University Convocation Highlights Origins of New York State University
Chancellor George William Curtis spoke at the University of the State of New York convocation in Albany. He traced the university’s origin, governance by regents, and its evolving role as a central state education authority, noting the balance with public schools and the expansion of regents’ powers over time.
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George William Curtis
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New York
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Harvard
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King’s Collge
Coltwalia
Legislaure
Alexander Hamilton
Ezra L’hommedieu
Union of
Hamilton
University of New York
Columbia College
Secretary of State
State Museum of Natural History
Tegents
The New York State University Power and Purpose
A discussion of how the University of the State of New York operates as a supervisory and expanding educational body. It outlines its dual roles in strengthening secondary standards and extending collegiate instruction through external examinations and degrees, weighing benefits against risks of residenceless study and potential devaluation of degrees. The piece argues for cautious expansion to bring access to more students while preserving scholarship and public trust.
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Collee
Charles Lamb
Yale
Coburn and Dean Wedding at Oak Grove on Wyoming Ave
Miss Jeanette Coburn and Ernest Everett Dean were wed in Oak Grove on Wyoming Avenue. Rev Hodge officiated at a home ceremony attended by relatives from Boston Cambridge and nearby areas. The couple begins a wedding tour through Maine and New Hampshire after generous presents and Coburn's years as a Coverly School teacher.
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Marnay
Jeanette Coburn
H. 8. Coburn
Ernest Everette Dean
A. F. Dean & Son
Hodge
North Andover
Wyoming Avenue
Oak Grove
Bos'on
Cambridge
Maine
New Hampshire
Vandalism Debate Over Washington Street Widening in Dorchester
Dorchester residents protest a street widening order from Grove Hall to Mt Bowdoin, fearing the loss of hundred year old trees on Wilder and Atherton estates. They argue the plan benefits the West End railroad at taxpayers’ expense and threaten a historic row of elms, beeches, maples, pines, and a tall hedge, with damages not compensated.
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Dorchester
Grove Hall
Mt. Bowdoin
New York & New England
West End
Boston
Boston Common
Washington
Cambridge Common
Samuel Atherton
Columbia
Washington Streets
Post
Edward B. Wilder
Marshall P. Wilder
Wilder
Atherton
Alderman Carruth
Beatingut Street
Lower Mills
Dorchester Avenue
Carruth
Real Estate Auction in Rexbury and Local Developments
F W Ryder and Son sold the house and lot on Home stead street Rexbury for 11500 to C W Nettles. The property was owned by A J Gilmore and assessed at 9300. Jenkins Bros plan a six story brick building at 651 Portland street for mechanical use, 85 by 85 feet. Boston University remodels Nos 8 and 10 Ashburton place. River flats along the Charles in Cambridge side near West Boston and Craigie bridges to be developed, with deeds from Cambridge Wharf Co. to F L Viaux for about 800000 square feet. First street already carried over the dlail and will be filled to Broad canal, with Main street connection requiring land through G L Damon. Boston city purchased land near Longwood entrance to Back Bay Park for 5703 from William H Lincoln et al. On Washington street Roxbury, J J Waterman mortgaged two parcels for 35500 to John A Kohl. C J Minot sold Blando ne street property for 10400 to Amos Larnes et al. Tomorrow Samuel Hatch & Co will auction No 667 Warren street a residence on a 4401 square foot lot.
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F. W. Ryder & Son
Homestead Street
Rexbury
C. W. Nettles
A. J. Gilmore
Jenkins Bros. & Co
Portland Street
Ashburton Place
Boston University
the Charles
Cambridge
West Boston
Craigie Bridges
Canbridge Wharf Company
F. EL. Viaux
Broad Canal
Main Street
G. L. Damon
Boston
William H. Lincoln
Longwood
Back Bay Park
Washington Street
Roxbury
Joseph 3
Exchan Samuel Hatch & Co
Warren Street
Horticultural Society Opens Seasonal Exhibitions
The weekly exhibitions start next Saturday at Horticultural Hall with a grand Japanese iris show. Grown to perfection by Mrs Jack Gardner Mrs Cr Strong Henry Ross and others the irises promise a luxurious display. Shows are free and open to the public each Saturday through the summer.
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Horticultural Hall
Jack Gardner
Cr. Strong
Henry Ross
Public baths usage totals for city last month
City records show 165520 male and 32343 female visitors to public bath houses last month. Totals across all baths were 197863, compared with 197803 for the same month a year earlier. Major sites listed include Craigies bridge Malden bridge Dover street L street Charles River bridge Maverick street Chelsea bridge Mt Washington avenue Kord er street West Boston bridge and various female bath locations.
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Chelsea Bridge
Mt. Washington Avenue
Korder Street
West Boston Bridge
Commercial Point
Malden Bridge
Dover Street
M Street
Border Street
Charles River Bridge
Protest Settled After Fourth of July Regatta
Judges at Parker's last night ruled on multiple protests from the Fourth of July city regatta. Ideal was awarded third in the third class centreboards after a protest against Pink. Breeze took second in the second class heels. Harbinger's protest of Almira was withdrawn. Eureka retained the lead in jib and mainsail while Diadem moved from second to third and Auk rose to second. Aslane dropped from third. Additional hearings scheduled Friday.
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Parker’s
Neal Vs
Stride Away
Ideal
Breeze
Almira
James McIntyre
Composite
McIntyre
Auk
Eureka
Diadeim
Aslane
South Boston Yacht Club Plans Largest Cruise July 12 1890
General Order No 11 outlines the annual yacht cruise for Saturday July 12 with a 9:30 am preparatory gun and 10 am starting gun. Fleet will sail from the flagship to Marblehead then to Salem Willows, with a complimentary hop for ladies, a grand fish dinner, and nighttime fleet illumination. Ocean tug trip to Willows offered, tickets and rooms arranged by the secretary, with prices listed and a Friday deadline for confirmations.
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South
Salem Willows
Marblehead
House
Arthur Fuller
Frank Ferdinand
Commodore Fuller
Jenu
House Committee
Willows
Oelock
Salem Cadet Band
Ww. H. Goofrey
C. McCisenna
Wo. H. LymMan
Gro
A. Crawford
McDonald
Races Edge Windy Day At Marblehead Regatta
A north west gale hampered racing as yachts gathered for the Eastern Yacht Club regatta. The Seawanhaka club ships Huron Alcyrus Medusa Miranda and others arrived while favoring 15 foot and 40 footers like Minerva Ventura Pappoose Gossoon Gitana Merlin and Mayflower were noted or expected. A large crowd and party boats awaited tomorrow’s events.
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Marblehead
Marnienean
Huron
Seawanhaka Corinthian Yacht Club
New York
Alcyrus
Medusa
Miranda
Eastern Yacht Club
Minerva
Camp Nashua
Ventura
Mayflower
New 80 foot Steam Yacht Eclipse Arrives in Beverly
A handsome new steam yacht 80 feet long arrived in Beverly from Wood Bros Boston yards. Built for GeorgeOC Stickner Beverly baker, the vessel is named Eclipse.
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Beverly
Boston
Wood Bros
George OC. Stickner
Beverly Baker
Eclipse
Yachting Notes of Interest Sell Boats and Races
The Boston Yacht Agency reports multiple yacht sales including Catboat Jester to J J Gill of Steubenville and Catboat E A U to Levi C Wade of Chatham. Keel cutter Veto transfers within Jeffries Yacht Club. Stella the 37 foot sloop gains praise in Amsterdam Herald reports, with Tom Sioan in command. Marguerite and Grayling race plans noted, along with local steam yacht Edgewater and schooner Bohemian departures from Newport to Marblehead and New York.
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Boston Yacht Agency
Milk Street
Jester
W.H. Besarick
A. M. Davis
Savin Hill
Veto
C A. Pike
Jeffries Yacht Club
Cater Malvena
Prince Karl
South Boston Yacht Club
Amsterdam
New York Herald
Stella
A. Cary Smith
Wolland
Hourn
File
Holland
Tom Sioan
Lris
Provincetown
Edgewater
Newport
Marblehead
Sapphire
New York
Bohemian
Corolla
Crusing
East Boston man dies from staging fall injuries
Charles McGovern of 93 Cottage Street East Boston died at City Hospital from injuries received July 7 when he fell from a staging at Milton Lower Mills.
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Charles McGovern
Cottage Street
Boston
Milton Lower Mills
City Hospital
Nichols Was Erratic as Pittsburg Loses to Boston in New York
In a seven inning game at South End grounds, Boston defeated Pittsburgh 19 to 7. Nichols and Bowman struggled on the mound with wild pitches and walks while Boston hitters Long Sullivan and Miller fueled a five run fifth inning. Notable Pittsburgh players included Miller and Hecker who were hit, and Bennett added a home run. The Chicagoans are scheduled to face Boston next.
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N. L
Pittsburgs
Pittsburg
Sunday
Miller
South End
Nichols
Bowman
Hecker
Berger
Long
Tucker
Sullivan
McGarr
Bennett
Chicagos
A. E. Long
Mieker
Hullivan
Laroque
Brodie
Roat
O Hines
Oljberger
Lj Bowman
Smith
Wilson
Bake
jKelty
Ee Pga
Nichola
Baker
Astons
Pittsburgh
Picher
cQuaid
Boston Brothers Defeat Clevelands In Free-Hitting Game
Boston beats Cleveland 29 to 21 in a high scoring matchup at Congress Street. Nash and Larkin homer, Kelly shines at short with three putouts and multiple assists, while Brown contributes two three-baggers and a single. Gumbert and McGill worked the mound with heavy contact from both sides.
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Clevelands
Boston Brotherhood
Gumbert
McGill
Nash
Larkin
Brown
Kelly
Ranford
Browning
Guibert
Boston
Pitts
Congress Street
Brooklyns Beat Clevelands In Tight Ball Game
Brooklyn defeats Cleveland 6 to 3 in a July 9 baseball game. Lovett pitched effectively with support from teammates. Notable: Burns hit a home run, Donovin Dowse Veach contributed, and Burns on the mound. Attending 745 spectators. umpire McDermott. Time 1h 42m.
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Clevelands
Brooklyn
Lovett
Roneiung Cick
Love
Arduernd Veach
Vasa
bali—Bushong
Beatin
McDermott
Gleason’s strong relief leads Philadelphias past Cincinnatis
Philadelphia defeats Cincinnati 6 to 1 as Gleason holds the visitors to three hits. Errors by Mayer and strong defense by Mullane McPhee and McCauley key the win before 3050 at Philadelphia. Rhines takes the loss. nine Philadelphia hits to three for Cincinnati.
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Cincinnatis
Philadelphia
Young Gleason
Mayer
Rhinos
Mullane
McPaee
McCauley
Cincinas
Errore
Hatteries
Gleason
Clements
Rhines
Harrington
McPhee
Allen
Balla
Hamilton
Sicol
Thomson
Reilly
Marr
Knight
Nicol
Juliane
Lynch
Chicagos Defeat New York at Polo Grounds for Third Time
The Chicagos beat New York 3 to 2 at the Polo Grounds. Rusie pitched a fine game while New York’s woes were amplified by Murahy and Denny's poor play and careless base running. Crane was hurt sliding to second in the first inning and retired from the game.
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Chicagos
N. L
New York
Polo Grounds
Rusie
Murphy
Denny
Y Burkout
Crane
Clark
Baseball standings and play by play from a late 19th century game
A rugged boxing style summary notes a sixth inning foul tip that retires Murphy, with Clark moving behind the bat and Howe advancing to second. The line score lists Chicago and New York teams, with errors attributed to both sides, multiple hits including two-base and three-base hits, seven walks, and various strikeouts. Attendance shown as 588 with umpire Powers. Time 67 minutes.
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Murphy
Clark
Howe
Gmngagor Cocesvec
Cccd
WOW Yores
Cic
Chicagos
New Yorks
Errers
Rusie
Nagie
Hutchinson
Kittridge
Mur Hy
Penny
Burkett
Hornung
Powers
New Yorks Triumph Over Buffalos in High-Scoring Tilt
New Yorks defeated the Buffalos 18 to 4 as Deacon White relieved in the second inning. John Ewing pitched well despite his brother leaving in the sixth. Key hits included Gore and O’Rourke with two-base hits and Ewing Gore Stolen bases by White and O’Rourke. Attendance 630 at New York.
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Buffalos
New York
Bufalos
J. Ewing
Ewing
Vaughn
Ferson
White
Halligan
Gore
O'Rourke
Jwing
Irwin
Riwing
Beecher
Carney
Holdrick
Rowe
Sialligan
Gaffney
Sheridan
Brooklyn and Chicago Batting Rally in Eastern Park Showdown
Brooklyn edged Chicago 15 to 9 after a lively game at Eastern Park. Weyhing and Kinslow starred for Brooklyn with home runs by Kinslow and Van Haltren, while Chicago countered with steady offense and several errors by both sides. Attendance was about 450 as umpires Hoilert and Ferguson called time after seven innings.
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Kinslow
Baldwin
Farrell
Rooklyns
Joyce
Ward
Ryan
van Haltren
Steffer
Vn Haltren
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Bauer
Orr
Williamson
Pfeffer
Darling
We Hing
Hoilert and Ferguson
Tine
Hatfield Ready for Boston Shortstop Debut
Secretary Hart announced that Gil Hatfield, the New York Players shortstop, has been temporarily signed to Boston Players and will play this afternoon against the Pittsburgs. The Atlantic and American Association scores show Newark, Jersey City, and other clubs competing with notable matchups.
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Atlantic Association
Jersey City
Jersey Citys
Hartfords
Hart
Gil” Hatfield
New York Players’ Club
Boston Players’ Club
Pittsburgs
Hotels guests listed in Warren area social notes
The Warren social column notes twenty dined at Crawford House and lists prominent hotel arrivals by city and resort, including Willis L. Ogden New York E F Brown Dayton Mrs Theodore Cuy ter and many others across Brunswick Venpoing Trer mont Parkin s Anns American Travern Revensr and more with associated cities and states.
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Royal Arcanum
Crawford House
National Furniture Association
American House
Brunswick
Willis L. Ogden
New York
E. F. Brown
Dayton
Theodore Cuyter
Cuyler
Morris J. Jessup
Yarrow
London
Eng
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Philadelphia
Thomas
Springfield
L. #. Wood
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Lil
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City of Mexico
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J.J. Dana
W. D. Rhoades
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Palmer
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Cincinnati
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Keene
N. Y. American
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Zanesville
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Robbery at Rutland and Shawmut ends in escape with spoons
Miss Woodbury keeper of the nation store on Rutland street and Shawmut avenue was attacked by three youths as she stood in her sitting room. One watched two others while two men selected curtain cords and drab colors. A third thief stole silver spoons from a hiding place and escaped with his companions after overpowering Miss Woodbury who shouted for help. About $57 was taken as the trio fled via Rutland street Cumston and Concord.
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Murder Charge Against William Connolly In Child’s Death
William Connolly was arrested yesterday afternoon by Officer Saxton on a murder charge. He allegedly killed his three month old child by throwing Mary Connolly, the mother, down stairs while she held the infant last Tuesday. The mother reported the incident to Lieutenant Hanley but later denied she was thrown and claimed she fell.
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Otficer Saxton
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Nomination of Gas Commissioner Rowell Rejected
During a trip with the Governor to North Adams the executive council deridedly rejected the renomination of Gas Commissioner Rowell. Speculation had named Senator Moses P. Palmer as a likely successor, with Fassett also considered. Ex Senator Alvan Barrus of Goshen emerged as a possible alternative.
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Executive Council
North Adams
Rowell
Moses P. Palmer Ofroton
Committee On Manufactures
Fassett
Alvan Barrus
Goshen
Lamson Store Service Company annual report ends March 31 1890
The Lamson Store Service Company reports profits despite facing a major challenge as a rival patents a similar device. It plans litigation to enforce its rights, notes expanded manufacturing capacity for cash registers, and discusses bonds, potential sale of divisions, and improved financials with year end figures and balance sheet details.
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Lamson Store Service Company
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Treasury
Carter & Co
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Centennial of Methodism Observed at Old Elm Site
On Friday at 3 p m Boston marks the centennial of Methodism with services near the Old Elm site commemorating Jesse Lee s first sermon in 1790. Rev L B Bates offers historical remarks and bishops and pastors including W Maljlakeu J H Mansfield and G Chadbourne participate. A carpenter s borrowed table from 1790 era is used as a platform and gifted to the New England Methodist Historical Society.
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Boston
Jesse Lee
Old Elm
L. B. Bates
W. _. Maljlakeu
J. H. Mansfield
D.D
Gio. Chadbourne
J. H. ‘Twombly
W. I. Haven
W. H. Hatch
H. A. Spencer
Mark Trafton
J. W. Lindsay
Meridian Treet Bethel
East
New England Methodist Historical Society
Resigned Patrolman McMurray Cleared for Dismissal
Patrolman Michael McMurray of Station 7 tendered his resignation as pending charges were accepted by the Board of Police and he was dismissed from the force yesterday.
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Michael McMurray
Board of Police
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