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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Apr 05, 1887

Page

8

Coercion Denounced at Faneuil Hall Irish Rally

A large crowd at Faneuil Hall heard Governor Ames, Senator Hoar, Mayor O'Brien and John Boyle O'Reilly denounce Britain's coercion bill against Ireland. Speakers urged Irish self government and united Boston as supporters of Gladstone and Parnell, with resolutions condemning the policy and pledging aid to Ireland's leaders.

Ames Senator Hoar O'Brien John Boyle O'Reilly Ireland Victoria Wales Scotland Liberal Party of England Boston Commonwealth Faneuil Hall Charles Siewart Purnell Illiam Glindstone George F. Hoar Hoar Streland United States Massachusetts

Irish Aid Telegrams Move Boston Audience

Patriotically toned dispatches read by John Boyle O'Reilly urged support for Ireland with American sympathy. The event featured a telegram signed by Governor Ames and messages to Mr. Parnell and Mr. Gladstone, drawing loud applause before the audience dispersed at 11 o'clock.

Boston Massachusetts Ireland Friz@enap John Boyle O'Reilly Parnell Gladstone O'Reilly Governor Ames

Putnam Argues for Railroad in Bridge Disaster Hearing

Mr. Putnam argued on behalf of the Boston and Providence Railroad at a thirteen day hearing. He contended that visible bridge defects did not cause the accident and that concealment of a vital part, the hangers design, was not the railroad’s fault given expert tests and confidence in the project. The hearing closed with no immediate decision expected.

Boston & Providence Putnam Charles A. Davis Bussey Manley Hewins

Mrs. Erving Winslow Impresses New York Critics

Boston reader Mrs. Erving Winslow drew strong praise in New York for readings from Charles Reade Christie Johnstone and Story of a Short Life. Critics lauded her versatile intonation facial expressiveness and ability to convey pathos and humor.

Erving Winslow New York Prom N.Y. Mail Rxpress Boston Charles Reade Christie Johnstone

John G. Saxe In His Prime And Downfall

A Philadelphia Times portrait recalls John G. Saxe as a striking 6 foot 2 inch figure of vitality who later suffered a railway accident in 1876 and a cascade of personal losses. His final years were spent in deep melancholia with little contact to the world.

John G. Saxe Philadelphia Times

Peabody Bequest Honored On Twentieth Anniversary In Nashville

The twenty year mark of George Peabody's education gift to Southern states was celebrated in Nashville at the Watkins Institute. Rev. Eben S. Stearns read a message by telegraph, praising Peabody's vision and the fund's impact on free schools and regional development. Letters from trustees and supporters emphasized education as vital to the Union's strength and urged continued national support.

George Peabody Nashville Tenn Watkins Institute State Normal College Nashville Union Eben S. Stearns University of Nashville Bieb. Penfield Normal College Stearns Tennessee Dr. Stearns Robert C. Winthrop Massachusetts Hamilton Fish New York Charles P. Mellvaine Ohio U.S. Grant William C. Rives Virginia John J. Clifford Earth Union Board of Trust Peabody Congressional Library Washington Congress Ar. Peabody Board of Trustees Rost C. Winkiner Samuel A Green Boston Eben D.D South

Peabody Fund Distributions Highlight Educational Endowments

Secretary Samuel A. Green outlines twenty years of Peabody educational fund grants totaling 1,647,749 used for public education. State distributions include Florida 73,075 Virginia 267,599 Tennessee figures cited, with 18,600 recently allocated to Nashville scholarships and a call to honor George Peabody’s legacy via debt settlement to Tennessee institutions.

Peabody Peabody Educational Fund Tames Aiook Bns Wieland PT Eeery Apehdeas Samuel A. Green Peabody Bequest Alabama Arkansas Georgia Louisiana North Carolina South Carolina Tennessee Texas Virginia West Virginia Whiteshou Colonel Colyar George Peabody Colyar Mississippi Eve Eae

Fearn Speech at Laying of American School Stone Athens

Mr. Walker Fearn, American minister, addresses the laying of the corner stone for the American School of Classical Studies in Athens. He evokes Greece’s classical heritage, American unity, and cross Atlantic friendship, praising Greece and thanking Greek officials and patrons for the gift of land and support. He ends with a call to advance civilization and knowledge.

Mr. Fearn

Demurrer Plea Dispute in United States v American Bell

The court denies the motion by American Bell Telephone Company to file a demurrer to the whole bill and plead to the same time. It upholds the regular equity procedure, rejecting pleas to test prior litigation and other related matters as improper for this case. The decision emphasizes orderly pleading and declines leaving the bill open to a mixed demurrer and multiple pleas.

United States Circuit Court United States of America American Bell Telephone Company Crescent City Company Butcher Company Poultney City of Lafayette Court of Equity Supreme Court United States Court of Patents Elisha Gray Patent Office Courts of Equity George A. Jenks George M. Stearns Jeff Chandler John Goode William C. Strawbridge, Jr Chauncy Smith James 8. Storrow

Weather Indications For New England And Eastern New York

For twenty four hours from 7 a.m. Tuesday April 5 light rains followed by fair but slightly colder weather. Winds shift to westerly for New England. Eastern New York should expect colder fair weather with early local showers and generally northwesterly winds.

Washington New England New York

Well known firm of M Doherty & Co praised for reliability

The Doherty firm at 188 and 192 Kneeland street and 73 Endicott street has long stood as a reliable honorable supplier with a wide stock of liquors. They invite new customers to try their services and begin a business relationship.

M. Doherty & Co Kneeland Street Endicott Street

Indictments for Home Still Led to Guilty Plea and Trial

United States District Court on April 4 reports Levi V Nelson Berry and Chauncy B Hartford indicted for setting up a still in a dwelling in Braintees and distilling liquor. Hartford pleaded guilty Berry pleaded not guilty. Berry moved to quash but was overruled preserving rights. Some counts held valid. Trial unfinished.

Levi V. Berry Chauncy B. Hartford Braintves Hartford Berry

Supreme Court sketches for April term jury cases

The Supreme Court opens its April term today Tuesday at a.m. with jury cases to be heard. The list has appeared. Nonjury cases will be heard by Mr Justice Devens beginning on Tuesday next week.

Justice Devens

Dwyer v Ashworth and Abbott v North Andover Cases

The document records rulings in Dwyer v Ashworth where a jury verdict for the defendant was returned on wage claims, and Abbott v North Andover where defense counsel moved to take the case from the jury arguing lack of a case. The Gene ratified the jury verdict for the defense as exceptions noted. Attorneys named include Sanborn Knox for the plaintiff and Bueley Frye and Bell for the defense. The note ends with McGovern v Crockett described as a contract action to recover wages.

William 8. Knox E. T. Bueley Newton P. Frye Sherman Bell McGovern Vu. Crockett

Plaintiff seeks damages for injuries from defective floor

The document lists several civil actions and defenses in a court docket. For case 4023 Chaplin vs Valpey the plaintiff claims damages for personal injuries from a defective floor. Attorneys are De Courcey for plaintiff and Gile for defendant. Additional entries include cases 4024 Flynn admx vs Keenan and 4031 Ashworth vs Manchester, among others.

C. A. de Courcey W. Fiske Gile Chaplin Vs. Valpey Charles A. de Courcey A. C. Stone

Court Sittings Listed For April Tuesday Sessions

The April sittings of this court convene today Tuesday at 10 oclock with three sessions. Judges Bacon Blodgett and Thompson preside the respective sessions. The lists for the day follow in order.

Bacon Blodgett Thompson

City Notes Highlights From April City Log

Sheriff O Brien reports 175 prisoners in April jail tally with 107 awaiting trial 37 for fines 20 for sentence six as witnesses three for examination and one debtor. Gentlemen's Driving Association buys land for a half mile Beacon Park track aiming for September or October meeting and 500 members. Mary Collins 60 of Endicott street attempted self harm by throat cut. Steamers Pilgrim and Bristol resume Fall River line for spring and summer. Franklin Typographical Society resumes $5 weekly sick pay after $5000 Eastburn legacy. Tremont House sale rumored then denied. West End syndicate possible buyer. Athletic Club site moved to St James Exeter corner. four story building planned. First Regiment may encamp in Philadelphia September instead of South Framingham. Boston Young Men's Christian Association sets union Fast Day services in Park Street Church with several pastors and Ruggles Street Male Quartet. Albert Howe & Co sells Mooney estate Brookline for $2425. Boston Society of Natural History to hear hoofs claws and nails development and fossil butterflies. E F Huff's No 6 Winter street robbed of $850 value of goods. Clock stolen from Lynu Wyman. Mrs Angie F Newman of Lincoln Neb will speak at Leominster April 16 and other churches in Lynn Malden Somerville and Salem through April 20.

Faneuil Hall Boston Irish National League of America Governor Ames Frederick O. Prince Thomas M. Brady Brady George F. Hoar Brackett O’brien John Boyle O’reily Bartel A. A. Miner Conaty Worcester Father McKenna Marlboro Russell Cambridge Patrick Maguire William W. Doherty James A. McGeough P.J. Kendricken Internal Revenue John £. Fitzgerald Thomas Riley Senator Slattery Frantingham Representative Walker John Conlon Charles E. Endicott Eliot Lord Teeling Newburyport Barry Hyde Park Neagle McMahon Charlestown Ireland Murphy Natick O'Conor South Massachusetts Old Bay Great Britain Treton Gladstone Farnell Thomas Flatley Walker Fearn American School of Classical Studies Athens Atlantic America Ilissus Pentelicus Phidias Acropolis Parthenon Classical Studies Hellas Europe Hamilton Madison Homer Plato Arschylus Socrates Greece Ater Achilles Ajax Andromache Archimedes Democritus da Vinci Descartes Watt Fulton Franklin House of Mercy Tricounis Dragoumis Beacon Park Gentlemen’s Driving Association Mary Collins Endicott Street Pilgrim Bristol Fall River John H. Eastburn Franklin Typographical Society Tremont House Joshua M. Sears West End Dartmouth Street St. James Avenue Exeter Street Philadelphia South Framingham Boston Young Men’s Christian Association Park Street A. H. Flamb Boston Society of Natural History Edward G. Gardiner S. H. Scudder E. F. Huff Winter Street Lynu Wyman Angie F. Newman Lincoln Neb Leominster Women’s Home Missionary Society First Methodist Church Lynn Malden Methodist Church Union Square Methodist Church Somerville Lafayette Street Church Salem

Daghestan Plant Collection Offered by John H Pray firm

A large collection of Daghestans is offered at 210 each by John H Pray Sons & Co located at 560 Washington Street. The plants are described as especially desirable for summer cottages and outdoor use.

John H. Pray, Sons & Co Washington Street

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Thomas Jefferson Dawes Saltonstall Friends of Liberty T. J. Sullivan Dublin C. A. Bartol Henry George John Boyle O' Reilly Miner Father Teeling Dorchester Milton Lowell Woburn Waltham Nashua N. H Malden Saxonville John B. Pitzgerald Thomas J. Conaty J. J. Donovan John Fitzgerald Peer League of America Owe P. A. McKenna Sir The Boston & Providence Railroad Mr. Putnam Nashville, Tenn American School AT Onserver Signal Service Oston Mee Inns P.M Aovsoe United States District Court Nelson, J Supreme Judicial Court Superior Civil Court Essex County City Notes Louis Roedere John D. & M. Williams State Street Monongahela Monogram Whiskey of Carstairs, WeCall & Co Horace Woodbury Broad ST Madame Laroux Broadway Hotel Vendome Mme. Laroua
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