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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Sep 20, 1889

Page

8

City Notes on Races Parades and Lectures

The Beacon Park stallion race was postponed to Monday and Franklin Park races defer reduced to today due to yesterday's bad weather. Waterman upholds Merrill on the U S Credit System Company of Newark barred from operating in the state as an insurance business. Boston police parade Oct 15 drill details at Station 16 with two bands and Superintendent Small leading. Captains Goodwin Hemenway and Cain assign color company roles. Chamber of Commerce mourns Charles E. Raymond of Cambridge. Star course ends except one concert as Beethoven Club and notable Boston musicians perform Dec 16. Max O'Rell to lecture. An official map of Boston's horse and electric streetcar system is released by H G Collins.

Beacon Park Franklin Park Saugus Waterman Merrill United States Credit System Company of Newark N. J Boston Station 16 Small Goodwin South Boston Hemenway Cain Chamber of Commerce Charles E. Raymond Cambridge Beethoven Club Schumann Club Allston E. Humphrey Allen Gertrude Edmonds George W. Parker Clarence J. Hay Max O’rell H. G. Collins Federal Street

Political Manuyrnings and Election Officer Instructions

Estimates of strength by managers of the Brackett faction claim 714 delegates and control of the nomination. Boston caucus results meet expectations as Brackett gains strong support, with Arlington headquarters tracking county figures. Secretary of State Peirce issues detailed election instructions to registrars, town clerks, and inspectors on nomination papers, voter lists, ballot handling, check-lists, and polling place conduct.

Jewett Brackett Mr. Brackett Clark Boston Arlington Man Peirce

Republican State central committee names resolutions panel

The Republican State central committee appointed a resolutions committee for the State convention on Sept. 25. Chair is Hon. Henry Cabot Lodge. Members at large include Hon. JohniB Long, Hon. A. A. Putnam, Hon. Timothy G. Spaulding, and Hon. John S. Brayton. Districts 1 through 11 list various honored members including Stetson, Harris, Dewey, Wellington, Tower, Converse, Hale, Allen, Wade, Hoar, and Wallace.

Republican State Central Committee Henry Cabot Lodge N Hant Johnib Long Blaghem A. A. Putnam Uxbridge Imothy G. Spaulding Northampton John S. Brayton Fall River Thomas M. Stetson New Bedford Robert O. Harris East Bridgewater Henry Dewey Boston Fred A. Wellington William A. Tower Lexington Hlisna Converse Malden Willard J. Hale N Pemeee Charles H. Allen Lowell Levi C. Wade Newton George ¥. Hoar Worcester Rodney Wallace Fitchburg

Jewett lieutenant governorship tied to long county rule

A Lowell man traces colonial precedent showing Governor and Lieutenant Governor never shared a county and argues Jewett cannot seek the Lt Governor post if he seeks Governor. The rule, said to span over 250 years, shapes the party’s federalist calculations.

Jewett Lowell

Extending the Chinese Wall Across Canadian Boundary

Ottawa Ont Sept 19 Six or more customs houses are to be established on the Canadian side of the international boundary between the western boundary of Manitoba and the Rocky Mountains.

Ottawa Ont Manitoba Rocky Mountains

YACHT RACING OFF NEWPORT RESULTS AND INCIDENTS

Newport R I Sept 19 The first two special races off Newport were failed due to strong winds. Titania and Bedouin led the big yacht class after late starts and reefed sails. Liris suffered a broken mast, Gorilla and Papoose posted top times, Titania won the Morgan cup and Gorilla captured the Morgan prize with Papoose taking the second prize. A schooner in distress was rescued by Captain Dodge and crew from Block Island.

Newport R. 1 Titania Bedouin Gorilla Liri Papoose Ava Perie Wizard Reliance Mignon Mariquita Liris Varuna Lady Evelyn Leeward Lirus Litania Be Tng Vitania Jitania M.S H. M.S. Titania Eee Edouin Faticc Scineverrhe Moosa Tomboy Kathleen Bantam Diamond Lemuel Dodge Block Island Ocean View Aeso Henry Clay Ellsworth Hoboken Commodore Forbes Fair Haven Regatta Committee New York Iris Minerva Tom Sloane Sloane

Schooner Alfin Damaged Off Provincetown

Schooner Alfin from Marblehead to New York broke her mainboom and tore mainsail near Provincetown on Sept 19. Sloop Idler arrived from Boothbay for Philadelphia, and schooner Vesta from Plymouth for New York were also noted as present.

Alfin Provincetown Marblehead New York Idler Boothbay Philadelphia Vesta Plymouth

Verena Wins Three Prizes in Five Starts

Letter to the editor reports Verena has captured first prize in three of five starts with events dated June 17 July 4 and September 5. The correspondent, J Arthur Beebe, asks correction of a misstatement printed in the paper on the 17th inst. to the Post.

J. Arthur Beebe

Nationalist Club Address Endorsed by Boston Figures

A public note declares the Nationalist Club address to Massachusetts citizens on statehouse corruption is supported by members who oversaw its drafting. It condemns 1889 legislature actions favoring corporations and cites the Danvers electric light bill and other measures as examples of needed reform. Boston, Sept. 17, 1889.

Nationalist Club Sir Massachusetts State House Danvers Edward Bellamy W. D. P. Briss Pitio W. Sprague Edward E. Hae QO. P. Gifford Francis Bellamy Boston

Errors of the "Senators" Ended by Cold Weather in Washington

Boston defeated Washington in an eight inning game called due to cold weather. Poor Senators defense allowed unearned runs in the first inning and three more scoring in the second, giving Boston a decisive lead as Haddock and Clarkson pitched effectively. Unclear final score and line data reflect the chaotic, unclosed contest with multiple misplays and a request to finish early.

Washington Boston Senators Haddock Clarkson A. Irwin Wise Wilmot

City Hall Law Makers Approval of 500000 Loan

The committee of the whole report on a 500000 city loan for various municipal needs was approved by the Aldermen and referred to a special committee. The funds are to fund streets, fire, cemeteries, schools, sewers, and public works with certificates due July 1, 1809.

Aldermanic Board of Aldermen Urywvsk Boston Park Square West Street Gate Park Street Fire Department Mt. Howe Cemetery Meridian Street Sewir South Cove Dudley Street Prince District Glen Round J. Preeee Bunker Hill H Street Quincy Street Albany Street Troy Street B.& Alr Tremont Street Temple Place Market Street Salem Street Ward Story G Street Green Street Bowdoin Square Chamberg Street Washington Street Ashland Street Dedham Wrest Sacond Street Rusaway Buyoos Dorchester Avenue Tth Smith Street Sixth Street Etreets Ccs Ceet Iekes Ae Athens Street Buttonwood Street Warren Street Seu St Ldotulph

Symphony Ticket Buyers At Winter Street Alley Sale

Crowds gathered near Music Hall as Henry W. Jackson sold Saturday evening Symphony tickets. Bidders pursued $12 seats with premiums from 25 cents to 40 dollars amid a cold damp scene. Notable attendees included Endicott, Cobb, Bigelow, Shaler, Thorndike and others. police kept order.

Winter Street Music Hall Henry W. Jackson Symphony Boston Ellis William Endicott, Jr Samuel ©. Cobb Henry J. Bigelow N.S. Shaler Lothrop Thorndike Professor Whitney B. J. Lang George L. Ostood John K. Paine H. M. Rogers Charles P. Curtis A. Steinert Sullivan A. Sargent Gamaliel Bradford Louis Curtis John ‘T. Morse, Jr Samuel Johnson Corps of Police

Boston grounds afternoon actors-reporters game promises sharp work

Captain McIntosh of the former nine says they have beaten New York and seek another win over Boston. Umpires include George Marion and John F. Dever with John Morrill refereeing. Misses Russell Rice Urquhart and Lucette prize players for batting, fielding, runs and first home run. Shorty Healy acts as special police. A 100 yard race precedes the game between Egbert McGibben and McIntosh.

Boston McIntosh New York Press Club Bosworth Street George Marion Dockstader’s Company John F. Dever Shorty”? Healy The Dockstader Minstrels Egbert McGibben

Baseball Scores From City Stadium Card

At Worcester Worcester s 1 New Havens 0. At Philadelphia Athletics 12 Brooklyn s 0. At Columbus Baltimores 4. At Kansas City St Louis 13 Kansas Citys. At Louisville Louisvilles 8 Cincinnatis 0.

Worcester Worcesters New Havens Philadelphia Louisville Louisvilles Cincinnatis

Northampton Bank awards Damon Safe protection contract

The Northampton National Bank of Northampton Massachusetts, robbed January 25 1876 of securities exceeding one million dollars, awards Damon Safe Company of Boston a large burglar proof protection contract for a new bank building after an exhaustive review. The decision favors Damon on merit with cost secondary.

Northampton National Bank of Northampton Mass Damon Safe Company Boston Damon Construction

Cambridge School Board Adopts Salaries and Educational Orders

The Cambridge School Board approved principal salaries of 620 and assistants at 520, ordered Brackett squares for upper classes, sought two rooms in Brattle square for evening drawing, provided models for primary classes, and concrete around Latin School. Textbook changes and salary increases were tabled or referred, sewing added for schools, and several teacher transfers were announced.

Cambridge School Board Brackett’s Montgomery Berard’s Johnson Keep Orcutt Hildreth

Boston University opens liberal arts college with 250 attendees

Boston University College of Liberal Arts opened yesterday morning in the chapel with over 250 present, nearly 100 entering. President Warren read scriptures, Rev Nichols offered prayer, and Warren and Coit delivered opening addresses on aims, lifelong learning, and balanced study.

Boston University College of Liberal Arts Warren Nichols Coit

Gynecological Addresses Mark Closing Session of Meeting

The last session of the American Gynecological Society convened with Drs. Gehrang Boldt Maury Warren Sawyer and Kollock delivering exhaustive papers on gynecology therapeutics. An afternoon segment featured essays by Ashby Johnstone Sutton Dudley Polk Baker Goodman and tributes to the deceased J B Hunter and Ellwood Wilson. The fourteenth annual conclave adjourned to meet in September 1890 at Buffalo New York.

American Gynecological Society E. C. Gehrang St. Louis H. J. Boldt New York R. B. Maury Memphis Edward Warren Sawyer Chicago Cornelius Kollock Cheraw A. A. Ashby Baltimore A. W. Johnstone Kentucky R. Stanbury Sutton Pittsburg E. Co. Dudley William M. Polk William F. Baker John Goodman Louisville J. B. Hunter Ellwood Wilson Philadelphia H. C. Coe William N. Parish Buffalo, N. Y

Awards Mark Horticultural Hall Show With Plants and Flowers

The Horticultural Hall display closes at 9 30 tonight after a strong showing this year. Prizes awarded yesterday include vase of flowers won by Miss 5 W Story second to Mrs A D Wood third to Mrs KE M Gill. Additional gratuities go to W E Doyle Lannewell Fisher Bros N J Kidder and Dr C G Weld for plants to M C Strong for cut foliage and shrubs to Benjamin Grey table of plants and water lilies to H H Hunnewell and L W Goodell water lilies to James F Marble liliputian dahlias to John Parker W C Winter George S Puttie Macey Randall Temple Beard dahlias to H H Hunnewell tuberous begonias and cut flowers to C W Galloupe vase of roses and pinks to Joseph Clark two vases of anemones and chrysanthemums to J F Hyde asters native and hybrid to George Hollis native asters to Mrs E M Gill cutflowers to Mrs P D Richards wild flowers. A silver medal goes to H H Hunnewell for well grown dracenas.

Horticultural Hall W. Story A. D. Wood KE. M. Gill W. E. Doyle Hall Lannewell Fisher Bros N. J. Kidder Dr. C.G. Weld W. C. Strong Benjamin Grey H. H. Hunnewell L. W. Goodell James F. Marble John Parker W. C. Winter George

Prisoners Resume Work at South Boston House of Correction

South Boston correctional insurrection quelled with about sixty men involved. Colonel Whiton says disturbance exaggerated and reports inmates returning to work quietly. Meat quality deemed safe by officials and sent to commissioners for inspection.

South Boston House of Correction Colonel Whiton Post Institution

Harvey assignee v Stevens trial in Middlesex Superior Court

In Middlesex Superior Court on September 19 Judge Brighton presiding Harvey as assignee appears for the plaintiff with J J Harvey and W Atwood for the defense The docket lists cases 4004 Murphy v Prince 4444 Cady v Davis 14520 Chapman v Heald 4246 McDuffes v Robarge with adr adv entries.

Superior Court Middlesex County Briigham C.J Harvey Stevens J.J. Harvey W. Atwood Murphy Prince Cady Davis Chapman

Law cases and verdicts in Essex Superior Court

In Essex County Law actions dated Sept 19, Mason J presides. Verdict for plaintiff for 266.04 in Woodhead versus Goss. Damages sought by Maloney in Chase case. Jury deliberating in the injury suit arising from alleged ice incident. Multiple docket entries list cases against Goss, Chase, Sullivan, and others in Haverhill and surrounding jurisdictions.

Essex County Lawrence Mason U. T. Woodhead Charles E. Goss John P. Sweeney W. L. Thompson Jeremiah Maloney Benjamin W. Chase Haverhill

Notable Guests Attend Social Whitman Events at Boston Hotels

Railroad official C E McPherson hosts Prince Dhuleep Singh at the Boston Tavern while Company A Forty-seventh Massachusetts Volunteers hold their ninth reunion at Crawford House with Colonel Marsh as honorary guest. A long list of guests arrives, including Mr and Mrs Richards Denver. Dr Townsend New York. G A Armon Chicago. Mr and Mrs Townsend New York. J J French Gloucester. J N Williams Charleston. A Dunn Philadelphia. and many others from cities such as Philadelphia, Pittsburg, Portland, and Montreal.

C. E. McPherson Prince Dhuleep Singh India Boston Company A Forty-sventh Regiment of Massachusetts Volunteers Crawford House Colonel Marsh Thorndike G. B. Richards Denver Col Edmund W. Tryer New York Whitmore Calvert Younley Pittsburg Penn Thomas E. Evins South Carolina Josiah M. Fiske Newport Charles _B. Fiske Palmer John S. Maclennan Toronto George B. Safford Skowhegan C. É. Boyle Alleghany J. L. Frank Chicago E. T. Montgomery Jackson Miss Sorley Montreal

Suffolk Superior Court Docket Sept 19 Violations and Cases

The Suffolk County Superior Court on September 19 lists multiple cases led by Judge Ellen O'Brien. Violations include liquor law offenses with fines and costs, larceny from the person, breaking and entering, and gaming. Notable entries name Commonwealth v. Dyer and others as parties in separate dockets with varied outcomes.

Superior Criminal Court Suffolk County Staknes Ellen O’brien Commonwealth Dyer Same Dunn Waters Burns Keenan Woodman Blanchard O'Connor O’brien Rankin Gilmore Shepard

Calendar of Adjourned Meetings for Friday September 20

Friday September 20 calendar lists adjourned third meetings for numerous individuals and firms including Cecelia F Gustine Girsch Co and Louisa McCall. It also notes adjourned second meetings for several others and first meetings for listed creditors and petitioners with hearings and examinations scheduled.

Cleman Whelan Cecelia F. Gustine Girsch & Co Jennie H. Bowker Thomas F. Maney Piaul Sears James Clair & Co Louisa M. McCall Emery W. Smith Rand Avery Co George F. Sears Robert F. Liper Mary J. Maney Jacob Cohen James H. Howard Florence E. Jelden John F. Sweetser E. J. Clark & Co John L. K. Pratt George L. Young Ernest D. Black Charles B. Gardner George E. Evans George W. Thayer Patrick Gallagher Albert L. Churchill Johnn O'Connor Mary F. Maney

Municipal Court Dockets Include Thefts And Drunkenness

In municipal court on Sept 19 Adams and Forsaitn and James O'Brien faced charges of receiving stolen goods in a case continued for $200. Ernest Hewett’s larceny case for a pin valued at $30 from Percival Howe was continued. Edward Kelly, a motorist, was fined $5 for drunkenness and $10 for refusing to move when told by an officer. Margaret Kenney was discharged on an assault charge, as was Timothy Daly.

Adams and Forsaitn, Jr James O’brien Ernest Hewett Percival Howe Edward Kelly Margaret Kenney Timothy Daly

Women in Council addresses at Charlestown church

The ward and city committee of women voters met at Monument Square Methodist Church in Charlestown. Speakers argued for Catholic and public school tensions, urging unity and education while warning against Rome influence, liquor traffic, and immorality.

Women IN Council Ward and City Committee of Women Voters Monument Square Methodist Church Charlestown EF. Trask Hill Ela Chelsea A. Plumb Roxbury Archbishop Williams Baltimore Lobey Miss Tobey Church of

Funeral Services for Charlies F Holland Held at Home

Charlies F Holland's funeral was held at his residence 58 Broadway Someville with many friends attending. Rev Mr Ross of Franklin Street Congregational Church conducted the service as the church choir performed. Floral tributes came from lodges and the Boston Chamber of Commerce. He was buried in Milton. The wife of Somerville police officer James Foley was also buried, after a service at St. Joseph's Church Union Square, with interment at Woburn.

Charlies F. Holland Broadway Someville Frinds Mr. Ross Franklin Street Congregational Church Boston Chamber of Commerce Milton James Foley Somerville St. Joseph’s Church Union Square Woburn

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