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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jul 09, 1889
Page
8
The Merchants' Club hosted United States Senators from the interstate commerce committee at the Algonquin Club. A reception preceded a banquet with sixty gentlemen present including Senator Cullom and Senator Blair as they discussed interstate commerce and national trade policy in a lively, humorous, and formal gathering.
A Bangor delegation testified before the U S committee on interstate commerce regarding Canadian railways relations with American lines and the operation of cross border traffic. Boston representatives heard the proceedings as part of the inquiry into rail cooperation and regulatory matters affecting cross border shipments.
The Boys' Institute of Industry organized its summer classes in the Murdock building on Huntington avenue with Rev. Dr. Edward E. Hale as president and Mr. Howell Reed as treasurer. Twenty-one boys from across the city attend, split into two classes for six weeks, focusing on industrial training under supervisor J. Stillman Smith and instructor M. Summers.
Ex Commodore James P D Smith reports receiving the Earl of Dunraven's letter and a copy to General Paine. The Earl claims full responsibility for withdrawing the Valkyrie challenge due to a deed misreading. Paine's consent allows public release and Valkyrie may travel to compete for the Paine challenge cup this summer in special races.
London July 8 Valkyrie led at the start as Marjorie and Yarana joined the fleet in the Royal Clyde race. Valkyrie maintained a lead temporarily before IREX moved through to win on time allowance in 3h 34m 3s. Valkyrie 3h 31m 18s and Marjorie 3h 42m 37s.
The Corinthian Yacht Club regatta committee prepares for the twenty-eighth regatta to be sailed Saturday afternoon at Marnureap. The New York boat Kathlesa is expected with a special $50 prize for first class. Other noted entrants include Saracen Mignon Beetle Elf. Also listed are schooner Clytie Rebecca cutter Helen and steam yacht Susquehanna.
Seawanhaka club schooner yachts Troquois Mayflower Sea Fox and cutter Medusa arrived at New Bedford this afternoon from Newport and are bound eastward on their annual cruise under owners R N Ellis F T Underbijt A Cass Canfield and Commodore C Robert Centre.
Savin Hill Yacht Club schedules a Thursday July 11 meeting at 8 p m at the club house Savin Hill. Committee reports will be received and acted upon. Several new members will be elected.
Yachts Bohemian, Vice Commodore W a T Lambert Clytie Batcheller and Savage and Ethel I W King of the Dorchester Yacht Club returned from a trip to the eastward yesterday. They reported fair weather throughout and the farthest point reached from home port was York Harbor, Maine.
City sailing regatta judges met at the Boston Tavern to hear protests from the July 4 Dorchester Bay race. Judith withdrew Echo and Mirage on Mamie, some protests were denied, Shadow vs Nimbus had no testimony, Verona vs Helen stayed under advisement, and Posey won after judges ruled no rules breach by Posey in Hazard vs Posey.
In Philadelphia on July 8 the central labor bodies agreed to set aside differences and cooperate for workers’ benefit. The Knights of Labor Federation of Labor and railroad brotherhood chiefs pledged arbitration authority, promising investigation and resolution if any group infringes another’s rights.
Urica reports today cheese sales totaling many boxes at prices from 7c to 8 4c with commissions and private trades. Shree Fans, N Y notes 428 liters? and butter sold in multiple lots with creamery and farm dairy at 16c.
Thieves stole numerous silver items including a two-quart pitcher, silver tea service, forks and spoons, marked pieces from Bigelow Kennard Co, and other silverware from ex Governor Long residence. Additional valuables were taken from the home of Horace Hi Stevens on Ship street.
Salem reports Felix Golding, a prisoner who escaped from Salem jail on Sunday April 14, is arrested in Mansfield. Jailer Hatheway will bring him back tomorrow morning.
An old advertisement touts Horsford's Acid Phosphate as a remedy for nerves and sleeplessness. The copy appeals to anxious readers seeking rest and calm through a tonic product.
A colored man attacked Zarch Hershson, owner of 144 Cambridge Street, with a heavy bottle, inflicting a deep head wound and knocking him unconscious. A passerby woman interrupted the robber, who fled. a doctor treated the victim, who will be confined for days. The assailant was a mulatto man about five eight, 160 pounds, wearing a dark suit.
A reader protests a West End Land Company crew on a blue derrick cutting small branches along Boylston street near the Public Garden to install overhead wires. The writer questions forester oversight and notes the debris on Charles to Arlington streets. Dated Monday afternoon July 8.
A Cape of Good Hope clipping urges abolition of the bearing rein as cruel to horses. It cites Ye Cape Times views and Olive Schreiner on animal mistreatment, noting English progress against the rein and calling for Cape colony to follow. The letter condemns driven use, shows urban and rural abuse, and argues for humane restraint.
Hartwell and Richardson submit six story brick design with Worcester freestone trim for the New England Shoe and Leather Exchange at Bedford and Kingston streets. Copper flat roof, dual entrances, two Bedford stores, private elevators, board room and bureau of credits on ground floors, freight elevator to sixth floor lofts, and multiple vaults with fire stops to meet building laws for tenants.
The New England Electric Exchange held its regular quarterly meeting at the Electric Club on Park Street yesterday afternoon with P. H. Alexander presiding. Resolutions transferred property to the newly incorporated organization. A lengthy debate followed on licensing, exam procedures, and the field’s progress. Over 200 electricians have been examined, yielding improved workmanship and rising public confidence in electric lighting. The exchange attracts major attention nationally and internationally, with similar bodies forming elsewhere.
Special Officer Abbott of Station 3 yesterday afternoon arrested George Joslyn on a default warrant for larceny of a gold watch and other articles from Thomas C. Brooks and William M. Loret at 26 Lynde street on May 7 last year.
Investors are told a Colchis Mining Company share will be worth ten dollars five days after the mill completes. The enterprise invites scrutiny, with capitalized at half a million and nonassessable stock. The mill nears completion and dividends and price rises are anticipated. President is Hon. Robert G. Ingereo. R. H. Whitney & Co. acts as local representatives at 48 Congress Street.
Atramp using aliases Wellcome Baker Redmund and McCormick did arrest after deceiving a Masonic secretary and F L Thomas of 23 Hawley street. Officers from Station 4 detained him for fraud involving money. The Juniata arrived at Newport with Lt Rusk in command. Navy ship Red for Portsmouth, NH came to Charles town Navy Yard yesterday. Plans for two pile bulkheads on Commonwealth avenue opened. bids from Scully, Cavanagh, Boynton Bros., Melanis, and George H. Cavanagh were read, contract under advisement. Moonlight excursion planned by Boston Young Men's Christian Association for July 11 from Battery wharf at 7 15. Jotham E Munroe died Saturday at 171 Brook street East Boston of consumption. funeral today. Summer boarding notice for Christian Union includes seashore country. Officer Lane of Station 3 arrested David Lane for larceny of razors and barber tools worth 30 from Samuel Barton at 117 Pleasant street. Pain’s Burning of Old London draws large audiences nightly and promises greater success than last year.
A new production titled Help Wanted at the Oakland Garden draws praise for its musical portion and acting, with Sally Cohen and Lizzie Daly singled out for lively performances. John T. Craven leads the cast, though most actors struggled to elevate weak dialogue. still, singing and orchestral work earn goodwill amid warm weather.
About 400 children gathered at the Wait schoolhouse for the South End vacation school led by superintendent Mrs Bernard Williams with ten assistants. Girls outnumber the boys, and the six week program blends instruction and activity in sewing, housekeeping, and housewifely arts for girls while boys follow an industrial course including whittling, hat printing, wood sawing and cane seating. Ages range from 4 to 15, with a kindergarten for the youngest. the program has operated since 1882.
Leslie Hapgood, confidential clerk to milliner Mrs. William B. Crocker of 493 Washington Street, was arrested on charges of illegally obtaining goods on her account. He allegedly used Crocker’s credit to buy goods from New York firms, selling them and keeping about 212 dollars. Formerly with L. P. Hollander & Co., he was discharged. In court yesterday he was held in 800 dollars bail for trial Friday.
Union 33 met in Dexter Hall at 987 Washington Street with smaller attendance than usual. The session focused on arranging for the upcoming picnic while Boston ship carpenters report strike harms to summer work and blame strike instigators, who may seek other employment.
Yesterday afternoon workers from the New England Telephone Company spilled a heated kettle at the rear of 47 Pitts Street. The vessel toppled down stairs and its blazing contents burned two year old David Ludoliski in a cradle. He was rushed to Massachusetts General Hospital for treatment.
Augustus Chandler of Morton and Sanford streets drowned after a fit caused him to slip into a tank at Pierce's chocolate factory. The tank held about five inches of water at the time.
The North Shore trip of the excursion steamer New York yesterday was the most successful yet. Weather and water were perfect and many ladies and children enjoyed the sail. A repeat voyage is planned for Sunday with a later departure to accommodate out of town parties. Today’s sail goes down the bay from 2:30 to 6:30.
In Salem on July 8 two new diphtheria cases are reported in South Salem raising weekly totals to seven with one death on Sunday. A case appears on Burnside street Ward 2. The board of health will flush sewers distribute copperas and improve drainage from the Atlantic tannery through Watch Gap Canal. A 10 year old girl named Farmer dies on Cherry street.
A promotional note asserts Elastic Starch offers superior take for fabric care, promising smoother finishes and lasting hold. The claim targets households seeking quality starch for ironing and textile use without detailing independent testing or verifiable results.
Matters in equity are scheduled for hearing Wednesday July 10 at 9 39 am at 30 Pemberton square Vetranet versus Labbe Bristol Cresney versus Bray Essex Murphy versus Brown Ferguson versus Ferguson Bristol Moffat versus Parker Mills versus Gomperty Hammona versus Pinkham
U S Commissioner court records show Peter Clark a 12 year old from Lawrence held in 300 bail for trial on a charge of opening a letter box and stealing a letter. Peter Russell a Star of the East passenger is held on a charge of stealing money from fellow passenger Edward J Darrell in the same bail amount and court.
McKim J presided as administrators were appointed for the estates of Margaret Philipson Joseph P Thomas Ann Gilfeather Mary Donaughey Laura A Russ Jane Meek Annie E McKay Charlotte TI Coggan Rose McAuley. Wills admitted to probate include William Hutchinson Albert C Wilkins Mary A Dickerman R Humiston and John G Gilbert.
In Plymouth County probate actions on July 8, Harris J. oversees wills for Alden Wilder Hingham and Martha K. Ames Rockland with executors and executrices named. Administrators appointed include Marian Buchanan Thom Plymouth George F Wheeler Rockland and Eli G Shorey Rockland. Guardians appointed include Emily Luther Hanson for Squire A. Luther minor and others for insane or dependent dependents. License to sell real estate granted for Ada Luther. Objections to Taber Academy trusteeship by ministers in Marion Rochester and Fairhaven led to adjournment of hearing until Thursday in Brockton.
In Essex County Probate Court at Lawrence on July 8 Harmon J. proved wills for Mary Begley Johanna Cunningham Mary Dunn Elizabeth Emmons Martha R Moore Matthew Connor and others. Administrations were granted for Thomas Battenberry Thomas Barrett Charles Davis Bartholomew Hayes Caroline Powers and Elizabeth Russell. Inventories include Abel Webster 15929.66 William H Cook 7000 Susan L Elus 7000.
A docket of Commonwealth cases lists defendants including J Frederick Barker Joan Walsh and others with larceny robbery and related charges. Entries cover larceny in building embezzlement breaking and entering and idle disorderly acts with sentences ranging from months to years. Municipal Court July 8 proceedings noted Edward Budd waived examination.
The company is capitalized for 500000 dollars and stock is non assessable. The mill, the largest in the country, nears completion and dividends are expected once it starts. At 16 dollars per ton, 200 tons daily, 900 tons at 16 and 900 tons milling at 3 yield daily income of 2600 dollars, enabling a 0.50 dividend per share monthly and a 17600 dollar monthly surplus.
The weight of an investment lies in the character and reputation of the company's officers, which stands as a sufficient guarantee of its soundness and reliability to investors.
Hon. ROBERT G. INGERSOLL president N. , CHAS. D. JENKINS M.D. vice president Boston Herbert Parsons secretary and treasurer N. Y. Hon. NATHAN CLEAVES Portland Me. Hon. CHAS. E. COON New York.
Make Checks or Drafts Payable to R H Whitney Co 486 Congress St Boston charge of breaking and entering the building No 31 Barrett street placed under bonds for trial by the grand jury John Mc Laughlin placed under $500 bonds for appearance by 11 to answer charge of assaulting Officer Brewer.
A list of prominent guests staying at Boston hotels yesterday includes W. P. Trowbridge and Charles P. Stetson from New Haven and Bangor respectively, George A. White of Portland and W. D. Keith of Chicago, with numerous others such as J. Berry of Rockville and H. G. Hill of Rosario. The roster spans New York, Philadelphia, San Francisco, Paris, and multiple American cities, naming guests by hotel and city.
The country week vacation visits have begun for the fifteenth season. Over 500 needy and worthy children have already been sent from the YMCA Union building to farms and other homes in the country for their health and pleasure.
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