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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Sep 04, 1890
Page
8
Speaker Reed and Congressman Lodge were feted by Massachusetts Republicans in Boston beginning with a dinner at the Vendome Hotel and proceeding to Faneuil Hall for a large rally. Reed praised the Republican party, defended tariff policy, and urged unity while outlining legislative aims including taxation relief and currency measures.
The New England Undertakers Association met and dined at the United States Hotel. Middlesex Club dined at Youngs Hotel. Numerous arrivals include Vencome and Hulin of Chicago, D L Russell of North Carolina, LB Hoyt of New York, and many others from cities across the U.S. and abroad, with a wide roster of families and individuals staying in hotels.
The tenth reunion met yesterday afternoon at the United States Hotel with President Henry Harrington of Boston presiding and delivering a brief historical address. Comrades J P Chipman Joseph W Pendrick Oliver Toughton Captain Henry L D Scott and Henry Rockwood spoke. It was voted to hold the next reunion at the same hotel on the first Wednesday of September 1801. George K Walton became permanent secretary. After dinner the group found various ways to pass the time.
Elmira Egeria and Rocket win in their classes at the Savin Hill Regatta amid close contests and strong breeze. Exeria takes second class honors, while Peri finishes ahead of Rocket in the third class. Bessie wins the fourth class and Elsie protests occur. The Pleon Club regatta follows with Snail and Tantrum dominant in the first class as Sheila tops the keels.
The regatta at Dorchester features five classes with 10 mile courses and cash prizes. Expected contenders include Harbinger Almira Mudjekie wis White Fawn in fifth class. Echo Elite Judith Marguerite in keel and centreboard groups. Avis Peri Jack Daw Exenia Zetta in seventh class. Freak Cadet Wild Fire Mirage Scamp Psyche Florrie Guenn Flora Lee Paradox in eighth class. Tom Cat Astrea Eureka Elsie in special class. The official entry list details each boat, owner and club information.
The Boston Merchants' Association, meeting at Young's Hotel, endorses the Torrey bankruptcy bill and supports reciprocity with Canadian provinces. The board also investigates steamer delays, plans a Lowell Board of Trade delegation, and admits Joseph W. Parker & Co. as members.
A letter argues the judiciary should represent all parties to ensure impartial law administration. It notes current splits show Republicans dominate state courts and urges Governor Brackett to diversify fills for vacancies, citing Chief Justices Morton and Brigham as models.
Superior Court judge Mahlon E. Brand grants a decree for plaintiffs in a case involving lessees of a second story at 181 Fremont Street against the American Protective League and J J Grace. The ruling cites Keats versus Hugo on light and air rights and keeps the injunction in place until the tenancy ends. Ang. Russ represents the plaintiffs, R M Morse Jr. represents the defendants.
Lowell session lists multiple matters before Judge V Dunbar including Manning versus Watts and Wales, Gates versus Wales, Balch et al, Dobbins versus Strettes, Lawrence v. Ware, Mitchell v. Swan, McFarland v. Nesmith, Streeter v. Silsley, McManus v. Old Colony Railroad, and Hogan Guardian v. Morrison.
In Dedham on September 3 Judge McKim presided as Norton Manufacturing and several creditors petitions received adjourned third meetings to September 17. Other cases in Walpole Quincy Weymouth Hyde Park and Medway saw adjournments hearings and discharges with no dividends. Probate Court granted wills and administrations for multiple deceased residents across Dedham Framingham Canton Foxboro Wrentham and Stoughton with numerous accounts allowed and estates continued or closed as listed.
The Loyal Men of American Liberty held its inaugural public meeting at People's Church with James Croke presiding. Raymond L. Costello warned of threats to public schools and urged Bible reading, denouncing parochial schools and Jesuit influence in U.S. institutions.
The Point of Pines hosts its annual illumination night with lanterns and fireworks. The Apaches outdoor spectacle reaches its 101st performance this afternoon and 1021 this evening. Closing day arrives Sunday with a four-band concert from Germania Band Baldwin's Cadet Lynn Brass and Waltham Watch Company.
United Labor Alliance committee chaired by Captain Huntington met at the Nationalist Club to unite labor forces for reform measures. Resolutions urge cooperation of labor groups. next meeting set for Tuesday. Cap Makers discuss trade label. employers invited to a labeling meeting. Steam railroad workers to hold grand mass meeting for New York Central strikers funds. Printing Pressmen’s convention elected officers and discussed apprenticeship. another session planned.
The city fire boat returns to service with two new boilers lowering water use and increasing speed. Captain Seth Low commands with Lieutenant Healey as second. The hull features a black finish with red ribbons and white cross insignia bearing the number 31. The boat docks at the Metropolitan Steamship Company wharf, city savings of 1200 annually.
Charles Van Brunt of Readville challenges Boston papers for exaggerating a Monday burglary at his home. He says the haul was about 300 dollars, not 4000, and no diamonds or grand jewelry were present. He notes misstatements about his lineage and the thieves using his clothing, which was largely old trousers, while Mrs. Van Brunt lost only a skirt.
William Bowen aged 53 living at 75 William Street Chelsea shot himself through the heart yesterday. His wife discovered the body in the cellar shortly after. Authorities note aberration of the mind as the cause.
John W. Gardiner of 196 Cambridge Street Cambridge died of heart disease at 4 45 yesterday afternoon in front of his home. He was an old resident of Cambridge and sixty seven years old.
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