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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Sep 29, 1891

Page

3

Philadelphia Triumph In Hard Fought Eight-Wicket Cricket Victory

Philadelphia defeats Lord Hawke's XI by eight wickets after a dramatic finish. Patterson and Brown anchor a chase of 183 with 15 minutes to spare as the English fielding and batting struggle. Crowd roars, scenes of celebration fill the ground, with the victory followed by a social ball for the visitors.

Lord Hawke Philadelphia Philadelphians Baltimore Brockie Philadelphias Hamilton George Patterson Middleton Baily Hornsby Ricketts Brown Patterson Scott Wright Housby RD. Brown H. I Brown Woods H. J. Brown Wreford Brown Throwley Milles Law Hilliard Scott and Coates West End Lawenty Coate Wood Miller Nee K. D. Brown Wreford Atterson Reford Brown Bowntown Hillard Elling Columbia

Oil Explosion Destroys Philadelphia Warehouse Complex

A major oil explosion at Phillips & Cunningham, 136 North Delaware Avenue and 131 North Water Street, Philadelphia, ignited a fast spreading fire. Several buildings burned, workers were injured, and insurance coverage totals were listed for multiple properties. Additional fires in New York and other cities followed, with various damages and minimal injuries reported.

Philadelphia House of Phillips & Cunningham Delaware Avenue North Water Street Water Street Jessup & Moore Philp Charles Porter Engine Company No. 29 Frank Lowery Sheehan Phillips & Cunningham Charles Barclay Jessup & Moore Paper Company Barclay Armour Packing Company Silberman J. M. Roweson & Co James G. Kitchen & Co

Republican rally in Worcester offers stock tariff speeches

In Worcester on September 28, a Republican rally fell short of prior crowds and enthusiasm. Senator Hoar, ex-Congressman Allen of Michigan, and Frederic T. Greenhalge of Lowell spoke on tariffs and Governor Russell. The program featured a Democratic crossover attendance, band music, and Winslow as chairman.

Worcester Srrera Hoar Allen Michigan Frederic T. Greenhalge Lowell Russell Greenhalge Mechanics Hal Samuel E. Winslow Senator Hoar Joseph H. Walker Alien Winslow Ailen Massachusetts Fassett New York McKinley Ohio Commonwealth Marcus Morton Gaston Butler George D. Robinson Democratic Party Republican Party United States Ing Paxton Dana Canada Great Britain Bayard James G. Blaine Republican Legislanaee

All-England Victory Highlights Gentlemen Of England

A cricket score fragment shows 23 Bailey and Brown top scoring in a match where All-England faced a Philadelphia eleven. Notable names include H. T. Hewett, Lord Hawke, W. Wright, G. W. Hilliard, and Ralston. The text details innings by innings, with several dismissals and not outs, ending with a scoreline around 259.

Gentlemen OF England H. T. Hewett b.Brown B. Brown W. Wright C. Brewster B. Patterson Lord Hawke C. Patterson M. J. Woods Law C. W. Brown Coates J. K. Key G. W. Hilliard Notout Wees C. Bailey Brown All-Philadelphia W. F. Scott B. Woods Bowlin Gentleme Ae Patterson Guo Bailey Coatesse Pete SCOT Sneer Bailey Pattersons Cyacevn Cae Watterson Philadelphia Wools Hornsby Mumlard Owe Woods Brow Cocsauvsstees Fullard Milles Wood

Obsequies of Grand Duchess Paul in Moscow

Grand Duchess Paul's funeral, held in Moscow, featured guardsmen bearing the coffin from the railway station to St. Basil's Church. Clergy in full canonicals led the service as crowds watched, with streets draped in mourning and tolling bells before the coffin moved to St. Petersburg for burial.

Moscow Paul Church of St. Basil St. Petersburg

Utica Cheese Market Slumps With Mixed Butter Prices

Utica New York reports dull cheese demand and lower whey prices with 4066 boxes sold at 85 cents, 160 at 8 ½ cents, and 2066 at 9 cents. Butter sales include fifty creamery packages at 23 ¼ cents, and 26 additional at 23 cents.

Utica N. Y

Corn and grape crops in Italy show good harvest

Rome September 28 reports corn nearing maturity with harvest begun in many areas. The crop is expected to be about average. Across Italy grape crops appear promising with indications of abundant wine production.

Italy Rom

Republican Appeal Amid Massachusett s Governor Race Oration

Sam Winslow leads cheers for Greenhalge and Allen, urging unity on public education and taxation. He frames the governorship as a state and national issue, warns Massachusetts against a Democratic course, praises labor and skilled workers, and asserts Republican victory in November based on economic prosperity and party principles.

Sam Winslow Greenhalge Allen Assachusetts Democratic Party Worcester Massachusetts Commonwealth Republican Party

Nigger at the Ferry Describes East Boston Workhorse

A Boston Star piece profiles a famed East Boston ferry tow horse named Nigger. The 11 year old, 1660 pound animal is praised as intelligent and reliable, beloved by passengers and workers alike, with owner Thomas E Lyons highlighting his memory and service at low tide and as a drag horse.

East Boston North Ferry Thomas E. Lyons East Boston Mr. Lyons

Pavonia Sails In With 866 Passengers At East Boston Dock

Cunard steamer Pavonia from Liverpool arrived at East Boston dock after a full cargo and 866 passengers. Saloon and second cabin lists name W R Alexander to Mra Morrill Wyman with many others including professors, clergymen, and families amid 159 saloon, 179 second cabin, 528 steerage travelers.

Pavonia Cunard Liverpool East Boston

Quincy Rejects the Sewer Act Special Election Result

Quincy reports a special election held today to decide the sewer act. Yeas total 247 with no final tally for nays listed, leaving the result incomplete in the available text.

Quincy Yeas

Victory in the Air leads Massachusetts Democratic platform meeting

A large roster of Boston and Massachusetts figures attends the Bay State House gathering as the Committee on Resolutions works into the night to craft a platform on honest money free schools and protective tariffs. Contests in Boston wards are settled with regulars gaining ground and ward battles closed in favor of party regulars.

Bay State House Edward Avery Charles Levi Woodbury State Committee Executive Council New England Boston Woburn Bean Lawrence Reed Moreland A. McLaughlin John A Conley McLauchlin Martin Reagan W. L. O’connor John F. Cropan Carberry

Yale Freshman Class Sizes Rise Moderately

New Haven Sept 28 Official figures show 264 freshmen in Yale’s academic department and 198 in Sheffield Scientific School. The academic increase is minor while Sheffield’s class grows by about 40 from last year. The war school expects around eighty new entrants.

New Haven Conn Yale Sheffield Scientific School Sheffield

Foss will case continued in Superior Court

The Foss will case continued as witnesses testified about the testator’s mind and finances. Lucinda L. Foster described the will’s timing and the grandson Abram’s conduct, while William A. Foss defended his father’s decisions and denied any laziness or disloyalty. Others vouched for the testator’s sound mind and business acumen as proceedings paused at 4 PM for the night.

Foss Superior Court Lucinda L. Foster Dabney Clark Abram Frank F. Preble Adams School Mr. Foss Frederick Pease Boston Whilliam A. Foss

Delia Died After Suspected Incident at Mont Street

A white woman, known as Delia, died around 9 pm at 28 Piedmont Street in a building with white and colored families. She reportedly purchased beer and drank with residents, then collapsed. local police arrested a Black tenant, Benjamin F. Johnson, on suspicion though no evidence of foul play existed. Dr. Steadman attributed death to natural causes, with an autopsy planned. The deceased was about 30 to 35 years old, five feet tall, 140 pounds, wearing a dark spotted wrapper, black stockings, and button shoes, frequenting the building in the prior weeks.

Piedmont Street Delia Berry Reardon Division 4 Benjamin F. Johnson Johnson

Brookline Town Affairs Considers Public Way Acceptance

Brookline selectmen inspected Stearns Coolidge Thorndike and surrounding private streets to decide which may become public. Thomas F Kelly won the Sewall avenue project at 1140 dollars. Petitions from Whitney Jordan York terrace and M J O'Hearn to keep more horses were heard and acted on, with opposition noted. A new petition seeks to extend Summit avenue toward She newer.

Brookline Stearns, Coolidge Thorndike Roberts’ Place Babcock Farm Babcock Stret Thomas 4. Kelly Sewall Avenue Henry M. Whitney Eben D. Jordan York Terrace Lancaster Terrace Summit Avenue Corey Hill M. J. O'Hearn Davis Avenue

New Haven Street Railways Sold to Wall Street Group

Walter, Cook & Wagner, New York corporate lawyers, bought two New Haven street railways, West Haven Horse Railway and Winchester Avenue, for a Detroit syndicate that recently paid seven million dollars. The roads will be electrified and upgraded. Governor Waller refrains from commenting on the price. The syndicate likely aims to acquire the remaining local system.

NEW Haven Street Railway New Haven Conn Walter, Cook & Wagner, Corporation Wall Street New York West Haven Horse Railway Company Winchester Avenue Company Eastern Street Railways Detroit Mich Waller

Fernald Renominated by Sixth District Senatorial Convention

MALDEN Sept 28 The Sixth District Senatorial Convention convened with 33 delegates. Josiah M. Harris served as chairman and Will Everett Eaton as secretary. Hon B Marvin Fernald of Melrose was unanimously nominated for Senator and Charles F Woodward of Wakefield elected to the State Central Committee.

Fernald Malden Josiah M. Harris Melrose Will Everett Eaton

Patrick Fleming Fatally Injured Near Railing

Pittsfield report states Patrick Fleming aged 30 was found near the Boston and Albany road railing at Morton Place with a fractured skull. He was taken home. a doctor said he remained unconscious and his wound was fatal. The cause of the injuries is a mystery.

Pittsfield Patrick Fleming Boston & Albany Morton Place Ile

Unscrupulous imitators warn over Hoff Malt Extract

Public notice warns that imitators profit from Johann Hoff's Malt Extract and urges buyers to check for the signature of Johann Holt on each bottle. Eisner and Mendelson Co. at 6 Barclay Street, New York, are listed as agents.

Johann Hoff Johann Holt Eisner & Mendelson Co Barclay Street New York

Young man captured in New Mexico in mother murder

Ralph Ray, 20, killed his mother at their Durango home after breakfast last Wednesday. He confessed to Sheriff Longnecker, was captured in Canon Large, NM, and returned to Durango. He pleaded guilty today. his father has gone insane, and his mother remains despaired of.

Durango Colo Ralph Ray Canon Large N. M Longnecker Farmington Ray Mexico Rat Mr. Ray

Boston opera crowd hears The Bostonians in Robin Hood

The Standard Theatre in New York drew a large audience for The Bostonians first New York appearance in Robin Hood. Jessie Barnett Davis won admirers, Barnabee shone, and Marie Stone joined a packed box as Bernhardt looms.

New York Specian Standard Jessie Barnett Davis Barnabee de Kover Marie Stone Bostonians Bernhardt Hill

Cambridge Republican Rally in Union Hall Oct 30 Speakers Haile Robinson Howland

Cambridge Republican politics report that a rally will be held in Union Hall Friday evening Oct 30 under the Republican Club. Lieutenant Governor Haile ex Governor Robinson and Willard Howland will speak. A Cambridge Republican Club reception and banquet will follow next Monday evening at Citizens Trade Association Hall.

Cambridge Republican Union Hall Cambridge Republican Club Haile Robinson Willard Howland Cambridge Republican Club Citizens Trade Association Cambridge Republican Ward

Serious Assault Case in Salem Hearing

In Salem on Sept 28 Peter Wakefield faced assault charges for an incident with Robert Moffat on Sept 20 in Danvers. Moffat, knocked to the ground, suffered concussion and potential future brain injury. Wakefield admitted striking in self defense. he remains held for grand jury action.

Salem Sredan Safford Peter Wakefield Robert Moffat Danvers Moffat Leareyd Wakefield

Jonesport Man Injured In Factory Accident

A Jonesport youth named Sawyer at Stimpson and Parker's factory in Eastport was caught in machinery while placing a belt on a pulley. He was hurled against the wall, his left arm broken in four places, but expected to recover.

Eastport Jonesport Sawyer Stimpson & Parker

Jupiter's Satellites Reported By Lick Observatory

Despatch from E. S. Holden of Lick Observatory notes observations by Schaerble and Campbell in August and September. The first satellite of Jupiter is ellipsoid with its long axis toward Jupiter’s center, while the other satellites appear spherical.

San Francisco E. 8 Holden Lick Observatory Schaerble Campbell Jupiter

San Francisco Stocks Closing Mining Quotations Today

The published list presents the day’s closing quotations for mining stocks in San Francisco. Specific company names and price figures are recorded as the market ends, reflecting gains and losses across the mining sector for the session.

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