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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Mar 10, 1891

Page

8

Harvard Freshmen Challenge Spurs Three Cornered Race

Harvard and Columbia discuss a two mile straightaway race for freshmen to be rowed in June. Harvard aims to include Yale if feasible, with debate over site and entrants. Varsity practice shifts to sliding seats as ice clears, while bowling and Manhattan Club events draw Harvard athletes into winter and spring competition.

Harvard Mott Haven Inter- Scholastic Athletic Association Holmes Field Lawn Tennis Association The Tennis Association Boston Columbia Perkins Varsity Metcaife Yale Brewster Yalé Harry Boylston Street Kelton Vail Winthrop Watriss Shaw Lynampow Rantoul Jones Harvard Bowling Club Batchelder Wildes Bachelder Ose Boe Ceseves Stead Ingalls Guba Cambridge Kett Rhoades Manhattan Athletic Club New York F. Baker Fearng Bloss Green Mullins Rothschild T. J. Stead Lins G. R. Fearing Hale J. W. Carr Harvard University Coling Association Pratt Burr Gray

Next Saturday Events at Mechanic StreetTrail Meet

The Interscholastic Athletic Association hosts a major meet under the Boston Athletic Association next Saturday afternoon at Mechan ics trail. Entries include many runners and sprinters such as J A Blossom R L 8 Jameson R ie et AL R Storrs and W J Batchelder in the 40 yards dash and 300 yards.

Interscholastic Athletic Association Boston Harvard Athletic Associations Mechanics Trail Boston Athletic Association J. A. Blossom R. L Jameson R. Ie R. Storrs James A . H.wincelock E. H Iatara BK. Spe Mga W. A. White Siliela Aia Te Moore Garrier E. Hayward

Boston Nine Signs Fred Lake as Catcher

Frank Solee, manager of the Boston League nine, signed local player Fred Lake after a promising showing in Maritime Provinces and local teams. Lake’s future with the Association nine depended on practice form. Irwin quickly filled his spot by hiring Tony Hart. The squad prepared for a South trip, with games planned in Richmond, Washington, and Baltimore, staying two weeks in Augusta, Georgia, and returning by March 24 to resume Y.M.C.A. workouts.

Frank Solee Boston Nin Fred Lake Lake Moncton N. B Maritime Provinces J. F. Morrills Irwin Association Nine Seles Arthur Irwin Association Tony Hart Fitchburg Louisvilles New York New England Brouthers Richardson Daley O’brien Joyce Stricker Duffy Hot Springs Nile Richmond Washington Baltimore Augusta Washingtons Baltimores Frown Doyce Kronthers Verrell Murphy Dow League Nine South Charlottesville University of Virginia M.I.T. Athletic Association Gymnasion Exeter Street Sepra Northwestern University Boston Athletic Association BE. James F. Cunningham James Cunningham

An Interesting Contest Between Teams 6 and 2 The Former Wining

A competitive clash between teams 6 and 2 ended with the former securing the win. Key plays by standout players from both sides defined a tight contest and kept the outcome in doubt until final minutes.

Real Estate Transfers in Suffolk Registry Week Ended March 7 1891

The Real Estate Exchange records show 276 transfers and 110 mortgages in Suffolk Registry for the week ending March 7 1891. Samuel Hatch & Co sold the late Sidney Bartletts residence at 95 Beacon Street for 48000 cash to H C Wainwright Esq.

The Real Estate Exchange Suffolk Registry of Deéns Samuel Hatch & Co Sidney Bartlett Beacon Street H. C. Wainwright, Esq

Vincent Memorial Hospital Housewarming Sale Planned

A sale of fancy articles flowers and cake is set for the Vincent Memorial Hospital housewarming at 44 Chambers Street on Thursday March 9 from 11 pm to 10 pm. The committee appeals for continued support as last year’s donors aided the prior fair at Horticultural Hall and correspondence can be sent to the Vincent Fair committee at 405 Beacon Street or to listed committee members including Mrs Frederick Peter 406 Masborough Street and Miss Lucy Derby 405 Beacon Street.

Vincent Memorial Hospital Chambers Street Horticultural Hall Beacon Frederick Peter Masborough Street Barah Clarendon Street Arles A. Prince Mt. Vernon Street Ngraham der. Wolcott Iribotong Lucy Derby Beacon Streets

Naval Officer Detachments Shift to Coast Survey

Ensign Hugh Rodman is detached from the Naval Observatory and ordered to the Coast Survey as part of the day’s Navy and Army Gazette notices. This transfer reflects routine staff reallocations within maritime scientific agencies.

Army and Navy Gazette Washington Spisdal Naval Hugh Rodman Naval Observatory Coast Survey

Boston Aldermen Move to Consolidate City Departments

Mayor proposes transferring all prior appropriations from the bridge, Cambridge bridge, Sanitary police, and sewer departments to the street department. Alderman Flood's order passes unanimously. Mayor nominates Henry H. Carter as street department superintendent for the unexpired term to May 1, 1891 and the following year. Governor asks designation of Massachusetts militia units for the new East Armory. Seabeny Ninth Regiment urged to stay at current quarters. Payments authorized to the widows of Fire Commissioner Tobin and John T. Kilty. Fire Department leave policy deemed inexpedient. West Railway Company's iron awning permit granted. next meeting set.

Board of Aldermen Bridge Department Cambridge Bridge Department Sanitary Police Department Sewer Départment Alderman Flood Matthews Henry H. Carter Massachusetts Volunteer m Militia East Armory East Newton Street Stacey Seabeny Banker Hill Lexington Streets Charlestown Artillery Fiend Tobin John T. Kilty Committee On Fire Départment Sherman Regan Committee On Polic Akerman Farmer

Meetings and society goings for city clubs and hotels

The Teachers Association met at the United States Hotel with about twenty members. officers to be nominated at April 13. Scottish Clans, United Friends, and several clubs held gatherings at Quincy House Crawford House and American House. A long list of hotel arrivals includes many named individuals traveling to Boston from cities such as Philadelphia, Seattle, New York, and Chicago. notes on speakers and topics intersperse the social calendar.

Teachers’ Association of United States Er.n TI. Babson George W. Evans Order of Scottish Clans Quincy House Robert Anderson A. Fullerton W. F. Dey Walter Scout Order of United Friends Crawford House George N. Howard Lowell Grand Council American House C.fanon Barrett Wenell Harvard Shakespere Bank Presidents’ Association Orker’s Quiney J. W Wilson Prescott Ariz Rank ‘Seller Philadephia W. F. Thayer Oncord N. Hi Portland D. Vose Saratoga Chicago Charles Miller New York E. L. Bates Ennington H. E. Stone Binghamton N. Y H. D. Porter Concord N.H Revere D. KR. Stillman New Haven Conn R. G. Pike Dover N. H Alexander Wilson C. B. Gafney Rochester Ammer George N. Smalley Por S. W. Potter Rothéster Lizzie Bay Aw York Ela Bower Wilmington E. L. Knowhs K. I. Green Providence Thomas JF Henry Benjamin Brookyn Clark Phillips A L. Anthony J. ¥. Richardson Proyidagen EK. F. Bonner Waterbury Venpomne E. V. Mitchell Medford G. P. Burin Meam Maid G. G. Armstrong Philadelphia SkuNswick A. Rh. Mayne Toronto P. G. Hume Washington, D.C T. C. Cushing Brooklyn Thorndee H. Winslow Litusville Penn CG. Enos Waukesha Wis N. A. Plymion S. A. Barnard Adams T. C. Bacon O. M. Galloway O. D. Lovell W. FE. Lohlemayer G. Harding London W. A. Capon N. H. Tavery E. D. Steele St. Johnsbury H. E. Abbey George W. Barnes Churchill Melton Ponmer Newark

Temperance lecture at Lowell Institute by Professor Peabody

Professor Peabody debated the temperance issue as a moral experience and drink problem. He outlined two dimensions economic and moral, cited Cambridge no-license results, and argued legislation educates but cannot fix the ethical duty, urging unity and inward reform over outward law.

Peabody Cambridge Fife

Amos F Learned Dies A Noted New England Journalist

New York on March 9 reports the death of Amos F Learned a famed newspaper man. He began as a compositor on the Boston Journal, later became a reporter active in boating coverage, joined the Boston AP office, then served as New York agent for the New England Associated Press. A native of Boston he spent his later years in general journalism.

New York Amos F. Learnde Boston Journal Boston Associated Press New England Associated Press Learned

Ten Years For Forgery In Denny Will Case

Albany lawyer W. W. Thompson was sentenced to ten years in state prison for forging the will of Thomas Denny. The court imposed the term after findings of forgery and-related charges in the case.

Albany N. Y W. W. Thompson Thomas Denny

Hood's Sarsaparilla as Spring Medicine

The popularity of Hood's Sarsaparilla as a spring medicine lies in its blood purifying and appetite restoring effects. It purifies the blood and makes the weak strong, offering relief from dull, tired, unsatisfactory condition this season.

Hood

Liberty Bell Opens Loyal Women Liberty Fair at Horticultural Hall

The Loyal Women of American Liberty opened their first bazaar at Horticultural Hall with readings and recitations. A lively program featured a Aunt Jemima spoof, a Chinese concert preview, and varied booths including candy, pin guessing for a Home sewing machine prize, and an active cafe.

Stars and Stripes Horticultural Hall Republic Jemima Boston L. B. Brown Frank Aypeld C. A. Williams Jacob Wentworth Rosligdale Courne Wee C. D. Hendrickson J. Ig Ee Mitchell A. W. Cutting Waltha H. Bishop Assis Lucille Revere Paul Revere League of Chicago Whitland Daley Providence F. H. Eaves Rexbury Joseph Rich Malden

Phillips Brooks at Harvard on Nathaniel and Christ

Rev. Phillips Brooks addressed St. Pauls Society at Harvard College on Nathaniels turn to Christ. He urged opening life to Christ for honesty and temperance, praising the bishop of Massachusetts for his death and example of steadfast devotion to God.

Phillips Brooks St. Paul’s Society Harvard College Nathaniel Christ Dr. Brooks John Phillip Son of God Brooks Massachusetts Astofe

Pardon for John C. Eno Refused

The President has refused to pardon John C. Eno of New York who was convicted of bank wrecking and escaped to Canada where he currently resides.

John C. Eno Washington John C.’Eno New York Canada

Providence Shipping News Report from March Findings

Providence dispatch lists arrivals and sailings of steamers and tugs with names such as William Lawrence Balti Moore Aries Philadelphia and Gertrude New York, plus Orinoco’s Bermuda cable note. London's March 9 sailing list includes Silvia Dresden India Pharos Prussian and other ships bound for Baltimore New York Savannah and Delaware Breakwater.

Providence Marchy O Post William Lawrence Balti Moore Aries Phiadelphia Gertrude New York Thomas J Kentley Jersey Herman F Kimball Lane Rockland Newport Nathan F Dixon Dickens Blook Island Henry G Milliken Kimball John ¢ Doyes Karsteen Black River Nequét P Hovi Ross Baltimore William C Tanner Johnson Philadelphia James H. R. Burlingainmhiladelphia York Bermuda Beynon Orinoco London Sailea Silvia Diadeira Savannah Dresden Bremen India Stettin Maybach Geistewunde Missouri Glasgow Pharos Liverpool Delaware Boston

Brookline Hearing on West End Car House Petition

Brookline selectmen held a hearing on the West End Street Railway petition to locate and build a car house and two connecting curves near Beacon street opposite Englewood avenue. Managers argued the facility would store about thirty cars and improve service. remonstrants urged alternative sites and warned of adverse effects on property values and neighborhood layout. The board took the matter under advisement.

Brookline Selectmen West End Street Railway Company Beacon Street Englewood Avenue West End Land Company Prentiss Cummings Monks Charlies H. Drew Dana Estes Chestnut Hill Allston Brookline Chestnut Hill Avenue South Street Brighton West End Reservoir Boston & Albany Railroad Estes Boston Albany Ark Royal Syndicate Alex H. French Corey Messrs Francis Hu Answor Drew Chamberlain Dept On Beacon Steet K. M. Taylor John Taylor William K. Shreve Thomas Chamberlain Eugene R. Knapp W. L. Garrison

Egyptian Sites and Greek Arts lecture at Conservatory

Dr. Winslow spoke before the Hyperion Society on Naukratis and Egyptian-Greek ties shaping Greek art and literature. He cited discoveries revealing Egyptian origins of Greek motifs, the Panathenaic frieze prototype, and parallels between early temple design and the Acropolis. The talk highlighted Naukratis ceramics, amulets, and a wealth of excavation data for ethnography and arts.

William C. Winslow Hyperion Society New England Conservatory of Music Naukratis Egypt Bubastis Tahpanhes Professor Middleton Cambridge Murray British Museum Parthenon Winslow Apollo Athens Acropolis Goodyear St. Gaudens Akratis Greece Nile Inslow Atheny Mary

Boston Courts Review Damages Invarious 1890 Suits

A dense court ledger lists cases from the Supreme Judicial Court and Superior Court First Session through Fourth Session. It covers insurers, railroads, land disputes, personal injuries, and municipal cases with juries and verdicts noted, including damages for a sidewalk accident and a dog bite, plus criminal sessions and larceny listings.

Probate records reveal multiple will grants and administrations

Probate entries show wills proved and administrations granted for residents including Lawrence and Andover figures. Names such as J W Harmen, Daniel Lexweck, Ellen McCarthy, Jeremiah McCarthy, Marcus Morton, and Georgianna Spauldin appear in the dockets, with proceedings in North Andover and Lawrence.

Lawrence Harmen J. Wills

Inventories Filed for Several Early Massachusetts Estates

Estates listed include Nancy J Priest of Bradford Isaac Prince of Prence Ellen Riordan of Lawrence George W Upton of Salem Charles E Wilmarth of Lawrence and Catherine McCormick of Lawrence. Inventories show Joseph S Morse Methum 618450 Benjamin Russell of Danvers 31177726 John Prook of Salem 3459807 Henry Luscomb of Salem 8200 Phebe J Jenkins of Manchester 4270 12 William Peang of Perecy reset 67 Jone aoeiee ivers 79 2 doh Merurrier Lawrence 8129067 11 William Dooling of Lawrence 3200.

Nancy J. Priest Bradford Isaac Prince Prence Ellen Riordan Lawrence George W. Upton Salem Charles E. Wilmarth Catherine McCormick Joseph S. Morse Benjamin Russell Danvers John Prook Henry Luscomb Phebe J. Jenkins Manchester William Peang Perecy Jone Aoeiee Ivers Doh Merurrier William Dooling

Kidder Peabody Reorganizes by Cutting New York Office

Reports say Kidder Peabody & Co will cut the New York office from the Boston house and form a new firm in New York to be led by Thomas Baring and George Magoun as Boring Magoun & Co. The Boston firm will continue under the existing name with current partners. Magoun declines comment while Peabody and Webster are unavailable.

New York Kidder, Peabody & Co Boston House New York House Thomas Baring George Magoun Boring The Peabodys E. Kidder Boston

Oriental Art Objects Solid From Ives Collection

The Brayton Ives Oriental art sale opened in New York on March 9 with 114 pieces sold. Blue and white porcelain and decorated wares moved quickly, totaling just under 16000 dollars, with the hawthorn jar bought by Duveen Bros for 2000 dollars from Wan-Li era hard paste porcelain and an unique Yang Ching era case selling to Mr Morgan for 1475 dollars.

New York Brayton Ives Duveen Bros Wan-Li Yang- Ching Mr Morgan

Three directors heard on New Haven and Hartford collision cases

New York report states coroner Levy has heard from or accepted bail from all but three directors of the New Haven Hartford Railroad in the tunnel collision inquiry. The missing directors are W L Squire from New Haven Nathaniel Wheeler of Bridgeport and Edward M Reed of New Haven. Later a man identified as Ma nilla of Progeld Mass appeared to offer bond for Henry S Lee, a director.

New York Levy New Haven & Hartford Railroad Company W. L. Squire New Haven Nathaniel Wheeler Bringeport Edward M. Reed Manilla Progeld Mass Henry Lee

Supreme Court Affirms New Orleans Drainage Case Post

The Supreme Court upheld the Circuit Court verdict in Peake et al versus the City of New Orleans. Ex President Cleveland was among the appellants counsel with Justices Harlan Fuller and Low dissenting in the reading.

The Supreme Court New Orleans United States Supreme Court Today Circuit Court of the United States Louisana James Wallace Peake Cleveland Justice Harlan Fuller Justice Low Harlan

Public hearing on Sanitary Police contracts set in City Hall

Boston notices a public hearing by the Health Department committee in Room 24 City Mall on Tuesday March 10 at 7 30 p m to discuss contract work in the Sanitary Police department Chairman Martin Regan presides the City Hall notice dated March 7 1891.

City of Boston City Hall Committee On Health Department City Mall Tuesaday Ill Department of Sanitary Police Martin Regan

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