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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jul 29, 1891

Page

8

Libels Against Schooner Foust Fairy At US Court

United States District Court on July 3 heard two libels by Joan Pira against the schooner Foust Fairy. One seeks $40 wages under a June 6 agreement with the owner, the other $3676 for merchandise supplied to the vessel. Attorneys Galvin and George for the libellant and A. J. Selfridge for the schooner.

United States District Court Nelson Joan Pira Joan Pina Same Libellant Galvin & Eeroe A. J. Selfridge

Boston Reds crush Baltimores with easy win in late July clash

In a repeat of the previous day Boston overwhelms Baltimore as Nichols shines for the Reds while Dunning falters early? Keefe steadies the Giants' mound. Long Stovey and Nash pace Boston with timely hits and notable fielding as Whistler and Richardson commit costly miscues.

South End Boston Danny Richardson Whistier Mutrio Dunning Manchesters Tim Keefe Giants Long Stovey Mr. Battin Keefe Nichols Nic Kelly Boston Nine Herman Long Whistler Richardson Harry Stovey Bassett Billy Nash Tom Tucker O’rourke Stévey Gore Tiernan Tucker Selee Brodie Nash Ogether Connor Quinn Pendle Bennett Lone Harry Buckley Fiernan Bassets Herman Bennett New York BR. BH. PO A. E. Long S.s R.f C.f Coscio Kennett Keete Fassett Packer Morrill and Battin

Weather Across New England Shows Overcast Rain Likely

Overcast conditions with showers prevail in New England and widespread unsettled weather across the country. Low pressure covers much of the nation with moderate storms near the St. Lawrence and Southwest. no sustained fair weather expected for days. In New England, Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont see fair to light showers and stationary temps. Massachusetts and nearby coasts expect showers with cooler on the coast.

New England Atlantic Pacific St. Lawrence Savannah Fort Smith Galveston Tex Washington Maine New Hampshire Vermont Massachusetts Rhode Island Connecticut New York Nantucket Boston

Stoughtonham Institute Reunion At Lake Massapoag

Graduates of the Stoughtonham Institute held a reunion at Burkhardt's Grove on Lake Massapoag with a large attendance. C. N. Draper of Canton presided, dinner followed, and postprandial exercises featured toastmaster Benjamin F. Boyden of Foxboro and oration by Rodney B. Capen of Augusta Me. Officers elected: F. P. Drake president L. W. Monk vice president Dora McDonald secretary and L. M. Johnson treasurer.

Augusta Myra Winship Lynn Cristopher Farrell Stoughton S W. Billings Sharon J. L. Sweet Attleboro J. L. Draper Canton C. N. Draper Mary L. Hixson Sharon Band F. P. Drake L. W. Monk Dora McDonald L. M. Johnson

Brookline Accidents Leave Two Men Injured

At about 11 yesterday, 15 year old Michael Ryan badly crushed three fingers in D Mc Clure's Boylston street shop by a hair-picking machine, requiring amputation. Earlier, Patrick Norton a Brookline town teamster fell from his cart near the Washington street lodge by the Brighton line and is in a precarious condition.

Brookline Michael Ryan D. McClure Boylston Street Patrick Norton Washington Street Brighton

Spike Injures Worker Eye During Dorchester Rail Work

Late yesterday on Dorchester avenue workers tearing up rails for an electric project, a spike sprang up and struck a man in the eye, cutting it severely. The injured worker received medical attention at the scene.

Dorchester Avenue

Time Table Clash At West End Street Railway

Dispute grows between President Whitney and Grove Hall workers over new hours under electric conversion. Conductor and postman detail added trips, longer days, and fewer regular cars while employees plan a meeting to seek restoration of the old ten hours in twelve.

Whitney West End Street Railway Grove Hall Tremont Street West End Longstreet Hampden Dorchester Grove Halls Boston Brookline Jamaica Plain Fremont Street

Rumor of Choate Kendrick shakeup denied by officials

A rumor of a presidential resignation at Old Colony Railroad and a series of top-management moves was stated as unfounded after officials and directors left for annual road inspection. The piece recounts a London style exchange with a Kendrick associate and notes no confirmation of any changes. Also included is a detailed 1889 Boyston Building lease dispute ruling about contract and statute of frauds, with the court affirming partial recovery barriers and urging proper pleadings.

Charles F. Choate Old Colony Railroad J. R. Kendrick J. N. Marshall Northern Providence Kendrick E.G. Allen Central Marshall George ‘I. Taylor E. G. Allen E. H. Bryant Choate Mr. Kendrick Boylston James H. Freeland Ernest P. Fritz Boyston Building Boston Freeland, Loomis & Co Boylston Market Association Boylston Association C. Austen Browne George A. O. Ernst Henry W. Bragg W.F P W.S. Slocum

Irish Handloom Fabrics Move Promotes Irish Wool Trade

Freeman's Journal notes England market growth for genuine Irish cottage industry work. Countess of Aberdeen opens a London depot for Irish goods with proceeds aiding workers. Peter White assists at opening. Boston merchant A Shuman invited to prize weaving at Ardara fair on August 1, per Dublin letter from Peter Whiter.

Freeman’s Journal England Ireland Countess of Aberdeen Irish Industries Association London Peter White Irish Woollen Manufacturing & Export Company Dublin A. Shuman Washington Summer Streets Boston Ardara Aanant Messrs A. Shuman & Co., Clothiers Mass Shuman Donegal Peter Whiter Irish Woollen Manufacturing and Export Company Longford

Stearns Lumber Makes Gulf Cypress Showroom in Boston

The A. T. Stearns Lumber Company relocates from Federal Street to 166 Devonshire Street in a Master Builders' Association building to showcase gulf cypress for interior finish and office fittings. A large mantlepiece, cypress doors, dados, partitions, and desks demonstrate natural color and grain, inviting visitors to view the new display and meet Mr. Stearns.

A. T. Stearns Lumber Company Boston Federal Street Devonshire Street Master Builders’ Association New England Gulf Cypress

That Mill by the Frog Pond Fights Prompt Fines

Morris Rosenberg and Isaac Gordon, arrested Monday after a fight on the Common, were tried in Municipal Court yesterday and fined ten dollars each.

Morris Rosenberg Isaac Gordon

In Equity July 28 Lunacy Case at Hatfield Bridgewater

Supreme Judicial Court hears a habeas corpus petition by Lavaroor alleging unlawful imprisonment after removal from Worcester Insane Asylum to Bridgewater. Case shows state board authority under lunacy law and pending investigation. Also bond investors recover 80 percent from Boston Cooperative Investment Company receiver after claim releases.

Supreme Judicial Court Gsruffolk Ss Equity Lavaroor Ro Hatfield State Farm Bridgewater Worcester County Superior Court Worcester Insane Asylum Worcester Institution State Board of Lunacy and Charity Bridgewater Institution State Board Mr. Kent C. N. Harris Commonwealth Charles C. Prescott W. Schofield

Worcester Land Dispute Over Caveat and Injunction

Richard Leeds et al sue Madison O Wheeler claiming ownership of Worcester land paid 17000 and that a caveat filed by Wheeler harms their title. Court refused temporary injunction, deeming Wheeler’s caveat ineffective. Also, William Morrow vs Georgette Wagstaffe involves sheriff sale and a disputed fourth mortgage. injunction granted to block sale. Edward Jackson trustee vs James Stevenson alleges city land restrictions in Park Square were violated. case referred to master for determination.

Richard Leeds Et al Madison O. Wheeler Worcester Fr. W. Chaplin R. Lund William M. Morre Georgette B. Wagstaffe Elizabeth Gibbs Boston F. A.erry Edward Jackson Samuel Cabot James Stevenson Park Square Felix Rackerman

Probate Court Records List Wills and Administrations

A probate court notice enumerates numerous wills and administrations for residents of Cambridge Lowell Somerville and other Massachusetts towns dated July 28. The article notes two men were sent to patrol the Charles River yesterday but deferred action until today awaiting discovery of a body believed to be missing, with Mrs Bragg awaiting closure after a four day water search.

Middlesex Ss Anastasia Lawless Cambridge Benjamin M. Akers Lowell Catharine C. Perkins Somerville Eliel Shumway Groton Lucius W. Kingsbury Waltham Rose M. Curtis John Cuff Wakefield Catherine Rossiter Malden Isabel Hutchins Newton Edward Stearns Lincoln Calvin Shedd Tewksbury Maria A. Lord Belizaire Leblanc Martha P. Davis John T. Brady Leonard M. Averill Mary J. Holmes Margaret A. Gould James McDonald Bridget McDonough Framingham Zenas Parmenter Mary Riordan Maynard Louis A. Shaw Francis D. Turner Mary 5 Westgate John P. Wyman Arlington Mary ©. Walker Kazon Witcher Stoneham Henry P. Chandler Acton Sarah W. Choate Edward L. Alexander Solomon Howes John Brick Elias Skelton Bedford Elijah C. Thurston Silas Williams Hudson Hollis B. Hatch Everett Henry 5. Thompson Clarence A. Webster John W.taylor Winchester Katie B. Collins Addie B. Brood Ann Riley Nathaniel Cutter William O. Lowell James Holland Catherine Holleren Eliza Chadwick Catherine Donovan Sarah C. Whittier Samuel Merril Westford James Riley Pepperell Elizabeth Young Wilmington Harvey _ E. Buxton Nellie N. Courtney New York N. Y Albert G. Flint Frederick P. Harlow Medford Abby L. Fitzgerald Charles W. Flint Chelmsford Hiram Farrington Holliston Mary J. Hickey Mary Mansfield Shirley Elias Wiles Lexington Robert R. Fleming Charlies H. Curtis Mary Bradley Littleton Abbie M. Cutter Patrick Callahan Winif Charles River

Rapid Transit Commission Plans European Study Tour

The Rapid Transit Commission voted to send John Fitzgerald to Europe to study European rapid transit systems. A $2500 appropriation will cover travel and expenses as Fitzgerald sails this week. He will visit Liverpool London Birmingham Brussels Paris Glasgow Hamburg Berlin and other major cities to assess tunnel viaduct and elevated road systems for Boston. Another member, likely Mr Richardson, will join in Europe around August 15. The trip may last two to three months.

Rapid Transit Commission John Quincy Adams John &. Fitzgerald Europe Governor's Council Fitzgerald Liverpool London Birmingham Brussels Paris Glasgow Hamburg Berlin Richardson Boston

Old South lectures begin for youth with Crusades talk

The Old South lectures for young people start this afternoon with F. E. E. Hamilton presenting the Crusades. Free tickets are available to applicants. The General Theological Library committee met at 6 Mt. Vernon street, naming new annual corporate members William Q. Wales, Mrs. Levi C. Wade, George Henry Quincy, John Jameson, Antonio Meli, and Rev. William G. Ward, plus twenty-eight others assigned to positions conditionally.

Old South F. E. E. Hamilton Hamilton J. W. Hamilton General Theological Library Mt. Vernon Street William Q. Wales Levi C. Wade

More Fire Engines for Boston From Hudson NY Makers

Fire Commissioners awarded three engines to Clapp & Jones of Hudson New York at 7247 dollars each, a lower price than ever before. Delivery expected within three months. Additional engines awarded earlier to be stationed at Egleston Square Allston Washington Village Mt Vernon Street West Roxbury and a spare. When added Boston will have forty three engines active nine in reserve and one is repeat. Oldest engine in service is No 8.

Boston Clapp & Jones Hudson, N. Y Egleston Square Allston Washington Village

The Missing Edna Bragg

Police suspend search for Edna Bragg body from Charlies River amid uncertainty over suicide theory. Mrs Bragg endures extreme mental strain and was last seen ill after intending to...

Edna Bragg Charlies River

Stock sale notice for GA. ALA. Investment and Development Co.

Saturday August 1 is the last day to secure GA. ALA. INVESTMENT AND DEVELOPMENT CO. stock at 3.60 a share. Price then advanced to 4.00 a share and likely withdrawn until after the October dividend of 20 cents per share, in which all stock purchased now participates. For details call or write James W. Hyatt, Treasurer, Globe Building, Boston.

Ga.ala. Investment and Development CO James W. Hyatt Globe Building Boston Mass

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