Collapse of East Boston coopers’ warehouse destroys stock
Eight coopers at Augustus and William Goffer’s firm on Maverick Street faced a sudden building collapse after 8 AM. The two story wooden structure, 80 feet long, stored seven thousand barrels and vast stave stock. Insurance covers fire but rain could raise losses to five to six thousand dollars.
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Augustus
William Goffer
Coopers
Boston
Box 167
Maverick Street
Short Street
John Jeffries & Son
Goffer
Tie in Boston Washington game mars rain soaked action
Washington and Boston battled to a tie in a rain soaked game with seven unearned Washington runs changing the affair in the seventh and ninth innings as fielding miscues and shaky support marred Whitney and Madden on the mound. The Philadelphia New York game also ended in a late nine inning tie due to darkness with Ward stealing two bases and McGuire homering for Philadelphia. Van H alterations joined Chicago within thirty days.
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Washington
Boston
Nash
Kelly
Donnelly
Whitney
Madden
Bean Eaters
Wash
Morrijll
Myers
Johnston
Donelly
Tate
Morrill
Conway
Whee
Hornung
Shock
Bostons
Kreig
Washingtons
Powers
O’brien
O'Brien
F. KR
PO. A
E. Heeanng
Carroll
Schock
The
Hines
Dun
Mack
Hustons
Bhock
Blues defeat Salems at South End grounds in high-scoring game
Boston Blues beat the Salems with strong hitting led by Smith who debuted with a homer and a three-base hit. Sheehan starred at shortstop as errors and solid defense shaped the contest in front of about 600 spectators.
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Blues
Salems
South End Grounds
Smith
Sheehan
Boston Blues
O'Brien
Shannon
Clare
Quinn
Murphy
Ladeau
Burke
Manning
Lynch
Burns
Lovely
O’brien
Leighton
Bostons
Demuaris
Weiden
Lynn
Srecia Au
Portlands
Lynnn
Develin
Terrien
Pang
Dickerson
Lynns
Dayin
Gibson
Schoen
Stone
Lutherry
Sprague
Duffy
Corcoran
Dunh
Ectaves Incdcee
Fite
Thayer
Schoeneck
Murray
Lynng
Lufberry
Andrua
Kenoeneck
Andrus
Druffy
Devlin
Hatfield
Moran
Lawrence
Manchesters
Haverhills Top Lowells In Tight Baseball Tilt
The Haverhills beat the Lowells 8 to 4 in a pitching heavy game about June 6. McGunnigle faced criticism over umpiring as Marsden kept calls tight and fair. Attendance was listed at 350, with several errors and notable base hits by Cudworth Higgins Kennedy Koons and Lally among others.
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Manchesters
Lawr
Lynch
Trask
Ase
Williams
Ences
Hamilton
Haverhitt
Lowells
Haverhills
McGunnigle
Marsden
Say
BULPO
A. Ee R. BH
Po.a. Fe Ray
M'Gunn
Hissett
Hartnett
Koons
Cudworth
Polhemus
Higgins
Meary
Kennedy
Lally
Shinnick
Mahaney
Yoffling
Barber
Burke
Doe
Condon
ToMing
Hassett
Post Nine Triumphs In Dramatic Office Baseball Showdown
In a close Winter Hill game the Post composing room nine edged the Consolidated railroad conductors 10 to 7 after trailing early. Curis the Post pitcher earned fifteen assists in seven innings, umpire M. A. Murphy endured an errant ball before finishing. The Post claim newspaper office championship and hint a rematch may follow with cheer of Barkis is willing.
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Winter Hill
Post Composing Room
Consolidated Railroad
Post
Railroad
Curis
Posv
M. A. Murphy
The
Globe
Post Nine
Barkis
Willin
Weather Halts Staten Island League Games
Rain halted baseball league games at Detroit and Tridianapolis as Staten Island Metropolitans faced St Louis.
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Staten Island
St. Louis
Detroit
Tridianapolis
East Boston Horses Race at Saugus Weekend Meet
East Boston at Saugus Franklin Park drew 800 residents as East Boston Gentlemen's Driving Association staged two main harness races 2:45 and 2:37 with Dynamite and Little Jim winning as the meet produced close heats. A stall collision injured Frank Casey but no serious harm reported and a controversial finish in the local race sparked commentary.
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East Boston
Franklin Park
Saugus
Island Ward
Dynamite
East Boston Driving Association
T. H. Casey
Br.g
William Allens
S. G. Rollins
Br. mm
B. m. Fanny S
J. Woodbury
B. G. Little Jim
Deeek H. Woodruff
B. G
Texas Jack
Derby railroad sale sparks bidding and city rail conflict
At a New Haven aldermen meeting the New York & New England railroad through Housatonic Valley officers offered 250000 for the Derby railroad and a guaranteed extension to the New England road to create a competing line. Five bids from 175000 to 300000 are before the board as to whether outbidding rivals can bar competition by controlling city entrances.
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New Haven, Conn
New York & New England Railroad
Housatonic Valley Railroad Company
Derby Railroad
New England Road
New Haven
Derby Road
New York & New Haven Railroad
Death mystery at Sea man's Home remains unresolved
John Kalua a Sandwich Islander was shot in the Sea man's Home basement at 8 North Bennet Street. Elmer Olson a Swede sailor detained as possible accomplice after Kalua allegedly killed himself by firing cartridges. Autopsy planned as police report details and Mrs Sillman Crowell commits suicide by hanging.
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John Kalua
North Bennet Street
Captain Dawson
Station 1
Elmer Olson
Olson
Kalua
L. W. Briggs
Devonshire Street
Kiulua
Democrats Organize Democratic City Committee Contests Settled
The Democratic city committee reorganized with Thomas J. Barry as president and L. J. Logan as treasurer. Contested delegations from wards 4 11 12 15 and 19 were settled without ward referrals, with key contests in wards 12 and 19 resolved. The temporary and permanent officers were elected, and the committee adjourned after thanks to retiring officers.
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Democratic City Committee
Thomas J. Barry
Patrick D. Dwyer
P. J. Kennedy
Frederick L. Donnelly
Edward F. Reilly
L. J. Logan
Carroll
Maguire
Meionnon
John H. Lee
Donovan
Patrick Maguire
Edward F. Reilley
Committee On
Dwyer
Blatton
Mr. Murphy
Alderman Donovan
Hatton
Mr. Montague
Mr. Sweeney
Montague
Burke
Quinn
William H. Whitmore
J. H. Mullane
Mr. Donovan
Mr. Donnelly
Mr. Carroll
Donnelly
Ward
Barry
Alderman Carroll
Alderman Sullivan
Messrs. Donnelly
Reilly
Patrick Dwyer
J. Kennedy
Ministers Meetings Report From Local Congregations
At a gathering of Congregational ministers Mr KR A Jernberg spoke on Scandinavian instruction at the Chicago Theological Seminary. Rev R B Howard of the American Peace Society discussed Peace and War in the Light of Decoration Day. Local ministers urged June 20 for a Methodist preachers meeting in Reading.
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KR. A. Jernberg
Chicago Theological Seminary
R. B. Howard
American Peace Society
John Allen
Eeting
Studley
Detroit
Michigan
Reading
L. B
Bates
Rey
Joseph Marsh
B. K. Chandler
John Foster
China
S. H. Hosmer
Dr. Bland
Washington
The
Universalists
BISMARCK AND HIS WIFE AT AN OPERA
The last performance of Patience drew royal attendance. Prince William and his wife sat in the royal box while Princess Bismarck and Countess Bautzan appeared in the parquet. The princess appears plain and patient, while Bismarck shuns court life and refuses most invitations.
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Bertin
Patience
Prince William
Bismarck
Countess Bautzan
Europe
Otto
County hearing on Essex court house extension urged
County commissioners hold a hearing for Essex bar and others on a court house extension with a consensus to begin soon. Bids are considered low for a first class building of the required size. A wedding at Representative G Parker Bray’s home joined E C Culliton and Clara L Bray, officiated by Rev Beane and Rev Ramsay. G W Simmons & Co advertise straw hats at deep discounts on North street.
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Essex Bar
Court House
G. Parker Bray
Bridge Street
E. C. Culliton
Clara L. Bray
Beane
W. H. Ramsay
Miss Gray of London Speaks to WCTU on Temperance
Miss Gray of London describes nine years in temperance work with the World’s Christian Temperance Union. She cites Belgium and Switzerland as examples of beer and wine harms, urges gradual prohibition, and warns of wines’ effects on children. Mrs. Gordon presides. audience includes several local women.
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Women’s Christian Temperance Union
Odd Fellows
Miss Gray
London
Eng
World’s Christian Temperance Union
A. J. Gordon
Antwerp
Switzerland
Notable City Notes If Chelsea pickpocket faces Newport bust
City items report Harry Edgerton a New York pickpocket arrested here Saturday now wanted in Newport R I for burglary. He agreed to go to Newport without a requisition after having his photo added to the rogues gallery.
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New York
Newport
R. L
Rogues’ Gallery
Catlin
Park ‘Theatre Orchestra
Springfield Centre
N. Y
Samuel Hatch & Co
Marginal
Haynes Streets
Boston
Edward Franey
J. M. Meredith
Thomas W. Davis
Crocker and
Kinsley
Boston & Providence Railroad
Bussey Bridge
Daniel Madden
James Coyle
Thomas Purcell
Boston & Albany Railroad
Worcester
Adolph A. Albrecht
Edward Flanigan
David Lannahan
Avery Street
Superior Criminal Court
Brigham
Treasury Department
Collector of Customs
North End
Canterbury Street Hospital
Henry B. Pierce
Pierce
Massachusetts Charitable Mechanics’ Association
Merchants Tailors’ Association
Parker House
Eighth Annual June Festival of Congregational Sunday School Superintendents Union
The eighth annual June festival was held yesterday at Berkeley Street Congregational Church. Supper for about 400 was served in the vestry at 6 o clock, followed by postprandial exercises. President Wyman led the gathering with remarks by Superintendent Hill of Lowell and others. evening church services featured music from Dearborn Street Baptist Church under Professor Sherwin. Addresses covered The Sunday School of the Future The Sunday School Superintendent of the Future and The Sunday School Teacher of the Future. Rooms at the Revere House Boston offer homelike comfort for travelers.
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Congregational Sunday School Superintendents’ Union
Berkeley Street Congregational Church
Wyman
Hill
Lowell
Sherwin
Dearborn Street Baptist Church
W. F. Sherwin
New England Conservatory of Music
Sunday School of the Future
Nehemiah Boynton
David Gregg
Reven Thomas
Reverend Wilberforce speaks at Tremont Temple on liquor foes
The Rev Canon Wilberforce spoke at Tremont Temple on the enemy of the Anglo Saxon race. He urged crushing liquor traffic to prevent national decay, warning of high license and Irish whiskey politics. Attendees included Rev Dr Courtney, Rev Dr Gordon, Rev J W Hamilton, and A C Woodworth, with resolutions for constitutional prohibition adopted.
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Canon Wilberforce
Tremont Temple
Courtney
Gordon
J. W. Hamilton
Somerville
John Allen
O. P. Gifford
A. A. Miner
A. C. Woodworth
The
Young Men’s Christian Association
James Roberts
Boston
United States
England
America
House of Lords
Canada
Maine
Lawson
Court actions over patents and injuries in railcar case
United States Circuit Court session highlights two cases. J Thompson Perley & Waite vs Derby & Co centers on an injunction and damages from patent No 224923 dated Feb 24 1880 for child chair and carriage improvements with defense claiming prior public use. NELSON, J David Winter vs New York Lake Erie & Western Railroad involves $20,000 personal injury claim from forcible ejection from cars in Olean.
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J. E. Magnadier
Thomas H. Dodge
George W. Cann
Nelson
J. David T. Winter
New York, Lake Erie & Western Railroad Company
Olean
New York
L. S. Dabney
J. Thomas
H. P. Moulton
Blopget
Jane A. Gee
Boston & Lowell Railroad
Boston
Somerville
D.C. Linscott
L. C. Southard
A. A. Stout
W. H. Coolidge
Stephen R. Metcalf
Cunard
Cephalonia
William Gaston
J. E. Cotter
George Putnam
T. Russell
William G. Prince
Robert G. Straine
Henry F. May
F. A. Dearborn
Jeremiah Callahan
Desert Corporation
Thomas J. Garzan
Tort actions and verdicts in 19th century Boston cases
A review of multiple court dockets notes injuries from a steamer platform accident to J H Bubier, losses in Maguire vs Fitchburg Railroad, and Falvey vs Faxon. It lists verdicts pro forma for several defendants, trial statuses, and attorney handles across numerous cases involving railroads, steamer accidents, and property rents.
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John H. Bubier
Henry G. Seaverns
Jesse H. Freeman
West Indies
Laintiff
William Gaston
F. D. Allen
T. Hi
W. E. Russell
Catherine Maguire
Fitchburg Railroad Company
Daniel Maguire
Hoosac
Daniel Falvey
Henry H. Faxon
Mark Hanson
J. L. Ildredge
J. F. Fitz
B. B. Johnson
Killian
Boston
May
Hammond
Quinazzo
Baccigalupo
Wood
England
Dearborn
Alexander
Kaiser
Shoemakers Seek National Trade District at Brockton Convention
Delegates from Pennsylvania New York New Jersey and Ohio arrived in Boston and head to Brockton to form a national shoemakers craft district. They say unity is essential to prevent disintegration and to protect wages while preserving the crafts independence in America.
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Pennsylvania
New York
New Jersey
Ohio
Brockton
Boston
United States
Shoe
America
Shoemaker William Robinson Killed By Train Near Green Street
Lyx June 6. William Robinson a 60 year old shoemaker of Ezra Street was struck by train 78 from Newburyport on the Boston and Maine railroad near Green Street at 4 34 this afternoon. He was killed. He leaves a widow and five children.
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Lyx
William Robinson
Ezra Street
Newburyport
Boston & Maine Railroad
Green Street
Children Sell Matches On Winter Street Draw Reader Concern
To the Editor the writer urges action by authorities over children selling matches on Winter street and nearby. A boy and girl, or two girls, are seen nightly hawking tiny boxes of matches, begging passersby and crying with cold to earn coins. The letter asks whether they should be in public school and if child protection laws or the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children should investigate.
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Society For the Prevention of Cruelty
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