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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jul 28, 1890
Page
8
Preparations for the New York yacht cruise show a larger Boston participation this year with many boats ready for races. The fleet sails from New London around July 20, with Goelot Cup races at Newport around August 1 or 2 under New York Yacht Club rules.
The Corinthian Yacht Club held its fortieth regatta in a drenching storm with a shifting wind. Names and corrected times follow for First, Second, Third, Fourth and Fifth Classes plus Special races, noting withdrawals and dismast events. Hull Yacht Club also staged its eighty-fourth regatta with light southeast winds and rain, Swordfish dismasted, and results listed by class with judges named.
Rival of Bridgeport wins the eight mile windward and return race by about thirty minutes over Eureka of Hes ton. Start at 2 34, Rival forges ahead after a tight first mile, finishes at 6 31 45 while Eureka is hauled across by the judges boat thirty minutes later. Second race scheduled under same conditions.
The Savin Hill Yacht Club race on Saturday tested skippers and boats amid frequent heavy sawalls. Corrected times show First Class led by J. D. McBeath in Siico at 44m 18s, Primrose with Jamnes Stark at 1h 1m 46s, and Merlin with H. G. Patten withdrawn. Second Class Petrel Winthrow Briggs and Bertha Charles Smith retired or disabled. Fifth Class Baby Otis Verelain clocked 22m 36s.
In the order of finish, no times listed, the Third Class Centreboards show Good Luck with J. TB. Farrell second and Wapiti third ahead of James Bertram and ideal. In Fourth Class Reels Mabel places first followed by W. B. Bennett and Joli. Centreboards see Wraith and John Berrigan with Sun shine and Jobin Osborne completing the field.
The Beverly Yacht Club hosted the Buzzard Bay championship race this afternoon in a gusty southwest breeze. Mattie H Stockton won the first class with corrected time 2h 65m 6s while Mist led second class with 1h 4dr 19s and Anonyma 1h 44m 203. Gynnote and Lestres faced retirements or delays, and fourth class saw Rip and Kaiten post times of 34m 233s and 67m respectively.
The third Expert Cup race was sailed at Lynn on Saturday with corrected times listing winners Tom Gat and M Randall at 1h 42m and 1h 45m and other boats Astria RM Benner 1h 45m 88.3 Pear J F Lee 1h 60m 28s Kisis George Collins 1h 62m 24.2 Expert J 1. 2nes Th 55m 698.5 Ripple T Guard West Living 1h 56m 465.5 Bobo link J Lafts 2h 2m 19s. The next race will be sailed Aug 23.
The Bay View yachts raced on Saturday with corrected times showing First Class Keene D Jd Casey at 2h 25m, Naiad J Gallagher 2h 45m, Ah No F Smith 8h som. Second Class Tike J Leveridge 1h 41m 38s, Ida F Pfund 2h 20m 27s, Harop W Bayson 2h 45m 103, Third Class Vida J Wilson 8h 27m 34s.
The Old Spain Yacht Club held a regatta off Fort Point in North Weymouth on Saturday. Corrected times list First Class winners Nellie M and Elfin with 1h 22m 30s and 1h 60m 10s, Second Class boats Northern Light Fannie Corelle Sea Foam Annie Jessie, and Third Class Spider No Name with times 1h 57m 6s and 1h 52m 30s respectively.
The American Yacht Club race off Newburyport on Saturday produced results in two classes. First Class saw Hazard, Pierce & Moody finish in 13 minutes 45 seconds, Trifle was second in 1 hour 17 minutes 38 seconds. Alaine won the second class with a 54 minute 6 second time.
The Mosquito Fleet and Great Head Yacht Club postponed their scheduled races from Saturday to one week later.
The Corinthian Yacht Club issues its midsummer series for 40 and 30-footers with Aug 18 19 20 dates aligned to the New York Yacht Club course. Start times at 10:30, courses include two 24 and 20 nautical mile layouts, and prizes include Corinthian cups for 25 21 keel and 21 catboat classes.
Four inmates from Washington County Jail escaped by sawing out a window grate. J. M. Weaver, William Jenkins, James Hathorn, and Peter Amour were charged with horse stealing, attempted rape, highway robbery, and keeping a house of ill fame. They concealed dummies, fled to Montpelier Junction, and were pursued. Jenkins and Amour were captured at Hartford, Weaver at Essex Junction, and Hathorn at Richmond. The bars were heavy iron with two round rods and a flat bar. the escape occurred after a night guard switch and a later disturbance in the jail yard.
Labor groups across Hampshire Hall and surrounding unions meet to discuss Sunday work abolition, strikes, and organizing drives. Reports cover Building Laborers' Union, cap makers chartered under AFL, clothing trades, and freight handlers with international union prospects. Attention to contract systems, dock grievances, and a Boston international convention plan.
A Saturday afternoon accident on Tremont street near St. Pauls Church caused two Brookline horse cars to be hit by a live overhead wire. The horses died and a car driver was badly burned as crews fixed the line and resumed service. Onlookers criticized the overhead wire system, expressing fear for public safety.
Commodore John Soley of the Massachusetts Yacht Club hosted a Saturday night ball at Megunticook Hall Camden to honor cottagers. William R Hearst contracted with Herreshoff for an 85 foot steam yacht to reach at least 25 mph, mahogany and brass furnishings, price around 40000 dollars. Neafie Levy of Philadelphia secured a contract for a 240 foot auxiliary steam yacht designed for a prominent American yachtsman. The Martha's Vineyard cap race set for Aug 4 during the New York Yacht Club cruise is postponed. New York squadron will rendezvous at the Vineyard.
The seventeenth annual convocation of New England Spiritualists Camp Meeting Association opened at Lake Pleasant on July 27 with several hundred in attendance. The program featured singing by J Frank Bacon and son, welcome by President Joseph Beals, and talks by Rev John White Chadwick and Rev E L Rexford on life and the world. Converts were presented by the Worcester Cadet Band, and the opening is seen as highly successful.
In Sarum on July 27 Ellen Murphy a widow on Aborn street fell downstairs striking her head and rupturing a blood vessel and died a few hours later after an autopsy by Dr. Carleton the deaths ruled accidental. Joseph Laskey a young Jew on Boston street died at the hospital early today from a dose of rough on rats taken Saturday evening in a despondent fit. He had debts and a new marriage to a Ipswich girl of seventeen.
An advertisement asserts that Flood’s Sarsaparilla overcomes timepnep and stimulates appetite liver function and headache relief. It claims renewed strength for the whole body and urges readers to buy Hood’s Sarsaparilla, sold by all druggists.
The weekly crop bulletin notes rain late in the week benefiting some crops while potatoes are seen as light in yield and late to benefit. Corn stands drought well but is small in the north. Rhode Island reports large fine potatoes. Massachusetts notes smooth, rust-free potatoes but beetles and rosebugs injuring crops. Connecticut tobacco described uneven. a frost hit central New Hampshire on the morning of the bed.
William Dwyer of 16 Dillon street was among revelers on Kendall street when Officer Desmond drove them off. Dwyer was run over and sustained a fractured knee pan as he tried to keep up. Desmond denies striking him, while Dr. Russell attributes the injury to a fall rather than a blow from a club.
Avausta July 27 Miss E Perkins of Hallowell was shot in the face by Walter Dean, fourteen, with an air gun. The boy says he did not know the gun was loaded. He was not arrested.
A critique of Oscar Wilde and his claim that art should remain independent of ethics. The piece argues that true criticism separates art from moral judgments, warns against aesthetic excess, and cites Symonds on art’s moral roots. It contends that genuine art reflects morality, and that moral scrutiny protects society from ethical anarchy.
Ponzcano Missouri July 27 The Leary raft drawn by two tugs left at daybreak for New York and passed out of sight without mishap.
The retired furniture maker Ferdinand Geldowsky died in Cambridge on the 22d at sixty. His funeral at Forest Hills Cemetery was conducted by Massachusetts Lodge of Masons with the Ancient and Honorable Artillery Company in attendance. Chaplain J H Upham officiated as the Masons escorted the cortege while the Mendelssohn Quartette performed and many floral tributes were sent by friends.
A sultry afternoon at Tremont Temple saw Dr Fulton win over a large crowd after A S MacArthur appeared. Fulton offered a resolution urging the president to prevent Catholic influence on Indian schools, drawing near unanimous support.
Edward Callahan of Charlestown reveals a long buried tale linking Jip McLaughlin to the 1859 disappearance of James Martin after Martin left his North and Cross streets liquor store with partner Neil Kenney. The dog found blood on Haymarket square, and McLaughlin allegedly confessed during a 1845 railroad work stint to the murder and disposal of the body near the Charlestown bridge. He later died and was buried near the camp.
The Rev F E Taylor preached on the Character of Daniel before the Y M C A in Charlestown. He highlighted Daniel’s decisive character as essential, citing his refusal of the king’s rich food and his honest, careful governance amid Babylonian politics. The 30 minute talk urged courage purity and honor from Daniel’s example.
William J. Stevens, who had been confined in Charles Street Jail for failure to satisfy an execution in a United States Court, was released on Friday after a satisfactory settlement. He had claimed to receive 150,000 dollars and retained 20,000 for services, later found to have received 200,000, leading to a suit and judgment against him. The execution tied to that suit caused his confinement, but all legal complications have been resolved.
Rumor claims Empire Brewery Boston was sold for 200000 dollars to Frank J. Jay of Malden backed by American investors. Manager Michael J. Flynn denied the report and said Tay has sought 225000 dollars but has not secured it. Flynn noted English offers exist but would prefer American buyers.
James Reardon who escaped three months ago from Concord Reformatory where he was serving a five year burglary sentence was recaptured at St James Hotel by a local officer on Saturday evening. He will be returned to Concord Monday.
South Boston Public Library will close in August for repairs. Court House Commissioners opened carpenters bids for the main building with firms listed and no award yet. Elevator and piping work awarded to Whittier Machine Company for 12383. George C. Conn named contracting agent for Canadian Pacific. Foresters from multiple cities plan a parade in Boston on August 21 followed by a Downer Landing picnic.
A kindly old man attempts to preach the bread of life on Monument Hill but is mocked by a milling crowd including children. A cord thrown into the ring and two officers remove the protester, while others under trees discuss McKinley tariffs and sociology before dispersing to a music-filled gathering.
Standing room only on all cars from Boston to the terminus as crowds head to the grove and tent for nightly services. The big tent was full with overflow, and crowds heard Dr. Little’s sermon on thinking of one’s ways and turning to the Lord. Laird, a Moody associate, shared his conversion story. A temperance meeting under Mr. Roberts of the Davis Street Home is planned for Saturday night.
Prominent Loston visitors including George Adams as manager J A Kigen and a long list of travelers stay at the Grand Union Hotel in Saratoga Springs. Names include Miss Denny Mrs Bullard Thomas Parker Moore Thomas and many others as the resort season unfolds.
Many white soaps are sold as "just as good as the Ivory" but fail to match its quality, illustrating how counterfeits imitate trusted brands and mislead consumers.
On July 26, 1890 the Second Brigade wrapped a profitable week of field work at South Framingham and struck tents at noon. Governor Brackett, a guest at headquarters, departed Saturday for his New Hampshire summer home. Due to Lt Colonel J F Dalton’s illness, Major John W Hart will command the Second Corps of Cadets when they enter camp at Essex next week.
The Boston and Albany railroad is duplicating Hampden actions to remove twenty four grade crossings. Worcester county sites affected include Ludlow Heard and Webster streets Sutton lane Chapin s Ludlow Charlton station Jones and Tucker street crossings Charlton Mechanic and Water street Dunn Brook Brookfield Miln street West Brookfield Southbridge Maple street crossings Warren. New York New Haven Hartford reports rapid progress removing grade crossings on its division to go to four tracks and claims none will remain between New Haven and New London.
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