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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Aug 29, 1889
Page
8
Corinthian Yacht Club race day saw Minerva dominate the 40-foot class with superior windward work and a strong finish. Papoose and Chiquita chased but missteps and shifts let Minerva claim Weld and Carroll cup prospects. Gorilla and Tomahawk absent.
The New York Yacht Club may skip a fall regatta in favor of Newport races in September. Plans cover at least six races across six boat classes with prizes likely drawing many entries. Key rivalries include Burgess and Cary Smith designs among schooners and sloops, Constellation in keel schooners, and 40footers led by Liris and Gorilla with others like Papoose and Minerva ready to join.
Winrrarp Haver Aug 28. Carlotta owned by George Matthews arrived from Provincetown and sailed to Newport. Vidette steamed eastward. Aug 28 New Bedford. Merlin arrived from Naushon and sailed to Naushen. Truant sailed westward. Norna remains in port. Boornpny Harbor Aug 28. Troubadour of Boston from St John bound to Boston. C V Whitten owner. Mrs Whitten and eight others aboard led by Master Paul Whitten.
Three weeks earlier the city contracted with Roxbury Stone Company for crushed stone at 76c per ton including production costs. The setup on Parker Hill with a crusher and steam power may cost over 5000 dollars, with critics alleging a hidden motive to push a lodge purchase and wasteful spending.
Hartford dispatch reports a lively Charter Oak Park crowd for a $10,000 stake trot. Alcryon beat Nelson in several heats, with Maud Muller, Constance, and Whalebone also competing. The win boosts Aleryon’s summer success as he eyes Beacon Park. The day also featured 2:24 class winner Farmer Boy and notes on Amy Lee’s near-miss.
Lieutenant-Governor Brackett and the commander-in-chief staff will review the Labor Day procession Monday around 11 a.m. in front of the State House. A notable feature is the Typographical Union No.13 parade with banners. more printers are expected than in earlier years, signaling growing interest in the event.
Crowded Winthrop Town Hall honored Uncle John Belcher a longtime selectman with a grand testimonial concert. Notables J. B. Mason the Park sisters E. H. Frye Professor K. H. Thompson and F. C. Litchfield performed.
At Saratoga NY Aug 28 the day featured five races with winners including Lady Palsifer in the opening event by two lengths, Bonaletta securing a sweepstakes victory, Lavinia Belle taking the Like Morrissey handicap by four lengths, Betngars Belle prevailing in the mile and a turn, and Maid of Orleans winning the selling allowance by three lengths. Winner sales noted: the final prize sold for 1450 dollars, up 250 from entered price.
At Morris Park Westchester on August 28 the New York Jockey Club crowd enjoyed an excellent day of racing with favorites largely prevailing. Proctor Knott edged Jay F. Dee by a neck in the first race, Seymour and Catalpa won the second, Ban Flag claimed the maiden division in the third, Brandolette led to win in the fourth as Kingston closed the gap, while Gramercy propelled ahead in the fifth.
In the sixth race over one mile and a furlong the field narrowed entering the stretch and a tight finish produced Sorrento winning by a neck from Joe Lee and Buddhist third. Time was 1 56 with only three starters. Ocyhete placed second and Onward third in the earlier segment where nine horses contested.
Philadelphia defeats Boston 4 to 3 at home after a tense ninth inning. Radbourn and Sanders pitched for the pitchers, with Richardson starring in left for Boston. Attendance 4,490 as Philadelphia capitalized on a ruling to count the second run.
The largest crowd in Newport watched Q A Shaw Jr and H W Slocum Jr contest the American amateur title. Slocum won the first set 6-3 and the match 3 sets to 1 after leading 2-1. Final score details show Slocum’s steady placing and Shaw’s brave drives as the 1889 champion secured the title.
The Sandwich Club hosted the Cape Cod championship event with players from Boston Providence Brockton Cincinnati and other cities. Doubles winners were Fred L D Cobb and IO Angstrom defeating Mr Pope and H M Dudley. singles featured J A Stetson versus Mr Breed. Finely engraved silver medals were awarded. society attendees from Osterville Monument Beach and nearby towns watched.
Chief Wade defends duty and urges full investigation into state police acts. Mrs. John Shepard’s funeral held at Beacon Street home. burial at Forest Hills. Special Officer Johnson says three Roxbury suspects tied to a recent Tremont street dry goods store robbery. Boston Theatre to open season with H.M.S. Pinafore by Atkinson & Dexter juvenile company, seven nights and four matinees, box office today.
The brilliant lawn party at Ocean Spray was held last evening at Phalerope Cottage on Myrtle Avenue, the Reeves residence. Thousands of Japanese lanterns lit the house and grounds while Clark's Orchestra played from the cottage piazza. About 200 guests danced on the driveway and a bountiful repast was served.
Pocket cottage on Fawn Bar avenue Great Head the casey residence of Mr. and Mrs E Miller hosted a merry company of friends last evening with music singing games and a collation.
Dr. C B Drake of Belleville Illinois states Horsford's Acid Phosphate alone can produce a sweet natural sleep in insomnia from overwork of the brain a common ailment among busy professionals.
In Baltimore at Baltimore-Baltimores the Brooklyns were defeated 8 to 3. At Columbus the Athletics edged Columbus 5 to 1. Cincinnati saw the Cincinnatis beat Louisvilles 6 to not listed. St Louis hosted the Kansas Citys with St Louis prevailing 95 to 9. New Haven hosted the New Havens with Norwalks listed 16 but incomplete details.
A diverse list of buyers and firms from Augusta Georgia to Cleveland Ohio and beyond appears, including BF Kohler Co in Augusta and Rosenburg of YP Rosenburg in Burlington Iowa, with numerous names and firms across states cited as participating in a boot and shoe market event.
Ward 19 Democratic Association adopted the Independent Democrats’ Crawford House declaration of principles amid accusations of rigged caucuses and the fight for aldermanic seats. Leaders Maguire OConnell Fallon Mahan denounced Reagan and planned cross ward talks with Ward 22, signaling a major party split.
Citizens' Association of Boston accuses the city of overpaying for painting the steamer J Putnam Bradlee. They cite historic cost contrasts with private shipwork and demand public explanation. The commissioners defended the payment, noting proper vouchers and legal advice.
Dear Sir I oppose a protective duty on Canadian lumber. The forest history of Europe and the U S shows rapid depletion if forests are not protected. Wisconsin pine lands controlled by few men, timber owners, influence Congress to keep duties. Trees take decades to replace and hardwoods do not regrow like other commodities. Protection helps owners more than workers. I favor forest preservation and warn against wholesale timber slaughter.
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