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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Aug 29, 1891

Page

2

Beatrix Wins Protest Battle In Marblehead Yacht Race

The second leg of the Corinthian Yacht Club midsummer series at Marblehead saw Beatrix appear to win the race ahead of Oweene while Mineola and Barbara also competed amid squalls and a thunderstorm. A protest over line rules and a later protest about Beatrix’s measurement clouded the result. committee decisions awaited.

Corinthian Yacht Club Marblehead Cherry Diamond Yacht Club New York Beatrix Oweene Mineola Charlie Barr Oweenee Barr Eastern Yacht Club Corinthian Club Barbara Alborak Jor Dr. Bryant John Paine Belmont Foster Melissa Marblehead Rock W. P. ‘Towle George W. Mansfield J.C. Summers Hastern Yacht Club Inotak Eeerse Steesecereerronsass Tinker

Oweene Beatrix Contest Tangles as Five Boats Sail For Cherry Diamond Cup

The third leg elapsed time is noted and Beatrix faces protest from Oweene after the race. Captain Wilkie of Shona fell overboard while setting sail but was rescued with minor injuries. The Cherry Diamond Cup requires three wins by a boat to claim the title. Jessica Mineola and yesterday’s winner each hold a leg. Repairs finish on Barbara and Mineola. five boats ready for today’s third leg. If unresolved, a fourth race takes place Monday.

Beatrix Oweene Alborak Oweeene John Paine Barbara Albdorak Nahant Barr Paine Albvorak Abbott Gweene HH. M. S&s Barvara Mineova Wilkie Shona Jessica

Weather bound at Camden fleet awaits better conditions

Eastern fleet remains weather bound at Camden Maine amid fog and rain. Yachtsmen aboard report a quiet mood while hoping for improvements. Some foresee a clear day, others a spell of bad weather as veteran tug pilot offers cautious forecast. The fleet plans to sail to Bar Harbor when winds permit, with overnight stops possible at Bass Harbor or Eggemoggin Rock. The Hero joined with a new topsail. layflower and Rear Commodore Hemmenway departed for Mit Desert. John Peabody accompanied them on Chiquita. Com. Fucker and Sea Fox guests fished, sharing tall perch and sculpin tales. Corin thian race news from Marblehead interests the fleet. Boston papers arrive late but are eagerly sought. Movements include schooner Columbia from Castine to New York, Triton Bar Harbor to Boston, and Thelma bound to Boston arriving at Desert today.

Oweene Hafl Beatrix Barbara Snally Fife Alborak Paine John Paine Mr. Foster Pig Rocks Charlie Barr Alvorak Oweere Broad Sound Nahant Campen Isles of Shoals Bar Fiarbor Bass Harbor Egemoggin Rock Rockland Hemmenway Mit John Peabody Chiquita Arthur A. Clark Hovey Fortuna Boston Sea Fox Hoooper Marblehead Bav Boorseay Harnor Columbia New York Yacht Club R. C. Perkins Castine New York Triton C. R. Hulman Bar Harbor Thelma Eastern Yacht Club

President's Vermont Visit Ends With Rural Welcome and Vision

The President, after visiting Killington and Proctor, praised Vermont's workers and governors, urged living wages and a fair employer labor relation, and spoke of expanding American trade and ships. He thanked Governor Proctor, enjoyed a lavish reception, and announced plans for further travel and speeches as he continues toward New York.

Secretary Proctor Proctor Rutland Otter Creek N. KR. Morse St. Albans St. Johnsbury Marble Company Fecal Band Praetor Ilamsurel Vermont New England America Washington Congress Portland Oregon Columbia River

Wanderers Meet Manhattan Cricketers In Aug Morning Match

The Wanderers from Massachusetts faced the Manhattan team in an informal one inning cricket clash at Cottage City on August 23. Tyers top scored with thirty and the day showcased strong bowling from both sides. Davies of the Mystics was sidelined by a sprained foot. In the afternoon a second match pitted Manhattan and local players, Wallis and Bloxsom captaining, with Bloxsom’s team leading 60 to 50.

Cotracs City Villiers Somerville Malton Cambridge Aee Manhattans Wallis and Bloxsom Kloxsom

Exciting Polo Clash Ends With Newports Victory

The Newports beat the Freebooters in Newport Rhode Island by 10 to 4, handicap counted. Keene and Whitney starred in a hard riding, high skill display as Thorne Agassiz Havemeyer and Stevens supported the Newports, while Taylor Mortimer and Stevens played for the Freebooters. Next week the Newport quartet travels to Myopia Boston then Hingham.

Newport R.I Newports Freebooters Keene Whitney Thorne Agassiz Havemeyer Taylor Mortimer Stevens Myopia Boston Hingham

Thief Stole At Old Colony Station In Dorville

The Drownville railroad station on the Old Colony line was entered again yesterday afternoon. Between 12 and 13 dollars were stolen. The thief was tracked, confessed, paid back the money, and has not yet been prosecuted.

Drownville Old Colony

Reservoir Burst Destroys Trout Stock Near Claremont

A reservoir supplying Claremont New Hampshire burst this afternoon causing about $3000 in damage. The pond was stocked with trout and nearly all were lost amid the debris and flooding.

Claremont N. H John Taylor

Peace Convention session at Mystic Grove advances peace plan

The Universal Peace Union in New London held its third day with talks from clergy and reformers. Belva A. Lockwood and Amanda Deyo were elected delegates to the International Peace Congress in Rome, and a local ground survey was authorized for a Temple of Peace to be completed by next autumn.

New London Conn Universal Peace Union Mystic Grove Love A. A. Miner Boston Joseph Hooper Mystic Episcopal Church R. B. Howard Congregational Church Mary Frost Ormsby New York Amanda Deyo Scranton Universalist Church Alford Love Philadelphia Emma Perry Rhode Island Peace Department Woman’s Christian Temperance Union Permanent Fund Solomon Gale Belya A. Lockwood H. Sauires New Haven R. Howard Blaine Congress O. D. Sherwin Fred Wripple Victor B. Hall Belva A. Lockwood Rome

British Labor Candidates Move to Shape General Election

London news notes a surge of labor candidates entering Radical constituencies, led by unions and socialist ties. Ben Tellett campaigns Bradford, Burns Battersea, Hyndman Chelsea, with various union nominees backed by Liberal supporters who pay expenses and guarantee yearly allowances if elected influencing future Parliament on labor issues after Home Rule.

London Ben Tellett Bradford Burns Battersea Hyndman Chelsea Shelield Trades Council Scotch Miners and Seamen's Union Railway Employees Union Agricultural Laborers’ Union Navies Union Liberal Party

India in danger state of sedition warned by council

Reports from London on August 28 indicate the India Council held several meetings after Sima's advices on unrest in India. The St James Gazette notes ebullient discontent since marriage reforms and says large cities may erupt into sedition, with attempts to foment it likely to succeed.

London India Council Sima India St. James Gazette

Beverly Fires Touch Opera House and Highland Dwelling

Two incendiary fires struck Beverly overnight and this morning. An oil soaked rag blaze under broken glass threatened a dense wooden block near the Opera House but was extinguished with no damage. A third fire at a new Highland avenue dwelling, owned by Charles Batchelder, spread before the crew arrived, losses about 1000 dollars with 2000 dollar insurance. Mippletown, Cromwell barns burned on the Edwards property in the morning, with hay and farming tools lost totaling about 3000 dollars.

Bevery Beverly Opera House Highland Avenue Charles $. Batchelder Messrs. Cottin & Rankins Mippletown Conn Cromwell Edwards

Bernhardt World Tour By Ship Proposed By Abbey And Bernhardt

The idea of Sarah Bernhardt circumnavigating the globe aboard a 3000 ton steamship to perform in major cities at peak seasons is under serious consideration by Henry E. Abbey. Negotiations with the Oceanic line and plans to sail from Havre outline a route through Portugal Spain the Mediterranean Italy Vienna Cairo Suez India Australia China Japan Vancouver San Francisco Latin America and back to Europe. The venture aims to cut scenery costs by living aboard and stage a series of one night stands across continents.

Sarah Bernhardt N. ¥. Herald Henry E. Abbey Abbey Spreckels Oceanic Steamship Line San Francisco Mme. Bernhardt Orient Havre Portugal Spain Mediterranean Rivera Vienna Buda Vesta Bucharest Paris Alexandria Cairo Suez Canal India Australa China Japan Vancouver Spanish America Argentine Republic Brazil Cuba United States Atlantic London Pans Sarah

Great Destitution in the Volga Valley Report

Berwin August 28 Russian papers confirm distress among Volga peasants lacking clothes and food. Families beg on roadsides while taxes accumulate and poverty deepens. Warsaw reports Central Russia peasants emigrating in large numbers, with five hundred men already leaving their families.

Berwin Volga Kieti Warsaw Russia

The Substitute Racket Debated by Wee Haven Register

Under Mr Frank Richardson advertising claims newspapers attack retail druggists for offering substitute medicines to consumer demand. The piece defends the drug trade as honest, argues substitutions may offer cheaper effective options, and urges prosecutions only against truly fraudulent sellers. It condemns billings that mislead the public and calls for plain dealing by advertisers and papers.

Wee Haven Frank Richardson Richardson Richardsons

Dominion line steamer Labrador breaks St. Lawrence ocean record

The Labrador, new Dominion line steamer, sailed from Liverpool last Thursday and passed Heath Point yesterday two and a half hours ahead of all prior records. It crossed Father Point at 3 am and is expected to reach Montreal tomorrow afternoon, establishing a new ocean speed benchmark on the St. Lawrence route.

Montreal St. Lawrence Dominion Line Labrador Liverpool Heath Point Father Point

Amateur Night at Dorchester Highlights Neighborhood Talent

Mrs. Merrill of Savin Hill avenue Dorchester hosted about twenty neighbors for Amateur Night. The house was lit by two rows of swinging Chinese lanterns. Miss Helen Summers of New York delivered a standout performance singing The Spider and the Fly. Lunch followed around 11 o'clock.

Dorchester

Boy Drowns While Bathing Near Boston Wharf

A 14 year old, William Murphy of 124 Everett street East Boston, drowned around 6 46 pm while playing on logs near the Boston Horse Wharf on Maverick street. The body was recovered at 7 40 pm by Patrolman Coughlin of Division 3 after Medical Examiner Stedman was notified.

William Murphy Everett Street Boston Boston Horse Wharf Maverick Street Coughlin Division 3 Stedman

Dorchester Tennis Tournament Opens on Labor Day

The L'Amite tennis club hosts a Labor Day event on Washington Street grounds Dorchester featuring two events ladies single and gentlemen single with two prizes offered for winners.

Dorchester L’amite Tennis Club Washington Street

Hull Yacht Club musicale brings notable musicians to hull club

At the Hull Yacht Club last evening Messrs Arthur Foote Charles F Webber Carl Faelten and Heinrich Meyn of the Corinthian Yacht Club Hull gave a musicale in the club house at eight o clock A young lady described the scene as delightful and the massive rock as prominent while a soap manufacturer proposed painting a sign on it for tomorrow Wudge

Hull Wudge

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