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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jun 11, 1889

Page

8

Battle of the Pitchers in Staten Island Showdown

June 10 report from St George notes New York vs Boston a pitching duel as Keefe limits Boston to three hits with 12 strikeouts, Ward error sparing a blanking, Clarkson strong on defense, Umpire Barnum draws heat, Ewing and Bennett cited for solid catching. attendance 2920. Chicago also wins two at Indianapolis in wet conditions. Washington Phillies edge Washingtons in close contest with Irwin debut. Cleveland beats Pittsburgh in 12th inning with sharp hitting and costly errors.

New York St. George Staten Island Boston Keefe Ward Clarkson Barnum Ewing Bennett Curriaco Chicago Burdick Hame Chicagos Hutchinson Indianapolis Ee Aces R. BH PO. A Burns McGeachy Fiat Bassett Bese Ryan Anson Flint MccGeachy Getzin Sullivan van Haltren Pfeffer Seery Dwyer Baegore Buckley Getzein Lynch Washington Phillies Washingtons Irwin Phil Baker Philadelphia S. Washingtons POU. A. FE Fonarty Wiinot Carnev Thompson Myers Clements Oj Sweeney Mulvey QO Morrill Young Curry Farrar Hallmen Mack Buftinton Philadelphias Wilmoet Sweeney Hallman Fogarty OP Keefe Buttinton Butlinton Carroll

Harvard Baseball Alumni Battle Regulars Ends With Harvard Win

The 85 Harvard alumni team faced the current Harvard nine after four years apart, but showed rust with ten errors and three hits while pitchers Nichols Winslow and Smith yielded nineteen hits. Harvard’s Dean Linn and Willard hit well, Henshaw’s fielding faltered as the oldsters lost 8 to ? to the regulars.

Harvard Nichols Winslow Smith Dean Linn Willard Henshaw Jarvis Field Boston Latin School Cambridge High and Latin School Boston Cambridge B. L

Resignation Accepts as Hull Yacht Club Elects Whitten

A special Hull Yacht Club meeting at Parker House yesterday afternoon chaired by Vice Commodore John J. Henry accepted Commodore Lamb's resignation. Ex Alderman Charles V. Whitten was unanimously elected to fill the post, an ex commodore who previously led the club. He currently owns the schooner yacht Troubadour, bought at the season's start.

Hull Yacht Club Parker House John J. Henry Commodore Lamb Charles V. Whitten Mr. Whitten Commodore Whitten

Swift wins King Philip prize cup in Mt Hope Bay race

The sloop Mabelle F Swift of Fall River defeated Mignon of Providence by 13m 3s over an eighteen mile course in a stiff breeze to claim the King Philip prize cup valued at 175 dollars. Mignon previously led but fouled the buoy and forfeited. Swift later refused to accept the cup, seeking another race. Last year Mignon won.

Puymounm Mt. Hope Jay Mignon Providence Mabelle F. Swift Fall River Swift

Titania Katrina yacht races dates set for June 18 20 and 22

The official Titania Katrina match races shift to June 18 20 and 22 to avoid conflicts with other yacht events. Races use the Shamrock Katrina courses with a six and one half hour daylight finish. After the first race boats cannot be hauled out. Prizes are three cups worth 150 dollars each. A steamboat chartered by Stephen Peabody will follow the events for New York Yacht Club members. Tickets cost five dollars per day at clubhouses.

Stephen Peabody New York Yacht Club

Merlin First Trial Trip Signals Small Breeze

Notes of interest report the schooner yacht Merlin making its first trial under light wind with another test voyage planned to assess sailing qualities. Commodore Smith of the Boston Yacht Club bought a naphtha launch to serve as a tender to the flagship betty. Dorchester Yacht Club members spent Sunday at Marblehead as entries pile up for the open regatta.

Merlin Commodore Smith Boston Yacht Club Betty Dorchester Yacht Club Marblehead

Townsend notes and hospital update from Boston

The Hon. E. S. Tobey underwent successful cancer nose surgery at Massachusetts General Hospital and is improving. A barrel accident at Smith Doolittle Smith in Milton place rear of 143 Federal street injured John Hayden, who lives on Porter street, breaking both legs and sending him to the hospital. Boston Cyclorama Company stockholders elected directors for the coming year including Joseph W. Smith, A. J. Donnelle, Dr M. Newell, and others.

Tobey Massachusetts General Hospital Smith, Doolittle & Smith Milton Place Federal Street John Hayden Porter Street Boston Cycloorama Company Joseph W. Smith A. J. Donnelle Dr. ©. M. Newell J. W. Smith Francis C. Foster E. Herbert Ingalls E. H. Eldridge Charles F. Perry

A Few More Words About Dogs

A letter to the Post discusses affection for dogs across writers and readers. It argues that notable authors loved dogs, counters a dog hater claim, and raises questions on poverty and canine companionship, suggesting the poor keep dogs due to simple, kind natures.

Open Letter to Gen Banks From Cambridge 1889

Archibald M. Howr writes from Cambridge on June 8 1889 to Sen Nathaniel P Banks urging public praise for a young customs inspector and criticizing political maneuvers around Massachusetts internal revenue affairs. He cites newspaper reports and asks Banks to support civil service reforms and fair promotions.

Cambridge Nathaniel P. Banks U. S Congress George F. Hoar Henry L. Dawes Internal Revenue George H. Campbell Massachusetts House of Representatives Henry Cabot Lodge Essex Ames Longe Charlestown Medford Lodge Washington Boston Journal Massachusetts Internal Revenue Senate Barrett House Candler N. P. Banks Civil Service Reform Association W. W. Clapp Civil Service Record Civil Service Customs Service Internal Revenue Collector United States Archibald M. Howr

Morsford's Acid Phosphate cited for tobacco relief

An ad extols Morsford's Acid Phosphate as a remedy for ill effects of tobacco. The pitch claims relief from tobacco related discomfort and emphasizes health benefits attributed to the preparation within a historic newspaper context.

Morsford

Harvard Scullers' Contest Returns With Finlay Victory

The revived Harvard scullers contest for the silver cup saw J R Finlay of the university crew and J B Van Schaick start from Crescent boat house. Finlay led by about four lengths near the Union boat house after a half mile and finished about 14% miles in 9 minutes 50 seconds. Van Schaick timed 10 minutes 2 seconds.

Messrs. Carroll J. ©. Thayer J. Fletcher J. R. Finlay University J. B. van Schaick J.S Crescent

Parade ban for circus sparks city council clash in Boston

West End street railway defeats circus parade plan as Aldermen Kelleys bid to block the event proceeds. Debates on police orders, park purchases, and 10,000 dollar Johnstown relief follow. Other measures include printing reports, land transfers, and library cornerstone expenses.

West End Street Railway Barnum & Bailey Whitney Hyde West End Alderman Kelley Committee On Licenses Board of Aldermen Board of Police Murphy McLaughlin Kelley Charlestown Dover Street Johnstown Gove Boston Electric Light Company Boston W. O. Robson Stony Brook Common Council Boston Water Board Hopkinton Ashland Fellows Street Hunneman Street Fellows Pore New York & New England Railroad Gold Street Hugh O’brien Committee On Finance Thomas H. McNellis Arthur N. Kearn William C. Smith, Jr L. Haberle Ruth Jones Ward Street Parker Street Huntington Avenue Aie Hospital

Rabbi Schindler Leaves Boston Clergy Conference Over Prohibition Debate

A Meiona gathering of about fifty clergymen invited by the Law and Order League to discuss liquor law enforcement ended abruptly after Rabbi Solomon Schindler said he could not endorse the group’s approach. Cries of demand for his views followed as he departed, amid debate on temperance and church involvement.

Meiona Law and Order League Rabbi Schindler L. Edwin Dudley Boston Brooke Herford Gregz League William Lt. Haven Temple Street Rabbi Solomon Schindler

Somerville Weddings Highlight Local Society Event

In Franklin Street Congregational Church Somerville Miss Minnie E Moore wed Mr Harry L Ayer of Newton The church overflowed with friends Hadleys orchestra played the wedding march Bride given away by her brother Rev James H Ross officiated Afterwards the couple plan a three month European honeymoon aboard City of Paris sailing June 12 from New York They will be at home in West Newton October 29 Another wedding in Malden joined Miss Merial Leavitt and bootmaker John William Brigham The ceremony at the Malden home of the bride was led by Rev A J Gordon A reception followed at the groom s Beacon Street residence They embark on a western tour and spend the summer in Auburndale with an October at home date set

Somerville Franklin Street Congregational Church Minnie E. Moore Harry L. Ayer Newton West Newton John William Brigham Boston Merial Leavitt Charles B. Wilder Malden A.J. Gordon Beacon Street Edward A. Holmes

Hotels guests and new dining room at Thorndike noted

The Massachusetts Fish and Game Protective Association held its monthly dinner at the Thorndike, which opened a new dining room running the full length of the house. The Merchant Tailors' Exchange also dined at the Parker House as summer vacation begins. Prominent arrivals and guests at various hotels including Parker's, Tremont, Revere, Adams, Thorndike, and Young's are listed with names and hometowns.

Massachusetts Fish and Game Protective Association Horndike Merchant Tailors’ Exchange Parker House Thorndike Jacob Hess Edward Stokes Josiah Pickett Worcester Tremont House Brunswick J. F. Cunningham Montreal M. Inglis Inglis Smart New York Eugene Underwood, Jr St. Paul Minn Vendome John. O’brien Brooklyn C. Jones Bradford Watriss Chicago Revere I. A. Knape Philadelphia Penn M. G. Ellis Albany N. Y Samuel Morse Minneapolis S. H. Elder New Bedford W. Chace Providence R. L. Russell Pereira H. A. Blood Fitchburg Harvey L. B. Wells Colorado Springs Tremont O. G. Hendrick Newark N. J George ©. Mason Newport R. J E. O. Duborg A. H. Forrest J. Steiner Melbourne Australia W. H. Howe Cincinnati William E. Smith A. J. King Kansas City H. M. Thompson Milwaukee Wis F. W. Streeter Grand Rapids Mich N. H R. C. Reynolds Lewiston Wallis Harrican Warren W. W. Mason Keene J. L. Lord Lebanon

Baseball by Telegraph Draws 3000 to Music Hall

Thousands gathered at Music Hall to witness a novel telegraph baseball match between New York and Boston. A 15 foot bulletin board showed players on a miniature diamond while returns from Staten Island were relayed by operator Conilliard. Brown and Brouthers sparked the top of the order as excitement built.

Hamilton Place Tremont Street Music Hall Staten Island Conilliard Bostons Brown Brouthers

Music Hall Promenades Opens Season With Strauss and New Waltzes

The first Composers' Programme of the season at Music Hall features Strauss dance music and two new waltzes, with selections from Simplicius and Prince Methusalem, the Egyptian March, and other bright numbers.

Music Hall

Mystic Park Races Finish At Medford In One Heat

At Mystic Park Medford yesterday the 2:51 class race finished in one heat after a Friday postponement. Lulu H won with Lucy P taking second and Black Shaw finishing third followed by Chevalete in fourth place.

Mystic Park Medford Lulu H Lucy P Black Shaw Chevalete

Clean House Wash Clothes with Pyle's Pearline

A nineteenth century advertising notice promotes Pearline soap as a superior cleaning agent for household chores. It urges readers to use Pearline for laundry and general cleaning, highlighting efficiency and ease.

Pyle

The Condition of Mr Gilbert

Dr Jernegan reported Mr Gilbert had a fairly comfortable day, better than some days last week, but no evident improvement beyond that.

Court assignments listed for Middlesex and Norfolk cases

The June docket shows assignments in multiple cases including Wood vs Shaw Tillston v Tillston Marvin v Marvin Dana v Furber Carlton v Islake Morey v Churchill Norfolk Rice v Denman Drake v saine Marley v McLean Middlesex co v Elliott Payne v Evans Nichols v Ainsworth Es Sex and others.

Wood Shaw Tillston Marvin Dana Furber Carlton Islake Morey Churchill Norfolk Rice Denman Drake Saine Marley McLean Middlesex Co Elliott Middlesex Payne

Superior Court First and Second Session Civil Docket Summary

In June sessions Judge Stapples, North et al vs Standard Food Preservative Co and vice versa, verdicts for plaintiffs in both suits for 5815 and 48857. A second case Chemical Electric Light and Power Co vs James A Howard on a $1000 note, defense challenges English patent. both cases resumed. Numerous case lists follow.

Superior Court Stapples Charles H.north H. G. Allen North & Co J. E. Butler Chemical Electric Light and Power Company James A. Howard Rogers George A. O. Ernst Tesavelan

Superior Court Docket June 10 Details and Larceny Sentences

Summary of criminal docket listing judges and defendants with penalties including three years in state prison for larceny and eighteen month to three year terms in house of correction, plus a long list of cases across larceny embezzlement and liquor law violations. Names include Frank J McNellie George F Markey James Sulli van George B Wilson Cornelius Reddington Frank March Percy Currant Archibald Sullivan John Riley and others amid a sequence of Commonwealth vs Lane Derby Knox Pepper Masuire Corcoran Condon Howe Abrams Cannon Cochrane Gerraughty Norton Mullen Cady and related adultery and robbery actions.

Frank J. McNellie George F. Markey House of Industry James Sullivan House of Correction George B. Wilson Jorgey Cornelius Reddington Frank March Percy Currant John Riley State Archibald Sullivan Massachusetts Reformatory Commonwealth Lane Same Martin Devine Derby Sume Knox Pepper Mas Cochrane Gerraughty Norton Mullen Cady

Damages Awarded in Norfolk Court Case Against Rail Line

Norfolk Superior Court lists cases from June 10 including Alexander A. Will vs New York and New England Railroad Company. Verdict for plaintiff for $50. Proceedings show attorneys for both sides and multiple case references such as Elizabeth G. Shepard vs Edward Hill and various prior citations.

Norfolk Dedham Barker Alexander A. Will New York & New England Railroad Company Caronnees J. E. Cotter R. M. Saltonstall H. F E. Bolles Elizabeth G. Shepard Edward Hill Charles River Village Needham W. Gaston O. B. Mowry E. Grover C. G. Keyes

Peabody and Mansfield Sheldon Trials Headline

In Middlesex Superior Court on June 10, the jury sided with the defendant in both Peabody vs Mansfield Sheldon cases. Attorneys K F Butler and J H Pearse represented the plaintiffs while S K eee appeared for the defendants. Seventeen Bacon vs City of Bo cases are now underway.

Peabody Mansfield Sheldon K. F. Butler J. H. Pearse Plainae S. K. Eee Bacon City of Bo Ston Cooley City Cam Flint Cushi Bridge Leadbetter Sume

Horton v Inhabitants of Hamilton Tort Action in Essex

In Superior Court Essex County Salem on June 10 Joseph Horton sues the Inhabitants of Hamilton for damages to himself and his team from a highway defect. Defense is a general denial. Jury out. Attorneys listed for both sides. Case references include Hares v Phil & Reading Coal & Tron Co and several others.

Essex County Salem Sherman Horton Hamilton Joseph Horton H. P. Moulton FE. C. Battes C._A. Sayward

Probate Court Salem Area Administrations Listed

Probate Court Suffolk County on June 10 appointed administrators for estates of William Doherty Bridget Joyce and others. Wills admitted to probate include Mary Bellows Mary Vail Abbie Nichols and several more. Names listed reflect multiple individuals connected to local probate actions.

William Doherty Bridget Joyce Ereg Melbourne F. Jones Emeline A. Wentworth Bestey M. McDonald John D. Donovan Moses H. Libbey Frederick L. Johnson William Mooney Annie Grant William T. Roberts Mary ©. Burnett James Keefe Francisco Pepe Susan A. Jennings Dennis Driscoll John Logan Caroline L. Ingersoll Edmond F. Leland Wills

Probate Court Orders Admin Powers In Essex County

Salem June 10 Probate Court grants letters of administration on the estates of Moses Bradstreet Rowley Orrin F Spofford North Andover John Ure Lawrence Henry Gilman Lawrence John OBrien Lawrence Cornelia Johnson Bradford and Hannah P Austin Salem Also approved inventories for Nathan Prince Salem Caroline W Loring North Andover William B Katen Haverhill Samuel D Maynard Haverhill Gilbert Boyce Lynn Peter McArdle Lawrence Alph eus Boles Methuen numbers shown for estates include 961 ridleys or amounts listed in the records.

Essex County Salem Harmon J. Wills David Dow Lawrence Mary B. Gould Georgetown Dennis Mahoney Amelia M. Payson Alem Moses Bradstreet Rowley Orrin F. Spofford North Andover John Ure Henry Gilman John O’brien Cornelia Johnson Bradford Hannah P. Austin N. C Nathan Prince Caroline W. Loring William B. Katen Haverhill Samuel D. Maynard Gilbert Boyce Lynn Peter McArdle Alpheus Boles Methuen

Probate Court actions list numerous appointings and trusts

In Plymouth County on June 10 Harris J reports wills for Einathan Cushing and Esther D Stuart with executors named. Administrators appointed for several estates including Hervey Dyer Lydia A Chase Alonzo F Chase Sarah B Reed Andrew Stetson William Wentworth. Guardians for Horace Holmes and Mary S Holmes. Leave to sell real estate granted for William Nash estate. Taber Academy trustees named with a trust valued between 250000 and 300000 hours.

Plymouth County Plymouth Harris Einathan Cushing Norwell Esther D. Stuart Rochester Carro I. Turner Frederick A. Stuart Wiliam Li. H. Bryant Pembroke Hervey Dyer Lydia A. Chase Abington Alonzo F. Chase J. F. L. Whitmarsh Sarah B. Reed Charles J. Stetson Duxbury Andrew Stetson Mary Wentworth North Scituate William Wentworth Edward K. Holmes Kingston Horace Holmes Richard Holmes Mary Holmes William J. Coughlan William Nash Fannie Sprague Lyons Rockland Charles H. Sprague Charlotte Stowell Hingham Francis H. Stowell Taber Academy Marion Elizabeth ‘Taber Matthew C. Julien Samuel C. Bushness John L. Evans Rufus P. Gardner F. L. Goodspeed E. F. H. Kasson Albert Bb. Heath Congregational Trinitarian New Bedford

Dramatic charity notes add to Conemaugh relief drive

A Globe Theatre benefit for Conemaugh Valley sufferers raised 97.50 plus over 100 from flower sales. Notables like Mayer Hart, J B Kendall, H E Dixey, and the Mendelssohn Club contributed. performances included The Two Orphans and The World Against Her. Miss Kate Claxton headlines at Grand Opera House. Little Lord Fauntleroy continues at the Museum.

Globe Theatre Conemaugh Valley Mayer Hart J. B. Kendall Boston Messrs. Whiton & Knieght New York Calcium Light Company Edison Electric Light Company W. H. Doyle Welch Bros Galvin Bros J. Newman & Sons Twombly W. H. Calder Samuel Rogers Kate Claxton Grand Opera House Johnstown

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