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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Sep 20, 1899

Page

7

Shamrock Trials Westward Race Near Scotland Lightship

Sir Thomas Lipton and designer William Fife test the Shamrock on a 25.5 mile triangular course from Scotland lightship. Start at 11 42, finish 3 08, about nine knots average as breeze stays light. Shamrock rounds the outer mark at 1 15 and finishes with a larger topsail for speed gains.

New York Thomas Lipton William Fife Columb Scotland Shamrock Lawrence

Union label sparks ward conflict over pamphlet in Ward 10

In Ward 10 a campaign pamphlet missing the Allied Printing Trades union label provokes a rift among Guild Dyar adherents. Daniel McDonald threatens action while Ward 9 locals voice opposition to candidates tied to the paper. Union officials denounce the publication as a rat sheet and refuse involvement.

Guild-Dyar Daniel McDonald Allied Printing Trades Aeon the Voters Ward 9 J. W. Myrick Bill Campbell William Holland Typographical Union No. 13 Arthur Davis Aled Printing Trades

Suit Aims to Stop Boston East Boston Tunnel Project

Boston transit commissioners face a new Supreme Court suit by Causten Browne and nine others challenging the 1897 tunnel statute. Plaintiffs allege Section 17 impairs the subway lease with West End Company and violates state and federal constitutions by taxation overreach and an unlawful taking without due process.

Supreme Court Boston Transit Commissioners East Boston Causten Browne Transit Commissioners West End Company

Dinner billed in court case Jones v Marshall

In Municipal Civil Court Judge Dewey hears Jones against Marshall and Bachelder over a $300 claim for a dinner at the American House last October. Jones alleges the defendants arranged the bill as part of campaign efforts for Samuel J. Barrows, but is unable to fix payment responsibility.

Dewey Jones Vs. Marshall A. C. Jones American House Stephen M. Marshall Republican State Committee Thomas C. Bachelder Marshall Bachelder Samuel J. Barrows Jones Mr. Jones

Free pictures at Manhattan Studio coupon offer

For one week only the Manhattan Studio offers free pictures to coupon holders of cabinet dull finish and one crayon ree. Visit Studio 21-2 Tremont Street and cut coupon from today’s Post.

Manhattan

Yale to Run Four Elevens Daily in New Football Plan

Yale announces a radical change to develop its team by fielding four elevens each day. Forty four players will see practice, with a promotion system pushing talent from the fourth eleven upward. Captain McBride leads candidates as ex captains and officials join practices and upcoming championship refs are named for Harvard and Princeton games.

NHW Havwon Conn Yale Football McBride Rodgers Butterworth Bull Murphy McClung Lehigh Princeton New Haven Wrightington Harvard

Harvard Football Practice Sees New Candidates Join

Harvard men continued a brisk practice with starts and clashes in the morning and passing, catching, and ball handling drills in the afternoon. Centre men trained under Dou cette, with four seniors and two new candidates Walsh and Fuller joining the squad alongside notable additions Fincke Gibrasch Ris tine and Rainsford from the freshman ranks.

Harvard Doucette Dibblee C. Sargent Kasson Green Barney Eaton Walsh Law School Fuller Parker Ellis Daly Kendall Warren Hallowell Fincke Gibrasch Ristine Rainsford Stillings Boston Cooper Hst

Public market proposed for Park square station area

Enthusiastic Park Square Improvement Association meeting at the Thorndike Hotel discussed converting the Park square station site into a modern public market to restore business. A five member committee was appointed to confer with city government and the Tremont and Boylston street tracks may be relaid.

Park Square Oie John R. Foster George Nowell J. H. Dudley New Haven Road Old Colony Foster St. Charles Street M. A. Sullivan Fitchburg Messrs J. L. Damon, Jr BE. Wallace Rintels Tremont Street Boylston Street Essra David Green C. E. Davis Arthur Leach Charles Boynton Boston Elevated Railway Company Park

Cabinet Members Decline New York Dewey Reception

Secretary of the Navy Loss and Secretary of Agriculture Wilson will not attend the Dewey reception in New York. Secretary Long must remain in Washington due to official duties as the admiral departs. Officials cite pressure of official business for the declines.

New York Dewey Secretary of the Navy Wilson Long Washington

Gibson wins amateur paced 25 mile race at Week Oval

Harry Gibson wins the amateur paced 25 mile event at Week Oval in Indianapolis. He defeats Tom Butler of Porter and Fran Starbuck with a time of 47 14.

Indianapolis Ind Harry Gibson Week Oval Tom Butler Porter Fran Starbuck

Allenka Dominates 2:30 Pace Heat at Readville

Readville racing opens with Allenka easily winning the 2:30 pace heat after defending Monday’s victories. Georgianna wins the 2:12 trot heat while Seddie L. claims first money in the 2:28 trot and other heats.

Allenka Readville Seddie L Hope Assurance S. Access Quesehy Peponé Eorgianna Oe Timbrel Sucese Askia Fred W Mazie Sidney Esterday Georgianna Br. m Messinger Wilkes Noble G. G Sherman Athbuny Peihsishabab Nigger Jack Bik. G Cyone Arthur Kaskia B. m Kremlin Ch. G Red Wilkes Rere Masie Sidney Enka B. G Kremlinantaka YOUNG Roscoe C Alcantara McDonald Hal Almont Re. G Hermit Middleby Wilton- Princess Eloise Paige

Shipping Downturn Hits Boston Grain Exports

The Post reports a weekly grain shipment drop of about 600 000 to 700 000 bushels due to seamen strikes in Britain and scarce railcars from Chicago. Fewer vessels, prior chartering by iron ore firms, and docked ships limit eastbound cargo. Also notes schedule changes for the Plant liner La Grande Duchesse and repairs to other vessels as the harbor hones for yacht events.

British Isles The Post Europe Chicago Great Lakes South Boston Warren Chem Liverpool Allan Hibernian Winifredian Haddock la Grande Duchesse Astead Halifax N. 8 Port Gray Kesbury Charlottetown F. Plant Helifax Sorensen Trilby Apple Island John Brooks Sagadahoc Orion Hollander Line New York Mobile Newport News Metropolis Mayflower Pe Ann Tom Cooper Joh Prescott Laighten Charlestown

Aguinaldo asks meeting with MacArthur on prisoner release

Washington reports a cable from General Otis stating a prominent Filipino sought negotiations with General MacArthur for the release of American prisoners held by insurgents. The envoy asked permission for a Filipino army officer to pass through American lines to confer with Otis.

Washington War Department General Otis MacArthur Aguinaldo

Fire causes $3000 loss at Sudbury Street building

A fire at Sudbury Street last evening caused about $3000 damage to the building occupants. Ingalls & Kendricken occupy the first and second floors, James McLean & Co. on the fourth, and William Hall on the fifth. The blaze originated on the fourth floor, spreading downward to the third, with most damage from water.

Sudbury Street Ingalls & Kendricken James McLean & Co William Hall

More Men Wanted by a Trusted Advocate

A vivid recruitment appeal urges more men for national and global progress, praising the strong, capable, and healthy while denouncing drones and past vices. The speaker, once a “drone” himself, claims a cure for lost manhood via a powerful remedy and offers a free prescription by writing to G. B. Wright, music dealer, Box 1230, Marshall, Michigan.

Uncle Sam Philippines G. B. Wright Marshall, Mich

Boston's oldest female disease specialist at 532 Tremont

Dr Gordon, a long-established Boston physician specializing in female diseases, maintains office hours until 8. Located at 532 Tremont Street, the prominent practice is noted for its longevity and success.

Dr. Bailey Howard St Dr. Bell Moston Columbus Ave J. B. Bishop Tremont St DR. Gordon Boston

Drowning scare at Ballston Beach ends in rescue

Two Wiggin sisters Pauline and Ella of Manchester New Hampshire nearly drowned while bathing at Ballston Beach. Captain J H Rich and Surfmen Dyer and Paine from the Pamet River life saving station rescued them. The Wiggin family summer near the beach.

Highland Light Joseph Wiggin Manchester N. H Pauline D. Wiggin Ella F. Wiggin Ballston Beach J. H. Rich Dyer and Paine Pamet River Wigsin

Shipping News Update From Atlantic Ports and Steamers

Shipping news lists departures and cargoes for multiple vessels including Sagamore to Warren & Co and Prince George to J F Masters, along with passenger stowaways and routes to St. John, Yarmouth, and Portland. Several Br and US steamers are cited with destinations such as Liverpool, Hull, and New York, detailing merchandise, passengers, and barge connections.

Drews N. B Portland Anna Murray O. H. Sato Sachem Liverpool Hibernian Gow Croix St. John Sport Halifax Yarmouth E Prince George Aladdin Louisburg C. B Rainbow Baltimore Norfolk George Minslow Rges Patterson South Amboy Eeer Rebecca A. Tanlane Sagamore Fenton Warren & Co McKinnon J. F. Masters Prince Edward Lockhart Yarmouth Bay State Dennison Penobscot Pierce Bangy Cape Ann Godfrey City of Gloucester Ober Gloucester Carrie State St. Philadelphia Lavinia Campbell Itimore David A. Story Ulmer Florence Lockwo Savexvene N. J Ickerson New York Nottingham Tingle Salem Taurus Clifford Catawissa Robinson Philadelphia St. Nicholas Lynn Beechwood Newburyport Ashland Armenian Eng Galileo Hull Kentucky Dan Christiania Copenhagen EB. Norris Bear River Liszie Dyas Weaymouth Republic St. An Savannah Line Ocean Steamship Co Lewis Wharf Boston Florida Gate City Chattahoochee YH. Downing Atlantic Ave Newam Sound Line Metropolitan S. 8. Co Ocean Steamship Company New Pier 35 North River A. Dew. Sampson Summer St New

Civil Court Dockets Highlight Cambridge Cases and Divorces

The record lists Civil Court actions in Cambridge including Thomas White vs Apsley Geren and multiple cases in the Superior Court Middlesex division. Contested divorce dockets noted with judges Hayes and Hopkins and a series of Ricker White Johanson Hill Jacobs Delano Howe entries.

Superion Court Cambridge Thomas White Apsley Neaven & Choate J. T. Joslin G. A. A. Pevey Urke Kirwin Prescott Kinser Eee Phaneuf Lovett Kitney Small Teagmoverett Va Ainsworth Oor Scott Aley Als Millen Brien Barnes Blair Russell Colley Marsh Trustees I. H. Brows M. Co Felix Bruce A Ee Anderson Exton Bent Middlesex Fropkins Ricker White

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