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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Nov 16, 1888

Page

8

Harvard's Big Kickers ahead of Yale game in Cambridge

Harvard University football shows marked improvement as the squad travels from Cambridge to Princeton for tomorrow's championship clash. Captain Sears leads a strong forward rush and a versatile backfield including Porter and W Harding, while Cumnock and Cranston anchor the line. Substitutes Perry, Wadsworth, Crosby, Austin, Van Schaick, Dean, Slocum and Morse add depth. Harvard protests a New York site for the Yale game, seeking Cambridge as this year’s neutral venue.

Harvard University Cambridge Princeton Curanock Longstreth Carpenter Cranston Trafford Davis W. Harding G. Harding Lee Porter Sears Crosby Austin van Schaick Dean Slocum Perry Morse Wadsworth Cumnock Yale Exeter Harvard Football Management Yale Football Association Mass Navy W.H. Corbin Harvard New York New Haven Lars Weiß B. W. Palmer Harvard Athletic Committee

Yale Eleven Rises to Strength for Harvard Clash

New Haven November 15 Yale's football squad sharpened for the Harvard game after weeks of limited lineups. Key players Woodruff Gill Rhodes Graves Ball Wallace Corbin and Wartenburg return to form, boosting Yale’s rush and defense. Freshmen Hieffiefinger and McClung add depth while substitutes Newell Harvey McBride Pike Brewster train to support a stronger, balanced game plan. Yale faces Harvard with confidence growing but victory未 remains uncertain.

New Haven Sprcrau Yale Harvard Woodruff Gill Rhodes Hartwell Graves Ball Wallace Corbin Wartenburg Beecher Stagg Hieffiefinger Carter McClung Newell Harvey McBride Pike Brewster

Autographs And Portraits Sell For High Washingtoniana Prices

The C. F. Libbie & Co sale in Boston concluded with rare Revolutionary autographs and two portraits attributed to George and Martha Washington. The round purchase price reached $500 for the portraits, with numerous letters and signatures from Washington era figures selling for $10 to $85. Notable items included a George Walton A I S at $31 and a Robert E Lee signed letter at $27. Joseph Jefferson letters totaled $150 to $250 each.

C. F. Libbie & Co Hayward Place Norman Boston George Martha Washington Elis George Washington America Washington Washingtoniana Baker New York Philadelphia Nathaniel Greene Moses Hazen Isaac Huger David Humphreys Henry Knox Charles Lee Benjamin Lincoln Francis Marion William Moultrie Count Pulaski Nathaniel Hawthorne Longfellow Jean Jacques Rousseau Stonewall Jackson Robert E. Lee Joseph Jefferson

Merchants and Judges Honor Late Royal Pulsifer at Parker House

The Merchants' Club held judges nights at Parker House. Members elected include William B. Rice J. H. Converse D. P. Ives and F. C. Homer. Resolutions mourned the death of Colonel Royal M Pulsifer and praised his kindness and friendship. Speakers included Justice Field Judge Holmes and General Alger as the gathering endured past 10 PM.

Merchants’ Club Parker House William B. Rice J. H. Converse D. P. Ives F. C. Homer Briggs Royal M. Pulsifer J. Otis Wetherbee Te Merchants’ Club Justice Field Supreme Court Massachusetts Court of Justice William Allen Holmes Justice Dunbar Justice Lathrop Supreme Courts Lincoln General Alger New England Warneriller Rogers Hopkins

Shawmut Universalist Church Fair Ends With Net $700

The carnival of months fundraiser at Shawmut Universalist Church concluded after three days in the vestry. About 700 dollars was netted. The church building was recently painted, a new Woodbury and Harms organ installed, and nine stained glass windows added. Renovation total cost reached 10,000 dollars. The fair was led by Mrs. Perin, Mrs. E. W. Vinal, Mrs. Henry Turner, Mrs. S. D. Bowker, and Miss Emma Felton.

Shawmut Universalist Shawmut Universalist Church Woodbury & Harms Perin E. W. Vinal Henry Turner 8. D. Bowker Emma Felton

Political notes from Quincy area party meetings and pledges

The Republican city convention in Bumstead Hall convenes at 8 PM to nominate for mayor school committee and street commissioner while William B Rice declines over business. Woburn Democrats delay mayoral decision and list school committee slates. Newton Republicans plan caucuses next week with no call yet. Cambridge Republican Club to display fireworks and fire 100 guns on Tuesday. state returns show partial canvass as city councils set to meet. Winchester Independents report a frugal campaign with Cleveland votes and no poll taxes. Mrs Shepherd claims Catholic-free school board ticket by Women’s Loyal League and warns of union with other groups. Henry B Blackwell notes women suffragists have no ticket yet.

Republican City Convention Bumstead Hall William B. Rice John Quincy Adams Theophilus King Citizens Quincy Woburn Democratic City Committee George P. Bartlett Henry M. Aldrich William F. Kenney Daniel W. Bond Republican Club of Cambridge Broadway Commonwealth Ashburnham Attleboro Greenfield Montagu Nantucket Boston Brockton Chelsea Haverhill Holyoke Lawrence Lowell Lynn Malden New Bedford Newburyport Northampton Salem Somerville Springfield Taunton Winchester Cleveland Blaine Independent Shepherd Tremont Temple Women’s Loyal League of American Liberty Committee of 100 Trask Hill League Messrs. Canning Dunne Henry B. Blackwell

Theatrical Gossip at Boston Theatre This Week

Dockstader’s Minstrels stay for the week with a Saturday matinee. Kellogg Opera Company arrives Monday with The Balloon, a London farce by Darnley and Fenn. Casts include Glenny, Forbes Robertson, Groves, Goldney, Wood, and others. Campanini concert company to Boston Music Hall Nov. 22 and 24. tickets on sale Nov. 17. Sweet Lavender at Lyceum Theatre praised, with Frohman and Le Moyne involved in arrangements with Rich.

Boston Dockstader Kellogg Opera Company J. H. Darnley George Manville Fenn Terry’s Theatre London Dr. Glynn Dover Grace Wentworth Captain Cameron Cameron Charles Glenny Forbes Robertson Charles Groves Gabrielle Goldney Florence Wood New York Sun Campanini Signora Clementina de Vere Florence Italy Spain the Sun Signor Siehle Signor Carbone Basso Buiso Mme. Gerster Maestro Ferrari Signor del Puente Signor Stefani St. Petersburg Etruria Signor Fabbri Marie Groebl

Cambridge School Committee approves bills and confirms teachers

The Cambridge school committee met last evening with Dr Hildreth presiding. Bills approved totaled 20050547 dollars. Teachers confirmed include Myri vu Kasperg Sargent school Winifred L Kingsley Washington school Eliza Dow Watson Cushing school Mary McNally nominated to fill the Gove street school vacancy after Dorothy Graham resignation.

Cambridge School Cambridge School Committee Hildreth Myri Vu. Kasperg Sargent School Winifred L. Kingsley Washington School Eliza Dow Watson Cushing School Mary ©. McNally Gove Street Dorothy Graham

Late Night Shore Line Train Ad With Sleeping Car Benefit

A late night train on the Shore Line between New York and Boston offers eight to nine hours of uninterrupted rest in the sleeping car and does not arrive too early, allowing travelers to resume daily affairs after a proper rest.

New York Boston

Mrs. Robinsons Commutation Confirmed by Governor Ames

Governor Ames signed the order transferring Mrs. Robinson from the State prison to the Lowell jail for life imprisonment. The action, confirmed after council consultation, prevents execution by hanging and places confinement under Middlesex sheriff oversight. Mrs. Robinson showed little reaction, awaiting removal at the sheriff’s discretion.

Ames Mrs. Robinson Lowell State Robinson Lowell Institution Stles Cushing Charlestown

City Council Opens With Borrowing Plan and Street Deals

The Boston area council debated borrowing 254000 for ten years at 4 percent for police and paving needs, later amended to 211000 with 204000 for police and 11000 for paving. They approved an increase in pay for assistant registrars to four dollars per day, discussed widening several bridges, and moved to lay out Bennington street and widen Hollis place to Kent street.

Keenan Police Department Board of Aldermen Frank Morison Granite Neponset Charles River Boston Cambridge General Court Committee On Ordinances Tufts Street Lincoln Kingston Street

New England Chautauqua Meets in Berkeley Temple

The New England Chautauqua Association met in Berkeley Temple at seven last evening, sharing social time before a round table led by Rev A E Dunning D D. He spoke of George Herbert's church in England and fame of the modest man who lived in obscurity but influenced the world. Charles C Barry of Melrose was elected president.

New England Chautauqua Association Berkeley Temple A. E. Dunning George Herbert Charles C. Barry Melrose Association

Thief Watch Heist During Boston Photo Session

Two Boston youths visited J J Hawes studio at Tremont Row to have photographs taken. One asked to borrow a watch and chain for effect. they seized the items and fled as Hawes prepared to expose the plate. The photographer pursed them. they vanished into a street crowd and police were informed.

Willie Edouin Boston J.J. Hawes Tremont Row Mr. Hawes

Chamber of Commerce Amends Grain Tender Regulations

At a noon meeting the Chamber of Commerce amended rule 5 of the government regulations on grain tenders. It specifies that in contracts for grain delivered through elevators a tender of certificates in certain named railroads is a legal tender. Exports require certificates for export and harbor delivery. An export rebate of 5 cents per 100 pounds must be stated on certificates and added to grain price. Officials were authorized to negotiate an agreement on handling at New York & New England elevators.

Chamber of Commerce Call Board Chandler Street Hoosac Grand Junction New York & New Ehcland New York & New England

The Chrysanthemum Show At Horticultural Hall

Yesterday’s showers dampened visitor turnout yet heightened the display’s impact as blooms of extraordinary variety dazzled in contrast. Japanese white blooms named for Mrs. Alpheus Hardy drew praise while a cyrripedium plant drew attention. today is the show’s final day.

Horticultural Hall Solomon Alpheus Hardy Edwin Fewkes & Son Henry P. Walcott J. P. Melly W.H. Elliott T. N. Vail E. W. Wood F. B. Hayes William J. Martin N.T. Kidder Pitcher & Manda Short Hills N. J Galvin Bros L. W. Goodell H. Sheppard & Son William H. Lincoln Appleton George Hollis B. Harrison H. P. Walcott E. A. Wood

Guests fill Boston hotels for Republican jubilee event

At the Vendome and Victoria many out of town attendees checked in while cots replaced rooms. Notable names include Warner Miller, Hon. Frank W. Howe, ex-Governor P. C. Cheney, J. K. Emmett, and Col. George H. Hopkins. The Raymond excursion was postponed and a Parker’s gathering featured speakers forming a club with new officers.

Vendome Boston Warner Miller Herkimer N. Y Frank W. Howe Lowell P. C. Cheney Manchester W. A. Dickinson L. A. Upson Thomasville L. P. Goff Pawtucket L. LF P. P. Cushman Manson Day John Chadwick Holyoke W. H. Bent Taunton C.H. Fisk He H J. KR. Leeson C. E. Gibbs Bridgeport W. M. Barber F. D. Griswold L. P. Morse W. W. Ames George H. Penneman New York City Victoria Elmer R. Hollander Exeter N. H James W., Grew, Jr Easthampton Brunswick J. K. Emmett Emmett Alger Lee Frances Alger George H. Hopkins Robert Ward James D. Hague New York W. X. Sudduth M.D Philadelphia KE. Searles Brooklyn N. C. Newell Springfield F. D. Parsons N. W. Aldrich Providence William H James Powell Parker’s Henry Hebard Rochester E. G. Tracy W. W. Crapp New Bedford T. W. Birnie Oy Pomeab Chauncy Hall School Young’s Pray Noswall J. W. Seaver H. M. Mott-Smith N. L. Francis Alfred Alfred C. Post Goulston, Jr C. Fred Howe Revere House William Ludwig United States Engineers Crawford M. 8 Grant W. Parker Warren Cretary F. Cers J. Goss T. W. Painese E. Bealin

Salvation Oil and Dr Bull's Cough Syrup Ad

An old advertisement touts Dr Bull's Cough Syrup for hoarseness and colds and promotes Salvation Oil as the genuine pain killer priced at five cents. It urges buyers to avoid inferior substitutes and emphasizes authenticity and value.

Home for Aged Couples Meeting At Young's Hotel

A gathering by the Home for Aged Couples Association at Young's Hotel featured Dr Elizabeth Abbott Carleton and several clergymen discussing the charitys unsectarian aims. They noted debt of about 2000 and planned a December 3 fair to raise funds, with Amos Lawrence cited as once offering a five dollar gold piece for destitution cases.

Home For Aged Couples Association Young’s Hotel Elizabeth Abbott Carleton A. H. Plumb D. B. Jutton Nehemiah Boynton Joseph Glover Barnard Everett D. Bradlee A. H. Washburn South Boston Elijah Horr George H Young Amos Lawrence Carleton

Supreme Judicial Court session notes report

The Supreme Judicial Court for the Commonwealth met on November 15 with Chief Justice Morton and justices Preld, Allen, Hates, and Knowton Jr. Several cases were argued including Boston Betting Co. vs City of Boston and William R. Park vs Henry Whitney. Some cases listed as unfinished or begun earlier, with counsel named for each party.

Morton C. J Preld C. Allen Hates and Knowton, Jr Boston Betting Company City of Boston E. R. Hoar William G. Russell A. J. Bailey William R. Park Henry M. Whitney J. E. Magnadier M. F. Dickinson, Jr James Savage John H. Blanchard D. G. Haskins, Jr Hesseltine Chemical Electric Light and Power Company J. H. Howard W.S. Rogers G. A. O. Ernst

Quincy Market case seeks damages for orange storage loss

In Superior Court on November 15, first session, Quincy Market Gold Storage Company v Harris S Bean et al seeks 18306 for orange storage. Second suit Bean et al v Quincy Market Gold Storage Company claims 1340 for 670 boxes spoiled by alleged negligence. Trials list multiple prior cases.

Superior Court Eric Ham C.J Quincy Market Gold Storage Company Harris S. Bean Arms S. Bean Et al W. M. Richard R. M. Morse, Jr C. R. Elder Bean Quincy M.c.s.co McGaffagan Bosco Harris Quincy M Marshall Mebe- CG McGlowan Y. Ee Mar Capacciola Nico- Shall McCormick Boston Court of Verty A.O Gunnell Saine Turner Kats- Liherky Hill Newell Jenness Chelsea Ludovica Hammond J. No Dora Brooks John A. Dugan Laintiff W. G. Orcutt H. F. Naphen Charles H. Putnam Franklin D. Warren Laintif P. H. Gardner J. F. Colby Jeremiah J. Murphy Daniel L. Webster B. F. Butler J. ©. M. Bailey William William A. Gaston

Staples convicted of larceny at Superior Court

J Edward C Staples of Layton was convicted of larceny and sentenced to eighteen months in the house of correction. Joseph Miller stands trial on larceny charges.

Edward C. Layton House of Correction Joseph Miller

Superior Court cases field liquor and drunkenness charges

In Essex County sessions on November 15 Justice Sherman presided. Margaret Collins of Andover received a 100 dollar fine plus costs for maintaining a liquor nuisance. Several defendants faced liquor sale or keeping charges with acquittals and sentences including six months for third offense drunkenness and three months in the house of correction.

Superior Criminal Court Essex County Sherman J. Margaret Collins Andover Edward Cassidy Nehemiah Dodd Marblehead Thomas Marshall Newburyport House of Correction David H. Tufts Lynn John C. Blackett Gloucester Anthony Blake Amesbury Richard Keefe Kate Barry

Municipal Court Nov 15 Embezzlement Case Waived Exam

Charles N. Kidder faced embezzlement charges by F. L. Bowles & Co. at 118 South Market Street. He waived examination in municipal court and bonded in $600 for the Superior Court.

Municipal Court Harpy and Curtis Charles N. Kidder F. EL. Bowles & Co South Market Street Superior Court

First Meeting of Massachusetts Society for University Education of Women

The season opener will be held at Boston University 12 Somerset street Saturday at 11 o clock. Miss Edna Dean Proctor will present a talk on The Russian Church. The society reports growing membership and a bright outlook for its continued usefulness.

Massachusetts Society For the University Education of Women Boston University Somerset Street Edna Dean Proctor Russia

Eminent domain actions for State House extension filed

Documents signed by the Governor and council taking by right of eminent domain estates near the reservoir lot for the State House extension were filed in the registry of deeds yesterday. Funeral for Thomas Drew held at his Nixon avenue residence with burial at South Hingham. C. W. Sawyer sold 2 Broadway Somerville property to A. V. McAllister for 2600 dollars. Coffin to speak on Boston Massacre at Massachusetts Club. Mr Orth gave music at Perkins Institution for the Blind to aid inmates. Body identified as William Lowery of Saugus found in Charles River. Fair for South End Industrial School to be held at No 45 Barnett street Roxbury.

State House Thomas Drew Nixon Avenue Dorchester W. H. Savery South Hingham C. W. Sawyer Broadway Somerville A. V. McAllister Charles Carleton Coffin Boston Massachusetts Club Young’s John Orth Perkins Institution For Myr. Orth Cadman Charles River Craigie’s Bridge William Lowery Saugus South End Barnett Street Roxbury

Lecture by Major Joe H. Stewart at Old South Meeting House

A group led by William Claflin et al invite Major Joe H. Stewart to speak on The Old and New South. Stewart accepts with honor and will lecture on Wednesday evening, November 21, at the Old South Meeting House. Joint committees from citizens Post 15 and other G. A. R. bodies coordinate to ensure a successful event.

William Claflin Alexander H. Rice William Gaston Charles Francis Adams Samuel Green William Lloyd Garrison N. P. Hallowell Jonas H. French George B. White Charles Levi Woodbury Elijah A. Morse James E. Reid A. P. Martin H. J. Boardman Joe H. Stewart New South Stewart Old South Meeting House Citizens Post 15

Pardoned Forgery Suspect Seeks Clemency After Flight

Charles F. Dewey, serving five of eight years for forgery, sought a pardon after an advance of over 5000 dollars from Kidder, Peabody & Co on shipper bills of lading for cheeses to Germany. He fled to San Francisco, was arrested, and told officers restitution could shorten his term. He received eight years, and officials now pursue a pardon.

Charles F. Dewey Kidder, Peabody & Co Cunard Germany San Francisco Geilis

Colonel Pulsifer Life Insurance Claim Approved

The Mutual Life Insurance Company bulletin shows Colonel R. M. Pulsifer policies payable total $18,975. Proofs of death dated November 3 report brain exhaustion and heart failure possibly hastened by a hypnotic dose used to sleep. Post mortem examination by the medical examiner was complete, proofs approved, and claim ordered paid.

Colonel Pulsifer Mutual Life Insurance Company R. M. Pulsifer

Dumping Snow from City Bridges at Hearing

The West End Street Railway Company appeared before harbor and land commissioners seeking permission to dump snow from city bridges. It agreed not to dump over Fort Point channel, and it is probable it will be allowed to dump from the other bridges as last winter.

West End Street Railway Company Harbor and Land Commissioners Fort Point Channel

Somerville Names New Police Court Judge Butler Takes Seat

The Hon. John Haskell Butler, appointed by Governor Ames as associate justice of the Somerville Police Court, took his seat yesterday. Present were Judge Story, Mayor Burns, Rev. George W. Durell, Rev. N. K. Bishop, Sheriff Cushing, Chief M. Parkhurst, and others as Clerk Chapin read the commission and Judge Story extended fellowship.

Somerville John Haskell Butler Ames Story Burns George W. Durell N. K. Bishop Cushing M. ©. Parkhurst Chapin Judge Story

Mr Champlin's Class at Charles River Church

A very successful Bible class led by Edgar R Champlin meets Sundays at 3 pm in Cambridge at the Charles River Church. The next lesson aids Sunday school teachers and the hour is said to be of deep interest as the audience room 18 fills with attendees from distant places.

Edgar R. Champlin Charles River Cambridge

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