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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
May 11, 1894
Page
1
Piscatorial experts from across the country convene at the Fish Protection Association of Pennsylvania to discuss stock enhancement and enforcement of fishing laws across states. We offer quality fishing suits at 15 dollars with returns and a selection of patterns.
Boston shop advertises all wool black corded cheviot suits at 9.97 dollars. The "My Clothier" window display teases a bargain of high quality garments, single and double breasted styles, urging customers to inspect try on and buy at low prices.
The Hav erhill Board of Aldermen license inquiry reveals the Big Four Tilton Hoyt Cate and Ham refuse to disclose information to the grand jury, invoking their constitutional rights. Pinkham Croy and Cat answer fully, stating they know nothing of monetary influences. District Attorney Moody relishes the developments as crowds await further testimony and a public exoneration remains possible.
Three Cambridge youths aged 14 to 16 left home with 66 cents to seek work on the Portland and Rumford Falls railway. After a wild misadventure through Portland and futile hopes of Rumford Falls they returned, sickened by clams and homesick, and were placed aboard a boat home by the city marshal.
Governor Greenhalge sent nominations to the Executive Council for Fall River police commissioners Dr. Nathaniel C. Aldrich Thomas J. Borden and John Stanton. Aldrich is 28 and Stanton a former state legislator. Borden is over 60. The selections surprised politicians but are praised outside political circles as strong choices. The slate also included Fred G. Pettigrove for general superintendent of prisons and Warren’s Joseph W. Hastings reappointed to the State Board of Health.
Shareholders of the Bankers' Loan and Investment Company met in New York to hear the reorganization committee report. The firm weighs a 20 percent stock contribution to protect assets. Clarence W. Clarke opposed but then withdrew. A adjourned meeting is set for May 16, 1894 at 10:30 a.m. at 40 Wall Street to report on legality and resume business soon.
Lowell report states Agent Lyon of the carpet mills has granted card strippers and combers a five day work week instead of thirty hours. Workers will return to work tomorrow.
A bright opening day in Boston draws solid attendance as Boston defeats Brooklyn 7 to 1. Corcoran Daly and Dailey turn double plays. Nichols hits a three-base shot. Nichols strikes out five, Stein two. Nichols also four bases on balls against Stein.
A vivid satirical look at a Boston baseball game with the crowd and dignitaries in attendance. The piece notes the dog mascot, the Governor's secretary proxy, Brackett and Long, J. B. Billings, and a dyed blonde with a score card amid lively spectators and wandering chatter.
The crowd roared as the Brooklyns led 7 to 1 over the Bostons. Herman Long sent balls into play, rousing a wild reaction from spectators and a grandstand bobbing like a Jack in the Box.
Boston wins seven to one at South End grounds as 8000 spectators witness the opening of the local season. Nichols masters the Brooklyns with three hits allowed, while Stein struggles with control. Tucker stellar at first base and Tucker’s long throw save highlight a dull but solid game.
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