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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jul 10, 1889

Page

8

Dunraven Withdraws Cup Challenge May Lead to International Match

Commodore Smith announces Earl of Dunraven seeks General Paine to arrange a match against New York Yacht Club for a prize other than the Americas Cup. Royal Yacht Squadron rejects the new deed terms and withdraws the challenge, leaving possible races for a different prize or none. The Corinthian Club's first championship regatta set for Marblehead New York on July 9 with classes and prizes listed and sailing rules outlined.

New York SrEcia L Commodore Smith New York Yacht Club Earl of Dunraven Royal Yacht Squadron Lord Dunraven General Paine Valkyrie Mr. Smith Watson Mr. Grant Mr. York G. L. Watson James D. Smith ST. James Square Iin Dunraven Esa Dun- Travel Smith

Corinthian Club to Contest First Championship Race

The Corinthian Yacht Club of Marblehead announces its maiden championship race set for Saturday July 13 at 2 30 p m The event awards first prizes in each class as a leg toward the championship cup for the overall winner after two championship races.

Corinthian Club Corinthian Yacht Club of Marblehead

Helen Verena Controversy Settled In Rowing Protest

The dispute over the prize protest between Helen owner Mr Prince and Verena’s steward Mr Stewart has been resolved. Judges consented to divide the $100 prize in the 40 foot race if the best boat wins on its merit, and Mr M J Kiley will distribute the prize to the winner. The settlement followed discussions with J Arthur Beebe and was praised as sportsmanlike.

Helen Verena Prince Stewart J. Arthur Beebe M. J. Kiley

Seawanhaka Fleet Arrives at Vineyard Haven

Vineyard Haven reports Seawanhaka Yacht Club schooner Sea Fox Mayflower Iroquois and cutter Medusa arriving from New Bedford. Steamers Oneida Rahda Crusader and 40-footers Gorilla Kathleen expected tonight from Larchmont to join the fleet. The group plans to sail for Marblehead tomorrow morning with another yacht from New York arriving this evening from Newport.

Vineyard Haven Sea Fox Mayflower Medusa Seawanhaka Yacht Club New Bedford Oneida Rahda Crusader Gorilla Kathleen Larchmont Marblehead New Beptorp New York J. B. Wolfe Newport

Seven races at Monmouth Park divided into two divisions

July 9 at Monmouth Park N J had light attendance. The program featured seven races with two divisions in the fifth. Winners included Belinda Migonette Cayuga Gloaming Raceland Burns Salvator Bouzie and ap cienene. Spokane Joe Courtney Champagne Charlie and Gilford highlighted Washington Park Drexel stakes day with Joe Courtney winning in 1 41 4 and Gilford posting 1 45 4 5 for fastest mile and seventy yards on record.

Monmocrtu Park N. J Belinda Migonette Burch Cayuga Gloaming Banquet Eurns Raceland Inverwick Salvator Longstreet G Hghees Haramboure Utility Oly Bouzie Sunshine Fred B Sos ‘Ve Ap Cienene Gretna Cliffwood Lime Curiaco Spokane Joe Courtney Champagne Charlie Washington Park Gilford

Ballot Act League Seeks Democratic Club Support

The Ballot Act League, formed with secretary T. Jefferson Coolidge Jr of the Young Men’s Democratic Club, urges members to join. It promotes an impartial effort to implement Massachusetts new ballot law at its first test, claiming broad party backing and a fair trial by voters. The league invites informed aid as provisions remain little known.

Ballot Act League T. Jefferson Coolidge, Jr Young Men’s Democratic Club Massachusetts

Pain's Great Fire of London thrills nightly audiences

The show plays to growing crowds at the amphitheatre and runs in perfect order, giving great satisfaction to all visitors.

Pain London

Bostons Win Easily as Cleveland Pitching Falters

The Bostons defeated Cleveland 15 to 5 in a game marked by O Briens wild pitching and Boston hits. Zimmerman and Brouthers stood out with solid defense and offense, while Nash and Richardson contributed strong sticks. Umpire Curry called the game with crowd of 3,885 in attendance.

Bostons O'Brien Clevelands Zimmer Boston Tebeau Stricker Fantz McAleer Madden Kelly Sanders Kic Brouthers Richardson Nash Quinn Brown Ganzel Curry Br. BU PO. A. Es. R. BU Richa'd Faatz Naa Seve Cs Ao Sd Ranford U Quinn, &S Gangel O Zimmer Oyeee Sawders Crreeeee Cere Gan ‘el Witehell Bills Johnston Radford Tebeat Zimmier Twitchell Balk O' Brien Nime Sun Uimpire New York Pittsburg New Polo Grounds Keefe Insburg Ewing Eateh Tiernan

Local Scores From Openers At Various Venues

At Cincinnati-Cincinnatis 16 Columbus 0. Witikasharpe-WASH Beet 14 Jersey Citys 1. Lowell-New Havens 7 Lowells 5. Worcester-Worcesters 15 Hartfords 3.

Cincinnati Cincinnatis Columbus Witikasharpe-Wash Beet Jersey Citys Lowell New Havens Lowells Worcester Worcesters Hartfords

Overhead electric cars complete first Park Square to Brighton run

Yesterday the overhead system carried electric cars from Park Square to Brighton and Brookline after the underground portion failed to perform. Trees along the Public Garden suffered damage from wires attached to branches and trunks, with trimming debates pending board action. Horses were used where wires could not contact branches, while power ran under the canopy where permitted.

Park Square Brighton Brookline Beacon Street Committee On Paving Boar of Aldermen West End Road Doogue Board of Aldermen

Retail Shoe Dealers Meet in Boston for Conference

The Retail Shoe Dealers' National Association executive committee held meetings at Young's Hotel with about 100 attendees. Discussions covered winning new members, one-price selling, repairing departments, and store efficiency. A banquet followed, and a boat trip to Nantasket was planned for those unfamiliar with a certain claim, marking the conference's end.

Young's J. J. Green South Boston John J. Harkin Chicago O. H. Locke Trenton N. J United States Massachusetts Boston Boot and Shoe Recorder Shoe and Leather Review Boot and Shoe Weekly C. H. McDermott The Recorder Dudley H. Prescott E. H. Frye F. B E. Hansell S. P. Clemens Hartshorne H. McDermott M. ‘I. Ricardson New York E. D. Deming Leather Review of Chicago W. T. Lamkin Nantasket

Cambridge Aldermen Hear Protests and Install Pastor

Cambridge aldermen received a protest from M. Clinton Bacon and others over not widening bridges as required by the Legislature. The issue was referred to the finance committee. Officer Edward Brady was discharged on account of disability. A hearing on New England Telephone and Telegraph pole permits on Brookline Street was tabled for a week amid opposition. Proposals for completing Putnam schoolhouse were authorized to be advertised. The board adjourned for two weeks and set no meeting until Sept 10 after July 28. The Rev. Charles Olmstead was installed as pastor of Pilgrim Congregational Church Cambridgeport with a large congregation. A reception for Miss Carrie J. Bartlett drew about twenty-five Boston press ladies. the event was informal. Beginning today two new Boston-Cambridge mails will run, making nine each way.

Cambridge Putnam Charles Olmstead Pilgrim Congregation Church Cambridgeport G. A. Tewksbury Seattle Father Annie M. Shirreff D. N. Beach Elijah Harr D.D W. R. Campbell Albert Gould W. ©. Richmond Boston Old Cambridge

Managers of Soldiers' Homes Meet in Brunswick

The National Home for Disabled Volunteer Soldiers board held its quarterly meeting in Brunswick led by First Vice-President Leonard A. Harris. They approved the July 1 through September quarter’s appropriation totaling over 700000 across Central Western Eastern Northwestern Pacific Indiana and state-aid budgets. The group planned an annual inspection of the Togus Me home after departing at 7 p.m.

The National Home For Disabled Volunteer Soldiers Brunswick Leonard A. Harris Cincinnati John A. Martin Atchison, Khan John L. Mitchell Milwanukee Wis John F. Hartranft Philadelphia Penn W. W. Averell National Home J. M. Birmingham Franklin Paris Togus Olid Point Dayton Milwaukee Leavenworth Kan Pacific San Monica Cal Marion Ind Vie United States Central Branch Northwestern Branch Eastern Branch Western Indiana

Resolutions Call for Broad Indian Bureau Appointments

A Boston Branch Indian Rights Association meeting adopts a preamble and resolutions opposing state restricted appointments for Indian agents and teachers. They urge recipients to forward copies to the national association secretary and Interior Secretary, and to publish in Boston papers. The text argues that reservations cross state lines and would suffer from localist limits.

Boston The Indian Rights Association Bureau of Indian Affairs

Shooting Death in Everett Traced to Struggle Over Rifle

In Everett on July 9, C R Garratt, a principal in the shooting, gave a coherent account to Medical Examiner Durrell of a tragedy that killed F W Miller. Miller clutched the rifle muzzle during a playful scuffle, Garratt’s right hand rose to defend, the self cocking Winchester discharged, Miller was struck. It is suspected the trigger tangled with Garratt’s clothing.

Everett C. R. Garratt F. W. Miller Durrell Miller Garratt

The Great Outdoor exhibition “The Apaches” at Point of Pines

The Great Outdoor exhibition entitled The Apaches produced nightly at the Point of Pines features trained horses cowboy riding vivid scenery and brilliant firework effects highlighting the show’s attractions.

Point of Pines

Russell Elected Chairman of Civil Service Commission

The Civil Service Commission reorganized with Edward P. Wilbur becoming commissioner. Charles Theodore Russell Jr. was elected chairman. The body passed a vote of appreciation for retiring chairman General Francis A. Osborn, praising his executive ability impartiality and the value of the civil service system.

Civil Service Commissioners Edward P. Wilbur Charles Theodore Russell, Jr Francis A. Osborn Civil Service Act

Radclyffe Fate Debate At Home Market Club Meeting

The annual meeting of the Home Market Club will be held today at 1 30 o clock at 56 Bedford street then adjourn to Bumstead Hall to discuss electing Colonel Albert Clarke as secretary replacing Mr Herbert Radcliffe A letter from Secretary of War Redfield Proctor endorses Clarke praising his character and abilities.

Home Market Club Bedford Street Bumstead Hall Colonel Clarke Herbert Radcliffe Proctor Eben Draper Hopedale Albert Clarke Clarke Redfield Proctor

Organizing a Question Club for Tariff Inquiry

A plan to form question clubs in towns to probe tariff policy with minimal cost. Members elect a secretary who coordinates with the United Question Clubs of Massachusetts to forward questions to Representatives or candidates. The system aims to reveal truth through question and answer, inviting broad participation and anticipating a nationwide pamphlet for 1890 electoral use.

United Question Clubs Massachusetts Boston Congress The Jted Dawes Hoar Brin Ns United Question Clubs of

Newark Officials Inspect Boston Market System Visit

Mayor Haynes of Newark and city officials toured Boston market operations with Superintendent McKay providing details. They were hosted at lunch by Mayor Hart at Young's and then toured suburban areas.

Haynes Newark N.J Market Commissioners

City Notes From Boston and Nearby Areas

The New Hampshire Club with about one hundred members and escorts prepared for a three day Newport excursion visiting Narragansett Bay Crescent Beach and other sights. An explosion on Bromfield street came from a wagon hitting a railway torpedo. John Havitan 35 of 10 Lincoln Street Brighton broke his right leg when frightened by steam cars on North Beacon street. A special India Wharf proprietors meeting at 9 Tremont Street discussed selling real estate with no decisive action taken and adjourned for a week. Officer Clough arrested Patrick King for larceny of clothing valued at 30 from G W Simmons & Co 33 North Street. The first petition for 1890 to form Bass River Ship Canal Co to build a canal from Nantucket Sound through Cape Cod via Bass River between Yarmouth and Dennis was filed. two Legislatures allowed withdrawal.

New Hampshire Club Newport Narragansett Bay Crescent Beach Bromfield Street North Beacon Street John Havitan Havitan Lincoln Street Brighton Proprietors of India Wharf Tremont Street Clough Station 6 Patrick King G. W. Simmons & Co North Street Secretary of Thomas H. Bacon Benjamin J. Berry Bass River Ship Canal Company Nantucket Sound Cape Cod Bass River Yarmouth Dennis

Notable Guests Arrive at Multiple Hotels in City

Prominent figures including Rear Admiral Selfridge and Mrs. Selfridge, Rev Dr Wheeler party, and Mayor Haynes of Newark occupy the Tremont, Quincy, and other hotels. Notables from Maine Central, Boston, Philadelphia, Buenos Aires, Montreal, and more are listed at Revere, Adams, Tremont, and other establishments, reflecting a busy arrivals roster.

T. O. Selfridge U.S.N Selfridge Tremont Wheeler Poughkeepsie N.Y E. G. Wheeler Julien P. Wheeler Olive P. Williams Joseph E. Haynes Newark N.J City Quincy Vendome G. W. Wales Boston E. H. Morris Buffalo N. Y E. F. Huddy E. M. Fagan North Montreal Brunswick Luella C. Carson Portland Ore John L. Mitchell Milwaukee Wis William W. Averell U.S.A P. H. Lawrence A. L. Blamett New York John ©. Black Chicago Thomas W. Hyde Bath United States D. McFarland Providence Charles Northend FE. Fotter Emily Potter Annie Bb. Potter Lillian L. Price N. J Wellington Maine Andrew Cochran Philadelphia Charles W. McCreery Columbia C. Tremont Alfred Johnson Belfast L. Bashford Prescott Art F. P. Browne Bay City Mich Robert P. Keep Norwich Conn Johny Welch H. C. Gage Minneapolis Minn H. W. Leighton Bangor A. Barker Meriden H. Cooper George F. Day Uxbridge P. C. Tyler Athol T.vern Robert K. Holden R. 1 D. H. Gillette North Adams Parker S—S. L. Kimball Wrentham H. 5 Burr Leavenworth Kan A. Rehn Edmund J. Karcher Fhiladelphia Penn Charles N. Judson Brooklyn George P. McKay Cleveland, O H.C. Harris Hector Mackenzie Can

Germania Band to Play At West Roxbury Tonight

The programme will be performed at the junction of Washington Ashland and South streets West Roxbury this evening by the Germania Band beginning at 8 oclock Selections include En Avant Gungl Martha the Bohemian Girl and Lucia pieces solo cornet and piccolo numbers and a final Strauss galop Thunder and Lightning with concert waltzes and marches listed among the items

Washington Ashland South Streets West Roxbury Germania Marcehi Ccc Martha Scence Eererereeers Flotow Corbin Cornet Platinquette Richard Shuebrak Balfe Gavotte Marie Antoinette Fouquet Paul Fox Lucia Donizetti Strauss

Crime at Newton reports horse theft and recovery

Newton July 9 officers Harri son of this city and Carmen of Wellesley arrested J. C. Peterson for alleged stealing of a horse and Goddard buggy from William Heckle of Wellesley. The property was recovered. A Sands of Boston team valued at 1000 dollars was stolen at Chestnut Hill today.

Newton Specrau Harrison Carmen Wellesley J. C. Peterson Goddard William Heckle W. H. Sands Boston Chestnut Hill

Supreme Judicial Court July 9 1888 cases on health order and stock dispute

Supreme Judicial Court actions include Inhabitants of Quincy vs Frank Kennard et al about enforcement of a Quincy health order banning swine without a permit and appeal issues, and Atherton vs Wilson on specific performance and stock issuance in Thomson International Electric Welding Company with argument over stock certificates and organization status.

Supreme Judicial Court ALLEN Quincy Frank Kennard Board of Health of Fenno Street Board of Health J. L. Eldredge Augustus Russ Charles I. Atherton Robert D. Wilson Thomson International Electric Welding Company Jaintiff C. B. Southard W. H. Preble

Superior Criminal Court July 9 Docket and Sentences

A list from Superior Criminal Court dated July 9 records multiple cases and sentences. Names include Mary McGowan larceny four months, Amelie Bluben liquor law $50 fine, Patrick Conley assault disorderly three and six months, John Conley idle and disorderly several months, Michae O'Brien idle and disorderly six months, Patrick For rigan idle and disorderly five months, Joseph Haley breaking and entering eighteen months, John Kelley receiving stolen goods probation, John Cannon liquor law $100 and costs. Also listed are numerous cases titled Commonwealth vs. Mullen Powers Dolan Condon McDonough Pepper Burke Doherty Finnegan Fitzgerald Foley Lord Murray Nugent O Rourke Roos with various charges.

Mary McGowan House of Industry Amelie Bluben Patrick Conley House of Correction John Conley Samuel Johnson Michae O’brien Patrick Forrigan Same Powers Dolan Condon McDonough Pepper Burke Doherty Dunn Finnegan Fitzgerald Foley Lord Murray Nugent O’rourke Roos

Motion in embezzlement case continued to July 28

In Municipal Court on July 9 the cases of George F. Cochnower for embezzling household goods valued at 250 from Anna Bd. Canfield, Joseph T. Druery for forging his mother's name to an order, and C Harvey Coffin for embezzling feather board valued at 75025 from Victor J. Loring were continued to July 28 today.

Parmenter C.J Curtis George F. Cochnower Anna Bd. Canfield Joseph T. Druery C. Harvey Coffin Victor J. Loring

Thompson sails to London for new London made clothing

Mr E O Thompson importer of fashionable London garments sails from New York to London on the steamer scale. Stylish young men and value seekers watch 944 Washington street for new and original clothing. Thompson aims to be first in bringing back such garments. Elastic Starch is the best. Shun imitations.

E. O. Thompson New York London Washington Street

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