Boston Post Newspaper Archives, Feb 23, 1891, p. 8

National Baseball Board Confronts National Agreement Breach

The National Board of Control met in Chicago to address the American Association withdrawal from the national agreement. Officials refilled Thurman’s resignation, and evidence suggested a conspiracy to desert the pact. Western and International Leagues pledged support, signaling potential retaliation and possible opposition clubs.

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A. W. Charman National Board of Control Auditorium Hotel Chicago John L Rogers L. C. Krauthoff Nick Young Mr. Thurman American Association William Karnie A. W. Thurman National Board N. E. Youna A. G. Andd. W. Spaulding Frank de H. Robinson J. Palmer O'Neill Janes Hart Stovey Bierbauer Mack Association Cooney Pfeffer Chicagos National League Baltimore St. Louis A.G. Spaulding Krauthoff Western Association International League Poodabie Jim Hart Spaulding Cincinnati

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Amateurs Board Seeds Alliance Talks and Roster Moves

The Amateur Athletic Union Board met at the Astor House New York for six hours to consider an alliance with the League of American Wheelmen. A committee was tasked to draft alliance articles while several clubs were elected or reinstated and payroll changes approved. Heffelfinger from Yale plans training for crew and water polo teams from New York Club routed Boston in a recent match.

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The Amateur Athletic Union Astor House New York Harry McMilllan Mathewson National Assembly League of American Wheelmen Washington A. W Gpotenr J. Connor Boston E. eMillan Chicago J.J. Donoghun Worcester P. F. Fetes Buffalo Allen Lowe W.W. Thompson R. L. Thompson Detroit Olympia A. C F.C. Carter Howard Perry Heffelfinger W. W. Heffelfinger Yale Colossus Rhodes Philadelphia Bob Cook New Haven New York Athletic Club Boston Athletic Association Newark M. T. ‘I. Athletic Association Winslow’s Harvard Gaines Tumzion Anes Sncececsesee Vecvvce Cwlod Ye Eee Sapido Woodland Park Oensenee R._D. Sears R. B. Metcalf

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Figure Skating Contest Planned on Jamaica Pond Tomorrow

Rubenstein Phillips and Bacon will compete on Jamaica Pond if weather cooperates. Organizers promise a skating event exceeding any local show. The text notes a prior donation by Mr. Russell Sturgis to the New England society.

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Rubenstein, Phillips and Bacon Jamaica Pond Russell Sturg New England

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Skating Contest Delayed To Include Top Champions

The Skating Association will hold a fancy skating contest at Jamacia Pond after postponement to include Louis Rubinstein the world champion G D Phillips US champion and J Frank Bacon New England star. Evans and Barnes local skaters join the field with 1 pm start and judges Russell Sturgis J Story and G H Browne.

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Jamacia Pond Albany N. Y Louis Rubenstein G. D. Phillips United States J. Frank Bacon New England Evans Barnes Rubinstein Phillins Russell Sturgis J. Story New York G. H. Browne Cambridge

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Boston University Plans Athletic Association Meet

Steps to form an athletic association include Professor Dorchester and others organizing events at the Tech drill hall on a Saturday in April. Contests listed cover sprints, jumps, fencing, tug of war between theology and medicals, and a final tug of war among winners. A baseball nine and a tennis tournament are planned for May, with a committee seeking campus grounds near the Boston and Maine rail road.

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Boston University Dorchester E. R. Hardy W. H. Jackson E. H. Speare Tech J. A. Balcom W. F. Rogers Hk. Spear Eioges Boston & Maine Railroad

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Regatta Fixtures Revised for Monatiquot and Quincy Clubs

The Monatiquot Yacht Club Weymouth announces opening day and several key races from June to Sept including cash, first and second championships, ladies day, sweepstakes and a sail-off. Quincy Yacht Club fixes schedule from June to August with multiple championships and cash race. Cups offered by Vice-Commodore Sanborn augment club prizes. The forty-footer Babboon sold to George A. Goddard of Eastern YC. slated for cruising, not racing this season.

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Monatiquot Yacht Club Weymouth Quincy Yacht Club Sanborn General Paine George A. Goddard Eastern Yacht Club

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Harvard Porcellian Club Celebrates Roast Pig Centennial

The Porcellian Club at Harvard marks 100 years since its first roast pig night and inaugural festivities in the new Harvard Street building. The club traces origins to 1791 with a pig feast hosted by Joseph McKean, later adopting the Porcellian name and adding a heart badge and motto Dum vivimus vivamus. The organization boasts a 10,000‑volume library and a mix of honorary and active members from past graduates and current upperclassmen.

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Harvard Porcellian Club University Harvard Street Joseph McKean

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Memorial services for 22 G A R comrades in Lynn

Annual services of General Lander Post G A R in Lynn Theatre honored 22 members who died in the past year. Rev B A Greene delivered the memorial address with church quartet, and twenty two draped chairs stood on stage bearing names and ages from 1890 1891. The event followed the post ritual and drew a large audience.

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Lynn William M. Dow Christopher Gaffney Bachelder Stevens Joan Priest F. Blaisdell Oy Henry Dwyer ML Grindle Daniel HL Fellows Yeedom H. Lander Thomas Winters Acheller Joseph Upham Rouney Sargent Flinn Yerlfred Alley Aen M. Frye Smith Luther D. Grover

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Resolutions Against Biennial Elections Rally at Faneuil Hall

A joint public meeting at Faneuil Hall with labor nationalist Socialist and single tax groups denounced biennial elections. Speakers argued it threatens popular rights and constitutional procedure, urging voters to defeat the measure in the Legislature. The assembly adopted unanimity resolutions praising Senators who opposed the bill and condemning efforts to extend terms. Additional notices covered Knights of Labor events and various union activities across Boston.

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Conference Committee Faneuil Hall E. M. Chamberlin E. 8. Huntington Harry Lloyd W. P. Cherrington George E. McNeil A. A. Pillar James H. Mellen M. Chamberlin Vurth Powderly Reed Hawley Long Beard Josiah Quincy Frank K. Foster Senate Martha M. Avery Tarry Lloyd Mr. Brophy Berry F. Bricket Haverhill John Alden Duxbury Fred S. Risteen Boston Frank C. Carpenter Sprinfield William Stepford Beverly Harry A. Kimbell Northampton P. O' Neil Larkin Commonwealth Presho, McLaughlin Lomasney Committee On

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District Assembly 30 Opposes Biennial Amendment in Labor Meeting

District Assembly 30 Knights of Labor met at New England Hall with 28 local assemblies present. Resolutions condemned Superintendent Forristall of the sanitary police for espionage and improper control of work hours, urging his retirement and the hire of a just superintendent. The group also addressed a Massachusetts constitutional amendment proposed by the Legislature for public consideration.

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District Assembly Knights of Labor New England Hall Forristall Department of Sanitary Police Boston Massachusetts

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Sweating System Exposed in New York Clothing Shops

A New York Times report details John Crowley of Boston revealing sweating conditions in New York tenements where Boston garments are finished. Inspectors found overcrowded rooms, long hours, dirty premises, and poor sewerage in addresses on Hester Division Ludlow Streets.

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New York Times New York John Crowley Boston Crowley W. E. Russell Massachusetts Russell Rufus Wade Atend A Degent Isaac S. Millen J. Halstrich Union Gonsely George McKay Messrs Connolly George Stiebeling Hester Street Wade Division Street A. Klein Morris Silverman Ludlow Street Stiebeling Murray

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Forest River Mills casting lead at Salem plant

Special to the Post reports Forest River Lead Mills in Salem push work casting 28,000 pounds of pig lead daily with a capacity to double that rate. About 400 tons of lead stored in the corroding pit, and first shipments are soon expected. The revival of the industry pleases Salem residents.

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Salem Forest River

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May Order a Tie-Up Meeting on Pennsylvania Railroad Grievances

A Pennsylvania Railroad General Grievance Committee meeting in Prrrseura discussed potential nationwide action from New York to Chicago if wage demands are not met. Officials indicated a possible 24 hour system tie-up if the company delays final decision, with further talks planned upon return of chief officials Arthur and Sargeant.

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Pennsylvania Railroad Company A. P. Arthur Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers Clark P. H. Morrisey Sargeant Pennsylvania New York Chicago Supreme Council Philadelphia Pitttsburg Arthur Brotherhood of Firemen

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Protest Against Trustee Law Change Leads to Meeting

Fall River trades council reconstituted with S. 8. Sullivan as president to protest proposed trustee law changes. Delegates named for fifty four hour bill hearing. reporters barred. Granite Mill strikers warned to return or looms will be assigned. Secretary Connelly of the Weavers' Protective Association resigns amid dissatisfaction. action set for next meeting.

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Fall River Trades Council Sullivan Printers’ Union Connelly P. J. Connelly Weavers’ Protective Association

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Clark Thread Mill Strikers Encouraged- Resolutions Adopted

Nuwart New Jersey February 22 Two more boys Daniel Woolton and Thomas Surlage left the Clark mills at Kearny refusing orders to act as piecers and creelers for the new spinners. They joined the strikers. The spinners met and passed resolutions to continue the strike. They claim they earn two dollars more per week pro rata than mill workers and predict more spinners will quit. Two committee members went to Philadelphia to seek financial aid. Yesterday 142 dollars was received. Non union men were moved across the river to mill No. 2 for the first time since last Thursday’s riot.

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Knights Knights of Labor Spellman Hall Boston John H. Buckley Assembly Litchman James H.ellen James Maxaire Knights, of Labor Dexter Hall Carroll Hall Operative Tailors’ Protective Union A. Cohan New York Germany Union No. 97 Type Hall Union No Westfield Indianapolis Carpenters’ City Council Dover Street Hugh Mickey W. J. Shields Concord Eliot Street Master Builders’ Association West Virginia Little Hall Jewish Working Men’s Association Calaban’s Nuwart N.J Daniel Woolton Thomas Surlage Clark Mills Kearny Carder Parkinson Philadelphia

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Miners in Clearfield District Plan 10 Cent Pay Strike

Miners in the Hontsdale region of the Clearfield district vote for a 10 cent per ton wage increase. A general strike is set for March 5 as probation ends for operators. Over 5000 miners and laborers are expected to be affected as workers in the Clearfield and Phillipsburg areas arm themselves amid anticipated trouble.

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Hontington Penn Hontsdale Clearfield Phillipsburg Broad Top Pennsylvania

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Wait for the Signal Manifesto at Victoria Park

The dockers committee issued a manifesto charging the Shipping Federation with breaches of faith and urging patience. They told members not to strike until leaders signal. A Victoria Park demonstration was addressed by Davitt Wilson Tillett and McCardy among others, denouncing the federation while urging organized action.

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London Dockers’ Committee Shipping Federation Victoria Park Messrs Davitt Wilson Tillett Thomas McCardy Shippin Federation

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Montreal Board of Trade building design victory noted

A Montreal despatch reports Shepley Rutan and Coolidge of this city won the $300 000 contract for the Montreal Board of Trade building design. Also awarded was a granite gate chamber contract in Ashland for 75 cubic yards at 2234 dollars to Vane Ann Granite Co. Adams Co warns heavy advance bookings on White Star Line ships for Azores Europe travel.

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Montreal Shepley, Rutan & Coolidge Montreal Board of Trade Basin Ashland Vane Ann Granite Company E. A. Adams & Co State Street White Star Line Azores Messrs. Adams & Co Europe

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SUPREME JUDICIAL AND PROBATE COURT LISTINGS

A mixed docket lists cases in the Supreme Judicial Court with numerous entries, along with a Probate Court Suffolk list returnable Monday February 23. The Gloucester pastor advocates for fishermen amid bait scarcity caused by protected interests.

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Supreme Judicial Court Suffolk Anna G Bancher Bridget Cahill Mary Ann Clapp Wiliam Copeland Harriet F Cotting Isaac N Crehore Alfred JH Devereaux Benjamin Dewing Peter Nonahoe Same Dennis Donovan William Dorr Emma Faguni Samme Felipa Fatto William Folger Howard A Gatumell Mary F. McLaughlin Emily M. Milliken Elizabeth F. Owen Francis W. Palfrey David Parker Josephine C Pedrick George W Plamley James Quirk Guardian Mary A Kidler Denton Sarah J Rust Marilla 5 Sanborn Jacob Sleeper Joan South Olivia Smth Sane Augista Bs Thayer John G Tilt George ¥. Boynton Emly Shaw Kuward FF Eany Patrick Doherty Richard Ritchey Harry G. Worder Annie L. Grovune Gertrude West Et al Minor Charles H. Choate

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Notable Carroll guests and other travelers at Boston hotels

Guests entertained yesterday by Boston hotels included three prominent Maryland residents from the Carroll family: ex Governor John Lee Carroll and his two sons Royal Phelps Carroll and Charles Carroll, descendants of John Carroll of Carrollton and Archbishop Carroll. Also listed are numerous travelers staying at the Thorndike and other hotels, including figures from New York, Providence, Montreal, Boston, and beyond, with many names and origins.

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Boston Maryland United States John Lee Carroll Royal Phelps Carroll Charles Carroll John Carroll Carrollton Archbishop Carroll Thorndike Revere Geo. F. Hicks E. W. Thomas New York F. Worcester Townsend H. A. Barber Providence R. L Crawrorp E. F. Robinson Ellsworth F.N. Becket Calais A. M. Rogers Montreal A. St. C. Butler Richmond

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Funeral for Ex Mayor Cobb at First Church Berkeley Street

The funeral for ex Mayor Samuel Cobb is held at noon at the First Church on Berkeley Street. Expected attendees include ex mayors Alexander E. Rice Frederick W. Lincoln William Gaston Henry L. Pierce Frederick O. Prince Samuel A. Green Augustus P. Martin Hugh O'Brien and Thomas N. Hart.

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Cobb Samuel Berkeley Street Alexander E. Rice Frederick W. Lincoln William Gaston Henry L. Pierce Frederick O. Prince Samuel A. Green Augustus P. Martin Hugh O’brien Thomas N. Hart

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National Baseball Board Confronts National Agreement Breach

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Amateurs Board Seeds Alliance Talks and Roster Moves

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Figure Skating Contest Planned on Jamaica Pond Tomorrow

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Skating Contest Delayed To Include Top Champions

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Boston University Plans Athletic Association Meet

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Regatta Fixtures Revised for Monatiquot and Quincy Clubs

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Harvard Porcellian Club Celebrates Roast Pig Centennial

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Memorial services for 22 G A R comrades in Lynn

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Resolutions Against Biennial Elections Rally at Faneuil Hall

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District Assembly 30 Opposes Biennial Amendment in Labor Meeting

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Sweating System Exposed in New York Clothing Shops

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Forest River Mills casting lead at Salem plant

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May Order a Tie-Up Meeting on Pennsylvania Railroad Grievances

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Protest Against Trustee Law Change Leads to Meeting

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Clark Thread Mill Strikers Encouraged- Resolutions Adopted

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Miners in Clearfield District Plan 10 Cent Pay Strike

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