08 Sep 1886
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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Sep 08, 1886
Page
1
A Boston advertisement promotes hunting outfits as September opens the hunting season. The seller lists jackets vests pouches gun cases trousers caps and hats among four hundred items with a thirty percent discount. Address 44 North Street Boston urges readiness for the hunting season.
City of Boston appeals to citizens for immediate aid to Charleston South Carolina. Subscriptions urged by all trades and canvassers. Funds to Eben D Jordan Treasurer at Jordan Marsh Boston. Executive committee members listed. Walter H French named secretary. Diploma scholars from the?
The Public Grammar Schools of Boston and vicinity have increased graduation numbers at Chauncy Hall and plan a special English course with optional language study. Suitable for pupils unable to commit to a full High School program or who can extend their schooling. The Schoolhouse at 259 Boylston Street offers daily sessions from 9:10 to 3:00.
This morning's news reports the Boston sloop Mayflower defeated the Galatea 12m by 2s in corrected time to win the first international race for the America's Cup. Details include fleet results, officials, and notes on the rival yacht scheme.
Russian newspapers urge a Bulgarian regency backed by Moscow while German papers uphold Bismarckian policy. The exchange highlights competing European alignments as tensions shape diplomatic stances across 19th century powers.
The inquest on Albert Wood’s death concluded. The Supreme Court ordered Captain Ham reinstated as chief inspector of police. A collision inquiry into the steamship Chatham and yacht Edith opened before local US inspectors. Creditors of Cloutman & Binghai to meet next week. Stationary Engineers' National Association convention opened. Grand jury heard cases of J A L Whittier and Samuel G Snelling. Markets dull but modestly firmer. money easier as clearing house rates eased. Gold imports to Europe bring total to $5,115,934. Notable market movers included New York & New England, Atchison, and Central Massachusetts.
The Vermont Republican State committee lists 15 delegates and 14 alternates for the national anti-saloon convention in Chicago on the 16th. Delegates include J B Mead Randolph Frank Plumley Northfield and G C Noble St. Albans with others across Windsor, Hyde Park, Bellows Falls and Bennington. Alternates cover Wells River Montpelier Springfield Isle La Motte and Burlington among towns.
William Bradburn a Chicago pugilist has accepted a six round challenge from Frank Hearld. The story sits among a flurry of late 19th century notices including bank suicides, drownings, embezzlement suits, and a monument contract awarded in Hartford.
In light wind and calm seas the Mayflower defeats the Galatea on the New York Yacht Club course, finishing 12 minutes 40 seconds ahead in actual sailing time and 12 minutes 2 seconds in corrected time. The regatta drew a huge crowd as the Boston sloop overtook the rival, led from start to finish, and crossed the lightship about 2:35 pm, followed by the Galatea twelve minutes later.
Hartford Sept. 7. Thomas F. Plunkett, treasurer of Union Manufacturing Company, vanished last week. Directors petitioned for a receiver and Charles M. Beach was appointed. Union, a cot ton goods maker with a 2000000 capital, may continue. Hartford Silk Company, led by Plunkett, is hopelessly wrecked with about 75000 in traced paper. Some friends fear death. others say flight.
Woodstock Conn marked its bi centennial with Sunday ceremonies at Pulpit Rock and Roseland Park led by Rev John F Chandler and Hon C H Bugbee. Memorial trees were planted and Roxbury links highlighted with speakers from Harvard and local officials. About two thousand people attended the afternoon events.
Comptroller Trenholm orders penalties against many national banks for failing to submit condition reports to the treasury. Delinquent banks will be fined $100 per day after a five day grace period. The action targets persistent violators to restore compliance and efficiency in the bureau.
In St Johns Newfoundland on September 7, worded dispatches report the British ironclad Bellerophon delayed as Admiral Earl Clan William visited Bonne Bay to question American fishermen and assess Labrador coast residents. Emerald fired a salute. a crewman was fatally wounded when a breech loader discharged prematurely during the first gun.
New Reprorp reports two Providence sloop yachts Sparkle and Ada have sailed for Providence Newsport. The New York Yacht Club will race here for citizens cups, funded by over 1500 raised by citizens. The event promises strong interest and a longer sailing season.
Reports from St Petersburg and Berlin discuss a Bulgarian regency approved by Russia and aims to link Bulgaria with Pan-Slavist policy. Novoe Vremya favors temporary Russian occupation of Bulgaria or transfer of suzerain rights from Turkey to Russia. The St Petersburg Gazette argues for a Bulgaria under a Russian style protectorate with German and Austrian alignment. The North German Gazette notes Austria and Russia can align in the Balkans and downplays German interest in Bulgaria.
Portland Maine September report on the Maine district race between Reed the incumbent and challenger William H Clifford with Blaine influence and labor backing shaping the contest. The piece notes Reed's long service since 1876 and Clifford s rapid rise led by patent law practice and Democratic ties. It highlights labor and Knights of Labor involvement, potential labor vote shifts, and the high stakes for Blaine s national profile in a close electoral fight.
Springfield report says George C. Ewing, a well known Holyoke resident out of business, was relieved of 3000 dollars in a bones game. Sharps were not captured.
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