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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Oct 01, 1891

Page

8

Nine Points Ahead Wins and Boston Athletics Split

Boston and Philadelphia clubs split two games, Boston leading pennant chase while Chicago and New York clashed in a loose, error filled series. Nash, Stovey, Tiernan starred for Boston with O Rourke and Quinn key infield and base work as Chicago faded in gaps.

Gore Stovey Nash Quinn Tiernan O'Rourke Brodie Tucker Connor Whistler Ganzel New York Long Clarkson Sone Burrill Wil Piteh Sullivan Lynch Boston Chicago Cleveland Bostons Anson Philadelphias Chicagos Cincinnatis New Yorks Coughlin Nichols Glasscock O’rourke Clark Welch Bassett Lowe R. Bu.po C.f R.f O'Rorkelt Tuexer Bennett O'Coughtin Newark Loston Staley Gi Hk Glasse K.s Lime Athletics ALE Brown Wood Dugsities Y.c Bro Th’'S Larkin Rer Farrell Cross Cent. Stricker Haliman Corcoran Ss Ton Ce Ve Sc Cece Seeeduv Rich’son Ouse Nner O'brien Bowman Tf Sanders Gues En Haddock Philadelphees Radford Eae Weyhing Brooklyn Richardson McTamany Weybing Stricker Baltimore Weyhing First Athletics Brouthers Ball Milwaukee Columbus Farrell Eogincing Rowman Sanders Y Weyhing Farrel Washington Ferguson Chamberlain Belo Ach A. E Hassett Storey L.f Ulpp Oslo Albany Buffalo Bismarck Dak Eastport Fair Helena Mont Clear Wilmington

Opening reception at Wendell Phillips Union signals week of labor reform events

Tonight the Wendell Phillips Union at 812 Washington street hosts an opening reception preceding a week of evening meetings. Each night features a different group, including Central Labor Union, Socialist, Brotherhood of Carpenters, Ladies, Nationalist, Single Tax, and Knights of Labor, with Rev E E Hale and George E McNeil speaking tonight. Ten cents admission except for tonight, proceeds fund home furnishings. The union aims to unite reformers across schools of thought without partisanship.

Wendell Phillips Union Washington Street Central Labor Union Brotherhood of Carpenters Mary A. Livermore Knights of Labor E. E. Hale George E. McNeil Labor Wendell Phillips Association

Harvard Freshman Class Estimates Admit List Report

Harvard University projects a 450 strong freshman class with a detailed list of admitted candidates. Numbers marked with a star indicate unconditional admission, followed by a long sequence of candidate numbers listed as admitted after fall entrance exams.

Harvard University

Cholera Ravages Foo Chow in China Amid Fearful Reports

San Francisco dispatch reports a severe cholera outbreak in Foo Chow China with high death rates over the past month. The epidemic is worsened by locals using foul water for washing and cooking, causing widespread suffering among natives.

Foo Chow San Francisco Cal China

Boston Aldermen Consider University Course in Public Schools

A special Boston Board of Aldermen meeting confirmed precinct officers and discussed funding for a proposed university level track within public schools. Resolutions urged introducing an advanced course, funded partly by reallocations, with hearings to be held and a School Board report due. Also approved were street arches, music in North Square, track removals, and rail crossings.

Board of Aldermen Keenan Boston Harvard Yale Nere North Meyer Beacon Street Chestnut Avenue Committee On Fire Department Committee On Fire Department Finance Committee Sullivan West End Street Railway Company Lewis Street East Boston Committee On Railroads Boston & Maine Boston & Albany Maverick Street East Pavea William Crowe

Amory Coolidge Wedding at Brookline First Parish

Miss Clara Amory and T Jefferson Coolidge Jr wed at noon in Brookline First Parish amid a crowd of dignitaries. The ceremony featured a conservatory decorations, Lohengrin march, and a reception at the bride’s home. Coolidge, Harvard graduate and Old Colony Trust president, has long been active in business and Democratic circles with extensive club and cadet affiliations.

Brookline Clara Amory Charles W. Amory T. Jefferson Coolidge, Jr Faille Francaise Maid of Honor Messrs G. G. Amory William Amory A. L. Coolidge William Amory, Jr Annie Amory Francis J. Amory W. Amory Gardner A. P. Gardner Constance Lodge John Quincy Adams David Sears George Parker C. P. Curtis Lucius Sargent Fred Sears Jnr George von L. Meyer Tom Newhall Anderson Richard D. Sears Nellie May Cochrane Susie Codman May Stockton Lillie Davis Marie Emma Tudor Alice Judge Lowell Pearson John Homans Shattuck Coolidge Harvard College Alpha Delta Fraternity University Hall Nine Howard Advocate Harvard Old Colony Trust Company Young Men’s Democratic Club Puritan Somerset, Country Eastern First Corps of Cadets

Harvard Overseers Vote to Change Administrative Board Members

At Harvard College annual Over seers meeting held yesterday at 50 State street Solomon Lincoln chaired and led votes to substitute Trowbridge for James on the Graduate School Administrative Board for 1891 to 1892. Reappointments include Churchill and others with additions and a Bachelor of Arts decree for Herbert Leeds. Lincoln reelected president, Lowell secretary pro tempore. election of six-year overseers listed and a two-year replacement for Walcott.

Derman Wadsworth Haley Joseph Torrey A. Adams, Jr Herbert Corey Leeds Solomon Lincoln Francis Lowell Lowell Was Elected Secretary Pro Tempore. . . the Committee On Elections T. Jefferson Coolidge George QO. Shattuck Charles R. Codman Charles J. Bonaparte Charles F. Folsom Henry P. Walcott Moses Williams

Englishmen Defeated by American Cricketers at Longwood

American cricketers, largely formed from the Boston Athletic Association, defeated a strong English eleven at Longwood by 37 runs in the first innings. G Wright and H McNutt led the bowling against a fragile English stand, with L Haughton top-scoring for the Americans and Chambers again excelling. The English innings ended with seven down for 73 as they attempted a late rally.

Philadelphia Longwood America Boston Athletic Association Weitz Mystic Garrett and Skinner Harvard University G. Wright H. McNutt Keen Chelsea Chambers L. Haughton Wright Chambers Agan Howard G. Reventon McNutt Skinner OAS Menutt Lbw Neale Omen Cracknell Mudie Wee Sheperdsop Hixby Ber Sheperdson Seeee Garrett Eeeveveseld L. Mansfield Sewee PID Wengs Westanes Aeet Cane

Contingent fund inquiry reaches Boston City Council

At a heated Board of Aldermen meeting in Boston the contingent fund issue surged as Alderman Lewis requested a city auditor report. The motion would require showing all bills paid or charged to contingent funds for 1890 and 1891 with per member charges.

Board of Aldermen Lewis Carruth Flood Alderman Keenan Order Common Council Lee Mr. Lee Boston Carroth Alderman Lewis Keenan

Welcome Home Me Paine Wells Institute reception honors Paine

Members of the Wells Memorial Institute for Workingmen welcomed home Hon. Robert Treat Paine from his European journey with an address by E. M. Chamberlain and remarks by Paine. The event featured Imperial Quartette music and much handshaking as Paine contrasted conditions for laborers in Europe with American prosperity and urged dignity of manhood and a bird standard as key in life.

Wells Memorial Institute For Robert Treat Paine E. M. Chamberlain Paine Imperial Quartette London People’s Palace University Club Europe America Marathon

Hetherston Importing Elite Kentucky Whiskey Sold At Reach

Purchasers report The Hetherston Importing Company's Elite Kentucky Whiskey in three bottle sizes is wired and sealed and priced a touch higher, yet the quality more than doubles the value at all leading merchants.

Hetherston Kentucky

Fair Weather Across New England Forecasted

Fair weather will prevail across New England with little temperature change on coasts and a rise inland. Winds mostly north to east, light and variable in the southwest. Friday looks fair with unsettled weather likely approaching and slight warming. The synopsis notes high pressure in the northeast and a broad low pressure area between the Mississippi and Montana, forecasting an Eastward storm and unsettled conditions by Friday night or Saturday, with varying cloudiness and showers regionally.

POST New England Mississippi Montana Atlantic Rocky Mountains Minnesota Nebraska Kansas Wyoming Helena Florida Jacksonville Tampa Washington Maine New Hampshire Vermont Massachusetts Rhode Island Connecticut New York

Messiah Building Secured and Taylor Lot Purchased

The old Church of the Messiah building on Florence street is secured by the Episcopal City Mission led by Rev. F. B. Allen. The adjoining Taylor land has been bought. A partial list of conservative bounds offered by W. J. Hayes & Sons of Exchange Place is shown for investing October dividends.

Church OF the Messiah Florence Street Episcopal City Mission F. B. Allen Taylor Messrs. W. J. Hayes & Sons No. 7 Exchange Place

Foss Will Appeal Before Suffolk Court

Supreme Judicial Court hears appeal from Suffolk County Probate Court decree on the will of Abram S. Foss. Appellant Abram S. Foss is represented by Dabney and B Hall. appellee William A. Foss, executor, is represented by R. M. Morse jr. Arguments and the judge's charge were completed with the jury out.

SUPREME JUDICIAL _COURT Gsuffolk Lathrop Abram S. Foss Appellant William A. Foss Appellee Suffolk County Probate Court Dabney and B. Hall R. M. Morse, Jr

Court set for libelous divorce hearings Thursday morning

In Middlesex Superior Court Lowell judge Aldrich reports the court has been hearing libels for divorce. Cases are scheduled in order for Thursday morning at 9 30 with sessions beginning on time.

Superior Court Middlesex Ss Lowell Aldrich

Court martial sentence approved dismisses Cadet Curtis

The President approved the court martial sentence dismissing Cadet Thomas P. Curtis from the military service for absence from the academy without leave and falsifying the hospital record. His dismissal creates a vacancy for the Sixth Massachusetts District, not fillable until the new term begins next June.

Washington Thomas P. Curtis Massachusetts

McArthur & Co. Launch Large Furniture Sale

Arthur McArthur & Co. of Cornhill begins a special sale offering about one thousand chamber sets. Designs include antique oak, 16th century old English and cherry woods with some birdseye maple. The renowned house guarantees the opportunity and quality.

Arthur McArthur & Co Cornhill A. McArthur & Co

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