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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jun 17, 1891

Page

2

Beatrix Spars and New York Yacht Club Regatta Notes

Spars for Beatrix delayed until July 1 with entry hoped for June 29 at Eastern Yacht Club. Alborak may receive new spar due to buckling. Stephen Peabody reappointed fleet captain as New York Yacht Club holds 42nd annual regatta with prizes from 50 to 200 dollars. Rhode Island Yacht Club marks fourth anniversary with Ladies Day and regatta. entry closes June 22 at 9 am. Start times set, Newport races to follow July and August. New Hampshire Band to perform. fireworks at Potter's Cove. club cup regatta July 20 and open regatta Aug 20.

Charles A. Prince Lawley’s Eastern Yacht Club Newport Gerry New York Yacht Club Stephen Peabody New York Club Rhode Island Yacht Club New Hampshire Band R. I., Naval Station Potter's Cove

West Lynn Yacht Club Regatta Opens Nahant Courses

The first annual regatta of the West Lynn Yacht Club sails tomorrow afternoon off Nahant under New England Yachting Association rules. Three cash prizes per class. First class centerboards 20 to 25 feet from Nabant to Winthrop Head buoy then to Whistling buoy and judges’ boat. Entries include Torment, Lark, Ripple, Cygans, Mabel, Inez, Alone, and more in three classes: centerboards and keels.

Lynx West Lynn Yacht Club Nahant New England Yachting Association Nabant Winthrop Head Graves Grover’s Head Torment Cutler Reardon Lark McKay Smith & Sprowl Ee Rooney Rich & Hutting Mabel George Wiegand Inez Goodridge Robin Samuel Platt Bertha A Perry & Worthen Imp John Renton Isabel Davis & Hogdon Wildcat David Alley H. Abenene Charles Blethen

Weddings Shine in Chelsea and Dorchester Unions

Financial editor Charles Collier Lee and Lottie Marguerite Marks wed in Chelsea as flowers bless Billingham street home. George Stockbridge and Gertrude Vincent unite in Dorchester with daisies and oak arch decor.

Chelsea Charles Collier Lee Boston Post Lottie Marguerite Marks James Reed New Church Swedenborgen Billingham Street Anna C. Lee Jenness Miller Jee Cambridgeport Norfolk Suffolk Streets Stockbridge Joseph P. Vincent Clarence W. Somers P. McCobb Hopkins Strest Perry—White Lartem The Post Franklin White Washington Street Addie White Willis S. Perry F. Y. Mott New York Niagara Jake George

Victories for Balmaceda in Chilean coastal raids

Santiago June 16 official dispatches report the Presidential squadron bombarded Pisagua on June 8 for three hours, then Iquique on June 9 and Tocopilla on June 10 where duty was collected. Antofagasta and Chanaral were also bombarded, with prisoners released from insurgent custody.

SANTIAGO, DE CHui_k Pisagua Iquique Tocopilla Balmaceda Antofagasta Chanaral

Ropes wharf sale and Salem city issue notes

The Ropes wharf property was auctioned today for 2700 dollars, selling to John F. Spencer and A Mrs. Radick. A woman fell from a Washington street car, striking her head and suffering a concussion, treated at Dr. Symonda’s office and later at the hospital. The new law sets probation officer pay at 1000 dollars for Essex County cities and 500 dollars for trial justices courts.

Salem Ropes Wharf A. Johnson John FE. Spencer Radick Washington Street Symonda Essex County

Slavin Defeats Kilrain in Hoboken Ten Round Bout

In Hoboken New Jersey Slavin defeated Kilrain in a ten round boxing match for $10,000 at the Granite Athletic Association club house. About 1500 spectators watched Slavin open with blood in the first round and repeatedly floor Kilrain, winning the bout in the ninth round.

Slavin Kilrain New York Granite Athletic Association Hoboken N. J

Court of Appeals affirms Moat conviction

New York June 16 Court of Appeals upholds Johann Moat conviction for inciting unlawful acts. He was sentenced December 8 1887 to one year at Blackwell's Island penitentiary, and must serve the sentence.

Most New York Court of Appeals Johann Moat Apostle of Anarchy Blackwell’s Island

Record of a Heat Wave and Public Reactions in June

The piece reports record heat across multiple cities with temperatures hitting 100 in shade in Hodson Poughkeepsie and Troy, noting overcrowding on Boston cars, calls for urban reform, and signs of cooling trends from the Northwest. It cites specific readings from the Signal Service and mentions weather impacts on factories crops and storms in Syracuse and surrounding towns.

Sue Ola Prob Brookline New York Mercury Buffalo Chicago Cleveland Portland Hodson Poughkeepsie N. Y Highland Troy Fairfield Rockland

Sunstroke Cases Reported Across City Hospitals

The first genuine sunstroke of the season sent laborer John Lombard to City Hospital after 9 pm with poor prognosis. Printer John Baker and several others, including a carpenter, laborers, and a 3 year old, were treated at Massachusetts General or City Hospital. Widespread heat illness occurred at the Glendon Works and in Beacon Street areas with victims ranging from 28 to 61 years old.

John Lombard Harrison Avenue City Hospital John Baker Bowdoin Street the Post Massachusetts General Hospital Charles Gate West Beacon Street Christopher Morrison North Street Fiske Savannah Richard Shaw Hildreth Place Hanover Street Elliot Daniel O'Connell Dr. Elliot

New Books Clash Ends With Injuries At Charlestown Corner

A brawl near Chelsea and Tremont streets in Charlestown after midnight drew a large crowd. Frank Keenan and William Connell were shot during the melee. Keenan was seriously hurt by a left eye wound, Connell a painful but non serious ear wound. Police pursued two suspects, John R. Stith and Stanton Banks, who gave Bradford street addresses. Slugs and a razor were found on them.

Chelsea Tremont Streets Charlestown Frank Keenan Rutherford Avenue William J. Connell Decatur Street Keenan Warren Bridge Ringer Mullen Benjamin Division 15 Maguire Maguire of Division 1 Beverly Street Station 1 John R. Stith Stanton Banks Bradford Street

Fires and disasters sweep many towns in June diaries

A blotter of fires from Sea Bright New Jersey to Keene New Hampshire details extensive destruction. Sea Bright suffered widespread damage including post office hotels and church. losses near 400000 with thousands homeless. Additional blazes burned a railroad bridge in Manchester and a machine works in Keene, with insured losses totaling over 135000. Other incidents hit Urbal Co flour mill and Casselman saw mills with large insured sums, plus minor fires in Philadelphia and Boston. The issue also previews critical literary reviews of Browning and Cass biographies, noting authorial perspectives and historical accuracies.

New York Seabright N. J Poppenger New Jersey Telephone Company Elberon Steamboat Company Manchester N. H North Weare Merrimac Keene Ee ©Ee Machine Works South Keene Depot Corliss Fitchburg Burrao N. Y Urbal & Co Ellicott Street Ottawa Harrrax Moir Argyle and Grafton Streets Philadelphia Leicester Knitting Mills Charles Spencer & Co Germantown

Mrs Ayer's Mistake on Hanover Street Theft

Mrs Etta A Ayer of Arlington told police she was approached by a man she mistook for an old acquaintance. She handed him her bundles to hold while she entered Tremont Row store and returned to find the man and bundles missing.

Ayer Etta A. Ayer Arlington Division 3 Hanover Street Tremont Row

Rider Killed by Horse Car on Meridian Street

James Finn aged 35 was struck and knocked down by a horse car on Meridian street in Mast Boston early last evening. He died within minutes after being carried into a nearby store. The body was taken to the North Grove street morgue and the medical examiner was notified.

James Finn Meridian Street Mast Boston North Grove Street

Fall of Pompeii to Open in Boston on Huntington Avenue

A new syndicate plans the Fall of Pompeii at Huntington avenue Boston with grand stands, an auditorium, and $25,000 in expense. The show features rope walking by Professor Witzmann living fire and a variety of races and exhibitions. Transportation plans include railroad and streetcar arrangements for large crowds. Benjamin Allen serves as syndicate secretary.

Pompeiian Huntington Avenue Messrs. Pain Boston Pompeii Rome Professor Witzmann Blondin Livingstone West End Street Railway Company Fred E Wright F. Bb, Richards Benjamin Alien

Physician Dies on Train En Route to Atlantic City Convention

Bristow New Hampshire June 16 J M Bishop a prominent physician in the town for forty years died last night aboard a train traveling from Boston to New York. He was about seventy years old and was bound for the international convention of physicians at Atlantic City.

Bristow N. H J. M. Bishop Boston New York International Convention of Physicians Atlantic City Quincy Hough’s Neck Boston Harbor Old Colony Los Manet Land Associates Devonshire Bohn V. Scott P. O. Block Brockton H. T. Whitman A. H. Holway Hyde Park John H. Burdakin Dedham Anctioneers

Baker Fatally Struck By Train At Spencer

Worcester reports Thomas Trimbley a Ware Massachusetts baker was fatally injured when he fell under the 12 20 p m Boston and Albany train at Spencer and died shortly after with a fractured skull.

Worcester Thomas Trimbley Ware Mass Boston & Albany Spencer

Colgate University Receives $1 Million Gift for Trust

Hamilton N Y June 16 James H Colgate gives Colgate University one million dollars to be held in trust with the income to fund the institution’s needs.

Colgate University Hamilton N. Y James H. Colgate

Funeral of Samuel T Long Held at Norfolk Street Church

The funeral of Samuel T. Long a noted carpenter and builder was held today from the Norfolk Street Unitarian Church Dorchester. The Rev Caleb D Bradlee conducted the services praising the deceased. A number of builders attended the service and the burial followed at Cedar Grove Cemetery.

Samuel T. Long Norfolk Street Unitarian Church Dorchester Caleb D. Bradlee Cedar Grove Cemetery

Dance Hall Assault Case Charged in Municipal Court

William Hill faced assault with intent to kill charges after an incident at Sam Green's Mechanics Row dance hall on May 28. In Municipal Court yesterday, Hill was held in $2000 for trial in Superior Court. Robert Lee testified. all parties involved are described as colored.

William Hill Robert Lee Sam Green Mechanics Row Hill Lee

Kicked by His Horse in Somerville Injury

XNeuben broonfield of 91 Arlington street Chelsea was kicked by a horse while driving in Somerville yesterday. He suffered a compound fracture of the leg and was taken to Massachusetts General Hospital for treatment.

Xneuben Broonfield Arlington Street Chelsea Somerville Massachusetts General Hospital

Michael Galvin Charged With Breakin And Entering

A 9 year old boy Michael Galvin of 18 Albion Street was arrested yesterday afternoon by Division 5 officers. He faces charges of breaking and entering and larceny of $1 worth of property from parties unknown.

Michael Galvin Albion Street Division 5

O Gorman Mahon M P Dies in London

James Patrick O Gorman Mahon member of Parliament for Carlow county Ireland has died in London at age 63 born 1803 he was long associated with Irish politics as a Liberal supporting Home Rule and served as a magistrate and deputy lieutenant for County Clare

O’gorman-Mahon London James Patrick O’gorman Mahon Carlow Ireland County Clare

British Resident Unites Cook Islands Natives for Common Laws

The British resident on the Cook Islands has encouraged federation among native communities and the election of representatives. They will convene soon at Raratonga, the archipelago’s chief, to draft uniform laws for the entire group.

Wevuurnation N. Z Cook Islands Raratonga

Russian Sailors Stricken by Influenza at Cronstadt

About 150 crew members from the Russian frigate Minin lie prostrated with influenza at Cronstadt on June 16. The illness has spread among the sailors, affecting a significant portion of the shipboard force.

Cronstadt Minin

Bank Names and Manufacturing Firms Listed in 1891 Rail and Trade Directory

A dense OCR fragment lists numerous banks including Nat. Union Bank Nat. Revere Bank Merrimack Nat. Bank and Boston N Bank alongside manufacturing concerns such as Ameskeag Mfgr Co Boott Cotton Mills York Mfg Co and Fort Payne Coal and Iron Co. The entry names rail lines like Nashua & Rochester R R and Boston & Providence R R and includes insurers gas works and ironworks as part of a broader commercial directory. Several places including Haverhill Concord Montreal Laconia and Salem appear amid the banks and firms.

Aluminum Metal Mfg Co N. H Westminster Nat. Bk Mass Freeman's Nat. Bank Tremont Nat Nat Xchange National Exchange Bank Lincoln Blackstone Nat Revere Bank Nat. Exchange Bank Salem Bates Man. Co Merrimack Man Lewiston Mill Co Lewiston Edwards Mize Co Winthrop Mills Lowell Bleachery Co Norwich & Worcester E.R Quincy St. Ry Wakefield Rattan Co Dover Stamping Co T. Fairbanks & Co Charlies River Embankment Co Lowell Gas Light Co Malden & Melrose Gas Light Co Reece Buttonhole Machine Co Boston & Phila Steamship Pfd Ft. Payne Coal & Iron Co Republic of St. Louis Chelsea Manchester Mills Essex M. Co Lombard Investment Co Georgia-Alabama Investment Co Concord & Montreal R.R Craighead & Kintz Mig Co Nat. Union Bank Nat. Revere Bank Merrimack Nat. Bank Haverhill Weat End Worcester Nashua Fort Payne Investment Co McKay Metallic Columbian Nat. Bank American Insurance Co Great Falls Mfg N. Revere Bank Boston Atheneum Lake Superior Iron Co Concord & Montreal RE Laconia Mfg American Waltham Watch Co Boott Cotton Mills York Mfg Boston & Philadelphia Steamship Co Amoskeat Mfg Co Fitchburg &R Suffolk N. Bank Old Boston Nat. Bank National Revere Bank Boylston Nat. Bank Boston N. Bank Chicopee Mfg Lowell Boston Mfg Boston & Providence R.R. Continental N. Bank Rachna Mfo

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