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.
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India Wharf
City Point
Dr. Bryant
Benjamin Dean
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Eastern Yacht Club
Gitana
Mohican
Stranger
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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.
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R. W. Mobratney
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Henry Bennett
Elmira
N. Y
H. Bennett
J. P. Upsher
Caleb Smith
R. Thompson
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Smith
Thompson
E. W. Chase
Chaseville
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Thaddeus Stevens
Wallis
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New York
Wilson
New York Times
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Virginia
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Holiday
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Newport
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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.
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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.
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Washington, D. C
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Crucible
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Washington, D.C
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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.
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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.
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Hamene N. J
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Hyde
Walter H. Cadman
Lydia R. Lincoln
Boston
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C. E. Davis
Frank K . Denno
Jessie A. Donnell
Smith—Boyce
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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
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Somerville
Mass
Thomas F. Burke
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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James Peterson
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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.
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