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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Mar 02, 1891

Page

8

Intercollegiate athletic officers elected. New York meet held

At the Astor House New York the Inter-Collegiate Association of Amateur Athletes elected officers for the year. Harvard Yale Columbia Amherst Lafayette Princeton Lehigh St Johns New York University and City College of New York sent delegates. A New York University admission was announced and officers for the inter scholastic baseball group were chosen. The meeting discussed records, prize flags, and proposed changes to the program and a forthcoming governors board election.

Inter-Collegiate Association of Amateur Athletes Astor House New York Harvard Yale Columbia Amherst Lafayette Princeton Lehigh St. Johns Mnce F. R._ Coates Hiry J.J. K. Hacket College of the Encore Caro Bailey Cornell Brienes H. C. Moen Wendel Baker Inmae Frome Luthery von Athletic Association Ray Whitman Cambridge High d Latin H. Mills Hopnson J. ST. Humphrey English Hi J.S. Adams Roxbury Latin Cambridge High and Latin School

What Effect It Is Likely to Have on Amateur Athletics

An analysis of the Amateur Athletic Union reorganization notes that practical results will take time after March 18 to test. It highlights new boards and district associations, concerns over outside clubs and funding, and a turbulent Metropolit an Athletic Association meeting seen as signaling powerful shifts in local control.

St. Augustine Boston York Athletic Club Wee Etio Association Boston Athletic Manhattan Swimming Club Il Navy Columbia Clan Baltimore Will Ry Duffy Helee Roah Worcester Gine Leaf Teanety Inter Chicago National League She & i Baltimores Esion Horse Association Boston Asaletic Asos de Garmendia Toaker Metropolitan Athletic Association Amateur Athletic Union Mills Harry McMillan Schuylkill Navy Athletic Club Philadelphia McMillan Howad Perry Columbia Athletic Club Ofashington Atlantic Athletic Association Board of Governors of Union Star-Chamber Howard Perry K. Sterns Detroit W. A Stimpson E. A. Rix San Francisco James E. Sullivan Newersey Athletic Club Board of Managers The New York Times Astor eBrouse Metropolitean Athletic Association Per

United States Mint Buildings Through History in Philadelphia

The piece surveys the mint’s sites from 1792 in Independence Square to the Chestnut Street building begun in 1829 and occupied in 1831, noting directors like David Rittenhouse and Elias Boudinot, and criticizing later modifications that obscure the venerable government facility.

Philadelphia Times Washington United States Mint State House Independence Square Seventh Street Sugar Alley Farmer Filbert Street England David Rittenhouse Seventh and Arch Streets Mint Rittenhouse Elias Boudinot Rose Hill Kensington Boudinot Indiana D Streets Chestnut Streets Juniper Street William Strickland John Haviland Fox

Sugar Trust Hearings Resume In New York

The New York State Senate Committee on Laws resumed its inquiry into Sugar Trust affairs. Ex-secretary Charles R Heicke testified books of the Have Meyer company were not in the safe at 117 Wall street and many constituent companies books were moved or disappeared. Archibald J C Anderson said he delivered books to Treasurer Searles who returned them to the companies. The old trust allowed autonomy while the new board of trustees controls all companies and can order shutdowns. The committee adjourned until next Saturday.

New York New York State Senate Committee On Laws Sugar Trust Charles R. Heicke The American Sugar Refining Company Havemeyer Company Wall Street Archibald J.C. Anderson Searles Anderson

The Hustler Farce Plays Boston Theatre Tonight

Dramatic notes describe The Hustler as a war dance of humor with orchestra at the Boston Theatre tonight. A large audience attends Miss Annie Clarke’s benefit at the Museum featuring Leap Year and Any Open Gate, praised for bright acting. John J. McNally drafts a new farce to open at Hollis Street Theatre in September.

Boston Theatre Annie Clarke Miss Clarke Straight Fig Newark

Steamers Arrived at Atlantic Ports in late Feb and March

The list records ships arriving in New York Boston Liverpool and Glasgow from February 27 to March 1 including Pennland from Antwerp Hindoo from Hull Critic from Lieth and shields Leon from Jamaica Effective from the Mediterranean Cremen from Hamburg Yamuri from Progreso Etruria from New York Norwegian from Philadelphia Veltic from New York Amsterdam from Amsterdam Umbria from Liverpool and other entries.

New York Pennland Antwerp Hindoo Hull Critic Lieth Shields Boston Leon Jamaica Mediterranean Arts Cremen Hamburg Yamuri Progreso Liverpool Etruria Glasgow Philadelphia Veltic Amsterdam Umbria

Lightning Strikes Homes in Sandwich and Vineyard Haven

A severe thunderstorm struck Sandwich last night damaging the Ewer postmaster home as lightning tore through the chimney and rooms, with plaster, carpets, and part of a wall destroyed. A nearby Wing barn suffered fire and a horse was injured. Cottage City barn burned. Highland Light keeper’s dwelling hit by lightning damaging a government telephone box and starting a fire but causing no serious injuries.

Sandwich Cottage City Highland Light Joseph Ewer East Sandwich William Fish Scorton Neck Isaac Wing Ewer Vineyard Haven Martha’s Vineyard Charles Theodore Luce Hichland Lichit Marine Signal

PYOK MEYERS ASHES SCATTERED FROM STATUE OF LIBERTY

A four man Staten Island Schutzen Corps delegation carried out Henry Meyer's request to scatter his ashes from the Statue of Liberty on Bedloe's Island. They opened the urn at the pedestal, transferred about four pounds into bags, ascended to the crown, and chorus recited a farewell before tossing the ashes to the winds. Champagne was then opened to toast Meyer.

New York Staten Island Schutzen Corps Henry Meyer Port Richmond Bedioe Puck Meyer Meyer

The Revere Mystery Pearl Lecourt Charged With Murder

Pearl Lecourt, 19, faces Chelsea Court charges of attempted murder in the Revere poisoning case. Police found three arsenic suspected packages in the Lecourt home after a Chelsea druggist identified her as a purchaser on Feb 10. The family illness began after the purchase. she pled not guilty and was remanded without bail as the inquiry continues.

Revere Lecourt Pearl Lecourt Chelsea Pearl Maud Kilbourn Pear

Mr Cleveland Sincerity Praised for Courage and Honesty

Letter in the New York Times lauds Grover Cleveland for steadfast sincerity in public affairs. It recalls his reaction to a Civil Service Commission funding dispute and notes his readiness to veto, showing firmness whether in majority or minority.

Cleveland New York Times Grover Cleveland Washington House Civil Service Commission Randall and Holman Executive Mansion Jove

Worcester Freight Wreck Delays Trains Near Roche Dale

A Springfield bound freight wrecked a Worcester local east of Roche Dale on Charleton hill. The standing train collided after a brakeman failed to flag in time. caboose crushed, two cars wrecked down an embankment. Engineer and fireman escaped serious injury. Conductor McCauley injured an arm. Tracks cleared by 1 o'clock. North End Diet Kitchen appeals for donations as winter needs rise.

Worcester Boston & Albany Rochedale Springfield Charleton Hill

HONEY AND STOCKS SEE FROM SEENTA PAGE

Market brief shows mining and stock quotes with Hocking Coal at 16.60, Belcher at 1.10, Homestake at 8.50, Yellow Jacket at 2.36, and Horn Silverss at 3.25, reflecting commodity activity in the page segment.

Seenta Hocking Coal Seg Belcher Yellow Jacket

London Stock Market Report February 28 1891

London noon prices show Canadian Pacific 78% Erie 2048 Illinois Central 99 Mexican ordinary 44 Milwaukee and St Paul 57 New York Central 105 Pennsylvania Central 52 Money 2 2.2 percent. Discount 3 percent open market for short and three months bills. After midday stock exchange open, foreign securities fall 4 percent from yesterday due to Franco German tensions over Empress Frederick Paris. Other securities opened steady.

London Canadian Pacific Erie Illinois Central Mexican Ordinary Milwaukee & St. Paul Common New York Central Pennsylvania Central Stock Exchange France Germany Frederick Paris

Bishop Paddock’s Condition Deteriorates During Day

The Bishop Paddock’s health grew weaker as the day passed and by late night he was very weak.

Supreme Court opinions recount contract cases and estates

Feb decisions include Mary A. Graham v Houghton on stock contract with a verdict for the plaintiff. James et al. v Southern Lumber Co. on award timing and voidness. Reynolds White v Randall on a dual contract dispute over invention and stock. Jackson trustees v Jackson on will interpretation of issue and trust distribution. The court upholds award and examines conditions and issue meaning.

Supreme Judicial Court Commonwealth Mary A. Graham Charles Houghton A. M. Lyman E. Wing C. H. Drew Charles L. James The Southern Lumber Company Superior Court Suffolk County Tnl Chas P. Gallagher H. R. Bailey E. O. Becknell L. M. Winchester James Boston Reynolds T. White Mass Swill White Randall Joun L. Randall Charles E. Hellier John D. Long J. J. Feeley Patrick I. Jackson Charles C. Jackson Charles Jackson Susan C. Jackson Leavin Charles C Frank Jackson Marion Jackson Amy Folsom Susan C. Folsom Charles O. Jackson Susan

Legal notices and probate entries crowd Suffolk court docket

A Suffolk Superior Court listing shows multiple probate and civil cases with names such as Fitz Gerald, Stone, Barker, O'Donnell and Litchfield, plus criminal and estate matters. Probate lists include guardianships, executors final accounts, administrations with will annexes, and notices of hearings in Suffolk and neighboring counties. Also noted are incidents of crime and public safety updates from city areas and courts.

Stirpes Charles C. Jackson Marian Jackson Amy Folsom William Rover Trask Robert F. Simes Susan C. Folsom John C. Gray Charles Jackson M. Storey J. L. Thorndike Charles ‘Frank Manan Jackson Amy Folm Reed Miller Lubbs Barney Lacey Celley White Essex Suffolk Middlesex Norfolk Barnstable Superior Court S. S Fhompson Fitzgeralt Suff Stone Boston Barker Davis O’donnell Line Saine Pero Same Abbidge Dickinson Sullivan Clark Ouey Thornton Salmon Durkin Cobleigh Delaney North P Same, & P. Co Crawford Vy. Mason

Yachting Fixtures Set By Two New England Clubs

The Massachusetts Yacht Club schedules spring races on June 13 and open races off Nahant June 17, a ladies race June 29, and championship events August 12 and 26, with fall and open races September 11 and 12. A special 46-footers race is planned for early July, with prizes during the annual cruise. Corinthian Yacht Club Marblehead lists races from June 20 through September 7, including 46-footers events, club races, and the Labor Day handicap. A second 46-footer by Frisbie of Salem is planned for a syndicate led by Dr. Bryant, to be skippered by Captain Crocker next summer from Coffasset, a flush-decked, inside-fittings-free hull.

Massachusetts Yacht Club Nahant Secon Corinthian Yacht Club Marblehead Frisbie Salem Dr. Bryant Crocker Oloff Gossoon Coffasset

Oregon Improvement Company Bond Convent Matures in 1890

The convent which became due December 1, 1890 on the First Mortgage bonds of the Oregon Improvement Company will be paid on presentation and surrender at the Farmers' Loan and Trust Company offices at 18 William Street New York on November 16 18 20 and 22 and after March 1 next with interest at six percent per annum from maturity to the first pros.

Oregon Improvement Company Farmers’ Loan and Trust Company Wiliam Street New York

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