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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Apr 18, 1887

Page

8

Massachusetts Republicans Rally at Hotel Vendome Gathering

A large Massachusetts Republican gathering at the Hotel Vendome featured Senators Dawes and Hoar and most Republican Congressmen, with Governor Ames and Lt. Governor Brackett present. Ex-Governor Claflin presided, urging unity, revision of tariff policy, and revival of the party to mount a strong fall campaign.

Massachusetts Hotel Vendome Massachusetts Club Dawes and Hoar Messrs Rice Whiting Ames Brackett Claflin Democratic Party Cleveland Dawes Congress Republican Party South Long

Cupples Leaves Old Corner to Start New Book Firm in Back Bay

Mr Cupples retires from the Old Corner Bookstore with Damrell and Upham, forming Cupples & Co at 94 Boylston Street. He blends publishing with retail books and special literary lines aiming to rival a New York uptown store, while Cupples stays the youngest Boston publisher and the Corner shop remains under new partners.

Cuppies Damrell & Upham Back Bay Boylston Street Cupples & Co New York Cupples, Upham Cupples Boston Medical and Surgical Journal G. B. Shattuck Messrs Camrell Upham the Herald Boston

Odd Fellows Anniversary Celebrations Planned in Boston and Beyond

The Odd Fellows prepare elaborate observances for the order’s anniversary with ceremonies in Boston Lowell Fall River and other towns. In Boston the American Lodge will dedicate its new hall on April 26 with an 12 noon opening for inspection and a procession to the Boston and Lowell station followed by a grand lodge dedication in the evening.

Odd Fellows Lowell Fall River Boston Odd Fellowship Massachusetts Kneeland and Washington Streets Boston & Lowell Grand Lodge Grand Canton Mt. Sinai Covenant Lodge G. Newton Chevali Iers C. B. Newton T. J

Sermon on the Goal of Life at YMCA Boston

The Rev Francis A Gray of Arlington preached to youths on life’s goal at the Boston Young Men’s Christian Union last evening. He likened life to a race and urged the Creator’s design is character’s fullness in Christ, citing Ben Hur and Tennyson as guides to earthly struggle. A sporting catalogue by G W Simmons & Co is advertised for New England readers.

Boston Young Men’s Christan Union Francis A. Gray Arigton Antioch Lew Wallace Knights of the “Round Table The Earth Chamber of Commerce Daniel Sullivan Western Union Telegraph Board of Health New England Public School and Music Teachers’ Association Wesleyan Fletcher Osgood Middlesex County Teachers' Association Horticultural Wall Boston Young Men’s Christian Union Boston Young Men’s Christian Association Tremont Row W.S. Martin W. A. Thurston N. A. Fitch John Smith R. H. Baker Alpine McLain

Varsity Club Formed At Harvard College

Harvard establishes the Varsity Club of Harvard College an athletic organization selecting members on athletic grounds. It will serve as a meeting ground for university teams and for graduates to consult with current athletes. The club opens Monday at No 42 Brattle Street Cambridge with crew and football figures among founders and potential directors.

Harvard College Harvard Brattle Street Cambridge Varsity Club Franklin Remington William J. Brooks Arthur P. Butler Albert F. Holden Frank ©. Woodman Charles Francis Adamé

Prohibition Rally At Cambridge Appeals For Enforced Laws

Large turnout at Cambridge Baptist Church for a no-license meeting held by the Cambridge Enforcement Society. Speakers urged strict enforcement of liquor laws, praised city leaders, and stressed public oversight to prevent crime and degradation.

Old Cambridge Baptist Church Cambridge Enforcement Society Franklin Johnson William Lawrence Episcopal Divinity School Lawrence Marcellus Cogran Malden Dr. Lawrence George W. Briggs Thomas Wentworth Higginson

Roburg Fires At Deputy Marshal During Attachment Attempt

Deputy Marshal Gallupe and attorney entered Nelson C Roburg's Whitman area shop to attach property for a patent infringement suit. Roburg fired twice, missing a first shot and later, but Gallupe seized the revolver. Roburg held for obstructing an officer in duty with bail set at 800 dollars for Monday appearance.

Gallupe Boston Street Boston Nelson C. Roburg United States Circuit Court Charles H. Drew Jenkins Bros Whitman Roburg Hallett

New Rector Named for St James Church Harrison Avenue

The Most Rev Archbishop Williams appoints Rev William P McQuaid as rector of St James's Church Harrison Avenue succeeding Rt Rev Matthew Harkins. McQuaid, formerly pastor of St Bridget's Abington, begins May 1. Timothy Murphy acts as pastor until then. Deb Mundy of Cambridgeport succeeds him in Abington.

Williams William P. McQuaid St. Bridget’s Church Abington Matthew Harkins St. James’s Church Harrison Avenue Father McQuainl Holy Cross College Worcester All Hallow's College Dublin Ireland Roxbury Rockland South Abington Whitman Father McQuaid St. James’s Timothy J. Murphy Washes Deb F. Mundy Cambridgeport Father Mctjuaid

Contradictory Aspects of Religious Thoughts Lecture

Mrs Julia Ward Howe spoke at the Woman s Educational and Industrial Union on Contradictory Aspects of Religious Thoughts. She argued uncertainty between mortal and immortal life fuels controversy, cites Moses and Mt Sinai, condemns intolerance and ecclesiasticism, and urges exposure to diverse ideas to form harmonious understanding.

Julia Ward Howe Women’s Educational and Industrial Union Moses Mt. Sinai

George Fox the Quaker at Arlington Street Church

Rev. Brooke Herford opened a series on the Two Modern Apostles with a lecture on George Fox the Quaker. He portrayed Fox as a major modern religious figure, noting his courage, quiet ministry, and enduring influence amid Puritan and Royalist persecutions and Cromwellian tolerance.

Brooke Herford Arlington Street Church Arlington Street George Fox Fox

Police Changes Prompt Promotions and Retirements

The city police board announced Saturday changes to take effect today. Lieutenant Charles S. Hildreth of the twelfth precinct retires on a pension after ill health. George W. Wescott moves from the sixth to the twelfth precinct. Sergeant William H. Pierce rises to lieutenant and moves to the sixth precinct. George A. Wyman is promoted to lieutenant and goes to headquarters. Daniel A. Ritter becomes sergeant and goes to the fourth precinct. Irving A. H. Peabody rises to sergeant and moves to the first precinct. previously with the fourth precinct. He is noted as one of the department’s best men.

Board of Police Charles S. Hildreth Hildreth George W. Wescott William H. Pierce George A. Wyman Daniel A. Ritter Irving A. H. Peabody Hoe

Auction Sale of Mrs Howe Fixtures at Concord Street

City notes cover an auction sale of Mrs. Howe fixtures and furniture next Thursday at ten o'clock at her Concord street residence. The piece also notes a 20 dollar gift to telegraph messenger Daniel Sullivan, weekly health death counts, and upcoming meetings and events by teachers associations and church groups with multiple speakers and concerts.

Howe Women’s Bank Fame Concord Street

Entrance examinations for technology institute held in June and September

Entrance examinations to the Institute of Technology will be at the Rogers building 187 Boylston Street on Thursday and Friday June 2 and 3 with a second series September 20 and 21. Exams begin at 9 am with attendance required on hot days. Exams outside New England on June 2 and 3 will be in New York Philadelphia Montreal Chicago St Louis Cincinnati San Francisco Washington Nashville Montgomery St Paul Atlanta Pittsburgh with MIT faculty members directing each location.

Institute of Technology Rogers Building Boylston Street New England New York N. Y L. M. Norton Massachusetts Institute of Technology Fifth Avenue Hotel Philadelphia Penn C. J. Peabody Lafayette Hotel Montreal P. Q W.T. Sedgwick Windsor Hotel Chicago Ill George Owland Board of Education City Hall St. Louis Moe 8. H. Long Cincinnati BE. BE. White San Francisco Cal Willis E. Davis Washington D. C J. H. Blodgett Nashville

Everett at King's Chapel sermon on the Emmaus story

Dr. William Everett of Quincy preached at King's Chapel on Luke 24 35. He described Jerusalem at the crucifixion and the empty tomb, the first appearance of Jesus to Cleopas, and their recognition when he blessed and broke bread. He urged readers that Jesus is still among us waiting to be invited in.

Everett King's Chapel King’s Chapel Wiliam Everett Quincy St. Luke Jerusalem Jesus Cleopas Emmaus

Fourth session opens with long court docket listed

The fourth session of the court opens this Monday at 9 30 a m. Judge Thompson presides with a long list of cases in order from current and prior sittings including Doherty v B & L Railroad Co and numerous actions against railroads and towns. United States training ships Saratoga Portsmouth and Jamestown arrive off Brenton's Reef Lightship late evening returning from winter cruise in Southern waters.

Thompson Fords Lord Butler Markson Dodge Comnor Lamb Mitchell Kiau Young Storer Huguley Jane Snow Morse Hawthorne Smith Hall Hutchins Cecconi Rodden Nicholson Foxwell Miller McKay Osgood Langley Cooke Ordway Grant Nason Williams Freeman Kelley Niles Rankin Taunton Loco Works Taylor Boston Hill Newell Goodnow Hawley United States Saratoga Portsmouth Jamestown Brenton

Suburban Press Association elects officers for year

The Suburban Press Association elected officers for the ensuing year. President is C. A. Lee of the Gazette and Chronicle Pawtucket R I. Vice presidents include G. W. Prescott of the Patriot Quincy A Starbuck of the Free Press Waltham M Allen of the Advertiser Woburn B Johnson of City Press Maiden Linn B Porter Cambridge J B McCabe of Areas and Advocate East Boston C J McPherson of Triden South Framingham. R W Waterman of the Chronicle Athol is corresponding secretary G W Stetson of the Mercury Medford recording secretary and G M Whittaker of the New England Palter Boston treasurer. Auditors are G W Davies Herald Everett and C A Jackson Recorder South Boston.

The Suburban Press Association C. A. Lee Gazette and Chronicle Pawtucket R. I G. W. Prescott Patriot Quincy A. Starbuck Free Press Waltham M. Allen Advertiser Woburn B. Johnson City Pres Maiden Linn B South Framingham R. W. Waterman Chronicle Athol G. W. Stetson Mercury Medford G. M. Whittaker New England

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