Post Ball Nine Forming a Strong Boston Team
Nine clever ball players train for upcoming games wearing uniforms with Boston Posy across the breast. Manager W B Walsh named the lineup including McCauley, McCauley, Ditchie, Walsh, Copeland, Curtis, Wilson, Templeman, and Sheehan. Several players work at the Post and the club eyes a summer series in Worcester, Lawrence, New York, and Newburyport with plans for a New York trip and matches in Lowell and Worcester.
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Boston Posy
W. B. Walsh
John P. McCauley
James McCauley
Ditchie
Walsh
Copeland
Curtis
Wilson
Templeman
Sheehan
McCauley
J. P. McCauley
Post Nine
Ofew York
New England
South Boston
Worcester Telegram
Gotham
Cross Bats
New York World
Lowell
Lawrence
New York
Worcester
Springfield
Newburyport
Baseball scores and venues listed for league games
National League matchups include Cincinnati at Boston, Cleveland at New York, Pittsburg at Philadelphia, Louisville at Chicago, St. Louis at Washington. New England League features Pawtucket at Salem, Manchester at Woonsocket, Lowell at Lewiston.
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Cincinnati
Boston
Cleveland
New York
Pittsburg
Philadelphia
Louisville
Chicago
Brooklyn
St. Louis
Washton
New England
Pawtucket
Salem
Manchester
Woonsocket
Lowell
Lewiston
Reds Again Today at South End Grounds
The Cincinnati team returns to the South End grounds for another fourteen inning game. Morgan Murphy attracts attention with his catching and fielding feats while Mullane pitches for Boston, supported by Harry Vaughn. Ongoing chatter from critics and fans highlights Dusty Anson and the new Boston uniforms as the teams line up with McPhee at second and Smith at short.
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Cincinnatis
South End Grounds
Comiskey
Charley
Morgan Murphy
Morgan
Harry Vaughn
Mullane
Bid McPhee
Brooklyn Smith
Latham
Holliday
Browning
Tin O’neill
Boston
Chicago
Adrian C. Anson
Anse
Bostons
Steamer Trip for Massachusetts Yacht Club Open Races
A steamer will depart Lewis Wharf at 9 30 a m on June 17 for Nahant open races. Tickets cost $2 including lunch and are available from the race committee or the steward at Rowe's Wharf club house. Controversy over conduct of some Mount Athletic Club members has damaged the club’s progress.
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Massachusetts Yacht Club
Lewis Wharf
Nahant
Rowe’s Wharf Club
Rimount Athletic Club
Sunday Cock Fight in Puamrusap Cellar Battle
An early morning cocking main in Puamrusap Conn private residence cellar pitted Bowen from New London against Windham county with seven birds per side. Bets were ten dollars per battle and fifty on the main with home birds winning four of six battles and the main. About five hundred dollars changed hands in front of seventy watching sportsmen.
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Puamrusap
Conn
Bowen
New London
Windham County
Paris Grande Prix Race Ends With Rueil Victory
The Grande Prix of Paris race for 1889 foals at one mile and seven-eighths closed with Rueil winning. Courlis finished second and Cheneroyal third as betting stood 8 to 1 against each of the top three.
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Paris
Rueil
Courlis
Cheneroyal
Regatta Plans Set by New England Amateur Rowing Group
A committee led by President Walter Stimpson met at Crescent Boat Club in Lynn to outline the sixth annual New England Amateur Rowing Association regatta on July 4. Events include canoe race, multiple single, double, and four oared shells for juniors and seniors, plus eight oared shells. Officials named: Referee Arthur Sweet, starter Fred Fortmeyer, timekeepers Dr J H Keenaiey, Fred M Wood, and John H Kelleher. Stimpson and Facey named prizes committee and printing committee.
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Walter Stimpson
New England Amateur Rowing Association
Lynn
Crescent Boat Club
Shell
Arthur Sweet
Pawtucket Boat Club
Fred Fortmeyer
Manhattan Athletic Club
New York
J. H. Keenaiey
Boston
Fred M. Wood
John H. Kelleher
Stimpson and Facey
Old Colony Beauty Spots and Travel Aids
Old Colony Railroad promotes seaside vacations with a new hotels and boarding houses manual, excursion ticket rates, and general travel information. A companion illustrated booklet titled A New Story of the Old Colony adds historical notes and road highlights.
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Boston
Old Colony
New England
Martha’s Vineyard
Cottage City
Newport
R.I
Nantucket
Institute of Technology Entrance Examinations Schedule
Entrance exams for the Institute of Technology will be held at the Rogers building 187 Boylston street Boston on Thursday and Friday June 20 and July 1 starting at 9 am Attendance on both days of one series is required A second series will be held September 22 and 25 for those unable to attend in June Also exams for applicants outside New England will be conducted June 30 and July 1 in cities including New York Philadelphia Chicago St Louis Cincinnati San Francisco Washington Detroit St Paul Pittsburgh Montreal Denver Albany and several others
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Congress Street
Woodlawn Park
Auburndale
Tim McCarthy
McCarthy
John J. Kilty
John Graham
Sparrows
P. Ring
Healey
Hawkins
Foley
Casey
Watts
Hanley
Caplain
Gearin
H. Ring
Franey
Ring
Middlesex Street
Boston
Rogers Building
Boylston Street
Mass
New England
New York
Philadelphia
Chicago
St. Louis
Cincinnati
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Washington
Detroit
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Pittsburg
Penn
Montreal
Can
Denver
Albany
Pougheepsie
N. Y
Easthampton
Exeter
N. XL
Oxford Crew Invites Harvard To English Fall Race
Oxford University challenges Harvard to a fall race in English waters. Harvard, currently in New London for the Yale Harvard race on July 1, previously suffered a defeat in England due to tough conditions and practice. The eight-oared crew aims to renew rivalry in a spirited contest.
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Oxford University
England
Harvard
Atlantic
New London
Yale
Lost Cat of Mrs Fraser Prompts Public Notice and Reward
A yellow tabby belonging to Mrs Fraser of suite 1 at Hotel Sumner 78 Carver Street has vanished. An advertisement offers a reward for the return of her cherished pet, which had been kept indoors and rarely left the premises. The owner laments prior pets and pleads for any sightings or news of the cat.
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Boston
Mrs. Fraser
Pillar
Spiritualist Meetings At Pine Banks And City Halls
Outdoor Sun day gatherings drew crowds at Pine Banks near Malden with services at Rathborn Hall 696 Washington Street. Notables included N P Smith as chairman and addresses by Annie J Webster Chelsea E C Dickinson Somerville Annie Hanson Charlestown William Franks Philadelphia L A Prentiss Lynn and Walter Anderson. Other halls hosted music readings tests and talks by Chase Hall Emerson Clark Baxter Pierce and others. Dr Ella Higginson opened a medicinal institute at 1222 Washington Street with scripture reading music tests and case diagnoses. F W Mathews led Eagle Hall meetings with Blackdon and Dr Bell and Nelke family providing music and tests.
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Pine Banks
Malden
Rathborn Hall
Washington Street
N. P. Smith
Annie J. Webster
Chelsea
E.C. Dickinson
Somerville
Annie Hanson
Charlestown
William Franks
Philadelphia
Penn
L. A. Prentiss
Lynn
Walter Anderson
J. E. Hall
Chase
C. H. Hall
George Emerson
C. H. Clark
Ella A. Higginson
F. W. Mathews
Eagle Hall
Blackdon
Bell
Willis
Franks
H. Nelke
Nelke
Awards For Rhododendrons By Massachusetts Society
The Massachusetts Horticultural Society announced final awards listing gratitues for rhododendron towers and plants, including Hunnewell Gardner Brown Hayes Kidder Hadwen and others. It also notes a postponed rose and strawberry show due to late season, with date to be announced.
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The
Massachusetts Horticultural Society
Towers
Hl. H. Hunnewell
John L. Gardner
Francis Brown Hayes
Nathaniel T. Kidder
O. B. Hadwen
BE. Sheppard & Son
C. W. Loring
Joseph Clark
J. W. Manning
Bussey Institution
Thomas C. Thurlow
J. H. Woodford
C. G. Wild
E. M. Gill
Chhisoh Dawson
Arnold Arboretum
Joseph 8. Fay
Botanic
Boston Latin Schools Entrance Examinations Set for June
Entrance examinations for Boys' Latin School and Girls' Latin School are scheduled for 9 a m on Saturday June 18. Boys applicants will be tested at the Warren avenue school house while Girls applicants test in room 4 of the Girls High School on West Newton street. Requisitions for admission to the sixth class align with those for the third class in grammar schools.
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Warren Avenue
West Newton Street
Paris papers weigh Harrison Reid Cleveland in vote
Paris papers discuss the Republican convention results and potential U S presidential nominees. Siecle expects continued protectionism with Harrison reelected, La Patrie credits Reid’s diplomacy, Journal des Debats sees Cleveland winning if nominated, Tirard notes Reid’s goodwill abroad, Soir backs Cleveland and warns against Blaine as a troublesome candidate.
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Paris
Siecle
Harrison
Cleveland
la Patrie
Reid
United States
France
Journal Des Debats
Chicago
M. Tirard
Finance
America
Soir
Machiavelli
Blaine
Forfeited to the Grays at Rocky Point
Providence gained a forfeited game from New Haven after a disputed eighth inning. Umpire Caudworth was protested from the bench as Cross was fined twice for insulting conduct. Shannon argued a call and was abusive, declined to sit, and urged his team to challenge the umpire. The game ended 9 to 0 for Providence with about 3000 in attendance.
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Providence
New Haven
Rocky Point
Cudworth
Cross
Shannon
Caudworth
Stabbing at Italian camp in Watertown
In Watertown on June 12 a row at the Italian camp left one man in the alms house with a groin stab wound from a dirk used by a comrade. Eight men beat the accused cheater, with three arrested including the blade user. The wound was dressed by Dr. Kelley and not deemed serious. The case goes before the Police Court tomorrow morning.
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Watertown
Dwyer
Shaw
Kelley
Woman repels intruder with footwear at parochial house
Watertown on June 12 Badget Cahill a servant girl showed presence of mind by grabbing boots and shoes from a closet and hurling them at a burglar attempting to enter the Chestnut Street parochial residence. The man fled through a rear window left unlocked.
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Watertown
Cahill
Chestnut Street
Bunker Hill Patriotism Observed by Charlestown Churchgoers
The Charlestown patriotic services marking the Battle of Bunker Hill were led by the Young Men's Christian Association. Members of Abraham Lincoln post, Major George L. Stearns post, and Sons of Veterans camps attended in full uniform alongside Relief Corps members. James L. Gordon spoke on Citizenship, Chaplain Wallace offered prayer, and Bennett's Marine Band provided music. The event featured a large chorus from local church choirs.
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Bunker Hill
Charlestown
Young Men’s Christian Association
Association Hall
Abraham Lincoln
George L. Stearns
Ezra J. Trull
Sons of Veterans
Relief Corps
Robinson
Association
Bennett
Marine Band
Navy Yard
James L. Gordon
Boston Young Men’s Christian Association
Wallace
Wabash
Naval Service
Tufts' Baccalaureate Sermon Delivers Inheritance Theme
President Capen preached the Tufts baccalaureate at 4 50 yesterday using the text Other men labored and ye are entered into their labors He argued the scholar's inheritance lies in shared heritage rather than title deeds or wealth highlighting forebears work and civilization emerging from barbarism and the duty to build upon past labors.
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President Capen
Tufts
Passion Play at Boston Theatre in Second Benefit
The Passion Play in twenty four pictures was repeated as a second benefit for the Free Home for Consumptives by the Young Ladies Charitable Association. The production showcased rich color, groupings, and dignified tableaux with an enhanced scenic effect. Cathedral choir provided the music directed by Alfred De Seve with organist J Frank Donahoe and featured soloists Ellen A. McLaughlin Cecilia Mooney Samuel Tuckerman John J. McCluskey T Johnson Lon F. Brine after the tableaux.
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Boston
Free Home For Consumptives
Young Ladies’ Charitable Association
Alfred de Seve
J. Frank Donahoe
Cathedral Quartet
Ellen A. McLaughlin
Cecilia Mooney
Amuel Tuckerman
John J. McCluskey
T. Johnson
Lon F. Brine
Train Jumped The Track In Winchester
Passenger train on the Boston and Lowell line left Woburn at 2 p m and jumped the track at Winchester. Cause cited as track spreading. Passengers were frightened but no injuries reported.
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Wravehester
Boston & Lowell Railroad
Woburn
Winchester
Great Relay Draws Stamford Riders Toward Boston
Stamford riders prepare for a long chain relay to Boston through Portsmouth New Hampshire with twenty one legs listed and multiple two rider teams led by C Ford Seeley J B Perry and others, highlighting Connecticut Rhode Island and Massachusetts participation. The Post promises further updates as the event unfolds.
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Rockingham
W. A. Barker
William Harding
Fred Herman
A. A. Francis
Fred Ladman
E. KR. Faxon
Fidee Busbee
Ned Montgomery
George McDonald
A. C. Tyler
W. M. Haradon
George C. Grime
Bri. A. Nelson
C. B. Trask
F. W. Westervelt
F. C. Hubbard
R. M. Speirs
Theodore Parker
F. S. Mills
J. F. Thompson
W. W. Windle
Joseph Wilson, Jr
Bert R. Livermore
W. J. Miles
Hoyland Smith
Connecticut
Rhode Island
Massachusetts
C. Ford Seeley
Stamford
Bridgeport
HOW IRELAND CAN BE FREE PUBLIC MEETING PREVIEW
An evening public demonstration at Wells schoolhouse addresses home rule for Ireland. Michael Maynes presides with speakers Hon Owen A. Galvin Hon Thomas J. Gargan Hon John W. Cummings Mayor Alger of Cambridge and Thomas B. Fitz urging attendees to learn how to help the cause against Tory landlords and oppression.
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England
Ireland
Wells
Blossom and
McLean Streets
Michael Maynes
Owen A. Galvin
Thomas J. Gargan
John W. Cummings
Alger
Cambridge
Thomas B. Fitz
Irish National Federation Meeting at St Pauls Cambridge
An enthusiastic gathering of the Irish National Federation convened at the parish school of St Pauls Church Cambridge last evening. Speakers included William Burke vice-president Joseph J Kelly J B Wiggins Peter Daly and John Ryan addressing the assembly.
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Irish National Federation
St. Paul’s Church
Cambridge
William Orr
William Burke
Joseph J. Kelly
J.B. Wiggins
Peter Daly
John Ryan
Twohanded invention boosts printing speed in Tacoma
The Paper World notes a Tacoma inventor Mr Middaugh proposes a two handed approach to typesetting. He creates devices to replace the thumb and position the stick allowing the left hand to gather type. Tests show a 60 percent gain in output with promise of further gains.
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Tacoma
Mr. Middaugh
Middaugh
Judge Corcoran Endorses Sullivan for Chicago Delegation
Former politician Judge Corcoran endorses credentials as delegate-at-large to the Chicago convention for Alderman John H. Sullivan of East Boston. The move signals party alignment and supports Sullivan as a leading local figure in the delegation effort.
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Corcoran
Chicago
John H. Sullivan
East Boswu
Married by a judge in a New York court
In New York City on a Saturday, Mary Tynar and her jilted fiancé John Wojtasiak were married in the Superior Court Chambers after an arrest for breach of promise. Judge David McAdam officiated with an interpreter Miss Mylander. Mary, 22 or so, and John, 23, promised to begin a life together, with Mary agreeing to manage the home on his weekly income as a cloax manufacturers' contractor.
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New York City
Mary Tynar
John Wojtasiak
Ludlow Street
Superior Court
David McAdam
Mary
Jeim
John
Clifford Beese
Judge McAdam
Miss Mylander
Little girl charms portly stranger on Boston railcar
A small girl sits amid baggage on a bench as a rosy faced gentleman with glasses smiles at her kindly. He asks her name and age, then learns she will not reveal private family matters before a spectacled woman gathers the luggage and asks for the next Boston train.
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Boston
Detroit Free Press
She Had Her Way at Home in Exposition Clash
In a Chicago Daily Tribune excerpt, Lobslia McSwat and Billiger argue over filling a forty seven room house with antiques and curios. He vows to become director-general if she turns the house into a World's Columbian Exposition while she marches on as Lady Manager.
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Chicago Daily Tribune
Mr. McSwat
McSwat
Horne
Billiger McSwat
Billiger
Goodby
Chinese Husbands Stir Public Debate Across the Nation
The Eastern press reports rising cases of Chinese husbands marrying American women, prompting discussions on evangelizing Chinese workers. Western views differ, noting fewer problems, while concerns linger about loss of home life and social status. Reports cite Sunday school dynamics where teachers attract Chinese pupils, and New York investigations reveal surprising, potentially troubling ties between teachers and students.
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America
New York City
New York
The Largest Telegraph Office in the World
London houses the world’s largest telegraph office in the general post office building. It employs about 3,000 operators, with 1,000 women, and is powered by a 30,000 cell battery plant. It handles more business, faster and quieter, than any U S office, using American Morse instruments and Hughes printing gear. Paris gig telegraph room runs 1,000 operators, nearly half women, with day seven hour shifts and night ten hour shifts plus higher pay.
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London
Pittsburg
General Post Office
Capitol
White House
United States
Hughes
Gig Telegraph
Paris
What’s in a Name Becomes Vincent Lockerman Bradford
The Beaver County Court under Judge Wickham granted a name change for Vincent Lockerman Bradford Townsend to Vincent Lockerman Bradford. He is the son of C C Townsend and reached majority April 3. The change honors his late grand-uncle who died in Philadelphia August 9 1884 leaving 75000 dollars if Vincent bore the family name on majority.
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Philadelphia
Beaver County Court
Wickham
Vincent Lockerman Bradford Townsend
Vincent Lockerman Bradford
C.C. Townsend
Vincent
Flood Sufferers Besieged by Wandering Pair
From the Chicago Daily Tribune a haggard tramp pleads for food, describing himself and his dog as flood sufferers. A stern woman questions the tale, noting the dog and pants as the only losses, while the man maintains his dignity.
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Chicago Daily Tribune
Eenay
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