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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Aug 16, 1887
Page
8
Chicago tops Detroit to stay within one game of the leaders as the Phillies beat Washington to pull level with Boston. New York downed by Boston after contentious umpiring. Boston and New York combined for sharp fielding and clutch hits.
The Aug 15 report notes a ten inning game at the bicycle grounds between the Portlands and Lynns. The contest lacked early excitement until the seventh inning when the home team produced three runs.
In Lynn and Salem area games, Fessenden umpired a Portlands Lynns game after a late start and disputed call. The Salem Lowells slugged 29 runs to beat the Salems 29 to 6, with Campana and Hamilton among hitters in a high-scoring affair.
The National Baseball League directors meet in Aspury Park New Jersey and decide to replay the June 27 contest between the New York and Detroit clubs. Present are President Young A G Spalding John B Day J W Spaulding Al Reach W Nimick and F J Stearns by proxy.
In Cleveland St Louis 15 to 3, Brooklyn and Philadelphia Athletics 7 to 5, Staten Island versus Baltimore Metropolitans 14 to 11. Three games report uneven scoring outcomes across venues.
A Democratic State committee subcommittee, chaired by ex Senator James A. McGeough, called for an inquiry into federal offices in Massachusetts. The panel includes John Stratton, John Hart, Knowles Freeman, and Waldo E. Cowdrey, reporting next to the Worcester meeting the night before the convention. The group argues current administration actions harm Democrats and urges removal of Republican appointees and salary redirection to loyal Democrats.
Charles Gardiner was arrested Sunday for selling liquor from a bottle kept in his pistol pocket. Judge Adams fined him $100 and costs yesterday.
In New York Aug 15 a story emerges of Miss Sarah A Robins daughter of the late David Robins who paid 100000 for a divorcee husband prospect and faced a tangle with Dr J G Johnson a Windsor Hotel physician and a web of divorces and lawyers culminating in a Supreme Court reference over 10000 in legal fees Miss Robins sought to recover services in managing her estate while Johnson's prior marriage and Chicago divorce figure in the case
Gloucester August 15 Forbes cup and second pennant race of the Cape Ann Yacht Club sailed this afternoon open to all club boats. Eight mile course. first to finish was Black Cloud but lost on time allowance. First class boats 27 feet and over.
The Boot and Shoe Travellers' League held its third annual outing at the Point of Pines with two hundred drummers in attendance. A bail game between married and single players ended tied 18 to 18. After dinner President Joel Page and Toastmaster EK J Pierce spoke. Recitations covered topics from vocation to leather trade. A plan to lease larger club rooms for 1000 to 1200 and furnish it for about 3800 was presented, with a 1000 guaranty fund proposed and circulars to members for fundraising.
Long Island eviction actions spread to Boston Harbor as the J Putnam Bradlee brought out families including Perry Gaspar Vierra Rio and Burns. Women cried as officers removed furnishings under legal order while the city touted settlements and aid, stating about 250000 spent and relocation offered to various families.
Major Hanham received a draw by technicality after a time unlimited game was resigned. Mr. Young refused to accept a second game under a twenty move time limit, disputing any law allowing a draw if a move was not sealed.
Frankie Roddy, four, wandered from his parents fruit stand on City Hall avenue. A passerby saw him with a man near Court square, sparking fear until a policeman located and returned him to his grateful parents later that evening.
Creditors of the W. C. Tyler Paper Company of Chicago, lately suspended, will meet at the Fifth Avenue Hotel in New York on Wednesday August 17 at 11 o'clock a.m. The assignment to C. J. Sweet by Sweet & Holcomb includes Providence Rhode Island. Also insolvent are Guilford Woollen Mills of Guilford Maine and W. M. Griffith of Baltimore. John O'Brien of Lawrence is petitioned into insolvency by J. Sleeper of Boston.
Boston Turn-Verein held its annual picnic at Spy Pond Grove Arlington with boats swings dancing and athletic events. Young men from Rochester convention attended races polo vaulting jumping and other prize events. Charles Sessler and Pred Sessler won races in their classes while Miss Lillie Baumeister and Louisa Steuterman led the girls' race. Germania Band provided music for dancing and C Eberhard chaired the arrangements.
Emma Englt, eight years old, died of heart disease after leaving Massachusetts General Hospital against doctors orders. She rode in a hack this morning and collapsed before traveling far, ending her illness.
The Music Hall promenades enter their tenth week with last night’s concert under Mr. Wilhelm Reitzel directing. Programs will continue nightly and, by popular request, feature more light music. Tomorrow includes a composer’s night and Friday showcases operatic selections.
Two men from East Dedham drowned off Thompson's Island Sunday. their bodies were recovered yesterday afternoon and taken to City Hospital morgue.
A letter to the editor disputes a reported chess match between Major J Moore Hanham of New York and F K Young of Boston. Umpires declare a drawn game void after Young refuses to seal a move, with conditions for a future match outlined by Boston Chess Club officials.
An eye witness recounts the Major J Moore Hanham versus I K Young chess match at the Boston Chess Club. Dispute centers on adjournment rules and a contested draw claim amid alleged rule breaches by Hanham and perceived delays by both players.
Police search the rear lodgings of 71 Albany Street uncover nearly 7000 in money and bonds after the beggar Mary Smith died. Lawyer Colbeth says she likely left at least 2000 for Holy Cross Cathedral debts and 2500 for a priest, with other bequests to relatives. The will is missing and experts guess her estate exceeded 20000.
Dorchester police yesterday detained Edwin Moxon on a yacht theft charge involving the Imogene later renamed Nesbit. The suspect allegedly sailed with a minister and deacons after seizing the vessel from F D Baker and presented a bill of sale dated August 6 for 500 dollars.
Mayor O'Brien urged Streets Superintendent McDonald to enforce duties of inspectors and private diggers after noting Washington Street from State to Milk and Tremont Street were repeatedly disturbed and poorly restored. The Harvard Bridge foundation bids were opened and awarded to Shields and Carroll, with city engineer estimates around 150000.
Notes from Boston report Governor Ames and staff traveling to Bennington Wisconsin for the corner stone ceremony. State health and cattle import actions are outlined along with planned hearings for gas company franchise requests and milk adulteration prosecutions.
The Barnicoat Fire Association of Boston plans a parade with veteran firemen on Sept. 12. The town of Ipswich owns the Barnicoat trophy, and selectmen agreed to let it be taken to Boston if another engine is provided. Fred W. Berry and Captain Samuel Abbott secured use of a Newburyport tub, assuring the trophy will be drawn once again through Boston streets.
Mrs. Fisk of Lombarnt Street Dorchester was thrown from her carriage at Milton Lower Mills yesterday afternoon and severely injured about the head. She was taken to her home.
Mary Condon who fell from a Wey street window days ago died last evening at City Hospital.
The piece argues merit drives fashion and cites Quina-Laroche as a popular French tonic now widespread in New York and the East. It quotes Dr Anselmier and other physicians praising its effects on debility and chlorosis, predicting broad American adoption for an overworked nation.
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