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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jul 08, 1887

Page

5

Shadow Wins Cup In Close Boston Yacht Race

The Shadow defeats Undine by 8 minutes on corrected time to claim the Meer Cup at the Boston Yacht Club race with a 20 mile course from India Wharf to Harding's Ledge and back. Undine's poor seamanship and wrong course choices cost the victory despite leading on several legs. Shadow owner John Bryant receives the Meer Cup as winner.

Boston Yacht Club Wesley A. Gove India Wharf City Point Dr. Bryant Benjamin Dean Sound Point Spectacle Island Nix Long Island Head Sadow Boston Harding Egg Rock Deer Island Shirley Gut John B. Meer Nimbus

Shamrock Sails Advantage Shortened by Poor Wind

The Shamrock and Titania yacht match near New Jersey faced light winds and fog. Shamrock suffered a topmast failure and mainmast sprung while the white boat’s spar was recently replaced. Titania led briefly before Shamrock pulled ahead before fading off the line.

New York Shamrock Titania Luckenbach Bay Ridge Scotland Leeward

Shamrock's Topmast Breaks Off During Race Start

At Long Branch the Shamrock's topmast snapped under the rigging but the vessel kept pace. By noon she rounded for home, taking in a double foresail and drawing ahead of Titania. Moran towed Bay Ridge sloop to anchorage as Titania triumphed later. Palmer failed to challenge.

Shamrock Moran

Eastern Yacht Club annual cruise opens with multiple yachts

Eastern Yacht Club yachts began the annual cruise at 9 AM with Gitana leading Mohican Stranger Adrienne Wanderer Ambassadress and Galatea. Several expected boats did not start while others joined later. Lady's day featured Salem Cadet Band and a Diana launch showcased a 42 foot schooner with iron keel and detailed measurements.

Marbleread Eastern Yacht Club Gitana Mohican Stranger Adrienne Wanderer Ambassadress Galatea Baker’s Island Trova Fearless John C. Soley Diana Billow

Public session reveals Union Pacific branch bias in Kansas

Leavenworth ledger July session of the Pacific railroad investigating committee heard witnesses denounce Union Pacific branch practices harming local business. General James C. Stone described stock transfers tied to subsidizing the Pacific railroad bill, with memoranda naming several prominent names and alleged favors. Judge James Humphrey noted Kansas lawmakers received passes from railroads and that earlier interference claims faded under Adams administration.

Leavenworth Kan Pacific Railroad Investigating Committee Union Pacific James C. Stone Leavenworth, Pawnee & Western Railroad Kansas Pacific Pacific Railroad Congress Stone John C. Fremont Thomas Ewing General Stone Sam Hallet R. W. Mobratney Pomeroy Kansas Henry Bennett Elmira N. Y H. Bennett J. P. Upsher Caleb Smith R. Thompson Upsher Bennett Smith Thompson E. W. Chase Chaseville J. F. Cowan T. Stevens Thaddeus Stevens Wallis New York Herald Dewey New York Wilson New York Times B. F. Camp Carlisle Virginia Jones Forney Ross Fletcher Holiday Stinson Missouri Pattison Charles Francis Adams

Collision on East River wrecks schooner in New York

The steamer Blanche Henderson developed mechanical trouble near Corlear's Hook and drifted into the schooner Hattie Watson of Plymouth, Mass., badly damaging both vessels and crashing into Jenkens Wegartein's dry dock. Losses total several thousand dollars.

New York Blanche Henderson Corlear East River Hattie Watson Plymouth Mass Jenkens & Wegartein

Funeral of ex Governor Morrill Held at Avausta

The funeral for ex-Governor Anson P. Morrill was held at his Avausta residence at 11 30 am conducted by Rev H S Whitman pastor of the Winthrop Street Universalist Church. Pallbearers included J W Bradbury J L Stevens Joseph Holman and Judge Samuel Titcombe. Remains laid to rest in Forest Grove cemetery. The steamer Providence work has been vigorously prosecuted and will be ready to go to New York in a few days.

Morrill Avausta Anson P. Morrill H. 8 Whitman Winthrop Street Providence New York

Barrett and Booth to Tour with Five Shakespeare Plays

The noted tragedians Lawrence Barrett and Edwin Booth plan a cross coast tour next season starting in Buffalo and ending in San Francisco. They will perform Lear Julius Caesar Othello Macbeth and The Merchant of Venice with a selected cast. Barrett describes their Maine coast cruise and extended summer rests as essential to their extended season.

Scituate Lawrence Barrett Post Edwin Booth Mr. Booth Mr. Barrett New York White Mountains Booth Newport Isles of Shoals T. B. Aldrich Maine Bar Harbor Barrett Buffalo San Francisco Lear Julius Cesar

Judge Dismisses Trade Mark Case Over LL Letters

Judge Howell E. Jackson dismisses the Lawrence Manufacturing Company vs Tennessee Manufacturing Company suit. He rules the letters LL do not constitute a legal trade mark and denies relief with costs. The decision affects similar cases and is noted as important to Southern mills.

Nasaville Tenn Howell E. Jackson Lawrence Manufacturing Company Lowell Mass Tennesseee Manufacturing Company United States Circuit Court Clerk’s Jackson

Navy Seeks Bids for Five Steel Vessels in 1887 Contract

The Navy invites sealed proposals by August 1 1887 for five vessels including Cruiser No 1 and Cruisers No 4 and No 5 plus Gunboats No 3 and No 4. Vessels to be built in U S with domestic equipment and guaranteed speeds with penalties. Bidders must show plant in the United States and specify construction locations. Plans and specs available June 1 1887 at the Navy Department for examination.

Navy Department Washington Congress Naval Naval Service United States Navy Naval Advisory Board Nav Department Pacific Ocean Gulf of Mexico Atlantic Ocean Secretary of the Navy Uni United Department United States William C. Whitney Navy Washington, D. C Bessemer Crucible Bureau of Ordnance Washington, D.C Rock Island Arsenal Rock Island Ill G. Baylor Ordnance Department

Boston Museums and Theatres Daily Show Schedule

Little Corinne in Arcadia at the Boston Museum evening 8. Hennessey Bros Ideal Minstrels at Bijou Theatre daily 2 and 8. Promenade concert at Music Hall. Bienne performance at Oakland Garden. Munkacsy painting Christ Before Pilate at Horticultural Hall.

Boston Museum Corinne Arcadia BIJOU Hennessey Bros Ideal Minstrels Music Hall Corinne Grand Orchestra

Marriages in the Boston Area Marked by Multiple Ceremonies

Several wedding notices appear for Boston area couples. Linwood Coburn and Lestie Morton wed at Ore Park with Rev. H W Tilden officiating. Sidney Colburn and Hattie Derby marry in Newton Centre. Walter Cadman and Lydia Lincoln wed in Dorchester. Frank Denno and Jessie Donnell unite in Boston. George Smith and Augusta Boyce wed. Mrs J Smith and Annie Nye marry in Boston.

Ocoburn—Morton Ore Park Eee H. W. Tilden Linwood L. Coburn Hamene N. J Lestie Bb. Morton Hyde Walter H. Cadman Lydia R. Lincoln Boston Denno—Donnell C. E. Davis Frank K . Denno Jessie A. Donnell Smith—Boyce Cares W. Durell George T Augusta C. Oyce Smith NYE Edward J. Young J. Smith Annie C. Nye

Deaths record from Somerville Macon Brighton

Burke Thomas F. age 52 4 months died Somerville Mass July 6 Handeman Jessie P. daughter of Colonel Handeman Macon Ga July 22 Levi William A. age 19 July 6 Newhall Mabel F. daughter of F G Newhall Brighton July 5 age 10 years 7 months 8 days

Burke Somerville Mass Thomas F. Burke Handeman Macon Jessie P Thomas Handeman Levi William A. Levi Newhall Brighton Mabel F F. G. Newhall

For Sale Roxbury Highlands Land Near Transport Hub

An eligible parcel at Roxbury Highlands offers light, air, drainage and travel access. At the junction of two streets, 200 rods from the car station, 19 000 square feet, ideal for blocks of dwellings or a large apartment house. A large wooden house sits on the lot with lawn and garden. inquiries to Francis Brown, Executor, 42 Congress Street, room 6, 11 to 1.

Roxbury Highlands Francis Brown Congress Street

President Welcomes Grand Army of the Republic Post

General Lander Post No. 5 from Lynn Massachusetts arrived from Virginia and met the President in the East Room. Commander Davis Walker led the drum corps and led three cheers for Grover Cleveland before the President spoke of trust in the government and his willingness to greet veterans as citizens.

Washincton Grover Cleveland United States Grand Army of the Republic

New York to Host Trials For Defender Cup Yachts

The America's cup committee aims to ensure trial races to pick a defender with Ex Commodore J D Smith as chairman. The Volunteer Mayflower Puritan Priscilla and Atlantic are expected to start. Trials likely in late August or early September with owner accommodations arranged. G Kortright of the NYYC regatta committee will provide a steamboat for club members at all races and cup contests.

New York J. D. Smith G. Kortright New York Yacht Club

Archbishop Corriganal Excommunication Reported

The Daily News claims Archbishop Corrigan has sent a formal excommunication notice to Rev. Dr. McGlynn. A public notice with explanation to Catholics is said to be read in all diocesan churches next Sunday, though the archbishop and secretary declined to comment.

New York The Daily News Corrigan McGlynn

Sailor Acquitted in Death Case Aboard Robert L Belknap

Albert M Rich first mate on the Robert L Belknap faced U S Circuit Court trial for cruel treatment of Seaman James Peterson alleged to have caused death on February 27 during a voyage from San Francisco to Liverpool. Six sailors supported the charge but Captain Staples, his wife and son and a Chinese steward testified Peterson died from a wave dash against the bulwarks. The jury acquitted Rich.

New York Albert M. Rich Robert L. Belknap United States Benedict James Peterson San Francisco Liverpool Staples Rich Peterson

New York & Mobile Steamship Company Formed

Articles of incorporation filed in New York for the New York and Mobile Steamship Company to operate passenger and freight steamers between New York and Mobile with stops at Philadelphia Baltimore Norfolk Savannah Pensacola Key West and Havana.

New York New York & Mobile Steamship Company County Clerk’s Mobile Philadelphia Baltimore Norfol Savannah Pensacola Key West Havana

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