Doubtful America Cup reports and Dunraven talks heat up
London to New York dispatch questions unauthorized yacht race negotiations as Lord Dunraven’s acceptance clashes with New York Club conditions. The piece reviews Dunraven's suggested changes, the clubs' concessions, and the likelihood of a race for the America's Cup. It also notes stockholders' meeting at the Mexican Central Railway with earnings, subsidies, and directors elected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
New York Herald
Lord Dunraven
York Yacht Club
Volunteer
Thistle
Lord Dunven
Hus
New York Club
New York Yacht Club
New York
Dunraven
Lord Unraven
London Field
Post
Evening Post Today
Yacht Clubs
Valkyrie
Mexican Central Railway Company
Wade
Guadalajara
Launch of Valkyrie yacht marks steel frame and teak finish
Lennon May 1 Lord Dunraven's yacht Valkyrie was launched today with steel frames and teak topsides. The vessel measures 85 feet in length 15.9 feet beam and 11.6 feet depth with a load water line just under 70 feet. The Club notes include the South Boston Yacht Club regualr meeting and ongoing work on Galatea Alga Vashti and other Cruisers at Lawley’s yard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Valkyrie
Lennon
Lord Dunraven
Great Head Yacht Club opens season with new lights and flagfire
The Great Head Yacht Club opened its club house for the season yesterday afternoon. Members raised the club colors on the flagstaff and fired the signal gun at 7 p.m. The house now features about thirty electric lights and has undergone several changes since last summer. Frank Gray's Psyche has been launched from John Colter's yard in Dorchester and is being rigged. Commission work continues as masts are scraped. Editor L. M. Clark bought a new flyer and contemplates naming it Razzle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Gray
John Colter
Dorchester
Great Head Yacht Club
L. M. Clark
Windsor Theatre Fire Leaves Ruins After Night Blaze
The Windsor Theatre burned last night with a loss of 76 000 fully insured. Three firemen were injured, non life threatening. Cause traced to sparks from rockets shot on stage during the evening performance.
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Curiaco
Windsor Theatre
Lynn
Depuam
Specran
James Holloran
Mill Lane
Patterson Street
East
Dedham
Livermore Falus
Women Protest Docking Horses As Cruel Fashion
A group of women and several unnamed men protest the practice of docking horses tails, calling it painful, mutilative, and a fashion without grace. The petition lists many signers including Mrs. Mary Hemenway and Mrs. Lucy A. Folger among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Treat Paine
Bryant
Martin Brimmer
John Ragelow
Amos A. Lawren
O. W. Peabody
J. J. Cushing
Charles Whilet
Mary Hemenway
Anna C. Lowell
G. H. Shaw
Algernon Cool
Charles
Putna
William F. Cary
M. M. Hunt
Appleton
Waiter C. Cabot
Francis P. Spray
Edward Cunning
Robert G. Suaw
Lows Agassiz
F. W. Sargent
Live Lobsters Broiled At Park House Sparks Imitation
The Park House popularized broiled live lobsters described as the original dish to imitate. Other hotels and restaurants copied the recipe with notable success.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Park House
Complete outfits for The Finest uniforms by G. W. Simmons Co
Complete outfits for The Finest in towns and cities can be bought from G. W. Simmons & Co at 82 to 44 North Street. They specialize in uniform work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. W. Simmons & Co
North Street
Street Car Open Air Concerts Move Sparks Yet Again
Boston Aldermen approve West End Street Railway Company to expand an overhead trolley system citywide with new poles wires and alterations. Nominations for public posts are discussed, with several appointments confirmed and others tied or deferred. Concerts on the Common and city grounds valued at 3500 dollars spark debate and a committee is formed to resolve district allocations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West End Street Railway Company
Board of Aldermen
West End Company
City of
Boston
West End Streetcar Company
Thomas L. Jenks
Clinton Wiles
Charles Harrington
Samuel Johnson
Stanton Brake
Thomas H. Cummings
Eddy
Folsom
Gove
Kelley
Smith
Wilson
Charles J. Prescott
William Mackin
Patrick T. Kennedy
Robert Levi
James H. Cleaves
James I’. Wilson
John Flynn
Thomas Flynn
Frank Joyce
Frank McKenna
James Morrison
Edward G. Stanley
Alderman Gove
McLaughlin
Board of Park Commissioners
Mill Pond
Charlestown
General Court
South Boston
Commonwealth
Common Council
New Court House
Frederick L. Ames
Charles R. Codman
Abbott Lawrence
William Minot, Jr
Samuel Wells
Mechanics’ Building
West Newton
Falmouth
Bank of Hamburg suit seeks return of stolen note proceeds
United States Circuit Court May 1 hears Cod. J. Bank of Hamburg vs Catherine J. Flynn et al over two drafts bought in London with proceeds of a bank larceny. The court finds William C. Flynn likely the thief and purchaser, ruling defendants not bona fide holders for value. Brown Bros. & Co. may be affected. further hearings possible.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Circuit Court
Cod. J. Bank of Hamburg
Catherine J. Flynn
William C. Flynn
Catherine J
John M. Flynn
William C
Brown, Shipley & Co
London
Brown Bros. & Co
Boston
Catherine
John M
William
Flynn
Flynns
Hamburg
Flynch
George P. Sanger
LH. i. Swasey
Playgrounds Donations Acknowledged By Massachusetts Hygiene Group
The Massachusetts Emergency and Hygiene Association committee thanks contributors to playgrounds for children. Names and amounts include Francis Millot, Kate Gannett Wells, James Lodge, Easter offerings from Trinity Church, and many individuals. Total contributions reach 3484.
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Massachusetts Emergency and Hygiene Association
Francis Millot
M.D
Marlboro Street
Kate Gannett Wells
Boylston Street
James Lodge
Mt. Vernon Street
FE. M. ‘Tower
Joy Street
Charles Fry
Trinity Church
Sammy
Peter C
Furniture stock sale by Harrison Beard & Co at clearing prices
The well known firm Harrison Beard & Co at 139 Friend Street offers their entire stock of furniture at clearing out prices. The July 1 lease expiry forces relocation to the factory warerooms at 425 Medford Street Charles town. Pieces include antique oak and mahogany chamber sets extension tables and sideboards.
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Harrison, Beard & Co
Friend Street
Medford Street
Charlestown
District Court Session Opens Canceled by Illness
United ora district court May 1 Nelson J reports no business transacted due to the illness of the district attorney.
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United Ora District Court
Nelson
Supreme Judicial Court Keeps Will Appeal Alive
May W Allen and Rufus J Smith as executor appeal a Boston will disallowance of Georgiana Haliburton who died at 85 leaving about 7500 dollars. The will leaves the estate to the executor with life maintenance for the executor's mother, save a 100 dollar legacy. relatives claim undue influence and lack of sound mind. Arguments presented by Hutchins Berry for the executor and Brewster for the appellant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rufus J. Smith
Georgiana Haliburton
Boston
W. E. Hutchins
J. K. Berry
I. Brewster
Appellee
Superior Court First Session May Day Docket
The May session opens with Flynn vs Massachusetts Benefit Association suspended due to juror illness. Numerous cases listed by number and party names proceed through first to fifth sessions, with verdicts and pending actions noted. The second and third sessions include Alysius Fagnent ex rel vs Boston & Albany Railroad and Patrick Lawless vs C H Nelson, detailing injury, sale, and liability claims. The fourth session marks Waite vs Shepard on trial for injuries from broken glass in a store, with multiple cases listed for ongoing consideration. The fifth session covers remaining divorce actions in order.
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Staples
Flynn
Massachusetts Benefit Association
Spillane
Minchin
Thaer
Whitten
Cohen
Ferdinand
Hucley
Sally
Coakley
Henen- Paes
Duneklee
Webber
Newmarket Mfy.Co
Brown
Mass
Coon
Title Co
Linton
Allen
Stubbs
Masse
Boardman
Has
Haie
Spaulding Kell
Thompson
J. No
Alysius Fagnent
Boston & Albany Railroad
B. Allen
Gideon Wels
Samuel Hoar
Patrick Lawless
C. H. Nelson
T. J. Gargan
P. H. Keating
E. B. Hayes
Kbury
Groat
Milliken
Planet
Deasy
Kacnes
Milling Co
Fowler
Dixon
Kendall
Swamp
Wilson
Hussell
Wood St. Ry
Aunves Plow Co
Maiva
Butter- Crane
Grow
Danver
AxLpricu
Probate Court Norfolk May 1 Wills admitted and estates listed
Probate proceedings in Norfolk County on May 1 record wills admitted administrators named for Ley Jenkins, Emily Parker Denny, Sarah Smiddy, Elizabeth Fales, Lucy Jenkins, and others. Accounts filed include first and final inventories for several estates. W ith financial bequests noted, trustees and executors named across Brookline Cohasset Milton Foxboro Weymouth Medfield Needham and Quincy.
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Norfolk County
J. Wills
Laura
Williams
Foxboro
James Cartwright
Needham
Susan Ashton Saunderson
Boston
Alexander Duncan
Milton
Mortimer C. Ferris
Brookline
W. H. Leonard
Quincy
Ley J. Jenkins
Cohasset
Clarence H. Denny
Daniel Denny
Emily Parker Denny
Richard Smiddy
Sarah Smiddy
William A. Fales
Medfield
Elizabeth F. Fales
George W. White
Eliza Burrell
Weymouth
W. J. Bowditch
Sarah
Warren
Henry
Jenkins
Ney J. Jenkins
Lucy Jenkins
William Minot
Wiliam Saylor
Hox
Probate notices and trustee appointments in Randolph and surrounding towns
First and final account of Royal T. Mann under Joshua Spear will in Randolph. Second account of George Morrill guardian of Julia Kinsley, West Roxbury. Guardians Eliza Bastable Millis. Trustees Erastus Worthington and others appointed. Inventories filed for Francis Ames Needham and others. Dower set off for Palmer estate. License to sell estate granted for Foye Weymouth and Hooper Dorchester estates.
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Bury
Royal T. Mann
Joshua Spear
Randolph
George Morrill
Julia Kinsley
West Roxbury
Eliza Bastable
Millis
Aaron Latham
George Merrill
Charles L. Hutchins
Francis Peabody Denny
Brookline
Erastus Worthington
Ann Klemm
Lucy F. Spence
Francis Ames
Needham
Charles C. Mellen
Mary Dyer
Braintree
Henry M. Denning
Ellen M. Denning
Perth Amboy
N. J
Jabez Talbot
Roxana ‘Tucker
Stoughton
James I. Bliss
William A. Clapp
Cyrus Hicks
Dedham
Charles T. Chase
Payson R. Tucker
Marland C. Holt
Boston
Charles 5. Palmer
Anguia M. P. Palmer
Mary
E. Foye
John O. Foye
Weymouth
Adeline D. Hooper
William 8. Dexter
Robert C. Hooper
Dorchester
Insolvency Court Teletype May Sessions Norfolk County
In Insolvency Court Charles A Cobb of Dedham had a second adjourned third meeting and was discharged. Rotary Shuttle Sewing Machine Co of Foxboro had a third meeting continued to the first Wednesday in June. Walter E Chickering of Brookline had a third meeting carried to the third Wednesday in June. William S Waterhouse of Quincy had a second meeting on composition and the composition was confirmed. Charles E Stanwood of Needham had a first meeting and Aaron Twigg of Needham was named assignee. Ebenezer B Glover of Quincy had a first meeting on pomposition hearing continued to the 15th inst.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norfolk County
Walrr, J
Charles A. Cobb
Dedham
Rotary Shuttle Sewing Machine Company
Foxboro
Walter E. Chickering
Brookline
William S. Waterhouse
Quincy
Charles E. Stanwood
Needham
Aaron Twigg
Ebenezer B. Glover
Middlesex Superior Court Case Summary
In Middlesex County court a suit by Charles Blanchard against Joseph P. Silsby sought 9556 plus interest. A horse attached for Chadwick was released by Blanchard. Ingalls claimed ownership and recovered 9556, later Blanchard paid. a separate claim added 100 for defense. Verdict awarded Blanchard 16110. Other cases listed include Woovley v. Maynard and Gribbens v. City of Imara.
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Middlesex County
Manson
Charles
Blanchard
Joseph P. Silsby
Malden
Chadwick
Ingalls
Lusby
Silsby
Lynde & Harding
J. G. Holt
Woovley
Maynard
Jasmin
McNa
Gribbens
City of
Imara
Cambridge
Wheeler
Nelson
Bond
Hogan
Adimr
V. Me
Ellis
Henry
Govern
S Admx
Baker Memorial Church Planned at Savin Hill Dorchester
New Baker Memorial Methodist Episcopal Church is planned for the Savin Hill area Dorchester. The bequest from the late Miss Sarah Baker of Savin Hill funds a church within three quarters of a mile of the homestead. The land at Cushing Avenue and Hammond Street Up hams Corner has been purchased and services will be held in Winthrop Hall until completion. The Rev C H ERNeg has been chosen to lead the project with the first service set for next Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sarah Baker
Savin Hill
Dorchester
New England Methodist Episcopal Conference
Baker Memorial Methodist Episcopal Church
Cushing Avenue
Hammond Street
Upham’s Corner
Howard Avenue
Winthrop Hall
C. Rh. Erneg
Detroit
Fioreford's Acid Phosphate Invigorating Drink
Fioreford's acid phosphate is promoted as an invigorating beverage mixed with water and sugar only. The advertisement emphasizes its refreshing taste and simple preparation for everyday use.
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Fioreford
City Notes on Transit Rates and Civic Affairs
Suburban service new rates take effect on the Old Colony railroad upsetting some season ticket holders while 100 ride tickets replace them. Boston reports no changes after liquor-dealer complaints to police. The school board education committee weighs a bill to classify boiler and furnace workers under civil service rules. The Ancient and Honorable Artillery Company returns from New York with reduced ranks and poor accommodations. Corporation Counsel says Senator Pilsbury may serve as health commissioner while retaining his Senate seat. The Women’s Educational and Industrial Union expands by occupying two adjacent Boylston Street estates. Appraiser Stearns returns to duty in the Boston Custom House. Postal package stations may begin July 1 with eight city locations. A joint debate will mix Boston University Liberal Arts Club and Young Men’s Christian Association Literary Society at Association Hall.
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Old Colony
Education Committee
Boston School Board
Boston
Civil Service Commissioners
Ancient and Honorable Artillery Company
New York
Gotham
Corporation
Richardson
E. L. Pilsbury
Senate
Women’s Educational and Industrial Union
Boylston Street
Stearns
Boston Custom House
Corse
Boston University School of Liberal Arts
Literary Society
Boston Young Men’s Christian Association
Association Hall
Canada
Mayflower Capsizes Off Nahant Leaving 3 Afloat
Lynn May 1. A. J. Winship W. N. Daniels and Arthur Johnson capsized two miles off Nahant in the yacht Mayflower during a squall. They escaped drowning by securing a small boat and were rescued by Peter Berry of Nahant. The Mayflower is a fast yacht on eastern waters. The First Congregational Church elected A Towns moderator Isaac Hanes clerk and treasurer Q A Towns F W Breed J N Smith B Dore L B Russell parish committee. Henry Breed retired after 32 years in coal business and 15 years as senior partner of Breed Holder passing interest to his son Francis Reed.
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Lynn
Speciar
A. L. Winship
W. N. Daniels
Arthur Johnson
Nahant
Peter, Berry
First Congregational Church
A. ‘Towns
Isaac_K. Hanes
Q. A. Towns
F. W. Breed
J. N. Smith
B. Dore
L. B. Russell
Henry Breed
Breed & Holder
Havin Ee Gi
Francis M.reed
Dissolution of Wellington Firm Ends After Senior Member's Death
The coal and wood dealers J. A. Wellington & Co. are dissolved due to the death of Joseph A. Wellington. Surviving partner continues business as Smith & Wiley and will settle the old firm’s accounts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. A. Wellington & Co
Joseph A. Wellington
Smith & Wiley
Trade association delegates listed by firms and cities
A long list of names and firms with associated cities and states appears, naming representatives such as Gramling & Co Baltimore Md Horner Al J W torner Burlington Ia Brown TW Barhydt Co Conal Rapids Ia George AB George Weeks Cincinnati Oh Ringgold Cincinnati Oh Runkel Fuller's Sons Pa Moyer Pa Farnum Chicago Il Goldsmith Chattanooga Tenn Oehrig Johnson Co Chattanooga Tenn Smartt Detroit Mich McGraw McGraw Co Galveston Tex Breath Willis & Bro Tex Callaway Texas Assoc 18 Cornelisville NY Richardson Rd Indianapolis Hendricks Co Louisville Ky Green Huffaker Co Macon Ga Coleman Burden Co Memphis Tenn Weaver H M Weaver Co Mobile Ala Bernstein Tre Norfolk Pincus Pincus Co Philadelphia Weimer Voorhees Weimer Wright Watkin Quincy Upham Kellogg Johnson Co Joseph Mo Curley Tootle Hosea Wilmington Nc French Sons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R Gramling
Gramling, Spalding & CO
Laltimore
F Horner
al & J W
Charlotte
N. C
J Moyer
Moyer & Co
Chicago
Tex
Breath
Willis & Bro
M Callaway
Texas Corp Asso
Cornelisville
W Richardson
Richardson
Indianapolis
Ind
K Hendricks
Hendricks & Cooper
Kansas City
H Patterson
Patterson, Thomas & Co
Louisville
J B Green
Green, Huffaker & Co
O. Macon
S T Coleman
ST Coleman, Burden & Co
Meanphis
Tenn
H Vogel
Hills & Sons
Mansfield
H M Weaver
H M Weaver & Co
Mobile
Ala
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Tampico Division
San Luis Potosi
United States
Oliver Ames
Isaac T. Burr
Sebastian Camacho
Mexico
Jacob Edwards
Levi Z. Leiter
E. Rollins Morse
Albert
Stebbins
Lawley’s
Nanon
Charles Longfellow
Brazil
Lawley
New Orleans
Charles Welch
Francis Brooks
John Lowell
Rotch
Fields
C. J. Paine
J. Collins Warren
Wharton
Eliza C. Winthrop
George Lazy Blake
Lucy A. Folger
George J. Fiske
R. J. Smith
J. Cunningham, Jr
William P. Lyman
James Jackson
Walter Dabney
Mary LB. Claffin
Russell
Richard Cochman
Francis Allen
Kenry Whitman
Samuel Cobb
Warkinson
Richard Warren
Dr. Brown
David W. Cheever
M. Vv. Sears
DD. Gove
A. M. Storer
Lily Bangs
Marianne Paine
Lily Ward
A. L. Sears
Supreme Judicial Court
May W. Allen
Frank
Aiken
Lewis
Jewell
EOS Vy. Whitab
Prrman, J
John Phillips & CO
School Street
Harvard
GEO. J. Raymond & CO
Washington St
Hanstaes
Etre Lluarta
E. O. Thompson
Old South
Boston Post
California
Alta Scoss
Eee
Best & Belcher
Badia
Swcesers Coursi
Cali
Voicves Crown Laint
Gould & Curry
Hale & Norcross
Picbicen Cue Aces
Pegros cc Ska Seiko
Ophir
Ce Cocvess 395
Votosi
Savage
Sierra Nevada
Union Con
Utah
Nevada Queen
N. Belle Isle Eetee
METOP
Oak Grove Farm
BO Ruccle’s Street
Frank K. Jones
Washington Street
New England Business Directory and Gazetteer
New England
Price
Sampson, Murdock & Co
Franklin Street
B. F. Howard
Howard
Tremont St
Boston, Mass
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