Quincey Yacht Club stages open regatta on Saturday
The Quincey Yacht Club held a successful open regatta with over thirty starters across three classes. Ocean Gem served as judges yacht as yachts raced on southeast to south courses, with prizes awarded to Good Luck Sea Bird Fall Diadem Zoe Tar tar Myrtle Victor Wildfire Mirage Rocket. The event saw gaff jaws broken on Diadem and Tartar and a protest by Myrtle over Tartar's length. The Mabel towed Tartar after an incident with Nereid, but no injuries were reported.
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Quincey Yacht Club
Ocean Gem
Good Luck
Sea Bird
Fall
Diadem
Zoe
Tartar
Myrtle
Victor
Wildfire
Mirage
Rocket
Mabel
Beverly Club Regatta Sails Off Marblehead in 118th Championship
The Beverly Yacht Club held its 118th regatta, the first 1887 championship round, off Marblehead with prize awards in each class. Beetle won the first class keel division, Witch the second class keel, Sprite the second class centerboard, Wraith the third class keel, Hilden the third class centerboard, and Volphin the fourth class centerboard amid a southerly fresh wind and a flying start.
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Beverly Club
Beverly Yacht Club
Marblehead
Beetle
Sprite
Viva
Pixie
Wraith
Hilden
Nixie
Dolphin
Volphin
Mary Ellen Bertha Yacht Club forms in Hull
The Mary Ellen Bertha Yacht Club debuts in Hull as a rival to the older club. The first annual cruise deck call notes FLAGSHIP SAMUEL LITTLE on July 6 1887, with a party of about fifty sailing to Boston then Music Hall for a concert before returning home.
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Hull
Mary Ellen Bertha Yacht Club
Samuel Little
Hull Gutty
Villa de Pemb
Nick
Monument
Long Light Island
Chappies
Emmodore
Boston
X. Y
Adam North
Y. X. Northadam
Music Hall
Franklin Adams
G. E. Crawley
Edward C. North
Hotel
Oxford
Knapp
Verplank
Sandy Bay Yacht Club Races Atalanta Wins Harwood Cup
The Sandy Bay Yacht Club hosted a Saturday race open to club boats. Atalanta, a well known sloop, won the Harwood cup after a twelve mile triangular course. First prize in class one went to Atalanta with the Harwood cup and the Petrel received a cash prize of $10. class two prizes went to Alpine first and Madcap second.
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Sandy Bay
Great Mead Yacht Club Opens Season Regatta Championship
The first championship cup regatta of the season began at the Great Mead Yacht Club on Saturday afternoon. Eight S Sleeper & Co financed the silver cups awarded to the member whose yacht wins two of three races, with a second place prize of cigars. Entries were split into three classes as light southeast wind carried flying starts. Elia May Em Ell Eye and Flirt each won a leg in their class, while Nellie D Coyote and Mischief finished second in their classes and earned cigars.
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Great Mead Yacht Club
8. S. Sleeper & Co
Elia May
Em Ell Eye
Flirt
Nellie D
Coyote
Mischief
Yacht Ready for Trial Run Toward Marblehead
The yacht, built for Mr. J. M. Forbes, has all machinery in and ready. Atlantic Works made the double compound engines 12% x 26 x 20, noted as the best in a steam yacht. Mahogany pilot house, Belleville France boiler, dining room and modern comforts announced. Trial trip planned for Tuesday with a possible run in the bay to Marblehead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. M. Forbes
Atlantic Works
Belleville
France
Hull Yacht Club Cruise Begins Annual Sail
The Hull Yacht Club kicked off its annual cruise on a Saturday at 10 30 a m with all yachts starting together. They sailed in review of Commodore Charles WY Whitten whose flag fluttered above the fleet as the parade unfurled past the harbor.
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Hull Yacht Club
Charles WY. Whitten
Marblehead Yacht Fleet Sets Course for Portland
The fleet hoisted sail on a handsome schooner Silvie and headed for Marblehead in a southeast breeze. Commodore C. V. Whitten steered the Silvie, with a fleet including Eugenia Carmen Ocean Gem and Arethusa among others. Captains met aboard the commodore's boat to decide the next course, then departed Marblehead Sunday for Portland.
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Silvie
Marblehead
Falpen
C. V. Whitten
Eugenia
Harry
Ocean Gem
H. Taylor
Widgeon
Wattles
Arethusa
H. M. Savage
Aglaia
Davis
Hera
Howe
Nimbus
Souther
Echo
Burrill
Ione
Poyen
Portland
Banneret Challenges Ione over Boston Regatta Cup
In Boston a keel sloop owner J F Brown of Banneret challenges the Ione after losing the top prize for seven years. He offers a rematch for a cup value not less than the July 4 prize, proposing an outside windward course or same rules, with Banneret paying racing expenses if defeated.
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Banneret
Ione
City of Boston
J. F. Brown
Boston
YACHT RACE ENTRIES AND BUILD PROGRESS AT SEA
Captain Frank E Brown of the White Swan challenges a race from Annisquam light around Isle of Shoals and back with entries including The Wona Trudette Viola Atalanta Black Cloud and Petrel a steamer to accompany. In Newburyport regatta ten boats entered six started with White Cloud leading at finish Budge beat Freak by time allowance 22 seconds. Work rapidly advances on the new sloop Volunteer with mast stop planned and a trial trip hoped for by next Saturday.
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Frank E. Brown
White Swan
Annisquam Light
Isle of Shoals
Wona
American Yacht Club
Newburyport
White Cloud
Budge
Freak
Paine
Daniel Webster's Dying Years Told by a Revere House Waiter
A guest at the Revere House probes discuss the aging Daniel Webster through a bustling English waiter who pretends familiarity with the daily bulletin. The waiter balances wit and caution, hinting at Webster's decline while seeking a tip. The scene ends as the guest departs after favorable talk.
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Revere House
Daniel Webster
Codman Will Probate Upheld by Judge McKim
Judge McKim of the Probate Court upheld the will and codicils of the late John Amory Codman finding no undue influence and sound mind at execution. Mrs Codman receives 5000 dollars, Mrs Kimball 40000, with the residue of about 348000 dollars placed in two life trusts for Mrs Codman and Miss Codman. Contingent provisions may also deliver Kimball income from portions of the property, plus notes and possible large income, with testimony that Codman had previously given Kimball about 75000 over fourteen years.
Probable death by action of mind in missing Portland agent
William H. Hutchinson a Boston agent for Sweet's Portland Express Company has disappeared from his No 7 Sharon street home since last Thursday. His body was found yesterday afternoon in the water behind Canter bury street smallpox hospital. The incident is attributed to temporary aberration of mind caused by intense heat and business worries over loss of patronage to rivals. Hutchinson enjoyed high employer confidence and was considered reliable with straight accounts and unimpeached character.
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William H. Hutchinson
Boston
Sweet
Portland Express Company
Sharon Street
Smallpox Hospital
Canterbury Street
Mr. Hutchinson
E. G. Allen
East Boston
Allen
Hutchinson
Funeral of Colonel John P. Fellows in Chelsea
The funeral for Colonel John F. Fellows, late treasurer of the Chelsea Savings Bank, was held at Central Congregational Church Chelsea at 2 pm Saturday. A large gathering attended with The Theodore Winthrop Post 385 G A R Palestine Commandery Robert Lash Lodge F and A M and the Seventeenth Massachusetts Regiment Association. Rev C H Leonard led the service praising Fellows. A procession formed after and, led by the National Guard hand, escorted the remains to Elander street for transport to Harmony Grove Salem by carriages.
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John P. Fellows
John F. Fellows
Chelsea Savings Bank
Central Congregational Church
Chelsea
Theodore Winthrop Post
Felons
National Guard Khand
Elander Street
Harmony Grove
Salem
Sunday revived by Western Eastern compromise in Boston
Boston marks its first Sunday under amended acts of 1877, a compromise between Western licensing and Puritanical blue laws. The article notes barber shops must stay closed on Sunday while newspapers, milk, butter, and cheese sales, public baths, and transit may operate. Drugstores can sell only medicines and physician prescriptions, though some soda water and misc items were sold in violation. Police enforcement remains uncertain.
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Boston
Board of Police
Massachusetts
Knights of Labor
Senate
New Stanton Avenue Methodist Episcopal Church Opens in Dorchester
The Stanton Avenue Methodist Episcopal Church in Dorchester opened for worship with a morning service by Bishop Foster and a sermon by Rev. J. W. Hamilton. The new edifice seats about 550, cost about 9000 dollars with half raised, and features ash interior, cathedral glass windows, oak pews, and a 300-seat vestry.
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New Stanton Avenue Methodist Episcopal Church
Dorchester
Bishop Foster
J. W. Hamilton
Jacob Sleeper
H. L. Pierce
Samuel John Capen
Charles Woodbury
T. Corwin Watkins
Charles de W. Marcy
C. B. Fox
John F. Brown
D. J. Haines
R. C. Downs
Edgar R. Downs
Joseph Whitney
A. T. Twombly
Frank W. Carter
Greenwood
Harvard Street
City Notes on Repairs Water Works and Local News
A large work crew repaired a six inch drain on Washington street replacing it with a twelve inch line causing temporary disruption to horse car service. Water supply issues persisted for upper floors as older mains were upgraded amid growing nearby building activity. A crowd gathered at the Point of Pines for a Cadet concert and New Orleans performances. Noonday prayer meetings at Tremont Row Y M C A branch are scheduled daily with varied speakers. Missing man 23 year old Will 8 Chadbourn reported after a month away, last seen in Milton June 17 with foul play suspected. Mrs. Mary A Hanover of Catskill NY widow of George B Hanover long associated with Crocker & Brewster. Grand jury delivered thirty eight presentments and no bills, indictments include three against Roger Pickett for lottery advertising prizes. Sarah Alfred of Monroe fell from a second story window, fracturing an arm and both legs. Lawrence Black died after injuries at Taunton and hospitalization. James O Connor’s pocket watch stolen at a Portland Street fire. Morning crowds await Munkacsy Christ Before Pilate at Horticultural Hall, hall opening now 9 am, attendance rising. Japan iris display noted, next children plant exhibition first Saturday in August. Orchids sale at Horticultural Hall July 14 at 11 am.
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Washington Street
State
Point of Pines
New Orleans
Y. M
Ic. A
Tremont Row
Allan Roberts
Alpin Mclean
C. F
George B. Hanover
Crocker & Brewster
Hammond
Roger‘. Pickett
Sarah Alfred
Monroe Place
Lawrence Black
Old Colony
Taunton
Massachusetts General Hospital
James O'Connor
Portland Street
Horticultural Wall
Munkacsy
Christ
Boston
Horticultural Society
Horticultural Hall
Society
Dr Grants Assets Seized for Sale in Administrator Case
The effects of the late Dr Andrew J Grant, noted as a bigamist and confidence man, have been turned over to administrator Jabez A Sawyer for sale. Lucy Torrey, his wife, recovered part of her stolen clothing, while attire belonging to Annie Bulgin of Brooklyn, New York, awaits the owner’s claim.
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Andrew J. Grant
Jabez A. Sawyer
Lucy Torrey
Dr. Grant
Annie Bulgin
Brooklyn
N. Y
The Queen's Dinner at St George's Hall Described
From the London World report on the Queen's Saturday banquet in St George's Hall. About 120 guests attended though few ladies were present. Royal guests included the King of Denmark and the King of Greece, with the Prince of Wales opposite the Queen. Music and menus described, with noticeable critique of the menu cards resembling a cheap valentine.
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London
St. George's Hall
Lady Breadalbane
Lady Salisbury
Lady Rosebery
Denmark
Greece
Prince of Wales
Spohr
Stanford
Windsor
Coal Dealers Plan Price Increases In City
About fifty leading retail coal dealers gathered in Mason building to set new city delivery prices effective immediately. Prices rise 25 cents per ton, with outlying areas 26 cents higher. broken coal 5.25, egg coal 5.50, stove coal 5.75, Franklin 7. In Boston Harbor stove coal delivery costs 5.25 plus 0.50 cartage equals 5.75, leaving a dealer margin. Balor supports higher retail prices amid Pennsylvania coal market.
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Mason Building
Horatio Wellington
Edward H. Baker
Austin O. Wellington Coal Company
Stove
Franklin
Boston
Boston Harbor
Baker
Last Week's Death Rate Amid Heat Wave
The city reported 202 deaths in the week ending Saturday noon, with a death rate of 34.06. Most excess deaths were among foreign born residents or their children, and 108 were under five years old, including 73 infants under one. Sunstroke caused 87 deaths, cholera infantum 80, with 34 from consumption, 10 from apoplexy, 12 from heart disease, 9 from pneumonia, and 5 from typhoid fever.
Dr Crabtre Lecture At Y M C U On Bethlehem To Judean Ministry
Dr Crabtre delivered the first of two illustrated talks on the life of Jesus at the Young Men's Christian Union titled From the Star of Bethlehem to the end of the Judean Ministry. He offered a new online map of journeys with views of Bethlehem Jerusalem Egypt Joppa Nazareth Damascus Galilee and other sacred sites. Walters K Fobes provided scriptural readings and special mystical selections complemented the event.
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Crabtre
Jesus
Young Men’s Christian Union
Star of Bethlehem
Bethlehem
Jerusalem
Egypt
Nile
Joppa
Nazareth
Damascus
Galilee
Capernaum
Magdala
Mt. Tabor
Mt. Oliver
Temple
Waler K. Fobes
Mrs Brown-Potter praised for restrained love scene elegance
From the London Daily Telegraph, Mrs Brown-Potter is praised for steady progress and quiet dignity. Her performance in a restrained love scene and a final heartbroken confession is commended for sincerity and emotional depth, while noting further study will refine technique.
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Prom
London Daily Telegraph
Cadets Camp at Hingham Under Sabbath Orders
The First Corps of Cadets M V M camped at Burditt avenue Hingham under Lt Col Edmands with 161 men and 80 tents. Rain disrupted the schedule including rifle practice and the religious service led by Rev H Price Collier. The Brockton Band played as cadets attended services in full dress before a dress parade at 6. Ongoing weather may affect planned rifle practice and week-long events with Hageman’s cadet band arriving later.
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M.V.M
Burditt Avenue
Hingham
Edmands
Long
Andrew Robeson
W. L. Clarke
Brockton
Knapp
White Young
Briggiotti
H. Price Collier
Rayer
Collier
Israel
Moses
Hageman
H. B. Rice
W. A. Hayes
Langtry Becomes US Citizen at San Francisco Ceremony
The San Francisco Post reports that Mrs. Langtry renounced allegiance to Queen Victoria and became a United States citizen. General Barnes and Frank Monckton assisted as officials while Langtry praised California. The ceremony at 1220 Twenty first street featured wine and a public display as she pledged loyalty to the United States.
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San Francisco Post
San Francisco
Langtry
Great Britain
Queen Victoria
Albert Edward
Prince of Wales
Princess of Wales
United States
Twenty-first Street
Joe Reynolds
Mr. Keogh
William Henry Longfellow Barnes
Frank D. Monckton
United States Circuit Court
United States Courts
Northern District of
California
Frank
Barnes
General Garnes
Mr. Monckton
A Maiden Lady’s Jubilee at the Abbey
An elderly Maiden living near Sidcup wrote to the lord chamberlain weeks ago claiming all classes would be represented at the Abbey except the old maids. She asked for two tickets to attend with a friend. Lord Lathom replied he could not resist her argument and sent a ticket for the Abbey.
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London
Sidcup
Lord Chamberlain
Her Majesty
Outdoor concert and meeting at the Common ends early
A regular weekly outing on the Common drew a near normal crowd despite heavy afternoon showers. J M Flockton gave cornet solos and the band conducted by J B Claus performed well. A Young Men’s Christian Association meeting was cut short by rain. Rev. S P Fay did not appear. Hon. Elijah A Morse spoke on Isaiah 55 and the promises of Christ urging faith and repentance. A final shower scattered attendees seeking shelter.
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J. M. Flockton
J. B. Claus
Young Men’s Christian Association
P. Fay
Dorchester
Elijah A. Morse
Canton
Isaiah
Mr. Morse
Christ
God
Eastern Packet Company Extends Boston Fleet to Charleston
The Eastern Packet Company of Commercial Wharf fits out its fast schooners for Boston to East coast routes and adds a direct Boston Charleston line. It will be the only sailing line between these ports, driven by requests from Boston and Charleston business leaders to handle growing traffic.
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Eastern Packet Company of Commercial Wharf
Boston
New York
Philadelphia
Baltimore
Charleston
S. C
General Lander Post Parade Through Lynn
General Lander Post No 5 of Lynn reached Fall River on its way home from the South Saturday morning and left at 11 a m going to Lynn from Boston by the Boston Revere Beach Lynn railroad. On arriving in Lynn the post held a street parade with 150 stay at homes and the Lynn Brass Band, followed by a banquet in the Coliseum.
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General Lander
Lynn
Fall River
Boston
Boston, Revere Beach & Lynn
Coliseum
Reformed Fourth call for strict fireworks prohibition
A Boston reader praises a reform editorial urging a total fireworks ban to curb dangerous celebrations near police stations. The letter describes illegal explosions, giant crackers, and suspect dynamite like devices, arguing enforcement and responsible oversight are needed, even threatening insurers to deter losses.
Balzac on His Deathbed in a Paris Room
Victor Hugo recalls Balzac dying in a mahogany bed in a Paris room, with witnesses, candles, and a portrait above the fireplace. He notes Balzac’s purple face and final words, contrasting a former cheerful visit with his current mortal end as Hugo contemplates death and immortality.
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Victor Hugo
M. de Balzac
Balzac
France
de Beaujon
Hugo
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