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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jun 22, 1891

Page

8

Opposition to Back Bay trolley lines from Marlboro Street residents

Residents along Marlboro street voice strong opposition to West End Street Railway Company petition to operate electric trolley cars on the Back Bay line. They cite unsightly poles and wires, fire danger, and noise, while some favor rapid transit via alternatives such as storage battery systems. doctors warn of safety risks to children and daily life.

West End Street Railway Company Back Bay Gainsboro Street Huntington Avenue West Chester Park Marlboro Street Dartmouth Clarendon Streets Boylston Tremont Street Sooling Square Clarendon Charles and Beacon Arlington Beacon Streets Cambridge Somerville Mar- Doro Street The Post G. H. Washburn G. OH. Washburn West End Company Boston Washburn J. B. Billings Boston Base Rail Association Inas Muccn Street Whitney West End Leiler Dow Billings Harold Williams William R. Richards Charles Street Dartmouth Street Fiest Uford Hopedale New York E.G. Brackett E. G. Brackett W. H. H. Hastings Thero Street Nantasket Beach

Transit debates weigh storage battery versus trolley plan

Dr C J Blake supports storage and tunnel concepts for rapid transit, sees tunnels as profitable for wires and utilities, opposes street poles. Dr H W Kilburn prefers horse cars, dislikes trolley noise and poles, would accept a quieter storage system, plans to protest trolley extension on Marlboro Street.

Manhattan Club Defies Seas In Huddersfield Games

The Manhattan Athletic Club made its first appearance in England at Huddersfield. Luther Carey won the 220 yards dash after fourth in the 120 yards, Cesar Young led in the mile before losing by two feet, Harry Cadman won the quarter in 61.58 seconds, and G K Shaw set a world record in the 59 3-5 seconds hurdles. T Lee beat Huntington for the New England tennis title 10-8 4-6 6-4 6-4.

Manhattan Athletic Club England Huddersfield Athletic Club Ihe Luther Carey Cesar’ Young H. W Marey Salford Harters Harry Cadman Jugene Sarre G. K. Shaw C. T. Lee K. P. Huntington New England New Braven

Baseball score roundup from multiple leagues and games

A dense listing of results across associations including the National League with Rocky Point and South EndBrooklyn games, New YorkPhiladelphia at 6 4 on eleven innings, PittsburghCincinnati 13 8, PhiladelphiaBoston 12 8, ColumbusStLouis 6 3, and New England New England League matchups at WoonsocketLynn 7 4 SalemLewiston 14 13 WorcesterPortland 5 3 ManchesterLowell 5 1 Eastern League TroyNew Haven 9 3 RochesterAlbany 3 2 BuffaloSyracuse 5 4 plus other games and Sunday results such as BostonAthletics 15 6 and LouisvilleCincinnati 6 2.

Pittsburg Cincinnati American Association Philadelphia bBoston Athletics Columbus B&j. Louis New England Wonsocket Lynn Woonsocket Salem Lewiston Worcester Portland Manchester Lowell Troy New Haven Rochester Albany Buffalo Syracuse

Three Foolish Questions Sermon at St Ann's Uphams Corner

The Rev Dr Phillips Brooks preached at St Ann's Episcopal Church Cottage Street Dorchester on a crowded Sunday. He argued that the foolish questions about who is saved or punished miss the point, urging faith and inner reckoning to find salvation and noting a Masons feast of St John the Baptist planned for Wednesday evening.

Phillips Brooks Dorchester St. Ann’s Episcopal Church Cottage Street Jesus God Union Lodge of Masons St. Jol the Baptist

A Prayer to the Czar Sent from Philadelphia

A petition with 300000 names will be sent from Philadelphia to St Petersburg urging the Czar to treat political prisoners more kindly. The signers include many prominent Americans in art literature and science, with few Poles and Russians due to fear for their families in Russia.

Philadelphia Penn St. Petersburg United States Russia

YACHTS AND YACHTING FIXTURES AND RACES WEEK

The week delivers strong 46-foot class action in New York and regional events. Gloriana dominates the 46-footers sailed with Nat Herreshoff aboard, while Alborak and other contenders loom as possible challengers. Upcoming regattas span Pavonia, New York Corinthian, Rhode Island, Yonkers, Hull and other clubs with prizes and special cups announced by Corinthian Yacht Club and others.

Burgess Models New York Gloriana Nat” Herreschoff New York Sun Paine Alborak Boston Eastern Yacht Club Iloriana New York Yacht Club Nat. Herreshoty Pavonia Yacht Club New York Corinthian Yacht Club Rhode Island Yacht Club Pawtucket R. I Atlantic Yacht Club Mineola Sayonara Lvira Jessica Nautilus New Bedford Yacht Club Corinthian Larchmont N. Y Rochester Yacht Club Charlotte Patapsco Navy Baltimore Yonkers Corinthian Yacht Club Yonkers Hull Yacht Club Dorchester Yacht Club Lynn Yacht Club Quincy Yacht Club Long Island Corinthian Navy New Rochelle Corinthian Yacht Club of New York Atyo'clork Atlantic San Francisco Rhoda Island Yacht Club A. Blakeley Smiti John Austin Burgess Khedive Benjamin Davis Wanderer Edna Nicholson Kane Regatta Committee Newport Whitestone Glenglove New London Shekee Island Martha's Vineyard Savin Hill Yacht Club Seawanahakua Corinthian Yacht Club Oyster Bay Citr Ueen Victoria Lake Yacht Racing Associatou Dominion Bay Toronto Providence Corinthian Yacht Club Potter’s Cove Seawapahaka Coruthian Yacht Club Autilus Fm Toasi Clara Iris Thayer R. F. McIntyre John Shaw Lleereschoff Mab Lambert W. G. Noris Fox Corinthian Yacht Club Martlehead J. Lyman Fancy Gordon Dexter Hawk W. P. Powle Saladin Abe Saladin Perry Chase Kraken Inhhe Wanda, RK R. ©. Robbins H Follery Josephine Commodore Sands Larendmont Yacht Club CO. W. Wetmare Seéawanhaka Club Oysieray

Baker Memorial Church Observes Children’s Day Sermons

Bishop Foster spoke at Baker Memorial Church Upham's Corner Dorchester opening with a prayer and a short sermon on the Living God. In the afternoon Rev Dr Warren of Boston University preached Blessed are the Pure in Heart. Evening Children’s Sunday featured ceremonies and a bright congregation.

Foster Baker Memorial Church Upham's Corner Dorchester Warren Boston University Qhildren

Weather Indications From RA Post Forecast

Northern New England fair in Maine showery elsewhere with southerly wind and rising temperatures on the coast. Southern New England partly cloudy with local showers and southerly winds and higher temperatures. Tuesday fair weather with rising temperatures. Area of clouds covers the Middle States and Southern New England with showers in Oswego Northfield and Montreal.

POST New England Maine Middle States Oswego Northfield Montreal Mississippi Valley Mississippi Pacific Coast Pittsburg St. Paul Duluth Buffalo Washington Philadelphia Boston Michigan Marquette Florida Nebraska Eastport Montgomery New Orleans Galveston Block Island Nantucket New York

Wonderful Qase of Edward Hamilton Health Cure by Dr Greene

Edward Hamilton of 38 Green street Jamaica Plain, once active in state politics, recuperates after nearly two years of illness. He credits Dr C A Greene and his Omnipathy system with restoring him, noting relief after April treatment and a return to eating, sleeping, and able to sit up within four weeks.

Edward Hamilton Green Street Jamaica Plain Post Frank Monroe Hamilton Mr. Hamilton Henry M. Whitney West End New Hampshire Strepgth A. Greene Tremont Street

Broken Banjo String Leads to Violent Attack Arrest

Special Officer Murphy and Patrolman Murphy arrested Louis Williams, 23, of 16 Oneida Street, after Julius Warren, 43, living at 33 Porter Street, was found badly injured with a fractured skull and four cuts. They say a broken banjo string sparked a fight at No 8 Asylum Street while the men visited a friend. Warren identified Williams at City Hospital where both men were treated. Williams claimed Warren struck first. Warren’s condition judged dangerous with slim recovery chances. Williams held under guard.

Cowboy Murphy Louis Williams Oneida Street Julius Warren Patrolnon Murphy Warren No. 8 Asylum Street Williams Porter Street Willams

New York Circus Plans Year Round Showplace

A movement seeks to create The New York Circus Company with 250000 capital to build a permanent venue near Central Park. The plan mirrors Cirque d'Isle and Nouveau Cirque, aiming 1800 seats, 5 directors, and family friendly acts. Projected annual gross exceeds 300000 with costs about a quarter of theater entertainment.

N. WY. Times New York New York Circus Company Cirque D’itte Paris Central Park London Berlin Vienna Newark

One Man Says He Was Robbed and the Alleged Robber Says He Was Assaulted

In Salem on Derby street a robbery claim and a stabbing affray were reported. Edward Walker says two men tried to seize his watch and fled. Joseph Shields says he was stabbed and identified Walker as the assailant. Walker was jailed then bailed for 300 dollars. Shields was treated for a shoulder wound. Police expect further arrests as the incident is probed in court.

Salem The Post Derby Street Edward Walker Custom House Joseph Shields Shields Walker Coumere

Sunday in Salem Sees Raids, Exchange Move, and Court Case

In Salem on June 21 police raided pasture rum sellers near the Peabody line in North Salem and seized two barrels of ale as crowds dispersed. The local telephone exchange moved to the Northey building with more operators and a long distance berth. Judge Satford punished Augustus Peabody $20 for a disturbance on a Danvers car. A mortgage for $50,000 on Beach Street properties in Lynn was recorded from Albert Breed and associates to Salem Five Cents Savings Bank.

Salem Peabody North Salem Northey

Insane Father Threatens Kids as Ship Arrives

The steamer La Bretagne reports Joseph Feys a 46 year old Swiss steerage passenger seized his 5 year old son Pierre from his mother's arms and hurled him into the sea. The child drowned and the father, deemed insane, was placed in irons by ship officers after threatening to throw all his children overboard.

New York la Bretagne Havre Joseph Feys Switzerland Pierre

Empress Eugenie Buys French Riviera Property

The Empress plans to spend much time in the South of France buying five acres at Cap St Martin near Monaco for £7000 and building a villa. Census notes in Cap St Martin show Comtesse de Pierrefond, 64, born in Grenada, living with two friends and four servants. She remains troubled by rheumatism and memories of Paris.

London Eugenie France Riviers Cap St. Martin Mediterranean Monaco Mentone Comtesse de Pierrefond Marie Istigénie Grenada Spain England Napoleon Paris

Most to Blackwell's Island for One Year Prison Term

New York authorities shunted Herr Johann Most to Blackwell's Island after convicting him of unlawful assembly. The 45 year old journalist and atheist, married and educated, shed his beard and moustache in custody. He is expected to work in the prison blacksmith shop beginning Monday, occupying the same cell he did five years ago, with a one year term unless habeas corpus delays.

Hegre Most New York Johann Most Blackwell's Island Most

Supreme Judicial Court Hearing in Mars tin Patent Case

June 20 session before Justice Holmes with Holmus and Lamson et al versus Joseph C. M arts tin et al. A bill in equity seeks specific performance of a contract to convey patents for cash or parcel including improvements. Closing arguments heard, case taken under advisement. Court to consult next week, list from last week only partly disposed.

Supreme Judicial Court Holmus J. William Lamson Et al Joseph C. Mars Martin George O. Shattuck Dabney M. B

Superior Court Trials Resume as Jurors Hear Motions

Suffolk derives a note that the second and fourth sessions will resume trials today. Motions for new trials and exceptions will be heard in the Third Session on Wednesday June 24 at 9 40 am. The list of cases includes Degnan v Jordan Fowle v West End Sheldon v Meyer and others in order.

Superior Court Suffolk Hammond Degnan Jordan Fowle West End Sheldon Meyer

Roses and Strawberries Show At Massachusetts Horticultural Hall

The Massachusetts Horticultural Society hosts its annual exhibition this week at Horticultural Hall. Roses and strawberries benefit from recent rain and will be displayed in perfection. Members and market gardeners send diverse plants, including orchids and gloxinias, plus early vegetables. The upper hall will showcase roses and the flower hall fruit plants and vegetables. Public hours begin Tuesday at noon and run to 9 pm.

Horticultural Hall Massachusetts Horticultural Society Asia

Burial Service For Late Hiram Clapp at First Parish

The late Hiram Clapp, deacon of First Parish Church on Meeting House Hill, was buried from the church Sunday at 3 o’clock. Friends filled the church, with pallbearers Richard C. Humphrey John Pierce W Channing Clark and James H Upham bearing the coffin. The Rev Christopher R Enos gave a short address before Rev Samuel J Barrows delivered the eulogy. The burial followed at Old North Cemetery.

Hiram Clapp Meeting House Hill Richard C. Humphrey John Pierce W. Channing Clark James H. Upham Christopher R. Enos Samuel J. Barrows Old North Cemetery

Local Youth Injured in Electric Car Accident

Patrick Flaherty aged 16 fell from the rear platform of a Winthrop Junction electric car near the Crescent Beach bridge yesterday afternoon. He broke his right leg between the knee and hip, was taken to Winthrop Junction, then to City Hospital. He resides at No Bennett Street.

Patrick Flaherty Crescent Beach Winthrop Junction City Hospital Flaherty No. Bennett Street

Allston Dentist Found Dead In His Room

Dr. C. D. Buswell a 35 year old Allston dentist living on Franklin street was found dead yesterday around 1 PM. Dr Manon pronounced death due to natural causes and Medical Examiner Draper was notified.

Allston C. D. Buswell Franklin Street Manon Draper

Paine's Furniture Advertises Value Drapery at $15

Paine's Furniture Company at 48 Canal Street offers soft cool restful strong and beanuti ful drapery at 15 dollars per window complete with lace fittings cut made and put up. The ad touts remarkable value and directs readers to page 1 for details.

Paine’s Furniture Company Canal Street

Cambridge youths gather for Prospect Street rink meeting

The boys and girls of the Christian Band of Cambridge filled the Prospect Street Rink on Saturday morning. Rev. Mr. Moody of Bunker Hill Baptist Church in Charleston delivered a familiar talk with board demonstrations.

Christian Band of Cambridge Prospect Street Mr. Moody Bunker Hill Baptist Church Charleston

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