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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jul 17, 1889
Page
8
The postponed Eastern Yacht Club races at Marblehead produced close drama as Verena loses her centreboard and is aided by rival Papoose’s skipper. Sea Fox captures the schooner class while Merlin falters. Quickstep edges rivals in a tight second class finish as crews face glassy seas and light wind.
Sea Fox led from the turn at Harding's Ledge and half way to Half-way Rock, while Merlin struggled with sail set and held on to second place. Mayflower finished third as Fortuna trailed, with strong wind shifts favoring the frontiers. In second class, Enone edged Quickstep after a strategic late move. Clara dominated fourth class, and Alga trailed.
The Sea Fox takes the first prize of 250 dollars and the Canfield cup, Merlin earns second prize of 100 dollars, Quickstep wins the Canfield cup in the second class schooners and 200 dollars, Clara takes the Canfield cup in the fourth class sloops and 75 dollars. Alga wins 75 dollars in her class. The Eastern Yacht Club begins its annual cruise today with Sea Wanhaka Corinthian YC of New York. fleet sails at 10 o clock east to Bar Harbor.
Providence July 16 crowds at Big Rock witness the third annual RIYC regatta. Ava finishes first by 1m 7s after Millie, with Peri third earning the Low cup on time allowance. Diamond wins Flint trophy in second class as eight boats race in the third class led by Victor with Faust and Jessie close behind.
At a Monday meeting of the Rhode Island Yacht Club seven new members were elected. Those named are John R. Hamlet H Williams George W Blakelee George A Sweet Bd Sanborn of Providence W E Case of Pawtuxet and W H Aruzen of Fall River.
The new Boston steam yacht Nashawena, owned by Captain Edwin P. Beggs of Boston, arrived from Falmouth with Dr. and Mrs. Sisson, Mrs. Smith, Mrs. Jones, Mr. and Mrs. Goshen, Mr. Hilton, Mr. Loring, Miss Whitmore and Mrs. James Goodnow as guests. Also arrived was the sloop yacht Sagitta of New York bound east. schooner yacht Flora and sloop Twinkie sailed for Boston via Vineyard Haven.
Verymouth July 16 The Monatianots club held a meeting to consider Vice Commodore Linton’s offer of three challenge cups for the three classes to race for. A committee led by Commodore Hunt and Linton will arrange the cups and races with later announcements. A members and ladies hop is planned for July 24 at the club house.
New York on July 16 reports J L Mott sold steam yacht Puzzle to A B Claflin. Cutter Olivar owned by Mrs C Smith Lee sold to Chester C Munroe. Frederick J Adams buys the sloop Espirito, previously owned by G L Vaight.
The South Boston Yacht Club issues a circular announcing the Flagship Frolic annual review and cruise to Salem Willows. Commodore presides as yachts weigh anchor at 10 am after a preparatory gun, with a dance hall hop, overnight ashore rooms, and a general illumination of the fleet requested.
Edward J. Carr Jr., 30, of Newport R. I., danced himself to death in his attic this afternoon. Officials cite despondency as the cause of death.
The National Council of the Educational Association opened its four days session in Nashville Tennessee on July 16. Governor Taylor the Nashville mayor and the state superintendent gave welcomes. About four thousand five hundred delegates arrived representing nearly every state and territory with participants from Canada.
New Orleans July 16 John Fitzpatrick referee of the Sullivan Kilrain fight telegraphed to Stakeholder Cridge New York to pay over the money to the Sullivan party. Fitzpatrick Pat Duffy and others will go to Purvis and appear Thursday and give bail for their appearance to answer at court for aiding and abetting the recent prize fight. The meeting yesterday at Jackson between Governor Lowry and himself was cordial he was received kindly and the Governor expressed determination to bring offenders to justice and congratulated Fitzpatrick on surrendering to authorities to avoid extradition complications.
Jackson July 16 The Mississippi State Democratic convention opened at 2:30 p.m. with 1000 delegates from all counties. After appointing a resolutions committee the delegates began nominating a State ticket. Ex Governor John M. Stone was nominated for Governor on the first ballot.
Thomas C. Hoyt, 79, a well regarded Augusta resident, was thrown from a load of hay this afternoon and died soon after. He leaves four daughters, two of whom live in Boston.
In Sioux Falls and Helena reports from July 16, constitutional conventions hear talks on woman suffrage and Sunday law while Olympia notes a judiciary report proposing a Supreme Court with three judges and written decisions within ninety days. Seattle council seeks higher municipal debt limits to fund fire damage repairs and introduces a resolution opposing alien land ownership except for mining.
The Baltimore gunboat Petrel returned with minor machinery issues after a voyage from Baltimore. It exceeded contract power, reaching 1250 horsepower and 13 1/2 knots without forced draught, and could hit 16 knots with forced draught. A four hour trial is planned under forced draught, customer premium tied to horsepower. Lieutenant Commander Bainbridge-Holt praised its dry decks in heavy seas.
Philadelphia July 16 The Pennsylvania Railroad Company reduced anthracite coal rates from the mines to Chicago by 50 cents a ton. Beginning July 19 the rate drops to 360 dollars per ton, the lowest ever set.
A Brooklyn man identified as E. I. Weeks, reputed detective, fled after cashing worthless checks at local banks and borrowing sizable sums. The July 16 report notes Weeks sailed away, leaving victims unpaid and authorities alerted.
A Boston meeting of the Veteran Firemen's Association, chaired by District Chief Cheswell, approved 150 for engine repairs, to paint the engine ultra marine blue with Boston Veterans in gold. R E B Flanders was chosen steward. A badge design was to be reported next meeting. A building HQ and beneficiary association topics were discussed. Large attendance noted.
Last evening John Raycroft was arrested by Officers of Station 6 for assault with an axe on Michael Daly of 556 East Second street South Boston. Daly sustained two dangerous head gashes in the attack.
An attachment has been filed against M. D. F. Steere William E. Biddle George E. Batchelder and Thomas D. Nelson all of Amesbury James Flannagan as the surviving partner of James H. Severance and James Flannagan of Lawrence in an action of contract for ten thousand dollars.
Oak Hall opens its July sale in the custom department with a scramble for bargains. Prices start at 485 dollars for trousers with other items in proportion. G. W. Simmons & Co. often clears summer stock first to replenish wardrobes.
Eastern tourists to popular summer resorts of the Northwest should travel via the Albert Sea Route. Elegant coaches smoking cars and Pullman sleepers depart Chicago on the Chicago Rock Island and Pacific line, connecting at Cedar Rapids for Spirit Lake and at Minneapolis St Paul for points in Minnesota Dakota Montana Oregon and Washington Territory.
French Fort Wayne brewery burned tonight after a fire started in the bottling works. Ammonia tank exploded injuring three men, with one man losing a leg and another badly hurt. Total loss about 460000 with 20000 insurance. English syndicate had offered 400000 yesterday.
At 16 o'clock this morning a fire broke out in the two story wooden building at 269 Rutherford avenue Charlestown. The premises owned and occupied by B F Clough and Co hay grain and timber dealers sustained about $500 damage.
Professor E N Horsford of Cambridge plans a seasonal expendi ture to build a fifty foot stone tower at the Norumbega site where Stony Brook meets the Charles River in Waltham. The monument, designed by Brunner and Tryon of New York, honors Norse explorers said to have occupied Vinland around the year 1000 and to fix the local Norse history in public memory.
The article surveys economical ways to vacation abroad, noting cheaper Jerusalem trips, possible India journeys under $800, and Europe tours for $250 to $300. It highlights a Brooklyn youth who spent 150 dollars ten weeks abroad, walking much of the way, staying in third class, and returning with 11 cents and photographs. It also cites Joseph Pennell’s European travels at about 160 dollars a day and Stevenson’s Continent journeys, advocating adaptation to middle-class habits for frugal, comfortable travel.
Publishers announce July release for An Introduction to the Study of Shakspere by Hiram Carson with noted commentaries on Romeo and Juliet King John Much Ado About Nothing Hamlet Macbeth Antony and Cleopatra. Also Miss Brotherton by Mrs. Humphry Ward and Father Damien bio by Edward Clifford.
Dr. Emma B. Ryder travels to India to found a hospital for women and children and to organize a medical school. The New York Legislature grants $100 000 for a reformatory for women. Mrs. Amélie Rives Chanler plans study in Paris after England. Chinese women rebel against bound feet and form reform societies. Elmira Female College banquet excludes men for the first time. Annie Lancey drives Carmel’s mill enterprise, keeping men busy with lumber and shingles. Boston working women earn $269 07 yearly, spend $261 30 on necessities, leaving little for illness or leisure.
Visitors to Point of Pines enjoy daytime attractions and band concerts, then witness a grand pyrotechnic drama titled Apaches or Life in the Wild West, reflecting a western themed spectacle in the outdoor park setting.
A citizen appeals to Taverner urging public protest against removing elm limbs on Boylston street to protect shade trees valued by locals. He questions city approval of a monopoly to cut trees, cites prior bus fare issues, and asks the aldermen to revoke an order condemning the limbs. He asks why the public cannot be heard and why rings form at City Hall.
The Very Rev. James A. Corcoran died at St. Charles Borromeo Seminary Overbrook Penn aged seventy. He was a learned Catholic church figure and prolific writer. Michele Amari the Orientalist died in Florence.
William B Brakemore a real estate agent at 33 Globe building lists land in Ward 23 Boston West Roxbury for sale in lots at low prices. A nominal cash payment secures the purchase, with the balance payable in small monthly installments. Property lies in a steadily growing area with good access and pleasant surroundings.
The United States steel cruiser Maine contract for about 50,000 feet of steel tubing goes to Tyler Steel Tube Company of this city. Colonel Clarke begins as Home Market Club secretary, Radclyffe departs on vacation. Maurice Himmelhoch, six, from East Boston, suffers a skull fracture after a wagon fall. Michael Carney of Everett breaks his spine after a 25 foot fall. Pain's Fire of London show delightfully received amid favorable weather and large audience.
A long list of hotel names and numerous guest names across U S cities is printed, including Young s J H Black Detroit Hart Page Philadelphia Lightfoot Chicago Blake New Orleans Fritz Wellington Helleges Des Moines Pike St Louis Cutter Eau Claire Tremont Carleton Minneapolis Houston St Paul Fanning San Antonio Bowers San Francisco and many others with affiliations to Parker s Vendome Brunswick Adams Vaid States and more dining and lodging credits, showing a wide network of travelers and hosts. The compilation names individuals and towns, hinting at a social register or guest directory in a travel feature.
George Merlin of 28 Harwich street was struck on the rear platform of a Columbus av car at Park square and severely head-injured. Five year old Timothy McCarty of 8 Bow street Charlestown had a leg fracture after a Fitchburg train accident requiring amputation at Massachusetts General Hospital. Clifford Bird of North Easton suffered a broken leg after a horse kick. Elizabeth Blackler of 28 Rochester street fractured her leg. John O Neil of 13 Vicksburg street, at Bay State Iron Works, had a bar of iron fall on him breaking his leg.
The Ger mania Band performs at Monmouth square this evening starting at 8 o'clock. The program includes Dedivation, Light Cavalry Overture, Nilfiutben, Star of the Evening cornet solo, Dr Richard Shtebruk, Grand selection from The Bohemian Girl, Irish Patrol, Mazurka de Concert, sextet from Lucia, A Night in New York, Pauline.
Ann Burke, walking on the tracks with a baby near the South Bay drawbridge on the New York & New England line, was struck and fell twenty feet into the water. She survived with severe back and spine injuries, not believed fatal, while the baby was unharmed.
The directors met yesterday and passed a resolution to immediately begin erecting a cooled warehouse on newly acquired land. A committee was appointed to investigate the various mechanical refrigeration methods.
The Ocean Spray Hall Association held its first meeting of the season with President Henry $8 Skilton presiding. Plans were set to begin regular summer religious services in the hall next Sunday and the annual election of officers will occur next Saturday evening.
July sessions list multiple liquor law actions with few convictions. Commonwealth vs Smith. Same vs Bittens. Same vs Waters. Same vs O R i en. Driscoll assault and battery. Bannon assault and battery. Ross liquor law. Motlure robbery. Foley placed on probation.
Samuel R. Payson treasurer lists additional memberships and donations to the library society. Names and gifts include Esther Oakes 75, Nathaniel Nash 50, several $25, $20, $18 and $10 gifts plus eight $5 gifts, with other funds bringing income to 894 94 and grand total 90 441 56. Expenditure stands at 86 441 56 on library and building. Remaining mortgage payment need is 42 000 and book fund target 30 000.
The notice calls attention of parties with accommodations to offer and members of the Y M C A Union to the “Board in House Committee” of the Christian Union headed Summer Board 1889 Country of Seashore. Also mentions not to fail to give Elastic Starch a totals.
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