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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Sep 17, 1889

Page

8

Crapo Versus Brackett Delegates Battle for Governor Race

Boston area caucuses report rival claims by Burdett and Clark on delegate tallies for Crapo Brackett races. News notes mixed local support from Amesbury Carver Swanzey Rehoboth and Boston wards while Quincy's Faxon and Prohibition candidates stir the scene as Jewett grows in Lowell.

Brackett Crapo Mr. Burdett Mr. Crapo Mr. Brackett New Bedford Clark Burdett Amesbury Carver Peleg W. McFarlin Clarksburg Southboro Swansea Rehoboth Boston T.C. Bates

Verena Wins Closest Leg Of The Day Yacht Race

Mare Leneap Sept 16 Verona and Wanda, both fourth class catboats, raced from Corinthian Point at 2 49 crossing together. Verena secured windward position then held on as Wanda passed off Cat Island. The finish was a close nip and tuck with Verena prevailing and each boat winning a leg. At 8 o clock Burgesss Pride of the Sea retired and will sail tomorrow. Pris cilla and Wraith also went out of commission with others to follow.

Verona Wanda Corinthian Point Verena Cat Island Oenone Cochrane Burgess Edgar Harding Priscilla I. P. Benson Wraith

Record of the Forties Eight-Class Racing Standings

The forties class race record lists each boat with starts and placements. Notable entries include Gorilla with 19 starts and four firsts, Mariquita with 14 starts and five seconds, and Minerva with 12 starts and two wins. Other boats show varied results across multiple races and placements.

Minerva Nymph Verena Liris Papoose Gorilla Tomanawk Chiquita Banshee Mariquita Helen Alice--Lo Yara Poeri Lotowana Fanita Ulidia Neptune Awa

Pleasant Wedding at Appleton Chapel Cambridge

Miss Emma HH Vol daughter of Adolph Vom treasurer of Cambridge Gas Company and John T Wigmore married at Appleton Chapel Old Cambridge. Ceremony by Rev Andrew B Peabody and Rev Arthur M Knapp witnessed by a large gathering. Bridal attire pale pink crepe and pink ostrich fan. Best man Seth P. Smith ushers listed. Private reception at 18 Martin Street. Afterward they sail to Tokyo where Wigmore will teach at Tokyo University the next three years.

Emma HH. Vol Adolph Vom Cambridge Gas Company John T. Wigmore Appleton Chapel Old Cambridge Andrew 2. Peabody Harvard College Arthur M Knapp Watertown Seth P. Smith Boston Warren A. Locke Harry C. Whittemore Ralph H. Sawyer Frank W. Hastings Cambridge Sumner Coolidge Frank P. Vogl Claremont N. Hy. Wisner B. Martin San Francisco Frank G. Stantial Melrose Reginald H. Ward New York Vogl Martin Street Sirs Wigmore Tokio Japan Tokio University Dropton Knapp Thin

Gracefully Into Second as New Yorks Top Boston Fight

New Yorks claim second place after a tough run against Boston. The Philadelphias beat Boston 2 to 0 in seven innings with Buffinton pitching and key baserunning errors by Bennett and Clarkson. Washingtons beat the Giants as Tiernan set a batting pace and Ward hit a late homer for New Yorks. The League Board later ruled the Boston Philadelphia game valid for the Bostons.

New York Philadelphias Bostons Buffinton Kelly Clarkson Delahanty Clements Nash Myers Thompson Johnston Mulvey Fogarty Bennett Richardson Hardie Bennet Batlinton Hallman Ypuiladelphias Bostonss R. Bhp O Tpelubanty Richard Rely Fbom’son Brouth’s Oldohbnston Eae Keeck Philadelphiag c Bosghiss Kennett Delehanty Clerkson Velahanty Farrar Butlinton Curry Powers Waasihmgton Giants Senators Washingtons O'Day Mack A. Irwin Tiernan Seratch Ward Boston Washington League Day

Emancipation Celebration Planned for Lincoln Proclamation Anniversary

A committee refined the twenty-fifth anniversary program for Lincoln’s Emancipation Proclamation. Morning and afternoon events occur at Meionaon with evening sessions at Tremont Temple. Speakers include Colonel Higginson General Butler Grot Garrison and Carrie Washington reader.

Lincoln Messrs. Jones Fay, Souther Coy Eliza Gardiner Cora Scott Pond BE. Merritt Meionaon Tremont Temple Jones Wi C. Fay E. G. Waller Jones John Boyle O Reilly Werner Johnson Wred Douglass

Patrolman Ramsey Dies of Typhoid at Home in Charlestown

Patrolman Frank Ramsey of Station 15 died yesterday afternoon at 23 Cook Street Charlestown from typhoid fever. Appointed to the force in 1836 he leaves a widow and two children.

Frank Ramsey Cook Street Charlestown

Proposals For Boston Sewerage Loan And Local Notices

City invites proposals for a 500 000 dollar thirty year sewerage loan as part of Boston improvements. A seven year old boy missing since Sept 14 was found drowned near Porter street. Draw-widening bids for Granite bridge in Dorchester range from 3975 to 5500 by several firms. Boston letter carriers plan a fund for a monument to the late Cox. Lamson libel suits seek 25000 each against Lawson Manufacturing. Mayor’s list of precinct officers due Sept 1–20. Aldermen may adjourn to allow proper presentation.

City of Boston Archibald Forrest Porter Street Granite Bridge Dorchester George Cavanaugh Benjamin Young J. N. Hayes & Co John Cavanaugh Lamson Consolidated Store Service Company Lamson Store Service Supply Company Lawson Manufacturing Company Thomas W. Lawson

Balch’s Stallion Race Preview At Beacon Park

A large crowd at Beacon Park views stallions Nelson Aleryon and Junemont in training for the $10,000 Balch national stallion race tomorrow. Track conditions were fair after Sunday rain. several entries like Mt Morris Gold Ring Brown Bayone Prince and others are doubtful or not expected.

Beacon Park Nelson Aleryon Junemont Maine Joe Young Muratto Mt. Morris Russell Gold Ring Brown Bayone Prince Boston Buffalo Alergon Hartford

Boston Faces Water Supply Crisis with Sudbury Basin Plan

The Boston Board considers a $400,000 loan to finish the Sudbury River water system as Mayor Hart and the Water Board press for ample new supplies. Cost estimates include basins 5–8, Whitehall Pond work, land damages, and engineering. City finances and prior approvals hinge on rapid action to secure clean water for 1905 and beyond.

Thomas N. Hart Sudbury River Boston Joseph P. Davis Water Board Charlestown Cochituate Sudbury Mystic Basin No. 6 Boston Water Board Robert Grant Jackson Whitehall Pond

Wicks Colt Stake Races Preview at Beacon Park

George H. Hicks, Beacon Park owner and race organizer, predicts the Hicks Colt Stake meet will be the East’s best. Incoming Maine entries arrive. two year olds race on Friday with Palm as a notable starter. yearlings arrive at Mystic Park for the New England breeders meeting and will join Beacon Park on Thursday.

George H. Hicks Beacon Park That Park Maine Palm Mystic Park New England

Chauncy Hall School Opens 1889 90 Term in Boston

Chauncy Hall School in Boston begins its 1889 90 term with preparations for old scholars to secure seats and textbooks while newcomers take exams to enter divisions. The halls are filled with flowers and students’ chatter as Colonel Hewins introduces his successor Major Benson to organize the new battalion.

Chauncy-Hall School Boston Hewins Benson

Arrest in Charles Town Larceny Case Over Diamond Pin

Inspector Gerraughty arrested Ernest M. J. Hewett of Main Street for larceny of a diamond pin from Percival G. Howe. Hewett, an acquaintance, claimed the pin was loose, later confessed, and said he pawned it and burned the pawn ticket. The pin was recovered.

New Alexander Company Jewellers Open on West Street

The Alexander Company, jewellers and silversmiths, opens at 2 West Street with James E. Alexander, Edward R. Barnes, and E G A Isenlock at the helm. Warerooms are tastefully refitted and a fine selection of gold and silver wares is showcased to attract Boston’s four hundred.

West Street Alexander Company Silversipiliss James E. Aiesander Edward R. Barnes E.G. A. Isenlock Shreve, Crump & Low Charles W. Kennard & Co Boston

City plans library extension and new East Boston schools

The city considered a $30 000 loan to extend West Chester par to Harvard bridge. Estimates for an eight room Orient Heights school at 75 000 and a ten room Lamson street school at 90 000 were filed. Mr Atwood based costs on similar city projects. A voters list publication petition was received. The board adjourned to meet Thursday at 4 PM.

West Chester Harvard Bridge Orient Heights East Boston Lamson Street Atwood Ristrars Gaye

Wainwright Manufacturing vs Wainwright patent dispute

United States Circuit Court hears a motion for preliminary injunction in a case where J Wainwright Manufacturing alleges the defendant president and later director fraudulently claimed ownership of a company invention. The company seeks assignment of all rights or patent interests and compelled patent proceedings at company expense. Attorneys John Lowell and George Q G Wall represent the complainant. J E Maynadier defends.

United States Hansen John Lowell George QO. G. Wall J. E. Maynadier

Supreme Judicial Court near Sept appellate dispute over will

The Supreme Judicial Court resumes, with W Allen appealing a will disallowance in the Kelly estate died in Boston leaving about 156000. The executor C W Bartlett is accused of unsound mind and undue influence. Arguments listed include Bartlett for appellants Collins for appellee. Equity docket notes titles to settle and cases against Thorn ton street railway and Plymouth County Commission.

Mugh Dever Rose G. Kelly James J James G. Kelly Boston C. W. Bartlett Appellants P. A. Collins Appellee Devenis Ayer Lawyer Grooved Stave and Corrugated Sloop Co Thorn

Estates Granted and Wills Admitted to Probate

Administrators appointed for the estates of Mary J. Simonds Patrick McSreen Edward McLaughlin Wealtha McElroy Cache rurs lin Annette C. Smith James W. Riley Thomas McAneeny Edward J. Franey Bradford W. Thompson Theodore B. Barber George McCarthy Samuel R. Coard George B. Done Albert H. Webb Lucy 5. Adams John C. Chadbourne Bridget Conlon Susan Deery Catherine Sayward Francis 8. Williams Margaret Rae John V. Flanagan. Wills admitted to probate for Patrick D. Crosby Susan St. Cox Mary Kerr Thomas C. Amory John H. Everett Elizabeth A. Cushing George &. Hardwicke Laura S. Hodges Herman 5. Inches Eliza A. Hartford Charlotte A. ppald ing James 8B. Machon Anson Burton.

Mary J. Simonds Patrick McSreen Edward McLaughlin Wealtha McElroy Cache Rurslin Annette C. Smith Thomas McAneeny Edward J. Franey Bradford W. Thompson Theodore B. Barber George McCarthy Samuel R. Coard George B. Done Albert H. Webb Lucy

Probate Court Proves Wills and Admin Appointments Listed

In Essex County Salem on Sept 16 Harmon J. validates wills for Alanson Coburn Lawrence Mary EF Cloatman Salem Mary E French Andover Catherine Looby Salem Jane Harrington Lynn Nancy G Last Salem Eliza Sutton Peabody and others Letters of administration granted to Allen B Breed Lynn Maria Berrett Saugus Maria KE Burnham Nyack Neckey Marietta Clothy Marblehead Francis Cronis Peabody Elizabeth H Johnson Lynn Joseph Merrill Salisbury Mary R Picker Beverly Joseph HL Webb Salem Theodore Whemetead Lynn Sallie Ham Shapleigh Me James Baggan Lynn Thomas m Lewis Lynn Lewis J Whippen 4yrul Inventories filed include William Webb Danvers 805150 Samuel I Woodbridge Andover 365235.

Essex County Salem Harmon J. Wills Alanson Coburn Lawrence Mary EF. Cloatman Mary E. French Andover Catherine Looby Jane Harrington Lynn Nancy G. Last Eliza Sutton Peabody Allen B. Breed Maria Berrett Saugus Maria KE. Burnham William Webb Danvers Samuel I Woodbridge

Supreme Court Docket Items From Middlesex County

The Sept 16 docket lists cases including Hall as administrator v Mc, Harvey as assignee v Parlin and Stevens, Roper and trustees, Murphy v Prince, State v Hall and trading, Suaine v Heald and trustees, MecDufffee v Re Same v Hall and trustees, and barge matters with Sept 17 actions noted.

Hall Admx Harvey Assignee V. Parlin Stevens Same Roper Murphy Prince Sate Hall & Trading Suaine Ileald MecDufffee Samev Barge

Municipal Court Dockets and Sentences Note Sept 16

The Municipal Court adjourned cases including William Davis larceny of sixty pounds of lamb to Sept 17. Kate Gantly larceny of twelve dollars continued to Saturday. Eugene Pabseiver for larceny sentenced to one month in the common jail. Several individuals, including George Smith alias George Rice and others, jailed for thefts and gambling with fines imposed.

William Davis John K. McManus Tomias Grady Kate Gantly Ie ‘Ugene ‘Pabseiver George Smith George Rice Michael Ford Michael O’ Her Arthur Stone Henry Cook Lenuis Chick Jol Frazer William Cousins

Protective Order Draws Large Crowd in Washington Street Hall

A new People's Five Year Benefit Order held its first events at 730 Washington Street Knights of Honor Hall drawing a crowd. The organization, incorporated in March, reports 5000 members. J I Morgan explained the venture, while Lulu R Luker and E H Fries performed. Albert Leavers outlined future plans for the order.

Knights of Honor Washington Street People’s J. i Morgan Ore Lulu R. Luker E. H. Fries Albert Leavers

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