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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Sep 25, 1889
Page
8
In Lawrence a boy about twelve named J Peter Clark was tried for taking a letter from a street box. The court directed the jury to return a verdict of not guilty after hearing the evidence. Several defendants pleaded guilty to violations of the internal revenue laws.
Mystic Park hosts the third New England trotting breeders meeting with premium stock and a busy schedule. Helen M. dominates the two year old stakes while Fear naught leads the three minute class, with strong entries from Bailey, Nelson, Grout and Foster. Races draw 4000 spectators as Brownell and Willis oversee orderly stalls, track, and judging by King, Davis, and Stevens.
Nearly 10,000 spectators attended a Franklin Park meeting in Saugus under the Boston Jockey Club with about 1000 carriages on the grounds. Fast times were posted in a card featuring Speedwell and Lady Pulsifer in the opening race and Stanley Sharpe, Harry Brown, Wanderer II in the second. Multiple heats and finishes followed, with Blanche taking the third race and Kempland winning the two year olds event. Five races closed the day with fences and hurdles. five more scheduled for tomorrow.
In Chicago on Sept 24 the Pirates lost to the Cubs 7 to 5 in a pitching duel marred by Pfeifer’s miscue and Farrell’s injury. Attendance 3,100. In Pittsburgh the home club beat the Washingtons 7 to 4 as Maul pitched well aside from a rough sixth inning. Darkness halted play in the eighth. Attendance 400. In Indianapolis the New Yorks defeated the Giants 9 to 6 in a slugging contest, Hoosiers rallying after nine first-inning runs. Welch relief and darkening ended the game. Attendance 1,000.
The grand circuit program at Gentlemen's Driving Park Point Breeze was postponed due to rain. The first day’s events include the 2:30 trotting class, the 2:17 pacing class, and the 2:22 trotting class, with races rescheduled for tomorrow or a clear day.
The Union Pacific railway announces new dining cars of the latest pattern on the Overland Route. From August 18, patrons of fast trains between Council Bluffs and Denver and between Council Bluffs and Portland will receive meals at 75 cents each, served by Pullman's Palace Car Company.
A Boston Baseball Club member details the planned Brotherhood of National League Players. He recalls considering a strike for league treatment, then forming an association to bind players to contracts and boost gate receipts. He notes strong support and aims for better parks and governance after 1889 season.
In Brooklyn the Brooklyns defeated Columbus 10 to 0 while Worcester edged Hartford 5 to 3. New Haven posted a 10 to 0 win over Hartford in another games recap.
Tufts College notes indicate no college football team formation this season but class elevens will form and close and interesting games are expected. The Glee and Banjo clubs will organize at once and a successful penes is anticipated. The sophomore class officers include President L G Williams and secretary F L Doane with football captain and manager M M area and F Kimpal.
If wind favors and conditions stay fair, the race between the pilot boat Hesper and the fishing schooner yacht Fre douin will be sailed today. Both yachts are ready and a large audience is expected aboard excursion boats following the course. The steamer Nan tasket departs Rowe's Wharf at 9 o'clock with many prominent yachtmen aboard.
On the second day at Jamaica Plain the late rounds concluded with Williston defeating Orcutt in straight sets, Tallant sweeping Willis ton in the final, and the pair Williston Tallant winning the first prize doubles. Prizes included a plush shaving kit and silver-mounted umbrellas for Tallant and Williston.
The noted figure George Francis Train, famed for a hundred day fast and civic eccentricities, faced a $660 debt and possible jail after failing to post bail or take the debtor’s oath. In Municipal Court he declared himself a lunatic and atheist, refused payment, and was sent to Charles Street Jail with no early bail prospects.
The seventh annual session of the grand council of Massachusetts Home Circle met at Berkeley Hall with Grand Leader Benjamin F. Spilman presiding. Officers present included William N. Davenport, E. Sears, Edward Noyes, Frank Studley, Herbert Merrill, Mrs. Sarah E. Pope, William Davis, Julius M. Swain and others. Committees were named, membership noted, and financials reviewed with a net gain of 168 for the year. Installation followed with Davenport, Ingalls, Merrill, Spilman, Noyes, Studley, Cooke, Davis and others elected. a reception concluded the day.
Easy running and perfect window shades are essentials. John H. Pray, Sons & Co. offer a specialty in window shades and curtains.
A summary of civic events and notices includes a Tremont House concert with Wemyss concert company, Boston Architectural Club exhibition at 6 Hamilton Place, and bids on Warren bridge siphons. The Water Board evaluates bids. a $500000 sewerage loan was awarded to Brewster Cobb & Estabrook. A mass meeting for public schools sponsored by women voters is set for Sept 25 at Baptist Bethel. Western rail rates to be cut about 20 percent are announced by Boston and Albany. Art sales by Libbie & Co. yield low prices. Saloon license disputants challenge personal tax assessments. Roxbury School Regiment officers for the year are listed. Common Council will consider Lake Winnipesaukee water supply reports. street relocations and extensions receive petitions. Syracuse police leaders and officials visit Boston harbor for a plant tax dinner.
General W. W. Thomas of St. Louis stays at Adams House while Hiram Hitchcock of Fifth Avenue Hotel in New York is at Young's. The Vendome, Thorndike, Adams, Brunswick, and American host multiple figures, including executives from Baltimore Steamship Line and various professionals, listed among late arrivals with names and cities like Chicago, Pittsburgh, Montreal, Boston, Hartford, and Philadelphia.
Grace E. Gilberth of Somerville married Rev. Clarence K. Gale pastor of a Fitchburg Congregational church yesterday at 5 PM. ceremony by Rev Edwin S Tead, with Park Family Orchestra, no bridesmaids, reception at 58 Concord Avenue, couple to honeymoon in the White Mountains and reside in Richburg. Mrs Gale is speaker for the New West Educational Committee.
The body of a man about 35 was found on the Boston & Maine tracks between Wyoming and Fells stations around 10 pm. Both legs were severed and the head crushed, likely struck by the Portland express due at 9:40. Letters to Frank Reynolds of Haverhill were found in his pocket.
Supreme Judicial Court denies a temporary injunction in equity to prevent the defendant from using bill heads signs or advertising as successor to the Austin Wellington Coal Company. Plaintiff runs coal business across several Boston area locations. defendant bought goodwill, lease, and portions of business and claims limited use of successor title. Court concludes no irreparable injury shown. doubts linger over window signs referencing successors at specific locations.
In Superior Court on September 24, James Keenan, Joseph Maxwell and others faced breaking and entering charges. Sentences ranged from two years in the House of Correction to five years in the State Prison for several defendants, with some cases placed on file and numerous liquor law and adultery prosecutions listed by docket numbers.
Superior Court Middlesex County Sep 23 Mary A Cady sues John Davis administrator for 1046 dollars for care nursing services keeping house collecting rents and aiding decedent Lyman Cady from 1884 to 1888. Defence denies and pays. Attorneys Lille for plaintiff Richardson for defendant. Court in order: Cutting v Bradt Foss v Howe et al listed.
The Essex Superior Court docket lists Morgan vs Shaw of Haverhill a suit for damages for assault and battery with verdict for plaintiff. John Dawson vs William Wright of Haverhill disputes wages with verdict for defendant. Evans vs Lealand concerns personal injury in employment. Additional cases include Dawson vs Goss and Lutlow vs Lawrence Duck Co with jury list advancing. divorce cases set for Thursday morning followed by other Lawrence court cases.
In Sept 24 proceedings Judge Harpy and Judge Crocker presided. John D Quinn faced charges for keeping a liquor nuisance at Excelsior Club location with bonds set for next Wednesday. Crocker and Ball cases continued to next month. Lucas questioned for embezzling $40. Dennehey pleaded guilty to soliciting passengers at Old Colony Railroad and fined $5. Jackson charged with larceny of promissory notes from Mary Dixon.
A reader letters discuss whether bells at old Christ Church were rung for weddings or funerals, and debate interments in the sanctuary tombs. The writer recalls 1854 removals to Mt. Auburn and asks about immunity for family tombs, quoting Burke on dust mingling with kindred dust.
In New Haven on September 24 Gibbs of class of 1893 suffered a broken leg during football practice at Yale field when tackled hard and players collided, resulting in a serious injury.
T Dennie Boardman, agent for the elegant Fiske building on State street, offers a few first class offices and a banking room to let. The fire proof building provides ample light and ventilation with superior elevator facilities and three offices to accommodate occupants. Excellent location.
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