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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jul 18, 1887

Page

8

Boston News Roundup Of Local Grants And Incidents

Earnest contributions totaling 938 support a fortnightly vacation for working girls, with more gifts invited to Rev. Frederick B. Allen at 266 Devonshire street. The Post Office appoints J. W. Erwin of Atlanta as inspector in Boston. Temple receives a 100 dollar gift from C H Robinson & Co. and others. Deer Island sees Dr Thomas Roach named resident physician, replacing Dr Manuel Schwab who resigns to move to Cincinnati. C E Churchill, a Nebraska fugitive, is captured and sent west. Insurance Commissioners file indictments against agents Webber and Moore for issues in the state’s western region. An accident injures Arthur Devlin at No 14 Martin street. Last week’s deaths total 211, with 118 men. consumption deaths total 27. Willie Whittemore dies after a rifle range accident in Newton Highlands. General Henry S Briggs resigns. H T Kitfield to be promoted. Over 12,000 passengers ride Boston & Hingham Steamship Co. Reeves’s Band entertains seaside crowds. Prisoner John Husbands escapes with a uniform. a $50 reward offered. Noonday prayers at Y M C A branch list speakers. two suspicious NY thieves, later identified as Kid Ryan, are chased from town. Street Railway arbitration seeks wage clarity. Michael Oweng crushed between two cars. Thomas Hassett Jr. sets gunpowder on fire, injuring his face. A labor forum debates socialism’s impact on workers. Frank Wyman wounds himself accidentally with a knife. British societies’ jubilee celebration thanks leaders. Captain Henry W Haunt proposes filling marshy lands near Old Colony railroad with gravel to curb high death rates.

J. W. Erwin Atlanta Post Office Boston Erwin Atlanta Journal William H. Temple C. H. Robinson & Co C. H. Robinson Thomas Roach East Boston Deer Island Manuel Schwab Schwab Cincinnati C. E. Churchill Nebraska Innis S. M. Melich Nebraska County Neb West Merrill Frederick Webber Charles M. Moore Arthur Devlin Martin Street City Hospital Board of Health Henry S. Briggs Custom House H. T. Kitfield M. P. Curran Boston & Hingham Steamboat Company Reeves John Husbands South Boston Tremont Row James Perkins J. D. Laird Joseph W. Gale O. F. Waltz John A. McElwain I. N. Chase New York Thomas Adams Paddy Gains Adams Thomas Ryan Kid Ryan Thomas Roberts Chicago Detroit Cleveland Consolidated Street Railway Company Horseshoers State Board of Arbitration and Conciliation

Hull Yacht Club Regatta Ends Quietly Amid Protests

The Hull Yacht Club held its first championship regatta under New England Yacht Racing Association rules with about thirty starters. Winners included Posy, Atalanta, Theiga, Coyote, Mabel, Zetta and Vesper, though prizes were withheld for Victor and Zoe due to protests awaiting committee decisions. Commodore Hussey of South Boston died.

Hull Yacht Club New England Yacht Racing Association Hull Club Posy Atalanta Theiga Coyote Mabel Zetta Vesper Victor Zoe M. J. Kiley J. R. Chadwick W. Rowell

Corinthian Club Regatta Crowns Marblehead Winners

The Corinthian Yacht Club regatta at Marblehead yielded close finishes in all classes. Twenty five boats competed in light south winds as prizes were awarded: First class keels Gem, first Countess. second class centreboards Expert first, Petrel second. second class keels Witch first, Sara second. third class centreboard Viva first, ash second. third class keels Wraith first, Nixie second. Championship pennants await two time wins and Witch awaits measurement. Judges were Vice Commodore I S S W Whitcomb and Oscar E Doohtie.

Corinthian Club Corinthian Yacht Club Marblehead Chappel’s Ledge Viva Gem Countess Expert Petrel Witch Saracen Ash Wraith Nixie I. S&s A W. W. Whitcomb Oscar E. Doohtie

Beverly Yacht Club 119th Regatta Winners Named

Sixteen starters competed in the Beverly sweepstakes off Monument Beach. First class winner was the Surprise with second place going to the Syringe. Second class honors went to the Mist with Wildcat second, and in the third class Elinor and Dolly won. Judge G H Lyman, aboard the Violet, presided.

Beverly Beverly Yacht Club Monument Beach Wildcat Elinor Dolly G. H. Lyman Violet

Cape Cod Yacht Club Championship Race Ends in Dennis

In a windy Cape Cod Yacht Club event at East Dennis, the third race decided the championship with six entries in class one and four in class two. Ariel led at the start, Madge 34 overtook to win class one. in class two the Irishs won as Magic and Daisy finished close, though the Magic damaged its bowsprit.

Cape Cod Cape Cod Yacht Club Magic Daisy Ris

Savin Hill Club Opens Third Fourth Fifth Class Races

The Savin Hill Yacht Club held its first race for third fourth and fifth classes off its Dorchester Bay club house. With a short course and light wind, 23 entries started at 1 4:10. The Rio served as judges boat. Winners were the Jester and Alice E in third class, Nora in fourth with Avis second, and Josse first with Volante second in fifth class.

Savin Hill Club Savin Hill Yacht Club Dorchester Bay Rio W W. Besarick Jester Alice E Nora Avis Josse Volante

Henry Hussey Former South Boston Yacht Club Commodore Dies Abroad

Henry Hussey, past commodore of the South Boston Yacht Club, died of Bright's disease aboard the Saale en route from Europe to New York. Born in England, he moved to Boston as a boy, became a leading plumber, and led the club for three years. The club plans mourning rituals and funeral arrangements under Commodore Fuller.

Henry Hussey South Boston Yacht Club Bright Lloyds New York Europe Mr. Fussey England Boston Mr. Jussey Mr. Hussey Hussey South Boston Yacht Club Henry J. McKee A. H. Hall J.C. Merritt John Bertram James F. Noland

Funeral of Commodore Hussey Scheduled in Boston

The body of Commodore Hussey arrives in Boston today for a funeral to be held from his late residence at 784 East Fourth Street on Wednesday at 10 30 a m. The club house service for Hussey includes a guard of honor with two delegates from each invited society.

Club Mr. Hussey Commodore Hussey Boston East Fourth Street

Bay View Club Plans July 30 Regatta And Ladies Day

At a recent Bay View Yacht Club meeting a July 30 regatta was approved with silver cup prizes funded by the club. Hull Yacht Club postpones its July 30 championship to August 6 to avoid clash with other races. Wednesday is ladies day with members offering their larger boats for transporting lady guests. A short cruise precedes a tub race among club members before the dance.

Bay View Yacht Club Hull Yacht Club Lady Friends of

Baseball score shows Bostons defeat Indians 8 1

Saturday league standing highlights Young Madden driving runs for the Bostons as they beat Indianapolis 8 to 1. Key plays include Nash’s homer and a standout Burdock second base defense with several sharp fielding displays.

Young Madden Bostons Burdock Hornung Kelly Nash Wise Johnston Tate Denny Polhemus Indianapolis Glasscock Shomb Bassett Morrill Tat C.i BostonecicsKevccvsss Poihemus Tee le Healey Madden Horznung Bones Burdock Arundel Shomberg Holland

Sunday Scores From Regional Matches

Results show New Yorks 4 over Ch igagas 0 and Detroits 4 over Philadelphias 10 with tied Washingtons 5 all against Pittsburgs 5. Blues beat Haverill 11 to 9 and Lynn-Manchesters 14 to 3 over diet. Lowells 12 over Portlands 4. Cincinnati-Brooklyns 4 over Cincinnatis 0 and Louisville-Louisvilles 3 to 2 over Baltimores. St Louis-St Louis 10 over Ath letics 8.

New York Chicagas New Yorks Philadelphia Philadelphias Detroits Washington Washingtons Pittsburgs Haverhill Lawrences Blues Lynn Manchesters Diet Lowell Lowells Portlands Cincinnati Brooklyns Cincinnatis Louisville Louisvilles Baltimores St. Louis Athletics

Plumed Knight Wins Matinée Race at Peacon Park

At Peacon Park George H. Hicks staged a matinée with the 2 40 class failing to fill. Plumed Knight driven by James Golden won after three heats in times 2 31 2 29 and 2 33. J. Davis ns blk g Plumed Knight finished first. Bilis ns by Lookout placed second. G. Hicks ns blk m Belle Franklin third.

Peacon Park George H. Hicks Plumed Knight James Golden J. Davis G. Plumed Knight Bilis G. Hicks M. Belle Franklin New England Association Boston Lacrosse Club Central Street Somerville Cambridges Bostons Walthams Dorchesters Cambridge Waltham Boston The Herald Longwood Longwoods Albion Club Highlandville Mansfield Brothers George Wright Bixby H. E. Willis Walnut Hill Bullard F. J. Rabbeth C. W. Hinman G. R. Russell Dennis J. Butler Philadelphia Gloucester City N. J Butler Riley Charles

Poor Children's Excursion Serves 1200 North End Kids

The first poor children's excursion of the season carried about 1200 youngsters from the North End on a Fitchburg railroad trip to Lake Walden. Five more Saturdays are planned next month. A ten‑member committee runs the program led by chairman D L Weeks and secretary M A Webster. Parkinson Burr, treasurers at 35 Congress Street, report $204,425 in contributions and seek further donations.

North End Fitchburg Lake Walden D. L. Weeks M. A. Webster Parkinson & Burr Congress Street

Cushman Dramatic Club to Present The Two Orphans

Cushman Dramatic Club at the South End plans a testimonial at the Dudley Street Opera House on Wednesday evening July 27. Director Mr. Neville will oversee performances, with rehearsals of The Two Orphans showing notable proficiency.

Tthe Cushman Dramatic Club Dudley Street Opera Neville

Fine Flower Display at Horticultural Show Highlights Local Growers

At the weekly flower show at Horticultural Hell, J. F. C. Hyde E Fewkes C. M. Hovey and Paul D. Wallis exhibited hollyhocks. J. W. Manning of Reading showed herbaceous flowers and many perennials. Awards went to Gentries in hollyhocks cut flowers and vegetables with multiple named recipients and varieties.

Horticultural Hell J. F. C. Hyde E. Fewkes C. M. Hovey Paul D. Wallis J. W. Manning Reading Wood Gill Miss Storey E. H. Hitchings E. M. Gill A. D. Wood Jackson Dawson Edwin Sheppard EB. Fewkes F. 8. Hayes Sarah W. Story P. D. Richards Sidney Lawrence Benjamin G. Smith Fay Prolific K. G. Smith Dana W. Fenno N. Brackett Samuel Hartwell W. Heustis C. N. Brackett

The Shoemakers Strike Expands in Beverly

Beverly shoemakers strike grows drawing in multiple shops from J. H. Bakers No 2 to Hill Green Wallis Killham Bray Le favor and Jenkins. Manufacturers meet and discuss terms as union demands 5 percent wage rise and possible nationwide pattern follows. Lefavor resigns. Hill takes over as secretary.

Beverly J. H. Baker Lasters Hill & Green Wallis Killham & Bray J. W. Lefavor John Jenkins Worcester County J. H. Lefavor Manufacturers’ Association Mr. Hill

Iowa Elder Brings Book of Mormon Arguments to East

Elder FE C Briggs of Iowa spoke at the Reorganized Church hall in Washington Street defending the Book of Mormon and denouncing polygamy. He argued religious liberty, cited Paul's acts, and outlined LDS beliefs while aiming to correct misconceptions. He announced further services next Sabbath at 2 30 and 7 30 p m.

FE. C. Briggs Iowa Reorganized Church Society Washington Street St. Paul Paul Christ God Jesus Christ Hosea David Solomon Briggs

Cadets Return After Camp Break on Hing ham Island

The First Corps of Cadets broke camp at Hing ham at 10 Saturday morning and returned to the city aboard the steamer General Lincoln, arriving around noon. They formed a line in full dress on Atlantic avenue and marched to the armory on Columbus avenue via Broad State Washington Tremont and Boylston streets, winning applause along the route.

Hingham Lincoln Atlantic Avenue Broad, State Washington Tremont Boylston Streets Armory Columbus Avenue

Undefined term sparks city debate in Omaha columns

An Omaha World discussion features a dame and a philosopher debating the proper use of the word lady. They seek a clear definition, contending the term should apply to any woman who resists misnaming and embraces respect.

Omaha

Sixty-First Regiment Holds Anniversary Meeting

Members of the old Sixty first Regiment gathered at Crawford House to form a permanent survivor association on the twenty-fifth anniversary of mustering out. Officers include Colonel C W Stone and Captain Isaac P Gragg. death of Charles F Wolcott noted. next reunion set for July 16 in this city.

Sixtyfirst Crawford House C. W. Stone Nebraska William H. Drury Chelsea Isaac P. Gragg Boston Linus E. Clark Frank FE. Palmer Melrose H. Burr Crandall J. A. Sunbury Charles K. Drury William W. Montgomery John Ryan Newton Kk. Cutwold Edward Cooper George Mullen Samuel Hume J. W. Sawyer George H. Kerr Isaac Noble Wheeler H. W. Benson H. Hume Joseph Rossiter E. G. Tentin L. E. Clark Jeamin Vaughan Charles F. Wolcott

Camp of the Second Brigade Opens Five Day Massachusetts Tour

The Second Brigade Massachusetts Volunteer Militia under Brigadier General Benjamin F. Peach Jr. begins a five day camp at South Framingham with Fifth and Ninth Regiments parading before departure. Eighth Regiment skips parade. batteries from Lawrence and Boston travel by land. Major Sanger and Colonel Rockwell noted. Major Frost to supervise rifle practice. a 300 yard skirmish drill is planned for qualified shooters.

Massachusetts Volunteer Militia Benjamin F. Peach, Jr South Framingham Lawrence Boston Peach Sanger Sanger, First Brigade Fifth Infantry Sampson Highth Infantry Currier Wellington Newell Thompson Rockwell Frost

Open Air Meetings Expand Across Boston Areas

The Young Men's Christian Association conducts increasing open air services. A chalk talk by M R Deming drew children in Haymarket square, a Franklin Park temperance talk followed, and a 1000 strong Marine Park audience faced rain yet listened. Next week tuesday and saturday open air events feature Ashman Brass. Twelve meetings planned Sunday with Gospel Carriage aiding movement.

Young Men’s Christaan Association Haymarket Square M. R. Deming Franklin Park Deming Marine Park City Point Boston R. M. Green Broadway Methodist Church Ashman Brass Quartet

Sunday Picnic on the Common With Talks and Music

Crowds gathered on the Common despite afternoon showers. H. L. Hastings spoke on The Bible and Working Men after returning from England and Ireland. Believers in Christ conducted services, then J. B. Claus's musicians performed. J. M. Flockton and R. M. Davis gave cornet and trombone solos. The YMCA open air meeting, led by M. R. Deming, featured syaise service and brief addresses by the toy, Dr. Strain, A. S. Stafford, and others.

H. L. Hastings England Believers In Christ J.B. Claus J. M. Flockton R. M. Davis Young Men’s Christian Association M. R. Deming Strain A. 8. Stafford

Pickpocket Suspect Arrested on Cambridge Main Street

John Finn of South Boston was arrested on Main Street Cambridge on suspicion of pickpocketing. He gave the name George Robinson. At a Cambridgeport St. Peter's Church fair last April two pickpockets were detected and driven away by church members. Finn was later identified by those who chased them.

John Finn Main Street Cambridge Boston George Robinson St. Peter’s Episcopal Church Cambridgeport Winn

Funeral for Alfred B. Hill to be held in Boston

The late Alfred B. Hill of the New York Stock Exchange will be memorialized at noon today at St. Pauls Church in Boston. The interment is planned for Mt. Auburn. NYSE committee chairmen and Union Club members will attend, with a possible Boston Stock Exchange delegation joining.

Alfred B. Hill New York Stock Exchange St. Paul’s Church Hill Boston Frederic Courtney Mt. Auburn New York Exchange Messrs R. H. Thomas A. M. Cahoone R. Keppler Day F. K. Sturgis G. J. Haight Brayton Ives

Reunion of Twentieth Massachusetts at Lynn

A reunion of the Twentieth Massachusetts Regiment was held in Lynn on Saturday with 110 members in attendance. Officers chosen include President Sergeant C. O. Newell of Roxbury, vice-president John Brooks of Boston, secretary treasurer Charles H. Robinson of Lynn, and an executive committee with B Tower Dennis Shea Gustave Magnitzky P J Fee Bernard Maguire. After the meeting the group with accompanying ladies dined at the Relay House in Nahant.

Twentieth Massachusetts Regiment Lynn C. O. Newell Company H Roxbury John ©. Brooks Boston Charles H. Robinson B. Tower Dennis Shea Gustave Magnitzky P. J. Fee Bernard Maguire Nahant

Premier brick from Hawarden kilns chosen for courthouse walls

About 20 000 bricks of the Premier brand from W E Gladstone Son Hawarden Wales were acquired for the courthouse. The bricks are seven times the size of standard American bricks with grooves on top and bottom filled with mortar for strength. Light colored and to face the two large interior courts, 165 000 bricks are needed at delivery price 46 50 per thousand.

Court House W. E. Gladstone & Son Hawarden Wales

Fifth annual children’s festival week at Point of Tines promising free photos

A week of children's activities features free photographs ice cream and soda water rides on an electric railroad a carousel and a roller coaster. Baldwin's Band and Walter Emerson perform daily and nightly and the panorama The Taking of New Orleans is shown each evening.

Baldwin Walter Emerson New Orleans

A New President for the American Board

A reader urges selecting Timothy Dwight of Yale University as successor to Mark Hopkins as president of the American Board. The writer praises Dwight as an educator exuding prudence and wide respect, arguing Springfield should elect him to unify churches and improve the board’s standing. Boston, July 16, 1887.

Mark Hopkins American Board Sprinfield Blatchford Chicago Timothy Dwight Yale University Dwight Springfield Boston

Somerville Enforces New Sunday Laws on Shops

By order of the police of Somerville apothecaries and restaurant keepers were compelled yesterday to obey the new Sunday laws for the first time. No cigars soda or confectionery could be bought. Several closed their business and others threaten to close. Much inconvenience and dissatisfaction resulted.

Somerville

Lecture on The Land Language and People of China

The Rev. Stephen L. Baldwin of East Boston gave a lecture at the Christian Union detailing China’s scenery products and languages. He described Chinese characters as non alphabetic and explained dialect diversity, noted both virtues and evils, and urged fair Christian treatment to prevent prejudice against Christianity among Chinese in America.

Stephen L. Baldwin Saratoga Street M. E Boston China Christian Union

Beacon Street Widening Progress Reported by West End Company

The West End Land Company has 200 workers widening Beacon street from St. Mary's to the reservoir. The railroad bridge is widened, the muddy detour is gone, and fresh gravel has created an easy roadbed grade. Temporary tracks will run the full length in a few weeks, to be done by the Boston and Albany railroad.

West End Land Company Beacon Street St. Mary’s Street Boston & Albany Railroad

Arthur and Conkling's Last Meeting Revealed

In Atlantic City John Chamberlain recalls the final clash between Chester A. Arthur and Roscoe Conkling. Conkling pressed for removing Collector Robertson. Arthur refused. The next day Arthur invited Conkling to the Soldiers' Home, but Conkling tore up the invitation and they never met again.

Philadelphia Atlantic City John Chamberlain Chester A. Arthur Roscoe Conkling Chamberlain Washington Blaine Garfield Conkling Arthur United States Roscoe Platt White House Robertson John’s

Summer Post at New England Resorts Listing Sale Points

The Tre Post notes its summer sale locations at leading New England resort spots. A long list covers White Mountains areas, Bethlehem and Plymouth New Hampshire, Maine and Massachusetts coast towns, and Vermont, with various hotel and house names and publishers for readers to find the paper.

New England White Mountains Fabvans Crawford Twin Mountain Bethlehem Jones

Funeral of a Cunard Officer

The funeral of George S. Gibson fourth officer of the Cunard steamship Scythia was held at East Boston with Rev N Chamberlain officiating. He died after epilepsy struck him at sea July 14 and passed away July 15 at age 35. Forest Hills burial followed. He served nearly a year with Cunard and spent earlier years on the west coast of Africa. He was respected by fellow officers as a capable faithful and worry officer. This marks the first shipboard officer death in years.

George S. Gibson Cunard Scythia William E. Brown Bennington Street Boston N Chamberlain St. John’s Episcopal Church Forest Hills Cunard Company Africa

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