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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Apr 01, 1889

Page

8

Home Rule in Ireland Rally in Boston Theatre

Enthusiastic Boston Theatre meeting supporting the Parnell defence fund featured Hon. Patrick A. Collins and Congressman William McAdoo of New Jersey. McAdoo urged Irish American aid and praised Ireland’s struggle for self rule, while John E. Fitzgerald commented on English sentiment shifts. A concert preceded remarks. the audience showed strong enthusiasm despite a small attendance.

Boston General Collins John E. Fitzgerald America Ireland Patrick A. Collins Parnell Defence Fund William McAdoo New Jersey McAdoo England Englis Friends of Theory Chauncey M. Depew

Fire Record Explosions and Blazes Across Several Cities

A series of fires and an explosion struck multiple locations. In Long Island City a steam plant blast at Empire Oil Works damaged facilities and caused deaths and heavy losses. Other fires hit Pittsburgh, Plymouth New Hampshire, Chicago, Providence and New York, destroying warehouses, residences, and a large ink works with total losses running into tens of thousands of dollars.

Long Island City L. L Empire Oil Works East River Ruable Standard Oil Company Ol Works Ross Ros Wade & Co Theew York Tron and Chemical Company George E. Bulwer & Co A. H. Hewes & Co James Nolan Ross Bros New York Iron and Chemical Company G. E. Bulwer A. H. Hews & Co Cambridge Mass George E. Bulwer A. H. Hewes N. H Chicago Decker & Unrath Fulton Street Oss Providence K. I Zephaniah G. Lincoln Seekonk York West Thirty-sixth Street Bougereau Kleczynski William H. Howe Paris Wahlberg de Cock Hassam Michetti Bertsik Robie Rogers Picknell Cape Ann 5. P. Avery, Jr New York

Fire damages multiple buildings in Bristol street area

Early morning blaze in a four story brick building at 81 and 83 Bristol street damaged the boiler room and roof. Loss estimated at five thousand dollars for the structure and thirty five thousand for stock and machinery. Suspected cause sparks from a furnace. Additional fires included a small blaze from 1960 Washington street shop and a chimney fire at 21 Wheeler street with minor damage.

Bristol Street J. F. Paul Wright Martin Craven Washington Street Edward Thomas Sherian Street Ian Cohen Wheeler Street

Fine Arts at the Museum Showcases Master Engravings

The Art Museum exhibition arranged by Mr. Koehler highlights German French Italian and Dutch portrait engravings from the Gray collection. Notable works include Velasquez prints reinterpreted by MacBeth and copies by G. F. Schmidt, with others by Cranach, Liszt, and Paoli Joschi. The show emphasizes technical fidelity and artistic spirit across eras and schools.

Art Museum Koehler Vesalii Velasquez “Infanta Louvre Vandyke Rubens Dresden Caspar Netscher Prince Rupert Giorgione G. F. Schmidt Lucas Cranach Liszt Paoli Joschi Raphael Julius III

Winkley Lectures Set At Andover By E Benjamin Andrews

The fifth Winkley course will be held April 1 to 9 in Bartlet chapel Andover Theological Seminary with E Benjamin Andrews of Cornell University lecturing on Some Special Bearings of Political Economy Upon Ethics The syllabus lists topics by date with most sessions at 4 p m and two at 8 30 a m Seats in the lecture room reserved for seminary students. remaining seating for visitors

Winkley Andover Bartletchapel, Theological Seminary E. Benjamin Andrews Cornell University

Two Fatal Fires Include Burned Woman at 186 Blue Hill Ave and Store Blaze

Edward Legacy and wife suffered fatal burns after a varnish bottle exploded in a stove accident at their home. Mrs. Catherine Farrell, 63, died from the Saturday night grocery store fire at 448 Commercial Street where Maurice and Mrs. Collins resided. Police and fire crews faced initial confusion after a kerosene lamp explosion is suspected.

Edward Legacy Blue Hill Avenue Commercial Street Maurice Collins Farrell Collins Jarrell

Character and Immortality Sermon at King's Chapel

Professor Edward G Robinson of Brown University delivered an afternoon sermon at King's Chapel on Character and Personal Immortality using 2 Peter 3 13 14 as a text. He described two forces in Christianity the outward and inward that may be separated and tied the thought of God's personality to human immortality.

King’s Chapel Edward G. Robinson D.D Brown University Peter

Ladds Argument Against Constitutional Prohibition

A Massachusetts reader highlights Mr Justice Ladd of New Hampshire arguing against constitutionally embedding prohibition. He cites New York's bribe cases under a stiff constitutional ban, warns against expanding legislative powers via the constitution, and urges careful, strategic choice beyond a single weapon in the long temperance fight.

Justice Ladd New Hampshire Supreme Court of New Hampshire Bar Association Manchester Union Massachusetts J.B. Traver Cambridge Henry W. Jashne Arthur J. McQuade John O'Neil Jacob Sharp New York People Jachne Court of Appeals Temperance Prohibition Emerson Supreme Court State

Legislature Should Hold Functions and Powers

A fragment quotes W. S. Lapp urging that only the Legislature retain constitutional duties while the people may alter powers only after careful deliberation and proven necessity, stressing a sound, experience tested decision.

Lapp Lancaster

Campaign for Constitutional Prohibition Opens in Boston Church

The amendment campaign held Sunday meetings at Bromfield Street Methodist Church. R. R. Jewell and John K. Anderson spoke on lasting impact of constitutional prohibition, citing Kansas figures. Officials note enforcement would shift to governor appointees with police assistance, and letters to leaders show broad support. Alice J. Osborne sang as Colonel Cheves of Kentucky addressed the crowd.

Bromfield Street Methodist R. R. Jewell John K. Anderson Fitchburg Jewell Kansas Massachusetts Boston Anderson People's Church R. Cheves Kentucky Rum Alice J. Osborne

Noted Guests at Parker House and Nearby Hotels

A parade of notable visitors at Boston area hotels includes Joseph Beekman of the Parker House denying hotel management rumors, and figures such as C. H. Amsden, J. W. Churchill, and M. Mercier among others. The list catalogs guests at Parker House, Brunswick, Vendome, Adams, Thorn, Tremont and other prominent hostelrys, with many performers and public figures staying during the period.

Joseph Beekman Parker House C. H. Amsden New Hampshire Vendome J. W. Churchill Andover Central Church Brunswick Churchill William McAdoo Jersey City Boston R. H. Colquitt Georgia Emma Juch Signor Perotti Helen van Doenhoff Mr. Herbert Mr. Bologna Charles E. Locke Juch Opera Company Karsper Miss Furgeson Miss Nelson Scanlan Company Parker's Paul Kalisch Lili Lehmann-Kalisch Carmilla Hoffman Minna Baumann Terloff Helene Volizt M. Mercier Quebec Charles Jansolier Allaire Parkerouse A. E. Powell Rochester N. Y A. H. Rice Rose Coughlan Adams House Letitia Aldrich Clara Lipman M. Palmer’s Company Thorn- 8 W. J. Quinlan William J. Quinlen Brooklyn D. McKelsey G. Williams D.W. Bishop William J. Tucker F. Ames New York B. Philipp Nelson G. Green Charles W. Pratt George Harris Rowland Gamwell Cincinnati W. Paine Portland Revere R. G. Thure Nashville Tenn F. Parker Providence J. E San Francisco Cal Quincy F. C. Osgood Kingston Jamaica N.S. Barwall Philadelphia L. E. Heath Milford H. H. Eckert Pittsburg Penn I. F. Bacto Elmira George F. Baird St. John N. B Max G. Krautman New Yok Young’s Mrs James Seaverns

Militia Rifle Team Receives Funds for England Trip

Treasurer Potter reports $1450 received to defray Massachusetts Volunteer Militia Rifle team expenses in England from July 8 to 20. The trip is expected to cost about $6500, and supporters anticipate quick subscription to cover the shortfall.

Potter Massachusetts Volunteer Militia England Great Britain

Massachusetts Sons of the Revolution names committee

At the State House meeting the Sons of the Revolution formed a committee to arrange the next gathering, craft a constitution and by laws, and report officers and delegates for the Massachusetts society and the national convention. Named were John Quincy Adams Quincy G W Brown Lexington aged G Prescott Boston Nathan L Revere Worcester A A Stocker M D Cambridge Luther L Tarbell Marlboro John Warren M D Boston Robert C Winthrop Boston Andrew M Ward Boston Clarence B Ward secretary ex officio Allston.

Sons of the Revolution State House Massachusetts Society John Quincy Adams Quincy G. W. Brown Lexington Ageot G. Prescott Boston Nathan L. Revere Worcester A. A. Stocker M. D Cambridge Luther L. Tarbell Marlboro John Warren M.D Robert C. Winthrop Andrew Fl. Ward Clarence 8. Ward Allston

Little Wanderers' Home Chapel Consecrated in Boston

The New England Home for Little Wanderers on West Newton Street held a consecration ceremony. Rev. O P Gifford preached on Suffer little children to come unto me and forbids them not. Board of managers and children led the act, with prayers by Rev. Dr. A P Foster and singing by the Home's children.

New England Little Wanderers West Newton Street V. Cooper Cummings O. P. Gifford Board of Managers, Children and Friends A. P. Foster Roxbury

Court hearing on demurrer in Swift et al case

United States Circuit Court on March 30 held a hearing on a demurrer to a bill in equity seeking to transfer funds from a note proceeds held by clerk John G. Stetson into Swift and others. Lawyers F A Brooks for plaintiff Swift and Gray and Stetson for defendants appeared.

Coct Charles A. Gregory William N. C. Swift Equity John G. Stetson Stetson F. A. Brooks Jaintiff Swift Gray Ox Deendants

Supreme Judicial Court calendar slips to next Tuesday

The Supreme Judicial Court opens Monday April 1 to hear criminal docket for about an hour then resumes equity arguments Nos 694 605 607 610 612 613 614 616. Court adjourns Tuesday with no equity hearings this week due to judges in consultation. Tuesday April 2 cases postponed to Tuesday the 9th.

Supreme Judicial Court Commonwealth Norder

Supreme Court April sitting announced for divorce cases

The April sitting of the Supreme Court begins on a Tuesday at 10 o clock with five sessions. Divorce cases will be taken up in the fifth session.

Supreme Court

Suffolk Superior Court session list opens with multiple judges

The April term opens Tuesday at 10 with Judges Staples Thoms Pitman Bishop Aldrich presiding in sequence. Dockets include numerous civil actions in First to Fifth Sessions and a probate court returnable list for Monday April 1. Contain names such as Lelt Chelsea Kiuck James Hodge Butler and many others in cases and estate matters.

Suffolk County Staples Thomson Pitman Bishop Aldrich John G. Blunt Edmund F. Bradlee Helen C. Bradlee Edward W. Brown Randolph Campbell Nicholas Cannata Michael Donahoe Minor Mary E. Fairfield William C. Fairfield Anne Kh. Fitgmeyer Jaimes J. Giblin Dennis Griffin James Guild Samuel C. Hale Eliza Ann Hales Daniel Hartnett Bridget Hearn Mary J. Hearn James Thearns James Hearn Ellen M. Hennessey John Kehew Ariel Low Sarah E. Magee

Forsairy J Civil list orders in municipal case docket

Forsairy J. presides over a March 30 fiscal docket listing numerous civil cases including Doherty v. leterrart, Meuillan v. Bur beck, Boney v. Halura, Roberta v. Pillsbury, Foster v. Post, Cavy v. Grueby, Callahan v. Sullivan, Isburgh v. Smith, Johnston v. Metro Life Ins Co, Henry v. Glass, Boston Marble Co. v. 6, Little v. Fish, Young v. McLeod, Keen v. Weeks.

Municipal CO Harpy, C.J Doherty Leterrart Meuillan Burbeck Boney Halura Roberta Pillsbury Sealant McCarty Foster Post Cavy Grueby Callahan Sullivan Isburgh Smith Johnston Metro Life Ins

California Wines Gaining Nationwide Attention

A Harper's Weekly review lauds California’s wine industry as a future powerhouse. Vineyards have quadrupled in six years with production near 20 million gallons, and $75 million is invested in vineyards wineries and cellars.

Harper’s Weekly California Italy Spain Germany East New England Cushing Process Company Dr. Cushing Boston

Retired Boston Officer Honored. Boy Injured by Streetcar

Captain Timothy R. Page retires on pension of 53333 after long service as clerk to the inspector of carriages. A six year old, John Carroll of 3 Anderson street, was run over by electric car 1419 on Cambridge street, suffering serious injuries and taken to Massachusetts General Hospital. Boston reports 220 deaths last week, incl diphtheria. The Roxbury Gas Light Company petition hearing concluded. Burdett and Morse argued for remonstrants and petitioners. President Baldwin praised John Bright at the Christian Union. Miss Kitty Hennesey performed at Tremont School of Music event. Lewis C. Flanagan to lecture on US Constitution at 18 Boylston street. Grand Opera House to host a Fast Day matinee featuring Gillette. NE Historic Genealogical Society to discuss Roger Williams’ early life with R A Guild.

Timothy R. Page Board of Police John Carroll Anderson Street Cambridge Street Massachusetts General Hospital Boston Roxbury Gas Light Company Gas Commissioners E. W. Burdett Boston Electric Light Company Robert M. Morse, Jr Christian Union Baldwin John Bright Kitty Hennesey Erwin Z. Smith Tremont School of Music M. M. Kittredge United States Lewis C. Flanagan Young Men’s Christian Union Boylston Street Grand Opera House Gillette New England Historic Genealogical Society Roger Williams R. A.guild Brown University

Couple Found Unconscious From Coal Gas at Stillman Street

At 6 am yesterday Barnett Milmeister and his wife Rebecca on the second floor of 24 Stillman street were found insensible by Officers Tuttle and Kerr from coal gas in their sleeping room.

Barnett Milmeister Rebecca Stillman Street Tuttle and Kerr Station 1

Citizens' Association of Ward 20 Elects Leaders in Upham's Corner

The Citizens' Association of Ward 20 met in Winthrop Hall Upham's Corner on Saturday night and unanimously elected officers led by President Payson E Tucker with vice presidents Augustus Andrews and John D Whitcomp secretary Walter Soren and treasurer L P Willard An executive committee of ten was appointed and fifty gentlemen attended

Citizens’ Association OF

Burke's Brand Dominates U S Import Market

A report states fully 90 percent of the importe stout used in the United States is Burke's Brand. The data highlights Burke's strong market share across suppliers and distribution channels.

United States Burke's

Massachusetts Horticultural Society Honors Charles L. Flint

At a Saturday meeting the Massachusetts Horticultural Society adopted resolutions on the death of Charles L. Flint. Eulogies were delivered by L. M. Chane of Roxbury W. C. Strong of Newton O. B. Hadwan of Worcester and Mr Ware of Needham. W. C. Strong, a Pomological exhibition delegate to Florida, shared his trip report.

Massachusetts Horticultural Society Charles L. Flint L. M. Chane Roxbury W. C. Strong Newton O. B. Hadwan Worcester Mr. Ware Needam Florida

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