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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Aug 25, 1891

Page

8

Blast on Dorchester rocks Boston. Blaine favored for 1892

Colonel Dudley of Indiana discusses Blaine's renomination and 1892 prospects in Boston. A massive 400 pound dynamite blast at Cadman Street lodge Dorchester lifts 10,000 tons of stone, reshaping streets as contractor William O Connell eyes 80 cents per ton. Blaine’s health and political appeal are noted amid Indiana support.

Boston Cadman Street City Dorchester James Hollman William L. O’connel

Victories Come Easy In The Western Game At Pittsburg

Boston and Athletics clashed in Pittsburg with Boston taking the final series opener 6 to 3 behind Haddock's pitching and strong fielding. Early errors by Long and Nash doomed the visitors, while Haddock hit a homer and Milligan fueled late scoring with key hits. Duffy and McGeachy made notable catches as Boston stretched its lead in the seventh and Melamany added another homer in the eighth.

Reds Athletics Bostons Haddock Corcoran Brown Duffy McGeachy Milligan Mike” Sullivan Boston Farrell Murphy Nall Larkin Hallman Brouthers Stricker Radford Paul Hallian Sanders Sullivan A.A. Athletics R. BH C. O YU Orecoranss Rich’son Mulvey Cross Etricker CO Sullivan Hadt Mcu’hy Buco Pecsise Melamany Mullligan Yarrgil Richardson Crosa Congress Street Grounds Harris Stevens Pittsburg N. L Penn Nichols Long Nash Baldwin Beckley Shugart Reilly Hanlon Tucker Heilly O Kelly Aoa Gorkhill Ganzl Nichol Dio Winale BaerOth Bierbauer Keilly Lally Kelly Baladwin MacQuaid Chicago Brooklyn Vickery Fuone Caruthers Colts Cwichso Schri NEW York Cincinnaiti Cincinnati Ewing Cincinnat New

Mystics of Medford Meet Manhattan Cricket Club at Cottage City

The Mystics of Medford arrive by the last boat and the Manhattan Cricket Club of Brooklyn comes by the Portland boat tomorrow morning. Play starts at 7 am with stumps drawn at 1 pm and resumes at 3 pm. Dr. H A Tucker offers his Ocean avenue cottage as headquarters. Mystics stay at Hotel Metropolitan, Manhattans at Sea View.

Carrack City Mystics Medford Manhattan Cricket Club Brooklyn Portland H. A. ‘Tucker Ocean Avenue Cricketers Hotel Metropolitan Manhattans Sea View

Weather Indications Across New England and East

Northern New England sees mostly fair weather with scattered showers and cooler temperatures in Vermont and New Hampshire while Maine coastal areas remain warmer. Southern New England fair with possible showers and less sultriness as a cold front approaches, with variable to south westerly winds. Forecast for Wednesday calls for fair conditions and a noted fall in temperatures with coast sea breezes.

New England Vermont New Hampshire Maine Atlantic Detroit Albany New York Washington Wilmington Savannah Tampa Norfolk Northfield Montreal Ste. Marie Ede Lakes Ontario Mississippi Valley Gulf Chicago Cincinnatii St. Louis Memphis New Orleans Boston

Eagle Mills Shut Down For Roof Replacement

Eagle Mills on River Street in Mattapan, run by Tilleston and Hollinsworth, closed during repairs after an annual inspection found the roof weakened by dry rot from escaping steam. The roof must be removed and replaced at a total cost of $7,000, with J. H. Burton & Co. holding the contract.

Eagle Mills River Street Mattapan Tilleston & Hollinsworth J. H. Burton & Co

Woman Arrested in Shoplifting Case at Houghton and Dutton

A young woman named Mary Purcell of Lynn was arrested by Inspector Glidden for larceny of several small articles at Houghton and Dutton store. She was sent to the Tombs to spend the night.

Houghton & Dutton Mary Purcell Lynn Glidden

HavERHILL Labor Clash Widens as Chick Bros Dismiss Union

In Hav erhill workers at Chick Bros are discharged if they belong to the International Boot and Shoe Workers Union after the firm refused union price demands. Employees started work under one year contracts with no union dealings, while unions weigh next steps amid the Winchell free shop development and past price list disputes.

Haverhill J. H. Winchell & Co Chick Bros International Union International Boot & Shoe Workers’ Union Che Shoe Council Chick Brose Winchell

Emergency Hospital Notes From Yesterday

Maurice Drummey a horseshoer for John Roach on India street injures left foot when a horse he was shoeing steps on it. James Deegan 58 of 156 Eaton street dislocates shoulder trying to board a horse car. George McNeal 22 London street East Boston suffers a bad scalp wound from falling brick at the Columbian Theatre. George W. Stanley a brakeman for Old Colony railroad cuts hand badly after a fall. Benjamin Parsons of Central street injured hand on a cotton hook while jumping from his team. Ellen Pendergast 49 Hudson street receives a bad scalp wound from a wood strike to the head.

Maurice Drummey John Roach India Street James Deegan Eaton Street George McNeal London Street East Boston New Columbian Theatre George W. Stanley Old Colony Benjamin Parsons Lewis Flanders & Co Teamsters Central Street Ellen Pendergast Hudson Street

Rescued Prisoner Alleged by McDermott Arrest Records

Patrick McDermott was arrested by Patrolman Knowlton on a warrant charging him with rescuing a prisoner from an officer. Special Officer Charlies Roberts caught Michael O Neal for disturbing the peace after a Harrison Davis clash. James Prior reports being assaulted. Patrick McCarthy was arrested on that charge.

Patrick McDermott Knowlton Division 5 Harrison Avenue Davis Street Charlies. T. Roberts Michael O'Neal McDermott O'Neal James Prior Patrick MccCarthy McCarthy

Men Overcome by Heat In Park Square yesterday

About 6 o'clock Thomas Ross of Shirley Massachusetts was overcome by heat in Park Square. He was taken to Station 4 and Dr. Hubbard was called. Ten minutes later Edward Timmons of 17 Loring Street South Boston was overcome at Washington and Pleasant streets. Both were treated by Dr. Hubbard and returned home.

Thomas Ross Shirley Mass Park Square Dr. Hubbard Edward Timmons Loring Street Boston Washington and Pleasant Streets Hubbard

Missionary Wedding Planned for Dedham Pair

Captain George F. Garland of the missionary ship Morning Star, visiting Dedham, will wed Miss Sarah L. Smith of Newton Centre on Thursday evening, Sept. 3. Miss Smith has taught among the South Pacific islands and will accompany her husband on his return voyage.

Depuham George F. Garland Morning Star Dedham Sarah L. Smith Newton Centre

Winthrop Town Votes on Land for School and Police

An adjourned Winthrop town meeting approved purchasing two lots near Shirley Station for a 26 000 square foot school site and authorized the School Committee to seek bids for a four room Winthrop Beach schoolhouse. The town also voted to buy two stone drinking fountains not to exceed 200 dollars. A special meeting discussed boosting police protection with 500 dollars allocated, later referred to Selectmen for needs assessment. Resolutions thanked Winthrop firemen and Revere firemen for halting a major fire.

Winthrop Winthrop Beach Shirley Boston, Winthrop & Shore Warren Beecher Albert Richardson Revere

Ice Thief Arrested in Charlestown Assault Case

Angelo Ponpiaulo of East Cambridge was arrested near Front Street Charlestown after an ice theft incident at a Boston Ice Company site. He allegedly attacked William Falgage with a knife and was taken into custody by Division 15 officers and handed to Division 3.

Angelo Ponpiaulo East Cambridge Hoisington and Sheehan Division 15 William Falgage Ponpiaulo Boston & Maine Railroad Company Charlestown Boston Ice Company Willian Falgage Ice Company Front Street Kenny Division 3

Rescue at Sea Saves Six In Fog Near Deer and Apple Islands

Thomas Newnan of 268 Commercial Street left for the quarantine station at 2 30 a m in a Whitehall boat. At 4 45 a m in a heavy fog he heard cries from the water and found six men clinging to a capsized craft near the red spar buoy between Deer Island and Apple Island. He rescued them and towed the group and their boat to Apple Island. The rescued men gave no names or causes for the accident.

Thomas Newnan Commercial Street Whitehall Deer Island Apple Island Appie Island

A Pretty Wedding at 41 Brook Ave Dorchester

Mr George H Andres and Miss Lizzie Boyd wed at 41 Brook avenue Dorchester with Rev Dr Adams officiating. Bride wore pearl grey and carried bridal flowers. The best man and bridesmaid were young, with Theodore Cook seven as best man and Ethel Boyd as bridesmaid. After a reception the couple plan a wedding tour through the White Mountains.

Brook Avenue Dorchester George H. Andres Lizzie Boyd R. E. Boyce Dr. Adams Houghton Street Baptist Church Theodore Cook Ethel Boyd White Mountains

Frosts Reported Across Iowa Not Hurting Crops

Frost reports come in from all parts of Iowa noting light frosts with no damage to vegetation. Corn remains healthy and unaffected as farmers assess the conditions.

Iowa Des Morags State

Royal Baking Powder Endorsement by Miss Maria Parlor

An advertisement extols Royal Baking Powder as the purest and most reliable option for all recipes, promising lighter sweeter food with finer flavor and better digestion. Miss Maria Parlor testifies to its consistent performance and satisfaction after extensive use.

Peaches Flood Boston as Delaware Cargo Sets Records

A single Delaware train delivered 38 454 baskets of peaches to Boston, shattering daily receipts records though fruit quality was poor. Dealers rushed stock to North Market street, with prices mostly 40 to 75 cents a basket though some batches hit $1.25. Large shipments flooded Philadelphia and other cities, signaling a weak crop and low grower profits.

Boston Delaware New York New England North Market Street Bennett, Rand & Co Snow & Co Curtis & Co J. D. Mead Fulton and John Streets John Street Snow Philadelphia Maryland Easton

Hotels listed guests and names across many cities

A long column lists hotel guests and accompanying names from multiple hotels and cities including Kansas City Lincoln Omaha Ports mouth Brunswick Buffalo Philadelphia Chicago New York Montreal Boston and more. The fragment reads like a social note of visitors, couples and individuals staying at various establishments with many surnames and destinations.

Mometer Albany Boston Buffalo Bismarck Oak Eastport Helena Mont Jacksonville Fla Kansas City Montreal New Orleans Marquette Mich New York Portland San Francisco Salt Lake City Washington Wilmangton Youna John H. Mansur and Son E. J. Jones Lincoln Neb E. R. Jones Osbrook Wis H. ©. Lock and Wife Portsmouth E. J. Gilman Brunswick William Davis San Antonio Tex C. J. Lynch Ottawa Ill Charles P. Richardson Chattanooga Frank Macher Provincetown Quincy F. E. Randall Baldwinsville J.J. Enrlich N. Y O. H. Hannestein W. M. King T. S. Mann F. J. Eving Orange P. J. Dewey, Jr Westfield Alexander Thompson Dimond Falls W. 8 Stuart W. A. Tucker Northampton W. H. McCullough J. C. Hilliard Exeter N.H Alfred Oaken Cincinnati Eb.c. Rosenthal J. Vanderslice Crawtorp J. F. Williams Chicago W. Roberts Liverpool J. C. Medberry Philadelphia George HR. Sanford Williamsport Crownwell Conn C. W. Phelps New Albany Ind Hampton Tetusvile Penn G. F. Adams Indianapolis E. D. Lewis Syracuse TreMont P. C. Leadbeater William Northwood Detroit William Hall Maud Montgomery George Winder Fray Henry H. Kimball J. King Newport R. 1 Victor Valette W.S. Sargent Worcester George W. Pope Sandwich H. Q. Kimball A. G. Herrick A. T. Jose Saratoga Libbie Watters Los Angeles Apams L. F. Merrill Auburn Frank J. MacCafferey Brooklyn E. Thomas Milford S. Thomas Mass James F.tarr Biddeford R. McConnell Burlington Luther M. Reynolds Baltimore CLARK O. A. Benedict Bergenfields Mora F. Luther Oeseks Cruttenden Bridgeport Washington, D. C Fred L. Hinckley H. G. Stratton Williamsett J. Brown Huntington Thomas Monroe Frank Killian Pittsfield Veirn’s Wayland Turner New York City Fred C. Hodges Harry Clark Thomas A. Mentz Dee Conger Luxedo Thorndike Jennie Manderson Nelson DeGolyn Bvanston C. E. Snow Charles Corbitt W. Mullen Denver Col. Brunswick William Yuite Warren Newcomb F. Walter Callen, New York; F. H. Moran Ira G. Field Pee Moulton A.tate J.S. Duragty Veenpomee Schylar Bogart Yonkers H.S. Hulsey Ew York Ede F. Simmons Owen ST. Aldis Owen Aldis C. E. ‘Lilton OG. E. ‘Wilton E. D. Judd U.S.N Hudson N. H Cora Smith Spragfield William W. McCommack WN. Y E. Post H. E. Jadda Minneapolis George H. Cook Portland, Me

People's Party platform and leadership in Massachusetts

At a state committee meeting George F. Washburn of Boston was elected permanent chairman with E. Gerry Brown as permanent secretary. The party formed a full state organization and declared it would field a state ticket this fall, adopting a platform proposing treasury notes, postal savings banks, graduated taxation, public ownership of transit, eight hour work limits, equal pay, immigration controls, state insurance, and other reforms.

People’s Party George F. Washburn Boston E. Gerry Brown People's Party Massachusetts Cincinnati United States Treasury Commonwealth United States State Board of Arbitration

Metropolitan Veteran Association Holds Banquet and Elections

The Metropolitan Veteran Association gathered at Crawford House for its annual banquet with about forty former employees present. William H. Crosby of New York was elected president and Harry W. Peters of Boston vice president, along with Richard Foster of Chelsea as secretary and treasurer. An executive committee list and notable guests were announced, and letters of regret from former Metropolitan railroad officials were read. The event emphasized ongoing friendly ties and support for past employees to join the association.

Metropolitan Veteran Association Crawford House William H. Crosby New York Harry W. Peters Boston Richard &. Foster Chelsea J. B. Neal C. Hubbard W.S. Crosby Isaac Randall William Fry James B. Neal Harry Esty R. R. Foster Calvin A. Richards M. S. Starkweather William Hendy The Metropolitan Railroad

Heat Wave Lingers as Temperature Stays Under 90

The Mercury climbs no higher than 87 with a 93 percent humidity by 8 pm, sending residents to saloons, gardens, and the Common for relief. The crowd endures a muggy evening, noting prior hotter days on July 13 and June 16, with forecasts suggesting a slightly drier but similar warmth today.

Bell Street Chapel to offer technical education for working boys

In Providence on Aug 24 special report: trustees plan a London style technical education program for working youths. James Tribe, a mechanical engineer and graduate of the science classes and Central Institute, will teach. A oversight committee includes Isaac Whitehead, Robert Grieve, D. Bowie, and George Whitehead. The inaugural course begins Tuesday Oct 2 with a $6 fee for fifty two lessons.

Providence Bell Street Chapel James Eddy England Guilds of London James Tribe Central Institute Isaac Whitehead Robert Grieve D. Bowie George Whitehead

Ex parte Neilon v Prescott et al. Suit in equity before the Suffolk court

In Suffolk Superior Court ex parte proceedings, Neilon seeks injunctive relief to prevent Prescott from collecting a $300 note and to bar Harlow from paying it. The court grants a temporary injunction. Freeman Hunt appears for Neilon. In a separate action, creditors seek to halt a proposed sale of American Frost Meter Company assets pending insolvency proceedings and assignee selection. The court grants a temporary injunction until the first creditors meeting. Wiggin & Fernald and G I Littlefield represent various creditors.

Superior Court Suffolk HamMond Frederick Neilon James W. Prescott Prescott Harlow Freeman Hunt Harry Hunt Edward Avery Massachusetts Benefit Association Lenox Street Wiggin & Fernald G. I. Littlefield

McKenna v Devlin set for Aug 25 hearing

Supreme Judicial Court in Equity Judge Lathrop schedules a Tuesday Aug 25 session to hear previously assigned cases. The order lists McKenna versus Devlin as the case in line for that day.

Supreme Judicial Court

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