City Water Use and Local Notices From August Reports
City Engineer Jackson reports Sudbury and Cochituate water consumption in August at 31 403 200 gallons daily, down 3.2 percent from 1888. High service pumps averaged 6 065 800 gallons daily, up 10 percent from 1888. Mystic works supplied 8 118 200 gallons daily, up 3.2 percent. Police revoke driver license 380 held by Daniel S LeMayne for profane language. Rev Justin D Fulton returns from Europe and will preach in Warrenton street church Sunday. George Mendall Taylor and brother Will from New York return from Europe. Baby Pathfinder Railway Guide September issue appears, August number exhausted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jackson
Sudbury and Cochituate
Mystic Works
Board of Police
Daniel S$. LeMayne
Justin D. Fulton
D.D
Europe
Union Primitive Catholic Church
Warrenton Street
George Mendall ‘Laylor
Will E&. ‘Taylor
New York
Two Good Baseball Games at South End Grounds
The Clevelands appeared in Boston and played two games, lacking their early-season spark. The Bostons played finely, with sharp fielding and timely hits, winning 5 to 2 in the first game and rallying for another win in the second. Notable plays included Nash’s base running, a great double play by Brouthers and McKean, and Clarkson’s pitching in the Cleveland losses. bakeley, Zimmer, and Radford also contributed strong defensive work and key hits.
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Clevelands
Boston
Bostons
Nash
Radford
Gilks
Richardson
Clarkson
Bennett
Ganzel
Zimmer
Kelly
Smith
Quinn
Brouthers
Faatz
Bakeley
Mr. Bakeley
Dan
Johnston
Hall
Little Stricker
McKean
Stricker
Tebeau
Dani
Paul
Hardie
Keily
O’brien
Cleveland
John Clarkson
Billy
Twitchell
MccKean
K Kelly
Vebean
Gan
K. BH. PO
A. E
R. BH
A. E. Richard
Bey
Strid Ee
Brouth’s
Alfwichell
Coan Giesco
Cs Eerste
Ostons
Kennett
Shelly
Johnston Zimmer
Michardson
Southers
Hennett
Bradford
Bhlpo
Rich
O Stricker
Oj Zimmer
Brien
Bomons
Scissor Eo
Jebeau
Vowers
Worcester Club Manager Ventures to New York in Secrecy
Walter Burnham, manager of the Worcester club, traveled to New York with his team today. Neither he nor the players would disclose their exact whereabouts or plans while there.
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New Haven
Conn
Walter Burnham
Worcester
New York
Burnham Plans Troy Team Under An Assumed Name
This afternoon Burnham received a large draft from Troy New York and it is believed he intends to enter his club in Troy uniforms and play them as the Troy team under an assumed name.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burnham
Troy
N. Y
Fining the St Louis Club for Withholding Games
President Wikoff of the American Association notifies President Byrne of the Brooklyn club that a fine of 1500 dollars in each case has been imposed on the St Louis club for refusing to finish the Sept 7 game and to play the Sept 8 game at Brooklyn. The Brooklyn club may retain all percentage of receipts due the St Louis club for games with Brooklyn until the amounts are paid. All other clubs are instructed to retain the St Louis percentages of games until these sums are settled.
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ST. Louis
New York
Wikoff
American Association
Byrne
Brooklyn
Brooklyns
Regatta Plans for New Haven Yacht Club Fall Race
The New Haven Yacht Club regatta committee schedules the fall event for October 5 or 6 with Flora Marguerite and Mariota contesting the second class and Stranger favored in the third class race. Sea Belle, Sea Captain Antoine will sail her to Washington after the races. Commodore Seymour eyeing reelection and a new flagship boat.
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New Haven
Conn
New Haven Yacht Club
Flora
Marguerite
Mariota
Hammer
Stranger
Vixen
Acme
Ceres
Sea Belle
Commodore Seymour
Antoine
Washington
Potomac
Chesapeake Bay
Quantico
Savin Hills Yacht Club Meets at Clubhouse
Commodore Stark presided as Savin Hills Yacht Club held its regular meeting in the clubhouse last evening with good attendance. The house committee reported completion of clubhouse improvements and routine business was transacted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Savin Hill Club
Savin Hills Yacht Club
Commodore Stark
Poverty Party at Great Head Yacht Club
A largely attended poverty party was held last evening in the Great Head Yacht Club hall at the anchorage. C. G. Bird served as boss with George Savary as second boss and C. H. Harris as third boss. Mamie Leamara’s orchestra provided music.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Great Head
Magnolia at Portland Harbor Arrives at Night
The Boston yacht Magnolia remains in the harbor having come into Portland last night according to local dispatches from PortPland Mo dated September 12.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Magnolia
Portland
Sreeran
Boston
Jamaica Plain Gun Club Weekly Shoot Results
The Jamaica Plain Gun Club held its weekly shoot at Clarendon Hills. Woodruff led multiple events including Ninth Six and Eleventh Six clays, with Ensign, Barrett, Needham, Dillon, Shaw, and Costello among top finishers across various rounds. The Rounds Cup recognized nine through thirteen events with several podium finishes.
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Jamaica Plain Gun Club
Clarendon Hills
Herbert
Ensign
Woodruff
Cowing
Costello
Barrett
Needham
Dillon
Marshfield Fair Opens Day Two Under Wet Weather
The 23rd Marshfield Agricultural and Horticultural Society exhibition continued amid rain and small crowds. Notable guests included Lieutenant-Governor Brackett and Congressman Morse. Events featured a farmers race and society race with purses of 12 and 20 dollars respectively, plus a concert by Maitland's Brockton Band in the upper hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marshfield
Society
Parks
Brackett
Morse
Newhall
Walton Hall
Daniel Webster
George M. Baker
Owen
Rockland
A. Baker
Robert
B. G
K. Woodsum
Nebon
Maitland
Brockton
Schubert
Boston
Funeral for ex Senator Alexander McGahey at St Marys
A Catholic funeral service was held yesterday morning at St Marys Church for ex Senator Alexander B McGahey. A large crowd gathered near his late residence and the layout room held many floral tributes. Pallbearers included Hugh Connors Edward L Quigley James Sullivan Councillman Thomas Keenan Alderman John A McLaughlin and Senator Edward J Donovan. The procession proceeded to Mt Calvary for interment.
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St. Mary’s Church
Alexander B. McGahey
Hugh Connors
Edward L. Quigley
James Sullivan
Councillman Thomas Keenan
John A. McLaughlin
Edward J. Donovan
Mt. Calvary
Banquet Held For Mr E C Howlett On Westward Move
A large group of Boston Chamber of Commerce members gave a 4:30 p m banquet at the Quincy House in honor of E C Howlett who soon leaves to be manager of the Illinois Coal and Coke Company in Peoria Illinois Remarks were made by several members and the guest of honor replied The occasion was informal and enjoyed by all attendees
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. C. Howlett
Boston Chamber of Commerce
Illinois Coal & Coke Company
Peoria
Chamber
Quincy House
Brackett Campaign Debacle Shakes Lynn Ward Results
Lynn voters repudiated William A. Clark Jr as Brackett faction to win in most wards. Ward tallies show Crapo sweeping Wards 1, 3, 4, 6, 7. Brackett leading Ward 2 and 8 amid tense political organizing across Waltham Greenfield and Worcester reporting new state delegates aligned with Crapo and Walker.
Public School Interests Rally in Boston Ward Meeting
A mass meeting at Berkeley Temple organized by the woman's ward and city committees urged support for public schools. Speakers praised women voters, discussed the school book issue with Anderson’s history, and stressed unity across faiths to sustain free education. A “Public School Champion” paper was circulated for December meetings.
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Woman's Ward
Berkeley Temple
M. E. Cheney
A. Dickinson
James M. Gray
Boston
Anderson
John Jay
New York
Miss Brooks
South Boston
Jutten
Gray
Republic
E.trask Hill
Goreham
Farewells to Missionaries From Dudley Street Church
A large Baptist gathering at Dudley Street Church farewells departing missionaries bound for India and Africa aboard the Cunarder tomorrow at noon. The Rev N H Ashmore opened services. Deacon W A Bowdlear led the farewell honoring Miss Edmands, with Superintendent W Elliot and Miss Shelton offering encouragement. A Young Mission Band reception presented Miss Edmands with a gold watch. Miss Edmands and others head to Mandalay Rangoon Africa. A second reception for the ladies is planned at First Baptist Church and Clarendon Street Church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dudley Street
India
N. H. Ashmore
W. A. Bowdlear
Miss Edmands
W. Elliot
Shelton
Edmands
C. L. Page
Ida Hunneman
Adilands
Waterbury
Foreign Mission Board
Haley Gordon
Miss Fay
Miss Wiley
Mandalay
Bailey
Seagrave
Rangoon
Miss Howard
Stewart
First Baptist Church
Commonwealth Avenue
Clarendon Street Church
Battles in the City Council Engage on Water and Roads
The Boston Common Council returned after summer with a large crowd as discussions focused on funding for tree removal costs, a 100000 dollar request for Chestnut Hill pumping station expansion, and water purification measures for Cochituate and Sudbury rivers. Debates detailed land purchases, Whitehall Pond concerns, and a proposed new basin, with several orders postponed or referred and adjournment for one week.
Ex-Speaker Noyes Denies General Court Candidacy
Ex-Speaker Noyes told a Post representative yesterday there is no truth in the report he is a candidate for the General Court this year. He said his business requires his full attention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Noyes
Post
General Court
Mass Hort Society exhibition opens in Tremont hall
The annual Massachusetts Horticultural Society exhibition runs Tuesday at 8 p.m. through Friday the 20th on Tremont Street. Fresh features promise to delight, with tropical plants, orchids, large fruit and vegetable displays, and substantial prizes for designs and baskets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Massachusetts Horticultural Society
Society
Tremont Street
At the Hotels and the Second Annual B Company Dinner
Mr Andrew Carnegie Miss Blaine and two others breakfasted at the Brunswick yesterday. Company B Forty fourth Massachusetts Regiment Association held its second annual dinner at the United States last evening with about twenty members present. A business meeting elected Comrade William Gillispie president and George L Keyes secretary, joined by C C Soule S A Walker and T S Edmonds on the executive committee. The next reunion will be during the Grand Army reunion in Boston next year. The Wagner Quartet provided music and the event was a campfire style gathering after dinner. The record lists numerous guests at Tremont Vendome Brunswick Revere Adams Parker Thorndike United States Youngs and other hotels with many named attendees.
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Andrew Carnegie
Miss Blaine
Brunswick
Forty-fourth
Massachusetts Regiment Association
United States
William Gillispie
George L. Keyes
C. C. Soule
S. A. Walker
T. S. Edmonds
Grand Army of the Republic
Boston
Wagner
Tremont
George O. Fogg
Newton
Frank R. Wiswell
New York
J. D. Severingham
Chicago
Lola Marquita
J. A. Sanders
Richmond
L. N. Taylor
Pittsburg
Martha Nicholson
San Francisco
D. M. Boyd
Glasgow
Samuel A. Martin
Philadelphia
Henry M. Dechert
Thomas N. Markton
Vendome
W. H. Slack and Family
City Council Tours Deer Island Institutions
City officials led by Mayor Hart and Alderman Short visited Deer Island institutions aboard the steamer J Putnam Bradlee. They toured departments, heard remarks on reform, and observed 150 boys in the chapel while a brass band played.
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Deer Island
Hart
Alderman Short
J. Putnam Bradlee
Jenks
Prescott
LaForme
Terrish
Roche
Moore
Common Council
Board of Commissioners
Cushing
Dolan
Fanning
Cadman
Comany
Window Gardening Exhibition At Horticultural Hall Next Saturday
The annual window gardening exhibit at Horticultural Hall showcases prize shows for potted plants including Roses Geraniums Abutilon Hydrangea Heliotrope Begonia Fuchsia Oxalis Coleus Carnation Tradescantia and more with special prizes for cut/native flowers baskets and pots Deliveries due by 9 am for a 2 to 4 pm public viewing Admittance free 2 pm to 4 pm Prizes paid at close of exhibition
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Horticultural Hall
Cee Ecco
Cece BU
Iesee
LWO Ptizob
Cse
Eee
Rere
LWO
Cpuirwenss Ae
Oxaligs
CWO Ptizee
Ees
Cee
Eee Peewee OO
Coleus
Ceee Eee
Cues
Tee
Ener Eee
Senecio
I. Pr
Euonvirors
Eee Renee Ae
Peach growing in New England letter to editor
Jos. J. Fay writes from Wood's Hall on Sept 12 approving renewed peach cultivation in New England. He explains peaches previously declined due to soil potash depletion and credits the use of muriate of potash fertilizer with restoring quality, beauty and abundance of peaches for readers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New England
Jos
Fay
Wood’s Hall
Great Interest Shown In Boston Symphony Seat Sale
A line of fifty would be buyers formed before 8 AM at Music Hall to secure tickets for public rehearsals of the Boston Symphony Orchestra, with sales to open at the box office next Tuesday morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston Symphony Orchestra
Music Hall
Pe Oueron
American Bell Stockholders OK Major Capital Increase
A special meeting of stockholders was held at 11 o'clock yesterday in which the act of the Legislature authorizing raising capital from 10 million to 20 million was considered and adopted. Directors chose to increase to 12.6 million with 125 000 shares at 100 each and issued rights to stockholders at four old shares per new.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Bell Telephone Company
Meionnon
Jludson
Cochrane
Fall Overcoats and Suits Sell at London Prices
Cooler mornings and evenings are expected as fall approaches. A London made fall overcoat is offered at 12 dollars and praised for comfort and style. Medium weight suits and trousers of excellent quality are available at advantageous prices for shoppers.
Equity and wills and trade mark case rise in supreme court
The Supreme Judicial Court heard matters including Hugh Dever and balanced appeal over the will of Daniel J. Kelly alleging unsound mind and undue influence. Another equity petition involved Daniel Frank versus Lawrence Samuel over an attachment for contempt regarding an cigars trade mark. The court dismissed the petition, finding no mark violation beyond box labeling and letter form.
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Supreme Judicial Court
W. Allen
J. Hugh Dever
Rose E. Kelly
Daniel J
Daniel G. Kelly
Hugh Dever
C. W. Bartlett
J.J. Dowd
P. A. Collins
Appellees
Devens
J. Daniel Frank
Lawrence Samuel
N.S
Sleeper & Co
Veehad
Etters M
George 1
Huntress
Superior Court list of cases Suffolk Sept 12
Suffolk Superior Court docket on September 12 records several filings and dispositions. St Tapues and Gerrish are noted for lottery related issues with fines or probation, alongside multiple indictments and liquor law violations. Cases include Blanchard larceny Sweeney Waters Bailey Doherty Grimes Shea Norton Smith Bowen Burke Dunn Dyer McCarty Rankin O Neil for various charges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Superior Criminal Court
Suffolk County
StTapues
J. Harry Gerrish
Edward Manson
Same
Herbert W. Stanton
Commonwealth
Blanchard
Sweeney
Waters
Bailey
Grimes
Shea Et al
Norton
Smith
Bowen
Burke
Dunn
Dyer
McCarty
Saime
Rankin
Sam
O'Neil
Insolvency Court Third Meetings In Suffolk County Today
Third meetings are scheduled in multiple insolvency cases at Suffolk County Court today including John F Folsom Myers George C Holmes Charles 8 March Kleston Brothers George Meacom William C Fisk William Charak James Arrington Alexander Mack Marr Brothers John F Bronson John A Gill lewis bk Curtis George H Binney William H Ross William J Stevens Adjourned seconds include Fisk Arrington Alexander Mack August Young Nason vs La Motte and a first meetings list several names and creditor petitions conclude with John M Glidden in creditor petition.
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Suffolk County
John F. Folsom
Ee Myers
George C. Holmes
Charles
Kleston Brothers
George Meacom
William C. Fisk
William Charak
James J’. Arrington
Alexander Mack
Marr Brothers
John F. Bronson
Johnn A. Gill
Lewis Bk
Curtis
George H. Binney
William H. Ross
William J. Stevens
James P. Arrington
August Young
Shea v City of Lowell jury finds for defendant
Superior Court Middlesex Sept. 12. In Shea vs City of Lowell the jury ruled for the defendant. P. J. Hoar appeared for the plaintiff and L. T. Trust represented the city. Also listed are orders or cases 4501-Searle v Morrison 4004 Murphy v Prince 3655 Harvey assignee v admr Stevens Keeee v Ko ange.
Municipal Court Docket Highlights Larceny and Forgery Cases
Adams and Parmenter Jr. held for Superior Court on larceny of goods valued at 16. James Murphy sentenced to five and one month for two larcenies. Henry W. Fisher held $300 for false pretences. Mansfield sentenced six months after larceny of clothing valued at 41. appealed. Jackson held $2000 for forgery. French and Blodgett found guilty of larceny, each three months. French appealed and held for Superior Court.
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Adams and Parmenter
Patrick Cross
Ince
Superior Court
James Murphy
House of Correction
Henry W. Fisher
Michael Mansfield
Edward Lawman
Essex Street
House of Industry
William Jackson
Isaac E. French
Thomas Blodgett
Waltham awards contract for new almshouse
Waltham Sept 12 The contract for building the new almshouse has been awarded to E Atwood doctor of Waltham for 21997 including 3400 for heating plumbing and grading The appropriation was 22400 It will be a wooden structure with good conveniences on city land South street The old almshouse is being replaced as the town farm is sold as house lots The new building will be completed this winter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waltham
E. Atwood
South Street
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New Yorks
Sebcee Gblm
Philadelphias
Wen
Chicagos
Cleveland S
Indianapolis
Cceeesee Ees
Washington S
Columbus
Cincinnatis
Jamaica Plain
Mr. Brackett
Maine
Thomas Alden, Jr
M’gahey
Crapo
Lynn
William A. Clark, Jr
Ward 1
William Summers
Albert I. Lindsey
William M. Wires
Ward 2
Edward W. Pinkham
H. P. Goodridge
Oliver R. Furbush
Edwin A. Tebbetts
Ward
John H. Salter
James H. Richards
Amos EF. Breed
James H. Hilton
W. BR. Hoyt
Abel G. Courtis
Ziba H. Nickerson
Charles EK. Sprague
Alexander F. Wright
William E. Neal
Walter E. Symonds
Elihu K. Hayes
John
D. G. Hunty
J.C. Bennett
Samuel M. Bubier
Ed W. Hall
Daniel W. Allen
Charles M. Bacheller
Maurice A. Stevens
Charles H. Hopkins
David Walker
Fred Nichols
W.2l. Baird
Thomas P. Nichols
Robert H Johnson
Joshua R. Johnson
James H. Emmerton
F. T. Seabury
G. H. Maynard
J. W. Willis
A. O. Delano
G. A. Stearns
J. F. Coolidge
C. E. Getchell
H. L. Hovey
Ephraim Stearns
C. O. Morrill
F. O. Osgood
Charles Foster
Nathan Warren
James Beatty
T. H. Armstrong
William Roberts
Greenfield
Montague
J. Bk. Bartlett
F. H. King
James A. Gunn
Walker
Waterstein
Joseph S. Bartlett
James A. Dunn
H. King
Republican Campus
Frank ‘F T. Arnold
John Osborne
James P. King
Frank E. Farnham
George B. Parker
George M. Woodward
Samuel KE. Winslow
L. J. Goodell
B. W. Potter
W. W. Royce
Doogue
Water Board
Chestnut Hill
Harvard Bridge
John L. Swift
Firemen’s Veteran Association
Providence
R. L
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Sudbury
Tufts Street
Lincoln Street
Kingston Street
Hopkinton
Ashland
Sudbury River
Connecilman Keenan
Whitehall Pond
Barry
Frasier
Jordan, Marsh & Co
Keenan
Secretary of War
Charles River
Boston Gas Company
W. F. Barry
Park Square
West Street
Park Street
Committee On Finance
Fraser
Ward 6
Suffolk
City Hospital
Public Institutions and Overseers
Shaw
Board of Aldermen
Congress
Norris
Ward 12
H. Street
South
The
Horticulture Society
Taverner
Beaconsfield
Lord Beaconsfield
Gladstone
Arnold
Portsmouth
A.R. Gardiner
C. L. Parker
St. John
N. B
Alexander H. Vinton
James G. Nicolay
Parker
S—B. F. Gilbert
Takoma Park
D. C
A. Marshall
Kansas City
J. K. Brien
Detroit
H. B. MacLean
David P. Todd
Amherst
J. Burnham Kinsman
Adams
Rochester
N.Y
John I. Wilder
Halifax
P. E. Clifford
Fitchburg
J. H. Gordon
Port Gibson
Miss
J. C. Sullivan
Levi P. Scofield
Thorndike
A. Beuynot
Coo Xan
New Orleans
D.S. Dyer
Bloomington
Ill
P. W. Warren
Morristown
N.J
Henry L. Plummer
New Bedford
William 8. Hopkins
St. Claire Springs
George
Bassett
A. W. Wagner
C. ©. Read
Horace Bumstead
Atlanta
George D. Plummer
Charles H. Clark
Cedar Rapids
J. K. Johnston
Youngstown
John McNeil
Charles H. Porter
KE. H. Fassett
Quincy
S. J. Sherman
Wadhams
W. H.thomas
Toronto
Ont
A. A. Budlong
H. A. Cousins
Bell Telephone
RoYab Baking Powder Cos
Wall Street
E. C. Thompson
Washington Street
Old South
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