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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jul 09, 1890

Page

8

Boston Saloons Defy Food Rule in Drink Menu Scrutiny

A Post reporter tours Boston bars and hotels to gauge impact of the Sanborn decision on serving food with alcohol. Many venues continue to offer drinks with little or no food, while some establishments provide crackers or crackers and olives. Officials debate licensing and the official basis for issuing new licenses amid rising barroom activity and varied charges of noncompliance.

Sanborn Mason Supreme Court Post Marston’s Washington Street Boston Billy” Park Ober Adams House Clark Reynolds United States South Cove Kneeland Street Livingston's Lee Hammond's Abbott's Clarke's Flymouth House Ner Wirth’s Thor Dike Brunswick Vendome Ama Wadlin Wadin

Equal Taxation League Formed At United States Hotel Meeting

A two session gathering at the United States Hotel established plans for an Equal Taxation League to reform Massachusetts tax laws. Henry Winn was named president as committees formed, aims include drafting a constitution, setting dues at 50 cents, and pursuing non political reform through legislative action.

United States Massachusetts W. 8 Sessions State Board of Agriculture Henry ©. Bliss Winn Thomas Slills Seelye Amherst College Mort Gazes Qua Lowell J. H. Melien Floyd W. B. Douglas Grang Bliss W. L. Crowe Central Labor Union State Grange Henry Lemon Esa George M. Whittaker New England Farmer Edson Committee On Permanent Organization Henry Winn Boston Douglass Sherborn Henry He Lemon Bushrod Morse Sharon H. G. Otis Alvin Barnes Goshen D. Bridges Deerford Nathan Edson Barnstable A. J. Browne George RK. Chase Medford Ellis Brent Brockton David Floyd Winthrop Linus Darling Charles W. Felt Northcorn Francs W. Qua Willam RK. Sesgious Henry H. Lemon HC. Bliss N. B. An Mr. Browne Equal ‘Laxation League Hadeen League

Yachting Orders and Regatta Notes From Plenty of Hull

Massachusetts Yacht Club issues sailing orders for a cruise from Boston to Portland with reviews at Thompson's Island and participation by Portland Yacht Club yachts. New fleet captain Arthur Shepard appointed, regatta entries list numerous schooners and sloops with prize structures. Vanderbilt's Alva arrives from Havre after a 4409 mile voyage.

Ox Board Crry Anchorage Charles L. Perrin Arthur T. Shepard John C. Sorey Boarn City Anchorage Thompson's Island Havslip Portland Portland Yacht Club Wharf House Boston Rockland Camden Arthur F. Shepard Eastern Yacht Club Marblehead Sea Fox Alanson Thorge Merlin W. Il Forbes W. A. Gardner Gillone Hugh Cochrane Vail

Elms cut for Washington street widening debate

Dorchester residents oppose city order to widen Washington street from Blue Hill avenue to Hawes avenue, forcing removal of elms and trees on the Consumptives' Home lot and the estates of Marshall Wilder, Samuel Atherton, and F W Morse to accommodate West End Railway tracks. Officials defend the project as necessary for faster electric cars, while residents demand fair compensation and question the benefit to the city.

Washington Street Blue Hill Avenue Hawes Avenue Marshall P. Wilder Samuel Atherton F. W. Morse Neghborhood Jenkins Street Commissioners Post West End West Fund Dorchester Wilder Sports Eenvr Morse Atherton Alderman Carrath West Wnd West End Railway Company Liam

Obituary: Henry Hale of Salem Dies at 82

Henry Hale of Salem died yesterday at age eighty two. Born in Salem he entered Colburn & Johnson crockery in 1824 and later ran Hale's block hardware business. A Salem Light Infantry veteran and Naumkeag Fire Club member, he attended Wummer Academy and joined the Veteran Association.

Henry Hale Salem Crockery Colburn & Johnson Hale’s Hale Salem Light Infantry Veteran Association Naumkeag Fire Club Wummer Academy James ©. Howard Winthrop Old Maine Oakes Howard Nathan Howard O. O. Howard

State primary and reform schools trustees meet

The State house hosted the annual meeting of the State primary and reform schools trustees. The board elected M. H. Walker of Westboro as president and Glendower Evans of Boston as secretary with L. Gardner of Palmer as treasurer. Committees were named for the State primary, Lyman, and Industrial schools, with Amos Andrews chosen superintendent and Dr. Laura Carner resident physician at the State Primary School.

State Primary and Reform Schools State House M. H. Walker Westboro Glendower Evans Boston L. Gardner Palmer Gardner and Sullivan Miss Putnam Evans Lyman Messrs. Walker Hildreth Greeley

Violent Gas Explosion in La Grange Street Trench

A gas line trench on La Grange Street near the police station exploded injuring laborer Michael Glancey of 78 Commercial Street Dorchester and knocking Mrs Roberts at 63 La Grange Street unconscious. A manhole cover was blown aloft and a brick shattered a window. cause unknown.

la Grange Street Michael Glancey Commercial Street Dorchester Tamworth Street New England Telegraph & Telephone Company

Funeral for Ex Alderman Charles Hayden Held at Noon

The funeral of Ex Alderman Charles Hayden occurred from his Columbus avenue home at noon yesterday. Rev. Mr. Compton led simple services at Mt. Auburn Cemetery with many organizations Hayden served represented. Boston Boot and Sloe Club members attended along with former officials and Odd Fellows directors acting as pallbearers. Floral tributes were abundant.

Charles Hayden Columbus Avenue Mr. Compton Universalist Church Mt. Auburn Cemetery Mr. Hayden F. EF. Emery Messrs Jaimes J. Field George C. Houghton Horace K. Parker John T. Henry Boston Boot and Sloe Club Solomon K. Stebbins Augustus P. Martin BE. H. ‘Tucker Edward L. Pilsbury J. CG. ‘Tucker John C. Paige Emerson Coolidge Thomas C. Parker William J. Ford

Kitson Model Accepted by Boston Art Commission

The Boston Art Commission approved Henry H. Kitson’s Farragut statue model after a meeting. The commission advised concluding the contract for execution. Letter from Secretary Epwark Robinson dated July 7, 1890 notes the approval and support for proceeding with the statue.

Art Commission Admiral Farragut Henry H. Kitson Crry Boston Kitson Farragut Epwakp Robinson

Special Meeting Called Over Water Board Funds

Mayor Hart summons a Common Council special meeting for tomorrow at 2 p.m. to approve a $150,000 transfer for mains and regular department work, failing action could suspend about 200 Water Board workers. Commissioner John W. Leighton offers a $50,000 interest free loan until council acts, a gesture Mayor Hart and City Hall commend.

Hart Common Council Water Board John W. Leighton Leighton City

CARE OF THE SOLDIERS BOARD MEETS AT BRUNSWICK

The National Home for Disabled Soldiers board met in Brunswick at 11 o'clock for its quarterly session. General W B Franklin announced the death of Colonel L A Harris ex mayor of Cincinnati and first vice president. The afternoon session approved a quarterly appropriation of 794 849 for the home and its branches including 80 244 for the Tons Me institution. The board planned to inspect at Fogus next.

The National Home For Disabled Soldiers Brunswick W. B. Franklin Fuller Harrison Thomas W. Hyde Bath M.T. McMahon John C. Black Chicago N. N. Morrill Kansas A. L. Pearson Pennsylvania Dow Velore Congress Franklin L. A. Harris Cincinnati Colonel Arms Tons Fogus

Jamaica Club Opens New House at Jamaica Plain

The Jamaica Club of Jamaica Plain held an informal opening of its new clubhouse at Rockview and Green streets after purchasing and rebuilding the former Elizabeth estate on St. John street. The $22,600 project features a manicured lawn and a central elm with Chinese lanterns, reception hosted by notable members, Mayor Hart among guests, Germania Orchestra providing music for dancing and lounging on the piazza and lawn.

Jamaica Club of Jamaica Plain Rockview Green Streets St. John Street Rockview Street Kellar Joseph Stedman Warren & Hills F. B., Wetherven FF. Proctor Joseph Curtis Daniel Gun Y. Stadtmiller A. H. Stephenson R. 5. Barrows I. W. J Hholmes Thomas W. Evans James D

Not So Tired of Life Charles Hough Try Again

Charles Hough, arrested for horse and carriage theft, attempted suicide with vitriol in City Hospital grounds and later tried to escape. Guard Patrolman Hickey pursued him as he left a hospital tent, found him hidden aboard a neighboring vessel, and he was arraigned in Municipal Court.

Charles Hough City Hospital Hickey Hough Albany Street

New Pastor Installed at Trinity Baptist Church East Botson

The Rev. George C. Williams was publicly installed as pastor of Trinity Baptist Church East Botson last evening in a full house. The sermon was delivered by Rev. J. N. Lewis of Malden and installation prayer by Rev. W. H. Eaton, secretary of the Massachusetts Baptist Convention.

George C. Williams Trinity Baptist Church East Botson J. N. Lewis Malden W. H. Eaton Masssachusetts Baptist Convention Roland D. Grant Harvard Street Baptist Church F. W. Ryder Central Square Baptist Church Elijah How D.D Maverick Church A. 5. Gumart Dudley Street

Elderly man injured after fall from electric car

Erastus Granger aged 77 of 641 Huntington avenue fell from an electric car opposite 647 Shawmut avenue and fractured his thigh. He signalled the conductor to stop and the car slowed but began moving again before he could alight. He was taken to City Hospital.

Erastus Granger Huntington Avenue Shawmut Avenue City Hospital

Tragic drowning of 13 year old at Jamaica Pond

Frank Parkhurst aged thirteen of No 2 Tuayer Street Jamaica Plain fell overboard while boat riding on Jamaica Pond yesterday. He drowned and his body had not been recovered at last report.

Frank Parkhurst Tuayer Street Jamaica Plain Jamaica Pond

Boston Beats Pittsburg Nine in Sunlit South End Tilt

New York has no trouble defeating Buffalo as Boston and Pittsburg nines play a marked contrast at the South End grounds. The Boston nine showed flawless fielding, Geizein pitching well until Taber relieved, and Laroque delivering a standout all around game. Pittsburg struggled with nine errors early, Sunday and Miller misfiring, and Maker injured late. Final score reflected Boston’s 2-0? or 2-? behind a strong defensive effort. attendance 1601.

Boston Pittsburg South End Baker Laroque Sunday Miller Bostons Long Lines Brodie Geizein Seles Taber Vox Hardie Benett Beaford Boy Tucker Sullivan Tuckers Maker Bowman Root Pittsburgs

Clevelandes Defeat Bostons In Hot Weather Tilt At Congress Street

The Clevelands defeated the home team 9 to 7 at Congress street grounds in a heat soaked game. Gruber pitched well but received limited support. Browning hit a home run for the Cleve lands as Delehanty and Browning sparked a late rally. Brown and Stovey starred for Boston in a see-saw contest with Radford and Nash contributing key plays.

Clevelands P. L Bostons Congress Street Cleveland Gruber Browning Richardson Brown Ohn Morrill Brouthers Stovey Graver Sutcliffe Radbourn Kelly Rad Leach Madden Delehanty Pete Browning Grouthers Stricker Nash Quinn Radford Bostoms PO. A. Ee Bebh Delehintyaa Rich D On Lstovey Larkin McAleer O Kelly Laas Brennan Aorril Dghgral Ackete Ob Ue Stevey Morrill Kaabourn Krouthers Trouthers Matthews

Baseball box score fragment Chicago vs New York

Details of a Chicago and New York baseball game with line scores, hits, errors, batters names, and pitching notes. Attendance 2636 in one game and 578 in another, with times listed and umpires named.

Chicagos N. L NEW Yorks New York Chicago Luby Welch Chica Moet Weatetie Oller O Buckley Kittridge Anson Pee Luby Firman Denny Esterbrook Earle Glasscock Stone Powers

Brooklyn Wins A Hot Battle Over Cleveland Rivals

In Brooklyn on July 8 the Bridegrooms defeated the Cleveland team 6 to 1 as Caruthers held the locals to scattered hits and strong defense. Attendance 720. Umpire McDermott. Time 1h 20m.

Brooklyns N. L Clevelands Brooklyn Cleveland Caruthers Brooklyna Wadsworth Zimmer Clark Collins Balla Arrora Smith Daly Burns Foutz Colling Ardner McKean Veach McDermott

Baseball Scores Across Leagues From Columbus to Jersey City

In Columbus Rochester 6 to 1 and Louisville Louisville 10 to 2. St Louis 13 to 5 Syracuse. Wilmington 15 to 5 Baltimore. New Haven 14 to 6 Worcester. Newark 8 to 3 Washingtons. Jersey City 7 Hartfords.

American Association Columbus Rochesters Louisville Louuisvilles Athletics St. Louis St Louis Syracuse Atlantic Association Wilmington Wilmingtons Baltimores New Haven New Havens Worcesters Newark Newarks Washingtons Jersey City Jersey Citys Hartfords

Lawn Tennis Open at Manchester-by-the-Sea Opens July 15

Horace Partridge & Co. sponsor the third annual open lawn tennis tournament on the Masconomo House lawn in Manchester-by-the-Sea starting Tuesday July 15. Events include singles and doubles with $300 in silver prizes, consolation rackets for first-match losers, and a Wellesley bowl title worth $200 to be won by defeating the tournament winner three times.

Horace Partridge & Co Boston Masconomo Manchester-by-the-Sea Wellesley Bowl Mansfield Messrs Washington Street Masconomo House

Soaps Claim Superior Quality to Ivory Spark Debate

A reader notes many advertised white soaps claim parity with Ivory but implies they do not measure up. The remark suggests skepticism toward marketing claims and invites scrutiny of soap quality in the market.

Mt Vernon Street Closure Tied to State House Work

Due to State House extension, Mt Vernon street will be closed to public travel with one sidewalk kept open for pedestrians. At a Chamber of Commerce meeting, resolutions in memory of the late Joseph Greeley were unanimously adopted and a copy sent to the bereaved family.

State House Mt. Vernon Street Chamber of Commerce Joseph Greeley

Boston Marine Society Elects Members and Hears Pilot Report

The Boston Marine Society met at Kilby street with Captain Luther Fiske presiding. Uriel E. Pierce of Dennisport was admitted as a marine member and B S Snow of Revere Copper Company as an honorary member. The pilot commissioners report was read and a candidate for recommen dation to the Governor for pilot commissioner discussed.

Trustees The Boston Marine Society Kilby Street Luther Fiske Uriel E. Pierce Dennisport 8. T. Snow Revere Copper Company

Special meeting of New England Shoa and Leather Association

Yesterday a special meeting held in the association building on Bedford Street. Ex Governor Claflin presided. Treasurer E W Wilcox resigned. Edward L Pickard elected to fill vacancy. 200 bonds of 1000 each authorized for twenty years at 6 percent interest, secured by mortgage on the building.

New England Shoa and Leather Association Association Bedford Street Claflin E. W. Wilcox Edward L. Pickard

New Hampshire Club Outing to Saratoga and Forts

Over 150 members of the New Hampshire Club with wives and sweethearts departed Fitchburg station at 11 yesterday on a special fast express to Saratoga. They stopped at the Grand Union Hotel and planned excursions to Caldwell, Fort William Henry Hotel, Fort Ticonderoga and Burlington, returning Friday by way of White River Junction.

NEW Hampshire Club Fitchburg Saratoga Grand Union Hotel Caldwell Fort William Henry Fort Ticonderoga Burlington White River Junction

Street Railway Tracks in Cambridge Hearing on Removal

Cambridge Board of Aldermen held a lengthy hearing on removing Brookline street tracks of the West End Railway Company. Several speakers opposed the removal while others favored it. A motion to rescind was tabled for one week.

Cambridge Cambridge Board of Aldermen West End Railway Company Messrs L. M. Hannum W. A. Munroe F. W. Dallinger J.D. Billings W. H. Wintney John Lennon Councilman Cheney Alvan Clark Francis Kendall

Creditors may seek action in Welsh firm failure

John E. Welsh flour jobber at 206 State Street is assigned to Benjamin Hammond of Hosmer Crampton & Hammond at 43 Commercial Street. Principal creditors include H. B. Goodwin former Chamber of Commerce president. Liabilities estimated 25,000 to 30,000 with assets likely less than half the smaller figure. A creditors meeting to protect interests may be held tomorrow. Welsh is a three year solo operator but well known in business circles from his long sales career with Faxon Williams Faxon.

John E. Welsh State Street Benjamin Hammond Hosmer, Crampton Welsh Faxon, Williams & Faxon

Boy Injures Self With Dynamite Caps Blast

Meproro July 8 Thomas Nolan aged nine found dynamite caps on an uncle's person forenoon and built a small blast with a hammer on a stove. He suffered injuries to his lip abdomen and arm from the explosion.

Meproro Thomas Nolan

The Lady Next Door Seeks Joy and Health Help

Mrs W envies a neighbor’s happiness and health. The neighbor explains she is cured of functional derangements and female weaknesses by Dr Pierce’s Favorite Prescription. It promises satisfaction or money back at $1.00. Also promotes Dr Pierce’s Pellets for headaches constipation and indigestion.

Mrs. W

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