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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Sep 25, 1894

Page

3

Boston Edges Reds as Errors Cost Cincinnati

In Cincinnati on Sept. 24 Smiths errors cost the Reds as Boston won by the margin they needed. Boston outbatted Cincinnati two to one while Cincinnati fielded well after three rough innings. The Reds failed to hit Stivetts though two runners reached base late. Attendance 723. The score:

Cincinnati Smith Boston Reds Stivetts Lowe Duffy Nash Bannon Er Ganzel Eereeer E. Latham Wittrock McPhee Merritt Massey Dwyer Fischer Seeee Connaugton Ganzel Annon Stivetts Dwyer McPhee Smith Mr Massey Connaughton Tucker McQuade

Chicago Rout Washington In Easy Af ternoon Baseball

Chicago defeated Washington 15 to 5 after pounding Stockdale with 20 hits. Hutchison showed power at bat and Stratton homered as Houseman signed with Washington. Attendance was listed at 400. Pitchers were Hutchison Schriver for Chicago and Stockdale Dugdale for Washington.

Chicago Washington Stockdale Hutchison Stratton Houseman Oneen Hutchison and Schriver Dugdale

Cleveland Beats Baltimore In Nine Inning Tilt

Cleveland bats explode early with a 12 to 7 win over Baltimore as Childs slams a home run. McKean and Brodie ejected for fighting in the fourth. Attendance 500. Score by innings shows Cleveland leading 12 runs to 7 with 15 hits for Cleveland and 9 for Baltimore. Errors: Cleveland 5, Baltimore 2. Batteries: Cuppy Zimmer for Cleveland, Gleason Hawke and Robinson for Baltimore.

Cleveland McKean Brodie Childs Baltimore Cuppy Zimmer Gleason Hawke Robinson

Pittsburg Defeats Brooklyns Behind Menafee's Strong Start

Pittsburg won 10 to 3 as Menafee limited Brooklyns except for one inning. Attendance was 110. Pittsburg had 14 hits and 4 errors while Brooklyn had 6 hits and 3 errors. Batteries were Menafee and Weaver for Pittsburg with Stein and Kinslow for Brooklyn.

Pittsburg Brooklyns Menafee Brooklyn Weaver Stein Kinslow

Giants Tie With Louisville as Darkness Ends Game

Louisville fought New York in a tight contest, the Giants winning on seventh inning errors. Knell and Meekin pitched well, Gilbert hit a homer, and darkness halted play after the first half of the eighth. Attendance 150. Final: New York 56 Louisville 67. Hits equal at seven. errors New York two, Louisville six. Batteries Meakin Farrell Knell Cote.

Louisville New York Giantts Knell Meekin Gilbert New Yorkin Ccs Louisvillé Meakin Farrell Cote

Philadelphia pummels Clarkson in three games in St Louis

Philadelphia hitters pounded Clarkson for enough runs to win three straight games in St Louis. Johnson pitched well for Philadelphia while Ely and Sullivan homered. Attendance around 500. Final scores indicate a strong Philadelphia offense and several fielding errors by St Louis.

ST. Louis Philadelphia Clarkson Johnson Ely Sullivan Buckley Twineham

Triumph for Orioles Returns in Torchlit Baltimore Welcome

The Orioles arrive from Chicago on a special Baltimore & Ohio car with a 20000 strong West Virginia and Maryland crowd awaiting. Torchlit processions, fireworks, open carriages for ladies, a two hour handshake at the Armory, a banquet at the top hotel, a benefit show, and high demand tickets mark the homecoming. Ex-Postmaster Johnson chairs the reception committee amid liberal merchant support and heavy betting with New Yorkers. Players to receive over 2000 each from cup receipts, subscription funds, and the benefit.

Baltimore Chicago Baltimore & Onion West Virginia Maryland Fifth Regiment Swellest Johnson

Principal buyers and sale images highlighted in auction

The report notes principal buyers and features photographs of Rob Inson, Jennings, and McGraw who had the heaviest sale. The emphasis rests on the attendees and standout bidding activity at the event.

Robinson, Jennings and McGraw

Boston players deny joining new York league team

Cincinnati reports quote Tommy McCarthy and Hugh Duffy as indignant at rumors they and other Boston players signed with the proposed New York league. They emphasize business in Boston and say it would be folly to play elsewhere. Captain Billy Nash Manager Selee and others deny knowledge of the signing.

Cincinnati Tommy McCarthy Hugh Duffy Bostons New York Boston Billy Nash Selee

New Bedford tops Fall River in opener on Olympic Field

New Bedford defeated Fall River 9 to 4 in the first extra game at Olympic Field in front of 1500 fans. New Bedford pounded Stafford while Fall River could not string hits off Driscoll. Batteries were Driscoll and Ryan for New Bedford and Stafford and Bergen for Fall River.

New Bedford Fall River Olympic Field Stafford Fall Rivers Driscoll Driscoll and Ryan Bergen

English Eleven Beats Philadelphia By 181 Runs In Cricket Test

At Merion Cricket Club, Haverford, Lord Hawke's English eleven defeated Philadelphia by 181 runs. England totaled 422 runs across two innings while Philadelphia made 291. Key scores included Mordaunt 62 and Whitwell 12, with Mordaunt praised for his brush with the boundary. A return match is scheduled for Friday, Saturday, and Monday next.

Philadelphia Lord Hawke Mordaunt Bardswell Whitwell Ralston Philadelphians Patterson Muir Bathurst Wood Hilliard Bohlen Wright Brown Noble King Clark Scott Bailey

Boston Loss Leaves Lowell to Host Lord Hawke Team

Massachusetts Cricket Association prepares for a North American match with Lord Hawke's English team in Lowell on October 6 and 8. Committee names possible players from Lowell, Boston, B A A, Lynn, Harvard, Brockton, Dover and Andover clubs to form a strong All Massachusetts squad.

Boston Lord Hawke Lowell Country Club Brookline Massachusetts Cricket Association Hart Mr. Merritt George Wright Massachusetts Association Merritt Wright Philadelphia All-Massachusetts Massachusetts Fairburn Brothers Comber Cracknell Lott Mansfield Thomas Pettitt Chambers Lawrence Haughton Simmons Shepherdson Brooks Hays Lynn Clark Harvard Keene Hunter Brockton Bruce Andover Howard Boston Zingari

Mystic Park Set for New England Stallion Race

Tomorrow’s Mystic Park program features a $15,000 stallion race with Arion Directum and Nelson as likely starters. Malcolm Forbes’s $15000 beauty Budd Doble says reports of a cold are exaggerated. track conditions are prime and Seth Griffin oversaw recent reconstruction. Alix absent. Salisbury reports distance concerns.

Mystic Park New England Trotting Horse Breeders’ Association Arion Directum Nelson Budd Doble Malcolm Forbes Fettle Palo Alto Seth Griffin Alix Salisbury

Opening day promises good sport at speedway card

From Burg to Boston the distance is deemed too great for a short break before racing. Today marks the opening day with five races on the programme and fast horses entered.

Burg Ill Boston

Jerome Park Meets Opens With Foul Ride Scorecard

The fall meeting of the American Jockey Club at Jerome Park began with the Jerome special pitting M I Dwyer’s Harry Reed against Colonel Ruppert’s Gotham. In a disqualifying finish, Harry Reed was moved back to second after Simms fouled wheels at the club house dip, Gotham awarded the win. Simms fined 200 dollars and banned for the rest of the meet. Other races saw Stonewell, Black Hawk, Parthenia, Manchester, Tuscan, Sir Excess, Banquet, Adelbert, Arab, St Michael, Armitage, Halton and Pulitzer placing with times recorded.

Jerome Park N. Y American Jockey Club Jerome M. I. Dwyer Harry Reed Colonel Ruppert Gotham Stonewell Black Hawk Parthenia Kennel Manchester Sir Excess Banquet Simms Adelbert Arab St. Michael Armitage Halton Pulitzer

Narragansett Park Race Purse Set at 5000 for Opening Day

Providence Sept 24 The Narragansett Racing Association to run the meeting opening Oct 2 offers a 5000 purse for Henry of Navarre Domino and Clifford or any two of them at a mile or more to be run on opening day. J M Crosby manager confirms the plan and purse distribution for second place.

Providence Narragansett Racing Association Narragansett Park J. M. Crosby Henry of Navarre Domino Clifford

Horses Leave Galesburg Meet as Salisburg Team Shipped

Galesburg meet closed with many horses sent to Columbus and Davenport. The standout race was the $15,000 Futurity for two year olds won by Pansy McGregor who defeated Impetuous, a favored bet.

Galesburg Ill Alix Salisburg Columbus Robert J Joe Patchen Davenport Pansy McGregor Impetuous

Portrait Gallery Pugilists Hit Boston Printed Goodwill Boom

The Portrait Gallery of American Pugilists Part 1 sells 50 000 copies sent to London and 25 000 sold in Philadelphia. Corbett praises the text by Billy Edwards with lavish plates. Price 26 cents, Post offers 15 cents with coupon. Part 2 Sullivan number ready. boxing news continues with Dobbs Butler rematch plans and Lynn club statements amid boxing fever in Buffalo.

Portrait Gallery of Boston London Philadelphia Boston Post Corbett Billy Edwards Post Sullivan Mike Scannell Kirtland Athletic Club Lynn Dobbs-Butler Kirtland Club Scannell New Orleans Stanton Abbott Jack Hverhardt Olympic Club Buffalo N. Y Harry Tracey Tommy White Chicago Jack Robinson Triangle Club Jimmy Barry Jack Moran Brooklyn Butte City Mont Harry Jones Cal Hawkins Jack Mahoney Bob Ahearn Galveston (Tex.) Athletic Club Jimmy Mitchell Jimmy Fox B. J. Buckley Charlestown Frank Ward

Lafayette Boxing Meeting Opens Season Novice Show

Lafayette Social and Athletics Club will stage the first novice boxing show of the season on Monday October 1. The amusements committee led by President Michael McLoughlin and officers announced a solid card with catchweights and six round bouts featuring Danny McLaughlin J W Haley Charlestown N Sandiario Annino Costello Mullin Mahoney Mace Daley Lally McGrail McCoy and Martin Steele among the competitors.

Lafayette Social and Athletics Club Michael McLoughlin Charles Curran Michael McCarron John Haggerty E. Duffy James Havlin Thomas J. Murphy Danny McLaughlin J. W. Haley Charlestown N. Sandiario Thomas J. Annino Charles R. Costello Joe Mullin Steve Mahoney Bert Mace Chelsea James Daley Lally Unknown McGrail and McCoy Martin and Steele

Lynn Mayor Involves Underground Wires Issue

Mayor Harwood of Lynn takes a hand in a proposed ordinance granting New England Telephone underground wiring. A special Common Council meeting is set for next Tuesday evening. if not settled then, a special meeting of both branches will be convened every evening until a conclusion is reached.

Harwood Lynn New England Telephone Company Common Council Evry

Boston & Albany Exe Ion Teew York Trip

October 9 marks a Boston and Albany excursion to New York via Albany and Judson River with return through Fall River. Tickets offered at a stated price.

Boston & Albany York Albany Judson River Fall River

Hearing in murder case of Foster suspects opens

In Lowell Sept 24 the Police Court heard Patrick Sullivan, Patrick Foley, and Cornelius Neagle of Somerville charged with killing Burlington milkman Deroy Foster on Sept 11. The session drew a record crowd and featured identification by Constable Everett Livingston of Neagle holding the horse used in the shooting. The court adjourned to 9:30 tomorrow with 27 government witnesses yet to be examined.

Lowell Patrick Sullivan Patrick Foley Cornelius Neagle Somerville Deroy Foster Burlington Hadley Billerica Francis Curran Woburn Foley Wier Everett Livingston Charles A. Nichols Henry P. Cox Livingston Neagle Messrs. Cox Nichols Foster Lexington Billerica Centre Witness Cox James Coulter George Smith North Woburn Woburn Centre Curran Henry Pryor Cox

Obituaries Note Dense With Names and Dates

Notices from Boston area obituaries list Eleazer H Atwood aged 76 Sarah J Bradford J H Cameron J Cameron Roxbury death ages plus Abi B Miller at 73 Dorchester Street Sept 22 28 23 28 22 imply multiple local figures dying in late September with familial ties and addresses

Atwood Hast Posten Eleazer H. Atwood Bradford Cambridge Sarah J Jussell Bradford J. H Dorchester Street South Boston Abi B. Millers

Along the Water Front Afloat in Boston Harbor

Reports from Cape Cod describe Captain Crocker seeking a whale carcass for embalming by a team of scientists. The damaged steamer J Putnam Bradlee faces about $3000 in repairs, with six steamers idle awaiting charter.

Reading Plan for Reading Railroad Reorganization

The plan was finalized at four meetings in New York. Receivers will seek court indorsement in Philadelphia tomorrow. Ten million dollars will be raised via collateral trust bonds from the treasury. Stockholders must subscribe funds and surrender stock to empower the Olcott committee to elect a majority of directors until coupons on the general mortgage bonds are redeemed. Afterward one third of directors will be named by each group: general mortgage bondholders, income mortgage bondholders, and stockholders.

New York Philadelphia & Reading Philadelphia Olcott Committee General Income

Murderer Caught After Letter Tracked Across Border

J R Ouette, who killed Daniel Thibaudeau at Jays Bridge near Lewiston Maine three weeks earlier, was captured with help from Lewiston postal authorities. After fleeing through the bush to Quebec, he lived under an assumed name while seeking money from his Maine wife. Deputy Sheriff Blake traced him to Grandmere Quebec after intercepted letters led to his arrest.

Three Rivers Que J. R. Ouelette Daniel Thibaudeau Jays Bridge Lewiston Thibaudeau Ouelette Quebec Quebec City Montreal Grandmere Maine Blake

Newsboy Billy Cohen Crushed by Team in City Accident

William Cohen, a young newsboy admired by peers for leaping onto swiftly moving cars, was grievously injured when a Hotel and Railroad News Company's team ran over his legs yesterday. He lies in a hospital in a dangerous condition as investigators review the incident and the boys recount his risky feats.

William Cohen Post Cohen South End Wichie Hotel and Railroad News Company Billy Cohen

Funeral of John Bryant of Charlestown

The funeral for John Bryant an elderly and respected Charlestown citizen who for over forty years ran an undertaker business was held at his Wood street home yesterday afternoon. He was a prominent Odd Fellow and member of the Training Field School Association and Veteran Firemen's Association with large attendance. Rev. Arthur S. Burrows conducted the services. Pallbearers from Bunker Hill Lodge Bunker Hill encampment I O F and the veteran firemen represented included KE. B. Stetson E. F. Nichols E. P. Oakes William Howell Hiram Cranch Henry Orne Howard Phippen and George Tague. Burial followed at Woodlawn.

John Bryant Charlestown Wood Street Old Training Field School Association Veteran Firemen’s Association Arthur S. Burrows First Baptist Church KE. B. Stetson E. F. Nichols E. P. Oakes William Howell Bunker Hill Lodge Bunker Hill Hiram Cranch Henry Orne Howard Phippen George Tague Woodlawn

Old Customs Come Again Tester Bed Steads Ataine’s

Readers recall the demand for long case clocks which rose a dozen years ago and remain popular. Now 4 posted Tester Bed steads attract attention as a beautiful design just introduced at Ataine’s on Canal Street at a low price. We foresee the tester bed becoming as favored as the tall clock.

Murderer Wilson to face electrocution at Auburn

Charles F. Wilson, convicted of killing Detective James Harvey, was sentenced by Judge Williams to be electrocuted at Auburn prison during the week beginning November.

Syracush N. Y Charles F. Wilson James Harvey Williams Auburn Prison

Turpins in Toils and West End Crackdown

A bold Division 6 robbery ends with three suspects in custody after Thomas Clark loses a $20 silver watch on Dorchester Avenue. Clark’s cries bring an officer. James Callahan and Michael Fitzgibbons are arrested on larceny charges. In the West End Captain Wescott seeks to clear disreputable houses as four couples are fined $20 each after a Sunday visit to Mary B H Leary’s alleged establishment. a warrant for Leary follows for appearance in court.

Division 6 Thomas Clark Dorchester Avenue James Callahan Michael Fitzgibbons West End Wescott Mary BH. Leary

East Boston Blaze Destroys Pratt Smelting Works

A fire at L. T. Pratt smelting and refining works at 412 Border Street East Boston gutted the one story frame building after a 90 minute battle. The blaze damaged Herman Drake & Co store stock of clap boards and planking. Insurance covered Pratt's $3000 loss. Drake & Co. faced about $809 in damage. origin remains undetermined but chimney defect suspected.

L. T. Pratt Border Street Boston Joseph Gurriaro Pratt John Drake East Boston Hurley Herman Drake & Co L. T. Pratt & Co Drake & Co

Baptist Social Union gathers for regular meeting in Berkeley Hall

The 301th regular meeting of the Baptist Social Union convened yesterday at 4 30 p m in Berkeley Hall Odd Fellows building Tremont and Berkeley streets. After a social hour and dinner by caterer Harvey Blunt a 6 20 p m business meeting featured addresses by Deacon George W Chipman Tremont Temple Rev M F Johnson Central Church Middleboro Rev J K Wilson First Church Melrose and Rev Robert Cameron Carey Avenue Church Chelsea. The annual ladies night festival is set for Monday Oct 29 in Odd Fellows and Berkeley halls.

The Baptist Social Union Berkeley Hall Odd Fellows Tremont and Berkeley Streets Harvey Blunt George W. Chipman Tremont Temple M. EF. Johnson Central Church

Johnson preps for mile world record attempt amid gale

John S. Johnson planned another mile world record attempt at the Waltham track with flying start and pacemakers but a strong gale disrupted the trial. Rival Harry Tyler from Springfield arrived with trainers and pacemakers and began training. Both expect to lower records with improved pacing and anticipate a tight contest.

John S. Johnson Waltham Harry Tyler Springfield Johnson

Giant Clothing Sale At 91 Summer Street

A mammoth bankrupt sale of clothing draws thousands to 91 Summer Street. Crowd grows as the merchants plan to boost staff to serve shoppers who were de prived of bargains yesterday. Stock is new with unprecedented clothing bargains for the next few days.

91 Summer Street

Marion Dixon To Face Larceny Charge In Waltham Court

Marion Dixon, about 19, will appear in Waltham Police Court for sentence on larceny from her employer of a silk dress and other items. She admits taking slippers and a ring from Mrs. Morrill of Brighton, denies the dress, and claims no known friends or family to aid her case. The hearing was continued to seek a sympathetic contact.

Marion Dixon Waltham Morrill Brighton

Chelsea youth held on assault charge after knife wound

Daniel A. Hall was arrested at his Williams street Chelsea home yesterday morning and held for trial on a charge of assault with a dangerous weapon against his cousin John H. Hanscom. Hanscom remains in Somerville Police Court custody with a severe knife wound to the abdomen, but shows potential for recovery if there is no infection.

Daniel A. Hall Williams Street Chelsea John H. Hanscom Somerville Hanscom

National Unitarian Conference Opens in Saratoga

The fifteenth biennial meeting of the national conference of the Unitarian and other Christian churches began in the village hall of Saratoga. The biennial sermon was delivered by Rev. Prof. Francis G. Peabody of Harvard University on “The Summons to the Deep,” from Luke 5:4-5.

Saratoga N. Y National Conference of the Unitarian and Other Christian Churches Village Hall Francis G. Peabody Harvard University

Trains Delays Spurred Action Paused by Commissioners

Residents of Everett and Somerville protest Boston and Maine delays at Main street and Rutherford avenue Charlestown. Railroad commissioners hear evidence and postpone action to allow the company to remedy the problem.

Everett Somerville Boston & Maine Road Main Street Rutherford Avenue Charlestown

Davis and Foster to Wed on Pleasant Street

The marriage of Mr. I. R. Davis to Miss Annie Foster is set for October 3 at the home of Miss Foster’s uncle in Portsmouth New Hampshire. Davis has long been connected with Mr. John Leighton, the groom.

I. R. Davis Annie Foster Miss Foster Pleasant Street Portsmouth N. H Davis John Leighton

Food for Press at World's Food Fair Opens Oct 1

New England press gathering at Grocers' Exchange previews the Mechanics Building fair set to open October 1. A. C. Dowse presides as press agent with George H. Bond and A. Lovell sharing leadership roles. Mrs. Richardson highlights home department value and children's artificial food. Major Oakes leads parade plans. 700 merchants sign joiners, 200000 expected attendees, with Governor Greenhalge to review.

Mechanics’ Building Press of New England A. C. Dowse Fadette Ethel Atwood Caroline Nichols Dowse George H. Bond A. J. Lovell E. A. Richardson James Cheesman Anna Barrows Carrie M. Dearborn M. A. Boland M. B. Tobey D. A. Lincoln Montana Ada Rehan

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