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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jun 03, 1889

Page

2

Pilot Chart for June Weather and Hazards

The North Atlantic Pilot Chart for June notes generally fair weather with few storms, widespread fog near Long Island and Georges Bank, and notable depressions off the Bahamas. It warns of fog banks causing commerce disruption, icefields north of 46N, and an earlier hurricane influence from Hatteras to the Great Lakes region, with dangers from listed navigation obstructions along the Atlantic coast and several sunken vessels and wrecks.

North Atlantic Ocean The Post U.S. N Gulf Stream British Maritime Provinces West Indies Bahamas Bermuda Great Lakes Delaware Newfoundland Hatteras Delaware Capes Gulf of Mexico Long Island Nantucket Georges Shoal New Jerse New York Long Island Sound Mississippi Valley British Isles Scilly Islands Froehlich Ascania Norfolk Transatlantic Atlantic United States Grand Banks Gulf of St. Lawrence Cape Breton Island Nova Scotia Sankaty Head Light Canonbury Bird Island Light Annie B. Hayes Block Island Ene Alexander Campbell Barclay Street North River Atlas Long Beach Hotel E. E Rockaway Beach Hotel Highland Lights W. W

German Commissioners Yield in Samoan Talks

Briain June 2 report states after the seventh plenary Samoan conference the American commission cabled Secretary Blaine that Germany and Britain accept Washington proposals limiting indemnity and Samoan duties. Americans concede little, insisting on autonomy. query over delays and treaty expectations cloud official circles. Secretary Blaine’s signing instructions awaited next week.

Briain Blaine Washington America England Coleridge Foreign Office

New England Woman's Club Elects Howe To Lead

The New England Woman's Club held its annual meeting with record attendance at Wesleyan Hall. Julia Ward Howe was reelected president and two new directors joined the board. Reports noted year receipts of 7351 dollars, expenses 7983, and a 632 dollar balance. A lunch followed at 65 Park Street with speakers including Mrs. Lucy Stone Blackwell and Thomas Cushing.

New England Woman’s Club Wesleyan Hall Julia Ward Howe F. H. Brown Kate C. Iveson Woman's Club Howes M. J. Pitman Abbie W. May Judge Sewall Julia A. Sprague Angelina H. Brigham Lucia M. Peabody Eva Channing Committee On Art and

Woman in Public Life Debate at Berkeley Temple

The Rev Charles A Dickinson spoke on women in public life at Berkeley Temple citing Deborah and Harriet Beecher Stowe as examples. He argued for broader opportunities for women in science, education, and professions, and urged a dignified, Bible-guided approach to enfranchisement. Miss Lillian Chandler performed violin numbers as the Temple quartet sang. next Sunday’s topic is Woman at Home.

Berkeley Temple Charles A. Dickinson Deborah Lapidoth Israel Confucius Heaven Spring New York R. 8 Storrs Mme. de Stael Napoleon Joan of Arc Harriet Beecher Stowe Helen Hunt Jackson Margaret Fuller Louisa Alcott Mary Lyon Harriet Hosmer George Eliot Lady Brassey Baroness Burdett-Coutts Maria Mitchell Lillian Chandler Temple

Business Troubles at Swan Basford Co. Furniture Dealers

Creditors met at the American House to review the Swan Basford & Co. liabilities totaling 28,141.42 with assets around 42,527.52 including 63 73 in furniture 24 645 35 in carpets and 13 509 01 in accounts. A separate meeting for Turcotte Furniture Mfg showed 70 12 45 liabilities with stock fixtures and rent and labor debts totaling 34 477 7.50. a 20 cent on the dollar offer was rejected and insolvency settlement favored.

Swan, Basford & Co Washington Street American House Charles W. Sumner Joseph A. Turcotte Fulton Street Hanover Street A. T. Knapp Turcotte

Rhododendron Show Awards by Massachusetts Horticultural Society

At the annual show held Saturday afternoon, numerous prizes were awarded across categories. Fruits and vegetables honors went to several growers including Winter Bros., W. Heustis & Son, C. A. Learned, L. W. Weston, and C. E. Grant. Floral displays featured entries from J. L. Gardner, Mrs. F. B. Hayes, J. H. Woodford, and others, with multiple second and third place recognitions in rhododendrons, azaleas, irises, clematis, and native plants.

Massachusetts Horticultural Society Fred C. Fisher L. W. Weston William Brown W. Heustis F. C. Fisher C. A. Learned Varnum Frost W. Heustis & Son C. H. Brackett B.G. Smith T. Vw. Thurlow F. B. Hayes E d. Fewkes & Son J. H. Woodford N. T. Kidder P. D. Richards Walter E. Coburn Sarah W. Story E. M. Gill J. W. Manning S. W. Story H. H. Hunnewell J. L. Gardner Joseph Clark FE. Beppard & Son Jackson Janning Edwin Fewkes & Son Benjamin Gray E. H. Hitchings Robert Jackson T. C. Thurlow Ghent

Knickerbocker Towage launches large ocean tug

Batu Me June 2 Yesterday afternoon the Knickerbocker Towage Company launched its third ocean tug to replace the H F Morse lost on Harding's Ledge last winter. The new tug is a duplicate of that wrecked vessel and ranks among the largest warships ever built, at 168 feet long 30 feet beam and 17 feet deep, 488 tons. Commanded by Captain Blair she will tow barges on long trips outside and sails for Philadelphia next week to receive machinery.

Batu Knickerbocker Towage Company H. F. Morse Harding Esset B. W. Morse Leary Governor Ames Blair

At the Hotels A L R Despeaux Takes Summer Post

A list of hotel arrivals and staff changes includes A L R Despeaux moving from Thorndike to Vendome for the summer and William C Hartshorn leaving Tre mont House to become head steward at the Manhauset House. The notice catalogues guests at Vendome Brunswick Thorndike Adams Tavern Sy Young's Revere American Vieth's Parker's and Tremont with names and hometowns such as San Francisco New York Chicago Philadelphia and Boston among others.

A. L. R. Despeaux Thorndike Vendome William C. Hartshorn Tremont House Shelter Island L. I Manhauset House Adolph Lutio San Francisco F. J. Martin Charles H. Webb New York H. P. McKean, Jr Philadelphia Penn R. 1 A. D. Lawrence Jewett Jewett J. Raymond Smith New Rochelle N. Y W. Irving Comer Brooklyn Walter E. Stewart E. J. Hammond Paul Francis J. Sheldon Providence A. W. Gist C. W. Machen L J. Man Worcester Nee Hilliard Pawtucket H. Milliken Benjamin F. Gressone I C. Mott Larter C. A. Herbert Concord Thompson Peaswick Me Ylie St.Beale Minn William A. Bond Chicago Revere Harvey B. Wilder H.C. Hawley Fitchburg Carradson A. Pilsbury Waterville Pilsbury Descer C. A. Hammond Hartford Conn A. W. Broche M. E. Fabre Portland Judge L. Dresser Auburn William P. Agnew Denver Elias 8. Ward Wilber A. Stow Newark N. J E. G. Palmer Vieth s—Frank Smith W. Chandler Austen Ark Pomne, & Coons R. D. Andrews Rochester X. Bahmer Parker J. E. Dudley Buenos Air Arthur W. Carr W.N. Street R. C. Hunt Texas William M. Bradley W. H. Stanford Edward Lewis Benjamin C. Dean Manchester N. Tremont F. J. Duffner W. W. Dixon York William C. Brooks Chica Stydall T. H. Cook R. L W. FE. Dawage Misses Dawson Charlottetown O'Bryan Nashville Tenn M. Sherrill Louisville H. Mersereau Oswego B. Beton Lyons F. Draper Philaelphia James Sauvage L’onzo Sauvagdon Eng F. M. Preble Camden

Subscriptions Nearing Close for Balch National Stakes

Saturday marks the final day for subscriptions to the Balch national 10000 stake and the $1000 free-for-all pacers with California mail delaying closure by a week. Ten subscriptions each have been received, with many more promised over the next three days. Notable backers include Colonel H. B. Russell, Milton, C. H. Nelson of Waterville Me, W. H. Hill of Worcester, J. H. May of Boston, Concord Stock Farm, Elm City Stock Farm of New Haven, John Trout, George H. Hicks, and John Splan among others. F G Babcock of Hornellsville N Y will judge the tack es.

California Mail Colonel H. 8. Russell Milton C. H. Nelson Waterville W. H. Hill Worcester R. Cadogan Bayonne N. J

Funeral of D P Cummings at East Cambridge

The funeral for Mr. D P Cummings was held yesterday at 1 p.m. from 82 Otis Street East Cambridge. Private services were led by Rev M J Savage with the Haydn quartet singing. Pallbearers included Alderman Goepper Howard Sawyer David Proudfoot Charles Davis and John C Bullard. Interment followed at Forest Hills.

D. P. Cummings Otis Street East Cambridge M. J. Savage Haydn Alderman Goepper Howard Sawyer David Proudfoot Charles Davis John C. Bullard Forest Hills

Prison reform meeting at Hale church discusses discharged convicts

Rev F B Allen and Rev E E Hale spoke at Newbury Street on prison reform and aid to discharged convicts. Speakers urged education, limited financial help, and a public defender to shield the innocent, noting the peril of release and the need for prison schools.

F. B. Allen E. E. Hale Newbury Street James de Normandie Society For Colonel Russell Charlestown State Prison Heman W. Chaplin Massachusetts Prison Commission Commonwealth Chaplain Barnes

Parade of the Ancients Celebrates 251st Anniversary

The Ancient and Honorable Artillery Company marks its 251st anniversary with a 9 15 am parade led by Colonel Henry E. Smith from State and nearby streets to the New Old South Church where Rev D O Mears of Worcester will preach. A State House escort, an ode by Major McDonald, a banquet at Faneuil Hall, and a later election and review at the Common follow, with governor’s absence due to Lt Governor Brackett’s illness.

Ancient and Honorable Artillery Company Henry E. Smith State Washington School Beacon Charles Boylston New Old South Church D. O. Mears Worcester State House McDonald Faneuil Hall Brackett Ames Executive Department

Evangelistic Association of New England Meeting in Tremont Temple

Sunday service at Tremont Temple opened a discussion of the Evangelistic Association of New England led by President Alpine McLean. Dr. L B Bates outlined aims to preach and teach across cities and seas, stressing gospel song, tract circulation, and support for struggling churches while expanding outside access to hearers.

Tremont Temple Evangelistic Association of L. B. Bates Bethel M. E East Boston Hanover Street Boston Common Mt. Calvary Association Shakspere Our City Henry H. Proctor

Boston Victors In One Sided Baseball Game At Home

An audience of 7790 watched the Boston team dominate the Phillies Saturday afternoon. Highlights included Brouthers' strong batting and a home run, strong fielding by Boston, and umpire Weeden officiating effectively. Final score unavailable in the excerpt.

Bostons Phillies Brouthers Weeden

College Games Result Wrapup From Various Matchups

Across several games Washington-Washingtons beat New Yorks 9 to 5 Cambridge-Harvards 4 to 3 over Princetons New Haven-Yale Freshmen routed Harvards 29 to 1 Philadelphia-Athletics defeated Cincinnatis 8 to 4 Columbus-Columbus defeated Louisvilles 8 to 3 Baneaster first Seies teas beat Kansas Citys 5 to 4 Kansas Citys edged Baltimores in a later game 9 to ?

Washington Washingtons New Yorks Cambridge Harvards Princetons New Haven Yale Philadelphia—Athletics Cincinnatis Columbus Louisvilles Baneaster Kansas Citys Baltimores

Hayti War News: Port-au-Prince Besieged by Hippolyte

Captain Lapsley arrives with late Haytian war reports. Hippolyte’s forces besiege Port-au-Prince as of May 24, threatening capture. The gunboat action at St. Mare involved the Caroline Miller and Légitime’s fleet attempting to scuttle seized weapons before Hippolyte’s advance. Ossipee escorted the Miller out, noting heavy damage to the captured guns.

Lapsley G. W. Jones Port-de-Paix Port-au- Prince Hippolyte Port-au-Prince Caroline Miller New York Légitime St. Mare United States Sloop of War Ossipee

City Notes and Local News in June Proceedings

City notes report June hours for trades ending at 2 p m Saturdays and 6 p m other days. Boston death rate and totals recorded 20.67 and 165 for the period. The Franklin Typographical Society plans to buy Columbus avenue corner property and Chandler street land, erect a two story building with society hall on the second floor. Schooner H W Cushman sails tomorrow for Bar Harbor with Hotel des Isles cargo. Victims from the Hotel Van Ness explosion include Herbert J. Russell, who died at City Hospital, and Thomas Werthern of 478 Cambridge Street who died there yesterday. The Rev George E Ellis delivered a life of Aaron D Weld at Parker's dinner. Prince School may reopen June 19 for graduation. Diphtheria cases decline but deaths total four with three families affected. New England Historic Genealogical Society to hear a paper on the Currency of Early New England by William B Weeden. City Council order appoints Crocker Lane and Minot Jr as tax system commission to study Boston taxation.

The Franklin Typographical Society Columbus Avenue Chandler Street H. W. Cushman Calvin Perkins Hotel Des Isles Bar Harbor Herbert J. Russell van Ness Park Square City Hospital Thomas Werthern Cambridge Street Allston George E. Ellis Aaron D. Weld Agricultural Club Parker New England Historic Genealogical Society New England William B. Weeden Providence R. I Hart George G. Crocker Jonathan A. Lane William Minot, Jr Boston

Moody Boynton Guilty in Post Office Assault Case

Haverhill June 2 The police court tried the Buttrick Boynton case with post office employees and bystanders testifying that Boynton was the assailant. Judge Carter found him guilty and fined $10 plus costs, totaling $34.43. Mr Boynton appealed.

Valley Field Farm Auction in Lexington Estate Sale

Samuel Hatch & Co auctioneers announce sale of a large farm in Lexington known as Valley Field Farm. The property sits on Waltham and Middle Streets and forms part of the estate of the late owner. Boston office at No 9 Congress Street handles the proceedings.

Samuel Hatch & CO Fice Congress St Boston Lexington Valley Field Farm Waltham and Middle Sts Holbrook & For No. 12 Post Office Sq

Ornate Middlesex County Farm Auction Near Lexington Depot

ORLANDO TOMPKINS, one-half mile from Lexington Depot and nine miles from Boston. Will be sold at public auction on Tuesday, June 4, 1889, at 3 30 p m on the premises. This farm contains upwards of 100 acres, with an orchard of over 200 apple trees, berry beds, and a two story mansion with 18 rooms. Buildings include large barns, carriage house, silo, ice house, and running water from a spring. Trains from Boston & Lowell station run nearby. Terms generous. $500 cash. Farm may be seen on premises. further particulars from the auctioneers. On Wednesday, June 5, at 2 o'clock, plan for sale of cattle and horses.

Lexington Depot Boston Middlesex County Boston & Lowell Station

Auction Sale Of Corner Lot At Brookline Ave And Austin St

Auctioneers office 56 Warren Street advertises the sale of a valuable 25 609 square foot corner lot at the Brookline avenue and Austin street intersection opposite Longwood Park. The 169 by 151 foot parcel sits near city and Brookline improvements and Longwood Station with easy access by horse and steam cars. Sale Wednesday June 5 at 4 p m on premises with $500 paid at sale.

Brookline Avenue Austin Street Longwood Park Boston Brookline Riverdale Back Bay Park Longwood Station Albany RR

Mortgagee's Sale of Charlestown Monument Sq Property

Warren Institution for Savings Auction to sell at public sale on June 26 1889 at four o'clock in the afternoon the Monument square Charlestown parcel lot four and parts of three and five described in the Fuller mortgage deed. Four thousand thirty-two square feet subject to existing restrictions. Terms: 500 cash at sale, balance in ten days. Boston June 1 1889. Henry W. Brace attorney for mortgagee.

Henry H. Fuller Warren Institution For Savings Ted Suffolk Monument Square Boston Charlestown County of Suffolk Commonwealth of Massachusetts John Soley T. & J. Doane, Jr Middlesex South District Registry of Monument Court Levi Goodnow Francis Thompson Fuller George Hyde Middlesex South Henry W. Brace Washington Street

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