18 Aug 1897
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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Aug 18, 1897
Page
1
Orioles stay within three games of the Boston club in the pennant chase as New York and Cincinnati trail. Trade rumors swirl around the rival teams as the season tightens.
Sullivan’s shaky support helps the Senators surge to a late win as Duffy’s batters prepare to face Mercer today. Mercer and New York clash after a hard fought game with a decisive finish.
A Boston home loss to Washington 9 to 7 stunned fans at South End grounds as a late misplay by Bobby Lowe and a key fumble by Selbach allowed Washington to surge ahead in the ninth. Despite Boston’s strong first half and Jimmy Sullivan’s pitching, Washington capitalized on miscues and nine hits to seize the win.
Advertisement claims Boston Blend coffee can be sold under 350 per Ib and a Good Coffee named Java under 850 per Ib for consumer appeal. It asserts quality with roasting and cleaning processes and offers pricing in pounds and dollars.
The Supreme Court under Judge Lathrop ruled that Ward 16's Democratic ward and city committee erred in seating John Drohan ahead of Frederick S. Gore. Gor e’s side regained Curtis, Harle, Graham, and Morrissey on the ward committee, replacing Drohan supporters. The decision upholds the election return and awaits further court action on a default motion.
Aug 17 Dublin reports the Duke and Duchess of York will arrive by royal yacht Victoria escorted by warships. Officials arrange a lavish welcome with guards from the West Kent Regiment and Connaught Rangers, a procession to Dublin Castle, and events at Phoenix Park Trinity College Ball and Ball’s Bridge horse show. The visit aims to ease Irish discontent with royal support.
Washington report notes Wednesday forecast for New England and eastern New York calls for fair weather with westerly winds.
Harry Hikes the six day cyclist wins the second day of the 48 hour race held at Charles River Park. Blakeslee and Leslie win first and second money as Waller and Barnaby trade the lead amid a magnificent two minute long finale.
James H Williams a 50 year old U S Marine Corps private at Charlestown Navy Yard hanged himself in a storeroom yesterday afternoon The Brookyln man had 33 years in service and had recently served as clerk to Major Meade He was last seen alive at 1 pm and found dead around 3 pm The body moved to the Naval Hospital in Chelsea Medical Examiner notified
Mrs Joseph Pulitzer hosted a cotillion in Bar Harbor Maine for 120 guests. The event featured elaborate decorations and costumes with canary birds in cages as favors.
A public notice promotes a folding library steps flight, marketed as a valuable library accessory. The oak version sells for five dollars, mahogany also available, with compact top measurements of thirteen by eighteen inches.
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