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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Apr 10, 1891
Page
8
Boston Orioles game report notes the matchup with GE's men at Cambridge leading to a decisive win by the home team. Highlights include standout plays and key performances contributing to the victory.
Harvard at home on Jarvis Field loses to Boston nationally known team as errors plague the college nine. Howe is Harvard’s bright spot with solid pitching while Dean and teammates misplay several grounders and miscues lead to Boston runs. Boston wins 6 to 4 with key hits by Quinn and Lowe and Hovey’s catalyst homer.
In Fordham, N Y this afternoon the Fordham College nine lost to the visiting nine by a score of 6 to 1 after ten innings. At Charlottesville Virginia Dartmouth College was shut out by the University of Virginia 5 to 0 today.
Yesterday opened a three day conference by the New England Conference of Educational Workers on manual training. Prominent educators lectured on Swedish and Russian methods and the value of public school sloyd. An afternoon talk urged Kindergarten integration with public schools and outlined steps for free kindergartens, trained teachers, and early childhood education.
A proposed bill reported to the Legislature tightens campaign finance rules. It requires treasurers of all political committees and related groups to keep detailed records of money received and spent and to file sworn statements within four weeks after elections. It also defines nonmember fund collectors as committees and mandates vouchers for expenses and annual retention of receipts and schedules for public inspection.
More than 100 South Boston alumni gathered at Youngs Hotel for the Old Hawes School boys eighth reunion. Officers elected include President Albert T. Whiting and Vice Presidents C O L Dillaway and Oliver Stebbins. Speakers and songs recalled schooldays with light humor and hearty reminiscences.
The annual reception and military ball for Massachusetts Guard, Company B, First Regiment, M. V. M., drew about 100 couples to Union and Temple Halls in Cambridge. Governor Russell attended, with Mayor Alger chairing the reception committee. The grand march opened by Captain Frank W. Dallinger and Mrs. Major Benyon, as Richardson's orchestra played.
Newton Republicans express elation over the reappointment of George H. Morgan as postmaster. Appointed by President Cleveland, Morgan has served to patrons’ satisfaction, with ward leaders R. H. Gardiner and C. Bowditch Coffin urging retention and credit given to ex-Congressman Candler for the move.
Newton April 9 A Newton Club bowling match at Newtonville club house saw team 6 defeat team 10 by 82 pins. Team 6 totaled 1388 to team 10's 1356. The score followed.
The text outlines that the Attorney General or district attorney may appear and prosecute within three weeks after notice in Supreme Judicial Court or Superior Court petitions. It also states that a person called to testify in these proceedings is not liable to criminal prosecution for matters related to their testimony, except for perjury.
The Massachusetts Historical Society held its annual meeting with Dr. George E. Ellis presiding. Francis Parkman presented 21 manuscript volumes and two originals from French and British archives, plus another volume, likely an autograph. Gifts earned a special vote of thanks. The meeting covered authorship debates on historical works, reviews of delegates, and a year-end report on library and cabinet holdings with new officers elected.
The Supreme Judicial Court hears petition by American Surety Company to be discharged from the bond on trustees E H Hanna and J R Hanmer under B M Clark will. Trustees agree to file a new bond by June end, decree entered by consent. Also, Henry C Thacher et al v King et al yields a decree for plaintiffs charging directors personally for corporate debts beyond capital.
Nathan H Shafer, an insurance agent in the Odd Fellows Building on Wyoming Avenue, suffers repeated arson attacks. In three weeks his private office has burned at least eleven times with white flames seen from drawers and desks. Fire Chief Madison watched two fires erupt as he inspected the room.
Ottawa Ont April 9 The Canadian raisers will go into service about the first of May to protect the Canadian fisheries.
In Suffolk County Massachusetts a bill seeks return of clan books seal and paraphernalia from officers who dissolved the order by Insurance Commissioner notice but kept clan assets. Court grants decree for plaintiffs affirming clan rights and directing delivery of property with costs to defendants.
In Boston Superior Court sessions, Durkin v Cobleigh and Durkin v Cobleigh on contract and tort were heard together. plaintiff alleged land misrepresentation to open street and water access near Roslindale Station, verdict directed for defendant after trial. Additional cases include Dencken v Webber for quiet enjoyment breach and a series of civil actions listed by docket numbers and involved parties.
A dense list of cases and outcomes from the Middlesex Superior Court in Lowell includes injuries from workplace accidents in 1889 and 1890, tort actions for damages, and several uncontested divorces. Notable entries cite John Smith versus Robert R. Mavers et al for a heavy iron beam injury, and Dennis Donohoe versus Old Colony Railroad for a fall from a moving train, with various verdicts and ongoing trials.
Yesterday a test launch of the three masted schooner Waterman A Taft failed at Green's yard East Boston as poor grease on the ways prevented movement. Three tow boats broke three new hawsers before the launch was postponed to today.
The Georgia Alabama Investment and Development Company promises a twelve month double, with dividends in April and October. Stock trades at 3.50 per share, par value 10, limited supply, with no assessments. James W. Hyatt treasurer, Globe Building Boston. Suffolk Trust Company transfer agents. Company asserts strong earnings and secure property backing a 2 percent annual dividend on 4.5 million dollars in capital.
The Massachusetts Commandery of the Military Order of the Loyal Legion held a 260 strong anniversary dinner at the American House. Colonel Henry Stone presided and Dr. C. J. Cleburne attended as guest. A memorial to General Sherman was read and new officers and members were elected for future duties. The annual officer election is set for the first Wednesday in May at the same hotel.
The Star Course concludes with a grand closing concert by soprano Mary Howe and the Adamowski Quartette. The ensemble delivered finely finished selections and Howe received hearty encores, capping a season that brought pleasure to many Boston pleasure-seekers.
Correction: George B. Neal was elected senior warden and treasurer of St. John’s Episcopal Church Charlestown and served as a delegate to the diocesan convention. The yesterday Post misspelled Neal’s name as Niel.
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