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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Sep 04, 1889

Page

5

Navy Yard Shipbuilding Plans Likely For Boston and Portsmouth

Secretary Tracy is expected to propose about 500000 dollars for shipbuilding plants at navy yards in his annual report. New York and Norfolk have each used roughly 100000 dollars, Mare Island less, with Boston and Portsmouth to receive much of the next appropriation. The Boston yard may add a ship house with cranes punches and other machinery. Naval Constructor Hickborn lauds Boston as well laid out with a fine machine shop and an elegant dam. The policy aims to keep capable government yards for wartime repairs and construction, reducing private contractor leverage. AN OLD CUSTOM REVIVED. Mr Bell spearheads a conference of railway mail division superintendents and larger city mail chiefs to discuss uniforms car heating labels and rack distribution system. The gathering includes leaders from New York Boston Baltimore and other cities with plans for tomorrow and Thursday meetings.

Washington Navy Department Tracy Congress Navy Yards New York Norfolk Mare Island Cal Boston Portsmouth New England Secretary of the Navy Naval Hichborn Boston Yard Navy Yard Eramie Dock Philadelphia Whitney Bell Railway Mail Service Postoffice Altimore Buffalo St. Louis New Orleans Atlanta Jackson Henry A. Thomas Thomas Bigelow

Navy detaches Bowles from Texas design inquiry

An order from the Navy Department removes Naval Constructor Bowles from the board examining the battleship Texas and its weight calculations. Assistant C H Hewes replaces him, the board meeting at the Naval Academy, Annapolis, as papers stay in Washington. A further order from Secretary Tracy may hasten the review.

NAVAL Bowles Navy Department Texas Mr. Bowles C. H. Hewes Cramp’s Naval Academy Annapolis Tracy

Secretary of Navy Revises Sentences in Two Naval Cases

The Secretary confirms Lieut John C. Irving’s three year suspension with retainment of his grade number. He also remits Captain Harrington’s punishment for grounding the Constellation near Cape Henry, sparing pay loss due to his prior good record.

Secretary of the Navy John C. Irving Irving Harrington Constellation Cape Henry Sepeenen John A. Cockerill N. ¥. World

Newton Aldermen Elected and Playground Fund Approved

In Newton voters cast 132 ballots in seven wards with E. B Hamblen winning Ward 7 Alderman and E L Collins taking Ward 5 Common Council seat to replace resignations. The board set aside 10900 dollars for a Newton Centre playground with additional citizen contributions. A September 17 hearing was scheduled for Newton Street Railway route changes. The Board of Health received 2500 dollars more. In Revere the first annual police ball at Hotel Strathmore saw about 150 couples. Chief Goodridge received a framed photo tribute.

Newton Hamblen J. ©. Kennedy E. L. Collins Hale Newton Centre Newton Street Railway Company Board of Health Revere Police Strathmore Crescent Beach C. N. Hardenbrook F. J. Sullivan Hayden

Market Swings In New York Open With Bearish Shock

The New York market opened with high activity as shorts rushed to cover. Prices showed strength by day’s end and a notable bear failure emerged, signaling possible further short-covering and a shift in sentiment amid bank statement declines and evolving cross-market speculation.

New York

Races at Hampden Park Beat Favorites in Two Events

At Hampden Park the sixth grand circuit meeting opened with two heats worth $1500 purses each. Whalebone upset favorites in the 2:30 class, outlasting Frederica and Maud Muller as the field tired. In the 2:24 class Greenlander defeated Gillig after Amy Lee faltered, Farmer Boy lacking pace. Tomorrow features 2:18, 2:22 trot stake, and a free-for-all pace with horses from Boston and Providence expected.

Springfield Hampden Park Whalebone Maud Muller New York Frederica Amy Lee Farmer Boy Greenlander Gillig E. M. Dodge Neers Goldsmith Agdack Irwit

Exile Wins Twin City Handicap at Sheepshead Bay

A very attractive card at Sheepshead Bay produced excellent racing though attendance was fair. The Twin City handicap was the feature, won by Exile in grand style after a crowded stretch drive. Other results include Geraldine, Resolve, Brown Prince, and Ban Cloche securing notable wins with sharp times throughout the program.

New York Sheepshead Bay Geraldine Brown Prince Senorita Bee & Brot Holiday Procor Knott Niagara Los Angeles Retrieve Princess Bowling Defaulter Exile Huntress Lotion Kern

Tennis at Lenox Opens With Notable Matches

The Lenox tournament opens under National Lawn Tennis rules with singles play on Mrs. Folsom’s grounds. Chase defeats Fearing 6-4 6-4, Lamb edges Hopkins 6-3 4-6 6-4, and Huntington beats Frothingham 6-1 6-1 as the field advances toward semifinals tomorrow on Mrs. William Sloane’s grounds. Doubles drawing is held at the clubhouse with eight pairs entered for action tomorrow.

Fearing Chase Heuce Hopkins Lamb Huntington Frothingham Parsons William Sloane

Army and Navy Orders Issued at Washington Today

Army orders relieve Captain James M. Lancaster from the tactical board and return him to his battery. Lt John H. Benzoom gets four months leave. Post Captain Morrill receives six months sick leave. William Burns retires as assistant commissary general of subsistence. Navy orders assign Captain Selfridge to the board of inspection and survey. Ensign Doyle to hydrographic office in Philadelphia. Ensign Wilson to the receiving ship New Hampshire. Passed Assistant Surgeon Nash to the bureau of medicine and surgery. Acting Boatswain Sweeney to Newport torpedo station.

Wshington James M. Lancaster Third Artillery Tactical Board John H. Benzoom Third Infantry Caplain Sherman M. Morrill William W. Burns Army Naval J. O. Selfridge Board of Inspection and Survey James G. Doyle Branch Hydrographic Office Philadelphia Henry B. Wilson New Hampshire F. S. Nash Dale Bureau of Medicine and Surgery Hugh Sweeney Newport

Illumination Night at Revere Beach Opens Festivities

Preparations are underway for the annual Revere Beach illumination at the Point of Pines tonight with a special water display. The illuminated boat procession starts there, accompanied by the afternoon and evening fireworks drama The Apaches and performances by Baldwin's Cadet Band and other bands.

Revere Beach Point of Pines Baldwin

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