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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

May 13, 1889

Page

8

Death by own action clears mystery of J C Adams

The disappearance of J C Adams is resolved by his own suicide at the Rever e House. He was found dead with a pistol in his hand after an evening of odd behavior and a note and papers tied to his identity. His wife, notified, prepared to bury him as funeral plans are made for tomorrow. Adams lived at 129 West Chester park and had recently suffered a severe illness.

J.C. Adams Revere House J. C. Adams Bulfinch Street Mr. Adams Smith & Wesson Charles F. Parker Tinkham Boston Supreme Judicial Court Commonwealth John Hancock Mutual Life Insurance Compeur Worcester, Nashua & Rochester Railroad Company Massachusetts Worcester & Nashua Road New Hampshire Nashua & Rochester Worcester & Nashua Act Fr. L. Hayes Richard Olney Michael M.tracy Luman T. Jefts Nashville Tenn Heal Ea W. G. Nichols R. Lund John 8. Hobbs Et 8. L Whipple W. M. Stockbridge

Objection to New Deed of Gift Hinders America's Cup Race

A letter from Richard Grant of the Royal Yacht Squadron acknowledged New York Yacht Club’s April communications and noted a condition binding the cup to the 1887 deed of gift. Commodore Smith expects Volunteer to race, while trials await arrangement and no new seventy footers are anticipated.

Royal Yacht Squadron New York J. W Oddie New York Yacht Club Richard Grant England Earl of Dunraven James D. Smith Earl Odds Commodore Smith Danraven Valkyrie Lord Dunraven Stamford Times General Paine

Valkyrie Stuck On The Ways In London Launch

The Valkyrie launched yesterday before a large crowd. Captain J Draper’s daughter broke a wine bottle on the bow and wished success to the yacht, drawing cheers. The vessel barely moved half its distance before stopping, then a tug freed it and it entered the water.

Valkyrie London Daily News J. Draper

Royal Yacht Squadron appoints committee for America Cup

London May 12 The Royal Yacht Squadron named a committee to handle any difficulties arising in the America Cup competition. Members include the Prince of Wales and the Marquis of Ormonde and will oversee all issues related to the event.

London Royal Yacht Squadron Prince of Wales Marquis of Ormonde

Letter From Captain Sherlock From Naples

Captain Sherlock of Gitana writes April 25 about a harsh winter at Naples and a series of mishaps at sea. An English schooner lost mizzen page and ballast while a gale wrecked a boat and claimed a sailor who disappeared overboard. He recalls steering through the storm under square sail and expresses relief at ending a hard voyage aboard a sturdy Gitana.

Sherlock Naples Gitana Poe Popetbie Jim

Quincy Yacht Club Holds Special Meeting On House Progress

The Quincy Yacht Club met Saturday evening to hear progress on the unfinished clubhouse and the new float stage to be placed in front. An initiation fee discussion was postponed. Commodore John Shaw offered to lead press coverage aboard his schooner Christine this summer. The club adopted a swallow tail commodore flag with blue ground and white foul anchor, akin to Eastern and other clubs.

Quincy Yacht Club John Shaw Christine Boston

Hull Yacht Club Opens Regatta Season With Planned Events

Work has begun at the Hull Yacht Club house in preparation for the May 30 opening day. A full programme for regatta night includes dancing and musical and literary entertainments throughout the season. Invitations to residents are limited to once a month. Captain J. W. Rand will run the club house. A special meeting at Young's Hotel on Friday May 17 will consider amendments. New additions to the yacht roll include Clytie, Zig-Zag, Ometa, Auk, Raven, and several members.

Hull Yacht Club Hull J. W. Rand Young’s Hotel Clytie H. W. Savage Zig-Zag Albert Stone Ometa J. H. McGrady Slop Auk

Kileys Annual Yachtsmans Guide for 1889 Issued

The Yachtsman's Annual Guide and Nautical Calendar for 1889 from M. J. Kiley lists 172 pages of marine information. It covers high and low water times, tides, sunrise and sunset, tide tables for Boston and New York ports, yacht club officers, weather signals, pilot fees, regatta allowances, etiquette, fog rules, barometer changes, Boston port bridges, America's Cup history and rules, and sailing directions from New York to Mt. Desert Maine.

Kiley M. J. Kiley Springlane Boston New York Mt. Desert

Yachting Book Free to Clubs With Sale Copies

Boston Bay and nearby waters accompany a guide featuring race courses New York Bay and Long Island Sound from Newport to New York. It includes cooking receipts, illustrations, a plate of the famous Volunteer, and lists where yachtists can obtain yachting supplies. Free to yacht clubs. cloth bound copies sold.

Boston Bay New York Bay Long Island Sound Newport New York

Yachts Depart Beverly Moorings Amid Continued Removals

Beverly reports a week of yacht removal from winter moorings between bridges leaving four vessels. Meta owned by Amory Lawrence of Boston must be ready by May 15. Royal owned by King Upton of Salem and Cleopatra owned by Spitz Bros. & Mark of Boston are with agents for sale at 1700 and 1000 dollars.

Beverly Meta Amory Lawrence Boston Royal King Upton Salem Cleopatra Henry Spitz Spitz Bros. & Mark

Corinthian Yacht Club to Open House on June First

The Corinthian Yacht Club will open its house on June first. Steam yacht Galatea owned by Augustus Russ lies at moorings City onnt. Sika, a Cape built catboat, launched yesterday and due in Boston early this week. Gleam tested well on a trial run. Several employments already anchor on the flats as June races near.

Corinthian Yacht Club Augustus Russ City Onnt D. Macbeath Cape Sika Boston Gleam New Or Crowninshield Effie May Sturgis Lathrop Lathrop Effie

Boot and Shoe Men Plan Elaborate Week Festivities

The Boston Boot and Shoe Club prepares a week of events to lure customers to the metropolis. Receptions at wholesale houses mirror grocers week, with a Germania Orchestra concert at Music Hall next Wednesday and a banquet at Faneuil Hall. Mayor Hart may attend. Tickets available at New England Leather Exchange Tuesday to Thursday mornings. Committee chairs include J. S. Lincoln, Gharits 8 Codding, C. C. Converse, H. L. Rice, F. E. Bacon.

Tremont Temple Music Hall Germania Orchestra Faneuil Hall Eare Batchelder & Lincoln Federal Street Hart Boston Boot and Shoe Club Boston New England Leather Exchange Edford Street Lincoln Gharits Codding C. C. Converse H. L. Rice F. E. Bacon

Women Vote Ward and City Committee Outlines School Work

The Women Who Vote ward and city committee meets at Odd Fellows Hall and describes its formation in March as a 50 member body. It plans printed tips for circulation, oversight of school work, and mass meetings across the city with efforts among Swedish communities led by Lizzie Lagerquist. Citizens may obtain information from Mrs. Trask Hill or Mrs. Brockway at their listed addresses.

Odd Fellows’ Hall Lizzie Lagerquist Ki. Trask Hill Monument Square Charlestown C. A. Brockway Linden Street Dorchester

Business Troubles Signal Collections Across Several Firms

Harris tanner of Peabody assigns to Boston dealer Jones as liabilities reach about 16000 dollars. Osborn indorses 8000 dollars and may assign. J W Bassett of Lee fails offering 40 cents on the dollar. Lund R Barney of Springfield also fails. Morgan Bros shoe makers of Newburyport owe under 5000 dollars and started a New York retail venture, blamed for their decline. Creditors assign to Noyes & Fish of Boston, who transfer to S S Blanchard to settle.

Joseph E. Harris Tanner, Peabody Josiah M. Jones Boston Josiah M. Jones & Co South Street Calvin P. Osborn Carrier Peabody Jones J. W. Bassett Lee Lund R. Barney Springfield Morgan Bros. Shoe Manufacturers NewburyPert Frank Morgan New York City Noyes & Fish, Boot and Shoe Dealers Blanchard

Neighborly street row ends with knife wound at Harrison Ave

At about 1:15 Sunday morning a quarrel in front of 190 Harrison avenue left Walter Novan with a serious cut behind the right ear. He is in City Hospital. George Broadhurst was arrested. Meanwhile Michael Flynn and Christian Buckholz were arrested for assaulting Broadhurst with a knife.

Harrison Avenue George Broadhurst Walter Novan Novan Broadhurst Michael Flynn Christian Buckholz

Man Found Dead in Boston Hotel Room

A man registered at the Boston Hotel last Wednesday evening in H. Btown City was found dead in his room at 12:30 AM yesterday. A powder suspected poison lay beside him and a handkerchief marked H. Curtis was found in his pocket. He was about 60, tall and light.

Boston City H. Curtis

Police draw revolvers in liquor raid on Endicott Street

Police from Stations 1 3 4 and 56 arrested several violators and seized liquor yesterday. At 54 Endicott Street Thomas Kivlan fought to escape aided by a gang until Officers Pike and Little were forced to draw their revolvers on the mob.

Endicott Street Thomas Kivlan Pike Little

Stepfather Knife Incident in East Boston Ends With Injury

Frank McGee aged 19 of 6 Brooks Street East Boston interfered in a dispute between his mother and stepfather yesterday morning. He was dangerously cut by his stepfather during the confrontation.

Frank McGee Brooks Street East Boston

Political debts paid and street department reshuffle outlined

The New Administration aligned with allies as Meehan and Jones reshuffle street department posts. Foremen replaced across multiple yards amid charges of political favoritism and “lack of confidence” claims, with Goward placed in West Roxbury and other appointments affecting Brighton and South Boston districts.

Street Department Treasury Meehan Brothers Mr. Jones D. M. McCarthy South Boston Yard John H. Longan West Roxbury Yard J. K. Crowley Dorchester Yard J. P. Dunn Back Bay Michael Coyle Brighton Yard Thomas Flood Benjamin B.tremere,jr Charles Lambert James L. McCabe J. H. Mahoney Albany Street McDonald John K. E. Gowald Mount Hope Cemetery West Roxbury Michael Meehan Mr. Hope Cemetery Stedman Creech Goward Brighton Coyle Rogers Sewer Department Wilson Gus Rogers Meehans Gowards Rogerses Clover Mr. Coyle John H. Lee Ian Jones Alderman Eddy Elijah B. Baxter Baxter South Boston William Park Alderman Kalley McCarthy Park Jenny South Boston Alderman Kelley Kelley Meehan Chace Patrick Meehan Minton

Guests Arrive at Hotels Listing Broad Cast of Travelers

A long hotel arrivals list shows guests from multiple cities and countries checked in overnight. Names include Jenkins Pittsburg Adams Rhoades Henderson Prentiss Leo Winship Spring McCasland Henders Hyaims Ashley Spinney Fuller Wickett Cook Tompkins Hall Munroe Hutchins Bishop Ireland Mapelsden Thorndike Barwick Macrae Abbot Peabody Ke hed Phinney Adams Crawford French Richardson Barrett Cline Stevens France Wright Morse King Coffin Russell Gunter Smith Rogers Bailey Farr Drake Tyler Rothschild Clarke Brokaw etc. The parade of travelers spans New York Philadelphia Boston Providence Halifax London Chicago and many other hubs.

Brunswick Thomas C. Jenkins Pittsburg Penn Alfred Ray Edward D. Adams John Harsen Rhoades, Jr New York Thomas Durfee Providence R. I Elmes Henderson M. P. Henderson Toronto Vendome J. R. Prentiss Richard M. Leo James M. Winship New Orleans 8. E. Spring Portland J. T. McCasland Denver Col W. F. Hender Chicago C. H. Hyaims, Jr Ll. Phinney Montpelier James W. Burgay Yarmouth H. Graham New Glasgow E. R. Walters Cleveland Samue Matthewson Quincy R. H. Gould Sullivan A. S. Cook E. C. Peck Provincetown John Howe St. John N. B Morris Kansas City C. H. Nelson Waterville H. J. French Brooklyn N. Y H.C. Richardson Augusta I. E. Barrett Annapolis W. H. Cline Halifax N.C A. E. Stevens Dayton W. A. France Columbus Charles W. Wright Louisville Revere E. Morse Washington, D.C Samuel W. King Irving Clark Salem E. F. Coffin Newburyport Edward Russell Minneapolis

Rev J P Bixby Marks Tenth Anniversary Sermon

The Rev J P Bixby of the Congregational Church in Revere preached his tenth anniversary sermon yesterday morning. The society has grown from forty one members to one hundred forty since his ten years ago arrival. The old church was rebuilt at a cost of nine thousand dollars.

J. P. Bixby Congregational Church Revere Hen

Brookline carriage wreck after pole breaks on Cypress Street

Mrs A P Peabody escaped injury when the pole broke and the horses bolted toward a tree at Cypress and Washington streets. Richard Johnson of Johnson Bros contractors halted the run and Mrs Peabody was returned home. Also notes include naval academy candidate Edwin Elder, a Stamford street shooting arraignment, Boston deaths tally, an arson arrest, parade routes, Bostonian Society meeting, and the death of Emory Cobb known as Rose Cobb.

A. P. Peabody Commonwealth Avenue Cypress Street Brookline Peabody Cypress and Washington Streets Richard Johnson Johnson Bros A. W. Blake Edwin Avery Elder W. E. Elder West Newton John W. Candler Naval Academy Annapolis Michael J. Fallon Francis J. Mahan Stamford Street Boston Theophilus Springfield St. John the Evangelist Bowdoin Street Springfield Whitcomb Supreme Court Boston School Regiment Tremont Congress Milk Broad State Washington School Beacon Streets State House City Hall

Sunday Music Hall Sermon on Romanism in Mexico

The Music Hall Sunday afternoon program featured Dr. A. J. Gordon delivering a critique of Romanism after Hon. H. Grattan Guinness could not attend. Gordon praised some followers, then denounced papal infallibility and Jesuit influence, drawing applause. Pastor Verne of Montreal added remarks linking Jesuits to papal infallibility and Romanist wrongdoing.

Music Hall H. Grattan Guinness London Mexico Guinness A. J. Gordon Pastor Verne Montreal

Horticultural Society Awards at May Mass. exhibition

At the May exhibition of the Massachusetts Horticultural Society awards were given for plants and flowers including pelargoniums zonale varieties Indian azalea calceolarias and lilies. Vegetables prizes went to several exhibitors with multiple second and third places noted for cucumbers spinach asparagus lettuce and potatoes.

Massachusetts Horticultural Society Joseph H Thomas Clark Nathaniel T. Kidder K. Finlayson Nathaniel ‘I. Kidder E. M. Gill A. D. Wood D. Zirngiebel D. L. Gardner Joseph H. White A. C. Kenrick F. 8. Hayes I. E. Coburn P. D. Richards E. H. Hitchings L. W. Weston C. E. Grant C. H. Brackett Brighton Peck Warren Heustis Warren Heustis & Son Arlington Walter Russell Warren Custis & Son F. B. Hayes Warren Custis

Destitute Cambridge Children Seek New Home and Funds

A public meeting at Shepard Memorial Church in Old Cambridge discussed Avon Place Home for Destitute Children. President Rev A P Peabody presided as speakers Hon J M W Hall Rev Samuel Longfellow Rev Dr Alexander McKenzie and Hon H O Houghton urged expansion. The home houses 26 children with room for 1 2 more and a new building and larger funds are sought.

Cambridge Shepard Memorial Church Old Cambridge Avon Place A. P. Peabody D.D Board of Trustees J. M. W. Hall Samuel Longfellow Alexander McKenzie H. O. Houghton

Two Youthful Burglars Arrested in Fulton Street Theft

Two thirteen year old boys, Joseph Lawlor and John Dolan, were arrested yesterday for breaking and entering the store of J. H. Flit at 175 Fulton Street in the early morning hours. Police report the youths admitted to the theft and are held for arraignment.

Joseph Lawlor John Dolan J. H. Flit Fulton Street

Listed court cases and verdict corrections from Fourth Session

A compilation of case numbers and parties from the Fourth Session including Coakley v Hemen Taylor v Haines Hogarty v Boston Linrley v Lally Linton v Allen and many others with notes on two reporting errors: Crossan v New York & New England RR verdict should be for defendant and Litchfield v Cook verdict should be for plaintiff 36 26.

Coakley Hemen Taylor Haines Way Hogarty Boston Linrley Lally Linton Allen Simmons Shayer Doriscoll Smith Sullivan E. Midla Cohen Ferdinand S. Kk, Co Sheehan June Sion Ull Gunes Crossan New York & New England Railroad Litchfield Vs. Cook

Jury Reports May Term Docket and Indictments Listed

The grand jury for the May term reported. Assistant District Attorney Proctor oversees the docket. Pleas of not guilty on arraignment. numerous indictments include larceny in a building, cheating by false pretences, assault with a pistol, forgery, lewdness, breaking and entering, murder in drowning, embezzlement, and robbery across multiple defendants and counties.

Proctor John J. Denneen Carrie Wheeler Alias Smith Reed Frederick G. Williams Daniel Lynch Henry G. Spaulding George KE. West Foster Bernard Dolan Edward 8. Pierce James Laibot Martin Hart Allen W. Edens Marion County Florda Michael Kenney Elizabeth Doyle Daniel Reardon Patrick Duran Thomas Flaherty James Hamblin Joan O’brien Elizabeth Nagle Alans Collins Catherine O'Donnell South Bay Dorchester John J. Connerton Michael Graily William McGinnis Joseph Barry John F. Ahearn John Corcoran Henry E. White William Burns James J. Gallagher Max Jacobson Jacobs George Morton Griffin Bertha Eckhardt William Wilson Moses E. Fisher Joseph E. Wright Machinist National Bank Taunton Charles Hackett Charles Campbell William J. Borman Nicholas Furlong East Boston Elisha Young Henry Barton Jennie Phillips Lavinia Kane John McDonald James Scott Jennie Hutch William N. Tibbetts Elizabeth Smith Travis Lillie Shepard

Probate Court Suffolk County Returnable May 13 59641 Names and Petitions

Probate court in Suffolk County lists returnable items for Monday May 13 including amended first accounts for James Olden executor and Catharine Carson administrator, guardianship petitions, adoptions and name changes, probate of will petitions, trustee and administrator accounts, and related requests for separate support and discharge of surety across many estates and guardianships. The docket includes petitions for Mary Driscoll separate support, Laura Goldsmith, William Hastings, Frank McCarthy administration, May Hogan, Mary Latimer, Belle Manley, and numerous others with accounts and finalizations noted.

Suffolk County James Olden Lewis B. Bailey Elizabeth Bastable Harry James Bumstead Juliacy Ab Catharine Carson Andrew Grady Isaac Harris Priscilla L. Hooper Abbie H. Simpson William I. Hastings Patrick Higgins May Hogan John J. Hogan Caroline I’. Hayward Mary J. Latimer Mary Magruder Belle E. Manley Hosea A. Manley Frank J. McCarthy Mary Ann McCarthy William Moorhead Edward P. Nettleton Luther Parks Thomas D. Quincey May N. Perry Marshall Scudder Mary A. Slade Belinda Smith Kate J. Smith Caroline M. Stewart Mary A. Tolman Anna Maria White Sarah A. E. Williams Mary Winter George H. Wood Mary Wyman Cynthia Uastings Phoebe G. Freman Sullivan Freeman Mary P. Burley Sarah Perkins Caroline Steinvec Ezra Forristall Etsy Forristall Lawrence Slughes

Municipal Court Docket List of Civil Cases

First and second sessions list numerous civil actions before Evy and Hardy judges. Notable plaintiffs include 482 iuntiey, 667 Saunders, 708 Heery, 769 Healy, 774 Walker, 8283 Ladd, 979 Mayer, 1068 Swan, 1389 Swan, 2029 Vegelahn, 2269 Colyer, 271 Lo Levy, 800 Albred, 8640 Lartlett, 4798 McLaughlin, 020 Lichton, 5022 Parker, 66 Owiler, 257 Simith, 66 Grundell, 415 Archer Pancoast, 416 Weinberg, 443 Stutsiy, 484 Warran, 634 O Hare. Proceedings the Sullivan Harbor Land Co. and The Newhall et al. Noted defendants include look, Perlstein, Edens, McKay, Hubbard, Chisneau, Cain, McCready, The Sullivan Harbor Land Co. and Car michael.

Iuntiey Sanborn Saunders Frye Heery Taft Healy Monty Walker Ladd Campbell Mayer Jacobs Swan Dolan Nickerson Vegelahn McCarthy Colyer Look Parker Chisneau Owiler Cain Simith McCready Grundell the Sullivan Harvor Land Co Archer & Pancoast Manufact’g Co Newhall Weinberg Livermore Stutsiy Richmond Warran Stafford O’ Hare Carmichael

Embezzler Arrest in Beebe Morocco Works Case at Lynn

Stephen W. McNeil a foreman at Beebe Morocco Works West Lynn is under arrest charged with embezzling about 1000 dollars from T. E. Rhodes manager of Lucius Beebe's Sons factory in Lynn. He will be in court in the morning.

Lynn SrecraAu Stephen W. McNeil Beebe Morocco West Lynn T. E. Hodes Lucius Beebe

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