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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jun 04, 1887

Page

8

Boston Bostons edged by Phillies in home game

The Phillies used superior timely batting to defeat the Boston nine before an enthusiastic crowd. Conway started for the visitors, with Wheelock replacing Wise, and the Phillies’ offense produced the decisive runs aided by strong play from Nash Morrill and Casey. Final score details show Philadelphia ahead with solid pitching and fielding.

Pamaprtruia Phillies Bostons Wise Wheelock Conway Philadelphias Morrill L'ghlin Johnston Castian Iladelphias Homen Casey Wood McGuire Bogarty Kelly Mulvey Menghna Bastian O'Rourke Doescher Tine Washineton New Yorks O'Day Keefe New Yorkers Gore Ewing

Rally by Portlands sinks Blues in six innings comeback

In a 9 0 lead, the Portlands mounted a six inning surge scoring fifteen runs with eight singles and two doubles to upset the Boston Blues. Burke, Thayer and Manning starred with key plays as the crowd saw a dramatic shift in momentum and attendance reached 200.

Blues Portlands Burke Thayer Boston Blues Andrus Sheehan Dickerson Mang Hatfield Moolic O Thayer Burns Davin O Bradley Choen’k O Jordan Duffy O Clare Lufverry Murphy Small Manning Clare Jordan Moran Manchester N. H Manchesters Salems Medieve Des Apis Shefffer O’brien Canavan Salema Leighton Lovely Demaris Morrison Marsden Lowes Lowells Lynns Henry Corcoran Lowells _ MANCHESTERS Salem Dt So Mott Asl Bell Shannon Wa Quinn Tadean Wiliams

Fielding Shines as Lowells Edge Lynns in Tight Clash

Toftling and Hartnett run stops and throws anchor a 9 7-9 game. Kennedy belts two home runs, Burke and Houck deliver key hits as Lowells beat Lynns 9 to 7. Burns suffers losses with 2 runs earned in 2 1/3 innings.

Indianapolis Pittsburg R. BU. Pda I. BH. PD M’geachy Brown Glasse Dalimp Myers Caprroll Denny O Coleman Cahill Smith Healy Mcteacy Glasgeork Seery Carroll Morris Kealy Canhill Arundel Dalrymple Hy Healy Bassett Glasscock Brassett Meyers Rhodes Lowells LYNNS R. BH A. E Mgunne Houck Hartnett Murray Terrien Higgins Stone Kennedy Wisner Shinnick Gibson C. Toftling Sprague Ef. Urke Henry P.m Burns Core'n Wein Becarenta Sore Lynna Burke Houek Toffing Cudworth Ferrin Phiree Corcoran McGuanigle Lowella Lynne Toming Slouck Lynch

Measures to Be Adopted by Judge Barrett in Sharp Trial

In New York on June 3 the Jacob Sharp case faced jury tampering fears as only eleven jurors remained. Judge Barrett ordered testimonies, warned against discussing the trial, and planned further proceedings. A new subpoena sought William N. Bird, treasurer of the Broadway road in 1884, who must stay to testify before Europe departure.

New York Court of Oyer and Terminer Jacob Sharp Martine McLewee Caldwell Rupfel Harlem Parsons Sharp Talesman Cher Ricketts Nicoll Aroge Exnoe William N. Bird Broadway Road Europe Bird

Labor Conflict Looms Between Knights of Labor and Manufacturers

Havernicy June 3. A no peaceful settlement appears likely after a noon meeting between Knights of Labor and the Manufacturers' Association. Manufacturers demand control of the price list with employee input and executive board approval. Knights of Labor assemblies reject this, risking a lengthy dispute and possible departure of several manufacturers from the city.

Havernicy Knights of Labor and Manufacturers’ Association Knigits of Labor and Manufacturers’ Association Knights of Labor

Missing clergyman arrives in Norway Maine demented

W C Stiles the missing Pittsfield New Hampshire clergyman arrived at his mother's house in Norway Maine at 4 o clock and is evidently demented. A telegram announced his arrival and George E Kent with Vi A Grant will travel to bring him back. Mrs Stiles has borne up under the trial though another letter received tonight appears written during insane delusions.

Norway W. C. Stiles Pittsfield N. H Pierskeep George E. Kent Vi. A. Grant

Fire alarms report two blazes with substantial damage

An early morning alarm from Box 62 noted a fire at 104 Eliot street occupied by T. V. Norman & Co. caused by spontaneous combustion, with $50 damage. A second alarm from Box 451 reported a fire in a stable and storehouse on Cottage row near 159 Medford street, occupied by John Rogers and owned by Dr. Shurtleff, causing $350 damage to building and stock.

Eliot Street T. V. Norman & Co Hox 451 Cottage Row Medford Street John Rogers Dr. Shurtleff

Rhode Island Assembly Ends Session With Constitutional Convention Vote

The Rhode Island General Assembly adjourns at Newport to resume in Providence on June 14 and then final adjourn in 1888. The House passes a constitutional convention bill 89 to 22 with a new section for voters to decide on holding a convention. Senate action pending.

Providence General Assembly Newport House Senate

Pacific Land Grants and Land Sales Controversy Unfolds

In two sessions the Pacific railway commission questioned Union Pacific land grant trustee Frederick Ames on land sale figures, bonds and commissions. Officials examined vouchers tied to secret service costs and payments to attorneys while Adams faced scrutiny over related expenditures.

Adams Secret Service

Testimony on January 5 1856 and Union Pacific actions

Fragmented deposition recounts no knowledge of December 1856 payments to Q French or silent period. It notes French previously worked for the company, compiling laws on Pacific railways and mediating government-company issues. The commission plans to close in Boston and resume in Omaha, Sioux City, and San Francisco with expenses capped at $100,000.

Union Pacific French Pacific Railways Adams Boston Omaha Sioux City San Francisco

Dorchester Yacht Club Holds Meeting Ahead of 100th Regatta

The Dorchester Yacht Club met at Harrison Square with Commodore H. W. Savage presiding. The regatta committee was empowered for the 100th race on June 17 and Ocean Gem was offered as judges’ boat. Adrian Wilson spoke on sailmaking, sail plans, and sail care noting modern rig improvements and materials.

Dorchester Yacht Club Harrison Square H. W. Savage L. M. Clark Samuel Samuels F. B. Fairbanks G. K. Heald H. 5. Maffitt N. R. Reynolds J. E. Robinson F. F. Streeter T. J. Barry F. L. Hull W. C. Newell W. H. Wilkinson Adrian Wilson America Julia Una Engied Wilson

Obituary notices for Lawson Blanchard and Carrier-Belleus

Andrew J. Lawson Cambridgeport printer and journalist dies at 52. Funeral Sunday at 1 PM. William Blanchard Dorchester born 1821 dies at Highlands. longtime city official and banker, leaves widow and three children. Albert Ernest Carrier-Belleus, French sculptor, dies at 62.

Andrew J. Lawson Boston Traveller Putnam Avenue Cambridgeport Traveller Phenix Mining Company Arkansas

Charlestown theft case and city notices in Boston paper

Thomas Minnehan was held on $100 bonds for trial on Tuesday for stealing $75 worth of blankets from Walter Thrasher's stable on Rutherford avenue Charlestown district. The body of an unknown woman, about 33, was found at Pope's wharf and sent to the morgue. The aldermen approved the Suffolk county court house loan. Belmont estate to be sold Tuesday by Samuel Hatch & Co. Miss Charlotte Gray of London will speak Monday at 3 in the Boston W C T U rooms. Land and Labor Club denied amalgamation with Socialistic Labor party. Chester H Graves & Sons Boston advertise Old Bourbon and Pure Rye Whiskeys.

Thomas Minnehan Walter Thrasher Rutherford Avenue Charlestown Pope’s Wharf Board of Aldermen Suffolk County Court House Nantasket Belmont Samuel Hatch & Co Charlotte Gray London Eng Boston Woman's Christian Temperance Union Odd Fellows Christian Temperance Union Middle Europe America Woman's Christian Temperance Union Miss Willard Switzerland Land and Labor Club Socialistic Labor Party Club

New Literary Ventures and Local Clubs Draw Attention

Gleaner notes a proposed young literary magazine to be run by energetic writers, praise for a female editor, and the hope of youth in literary war. It cheers Longwood Tennis Club for admitting women on Fridays and previews plans for a riding club aiding social life and outdoor exercise amid a difficult climate. It also lauds the Massachusetts Society of Emergency and Hygiene for practical health education, nursing training, and public health outreach, and ends with a vignette about a Russian dog and two street urchins discussing a baseball game via “perquisites.”

Longwood Tennis Club America Longwood Riding Club Athletic Club Red Cross Massachusetts Society of Emergency and Hygiene Massachusetts Society Mickey Deshin South End Gamin

Harvard Week Calendar Notes Prayers Lectures and Dinner

The calendar lists Sunday June 6 at Appleton Chapel 7 30 p m Rev Alexander McKenzie D D to lead weekday prayers at 8 46 a m with no seat assignments. Dr McKenzie at Wadsworth House after prayers. Tuesday June 7 College faculty meeting at University 5 3 50 p m. Thursday June 9 lecture The Choice of Studies in History by Professor Emerton at Sevel 11 7 30 p m. Revere House dinner describes market delicacies served by ladies.

Harvard University Appleton Chapel Alexander McKenzie D.D McKenzie Wadsworth House University 5 Emerton Sevel

Liebsch estate suit seeks recovery from Snyder heirs

In United States Circuit Court on June 3 Judge Nelson presided over a suit by Marie Liebsch’s administratrix against C Brown Snyder’s heirs to recover about 5000 alleging funds entrusted to Snyder for Liebsch’s benefit were not invested or accounted for A jury awarded 6684 to the plaintiff. Attorneys listed. Also recording a separate case by David T Winter against the New York Lake Erie Western Railroad for 20000 in personal injury damages from an alleged forcible ejection. Trial ongoing with portions of testimony unfinished.

United States Circuit Court Nelson J. Emil Fielder Esther Snyder Et al Marie R. Liebsch Francis J. Liebsch C. Brown Snyder J. P. Treadwell J.D. Ball David ‘T’. Winter New York, Lake Erie & Western Railroad Company Olean New York L. S. Dabney S. J. Thomas H. P. Moulton

Court to hear case on merits over permanent injunction

Paul Geiger et al. versus Phillip Frank concerns restraining the Brewers Benefit Association of Boston from paying 1000 to support brewers on strike at Highlands. Complainants claim funds used without proper authority and without due investigation. Case to be heard in a few days. Fischacher represents complainants. Morse and Sullivan for defendant.

C. Allen Paul Geiger Phillip Frank Brewers’ Benefit, Association of Boston Highlands Isaac 5 Morse Richard Sullivan

Lawsuit Over Steamer Jesse H Freeman Platform Accident

An action of tort against Henry G Seaverns and others claims the steamer Jesse H Freeman used a lash platform to unload bananas at this port. On June 27 1885 plaintiff stepped on the platform it gave way and he fell striking the wharf fender breaking ribs. Jury out. Attorneys listed for both sides.

John H. Bubier Henry G. Seaverns Jesse H. Freeman West Indies William Gaston F’. D. Allen T. H W. E. Russell Michael Sheehy Francis H. Whitman Anlaintiff J. H. Flint R. Lund Killian Boston May Hammond Gninazzo Baccigalupo Woodbury Rott Falvey Faxon Kankenberg Barry Brown Allen Rothenberg Connelly Baker Porter Smith Plummer Jenkins Callahan Lockman Gibson Jackson Johnson Seaver Francis Boston & Albany Railroad Jane A. Gee Boston & Lowell Railroad Somerville D. C. Linscott L. C. Southard Laintff A. A. Stout W. H. Coolidge Flasham Senar Adams Hayford Metcalf Cunard Govely Butler Prince Strain Roberts Prescott Ve. Same Lowell RR Murray Trent Driscoll Same Hurley O’ Leary Barrett Billings March Gurmney Lombard Boston & Albany RR Joyce Cassidy Clinton Law Bank Rice Glidden Pitman Boston & Maine RR Tryder van Nostrand Treadwell Peonane Musical Society Horigan Clark Ripka Mitchell Dickerman Atwood Dumas Gilfillan Mawhinney Abbott Deshon Tarbell Linehan Boston Loan Co Mystic Valley R. A Ames Newburyport Bartlett Quackenbush Schweitzer Ware Bengle Dacey First National Bank Hunt Parkinson Calef Ireland Darling Ward Wellington Samuel Buchet Ax Henry T. Hutchins Portsmouth

Theatres Next Week Featuring Gaslight and Stars

Next week at the Boston Bijou and Howard theatres three new bills open. Under the Gaslight stars Edwin Browne Charles T Nichols and Eugene Moore with Mercedes Malarms Kate Singleton. Delmonico ball room dock and railroad scenes enhance the production. Lizzie May Ulmer greets crowds at the Bison with Dad's Girl. Evangeline continues at Hollis Street with Savoy music and costumes. Kellar remains at the Museum for mystifying feats. N C Goodwin headlines Little Jack Sheppard at the Ark. Howard presents N S Wood in three sensational plays on Monday.

Boston Bijou Howard Messrs Edwin Browne Charles T. Nichols Eugene Moore Mesdames Mercedes Malarms Kate Singleton Delmonico’s Kellar Museum Powers of Darkness the Ark N. C. Goodwin Jack Sheppard Mr. Goodwin The N.S. Wood

Business Troubles and Insolvencies Rise in 7 Day Span

Gustave Herzig furs at 217 and 219 Mercer Street New York reports liabilities of 40000 to 50000 with assets near equal. Thomas Moorehouse Chicago commission produce dealer has made an assignment. Suffolk County Insolvency Court held second meetings for about two dozen bankrupts with little of interest beyond a few additional claims. George H Hills salesman no fixed address received a stay of proceedings. National bankruptcies through Dun and Co and Russell remain high but decline to 150 this week from 175 last week and 180 prior, with Western states at 52 losses total, the smallest in years.

Pacific Railway Commission Pattison Mink Young Anderson Little Frederick L. Ames Union Pacific Land Grant Missouri River Wyoming Rollins Utah Line Union Pacific Sherman Utah Land Department Ames Governor Pattison Commission Mr. Anderson Littler Springfield Newark Boston Adams Secret Service Mr. Pattison President Adams Washington Igger A. L. Williams Williams John Blair George 5. Green T. L. Andrews H. G. Woods W. M. Jones D. R. Meade John M. Thurston French Theophilus French Sidney Dillon Union Pacific Railway Company Gustave Herzig Mercer Street New York Thomas Moorehouse Commission Produce Chicago McKim Suffolk County George H. Hills R. G. Dun & Co E. Russell & Co Mercantile Agency United States Canada Pacific States

United States Officer Seizes Vessel in Alaska Sealing Case

The Sierra was seized off the California coast during a sealing voyage near Oanalaska. Abbey, commander of the revenue cutter Corwin, claims authority to seize firearms and spirits. John 8 Lee and Sierra owners seek $20,000 damages and wages for a disrupted voyage. Abbey pleads that the seizure was legal under treasury orders and aimed at stopping fur seal smuggling.

John 8. Lee Charles A. Abbey Corwin United States J. R. Reed Alaska Oanalaska California Abbey Lee Boston United States District Court Cenlec Secretary of the ‘Treasury

Sunday Services at Union Hall and Church Address

Sunday services announced by B M C Union at Union Hall 18 Boylston Street with Rev James De Normandi Roxbury delivering Endure Hardness. Choir and soloists to perform. doors open 7 15 pm service at 7 45 pm. Samuel James Carrier of England to speak at Church of the Disciples on The duty of all Christian men and women to join the White Cross Army at 8 pm June 5. Association Hall hosts men only meeting at 4 30 pm with Dr H S Pomeroy on Purity and orchestral music.

M.C. Union Union Hall Boylston Street James de Normandi Roxbury Maud M. Starkeweather Agnes Giles Spring Samuel M. King Arthur W. Thayer Bass Wilhelm Frese Byron A. Robinson Samuel James Carerr England Church of the Disciples Warren Avenue West Brookline Street White Cross Army Association Hall Boylston Berkeley Streets Pomeroy M.D

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