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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jul 06, 1888

Page

8

Crooked Driver Fined At Beacon Park Races

At Beacon Park yesterday the trotting meet drew a large crowd. Judges cracked down on crooked driving in the unfinished 2:22 class, fining Thornless driver York $100 and awarding $50 to Riely for driving. Races featured fast times and repeated efforts to uncover manipulation, with notable wins by Thornless, Thornless later disqualified, and heavy betting on Favonia and Hunter in the 2:19 and 2:25 classes. The program included multiple heats, close finishes, and postponement due to darkness and rain.

Beacon Park G. H. Hicks T. S Thornless York Riely Little Nell T. T Jock Lowen T.T. S Ls Time T. T.S B. C. York B. G. Thornless George Haner H. Lewis Br. m. Little Nell A. J. Feek B.m. Lady Whitefoot Hunter L. Geradeau G. G. Hunter

Watch springs form unusual nest in Swiss district

A wag tail incubated a bird nest made entirely of fine watch springs in a central Swiss watch-making district. The note covers biology, optics, dam projects, and new tech from Nehring, Powell, Mayall, and Lévy, touching on digestion of alternatives to timber ties, early color photography, and an automatic carbonic acid indicator using a dyed thread.

Switzerland Professor Nehring Asia Major Powell United States Geological Survey Yellowstone Missouri Rocky Mountains Mississippi River J. E. Mayall London Foucauld M. Abraham Lévy Wolpert Nuremberg

Clarkson Batted Out by Indianapolis in Big Win

Indianapolis pummeled Clarkson and the New Yorks in a high scoring game at Indianapolis. Denny hit a drive forcing Clarkson from the mound as Madden struggled and Shreve was erratic but supported well. Buckley homered and Hornung Nash Madden Denny added sparks as the home team built a seven run edge.

Indianapolis Spence Clarkson Denny Madden Shreve Buckley Bostons Klusman Uate Shomberg Morrill Hornung Nash Hines McGeachy Brown Bassett Johnston Seery Glasscock Aerenert Bassett Valentine Detroit Weidman Conway Giants

Lowells and Lynns split early games as week wins tally grows

In Lynn on July 5 the Lowell team lost to the Lynns in the fore noon marking their sixth win this week led by Larocque at bat. The Lynns then defeated the Manchesters in the afternoon as Staib was strong for Lynn and Laumann and Spill made sharp plays. Salem outplayed Worcester with Hines making a running high catch and hitting toward the railroad as attendance neared six hundred.

Lynn Lowells Lynns Larocque Eynub Powell Cee Manchesters Ferson Staib Laumann Spill Sehnae Ea Anchesters Salem Salems Worcesters Hines Sabie Ces Worcester

Deadly Grade Crossings Report on Newtonville Accident

The Railroad Commissioners released a report on the Newtonville grade crossing collision on the Boston & Albany line. Mrs. Estey was killed as she rushed across multiple tracks to catch a Boston train. her son narrowly escaped harm as trains passed nearby. The board notes gates could have prevented the tragedy but discusses limits of crossing safeguards and urges abolition of grade crossings on the main Newton line. They also reviewed the East Weymouth Old Colony crossing accident, finding no fault by railroad employees and noting added night guards at high-traffic crossings.

Boston & Albany Newtonville W. H. Estey Walnut Street Stey Newton Legislative Committee Old Colony East Weymouth Nathan Joy W. W. Bates

Tu Revere House Reopens Under New Management

The Tu Revere House, now under new management, is described as improved and superior to its earlier acclaim as a first class hotel, signaling renewed confidence and quality.

Tu Revere House

Heavy fire at Marysville Cal loss 200000

A major blaze swept the business district of Marysville California early today, destroying key commercial properties with estimated losses near 200000. Reports from other cities note fires causing varying damages including Rochester New Hampshire and Lake City Michigan.

Car Driver Assaulted on Tremont Street

John Loring, 24, a former police officer, was struck with a brick by John Burke on Tremont Street at about 11 last night. Loring, in a dangerous condition, was taken to City Hospital by a Station 4 police ambulance. Burke, 20s, fled the scene.

John Loring Tremont Street John Burke Burke Loring

Mayor and water board discuss Follansbee meter chief removal

At a meeting yesterday the Mayor and water board with ex-Commissioner Rockwell talked over removing Mr Follansbee as superintendent of water meters. The city has not yet asked for his dismissal. They praise his public service and meter invention but fear a replacement would lack meter knowledge.

Water Board Rockwell Follansbee Follansbe

Public figures weigh in on tariff and party lines

A collection of editorials and statements from senators and governors discusses tariff positions, party support, and campaign tactics. Prominent figures such as Senator Sherman, Governor Gray of Indiana, and ex Governor St John provide commentary on platform harmony and election strategy, alongside critiques from opposition organs.

Edmunds Judiciary Committee Philadelphia Ledger Fuller Harrison Senate St. John Gray Indiana Thurman United States A. F. Schauffler Chicago Bob Ingersoll New York Times Ind Seth Low Dr. Schauffler Vance Connecticut Morton Hampden County Springfield Republican Cleveland Arrison Republican

American Institute of Instruction Meeting at Newport Promising

The outlook for the Newport gathering of the American Institute of Instruction next Monday is very promising with large numbers of teachers expected from Boston and nearby regions and throughout New England. The Temple quartet of Boston will provide musical entertainment.

American Institute of Instruction Newport Boston New England Temple Quartet of

Hotels Quiet After Season With Noted Guests

The quiet hotel season settles in as dinners and parties end. Guests listed yesterday include Senator Chandler from Parker's, Captain Eugene Griffin, ex Governor Warren of Wyoming Territory, Corporal Tanner of New York, and Rev. E. V. Higgins of New York. Tremont hosts Governor C. C. Stevenson of Nevada.

Parker Chandler New Hampshire Eugene Griffin A. Young Warren Wyoming Territory Cororal Tanner New York Quincy

Horses for sale at Combination Stables article

Parties desiring horses for pleasure or business should consult the notice of J C Richardson in another column. At the Combination Stables, 243 and 245 Friend street, a desirable lot of horses will be for sale on Saturday. Team, carriage and saddle horses suitable for any purpose are available and should be examined.

J.C. Richardson Friend Street

Hanscom Dismissed for Insubordination by Boston Police Board

Boston police board late yesterday dismissed Olinton M. Hanscom chief inspector for insubordination and disrespect. The order, No. 114, was read to officers at roll call. Hanscom and his counsel criticized the decision as harsh and unjust after fifteen years of service.

Olinton M. Hanscom Boston Board of Police Thomas Ryan P.m. Cyrus Small Melvin O. Adams Post Coolidge House Hanscom Police Commission Janscom Relief Association Small Augustus Russ Henry Parkman Parkman Russ Messrs. Russ and Adams

Obituary of Dr Abraham T Lowe 1796 187? Boston figure

Dr Abraham T Lowe died in Ashburnham at 91 years 10 months 19 days. Boston apothecary head of Lowe Reed. author of Columbian Class Book and Fragments of Physiology. longtime trustee and president of Cushing Academy. director in railways. member of First National Bank of Boston. Survived by son Dr Lewis G Lowe.

Abraham. T. Lowe Abraham T. Lowe Ashburnham Boston Washington United States Abraham and Charlotte (Hale) Lowe Lunenburg Abraham New Ipswich Dartmouth College Chelsea Court Street Asen Sampson Reed Cushing Academy Bullock Boston & Lowell Western Railroad Worcester Albany Boston & Worcester Fall River Legislature Massachusetts Order New Jerusalem Bowdoin Street First National Bank of Boston Lewis G. Lowe Bridgewater

Fr Fulton Named Boston College President

The Pilot reports the appointment of Rev. Robert Fulton S J as president of Boston College. Fulton, longtime Boston College leader and former rector, previously served as provincial of the New York Maryland Province. He spent years building the school’s influence and recently worked in Jesuit houses in Ireland. The retiring president, Rev N Russo S J, is praised for his parish and college work and for authorship of Summa Philosophica and The True Religion.

Boston Robert Fulton New York-Maryland Society of Jesus Boston College Father Fulton Porn Church of the Immaculate Conception Ireland Thomas J. Campbell S.J St. John’s College Fordham N.Y

Composer's Night At Music Hall Opens This Evening

The first Composer's Night at Music Hall features Mr Neundorff performing selections from Sir Arthur Sullivan operas and serious works of a noted composer. Also on the program are a new Strauss waltz and Schreiner's Mephisto's Midnight Carnival novelty.

Music Hall Neuendorff Arthur Sullivan Schreiner Mephisto

Old Man Run Over by Buggy on Cambridge Street

At 9 30 last evening Susie Dow driving a buggy at high speed on Cambridge street ran over George Montacriffio an aged gentleman of 2 Board alley crushing his chest and causing internal injuries likely to prove fatal She fled the scene but was promptly arrested

Robinson & Tucker Faneuil Hall Market Oneida Street New York & New England Railroad Susie Dow Cambridge Street George Montacriffio Board Alley

City News and Events From July Afloat and Casualties

Notes describe few councilmen using carriage privilege for Fourth of July, pending Columbus centennial delegation approval by Mayor O'Brien with ten days to sign. Reports include a damaged mercurial thermometer, a fatal railroad accident in Somerville, a man hurt near Boston, and cleanup work by the city forester on the Common. Additional items note deaths in the Veteran Firemen, theater plans for Pompeii and Pain, a Charlestown house sale, and library project delays. The Boston Museum season opens August 27 with Haslemere and September 10 for Little Lord Fauntleroy.

O’brien Columbus Massachusetts Title Insurance Company Milk Street Annie McGinnes Gilbert Street Eastern Somerville Charlestown James Haggerty Summer Street West Lynn Boston & Maine Boston Massachusetts General Hospital Erastus W. Leaverus Joseph T. Moses Pompeii Pain C. W. Sawyer Mystic Bunker Hill Street B. McLean Bates Hall

Superior Court Notices Open Sessions With Judge Barker

Judge Barker will open equity sessions at 9 30 a m for first and second weeks this month. Motions consented to or to be allowed as of course may be presented on the presiding justice’s arrival Wednesday and Thursday. Other motions heard when reached in weekly list. Special urgency matters may be spoken out of order or disposed of in chambers. Counsel should state cause number parties names and purpose when setting down.

Norice Barker Equity

Malden man guilty of assault with dangerous weapon

Superior Court Middlesex July 5 jury finds James E. Cutter of Malden guilty of assault with a dangerous weapon. Sentence postponed. Henry Crow of Newton fined $5 and costs for drunkenness. Wilhelmina Anderson of Cambridge fined $100 and costs for liquor nuisance. Patrick K. Tenney of Woburn on trial for liquor keeping.

Superior Court Middlesex County Aldrich James E. Cutter Malden Henry Crow Newton Wilhelmina ©. Anderson Cambridge Patrick EK. Tenney Woburn

Governor Ames Stricken By Acute Bronchitis

Afternoon reports say Governor Ames suffers acute bronchitis worsened by hot weather. A Post reporter found him restless night and resting better last evening. State officials expect cooler air to aid recovery with no alarm in his household.

Governor Ames Post

National Prison Association Meets in Boston July 14 19

The National Prison Association of the United States plans a July 14 19 meeting in Boston with Tremont Temple hosting the opening and Tremont House as headquarters. Governor Ames Mayor O'Brien ex Governor Hayes and Rev Phillips Brooks will address attendees as tours of Concord Sherborn Charles Town and Deer Island facilities are scheduled.

National Prison Association of the United Association Penal and Reformatory Boston Reformatory Concord Women’s Prison Sherborn Suffolk County State Charlestown House of Correction South Boston F. H. Wines

DAY EXCURSIONS TO VINEYARD VIA COTTAGE CITY SCHEDULE

Leave Boston 9am with about two hours on the Vineyard and return from Cottage City to Boston by 7pm. Sundays offer six hours on the Vineyard with a same day return. Newport Cape Cod and other lines follow Old Colony timetable. Send 4 cents for Old Colony or 2 cents for Summer Days booklets with maps and hotel lists. Andress, Box 5143. J B Kendrick General Manager. GEO L Connor General F ss r Agent.

Brant Rock Onset Bay Orleans Buzzard’s Bay Plymouth Calumet Pocasset Old State House Old Colony Staton Oak Bluffs Eee Scituate Cee Beige Edie Lotr Dennis Falmouth South Duxbury Greenbush South Truro Harwich South Wareham Kingston South Yarmouth Marshfield Tiverton Marion Tremont Mattapoisett Truro Nantasket Beach Watch Hill Nantucket Webster Place Newport Wenanmet North Eastham West Barnstable North Harwich Wood’s Hall North Scituate Yarmouth Kneeland Cottage City Wood's Hall Wood Wood’s South Chatham Fairhaven Middleboro Hyennis South Wellfieet Monument Beach Wareham Narragansett Pier Wellfleet North Falmouth West Falmouth Boston Station Corner South Wood’s Hall New Bedford Vineyard

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