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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Sep 13, 1887

Page

2

Chicago Defeats Phillies. New Yorks Win at Indianapolis

Chicago defeats Philadelphia to stay in second place while New Yorks beat the Hoosiers at Indianapolis. Washington loses at Pittsburgh as Detroit, Boston split a doubleheader in the same slate of games.

Chicagos Phillies New Yorks Indianapolis Washingtons Pittsburg Bostons Detroit Hoosiers Chicago Philadelphias Casey Clarkson Twister Quakers

Color line drawn in baseball as Browns refuse to play Cuban Giants

In Philadelphia on September 12, the St. Louis Browns were to host the Cuban Giants in an exhibition game at West Farms. Eight players signed a letter refusing to play against Negroes, prompting Van Der Ahe to cancel the game, marking the first such color-based refusal by a major club and a significant stand over race in baseball.

Philadelphia Chris van der Ahe St. Louis Browns von der Ahe van der Ahe

Athletics blank St Louis blank eight

At Philadelphia Athletics failed to score while St Louis plated eight in a game halted by darkness. Baltimore Baltimores and Louisvilles played to a scoreless finish due to nightfall.

Philadelphia Athletics St. Louis Baltimore Baltimores Louisvilles

Newport River Pirate Brainerd Tries Jail Escape

John Brainerd the river pirate, held awaiting Supreme Court trial, attempted to break jail yesterday using two concealed laws to cut bars. Local election set for Wednesday aims to oust Mayor Powel by fielding two rivals to force his withdrawal. The season’s final Casino hop drew slim crowds due to heavy rain.

Newport R. J John Brainerd Supreme Court Powel

Constitutional Changes At Boston Chamber Of Commerce

A Boston Chamber of Commerce meeting appointed a nominating committee including R. H. Jenkins J. M. Upton J. H. Cressey Charles A. Baldwin and J. E. Soper. Amendments include clarifications on forfeited memberships sale proceeds and eligibility for survivor benefits with age limits for future members.

Boston Chamber of Commerce R. H. Jenkins J. M. Upton J. H. Cressey Charles A. Baldwin J. E. Soper Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors

Memorial Service for Methodist Leaders at Bromfield Street Church

The quarterly conference of Methodist ministers met at Bromfield Street Church with a memorial service for Bishop Harris John Allen and Rev Dr Curry. Speakers eulogized their careers noting Harris’s forty years of service and Curry’s independence of thought and theological influence. Mark Trafton’s remarks added humor as the gathering recalled Allen’s early life and conversion path from Universalism to Methodism.

Conference of Methodist Ministers Bromfield Street Harris John Allen Curry L. R. Thayer D. I. Ela W. F. Mallilieu W. L. Harris Ela Norwich Seminary B. K. Pierce Wesleyan Hieged Theeorgia Conference Mark Trafton Sandy River

Evangelical Ministers Push Boston Church Union

A Boston meeting of the Evangelical Ministers' Association gathered clergy from Boston and abroad including Rev. K Chat terjee of Lahore and Rev. De. Justin D. Fulton of New York. The group planned to consult churches and form a Boston Evangelical church union to coordinate work among congregations.

Boston Evangelical Ministers’ Association Meionaon K. ©. Chatterjee Lahore Presbytery Punjab India de. Justin D. Fulton New York Alliance James M. Gray Evangelical Ministers’ Association Evangelical Churches of Boston Vicinity Boston Evangelical Church Union William E. Dodge Christian Church Josiah Strong Joseph Parker London Evangelical Alliances Washington Parker House W. E. Dodge Strong

Tolerance as the Issue at Springfield Board Meeting

A letter to the editor argues that the American Board meeting in Springfield will hinge on tolerance between the Alden faction and the Hopkins and Hardy faction. It claims the dispute centers on whether Hume and allied supporters should be employed, accusing the Alden group of turning the board into a theological institute and manipulating committees.

Springfield Alden Hopkins and Hardy Hopkins and Hume Mr. Hume Yale Flopkins Hardy American Board Theological Institute Alden Party Beane Portland Boston Park Street Church Holy Ghost Des Moines Smyth Mr. Hardy

Sunday School Work Discussed by Tremont Temple Baptists

Sunday school superintendents met at Tremont Temple after a supper to review methods for attracting and retaining children in their districts. President George R. Kelso chaired the session with Rev. J. S. Fielding offering the blessing. Speakers outlined how to obtain new scholars and keep existing ones, with Rev. Dr. Edward Judson of New York providing enthusiastic input.

Tremont Temple Faithful Baptist George R. Kelso J. S. Fielding Winchester A. Hartshorn Park P. Allen Stephen Moore A. L. Barbour J. F. Paine Henry Ashman L. B. Philbrick Association Edward Judson New York

Quarantine Ordered on Nova Scotia Cattle Imports

The Boston Collector reports an infectious disease among cattle, horses and sheep in Nova Scotia. No landing of animals or hides from Nova Scotia is to be allowed until further notice. Steamboat lines and local inspectors will enforce the order.

Saltonstall Boston Masse United States Pictou Nova Scotia I. H. Maynard Treasury Department Custom House Board of Health Brookline Street Franklin Square South End Comra Pbs Andreas Blume School Street Office of Auctioneers Tack Factory & Oil Works Thayer & Judd Paraffine Corporation Front Street Rotch’s Blanchard Chawtord B. Crawford Edwin S. Thayer Devonshire Street Commonwealth OF Massachusetts Middlesex Sarah F. Ware John Shackford Elisha M. Hall Cambridge Boston Post W. A. Field J.C

Blanchard Running Meeting Canceled at Mystic Park

David H. Blanchard’s planned meeting at Mystic Park is called off due to insufficient stable space for the listed dates. He had secured all required horses from New York and nearby, along with strong encouragement to make the races a success.

David H. Blanchard Mystic Park Blanchard New York Vicinity

Resolutions on the Death of Alpheus Hardy at Boston Y M C A

At the Boston Young Men's Christian Association monthly meeting the group adopted resolutions praising Alpheus Hardy. They note his long support and leadership, including chairs of building and Tabernacle work with Mr Moody, and his strong business and missionary interests. A copy of the resolutions was sent to Hardy's family.

Boston Young Men’s Christian Association Russell Sturgis, Jr Alpheus Hardy Church Universal Tabernacle Moody Hardy

Dorchester Abutters Sue City Over Unfilled Slough Hole

Abutters on Exchange Street Dorchester sue the city for not fulfilling a 1874 contract to fill lowlands along the Old Colony railroad. Work halted after the railroad filled its section and city gained rear land. nuisance remains despite health board appeals.

Dorchester Exchange Street Old Colony Railroad Board of Health

No Sales on Saturdays Ends Pending Notice

A 19th century financial list records securities and shares held or ordered by executors and trustees. It lists numerous railway, bank, and mill company holdings with quantities and notes, plus a note that no sales on Saturdays remains in effect until further notice.

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