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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
May 04, 1887
Page
8
Boston outbatted and outfielded Philadelphia to win 5 3 in Pruapertura. Daily struggled on the mound while Gunnings strong defense supported him. Johnston made several spectacular catches as Boston showcased improved fielding.
In a two inning swing, Manchester and Lynns traded runs as Corcoran and Fersen pitched. Final totals show Manchester 7 and Lynns 3 with key hits by Houck McDermott and Lefton for Manchester and Doyle Visner and Murray for Lynns.
A South End game saw Boston Blues and Lawrence in a lackluster affair dominated by pitching missteps and a rule-change miscue by Gough. Clare and Ray excelled for Boston while defensive miscues and a ten-run third inning sealed Lawrence’s early lead.
Amherst dominated Brown University in the first league game at Amherst winning 14 to 1. Amherst led early and never let Brown mount a comeback, with strong pitching and fielding. Key hitters included Phillips Belcher and Storrs, while Brown faced aggressive Amherst baserunning and solid defense.
Obituary notices recall the deaths of several prominent figures. The Hon. John L. Kelly of Manchester died at 75. Mrs. Drusilla Laha, 99, Barnstable County’s oldest resident, died at Wellfleet. Andrew L. Clark of Rockport, a former sea captain, died at 76. George W. Corey, Sturbridge’s elder resident and former town clerk, died at 86. William Goss of Epsom, 68, a state representative and town-builder. EF. H. Blair, West Brookfield postmaster since Lincoln’s era, died. Charles M. Miles of Worcester Fire Insurance Co. died suddenly at Central Church Worcester.
Miss Carrie E Hale entertained last night at Hotel Vendome with readings from Marys Night Ride The Athlete's Fall and Aunt Sophronia at the Opera The Weber quartet and several male performers provided musical selections including The Hunters Joy Remember Now Thy Creator In Nights Still Calm and Cradle Song The event highlights a cultured evening in a Boston venue.
The Beverly investigation resumed at the State House as Mr. Ranney urged forcing Williams to reveal his checkbook and bank deposits arguing the Burns vs Morrisey ruling authorizes compelled production. Dabney and ex Governor Gaston contended the attorney’s private records cannot be compelled, cautioning broad discovery risks as the committee weighs whether the books relate to the inquiry.
Notes recount estate sales at No. 287 Federal Street to Timothy Murphy for $87,474 and No. 47 Franklin Street Cambridgeport to N. L. Martin for $87,000. The Farnsworth will bequeaths $1000 to the American Unitarian Association. Peters retirement signals a Davenport Peters & Co. succession. Beach Street Utica frontages sold for $4,075 per front foot to James M. Moore. Emerson Street widening eyed by Citizens' Trade Association. Schoolmasters' Club meets at Parker House. Michael M. Cunniff remains hospitalized after a dog cart accident.
At its annual meeting the Newton Civil Service Reform Association urged extending civil service rules to more offices and departments, repealing four year tenure limits, and open Senate deliberations on nominees. It backed protesting the exemption bill and named officers for the coming year led by Rev Henry Lambert and Leverett Saltonstall.
The Superior Court Pow Wow Club lists members Anderson Yale Furber Rich Holland Ed. a consolidated Signet Society combines active members of the 87 and 88 Signet with Cambridge graduates. Officers include Sanford Pulsifer Merriam Rich Rogers. Harvard Advocate hosts 21st annual dinner May 7 at Parker House with past editors invited. subscriptions urged. Class championship games open with juniors defeating 38 to 6? O. K. annual dinner set for Parker House with Dr William Everett presiding.
A Friday afternoon concert will be held in Chickering Hall by Mr. Eliot Hubbard with Mr. H. G. Tucker assisting. Mme. Schiller’s last piano recital awaits this evening in Chickering Hall. The Boylston Club offers a concert at Music Hall tonight. Next Sunday evening Boston Oratorio Society presents Sullivan’s Golden Legend in Music Hall with orchestra and chorus under Frederic Archer, featuring Miss Gertrude Luther soprano Mr Jules Jordan tenor and Messrs Botume Wilson baritones. West Virginia Legislature extra session ballots for U S Senator show Camden 89 Flick 2 Lucas 7 with 12 scattering. no election yet.
Lawrence Special reports that the dispute between stonecutters and contractors over pay terms has been amicably settled. Workers agreed to biweekly pay and daily rates from 250 to 3, depending on ability, with contractors accepting.
The May term begins on Monday the 16th with 11 a.m. hearings. Admiralty appeals and equity and law cases may be calendared by the 10th. Civil jury cases must be calendared by the 17th. Blank calendar forms are available in the clerk’s office. Criminal jury trials start Tuesday the 24th. civil trials follow after criminal trials with due notice.
A bill in equity seeks to stop Robert Treat Paine from altering the mastic front of 401 Shawmut Avenue. The Shawmut Universalist Society argues the deed restricts changes to the front, while Paine contends the provision is a condition that has been satisfied by prior assignments. The case, arguing whether the deed is a condition or restriction, was debated long and will go to the full bench after the judge takes it under advisement.
Superior Court first session May 3. Jury rules in favor of plaintiffs in suit to recover 22083 balance. verdict 28046. Attorneys A D Boston and L S Arnold appear for plaintiffs and defendant. Also Harrington v City of Boston. injuries from wagon wheel strike at Ellery street. closing arguments and opening charge proceed.
The upper House today rejected the bill making arbitration compulsory between mine owners and miners. C. W. Sawyer sold at auction yesterday afternoon in Charlestown the three story brick dwelling house and store No 51 Cambridge Street to Mr Isaac Klous for 5990 dollars.
Reports from Chicago Exeter Minnewuker Worcester Denver Lisson Rochester detail extensive fire damage. American Bridge Works in Chicago destroyed with $400,000 loss. Hampstead shoe shop burned. Best Brewing hop house damaged. Collier and Cleveland printers burned. Sumset Hill House barn and hay burned. Frank Tully arrested in New York for forgery after alleged $40,000 losses and family betrayals.
Captain Isaac H. Houghton of Newton disappeared nearly a week ago and is now believed in Canada. Insurance agent Scull & Bradley estimate losses between 16000 and 17000, while asserting the books were in order and he did not attempt concealment. He managed marine accounts for nine to ten years, resigning as captain of the Claflin Guard, Company C, First Regiment, amid signs of flight.
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