Boston Post Newspaper Archives, May 5, 1891, p. 2

A Listless Game an Easy Mark for Boston

Selee’s men stopped a slide with a listless win in Brooklyn. Boston held the lead throughout as the visitors dominated, delivering a clear, comfortable victory.

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Harvard and Staggs Nine Clash In Sluggish Nationals Game

California phenom Carsey struggled with control as Boston beat the Nationals 3 to 2, amid six wild pitches. Dowd and Stricker starred for Harvard defense, while Hart and Daley faced rough infield support. The article notes late Boston rallies, base running errors, and several key plays by Brouthers and Hines.

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Carsey California Nationals Congress Street Madden Baltimores Boston Hart Dowd Cub” Stricker Farrell Stricker Beecher Paul Hines Cub Hines Joyce Paul Bostons Brouthers Daley Brown Duffy Dana Tommy Dowd Radford Murphy Hatfield Tom Brown Dan Brouthers Davis Burns A. A. Nationals R. BB. PO. Ale R. BH C.f O'Hatfield Osburns Dully O O' Beecher Bro’th S.a M’query Uart O Carsey Sostons Matthews Baltimore A.A Athletic Philadelphia Corcoran Milligan Larkin Athletics Healy Robinson Chamberlain Millgan Welch Hallman Kay Johnson Werden Gilbert Wood McGeachy Heal Brooklyn Long Collins Stevey Griffin OU Tucker OfVinkney UV Lowe Oswurna Quinn O OfFoutz Brodie Birien OU Nash T. Daly Bennett C. Dailey Nichols Jane Lowe Dailey Stovey Foutz Cincinnati Cleveland Viau Csseca Zimmer Barrington Rhines McAleer McKean Childs Holliday Harrington McPhee Virtue MicKean Smith Alvord Mcthee McIhee Reilly Powers Chicago N. L Pittsburg Chian@o Miller

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Blethen to regain control of Minneapolis Morning Tribune

The Minneapolis Morning Tribune, sold two months ago to William J. Murphy and ex Sen. Gilbert A. Pierce for 400000, will be reconveyed to former owner Alden J Blethen and Thomas Lowrey. Blethen resumes business control while Pierce remains editor. The paper, previously pro Harrison under Murphy, will now back Blaine.

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Blaine St. Pau Minn Minneapolis Mourning Tribune William J. Murphy Grand Forks N. C Gilbert A. Pierce Alden J. Blethen Thomas Lowrey Twin City Street Railway Blethen Senator Pierce

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Margaret Fleming Cameo at Chickering Hall

At Chickering Hall last evening the performance of Margaret Fleming drew notable attendees including Mrs Louise Chandler Moulton Mrs Field Mr Howells Mr and Mrs Barrett Werdell Mr and Mrs Robert Grant and Mr Ario Bates.

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Chickering Hall Margaret Fleming Louise Chandler Moulton Field Howells Barrett Werdell Robert Grant Ario Bates

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May Day killings and labor strikes abroad reported

Special despatches detail John McSloy alleging murder by Robert Gray and others in Fourmies during May Day unrest, with arrests to follow. Funeral processions, political mobilization, and claims of dynamite smuggling accompany reports from France Belgium and neighboring areas. Labor strikes widen across New York, New Jersey and Britain with wage demands and nine hour work shifts amid rail and industrial unrest.

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Pictssurg Penn Chronicle Scottdale John McSloy Dunbar Robert Gray Yard Agnew Callaghan Pinkerton John Mohan McSloy Squire Cotton Gray Mohan Fourmies Mayay Popular Movement Labor Party Belgium Trontier Paris Cacarne Ministry of War Liege Brussels Charleroi Borinage Hainaut New York

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Death of a Forty-Niner in Salem

Benjamin B. Grush died at his Salem home after a nearly two year illness. A California pioneer from the 1849 gold rush, he served as sergeant in the Fortieth Regiment and was brevetted lieutenant. Grush helped build Salem’s water works and led the plant 1883 to 1888, holding lodge and association memberships in Essex Lodge I O O F and California Pioneer and Water Works groups.

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Satemm Benjamin Grush Salem California Fortieth Essex Lodge New England Association of California Pioneers New England Water Works Superintendent’s Association

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Closing May 4 and Nevada and Union Con listings

Fragmented item lists several mining stocks and prices including Sierra Nevada at 2.75, Union Con at 3.90, Gould & Curry at 3.90, Utah Con and Hale & Norcross around 3.0, and Yellow Jacket around 2.50. Market quotes show closing values and odd formatting.

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Sicwanianeesaes Ommit veccacccsieOe Bavasc Sierra Nevada Union Con Gould & Curry Utah Hale

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Fire burns two women in Charlestown apartment incident

The 9 25 p m Box 463 alarm reported a lamp explosion injuring Mrs Alice Rexford and scorching her clothing at 3 Allen street Charlestown. Mrs Rexford suffered burns to her right side neck and arm. Johanna Scales aided and was treated for burned hands. Police rushed Mrs Rexford to Massachusetts General Hospital.

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Allen Street Charlestown Wright Rexford Alice Rexford Massachusetts General Hospital Johanna Scales Rexford Kempton Rochester N. Y Nassau Street Herman Stephanski Canadian Pacific Railway Kaladar Arden Mountain Grove Troy Breaker Island Westinghouse Banner Fred W. Campbell Kingman Putnam, Conn D. Smith M. E. Muriey E. Minor J. Allard Barber, and Randall & Co Haverhill Bradford O. West McGrath

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Nationalists to Celebrate Second Anniversary Meeting

A committee of the Nationalist State League met at 184 Boylston Street to organize the second anniversary. Tremont Temple will host events on Thursday May 29 with speakers Mrs. Mary A. Livermore Rev F A Hinckley and Edward Bellamy. Afternoon talks include Rev E E Haile Mrs Martha Moore Avery H R Legate Captain E S Huntington Foster Biscol and Sylvester Baxter. William H Gove of Salem will present a paper on minority representation as part of the program.

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Nationalist State League Boylston Street George H. Carey Lynn Tremont Temple Mary A. Livermore F. A. Hinckley Edward Bellamy E E. Haile Martha Moore Avery H. R. Legate E.S. Huntington Foster Biscol Sylvester Baxter Salem

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Tupper questions charges as Tyler replies in Times

A London message to the Globe reports Sir Henry Tyler rebutting Sir Charles Tupper's accusation of corruption and extravagance. Tyler argues Tupper shifts blame from management to the road's construction and questions why Tupper named officials instead of builders. He calls the attack on the Grand Trunk politically motivated and notes discussion of free passes.

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Charles Tupper Toronto Ont London Globe Henry Tyler Times Grand Trunk Henry ‘Lyler Mr. Seargeant Tupper

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Bowling for a Clock in Newton Ends With Close Scores

Newton May 4 Special to the Post A. A. Savage holds the Still Hours clock after defeating Robert C. Bridgham in the first five strings of a defense match. Scores Savage 771 Bridgham 713. The final half of the contest is expected next week with spectators watching closely.

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Newton Newton Club A. A. Savage Robert C. Bridgham Savage Bridgham

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Stranger killed in fall from train near Reeds Ferry

An unidentified well dressed man, about 35, Irish in appearance, drinking prior, fell from a moving train half a mile below Reeds Ferry, seven miles from Manchester. He told a companion he came from New Bedford, had a wife and two children, and planned to go to Montana. Seen by a passenger, the body is at Reeds Ferry Station. He left friends on the platform and was last seen on the smoking car.

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Manchester N. H Reeds Ferry New Bedford Montana

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Merghant Demand for Ballot Boxes in Bridgeport Conflict

In Bridgeport Connecticut on May 4 W E Grant chairman of the Democratic Town Committee demanded the ballot box containing 126 marked ballots from the last State election. Town Clerk Watson refused to surrender the boxes claiming the matter is in court. Six months have passed since the election and counsel will decide next steps.

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Bridgeport Conn Watson W. E. Grant Democratic Town Committee Sonal

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Late cheese sales across Utica and Little Fauius markets

Utica and Little Fauuis reports show diverse cheese quantities sold at varied prices from 9c to 11c per pound with numerous lot sizes and commission sales. Butter offerings include farm dairy, creamery, and standard varieties priced around 24c to 27c per pound.

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Mt Hope Cemetery Trustees Name Creech Chairman

City boards reorganized with Mt Hope Cemetery selecting Samuel Creech as chairman and Nicholas Appolonio as secretary. The Overseers of the Poor also reorganized electing W. P. Fowler as chairman, Benjamin Pattee as secretary, and KE W. Lincoln as treasurer.

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Mt. Hope Cemetery Samuel Creech Nicholas Appolonio W. P. Fowler Benjamin Pattee KE W. Lincoln

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Field Improving as Doctors Expect Convalescence Soon

New York May 4 David Dudley Field shows gradual improvement. Physicians say he should be convalescent in a week or ten days.

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David Dudley Field New York

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New Books on Letters and Essays Critiqued

A review discusses The Professor's Letters by Theophilus Parsons noting Swedenborgian leanings may limit appeal. It praises Bacon essays edition by Anderson and features Chesterfield letters to his godson with Carnarvon’s introduction noting Chesterfield’s softer view and Irish viceroy service. Prices cited: $1 for Parsons and Bacon volumes, $2 for Knickerbocker Nuggets edition.

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Theophilus Parsons Parsons Swedenborg Bacon Abbott Wright Speeding Archer Lord Chesterfield Philip Dormer Chesterfield Lord Carnarvon George SI Boston Roberts Bros Francis Bacon Melville B. Anderson Chicago A. C. McClurg Co Price Philip Lormer Earl of Chesterfield Earl of Carnarvon New York G. P. Putnam’s Sons

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The Psychic Life of Micro Organisms by Alfred Binet

A review notes Binet argues that even the simplest unicellular organisms exhibit actions that imply psychic life beyond mere reflexes. He describes motor organs, vision-like pigment spots, feeding, hunting, and complex emotions among protozoa and protophytes, while remaining cautious about consciousness.

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Romanes Alfred Binet Binet Petermins Thomas McCormack Chicago The Open Court Publishing Company Price

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New American History Textbooks Compared for Schools

A book reviewer weighs Higginson and Montgomery histories against Johnston on politics and political economy. Higginson remains in demand with clear prose. Montgomery offers strong summaries, maps, and illustrations while fostering patriotism for a shorter course. Johnston suits advanced students and exam prep.

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Higginson Montgomery Johnston Technology Harvard D. H. Montgomery Boston Ginn & Co

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A Great Change From Winter to Spring

The article urges Paine's Celery Compound as spring nourishment to combat fatigue and weakness after winter. It highlights the body's strain during seasonal change and includes a testimonial from Grace Thistle Watson describing relief from back pain, sleep troubles, and exhaustion after using the product.

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A Listless Game an Easy Mark for Boston

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Harvard and Staggs Nine Clash In Sluggish Nationals Game

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Blethen to regain control of Minneapolis Morning Tribune

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Margaret Fleming Cameo at Chickering Hall

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May Day killings and labor strikes abroad reported

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Death of a Forty-Niner in Salem

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Closing May 4 and Nevada and Union Con listings

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Fire burns two women in Charlestown apartment incident

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Nationalists to Celebrate Second Anniversary Meeting

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Tupper questions charges as Tyler replies in Times

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Bowling for a Clock in Newton Ends With Close Scores

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Stranger killed in fall from train near Reeds Ferry

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Merghant Demand for Ballot Boxes in Bridgeport Conflict

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Late cheese sales across Utica and Little Fauius markets

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Mt Hope Cemetery Trustees Name Creech Chairman

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Field Improving as Doctors Expect Convalescence Soon

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New Books on Letters and Essays Critiqued

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The Psychic Life of Micro Organisms by Alfred Binet

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