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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Aug 18, 1891

Page

8

Orioles Rally In Chicago. Reds Tie Series In Boston

In Boston the Reds outplayed the Orioles 9 to 3 with Buffinton hurling well for Boston and McMahon erratic for Baltimore. The Reds’ fielding was sharp, turning three double plays. Boston led 3-0 in the third before Baltimore mounted a comeback, while Boston pulled away in the seventh. Later in New York, Kid Nichols pitched a standout game for the Giants, limiting the opposition to one hit as Philadelphia blanked New York.

Baltimores Reds Orioles Barnie Bostons Buf McMahon Buffinton Farrell Boston Radford Duffy Welch Dan Brouthers van Haltren Ray Verden Richardson Kay Werden Sam Wise Wid Brouthers Brown Murphy Baltimore A. K Oj Johnson Gilbert Biricker Robinson Radi'rd Bruins Krown Daily Ranford New York Nichols Giants Rosie Long

Washington Athletics game review with errors and steals

Washington lost 9 to 8 to the Athletics in a game noted for poor fielding and untimely hitting. Box shows Washington 10 and Athletics 11 base hits, with 7 Washington errors and 11 Athletics errors, and various players stealing, walking, and striking out. Attendance about 1,200. time 2:15.

Cincinnati N. L Cleveland Joy Olliday Sullivan Viau Kines Ginginnati Mullane Keenan Young Zimmer McPhee Latham Holliday Tebeau McAleer Muligne Iit Reilly Rhinos Washington A. A Athletics Wesenensese LF Errora Foreman McGuire Chamberlain Sanders Milligan Murphy Mulvey Larkin Hatfield McCauley Wood McTamany Gritfin Ly Foreman Hallman Corcoran Hiatfield Dowd Balla Kenias Louisville Columbus Louisvilles Fitzgerald Gastright Shinnick Twitchell Wheelock Lehane Donnelly Crooks Sneed Mahoney Lime

Kelly to Join Boston As Cincinnati Franchise Is Transferred

Cincinnati Red Stockings captain Michael J. Kelly will leave St. Louis for Boston to rejoin the Boston Association as the Cincinnati franchise moves to Milwaukee pending association ratification. Players Mains Marr Vaughn go to Washington while Dwyer Canavan Seery and Bancroft join Milwaukee. Kelly will play against Baltimore Wednesday and is praised for loyalty amid contract changes.

St. Louis Cincinnati American Baseball Association Milwaukee Kelly Boston Association Mains Marr Vaughn Washington Dwyer Canavan Seery Bancroft Michael J. Kelly Cincinnati Red Stockings American Association Boston Baltimores

Weather Forecast Indicates Heat Wave With Possible Showers

The weather outlook across New England calls for fair skies with light southerly winds and a slight rise in heat. A hot wave is forecast for Wednesday with slim chances of cooling showers, while Eastern New York and New England expect continued warmth and some local shower activity in the near term.

POST New England Ft. Sill Ft Smith Montgomery Memphis Jacksonville Savannah Wilmington Dodge City Mercury Montana New York Philadelphia Eastport Nantucket Northfield Boston Lynchburg Huron Lake Ohio Valley Denver South Atlantic Canada Calgary Washington

Death of Moses F Chandler at 6 Province Court

Moses F Chandler a shoemaker at 6 Province Court was found dead in a chair in his shop yesterday morning. Death attributed to natural causes. Elks plan symbolic monument at Mt. Hope with dedication in September or October and Grand Exalted Ruler Edward Hay of Washington expected. Jesse Pomeroy made another escape attempt at State Prison using a makeshift saw but was discovered.

Moses F. Chandler Province Court J. Putnam Bradle Boston Lodge of Elks Mt. Hope Edward Hay Washington Jesse Pomeroy State Prison

Not the Man That Was Shot in New York Fraud

Bartholomew Callahan of 62 Cabot Street was not shot. He was found alive at home by a Post reporter after a telegram claimed a body in New York. Callahan, a city teamster, said a telegram misled his family to travel for a supposed corpse.

Bartholomew Callahan No. 62 Cabot Street New York Post

Funeral for William W Capewell at Cedar Grove

William W Capewell longtime Adams Express clerk died recently and was buried yesterday at Cedar Grove Cemetery. The service was held at his Norfolk Street Dorchester home with the Church of the Holy Spirit Mattapan pastor officiating.

Cedar Grove William W. Capewell Adams Express Company Norfolk Street Dorchester Church of the Holy Spirit Mattapan Cedar Grove Cemetery

Allen Men Rally Behind Lowell Candidate Allen Move Hopes

Friends of ex-Congressman Charles H. Allen of Lowell mobilize for a statewide effort to secure victory. Boston gathering reports strong support, touting a vigorous young men’s movement and predicting Lowell backing will surge in coming weeks. In Six Essex district a close Republican fight looms as Powell and Bradley are eyed for nominations amid solid legislative records. The Republican State Committee relocates HQ to Beacon Street, reorganizing space for Burdett Wardwell and staff with a reading room and private offices.

Charles H. Allen Lowell Allen Boston Winfield Slocum Newton Henry S. Milton Waltham Hedges Fairchild von L. Meyer T. ©. Manchester Winchester Edwin UO. Curtis M. W. Burlen A. C. Burrage Uns Mr. Brackett Hart Essex Powell Methuen Bradley Republican State Committee No. 13 School Street Beacon Street Massachusetts Department of the Grand Army Burdett Wardwell

Hotels and guests listed in a lengthy roster

A long OCR excerpt enumerates guests and patrons at numerous hotels and taverns across cities including New York Philadelphia Minneapolis Concord and Boston. Names such as Youne Fred Pillsbury J C Saunders Telford Burnham and many others appear with spouses and travel pairs, alongside establishments Tremont Boston Boston Tavern Clark s and Vendome. The list reads like a crosscut of visitors and staying parties in hotels and lodgings. It reflects a period social register rather than a narrative report.

Youne s—Fred Pillsbury Minneapolis B. Hall New York J. C. Saunders Philadelphia H. F. Wilkins N. H Charles $. Herrcock Chicago G. W. H. Florence Providence American R. L E. Bridge South Deerfield F. Bb. G. Cedding T. B. Gladding Kinsbury Springfield Mass E. Brewer Hunt Jefferson Clark Charles Jennickson Lewis J. Newman Denver John Lamb Detroit Rolker Cincinnati A. W. Fowler Cal Vendome H. Hoagland S. _Vanderveer Brooklyn N. Y Edward Schell New York City Heath James Hurry Yonn Henning Louisville Revere Farmington Portsmouth N.H I. J. Lerndon Bordentown N. J J. Faulks Haverstraw

In Memory Of H W Brown Socialist Respect

The Socialistic party at No 9 Nassau street held a special meeting last evening to honor Henry W Brown who died Sunday evening at City Hospital. Prominent labor reformers attended and a funeral is set for 2 pm tomorrow from the Nassau street address. Burial will be at Mt Auburn Cemetery with sections meeting at Caledonia Hall at 12 30.

H. W. Brown Socialistic Party Nassau Street Henry W. Brown City Hospital Boston Caledonia Hall Mt. Auburn Cemetery

The Club Friend at the Museum A mixed Rosenfeld opus

The Club Friend by Sydney Rosenfeld, staged by Roland Reed at the Museum, draws praise for wit and phrases but is faulted for uneven characterization and shifting point of view. Stuyvesant Filbert and a fast-paced supporting cast receive commendations, with Miss Isadore Rush singled out for critique.

Sydney Rosenfeld Rosenfeld Roland Reed Museum Henry James Stuyvesant Filbert Makepeace Frawley Bertie Vanal Stynes Mr. Pinero Mr. Grundy Mr. Howard Reed Stuyvesant Filbert Nash Smily William Davidge Percy Haswell Isadore Rush

Globe Theatre Opens Season 1891 92 with A and J

Globe Theatre began the new season with the Irish comedian John T. Kelly leading the company in A and J. The house has been overhauled since June with interior updates including panelled upper walls, white and gold balcony fronts, refreshed smoking and ladies rooms, and new carpets, giving a bright, jaunty appearance.

Globe Theatre John T. Kelly Globe

Boston Theatre last week of Evangeline with limited showtimes

The note lists openings and matinees for Evangeline at the Boston Theatre this week and previews other upcoming attractions. Tuxedo arrives next week. Seat sales begin tomorrow for Tremont Theatre season three with Lew Dockstader and an extended company.

Boston Theatre Tremont Theatre Lew Dockstader Mr. Dockstader George Powers Frank Girard Fred Salcombe McIntyre Heath Cain Loreno Perry Magrew Marvels Neil Burgess Park Theatre Dandy Kitty Ned Sunday Kingfisher Boston John Quinn Grand Opera House My Jack Annie Ward Tiffany W. A. Brady

Moonlight Sail With Dorchester Yacht Club Members

Dorchester Yacht Club members and their ladies enjoyed a moonlight sail last evening on the water. Vice Commodore George E. Curry commanded the Mudjike wiskee flagship with a lineup of participating boats including Pet, Meteor, Water Witch, Tantrum, Flora Lee, Cadet, Viento, Nora, Scamp, Teaser, Arrow, Jackdaw, Rival, and others. Commodore W. P. Whilmarst steered the steam launch Marion.

Dorchester Yacht Club Mudjikewiskee George E. Curry Pet W. F. Abbot Meteor George Colliers Water Witch Guy Carter Tantrum Flora Lee C. D. Lanning Cadet F. W Longstreet Viento Charles Young Nora Horace Denny Scamp H. W

Bar Harbor races draw crowds as Blaine and Tracy attend

Secretary Blaine takes part in Bar Harbor society events. He visits Secretary Tracy aboard the Dispatch and walks the shore with Dr. J Madison Taylor to watch ship crews race. Mount Desert Canoe Club crews compete in multiple races with Enterprise and Petrel securing wins. Admiral Gherardi hosts club reception at Neal & Shaw’s boat landing. A dinner for Secretary Tracy follows at the Malvern with sixteen covers.

Bar Harbor Blaine Tracy Dispatch J. Madison Taylor Mount Desert Canoe Club Neal & Shaw Admiral Gherardi Petrel Philadelphia Enterprise

Big Ten Tennis Tourney At Newport Seeks Record Field

Newport August 17 special to the Post describes tomorrow’s 10 30 am tennis tournament roll call at the Casino. Non responders face defaults. The Ocean House hosts top players as Campbell and Hobart loom, with hopes of a major American tennis history moment. Hobart’s ground game versus Campbell’s volleying is highlighted amid grass court favorites and potential all comers clash.

Newport James Dwight Ocean House America Campbell New York Hobart Shaw eCampbell

Roosevelt Kin Sanity Hearing Sets Committee

Justice O'Brien named Peter B. Olney Edward V. Grew and Cyrus Edson to probe Elliot Roosevelt's sanity after Theodore Roosevelt filed the petition with his wife’s consent. Elliot, Theodore Roosevelt's brother, has suffered mental decline for two years and is staying near Paris with three children and securities valued at about 170000.

New York O’brien Supreme Court Peter B. Olney Edward V. Grew Cyrus Edson Elliot Roosevelt Theodore Roosevelt United States Civil Service Baron von Zedlitz Chateau Suresnes Paris Roosevelt

Whittier in Better Health After Heat Wave

Newsuryport reports poet John Whittier is not at death's door. An Associated Press rep found him at Joseph Cartland's residence, saying he feels the heat's effects but is in better health than many months and will stay in the city for several weeks.

Newsuryport Whittier Associated Press Joseph Cartland

Discoveries in Asiatic Russia from Bokhara Expedition

Captain Barchews sky reports discovery of large deposits of gold lead and iron in Eastern Bokhara and abundant petroleum springs in Zerafsuan Province Samar cand Asiatic Russia. Liabilities about 65000 appear in two notices meanwhile Montreal reports an assignment by H F Porian with liabilities near 65000.

Moscow Samarcand Zerafsuan Russia Barchewsky Bokhara Montreal H. F. Porian

Living Out of the World on Maine Islands

A Bangor letter describes life on Maine coast islands. In Basket Island a fisherman and his family lived in isolation with little to harvest, while Isle au Haut hosts simple residents who rarely visit the mainland. A native on Isle au Haut laments vanished trade and hopes to emigrate, illustrating rugged island life and tourist interest in remote solitude.

Bangor N. ¥. Times South Thomaston Maine White Head Monhegan Monhegan Island Boston New York Casco Bay Basket Island Wils Portland Kennebunkport York County Atlantic United States Isle Au Haut Penobscot Bay Maria Washington State Jon

85th Birthday Reception for Miss Lavinia Farnham in Winchester

George H Gilbert hosted a July 17 reception at Sunnyside on Church street honoring his aged aunt Miss Lavinia Farnham. Over 225 of 300 invitations responded. Mrs White, 93, assisted. Born August 16, 1806 in North Andover, Farnham has lived in Winchester about 18 months after Boston years. Rev J L Withrow of Chicago attended, preaching at Winchester Congregational Church.

WincHester George H. Gilbert Lavinia Farnham Sunnyside Mr. Gilbert Miss Farnham Church Street Weber Boston Miss. Farnham

Late cheese sales report from Little Favus and Urica NY

Cheese sales in Little Favus New York on August 17 list 495 boxes at 8 cents 4295 at 8 ¼ 3256 at 8 3 470 consigned 1235 boxes dairy at 8 1/2 cents 30 packages creamery butter at 20 1 2 cents 40 packages dairy butter at 18 1 9 cents Urica New York August 17 shows 300 boxes at 8 1 4 6 8530 at 8 2 520 at 84s 1690 at 8 3 4 2330 at 8 5 10 0 at 9 1 2 1600 at 9 0 455 consigned 50 pkgs creamery butter at 1 9 1 2 220 bulk 20 higher and active.

Little Favus N. Y Urica N.Y

United States Court Debates Bell Patent Repeal Motion

In a circuit court session on August 17, the United States vs American Bell Telephone Company debated extending government time to present testimony on patent fraud claims. The court permitted the government to proceed under Act until December 1, while the defense objected to introducing questions beyond the pleadings. Special United States Attorney Whitman represented the complainant, G L Roberts the defense. The session also covered the Haverhill Aqueduct case in equity and insolvency matters in Suffolk with Francis F. Emery. The bank and debtor disputes led to the voluntary petition prevailing and an offer to pay creditors 45 cents on the dollar. The debtor’s warrant is returnable on the 20th. liabilities approximate 375000 and assets about 200000.

United States Circuit Court Nelson J. Bell Telephone United States American Bell Telephone Company Alexander Graham Bell Lto Whitman G. L. Roberts Suffolk Ss Emery

Tariff debate highlighted at New England Fair Worcester

The Worcester fair September 1 to 4 will feature a tariff debate on September 2 with Henry W. Lamb of Brookline for the New England Tariff Reform League and David Hall Rice of Brookline for the Home Market Club. The exchange aims to educate citizens on tariff effects and open with two prominent Massachusetts speakers known for protective theory advocacy.

New England Worcester Henry W. Lamb Brookline New England Tariff Reform League David Hall Rice Home Market Lamb Rive Massachusetts Philosphy

Apartment house men form protection committee at Tremont row

The committee of apartment house men met at W. Holland's office on Tremont row to form a permanent organization to protect themselves against the beats. Members invited to send names to Mr Holland and a meeting for officer election will be held around September first. Committee includes Joseph Comer Edward Stuart Louis Cushing and S. B. Keene.

W. Holland Tremont Row

Children's Lawn Party Tends Dorchester Kids

Miss Callender of Dorchester hosted her annual lawn party for Dorchester children. Special guests were the Field's Corner Social Club. At 3 o'clock the Mill street and Neponset avenue lawn drew about 250 children with music dancing games fire balloons and refreshments.

Callender Dorchester Field’s Corner Mill Street Neponset Avenue

Liquor Dealer Michael Carlan Drops Dead at 40

Michael Carlan a Washington street liquor dealer collapsed and died in his store yesterday around 1 30 pm He was 40 unmarried and well liked The funeral is set for Wednesday from Adams place

Michael Carlan Washington Street Adams Place

Lincoln woman saves two swimmers at river swim

Miss Bertie Burr of Lincoln Nebraska saved the lives of two young women friends during a river outing on July 24. Burr learned to swim last year at Lasell Seminary and acted quickly to reach and assist them.

Bertie Burr Lincoln Neb Miss Burr Lasell Seminary

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