A mace that did not awe Bostons and Nationals
Selee's men break even with Ward's aggregation in a close contest. The report notes a mace reference and a wartime era stance as keys to the score, with names tied to local teams.
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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
May 06, 1891
Page
8
Baseball Rematch: Bostons Beat Nationals on Congress Street
In frigid, sparse crowds the Bostons defeated the Nationals in a tense game at Congress Street grounds. Mace pitched well for the visitors until a seventh inning rally, Hatfield's wild throw, Duffy's base stealing, and timely hits by Joyce, Brouthers, and Dowd propelled Boston to secure the victory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bostons
Nationals
Congress Street
Mace
Duffy
Gil’ Hatfield
Stricker
Cub
O’brien
Tom Brown
Joyce
Hatfield
Hugh
Maguire
Brouthers
Farrell
Radford
Daley
Tommy Dowd
Hastie
Pop” Smith
Burns
Beecher
Dowd
Hatfieid
Hines
Paul
McQuery
Smith
Dan Breathers
O'Brien
Brown
Dan Brouthers
Farrel
Gil” Hatfield
Che Bostons
Tom
Boston
Macen
Aguire
Fatfield
Maire
Aeapea
R. BH
Duty
Radforde
Seagoaley
Boston Caierssseres
Wationals
Wationals,,sccceesseeed OO 0001 0 2-4 Fanned runs—Hostons
Iown
Bronthers
O’brie
Broathers
Matthews
Athletic
Baltimore
Philadelphia
MccMahon
Madden
Welch
Meakin
Cross
McMahon
Rovinson
Haliman
Corcoran
van Haliren
Wood
McGeachy
Hallman
Brooklyns
Terry
Ward
Lovettin
Getzein
Nichols
Brodie
Daly
Boston and National League clash in early May baseball
In Boston newspaper coverage of a doubleheader day, Boston and Washington clashes are detailed with line scores, hits, and errors. Notable performances include Farrell and Brown among others, with pitchers Mace and Getzein highlighted. The report notes attendance and nearby games and previews an upcoming New York visit and a Cincinnati challenge.
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Cinba
Boston
Ceesesssesere
Cleveland
Sseeseries
Chicago
Philadelphia Euecéuéters
New York
Pittsburg
Brooklyn
Cincinnati
Csv
Baltimore
Louisville
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Washington
Slavery as I Saw It Fifty Years Ago by Rev. Peabody
The Rev. A. P. Peabody will address the New England Historic Genealogical Society on Wednesday at 3 p.m. in Sleeper Hall 12 Somerset street on Slavery as I Saw It Fifty Years Ago. Charles Billman a Chelsea rigger was knocked down by a mail wagon driven by Hopkins on Postoffice square yesterday afternoon. He had just alighted from a horse car and suffered only a shaking tongue as his injuries remained minor.
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A. P. Peabody
New England Historic Genealogical Society
Sleeper Hall
Somerset Street
Charles Billman
Chelsea
Hopkins
Postoffice Square
Billman
Alderman Doyle Hosts Cambridge Housewarming
Alderman William E. Doyle of Cambridge hosted a housewarming and reception at his new Cambridge Street residence. The event featured magnificent floral decorations and was attended by the Board of Aldermen in a formal gather.
Gas and Electricity Bill Passes House in Amended Form
Massachusetts House debates a foreign corporation bill and a municipal power amendment. Haggerty's gas and electric amendment was rejected 12 to 18, with focus on municipal versus private control and protection of existing rights. The House then approved revisions to the foreign corporation section and advanced street railway, election expense, and specimen ballot measures, while several other bills moved or faced votes.
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Worcester
Thayer
Raymond
Middlesex
McDonald
Low
Essex
Pinkerton
Champlin
Suffolk
Senate
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Secretary of State
Commonwealth
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Wardwell
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Malden
Bill of Paxton
Tucker
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Butler
Bullock
Fall River
Marine Insurance C
Wilson
Boston
Luesday
Commissioner of Corporations
Cohasset Narrows
Wareham
Bourne
Boston Fire Department
Weather forecast for New England and eastern New York
May 5 forecast for New England and eastern New York calls for fair weather through 8 p.m. Wednesday with continued low temperatures and northwest winds.
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Wasa Hinaton
New England
New York
Post's Forecast and Weather Synopsis for New England
Weather today in Northern New England will be fair with westerly winds and little temperature change. Southern New England sees partly cloudy to cloudy skies with west to northwest winds and slight temperature variation. Thursday looks fair with westerly winds and rising temperatures. The synopsis notes widespread cloud cover in the region last night, scattered rain along the Pacific coast, and variable barometer readings. A Gulf of St. Lawrence storm moves away, while a small South Atlantic coast storm may move up the coast or out to sea. odds about even.
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POST
New England
Lower Lake Region
Pacific Coast
Portland
Ore
Olympia
Wash
South Atlantic Coast States
Wilmington
Charleston
Jacksonville
Savannah
St. Vincent
Minn
Rock Mountain
Helena
Mont
Gulf of St. Lawrence
South Atlantic
Will of Orlando W Doe IRA Sumner trust queries Supreme Court
Supreme Judicial Court May 5 considers instructions on Orlando W Doe will. Questions cover whether to withhold more than four payments of 1000, vesting of a 2000 legacy if Allan Sumner does not attend college or marries, income during minority, and whether Margaret Sumner receives the 2000 legacy absolutely or on marriage. Decree may allow retaining over 4000 if the course extends due to illness. other questions left undecided. C P Lincoln for complainant. M Hemenway and F Snow for other parties.
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Supreme Judicial Court
Holmes
J. Freeman J. Doe
Orlando W. Doe
Allan W. Sumner
Equity
Orlando W
Boston
Margaret Bradley Sumner
Allan
Margaret B. Sumner
Superior Court docket mid 1890s includes Keegan v Boston & Albany
Suffolk county first session May 5 lists Bridget Keegan suing Boston & Albany for 6000 over injuries in 1883. Case shows multiple cross references, with attorneys for plaintiff Long and Wheeler and for defendant Hoar and Hudson. Several related cases and later sessions noted including George Coffin v West End Rail and other railway torts, jury status and trial notes.
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Superior Court
Suffolk
Barker
Bridget Keegan
Boston & Albany Railroad
John D Long
J. F. Wheeler
Samuel Hoar
W. Hudson
Harkins
George Coffin
West End Railroad Company
Harrison Dunham
M. F. Dickinson, Jr
W. B.spout
Rcal
William A. English
George H. Burt
I. R. Clarke
Fletcher Ranney
W. H. Niles
Whittier Machine
Burke v. Boston & Co
Cambridge Court Notices And Probate Listings May 5 1890
Middlesex and Norfolk superior and supreme court dockets list juries, trials, and adjournments. Notable cases include Gill vs Fiske for goods sold, Steele et al. vs Mead for labor, and various insolvency and probate proceedings with appointments and assignees. Administrative and court notices reflect daily docket activity in Cambridge and surrounding counties.
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Middlesex
Cambridge
Hammond
Robert M. Gill
Andrew J. Fiske
Johnson & Harvey
H. H. Mather
C. M. Steele Et al
Edgar ©. Mead
Charles B. Stone
A.A. Kserg
Joslin & Joslin
Aeant
Social Soirees and Notables at Hotels Reported
The Colored Young Men's Congress of Boston hosted an inaugural dinner at American House with Dr E E Hall as guest. Banquet and informal inspection followed at the Revere House. Parker House hosted the School Masters Club dinner with 50 members present. Megantic Fish and Game Club planned for fishing season at Young's. Stockholders meet May 12 in Portland. Notable arrivals include B P Hutchinson, J Small, W T Lee, and many named guests at Young's Parker's Revere and other hotels.
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Boston
American House
The
Congress
E. E. Hall
Quartermaster Gratwicke
Major Kemp
First Battalion Cavalry
Revere House
Parker House
School Masters’ Club
Lewis Dutton
Megantic Fish and Game Club
Young’s
Falmouth House
Portland
B. P. Hutchinson
Chicago
Young
E. Hincksey
Lee
H. W. Durgan
Taunton
Reyynold
W. A. Snelling
Lowell
O. GC. Lane
B. E. Smith
J.J. Martin
North Attleboro
LS. Engle
New York
GLARK
Epuneiele
R. Russell
Newburyport
A. H. Bergain
Sol_ Smith Russell
Nelson Benner
R. A. Katban
Tindale
G. W. Smith
Martin Kaufman
G. Richardson
Orica
E. T. Adams
Haverill
S. A. Tarbell
Worcester
C. H. Benjamin
Athol
5. Alien
Hartford
F. J. Post
City
Parker
Raymond Baker
Horace Hunt
A. F. Palmer
Kennebeck
George J. Ross
Brooklyn
N. P. Snider
Minneapolis
Superior Court Opens May Sittings in Norfolk
The May sitting of the Superior Court opened this morning. Juries were empaneled with Joseph H. Bird of Norfolk chosen foreman of the first jury and Waldo C. Locke of Cohasset foreman of the second. Jury trials began in case No. 367 Mary Murray versus Bernard Hirsch et al for damages from injuries caused by a belt.
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Superior Court
Norfolk
Dedham
Thompson
Joseph H. Bird
Waldo C. Locke
Cohasset
Mary Murray
Bernard Hirsch
Dinner tendered to General Corse by Massachusetts Reform Club
The Massachusetts Reform Club will host a dinner at Young's Hotel at 6 o clock tomorrow to honor General John M Corse for his civil service reform work at the Boston post office. About 150 state leaders are expected, with guests including President Eliot of Harvard University and several congressmen and notable speakers. Governor Russell and Mayor Matthews cannot attend, but others are invited and likely to attend.
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Massachusetts Reform Club
John M. Corse
Boston Post Office
Young’s Hotel
Eliot
Orvard University
John M. Forbes
M. J. Savage
Geo
Fred Williams
Frederick 5. Coolidge
Willian Everett
Quincy
Henry Lee
Russell
Matthews
Attleboro Daily News Celebrates Pythian Knights Anniversary
The Attleboro Daily News issued yesterday as a double number to mark the Pythian Knights anniversary. The issue was well illustrated and presented day’s events and other matters in excellent form. Despite being under a year old, the paper has won public favor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Attleboro Daily News
Pythian Knights
Grand Union Pacific Yellowstone Excursion Planned
The Union Pacific will run a July excursion to Yellowstone Park featuring Concord coaches camping out hunting and fishing en route. The trip is pitched as the railway’s grandest outing yet for tourists.
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Yellowstone Park
Concord
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