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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Aug 31, 1889
Page
8
Kathleen wins the thirty foot class in a twelve mile race at Point Allerton as The Dorchester Club departs on a three days cruise this morning with notes on the event and participants.
The Hull Yacht Club held an open regatta off Point Allerton in light south east wind and fog. Large yachts faced a 12 mile single-pass course. Kathleen from New York nearly beat Shadow by 15 seconds on actual time. Harbinger easily topped the fleet on corrected time, with Shadow, Kathleen and others close in.
The judges named B W Rowell and others as prize judges for the Second Class Keels event. Nimbus protested Shadow and Albatross over measurement, but the protest does not affect prizes. Many club ladies enjoyed the day as Whitecap and the schooner Alice ferried spectators.
The Dorchester Yacht Club begins a three day cruise with about twenty five yachts leaving at 7 am for Marblehead. Commodore Seley hosts a reception aboard the flagship. The fleet sails to Province Town Sunday and returns Monday, racing for a prize in each class.
The Great Head Yacht Club prepares for its first ladies day this afternoon. Yachts will sail down the harbor led by a steam tug carrying a brass barn. A banquet will be served at the clubhouse upon return followed by a social hop in the evening.
New Breprorp, Aug 30. Vedette of New York arrived today from the eastward. Broncho is in port bound to New York. Schooner Quick Step, Frederick Grinnell owner, arrived tonight from Warwick Rhode Island. Alpha sailed for Newport today. Gleam remains in port.
The third annual reunion of Company K Forty third Regiment MV M was held at the Central House Brach Aug 30 with 13 of 101 original members present President Albert A Day re elected secretary Cyrus F Copeland and an executive committee including James Emerson D B Lovell and J W Fletcher A fish dinner followed and guest Rev Mr Anderson ex chaplain of the National G A R Encampment spoke several comrades attended from Boston Brockton Worcester and other towns with families invited to next year’s event
Boston labor groups announce parade participation with Union Cigarmakers directing careful march. Railway officials outline street car restrictions north of Milk Street post 9:50 a m, all lines suspended until parade ends. Regular service to resume soon after.
The Brackett campaign committee met at the Adams building drawing reports from thirty six districts. Clark noted widespread press support with thirty seven state papers backing Brackett and daily visitor flow. Locally strong shows from Worcester Middlesex Bristol and Essex counties forecast favorable gains. some towns and officials shift toward Brackett while opponents claim mixed sentiment across the state.
Governor Ames sets sail this morning on John Stetson’s yacht Sapphire with Stetson as guest and Adjutant-General Dalton aboard. Colonels Weil and Holt accompany them. The voyage travels to Cottage City then up the Sudees to West Point and returns today.
The Historical Pageant from Hollis Street Theatre returns to Boston Theatre on Friday Oct 11 at 7 p m under Miss Cora Scott Pond who conceived the piece It is now regarded as the National Pageant and has been copyrighted The program aims for a national tour in the coming year and features young Alice Pierce who has delighted audiences as Little Lord Fauntleroy at the Museum
Lace curtains and hangings of every description are a specialty of John H Pray Sons Co at 658 to 660 Washington street offering a wide selection for home interiors.
The South End Vacation School reports satisfactory results from six weeks of work led by superintendent Mrs Bernard Whitman with strong teacher support. Sewing ongoing since 1888 under Mrs M E Jacobs, whittling added this summer taught by Harvard student H B Learned. Donors include South Congregational Church and others contributing cash and materials. J W Androw Treasurer thanks supporters for their cooperation amid difficulties.
A compilation of city notices from Boston dated August 1889 covers construction work on the State House reservoir extension with 30 to 40 workers and a February finish, arrival of Sisters of Notre Dame to run the Mission Church Roxbury parochial school, militia personnel changes, Marine Park dredging bids, Water Board bids for a stable on Albany Street, a heroic rescue at Forest Hills station with a $40 Humane Society reward, a religious address at the YMCA, a theft arrest for dry goods valued at $8,295, thefts of luggage and a horse in Charlestown, plus Labor Day regatta arrivals and quartering for oarsmen along the Charles River.
The undersigned acknowledges receipts totaling 280 to aid the loss of a steam saw mill and contents destroyed by fire. Donors include Mary G. Hitah, Mrs. Lyman H., Mrs. J. Amory, Rev. and Mrs. Merriman, and others. Mr. Duncan notes Alaska natives watch progress and strive forward despite trials. Edward I. Tomas, Treasurer.
A long roster of individuals and couples from New York, Rochester, Baltimore, Chicago, Philadelphia, Cleveland, Detroit, St. Louis, London, Toronto and other places appears in a travel or social listing. The fragment names many first and last names and spouses, with cities noted, in a dense column-like entry.
The will filed for probate bequeaths books pictures silverware clothing and other personal effects to his children in equal shares after debts. The remainder is placed in trust with Leverett L Tuckerman and Francis E Peabody for the children's benefit. Trustees may use income for needs and may advance up to half a child's share when they reach majority. Executor named Leverett L Tuckerman.
The Aleppo Temple Knights of the Mystic Shrine returned from their pilgrimage aboard the steamer New York arriving at Battery wharf from Portland at sunrise. Frank Locke credited Hon. P. T. Barnum for the camel used on the voyage and thanked Frank Stone of Boston Carter's Orchestra the Mendelssohn Quartet and caterer Henry J. Seiler. The organizer called the voyage a success.
A male corpse about five feet nine inches, with a light complexion, wearing a black suit and white shirt, was recovered from the Charles River near the bridge. Imitation diamond cuff buttons and a prayer book were found in his pockets. The body was taken to North Grove street morgue.
Public school schedule notes Somerville begins next Tuesday with Prescott School delayed until September 9. Grand Canton Washington No 6 Patriarchs Militant plans a Labor Day parade in Providence R 1. The Cooperative Bank will meet Tuesday evening next due to Labor Day, with October dividend and a new series starting.
Republicans will not renominate Low for county commissioner. Ivory Emmons of Swampscott leads contenders, with Rev. O S Butler and Pedrick also mentioned though limited by geography. Jacob Falk from South Salem faced police raid for liquor. he pleaded not guilty to bribery but was convicted of liquor-law violation and fined 100 dollars and three months in the House of Correction. he may face an attempted bribery charge later.
Supreme Court docket Aug 30 shows Allen et al v Kenney et al set for equity injunction over use of premises 19 Blossom street lower floor for carriage storage vs stabling of five horses and offensive odors. Case postponed to Sept 10 due to defendant illness. plaintiffs represented by E B Goodsell and defendants by Fred Melntire.
In August municipal court during criminal session J Robert Brown of 50 Howard street and Wade C Cummings of 6 Bond street were arraigned on charges of breaking and entering and assaulting watchman Captain Paine at Estes DUGINE. They waived examination and were held in $1200 for breaking and entering and $2000 for assault.
The Old South Church hosts a demonstration of an electric mail and express parcel system claimed to move from Boston to New York in two hours. Dorchester Harvard station builds a track section to showcase curves grades and switches by Oct 1. Exhibit ends and share sale at par limit expires today.
Albert Gates Jr of 120 Tremont street lists new Brighton houses priced well under current land plus building costs. The Gore Street estate in East Cambridge is offered at about half its former $16,000 price, with rent totaling around $1,500. Also available are water and gas company bonds after personal examination. Gates seeks estate care and management services, employing up to twenty workers for such jobs.
A reader urges Mr Taverner to present the acts of two young men who stole chicken in a new light. The writer warns against tolerating minor dishonesty and calls for restitution to the farmer with remorse, especially among Harvard students and peers.
A runaway occurred on Vernon Street when part of the harness slipped from C. O. Tucker & Co.'s team. Driver James McDonald was thrown, his feet entangled in the reins, and he was dragged along the ground. He sustained bruises and cuts but no internal or serious injuries.
Summer union services at Arlington Street Church open at 10 30 a m with Rev Edward E Hale preaching. Young people sermon at onion Hall Boylston st by Rev A D Mayo. Also a Bible class at Boylston Berkeley with Rev William E Griffin speaking and Mendelssohn music. Tremont Temple hosts a lecture on Roman ism and free institutions.
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