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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Aug 31, 1869

Page

2

Harvard Crew Defeat Reported In International Boat Race

Telegraphic dispatches describe Harvard and Oxford contest with revised finish by Sir Aubrey Paul. Harvard crew faced illness and overtraining while Oxford led from start to finish on a breezy Putney river. Officials and spectators filled the riverfront as news of the race spread.

Able Spatch G. W.S New York Tribune Harvards Mortlake Aubrey Paul Frodsham London Putney Bridge Harvard White House Caspar Crowninshield Moran Dudley Simmons Loring Fay Lyman Oxford All England Chiswick Church Chiswick Thames Putney

Military Excursion of 71st Regiment from Manhattan

Special despatch reports Company G of the 71st Regiment leaving on the steamer Newport for Newport and Providence. Providence Light Infantry to visit Manhattan in October as guests of the 23d Regiment. Excursionists away two days. President Grant passed through Manhattan this afternoon for Washington.

71St Regiment Newport Providence Providence Light Infantry President Grant Washington

Stampede of Texas cattle disrupts streets of Burrato

A morning stampede of ninety Texan cattle landed from the International ferry ran wild through Burrato New York streets. One man was tossed by a bull, a woman fatally gored, several injured, and five to six beasts shot by citizens. About forty cattle missing, some crossing into Canada.

Burrao N. Y Ave Niagara Street Park Niagara River Canada

Anglo American boat race noted as education in victory

London reports praise for Harvard grit and English weight in the late boat race. The Times calls it a lesson in national balance, noting Harvard gallantry and Harvard energy while Oxford abstained precisely where advantageous. The piece frames the win as a reflection on education and national traits.

London Ave Times Oxford

Prince Arthur to Attend Ball in St John September 7

Despatches say Prince Arthur will not hold a levee but will attend a ball at the skating rink on September 7 in St John. A government steamboat will be ready at River Du Loup on the 13th to receive him. A general holiday marked the visit with a noon reception for 500 people and a procession to the Colonial building for a ball.

St. John N. B Prince Arthur River du Loup CuarLotestown P. E. L. Ava Government House Colonial Building

Prominent Windsor Locks Co Founder's Death and Ivory Comb Pioneer

Hartworp Cr Avenue 30 reports the death of Charles H. Dexter aged 50 a leading Windsor Locks company figure died Sunday Julius Pratt aged 76 of Meriden a renowned ivory comb manufacturer died today widely known across the country Both obituaries note their prominence and long industry involvement.

Hartworp Charles H. Dexter Windsor Locks Julius Pratt Meriden

Marlboro Club Edges Dirigos In Friendly Match

Ball Club of Marlboro Massachusetts played a friendly at Marlboro with the Dirigos, the Fairmounts beating Dirigos 65 to 26. Wash Eton Ava 30. The baseball game between the Olympics of Washington and the Athletics of Philadelphia ended with the Athletics winning 30 to 28.

Waeema West Va Ava Haymakers Lansingburg Fairmount Marlboro Maas Dirigos Fairmounts Massachusetts Washeaton Olympics Washington Athletics Philadelphia

Browne defends Burlingame amid China policy debate

San Francisco reports J Ross Browne denies denouncing Burlingame and credits his honesty, argues China will move only under treaty-right pressure, and disavows involvement in fraud charges about Burlingame’s credentials. The Montana sailed to Panama with 430000 in treasure allocated to New York England and Panama.

San Francisco Ava J. Ross Browne Burlingame China Montana Panama New York England

Weather notes from three cities show rain and changing warmth

Wilmington reports cloudy skies with heavy showers this afternoon and potential heavy rain tonight. Memphis records fine rains through the afternoon and evening with a forecast of continuing rain and end to the heated term. Nasovi e notes moderate weather with yesterday and today’s rains.

Wilmington N. C Ave Memphis Tenn Nasovi_e Ava

Lightning Hits Homes as Storm Rages Near Brxauampeton

In Ava New York during a thunder storm Saturday evening lightning struck a house about a mile east of Brxauampeton, destroying the house and adjoining barn with contents. Two ladies were shocked in the home of ex Mayor Bennett, one rendered insensible. A local mill was slightly damaged. No injuries beyond those shocks were reported.

Brxauampeton N. Y Ava Bennett

Express agent and operator abscond with 12000 at Brownsville

Jacob R. Bear United States Express Agent and a Brownsville telegraph operator disappeared on the night of the 27th with $12,000 of Express Company funds. Bear, once reported shot and robbed of a large express sum at Brownsville last winter. The Express Company offers a $1,000 reward for the thief and $1,000 for the money.

St. Louis Ava Jacob R. Bear United States Express Brownsville Nebraska Express Company Bear

Peabody Leaves Waite Sutpour Springs for Massachusetts

George Peabody left Waite Sutpour Springs this morning. His cough is nearly gone and his health improved. He will stay in Baltimore and Philadelphia a day or two, then proceed to Massachusetts. Gen. Lee accompanied him as far as Gosport.

Waite

Bath Democrats Nominate Bailey Potter Southard for Local Offices

The Sagadahoc County Democratic Convention in Bath nominated Col. Samuel D. Bailey of Bath for Senator, William A. Potter of Woolwich for County Commissioner, and Charles H. Southard of Richmond for County Treasurer.

Bath Ave Sagadahoc County Col Samuel D. Bailey Wm. A. Potter Woolwich Charles H. Southard Richmond

Susquehanna Railroad Receivership Adjourned to September 15

In Aubany New York the Susquehanna Railroad receivership examination is adjourned to September 15. Judge Hogeboom will hold a special term of the Supreme Court tomorrow to consider a motion to confirm Judge Peckham’s order appointing Robert Pruyn as receiver.

Aubany N. Y Ave Susquehanna Railroad Hogeboom Supreme Court Peckham Robert Pruyn Saugus A. W. Boardman Commonwealth of Massachusetts Essex Supreme Judicial Court Sarah P. Newhall Boston Post Salem County of Essex New Orleans A. Huntington

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