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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Apr 14, 1891
Page
8
The Cincinnatis knocked Sky High by the St. Louis Boys as Avery counted a pivotal strike hit. Harvard men were quoted as not being in the contest, with St. Louis delivering decisive offense and Cincinnati defense in a surprising result.
Boston onslaught over Harvard in second Cambridge meeting as Howe faltered with nine walks. Stout Boston fielding and timely hitting backed a sharp team effort while Harvard errors and base running miscues hampered their offense. Final notes cover club elections and local sports results.
The Massachusetts Yacht Club will sponsor a four lecture course on Emergency Surgery at its winter quarters on Boylston street. An eminent surgeon will lecture with a live model, ending with an examination promising a civil diploma to successful life inspectants and a medal for Massachusetts Volunteer Militia members.
Mr Gamaliel Bradford drew the largest Old South course audience last evening and praised Massachusetts for sounding the revolt against the lobby He called for active suppression and lauded organization as enabling smaller forces to defeat larger ones He contrasted the Pennsylvania Railroad’s $133 million income with Boston’s $10 million and criticized its public contracts and cleanliness, linking economy to scandal.
Joan H. French of French and Bryant stock brokers at 42 Congress Street was arrested by Officer Blackley for embezzling $300. The firm, described as a bucketshop, handled Orville Douglass's stock order of 200 worth with certificates totaling 350 as collateral. The firm had recently suspended business. Douglass sought return of his stock after notices of nonpurchase.
Minority stockholders of the Para Rubber Shoe Company petitioned for a receiver in the Supreme Judicial Court. Attorney Harry J. Jaquith sues directors and officers including A L Coolidge and J H Stickney alleging fraud and insolvency. Company officials deny the suit, claim the firm is sound and books audited.
Fragmented OCR text hints at critics labeling Sir Charles Tuppar as insignificant while noting his return to Backville and a British Fisheries Commission debate. The passage references covert diplomacy and unnamed mouthpieces within the administration, with unclear dates or concrete actions.
Mayor Matthews forwards the Special Commission on Taxation report led by Crocker Lane and Minot arguing that taxing municipal bonds harms cities, endorsing tax on net property after debt, abolishing double taxation, and restricting state and federal limits. The brief cites 1889 personal estate values, per-family government costs, and massachusetts equity concerns.
The Board of Aldermen considered watering city streets by a joint committee and approved a semi annual tree distribution. They reaffirmed Thomas W. Davis as city surveyor and Browns v. Flanders as inspector of wires. Officials reported veteran counts by department and set Marine Park costs at 874000 with 226000 needed this year. An ordinance plan for a three year corporate counsel and a city solicitor salary was proposed.
Henry H. Miles, manager of the Massachusetts Passion Telephone Company, was arraigned on charges of opening letters addressed to L. Mellett, general manager of the Improved Passion Telephone Supply Company. Miles faced $500 bail and denial of intent, with W. Harris also charged.
The court resumes criminal trials today with Clarita Johnson to be sentenced after a prior pension fraud conviction. A long jury list and multiple equity and tort cases proceed across Superior and Supreme Judicial Court sessions with numerous dockets and defendants.
Constantine Kemp of Washington DC died after taking laudanum and shooting himself aboard the Dorchester. He died in Massachusetts General Hospital. His son in law Robert J Pace arrived from Washington and will take the body back. Pace attributes the act to temporary insanity from sister death and sleep loss. Kemp had been in an asylum years ago but recovered until recent afflictions overwhelmed him. Probate notices list wills and administrations for several New England residents with inventories showing varied values.
Deputy Collector Charles A. Barry handed in his resignation to City Collector J. W. Ricker, effective April 30, 1891. He cites ward encroachment and a mandate to collect all poll taxes as impossible due to most tax bills being against poor Jewish and Italian peddlers. Ricker says Barry was inefficient and cranky. Barry claims honesty while noting disagreements over his methods. Barry was appointed by Mayor in 1883.
A four or five week old infant was found floating in the Charles River behind 116 Beacon Street yesterday afternoon. The body was taken to Tinkham's undertaking rooms for examination and identification.
Inspector Leggett yesterday afternoon arrested Mrs Eliza Foss of Lynn for shoplifting in the store of Houghton and Dutton.
Superior Court Middlesex Lowell on April 18 presides over Ellen Kelly's action against Charles K Daggett seeking $5000 for injuries from a trap door on Daggett's premises. Court list notes continue after jury trials conclude with uncontested libels for divorce.
Our Italy excursion will depart New York May 4 1891 and return June 6 1891 covering 8500 miles through seventeen states in thirty four days. Round trip tickets include railway fare a Pullman double berth meals and Pullman private cars Tolanthe and Cleopatra. Itinerary highlights include Southern New Mexico and Southern California. For details apply to Charles W. Greene Murray Hill Hotel New York City.
The handy volume from Tibbal’s Book Company at 26 Warren Street New York claims to correct common grammatical errors and provide questions on proper English. It is recommended for everyone regardless of vocation as a useful companion.
The Carlsbad Sprudel Water evaporated product is praised as a universal natural remedy for stomach liver and kidney issues and for constipation gout and rheumatic conditions. Doctors widely recommend Carlsbad or its salts especially in spring and summer. Ensure you obtain the genuine article bearing Eisner Mendelson Co. sole agents signature on bottle neck and carton.
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