Playing Good Ball and the Manchester Defeat Headlines
The Pittsburgs, Chicagos and Philadelphias top the Other League winners as Lowells defeat the Manchesters. Clarkson stars in the mound duel while Nash, Hornung and Wise drive Boston’s defense. Detroit’s Hanlon sparks a three-base hit and a late rally. Boston gains dominance with sharp fielding and key hits as New York, Chicago and Washington battles unfold with varied outcomes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburgs
Chicagos
Philadelphias
Lowells
Manchesters
Clarkson
John Kelly
Nash
Hornung
Wise
Brow
Mike Hines
Elly
Iain Morrill
Detroits
Hanlon
Pas
Southers
Hines
White
Ganzel
Syent
Sutcliffe
Twitchell
Picoiy
Bostons
Boston
Johnston
Kelly
Troits
Fromi Ng
Ome
Higgins
Morrill
Dan Brouthers
Arning
Ofisa
Nal
Switchell
O Bennett
Campan
Brouthers
Broutiers
Swolen
Mitchell
Blues
Lackson
Urber
Lostons
Bennett
Gruber
Campau
Gauzel
Bronthers
John Keily
New York
New Yorks
Fatfield
Lynch
Chicago
Anson
Pfeffer
Burns
Whitney
Ryan
Hatfield
van Haltren
Keefe
Duffy
van Iiahtren
Lowells Rally Edges Manchester Amid Costly Error
In Manchester on August 14 Carney's brilliant play and costly error shaped the game as the Lowells scored four runs. Campana's performance stood out while Manchester made fielding mistakes in the third inning. Final score shows Lowells nine to Manchester one.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lowells
Manchesters
Manchester
N. H
Carney
Powers
Campana
Kreaked
Double Umpire System Shown In Lose For Portsmouths
In a muddled game portsmouths fall as Clare belts a left field homer after walks and an error. Meister Canavan and Kittredge hit well while Leighton made fine catches. Attendance 600. Score by innings shows late drama and farcical umpiring.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clare
Meister Canavan
Kittredge
Leighton
Worti
The Lowells to Disband
Lowell baseball club faces disbandment as dues and tomorrow’s 800 salary payment loom. Ten pledges to cover bills depend on players accepting a 20 percent salary cut. five players refuse. Poor attendance and high salaries cited as reasons for possible breakup.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lowells
Lowell
Lowell Baseball Corporation
Howe
Brooklyns Defeat Louisville In Extra Inning Battle
In Louisville the Brooklyns edge the Louisville team 8 to 5 in a high scoring clash. Cincinnati site hosts the Cincinnatis beating the Baltimores 11 to nothing. At St Louis the St Louiss overwhelm the Clevelands 5 to 0. In Kansas City the Athletics topple the Kansas Citys 4 to nothing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louisville
Louisvilles
Brooklyns
Cincinnati
Cincinnatis
Baltimores
St. Louis
Clevelands
Kansas City
Athletics
Kansas Citys
Art magazine features modernist boldness and Gibson praise
The Magazine of Art’s summer issue highlights Le Rat’s etching The Vidette and strong portraits of Millais and Dickens. Major article by Sir J. E. Millais urges appreciation of contemporary art, rebuking old-master worship, alongside pieces on Fontainebleau, English and French art, Dickens portraits, and a painter’s house-boat tale. Photogravures and photograms from Adirondack scenes, Gibson, Cox, Hitchcock, and Chase illuminate the issue with refined technique and varied subjects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Magazine of Art
le Rat
Meissonier
Frank Hall
J. F. Millais
Millais
Arthur Sullivan
E. J. Gregory
Fontainebleau Forest
Dickens
Art Review
L’art
Les Lettres Et
Les Arts
Boston Museum of Fine Arts
Edward H. Greenleaf
William Amilton Gibson
Charles M. Skinner
Adirondacks
George Forbes
John C. van Dyke
New York
George F. Kelly
F. W. Freer
Carroll Beckwith
Walter Shirlaw
Gibson
Adirondack
Enyon Cox
George Hitchcock
Paris
J. Carroll Beckwith
L. 5. Ey
Photogravure Company of
FE. L. Weeks
Y. Turner
Hyde Park Town Meeting Debates Water Company Purchase
Hyde Park holds a heated town meeting to decide on buying the Hyde Park Water Company assets. A committee is formed to study the franchise, property, and price, with reports due at a special meeting. The town also votes street expansions, borrowing for roads, a hose house site, gravel pit land, and school repairs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hyde Park Water Company
Messrs
Hathaway
Andrew Washburn
Hobart M. Cable
L. B. Bidwell
Eli B. Tasker
General Carrington
C. G. Chick
Warren
Vose
Glenwood
Dell Avenues
Beacon
Barry
Brainard
Beaver
Damon
Davison
Cleveland
Arlington
Summit
Washington
Highland
Webster
Thatcher
Winslow
Norton
Prescott
Thompson Streets
Franklin Street
Riverside Square
Loring Street
Treasury
Selectmen
Clarendon Hills
Free wool debate spurs tariff talk across Connecticut
The piece surveys E G Sandford of Bridgeport arguing free wool would let American hatters compete with any country, while Norwalk hatters plan to protest to Congress. It links broader trade views to figures like Sherman and Blaine, notes English wage efficiency, and cites editorials and letters on protectionism, politics, and upcoming state nominations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. G. Sandford
Bridgeport
Conn
Norwalk
Washington
Senate Committee
Sandford
Connecticut
John Sherman
James G. Blaine
Brockton Gazette
John Butcher
Leicester
Eng
Butcher
Manchester Union
Dem
Catholic News of
New York
Patrick Ford
Blaine
Democratic Party
G. Blaine
China
England
Providence Journal
Morgan G. Bulkeley
Hartford
General Merwin
New Haven
Orwellsville
Pittsford
Boston
New York Tribune
Harrison
Boss Quay
Philadelphia
State
N. Y. Evening Post Ind
Smith
Milwaukee
Richard S. Spotford
Republican
Maine
New Jersey
Ohio
Indiana
Malden Aldermen Approve Land Purchase For Water Standpipe
In Malden Manpen Aug 14 the board of aldermen and common council voted to buy eight acres on Waitts Mount for 10000 to build a water standpipe drawn from Eaton's meadow. An order for a pumping station at Spot Pond costing 15000 was referred to the finance committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Malden
Manpen
Board of Aldermen and Common Council
Waitt’s Mount
Eaton's Meadow
Spot Pond
The Old South Lecture by Hartwell at Amherst College
Mr Shattuck O Hartwell of Amherst College delivers The Old South lecture this afternoon on The world Which Dante Knew He was the first rite essayist in 1883 and will speak in the Old South venue highlighting Dante and his era.
Alleged Revolt in Democratic Party Debunked
The Record’s yarn about a state Democratic revolt is dismissed as misstatements. Officials deny warnings from Maguire and dispute claims about Judge Abbott, Judge Woodbury, Avery, and others. The piece argues the so called revolt centers on Abbott and Woodbury, with other cited figures already aligned with administration policy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Democratic
Patrick Maguire
Maguire
Judge Abpott
General Butler
Colonel Plympton
Democratic Party
Judge Abbott
Nde Woodbury
Woodbury
Avery
Edward Avery
Braintree
Alger
Alfred, Mo
Putnam
Weymouth
Colonel French
Hanson
Fall River
E.rik. Dean
Brockton
Dr. Rice
Springfield
Harrison
Butler
Abbott
THE PHILATELISTS SECOND DAY AT ELKS LODGE
Philatelists meet at Hayward place lodge room with J K Tiffany delivering annual address. Counterfeit Detector F E A Holton reports show depravities among stamp collectors. Proxies added, treasury funds debated, secret session invoked, votes rename meeting city. St Louis chosen. next venue in October. Hundred thousand dollars of stamps to be exhibited today as convention continues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bogert
Elks’ Lodge
Hayward Place
J. K. Tiffany
F E. A. Holton
Halton
Jarvis
American Philatelist
Board of Trustees
New York
Niagara
Washington
Philadelphia
St. Louis
Anhenser-Busch Beer
City of the Falls
E. A. Holton
Boston
EK. B. Sterlin
Taunton
FE. HH
Wichell
H. L. Calman
Cryptogram folly highlights political signs in Springfield Union
The Springfield Union prints a cryptogram claiming to reveal the next president. Reading from any corner, the message loops to Noes, undermining the effort with a repeated negative.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springfield Union
Rep
Union
Ben Harrison
Noes
Winthrop Shore Land Company Auction Near Boston Seashore
A large high land plot between Ocean Spray and Beachmont near Winthrop will be sold at auction on August 16 17 and 18. The 200 lots front the ocean offering sea views and were once acquired by Boston for health reasons. Located four miles from City Hall with steam trains and horse car lines nearby, the sale aims to boost local development.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Winthrop
Point Shirley
Crescent Beach
Ocean Spray
Beachmont
Winthrop Shore Land Company
Cit Hall
Old Territorial fighter captivates Boston audience with Jayhawker reminiscences
A 59 year old veteran Captain Ranch, once a Kansas Jayhawker and Union Army fighter, spoke in Boston's G A R post hall. His rugged tale mixed frontier slang and vivid portraits of Jim Lane and other antebellum figures, drew laughter, and highlighted his stubborn, uncompromising character.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peter E. Mander
George B. Andrew
Kansas
Com White
John A
Washington Street
Captain Ranch
Uni- Jayhawkers
New England
Woburn
Jayhawker
Boston
Nebrasky
Stephen A. Douglass
Jim Lane
England
Union
Warren Cotton Mill stockholders meet. board officers ref reacted
The Warren Cotton Mill held its annual meeting at the treasurer’s office on Summer Street to reflect the board of officers. United States sub-treasury receipts and disbursements for the year ending June 30 1888 are shown, with cash on hand. Also noted are visits by Lt. Beauham and Rev Bodfish appointment, a Charlestown death, a Portland train party of 35 in the Eastern station, a tour group of 2000 members, and proceeds from last April’s House of the Good Shepherd fair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warren Cotton Mill
Summer Street
United States Sub-Treasury
W. H. Beauham
New Orleans
Louisiana Field Artillery
National Lancers
Joshua P. Bodfish
St. John’s Church
Canton
Prospect
Chelsea Streets
Charlestown
Portland
F. A. C. Brecker
Francis C. Hamilton
House of the Good Shepherd
Point of Pines
Tunis
Baldwin
Hotel Pines
Hotels guest list from a Boston running meeting item
A long list of guests checked into hotels including Vendome, Tremont, Parker's, and American in Boston and nearby cities. Notables include James G Blaine and families listed with multiple stops in Augusta and other places for a running event. Names and origins span Philadelphia Montreal New York Chicago Paris London and more.
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Vendome
F. H. Rockwell
Warren
Penn
May Rockwell
Annie Rockwell
Bert Rockwell
Charles J. Chisholm
Montreal
Augusta
James G. Blaine
Blaine
Harriet Blaine
Walker Blaine
Coppinger
Joseph Manley
Brunswick
George J. McKilway and
Philadelphia
N. M. Macdonald
W. Bell
Misses Bell
Wilkesbarre
J. R. Rutter
Miss Rutter
Baird
Edward
Rowland
New York
J. B. Dillingham
Conway Dillingham
West Chester
F. F. Hall
New Haven
Conn
Atchison, Kan
R. C. Ramsey
Buffalo
H. B. Ensign
Baltimore
Adams
Frederick Parker Freehold
N. J
E. W. Rathburn
S. Walter Rathburn
W. Rowly
H. Y. Montgomery
Sunderland
Eng
W. W. Edmundson
George McCreery
United States Army
Tremont
J. H. Boggs
O. H. Hayes
E. H. Holmes
W. G. Johnson
Nottingham
Grace White
Chicago
John ©. Day
Youngs
Jos
T. Nixon
W. G. Varpeule
C. F. McVeigh
L. C. Lrickey
Kansas City
Revere
John_F. Monroe
R. FE. Functon
George B. Bains
A. Hendrie
Annie Clarks Death Mystery Shrouds Franklin Park Case
Annie Clark, found wandering in Franklin Park, died likely from narcotic poisoning per Medical Examiner Stedman autopsy. Police say she became unconscious after arrest and confinement. officers faced criticism for delaying medical aid. Parts of her stomach were sent to Harvard for chemical analysis to confirm the cause.
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Annie Clark
Franklin Park
Stedman
New York
Boston
Station 13
Wood
Harvard College
Boston Man Drowned Aged 91 in Dorchester
Frank E. Upham of 732 Dudley Street Dorchester died by drowning at age 91. He was insured for 3000 dollars with Employers Liability Assurance Corporation, with his father named as beneficiary, suggesting the policy may offset the financial loss to his parents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Frank E. Upham
Dudley Street
Dorchester
Employers’ Liability Assurance Corporation
New England Women’s Press Association visit Dedham
Members met at Mrs. L A W Fowler’s Dedham home for lunch then toured the Fairbanks estate mansion and a boys’ home with music. Journalists viewed historic rooms before departing by train, pleased with hospitality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Women’s Press Association
L. A. W. Fowler
Dedham
New England Women’s Press Association
Fairbanks
Historica Oaeny
Outdoor fair and sports planned for Labor Day at Beacon Park
Directors and supporters of the Working Boys' Home met to advance plans for an outdoor fair at Beacon Park on September 7. Committees were formed for hurling, tug of war between railroad employees, baseball, music and dancing with a temporary tent floor, and other events. John Boyle O'Reilly led the large sports committee and Rev. Father Ford chaired the transportation committee. Admission price discussion postponed to next meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beacon Park
Boston & Albany
New York & New England
Gener
John Boyle O'Reilly
Father Ford
Roadmasters' Association Holds New England Convention
The New England Roadmasters annual convention opens today at the United States Hotel and runs to Thursday. Program includes a ladies carriage ride this afternoon, a Globe Theatre showing, a harbor excursion Thursday afternoon, and a Boston Theatre event in the evening. Arrangements chaired by James K. Brady with Manning, Maxwell & Moore. Sheffield Velocipede Car Co. Ruin ner, Davis & Co.
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Roadmasters’ Association
New England Roadmasters
United States
Globe Theatre
Harbor
Boston
James K. Brady
Manning, Maxwell & Moore
Sheffield, Velocipede Car Company
Ruinner, Davis & Co
Raymond and Whitcomb Excursions to Southern California
Raymond and Whitcomb’s Tours announce two direct Southern California excursions via the Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe, departing Boston September 10 and October 8. Stops include Chicago, Kansas City, and Las Vegas Hot Springs, with return tickets valid to next July. Circulars available from W. Raymond, 296 Washington Street.
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Southern California
Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe
Boston
Chicago
Kansas City
Las Vegas Hot Springs
California
Northern Pacific
Yellowstone National Park
W. Raymond
Washington Street
School Street
Twilight Strikes Channel Damages Rudder. Passengers Safe
The steamer Twilight, leaving Nantasket at 8 yesterday morning with 400 aboard, struck her stern on the channel edge near Weir River. The rudder was injured and the vessel became unmanageable. The Governor Andrew rescued the passengers, bringing them to Boston an hour late, and Twilight was towed to East Boston. Minor rudder damage expected to be fixed soon.
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Twilight
Nantasket
Weir River
Rathbun
Andrew
Boston
Natick Mystery Solved: Henry Hennessy Identified
The body found in Jennings Swamp Natick Friday evening is identified by his sisters as Henry Hennessy of South Boston a farm laborer who came to Mason Laker's farm in June. Hennessy was lured from Boston by George Nichols and disappeared after an evening of drinking with Nichols absent since.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Natick
Jennings Swamp
Henry Hennessy
South Boston
Mason
Hennessy
Nichols
Thomson-Houston vs Citizens Electric suits over dynamo regulator patent
United States Circuit Court judge Aug 14 sustained claim that Elihu Thomson and Edwin J Houston held patent No 238315 for improvements in current regulators for dynamo electric machines and found infringement by defendants using substantially the same means. Decree for plaintiffs with counsel listed for both sides.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Circuit Court
Cott
J. Thomson-Houston Electric Company
Citizens’ Electric Light Company
Elihu Thomson
Edwin J. Houston
B. F. Thurston
T. L. Livermore
F. P. Fish
Chaunce Smith
E. H. Brown
J. W. Burdett
Forgery and robbery cases bound over in municipal court
Adams Forsairth Walter C. Bryant bound over to the next grand jury term in 2000 for forgery. Dennis Connors held in like sum for robbery. Engineer Thomas Devlin and Oiler William McDermott of the steamer Olivette appeared. Devlin accused of assault and battery on Osler McDermott, McDermott of assault on Engle. Both cases continued to Thursday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adams and Forsairth
Walter C. Bryant
Dennis Connors
Thomas Devlin
Olivette
William McDermott
Devlin
Osler McDermott
McDermott
Engle
Boston Marine Society Considers Relief and Legacy Matters
At the Boston Marine Society meeting in the Mason Building the relief committee recommended an $815 relief fund for 59 applicants. Captains Sturgis and Pray joined the society, a proposed signaling code was discussed and tabled, and the president and secretary were authorized to pursue actions to secure part of Captain John Percival’s legacy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston Marine Society
Mason Building
Sturgis
Atlas
Pray
South Yarmouth
Wadsworth
John Percival
Plucky Domestic Foils Robbery On Dover Street
Flora Poulsam a domestic at No 5 Dover Street chased down a thief after he snatched nearly $2 from her counting. Fred E Watson and his gang assaulted her. police alerted, Watson arrested at Station 5 and to be arraigned today for highway robbery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Flora Poulsam
Dover Street
Fred E. Watson
Harrison Avenue
Rochester Street
Watson
Hanson
Accident in the Harbor Rescued Eight Sailors
A party of eight sailing in the harbor yesterday afternoon capsized near Fort Independence. The yacht overturned and the eight were in the water until a son of Sergeant Maguire at the fort witnessed the accident and rescued the soaked and frightened group.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Independence
Sergeant Maguire
Horse Thief Arrested After Stable Swap in Boston
Thomas Hennessey of Burlington drove to Boston and stabled a horse at No 37 Richmond street. James Kelly claimed Hennessey sent him for the horse and took it. A policeman, familiar with Kelly, arrested him on suspicion of theft, verified when Hennessey reported the loss.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Hennessey
Burlington
Boston
Richmond Street
James Kelly
Hennessey
Kelly
Red Star Line to Antwerp Passages For Late Season
The Red Star Line to Antwerp attracts Boston travelers with lower stateroom prices of 25 to 50 dollars off season. Fewer passengers promise greater comfort on voyage, with attention on saloon and deck improved. Adams & Co. act as general agents for New England and managers of related clipper packets to Azores and Madeira. Tourists seek voyage info from Adams & Co. at 115 State street. their Adams Cable Codex is recommended for travelers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
RED Star Line
Antwerp
Boston
New England
Messrs. A Aatas & Co
Macdonald to Sing at Music Hall Promenades Tonight
Mr. W. H. Macdonald the popular Bostonians baritone will be soloist at the Music Hall promenade tonight in his first appearance at these concerts. He will perform arias from the Cza and Carpenter and Marriage of Fizaro. An orchestral program directed by Mr Neuendorff will accompany the selections. Seats for Jansen night next Tuesday are on sale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Music Hall
W. H. Macdonald
Bostonians
Cza
Carpenter
Fizaro
Neuendorff
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