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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jul 31, 1888
Page
8
A Boston board of aldermen meeting covered civil service proposals affecting the bridge department staff and first and second assessors. debate centered on whether all bridge workers should fall under civil service rules, with amendments passing 6 to 5 and 7 to 4 against.
Patrick Fitzpatrick of Woburn identified by Chief McKintosh as the drowned man found off Nahant after missing from home since July 21. Former foreman at Bryant King’s tannery for eleven years, he left work about two months ago due to wage issues and had been idle. Death appears self inflicted with no foul play. His watch and money were missing. he owned his house, leaves a widow and three children.
The Mascot team edged the New Yorks 4–3 at South End grounds before 3900 fans. Errors at critical moments cost both sides, with Sam Wise muffing an easy fly and Hornung misthrowing late, allowing the tying and winning runs to score in extras.
An incomplete report notes innings by innings scoring for a Manchester game with lines showing 2 10 8 10 and 1.62 en 5 5 0000 8 8 8, indicating an irregular score sequence and unclear final result. No team names or dates are provided.
In Philadelphia the Athletics defeated the Kansas Citys 2 to 1. Baltimore teams beat Louisville 5 to 1 at Baltimore, and Cleveland edged St. Louis 1 to 0 in Cleveland.
Mary Curran an 18 year old immigrant from Ireland was killed crossing the tracks near Crescent Beach station as the Lynn express approached. Her body dragged twenty feet, left arm torn away, and head nearly severed. James Corey drowned while bathing in high surf near the Narrow Gauge Hotel.
A telegraph to a Boston paper says immigration probes may finish by Sept. 1 and Boston could see investigators. The piece profiles Italians in the North End, noting a strong, self-supporting community, varied origins from Calabria to Sicily, and few destitute cases. Patrolman Rossetti and Vice-Consul Aryayo defend the Boston Italian colony. A rising, smaller concern is Russian Finns, linked to Nihilists and anarchists.
At Mystic Park the program for today features entries in the 2 34 and 2 31 classes. The list includes competing horses and riders, with stakes and times noted for the event schedule.
A lengthy roster of visitors and families staying at hotels includes Brunswick Mrs L Scott and family, Mrs Eugene Hale, A J Wright in Chicago, J B Learmont Montreal, and many others from New York, Philadelphia, Baltimore, and beyond. The compiled list also notes returns from Swampscott and multiple city and international connections.
The eighteenth annual convention of the Catholic Total Abstinence Union of America opens in Boston tomorrow with a grand torchlight parade tonight. The procession follows a long route through Beacon, Berkeley, Warren, Columbus, Harrison, Newton, James, Brookline, Washington, School, Tremont, Scollay, Hanover, Haymarket, Merrimac, Chardon, Bowdoin, Cambridge, and Charles streets to Park Square, reviewed by the chief marshal, then dismissed. A stand at the Immaculate Conception Church on Harrison Avenue will allow delegates to review the procession.
The Mutual Fire Insurance Company of New York announces a 45 percent scrip dividend for the current year and a 15 percent addition on last year’s account. In 1887 Whitman management paid 0 percent despite earnings, with Armstrong pushing for the 15 percent extra. Interest at 6 percent will be paid on outstanding scrip of $516,684 on the first Tuesday in August.
Aged 60 Hugh Wood, steward on the Allan Line steamer Manitoban, was knocked down by a bale of hay at 3 80 o clock yesterday afternoon. He struck his head and died instantly.
New York and New England railroad unveiled elegant coaches for the Boston and Providence line. The fast trains depart Summer street depot at 9:25 a.m. and 8:15 a.m. for Providence, arriving about one hour and fifteen minutes later, and return at 1:00 p.m. and 6:45 p.m., making only two stops.
In Lowell, Trask and Vinton held the mound as Lowell pitcher limits kept Bingham at bay through six, while a later hit disrupted a scoreless stretch. Manchester defeated Portsmouth as Ferson dominated early before slumps allowed late scoring. no official umpire listed under the double-system arrangement.
The Boston lodges of the Jewish Sons of Benjamin held a picnic in Oak Island Grove yesterday with about 1500 attendees. Warren's Military Band played as officers joined Solomon Isaacs of Grand View Hotel for supper, alongside prominent guests including Count Schwabe and several lodge leaders.
The Pain brothers present a brilliant pyrotechnic Pompeii spectacle at the Huntington avenue Amphitheatre. A large audience enjoyed last night show with weather permitting crowds expected each evening this week.
The organizing committee met at Parker House to arrange a festival benefiting Carney Hospital. The event runs from 6 AM to 6 PM with continuous entertainment and a procession featuring allegorical representations of all seasons among other exhibits.
A fancy carnival at Great Ocean Pier last night featured skaters from Lynn Chelsea Crescent Beach Beachmont and Boston. The event was well attended with many handsome costumes and described as a most successful affair.
A sensationalist report claims a female patient sought maternity treatment for profit or blackmail, while a doctor conducted a superficial exam and described surgical pleasures. The physician collected a fee and sent it to a charity, then mocked the scheme with a friend, unsure if the caller was a reporter or blackmailer.
A week long convention will begin August 1 at Intervale Park Intervale NH. Speakers include Bishop R S Foster Dr L B Bates Rev Hugh Johnston Rev F Boitome Rev Dougan Clark Prof F B Hayes W C Willing Mrs Willing and Dr Charles Cullis with many others on the lineup.
Admiral Luce in command of the North Atlantic squadron is due in Boston with the Galena anchored off the navy yard. The funeral of publisher M. R. Gately was held yesterday from St. Joseph's Church Roxbury with Calgary cemetery as burial site. Collector Saltonstall will spend August at the Glades near Cohasset and be at the Custom House as needed. The Germania Band plays at Jamaica Plain Wednesday at 7 30 p.m. Edward Hassett, recently arrested in Charlestown, is sent to New York to face grand larceny charges. Norfolk Street in Dorchester to be regraded between Washington and Bernard streets. John Spaulding, prominent lawyer, suffered convulsions. he was treated and improving. Headquarters rumor: ex Chief Inspector Hanscom may oversee Ponce de Leon Hotel in Jacksonville Florida next winter. Boston Theatre to get new curbs and sidewalks. main entrance alterations likely finished within the week. Box office opens Thursday for seats to Mankind next week. Assistant Clerk Fred C Waterman resigned from Municipal Court after 25 years of service.
Suffolk County probate court dated July 30 allowed the wills of William Sawyer Abraham T Lowe Louis H Adams and others. Administrations were granted on multiple estates including Elizabeth G Garfield Mark Gillespie Martha Gardner Patrick Leonard Mary Bresnahan and Catherine R George.
Trustees of the Boston Firemen's Monument Fund meet in the Mayor's office and appoint a committee to procure the monument. The Westerly Granite Company's design is accepted. The association has about 800 dollars and the monument will cost 25,000 dollars. Subscriptions are invited and books will be opened at each city engine house.
Four Sunday evenings in August features at the Young Men's Christian Union present "Midsummer Talks to Young Folks" by Rev. A. D. Mayo returning from a Southern ministry tour. Talks cover Amos Lawrence the Christian Merchant, Horace Mann and the New Education, Charles Sumner, and Samuel G. Howe, focusing on solid character and philanthropy in Boston.
The Music Hall promenade season continues with week ten offerings. Tonight Lafricain the cornet will be soloist and Campanar the baritone will sing tomorrow evening. Thursday features H. C. Barna bee presenting songs and sketches enjoyed by past concert audiences.
A long list of buyers and representing firms from across the U S and partnered cities. Names include Ma H I Lobe Grattan Mitchell Co Carroll Adams Co Peranaomite Baltimore Md Carroll Baltimore Md J M Haupt Craw Burlington Ia T W Barhydt Barhydt Co Harrison Pa Ad Brenham Tex A Harri l D ONeill Sons Charleston 8 C M Cu Neil Creigh Columbia 8 C W Lever Stork Lever Craw Cincinnati O G M Daum J J Laws Co Aa Cincinnati O E L Virver Mabley Carew Vo Chicago LA S Goldsmith Rosenthal Goldsmith Wo Ad Dayton O J H Lutz Lutz Son Am Inchanapolis Ind J Havs Hays Ros Ad Lyons La Shoot Root Bros Craw Louisville Ky Duveneck Mammoth Shoe Clothing Co Louisville Ky Keith S Keith Co Ad Louisville Ky B F Weller Weller Payne US Louisville Ky Kleinhaus Kienhaus Simon son Mansfield O B F Keiser US Monroe Le S Meyer Omaha Neb A LD Mors Ade Enn Neb F P Kirkendall Kirkendall Jones O Philadelphia Pen Philadelphia Pen Penn J F Owens Chaddock Owens N G W Terry Rowe Terry Yo n F J Foster Foster Sons Qu Quittsburg Ausburg Penn H J Lane HJ GM Lang Qu Jeoria Mr Burger Burger Parmenter Co Richmond Va A Stein Stein Bros Pa Springfield O R A Starkey Starkey Scowden Tre Springs Mo J T Keet Keet Roundtree Co St Louis Mo G W Lewis O J Lewis Co Savannah Ga A Cohen Pa Selina Ala J Long Pa Washington Ia J A Harwood Craw Winoa Minn W K Vila Cummings Vila Wetumpka Ala M Hohenberg M Hohenberg Co Pa
John A. Snow alias J W Melton arraigned for forgery and held in 2000 for higher court. Fred Clifford and Frank C Brandon arraigned for breaking and entering, held in 2000 for grand jury. William Jackson answered for forging instalment leases using name William Ayer, case continued in 2000 until Aug 8. Bernard McGovern held in 500 for larceny from David Kline. William Gotter case for assault continued in 300 to Aug 21. Roxbury court J Murphy charged with fast driving and assault, bond set 300 for Aug 8.
The Parthian of the Boston and Philadelphia line arrived yesterday morning with a hole in its side stuffed with mattresses. Canvas covered the breach and unloading began immediately. It will sail Wednesday as planned, carrying freight and passengers. Repairs will be done at Wilmington by Harlan and Hollingsworth. The Norman may replace her while the Saxon undergoes repairs.
Charles J Williams of East Acton Massachusetts argues in a July 28 1888 letter to the Post that Republicans seek free whiskey for selfish gain while Prohibitionists pursue a moral goal. He asserts the anti tax premise could lead states to ban manufacture and end the traffic.
If pleasant, a large evening crowd will go to the Point of Pines to witness the Fall of Tunis, a grand fireworks exhibition in the East. The fête scene promises particularly amusing features and should not be missed by those seeking a first class entertainment.
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