklyn Beane
Newart
Alice
Newport
Vineyard
Siesta
New Haven
Adelaide
Concord
Starling
Clio
Shelter Island
Marblehead
Fleetwing
America
Sacitta
Grechen
Jathniel
Ford
Daydream
Bar Harezor
Corsair
J. Pierpont Morgan
Troubadour
Whitney
Paine Furniture Great Clearance Sale Next Week
Paine Furniture Company at 48 Canal Street announces a four day clearance sale to clear 1600 in stock items before September. Prices cut up to 50 percent, covering summer furniture dining room sets library and bedroom pieces in oak ash walnut and more. Sale runs Monday to Thursday from 8am to 6pm with first come first pick.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paine
Mammoth Furniture
Canal Street
Boston
City Notes on Militia Shifts and Local Events
Discharges and resignations noted in Massachusetts militia records including John J. Hayes and Charles O. Lovell. Visiting dignitaries Lord Mayor of London Sir Henry Knight and Lionel Phillips toured A Shuman & 10. State police inspect freight and passenger elevators. Funeral services for Guys Underwood set for 1 pm at Forest Hills Cemetery chapel. Postal Telegraph Cable opens office at 126 Dudley between Washington and Warren, open until 8 pm. Rev A W Lamar to speak at Boston Y M C A men’s meeting at 4 pm with an announced musical program. Vacation school at Wait Schoolhouse on Shawmut Avenue ends after six weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Massachusetts
John J. Hayes
John J. Brandon
Charles O. Lovell
London
Henry Knight
Lady Knight
Lionel Phillips
Boston
A. Shuman
Commonwealth
Twe
Underwood
Forest Hills Cemetery
Postal Telegraph Cable Company
Dudley Street
Washington
Warren Streets
A. W. Lamar
First Baptist Church of
Omaha
Boston Young Men’s Christian Association
Wait
Shawmut Avenue
Hartford New Havens Rivalry Ends with Hartfords Win
In other games Hartford New Havens edged the Hartfords 1 to 0. Lowell Lowells defeated Norwalks 5 to 2 while Worcester Newarks beat Worcester 3 to 2.
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Hartford
New Havens
Hartfords
Lowell
Lowells
Norwalks
Worcester
Newarks
Canoe Camp Tug of War Delights Camp Crowd
At Stave Island on Aug 15 spectators watched Canada’s Toronto and Bobcaygeon teams clash in a tug of war. The Bobcaygeons won, then two from Ukione beat two Americans, followed by Brooklyns taking a three inch rope lead to victory. Evening included camp songs, stories, and Lowell’s punch tales. Temporary boat shipment woes caused delays and attire changes for New Jersey participants.
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A. CG
Stave Island
Sreciau.j
Toronto
Bobcaygeon
Canada
Canucks
Ukione Club
New
Brooklyns
Lowell
New Jersey
Clayton
Public Library bids for entrance hall and Bates Hall stair
Trustees opened proposals for stone and marble work at the new Boston Public Library. Robert C. Fisher & Co. won the entrance hall with Iown marble at 18600, Batterson Lee & Eisele tabbed for Bates Hall stair at 60173 in Sienna marble, while multiple firms submitted varied Vermont Swiss Caen and Yorkshire stone bids with start dates in 1889 and 1890 and daily liquidated damages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston Public Library
Public Library
Sheldon Marble Company
Vermont
Bowker, Torrey & Co
Same
Iowa
Caen
Amherst
Bates Hall
Robert C. Fisher & Co
New York
Davidson & Sons
Chicago
Ill
Navy
Charles E. Hall & Co
Boston
Kanisaw
Batterson, Lee & Eisele
Sngle
Batterson, Lee & Kisele
Funeral for City Councilman and Family Buries Five
The funeral of Ward 16 Councilman Thomas F. Nunan and his 11 year old son Willie was held from 18 in street South Boston. Mrs Nunan’s two month old infant daughter died during the funeral period. Services were at St Augustine's Church and Cemetery where all four bodies were interred.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas F. Nunan
Ward 16
Willie
No. 18
Street
South
Boston
Mr. Nunan
St. Augustine’s Cemetery
Eight Year Old Hurt Beside Shawmut Avenue Horse Car
James W. McElroy aged eight living at 119 Warwick street fell in front of a Shawmut avenue horse car yesterday afternoon. He was trampled by the horses and sustained severe bruises.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James W. McElroy
Warwick Street
Shawmut Avenue
Ring cuts finger off at market wagon accident
John Niland fourteen years old of 53 Whitney street met with a serious accident at the Farmers' market yesterday. While jumping off a wagon his gold ring on the left hand caught on a market box edge and severed his finger. He was taken to Massachusetts General Hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Niland
Whitney Street
Massachusetts General Hospital
Sunday Concert on the Common by Germania Band
A Sunday afternoon programme by the Germania Band starts at 4 with Grand March from Algerian Suite Saint-Saëns Overture Festive and various solos including Haritone Solo Hamanza Stigelli a Grand Selection Marian Wallace Clarinet Solo Concertino and more featuring trombone and flute pieces plus The Germans Before Paris and other selections by conductors and soloists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Germania
Saint-Saéns
Mr. KE
Cosy Headquarters Open for Young Democrats in Boston
The Young Men's Democratic Club of Massachusetts held a formal opening of its new Tremont Street headquarters at 1870 Tremont with a large attendance. Treasurer Henry W. Swift presided. T Jefferson Coolidge Jr. served as secretary. Members elected include Thomas Bradlee, J Bresnahan, George Comins, Walter Dame, Cornelius Doherty, Arthur Eddy, Edward Fuller, Nicholas Furie, Joseph Gould, Pierre Humbert Jr., F H King, Hanson Littlefield, Samuel Longley, George Nash, Fred Newell, Otis Newell, Hugh O'Brien, T C O'Brien, Jonny Rea, Charles Sergeant, Nathaniel Taylor, Ruel Williams, John Winslow. The rooms overlook Tremont Street with a bright reading room, library, and well-appointed document room. A hydraulic elevator serves the building and plans call for 9 am to 10 pm access with future openings to join the two rooms for larger meetings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Young Men’s Democratic Club of
Massachusetts
Tremont Street
Henry W. Swift
T. Jefferson Coolidge, Jr
Thomas Bradlee
Cambridge
J. Bresnahan
Boston
George A. Comins
Walter R. Dame
Clinton
Cornelius F. Doherty
Water Department
East Boston
Arthur 5. Eddy
Edward Fuller
Nicholas Furie
Charlestown
Joseph B. Gould
T. C. O’brien
Ournalist
Jonny R. Rea
Offolk Superior Court
Charles S. Sergeant
West End Railroad
Winchester
Nathaniel H. Taylor
Ruel Williams
East Acton
John M. Winslow
Nantucket
Nationa Democratic Association
Washington
Jefferson
Springfield Republican
Providence, Journal
New York Sun
Times, Herald, Tribune
World and Evening Post
Standard
Tate
Puck
London Punch
the Nation
Public Opinion
Young Men's Democratic Club
Doherty case continued in municipal court. others discharged
In the August municipal court criminal session Curtis and Adams Jr continued the case against John and Cecilia Doherty for receiving stolen property. John and Edwin Doherty were lingered on a breaking and entering charge at 36 Sheaf street with $25 stolen. Clothing operatives from the Boston Protective Association were discharged on Lord's day work charges. C. H. Blanchard waived examination on a $75 theft from Charlotte Parker and was bound over $300 for grand jury action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Curtis and Adams, Jr
John
Cecilia Doherty
Edwin Doherty
Patrick Bonner
Sheaf Street
Boston Clothing Operatives’ Protective Association
C. H. Blanchard
Charlotte Parker
Rough on Rats incident and gold stock forecast
Thomas F. O'Brien of South Boston was found to have taken a dose of Rough on Rats and was taken to City Hospital where he remains in critical condition. Prices for San Miguel Gold Placers are rising with an expected net annual return of $600,000, dividends totaling five sixths, due to an expanded plant and hydraulic extraction. Remittance goes to James Gilfillan, treasurer, 24 Congress Street, Boston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas F. O’brien
Schrepel Place
Boston
San Miguel Gold Placers’ Company
James Gilfillan
Congress Street
Professional burglars steal $8000 in Tremont street jewelry raid
William B. Morse reports a night burglary at 268 Tremont Street in Boston. Thieves entered via an alley and side door, then pried open a cellar entry to reach the store safe, carrying off about $8000 in diamonds and valuables. Police had warned Morse about prior thefts and pressed for discretion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William B. Morse
Tremont Street
Hollis Street
Mr. Morse
Jimmy
Inis
Washington Street
Morse
Invasion of fleas hits Cambridge streets and homes
Residents along Main Street near Harvard Square report a large sand flea invasion. The fleas allegedly hitchhiked in via sand from the West End Railway Company used to cover tracks. Fleas spread from pets to rugs, with one resident recounting bites as he dressed, reflecting a mix of misery and humor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cambridge
Main Street
Harvard Square
West End
Sacramento Street
Second Brigade Camp Day Draws 5000 Spectators at South Framingham
South Framingham August 16 A perfect cool day drew about 5000 spectators to the Second Brigade camp. The Lancers led a State official party to the grounds for a salute and a dinner at headquarters. Brigades were reviewed at 3 PM with a sham battle and a dress parade. Attendance this week ranged 2543 to 2668 daily, deemed an excellent showing. The State party returned to Boston with praise for the visit and the regiment prepared to break camp tomorrow morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Framingham
Srrcran
Lancers
Ames
Brackett
Keith
Mudge
Tutts
Jewett
Thompson
Fuller
Johnson
Wellington
Sampson
Rockwell
Currier
Roach
Woods
Abbott
Barrett
Dalton
Peach
Hart
Boston
Tolay
Distribution plan for Johnstown flood relief funds announced
The State Commission reports a distribution of 1,149,000 dollars, plus 500,000 previously allotted, to flood victims in six classes. Class payments range from 1,000 to 500 dollars for top three groups, and 30, 22, and 15 percent for others, with specific totals listed. Some valuables recovered from after the flood are being tracked.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnstown
Penn
State Commission
Sunday religious notices in Arlington Street area
Sunday notices list church services across Arlington Street Boston with details for Union Christian Association Bay Yard and Tremont Temple. Names include Rev Francia Hornbrooke Rev A W Lamar D D Jayron A Robinson Emory J Haynes and Rev FP Ellis. Topics cover gospel sermons patriotic humanism and free seats.
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Arlington Street Courci
Francia
Hornbrooke
Boston Young Men’s Christian Association
Boylston
Berkeley Streets
R. L. Perkins
A. W. Lamar
D.D
Omaha
New
Charles Gb. Osgood
Roche
Jeans
Percy J. J. Cooper
Joseph Stewart
Lord
Gounod
Mr. Cooper
Forevermore
Barker
B. Y. M. Caerstran Usion
Union Hall
Boylston Street
Walter K. Forbes
Jayron A. Robinson
Jabez L. Robinson
Publc
Chandler Hall
Essex Street
Tremont Temple
Emory J. Haynes
FP. M. Ellis
Baltimore
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Titania, Fortuna and
Carey Smith
McVey
Bite
Gardiner
Ellsworth
Alan
MR. Prince
Lawley & Son
A. Prince
Helen. Sharts
M .M
Dauntless Eee
Eeee
Oracle
Scase
Keel Abacoate
Bertuna
Lass
Chispat
Nymph
Heien
M.smh
J. S. Cushing
Finstler
H.C. Miller
Néllie May
T. J. Youn
A. C
George H. Worceaster
Eureka
Rogera
UU. M
N. M
Ms Wa
L. Smith
Hooker
W. T. Faxon
Evelyn . Harrington
Eseres
Thera
George Bryden
Aeu Usl
I F. Crocker
H. Hutchinson
F. M. Maley
Blanks
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Chicagos
Gore
Curcaco
Hut
Haddock
J. Irwin
Senators
Dwyer
Cuicagos
Washingtons
Es Ryan
Wise
Hoy
Duffy
Wilmot
Anson
OG Beecher
Vetter
Irwin
Winson
eSeo
Angon
van Halnen
Farrell
Van
Williamson
Burns
van Haltren
Pfeffer
Roy
A. Irwin
McQuaid
Inpianapoli
Ind
Philadelphia
Chicazos
Ewe
Indianapoli
Paine Furniture Company
NEW Public Library
Gondoliera
Liehs
Ceereeenesssecce
Saint-Saens
Titth
Messra
M. Heind
L. Lippoldt
Carl Hampe
Weber
Shuebruk
Bowro
Strasser
Stewart
Fouquet
Pauli Fox
Paris
Escoeeeeess Trenduler
Tames Pyle
Young Democrats
Co. H. Graves & Sons
Hawkins ST
United States Mint
SAN Miguel
Cold Placers CO
United States
Price
Congress St
OF the
Johnstown Fund
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