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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jun 17, 1891

Page

8

A Wretched Exhibition A One-Sided Baseball Game

A tedious contest at the South End grounds saw Boston prevail over Pittsburgh in a tame display. Errors and weak hitting by the visitors, plus long misplays, undercut any chance of a sharp game as Boston capitalized with timely hits and a home run by Long to secure the win.

South End Long Mark Baldwin Quinn Browning Carroll Nash Pittsburgs Boston Brodie Tucker Lowe Bennett Fields Clarkson Herman Long Bostons Stovey Balis Berger Bob Wr Bobby Miller Carrolito Nash Baldwin Pittsburg KBHPO Firbhpoa EE Beckley Brown Mack O Mani Bikes Knee Ee Lowe Osberger Yennett Fielis Lake O'Baldwin Clarksoup Wildpitcher Maul Ballwin Quing Hurst A. A Athletics Philadelphia Boston Association Chamberlain Mulligan Dave Orr Sanders Dees Miliican Crees Irwin Murphy Puffinton Farrell Prenthers Stricker Walls Sanaers Larkin Corkhill Joyce Radford Wood Hallman Corcoran Farre Mouthers Bufinton Jiallman Brouthers Ferguson Columbus Louisville Knell Weaver Chi Cascuane Toulevid Coca Iaiecsas Dowse Ryan Cahil Ehret Mctamany Raymond Wolf Wheelock Donovan Meekin Cahill McNamany Vinys Crooks PrAghinglth Cor St Tis Cincinnati St. Louis Robinson Lyons Carney McCarty Johnson Dean Wiggin Harvard Walmsley Clydes Brooklyns Nichols Ganzel Boston Battery Staley and Bennett Reds

South Boston Iron Works to Close for Stock Count

South Boston Iron Works shuts down until July 1 to take stock, with about thirty machinists and thirty moulders kept on to finish work for a Kentucky syndicate negotiating control of the property. The new plant in Middleboro Kentucky will employ up to 1000, while current California staff may transfer. future operations at Foundry Street depend on demand and access to cheaper coke iron and coal in Kentucky.

South Boston Foundry Street Toolate Middleboro Pew Kentucky William P. Hunt Cumberland Mountains

Book and Job Printers Split Over Nine-Hour Day Issue

Boston printers discuss the nine hour day after the Typographical Union resolution. Independent shops vary. some pay union rates, some do not. Several firms oppose dictation, some favor shorter hours only if universal, and others wait to see Master Printers' Club actions. Strong internal union politics and fears of a broken pricing system loom large.

International Typographical Union Master Printers’ Club Roakwell & Churchill Arch Street American Printing and Engraving Company Wright & Potter Postoffhe Square Wyman Cincinnati C. H. Simonds & Co Franklin Street Atlantic Printing Company Pearl Street Boston Printing Company Purchase Street Walker Youne & Co Congress Street Carl Heintzman George H. Bilis David Clapp & Son High Street Winship, Daniels & Co Feuars Street Tomporrow Mmany Metropolitan Brotherhood Boston Typographical Union Typographical Union 13 Post

Cambridge English High and Manual Training graduation at Sanders Theatre

Graduates of Cambridge English High and Manual Training schools received diplomas from Mayor Alger at Sanders Theatre. Edith Ball gave the salutatory essay A Kiddie from Seniiter, while Alice J. Raymond delivered the valedictory A Glass of Water. Arthur N. Cotton read class reminiscences as twenty two members presented literature and descriptive essays on electricity by six young men and two young ladies.

Cambridge Sanders Theatre Mayor Alger Edith Ball Seniiter Alice J. Raymond Arthur N. Cotton

Young Women's Christian Union Organized in Cambridge

A Young Woman's Christian Union was formed at Pilgrim Congregational Church Cambridge yesterday afternoon. Officers were elected for four months: President Mrs G F Leonard Secretary Anna L Drew Assistant Secretary Isabella Serry Treasurer Mrs R Snow Assistant Treasurer Miss Cornelia Fiske. A Board of Managers will include a representative from twenty seven churches.

Cambridge Pilgrim Congregational Church G. F. Leonard Anna L. Drew Isabella Sserry R. Snow Gornelia Fiske

Brotherhood undermining Typographical Unions described

The piece traces a secret order called the Brotherhood, begun in Chicago about sixteen years ago to aid foremen though it infiltrated Typographical Unions. It spread to many cities and required union membership for Brotherhood affiliation, undermining the union structure.

Rosa Chicago Typographical Union Washington

Young Reformers Meet in Public Oddity at Murdock Hall

The Hub Amateur Journalists' Club held a public meeting and entertainment in Huntington avenue. A spirited debate on what reform civilization most needs featured six speakers including Morton Jr and Wylie for prohibition Taillandier Nationalism Buckley Jr free coinage Wilson free trade and Mrs Frye single tax The program included a talk on Amateur Journalism by Morton Jr plus literary and musical items by Capen Capen Cox Osgood and a quartet and duets by Wilson Fifield and others

Hub Amateur Journalists’ Club Murdock Hall Huntington Avenue James F. Morton, Jr Willard O. Wylie Gerard Taillandier John Buckley, Jr Charles E. Wilson George E. Frye Ella Maud Frye Morton Gertrude Capen Gerard Faillaudier H. Wilson Harriet Caryl Cox Fietener Osgood Osgood Messrs C. E C. J. Wilson Miller Fifield EL. Wilson

Lasell Reception Marks Senior Class Close of Year

In Newton on June 16 Professor Cragdon hosted a student reception for Lasell Seminary seniors. Faculty trustees and families attended. the front parlor was festively decorated. After a social hour, a collasjon was served, with commencement set for 10:45 the next morning at Congregation Church Auburondale and Merrisly Gates, Ph.D., LL.D., delivering the address.

Tomorow Congregation Church Auburondale Merrisly Gates

Harvard Library Reading Room Fund Progress Report

The statement shows the Library Reading Room fund at Harvard College with subscriptions paid by graduates and friends plus interest, and subscriptions promised by graduates and undergraduates. Total contributions amount to 9,562 with 1,428 in another line, reflecting overall fundraising progress.

Harard Harvard College Dank of Gelofil Peece Asklones Unde Li Lerest Sane Bank of Deposit Sear Ona Cca Baba Seoue Teaeeev Veee

New G A R Hall in East Boston for Reverers

William Eaton Post 199 G A R of Reverers lays the foundation for a new hall on Beach street near Walnut avenue. The three story building will measure 62 by 40 feet with a basement kitchen and dining room and a main floor exhibition hall with a large stage. The Grand Army hall upstairs will be 36 by 42 feet with ante and coat rooms, and the work should be ready by August.

G. A. R. Hall Boston William & Eaton Post G. A.R. of Reverers Beach Street Walnut Avenue Grand Army Hall

Cambridge Republican Club Formed In Cambridge Meeting

The Cambridge Republican Club held its first meeting last evening at Mr Otis S Brown 90 North Avenue to organize. Preliminary business was completed and the group adjourned to next Monday evening for permanent organization.

Cambridge Republican Club Otis Brown North Avenue

Real Estate Sales Report of Store Properties on Blackstone Street

Edward Hatch of Samuel Hatch & Co sold Nos. 69 and 71 Blackstone street for 32600 cash and tax for 91 to Joseph P. Wintley. The auctioneer also sold estate No. 54 Worcester street for 10776 and tax for 91 to N. E. Cuase.

Edward Hatch Samuel Hatch & Co Blackstone Street Joseph P. Wintley Worcester Street N. E. Cuase

Two Excellent Races Ramona and Bud Onward Win

Ramona wins the 2 40 class and Bud Onward takes the 2 29 division in a pair of strong racing showings. Both races featured close finishes and competitive fields highlighting the event's sprint drama.

RARE SPORT ON CAR TRACK AT MYSTIC PARK

Mystic Park hosts Horace Willis as the season opens with two trotting events. Colonel Kipp wins the 2:40 class in three heats amid veterinary concerns, Ramona takes the fourth heat, and Golden claims overall victory for the 2:40 event. The 2:29 pacing class sees Bud Onward dominate across three heats with Billy T. and Dan Rivley close behind. Special races forewarned for 2:24 2:30 trotting and 2:23 pacing later today draw large crowds.

Mystic Park Horace Willis Willis K. Drew Great Falls E. D. Wiggin Bellingham Jf’. H. Foster Tilton Thomas Mayfield Twang Gretchen Colonel Kipp King Charles Ramona Kipp Charles Golden Kaimona Cleveland Lhen Golden B. m J. Golden Rockview Farm B.g Thorndale Farm M. Draper Moraes Col. Kipp Locust Grove Farm Ceese Ceccro Billy T Lady Leavitt Dan Ripley Mattie K Lillle Chef Honest Prince Bua Bud Onward A- Johnson Br. m Db. m Geo Avill Honest S'rvice Harry Titer Dan Rivley T. D. Marsh Little Chief E. M.shannon Pivat WEA

Standish Monument Association Faces Court Challenge

Supreme Judicial Court actions involve Standish Monument Association officers Butler Allen Colcord vs Myles Standish et al over alleged illegal meeting, misused funds, and control of assets including a 1600 bequest. Injunction sought to halt June 17 meeting and require accounting and return of records. Other cases include liquor license dispute in Revere and real estate transfer dispute involving Bateman, Nancy Bateman, and heirs, with commissioner to hear testimony.

Supreme Judicial Court Houmas Standish Butler Alien Colcord Allen Salant Alien Standish Monument Association Cushing Loring Plantiff’s Corporation B. F. Butler Solomon Woodbury Samuel J. Pratt Revere A. W Chapman Seabury Nancy T. Bateman Henry T. Bateman Nancy T Ot. Lund W. KE. Jewell Wim Ss. Lamson Frank M. Ames Joseph C. Martin Arthur G. Hill Martin Martin & Hill George O. Shattuck Dabney Philip New York E. C. Gilman C. M. Barnes Chauncy Smith P. Fish H. L. Harding

Weather Indications and Rain Forecast for New England

The forecast calls for increased cloudiness and frequent showers across New England with westerly winds shifting to northwesterly tonight, cooler temperatures today and a further drop tonight. Thursday should bring fair and cooler weather with northwest winds. Historical highs: Boston 96, Albany 94, New York 94, Buffalo 78, Boston 86, Duluth 62. Showers were common yesterday with Northfield Vermont reporting 0.72 inches.

POST New England Massachusetts Mercury Boston Albany New York Portland Vermont Montreal Pennsylvania Maryland Virginia Michigan Duluth Marquette Minnesota Dakotas Colorado Buffalo Osweep Block Island Nantucket St. Vincent Texas Nova Scotia Eastport Halifax South Atlantic Northfield Washington New

Damages Suit Over Defective Machine At Boston Sugar Refinery

In Suffolk County Superior Court Second Session on June 16 a case by Francis Grant against Boston Sugar Refinery proceeds for 4000 in damages alleging injuries from a defective machine. Defense denies defect with closing arguments. judge to charge Friday. Also listed: numerous civil actions in various docket numbers.

Superior Court Suffolk Hammond Francis Grant Boston J. Woodbury F.R. Hall Quinsler City of Krain Same Coggswell Libby Merarlane Paige Degnan Jordan Rowle West Lad Hamilton Lynn Kk. R Sheldon Meyer Wa Es Cobb Morandi Ward Hassey

End of October list of legal cases and filings

A compiled roster of court actions and litigants including Sullivan v. Morri 5181, McGovern v. Carew 1871, Grafflam v. Matthews 4781, Crane v. Richard aon 675, Weed v. Marcus 2178, Norris v. Saxion 25906, Ceughlin v. West End R 4801, Baderschneider v. West End R R 3676, Macauley v. Kelly 4971, Forbes v. Baker 4976, Tobin v. same 4976, Gorman v. B. & AT 872, Hannan v. SAME 904, Stillman v. Donov—van 2670, McGonigle v. Thom-Houst El Co 3892, Fargo v. Sage 3892, Howard v. Farmer 769, Wilkinson v. Le Page 15080, Same v. same 5081, Same v. same 7369, Oliver Roberts 4400, Skillings v. Marea 3180.

Sullivan Morri McGovern Carew Grafflam Matthews West End R. R Macauley Kelly Forbes Baker Tobin Same Gorman Hannan Boarke O’ Brien Davis Nevel Stillman Dono Van McGonigle Thom- Houst. el. Co Fargo Sage

Superior Court action over land taken for Lynn sewer

Essex county court docket June 16 lists Shea man executors versus City of Lynn for land damages on Pleasant street sewer project. Defense claims betterments offset damages. Trial proceeds with lawyers Moulton Hannan for plaintiffs Baldwin for defendants. Other dockets include Foster v Clark and Boon etc with multiple ad mast.

Kinsman Kine Canney Adnar Man Adm Foster Clark Sebrey Carpenter Philbrick Potter Odell Sareent Et al Butler Barbeck Lewis Proctor

Insolvency Court Adjourns Third Meetings in Several Cases

In Salem on June 16, the insolvency court recorded adjournments for third meetings in the cases of George A. Richardson George W. Reed and Benjamin C. Mudge. Second meetings were held for William Ropes Jr William S Ober and William N LePage. First meetings were held for Riley Brothers with assignee Charles Leighton, and for Elizabeth E Hutchinson with assignee Charles A Sprague.

Essex Salem Harmes George A. Richardson George W. Reed Benjamin C. Mudge Wiliam Ropes, Jr William 8. Ober William N. LePage Riley Brothers Charles Leighton George A. Webber William Hoare lizabeth_ E. Hutchinson Charles A. Sprague

Superior Court Disposes Criminal Cases in Plymouth

In Plymouth on June 16 Judge Aldrich presided over multiple criminal dispositions. Lewis Townsend of Hull received one year in the house of correction for larceny. Thomas Flynn of Abington faced four years in State prison for breaking and entering with larceny. Richard Hickey of Brockton, by jury, got one year in the house of correction. Peter Dunmore of Brockton was convicted of keeping and exposing for sale intoxicating liquor, three months in the house of correction and fined $80. Walter J. Litenfield and Charlie H. Smith of Scituate were convicted of breaking and larceny and sent to Concord reformatory.

Plymouth Aldrich Lewis Townsend Hull House of Correction Thomas Flynn Abington Richard Hickey Brockton Peter Dunmore Walter J. Litenfield Charlies H. Smith Scituate Concord Reformatory

Elite Kentucky Whiskey Gains Noted Praise and Sales

The Hetherston Importing Company's Elite Kentucky Whiskey shows remarkable success. It is valued by connoisseurs and druggists, hotels, and fancy grocers for its rich full body and mellow flavor, and is said to be beneficial medicinally.

Hetherston Importing Company Kentucky

Sunset Route Maintains Fast Freight Schedule

The Sunset Route of Southern Pacific continues to deliver fast freight between New York and the Pacific coast. The steamer El Sol carried freight from New York on May 30 to Los Angeles, arriving ready for delivery June 12, benefiting shippers and consignees with prompt service.

Southern Pacific Company New York Pacific Coast el Sol Los Angeles Cal

Death of an Old Dorchester Lady Jane Anderson Dies at 70

Mrs. Jane Anderson, about 70, an old Scotch resident of Linden Street, Dorchester, died yesterday at home. She was mother to Mrs. Charlotte Brokway, secretary of the Independent Women Voters.

Dorchester Jane Anderson Linden Street Charlotte Brokway The Independent Women Voters

Grand Excursion to Yellowstone by Union Pacific Train

The Union Pacific will run an excursion party into Yellowstone Park this July promising the grandest outing yet from a railway. Concord coaches camping out hunting and fishing en route are among the attractions offered to tourists.

Union Pacific Yellowstone Park Concord

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