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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jun 27, 1888

Page

6

Yale Freshmen Win Two Mile Boat Race

Yale defeats University of Pennsylvania freshmen by three lengths in a tight Thames River struggle. Yale finishes in 11:82, Penn 11:41, with Yale’s form and steady stroke gaining through the middle miles. Woodruff of Yale seen at the course head in a substitute shell.

New London Conn Yale University of Pennsylvania Thames River Pennsylvania Pep Woodruff Yale University

Yale Alumni Meeting Highlights Depew Election Foregone

Yale College New Haven June 26 alumni speeches feature ex president White of Cornell General Sherman and several long id graduates. Chauncey M Depew named sole corporation candidate with election viewed as foregone. Law school prizes awarded Townsend oration Stewart on Modern Trust Combinations. Supreme Court Justice Stanley Matthews voices on The Judicial Power. Science school prizes listed for seniors juniors and freshmen. Evening glee club concert and class reunions cap events.

New Haven Conn Yale President White Cornell W. T. Sherman J. D. Wickham Dr. Warren James Tafts W. W. Atterbury W. H. Taft James M. ‘Varnum Theodore Bacon O. Prentice W. J. Badger Chauncey M. Depew Yale Law School Benjamin B. Beekman Jacksonville J. M. Blakeley St. Paul Minn Wilbur F. Booth Robert W. Stewart Cedar Rapids Stewart R. J. Pitkin Denver Col John M. Blakeley Thomas M. Day Hartford Clement D. Rhinehart Frederictown Arthur I. Shipman Robert Stewart Stanley Matthews United States Supreme Court United States Congress Mr. Matthews Justice Marshall America Morgan Wolcott New York HE. H. Lockwood New Canaan F. H._ Ellsworth W. B. Morrison Willimantic German E. Stone Spencer Alexander W. Evans H. W. Lawson Union Julien DuBois Hudson N. Y A. W. Evans W. J. Fean Plymouth W. J. Fenn

Missing Lynn man believed foul play suspected

Lynn June 26 Spector J Frank W. Stone of 14 Ellis street has been missing since Sunday morning. Captain B K Newbury of the schooner Sylvie saw him at 8 am asking for a loan of a small boat. Stone sailed with a friend, boat found at Crescent Beach, sole occupant landed and said his companion was knocked overboard while attempting to swim to Nahant.

Marshal King Arshal Crescent Beach Lynn Nahant

Man Guilty of Manslaughter in 1887 Avery Street Killing

A. A. Albrecht appeared in Superior Criminal Court on the manslaughter charge for the March 14 1887 killing of David Lanahan and wounding Edward Flanagan in a gambling saloon at No 10 Avery Street. Judge Staples sentenced him to four years in the state prison.

A. A. Albrecht David Lanahan Edward Flanagan No. 10 Avery Street Superior Criminal Court Alrecht Byudge Staples

Phillips Academy Class Day and Graduation Celebrated Amid Showers

Phillips Academy held Class Day and graduation with a large audience despite morning rain. Elected speakers included E. Bartlett, F. D. Tucker, G. R. Philbrook, J. C. Dupont, and others. Diplomas were granted to 62 graduates with prizes awarded to Benner, Allen, Landon, and others.

Sprcrau Phillips Academy E. ©. Bartlett Woburn H. McK. Landon J. C. Dupont Academy Harvard Bancroft Boston George Sherwood Eddy Leavenworth Kan John Charles Campbell Stevens Point Wis George Edmund Kimball Bradford Charles Peabody Pierce Charles Gordon Bill Springfield Hugh McKennay Landon Kokomo Thomas Newton Owen Utica N. Y Nathaniel Hawthorne George Buell Hollister Rutherford, N. J Priam Achilles Luther Orton Bishop Brown Portland D. T. Fiske D.D Board of Trustees Dane

Adams Academy Hosts Public Declamation and Prizes

Adams Academy Quincy held a public declamation for the Adams gold medal under Dr William Everett. Prizes went to Horace Ainsworth Eaton and Lewis Bass among others. Alumni and students celebrated with music, declamations, and cheers for the academy and its baseball team.

Quincy Adams Adams Academy Old Academy William Everett Alva Morrison Bass Edwin Bartlett Pratt Clinton Marcus League Galveston Jex Horace Ainsworth Eaton Louis Adams Frothingham Boston Eleevare King Quincey Carleton Cushing Lane Warard Peak Southworth Bernard Stalle Kittredge Cincinnat Hathaway Johnson Braintree Henry Rice Holden Charles Pratt Huntington Wollaston Lewis Bass W. E. Burke E. G. Burke Sampson R. H. Johnson C. F. Page Brookline I Eaton W. P. Bailey F. H L. Kent A. R. Wendell Brackett C. F. Pope H. A. Holden Caesar Nepos F. Southworth Anderson H. A. Eaton C. H. Porter, Jr Dr. Everett H. H. Faxon Homer Child M. League Och Porter

Forepaughs Big Shows At Old Colosseum Grounds

Two large audiences attended Forepaughs yesterday on the old Colosseum grounds. Rain arrived late, allowing the afternoon crowd to stay and the evening crowd to leave safely. The exhibition runs smoothly with ongoing acts and new features. Trainers get extra practice time and performers rest between routines. Hippo drome races were highly exciting and the outside track is in superb condition.

Forepaugh Colliseum

Simmons Boys Suits Offer At North Street Store

G. W. Simmons & Co. at 32 North street announce boys suits priced at $117 and others at $284 in a sale of about 40 suits from their large stock. They expect a rush to the boys department this week as shoppers chase the bargain.

G. W. Simmons & Co North Street

Class Day At Bowdoin Celebrates 28 Graduates

Bowdoin College Brunswick Maine held Class Day with 28 graduates, an oration by Marsena P South wick on independent thinking, a poem by William M Woodman, and a history by A K Linscott. Weather forced afternoon plans indoors in Memorial Hall. Sweat of student life noted includes demographics, occupations, and party affiliations. Salem Cadet Band provided music. evening commencement dance highlighted the Brunswick season.

Brunswick Bowdoin Memorial Hall Marsena P William M. Woodman Auburn Thorndike T. H. Ayer A. K. Linscott Boston Carol Carruthers Salem Cadet Band

Extradition Sought for Two Notorious Burglars Porter and Buck

London reports confirm Swiss authorities will extradite Billy Porter and Frank Buck, American burglars arrested in Zurich. The Munich jewel theft featured a rope descent, linen clues tied to Buck, and a letter claiming more to come. Buck, stylish and social, recently married. Porter seen at a noted fight. police recovered part of the loot and gear from multiple European hideouts.

London Billy Porter Frank Buck Zurich Porter England Munich Buck Bond Johnson Chambers Piccadilly Clapham Mitchell Sullivan Shaw Europe

Kings of the English Doctor Spark Debate in Hague Interview

The North German Gazette disputes Dr. Mackenzie's Hague interview remarks on the late Emperor's cancer and potential regency. It argues Emperor Frederick would not govern if incurably ill and condemns Mackenzie's political role, noting an English physician with radical views attempting influence.

Brentry Mackenzie Hague Frederick

Winn Howe Fashionable Wedding at Unitarian Church

Dr William J Winn and Agnes E Howe wed at the Unitarian Church Cambridgeport in a stylish ceremony conducted by Rev Dr Briggs. Bride wore white satin with bouquet of white roses. Bridesmaids Annie Hazard Mabel Jones Ida Curtis Edith Kendall. ushers Kellogg Bigelow LeCroix Gardner Owen Otis Howe Jr. reception at 26 Inman Street.

Unitarian Austin Street Cambridgeport William J. Winn Agnes E Otis Howe Briggs Annie F. Hazard Mabel Jones Ida Curtis Edith Kendall Warren F. Kellogg Ernest A. Bigelow George LeCroix George Gardner W. T. Owen Otis Howe, Jr Inman Street

Amherst College Class Day Held Under Cover After Rain

Springfield dispatch reports rain disrupted Amherst College Class Day activities. Gym events opened the day and the Gilbert prize went to the juniors. Seniors Ivy planting was postponed while the Userayy programme and class exercises proceeded indoors. trustees selected Rev. Dr. Michael Burnham and Rev. Charles A. Lamson for the board.

Springfield Amherst College Gilbert Ivy Michael Burnham Charles A. Lamson St.Johnnsbury

Money Market Quietly Steady with Rates Near 2 Percent

Boston financial page notes the money market remained quiet with the clearing house rate steady at 2 percent. General market time loans range 4 to 6 percent, call loans 2.5 to 3 percent. New York funds sold at par. Key banking balances and exchanges decline from prior year totals. Boston plans a 1 million tax collections loan to Nov 1 due to halted courthouse and park lending.

Boston New York Messrs J. F. Amsden & Son Woonsocket R. i Exchange Chicago St. Louis San Francisco Telegraph New Orleans Bank Charleston Savannah United States National Bank Frances Reichsmarks Atchison Jay Gould Missouri Pacific Kansas Burlington & Quincy Stone Wisconsin Central Wisconsin Central System

Dividend Declarations From Multiple Companies

The Quincy Railroad Bridge Company declares a semi annual dividend of 6 dollars per share. Brookline Gaslight Company pays a 3 percent dividend. Dwight Manufacturing Company declares 26 dollars per share. Chicopee Manufacturing Company proclaims 8 percent. American Loan and Trust Company declares a semi annual 3 percent dividend payable July 2. Bates Manufacturing Company declares 4 percent. American Publishing Company Hartford declares 5 percent. American Insurance Company declares 3 percent. National Tube Works Company declares a quarterly 2 percent dividend.

Quincy Railroad Bridge Company Brookline Gaslight Company Dwight Manufacturing Company Chicopee Manufacturing Company American Loan and Trust Company Bates Manufacturing Company American Publishing Company Hartford American Insurance Company National Tube Works Company

Chicago Santa Fe 5% Gold Bond Issue Due 1937

Chicago Santa Fe & California Railway Co issues first mortgage five percent gold bonds due 1937. Principal and interest guaranteed by the company.

Chicago, Santa FE & California Railway CO

Atchison Topeka Santa Fe Bonds Recommend as Safe Investment

Interest payable January and July 1 in Boston New York or London secured by a First Mortgage on the Kansas City to Chicago line now in operation with very satisfactory earnings bonds can be registered and are suitable for Trust Funds.

Kansas City Fort Scott Memphis Clinton Springfield California Southern Union Pacific Flint & Pere Marquette Preferred Pullman Palace George M. Pullman Baltimore & Ohio Pullman Detroit, Lansing & Northern Toledo Eugens Louisville New Albany Chicago Indiana, Bloomington & Western Chicago & Indiana Coal Chicago & Eastern New York New England Grand Avenue Railway Kans City Grand Avenue Fifteenth Street Business Centre Chicago & Alcom Missouri Pacific Missouri River Atchison’Chicago Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul Railway Twenty-first Street City Limits Independence Washington Park Postofice Westport Rosedale Boston London

London 1888 Stock Auction Listing From Boston Exchange

Quotations from the Boston Stock Exchange announce a Wednesday June 27 1888 auction of diverse securities. Numerous bonds shares and preferred issues from Essex Nashua Lowell Old Colony Nat Bank N Y Boston Rapid Transit Wichita Western United States Hotel Co and many railroads are offered by executor and administrator orders with dates through 1890 and later.

K.C CL & Sp Kk. C So. & Mem. O. Ce Tornae E. & St Ll Maine Central Mexican Central N.Y New Eng Old Colony Oregon West End Wis Central Sss Lamson Store Service Co Cencer Mining and Stock Exchange Boston Allonez Han’sk Ales Arnold Louis Bonanza jSt Mary’s. Bowman Security Reece South Side Bruns Catalpa Crescent Winthrop Dunkin Burton Hanover Eureka I Lord Ae Huron Hung Mesnard Minnesota Ocean Toledo Essex Company Nashua & Lowell Old Colony RR Nat Bank of Commerce Boston Rapid Transit Co Wichita & Western RR Revere House Co United States Hotel Co Albany RR Boylston Mut. Ins. Co Adm Shoe and Lennie’ Nat. Bask Lynn Cambridge Merchants’ N. Bk de Hamilton N. BK Tremont Nat. Bank Lancaster Mills West End RR Philadelphia, Yonge & Balt. RR Marblehead Gas and Electric Light Co Falls & Conway RR Cheshire RR Globe Appleton Natl Bank Lowell Mass Prescott Merrimack Haverhill Chicopee Mfg. Co Maine Cent. RR Wisconsin Valley RR Franconia Iron Co Boylston Boston & Roxbury M Corp Eastern RR Portsmouth Falls & Conway de Nashua D&d Lovet BR New Mexico & So. Pacific BR Cowley, Sumner & Ft. Smith

Global Market Pulse: Atlantic Bonds Rise Abroad

London and Paris market notes show Atlantic and Great Western firsts at 345 percent, Mexican and Canadian issues mixed, New York listings steady. Paris quotes 3 percent rentes at 82 francs 865 centimes. bullion flows into Bank of England total £17,000 on balance. Berlin reports Imperial Bank specie up 5.26 million marks.

London Canadian Pacific Erie St. Pan New York Central Pennsylvania Reading Paris Bank of England Berlin Imperial Bank of Germany

New York Financial Roundup June 26 Market Dull and Steady

New York financial notes show money on call easy at 2 1 4 percent, last loan 1 4, and closing offered at 1 2. Sterling dull, actual business near 4.87 for Go-day bills, 4.88 for demand. Government bonds and railroad bonds steady to dull. Stocks opened lower but held a firm, featureless tone, closing near opening levels amid light turnover and scattered gains in select issues.

New York Prime Mercantile Sterling Exchange Chicago, Burlington & Quincy Nebraska Fours Baltimore & Ohio Parkersburg Denver & Rio Grande Erie Mahoning Coal Lake Erie Western Utah Southern

Also Mentioned on This Page

The Yale College Justice Matthews Alynn Winn—Howe Unitarian Church Amherst Increse Miles Todune Fitchburg Field Supreme Court Ashael W. Sawyer KE. B. Phillips Fitchburg Railroad Mr. Phillips Central Massachusetts Boston & Maine Little Rock Housatonic Consolidated Vermont Bell Telephone Reece Button Hole Machine Company Lamson Store Boston Water Power Post Boylston Street Back Bay Park Andy Mount Desert Sullivan Harbor Frenchman’s Bay Bar Harbor Newport San Diego Benjamin Kimball Boston & Montana News Bureau Grand Avenue Cable Railway CO Kansas City, Mo Central Trust Company Nework City Blodget & CO Congress Street R. L. Day & CO State Street Spokane & Palouse Northern Pacific Guarantee Brewster, Cobb & Estabrook 30 CO Gress Street Devonshire Street Williams & CO Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe Railroad Co Kidder, Peabody & CO Boston Stock Exchange Central Cou Ann Bell Far Harbor Land Newport Land Ses Saneco Sullivan Arbor Land Ester 4Allouez Wee B& Mont Cal & Hee Puis Central of Mass Sea Five Fts & Gulf Bell Tel Breece Button Hole Co Enee Lamoine Land Bso Monteenee O Ee Osceola Seenee Tamarack L&s Ree B & Maine Ay Scsvessies Iret F & PM Pf Y&ne Union Pro Issieces Ae West End Bypid B. Belting Co West End St. Ry. Co Eastern BR Ohio Hyde Park Little Rock & Fort Smith RR. Co Santa Fe BR Florida Southern BR. Co Chi West Michigee Consol. BR Webster Bank Newton Natl. Bank Newton Metropolitan Cable RR. Co Rutland RR Boston Marine Ins. Co Aalso Det Lansing & Northern RR Pla Chicago & West Mich. RR Mannf Continental Natl. Bank Water Works Iivestment Co Appleton Mfg. Co Lowell Mfg. Co Middlesex Mills Charpion Iron Little Rock Junction RR Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe RR Lyman Mills Concord RR Pittsfield & No. Adams RR Eagle Bank Columbian Natl Atlantic Cotton Mills de Shawmut Nail Fitchburg RR Little Rock Junction Detroit, Lansing & No. RR Charlestown Lynn & Boston Horse RR West Park Bales Arnold Allouez Seerpeeen Franklin Trenton Kearsar Eeerwee Anne Pewabic Sere Eenee Ridge Camarack Ee Land Companies Aspinwall Boothbay Lamoine Paysoh Qlia Penobscot Enereee Topeka Ewer At, & Pac Do Inc L. G Ig C Ste Seer Ch. Bs C.o& W Con St. P Elk H Ft. 8 C. B K. C Tillg L. R T. S N. BR Do P. B'O Ceran Eo Og L. C. Con Pueb. & A Sonora de Inc Atch Top S. Pisses Ee Eeas Atlantic Pacific Boston & Albany Boston & Lowell Boston & Providence Cal Cleve Canton Anne Bale Col Fitehburss Flint & P Gulf California Ing Vajo Ophir Best & Belcher Savage Sierra Nevada Gould & Curry Jtale & Norcross Commonwealth Nevada Foreign Financial Markets Neaw York Financial
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