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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jul 18, 1889

Page

8

William the Norman and Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde at New England Chautauqua

The New England Chautauqua program featured Professor R. S. Holmes speaking on William the Norman, detailing his rise and impact in England and Normandy, followed by Robert Nourse explaining Robert Louis Stevenson’s Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde as a dual nature parable.

R. S. Holmes William the Norman Robert Nourse Man Dr Jekyll and Mr. Hyde Sourmh Framreenam New England Chautauqua Schaffler J. L. Hurlbut Dunning Lacey Wheelock Holmes Robert the Devil Normandy England Earth Alexander Charlemagne Cromwell Washington Grant William Knute the Dane Rouen Duke Alfred Edward Harold Edward the Confessor Westminster Abbey Europe Hildebrand Scandinavia Harald London Northumberland Gregory Williams Dr. Jekyll Mr. Hyde Mr. Stevenson Jekylls Hyde Jekyll Paul Jekyll An Hyde Harson Cleveland Harrison Pat

Jekyll and Hyde echoed in temperance discourse

The piece contrasts dual natures with moral decline in society and cites Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde as a lens. It mentions opium and alcohol harms, wealthy indifference to the poor, and a chastened call to reform. It lists upcoming lectures and readings by George Riddle and Mrs. Harris, with schedules and venues for WCTU events.

Jekylls Hydes New England Jekyll and Hyde Jacob Esau David Judas Herod Pharisees Kingdom of Heaven Dr. Jekyll Mr. Hyde Napoleon Heaven Hyde George Riddle F. M. Harris Hope Ledyard Brooklyn N. Y Loyal Temperance Legion

Citizens Honor Daniel Barrett with Gold-Headed Cane

Salem July 17 A gold headed cane was presented to Daniel F Barrett by city citizens to honor his bravery in seizing a police ambulance horse on July 5 preventing it from charging into fireworks crowds on the Common. Mayor Raymond reportedly will veto a 45000 Derby street extension appropriation. A civil case involving Robinson Foster Electric and Stephen Burger was continued. The Flambeau Club met at the Willows with remarks by General Cogswell and Collector Bray. The Brookhouse estate deed was recorded to B W Russell trustee for 8 S E Peabody T H Johnson and J N Peterson for 1 and other considerations mortgaged back for 20000.

Robinson-Foster Electric Company Stephen Burger Salem

Second Day at Mystic Park Keeps Dust Heavy and Races Busy

Mystic Park crowds grow as rain eases, with multiple heats deciding yesterday’s and Tuesday’s unfinished 9:24 race and the 2:30 event. Daisy R leads all 2:24 and 2:30 classes, while Ember and Stanley P contend in 2:25 pacing. Entries include Persica Kensett F Gratz Farmer Boy Bobbs May Be Chivereta Puritan Susie W and others, with purses listed at $500.

Mystic Park Eithecult Daisy R Beauty Edgecliffe Stanley P el Ember Ember Persica B. m W. H. Hill Kensett F B.m C. L. Vizard Gratz James Golden Ik Edgecliffe B. G Charles Yapp Earner Bo Ape Beauty J. B. Wooddbury Cs.scecsees Chivereta A. Trout Puritan D. Ac Srow Susie W Blk. m BE. D. Avery S.scerscees Lis M. P. Longley Dirigo Mail J. R. Woodbury Lexington Snot. G IL A. Worthley

Eastern Yacht Club Announces Annual Cruise Start At Vineyard Haven

The Eastern Yacht Club began its annual cruise with a clear sky and northwest breeze. A large fleet including Seawanhaka and Corinthian guests started around 11 o'clock with Nooya and Fortuna leading positions as they race for the Thayer purse and Wheatland cup under Eastern Yacht Club rules.

Boston Fortuna Sea Fox Seawanhaka Rahda Clara Dr. Barron Chiquita A. Hemmenway Gorilla KR. P. Carroll Gitana W. F. Weld Papooze Bayard Thayer Wanderer C. F. Colt Mayflower F.T. Underhill Ginone Hugh Cochrane Comoniodore Hovey A. Cass Canfeld Medusa Robert Center Fred Grinnell Mystery C. A. Lamb C. A. Longfellow Troubadour Whitten Hull Club Isles of Shoals Eastern Yacht Club Philip D. Wheatland

Funeral for Augustus Rosenberg at Bow Street home

The funeral of Somerville murderer Augustus Rosenberg took place yesterday afternoon from his son Charles’s Bow Street home. A small group attended as six members of the Balan of Pythias served as pallbearers and the interment followed at Holy Cross Cemetery in Malden.

Augustus Rosenberg Charles Bow Street Place Balan of

Accidents at W. H. Bristol Circus Injure Dozens

At a July 17 exhibition in Mit rorp two sections of seats collapsed injuring eight badly and jamming hundreds. A second collapse of 200 reserved seats caused a panic. Injured include Peter Fahey fourteen Milford thigh broken. Mrs Stevens Hopedale ankle broken. Mrs Keith Milford internal injuries. Mrs Porter Shields Milford internal injuries. Butterfield Hopedale back injury.

Mit W. H. Bristol & Co Peter Fahey Milford Stevens Hopedale Keith Porter Shields Butterfield

Shun Imitations of Elastic Starch

A brief advisory warns readers to avoid counterfeit elastic starch substitutes. The notice emphasizes using trusted brands and cautions against inferior imitations that may compromise fabric quality. No individuals or organizations are named in the readable text.

Meeting of the Hull Yacht Club Accepts Moody Merrill Estate Plan

A special Hull Yacht Club meeting at Parker House heard the executive committee report on a new clubhouse. Secretary Cary presented, the plan to buy the Moody Merrill estate was approved contingent on bond subscriptions to finance a wharf and club reconstruction or a new clubhouse. Bonds would be issued as popular bonds and the property turned over to trustees to secure them.

Hull Yacht Club Parker House Eastern Yacht Club W. P. Lambert Cary Moody Merrill Hull

Rhode Island Yachting Notes Delights Club Members

Providence July 17 Special Ana the Burgess 40 footer delights the Rhode Island club with promising performance. Ex Commodore Sand's prize promotes taxing sail area. Commodore's sloop Peri shows conservative sail spread yet owner uneasy about 40 footers. Elwood sails east on steam yacht Augusta. plans Bahamas cruise this winter with wife aboard.

Rhode Island Providencr Ana Rhode Island Club Sand Peri New York Corinthian

Atlantic Yacht Club Race Winners At Shelter Island

The Atlantic Yacht Club fleet from New London to Shelter Island on July 17 produced the best race of the series. Twenty five miles were sailed in fast time under a steady southwest by west wind. Fanny led at the finish followed by Anaconda and Chispa. In schooner classes Republic and Cavalier were the only entrants.

Atlantic Yacht Club Shelter Island N. Y New London Fanny Anaconda Chispa Republic Cavalier

New Steam Yacht Ordered by NY Publisher for Amesbury Builder

Norman L. Munro, New York millionaire book publisher, has ordered a 70 foot steam yacht from an Amesbury Massachusetts shipbuilder. The wooden craft will be faster than Now Then, per contract terms.

Norman L. Munro New York Amesbury Mass

Atlantic sails to Bar Harbor with Homer party aboard

CorracEe Crry reports the schooner yacht Atlantic departed for Bar Harbor this morning carrying E. C. Homer and party.

Bar Harbor CorracEe Crry Atlantic E. C. Homer

Yachts at Vineyard Haven

YACHTS AT VINEYARD HAVEN. VINEYARD on July 17 steam yachts Jathmel and D. S. Ford, owner, New London for Boston, and Clifton owned by C. H. Mallory of New York, cruising eastward, arrived today. Also schooner yachts Charles A. Cheever of Marblehead for New London and Harbinger Henry Russell of Edgartown cruising. Yachts Flora and Griselda remain here.

Vineyard Haven Vineyard Jathmel D. S. Ford New London Boston Clifton C. H. Mallory New York Charles A. Cheever Marblehead Henry Russell Edgartown Flora Griselda

Postponement of the Great Head Yacht Club Race

The Great Head Yacht Club second championship race scheduled for yesterday at 3 p.m. was postponed due to weather by the regatta committee and rescheduled for August 16.

Great Head

Now the Fair Goddeas Fortune Falls Deep in Love

A fragmented notice reflects a literary line about fortune and love as readers note the misuse of the term Pyle and a leak of lines. The source offers no clear event or names to confirm a full article item.

Pyle

City Notes and Disparities Prompt Boston News Briefs

The Rebecca A Taulane wreck was towed to Boston after a collision with the Catalonia and grounded off East Boston. A knifed apothecary store on Court and Hanover lost 250 dollars kept in two tin boxes. Edward Burnett imported about thirty cattle aboard the Norseman. Faneuil Hall interior was repainted with white and gold trimmings, pillars imitating Tennessee marble. A supposed Annie Elliot was found dead near the Boston Hotel, suspected suicide. Pain's London Fire drew thousands, weather permitting larger crowds. The Aerial Exhibition Association formed with C M Ransom as chairman to aid Dr A DeBausset in building a steel air ship on the vacuum principle.

Rebecca A. Taulane Catalonia Boston Confidence Elsie William Sprague Bird Island Flats W. H. Knight Corner Court Hanover Streets Edward Burnett Faneuil Hall Annie Elliot Beach Street Pain London Aerial Exhibition Association C. M. Ransom R. N. Bowlby Charles B. Basford A. DeBausset

Warden Recovers Water Control in Dispute

Warden Russell withdraws appeal and agrees to follow prison commissioners. Celebrates victory for engineer Gehring, discharged then reinstated by current commissioners. Russell appealed, prompting a question of supremacy between warden and commissioners, both gubernatorial appointees. Executive Council meeting notes. Metropolitan Sewerage Commission nominations rejected four to three. voters absent include Lieutenant Governor Brackett and Councillor Tufts.

Russell Executive Council Mr. Gehring Warden Russell Metropolitan Sewerage Commission John Quincy Adams Quincey Asa French Staintree Hosea Kingman Bridgewater Brackett Tufts

North Cambridge Post reports Gohring on Gohring

A North Cambridge resident, Mr Gohring, reacts to Warren Russell’s withdrawal of the warden’s appeal. He voices surprise and hints the move may aim to suppress an investigation into prison affairs, noting dire conditions needing ventilation. He says he’s ready to testify. A Post reporter sees Warren Russell later, who cites legal authority for prison commissioners’ hiring powers and declines further comment.

Post Gohring Cambridge Russell Mgr. Gehring Warren Russell

Hotels list of notable guests and their homes

A long hotel register style listing names of distinguished visitors and their hometowns or residences. Included are Parker’s ex governor Joshua L. Chamberlain of Maine, many chiefs, judges, and notable figures from cities such as Burlington, Buffalo, Philadelphia, New York, Boston, Portland, and Providence, with accompanying families and parties noted at Tremont Revere and other hotels.

Parker Joshua L. Chamberlain Maine Bradford U.S.N Edward Hungerford Burlington R. Hudson Ann Arbor Mich R. T. Rundlett Wiscassett B. Haskell Bloomfield N.jd Young’s A. A. Strout Portland F. P. Sheldon Providence J. H. Schenck Philadelphia Samuel W. Watson Kansas City A. W. Billings Brooklyn Clayton Mc Michael and Family George W. Thatcher New York Revere C. H. Leighton Bath F. M. Dodge Pittsfield C. D. Smith Lebanon N. H Joseph M. Anthony Pittsburg L. V. Beebe Utica N. Y Quincy C. H. Nelson Waterville George H. Bailey W. A. Russell Lawrence Henry &. Hill A. Pelton Middletown Conn Leavitt and Wife Portsmouth W. J. Polk M. M. Lisabeth Cleveland Crawford Frederick M. Hoyt Lansingburg N. Y W. H. Shepley Brintford Ont Moore Rutland, Vt O. ‘Wombly Lake Village

The Apaches Pyrorama at Point of Pines

At the Point of Pines patrons witness the new pyrorama The Apaches shown nightly at the popular resort. Over forty horses appear in the spectacle, most are handsome and display remarkable intelligence through their performances.

American Enamelled Brick Co forms to supply enamelled bricks

The American Enamelled Brick Company formed to manufacture enamelled bricks in colors for fine buildings in major cities. Most supply is imported from England. The firm says its product is superior and cheaper. Office at 197 Devonshire Street Boston. Investments by C E Roberts & Co offer a few thousand shares paying 10 percent dividends.

Ammrrican England Devonshire Street Boston C. E. Roberts & Co Exchange Place

Boston Wins Twice as Daley Impresses Debut Pitching

Boston defeats Indianapolis in both games as Daley debuts as pitcher with strong curve and speed. Ganzel shines behind the plate. Denny and Brown drive runs. Getzein struggles for Indiana. Nightcap features another solid Boston win with Daley attracting applause and a sharp drop ball debate.

Bostons Hoosiers Daley Boston Ganzel Rad Denny Getzein Brown Nash Brouthers Quinn Seery Glasscock Johnston Kelly Sullivan Richardson McGeachy Powers Indianapolis A. Eeli BULPO Es Brown Wash Radbourn Hines Getzin Gertzein Trouthers Vrouthers Astons

Glasscock as Manager for Indianapolis Club

The directors of the Indianapolis Base Ball Club have accepted the resignation of Manager Bancroft and have tendered the position to Glasscock. Details of terms and forthcoming announcements were not disclosed.

Glasscock Indianapolis Baseball Club Bancroft

Transition to Glasscock Takes Full Control of Team

He will assume full charge of the squad beginning after the series with New York ends next Saturday.

Sition Glasscock New York

United States v Badger Perjury Case Opens in Court

The United States district court heard the perjury indictment against George A Badger concerning false swearing in a deposition used in a Patent Office interference case in Washington. Resumed defense presented by Boardman Hall for the United States with Browne and Saylor for the defendant.

United States District Court Nelson United States George A. Badger Patent Office Washington Boardman Hall Alexander P. Browne J. Henry Saylor

Probate Court names heirs and administers in Norfolk district

Brook J Wills allowed James McLane Dedham J M Colson Norwood Olive A Plimpton Medway H A Kendall Brookline and Sally R Sumner Hyde Park Letters of administration granted for estates P J Martin Medway Fannie Emerson Milton Elizabeth C Green Brookline John Drew Avon Dennis Crowley Needham Eliza J Plimpton Medway N G Piper Walpole Accounts allowed include first and final for Dennis Sullivan Needham Ellen C Clark Mary P Clark and Eudora Atkinson Trust Company Roxbury Hattie L Metcalf Bellingham Lucy Emeline Sumner Hannah Sumner Foxboro F H Williams Maria Jones Foxboro F L Torrey Sarah J Torrey Weymouth Ellery Roxbury N R Ells Benjamin Ells Weymouth Josephine L Varnum Avon William Minot Jr Roxbury Appraisers named Ruth I Farrington Canton Charles Dunbar Foxboro Marshall Fales Medway A S Bass Weymouth Nancy M Johnson Norwood debts 514 56 Abbie N Dunbar Foxboro widow Charles Dunbar $102056 for necessaries of life commissioners to receive claims against Nancy M Johnson estate

Norfolk Brook J. Wills James McLane Dedham J. M. Colson Norwood Olive A. Plimpton Medway H. A. Kendall Brookline Sally R. Sumner Hyde Park P._J. Martin Fannie Emerson Milton Elizabeth C. Green John Drew Avon Dennis Crowley Needham Eliza J. Plimpton N. G. Piper Walpole M. H. Sullivan Dennis Sullivan New England Trust Company Mary P. Clark Roxbury Certain Ellen C. Clark Eudora ©. Atkinson E. B. Metcalf Hattie L. Metcalf Bellingham Lucy Emeline Sumner Hannah @ Sumner Foxboro F. H. Williams Mariahb. Jones F. L. Torrey Sarah J. Torrey Weymouth Richard Olney F. L Amory F. N. Ghatcher J. S. Ellery N. R. Ells Benjamin Ells Josephine L. Varnum J. P Charles Dunbar Sumner Robbins J.C. Greenwood W.C. Manner Marshall Fales Howe W. Hayden E. J. Pitcher Bass Abbie N. Dunbar A. W. Boyden F. A. Brackett Sharon Nancy M. Johnson

Court adjournments in multiple probate matters noted

Norfolk court records show fifth adjourned meetings for Holt and Messler of Foxboro and for Carrie M Mallard of Franklin with creditors not approving discharge. Nash of Weymouth granted continuance to fourth of the month. Ira Russell of Dedham and T H Metcalf of Medway received second meetings with oaths and November first Wednesday continuances. Tasker of Hyde Park sworn and continued. Darling of Franklin sworn for second meeting with next hearing on third Wednesday of November. Beals of Stoughton had first hearing continued.

Norfolk, _ ss Brooks, J Holt & Messler Foxboro Carrie M. Mallard Franklin W. & Erastus Nash Weymouth Nathan C. Darling F. M. Beals Stoughton

Commonwealth vs Roos liquor sale convictions list of cases

A court transcript lists multiple cases with the Commonwealth v Roos on liquor law charges and a series of similar actions including assault and battery and disturbing the peace. Entries include Semway Spiller Day McKane Benton Courtney Connell Freebey Curley Waters O Rien Driscoll Shannon McLure Shes Maguire Ahern Lord O Rourke Hunt Condon McLaughlin Ring and others.

Barker Commonwealth Roos Semway Same Spiller Day McKane Benton Courtney Railer Brawler Keenan King Angell Connell Freebey Curley Waters O’ Rien Driscoll Shannon Et al Mclure Saime Shes Maguire Ahern Lord O' Rourke Hunt Gaming Condon McLaughlin Ring

Mayor Hart Signs Tree Cutting Order on Boylston Street

Mayor Hart yesterday signed an order to cut trees on Boylston street to permit the West End Railway Company to move its cars by the overhead system.

Hart Boylston Street West End Railway Company

Referee and Umpire in English Rowing Contests

A reader explains a long-standing error in a Harper’s piece about Tom Hughes. The letter clarifies roles in English rowing where umpire and referee differ, noting Gulston and Chitty as officials for Harvard and Oxford, and that Blaikie misidentified Chitty as the umpire. The correction points to Hughes as the referee, not the umpire.

Tom Hughes Harper’s Blaikie Gulston Thames Harvard Chitty Oxford Fiend Chiswick Eyor

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