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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
May 20, 1891
Page
8
The Triumvir's Nine suffer a third straight defeat as Louisville struggles at the plate. Pitching and timely hits fail to turn the tide and players search for solutions to end the skid. This setback compounds the team's batting woes and raises questions about lineup adjustments.
Boston bats click early and often, Dailey battered in the fourth as Louisville errors cushion the home team's easy victory. Stricker and Radfern shine in defense, Joyce and Farrell pace the offense with key hits, while Dailey falters amid a rash of hits and a wild pitch.
The St Louis Browns seek to break the Reds winning streak as Captain Duffy’s squad faces Captain Comiskey’s Reds in Boston. South Boston and Tommy McCarthy draw crowds, with Tip O’Neill and Fuller among notable stars. New score-card system by Tarry Stevens praised, promising refined game-day experience. Cincinnati and Boston matches yield heavy scoring, Clarkson hit hard while rain pauses occur. Anson’s Cubs beat the Bridegrooms 9 to 1 with Ward’s stellar defense and Cooney filling in at short.
Weather indications forecast fair and slightly warmer in New England and eastern New York through Wednesday evening. Coastal areas expected to remain stationary in temperature with south winds.
Weather across New England will be mostly cloudy with southerly winds and a warm, fair evening. Cooler Thursday with easterly winds, more clouds, and rain expected. City reports show varied rain across the Midwest and Plains, while Atlantic coast temps reach 72 to 82 degrees in the Southeast, and 42 to 72 along the coast.
Mrs William Sutler hosted a children focused program in John A Andrew Hall for the Progressive Lyceum. The show featured young performers led by Macxine McMorris as a boy midshipman and Baby Lou Kivian in a dainty skirt dance. A substantial amount was raised for the Lyceum.
In United States District Court on May 19 Judge Carpenter resumed proceedings against Henrietta E Cutting, former postmaster at Artichoke West Newbury. Charged with making false quarterly returns to deceive the Government and inflate pay. Assistant District Attorney J M Marshall prosecuted, with Bartlett and E R Anderson defending.
Supreme Judicial Court decisions include Abraham Troeder vs Solomon M Hyams on promissory note ownership and authority to sue, and John E Woods vs Patrick Doherty on guaranty of rent. Also covered are Old Colony Railroad Co. vs Framingham Water Co seeking an injunction, George E Bullard trustees v Town of Shirley on charitable bequest, Commonwealth v Drew on fraud in goods, and Metropolitan Senate Commissioners case upholding 1889 sewerage statute as constitutional with interjurisdictional cost sharing.
In Boston Superior Court a firsts session on May 19 includes Hannah Hart versus Susan N Cole et al for a $5000 tort claim over defective stairs at a house on A Street South Boston. Mixed entries list numerous cases in order of docket, with multiple defendants and subsequent sessions noted for unrelated matters and orders.
In Essex County May 19 Judge Harmen presided over adjourned third meetings for Conrad Juni Orilla Vanier J P Randall & Son William P Davis George E Beasley John Geary Arthur S Eaton John Duncan Jx George T Robinson and J L Smith & Co. Second meetings were held for Eli Gott James F Lavery and Ernest H Averill. First meetings occurred for William Ropes Jr assignee Zena Goodell of Salem in William Y Other assignee Edwin O Childs of Newton in William N Le Pare assignee George R Nutter of Boston. A composition meeting was held for Charles J Caldwell. Petitions against Riley Brothers and Dickenson Caunt & Co were dismissed.
Supreme Judicial Court Essex May 19 rescript filed in clerk of courts. Kilham et al vs Pierce et al arise from solvency proceedings of Frank W. Flanders of Lawrence who allegedly preferred claims. Plaintiff's exceptions sustained and a new trial ordered.
Superior Court Middlesex presiding judge hears action of contract to recover 300 dollars money had and received. Plaintiff represented by Homer Albers and G L Huntress. defendant by Fales and Mellen. Case names include Parker executor and Woodward with references to city matters and other docketed items.
Wills presented for probate include Sibbel Bass Lexington John O'Hearn Lowell Jane Hallas Lowell John L dacaues Lowell Isaac Kimball Lowell William Larner Westford Gilman Blood Groton John Goodhue Lewksbury Cather ine Healand Dracut Rufus Stickavey Somerville Sarai Ward Framingham Isaac N Wedbes Dunstable Administrations Storage Coak Lowell Louisa Cook Lowell Albert C Lang Lowell Camille Dubeautt Lowell Tan Cummings Lowell Jonas Holden Shirley Harriet Parker Shirley Williams Comey West
Norfolk County superior court entries show actions including guardianship estates, contract disputes with Harwood Manufacturing and seed deliveries, and tort claims against Weymouth sidewalk defects. Defendants prevail in one contract case for full bill plus interest, while trials resume on others with multiple named plaintiffs and defendants.
The Davis Shoe Company, with offices at 98 Summer street Boston, assigned yesterday afternoon to Moses Williams and B F Spinney of Boston who are not creditors but likely to act in the equitable distribution among creditors. The firm's assets and liabilities are unsettled with meetings of creditors. Mr. Davis states he will deal fairly and hopes to recover. The company faced losses from Coreys failure and a major 1889 Lynn fire, with factories in Boston Lynn Richmond Portsmouth Kennebunk and more.
The steamer Watertown cuts freight rates to Boston to 3 cents per hundred, signaling an imminent rate war after a Boston & Maine reduction. S. W. White & Co. with Chicago house, International Trust Co of Boston, and St. Louis trust Co market $1,000,000 Simmons Hardware 7 percent preferred stock. Total company capital $3,000,000, with 15,000 preferred and 15,000 common shares held by officers. 5,000 common shares retained. Simmons Hardware, founded 1874, reported 1890 sales of $7,000,000 and net profits of $33,79184, with six-year average profits about $262,007. Preferred stock carries 7 percent cumulative dividends from Jan. 1, 1891, before any common payments. Subscriptions open May 25, close May 27, with payments 10 percent on application, 30 percent on allotment, and remaining in 15 and 30 day intervals.
At Hotel Brunswick last evening the Hub's musical circle attended the musicale of Misa Lathan Chandler the city violinist. Participants included Miss Lillian Chandler Arthur Foote Edith Abell George D Parker and Miss L A Orras. The performance was a decided success and a highlight of the season.
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