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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Dec 19, 1892

Page

3

One Cup Defender Ordered by New York Yacht Syndicate

Archibald Rogers of Hyde Park heads a syndicate of yacht owners ordering a boat from the Herreshoffs of Bristol to defend the America's Cup. The 85 foot waterline design aims for keel or centerboard, with costs around $60,000 plus ongoing running expenses. Several skippers and Boston backers are mentioned as potential helms and supporters.

Archibald Rogers Hyde Park N. Y Herreshoffs Bristol Rogers Herres Wasp al Syndicate Herreshoff Chiles Barr Bare Valkyrie Fon Hank Aubrey Crocker Cohsset General Paine Henry Bryant Boston Newark Mr. Bryant

Hobart Stud Arrives in New York for Calfornia Sale

The Hobart stud of eighty four horses led by Stamboul Nancy Lee Trinket Eugenia and Alma Mater arrived safely from California and were stabled in the American Institute Sailing. The sale is set for Tuesday and Wednesday and this herd is described as the most valuable domestic animal herd ever moved across the continent.

New York Hobart Stamboul Nancy Lee Trinket Eugenia Alma Mater California American Institute

Racing card listed for December meeting at Guttenburg

Special to the Post reports a full racing card for tomorrow at Guttenburg New Jersey listing six races with multiple entries including Beeton Dr Hel mudth Climax Paradise Sir George L Stuggard Pxtra Frank L Power Peralo Jamestown Zephyrus Shotover Quibbler Harry Alonzo Kirsch Miss live Mamie B B Hazelhurst Mulage Slander Fancy Clotho Fest Bel fest Elect 673 Gold Dollar Flattery Susis Fullergeld False Ahrens Rocket Post mai Kingwood Eugenie Fitto fice King Cr b Hyacinth Azrael Gladi ator Mollie Davis King Cr b Hyacinth Azrael Gladi ator Mollie Davis Dewdroy geli Turs 2d and other entries.

Guiptenburg N. J Beeton Dr. Helmuth Climax Paradise George L. Stuggard Brussells Pxtra Frank L Power Peralo Jamestown Zephyrus Shotover Quibbler Harry Alonzo

Gloucester Entries Highlight Five Races at Gloucester Park

The Gloucester N J program lists six races with horses named Mai of Richmond La Fales colt Drizzle Trogs Grand Prix Vendetta Smuggler and others in fields including five and six and one half furlongs. The entries feature horses like Debonair Forest and Startle with weights and lineups across the day’s six events.

Gloucester N. J Richmond Tradesman Donny Cay Sr Fia Bosa Tommy Lady Vorster Hagiucune Fi i Dévonair Sund Rage la Fales Lorraine Silver Queen Richard T Trogs Vene Jon Lackland Piedmont de Cry Forest Ki-hu Vendetta Smuggler Nee@imure Seiuyl Iil Lug Mae Bizeaway Vocalite aJimi’agia Per- Ader Ptolemy Wihoo Startle Joe Lee J. J. Ealy Freedom Come Ov Mianula

Boxing finals set for New England championships at Music Hall

Admirers will attend finals at Music Hall tomorrow night with preliminaries at the B A A. Ten bouts expected, featuring Buckley Roche Mananing and McGovern in heavyweights and Hixey Doherty in 135 pounds. Tickets 2 and 2 seats sell out fast as bouts promise spirited competition.

Buckley Roche Mananing McGovern Ceraun Buat Ali Ie Hixey Doherty

Captain Waters's Record Elected Harvard Captain for Next Year

After a long season of deliberation Harvard football players elected Bert Waters, class of 1894, captain for next year. Waters, a versatile back and guard, has excelled in football and rowing, earning praise for line-breaking, end interference, and sprinting speed, and is expected to lead a more scientific Harvard team with graduate coaching.

Harvard Tas Bert . Waters C. Boston Talschoise Waters Freshmin Yale Boston Latin School Iso Teave Varsity New London Trafford A. Harvar Lie Sapi

Breaks and Families in Local Bowling League

Babo of the Casinos remains a top scorer with over 500 in most matches. The Casino team leads the league for consistent work and strong bowling across the lineup. Notable players include Cummings of the Salems and Whittier of the Vespers, with Shoe of his recent games posting 511 and only one missed spare.

Babo Casinos Casino Cummings Salems Sowes Berry Miles Melrose A Cutis Heathfield Whittier Shaw Lowell Highlands Dickerman Lori Wo Nécious Owe Reigue Sho

Fall River Fire Destroys Staples Coal Plant Equipment

Crowds visit the Staples Coal Company property on Davol street after a daylong fire. Engines boilers and a toppling large Chase elevator valued over 11 000 were wrecked. Much of the north warehouse and coal stored at the Roiman wharf were ruined by water and flame. The Schooner Marlow was damaged and aground. crew deaths discounted as a rumor. Agent Chase injured but recovering. Insurance losses estimate around 50 000 plus further claims pending.

Fall River Staples Coal Company Wheart Davol Street Roiman’s Su Wien N. A. Ford Chase Coal Company

Gompers Re-Elected Leader At AFL Convention

At the AFL clos ing meeting in Philadelphia delegates re elected Samuel Gompers as president with no opposition. Christopher Evans was re elected secretary Joan Lennon treasurer P J Maguire first vice president William A Carey second vice president from Pittsburgh won by a large margin. The executive council authorized campaign education and lectures to broaden the federation efforts in political action while prohibiting partisan politics in labor business. Final adjournment followed compliments and resolutions.

Philadelphia Penn Americn Fed@ration Liulor Gompers Man Lineus Christopher Evans Joan B. Lennon Ele Ie P. J. Maguire William A. Carey Pittsbury Housestead Chiavo Denver Wrs

Cribb Club Revived Prominent Boxers To Meet

The Cribb Athletic Club is reorganized in Boston with forty two members and a state charter. Plans call for monthly glove contests featuring top professional boxers such as Mike Daley and Dick Burge. A reception for English lightweight champion Dick Burge and talks of matches with Jack McAuliffe are highlighted, with Blanchard Fair Play rules and honorary president Blanchard.

Cribb Boston All Cribb Athletic Club Ham. Brock Patsey Sheppard A. W. Cooke B. H. Beaton Mike Daley Austin Gibbons Jimmy McHale Walter Edgarton Muldoon Cyclone Jimmy Witten Maffit Flaherty Barney Hubbart Jack Green Dick Burge Jack McAuliffe Sone Burge David H. Blanchard McAuiffe Rurge Marea McAuliffe Tr Iing

Wonderful Pageant Delights City Audiences Saturday Night

A vivid report on the Woman's Educational and Industrial Union produced pageant, led by Laura C. Hills. The inaugural show drew a large audience and favorable verdicts despite early nerves from the performers.

Woman’s Educational and Industrial Union Laura C. Hills William B. Kehew Beaconstreet Chie Lei J. Harvey Young Pinckey Street William Hi. Hehew Non Street Thomas Mark Beaton Whitdleu J. Hi. Heeht Comindawealth Wooster Wells Lexington Linus M. Childs Beaco Miss Hills Pssi Gany

Schooner Payne Lost Off Maine Coast in Collision

Advices report the loss of the schooner Payne of Northport after a collision with the Iris near Portland Maine. The Iris towed the crew to Boston where Captain Duncan failed to report the accident. The Payne carried a full general cargo from Boston to Northport.

Portland Payne Northport United States Matthews Iris Boston Duncan

Working Girls Home plans larger quarters in Boston

Boston groups push a public meeting at Steinert Hall to raise funds for a new Working Girls Home on Asioy Parc Street set to open in April. The home, run by the Gray Nuns, serves wage earners with modest board and secretive aid for those in need, now at capacity.

Boston Friends of the Home Hoston Tachrie

New Alderman John J. Maguire of Sixth District

John J. Maguire, elected alderman from the sixth district, is described as a large man with a ruddy complexion, known for his service in the Civil War with Company D of the Sixth Massachusetts Volunteers and a later career as a painter and city bridge maintainer. A Democrat with strong community ties in Ward 18, he is connected to the G A R, Celtic Association, and the McClellan Memorial.

John J. Maguire A.derman Lawrence, Wilde & Hall B. Il Babcock Smith Organ Company Charles Russell Lowell Celtic Association of South Boston General Gorge B. McClellan Memorial Association

The Lone Woman on the Tracts After Dark in Boston

A Boston Post narrative discusses dangers women face after dark on Tremont Street and nearby routes. It details curbstone gallants who insult unescorted women, including a reporter’s near repeated harassment. The piece stresses moral sentiment and calls for police focus to curb such incidents.

Boston New York Tremont Row Shawiout Columbus Avenues South End the Post Tremont Street The Post Woman Water Street School Dars Dirk Vanous

Boston Noonjay Meetings under Evangelistic Association

Daily noon meetings from 12 to 1 at Bromfield Street M E Church under the Evangelistic Association of New England. Evangelist Schiverell of Chicago conducts through Jan 1. Mr and Mrs W Ik er from Philadelphia will sing each noon this week. audiences large and interests strong.

Evangelistic Association of

Whittier Birthday Observed in Amesbury

Whittier's birthday was observed with appreciation in Amesbury on December 18. Many notable residents contributed funds and letters. ex Senator Patterson of New Hampshire gave the oration. Contributors included Harriet Prescott Spofford, Lucy Larcom, Robert Purvis, Louise Chandler Moulton, and others. letters came from Oliver Wendell Holmes and several prominent figures.

Amesbury Whittier Patterson New Hampshire Churchill al Triates Harriet Prescott Spofford Lucy Larcom Robert Purvis Louise Chindler Moulton Oliver Wendell Holmes Robert C. Wiithrop E. C. Stedman Russell H. A. Tuttle New [Ompshire Phillips Brooks Mary A. Livermore Cuacles Duiley Warner Louise Chander Moulton Elizabeth Stuart Phelps Ward Celis Thaxter Henry L. Dawes William H. Haile Awe. Pillsoury William Corswell

California Tours via Pennsylvania Railroad in 1898

The Pennsylvania Railroad personally conducted tours to California will start February 7 from Boston, heading south through New Orleans for Mardi Gras and returning via side trips to San Diego. A second trip departs Torch Land on February 28 with three weeks in California. Tours ride in vestibule trains and stay in top hotels with full comforts, with detailed information available from Tourist Company, 206.

California Pennsylvania Railroad Company Boston Tiras New Orleans San Diego Cal

Aldermen Salary Spark Sparks Labor Union Row

The Central Labor Union decided aldermen salaries are adequate and that raising pay would boost corruption. A boycott against Dennett's Washington street restaurant was referred to the grievance committee. Secretaria Abraham urged a free public baths hearing, while Typographical Union 13 pressed Homestead aid via subscriptions.

Board of Aldermen Central Labor Union Dennett Washington Street Abrahan M.craith Typographical Union 13 Homestead

Boiler makers set nine hour demand and election results

The group expects a nine hour demand by April 1 and reports good prospects. Officers elected include President P. J. Murray, Vice-president R. McDonnell, Treasurer M. J. Maloney, Recording Secretary Davis Chuisson, Corresponding Secretary Joseph Elwell, Finiment Secretary John Ross. The annual ball will be held January 9 at Odd Fellows Hall.

P. J. Murray R. McDonnell M. J. Maloney Davis Chuisson Joseph Elwell John Ross Odd Fellows’ Hall

Massachusetts carpenters aim for eight hour day in spring

The Massachusetts State Council of Carpenters decided yesterday to pursue a statewide eight hour workday in the spring. The plan is to pressure action city by city with a special meeting set for December 31 to discuss next steps.

Massachusetts State Council of Carpenters

Water Works Assembly Officers and Union Delegates

Water Works Assembly No. 479 lists officers led by Master workman Charles J. Parks and recording secretary Thomas D. Sullivan with financial secretary Clarence Crowley worthy foreman Matthew Brennan and treasurer James Connolly almoner James H. Naughton. Sealtunious Nos 1 and 25 of United Gar ment Workers name Louis Ash walking delegate and J Goldberg clerk of the executive committee.

Water Works Assembly Charles J. Parks Thomas D. Sullivan Clarence Crowley Worthy Matthew Brennan James Connolly James H. Naughton United Garment Workers Louis Ash J. Goldberg

Enthusiastic K of L Assembly Meets in St Andrews Hall

District Assembly No 30 K of L held a large meeting yesterday afternoon in St Andrews Hall with District Master Workman Michael J Padden presiding and addressing the gathering.

District Assembly No. 30 K. of L St. Andrews Hall Michael J. Padden

President Clinkard Seeks Prize Candidacy Advised

The Working Boy's Home prize candidacy for President Clinkard was advised. The Walker job in Brookline was handed to union men. A ball was voted for Easter night with a committee appointed including Clinkard Chaire Littell Dolan Newman Jackson Hogan O'Brien Duiley Donovan Grover Mahone and Melatosis.

Clinkard Walker Brookline Messrs Chaire Littell Dolan Newman Jackson Hogan O’ Brien Duiley Donovan Grover Mahone Melatosis

Ball Planned by Local Assembly of Old Colony Railroad Workers

Yesterday the local assembly No. 38702 decided to hold a ball on February 8. A gold watch will be given to the member selling the most tickets. Officers elected include Jeremiah O Leary master workman Davis J Murphy worthy foreman James Day recording secretary John Holland financial secretary Timothy J Couely treasurer Cornellis Buckley stylistician George Sack labor Patrick Driscoll U K Pitrick Sullivan W J Janes Ryan inside esquire.

Old Colony Railroad Jeremiah O'Leary Masiec Worsman Davis J. Murphy Worthy James Day John Holland Timothy J. Couely Cornellis Buckley Stilistician George Sack Aborer Patrick Driscoll U. K Pitrick Sullivan W. J Janes Ryan Inside Esquire

Ten new members joined Park Department Employees' Assembly meeting

At Chickering Hall yesterday afternoon Park Department Employees' Assembly No. 7576 K of L initiated ten new members. Boston Journeymen Tylers elected officers W Robertson president D Mahoney vice president A Gosling recording secretary H Garey financial secretary J Mangle assistant F secretary J Denny treasurer P Keiley sergeant at arms and trustees J Murphy J Benroth M Hendrickson. Women's Christian Temperance Union urged labor to aid ending smoking rooms in sleeping cars and knights pledged support if ladies back government railways. Practical Stone Masons Union No 1 admitted three new members at Carrell Hall yesterday. The Waiters and Cooks Alliances state no trouble with Reynold Reynolds Hotel proprietor who plans to hire union help.

Park Department Employees’ Assembly K. of L Chickering Hall Boston Journeymen Tylers Willaamim Robertson Daniel Mahoney Recoriig Andrew Gosling Financia Seretary H. P. Garey James Mangle John Denny Patrick Keiley James Reynolds Reynolis Hotel

Handel and Haydn Society opens season with The Messiah

The Globe Theatre hosts Wang next week and Music Hall presents The Wessith tonight by the Handel and Haydn Society. The oratorio repeats Sunday evening December 25 as the season’s first concert.

Democratic Club Holds Annual Meeting and Dinner

The Young Men's Democratic Club meets at 2 p.m. today to elect officers for the coming year as about seventy applicants seek membership in a club nearing 2000 members. The fifth annual dinner is set for 6 30 p.m. at the American House with over 300 tickets sold and rising demand. Speakers include Governor Russell Hon John Russell Sigourney Buttler Hon John F Aka Gerald Senator elect from the second Suff district Salem D Charles Ward 28 and Charles S Hamlin.

Young Men’s Democratic Club American House Russell John Russell Sigourney Buttler John F. Akagerald

St Jsacons Day Dinner Marks New Orleans Battle Anniversary

Democrats plan a 1 p m January 7 dinner at American House to honor St Jacob’s patron saint and the New Orleans battle anniversary. National speakers will be announced. Tickets available at the State committee room. Col Coveney and Secretary Buckley lead arrangements. Forty State committee members will meet at noon to select officers for 1893.

New Orleans State Committee Coveney Buckley

A Perfect Railway Station at Park Square

A praising account of the Old Colony station in Park Square Boston, highlighting its central location, ample accommodations, and extensive connections including all express trains to New York and major southern New England routes. It lauds design, finish, and comfort for travelers in a prominent city-centered hub.

North Fund Boston Old Colony Parksquire Park Square New Yor New England New York Fall River Line Stoning On Line Washington

Colonial Express Pullman Service On Shore Line

The Colonial Express operates as the only day train from Boston to Washington along the Shore Line, offering a direct passenger service.

Shore Line Boston Washington

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