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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Sep 30, 1887

Page

2

Chicago and Pittsburg Clash in Double Championship Showcase

New York and Boston played a six inning contest in harsh weather with the Giants winning. Chicago swept Pittsburg in the first game then lost the second as Smoky City beat them. Washington-Philadelphia rained out. Standings show Chicago leading, with New York and Philadelphia close behind as final games approach.

Bostons New Yorks Giants Chicagos Pittsburgs

New England Championship Opens With Lowell Win Over Portlands

In Portland on September 29, the Lowell baseball team defeated the Portlands 6 to 1 in game one of the New England Championship series. Lowells struck late, with Shinnick Guinasso and Burns collecting key hits as McGunnel held Portland to scattered contact. Outfield play favored the Portlands, but errors and timely hits by Lowell led to their victory.

Chicagos Pittsburgh Lowells Portlands New England Portland Hatfield Shinnick Guinasso Burns McGunnigle R. BH Kenney O Davin Galligan Shinntek Lufberry Towoug Cigen Ovciatiogs Hartnett Schoeneck Cudworth Ghatfeld Thayer Duffy Porlands Jiggins Wortlands Lynch

Other Games Report From Night Baseball Scores

In Cincinnati at Cincinnati St. Louis the score was 8 to 2. In Cleveland at Cleveland Clevelands the score stood 10 to 4 for Louisviles.

Cincinnati St. Louis Cincinnatis Cleveland Clevelands Louisviles

Wet Mystic Park Races Highlight Noted 2:23 Horses

Yesterday at Mystic Park a postponed 2:80 class race faced fog and rain. Spectators saw an exhibition of stock and many noted horses led by Alcantara 2:23 and closely related lines from Mambrino Patchen and George Wilkes, with owners listed in Massachusetts and Kentucky.

Mystic Park Alcantara B. H George Wilkes Alma Mater Alcyone Allicia Mambrino Patchen Mambrino Highland Stockh Farm Lee Mass Bik. H Wenonah Curtis’s Hambletonian Geen Phen Glencoe F. L. Gerald Laconia N. I Don Wilkes Br. H Gossip Tattler Pilot, Jr Jessie Pepper Alpha Mambrino Chief Briar Mill Farm Lexington Aleman Curtis Hambletonian E. F. Brownell Burlington Alcazar Fearnaught Young Morrill William Mason Taunton Silverore Mambrino Time Kundell & White Danbury Conn Baron Wilkes Jam

Comrade two year old stallion taunts weight match challenge

A two year old stallion Com rade by Gideon out of Norton's Hambletonian draws attention at a race show. Owner Mr Gilman offers a $1000 wager and pace trials feature Woodbrino and Edgecliff in heats with Carrie T. and Charlie Wilkes close behind amid a storm postponement.

Cleopatra Abdallah Prince E. F. Brownell Burlington Rockefeller Electioneer Hambletonian Clark Chief B. F A. Briggs Auburn Messenger Wilkes B. H Red Wilkes George Wilkes Messenger Chief F. H. Briggs Comrade Gideon Norton William Gilman Woodbrino Nutwood Belmont Malaga Woodford Mambrino Maud Carrie Abdallah B. D. Whitcomb Boston Mass Jock Bowen Edgecliff Carrie T Charlie Wilkes Carrie J

Testimony on Union Pacific inquiry continues in New York

In the Astor Building the Union Pacific investigation proceeded with ex Senator F M Norwood of Georgia testifying he never received payment from Central Pacific. Witnesses described stock issues, consolidations, and alleged improper operating practices while denying bribes or favors for votes. The hearing adjourned to tomorrow at 10 o clock.

New York Union Pacific Railroad Astor F. M. Norwood Georgia Central Pacific Senate Savannah Washington Huntington Southern Pacific South J. C. Rieff Kansas Union Pacific Gould Kansas Pacific Raton Pacific Rieff United States ‘Treasury Dillion Linton Pacific Kansas Pa Jay Gould Western Union Dillon Lucius P. Chittenden Chittenden Edmunds Pacific Railroads Central Pacific Company Holman Ies Anderson Mr. Chittenden Congress Central Pacific Road

Stoddard Opens Ninth Lecture Season in Brooklyn

Mr. John L. Stoddard drew a crowded Brooklyn Academy of Music crowd for the inaugural lecture in his Spain Revisited tour. The illustrated talk, based on travels last summer, earned enthusiastic applause and signals the start of his ninth annual series visiting major cities.

John L. Stoddard Brooklyn New York Brooklyn Academy of Music Spain Stoddard

Railroad party tours Gettysburg Luray Richmond and Washington

The Pennsylvania Railroad tourist party will tour Gettysburg with a conductor giving running lectures on points of interest. Caverns of Luray and the cities of Richmond and Washington will be viewed with thoroughness. No man should miss a United States Watch offered at a low price.

Pennsylvania Railroad Company Gettysburg Luray Richmond Washington United States

Prohibition Defeated in Nashville and Davidson County

Voters rejected a constitutional amendment banning the manufacture or sale of intoxicating liquor for beverage use in a contentious election. Women actively urged support at polls with banners, prayers, and doxologies as anti ticket forces faced organized opposition amid lively campaigning.

Nashville, Tenn Nashville Davidson County Cuattanooca Tenn Tennessee Athens

Fatal Recklessness Ends In Tragedy Near Lawrence

James Collins and Michael Cronin, farmers from out of town, raced and struck street department workers Michael Brown and August Miller with a at work team. Brown died. Miller injured severely. The drivers fled and were later arrested. a trial is set for tomorrow. Brown leaves a widow and four children. Miller supports a family.

Lawrence Sprcral James Collins Michael Cronin Michael Brown August Miller Brown Miller

Fire damages mattress in four-story building on North Margin

A kerosene lamp exploded last evening in a four story wooden building at 9 North Margin Street occupied by James O'Dowd. The lamp set fire to a mattress causing slight damage. An alarm was sent in from Box 4.

North Margin Street James O'Dowd Emerald Dover Street

Fires Ravage Factories and Sheds Across Several States

The Maxwell Bros box factory in Chcaco burned down with a $125,000 loss and $45,000 insured. In Newton a fire damaged Mrs. Parker’s Auburn Street home with heavy water and smoke damage. In Banner Maine the oil shed fire injured a man named James Campbell and burned forty tons of hay, total loss about $8,000. insured. In Hartworp Connecticut Bennett barns burned with hay and grain, loss about $8,500, insured for $2,000.

Chcaco Maxwell Bros Newton W. J. Parker Auburn Street Banner Maine Central James Campbell Burleigh Pease George S. Moore Kent & Moore Hartworp Conn William Bennett Canaan

Maine Veterans Open Reunion with Parade and City Event

The Maine Veteran Association of Massachusetts and the Maine Regimental Association opened their annual reunion in Havernity with a procession, a Star rink supper for 450, a 17 gun Governor's salute, and a citywide holiday ambiance. Col H Messer hosted a reception on Emerson street and a city hall campfire drew 2000 people with Judge Henry Carter delivering the opening address. S. C. Small of Boston served as toastmaster.

Havernity Maine Veteran Association of Massachusetts Maine Regimental Association Massachusetts Veterans Mapplewood Boston Regimental Association Portland Sheldon Benepe Star Rink Washington Square Lawrence Hedman

Colburn Arrested On Embezzlement Charge In Knights Of Labor

Alva B. Colburn treasurer and secretary of Local Assembly 4331 Knights of Labor was arrested yesterday for embezzling order funds and arraigned today. He is held in $300 for the Superior Court with a suspected shortage between $200 and $800. Colburn has not spoken on the matter.

Stoughton Alva B. Colburn Knights of Labor Superior Court Colburn

Widow of Senator Carpenter Visits Father in Waterbury

Mrs Carpenter widow of the late Senator Matt Carpenter arrives in Warribury Vermont with her son and daughter after a year abroad to visit her father ex Governor Dillingham of Waterbury.

Matt Carpenter Warribury Europe Dillingham Waterbury

Smuggling Seizure Ties P. Blake at Annapolis

The schooner P. Blake was seized at Annapolis for smuggling. The vessel deposited a forfeit of $400.

Haruwax N.S P. Blake Annapolis

British American newspaper planned by club members

The British-American Club discussed launching a new paper to serve British Americans with an anonymous prospectus. The venture proposes $10,000 capital in $25 shares, aims to forestall rivals, and plans the first issue for October 1. Over thirty new members joined at the meeting.

Park Street

Preparation for Harvard by Dr Humphreys Tutor

Dr Humphreys of 129 West Chester Park employs a Harvard private tutor who gained top honors in mathematics to aid a pupil under a new preparation system for Harvard University. The method promises rapid progress in Greek Latin and mathematics at moderate rates.

Harvard Humphreys West Chester Park Harvard University

Sept wedding bells sparkle in New England churches

A trio of September weddings are reported from Waltham Salem and Pittsfield. Michael J. Glynn and Mary E. Graney wed at St Mary’s with Miss Kate Glynn as bridesmaid and Edward Donohue as best man. Sylvester B Breed and Mary Harrington wed at Barten Square Church and Mary Winslow wed Rev Edward Huntling Rudd in Albany.

Waltham St. Mary’s Church Michael J. Glynn Glynn & Kelly Mary E. Graney Kate Edward Donohue East Boston T. Brosnahan Sauem Barten Square Sylvester B. Breed Amos F. Breed Lynn Mary B Richard Harrington Salem George Bacheller Prrrsherp Congregational Church Mary Winslow Henry W. Dwight Express Fame Edward Huntling Rudd Albany J. L. Jenkins Rudd

Andover Review Critics and Dr Webb Clash in Letter

A reader defends the Andover Review against Dr E B Webb who accuses editors of bias toward the American Board. The writer argues Cleveland’s presidency is not permanent and defends free debate on church matters while noting Webb’s fears and alleged insults. The piece warns against suppressing dissent and anticipates continued editorial arguments.

E. B. Webb Andover Review Prudential Committee American Board Webb Grover Cleveland United States Cleveland Des Moines Springfield Dr. Alden Dr. Webb Review Ames Andover Massachusetts Japan Vanity Fair Mark Hokins Edwin B. Webb George P. Fisher Edmund K. Alden Noah Porter William T. Fustis The Independent Whitefield Wesley

The October Forum on Democratic Rule and Other Essays

The October Forum presents discussions on Democratic principles by Carlisle and broader essays by Thomas Davidson on Aristocracy, J Coleman Adams on America Europeanizing, Huiginn on The Anathema of the Roman Church, and Rollins on The New Uncle Tom's Cabin. Included are critiques of poverty, life’s objective, Queen Victoria’s reign, books that helped writers, and Proctor’s critique of Donnelly/Bacon theory.

Carlisle Thomas Davidson J. Coleman Adams America E. J. V. Huiginn Alice Wellington Rollins Uncle Tom Eliza Foundling Hospital Johnny West Little Nell Oliver Twist J. Peter Lesley Viscount Wolseley Queen Victoria Miss Gilder Richard A. Proctor Shakspere Bacon

Luray Caves Crowned Most Beautiful In The World

The Luray caverns are declared the most beautiful in extent and variety of formations by recognized authority. The Southern tour of the Pennsylvania Railroad Company highlights Luray as a key attraction with the Luray Inn serving as its tourist headquarters.

Luray New England Pennsylvania Isroad Company Luray Inn

Lombard Investment Co and Banks Named in Plymouth Area Items

Lombard Investment Co and Reece Button Hole Machine Co are listed alongside several financial institutions and mills in Plymouth area materials. The names include Exchange Natl. Bank of Salem Old Boston Natl. Bank People's Natl. Bank of Roxbury and Russell Mills among others.

Uly Nanmkeag Steam Cotton Co Manchester Mills Somersworth Machine Co Great Fall Salmon Falls Dover N. T West End Street Howard Natl. Bank Lombard Investment Co Reece Button Hole Machine Co Russell Mills Plymouth Mass Exchange Natl Salem Old Boston People’s Natl Roxbury

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