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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Oct 01, 1887
Page
1
Ready made trousers in stripes hair lines cheviots silk mixtures and more offered at four dollars a pair. Limited to fewer than 500 in the lot with a forty eight hour window. Exchange by express to any address for inspection and approval. Other pantaloons priced from 2 50 to 5 a pair available.
The report notes the Volunteer defeats the Thistle for the second time amid thick weather with strong winds and choppy seas. It mentions related items from the era including political trips, a grand Army commander election, and other scattered notes as part of the morning news roundup.
Our fall importation is ready and our goods are praised for softness elasticity and non shrinking comfort. The Meyer eté line is highlighted as highly satisfactory and superior in quality to attract new customers.
M Flourens urged Lord Salisbury to create an international commission on the Suez Canal. The German government will grant indemnity to the frontier gamekeeper’s widow without a judicial inquiry. An earthquake was felt in Smyrna. United Ireland newspaper to become a daily.
Fire alarms reported in Charlestown at 6 am for a blaze in the wooden buildings 15 and 17 Chelsea street owned by Waters heirs and used by H Herrmann lumber dealer. Damage totals include $800 stock and $200 building plus $200 to L of J McNulty saloon. A 10:45 pm alarm cited a fire on the fourth floor of Rockland House at 374 North street occupied by Thomas Walsh and owned by Char ette Davis with minor damage. An 8 pm alarm noted a coal pile fire in Fitchburg railroad yards caused by spontaneous combustion with unestimated damages.
Michael Davitt, the Irish agitator, lands in New York aboard the Britannic. He is greeted by prominent Irish-Americans and proceeds to the Fifth Avenue hotel. Davitt appears well, noting he needs rest and declines comment from reporters.
The report lists ships arriving at and sailing from multiple ports including Antwerp Liverpool Genoa and Havana. Vessels named include Germanic Britannic Trave Cienfuegos Arabic and Saturnia with routes from New York Liverpool Montreal Naples and London. Notable origin points include Philadelphia New York and Norfolk with destinations such as Hull London and New York.
The Volunteer defeated the Thistle in a brisk race off New York harbor to defend the America's cup. Winds built to 20 mph with fog and drizzle, but the Boston sloop led from start to finish, finishing at 4 23 47 to 4 35 12, with a 1 48 time advantage after correction.
The Mohican followed the Thistle and Volunteer in a disputed regatta with delays blamed on the regatta committee. Commodore Gerry and others warned of a row. remarks from English and American guests reflected mixed sentiments. Observers praised the Yankee sloop while noting the overall fair race.
San Francisco and Philadelphia Commodores send hearty congratulations to the New York Yacht Club on the Volunteer victory. Burgess Paine and club efforts keep the cup on the American side. Meetings planned to honor James Kell Watson General Paine and Burgess for three consecutive design triumphs in the America's Cup.
Threatening weather with rain dominates the day. Dr. Arthur G Griffin resigns as port physician. Alden B Damon held on 2500 bond for swindle of Everett Cummings 15000. London Socialists Anarchists plan mass protest against Chicago executions. Lancaster Savings Bank claim hearing against Lancaster National Bank for 75000. Frank Kenkel arrested as alleged wholesale forger. Officer Copeland breaks leg after a fall from horse. Nelson sets a strong Mystic Park racing record. Bull market shows prices rising 7 to 9 percent with West End and Atchison leading.
Weather forecast issued from Washington on September 30 for the next twenty four hours starting October 1. Maine to see warmer conditions with rain and fair skies in the east, winds from the south. The rest of New England and eastern New York expect warmer weather turning cooler with rain, southeast winds veering to southwest. Riverine Observatory notes cloudy conditions and light rain in southeastern New England after 12 oclock tonight.
Paris reports French foreign minister Flourens proposed an international Suez Canal commission with power to bar fortifications and troop buildup but Lord Salisbury has not replied. German ambassador Von Munster says Germany will indemnify the widow of a gamekeeper shot, unspecified amount later. New frontier documents arrive at Berlin. settlement unlikely before Tuesday. Chicago executions protested in London sera.
At a recent Universalist convention the question of substituting water for wine in the Lord's Supper was discussed. Rev. Dr. T. J. Sawyer opposed the change while Rev. Mr. Betts argued he would resign ministry rather than pass wine. The convention reaffirmed that unfermented wine had been chosen as the proper symbol.
New York report quotes Mr. Bell owner of the Thistle after a race with the Volunteer. He calls the twenty mile race a pointing match and notes the Thistle was beaten by fifteen minutes while he claims a leeward win. He offers the Thistle for sale to the first bidder at $50,000.
Captains Hank Haff and Jeffrey recount the Volunteer’s windward win over the Thistle in a race to windward, noting the vessel’s superb handling and safety choices. They praise the Volunteer as a wonder and contrast its performance with keel boats, while NYYC members discuss the outcome and referee interference.
In London and Glasgow the result leaves Scotch supporters disappointed as the Thistle is beaten by the American centreboard sloop. The Post and News praise American speed and call for lessons in ship design, while others caution against relying on centreboard types.
Portland protests greet the appointment of Hon. W. L. Putnam to the fisheries commission as a Maine man with legal prowess and steady judgment. Maine figures like M. N. Rich and J. W. Trefethen praise Putnam, Angell, and Bayard in shaping a reciprocal treaty approach to Canadian waters amid ongoing disputes.
The Boston scene along Washington street buzzed with bulletins as word spread that the Volunteer defeated the Thistle in a yacht race. Mayor O Brien sent a telegram of congratulation. Marblehead also celebrated with bells, cannons, and flags from Fort Sewall to Mason’s Rocks.
Blaine fades as Republicans consider a slate led by Sherman Sheridan Allison Hawley or Gresham. Indiana Ohio and Iowa factions shift signals while critics like Ohn C. New oppose Blaine. Experts say party seeks a stronger candidate to beat Cleveland.
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