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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
May 25, 1888
Page
8
A large Boston audience enjoyed a varied program raising funds for the Actors Fund. Notable acts included Mrs. Booth, Mr. Booth, Mr. Barrett, Mr. Whiting, Mr. Sothern, and Mr. Salvini with performances from the Lyceum Theatre Company and the Bostonians. Proceeds guaranteed to reach 5000 dollars.
The council confronts a defiant deadlock on the appropriation bill as six votes short of passage. A new conference committee is named and a special meeting at 4 pm is set to push toward a peaceful settlement. Wards 12 5 16 are cited in clashes while debates over harbor disposals and a new police station continue.
About 400 attendees gathered at Odd Fellows Hall for the seventy first anniversary of the British Charitable Society and the sixty ninth birthday of Queen Victoria. Speeches praised unity and patriotism as music and dancing followed, with notable comments from Col A H Stevenson and Governor Ames. Niagara Falls Park near Toronto opened on Queen Victoria’s birthday, with 118 acres and 395000 dollars spent, to be celebrated further on Dominion Day.
The East Boston Driving Association opened at Mystic Park with about 500 spectators. Sancho won the open trot in three straight heats as Paul Revere broke repeatedly, Jimmie Golden losing the final heat and Mary Jr. finishing third. Dan took third money after controversial judging.
Boston and New York officials announce a new night mail schedule via Springfield to cut delivery time by an hour. Trains depart at 9 and 11 p.m. from Boston and arrive by 6 a.m., with transfers through Jersey City and Springfield to speed letters to either city.
The Oak Grove Farm Company asserts priority for a coupon advertisement published in the Sunday Herald on January 29 at the café located at 413 Washington Street in Boston. The Post editor is addressed regarding the dispute over coupon advertising priority.
Chicago Cubs topple Detroit in a well played game highlighted by Baldwin’s pitching and Pfeffer Hanlon home runs. Detroits’ fielding miscues and Getzein wild pitches contributed to the loss as Rich’dn, Pettit, and Thompson added key hits for Chicago.
In Portland Maine on May 24 the Lynns defeated the Portlands with clean hits while Hungler was stifled by solid pitching. Manchester beat Lowell 9 to 5 as Staib faltered in the eighth, key doubles and singles producing three earned runs. Salem triumphed over Worcester 4 to 3 as Bingham held Worcester hitless until late, with Umpire Knight ejecting a belligerent spectator.
In Dover and Cleveland games the Haveh ills and Dovers teams lost. Rochester thrived on Haveh ills. The class of '88 Harvard toppled the class of '91 18 to 6 as Guerin struggled, his fielding poor, and freshmen play cited as a worrying indicator for the upcoming match in New Haven.
Shaw defeats Lee 6-1 6-4 6-8 8-6 to win the Harvard tennis tournament after morning wins by Lee over Snow and Shaw over Brooks. Lee previously beat Shaw in a tense match while Sears, the college champion, looms as a past rival. The Harvard Banjo Club announces officers H K K Carver C Copeland and G L Osgood Jr as well as the morning Mott Haven cup delegation roster.
The second annual regatta will be held Monday June 18 on the old college course at Lake Quinsigamond Worcester. Entries close Monday June 11.
The Suffolk Trust and Investment Company organized under a special charter to conduct general banking and accept accounts from corporations firms and individuals. Interest accrues on daily balances with check drawing and special rates for time deposits. Officers directors and consulting committee include prominent Boston figures. offices in Globe Building 244 Washington Street.
The Latin school battalion parade in Mechanics Hall drew 14 to 18 year old cadets in eight companies. Commander Land oversaw the day with sword and bayonet drills under Lt Col E Pierce, Drum Major A J Smith, and Major K A Reed. Prizes were awarded to Company G Captain Bangs and Company F Captain Whitcomb, with individual honors for Sergeant Taylor and Corporal Woolston. A holiday followed, amid loud cheers.
About 500 members from unions across Boston and nearby towns gathered at Wells Memorial Hall then marched to Paine Memorial Hall for a meeting honoring General Secretary P. J. McGuire of Philadelphia. He urged unity, discussed capital and labor, strikes, and criticized Pinkerton thugs while noting Pacific coast unions shorten the workday.
Marshall Livingston Perrin, Harvard ’74, appointed instructor in North European languages at Boston University after serving as Gottingen University English lector. Memorial service for Dahlgren Post 2 G A R in South Boston Church with Rev. Dr. Jutten preaching. Promenade concerts at Music Hall draw crowds with new light-music program. Mrs. Ormiston Chant to preach on religious thought in England at Church of the Unity. Guthrie Evans draw in ten-round glove clash for scientific points at Cribb Club. Boston Latin School Association honors Debbois with resolutions. Real estate sales in Charlestown and Mystic Street. Montreal fire committee chief guest at Boston fire department exhibition. Engineers 25 and 7 show workings at Fort Hill square. Frederick L Ames and others donate to Egypt Exploration Fund.
United States Circuit Court on May 24 filed opinions by Judge Colt in Hatch vs Towne and Travers v Boston Hammock Spreader. Hatch patent for heel stiffener blanks found of limited scope with no infringement. Travers case denied motions due to questions of prior art and lack of clear invention. Other proceedings include Placedo de Salvo counterfeiting case verdict of not guilty. no further trials ready.
Captain Henry Pitman of Company M Eighth Regiment Somerville was presented a regulation sword belt and uniform by the honorary members at the close of a company meeting. The Rev A E Winship gave the presentation speech and Pitman replied.
A note on a small volume titled The Krank His Language and What It Means devoted to baseball lovers. It is printed on blood parchment, bound in feather, and described by author Thomas W. Lawton as froth from a larger planned work. Published by Rand Avery Company.
Last evening private dining at Youngs included Alfred Batcheller and about ten friends. Chauncy Hall students dined at Quincy House. Thorndikeee Architectural Society with M I T held an annal dinner led by toast master J L Mauran. Hanmerslaugh hosted thirteen. thirty Class of 88 members at midnight, led by Ralph C. Hovey of Lynn.
The British barkentine Neptune arrived from Fayal with sixty nine passengers. Remeasured capacity allows fifty four. fine of 60 dollars per excess passenger totals 760 dollars. The captain faces imprisonment. the case is sent from the collector’s jurisdiction to the district attorney for action.
Notify GW Simmons & Co. at 82 to 44 North Street about any gold embroidery or military clothing orders before July. The shop reports unprecedented crowding due to an early surge in campaign work, urging prompt action to avoid disappointment.
Notes from Boston theatres describe final performances of Mans field's Monsieur tonight and Saturday. Next week features Prince Kari and Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde with Kellar joining Monday. Dawn at Hollis Street draws interest for its strong company. Boston and Philadelphia clubs visit Globe Theatre for Mazulin tonight. Jim the Penman runs at Park for one more week to close the season.
A Boston reader asks Taverner to warn mothers and nurses about letting children sit end seats in horse cars to prevent hand injuries from closing doors. The writer recalls a girl’s hand caught in a door, notes the conductor acted blameless, and urges a public warning in the Post.
A meeting of ladies from the Home for Aged Couples convened at Park Street Church parlors to organize a grand garden party on the home grounds. An executive committee was elected: Dr. Carleton, Mrs. Tilton, Mrs. Cartwright, Mr. Whitcomb, Mr. Smith, Mrs. Moseley, and Mrs. Hewins. Walnut Avenue, June 12.
The Boston Electric Club will host a Saturday evening session featuring G. W. Mansfield presenting A Sketch of Elevated Railroad Systems and Their Adaptability for Electric Propulsion. A general discussion will follow with a club collation served in the card and billiard parlors.
The Massachusetts Guard, Cambridgeport unit, under Colonel Wellington with Paymaster Parker and Major Hovey, paraded 3 officers and 49 enlisted men in new dress coats. Wellington commended the company after the drill.
Wyoming Lake known as a summer resort near Boston offers easy access from the city via the Boston & Maine line with sixty daily trains. The Longwood Hotel and cottages provide affordable accommodations from April 15 to December 1 and promise a paradisiacal month long escape for families and individuals.
Suffolk Superior Court listings cover multiple tort actions and trials. Notable cases include Gabella Young vs. City of Boston for injuries on a Brighton street defect with a $72,450 verdict, plus McHale vs. Wood, a sash injury at 34 Albany Street, with ongoing resumed evidence and counsel for both sides.
Incomplete text mentions a reporter's office and the Court House as possible references for the index.
Superior Court Middlesex May 24. Judge Blodgett notes the court has been hearing jury waived cases and will reconvene tomorrow for the same purpose. Calendar list remains unchanged to foot of page forty-ninth.
Superior Court Norfolk County May 24 with Justice BisHor presiding records an action for injuries from a fall into a cesspool on premises in Hyde Park hired by plaintiff. Attorneys listed for both sides. Also mentions No 227 White petitioner against Inhabitants of Foxboro and a note on no further jury trials this sitting.
In Essex County May 24 sessions, John L Bartlett was found guilty of illegal keeping of liquor, Oscar J Bartlett acquitted on the same charge. several defendants pleaded guilty to illegal keeping or related offenses with fines and costs. Jurors were dismissed to resume Monday morning in Salem.
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