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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Aug 21, 1888

Page

8

Slocum Beats Chase In Five Set Tennis Thriller

Newport reports the National Lawn Tennis Association opening with Slocum of Brooklyn defeating Chase of Chicago in five sets 7-5 2-6 1-6 6-2 6-3 after a disputed point involving a telephone wire. Other first round results include Dwight, Taylor, Campbell, Sears, Lamb, Ryerson, and Williston advancing. many matches ended by default.

Newport R. L National Lawn Tennis Association H. W. Slocum, Jr Brooklyn C. A. Chase Chase Slocum Bana Sloewn Love R. D. Sears Sears Secong James Dwight F. W. Taylor Campbell Will Waller P. S. Sears W. L. Jennings B. B. Lamb A. L. Rivers O. A. Shaw Boston Lamb Shaw Rivers J. S. Clark Bo Inie Hoppin Clark Wright & Ditson I. L. V.cloppin New York Hoppin J. A. Ryerson Allen Hubbard Ryerson Chicago Hubbard S. Tailor Palmer E. Presley Tailer Harvard University Pakis Longwood Fach Presley Taler Presles Presbrey A. L. Williston W. G. Hall Williston Wellesley Fiall Barnes Fom W. Lee W. R. Weeden P'S. Sears A. Taylor F. A. Kellogg B. Hale G. M. Brinley P. E. Presbrey Tailor W.G. Hall

Bethlehem's Gala Day Unique Coaching Parade

Bethlehem New Hampshire hosted a parade of about two dozen decorated coaches and carriages, each drawn by floral adorned teams and carrying young ladies. Bands played as prizes for best decoration and distanced travel were awarded, with prominent participants including Avenue House and Maplewood in a record turnout at the White Mountains.

Bethlehem N. H Saranac Cornet Band Littleton Maplewood Justice Lamar Unite States Supreme Court Swanee River Avenue House Sinclair House Sunset Hill Crawford Evergreen Highland House Intervale Howard House Oak Hill Maplewood Cottage Maplewood Hotel White Mountains

Can Colored Men Debate Party Affiliation in Boston

In Boston on August 20 1838 J Gordon Street and John J Smith discuss a joint debate titled Can Colored Men Support the Democratic Party The proposed program sets Tremont Temple as the venue on September 3 with a two and a half hour format and three judges one Republican Democrat and one Independent.the letter requests a response by the Wednesday of that week.

Boston John J. Smith Pinckney Street Mass Tremont Temple J. Gordon Street Blaine Fall River American Linen Company George G. Sumner Connecticut Hich New York Harrison Hebrew Standard Salisbury-Blaine Gladstone-Cleveland Enoch P. Hincks Bridgeport al Palmer Grinnell Knights of Labor Michigan Mills Tariff Bank St. Louis St. Paul England N. Y. World Dem Wisconsin Lumber Trust Chicago Sabin Robert T. Lincoln Woodworking Machine Helpers’ Union of Cleveland Thurman John Morley Morley The New York Tribune Republican Party Times Democratic Campaign Committee Peter H. Clark Cincinnati George 7. Downing Newport Edwin G. Walker T. McCants Stewart New York City J. Milton Turner Washington D. C James C. Matthews Albany N. Y Charles A. Bradlee Nantucket J. Bb. Robinson I. R

Political Notes on Local Democratic Clubs and Delegates

East Boston Democrats form a Cleveland and Thurman Club with a meeting in Lyceum Hall chaired by Senator Sullivan and secretary Patrick Kenney. A five member committee led by Thomas F. Doherty will report an organization plan for Aug 27. The club aims to include Democrats from both wards and will invite Harvey N. Shepard to speak.

East Boston Democrats Cleveland and Thurman Club Senator Sullivan Patrick Kenney Lyceum Hall Matthew Burke Major Grady Whitney Thomas F. Doherty Harvey N. Shepard Natick Prohibitionists State E. B. Saunders O. F. Clark A. J. Eldridge T. F. Boardman N.S. Boardman M. Fellows E. A. Hill Francis Loker Mary Esty O. A. Cheney Lynn Democrats Salem Woburn Hee John N. Harlow N.P. Allen W. T. Grammar E. T. Wyer Pitus E. F. Whittemore Vy Tallard J.T. True B. Hinckley Albert Glarke

Point of Pines Festival Continues With American Program

The midsummer festival at Point of Pines continued yesterday with American works performed by the band under J Thomas Baldwin. Levy and Innes, soloists, drew applause for their numbers and the day’s compositions were well received. French composers will be heard today with Levy and Innes performing both afternoon and evening.

Point of Pines J. Thomas Baldwin Messrs. Levy and Innes France Messrs Levy and

Boston Defeats Philadelphia in Ninth Inning Rally

Boston defeated Philadelphia 9 to 5 after tying the game with a three-run third inning and clutch two-out hits. Delehanty scored on a single and steal, while crowd noise greeted umpire Valentine’s calls as the Phillies made fine plays by Andrews and Fogarty.

Philadelphia Boston Delehanty Phillies Andrews Fogarty Bastian Alentine Bostons Philadelphaias EB. Johnston Crown Kelly O Mulvey Morrill Oj Clements Fate Higgins Sillwin Sowders Bufinton Telescue Philadelphias Rams Johnston Brown, Clements St Let Velehanty Irwin Pouarty Hate Sanders Tate Valentine Washington New York Washingtons Keefe Senators Deastey Hank” O'Day

St Louis St Louis and Manchester Games Reported Scores

In St Louis local game results show the Brooklyns losing 1 0. Manchester recorded a 6 5 win over Portsmouths. Worcester defeated Lowells 5 1 in another match.

St. Louis Brooklyns Manchester Manchesters Portsmouths Worcester Worcesters Lowells

Beacon Park Races Highlight Two Feature Wins

Crowds gathered at Beacon Park for two trotting races with $150 purse. Hillside, Dolly, and G A C contested the first heat, Hillside winning 2 40 and GA C taking subsequent heats. In the second three minute race Silver Tail led early, Mazeppa captured two heats, with Mazeppa sealing the day before darkness halted last heat completion.

Beacon Park James Bowe Dolly James H. Wall Hillside Bridge’s Bay G. A.C GA. C John Trout G. A E. L. Wilson Frank Wilkes Silver Tail Frank

Field Sports at Beacon Park Meeting Proceedings

A Working Boys Home meeting set plans for the Beacon Park field sports on September 3. T J Leary presided with Father Ford as secretary. John Boyle O'Reilly to umpire, EB Holske assisting. Charles W Quinn on horse racing committee. Printing by Cashman and Keating thanked. A boys team from the home will feature in Labor Day events. A general committee meeting is scheduled for next Thursday at 7:50.

Beacon Park T.J. Leary Father Ford John Boyle O’reilly EB. ©. Holske Charles W. Quinn Cashman & Keating

Rare old books charm Philadelphia Times readers

Readers are urged to donate unwanted books and pamphlets to libraries. They note high prices for rare items such as Bradford's Almanac pages, the 1640 Bay Psalm Book, and historical presses. The piece highlights the allure and value of early typography and rare volumes.

The Philadelphia Times Bradford Pennsylvania Cambridge New Unite States Henry Stevens Quaritch London Scheeffer

Wages and Tariff Debates Stir Schenectady Labor Pulse

A Schenectady communication from Palmer Carpet workers on strike details weekly earnings of five dollars across twenty four looms and a half cent per yard cut. They cite Tribune wage comparisons with Britain, discuss Curtis and Blaine positions, and note shifting local loyalties among workers and Republicans. A drowning incident closes the report.

Palmer Carpet Company The Tribune Great Britain James L. Curtis Schenectady Cleveland Thurman Senenectady Locomotive Works Albert van Voast N. Y Carlisle Blaine Philadelphia Record

Weddings Highlight Past Day in Longwood Hyde Park and Dorchester

Yesterday featured several tied bonds as Martha Hooper Burgess married William Charles Jennings at Church of Our Saviour Longwood with Rev. Percy Brown officiating. Attendants included maid of honor Alice Taft and best man Walter Jennings. A reception followed at Moody Merrill's home. Also noted were marriages of Jennie Sears to Henry Humphrey at Hyde Park Christ Church and William Hinyes and Annie Dolan at St Patrick’s Church.

Martha Hooper Burgess Ah J. Burgess William Charles Jennings Utah Church of Our Saviour Longwood Percy Brown Alice ‘Taft W. Friend H. K. Caner Philadelphia Cooper Henry W. Savage Walter Jennings William H. Burgess Horace Packard A. Tait Moody Merrill Winthrop Merrill Binney Weymouth H. W. Savage Dorchester Walter French Roxbury Shipleigh Barnes A. Woods Boston White Mountains West River Street Humphrey Christ Church Hyde Park Adams Street Sar

Hearing on Chestnut Hill pumping station continues

The committee on inspection of buildings extended the hearing on Chestnut Hill pumping station work. Architect Henry Hartwell testified the freestone work violated contract terms with varied stone color and imperfect quality. Contractor William L. Rutan reported poor freestone. inspector Slater noted varied color and some stones unfit. Hearing adjourned to Monday night at 7 30. Notes report Governor Ames illness recovery and local incidents including drownings, deaths, burglaries, and an auction.

Chestnut Hill Committee On Henry ©. Hartwell Hartwell & Richardson Hartwell Adams Spiritual Temple Normal Art School Kelley Temple of Art School William L. Rutan Exchange Place Thomas J. Slater

Exeter man maims child with knife during rage

Michael Renajoskie of Exeter New Hampshire confined by an injured leg became enraged at his five year old brother and threw an open jack knife. It entered the boy's breast to two inches. The child is likely fatally injured.

Michael Renajoskie Exeter N. H

Chelsea Woman Struck by Baseball Recalls Home Only Later

Mrs. James Drummond of Arlington Street Chelsea was struck on Hanover Street Boston by a baseball thrown by North End boys. She continued home across the ferry, then at Everett Avenue Chelsea forgot her address and how to reach it. Villagers aided until a boy guided her to her residence. Doctors expect a full recovery in days though memory remains unsettled.

Ames State House Joseph Hines South Bay D Street South Boston Cripps Washington Street Moses W. Richardson Lewiston Millis Jackson M. H Frederick H. Prince & Co State Washington Streets United States Hallett Wolff Onson Luigi Baseuzzo Clark Street United States District Court Custom House L. Foster Morse James Sheehan Madison Avenue Alexander McMartin Union Street City Hospital Joseph Tooney Carpenter Block First Street Boston Rolling Mill Timothy Leary Geneva Avenue Charles A. Whitney New York Inspector Byrnes Eldridge Inspector Mountain Whitney Codman & Shutleff Columbus Avenue Station 4 John Cummings West End Railroad Company Milk and James Drummond Arlington Street Chelsea Hanover Street North End Everett Avenue William Noble

Miss Marie Jansen Opens Seventy Fifth Hall Night

Miss Marie Jansen makes her first appearance at the Music Hall promenades this evening for the seventy fifth night of the season. The hall will be decorated for the event as she plans to sing Che Mama by Braham and selections by Cellier and Cowen. A special prose of comic operas is announced by Director Neuendorff. An engagement has been made with Georgine von Januschowsky to appear next Friday evening.

Miss Marie Jansen Music Hall Miss Jansen Braham Cellier Cowen Neuendorff Georgine von Januschowsky

Barber Stabbing Case Continued In Somerville Court

Gaetano Malfitano the barber from Brick Bottom Somerville faced Somerville Police Court after stabbing a customer who did not pay for a shave. The injured man McDevitt was not seriously wounded and the case was continued to today.

Gaetano Malfitano Brick Bottom Somerville McDevitt

Will of the late Mrs Sturgis proved in London

The will of Mrs Julia Overing Sturgis died May 31 is proved by sons Henry Parkman Sturgis and Howard Overing Sturgis. Personal estate valued at £86,000. Bequests include £200 to Mary Ellice for St Mary's Industrial Home, life and stock at Givens Grove, silver plate to Henry Parkman, £20,000 each to Howard and Julian Russell Sturgis, residence at 20 Cavendish Square with contents, jewelry and attire to Mary Hubbard Seymour, £5,000 to her brother Henry Birt and family, £3,000 for life for another. Remainder to three sons.

Sturgis Julia Overing Sturgis Russell Sturgis London Henry Parkman Sturgis Howard Overing Sturgis Mary Ellice St. Mary's Industrial Stepney Grove Givens Grove Julian Russell Sturgis Cavendish Square Mary Hubbard Seymour Henry Birt Klien

Morse approves cadetship choice for West Point

The Honorable Leopold Morse approves the board of examiners recommendation for a West Point cadetship in the third district. Principal candidate Walter Crosby Babcock, 18, son of Professor James F. Babcock, is a English High School graduate. Alternate Walter Daly, 16, a Boston boy residing in War 20, is Hugh O’Brien aged and a Boston graduate. The successful candidate will report for examination next June and begin studies in September if admitted.

MR. Morse Leopold Morse Board of Examiners West Point Walter Crosby Babcock William Joseph Daly James F. Babcock William Josep Daly Boston Hugh O’brien

Music at South Boston by Germania Band at Marine Park

The Germania Band conducts an evening program at Marine Park foot of Broadway City Point starting 7 30 with selections including Rietzel Overture Bach Concert Waltz La Gitana and a Night in New York potpourri and Faust selections led by conductor William Rietzel with soloists Mr George W Stewart and Dr R Shuevruk and featured pieces Rosalie Riverside and Bombardon Polka

South Boston Marine Park Broadway City Point Germania Band Bucalossi George W. Stewart New York Brooks Bombardon Bottsinti Rosalie Kuenstler R. Shuevruk Boulanger

Rogers Held For Trial In Smuggling Case

Peter J. Rogers was arrested on a smuggling charge and held for examination. The case was heard before United States Commissioner Hallett yesterday and Rogers was remanded for further examination.

Remington Typewriter Claims Speed Records

Reports on speed contests with the Remington Standard Typewriter highlight top speeds in legal work and correspondence. The instrument won in Toronto for business correspondence and legal testimony, with Frank E. McGuerrin of Salt Lake City noted as a champion operator reaching ninety seven words a minute for five minutes.

Remington Cincinnati New York Toronto Frank E. McGuerrin Salt Lake City D.ctat

Pray, Sons & Co Stock of Oriental Rugs and Pets

John H. Pray, Sons & Co, of this city, offers an unusually large stock of Oriental rugs and car pets, a notable display for local shoppers seeking fine coverings and related goods.

John H. Pray, Sons & Co

Municipal Courts Hear Arraignments and Bonds

CurtIs J Oscar L Briggs arraigned for larceny of horse harness and carriage belonging to Richard Healey with continuance granted. Joshua Loud charged with breaking and entering a bakeshop. examination waived, case sent to land jury. William Twiggs arraigned for assault with a loaded pistol on Edward Butler. bonds increased to 1000 and held until Friday. George W Allen in Charlestown court continued one week for trial on selling mortgaged property. Elizabeth Booth fined 100 in Roxbury for selling intoxicated liquors and 100 for selling. appealed and held 600 for Superior Court. Patrick Sullivan held in 800 for Superior Court to answer assault and battery on wife.

CurtIs Oscar L. Briggs Richard F. Healey Joshua M. Loud Charlestown Poplar Street William Twiggs Edward J. Butler Salem Street Hebron Twiggs George W. Allen Roxbury Elizabeth Booth Superior Court South Boston Patrick Sullivan

Importing Foreign Labor Denial by American Watch Co

Robbins treasurer rebuts charges that the American Watch Company of Waltham imports labor under contract. A letter to Robbins & Appleton from 1886 is cited by witnesses before a congressional immigration committee. Robbins claims little engraving work was done by foreigners and asserts it was mostly done by American workers, with some machine work.

American Watch Company of Waltham New Yorken

Labor Day Parade Plans Advance With Building Trades

The Labor Day parade arrangements progress as carpenters meet at 987 Washington street and select an elaborate banner. The Building Trades Council designates headquarters at 176 Tremont street Room 10, to receive reports each evening from 7:30 to 9:30. Paper hangers also meet at 176 Tremont street and join with the Building Trades division.

Carpenters Washington Street Building Trades Building Trades’ Council Building Trades’ Division Tremont Street Richard Gormley

Public bequests in Crown will total up to sixty thousand

The late Richard W. Crown of Newburyport filed for probate detailing bequests to multiple charities and relatives. Specific gifts include 2000 to Howard Benevolent Society, 2000 to Ladies' General Charitable Society, 1000 to Congregationalist Society of South Newmarket, 13000 to Thomas S. Crown, 2000 to Fanny Woodwell, 1000 to Elizabeth Jones, 1000 to Augustus Crown, 1000 to Susan Mary Drown, 1500 to George Battelle, 1000 to Jane Woodbury, 1500 to Mary widow of Charles S. Drown, 2500 to Mary and Paul children of Thomas Crown, with Thomas using the mansion in Newburyport for life and estate to North Congregational Church upon his death. Executor Albert W. Greenleaf named. estate estimated at 50,000 to 60,000. will dated June 11, 1888.

Richard W. Crown Newburyport Howard Benevolent Society of Ladies’ General Charitable Society of Congregationalist Society of South Newmarket N. H Fitts Thomas 8. Drown Fanny D. Woodwell Mary Paul Thomas Crown Court Streets North Congregational Church Albert W. Greenleaf

The Fall of Pompeii. Pain's Pompeii at the amphitheatre tonight

Pain's gorgeous spectacle of Pompeii will be presented at the amphitheatre tonight and each pleasant evening of the week with new features continually added.

Pain Pompeii

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