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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jul 07, 1888

Page

8

Races at Beacon Park Close and Exciting Meet

Beacon Park races drew a large Eastern circuit crowd with perfect weather and fair conduct. The 2:31 class saw Watt lead early, George C. falter, Rocket rise, and Watt win by a length after a dramatic stretch, with times around 2:26. The 2:45 class produced Crescendo narrow wins over Lady Wellington and Major Ulrich, with several heats shaking up the standings. In pacing, Allen Maid defeated Lady Wilkins and Hy Wilkes after multiple heats, finishing with Hy Wilkes taking the final win.

Beacon Park Watt George C Riely Rocket George C. Doth J. Feek B. G. Watt Fram B.g. Baby Lamberto Ohn Gibbs B. m. Sontag Major Ulrich Crescendo Benton Lady Wellington Major Governor Benton Wellington Cresendo Lady Ellington Wey Arkville Farm K. Kendall Governor Benaoe E. Wood Lady Wilkins Hy Wilkes Allen Maid Lady Wilkes Maid Wilkes R. H. Dorr B. G. Hy Wilkes John Trout M. Allen H. Foster B. m G. H. Hicks H. B. Miller M. Goodspeed F. Subert

Pittsburghs Triumph on Lucky Day in Pittsburg

In Pittsburg yesterday the home club edged the Washingtons 3 to 2 as Knell struggled with wild delivery in his debut for Pittsburghs while fielding miscues and timely hits kept scoring chaotic. Attendance reached about 1,500 as Sanborn’s team survived late pressure.

Pittspuro Senators Knell

Loring's Assailant Arrested in Early Morning

John Burke was arrested early yesterday for the assault on car driver John Anne Thursday night. Lor is still in a dangerous condition.

Loring John Burke John Anne Lor

Summer Clothing Ad From Macallar Parker & Co.

An advertisement for Macallar Parker & Co at 400 Washington Street touts summer wear in India English and American seer guckers mohair and alpaca coats linen and mohair dusters white duck and fancy linen vests all offered at low prices. Shoppers are promised first class goods and satisfaction.

Messrs. Macallar Parker & Co Washington Street India

Lynns beat Worcesters in pitcher’s duel to extend win streak

The Lynn club defeated Worcesters 2 to 1 before 1200 fans in Lynn this afternoon, marking their tenth straight win and eighth this week. Corcoran Doyle Lanman and Lynch starred on defense, while a rumor of disbanding was denied. A meeting at Parker House elected E F McGunniglie as umpire, with Burden acquitted of misconduct. The league plans to finish the season as scheduled.

Lynn Lynns Worcesters Ferson Walker Corcoran Doyle Lanman Lynch Conant Bostons Henry Murphy Lydte Hisieins New England League Parker House Burden E. F. McGunniglie South Boston T. H. Bond

Local Baseball Scores From City Leagues

Other games report St Louis Brooklyns 6 over St Louis 2 in St Louis game. Cincinnati Cincinnatis 9 over Athletics 8. Kansas City Kansas Citys 6 over Baltimores. Louisville Louisvilles 6 over Clevelands 3.

St. Louis Brooklyns Cincinnati Cincinnatis Athletics Kansas City Kansas Citys Baltimores

Hanscom's Successor Temporary Chief Inspector Named

Captain Eldridge of Division 6 becomes temporary chief inspector in the Smail Hanscom affair. Lawyers Russ and Adams served notice to the police board to pursue civil court redress while Hanscom vows to serve the force in any role. Commissioners debate the removal, with Osborn and Whiting backing discipline and Lee seeing no grounds to impeach.

Smail-Hanscom B. P. Eldridge Division 6 Board of Police Commissioners Messrs. Russ and Adams Hanscom Lee Osborn Whiting Benjamin P. Eldridge Truro Boston Police Department Police Commission

Hearings on knitting machines and city cloth sales adjourned

A City Hall hearing on management of public institutions featured disputes between two lawyers and Alderman Murphy. Witnesses described knitters and wool goods sales to the city, including Lamb & Tuttle machines and various fabric purchases. The committee adjourned, to be recalled as needed for further testimony.

City Hall Murphy Sanford ©. Winsor Arnold & Winsor Harkins Samuel P. Curtis New England Lamb &Tuttle Deer Island South Boston Marcella Street Tuttle Colonel Whiton E. D. Pritchard New York Boston Lamb & Tuttle Patrick H. Farren Board of Directors James H. Mallen E. D W. Pritchard Pillsbury City of Mr. Gargan Alderman Murphy Preston & Co Porehee Rufus Frost & Yo Cassimeres Preston Gowing, Sawyer & Co Case, Leyland & Co Rufus S. Frost Cassimere H. Harlow & Co MacIntosh, Green & Co Mr. Pillsbury Cushing Eddy

Palmer's Bail Reduced in Embezzlement Case

Judge Parmenter ruled no embezzlement in three stock theft counts against broker J Benjamin Palmer for New York and New England and Western Union shares owned by Thomas W Flinn. The West End stock dispute remains undecided awaits grand jury input. bail lowered from 20090 to 2500 for August Superior Court appearance.

Will of William T Carlton Bequeaths $100 to Several Societies

The late William T Carlton leaves $100 to each of the Home of Aged Colored Women Tent Female Refuge Society Boston Children French Society New England Aid Society of the Aged and Friendless aiding the Home for Aged Couples and the Massachusetts Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals. He provides cremation by New England Cremation Society and burial of ashes in an earthen jar beside the Kiltons and Keltons in Old Dorchester burial ground.

William T. Carlton Home of Penitent Female Refuge Society Boston Children French Society New England Aid Society of Massachusetts Society For the Prevention New England

If We Have Real Hot Weather Try Pyles Pearline

In the heat of summer a practical nudge to use Pyles Pearline for easy cleaning. The ad emphasizes efficiency and economy as a quick household tip.

Pyle James Pyle New York

School Teachers Go West to San Francisco Convention

A group of about 260 New England teachers, mainly from Massachusetts, departed by special Pullman train for the teachers convention in San Francisco. The itinerary runs from Boston to Rotterdam Junction and through multiple routes to Chicago Ogden and Salt Lake City, with final arrival in San Francisco expected Tuesday morning July 17.

New England Massachusetts San Francisco Boston Rotterdam Junction Fitchburg Hoosac Tunnel Suspension Bridge West Shore Buffalo Fort Gratiot Grand Trunk Great Western Division Chicago Chicago & Grand Trunk Oun Bluffs Chicago, Milwaukee

The Fall of Pompeii at the Amphitheatre

The Last Days of Pompeii spectacle draws all classes with 25 and 50 cent admission. Tonight features a pyrotechnic portrait of Mrs. Cleveland and a Fairy Fountain display. Public transit cars run from Scollay Square, Tremont House, and Park Square to the amphitheatre.

Pompeii Cleveland Scollay Square Tremont House Park Square

Amateur Sports Day at Oak Island Meets Noted Umpire

A Working Boys Home gathering at Oak Island grove outlines an outdoor program for next Wednesday with John Boyle O'Reilly as umpire and head judge. Events include two mile runs and walks, wrestling for 140 pounds and under, high jump, pole vault, shot put, and a tug of war, with medals awarded for winners. Professional bouts feature Daniel J. Herty and other boxers. Entries close Tuesday morning with James F. Ormond.

Oak Island Grove John Boyle O'Reilly Daniel J. Herty Rowel Littlewood Jank Murphy Ike Weir Belfast John T. Griffin Plymouth County Joe Lannany Jack Kirwin O’reilly James F. Ormond Tremont House

General Greely Visits Boston Inspects Signal Station

General A W Greely chief signal officer tours Boston inspecting the signal station and visits the Chamber of Commerce. He discusses weather map observation times press influence and faster service through the Associated Press. He notes need to reorganize the department and examines clerical staffing implications before a Senate outcome.

A. W. Greely Wood’s Hall Vineyard Sound Boston Chamber of Commerce General Greely Associated Press Iene Grick Oston Chamber of Commerce Fruit Exchange General Eckert Western Union Telegraph England House Senate Apaal Washington

Governor Ames Improves at Home After Illness

Reports of his worsening were unfounded. Since Wednesday Governor Ames has steadily improved, aided by fresh air and restful sleep. His physician Dr. George Cogswell expects he may return home to North Easton as early as Monday or Tuesday next week with continued favorable signs.

Ames Commonwealth Avenue George Cogswell North Easton

Burglary at Riley House on Boylston Street

Thieves entered the house of J. M. Riley at 4 30 yesterday afternoon, escaping through the rear as Mr. Riley opened the front door. A bureau was rifled revealing $500 in cash left overlooked. The cellar showed remnants of a prior feast.

J. M. Riley Boylston Street Mr. Riley

Dentists From U S and Canada Gather in Boston

Dentists from across the United States and Canada will attend the union dental meeting at the Institute of Technology in Boston from July 10 to 13. Dr. Horatio C. Meriam of the Massachusetts Dental Society will call the meeting to order, and Dr. R. K. Andrews of the Connecticut Valley Dental Society will deliver the welcome. Several professional talks are planned, with harbor and suburban excursions on July 11 and 12. Headquarters will be at Hotel Brunswick.

United States Canada Union Dental Institute of Technology Horatio C. Meriam Massachusetts Dental Society R. K. Andrews Connecticut Valley Dental Society Boston Hotel Brunswick

City notes on church services and local events

Notices describe vacation services at New South Church supported by multiple congregations, all seats free, led by Rev. George H. Young. Also reported are local deaths, a fraud case, a horticultural exhibition, prison service exams, a German warship in harbor, court house facade changes, ship captain arraignment, and an inspection trip by West End railway officials.

New South Church George H. Young Tremont Chandler Streets Church of the Disciples James Freeman Clarke South Congregational E. E. Hale D.D Church of the Unity M. J. Savage New South Julia Whalen Eighth Street South Boston Board of Assessors Martha’s Vineyard Nantucket Boston Frank Miller Orleans Street A. S. Chase Hallett United States District Court Chase Massachusetts Horticultural Society Horticultural Hall Pemberton Square New Court House E. C. Cabot Lucius Hale Sarah Fayal Whitney West End Railway Richmond Water Board Chestnut Hill Reservoir

Republican Platform Echoes in Political Debate

A compilation of quotes and editorials from Republican and allied papers criticizes Democratic positions and the 1888 campaign. It highlights calls for tax reform, attacks on General Alger, and references to Harrison’s supporters and tariff debates, including S. D. Bingham’s Michigan outlook.

Estee Springfield Republican Alger Philadelphia Enquirer Indianapolis Journal Harrison Kuklux Louisiana South Carolina Indiana Ohio New York Tribune S. D. Bingham Michigan Republican State Committee

Garden gathering brings 1200 from several societies

Yesterday at Melville Garden about 1200 attendees included delegations from the Unitarian Society and Sunday school of Lexington, the Seamen's Friend Society of Boston, the East Baptist Society of Lynn, and the Congregational Society of Quincy Point, plus 500 transient guests.

Melville Garden Unitarian Society and Sunday School of Lexington Seamen's Friend Society of Boston East Baptist Society of Lynn Congregational Society of Quincy Point

Campobello season opens with busy Barker at hostelry

On Gampobello Island the Campobello season begins with Manager Barker well booked for July and August. A new pier to Owen and Tyn-y-Coed eases access, avoiding the climb to the old landing. More than twenty guests arrived before opening, and a proposed Bar Harbor Eastport railroad could boost the cool Atlantic coast resort next season.

Campobello Barker Owen and Tyn-y-Coed Bar Harbor Eastport Atlantic Coast

Sunday Services and Lectures at Local Halls

Sunday religious events listed include B Y M Christian Axton evening vesper at Union Hall 18 Boylston Street with Rev W S Key of Ola Boston England on Gambling. special music by Flora Barry. doors open 7:16, service 7:45. Christadelphian lectures at Chandler Hall 18 Essex Street at 10:45 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. Tremont Temple features multiple sermons by Rev Emory J Haynes and Rev James M Gray with a 3 p.m. address. St Johns Church on Tremont Street proffers 10:30 a.m. services with Holy Communion at noon.

Christadelphian Chandler Hall Essex Street Tremont Temple Stangers Emory J. Haynes James M. Gray Corporation of Rome St. Jonx's Cuckoo Boston Highlands Tremont Street Vernon Street

Multiple Boston area property sales totals near twenty four thousand

Property transfers include Belvidere Street apartment sale for about 24000 and various parcels in Roxbury Dorchester East Boston West Roxbury and Charlestown. Notable deeds: Piedmont Street estate to Simeon Marcus for 3400 West Dedham Street home to M M Lee 8800 Chestnut Street West Roxbury home to Rose Trampton 7400 and Bellevue terrace Dorchester estate to W B Allbright 5000. Local building permits show brick structures and wooden dwellings under construction as City plans state government site access and Ashburton Place extension debate continue.

Belvidere Street George A. Gardner Piedmont Street Simeon Marcus West Dedham Street M. M. Lee Robert White Charles Street John Gatti Roxbury Dorchester M. Walker Et al Waumbeck Street Bridget Doherty London Bennington Streets Boston David L. Lallup Rose Trampton Chestnut Street West Roxbury William O. Noble Boylston Danforth Streets J. W. Goodnow Walter G. Page Berry, Sutton, Gilman Ashland Boston Catholic Cemetery Association Edmund P. Tileston W. B. Allbright Bellevue Terrace N. W Washington Street Derne Street Temple Street Mt. Vernon Street Hancock Street Ashburton Place Emple Street

Reserve Police Appointments in Boston

The Boston board of police appointed an extensive list of reserve police officers. Named appointees include Lewis B. Angel, James E. Atus, Charles A. Badger, Daniel Barry, Thomas F. Brown, and many others across the city. The action formalizes additions to the reserve force and expands the department’s auxiliary staff.

Board of Police Boston Reserve Police Force Lewis BE. Angel James E. Atus Charles A. Badger Daniel §. Barry Thomas F. Brown Charles H. Bullock Michael J. Cadigan James Tywanney William F. Cogan Fred P. Colby William E. Collins Thomas F. Conlin Dennis F. Corkery Charles H. Coyle William R. Critckerson James A. Cross Francis W. Cunningham Orlando H Joseph P. Lee Freeman J. Larvey Cornelius 3. McLaughlin James H. Mitchel John W. Mitchell Robert A. F. Morse James P. Mulligan Herbert I. Nickerson Hugh E. O'Donnell Edward R. Olds William E. Pettingill William V. Russell John J. Smith Sumner F. Spooner Edward W. Sprague John F. Sp

Water Board Alters Superintendent Positions

At an executive session the water board shifted Follansbee from meters to assistant superintendent of the eastern division. Welsh becomes meter department superintendent, and Connannon is named assistant superintendent of the Mystic division. The changes aim to avoid Follansbee’s removal and may prompt an aldermanic order at the next meeting.

Water Board George S. Follansbee William J. Welsh Mystic John 8. Concannon Mysto Mr. Follansbee

Drink in Fevers Endorses Horsford's Acid Phosphate

Dr. Charles H. Davis of Meriden Conn declares Horsford's Acid Phosphate a pleasant cooling drink in fevers and useful as an accessory in melancholia and nervous debility, expressing satisfaction with its effects.

Horsford Charles H Davis Meriden, Conn

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