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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Aug 22, 1891
Page
5
At Hampden Park on the closing day Henrietta clocked 2:17 in the class and won three of the four heats. The performance highlighted her as the standout in a competitive program featuring multiple runners and closely contested sprints.
The Springfield meeting closes with 4000 in attendance as Hal Pointer dominates the free-for-all pacing in 2 10 2, Henrietta wins the unfinished 2:17 heat, and Martha Wilkes or Happy Bee trade victories in the 2:28 class with Frank F. taking a final sprint for the stake.
J S Roddy of the Manhattan Athletic Club reviews the European trip to England, France, and Belgium. He details injuries, training limits, and vivid impressions of amateur rules, track conditions, and national associations led by Baron Pierre de Coubertin. Roddy notes Belgium and France show speed gains and hopes to return next year.
Captain Louis E. Crone of Lexington on the verge of death from a blood poisoning leg infection following a minor foot injury in Boston. A veteran of Cold Harbor and a retired regular army captain, he led the Boston office of the National Soldiers Home board and belongs to the George A. Meade Post G A R. He is 64 with a wife and three children. Also Paine's Furniture to clear out chenille portieres next week.
Newport August 21 Miss Leary entertained thirty guests at a cotillon dinner with the Astors Vanderbilts Cushings Kernodians and other society leaders. At 11 pm 150 more joined for an outdoor dance under green arches lit by electric lamps. Elisha Dyer Jr led the cotillon with Mrs Stuyvesant Fish as guests enjoyed supper on palm decorated tables.
The Bar Harbor naval gathering showcases three squadrons with ships Chicago Boston Newark Atlanta Yorktown Vesuvius Cushing Philadelphia Petrel Enterprise and Dispatch under Admirals Walker and Gherardi. Plans include land sea maneuvers, torpedo displays, 1500 troops in parade, and a sham battle amid a south gale. Secretary Tracy and Senator Cameron attend Admiral Gherardi’s reception aboard the Philadelphia.
In Newport yesterday Hobart defeated Hall in four sets 6-3 6-4 11-9 6-4 to advance in the third round while J. S. Clark fell to M. D. Smith in three straight sets 6-1 6-0 6-4. Consolation results and upcoming fourth round pairings noted.
Jonathan Miner Price, a Black boy taken into Colonel Miner's Rhode Island home, leapt into rough seas to rescue Miss Jennie Briggs after hearing her cries. Though both were knocked unconscious, life-saving efforts revived them. Patsy survived and rests in comfort at Miner's cottage.
In New York Yorkville Police Court Francis Hayden a Toronto clergyman faced arraignment after a quarrel with a cabman over fare. Hayden offered 150 dollars for four hours work but the driver demanded more. He was held for trial in bail of 300 dollars.
Remnants of upholstery coverings including hundreds of pieces for chairs or ottomans will be closed out at Paine's Furniture Company clearance sale next week.
An explosion at the Black Bear mine near Burke Idaho traps four men by rock and gas, with four bodies recovered and four missing. Investigators consider a dropped candle or pipe flame among powder as the likely cause. Relief crews heard a voice pleading for help before aid arrived.
Walter L Bragg an Interstate Commerce Commissioner from Alabama died yesterday at Spring Lake New Jersey after a two year decline His life included Civil War service as a Confederate officer and a legal career in Arkansas and Alabama Bragg born February 25 1886 in Lowndes County Alabama lived in Montgomery practiced law in Camden and Marion He moved to Montgomery in 1871 and was appointed ICC Commissioner by President Cleveland in 1887 with reappointment in 1889 He was active in Alabama politics and held multiple offices.
Colonel Daniel Stinson longtime United States Army Quartermaster died in New York from pneumonia at age 94. Born in Dunbarton New Hampshire he moved to New York at 20 and joined the Quartermaster Department in 1822 serving under General Winfield Scott later rising to lieutenant colonel and colonel during the Civil War. He retired after the conflict and remained in retirement, friend of John A. Andrew, married Maria Van Churchill of Boston in 1828 with no children.
John F. Carter of Beverly, head of Carter's oil clothing, found dead aged about 58. former Gloucester founder turned Beverly employer and Masonic figure. John Tucker Prince, 85, Boston stationery contributor to the Transcript under "Syphax," died in Concord after a Bay Fens fall injury. George McCon, esteemed line engraver, died in New York aged 86. Count Alexander Grigorievitch Stoogonoff, a Russian general, is dead.
Special report notes Lynn boot and shoe shipments for the week ending August 20 totaled 5959, up from 5059 a year ago, a gain of 900 cases. Paine's Furniture Company to close out 19 China closets styles during a clearance sale Monday through Wednesday.
New books review Guyau on nature and nurture in education through the Contemporary Science Series translation. Stout provides life sketch and critique, praising practical insight on boarding, teaching, girls education, outdoor study, and civic duties. Translation notes include the French term colle meaning teaser.
The review surveys Rose Porter Saint Martin's Summer and Margaret Sidney Rob A Story for Boys, noting their evangelical simplifications of duty and youthful growth. It also highlights Mr Maynard's Manual of North American Butterflies as a clear reference with accessible nomenclature and helpful plates and woodcuts.
Concorp Aug 21 Special to the Post Charles F Farnum William Holmes Joseph M Larose Fred T S Simpson and Prover Smith East Cambridge and Somerville arraigned on SSPCA cruelty charges for beating and killing a horse on the ninth at Lexington. Police also charged larceny of the animal. Each held $200 for grand jury in October. In South Framingham Merriam fined $10 and costs for hog feeding offense. Paine's Furniture clearance lists mahogany chamber suits in markdown sale.
James Trimble wed Isabella Lynn at Somerville on August 20 in a ceremony led by Rev. George W. Durell. The couple announced their marriage and will reside locally.
Death notices list Lemuel A. Cooledge Georgine Grant Mary J Johnson Emma A Sauer Edward Riley Samuel Ayers Gertrude M Hall Sylvilyn H Sanborn Jeanie Burrage Charles Edward Parker John T Prince with funeral or burial details at Second Church Copley Square Newton Bellevue Street Concord and other local venues. ages range 22 to 85. Burial private or private funeral services planned.
Five hundred children from Corrace City joined the Marthas Vineyard Association Children Day in Cottage City on August 21. Rev Fairbrother led a procession with the Fitchburg Band and local fife and drum corps to the Casino for a program, fireworks, and a band concert. Cottage City beat Woonsocket High School 8 to 6 in a baseball game at Waban Park. The day closed with a fireman parade and plans for illu mination and carnival the next day. Lace curtain sale announced by Paine’s Furniture Company.
The Board of Registrars of Voters at 12 Beacon St Boston on Aug 17 1891 urges those on the 1890 voting list who owe taxes or were not assessed for the current year to pay or be assessed by September 1. If not, their names will appear on the voting list when issued without further action. Linus E. Pearson Michael Carney Charles E. Clark Board of Registrars of Voters.
August 20 1891 the Boston Board of Health orders a hearing on the nuisance caused by stagnant water on vacant land in East Boston at the corner of Chelsea and Marion streets The petition by Michael I Gavagnan et al seeks abatement and the hearing is set for Friday August 28 at 11 AM at the Health Office 12 Beacon Street Clerk C E Davis Jr attests this true copy.
Cor West Chester Pike Beacon St corner to let elegant new sunny suites of 10 rooms and bath with modern conveniences and appliances. Large open marble stairs halls and baths, five bay windows with extensive view of each con street Charles River and Cambridge. Full particulars from Henry W Savage 37 Court Street opposite old Court House.
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