This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 32 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Sep 01, 1897
Page
3
Boston and Baltimore battle to a tie as the Colts rally with Mad dash by Tenney and a later homer by Kittridge. Dahlen and Lange drive runs for Chicago while Kittridge shines behind the plate. Final score unseen due to late game stoppage.
In New York on Aug 31 the Giants routed Cincinnati in the second game while winning the opener 7 to 6. The Reds scored four in the first inning of game one, then tied it at 4 in the fifth, but the Giants pulled ahead with two more in the ninth on Ritchey’s hit and Beckley’s sacrifice fly. Rhines won the first game for New York, while Meekin stifled Cincinnati in the second. Rhines and Rusie handled pitching, with errors aiding the visitors.
National League clashes spread from Chicago at Boston to Pittsburg at Washington. New England games include Fall River at Taunton Newport at Brockton and Pawtucket at New Bedford. Eastern Toronto at Providence Buffalo at Springfield Syracuse at Wilkes Barre Montreal at Scranton.
Sunny haired Anson, king of the diamond and guiding spirit of the Colts, drew Boston followers as he arrived from New York. He played the South End grounds yesterday afternoon to a draw in eleven innings after a close ninth inning. Anson appeared distressed as the home team tied the game in the ninth, but the clash ended with a stalemate amid unexpected hits and fumbles.
Boston and Chicago battle to a tied eighth inning then fall behind in the ninth before Boston ties it in the tenth on Decker's homer and Hamilton scoring on a late throw. Briggs dazzles on the mound while Dahlen, Lange, Anson and Lange deliver key hits as the game stretches into a dramatic finish.
An advertisement boasts a half day’s washing done in 50 minutes. It urges using cold or lukewarm water and following wrapper directions. The copy promotes FELS NAPTHA soap from FELS & OU., Philadelphia.
Baltimore notes a lopsided game as St. Louis pitcher Donahue yields fourteen hits in the middle innings. The Orioles rally for twelve runs after a quiet early start, aided by vigorous bunting and base running.
Fragmented text from multiple games and locations shows scores for Searsport Belfast Paterson Lancaster Richmond Newark Norfolk and Hartford. Athletics are mentioned with varying counts. Details are incomplete but indicate regional match results and team names across several cities.
In a pitchers battle Philadelphia edged Louisville 5 to 4 in the final inning. Cross hit a three bagger and McFarland followed with a single to seal the win as Tayli pitched well for Philadelphia. Attendance 191.
Washington scores eight and keeps the Pirates at four as Hughey is hit four times and Reilly is knocked senseless while sliding home. Atterdarce 2000. The score remains to be clarified.
Fragmentary sports score snippet lists Springfield Toronto 15 6 Fall River New Bedford 6 and Buffalo Providence 6 38. Unable to determine teams or outcomes from the damaged OCR.
Charles R announces acceptance of the Eastern team selections for a five mile East versus West pursuit race set for Sept 25. Eastern lineup includes Eddie Bald Nat Butler Seren Duffee Frank Butler Starbuck and Charles Church. Westerners comprise John S Johnson A C Mertens Earl Kiser F A McFarland W E Becker and Arthur Gardiner. The $1000 race, third of its kind, will run with open sprint events for pros and amateurs.
The Whitman road race scheduled for Saturday enlists strong riders including C. S. Bolting of Providence and H. S. Snell of Brockton. Entry closes today with M. W. Smith of Whitman, Mass. The Plymouth County Agricultural Society hosts bicycle events at Bridgewater fair grounds with one and two mile handicaps and a three mile lap team race.
A unidentified young woman, registered as Blanche Wilson of New York, killed herself at the Victoria Hotel in Chicago. She slept, bathed, and made the bed before taking morphine, leaving a note begging not to reveal her identity. A sealed envelope with no address and expensive clothing lay on the chair beside the bed.
The Manufacturers' Agricultural Association fair in Attleboro opened with a strong turnout. Highlights included trotting and a balloon ascent. The track ran faster than usual, and many heats were tight. Riders disputed heat times, with some claiming the second heat of the 2:28 race was about four seconds faster than judges’ times. The issue will go before the national association’s board of appeals.
South Boston Athletic Association posts a $100 purse for O Connells versus Garryowens at Locust street grounds. Dr Ahearn backs Boston Hurling Club against Young Irelands. Emeralds of Worcester and Garryowens of Cambridge set to play for $100 a side at Somerville field day emts. Emmets purse $75 for a match. Hartford Stars duel Emmets in championship context. Emmets tug of war team to compete. Independents of Boston and Hibernian teams from Revere and South Boston entered. Lynn C T A Society plans banner outing with rider George Tinder set for distance runs.
The Chicago Times-Herald notes an August 27 announcement that a new traffic alliance between the Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul and the Chicago Rock Island and Pacific railways starts September 12. The Denver sleeper will depart Chicago and join the regular night train to Omaha. On October 2 a Colorado Midland and Southern Pacific tourist car route will begin with weekly service between Chicago and San Francisco. C A Brown, New England passenger agent, M & St P Ry, 210 Washington St, Boston.
Saratoga promotes the Queen American Spa title with a floral fete tied to the Fitchburg railroad event. The offer invites visitors to attend for the low fare of six dollars and enjoy the celebration.
John B Moran writes to Boston Mayor Josiah Quincy urging transparent charges against District Foreman Michael J Coyle. Moran argues for public sworn accusations, public hearings with press access, and removal for proven or suspected misconduct, asserting officials must avoid corruption and uphold accountability.
The New England Amateur Rowing Association met at the Boston Athletic Club to set the Labor Day regatta schedule. Joe Maguire will not row, and the event lineup includes junior and senior singles and doubles, war canoe, and eight-oared shells with officials named.
Police compare railing fragments to bombs found in the Bois de Boulogne and Place de la Concorde on June 13 and 16, noting an iron tube filled with explosive and nails. Crowds line the Faure route from the railroad station to the Elysee as he returns from Russia via Dunkirk, with streets busy and flags displayed.
Deputations from patriotic societies laid garlands at the Strasburg statue in Place de la Concorde and Te Deum resounded in Sacre Coeur as Paris welcomed the President back from Russia. The Avenue and Opera district overflowed with crowds while the Chamber of Commerce read a grateful address. Faure toured the city, banqueted at the Elysee, and streets shone with lights and music. Cries of Vive la France, Vive la Russie, and Vive l Alliance rang through the night.
Boxing gossip notes multiple match rumors and challenges. Bob Montgomery’s reps met Cobb’s backers but illness halted talks. Haugh to fight Carmytne in Brooklyn next Saturday. Jack Leon seeks featherweight bouts around New York. McFadden challenges McCue Hopkins winner. Mullins courting Daly despite lack of match. Abbott to face Falvey in Newport Monday. McAuliffe returns Thursday in San Francisco vs Stelzner. Hartford’s Crowley touts boxing boom. John L Sullivan joint owner of Palace Theatre. Season opens in Belfast tomorrow. GEORGE V. TUOHEY.
The Massachusetts Clothing Company opens a boys department on the second floor at Hanover and Portland, offering ready-to-wear clothing for ages 4 to 16. Emphasizes comfort and quality with low prices to win parental confidence and repeat business.
Dover NH August 31 The Granite State Park harness meet drew a large crowd with close races. The free-for-all pace ran seven heats though one was declared no heat, and the race was postponed to tomorrow. Tomboy favored in 2 18 class faded as Openey Boy won the next heats. King Egbert led in 2 15 pace before weathering the first heat.
At the labor conference the platform denounces injunctions that criminalize free rights and urges backed by speeches to tear down the courts. It calls September 3 1897 a good Friday for labor aid and outlines plans for a miners strike if unresolved by September 20 1897 with a Chicago convention to follow. Sovereign vows to confront courts and jail, urging union unity and defiance of injunctions.
Debs declares civil liberty dead in America and urges the common people to rise against courts and the plutocratic element. He warns a Chicago labor meeting will be held to arouse public conscience and ignite an uprising the world has never seen.
The Order of Scottish Clans games at Spy Pond next Monday attract many entrants. Amateur competitors include J. Carney, James Benzie, J. White, Ed Grant, E. Kennedy, Thomas Grieves, James Lamb and W. Hamilton. Professionals feature Captain Tom Shields, Sam McLean, D. Hunter, James McPherson, James McNeveill, P. Watson, John Clausen, William March, Tony Thompson, Piper Donovan, Walter Christie. Highland fling contenders include Dot Reed and W. Johnson along with J. R. Lamb and W. C. Sorley, recent prize winners.
The Yankee Clothing Company stock has been sold to Manufacturers' Outlet Company. A sale starts today at 91 Summer Street with over $150,000 of fine clothing offered at unheard of prices. Hats suits overcoats pants and shoes priced at less than 30 cents on the dollar. Choicest goods go first.
The New York New Haven Hartford line runs a Boston to Newport trip tomorrow. Limited round trip tickets cost $1 each, so purchase early to avoid disappointment. Special train departs Park Square at 9 30 a m with return from Newport at 6 p m.
The double daily Portland service was discontinued last evening. Regular daily service including Sundays will continue by the steamer Port on or Bay State, leaving India Wharf at p.m.
Gilchrist & Co announces the September issue titled A Scotch Carnival by Ian Maclaren. The amusing fair of Kildrummie is featured with particularly attractive fashion sections. Ladies may obtain the magazine free by applying at Gilchrist & Co office on Winter Street.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.