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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Sep 01, 1893
Page
3
STVETSS SCIENCE reports the Phillies defeat the Pirates and Orioles. Giants win twice and groomedColonels. Comiskey secures another victory in a busy windy town sports roundup.
The narrative describes Anson confronting Hugh Duffy with a soft-wood club in the first inning and refusing to play after a dispute, with umpire Flynn deciding against Anson. Boston's Stivetts excelled, Chicago struggled to hit, and Duffy's timely plays helped the Red Sox win while Anson faced public condemnation as a bulwark yet buffoon.
New York defeated St Louis in both games here, blasting Clarkson in the opener and Hawley in the latter as German and Wilson held up the New York win. Wilson homered, and Rusie, Milligan, Hawley and Peitz were among the cited players. Scores show New York 12 hits to 9 for St Louis in game one and 13 to 9 in game two, with errors listed for both teams.
Brooklyn built a lead after three and a half innings and defeated Louisville 8 to 3 in front of about 2100 spectators. Brooklyn pounded 13 hits to Louisville's 8, with Daub and Dailey pitching for Brooklyn and Menafee and Weaver for Louisville.
Washington fell short as Cincinnati exploded in the fourth inning after Maul was hit. Dwyer shut the Washington offense with bases loaded, leading to a 2-1 final. Attendance was 1,000 with 10 Cincinnati hits and 9 by Washington. Batteries were Dwyer Murphy Maul and McGuire.
Philadelphia defeats Pittsburg in an exciting season game before about 3000 fans. Final score shows Philadelphia leading with a 10 to 9 and strong hitting from Carsey and Clements for Philadelphia while Ehret and Earle pitched for Pittsburg. Errors totaled two for Pittsburg.
Wilkesbarre beat Providence 10 to 2. Springfield defeated Binghamton 3 to 1. Buffalo triumphed over Troy 1 to 0.
Fall River tops Brockton 5 to 3 in game one then dominates 11 to 0 in game two. Dover defeats Boston Reds 12 to 3. Portland climbs past Lewiston 13 to 11.
New York sources suggest police officials study the Dixon Plimmer match amid talk of legal action. Billy Smith regrets a meet with Ryan under flawed terms with a $6000 purse looming. Tracey and Dempsey rumors spread, Avie Gibbons issues weightless challenges, and Jimmy O’Connell returns to boxing drills as New England clubs seek fresh matches.
Lists of entrants for the 100 yard handicap at Centennial Essex on Labor Day include shooters from Lincoln, Oolah clubs and many East Coast locales. Names such as Collins Edgerton Wis and Bob Brown Lynn appear with handicaps from scratch to 15 yards, reflecting a wide field and varied distances for the sprint event.
Pilgrim sits in Charlestown navy yard drydock at high tide with a foul hull but clean fin. Three tons of lead plates to be added to the bulb and fin to adjust speed without changing shape. Bolting planned Saturday. Mast strengthened by two feet, new boom and gaff underway, Colonia mainsail recut for Pilgrim by New York boat officials.
The American Wringer Co announces wringers mangles spring beds and carpet sweepers and offers repairs for all kinds. Orders by mail promptly attended to from their Broadway extension city location.
North Conway New Hampshire hosts the fourth annual East Side White Mountain coaching parade drawing about 10 000 spectators. Crowds arrive from dawn as five brass bands march, with judges selecting winners for best coach and team best dressed coach and more amid lavish pageantry and numerous prominent attendees.
The Malden Biocycle Club hosts a bicycle and pool tournament with prizes mainly in diamonds and silverware. Unions Roxburys and Massachusetts clubs start early. secretary Frothingham notes the event’s great enjoyment and 100 gallons of lemonade.
The America's Cup trial programme was made public by ex-Commodore James D. Smith. Races will be held in New York on September 7, sailed outside Sandy Hook. Commodore Morgan’s flagship will serve as judges’ boat, with the regatta committee handling the races while the cup committee observes the competing vessels.
The Street Laborers' Union, newly organized, met in Western Hall and elected John Woods as commander on Labor Day. Secretary J. J. McCarthy, residing at 98 East Canton Street, was tasked with securing a band. A committee will approach Brookline Gas Company for a banner and another to locate permanent headquarters. Members plan to meet at Northampton Street and Columbus Avenue at 7:30 Labor Day morning.
The Pawers' Union changed its stance rescinding a prior vote against parading on Labor Day. John Waldron will serve as commander and members are asked to meet at Castle and Tremont streets at 8 o'clock on Labor Day morning.
At a meeting of the Lathers' Union last evening William Giles was elected president Edward Nolan vice president Charles Duffy recording secretary T Cook financial secretary and T J Brady treasurer Price Thomas named commander for Labor Day Members to meet at Arlington Hall at 8 a m Labor Day.
J O Leary will command the Freight Handlers unit in the parade as Graystone Hal joins the event. Local observers note the duo bring a seasoned presence to the procession with potential for a standout display.
A clipped OCR reading notes ongoing efforts to safeguard archival items and maintain access to historical materials. It references institutions and unnamed collections, emphasizing care, cataloging, and long term preservation goals.
General Secretary Reichers met with the United Garment Workers district council at 994 Washington Street last night to discuss trade matters. The session was confidential and reporters received no details.
About 1600 American Rubber Company employees in East Cambridge have been idle for a month due to low business. Families suffer hunger as most factories nearby operate only partially or close. Some workers moved away seeking relief while clerks remain to handle potential orders. The plant plans to resume in a month despite fewer funds to pay previous orders.
New York August 31. Nothing heard at Clyde steamship line office about ships Seminole from Jacksonville to New York and Yemassee from New York to Charleston. Agents think both vessels may be anchored outside Charleston harbor bar awaiting reports.
City Hall saw an acting-Mayor tangle yesterday as documents signed at Jefferson while Alderman Lee served. A law firm refused a conveyance without Mayor Matthews signature, making the deed bear two Mayors signatures today. Unclear if Common Council president can act as Mayor. If corporate counsel rules invalid, Legislature may pass retroactive legislation to legalize past actions.
Boston pharmacist Frank O. Guild opened his Back Bay shop in a new stone building at Boylston and Exeter streets. The two entrances are 5607 Boylston and 37 Exeter. Interiors feature Mexican mahogany fitments and a prominent Low tile soda fountain. The store is described as complete and prepared for a first class drug business. Friends visited and physicians in the area pledged support.
George Tohwiks, a Polish boarder in Middletown, discovers his trunk broken and $350 missing after his host John Koch and wife vanish. Police trace leads to the missing sum and investigate the couple’s whereabouts and potential involvement.
John D. Ryan of the Riverside Boat Club faces protest for entering three events at the New England Amateur Rowing Association regatta on the Charles. Bradford Boat Club objects citing a $25 boxing prize, prompting an inquiry by the N B A A A U and an internal rowing committee investigation. The meeting at Revere House included representatives from Arlingtons, West Ends, Crescents, Bradfords, Shawmuts, Neponsets, Columbians, and others as entries for multiple shell classes were debated.
Mrs Kincannon of 12 May street rushed to join James Keenan's large Ward 16 children party yesterday afternoon. She fell into the water, was fished out wet and rejoicing, and reunited with her little ones. The 1290 strong gathering enjoyed refreshments and dancing at Quincy.
Jeremiah C Millerick died at his son Daniel EB Millericks residence on August 28. Funeral services were conducted at St Marys Church on Warren street with a solemn high requiem Mass sung by his son the Rev Jeremiah Millerick assisted by the Rev William J Millerick and Rev Father Sheedy of Fall River. Forty clergymen attended. Burial followed at Brook ne.
West Dennis August 31 The valuable horse Dick owned by Captain Oliver K Baker collapsed and died this afternoon at Riverside Trotting Park during a heat of the 2 59 class. The animal was valued at 650 dollars.
The Jubilee is raced in trial events by General Paine's son rather than by the general himself. It has already voyage to New York and will be hauled out there early next week.
Brighton police chased a gang of twenty three tramps on a Worcester to Boston freight train. Five were captured near Evansgrove, two of them boys aged 12, while the rest escaped. Four hitchhiking youths were detained for railroad law violations after a stop at South Framingham.
The remains of Mrs Ida A Dame wife of Warren E Dame were buried yesterday from North Beacon street. The Rev Pr Johnson who married the couple officiated with a large turnout of friends and relatives. John Degnan’s funeral was held yesterday morning at St Columbkille’s Church with a solemn high mass by Rev A J Rossi. Interment followed at Holyhood Cemetery.
Edith Witt six year old daughter of Alderman Charles Witt received funeral rites at her father's Woodlawn home yesterday afternoon. The service reflected the family’s grief as attendees gathered for the sombre ceremony conducted in a private setting.
The long Brattle street contest is ended and electric cars will run along that aristocratic boulevard. The West End accepts the route offered by the Aldermen and work on the line will begin at once. The route follows Brattle, Mt. Auburn, Garden and Craigie streets, Concord avenue and Huron street. This is the compromise route.
Alderman Flood comes back from a three week vacation in Cottage City looking well. Water Commissioner McNary has recovered from nervous prostration enough to leave home and take short walks. he hopes to resume duties next week.
The Ward 23 Republican Club plans a reorganization as more than one hundred members sign up to join. The Independents will organize on September 1. Clerk Edward W. Brewer of the Mining Court has returned from vacation.
A baseball game is set for Labor Day at 2 30 p m on Nightingale Field Lower Mills with a $20 purse funded by the local Aldermen and Councilmen.
The Populists of Chelsea will hold a caucus in Liberty Hall on Saturday September 2 at 8 p m for the purpose of electing a committee to the People s Party State convention.
The Rev. Arthur C. A. Hall, elected bishop of Vermont, drew Boston Episcopalians into a reading of his past. Once rector of the Advent in Bowdoin Street and a Cowley Father, Hall’s recall to England in 1891 sparked talk of his future retirement and the influence of his Englandbound monastic circle on American Anglican ritual.
The Executive Council postponed confirmations of ex Councillor Flynn as Boston fire marshal and Richard KE Warner of Taunton to the State Board of Arbitration due to the absence of Lieutenant Governor Wolcott and Councillors Rice and Morgan. Governor reappointed George M. Whittaker as executive officer of the dairy bureau.
Danny Russell Connecticut lightweight champion signed to box and KO Billy Forsythe and Charles Matthews in six rounds at the Danbury fair in October. The two opponents hail from Danbury and the plan was announced in New Haven.
John W. Ransone of the Pauline Hall opera company endured a harrowing electric car accident at Park Street Church when a side step struck him. He saved his five year old daughter from harm, sustained a severe leg bruise and clothing damage, yet completed his performance in Mme Favart despite pain. The child remained unaware of the danger and commented that there almost was a dead comedian at the Tremont Theatre.
In a handshake and cordial exchange, Hon. John E. Russell and Hon. Charles S. Hamlin renewed quiet ties at Youngs Hotel after months of distance. Governor Russell hosted Hamlin for a dinner at the Tiffin Club, but could not attend, arranging a 6 o'clock meeting where Russell praised Hamlin and the courage of his gubernatorial bid. A brief half hour discussion followed before they departed.
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