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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
May 30, 1892
Page
3
News from the boating men features baseball gossip as Boston faces a tough challenge to win both games against Cleveland. The era of sharp play and strong pitching sets up a gripping sports duel with fans buzzing over possible outcomes.
National League Cleveland at Heston Pittsburg at Baltimore Cincinnati at Brooklyn Louisville at Philadelphia Chicago at Washington St Louis at New York all clubs set for two games. New England League A M Woonsocket at Pawtucket Knockton at Salem Manchester at Lowell Portland at Lewiston P M l'nwsucket at Woonsocket Salem at Brockton Lowell at Manchester Lewiston at Portland
Crowds fill the South End grounds for today’s doubleheader between the Cleveland Spiders and the Boston Beaneaters. The feature players include Patsey Tebeau at short and captain, Jack O’Connor catching, Young and Davies in the rotation, with Burkett and Davis in the outfield. The Spiders, eager pennant contenders, face Boston in a day of strong fielding and base running, a rematch where past meetings weigh on the mood of both teams.
The chief inspector of the New York Board of Health, Cyrus Edson, lauds Paine's celery compound as a spring remedy that restores nervous balance and cures rheumatism. A Boston reader, C J OBrien, forwards letters asserting dramatic improvements after using four bottles, claiming twenty friends cured and promising to employ a typewriter to handle inquiries.
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May 29 reports outline the corner stone laying for Brockton Massachusetts City Hall by the Grand Lodge. A large parade and Masonic rites precede ceremonies led by Mayor Keith and Grand Lodge officers. Unexpected declines from several groups noted.
Special to the Post lists entries and weights for Monday’s races at Gloucester New Jersey. First race features 9 to 16 onlie selling with Oliver Twitt and Veracity gelding among contenders. subsequent races include multiple horses and handicaps with weights, distances and notable entrants such as Morenee, Posen, Baum, and Nevada.
A column of player rumors and matchups from the Gladstone Club in Providence detailing upcoming fights and field performances. Notes include Jack Magee versus Fred Wood, bets on Paisey Kerrigan versus Dee O Conn ned, McCarthy of the Salems, and other baseball and track prospects with several teams and players named.
Walter M. Kennedy a 24 year old man was arrested at 3 20 yesterday on charges of incendiarism after the Crocker barn on Fayette street Newton was found afire. The fire alarm came from Box 171 and officers Burke Case and Coveny arrived to find only the owner and Kennedy present. Police suspect Kennedy of several recent arsons and arrested him on that confession.
President Harrison attends brick Presbyterian Church service decorated with flowers and a packed house. He lunched privately at a hotel, then walked and drove with Dr. W Powers visiting an art gallery. Evening memorial services at Central Presbyterian with Rev. H I Stebbing. Guarded by detectives, he dislikes the heightened security.
A fire alarm from Box 24 at 7:23 last evening described a rubbish fire in the passageway between buildings numbered 193 and 995 Harrison avenue. The fire was started by boys but caused no damage.
The dining car service on the Shore Line Flyer departing Park Square station at 2 p.m. is described as very satisfactory with a table d hote dinner offered aboard the new fustirs into New York.
Captain F E M Thompson of the Nettie Lemper reports mutiny aboard during a voyage from Lynn Massachusetts to Port Johnson New Jersey. Two sailors Hanson and Sundstrom refused to work after threats with a dagger and revolvers. The crew was disciplined. two mutineers were jailed while the captain claimed back pay issues and a detour to prevent further trouble.
In Copenhagen on May 29 a royal golden wedding celebration drew 100,000 attendees and 117 associations. The parade to Amalienborg Castle featured a beech branch display by students, flowers showered on the route, and a balcony appearance by the King, Queen, and royal guests. The King spoke briefly to students from the balcony.
A Berlin AP dispatch reports Germany faced a sugar surplus with $3,678,899 worth of sugar exported to America in the quarter ending March 31, while the same quarter last year saw no exports. Hamburg and Magdeburg hold large stocks, with buyers scarce as German merchants seek sales but face low demand. Some sewing dealers attribute the glut to cheaper Cuban sugar available to Americans.
Advices from Japan say a succession of big fires occurred last month followed by landslides and floods. Heavy rains swelled rivers in several prefectures and burst embankments, spreading across a wide area.
The Mt Vernon Congregational Church, founded in 1843 on Ashburton place, faces its last service in the old building as it moves to Back Bay West Chester park. Dr Herrick preached the final sermon after a fifty year pastorate begun in 1871. a Chinese Sunday school and various societies support mission work. A social reunion and public service are scheduled for June 1 with former and current members speaking.
In Washington on May 29 rumors swirled over Secretary of State Bisine’s possible actions in the presidential race. No firm plans emerged as he dined with Representative and Mrs. Flint, while ex-senator Piatt visited family. Other politicians like ex-Senator Palmer and Senator Stockbridge prepared for trips to Minneapolis for the party convention.
Mrs. Queery asks Mrs. Petite about her widowhood and how long she plans to remain a widow, prompting a tearful exchange. The dialogue hints at lingering mourning and social expectations within a domestic setting.
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