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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jun 14, 1889

Page

2

Harvard Crew Finishes Season with Freshman and Varsity Trials

Harvard crews held final Charles River spins as they prepare to depart for New London on the Shore Line. The article surveys each rower’s form and faults, notes possible lineup changes, and assesses the freshmen’s youth and immaturity affecting rhythm and weight transfer.

Harvard University Charles New London Professor Sart University Cape Herrick No. 7 Tilton Storrow Longworth Sanford E. C. Storrow No. 3 G. Perry S. Sanford N. Longworth T. N. Perkins Yale R. F. Herrick Boston J.P. Hutchinson Philadelphia Penn B. T. Tilton Newport J. R. Finlay Colorado Springs Col J. S. Cranston Dunkirk N. Y Brookline N. Longworth, Jr Cincinnati Bow Portsmouth J. E. Whitney Newburyport TY. N. Perkins Harvard Shaster

Business Men Seek Recovery in Johnstown Flood

Johnstown Pennsylvania reports a second sunlit day after flooding as merchants meet Adjutant General Hastings to secure long credit reestablishment. Ninety nine bodies recovered to date, with the mass at the stone bridge burning. 1000 Italian laborers head to Johnstown for wreck work. relief funding and distribution plans discussed by Governor Beaver and Philadelphia leaders.

Jonnstown Penn Johnstown Hastings Pittsburg Philadelphia Stone Bridge New York Phmape Elpats Lafayette ‘Hotel Governor Seaver Citizens’ Relief Committee of Edwin H. Fitler Thomas Dolan Robert C. Orden John Y. Huber Francis B. Reeves Beaver Harrisburg Pennsylvania Conemaugh West Branch Robert C. Ogden James B. Scott Reuben Miller S. S. Marvin John Fulton J. H. Cummings Williamsport William H. Kemble National Parks of

Boston Relief Fund Reaches 128 006 05 for Johnstown Sufferers

Boston's relief drive totals 128 006 05 with 3544 12 subscribed yesterday. A circular urges Roman Catholic churches in the archdiocese to collect next Sunday for the Pennsylvan?a flood victims. A Tremont Temple concert and a Paris Buffalo Bill benefit add to funds. Paris event raises 2000 with royal attendance.

Boston Johnstown Kidder, Peabody & Co Archdiocese of Pennsylvania R. Neagle Tremont Temple Germania Band Paris Buffalo Bill Conemaugh Valley Prince and Princess of Wales Prince Albert Victor Maud Louise Victoria Whitelaw Reid United States Levi P. Morton Morton Prince of Wales

San Miguel Gold Placers Adopts Nonpublic Stock Sale Model

San Miguel Gold Placers Company opens an office at 24 Congress Street to sell stock after delaying public offering until daily production is established. Vice-president C. E. Parker describes hydraulic mining as nonhazardous and highly profitable, with officers guaranteeing soundness. President Thomas Henry Edsall and Treasurer James Gilfillan lead the management. Parker invites inquiries at the Congress Street office.

San Miguel Thomas Henry Edsall Unning Edsall, Hart & Fowler

Brunswick 150th celebration opens with flagstaff dedication

Brunswick Maine marked its 150th incorporation with a park flagstaff ceremony. About 10 000 visitors attended a public dinner for 500 guests in Town Hall led by Dr Alfred Mitchell. A hand engine contest between Niagara 3 of Brunswick and General Bates 3 of Lisbon Falls was won by Lisbon Falls with a 202 ft 7 in record. The day closed with a national salute, a townspeople grandPen and fireworks on the mall.

Brunswick Town Hall Alfred Mitchell F. E. Roberts Maine Burleigh United States Nelson Ding Lisbon Falls

First Brigade Encampment at Framingham Day of Instruction and Parades

South Framingham June 13. The First Brigade hosts large crowds as General Dalton instructs detachments on fortifications and abbattis. Mortar practice draws many visitors while Major Shumway and Lieutenants Worthen and Dodge preside. Tomorrow features cavalry departure and a brigade dress parade with Governor Ames visiting the camp.

South Framingham Framingham Dalton Major Shumway Worthen Dodge Ames

Cecilia Society Holds Annual Meeting In Boston

The Cecilia Society met at 152 Tremont Street with President G O G Coale presiding. Officers elected: President G O G Coale Vice President Samuel Carr Jr Secretary Edward Alham Dodd Treasurer Arthur Reed Librarian S B Wood Directors A P Browne K M Elliot Arthur L Woodman A K Hebard. The group mourned several losses and praised conductor B J Lang and retiring librarian W V Kellen. The president’s report will be printed for members.

Cecilia Society Boston Tremont Street G. O. G. Coale B. J. Lang Jennie Vorn Holt W. H. Guild A. C. Wellington Walter EF. Arnaud E. C. Bullard George ©. G. Coale Samuel Carr, Jr Edward Alham Dodd Arthur Reed B. Wood Alex P. Browne K. M. Elliot Arthur L. Woodman A. K. Hebard W. V. Kellen

Quiet wedding at Union Congregational Church

An unusually quiet ceremony took place at Union Congregational Church with Robert B. Wyman and Bessie Whitney as the marrying couple. The bride wore a traveling suit of fawn cashmere and a matching capote. Rev. N Boynton officiated with no ushers or best man. Immediate relatives formed a witnesses circle at the chancel rail.

Union Congregational Church Robert B. Wyman Bessie Whitney N. Boynton

Cobb and Read Bride in Unitarian Clifton Ceremony

Dr Charles H Cobb and Miss Alice Read married yesterday at Hotel Clifton Columbus Avenue in a private Unitarian ceremony conducted by Rev Edward E Hale The bride is daughter of J Waldo Reed They will reside at 459 Columbus Avenue and plan a Canadian wedding journey after the ceremony

Cobb—Read Charles H. Cobb Alice Read

Thomas Dawns on Wedding of Thomas and Damon in Brockton

Evan W. Thomas of Brockton wed Emily C. Damon daughter of Elijah C. Damon at noon. The Rev. James S. Thomas officiated. Bride wore white silk with a long tulle veil and smilax. Bridesmaids Annie Damon Helen Thomas. Groomsmen Russell Boswell and T Thomas. Guests admired gifts display before the couple left for Brockton to reside.

Annie Damon Helen Thomas Russell T. Boswell Philadelphia T. §. Thomas Brockton Sadie Arnold South Braintree

True-Crockett Couple Wed in Cambridge Ceremony

Mr. George H. True and Miss Cynthia C. Crockett were married at Rev. W S Alexander's residence in North Cambridge last evening. A reception followed at their future home on Regent Street.

True—Crockett George H. True Cynthia C. Crockett W.S. Alexander Lancaster Street Cambridge Regent Street

Davis and Reed Wed in Cambridge Nuptials

Mr. George E. Davis of Worcester married Miss Alice I Reed daughter of Enos T Reed of Cambridge at the bride’s home 23 Hurlby street Old Cambridge The Rev W S Alexander of North Avenue Congregational Church officiated The couple will reside in Worcester after a brief wedding tour

Hatch Beckford Marriage At Hanover Street Home

Everett Fletcher Hatch of Richmond Maine and Miss Mary Ida Beckford daughter of Amos Beckford of this city wed at the bride’s parents 98 Hanover street last evening. Rev J D Pickles officiated. A brief reception followed with supper. The couple will tour Maine New Hampshire and Vermont before living with the bride’s parents.

Hatch Beckford Lynn Everett Fletcher Hatch Richmond Mary Ida Beckford Amos Beckford Hanover Street Jennie Hatch Sarah J. D. Pickles First Methodist Church Maine New Hampshire Vermont

Frank Templeman Sentenced to State Prison for Three Years Nine Months

New York June 13 Frank Templeman recently convicted of felony for accusing Inspector Byrnes and District Attorney Fellows of conspiring to defraud the city treasury received a State prison sentence of three years and nine months.

New York Frank Templeman Inspector Byrnes Fellows

Massachusetts Republicans Probe South Carolina Politics

About twenty-five Republicans gathered at Young's Hotel to hear L Edwin Dudley report on South Carolina politics and black voting issues. Dudley claims voter fraud, disenfranchisement, and gerrymandering deny blacks fair representation, urging a new independent movement backed by Massachusetts funds.

Republican Party of Massachusetts Young’s Hotel South South Carolina L. Edwin Dudley Law and Order League Dudley Londay Young Charleston Dandley Congress Republican Organization Evening Record of

Connecticut Steamer Connecticut Makes Trial Trip

The Connecticut went down Narragansett Bay on a 750 passenger trial, heading to operate on the Providence and Stonington route. The side wheel steamer features Cramp & Sons engines, 6000 HP, five water tight bulkheads, grand saloon spans the ship, and a Newport lunch marked the voyage.

Connecticut Narragansett Bay Providence Providence & Stonington Cramp & Sons Philadelphia Newport Baggs Steamboat Company

Colchis Mining Company Draws Conservative Investors

A stock now in strong demand by cautious buyers, Colchis Mining Company attracts attention for its merit and prospect of large dividends after the mill is completed. Officers are praised for sound business principles and strong integrity, with R. H. Whitney & Co. of 48 Congress Street Boston as agents.

Colchis Mining Company R. H. Whitney& Co Congress Street Boston

Beacon Park Harness Races Draw Large Crowd

At Beacon Park yesterday afternoon more than 2000 spectators watched a day of harness racing. Ember led the 2:26 class before breaking late, allowing Dirigo Maid to win the heat and race in 2:25. The 2:31 class saw Rockland Boy and Lucy P. contend with Black Shan and Chief in a tight series, with Inlaid winning the fourth heat and Black Shan claiming the fifth before a protest and trainer change. The meet continued with multiple heats and close finishes as time trials crowned winners in each division.

Beacon Park Ember Dirigo Maid C. W. Meady B. m. Dirigo Maid Jerry O'Neil B.m. Ember Rockland Boy Black Shan Lucy P Black Shaw Chief Uey P Lucey P Inlaid Jack Shan Shan Gibbs Riely Moscow William G Bijou J. R. Shedd Royal D. C S. D Roval Quakter Shedd J. K. Shedd S. D.C J. J. Bowen S. F. Curtis Bog D.C S. Roberts Bik F. E Wallingford G. Bijou W. M. Nicholson B. G. Royal Cence CC J. H. Rowley

Massachusetts Historical Society bids farewell to two valued members

The Massachusetts Historical Society held its final meeting of the season with remarks honoring the late Peleg W. Chandler and Henry W. Foote. Tributes praised their lifelong devotion to history, public service, and contributions to local scholarship while noting Foote’s planned memoir and Chandler’s legal and editorial achievements.

Massachusetts Historical Society George E. Ellis Thomas G. Frothingham Charlestown Richard Frothingham Boston Edward W. Harris Saratoga County New York Peleg W. Chandler Henry W. Foote Ir. Chandler Maine Bowdoin Coles Cambridge Daily Advertiser Monthly Law Reporter Andrew Foote King’s Chapel Church of England Freeman Greenwood and Peabody Warren Colonel Lee Mr. Foote Divinity School Greenwood Ephraim Peabody Dr. Peabody McKenzie Everett E. d. Young Lowell P. W. Chandler Hale No. 4 Court Street Bradford Chandler Jenks E. D. Harris Green David Holden Groton Henry T. Bunton Hyde Park Young O. W. Holmes William Amory Goodell Record Commissioners Ancient and Honorable Artillery Company George O. Shattuck

Jamaica Plain Gun Club Clarendon Hills Range Shoot Results

The Jamaica Plain Gun Club at Clarendon Hills Hyde Park held a multi event shoot with 10 runs yesterday afternoon. Winners include Roxton Herrick Barrett Woodruff Chapin Homans and Brown across events. Baker and Woodruff dominated several clay targets and blue rocks.

Jamaica Plain Gun Club Clarendon Hills Hyde Park Baker Roxton Herrick Cilley Blanchard Brown Hamner Chapin Barrett Herbert Woodruff Savage Bas?sett Homans Nichols

Discipline Rules Drive Barnum and Bailey Show

James A. Bailey enforces strict discipline across the Barnum and Bailey circus, demanding sobriety and forbidding card games. The executive team has long tenure, guiding about 1000 workers, hundreds of animals, and three trainloads of equipment with remarkable efficiency and safety.

James A. Bailey P. T. Barnum Bailey Blacklegs

Franklin Park Meeting Appeal Reaches Mayor Hart

The Central Labor Union sought permission to hold a July 4 gathering in Franklin Park after park commissioners refused. Mayor Hart says the request was proper and will urge the commissioners to reverse their prior decision.

Central Labor Union Franklin Park Hart

Late Ship News Arrivals and Departures at New York Harbor

The morning bulletin lists arriving vessels including W. K Mangeam from New Bedford and John Comstock from Nantucket. Departures include steamers State of Nebraska to Glasgow and Wieland to Hamburg among many others serving routes to Europe, the Caribbean, and Asia.

New York W. K Mangeam New Bedford John Comstock Nantucket State of Nebraska Glasgow Egypt Liverpool Palmas London Wieland Hamburg P. Caland Amsterdam Alliance Rio Janeiro Cearense Para Vertumnus Montego Bay Gambetta Baracoa General Whitney Boston David Crockett Giuseppe Anna Rangoon Kersbergen Batavia Rita Exmouth Medina San Domingo City Thompson St. Ann’s Bay Neptune Crystal Trinidad Peconic Evans Lisbon Bearse Ydun Stoltz Kraes Stamford Gjemre Bar

Ex-President Cleveland Responds to Maryland Tariff Reform Club

In a June 11 letter from Barrmm More Maryland Cleveland accepts honorary membership and applauds the club's aims as essential to national prosperity, but says he relies on the Democratic party for true adherence to its traditions and principles.

Barrmm More Cleveland Maryland Tariff Reform Club Democratic Party Organization

Fearful Rise in Personal Crises and One-Day Harrow

Reports describe a sharp surge in personal crisis events, with seven incidents occurring in a single day. The description notes a harrowing pattern and explores potential underlying causes. Authorities urge vigilance and public awareness.

Probate Notices in Boston and Weymouth Estate Citations

Massachusetts probate notices cite next of kin and creditors for the estates of John P Barnard of Boston and Mary R Stevens of Boston. Both cite July 1 1889 probates in Suffolk with publication in Boston Post and Boston Daily Post respectively. Notices name executors John P Barnard and Joseph W Appleton and require appearance and bond details.

Middlesex Sarah F. Douglass Cambridge George R. Fowler Boston Suffolk Boston Post George M. Brooks Esquire J. H. Tyler Register Commonwealth OF Joan W. McKim Elijah George Commonwealth OF Massacht Mary R. Stevens Joseph W. Appleton Boston Daily Post Commonwealth OF Massachusyw Thomas W. Durant Stanstead Canada Charles KR. Parker Milton Norfolk Boston Prest John W. McKim Massachussetts Robert E. Calder Wilmington New Hanover North Carolina William Calder Northarolina Massachl James Dorr George Dork

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