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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Aug 05, 1890

Page

6

How Boston Won in Chicago Remarkable Fifteen Inning Game

Boston triumphed in a marathon fifteen inning game against Chicago. Latham debuted with the Cincinnati Nationals in New York and notched a three base hit on his first at bat, marking a notable early achievement.

Boston Chicago New York Latham Cincinnatis New York National

Bostons Defeat Buffalos in Afternoon Doubleheader

In Aug Burrav o July 4 the Bostons and Buffalos split games with Haddock dominating. He struck out nine in the first game and six in the second despite ragged home support. Final scores show the Buffalos winning game one and the Bostons taking game two as pitching and errors mattered.

Bostons N. L Chicagos Cyriaco Ez Long Cooney O Eker Carroll Oo Sullivan OlWihnot L! Anson Brodie Isoe Burns Earle ceGarr Glenalvin Anson Long Tucker Kittredge Bennett Hutchinson Arle Sullivan Tumpire Lynch Buffalos Pp. L Burravo Eople Bisons Haddock

Cleveland and New Yorks Tie as Darkness Delays Finish

The Cleveland and New Yorks baseball game ended in a 2 to 2 tie after darkness halted play in the tenth. Cleveland scored four in their half of the tenth with one out, and the game was abandoned as the field light failed. Base hits favored Cleveland two to New Yorks three, with several errors and walks noted. Umpire McDermot presided as 900 attended.

Clevelands N.L NEW Yorks Cleveland New York Riorkante Joo Ah Soo Oy Clevelants Fimines Suith Seeee Immer Welch Ani Clark whit—Clark Kernan Virtue Urkett Chicagos P.L Chricaco Comiskey New

Latham shines as Reds top Phillies in late rally

Cincinnati wins 7 to 5 after a pivotal sixth inning, with Latham at third base for Cincinnati and delivering a three base hit in his first at bat. Attendance reported as 4585. Rhines and Harrington pitched for Cincinnati with Clements and Smith catching. Beare Reilly connected for key double plays.

Cincinnatis N. L Philadelphia Cincinnati Latham Philadelphias Tern Nicoland Viau Saacak Rhines Harrington Clements Smith Dicease Beard Vbtolon Meshee Marr Pgleason Meyer Allen Holliday Burke Beare Reilly Hsrrington Mines McPhee McQuaid Lime

Brooklyn Beats Pittsburgs In Uneven Exhibition

Brooklyn wins 16 to 6 as Pittsburgs play loosely. Hits Brooklyn 13 Pittsburgs 9. Errors Brooklyn 3 Pittsburgs 10. Batteries Gibson and her Lovett and Daly. Attendance 5200. Umpire Powers. Time 1h14in.

Brooklyns N. L Pittsburgs Brooklyn Rooklyns Gibson Hecker Laroque Ioker Aly Collins Wilson Ecker I Ecker Miller Necker Daly Berger Powers

Philadelphia Team Falls To Cleveland In Loose Game

Cleveland defeats Philadelphia 8 to 5 in an unsteady contest played before about 800 spectators in Cleveland. Several miscues and errors by both sides marked the game, with Stricker Browning and Randford among the notable hitters for Cleveland and Griffin and Fogarty contributing for Philadelphia. Pitchers Gruber Sutcliffe and Buttinton worked the mound as umpired by Ferguson and Joibert.

Yclevelands P. L Gruber Sutcliffe Buttinton Hollman Clevelands Stricker Browning rBhindle Ranford Rownig Griffin Fogarty Iurvey la—Clevélanns Philadelphias Philadelphias, 3. Struck outfeAber, Radford, Gruber

Double Plays Highlight Bas, Pfeffer and Williamson Trio

In a compact game, pitchers Pfeffer and Williamson were backed by strong defense as Bas, Pfeffer, and Williamson executed crucial double plays. Umpires Snyder and Pearce oversaw a show of sharp infield work spanning two hours and forty minutes.

Bastian Pfeffer and Williamson Bas E Pfeffer Snyder and Pearce

Pittsburgs Defeat Brooklyns In Seven Run Baseball Tilt

Pittsburgs won 14 to 4 at home in Aug 4 action. Galvin and Yields combined on the mound for Pittsburgs, Weyhing and Kinslow for Brooklyn. Key hits included multiple doubles by Beckley and Kuehne, with Andrews and Ward adding offense.

Pittsburgs P. L Brooklyns Pittspure Galvin Weyhing Kinslow Andrews Beckley Kuehne Caroll Carroll Ward Seery Hanlon Orr

Atlantic Association Scores and Locations Listed

In Baltimore at Baltimore Bums the Hartfords lost 11 to 1. In Wilmington the Lebanons beat Wilmingtons 5 to 4. Washington New Havens defeated Tanabers 8 to 7, and Harris burgs played at New Havens.

Atlantic Association Baltimore Baltimores Hartfords Wilmington Wilmingtons Lebanons Washington Newares Washingtons Tanabers New Havens Harrisburgs

Serious shooting accident in North Reading injures Whidden

A North Reading man, T. C. Whidden, was severely wounded when a loaded old horse pistol went off while Frank Fisher handled it in a tool shop. Buckshot struck Whidden in the face, tearing off his left ear and destroying his left eye, with serious facial injuries. He was sent to Massachusetts General Hospital.

Reaprna North Reading T. C. Whidden Frank Fisher Samuel Heron Boston Fisher Davis Massachusetts General Hospital Whidden Nova Scotia

Union Temperance Meeting at Melville Garden

Downer Landing August 4. Two thousand attendees at the grand union temperance meeting in Melville Garden. James H. Roberts of Cambridge opened, with presiding officer Eugene H. Capp of Boston. speeches featured Ex-Governor John P. St. John and leaders from Prohibitionists, Massachusetts Temperance Alliance, Reform Club, Sons of Temperance, Temple of Honor, and Good Templars.

Downer Landing Grand Union Temperance Meeting Melville Garden James H. Roberts Cambridge Eugene H. Capp Boston John P. St. John Prohibitionists A. A. Miner Massachusetts Temperance Alliance Fessenden The S. Louise Barton Reform Club Benjamin R. Jewell G.W.P Sons of Temperance Charles A. Tirrell P.G.W.T Temple of Honor James L. Bowen G.C.T Good Templars

Courts Prove Wills and Administer Estates in Massachusetts

Wills proved for Sarah I S Clark Salem Nathan Nichols Salem Thomas C Noyes West Newbury LuIgt Pickett Beverly Johnson Priest Lynn Philo S Shelton Swampscott Frances J Wasen Salem Letters of administration granted for Henry Q Downing Saugus George Sheve Salem Benjamin Taylor Peabody Lydia W Burnham Swampscott Adelaide L Jessup Lynn Mary Clontier Plessisville Can Mary Dennen Gloucester Sarah G Neal Lynn Ella F Role Haverhill Ellen Aitken Lawrence George C Baehr Lawrence Patrick F Dempsey Salem Inventories filed include Nancy M Berry Andover 937895 William Marchant Rockport Caroline A Morse Methuen Ann Pennock Salem Helen J Taylor Amesbury George W Thomas Haverhill Paul Y Winkley Newburyport John Gourville Gloucester Mary M Greene Andover.

Sarah I. S. Clark Salem Nathan Nichols Thomas C. Noyes West Newbury Lu¢gt Pickett Beverly Johnson Priest Lynn Philo S. Shelton Swampscott Frances J. Wasen Henry Q. Downing Saugus George Sheve Benjamin Taylor Peabody Lydia W. Burnham Adelaide L. Jessup Mary Clontier Plessisville Can Mary Dennen Gloucester Sarah G. Neal Ella F. Role Haverhill Frank J. Otis Ellen Aitken Lawrence George C. Baehr Patrick F. Dempsey Nancy _M. Berry Andover William Marchant Rockport Caroline A. Morse Methuen Ann Pennock Helen J. Taylor Amesbury George W. Thomas Paul Y. Winkley Newburyport John Gourville Mary M. Greene

Recent musical publications from Oliver Ditson Company Boston

A catalog of newly issued works includes piano pieces by E Strauss and W A Gurney, violin and piano selections, banjo solos, songs by Higginson Sooth Dellinger and Hennessey, vocal and violin arrangements, lieder style pieces, and operatic and sacred works. Also listed are Carl Bohm Carl Dorm Gounod Grieg and Ditson favorites with varied publishers and ensembles.

Oliver Ditson Company Boston E. Strauss W. A. Gurney Jensen Schottische Bapb Babb R. Dellinger Tosti M. Hennessey Courtenay Thorpe R. M. Stulis C. Bohm Ch. Gounod Peer Gynt Ibsen E. Grieg P. Foster John Francis Gilder G. P Babylon Michael Watson dé'Rosgin Charles J. Dorn W. E. Haesche H. G. Ganss Dolly Mary Power O'Donoghue Frank H. Brackett Love Lindsay Lenox Carl Rosa Dexter Smith Carl Bohm M. J. Barnett Carl Dorm Gustave Michiels White, Smith Music Publishing Company Eduard Strauss Hiinten C. Petersilen Schlummerlied Ambrose Davenport T. Moore M. M. Alsbury Phureday

Industrial training shown at Barnard fair in October and November

The Barnard Memorial Association explains its industrial training school will stage a practical exhibit at the Mechanics' Fair this fall. Students from various classes will present work including stained glass by Redding Baird Co and W J McPher son windows. Whit tier Machine Co will display electric elevator ideas. Exhibition Hall basement has new asphalt flooring costing over $5000.

Barnard Memorial Association Redding, Baird & Co W. J. McPherson Whittier Machine Company Exhibition Hall

Comptroller Declares 2 Percent Dividend for Pacific National Bank

The comptroller of the currency has declared the tenth dividend of 2 percent for creditors of the Pacific National Bank of Boston, bringing total dividends to 59 percent on proved claims totaling 2,397,110 dollars.

Washington Pacific National Bank of Boston

Boston Investment Company Stock Set to Rise to 112

The price of Boston Investment Company stock will be advanced shortly from 108 to 112 per share. Sceady, this page.

Boston Investment Company Sceady

Money Market Firm as Clearing House Loans Hit 6 Percent

The Money Market in Boston opens firm with time loans 4% to 6% and call loans at 6% to 7%. Clearing House loans reach 6% as funds tighten, with New York funds selling at 77% to 167s per $1000 discount. Exchange totals rise to $16.23 million versus $13.75 million a year ago, while bank reserves show sizable losses and a negative week for Boston’s reserve position.

Boston New York Chicago St. Louis San Francisco Sight Telegraph New Orleans Bank Charleston Savannah

Boston Exchange Daily Bond and Stock Trade Report Aug 4

The Boston Stock Exchange reports today's total of 150,100 shares traded. Listed are bonds and stock listings with opening, high, low, and closing prices as of Aug 4 and Aug 2, including various issues such as Trans 6s, G. M., Si. L. & 8. F., Tex P. R. G. trerec, U. Pac, W. Shore 4s, and Silver Certificate notes, with closing values and percentage figures.

New York Or. Geists Kg. G. M S. Il Cers Ses Si. L F. G.m W. Shore W. Dst Ing Rtchison Pacific Ratte Central Lowa Ches Ohio Chi. & Alton Anne St. L Chi KILL del. & H del. & L Ty & Ft. W Erie TY View Green Bay Hocking Val Central Lake Shore Long Island Lou Louis. & Nash Louis N. A Mein, & Ch Aevesevteere Stan Wee Northwestern Miss West Oregon Seeee D&e Su P. & Eneree Southern Pac St. A & de Tex. “Pacific 0. C. Eae GLS U. Pac Seer Byrunawick Ener CIA Easaserceene Eeere Lead ‘Trust Oregon Im Pacific Mail Vetroleuma Sugar Trust Aeee Tenn. C

Railroads and utilities declare varied dividends across firms

The Chicago and West Michigan railroad declares a 2 percent dividend while Kansas City Port Scott and Memphis railway awards 4 percent on preferred and 142 percent on common. Hartford Electric Light pays 3 percent semi annually. Erie Telegraph and Telephone issues 1 percent quarterly. Sacamore Mills of Fall River declares $150 per share dividend.

Chicago & West Michigan Railroad Kansas City, Port Scott & Memphis Railroad Hartford Electric Light Company Erie Telegraph & Telephone Company Sacamore Mills Company Fall River

Bills of Exchange on London and Banking Services

High grade investment bonds a specialty and a general banking business transacted. The note describes financial services including bills of exchange on London and related banking operations offered to clients by a financial firm.

London

New York Financial Markets End Week With Dull Yet Steady Nods

The New York money market showed ease on call loans from 4 to 8 percent, last loan 6, with close offerings at 6. Sterling exchange quiet, actual business at 4.85 on sixty day bills and 4.89 on demand. Government and railroad bonds mostly dull and steady as stock activity remained light after noon. Sugar Refineries rose briefly to 83 1 2 cents, Missouri Pacific weakened to day’s lows, and bears pressured Missouri Pacific and Atchison while St Paul and Rock Island held near opening levels. Late day gold exports aided pressure, money scarce, call rates near 8 percent with closes around 6. Market overall dull, with few notable shifts and minor declines in several issues.

Pacific National Bank of Boston Mass Frances Reichsmarks Brown Bros Heidelbach James L. Pugh Alabama S. G Wall Street State Street Atchison Kansas St. Louis San Francisco Union Pacific Adams Denver Milford Utah Ploche, Ney California Chicago, Burlington & Quincy Cleveland & Canton Chicago & West Michigan Detroit, Lansing & Northern Chicago & West Michigan Road Kansas City, Fort Scott & Memphis Inc Ccc Ce Ssce Boston & Maine Fitchburg New York & New England Common Connecticut Railroad New York & New England Erie Telephone Engineering and Mining Journal Calumet & Hecla H. Prince & Co Tamarack Lewisohn Lake Superior Calumet Boston & Montana Boston & Montana Consolidated Copper & Silver Mining Company Osceola Franklin Kearsage Centennial Butte & Boston Quincy Atlantic Allouez Arnold Huron Santa Fe Can New York Prime Mercantile Sterling Exchange Bears Missouri Pacific St. Paul Rock Island

Bank of England holiday suspends exchanges in London and Liverpool

The first Monday in August is a Bank of England holiday, so business is suspended in all exchanges in London and Liverpool today, with financial markets paused and securities trading halted.

London Bank of England Liverpool

Boston Chamber Sets Delegate On Uniform Bill of Lading

The Boston Chamber of Commerce held a special meeting to act on the new uniform bill of lading proposed by railroads allied with the Central Traffic Association. A Chicago Board of Trade invitation to attend an Aug. 6 Chicago conference was accepted, with D. W. Ranlett named delegate after debate on the form and non negotiable clauses. A resolution asserted that a properly made bill of lading is negotiable and carriers must receipt and deliver what they receive, citing grain lines and regional implementation effects.

Boston Chamber of Commerce Central Traffic Association Chicago Board of Trade Chicago Trunk Lines Hersey B. Goodwin Goodwin Interstate Commerce Committee Senate J. H. Cressy Edward Kemble W. O. Blaney Cressy Blaney Mr. Kemble Kemble D. W. Ranlett Western Grain Chicago & Grand Trunk Wabash Railways Peoria Chicago, Rock Island & Pacific

Eastern delegates at Ven dome for Merchants Exchange meet

Local and Eastern delegates of the National Merchant Tailors Exchange arrive at the Vendome to attend the convention. Local delegates finalize plans to entertain visitors as Megantic Fish & Game Corporation directors meet at Quincy House with Dr. W L Halli presiding and elect new members. Prominent guests at leading hotels include Robert Stewart Philadelphia Homer Reed Chicago B R Merwin New York Colonel Jonas H French Gloucester M C Paul Philadelphia and others from Boston New York London and more.

National Merchant Tailors’ Exchange Vendome Ovens Megantic Fish & Game Corporation Quincy House W. L. Halli Medford W. B. Lambert Edwin R. Graves Boston H. D. Bristol New York F. H. Kirkner Plainfield N.J H. M. Thompson Lowell Mass Venpomre Robert Stewart Philadelphia Homer Reed Chicago B. R. Merwin Jonas H. French Gloucester M. C. Paul Plume Waterbury Conn H. Wilkinson London Eng Brunswick Sheldon Carey Cleveland J. H. Perkins Cincinnati Rk. H. Sanborn W. H. Davis John B. Trevor, Jr Yonkers Wee Youne F. D. Hagar A. W. Bailey Brooklyn N. Y G. E. Hodge Riverside, Jr. L H. Wicker Misses Wicker John 5. Cook E. Fritz Wilmington Del H. A. Garfield O. Treemont A. G. Whitehead Waynesboro N. T Utica G. T. Cutler Nantucket Goto Makita Japan J. L Curry J. D. Cotter Baltimore Adams George F. Page Vermont W. A. Fricke Milwaukee Wis J. P. Chapman Springfield H.G. Bird D. C. Ripley and Family Pitt Minn D. G. Rogers N. T. Greenwood Cantora N.H J. K. Whitlock N.Y Hartford G. W. Scott Brandon M. E. Locke Dallas Tex CrawFrorp G. T. Crane B. Butler Belchertown E. Stillman Albany Breet Ke

Spectators Hear Thayer’s Equestrian Spectacle Burlesque

At Point of Pines the event titled he Apaches features a burlesque baseball game with performers on rival sides. No ball is used yet byplay and base running create a convincing illusion, while the umpire’s calls and players’ remarks render a novel, comic ball game.

Thayer Pines

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