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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Apr 20, 1887

Page

5

Robert Buchanan and Americas Literary Scene Discussed

In a Boston New York correspondence, Robert Buchanan is critiqued for his American stance and works while Walt Whitman gains praise from Boston and New York writers. The piece notes the Century Company absorption and highlights literature clubs, editors, and Carnegie’s support for writers as the era shifts toward concentrated literary power.

New York Post Robert Buchanan Stedman Buchanan Mr. Buchanan London Sun Walt Whitman Swinburne United States Whitman Boston Emerson Longfellow Lowell Whittier Aldrich Lincoln Madison Square Theatre Gilder Howells John Hay Century Company South Chicago San Francisco Brooklyn Cosmopolitan Nation Epoch Critic Independent Mive Jazunette J. Gilder Joseph Gilder Colonel Higginson Harper's Bazar North American Review Forum Colonel Hapa Higginson George Parsons Lathrop Brander Matthews Republic Edo Dany Hoston Authors Club Boston Project Boston Club New Authors’ Club Andrew Carnegie John Fiske Carnegie G. FE. Montgomery

Fishing Vessels Damaged in Heavy Gales off Western Banks

A flotilla of ships arrived after recent gales on the Western banks. The Ella Downie Shelburne lost cable and gear. Ethel and Addie Portland had bowsprit and windlass damaged. Zenobia Gloucester lost rudder and gear. D. A. Wilson Salem head gear and steering wheel smashed. Lucretia Jane Yarmouth lost sails. Edith A Pubnico bows and 100 fathoms of cable and trawl gear gone. Wide Awake Lockport hawser cut and trawls lost. Georgie Harold Lockport hawser and anchors lost. Codfish cargoes noted on Zenobia and D. A. Wilson.

Hallivax Ella Downie Shelburne Ethel Addie Portland Zenobia Gloucester Edith A Pubnico Wide Awake Lockport Georgie Harold

Mrs Howe, the banker, flees to Quebec from New Brunswick

Mrs Sarah Howe, who fled Boston after swindling depositors out of 850000, has lived in St. John New Brunswick for days. She rented a fashionable Orange Street residence for a year next to President McLellan’s house of the suspended Maritime Bank. The plan to buy the furniture prompted her to flee by last night’s train to Quebec, with doubts she has gone to Montreal.

St. Joan N. B Sarah Howe Boston Orange Street McLellan Maritime Bank

Refusal to Testify Sparks Contempt Battle in Maine

In Avevasta Maine on April 19 the dispute between state and federal courts led Collector John B Redman to invoke authority denying court power to compel production of records. Deputy Murphy refused to testify or acknowledge tax payments and was jailed pending purge of contempt as Anson M Goddard verified a record of tax payment. The case inflames temperance law debates and draws attention from regional observers.

Avevasta John B. Redman Miller Murphy Bird Messrs Redmen Attorny Bird Anson M. — Goddard Redman United States

Braytonic Move in Rhode Island Legislature Opens Rail Safety Debate

In Providence April 19 a Westerly Republican offered a resolution for an extra election in the second congressional district on November 8. The measure, seen as partisan, was sent to the judiciary committee. The House also passed amendments to railroad law requiring steam trains to carry extinguishers, tools, and safety gear, ban certain fuels, ensure heating for passenger cars, restrict open fires, and impose fines up to 1500 dollars for violations split with complainants and the State.

Providence R. L House of Representatives Chamberlain Westerly Brayton Supreme Court Judiciary Committee

Union Club Reopens With Kitchen and Dining Move

The Union Club on Park Street reopened after months away, featuring a new upper story kitchen and dining area reached by elevator. The club hosted an open house for members and families from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., then an 8 p.m. reception for Puritan and Somerset clubs followed by a complimentary supper. Members praised the improvements and dismissed critics as chronic grumblers.

Park Street Union Club Somerset

Old Lexington’s Day Celebrates 112th Anniversary Event

Old Lexington marked the 112th anniversary of the Lexington battle with early-morning marches by the First Regiment Fife Drum and Bugle Corps from Boston to the town line, a Mass House breakfast, concerts, and a grand dance in the evening. Concord Acton and nearby towns also observed with bells, salutes, parades, and patriotic programs reflecting Civil War veterans' memories.

Lexington Fife, Drum and Bugle Corps J. F. Clarke Revere House Boston Paul Revere Massachusetts House C. A. Staples Rijah Harrington John P. Reed Eichberg Country America Jessie Eldridge Munroe School of Oratory A. Staples Unitarian Church C. J. Staples Reading W. L. Robbins Episcopal Church J. Howard Richardson Concord Concord Artillery Concord Independent Battery Marlboro Brass Band Baltimore Old Sixth Massachusetts Regiment Acton Isaac Davis Acton Centre

Brockton Commercial Club Holds Annual Banquet

The Brockton Commercial Club hosted its annual banquet at Hotel Belmont with about one hundred guests. Invited dignitaries included Governor Ames and Mrs. Ames Lieutenant Governor Brackett ex Governor John D. Long Hon Halsey J Boardman and Mrs Boardman State Treasurer Beard Mrs Beard and daughter and Sergeant at Arms Adams. The event was a complimentary gathering for lady friends.

Brockton Commercial Club Governor Ames Ames Brackett John D. Long Halsey J. Boardman Boardman Beard Adams Hotel Belmont

No Mayflower Arrow Race Ends Quietly in Dispute

The Arrow and Mayflower race collapsed after Mr. Chamberlayne insisted on restricting the Mayflower’s centreboard. Burgess and General Paine refuse to race under unfair terms, confirming no Queen’s Cup clash this year. Chamberlayne concedes the Arrow cannot concede unrestricted centreboard.

Tankerville Chamberlayne General Paine Edward Burgess Chamberlayne The Arrow Mr. Burgess Mr. Chamberlayne Cramury Park Winchester Eng Burgess London

Vanderfelt Reading at Chickering Hall Impresses Boston Audience

Edwin H. Vanderfelt delivered a varied program in Boston praising his skill in reading over acting. The review notes strong portions in The Bridge of Sighs and The Charge of the Light Brigade, with Hamlet praised for high level close but Romeo and Juliet lacking equal passion and imagination.

Edwin H. Vanderfelt Chickering Hall Vanderfelt Bridge of Lighs Thomas Hood Waterloo Lord Byron Shakspere Light Brigade Alfred Tennyson Boston Vandertelt Romeo Mr. Vanderfelt

Baseball scores from Louisville and Cincinnati games

Yesterday in baseball Louisville beat St Louis 9 to 7 while Cincinnati topped Cleveland 13 to 6. A despatch from Theodore Keller mayor of Martin's Ferry reports the town leveled by Levelon and requests aid.

Louisville St. Louis Cincinnati Cincinmatis Clevelands Columbus Theodore Keller Martin's Ferry Levelon

Railroad Clerks Supper Draws Leaders at Quincy House

The Railroad Clerks Association held its first annual supper in a Quincy House banquet hall. President Gilbert Hodges chaired. guests included W P Shinn, James T Furber, Orlando Stewart, and A A Folsom with others lending remarks on railroad business. S C Putnam was absent. The secretary was authorized to cast one ballot for honorary membership for the invited guests.

Quincy House Railroad Clerks’ Association Gilbert Hodges W. P. Shinn New York & New England Railroad James T. Furber Boston & Maine Railroad Orlando Stewart Fitchburg Railroad Shinn Furber

Boston Theater Listings and Showtimes

The afternoon and evening schedules list performances at Hollis 81, Boston Museum, Globe Theatre, and Park Theatre. Rose Coghlan stars in a matinée at 2 and an evening show, with Annie Clarke appearing in Scrap of Power, Ruddigore at the Globe, and Much Ado About Nothing at Park Theatre. Additional listings include Atonement and other variety acts with 2 PM matinees and evening performances throughout the day.

Boston Octoroon Hollis Hue Islsou Ee Miss Annie Clarke London Assurance Grand Double Bill Simpson & CO Oliver Twist Miss Clarke Richard Mansfield

Local Auction Notices and Schedules Summary

Thursday sale notices list R. L. Day & Co at 11 30 am for stocks and horses. Francis Henshaw & Co with horse and carriage items at noon. Alberto Howe & Co in Brighton at 1 am for real estate and fruit. S. R. Knights at 5 pm for real estate. Sublivian Bros auction lace curtains at 10 am and 3 pm. Knights & Co real estate at 4 pm. Albert Howe & Co again with horses and real estate at 11 am and 12 m.

R. L. Day & Co Francis Henshaw & Co Alberto Howe & Co Brighton Horatio Morris S. R. Knights Leonard & Co le Provecty Sublivian Bros Iteal Estate BR. Knights & Co Albert Howe & Co

Marriages in Malden Cambridge Somerville and more

In Malden on April 19 Charles T. Belyea and Grace D. Paine wed Reverend W. P. Odell officiating. In Cambridge on April 16 Ashbel G. Coolidge and Koste Mmurth were joined by Reverend C. R. Moor. In Somerville on April 18 Charles Enoch Rob inson and Ada Florence Brookho 8 tied the knot. In Duxbury on April 16 Mary L. Deland and Waldo C. Turner married. In this city on April 13 Melburne T. Waldman married Jessie Bruce.

D.D Charles Enoch Robinson Ada Florence Brookho Somerville Turner—Deland Duxoury Mass Lewis E. Perry Mary L. Deland la Mass Waldo C. Turner Pembroke Aas Waldman—Bruce Cf‘y P.M. McDonald Melburne T. Waldman Jessie Bruce

Obituaries and Death Notices Chronology List

In Lynn Ellen Brestin aged 40, and in Charlestown James R Con, in Cambridge Jona Lord Hayes aged 75. Multiple local obituaries dated April 15 to April 18 record widows, spouses, and infants including Lizzie M Hadley 60, Harriet M Thurston 72, and Adaline Wilcox 62, among others. Funeral notices note Jona Lord Hayes at Mt. Auburn Street and service on April 20.

Chelsea Susan Hunt Sylvester Hunt Ham Frances L George L. Ham Hadley Lizzie M. Hadley Macomber Jamaica Plain George Cornelius Alexander G Angie H. Macomber Noyes Boston Lizzie C W. Wallace Noyes Smith Melrose J. Vincent Smith Aew Strahan Thomas Edwin Ieee Thomas and Esther Strahan Thurston Cambridge Harriet M John C. Thurston Weston Duxbury Mags Gershom B. Weston Wilcox Hamilton Adaline Adams Brooklyn N. Y Whitcher Hyde Park Fannie Campbell Oscar W. Whitcher

Genuine Answers to Examination Questions in Our Public Schools

A catalog blurb promotes a book compiled from years of experience highlighting humorous errors and absurdities in English with a flexible boards edition for 50 cents cloth 1.00 gilt top. Your Bookseller can display it.

Paving gravel and sand contracts for Boston districts opened

City of Boston invites sealed proposals for supplying paving gravel and sand for the year. Bids due April 25, 1887, noon, read publicly. Districts A through F defined, with quantities by load. Bid must include certified check of $500 and bonds on award. McDonald, Superintendent of Streets, may reject any or all bids.

Boston Water Works Boston Water Board Cit Hall Boston Massachusetts Water Board City Engineer City Hall H. T. Rockwell Orrick of Boston Wares Board City Hal Boston Roxbury Chester Park Washington Street Park Street John W. McDonald Bosion City of Proposs Newburyport

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