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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Apr 05, 1889
Page
8
Rev. S. H. Winkley at West Church argues on constitutional prohibition and urges careful study of all sides. Dr. Miner accuses the press and politics of blocking prohibition, citing funds and influence from liquor interests and noting NH connections.
A union service at Columbus Avenue Universalist Church featured speakers led by Rev. John J. Lewis and Rev. Rexford and Dr. Miner. They discussed ministers views on the amendment, quoting historic lists and noting shifts in opinion while critiquing church leaders who opposed temperance or supported conservative stances.
A Back Bay union service led by Rev Dr Gordon at Old South Chapel drew a large crowd. Dr Herrick led devotional exercises from Mt Vernon Church as the sermon warned against greed for gain, ambition, and luxury, urging self sacrifice to uphold government and family.
The Twilight steamer carried about 2500 visitors to Boston’s beaches signaling the season start. Nantasket and other resorts plan extensive improvements including rail upgrades, a new Catholic church, electric bells, steam heat, and new stores. Hotels and cottages regelate ownership, licenses priced at 1000 dollars, and enhanced offshore connections with Old Colony Railroad and electric railway talks.
At South Congregational Church yesterday noon Rev E E Hale spoke to the Lend a Hand clubs of the city. He noted that 150 clubs had been formed in Massachusetts in the past year. These ten member groups pledge to aid outsiders and perform acts of charity, exemplifying the unselfish side of religion. Clubs originated in 1871 in New York, now spreading across Africa Asia Europe and the U S. Some clubs involve young children others older members who visit hospitals and read to patients.
The forenoon probate hearing reveals bequests to Boston University Summers Street property to Bromfield Street M E Church 8300 yearly five years to several church groups and missionary societies. Executors named Choate Steeper and Dutton. Remainder of real estate in trust for heirs and personal property divided among Sleeper's living children with minor gifts to friends.
A Boston city clerk praise dinner reveals spoilsmen backing party loyalty over civil service reform. Alderman Jesse Gove lauds Curtis as a partisan, urges Republican control of offices, and blasts Mugwump influence. Speakers including Jesse Nason and Frederick Bliss push for competent Republicans in office.
Private parties fill Parker's with about thirty gatherings and a long register of guests though no public events occur. Ex Governor Frederick Smyth of New Hampshire and Joseph Manley of Augusta are noted among arrivals, with many others listed by hotel and city, including Crawford Tremont and Vendome.
Bernard Bigsby of Oxford lectured on Thomas Arnold and Old English Schools and The Origin of Words at Lasell Seminary Auburndale Marion Talbot Boston teaches sanitation Rev Dr Charles Parkhurst Zion's Herald leads senior course on The Evidences of Christianity Dr Alexander McKenzie Cambridge to give commencement address Professor William North sive Wesleyan Baccalaureate speaker
Arrangements are complete for the annual breakfast in aid of the Home for Intemperate Women. The Woman's Charity Club will host the event at Faneuil Hall on April 17 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. The club and their young friends will preside over tables, a musical programme will be offered, and more than 300 tickets were sold at a recent club meeting.
Nearly 4000 fans saw the opening of the 1889 season as the Bostons faced a picked nine at the South End grounds. Morrill sparked the crowds with a sixth inning homer, while Bennett, Richardson, Brouthers, Ganzel and Radbourn helped power the two games. The first contest ended with the Bostons losing 3 to 2 after six innings of play.
Philadelphia team defeated Harvard 17 to 3 in a season opener noted for Harvard’s lack of practice. Pitchers Casey Buttinton and Wood worked for Philadelphia with catcher Clements, while Hawley and Henshaw kept Harvard at bay. Low Mass notes report Lowell Club beating Dartmouth 19 to 10 in an exhibition on River Street, with rematch set for Saturday. Worcester Worcester’s 5 Holy Cross College 1. Cambridge Unas 9 Riversides 4, pees Express 12, Lawin's Express 7.
The Savin Hill Yacht Club opened the season with a mosquito race in Dorchester Bay. The first gun fired at 1:30. Four mile course. Minnie led first class, Sprite and Skipper close behind with Sprite finishing second. In second class Baby beat Bessie by four seconds as wind stayed light from the southeast.
The Jamaica Plain Gun Club held its annual meeting and an all day shoot at Clarendon Halls. New officers were elected: President A. W. Rounds, Treasurer C. H. Olmstead, Secretary J. R. Hamner, and executive committee members George F. McCausland C. H. Cilley and J. KR. Hamner, with Dr H. A. Baker as team captain. The club voted to erect a new building on the current site, and a cup match donated by Mr. and Mrs. Rounds was won by Myr. Charles with a score of 18.
Frederick T. Rosperts, M.D., professor at University College London and examiner at the Royal College of Surgeons, notes advanced kidney disease involves complications like consumption and heart disease. He asserts Warner's Life Cure restores kidney health to expel waste from the body.
Notes about the city report that spirit medium Diss Dabar is in Boston and may publicly appear before returning home. Rev. H Bernard Carpenter lectures in Steinert Hall at 8 o clock on Sophocles the Dramatist. The medical examiner rules Catherine Donahoe died of natural causes. her husband Roger Donahoe was arrested but released. The Haverly Cleveland minstrels performed twice in Music Hall to delighted audiences. The Union Boat Club held its annual spindown to City Point with a 11 am departure and rapid return after dinner.
Attendance at yesterday's dog show broke records since opening day and surpassed last year's Fast Day. Ken nel ls buzzed with visitors including many women and children as trick dogs performed three times. In the afternoon prize winners led a procession around the ring while last remarks hinted the show would remain lively until 10 o'clock with ongoing demonstrations and post performance showcases.
The Massachusetts Chess Association held its annual meeting at the Boston Chess Club on Pemberton square Fast Day. Officers reelected: President Dr Horace Richardson. vice presidents W C Paine Preston Ware Jr Dr Z B Adams Judge W H Fox Frederic F Woodward. secretary treasurer Captain E S Huntington. A one day class tournament followed with winners Stone and Webster and Shaw. The group notes progress under the influence of the New York international tournament.
The Boston Young Men's Christian Association marked its milestone by moving to the gymnasium for a record exhibition. A brief meeting elected eighty five new members while reports showed a net gain over the previous year and gymnasium membership at one thousand thirteen. A promenade concert preceded an unusually brilliant display featuring sword exercises, clubs, bars, high jump, running, tumbling, and pyramids with expert performers.
A man named James F. McCormick aged 45 was killed when he stopped on the Old Colony line to avoid an outward express as an inward accommodation train neared Mt. Hope station at 3 10 yesterday. The train passed over him, mangling his legs head and body. He worked for regag P Upam of 144 Beacon street Boston and was carried to the station morgue.
The Massachusetts Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals seeks a central stable for a mobile ambulance to transport injured horses and cattle. A movable bottom aids loading, and the vehicle would be ready for sudden calls day and night, with subscriptions funding about 2000 dollars. Donors gain one year of free use. others pay hourly rates. Subscriptions follow by June 1 to R Ashton Lawrence at 6 Commonwealth avenue.
Second meetings will be held today in numerous insolvency cases listed by case number and assignees including 1647 George H Harding 1654 Ernest D Blackwell 1657 Albert L Churchill 1658 Cecelia F Gustine 1659 James H Bowker 1661 Paul Sears 1662 James Clair 1663 Emery W Smith 1664 George T Sears 1665 Mary F Maney 1666 James N Howard 1667 Emery Hughes 1668 George M Guild 1669 Arminda T McKeon 1672 G B W F Howe 1674 E J Clarke & Co 1675 George L Young. Third meetings set for July 12 and various first and second meetings listed with June 7 for some.
The Athletic Club pool tournament concluded with Richards defeating Hill 100 to 74 in the opening match. Richards then beat Weston 100 to 97 in a tight final for first place. Hill beat Starbuck 100 to 93 to claim third after a tied finish.
Frederick T. Rowergs MD of the Royal College of Surgeons warns about kidney disease symptoms such as loss of appetite and eyesight. He claims Warner's Late Cure treats these issues by addressing the cause and restoring kidney function to flush waste from the body.
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