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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Aug 08, 1891

Page

8

Extra Innings Again See Red Sox Beat Chicago

Boston and Chicago played an extra inning classic with Boston taking a ninth inning lead before Chicago forced a tenth. Pfeffer and Dahlen provided power for Chicago while Stovey Nash and Long sparked Boston. Anson and Clarkson starred for Chicago, with a late costly misplay and wild pitch deciding the outcome in the tenth as Chicago won the day’s featured game.

Boston Chicago Brodie Tucker Bostons Chicagos Anson Hutchinson Yale Clarkson Hutch Ron Pfeffer Dahlen Long Ganzel Burns Fred Pfeffer Nash Harry Stovey Carroll Harry Quinn Wilmot Stovey Lowe Cooney Stoyey Ore Tom Tucker Kittredge Lackson Rooney Datch'son Oiutredge Kamnen Stoveyome Duahien Unassis Effer Dahien McQuaid A.A Louisville Uisville Stratton Griffith Fitzgerald Brooklyn N. L Cleveland New York Clevelands Hastern Bark Rooklyn Lovell Kinslow Shearon Zimmer O’sirien Grittin Foutz O'Brien Lovett Meheee Childs Powers Pittsburg King Giants Pittsburgs New Rusia Ewing Rusie Mack Burrell Villabury Richardson Beckley Bauer Meek

Old World Tides In Boston lecture Sunday

The Rev Louis Albert Banks will deliver the seventh lecture in his series on the condition of the Boston poor at St Johns M E Church South Boston Sunday morning The subject is Old World Tides In Boston

Louis Albert Banks Boston St. John’s M. E. Church South Boston Park Department Highland Lake Grove Cape Cod Canal Company Willard Howland Tremont House Young Men's Christian Union Alfred F. Thatcher New York Clark Mills & Gibbs Burke William Hichardson Hart

Dame Fashion Dictates Summer Styles For Dressmakers

The Decorative Needlework Society of London displays intricate needle painting and remounted early embroidery, plus new curtain frieze designs. Articles describe a Paris gown, a Versailles garden party look, and Hearth and Home tips on a fan skirt that needs no foundation. Also notes on hair nets, chic turbans, sunburn remedies, and Dame Fashion pressing a modest tournure.

Decorative Needlework Society of London Turin Bologna China Hearth and Home Reading

Sunday Concert on the Common by Germania Band

The Germania Band under Emil Mollenhauer performs a Sunday afternoon program on the Common. The Sousa listing includes Grand March, Overture Poet and Peasant, Vienna Woods Waltz, Lohengrin selection, Stabat Mater excerpt, Semiramide Overture, The Interview of the Three Emperors, Danse Macabre, The Germans Before Paris, and Inauguration pieces.

Germania Band Emil Mollenhauer Saint-Siens Supps Vienna Woods Fahrbach Saint-Saens Paris Trenkler Seee Thiele

Chemical Reduction of Garbage Visit By City Official

Superintendent of streets H H Carter visited Providence Rhode Island to examine the Simonia system a chemical reduction garbage process amid grand claims.

H. H. Carter Providence R. I

Lowell Wanderers Defeat Brooklyns by 44 Runs in Shortened Match

Longwood cricket clash ends early with Lowell Wanderers posting 68 in a tenth of their second innings and Fairburn dominating with four wickets. Brooklyns struggle against Fairburn and Dyke as the match ends before two innings are completed.

Longwood Lowell Wanderers Brooklyns Lowell Fairburn Tuttle Comber Brooklyn Greene C Dyke R. Mudie Evens C. P. Greaves Flannery C. L. Bixby W. i. Farrer Seereeee & EK Stevenson C Seale Kay Martin F. S. Gipong Hart Greens Adams A. M. Spencer F.S. Gccne EXUAR Teil Acheeiessere SAU Cress F. S. Greene Esine Coerees Kl H. Heeling OWL G. Tattle A. W. Barnes Patrburm J. Cutus

Mansfield Triumphs In North Conway Tennis Singles

Fred B. Mansfield defeated W. T. Gunnison in straight sets 6-4 6-4 6-3 to win the singles in the first annual Kearsarge House tennis tournament at North Conway New Hampshire on August 7. Mansfield's strong serves and lob tactics unsettled Gunnison as Mansfield claimed most games with decisive net play and aces.

North Conway N. H Kearsarge House Fred Mansfield W. T. Gunnison Gunnison

Blaine in Pennsylvania puts him up for president

The Commercial Gazette in Pittsburgh backs James G Blaine for 1892 nomination by acclamation saying party men who opposed him now support him. Blaine further gains from Quay Cameron talks as Crawford county endorses him and Meadville hosts the convention. The Pittsburg Times views Blaine as stronger and ready to win with or without Pennsylvania support.

New York Evening Post Pittsburg Penn Commercial Gazette Pennsylvania Philadelphia Blaine Nelson P. Reed John Dunlap George Joseph Reed Toda Quay Delamater Cameron Crawford County Meadville Andrews Campeador

Lights Along the Shore Visit by National Bar Association Members

Visiting members of the National Bar Association toured the city harbor aboard the city steamboat Putnam Bradlee with Mayor Matthews. At Deer Island they inspected institutions and were served a collation, while the piece extols country life and recommends Humphreys' Specifics for summer health and malaria.

National Bar Association Bar Association Matthews Putnam Bradlee Deer Island Humphreys Humphrey William and John Streets New York

Old Bark Jennie Cushman Sunk To New Owner At Auction

The bark Jennie Cushman sold at Battery wharf at noon by Auctioneer Harris. Bidding waned. Harris noted a prior sale for 17 100 to late owner Francis Bateman. Stephen McKenna of South Boston bought the bark for 2900. Built 26 years ago in New Bedford as a brig by George W Blackler. Used as a fruiter in the Mediterranean, then converted to a bark for African palm oil trade. Bateman died earlier, sale settled his estate.

Jennie Cushman Battery Wharf Harris Francis ©. Bateman Stephen McKenna Boston George W. Blackler New Bedford Bateman

West End trains extend service after six with new Brighton route

Commencing today after 6 p m West End railway cars will leave Oak square every twenty minutes until 10 32 p m then 11 03 p m last car instead of every thirty minutes as at present In order to give better accommodations to the people of Brighton the management have decided to establish a route from Parsons street Brighton to the Tremont House so that cars will be run from the Tremont House to that point and reverse during the busy portion of the day.

West End Oak Square Brighton Parsons Street Tremont House

Death by own action shocks Newton as young man dies

George Mills Shinn aged about 27, eldest son of Rev. George W. Shinn, committed suicide at his Newton home by cutting his throat with a razor. He was found in the bathroom after entering earlier in the day and expired at 4 05 PM. Shinn had been despondent due to illness and a recent major operation, though his family denied consumption. He had studied at St Paul’s School and the Institute of Technology and had worked with architect Wentworth in Boston.

Newton George Mills Shinn George W. Shinn Grace Episcopal Church Arthur Hudson James Utley Edward Utley George Shinn Eldridge Street St. Paul’s School Concord The Institute of Technology W. P. Wentworth Boston

Boy Killed by Streetcar Near Kendall Street

At about 9 am yesterday Benjamin Solomon seven years old of 48 Kendall Street was struck by an electric car on Shawmut Avenue near Kendall and killed instantly. Mr Baxter of the West End railroad claims the boy ran from a market with a basket on his head without checking for oncoming cars, and the operator could not stop in time.

Benjamin Solomon Kendall Street Shawmut Avenue Baxter Claim Department of the West End Railroad

Accidents of a Day Reported in City Streets

A series of weekday mishaps lists several workers from Kingston to Charlestown with injuries from cuts and fractures. John M. Boynton cut his wrist on a splitting machine, Tracy Hatfield suffered a severe scalp wound from falling ice, and Charles McAdams fractured both wrists after a wagon fall.

John M. Boynton American Tool Company Kingston Street Tracy Hatfield Thompson Court Charlestown Boston Ice Company Charles McAdams J. W. Reddick Boston & Albany Railroad Edward Sweeney Charles Marr Dorchester Avenue Boston John W. Healey Chandler Street Whittier Machine Company Guildford Clarendon Street Mary McCarthy Hudson Street

Probation Officers Establish Office in Suffolk Court House

Probation officers for Suffolk County Captain H. Savage and Richard Keefe opened an office in the old Court House. They will be available from 8 a.m. and 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. They will patrol the Municipal Court daily 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. and attend the Superior Criminal Court at 4 p.m. during sessions. Captain Savage attends court sessions while Mr Keefe handles case investigations.

Suffolk County H. Savage Richard Keefe Old Court House Municipal Court Superior Criminal Court Savage Mr. Keele

Labor Day Barge Race Sparks City Hall Budget Row

A city council wrangle over Labor Day plans led to reduced funding for hungry legislators and a scaled back feast. The New England Amateur Rowing Association would run a barge race after the regatta, with $200 set aside for incidental expenses. Council members argued funds were insufficient and tugs and refreshments would strain the budget. Several aldermen and councilmen voiced discontent as the barge race faced opposition from those fearing financial strain on the holiday program.

City Hall New England Amateur Rowing Association Leary Reagan Hayes Wood Kelley Board of Common Council

Weather Forecast Across New England and Nearby Regions

Northern New England sees partly cloudy skies with evening showers possible and southwest winds, while Southern New England remains fair and warmer with westerly winds. Sunday expected mainly fair with light clouds and slight shower chances along coasts. Rainfall in past 24 hours centered in St. Vincent, Boston, Northfield, and Portland, with notable highs near 100 in the central West.

New England Mississippi Colorado Wisconsin St. Vincent Gulf States Boston Northfield Portland South Atlantic Quebec Chatham Huron South Dakota St. Paul Omaha Chicago Cincinnati Fittsbarm Albany New York Eastport Washington Connecticut Rode Island Massachusetts Rhode Island Maine New Hampshire Vermont

Death of East Boston druggist Peter J Christensen

Peter J Christensen a well known East Boston druggist died of typhoid fever at his Bennington street home he was 46 and leaves a widow and one child Mrs Christensen is dangerously ill with the same disease He was a partner in Van der Heyde Co druggists and a respected member of Baalbec Lodge St Johns Royal Arch, Eastern Star and Arno Lodge Knights of Honor

St. John’s Royal Arch Eastern Star Lodge of Odd Fellows Arno Lodge Knights of Honor

South End Vacation School Acknowledges Additional Gifts

The Committee of the South End Vacation School gratefully acknowledge contributions from N. Thayer Sr 25 J A Davis 25 Miss B L Randally 10 the Rev S S Cruft 5 the Rev Cale Bradlee 1 Materials Dennison Co Edward E Clark C F Hovey Co Ceiley Wright Co W J Porter Flowers The Flower Mission Papers The Children's Mission J W Andrews Treasurer.

South End N. Thayer J. A. Davis B. L. Randally Bb. Cruft Cale Bradlee Dennison & Co Dward E. Clark C. F. Hovey & Co Ceiley, Wright & Co

Court dismisses Watson patent infringement suit in shoe stiffener case

United States Circuit Court on August 7 dismisses Jeremiah M. Watson's bill against George S. Stevens and others for alleged infringement of patent No. 367,484 issued August 2, 1887. The court finds the cited machine and finishing method merely old techniques adapted to a new use, with no patentable novelty, and orders the bill dismissed with costs. W. K. Richardson defends for the complainant and W. A. McLeod for the defendants.

United States Circuit Court Nelson Jeremiah M. Watson George S. Stevens Lam W. K Richardson W. A. McLeod

Lamnxor v Norfolk County seeks mandamus over land damages

In Equity at the Supreme Judicial Court on Aug 7, Catharine Collins petitions mandamus against the Commissioners of Norfolk County. They had laid out Williams street through her Dedham land, awarding $100 damages. She argued she lacked notice. a Norfolk Superior Court jury ruled she had notice and favored the defendants. She now seeks the award monies. The petition was filed today with notice to return Sept 8. E Greenhood for petitioner. Also noted is Diaz the Spanish Protestant evangelist to speak at Clarendon Street Baptist Church next Monday evening.

Supreme Judicial Court Lamnxor J. Catharine Collins Norfolk County Dedham Williams Street Norfolk County Superior Court E. Greenhood

Sunday Notices at Peorie's and Union Churches in Boston

Sunday preaching at multiple churches led by Rev. Emory J Haynes and Rev. C E Davis with 10 30 am and 7 30 pm services. Union Hall hosts an address by Rev A D Mayo on The American Way of Doing some Good Things and farming aid, with musical selections and free seats.

Peorie Cource Columbus Avenue Herkeley Street Emory J. Haynes D.D C. E. Davis Melrose Y.F C. KE St. Joan’s M. E. Council Broadway South Boston Lows Albert Banks Boston B. Y. M. Cuxistran Union Hall Boylston Street A. D. Mayo Flora J. Barry J. Kk. Manes Alice M. Sibley Marks Babcock A. L. Jansson Congregational Singuage Geof Mendall Taylor Trevonr Tempre Nelson W. Deveneau United States Evans Stackpole Cardinal Manning

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