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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jun 11, 1894
Page
3
The Democracy of Lynn protests Internal Revenue Deputy Donovan's refusal to recognize Henry Marks of Lynn for the deputy collector job. Locals accuse Donovan of favoritism toward Boston and pledge a hot upcoming meeting to form a committee and consider condemning Donovan if needed.
Mr. Donovan confronted at his home about a Lynn district deputy appointment, calling the report nonsense. He insisted no appointment has been made, defended his authority to appoint deputies, noted existing deputies Hidden Orcutt and Peter J. Hughes, and said the dispatch is an injustice to him and to Mr. Marks.
The Casino Club Summit New Jersey hosted a six-player event not recognized by the National Lawn Tennis Association. Chace won after a final with Parker, while Larned Stevens and Foote underperformed. Fischer claimed wins over Foote and Stevens as Parker, Chace, and Budlong’s interscholastic rival Parker, a Columbia rep, draws attention for his rapid rise and 17 years old status.
Ex champion Sullivan endures a blow from a bottle in a South End hotel altercation. Paddy Ryan seeks revenge on Dr Hall as Sullivan recovers at Emergency Hospital. Boston boxing culture, Corbett praise, and upcoming bouts at the Casino shape a lively, sometimes fraternal scene.
The Massachusetts Yacht Club hosts a big regatta on June 18 with a preparatory whistle at 10 42 a m and the race starting at 11 a m All cat-boats sail as sloops with no sail restrictions in this event.
William Feeney of South Boston seeks a local to fight a six rounder or finish against a man of similar weight and class. He aims to match his -pound opponent Charles Racraft with a local challenger for a match.
Plans for a brick foundation grand stand will be sent to directors by Architect Vinal by midweek. The iron and wooden structure will begin with the main 800-seat section of three spans, with wings to follow. Also notes on Chicago team visits, standings chatter, and local game results.
A tale describes a wife requesting a diamond and receiving two Lovell Diamonds for a couple. The copy extols the Lady Lovell bicycle as lightweight, strong, and easy to pedal with high gearing, suitable for 15 to 20 mile rides without fatigue. The John P. Lovell Arms Co. guarantees quality and offers a catalog upon request.
John P Lovell Arms, a Boston based manufacturer of bicycles firearms and sporting goods, advertises business hours including Wednesday and Saturday evenings. The firm operates from 147 Washington Street and 131 Broad Street in Massachusetts.
Official programme lists a ten mile handicap road race with prizes including a banquet lamp, silver water service, and a gold watch and chain. Entries to F H Hird Box 51 Mattapan. a boys race with medals is also scheduled.
A large Boston crowd gathered at Park Street Church last night to hear Rev I J Lansing speak against vice. He urged action by decent citizens, attacked etiquette that hides vice, and warned of a corrupt city while promising to name a prominent local figure later.
Probate notices inform heirs and interested parties of wills presented for probate, executors and administrators named, bond requirements, and dates set for appearances in courts across Boston Cambridge Lowell and Stoneham Massachusetts. Notices include citations to show cause for probate and requests to publish in the Boston Post with specified deadlines and service methods.
The notice lists numerous awards including third prize silver cake basket fourth prize piano lamp time prize and a $75 diamond among twenty five other prizes awarded at the event.
Rowing clubs from Brad ford Riversides and Columbians practice on the river with junior and senior eights and fours. Notables like V Maguire Joe Maguire and Henry Corcoran are named among crews. A special NEARA meeting at Revere House will decide spring regatta sites while Boston clubs work toward Labor Day plans and Worcester regatta entries.
The 12 year old Louis Harding son of Mr and Mrs Ji Harding of 248 Broadway Cambridgeport vanished Wednesday morning. Police in surrounding cities notified parents have searched widely and investigators believe he was abducted. A fair cornet player with blue eyes and a plump face he wore a brown coat gray shirt waist red plaid silk tie dark knee pants black stockings lace shoes and a blue cap. He was known as a home body and was noted for exemplary habits by his teacher and neighbors. He forgot his glasses that day due to weak eyes.
The schedule lists Chicago at Boston, Louisville at New York, Cincinnati at Brooklyn, Pittsburg at Philadelphia, Cleveland at Baltimore, and St. Louis at Washington.
A terse notice notes Alland Bros at 19 Tremont Row capitalizing on rising name and fame in big town. The act surrounding Lover draws attention as potential gain with little risk, reflecting boastful marketing language.
Thetford Academy marks its seventy fifth anniversary with June 28 celebrations in Thetford Vt. Thetford alumni and friends join in a 2 30 p m literary program at the old church featuring Rev Dr Slatter and Hon Thomas W Bicknell. A dinner on Thetford Common follows and evening talks by former principals and notable alumni await. Expected attendees include Hiram Orcutt General John Eaton Judge Ira Colby and Justin Morrill.
In Newton on June 10 the Lasell Seminary baccalaureate sermon was delivered at the Congregational Church in Auburndale. A large audience attended as village churches joined in a union service with seniors in black caps and gowns front and center. The Rev. Charles F. Rice of Cambridge preached the sermon.
Natick residents discuss a late night incident where Sid Donovan known as Piper resisted arrest by Officers Demerritt and Littlefield. Donovan, described as prone to fits of insanity, was knocked senseless and revived after two hours, now reported slightly demented. Donovan’s brother in law threatens suit and bystander Martin Gavin was bailed after interference. Donovan, a noted sprinter, previously won the Manchester handicap before entering McLean Asylum.
In Troy New York on June 10 the Bisons were defeated again at Pleasure Island. Key moments included home runs by Simon and Cranby. Attendance was about 2000. In Rochester on June 10 the Cuban Giants defeated Syracuse 21 to 4 in an Eastern League game.
A meeting of the St Marys Athletic Association is planned for tomorrow night in the gymnasium on North Margin Street. The club will discuss arrangements for a picnic to be held in August.
The grand steeplechase de Paris concluded at Auteuil with South taking first, Swanshot second, Veuil third, and Caucase fourth. The report notes a great variety of gas and oil cooking stoves and ranges offered by Cooperative Gas and Oil Stove Co at 19 West St.
Notice 8 hereby given that the subscriber has been duly appointed administrator of the estate of Ford A Keith late of the city of Boston Suffolk deceased and has taken upon himself that trust by giving bond as the law directs All persons having demands against the estate of said deceased are required to exhibit the same and all persons indebted to said estate are called to make percept to RD S&S KEL Adair Boston June 2 1894 Notified is hereby given that the subscriber has been duly appointed executor of the will of Sarah A Brown late of Boston in the county of Suffolk deceased and has taken upon himself office ward deceased are required to exhibit the same Lincoln Brown Executor Boston May 31st 1894
Suffolk Probate Court in Boston grants James T Kilpatrick a name change to James T Kirkpatrick after public notice. Notices must be published weekly in the Boston Post for three weeks and filed under oath. Also lists final accounts and administration notices for several estates with required citations, service, and payments.
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