Surprising Rain Slows Saratoga Race Track Card
The Saratoga meet opened with a muddy track and a small crowd. Voltigeur leads the opening two year olds race with Esterbrook second and Fleurette third, while Wary wins the one mile race and Swarthmore captures the Kenner stakes ahead of Carrie.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saratoca
N. Y
Sprcran
Voltigeur
Amanda Warren
Bay Colt
King Crab
Rita R
Leo H. Bopeep
Albany
Vance
Fleurette
Esterbrook
Pools
Leo H
J. Crocker
Mattie
Louham
E. Carrigan
Esterbook
Gordey
Pearl Jennings
Kahn
Miss Ford
Wary
Hypatian
Omona
Hypatia
Swift
Maggie Mitchell
Carrie
Tramp
Bronzomarte
Pendennis
Swarthmore
Vosburg
Warrington
Abraham
George McCullough
Beachmore
Vigilance
Aurelian
Abraam
National Tennis Tourney Opens in Newport with Cloudy Skies
At Newport on August 23 the national lawn tennis tournament began at the Casino amid poor grounds and threatened rain. Beeckman defeats Fielding 6B-4, 6-0, 6-4, with Taylor beating Campbell 6-2, 6-4, 7-5 and Fearing overcoming Lewis 6-8, 6-4, 6-0 in preliminary matches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newport
R. I
Casino
Beeckman
Fielding
H. A.tayor
Campbell
H. A. Taylor
Fearing
Lewis
Earing
Garrett
Manchester
Wight
Shaw
Weeden
Bowers
Emmons
Barnes
Mansfield
Thne
Owers
Deuce
Clark
P.S. Sears
Warren
Sears
Love
Cushman
Hndhent
Thacher
Slocum
Depew
H. É. Taylor
Brinley
Examons
F. W. Taylor
R. D. Sears
U.S. National Lawn Tennis Association
Work of the Convention Completed Ad ditional Resolutions Defining Its Policy
The second day of the new State branch of the Federation of Labor opened with C J Wilkins chairing. A resolutions committee was named as officers were elected including Wilkins as president and Rawbone, Tobin, Foster, and McSweeney in key roles. Frank K Foster spoke on workers’ needs and union loyalty was urged by Gompers who praised the session before adjournment to October.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New State
The
Federation of Labor
C. J. Wilkins
William Tobin
John J. Mullen
T. U. No. 18
Charles Rawbone
Cigarmakers’ Union
Committee On
Typographical Union No
Cigarmakers’ Union No
Lasters’ Protective Union
Frank K. Foster
Typographical Union
E. F. McSweeney
Lasters’ Union
Messrs. C. H. Meynbergh
John Newton
Bakers’ Union
B. C. Smith
Carpenters’ Union
H. W. Brown
N. M. Morrison
D. J. Brennan
Gompers
National Association
Compers
Weirs Reunion in New Hampshire and State Board Posts
A long article notes the Weirs Reunion events in New Hampshire with prominent attendees including General John C. Black, Governor Bodwell, and Maine and Vermont officials. It also covers the election of William R. Sessions as secretary of the board of agriculture after twelve ballots, detailing his background and political service, plus a tribute to Captain John B. Moore with funeral attendance plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Secretary Sessions
William R. Sessions
Hampden
Board of Agriculture
Commonwealth Building
James S. Grinnell
Greenfield
J.P. Lynde
Athol
James W. Stockwell
Sutton
Dr. Lynde
Mr. Sessions
Westfield Academy
Forty-sixth Massachusetts Regiment
House of Representatives
Senate
House
John B. Moore
Concord
Prat
Messrs
Slade
Ware
Hartshorn
Bird and
Brooke
Forty Autumn Tours From Raymond Whitcomb Agency
Raymond Whitcomb agência offers no fewer than forty September pleasure tours. Seventeen to eighteen day trips cover New England Canada and the Middle States with a southern extension to Virginia and Richmond. Many tours visit Northern lakes rivers and mountains. Two autumn trips to the Pacific coast leave Boston September 12 and October 11. Descriptive circulars available from W Raymond 296 Washington Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Messrs
Raymond & Whitcomb
New England
Canada
Middle States
Luray Caverns
Natural Bridge
Virginia
Richmond
Raymond
Pacific Coast
Northern Pacific
Boston
California
W. Raymond
Washington Street
School Street
Sidelinger Surrenders as Army Deserter Reveals Past
Mrs. Sidelinger says Remly Sidelinger, barber and temperance advocate, surrendered as a deserter from the U S Army. He enlisted at 16 and deserted a year later. She says he knew no punishment due to youth. He is at Castle William New York Harbor awaiting possible court martial. A man who gave the information acted out of revenge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sidelinger
Remly Sidelinger
United States Army
Castle William
New York Harbor
Simmons Company Handles Laundry Mailings Amid Mosquito Gear Demand
G. W. Simmons & Co. at 32 North Street processes laundry mailings as mosquito canopies netting and bathing suits surge in demand this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. W. Simmons & Co
North Street
Appointments at Boston Custom House and Labor Convention
Henry P. Kitfield is named general appraiser of merchandise and Michael P. Curran as assistant appraiser at the Boston Custom House with annual salaries of 8000 and 2500 respectively. Kitfield, a Boston-born Democrat, has Civil War service and long political tenure. Curran, born in Ireland, rose from clerk to leading newspaper editor before police commissioner service. The report lists notable figures including commanders, generals, and colonels connected to a labor convention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry P. Kitfield
Michael P. Curran
Boston Custom House
Mr. Kitfield
Kitfield
Boston
Charlestown
Manchester
Phillips Academy
Andover
Massachusetts
Chicago
State Central Committee
Civil Service Examining Board
Ireland
New York City
Mt. St. Mary’s College
Emmittsburg
St. John’s College
Fordham
N. Y
T. Kelly & Co
Boston Globe
Palmer
Metropolitan Board of Police Commissioners
Curran
Labor convention called for Massachusetts in 1887
A call announces a labor convention to nominate state officers and adopt a political platform. Delegates will be elected from Knights of Labor assemblies trade unions land and labor clubs and related organizations. The meeting is set for September 10 1887 at New Era Hall Boston with one delegate per ten members and credentials required for undecided towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Massachusetts
Republcan
Knights of Labor
Land and Labor Clubs
New Era Hall
Tremont Street
Boston
Edwin M. Chamberlin
M. J. Bishop
K. of L
Salome Merritt
Kh. Byrne
J. R. Hazelton
Tebbetts
Nicholas Furlong
Griffin
Land and Labor Club
John Orvis
M. White
Pemberton Square
Democrats Prepare New Weekly Paper on Noddle's Island
The Democratic group on Noddle's Island plans a new weekly newspaper to campaign for municipal office. Aldermen John H. Sullivan and William J. Burke, ferries superintendent Richard F. Keough, and Colonel Thomas I. Doherty lead the effort with W. P. Nickerson named editor. first issue expected in about a month.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Democratic
Boston
Noddle’s Island
John H. Sullivan
William J. Burke
Richard F. Keough
Thomas I. Doherty
W. P. Nickerson
Butler Club Dinner Set at Quincy House
The Butler Club will hold its second dinner on Thursday September 1 at the Quincy House to honor Union soldiers. Invitations have gone to notable veterans including General Benjamin F. Butler Corporal James Tanner Major John C Linnehan General Stephen Thomas General J B Cilley among others with several acceptances already recorded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Butler Club
Quincy House
Fort Hatteras
Benjamin F. Butler
James Tanner
Brooklyn
N. Y
John C. Linnehan
Concord
N. H
Stephen Thomas
Obituary of Jefferson Borden Fall River magnate
Jefferson Borden a long time Fall River leader and agent for the American Print Works died at 86. He served as director for banks railroads and multiple mills and led the Fall River Bleachery until 1876. He backed major municipal ventures and left two sons and his wife Susan Easton surviving.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jefferson Borden
Fall River
American Print Works
Mr. Borden
Rhode Island
Freetown
Providence
Richard
Fall River Iron Company
Blackatone Canal Bank
Worcester
United States Bank
Jackson
Holder Borden
Borden
Old Colony
New York
Providence Tool Company
America
American Linen Company
Troy Cotton and Woollen
Anawam
Fall River Iron Works Company
Fall River Machine Company
Fall River Gas Company
Metacomet Manufacturing Company
Fall River Steamboat Company
Metacomet National Bank
Susan Lizabeth
Rear Admiral Thomas Craven Dies Suddenly at Navy Yard Home
Rear Admiral Thomas T. Craven U S N retired died suddenly yesterday afternoon at the Charlestown Navy Yard residence of his son Civil Engineer Henry S Craven He was a Washington D C resident visiting family born 1807 in the District of Columbia Craven's career spanned the Pacific West Indies and Mediterranean stations including command of the Brooklyn and Niagara ships He was promoted through ranks from midshipman to rear admiral Oct 10 1866 and retired in 1872 after a 45 year service
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas T. Craven
U.S.N
Henry S. Craven
Charlestown Navy Yard
Admiral Craven
Washington, D. C
E. C. Merriam
District of Columbia
New Hampshire
Pacific
West India
Brazil
Mediterranean
Craven
Brooklyn
Fort Jackson
Fort St. Philip
Mississippi River
Vicksburg
Mare Island Navy Yard
North Pacific
San Francisco
Washington, D.C
Death of Fitchburg leader Deacon Lewis H Bradford
Deacon Lewis H Bradford of Fitchburg Massachusetts died yesterday morning after a cancer illness. Born in Providence he was 79. He moved to Gardner in youth and ran a chair business. He served as Rollstone Bank cashier, US assistant assessor, secretary of Fitchburg Mutual Fire Insurance, and since 1878 as president. He was trustee of the Public Library and treasurer of several charitable societies. He leaves a widow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lewis H. Bradford
Fitchburg
Mass
Providence
Gardner
Rollstone Bank of
Bradford
United States
Fitchburg Mutual Fire Insurance Company
Public
Baptist Vineyard Association
Baldwinsville Hospital Cottage
Caledonian Club Picnic at Revere Beach Expected
The Boston Caledonian Club will hold its thirty fourth annual picnic at Oak Island Grove Revere Beach next Thursday. A varied sports program and prize list totaling 1600 in cash gold and silver medals will draw a strong turnout. Corrine the dancer will attend and perform a broadsword dance exhibition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston Caledonian Club
Oak Island Grove
Revere Beach
Aneree Soe Ee Club
Togeract
Corinne
Noted European Music Professor Attracts American Pupils
Professor Xaver Scharwenka holds a stellar European reputation with many imperial distinctions. His Berlin conservatory is conveniently located and popular with the press and public, drawing American students seeking musical accomplishment through his careful instruction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Xaver Scharwenka
Europe
Germany
Austria
Berlin
Eviction Hearing on Long Island Fishermen Case
Mayor O'Brien presided over a Boston City Hall inquiry into alleged ill treatment of Long Island fishermen evicted from property. Portuguese vice-consul Edward A. Adams defended the process while fishermen complained of inadequate compensation. The hearing closed with the matter destined for Superior Court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Long Island
O’brien
City Hall
Edward A. Adams
Adams
Veirera
T. J. Gargan
Gargan
Boston
Mr. Gargan
Babson
Rose Veirera
Antonio Veirera
Sullivan
Mr. Babson
Charter Street
Antonio Verrera
Winthrop
Anton Francis
King Fereira
Manuel
Thomas
Nicholas Capello
Anton Silva
Law Department
Vetreras
Weiteras
Cil
Kabson
Sam
Mayor
Superior Court
Suffelk County
City Hall Action Sets Jurors and Paving Edges
Aldermen held a brief session to draw jurors and an order instructed the paving department to place edgestones along the sidewalk at the new O Brien schoolhouse. The Harvard bridge masonry contract went to Shields & Carroll with $40,000 bonds. A special common council meeting is set for Thursday at 5 pm to review measures including the Stony Brook improvement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Aldermen
O’ Brien
Harvard Bridge
Messrs. Shields & Carroll
Common Council
Stony Brook
Forest City Aids Stricken City of Richmond After Harbor Accident
The Forest City of the Boston & Maine arrived eight hours late in Boston after aiding the City of Richmond which struck a rock near Millbridge. Captain Deering says low tide caused the accident, not crew negligence. Richmond remains beached at Mitchell’s Cove. damage to the Richmond is greater than first thought, repairs planned in Portland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Forest City
Boston & Maine Steamship Company
Boston
City of Richmond
Portland, Bangor & Machias
Millbridge
Deering
City of
Richmond
Foster Island Narrows
Mitchell’s Cove
Curerryreup
Portland
Bath
Foster's Island Narrows
Fifth Avenue Theatre to Change Hands in 1888
Reports from New York say Eugene Tompkins may take control of the Fifth Avenue Theatre at lease end April 30 1888 while London manager D Oyly Carte plans to lease and run the house from May 1888 presenting Gilbert and Sullivan operas with his English company. The Boston theatre chief denies the rumor and locals question its truth. The Times notes Carte will use the house for comic opera most of the season and rents to others when not in use.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Fifth Avenue
Eugene Tompkins
Boston Theatre
Tompkins
Boston
Tomkins
Corporation
New York Times
D’oyly Carte
Savoy Theatre
London
Carte
Local notes and city happenings reported in brief
Mr Frank EB Sweetser elected president of Washington Fire and Marine Insurance Company succeeding his late father Isaac Sweetser. Amalgamated Building Trades Council to join Labor Day parade under Central Labor Union. separate parade abandoned, separate picnic planned to Oak Island while Central Labor Union goes to Lake Walden. Eighty six candidates apply for public school teaching positions. exams continue. Garroting case against Frank Lester George Turner and William Yeomans postponed to Thursday in Municipal Court. Labor Day holiday shifts school reopening to Sept 7. Janitor Parks at the customs house suspended for inefficiency pending replacement. Engine Company No 4 members purchase rifle and send to Lt Rathburn in New Hampshire. Dr L W Munhall to hold evangelistic meetings at Baptist Tabernacle Bowdoin Square. Bible readings may start Thursday. Old South lecture by Hon John D Long on The Convention and the Constitution this afternoon. Clear weather expected for Nan Tasket outings if prayers avail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tur Wrirs
N. H
StretrAu
General Twitchell
New Hampshire Veterans’ Association
Point Pleasant
N. J
Weirs
New York
Grand Army
Grand Army Posts and Sons of Veterans Corps
C. F. P. Foster
Woman's Relief Corps
New Hampshire
R. K. Gatley
Maine
D. B. Blodgett
Vermont
George S. Evans
Boston
Charles F. Stone
Lac
Frank EB. Sweetser
Washington Fire and Marine Insurance Company
Isaac Sweetser
Amalgamated Building Trades Council
Central Labor Union
Oak Island
Lake Walden
West Newton Street
Frank Lester
George Turner
William Yeomans
Nelson Lines
Sudbury Street
Massachusetts
Custom House
Saltonstall
Engine Company No. 4
Rathburn
L. W. Munhall
Baptist Tabernacle
Bowdoin Square
Hotels Crowded with Notables Amid Late Trains
Early evening fills Parker's Quincy and United States houses. Guests include General S. G. Griffin of Keene New Hampshire Tron R P F Patterson of Memphis Hon FP C Mills of California Hon A B Treat and wife of Mobile Ala at the American Horse Tremont House hosts Hon John T Welsh of New York Hon J A Slocum and family Detroit pianist R Josefty from New York clergy from St Louis and Chicago D T Gage and family Philadelphia ex Governor Fairbanks of Vermont J Sciel and wife New York W A Shields and family New York Mt Desert trip President W P Rice and Director O F Page Union Investment Kansas City Missouri at the Quincy Mouse Ex Governor Smith of Vermont at Adams House.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parker's
Quincy
United States
Parker House
S. G. Griffin
Keene, N. H
R. PF. Patterson
Memphis
Tenn
FP. C. Mills
California
A. B. Treat
Mobile
Ala
American Horse
Attleboro Town Boundary Cases Placed on Postponed Hearing
Supreme Judicial Court hears two Attleboro matters on Aug 23. A bill in equity seeks to restrain town transfers to North Attleboro and limit intermeddling with Attleboro property. A mandamus asks that collected taxes be paid to the Attleboro treasurer. Hearing postponed to Tuesday next.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. Price
C. T. Guild
Randolp Knapp
Equity
Attleboro
North Attleboro
Seaigree
Joseph Bennett
J. O. Teele
William Gaston
H. E. Fales
George H. Whipple
Samuel D. Shepard
Essex County
Luther Whipple
Ig Bnel Thercourt
P. Gorely
W. Power
F. J. Hutchins
Boston Man Killed On New York & New England Tracks
The dead body of Edward Costello from Boston was found on the railroad near Norwood station yesterday morning. He arrived on the 9:15 train Monday night and is believed struck by the 11:16 from Boston while walking along the tracks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Costello
New York & New England
Norwood Station
Boston
YACHT Volunteer Repaired Before New York Regatta
The yacht Volunteer lies at Lawley's yard undergoing necessary repairs ahead of sailing to New York for trial races. General Paine cited heavy press of business keeping him from Bar Harbor regatta. New entries pour in for the Hil open regatta, with fair weather raising hopes of a record number of starters in these waters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawley
New York
General Paine
Bar Harbor
Swimming Meet at Lowell Handicap Race Saturday
A half mile handicap swimming race open to all will be held at Tyng's Island Lowell on Saturday September 10. Entries may be made with Hugh F Mellen at 49 Wamesit Street Lowell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tyng’s Island
Lowell
Hugh F. Mellen
Wamesit Street
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Beekman
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M1 Sessions
Charles D. Nash
Richard Tobin
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John G. RB. Adams
William Cogswell
A. B. Underwood
Josiah Pickett
F. 5. Nickerson
George S. Merrill
A. H. Quint
L. A. Smith
John ©. Wyman
Joseph A. Titus
W. A. Gile
Josiah G. Abbott
George S. Boutwell
Leopold Morse
F. D. Ely
Henry B. Lovering
Caledonian Club
Great Brewster Island
Joseph H. O’ Neill
Board of Public Institutions
John B. Martin
Board of
Eee Institutions
Mig
Almeida
Captain Deering
Fifth Avenue Theatre
John D. Long
Nantasket
Supreme Judicial Court
Field, J
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