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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jun 22, 1887

Page

8

Beaten by Hoosiers Boston Suffer West Erie Loss

Opening West division games feature Indianapolis beating the Bostons in a sharp fielding, timely hitting contest. Chicago and Detroit win while New York Pittsburg game postponed. Harvard defeated by Beacons and other results noted.

Detroits Chicagos Harvards Beacons West Indianapolis New York-Pittsburg

Beaten but Not Discouraged In Winter Hill Baseball

A return match between Consolidated Street railway conductors and the Post composing room at Winter Hill ended 10 to 9 after a brave uphill effort by Consolidated nine. A key feature was umpire Mr Green of the Consolidated road. Both teams now have one win each in the New England League with the rubber to come. Manchester beat Boston Blues at South End grounds in a low batting, loose fielding contest.

Winter Hill Consolidated Street Railway Post Composing Room Consolidated Nine Green Consolidated Road South End Manchesters Boston Blues

Beacons Triumph Over Harvard In Uneventful Game

Beacons defeat Harvard 8 to 6 at Iormes field as two costly Harvard errors turn the tide. Richardson shines for Beacons with two home runs and two triples. Harvard uses Foster at third and Choate behind the plate.

Indianapolis Bostons PDA R. BH A. Fe Shomberg O Hornung Denny Kelly Glasac’k Nash Beery Totarf M'Geady Morrill Bassett Johnston Cannad Tj Conway Od Myers O'Rourke Boyle Wheelock Baldwin Ferguson Philadelphias Mulvney Williamson McLaughlin Ryan Chicago Vhicagos Philadelpiias E. K Binday Wood Mulvey O Sullivan Andrews Anson O Ferguson Pfeffer O'Maul O Will'ms Fogarty Tate Shomberg Cahill Glayscock Glasscoe Pshomberg Conway Chicagos Philadelphians Daly Maul Irwin Philatelphias Beacons Harvard Iormes Field Richardson Foster Choate R&bh. PO PO. A.B Fred'ck Knowlton G. Merrill Willard Tall Henehaw Hichards N.p Boyden McAloon Oj Linn Ayer Matmford Allen Chonte Smith Pingham Seregeases Marvard s.coe-Deeek Harvards Henshaw Merrill Fune Potter Boston Fiske Chelsea New York Athiletics Metropolitans Baltimore Baltimores Brooklyns Cincinnati Cincinnatis St. Louis

Rose Show Opens With Notable Floral Exhibits

The Massachusetts Horticultural Society hosts a two day rose exhibition in its hall. Leading displays include Concords, Brooklines, and Jamaica Plain entries. Highlights feature yellow breathes and Clerodendron Halfourianum from David Allen's garden and a 36 species wild rose showing by Jackson Dawson. Strawberry exhibit postponed to Tuesday at 10 o clock as roses lead the season.

Massachusetts Horticultural Society John II Moore & Son Concord O. B. Hadwen Worcester John I. Gardner Brookline Warren Heustisa David Allen Jackson Dawson

Barnum's Show Plies Rich Array of Circus Wonders

The article extols Barnum's circus as a major attraction with three rings and full companies. It notes a Roman hippodrome with races, elevated stage performances, a vast museum, two double menageries, a herd of elephants, camels, hundreds of horses and ponies, numerous railroad cars and performers, and famed acts including Captain Paul Boyton, Senor Myers trapeze feats, Jumbo's reproduction, and a wide assortment of animals and rare objects.

Barnum Bayan Burmah King Theebaw Paul Boyton Crystal Water Senor Myers Jumbo Alice

Electricians Celebrate Queen's Jubilee in New York

A company of electricians toasted the Queen in New York on Monday. Fifty diners drank to the Queen then joined in God Save the Queen. Despatches of acknowledgment came from Sir William Thomson in Glasgow and W H Preece of London. Dr Otto A Moses added a toast to the U S president and praised Cleveland's business administration.

New York Queen Sir William Thomson Glasgow W. H. Preece London United States Otto A. Moses Mr. Cleveland

Nowlin Murder Trial Opens in East Cambridge

A special sitting of the Supreme Judicial Court began for the Nowlin trial over Codman’s murder. Captain Perry testified Nowlin confessed to killing Codman in the Somerville stable and disposing of the body.

Perry Nowlin Codman Supreme Judicial Court East Cambridge James E. Nowlin George A. Codman Somerville Allen and Field Sherman Stevens Henry 3. Fales Charles (. Mellen Luther Crocker Wakefield Charles B. Stone Acton Frank P. Caswell Natick Charles E. Sherman Marlboro F. T. Palmer Melrose C. H. Richardson Lowell Arthur 5. Richardson Reading Albert A. Mansfield Daniel L. Whitney Sherborn Charles Crosby Pepperell E. E. Jackson Medford Arthur W. Walker Malden Charles 5. Stone Lexington Mr. Stevens Frank Charles Mills Sargent Avenue Ernest 8. Pillsbury L. B. Pillsbury John O'Shaughnessy George TH. Baker Maggie Spottswood Mary F. Pillsbury Luther B.pillsbury Theodore J. Parker D. Webster Smith Fred C. Saville Daniel Mehoney Z. E. Brooks J. B. Sherman Albert T. Hunter Fred G. White Waltham Francis G. Smith James Stewart Michael Codman Somervilleolice Force Berkeley Boston Mills Walnut Streets

Codman murder details emerge in confessions

A police interview reveals Eddie Nowlin admitting to killing Codman with a knife and axe after a dispute over money. He describes moving the body, dismembering it, and scattering remains along roads toward Lexington and Waltham, then returning home with stolen cash and Codman’s belongings.

Cross and Walnut Streets Codman Frank Bonair and Walnut Street Reardon Charlestown Kelly Nowlin Eddie Laskea Tom Nevills Mike Sweeney Mr. Pillsbury’s Trighland Avenue Lexington

Boston Electric Club Forms in Kilby Street Meeting

A meeting at Modern Light and Heat Co. in Boston led to the formation of the Boston Electric Club with Frank Ridlon presiding. Officers elected include president Frank Ridlon and vice presidents W. J. Hammer Thomas D. Lockwood and others. aims are advancing electrical science social intercourse and meeting space with initial membership around eighty. A committee was named to hire rooms and furnish them, and the group planned a collation at Mark Simonds’s corner of Milk and Pearl streets after adjournment.

Modern Light and Heat Company Kilby Street Boston Electric Club Frank Kidlon New England Brush- Swan Electric Light Company Frank Ridlon W. J. Hammer Thomas D. Lockwood W. B. Hosmer H. J. Pottengill Allen V. Garratt W. J. Barker F. M. Gilley A. H. Chapman M. M. M. Slattery Alexander Robeson Sue Smith J. T. Morarity P. H. Alexander F. A. Gilbert Rt. F. Ross Dennis J. Herne Samuel Sias J. E. Talbot George W. Adams Ridion Manufacturers’ Insurance Company New England R. F. Ross Mark Simonds Milk and Pearl Streets

Charles F. King Chosen Dearborn School Principal

Dearborn school board elects Charles I King principal after a nine ballot vote among three candidates. Public schools to open Sept 7 due to Labor Day holiday. Also confirms Albert Poor and Samuel Thurber as teachers and Nathaniel S French as junior master. Henry M Blackwell William B Shea and Daniel J Sweeney named truancy officers. Board adjourns to Sept 13.

Dearborn Gage O’brien Charles K. King W. E. C. Rich John C. Ryder Charles I. King Albert Poor Samuel Thurber Nathaniel S. French Roxbury Henry M. Blackwell William B. Shea Daniel J. Sweeney

Adams Academy Closing Exercises in Quincy

The prize declamation and closing exercises will be held at Adams Academy in Quincy Massachusetts on Tuesday June 28 at 10 45 a m. All old members and friends are cordially invited.

Adams Academy Quincy Mass

Picnic at Oak Island Opens Queen's Jubilee Festivities

A massive Oak Island Grove picnic drew about four thousand attendees as Queen Victoria’s jubilee events kicked off with cricket and an extensive slate of amateur and professional sports. Prizes ranged from medals to cash. the day featured extensive field events, wrestling, hurdling, and a broadsword contest won by Daniel Robertson and McCracken.

Oak Island Grove Roffe Pierce William Grant Boston Caledonian Club Mathew Jenkins A. M. Munro Robert Grant A. H. Stewart James F. Spears William Mills M. J. Slattery T. Aitken C. J. Sullivan T. Barlow George S. Robertson William Davidson T. EF. Kearney E. W. Johnston F. J. Fitzpatrick George J. Robertson Davidson George Robertson J. 5. Law T. Aiken T. F. Carney S.D McLean George Slater T. Gallishaw J. I. Spears Frank Phillips J. Coogen M. W. Milligan J. Bowler I. Jeffs James S. Law James I’. Spears I. J. Farrell Miles Stratton P. Gallagher Tommy Riley Frank Gettewold G. H. Taylor Charles Grant Joe McIntyre Walter Scott Munroe C. J.sullivan Thomas Aiken Yin Andrew Hislop W. T. Nichol Matthew Brown George Robertson Ss. Cowperthwaite C. Cowell James Grant Peter Golding Gus Guerra Spears Low Scott Eergeants Chalmers and McCracken Daniel Robertson Boston Oak Island Duncan Hector Mclean

Boston Society Notes and City Events

Public rose exhibition at Horticultural Hall renewed today. Roxbury Club hosts a ladies night with reception Palladio Hall and supper at the club house. Frank Coxe held for trial for obtaining $100 on a forged order. Boston College commencement religious services at Church of the Immaculate Conception. Prescott & Chapin store and wharf property auction postponed one month after high bid $100,500. Teaching certificates exams August 28 24 26 at West Newton Street. Hand 10 at Boston Theatre this afternoon and evening. K O A Society dined at Young’s and Zeta Psi at Parker House. John Lally in critical condition after shooting. A A S S meeting in New York August 10–16.

Roxbury Club Palladio Hall Frank Coxe Hardy John Campbell Bostons College Church of the Immaculate Conception Harrison Avenue Father Boursaud St. Cecilia Society Samuel Hatch & Co Prescott & Chapin Atlantic Avenue Boston West Newton Street Phineas Bates Board of Supervisors Mason Street K. O. A. Society Young Thomas J. Olys Jacob Fottler Elmer Olsen John Kalua

Daniel Pratt the Great American Traveller Dies in Chelsea

The life of Daniel Pratt ends at 78 in Prattsville Chelsea. He travelled across the United States and witnessed presidents inaugurations, though he lived largely on charity. Neighbors recall his eccentric yet harmless nature and his belief he was the rightful US president.

Daniel Pratt Prattsville Pratt Homestead Washington Avenue Chelsea Moses Lynn Mary Herb Barrett Malden Post Daniel Dan Pratt Davis Tucker Nathan Pratt John Murray Pratt Old North Chelsea A. N. Cook Washington Street Prattville Washington Union United States

Courts Hear Preliminary Injunction Infringement Case

United States Circuit Court judges hear a motion for a preliminary injunction in Low versus Barstow Stove Company over tile decoration patent issued Feb 16 1885 No 336243. Defendant challenges validity novelty and originality while plaintiff asserts invention by patent. Also listed are verdicts and cases from Superior Court sessions including Trefethen versus Rich and other civil actions with damages and replevin actions.

United States Circuit Court Cour. J T. W. Clarke David A. Burr New York Nelson, J Deetjen Matthias

Concert at New England Conservatory features John A. O'Shea

A last night entertainment at the New England Conservatory showcased John A. O'Shea organist of St. Joseph's Boston and student of the college performing an original composition. The program included works by Liszt Lassen Whiting Moscheles and Louis Thiele with aiding artists Mrs George W. Galvin and Messrs Alfred de Séve Herman Hartmann Benjamin Cutler and Wulf Fries assisting.

New England Conservatory of Music John A. O'Shea St. Joseph’s Boston Liszt Lassen Whiting Moscheles Louis Thiele

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