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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jun 13, 1887

Page

8

Body of actor Parks found in harbor near Boston

The badly decomposed body of George R Parks 32 a Boston actor was found in the harbor. Identification was made by clothing and theater date book from the Held by the Enemy company. He last was seen alive a week earlier and a Waterbury watch stopped at 1 o clock was found in his vest. Police reported death by suicide.

Waterbury George R Parks Grove Street Swan Governor's Island O’brien Chelsea Bartholomew Ward Boston Parks Hosea D. Beebe Harris Beebe George R. Parks Tinkham William Seymour Boston Museum G. RK. P Otas Street Medford Actor Parks Post Tremont House Charlestown Bridge George St. Parks Ile Maverick House George Churchill, Gilchrist, Smith & Co Washington Street Thomas Barry New England Amaranth Club Orlando ‘Tompkins Eugene ‘Tompkins Kit Mr. Parks James Temple Major Domo L. R. Shewell Louis James Ned Buckley Dan Maguinnis Mark Price H. E. Chase Marie Wainwright Michael Strogoff the Boston William Redmond Emir Marry Luntingford

Actor Parks Noted For Stage Presence And Musical Voice

The article describes Mr. Parks as an actor with strong stage presence and a musical voice. It notes his roles including the nephew in Nunky based on The Private Secretary and Christopher Crabb in Billee Taylor, performed on the Museum stage during Gronkt.

Christopher Crabb Billee Taylor Gronkt Parks

Baseball Saturday Brings Boston Hitters Loss and Standings Shakeup

Chicago advances to fourth place while Boston eyes Detroit for the lead as Boston meets Washington and New York at home. Standings show Detroit 20 9 34 games, Boston 11 30, New York 16 37, Chicago 16 33, Philadelphia 6 19, Pittsburgh 18 31, Washington 2 30, Indianapolis 8 23, with a weekend slate at South End where the home nine beat Philadelphia amid loose fielding and heavy hitting. Daily catching and Morrill infield play praised. Radbourn and others mix in mound work as battering and errors shape a tight contest.

Chicago Boston Detroit Pittsburgs Chicagos Washington New York Detroite Csscesessesee Eese Ee Een New Yorks Cscscseeeees Philadelphias Roop Tama Washingtons Peers Ee Indianapolis Ceeeeees South End Phillies Daily Morrill Kelly Nash Bostons

Scores From Various City Games Across The Nation

At New York New Yorks Washingtons 26 to 2. Chicago Chicagos beat Pittsburgs 6 to 4. Detroit Detroits edged Indianapolis 7 to 6. Haverhill Haverhills defeated Portlands 16 to 3. Lowell Lawrences routed Lowells 15 to 12. Lyon Lyons beat Salems 11 to 2.

New York New Yorks Washingtons Chicago Chicagos Pittsburgs Detroit Detroits Indianapolis Haverhill Haverhills Portlands Lowell—Lawrences Lowells Lyon—Lyons Salems

Boston Electric Club Formed Amid Broad City Interest

About sixty gentlemen from Boston electrical interests gathered at Modern Light and Heat to form the Boston Electric Club. J Frank Morrison chaired, M M M Slattery served as secretary pro tem, and a committee including Ridlon Hosmer Chapman Eustis Flanders Ross Barker and Gilley was appointed to plan organization for a June 21 meeting. A letter from F A Gilbert of the Boston Electric Light Company expressed strong support.

Modern Light and Heat Mason Building Kilby Street Boston Electric Club J. Frank Morrison National Electric Light Association National Association Boston Parker House M. M. M. Slattery Morrison New York Frank Ridlon Brush-Swan Electric Light Company W. B. Hosmer Thomson-Houston Electric Company A. H. Chapman New England Telephone Company H. H. Eustis Eastern Electric Cable Company B. 5 Flanders City Fire Alarm Department R. F. Ross W. I Barker The Electrical World F. M. Gilley Electrical Review F. A. Gilbert Boston Electric Light Company

Jubilee meeting at Quincy House plans speakers and services

At the Queen's Jubilee committee meeting in Quincy House on Saturday evening, Minister Phelps approved the address to be sent to the Queen on arrival. Dr. F Courtney of St. Pauls Church offered to speak. Oliver Wendell Holmes declined to act as orator due to age. Broad sword entries were filed by Daniel Robertson, William KE Rigg, and Sergeants Chalmers and McCracken. A service at the African Methodist Church on Charles Street was to be attended, with a gathering at the British Charitable Club on Park Street at 6 PM.

Consolidated Committees Quincy House Phelps F. Courtney St. Paul’s Church Oliver Wendell Holmes Deting Games Committee Daniel Robertson Boston William KE. Rigg Lowell Chalmers McCracken Charles Street Park Street

Lowells and Longwoods Play Crickett Match to Draw

Sporting notes report a drawn cricket match at Longwood after Longwoods batted second, with Lowells at 27 for three at time. Other results include high scores by D. Richardson and Lowe in decimal and prize matches, plus Harvard crew preparing to travel to New London next Saturday.

Lowells Longwoods Longwood Walnut Hill D. Richardson Mr. Lowe Mr. Bennett KE. F. Richardson J. R. Monroe Salem Wilder Harvard University New London

Cambridge Police Arrest Drunk Walkers at City Bridges

Cambridge officers patrolled West Boston and Craigie’s bridges Saturday night arresting five intoxicated individuals on West Boston and seven on Craigie’s. Police raided Cambridge taverns seeking intoxicants, seizing liquor found at Dewire’s on Kirkland street. Arrests followed raids on John Igo’s North avenue and Ezra Authier’s Dublin street premises.

Cambridge West Boston Craigie’s Boston West Boston Bridge

City Notes Briefs and Events Across Boston

Community notices report a G Company Garrison reunion on June 17 at the Quincy House, Lee Camp reception next Thursday through Sunday, and City Point music and fireworks planned to launch summer. Public demonstrations by the Order of United American Mechanics set for July 8 with local prayer meetings and club dinners. A mother injures herself and an infant during a street incident. the child unharmed. Various club dinners, police salary issues, court indictments, and cultural events fill the week. Notable visitors and exhibitions include Darius Cobb paintings and St Botolph Club move.

First Massachusetts Cavalry Quincy House John A. Andrew Post City Point Order of United American Mechanics Boston Young Men’s Christian Association Tremont Row J. H. Johnson James Perkins H. H. Tucker M. R. Deming John A. McElwai Youney Claflin New England Fitzhugh Lee Wise Virginia Richmond Boston Parker's Major Merrill Clover Club Parker House David Fitzgerald Oswego Street Kate City Hospital Harris Townsend Street Roxbury Darius Cobb Dorchester Packard Plymouth Church Syracuse N.Y Chauncy Hall School Nantasket Strawberry Hill The Horticultural Society Hayes Jackson Dawson H. H. Hunnewell Anthony McLean Edward Sheppard F. C. Hyde W. H. Spooner J. W. Manning Avery Street Ancient and Honorable Artillery Company London Honorable Artillery Company

Labor meetings weigh freight and union issues in city halls

The Freight Handlers' Assembly met in New Era Hall endorsing the new Fitchburg railroad freight contractor. Andrew Garbutt of the Land and Labor Club spoke on the land question and outlined Henry George's stance. The Central Trades and Labor Union gathered in Wadman Hall with Skeffington of Worcester detailing the lockout situation. A note on Faneuil Hall remonstrances against Jubilee celebrations was read and filed. The Amalgamated Building Trades Council met in Boston Hall to discuss non union labor, with a decision postponed due to low attendance.

New Era Hall Fitchburg Andrew Garbutt Land and Labor Club Henry George Central Trades and Labor Union Wadman Hall Skeffington Worcester

Temple Baptist Sunday School Marks 23 Milestones Observed

Tremont Temple hosted a commemoration of Temple Baptist Sunday School’s 23 milestones. Primary children performed songs and recitations while Mrs. Alice Josborn and the quartet sang, Rev McArthur spoke on child conversion, and statistics were shared: 1280 members, 88 teachers, 42 baptisms, 13 deaths, with receipts of 1463.21 and expenditures of 1402.66 leaving a balance.

Alice J.josborn McArthur

Court action on Schneble patent and false arrest case

United States Metallic Packing Company seeks injunction against Thomas Tripp over reissued patent 9865 for piston rod packing. Court finds Tripp’s device a colorable change and grants preliminary relief. Separate suit Seth A. Pierce sues Edwin Metcalf for false arrest. jury returns verdict for plaintiff for 2000 dollars.

United States Metallic Packing Company Thomas Tripp Martin Schneble Hancock Inspirator Company Tripp Causten A. P. Browne C. Morgan Nelson J. Seth A. Pierce Edwin D. Metcalf Springfield Providence Worcester

Braintree Board of Selectmen v Parks Pipe Injunction

Bill in equity to restrain defendants from laying pipes in town streets resumed and finished. Hearing to dissolve injunction. court to decide Monday. Plaintiffs represented by B. Butler and Edward Avery. defendants by R. M. Morse Jr. Proceedings in the town of Braintree.

Ansell, Clark Charles F. Parks Braintree F. Butler Edward Avery R. M. Morse, Jr

Superior Court docket items list for June sessions

The document catalogs multiple docket entries for Superior Court sessions in Middlesex County and others on June 11 and June 16, including cases like Sears versus Boston and Maine RR and Upham versus Barstow, plus numerous other civil and equity actions with associated docket numbers and party names. It notes session order, case numbering, and references to judge names and docket sequences across the two sessions.

Sears Boston & Maine RR Union D. Co. Ve. Seavey Gallagher Voigt Preston Wood Atkins Shaw Dizer Corcoran White Morrell Kelly Kenny Ray Smith Wainwright O' Dowd O'Dowd Buckley Rice McCormack Andrews Bigelow Boston McKindley Met Stimpson Pierce

Dedication of St. Phillip's Church in Cambridge

The new St Phillip's Church on Allston Street Cambridge was dedicated yesterday by the St Peter's Episcopal Society. Services began with communion at 8 am and evening prayer with a sermon by Rev Father El M Gushee at 4 pm. The rector preached on Psalm Eighty Fourth verses 1 to 5. Donations funded furnishings including altar desk from Rev N Hoppin and pulpit from Rev H N Hudson. The church has no debt and Sunday services include 4 15 pm Sunday school and 6 pm evening prayer and sermon.

St. Phillip’s Allston Street Cambridge St. Peter's Episcopal Society el. M. Gushee St.Peter’s N. Hoppin H. N. Hudson

Dorchester Club Wins First Semiannual Road Race

Eastern Road Racing Club race from Dorchester to Needham ends with Dorchester first, Bostons second, Newton and Chelsea tied for third. A protest against runner Doane for professionalism is under judge review. Prize rules include medals for top three and a challenge cap for the winning club. Next race in September. Cat sales at G W Simmons Co. after weather and prices drive demand.

Eastern Road Racing Club Dorchester Needham Dorchester Club Bostons Newton Chelsea Doane Boston Wun

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