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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

May 07, 1889

Page

8

Gubernatorial Boom for Crapo Faces Rival Gentry

The Tremont House gathering of twenty five leading Republicans discussed backing W. W. Crapo of New Bedford for governor. While some expect a Russell challenge, the Post reports Russell will not seek the nomination and will back Crapo. Other lawmakers warn booms are premature and risk losing support, with party leaders cautious about commitment.

W. W. Crapo New Bedford Tremont House Crapo William A. Russell Lawrence Boston State House Russell R. Crapo C Apo Post Mr. Russell A. W. Beard J. Otis Wardwell Republican State Central Committee Brackett A. E. Pillsbury Campbell Ames Overnor H. A. Dubuque Fall River Mr. Crapo F. A. Wyman Hyde Park Slocum Newton

Design questions in seventy foot yacht debate Valkyrie

D Walter Brown argues from four yacht seasons that centerboard yachts with good beam and moderate draught may outpace keel yachts in ordinary weather, especially upwind. He weighs low hung ballast vs centerboard advantages and notes Valkyrie’s fate hinges on weight power and form relative to modern centerboard builders.

D. Walter Brown New York Tribune Valkyrie Clara

Yacht clubs unify signals for upcoming season

J F Tams Lloyd Phoenix and L F d Oremieulx of Seawanhaka join Elbridge Gerry and Lloyd Phoenix of New York Yacht Club and Alanson Tucker of Eastern Yacht Club to revise the signal code for three clubs. Marblehead Yacht Club is said to be dead with many members joining Pleon. Commodore Wood plans another challenge cup to renew interest.

J. F. Tams Lloyd Phoenix L. F. d’Oremieulx Seawanhaka Corinthian Yacht Club Elbridge T. Gerry New York Yacht Club Alanson Tucker Eastern Yacht Club Boston Marblehead Yacht Club Pleon Commodore Wood

Mt Hope Cemetery Incorporation Accepted by Lot Holders

A meeting of Mt Hope cemetery lot holders approved April 19 act of the Legislature incorporating the company. About 366 attended in Wells Memorial Hall. Officers elected include Samuel W. Creech and Matthias Rich as trustees, with Charles H. Baldwin as clerk. A competing outsiders ticket failed to win.

Mt. Hope Cemetery Wells Memorial Hall B. Stebbins Matthias Rich Charles H. Baldwin Vannevar Samuel W. Creech Sol B. Stebbins F. Hewton Aaron B. Babcock W W. C. Nicholson William P. Stone, Jr Charlies H. Cole A. J. Littlefield Horace Mord William I. Bauer Charles F. Schirmer Avid Perkins William E. Barnlett

Supreme Court Assignments For Equity Week Start Tuesday

The Supreme Judicial Court schedules equity assignments for the week beginning Tuesday the 7th. Cases listed include Briggs v. Lloyd v. U. S 41, Dickinson v. Mansfield, Hinckley v. Foote, Jeive First Ind Church, McDonald petitioner to settle title Essex, Weener v. Brayton, Fr v. Lamson Co dissolution petition, Cox v. Maxwell, Alley v. Briggs D. & P. Co, Monroe v. Taylor, tlewell v. Crosby, Ryan Page, Timmins v. Grogan.

Briggs Lloyd Weener Brayton Fr. v. Lamson Co Cox Maxwell Alley Briggs D. & P. Co

Malicious arrest and prosecution suit in 1886 Chelsea case

In a suit to recover damages for malicious arrest and prosecution the plaintiff says the defendant filed a forgery complaint before Chelsea police on December 21, 1886, leading to a warrant and bonds. The plaintiff was discharged in January 1887 by the Supreme Court. The defense argues the actions were taken with counsel’s advice in good faith and without malice.

Thompson G. W. Averill George L.thorndike Chelsea Chelsea Court Supreme Court H. D. Hadlock Dabney A. D. Bosson

Probate Court May 6 Suffolk County Admits Administrators

Administrators were appointed for the estates of Michael Sheenan Elisha Caddick Harland RK Dodge Sylvester J. Polley Susan M. L. Pearce Lillie Haworth John D. Sell James Harty George B. Cox Carl J. Evixon George H. Palmer George W. Dutton Louisa G. Dutton Jeremiah Keleher Enoch A. Carter Mary E. Rhoades Mary A. Quigley. The following wills were admitted to probate Hannah Coveny Frederick Hayes Bridget Donegan Margaret E. McFarlane Mary A. Wood Mary L. Hartwell.

Michael Sheenan Elisha Caddick Harland RK Dodge Sylvester J. Polley Susan M. L. Pearce Lillie Haworth John D. Sell James Harty George B. Cox Carl J. Evixon George H. Palmer George W. Dutton Louisa G. Dutton Jeremiah Keleher Enoch A. Carter Mary E. Rhoades Mary A. Quigley Hannah Coveny Frederick Hayes Bridget Donegan Margaret E. McFarlane Mary A. Wood Mary L. Hartwell

Spillane v Minchin Tort Action Injuries From Assault

Superior Court first session May 6 case No 4702 Anne Spillane sues James Minchin for injuries from an assault that fractured ribs. Defense argues plaintiff trespassed on premises and damaged property, justification claims force used to stop further acts.

Superior Court Staples Anne Spillane James Minchin

Probate Court Hears Wills and Administrations in Essex County

In Essex County Probate Court on May 6, several wills were proved for residents including John Bryant Salem Daniel Conroy Peabody Hannah Emerson Gloucester James Fegan Groveland Lucy M Fowler Middleton and others. Administrations were granted for listed estates and inventories noted with various sums. The will of Mary McDonald Lynn bequeaths $100 to St Marys Church Lynn and $100 to the Sisters of Notre Dame.

Essex County Harvey John Bryant Salem Daniel Conroy Peabody Hannah Emerson Gloucester James Fegan Groveland Lucy M. Fowler Middleton Daniel P. Gillis Hugh Graham Haverhill Nelson W. Hahn Lynn Lydia_H. Harris Danvers Alexander Healey John N. Kent Newbury Mary McDonald Lawrence Michael Hynes Mary H. Babson Fred 8. Batchelder Catharine Thomas Melinda Bryant Joseph Burrill Catherine Deveraux Methuen Mary Graham Robert Tleesen Isaac Survey, Jr Rockett Susan L. Poole Lucy Poor Btadford Chester L. Rogers Swampscott Caroline Tenney Ipswich Margaret Toomey Beverly David Snow Andover Annah M. Merrill Merrimac Charles G. Clark William Brown St. Mary’s Catholic Church of Sisters of Notre Dame

Litchfield vs Gould Contract Action Over Apple Shipment

Superior Court Middlesex May 6 action seeks 70 dollars for unsound interior grade apples. Defense: general denial. Jury out. Lawyers listed: A Fisher for plaintiff W H Atwood for defendant. Other case tags follow.

Beekwith Charged in Fraud and Embezzlement Case at Municipal Court

May 6 municipal criminal session reports Ely J. Robert Ralph Beckwith charged with fraudulently issuing a $9 promissory note signed by George F. Harrington of Dartmouth street. Bonds set at $2000 for grand jury appearance and $300 for June Superior Court session to face embezzlement charges for stealing three clocks and three mantel ornaments from the American Instalment Company. Civil lists include numerous cases, names, and docket numbers through 1710 Monaghan v Angell.

Ely J. Robert Ralph Beckwith George F. Harrington Dartmouth Street Grand Jury Superior Court American Forsakra and Harpy, Jr Miller Middleby Narhold Meyer Robinson Kerce Thomas Marton Pratt Mig. Co Emery Leary Storrs Linnstrom Urns Coffman Friend Vin

Dr Dorchester's Farewell and Prohibition Discussion

The Rev. Dr. Daniel Dorchester announced his Boston departure next Wednesday to become superintendent of Indian schools. He spoke to Methodist ministers on the prohibitory amendment vote, endorsing prohibition as a platform while doubting enforcement feasibility. The meeting adopted resolutions praising President Harrison for Dorchester's appointment.

Daniel Dorchester D.D Boston Harrison Dorchester

Disappearance of John C Adams Prompts Local Search

John C Adams of 129 West Chester Park has been missing since Tuesday April 23 after leaving home to visit friends. He had been ill for two months and may have taken his revolver with him. last seen at the Adams House. He is about 40, short and stout, with a dark complexion and heavy black mustache. wore a silk hat, light suit and spring overcoat.

John C. Adams West Chester Park Mr. Adams Adams

New England Investors Plan Texas Manufacturing City at Denison

A party of 130 New England capitalists visited Texas to examine resources and back a Denison based manufacturing hub. The Denison Land and Investment Company forms with 12 000 shares to acquire 1588 acres and 172 city lots plus 130 000 cash, funding railroads water works and a hotel amid vast iron ore coal timber and agricultural riches.

New England Texas Lowell Lawrence Manchester South Lone Star W. P. Rice Union Investment Company of Kansas City Massachusetts Vermont New Hampshire Maine Henry Bb. Peirce William Warner Grand Army of the Republic Hiram Atkins Montpelier S. W. Bryant Cornish Flat N. H Orville D. Baker Augusta J. W. Brock M.V. B. Chase Kennebec Savings Bank A. A. Fletcher Middlebury Gloucester Mass F. E. Smith Vermont Mutual Insurance Company G. B. Smalley Burlington, Vt C. H. T. Stedman Stedman & Kellogg Bankers Boston H. C. Young Cordiey & Co Charles Thatcher Bennington County National Bank Bennington Denison Indiana Territory Indian Territory Galveston Alabama Eastern Missouri, Kansas & Texas St. Louis Chicago Houston & Texas Central Gainesville Henrietta Denver & Fort Worth Denver Denison Fruit Arkansas &Texas Gulf, Colorado & Santa Fe Texas & Pacific Railways San Francisco Washita Valley Meaey Standard Oil Company Indian ‘Territory Denison, Bonham & New Orleans Rusk Marion Denison Land and Sinvestment Company Denison Street Railway V. P. Rice Denison Land and Investment Company Fort Payne Ala Quincy House Jefferson Rush County Llano County Rush A. Nye Fairfield John Perryman United States Oklahoma

List of Eastern stockholders for Denison company

Complete list of Eastern stockholders of the Denison company includes Chas. J Amidon and N. H. Hinsdale.

Denison Company Amidon, Chas. J Sese Hinsdale, N. H

Liquor Licenses Paid as City Collects 827300

The city collector reported 827300 in license fees paid by the 780 licensed liquor dealers as of 2 pm yesterday, with the board of police estimating total revenue near 900000. Some licensees failed to pay and their spots will be reassigned.

Board of Police Marion Street Boston William Adams John L. O'Neil Adams Richfield Street O'Neil Chelsea Street Wenckebach Wellesley College Chauncy Hall Bay State Gas Company West End Tremont Street Shawmut Avenue Berkeley Street Columbus Avenue Boylston Street Cunard Catalonia

City Hall notes reorganize departments and new leaders

May Monday reshapes City Hall with Robert Grant as water chair and Colonel Doherty declining. New boards include Fire Commissioners Robert Fitch, Library trustees S A B Abbott and Melien Chamberlain, Health chairman Dr Samuel Dargin, and public finances report expectations from all departments. Mayor Hart also names Richardson and Bailey temporary commissioners of public institutions in Boston and Suffolk.

City Hall Water Department Robert Grant Colonel Doherty Board of Fire Commissioners Robert G. Fitch Frea W. Smith, Jr City Hospital Joseph A. Tucker Henry H. Sprague Board of Health Samuel Dargin C. E. Davis, Jr Board of Water _Commissioners W. ©. Swan Board of Trustees of Public Library S. A. B. Abbott Melien Chamberlain Hart James K. Richardson Andrew J. Bailey City of Boston County of Suffolk

Doctor Endorses Warner’s Safe Cure in Public Letter

Dr R A Gunny, dean of surgery at the United States Medical College, commends Warner's Safe Cure. The late Dr Dio Lewis wrote to the product founder praising its value and would use it for serious kidney trouble.

R. A. Gunny United States Medical College Dio Lewis Warner’s

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