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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jun 30, 1888
Page
8
Boston taxpayers petitioned the Supreme Judicial Court to block payments for hack hires by the common council on Memorial Day and June 3. The suit alleges illegality of the council order and improper charges, with a hearing set for July 10 and no payments to be made meanwhile.
At Mystic Park 800 spectators witnessed top class racing on the closing day of the June meeting. In 2:20 pacers Lady Wilkins dropped two heats to Allen Maid then won two more, Hy Wilkes won heat six, a collision claim was upheld, and Lady Wilkins won heat seven. Cresado won the 2:46 class in three straight heats. Purse 500 for each event, with detailed heat times and driver changes listed.
City Auditor Dodge reports for April 30 1888 a total treasury of 24 491 692 with receipts of 20 411 011 and expenditures of 20 702 358 leaving a balance of 3 789 333 The Cochituate water works add 256 013 over running costs and debt interest while Mystic water works add 238 486 The net city debt remains 433 545 above the 1885 act limit with major exemptions including Cochituate and Mystic water works Cambridge bridge park and other public works totals given for the year
Philadelphia Phillies outslug Boston in the second inning scoring three runs on two walks and four singles. Sanders pitched well and Schriver fielded sharply as the ground deteriorated. Also: New York tops Washington. Chicago defeats Pittsburgh. Detroit tops Indianapolis in other games. Park admission lowered to 26 cents starting tomorrow.
United States Court decides lay days for coal cargo on the Sallie B at Cambridge. The master claimed demurrage began after arrival above the seventh bridge, but the court held lay days start only after arrival above twelve bridges. Demurrage claim disallowed. freight allowed without costs.
Supreme Judicial Court handles a petition by ten taxpayers seeking an injunction to stop Boston from paying bills for carriages used by common council members for Memorial Day and other services. The case notes improper appropriation and limited use of carriages, with hearings set for July 10 and prior orders not to pay pending the merits. The habeas corpus petition and Essex County divorces are also outlined in the record.
George M Gibson remains in critical condition after an attempted death by self harm last Wednesday at 19 Wellington street. He is under physician care at City Hospital and family access is restricted due to safety concerns.
A Boston bankers representative forwards a letter to Senators Dawes and Rice urging ratification of a new Britain extradition treaty. They cite Henry D. Lyman of American Surety Co. noting over three and a half million dollars in losses from defaulters fleeing to Canada, calling for early consideration amid year end business rush.
The board of directors continued its investigation of public institutions last evening but made little progress as two top witnesses did not show. Horatio E. Swasey substituted for illness ridden Gargan, with testimony from William Critchett and Gamaliel G. Rich about fish supplies and bond issues, ending with an adjournment to Friday at 7 30.
A small crowd watched a solid ball game in Sappem as Worcester beat Salem 6 to 5 after a late surge. Salem players Long and Earle left with injuries, while Kelly’s home run stood out. In Lynn, the Lynns edged Lowell in a pitching duel, led by Ferson who outshone his counterpart as the game stayed tight throughout.
The Cunard Line voyage Cephalonia departs today from Boston bound for Liverpool. Among the passengers listed are Charles F. Wyman Judge Walbridge A. Field Rev. W. Burnet Wright Judge Lowell and wife John C. Ropes A Shuman and family Miss Bessie Shuman Miss Teresa Shuman Professor C. R. Cross and wife Hon. John E. Sanford and wife and many others.
The Place to Buy Fires Works offers a large varied stock at 22 India Square Boston. Assorted boxes priced from 1 to 500 dollars will be sent express paid to any part of the United States.
In Cincinnati Baltimore sees a 7 to 1 Cincinnati win. Louisville defeats Brooklyn 6 to 1. Kansas City shuts out the Athletics 7 to 0. Nashua beats Manchester 7 to 4. Portsmouth defeats Dover 4 to 3.
Yesterday at 9 30 in the morning the Nantasket carried the National Association of Master Plumbers their wives guests and a brass band. They toured the harbor visited points of interest dined at Downer Landing and returned tired but happy heading to New York Ohio and as far west as Minneapolis.
An advertisement touts Horsford acid phosphate as a sunstroke remedy and highlights Eastman Globe Fuel for stoves. It praises safety, odorless soot-free use, and instant readiness, noting a 1887 American Institute award and listing E W Jones & Co of Boston at 30 Kneeland Street for purchase or viewing.
Sunday notices list sermons at TrewontT Tey and Newbury Street churches with services from 10 30 a m to 7 30 p m and a communion, plus union services at King's Chapel and New South Church. Also Christian Union praise at Union Hall with Rev Keylace and a Ch rename Lectures by Robert Roberts of Birmingham at Chandler Hall with talks on Is Heaven Promised to the Righteous and Idle Misunderstandings. No collections.
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