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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
May 14, 1889
Page
2
Boston defeats Pittsburg 7 to 5 in a rough, high‑tempo game. Boston's battery Clarkson and Bennett rallied to hold off a late Pittsburg surge as Sun day and Miller starred for the visitors. Errors and smart fielding by both sides marked a tense nine innings with 3,500 onlookers watching a hard‑fought finish.
Harvard nine led until the eighth when Hartford rallied on Holmes field. Evans and Mumford faltered, Mumford hurt by a bounder and replaced by McLeod. Howland starred at bat and in the field, with Dean also contributing. Final score Hartford 14 Harvard 8 amid late errors and bunched Hartford hits.
In New Haven the Yale Amherst game was halted by rain with the score paused at 9 to 2, leaving outcome unresolved as players and officials paused play.
Washington Irving Bishop, famed mind reader, died at 34 West Twenty-sixth Street in New York after a period of ill health. He traveled nationwide despite weakness, performed at the Lambs Club, and succumbed to hysterical catalepsy after a final illness. Previously he drew crowds with thought transfer demonstrations and exposed spiritualist tricks while receiving European honors and later remarried following a divorce ruling.
Amos Cotting aged sixty two and a founder of Jameson Smith Cotting bank died at his 835 Fifth Avenue home after heart disease. He left a fortune of about 1.5 million and is survived by his widow, a daughter married to J Egmont Schermerhorn, and a son aged fourteen. His brother Charles A. Cotting of Boston also survives.
Charles B Lane a 56 year old carpet firm leader died after a six month illness in this city He had worked with George H Chipman Co and others and left a widow and son His gift funded the Ruggles Street Church lot and he led its Sunday school for a time General Edward M Biddle aged 81 Cumberland Valley railroad secretary treasurer Princeton graduate Carlisle lawyer and longtime railroad official died yesterday He was a veteran of the Fifteenth Pennsylvania Volunteers and served as division adjutant general appointed by Governor Curtin
President Whitney of the West End Railway at 81 Milk street said he would not discuss Longstreet’s resignation or his successor. He noted directors would meet in a few days to appoint a new manager, but the identity of the successor was not disclosed.
A Boston reader argues against elevated railroads, contending the financial logic is faulty and risks to real estate values are enormous. He predicts modest fares via electric cars suffice, questions profitability, and warns promoters bear heavy losses if the venture fails. May 3, 1889.
A storage house linked to the Long Island City railroad burned last night. the watchman Charles Meyer was found dead in the cellar this morning. In Brockton the Western Union Telegraph office burned at 11 30 pm due to crossed wires. instruments were destroyed and telegraph service cut. A small fire at 19 Pearl Street was halted by Engine 25 and Ladder 1 with no damage.
Several clubs held anniversary and reunion events at the United States Hotel Thorndike Tavern Parker's and other locations with 60 to 150 members present. Notable presiding officers included Alexander Bb Carney Rev J d Lewis and various dignitaries. A lengthy list of late arrivals from cities such as Louisville London Houston and New York followed, highlighting a bustling social season.
The Hartford Courant discusses factional tensions around the governorship race. Beard may avoid direct interference, while Crapo supporters align with Brackett, and Long Lodge and Cogswell align with opposing forces. The nomination could be leveraged in the upcoming collectorship contest.
Julius A Palmer Jr letter from Boston May 13 discusses marine news on successful sugar transport from West Indies to Boston by Shawmut towing Atlas. He critiques protectionist subsidies, questions benefits of American-flag ships, and cites Enchantress towing Lornty as a case for supporting domestic shipping.
Visitors during anniversary and Merchants' week are drawn to Paine's Furniture Company opposite the Boston and Maine depot for a free art exhibition of the world’s furniture. Covering nearly five and a half acres, it showcases rare imported pieces offered for sale at prices lower than hand carving would cost here. Open at 48 Canal Street from 9 to 5, with hundreds likely to visit and many planning purchases despite no firm intent.
Linus E. Clark and Edward B. Palmer of the Boston Post Office were arrested by Secret Service Inspector T. J. Boynton for unlawfully opening a civil service exam package to copy questions. The envelope showed a pasted hole outlet and the two men faced arraignment, with a continued hearing set as they claim authority. Clark, 44, earned 2200 yearly. Palmer, 47, earned 900 yearly.
The forecast for twenty four hours shows cloudy spells and light showers in New England with stationary temperatures, slightly warmer coastwise and easterly turning to southerly winds. Eastern New York faces threatening weather with light showers and thunderstorms, variable winds and a slight temperature rise.
For twenty four hours ending May 13 1889 at 8 p m the Cotton Region Bulletin provides meteorological summaries, market notes, and regional cotton statistics for the 75th meridian area.
Mrs Catherine Cronin of Westminster aged 55 was found dead in front of Augustus McIntosh s house in South Gardner Sunday morning. State Detective Emery and Medical Examiner Sawyer heard from Mrs McIntosh that John Tighe dragged Cronin by the throat. Tighe was held for murder and McIntosh, his wife and Mike Glennon and Tighe s associates were kept as witnesses.
Mrs. Humphrey Ward receives a favorable note from Mr. Gladstone on her Nineteenth Century article. A New York woman plans a $50,000 fund for sick or distressed artists with Salmagundi Club officers as trustees. Miss Mary F. Seymour runs a large type-writing operation, a stenography school, an employment bureau, and publishes the Business Woman's Journal. Miss Susan La Flesche earns the first medical degree for an Indian woman and will intern before aiding the Omaha people. Wellesley College and Orgeoutz Seminary showcase women’s education at the Paris exposition.
Shirts that usually sell at 3 dollars are offered at 225 dollars each by Jordan Marsh & Co. These celebrated French Percale shirts are made to order with cuffs and collars attached and a perfect fit guaranteed. With collar and cuffs detached the price is 276 dollars each.
A literary assessment surveys Henry Harland's Grandison Mather and compares it with his prior works. The critique praises some Jewish character depth while urging stronger plots, notes The Reproach of Annesley's artful though flawed moral aim, and places Harland among contemporary writers alongside Barr, Bunce, Alcott, and Hardy.
Last night the Fusileer Veteran Association marked its 102d anniversary with a dinner at the Crawford House. Captain Henry A. Snow presided as forty members attended, with guests Mayor Hart Colonel Lucius G. Marsh Captain Robert P. Bell Lieutenants Charles H. Cox and G. J. Vickery. Speakers included Snow Hart Marsh Bell Cox Vickery and others in informal remarks.
The Commonwealth Clothing House at Washington and Kneeland streets advertises unprecedented offers during Merchants Week with 500 all wool blue cheviot suits priced at 10 dollars each.
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