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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Sep 12, 1887

Page

2

Charity Conference in Omaha Focuses on Prison Labor Reform

Boston delegates attend the National Conference of Charities and Correction in Omaha to debate prison labor contracting in Nebraska, lunacy reform, and Indian and African races policy. Miss Fletcher advocates Indian land allotment. the Society for Organizing Charity gains praise. Colorado travel by two Boston delegates inspires broader reform perspectives.

Boston Atlantic Steart Rockies National Conference of Charities and Correction Omaha Massachusetts Nebraska Michigan F. B. Sanborn Alice C. Fletcher Miss Fletcher New York Scribner Lowell J. J. Putnam Zapha D. Smith State House Colorado Denver Leadville Platte Arkansas Manitou Springs Pike’s Peak Garden of the Gods Greeley Clear Creek Canon Graymont Gray’s Peak Asa Gray Estes Park Commonwealth Avenue Beacon Hill

Wheeler & Co. seeks more time. court denies and filings reveal assets

The Wheeler firm of New Haven sought extra time to file a full asset liability statement, but the Probate Court denied the request. The released figures show assets around 632 315, with extensive creditors including 70 listed and 40 banks. liabilities remain uncertain. A separate committee was appointed in a related action to locate property for potential turnover to petitioners.

New Haven Conn Wheeler & Co Robertson Wheeler New Haven Wire Company Florence Machine Company Lloyds Wood & Co Pittsburg Liverpool KE. Beck & Co New York Spang, Chalfant & Co Henry M. Blaem N. £. Cort Company McDaniel & Harvey Company Philadelphia Higgins & Co Phelps, Dodge & Co A. A. Thompson & Co Greenwich National Bank Smith & Weeks James L. Wacker & Co James L Kraft, Gross & Co Joliet Ill Alexander Gross Taylor & Co Dana & Co E. S. Wheeler & Co Naylor & Co

Insolvencies and creditors meet amid mounting liabilities

The report lists Francis Humphreys of Marblehead with about 20000 in liabilities and 6000 in assets after a failed compromise offer. Other filings include Luke Corniff, Melvin Wentworth, J. H. Quast Co. and Samuel Brierly among several debtors and assignments. Creditors meet on October 4 to review claims and settlements.

Francis Humphreys Marblehead Jacob G. Pierce Charles O. Beede Lynn Porter Humphreys Gilman A. Andrew Salem Luke Corniff West Rutland Melvin Wentworth Lebanon J. H. Quast & Co Louisville Quast Denver Col Philip E. O’ Donnell Cincinnati John Coffey Richard Swalwell Montreal Que Albert E. Parish Hinsdale Yarn and Shoddy Company Pittsfield

Fashion in the Engadine at St Moritz Ball

The London World reports a grand Ball at Hotel Victoria in St Moritz hosted by Lady Goldsmid and Mesdames Fould and De Stern. Notables included the Italian colony represented by the Marchesa d Adda and Princi pse Pio, with American guests and Misses Fouid in pink. The cotillon lasted two hours before supper as Sir Julian and Lady Goldsmid left for Bellagio after a bitterly cold spell.

London Hotel Victoria Lady Goldsmid Mesdames Fould de Stern St. Moritz Marchesa d’Adda Princcipessa Pio Fouid Engadine Sir Julian Bellaggio

Theosophists Deny Hidden Way Indorsement

William G Judge denies that N R Monachesi speaks for the Theosophical Society and that the society endorses The Hidden Way Across the Threshold. He states Monachesi is not a member and the author is an impostor. the book is regarded as foolish except for plagiarized passages. The letter asserts no official endorsement and clarifies society positions.

Shepard Lee & Shepard N. R. Monachesi American Theosophical Council Theosophical Society William G. Judge New York

Train Collision Injures Trotting Horses in New York

A freight train collided with a siding train carrying trotting horses belonging to Murphy Turner and Feek near Mott Haven New York last night. Horses Kitefoot Kenilworth and several others sustained minor injuries.

Murphy Turner Feek Springfield Fleetwood Park Mott Haven N. Y Kitefoot Kenilworth

YACHTS AND YACHTING Championship Regattas Summary

The Corin thian Yacht Club held its third championship regatta at Marblehead with varying winds. In centreboard class the Atalanta had no rival but was beaten by Lone. Sprite won second class centreboards. The Witch claimed second class keels. Viva Mabel and Banshee won legs in third class. Vera took the third class centreboards pennant.

Corinthian Yacht Club Marblehead Atalanta Trudette Tone Sprite Witch Viva Mabel Banshee Vera

Hull Regatta Faces Sail-Offs in Early Saturday Races

A Hull championship regatta for second class keel boats and third class centreboards ran Saturday amid rising north winds. Victor won the first race, negating a sail-off, while Zoe led early on but finished second in the other race earning a $10 prize. Banneret defeated Thelga for an easy victory.

Hull Banneret Thelga Coyote Zoe

Regatta result corrected by New York Yacht Club

The regatta committee reports an error in the last Goelet cup figures. Volunteer defeats Puritan by 9 minutes 38 seconds and Mayflower by 56 seconds. Puritan now beats Atlantic by 55 seconds, with Puritan’s time allowance reduced from 3 minutes 15 seconds to 2 minutes 15 seconds, placing Volunteer first ahead of Mayflower Sachem in the corrected order.

Regatta Committee New York Yacht Club Commodore Forbes

Great Head Yacht Club Sails to Club Championship Victory

The Great Head Yacht Club held a championship race at Winthrop with only three boats. Nellie D won the club championship after the others failed to finish. In class two Trouble with a spinnaker beat Idjer. In class three Agnes triumphed over Ther a and Elf.

Great Head

Suez Wins Special Keel Class at West Lynn Club Regatta

The Suez owned by Goodridge Bros won the special keel class at the West Lynn Club event. Beverly Yacht Club drifting match off Monument Beach saw Mollie win first in class one, Surprise second, The Mist first in class two, Petrel first and Dolly second in class three. Cinderella and Anaconda race for 250 dollars a side as a forerunner to other contests. Alidia and Fanita race for 5000 dollars a side from Sandy Hook Lightship around Long Island. Bedouin and Titania schedule a 500 dollar October race twenty miles windward and back. B. W. Crowninshield sails the sloop Effie around Cape Cod for a week.

West Lynn Club Goodridge Bros Beverly Yacht Club Monument Beach Mollie Mist Petrel Dolly Cinderella Anaconda Catter Alidia Fanita Sendy Hook Long Island Bedouin Titania Sandy Hook B. W. Crowninshield Cape Cod Effie Smith Mechanics Martin Jeffries Point Edward Burgess

Joyful Baptist Tabernacle Service Draws Large Crowd

The Baptist Tabernacle overflowed last evening with a praise meeting from 7 to 7 80 led by Rev. M. R. Deming. Dr. Edward Judson preached on John 3 29 and urged joy as a Christian duty. After meeting, many youths publicly expressed interest in a Christian life. daily sermons by Judson were announced at 3 and 7 30, except Saturday.

Baptist Tabernacle M. R. Deming Ruggles Street Church Edward Judson John Dr. Judson Tabernacle

Patrolman narrowly survives buggy accident in Roslindale

Patrolman Frank Howe of Division 3 and his wife and child were involved when their buggy toppled into a roadside embankment in Roslindale. Mrs Howe saved the child by throwing it clear before leaping to safety. Mrs Howe sustained shoulder injuries while Frank Howe escaped serious harm as the buggy was badly damaged.

Frank Howe Division 3 Roslindale

Railroading rumors and new lines stir regional interest

The Advertiser’s proposed Boston & Albany and New York routes story is revived amid rail circles with claims of a four and a half hour Boston to New York link. Analysts note stock holdings, control in New York and New England, and past forecasts, while other items report Seattle Tacoma rivalry, a Seattle line toward Spokane, tariff disputes, and new dining cars on western through trains.

Boston & Albany New York New Haven Boston New York & Boston Rapid Transit Company Consolidated New England Massachusetts New York & New England Hostwick Clark Albany Bliss Consolidated Road New York & New England Railroad Tacoma Seattle Northwestern Railroader Seattle, Lake Shore & Eastern Cascades Walla Walla Spokane Falls Northern Pacific Lake Washington Snognalmie Pass Washington Maryport England Northern Pacific Engineers Green River Victoria B. C Stue Junction Columbia & Puget Sound Washington & Idaho Oregon Railway and Navigation Mullane Wallace Mullane Pass Butte K. C. Corbin Cour d Spokane & Idaho Oregon Short Line Union Pacific Portland Omaha City of Mexico The Sunday Herald the Central Railroad Chicago Denver Sours Minneapolis United States Michaels Lanters

Railroad Directors and Crossings Plans Amid Stock Details

Directors including William W. Gibbs and Edward McNeill are named with New York and Philadelphia ties as the New York New Haven Hartford line contemplates eliminating grade crossings and securing state approvals. The Buffalo division sale proceeds to Carl Scharz for 3.453 million, while earnings figures for several routes show Baltimore & Ohio leading export freight. A Swiss travel letter describes a Chamounix to Geneva night drive with steep precipices and shifting plans due to weather and costs.

William W. Gibbs Philadelphia Elevator R. Chapman David McWell William R. Carlisle New York Charles H. Swan Brooklyn Edward McNeill Hartford John Weir Standard Oil Company New York, New Haven & Hartford Railroad Railroad Commissioners of Connecticut New Haven New York State Line Buffalo Buffalo, New York & Philadelphia Railroad Supreme Court Carl Scharz Chicago Baltimore & Ohio Fort Wayne California Central Southern Pacific San Bernardino Pennsylvania, Slatington & New England Railroad Company Newtown Pennsylvania, Poughkeesie & Boston Railroad Company W. W. Gibbs Piedmont Air Line Atlanta New Orleans

Adventure on a Swiss Night Ride Ends in Standoff

The narrator recalls a tense Bonneville stopover where a French innkeeper demanded 30 francs for fresh horses, sparking a noisy dispute resolved by sympathetic bystanders. After the quarrel, a telegraphed message helped secure Geneva transport, and the group continued their journey to Vevay with Minnie in tow.

Geneva Vevay Kamounix Minnie Mounet Martigny Baedeker Téte Noire Rhone Valley Trient Chamounix Mt. Blanc Sallenches Mackintosh Mark Twain Bonneville Sol

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