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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
May 04, 1889
Page
2
Boston outplayed Washington at all points and won easily as four Washington errors sparked a sixrun fifth inning. Healy starred for Boston while Brown and Brouthers contributed. Washington rallied with five runs in the final frame but could not overcome the earlier deficit.
Williamstown May 3 The opening game of the American College Baseball League series saw Williams defeat Dartmouth with Williams pitcher Wilson fanning ten. Clarke starred with bold base running, sharp fielding, and a hit in every at bat as Williams rolled to a decisive early lead then held on for a 8 1 0? score line.
Newport R I May 3 The carpenters strike for nine hours work continues with reports showing all but one large contractor have yielded. About thirty five men remain out, and the strikers are confident all contractors will yield in a few days.
A crowd after a presidential event swarmed the Americ an industries display, overrunning guards and ripping hats and gowns. Relic hunters seized laurel leaves, tin stars, and sticks, buying stars for a penny and selling later for more, while bystanders plundered an onlooker’s coat and hat amid the chaotic scene.
New York May 3 Columbia College annual regatta featured a dramatic start near High Bridge. The juniors pulled ahead to a length lead over the Sophomores at Newark City & Northern railroad bridge, with 90 in front as the one and two thirds mile course finished in 9 minutes 20 seconds, about fifty seconds faster than last year.
New Haven May 3 The Hotchkiss will contest over Benjamin Berkeley Hotchkiss estate valued at 12 million hinges on domicile. Widow seeks New York residence claiming 6 million for each parent from Paris based heirs seeking 2 million each. Judge Fenn reserved decision after lengthy arguments. Legal actions started in New York and Paris with expected years of proceedings unless settled.
The New England Milk Producers' Union and Dairy Association report a Boston milk price of 32 cents per eight and one half quarts from May 1 to Oct 1, 1889. If surplus exceeds 10 percent, contractors cover excess value above butter price, but farmer price won’t drop more than 1 cent per can. Contractors must file monthly statements. Producers may sign separate contracts with their own contractors.
Harvard notes a new heavy paper shell from Waters of Troy fitted with slides and pins by Davis. Weighing about 300 pounds, it may not race Yale. Class races were reorganized for today with 90 pacing south, 91 next, and 92 plus 89 in the third span, starting at 3 p.m. Brookline bridge to Otter street. Officiating are Referee Francis Peabody Jr and timekeeper J G Lotator, jade for 90 W H Brooks, for 91 H W Keyes, for 92 W Alexander. Museum of Comparative Zoology will be open Sunday 1–5 p.m.
A list of new and notable books with authors and publishers across New York and Boston. Titles include The Wing of Azrael by Mona Caird and Circumstantial Evidence by Florence Marryat, among many novels, histories, and scientific primers from Frank Lovell Co., Harper, Macmillan, Lippincott, and other late 19th century presses.
Members of a Boston society meet at 3 pm in the chapel of Boston University at 12 Somerset Street with Colonel T W Higginson presiding. Addresses expected from Professor John Fiske and Dr W T Harris among others. Secretary to describe the society’s work and prospects. invitations extended to interested persons of all sexes.
Captain Josiah Richmond, an aged whaling captain, died in New Bedford yesterday. He once commanded the Hen and Chickens Lightship and later served as housekeeper at the West police station. Herr Meyer, the world’s largest ivory importer and brother-in-law of the Hen, and Carl Schurz, died yesterday at Kiel.
The annual senior to sophomore class reception at the Thorndike hotel drew about 100 guests with J W Spencer as toastmaster and Miss F M Dillingham as poet. Speakers included A Jones for class of 89, Professor Lindsay, Miss C B Cobb for 91, President Warren, Dean Huntington, Professor Brown, Professor Warren, and Professor Dorchester. The Boston Society of Architects met at the Thorndike, Chelsea Cycle Club dined at the United States, and Hon Tilly Haynes reported from St Petersburg before returning to Boston via Stockholm Hamburg and Liverpool aboard a Cunard liner. A lengthy list details recent arrivals at multiple Boston-area hotels and guests from across the country and abroad.
The May 3 notices summarize fires in Louisville at the Kentucky Feeble-Minded Institute in Frankfort where 125 inmates escaped unharmed, with $75,000 loss. Leroy New York at W. D. Matthews & Co. malt house, $200,000 loss insured. Ashtabula Ohio house fire killing a boy and injuring two. Foreston Illinois grain elevator blaze destroying three blocks, about $125,000 loss. Millbridge Maine J & E A Wyman lobster factory destroyed with $6,000 loss and $4,000 insured. plus minor fires in Portland Street grocery awning and a small fire on Albany Street with $10 damage.
A reader criticizes editors for claiming the people want measures, urging that final arguments must rest on ideas. The letter cites Boston elevated roads and Oklahoma land openings, warns against overreliance on “vox populi” and calls for grounding policy in principle, not impulse. Vox Univs. May 1, 1889.
The President’s pledge of civil service reform is examined against party actions, accusing officials of political patronage and obstruction of nonpartisan personnel norms. The piece argues reforms are compromised by continuance of spoils practices and critiques leaders who defend patronage while claiming reform.
The Boston Athletic Association hosted an afternoon event at the clubhouse with over 1000 attendees. Juniors Malcolm Jackson and others performed fearless diving and ornamental swimming led by Professor J Robinson, while seniors under Professor Eberhard demonstrated on bars and vaults. Tennis and racquet games drew close scores as Hamilton Emmons beat Fiske Warren and Thomas Pettitt defeated J Tooker in court events.
Tremont House will shift management next Wednesday to E. P. Harris and R. H. Stranahan. Harris formerly ran the Genesee House in Buffalo, Stranahan arrives from the West. Fred L. Ames, current lessor, did not speak with a reporter at dinner. No immediate staff changes expected. extensive improvements planned including remodelled bar and café.
At a special executive committee meeting the Beacon Society recorded the death of founder and former vice president Charles Woodward Wilder on May 2, 1889. The entry notes his vital role in the society and extends sincere regret and sympathy to his family. He was esteemed by members and his passing is felt as a personal loss.
The Massachusetts Humane Society announced awards for acts of rescue and humane effort on dates from January to April 1889. Recipients include W McMillan of the Hesper for heroism during the Leyland steamer Bulgarian gale, Frank Ramsey for rescuing two people, Marion L Hesseltine, Miss Hesseltine, and George Snowdon for aiding the rescue, and multiple others including a 13 year old boy and a lifeboat crew from the Boston Herald for saving drowning seamen and assisting the Cassie Jameson. The society also notes a $500 gift from Nash Spaulding & Co.
A compiled list of commercial houses and firms with partners and locations across the United States. Entries include Acis Ga J R Gramling of Gramling Spalding Co and numerous others from Binghamton New York to Wilmington North Carolina and San Francisco California detailing affiliated partners and regions in a catalog-like business notice.
By Samuel Hatch & Co auctioneers No 9 Congress St Boston. On the premises Tuesday May 7 1889 at 12 o'clock m, a three and a half story brick dwelling house of fifteen rooms with usual conveniences. Lot 23 feet by 64 feet to Coolidge avenue about 1466 square feet. One hundred dollars to be paid at sale. Further particulars at office.
Frederick T. Roperts of University College London notes complications like consumption heart disease and liver ailments in advanced kidney disease. He says Warner's Safe Cure restores kidney health enabling removal of waste from the system.
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