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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Sep 15, 1891

Page

8

Anson Invincible Staley Beats Louisvilles On Slow Day

Anson led a Boston team to a 7 to 3 victory at Louisville as Staley and Bennett anchored the battery. Nash's miscue and timely hits supplied the run spree while Hutchinson limited the Houstons to scattered contact. The crowd of about 6,000 saw a strong Boston defense and sharp throwing from Kennett despite a late scoring push by Louisville.

Anson South End Boston Mr. Gatiney Staley Bennett Boston Battery Chicago Billy Nash Ryan Wilmot Dahlen Carroll Joe Quinn Tucker Lovg Burns Quinn Brodie Warrell Houstons Hutchinson Nash Pfeffer Les Schriver Fiutchinson Kennett Long A. BH A.B A. Beyan C.f Cong Imot Stovey Tdahien Lowe U Krodie Cu Carroll R.f Ramon Iscecee Creers Dahien Doutle

Cincinnati Defeats Bridegrooms In High-Scoring Tilt

In Brooklyn Cincinnati offense sparked by Caruthers overran Brooklyn with a seven-run sixth inning. Attendance 716. Final score Cincinnati 11 Brooklyn 6. Stolen bases by Tathan Holliday Reilly. Pitchers Mullane and Kilpatrick credited.

Cincinnatis Ted Caruthers Brooklyn Chicago Cincinnaties Cincinani Strooklyn Katterjee Mallane Harrington Carnthera Kinslow Cincinnati Keenan Fouts Halligan Gritia Homerhis—Smithe Tathan Holliday Reilly Bails Oit Caruthers Baltimore St. Louis Onoles Browns Lott Mallimarks St Louis Rettger Hoyle Healy Townsend Comiskey Boyle Boyle, Homeruns—McCarty and Lyons, Stolen bases--Fuller, Stivetts Welch Walsh Retiger Fuller McCarty Gilbert Werden Washington CoLumbus Cassian Knell Donohue Sutcliffe Wheelock Lehane Crooks Bond Twitchell Hlome Duffee O'Rourke Murphy McCauley R Knell Raasian Athletics Milwaukees

Mystery rider disappears after renting room then wheels found

A 22 year old man using the name Tracy E Bacon from New York booked a room at Hore Vendome last Tuesday and vanished by Saturday after failing to pay board. He rented a bicycle at the Bicycle Inn 194 Columbus avenue, used his Vendome room key as security, pawned the wheel with Samuel Aronson at 56 Eliot street, and Special Officer Cowboy recovered the bike, valued at 1456 dollars, returning it to owners.

Hore Vendome Tracy E. Bacon New York Bicycle Inn Columbus Avenue the Vendome Samuel Aronson Eliot Street Cowboy Division 4

Weather Indications for New England and Plains

Weather outlook across New England promises fair, cooler conditions today with northwest winds. Tonight winds back to west and southwest as temperatures hold. Wednesday could bring increased cloudiness and possible showers with southwest winds and rising temps. Local rain was light yesterday, scattered in the South, with small totals in Ste Marie Green Bay Duluth and Port Arthur.

New England Ste. Marie Sp.m Green Bay Duluth Port Arthur Detroit Lake Wisconsin New York Ohio Valley Lake Michigan Oregon Canada St. Lawrence Boston Northfield Iowa Minnesota Omaha St. Paul Washington

Fakir’s valise theft ends in quick police capture

New York peddler David D. Baird stayed at 14 Oxford street Boston and hired two youths on Eliot near Washington to move his heavy valise to the station. They fled but Patrolmen Dunn and Moore pursued, capturing John Nelson and Joseph Burgess. The valise valued at 440 with assorted notions was recovered.

David D. Baird New York Boston Oxford Street Old Colony Eliot Street Washington Street Dunn Moore Division 4 Bem John Nelson Joseph Burgess

Southern Visitors Welcome at Boston Chamber of Commerce

Boston Chamber of Commerce hosts a reception for Augusta Georgia exposition visitors led by Hon. Patrick Walsh and ex-Lt. Gov. John S Davidson. Speeches praise Georgia industry, invite Boston participation, and emphasize friendship between Augusta and Boston.

Augusta Boston Chamber of Commerce Alden Speare Chamber of Commerce Georgia Patrick Walsh Walsh John 8. Davidson Davidson London Paris Philadelphia Chicago Boston Speare F. W. Breed Lynn Breed Jonathan A. Lane Lowell Adams Board of Trade Fifield H. Francis Jewett Hood Merrimack Pawtucket B. F. Butler Fort Hill Park Mechanics’ Hall John 3. Davidson Georgia Senate Stowell Augusta Chronicle New England South West Dana Marden Francis W. Breed J. Ryckman

Cole man, Mead & Co Employee Robbery Case Emerges

Coleman, Mead & Co hosiery and novelty shop reports systematic theft over six months. Joseph Goldstein, 17, employed in shipping at 9-19 Chauncy Street, was arrested after a watch on staff. alleged theft includes 48 boxes of spools of silk at wholesale value. Police indicate further losses and possible additional conspirators, with property allegedly passed to a second person and sold below value.

Coleman, Mead & Co Joseph Goldstein Goldstein Orange Street Little Division 4 Chauncy Street Young Goldstein

Royal Order of Scotland Holds Fourteenth Annual Session

The Royal Order of Scotland Provincial Grand Lodge, United States branch, met at Hotel Vendome for its fourteenth annual session. Sir Josiah H. Drummond opened proceedings with 150 members and wives present, after which officers were praised and many members awarded degrees. A banquet followed with toasts to country, ancient craft masonry, the Royal Order, the dead, and Masonry, featuring patriotic songs and elaborate decor.

Royal Order of Scotland United States Order of Free Masons Hotel Vendome Royal Order Edinborough Albert Pike George E. Corson Washington Thomas KE. Hatch New Hampshire W. A0. Roome District of Columbia Thomas J. Shyrock Maryland George O. Taylor Aaron Baldwin Grand Sentinel Charles E. Meyer Philadelphia Stillman White Providence W. 0. Kloome Marshall O. Perkins Windsor, Vt Arlen B. Rorke George W. Kendrick John Sarin Pennsylvania W. L. Willey Boston Df Bush Adam Warnock New York J. A. Davis Maine John N. McGumigie Oil City Penn George W. Wing Montpelier George H. Alien Lynn George H. Venyon George K. Shaw Portland A. H. Chaffee F.A Lapham Milbury Mass George M. Moulton Chicago Christopher Way Sherbrook Que John S. Russell Goodwin F. M.uighly Hubert Harris Macias KF. Bearce M. Bronson Hartford Conn James J. Buchanan S. Bowen A. L. Richardson Massachusetts H. N. Fisher Waltham John H. Lakin CO. M. Wheeler Marquette, Mich H. F. W. Southern Richmond F. G. Walbridge Charles A. Dea Laney Buffalo E. B. Young H. F. Hill Amesbury Charles H. Webster Nashua N.H C. W. Cushman N. Coulson Detroit Howard J. Hill Country George B. Young George W. Wingate Hugh McCurdy Michigan Jonah H. Drummond J. J. Buchanan

Theodore Parker Theology Discussed by Universalist Ministers

Universalist ministers met in Ballou Hall West street to discuss Theodore Parker theology. Professor George S Knight praised Parker as a reformer and rational religious thinker, while Dr Emerson noted Parker’s blend of theist and pantheist views and his sharp critique of opponents. Dr A A Miner urged context on Parker's era to understand his provocations.

Ballou Hall West Street Theodore Parker George S. Knight Parker Jesus Emerson The Christian Leader Daniel Webster Orville Dewey A. A. Miner

Somerville Republican Ward and City Committee Meeting

The Somerville Republican Ward and City Committee met in the Police Court Room with L. Roger Wentworth presiding. Frank Hitchcock and E. W. Southworth were elected to fill vacancies, caucuses set for Sept 29, and the committee to be enlarged to two members per precinct.

Somerville Republican Ward L. Roger Wentworth Frank H. Hitchcock Ward E.w.southworth William Bb. Lawrence State Central J. Harvey White Young Men's Republican Club Democratic Club Gopnor JJ. J. Lyons Robert Luce Shave

Their Golden Wedding of Mr and Mrs Solomon Wu Brock

Mr and Mrs Solomon Wu Brock of Cambridge celebrated their fiftieth wedding anniversary at home on Sumner Street Cambridge. Guests filled the house and grounds with lights, ferns, flowers, lanterns, and a lawn tent for light refreshments. Thomas's Orchestra played from the piazza as gifts in gold and silver were given. Both born in Dover New Hampshire they had seven children four sons in the hardware business in Harvard Square for fourteen years. Mr Brock is 76 and his wife 78.

Solomon WU. Brock Cambridge Sumner Street Old Cambride Thomas Mrs. Brock Dover N. H Harvard Square Mr. Brock

Dudley Ponton Dies En Route To City Hospital

Dudley Ponton aged 30 of 46 Chapman Street succumbed to a hemorrhage after being taken from Esiot Street to City Hospital around 7:30 last evening. He died before arrival at the hospital.

Dudley Ponton Chapman Street Esiot Street City Hospital

Two New Steamers Visit Boston Harbor

Two new steamships make their first Boston call. The British Crown, a Johnson Line screw propeller built in Liverpool, lies at New York & New England railroad pier in South Boston with 3129 tons gross, 461 tons coal, and 350 hp engines. The Indianapolis, Barrow built Barrow furness manned ship, lies at Emery's wharf Chelsea with 15692 tons capacity, eight winches, and triple expansion engines. Officers listed for both vessels include Captains H W Williams and K Lamont.

Boston British Crown New York & New England Railroad Indianapolis Emery’s Chelsea Johnson Line Liverpool Harland & Wolff Belfast Ireland Philadelphia Baltimore H. W. Williams James Wall W. Henderson I. Jennings J. Bromfield Barrow Furness Glasgow George D. Emery K. Lamont John Jones Thomas Bosthwick

Funeral for Dr D H Storer Held at First Church

The funeral of Dr. D H Storer was held at the First Church at Marlboro and Berkeley yesterday afternoon. Revered by Unitarian rites, no eulogy was given. Notable medical men and prominent figures attended, including ex Mayor Samuel A Green and Dr Oliver Wendell Holmes. Pallbearers included Drs Merrill Wyman and Samuel Abbott, with a large display of white floral tributes. Burial followed at Mount Auburn.

D. H. Storer Marlboro Berkeley Street Edward A. Horton Unitarian Church Samuel A. Green Willian H. Baldwin Boston Young Men’s Christian

Courts Hear Demurrers In Suffolk Insurance Suit

In Suffolk Superior Court hearings on September 14 addressed multiple matters. A suit by administrator Superman against Home Benefit Association of New York over a policy on Zonas F Chadwick was argued with the administrator contending the suit may proceed in his name. defendant argues Helen R Chadwick should be named. Additional actions include a $20,000 personal injury case in which Damages sought rose to $40,000, and a $500,000 services suit where trustees were ordered to answer interrogatories within ten days. Probate and Middlesex sessions listed numerous wills, executors, administrators, and estate matters with appointments and bequests noted.

Boston A. A Louisville I. HH A.E Brown Clina Duffy Weaver Parrell Taylor Bro Murphy Wolf Rich'son Lowsaville Ruina Beaton Ctine Stratton Shimnick Brown Duffy iHaddock Farrell Radford Heston Haddoeck Stricker Hadford Bhinsick Denaings Brouthers Shinnick Trne Philadelphia N.1 Cleveland Penn Beatin Poliadelphia Matterles Kling Gray Keatin Shesaron Zimmer Harned Mayer McKean Clements Thompson Shearan Myers Outurkett Daly New York New You Giants Pittsburg Rusie Rourke Pittsburgs York Sentece Errorsburg Hatterles Galvin Jer Kosie Mackiey Karued Liernan Glasacoek Ackiey Tiernan Miller Balla Kame Wirat Pillaburg Ruse Richardson Connor Weakley Mpire McQuade Cincinnati N.L Brooklyn Superior Court Suffolk Superman Charles F. Chamberlayne Home Benefit Association of New York Zonas F. Chadwick Helen R. Chadwick Morse & Lane L. B. Clark August N. Loring William Amory F. Ranney Dabney Wiliam McMahon J. M. Waterbury J. W. Corcoran L. 8. Dabney Middlesex Ss Lowell Alprica Georgs K. van Volkingburg Lowell & Dracot Street Railway Company John H. Morrison Charles >. Tilley Mfg. Co Burnham Et al Fortes Old Natbank

Republican City Committee of Salem Resolves on Dr Loring Death

The Republican City Committee of Salem adopted tributes to the late Hon. George B. Loring former chairman of the committee. Resolutions praise his service to the party and city urging records to reflect his memory and directing a ward committee to attend the funeral. George P. Berry Reuben Arey C H Ingalls C H Pousland W E Mead E F Brenn plus Chairman Dennis and Secretary Gore named to attend.

Salem Republican City Committee of George B. Loring Republican City Committee George K. Loring George P. Berry Reuben Arey C. H. Ingalls C. H. Pousland W. E. Mead E. F. Brenn Dennis Gore

Real Estate Exchange elects four resident members

At a September directors meeting General Francis A. Osborn presided as many gentlemen were elected resident members of the Real Estate Exchange: Albert Geiger Edward N. Pierce Samuel Barnard and F W Barbour. Also notes Emory J Haynes declined Grace Church call and Clyde line passenger Charles M Fly died at sea.

The Real Estate Exchange Francis A. Osborn Exchange Albert Geiger Edward N. Pierce Samuel Barnard F. W. Barbour

Charters of Cities Committee Sets Hearings Start Date

The Joint Special Committee of the Legislature met at the State House and agreed to begin public hearings on Tuesday, Oct. 6 at 11 o'clock. The panel seeks uniform municipal charter provisions and a general form for cities and towns to adopt for incorporation as a city.

Commonwealth State House

Probate Proved Wills and Admins in Essex Court

In Essex county probate proceedings on September 14, Lawrence reported the proving of wills for Mary R. Beckwith William Kay Elbridge G. Lane Eliza Lane of Exeter NH and Joseph Millington Lawrence. Administrations granted on estates of John Devlin Amesbury Dennis Doyle San Francisco Mary Fitzgerald Lawrence Edward Murphy Amesbury Hannah Reed Lawrence and Timothy Sullivan Lawrence. Inventories filed include Emma E Porter Lynn 11200 Mary S Clark Methuen trust for Frank Kent and George J Kent 2286 Johnanus H Butterfield Lawrence 931960 John Roger Lave Methuen 3240 Ernest Holm Lawrence 402630.

Essex Ss Lawrence Harmen Mary R. Beckwith William Kay Elbridge G. Lane Eliza

Fall Opening at Messrs Springer Brothers Cloak Parlors

Messrs Springer Brothers announce a fall opening at 600 Washington corner Bedford Street featuring elegant new style garments, selected by E M Springer from European manufacturers. They emphasize fit, quality of workmanship, and a fine line of cloaks of their own manufacture alongside imported garments. Ladies of Boston and nearby are invited to inspect the fall goods at their cloak parlors. FALL RIVER PRINT CLOTHS. Far. River, Sept. 14. The print cloth market was quiet and steady with prices firm at 4 cents for 642x948 and 2% cents for GUxOGH.

Messia Springer Brothers Washington Bedford Street E. M. Springer Messrs Messrs. Springer Brothers Boston Fall River River

Striking saw mill workers seek shorter day and higher pay

In Ottawa on Sept 14 two thousand men mainly French-Canadians employed in local saw mills walked out seeking a reduction of one and a half hours from the daily shift and a 50 cent weekly wage increase. Current wages range from six to eight dollars weekly for eleven and a half hours’ work with a forty five minute dinner.

Ottawa Ont

Lawyers Tangle Over Huge Suffolk County Bond Suit

More than twenty lawyers have appeared for defendants in an 18 pending suit in the Supreme Court for Suffolk county with stakes over 350 000. H flumbut and W W Crapp sue Renfrew Manufacturing Company of Adams and others over bondholders claim to insurance proceeds from property destroyed by fire on March 2 181. It is argued that securities held by many defendants are invalid due to irregularities in purchase from Potter Lovell Company.

Supreme Court Suffolk County H. ©. Flumbut W. W. Crapp Renfrew Manufacturing Company Adams Renfrew Company Potter-Lovell Company

Christian Workers in Convention to Open in City Church

A convention of the New England Christian Workers opens this evening at United Presbyterian Church corner Berkeley and Chandler streets. The city missions union gathers ministers and evangelists with Rev. James M. Gray to speak on The Inspiration of the Scriptures. Dozens of clergy and evangelists follow across several days of morning and evening sessions.

Christian Workers IN New England Christian Workers United Presbyterian Church Berkeey Chandler Streets James M. Gray Reformed Episcopal Cnarch Ela McDonald Crawford Crawford, ‘Thurston, Orrock, Hoyt; Evangelists Leyden Esterbrooks Lockwood Horton Smith Man Dew

Tours to the South Boston Autumn Outings

Two ten day excursions from Boston depart September 30 and October 14 for tours to the South visiting Bine Blountain Gettysburg Luray Caverns Natural Bridge Charlottesville Shenandoah Valley and Richmond Washington. Round trip tickets are 62 dollars. Depart 6 p.m. via Fall River line with a special Pennsylvania railroad train from Jersey City. For details contact the Pennsylvania railroad tourist agent 205 Washington street Boston.

Boston New England Bine Blountain Gettysburg Luray Caverns The Natural Bridge Chottos Shenandoah Richmond Washington Fall River Pennsylvania Railroad Jersey City Washington Street

Lexington man identified after hospital admission

The unidentified man treated at Massachusetts General Hospital after a Saturday accident was identified as Smothy Shea from Lexington. He suffered a depressed skull fracture, a compound fracture of the right arm, and internal injuries. His condition is serious and he has not regained consciousness.

Lexington Massachusetts General Hospital Smothy Shea

Police Officer Wedding Sparks Clock Gift and Leave

About two weeks ago Patrolman William P. Dwyer of Division 5 married and began a vacation. He returns today as his fellow officers present a French onyx clock valued at 40 dollars. He has been granted an extra week of leave, a welcome additional perk for the newlyweds.

William P. Dwyer Division 5

New vegetable eyed as future US staple from sacca lily root

The Department of Agriculture plans to introduce a novel root, the sacca lily root, as a versatile edible. Florida farmers already plant calla roots for market, thriving in swampy fields and reproducing via underground bulbs, with potential for widespread US cultivation and future agricultural industry.

Mortland Oregonian United States Department of Agriculture Florida

No Use for Fast Steamers in Ocean Travel

Column argues against ultra rapid transoceanic routes. Restful ocean voyages provide escape from business, mails, telegraph, newspapers, and society, making foreign travel more appealing when not rushed. Two to three day crossings would dampen the benefits and attractions of a trip abroad.

Ndianapolis Journal

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