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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Apr 11, 1888
Page
5
Massachusetts Republican leader Henry Cabot Lodge faced parody as he fled an unpaid leave reprimand after joining a paper chase amid a 20 million dollar budget push. He escaped formal censure by changing to ordinary dress and returning to the House.
The tariff bill may be taken up next week if the deadlock can be broken. Mr. McMillan of Tennessee suggests calling it up before appropriation bills and argues reducing a 150 million surplus matters more than refunding 20 million to states. John F. Andrew had a long talk with the President and left for Baltimore. Morrill birthday events noted. Allen reports Lowell bill progress and praise from the President. Butler speaks for Samuel Strong relief in House. Senate judiciary subcommittee meets on Jackson Mississippi riot with witnesses arriving.
Portiano Maine April 10 The gubernatorial nomination contest shapes up with Cleaves strong in the south Burleigh gaining northern support and Marble exploiting broad appeal. Predictions favor Burleigh by a small margin. The national convention delegates loom as Chairman Manley stays cautious while Blaine's return in June stirs talk.
The pope's letter, forwarded by Cardinal Gibbons to Bishop Gilmour, expresses admiration for the U S Constitution and gratitude for Cleveland's jubilee gift. It praises religious liberty under the republic and asks for prayers for the President, his household, and the nation's progress, ending with apostolic blessing to Gibbons and the faithful.
At the annual Young Men's Republican League meeting in New Haven on April 10 officers were elected led by President James A. Howarth. Speeches by National League officials and state leaders praised growth with 23 clubs established and 17 in progress. A Loomis Temple convention drew nearly 500 delegates, applauding Blaine and signaling Connecticut Republicans’ organizing edge over Democrats.
Matthew Arnold argues that American newspapers erode respect for elevation and truth, while praising American women for a natural, unselfconscious manner. He contrasts American civilization with European ideals, notes mass disbelief in the elevated, and praises equality as a civilizing force despite national blind spots.
Archbishop Williams laid the corner stone of a new school in the Mission Church parish Roxbury on Sunday April 8 at 3 o'clock in a ceremony attended by about 700 in a large procession. The day featured solemn vespers and benediction followed by a sermon from Rev. Joseph Henning.
New York April 10 Mayor Hewitt sent a veto message to the board of aldermen blocking a resolution that would place the display of flags atop City Hall under the aldermen rather than the Mayor. Hewitt argued the measure favored Irish aldermen and noted the Irish birth share in the police force. Alderman Driver moved to halt further reading, deeming the message unnecessary, and the motion passed amid a loud vote.
The Longwood Minstrels held a successful charity performance at Association Hall last evening drawing a large crowd despite heavy snow and rain. Master Dolore Martelle led the program with strong supporting turns by Spaulding Edgerly and others. Proceeds benefit the Children’s Hospital Cottages at Baldwinville.
Cambridge aldermen elect Francis L. Pratt city messenger John McSorley superintendent of streets John McDufffee clerk of Committees W B Barbour city engineer B Q O Danforth superintendent of lamps David Ellis and J A Holmes commissioners of the sinking fund Dr Benjamin Vaughan named overseer of the poor A report favors widening Front street to 90 feet with extra ten feet from Embankment Co The city to place electric lights at multiple streets Notices of suits against city for water works extension referred to the solicitor Memorial day funding referred to a joint committee Fire alarm striker owner George M Stevens asks supervision for six months council approves officers from board
Manchester, N H April 10 The city celebrated the win over the Bostons as Manchester played flawless defense with Klusman’s homer and Clark’s accurate throws on stolen bases. Madden was ruled out for overrunning first base. Attendance 2600.
Today stock and fruit sales with R L Day Co at 11 30 a m and Harris at 12 m A Thursday session lists Carpets and related goods by Leonard and Co at 3 p m as the next sale item.
The piece notes Farmers Almanac rain warnings and warns of winter wheat’s poor reports yet possible gains from warmer weather. It details a dull New York market until a Missouri Pacific raid, strengthens European confidence in U S securities, and cites Chicago and Northwestern and Oregon Railway bids. Wheat futures surge after government crop data showing winter wheat at a decade low. pork futures rise but pale beside wheat volume. CAPE Cop.
The second game of the Eastern championship series at Huaneweli court saw R D Sears defeat R D Metcalf 6 5 6 4 6 1 after a tense morning. Sears showed cool nerve with remarkable returns while Metcalf fluctuated, and the afternoon will feature Sears against Humewell at 2 oclock in what is billed as the tournament highlight.
A compact rundown of showings at Globe Theatre Boston Theatre ene Theatre Howard Athenaeum and other venues with matinee and evening times. Exhibits at both Cyclorama locations feature historic battlefield panoramas including Battle of Bunker Hill and Battle of Gettysburg.
In this city April 8, Rev. Robert G. Seymour D.D. united Charles E D Jones and Etta G Howe both of Boston. In North Scituate March 29 Edward Wood of Middleboro wed Katharine O Smith of Oneida New York at the residence of Dr W J Smith.
Death notices list several individuals with dates in April including Sarah R Allen of Woburn aged 57, Eliza F Blair in this city, Adam Augusta Draper in Florence Italy, Walter Foote in West Groton aged 49, Julia M Gale in Haverhill, Dr Joseph Jackson in this city aged 71, Mahion Ogden Jones formerly of Chicago, May Otis Learnard daughter of F W and M B Learnard aged 16, Louisa M Macomber in Dedham aged 85, Emma J Shepard of Worcester, and Frank R Silva twin son of Frederick A and Sarah E A Silva aged 21.
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