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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Sep 24, 1889

Page

5

Anger on the High Seal at International Marine Conference

Secretary Tracy and Mr Whitney report on a Havre Journal extract discussing wreck prevention for the upcoming International Marine Conference. The piece cites the J White wreck drifting ten months after abandonment near the Capes Delaware and mentions the Telemaque voyage around the Aragova Sea. It argues for maritime rules requiring captains to scuttle abandoned ships to avoid navigation hazards.

International Marine Conference Portiland Tracy Mr. Whitney Wshington Sreerau Havre State Department States Hydrographic Office Artice J. White Capes Delaware New Hebrides Orty Telemaque Aragova

Portland cruiser hopes noted by secretary for Armored ships

Secretary to Portland Maine company reports their works, though now locomotive and railway machinery focused, have served in gunboat machinery during the war. Locating near rail access, the plant could be upgraded with modern tools and a shipyard site eyed for iron shipbuilding to handle 1000 to 3000 ton vessels. The department notes skilled labor nearby and sees feasible readiness for government work.

Portland Tracy Portland Company Department Congress Navy Ortland Grand Trunk Railway

Secretary Tracy Upholds Whitney Plan For Navy Strength

Secretary Tracy, energetic and independent, follows Secretary Whitney’s plans to build up the American navy. cordial relations exist between the two men. Whitney could secure desired actions at the Navy Department. He twice aided a paymaster’s clerk, Richard Barry, whose reinstatement Tracy ordered after Whitney’s secretary learned of the case. Memory of Whitney remains cherished by clerks and by young staff aided by Whitney and his wife.

Tracy Bill Whitney Whitney Navy Department Washington Navy Yard New York Washington Navy Yard Mr. Whitney

Census appoints editors to lead gold and coal statistics

The superintendent of the census selected Richard P. Rothwell of New York editor of the Engineering and Mining Journal as chief special agent to oversee gold and silver statistics for the eleventh census. Baird Halberstadt of Pittsburgh is named special agent to assist in coal statistics and will work with Special Agent Ashburner of Pittsburgh.

Richard P. Rothwell New York Engineering and Mining Journal Baird Halberstadt Pittsburg Penn Halberstadt Pennsylvania Ashburner

All For Lawn Tennis Club Opens Fall Tournament at Jamaica Plain

The opening round at Orchard street grounds draws many spectators as Tallant Frazer and Orcutt Burton lead singles and doubles matches. Preliminary results include several defaults and tight sets with Williston, Hill, and Wildes advancing. Second round doubles and ladies events slated to begin tomorrow and Wednesday morning with several notable pairings.

All For Lawn Tennis Club Orchard Street Jamaica Plain Messrs. Tallant Frazer W. D. Orcutt H. E. Burton H. Tallant Everts Wrenn Hill H. L. Johnson H. P. Arthur Williston M. H Wildes A. S. Hill Forbes Houston H. C. Forbes A. J. Wellington Wrenn Tallant Arthur R. Savage Miss Brown Miss Wood D. Bachelder Miss A. Fitz Miss L. Mason Miss L

Market notes show quiet New York session with mixed sugar moves

A thin floor and selective strength marked yesterday's New York market with sugar under bear pressure on refinery expansion rumors. Analysts cite limited support from inside owners and imply further upside if institutions unload enough stock, while other issues like Atchison and West End Land attract attention in steadier trading.

New York Bears Spreckels Sam Bear

Dewey Visits Charlestown Navy Yard on Equipment Tour

Commodore Dewey, chief of the Bureau of Equipment and Recruiting, toured the Charlestown Navy Yard yesterday and spoke highly of the facilities. He indicated there may be increased work forthcoming and returned to Washington on the 6 p m Wain last evening.

Commodore Dewey Washington Bureau of Charlestown Navy Yard

Abbott Luke Marriage at Beverly Farms

MARRIAGES Abbott Luke wedding at Beverly Farms on Sept. 17 conducted by Rev. W. S. Strong. Stephen W. Abbott of Beverly and L. Alice Luke of Beverly Farms are the principals. Realty listings note L. Foster Morse and S. R. Knights & Co. scheduling at 3 p.m. Real estate sections accompany the notice.

L. Foster Morse S. R. Knights & Co Abbott—Luke Beverly Farms W. S. Strong Stephen W. Abbott Beverly L. Alice Luke

Does Not Fear a Rupture and Seeks Amicable League Return

Washington September 23 report on baseball league tensions. President Hewitt supports a fight to settle control, while President Young expects an amicable adjustment through league committee talks. Public interest centers on proposed classification changes and potential league continuity next season despite Brotherhood actions.

Washington Spretau Brotherhood of Ball Players League Young Hewitt Messrs. Day Spalding Reach Brotherhood Washington Club Broerwood Flewitt Buffalo von der Ahe Brooklyn

Obituaries Notice of Multiple Local Deaths in September

Obituaries list several local deaths with ages and residences including Bridget E Boyce 56 Ellen Fay John Bath 53 Caroline Herrick 69 Amy J Johnson 17 John J Malone 26 Mary J Mecuen 65 Dora P Oster Jeremiah Shannah an 53 Henry D Sullivan died Aug 29 in Paris and Sept 22 in various cities.

Boyce Bridget E Timothy Boyce Bath Wall Street John Bath Fay Boston Hghlands Ellen Patrick Fay Glover Dorchester Eunice Ellen Lover Hill Woburn Caroline Herrick Joshua Hill Jedediah Herrick Haimpden Johnson Cambridge Amy J. Johnson Malone John J. Malone Mecuen Mary J H. H. Mecuen Osier Miss Dora Pv’. Oster Shannahan South Jeremiah Shannahan Sullivan Paris Henry D. Sullivan

Boston Beats Chicago as Gumbert Shines in Faultless Game

In Chicaho Sept 23 the Boston nine defeated the Chicago club 8 to 6 after a tight game. Gumbert hurled effectively for Boston while Bennett's catching sparked the win. Chicago showed looseness at times though they batted Clarkson and were active early and late. Attendance reported at 3000.

Chichico Chicagos Clarkson Bostons Gumbert Chicago Bennett

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