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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Oct 11, 1893
Page
6
Earl discusses relative merits of Valkyrie and Vigilant, noting wind conditions and load water line adjustments. He argues Valkyrie excels in stiff winds with quick staysails and short tacks, and weighs whether Valkyrie could beat Vigilant on the opposite side.
New bowsprit for Vigilant ready and tested after a damaged spar. C Oliver Iselin, Herreshoff, and Hansen praise the replacement as the yacht plans to race tomorrow. Jubilee out of commission. Syndicate weighs private sale after America's Cup contests.
Lord Dunraven spoke at the Waldorf about his Valkyrie losing to Vigilant in yesterday's race. He blamed crowding for the Valkyrie's delay and noted the race would have been a fairer test without interference. He mentioned the possibility of a new boat and a return to challenge next year.
Two men report brutal attacks in South Boston area. John J. Murphy with facial lacerations after being ambushed near Albany street Broadway bridge. Benjamin E. Emerson struck on Shawmut avenue near Castle street with head wounds. Police saw an arrest and expect more as they identify gang members.
The schooner John Johnson, bound for Philadelphia with paving stones, lost its jibboom foremasthead and main and foretopmasts in a four minute gale off Thatcher's Island. It drifted all night, was towed to port by the tug Peter F. Bradley, and will be repaired. The Robert Graham Dun also lost its foremast in the same squall. The Elenora has left halibut fishing for haddocking. State officials investigated alleged illegal smelting. no smelters were found and police were recalled.
On Sept 23 an attempt to wreck the Flying Dude express from Boston to the Cape near Brockton was linked to 12 year old John Petting of 718 North Montello Street. Petting, arrested last night, confessed in Police Court before Judge Reed. case continued to Thursday.
In Marblehead Essex county Catholic societies celebrated the birth of Father Mathew with a large temperance parade. About 2000 participants plus visitors filled the town with decorations bands and drum corps as Howard B. OBrien led the march with T Rt McDermott as chief of staff. A ball followed the day events.
A South Boston delegation led by Senator Edward Leary pressed the Police Commissioners after Patrolmen Lowery and Innes faced accusations of brutalizing an elderly veteran and his 8 year old daughter. The board refused to reverse its stance, while local editorialists mocked honors for the officers and warned of riots if they return to duty.
John Hickman, the assaulted man, recounts the Sept 20 incident involving Officers Lowery and Innes. A Union Army veteran, he says officers entered his home without warrant and clubbed him, seeking justice rather than sympathy. He notes a peaceful record and lack of prior arrests.
The Nantasket blaze caused roughly 25000 in damage. Chief Cushing and his Hingham crew extinguished it at 1250 am. Hull and Hingham combined teams fought flames to save cottages and hotels, with several structures sustaining various losses including Cox, Tapley, O Connors heirs, Morrill Place, and Bentons cottages and Pilgrim House.
After a large blaze from an incendiary origin, Nantasket Exchange owned by Charles A. Ranson Jr and several others suffered extensive losses. Buildings include Weymouth House of Morrill Place, Connell House, two Roxbury heirs cottages, with significant building and furnishing damages. Sparks ignited Ocean View House. a crew led by Captain Anderson extinguished the fire. Two Italians were seen nearby and fled before police arrival.
A young girl recounted officers striking her father during a confrontation. The old man, weakened by illness and prior army service, described being beaten by Officers Lowery and Innes. He sought a spiritual adviser for strength as he recovered.
At Washington Post No 52 meeting in Pythian Hall the members debated Hickman assault and unanimously adopted a resolution urging Patrolmen Lowery and Innes be suspended from duty by the police commissioners pending court action.
Yesterday’s nominations include multiple Republican and Democratic candidates for state senate and house seats across Norfolk Plymouth Worcester Middlesex and Essex. Names include Edward Atwood Hiram Monk Joel Miller Henry Fisk George White Henry Packard Kane Wor then Edward T Dona hue Patrick Curry William Sprague John Lynch Thomas Brooks Cronin and William Hart among others.
In Pigeon Cove Massachusetts a group of twenty Swedes attacked four young men on a Saturday night. O'Hearn was particularly badly hurt with his face discolored from the assault. The motive remains unclear and the incident may be turned over to the courts.
The international cricket clash starts this morning at 10 o'clock at the South End ground. Play will resume after lunch around 1 pm and finish with stumps at 4 45 pm. A ready pitch has been prepared and no rain is forecast.
James Hayes and George W. Simmons were attacked near the Whitman line by four men who dragged Hayes from the wagon and beat him. They robbed Hayes and fled, taking $7. Doctors treated Hayes who lies in precarious condition as police pursue unidentified assailants.
The third Suffolk Democratic senatorial convention met in Independence Hall in Boston last evening with William I Nelson elected chairman. James Crotty and James C Murphy chosen secretaries as John F Fitzgerald was nominated for reelection amid acclaim. Termination of party leadership followed by appointments to the state central committee and assorted ward delegates.
Dr. Oliver Wendell Holmes visited the Pemberton Square court building with his son Judge Holmes. He praised the interior and law library, noted padded cells, and admired portraits of early jurists. He enjoyed the stroll, recalling Swan house feats and expressing hope the structure lasts.
At a Portland special meeting of Union Mutual Life Insurance Company directors Hon. Fred E. Richards was chosen president succeeding the late John E. DeWitt killed in the Chester Mass railroad disaster. Richards has held multiple public and banking posts and now leads Portland National Bank among other organizations. The board retains J. H. Drummond as vice president and other members in place. The position carries an $18 000 salary.
The Cambridge Republican ward and city committee and the Democratic committee met last evening. Republicans reported only routing business while Democrats issued notices to voters dropped from the voting list. The chair instructed to approach registrars to have the board hold sessions three evenings weekly. Also an ad seeks to sell or lease a steam and felt bleachery in New York State with transit and millinery trade, address S Nusbaum 629 Broadway Albany NY.
In Providence Oct. 10 a jury found John T. Gallagher guilty of bigamy. He had allegedly married Emma Johnson in August 1890, with minister George A. Smith confirming the union. Emma Johnson disappeared shortly after, and Gallagher’s claimed marriage to Emma Lawless was also discussed.
Beniah Horton, a 75 year old North Attleboro man famed for saving, has been placed under guardianship with H. E. Thompson appointed by the courts. Horton recently married a younger wife and his spending increased, including a suicide attempt with aconite. His estate is valued at about 75 000 dollars.
Joseph Jefferson was chosen as president of the Players' Club to succeed the late Edwin Booth. The election followed the summer vacancy and the board's first meeting since the season's end. Jefferson, a veteran actor, attended the directors' meeting in New York.
Everett Stearns, living in Falmouth, disappeared two weeks ago after taking $1000 from his firm and driving to Walpole with a town associate. He then headed to Boston with plans to return, but did not. Family actions suggest possible foul play is being considered as investigators review his books.
The Republican State committee met at the Fifth Avenue Hotel and organized by appointing offices and executive and advisory committees. William Grookfield was re-elected chairman. Charles W. Hackett was re-elected executive chairman. John S. Kenyon and General Samuel Thomas were re-elected secretary and treasurer, with Thomas, Platt, Warner Miller and Chauncey M. Depew named to the advisory committee.
Springfield voters witnessed the Republican county convention with nominations for register of deeds James R. Wells and register of probate S Soon er of Springfield was renominated. W H Bralnay of Palmer sought county commissioner, Emery Bellisworth of Holyoke and Ben Sanun Burr of Ludlow for special commissioners.
The remaining 120 passengers from the steamer Russia were moved to Hoffman Island. All passengers and island arrivals were inspected and found well. The Swinburne Island death case tested negative. This marks seven days since the last case.
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