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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Apr 29, 1889
Page
2
The Rev Brooke Herford preached at Arlington Street Church on prohibition repeal and a firmer public policy. He urged law to curb saloons, asserting that bans on drinking venues protect liberty and morality, while criticizing broad moral stampedes and urging targeted restraint.
Governor Andrew argues for strict enforcement of the prohibitory law and closing most saloons and bars in hotels and public houses. He urges hotel owners and workers to uphold the law, resist evasion, and unite temperance advocates to restore the measure’s intent and curb illegal drinking establishments. He cites the new high license law as a step toward reducing evils and calls for public vigilance and civic courage.
Paris April 28 Senate commission probes M de Freycinet in the Boulangist case with the Gaulois noting reserved answers. Evidence so far collected seems unlikely to produce a conviction. St Quen municipal elections see Boulanger Laguerre de Rolède Naquet falter against Radicals. London April 28 Boulanger relocates to a Portland Place house.
The General Court held a tame session on Saturday. A bill on composition with creditors in insolvency drew the only notable discussion, championed by Mr. Cook of Weymouth, and was sent to a third reading. The House rejected a proposal to raise commissioners of savings banks salaries after no debate. The United Order of Pilgrim Fathers of Lawrence won permission to hold real estate under suspension. A garbage disposal bill was recommitted due to scope concerns raised by Mr. McCall of Winchester.
The house adopted an order enabling cities to manufacture and sell illuminating gas and to acquire gas plants by purchase. The committee on mercantile affairs may report by May 7. Senate reports include rails safety measures and grade crossing procedures. House and Senate calendars note engrossed bills on employer liability work hazards and water and sewerage reports.
Newton county Arkansas detectives Alison W Sams and George M Chapman arrived with a man they claim is John Thompson the murderer of Miss Mehitable White of Braintree They say the man worked for a few days under surveillance after a breakfast visit and later produced a written confession detailing the murder and travel from Marshfield to Newport Fort Smith Swain Ark with $400 taken from the victim's trunk Also noted are hotel arrivals and other visitors at local inns.
Frederick A. P. Barnard long headed Columbia College for nearly a quarter century. He died Saturday afternoon in New York after months of illness eight days shy of his eighty first birthday. Barnard shaped Columbia with elective studies and founded Barnard College, guiding science, mines and education reforms. His career included leadership posts at the University of Mississippi and cofounding departments and societies. he married Margaret McMurray and received several honorary degrees. George Higginson, founder of Lee Higginson & Co., dies of pneumonia in Boston aged? He left four sons and a daughter. his brother is Waldo Higginson of Arkwright Insurance.
Captain Allan of Brooklyn sailed home after failing to obtain from the Dominion government a settlement of his claim for the 1887 seizure and detention of the Bridgewater by Shelburne customs. He alleges the U S flag was ordered removed and asserts the United States may demand compensation and apology from Canada.
Captain Howell of the United States steamer Atlanta says the U S consul at Gonaives claims Hippolyte split the army of Légitime into two, with one section starving in place. He deems rapid surrender highly likely.
Crowds filled New York streets after rain delay as Vice-President Morton and Mrs. Morton arrived by train at 5 20 pm. They stayed with Congressman Kean before joining the presidential parties at Governor Green's residence tomorrow. About 50 000 Grand Army men are expected in the procession to the embarkation point.
The Society of the Cincinnati held memorial services at St. Pauls Church with 150 members in attendance. Bishop William Stevens Perry delivered the sermon focusing on Washingtons religious career as musical ensembles performed. A banquet followed at the Lawyers Club with many dignitaries including ex-President Rutherford B. Hayes and General Schofield in attendance.
Massachusetts delegates leave Old Colony depot in a two-train convoy. The procession includes the Governor's staff, Cadets, Fifth Infantry, and 28 horses. Fifth Regiment strength totals 792 with 12 field staff, 30 band, and 62 in most companies.
Life Baldwin of Sparhawk street Brighton died Saturday at nearly 83. Born Phillipston July 5, 1806 he moved to Brighton in 1817 and served fifty years in banking, becoming Market Bank president in 1854 before resigning in 1878. He leaves three children, Judge Henry Baldwin, Mrs. John W. Hollis, and a younger daughter. Jonas Clark Wellington of Cambridge died Saturday night at 9 40 at his residence 125 North avenue. He joined the Austin C Wellington Coal Company in 1880 and, though impaired by paralysis, remained connected at death.
The mayor's assistant secretary J B Sherburne left the city with hunting flags for the U S S Boston at the Brooklyn yard as a backup if silk flags arriving late. Mayor Hart forwards a letter to Commander O Kane noting orders for delivery of the colors and urging use in patriotic festivities.
A civil note from Mayor Thomas N. Hart dated April 27, 1889, expresses trust that the city and its flag, officers, and men will be an honor to Boston and the nation, reflecting formal municipal sentiment of the era.
Governor Burleigh of Maine with staff and state delegation arrive at Boston & Maine depot at 2 30 pm and transfer to New York & New England depot for departure to New York at 3 pm. A Washington centennial service to be held at Berkeley Street Temple tomorrow at 9 am with addresses by Rev. C A Dickenson and C C Coffin.
Secretary Tracy commends Rear Admiral Kimberly and the crew of the Vandalia Nipsic and Trenton for their conduct during the Apia hurricane. He notes four officers and thirty-nine sailors died, praises duty and fidelity, and declines a court of inquiry while offering profound thanks and support to the survivors and families.
The First Baptist Church Society in Providence marked its 250th anniversary with a Sunday school 70th anniversary celebration led by Brown University’s Professor John L. Lincoln. Pastor Rev. Dr T Edwin Brown delivered a sermon while Rev. Dr Samuel L Caldwell offered historical discourse.
Harvard lists lacrosse candidates Griswold Rourke Haskell Reisner Blodgett Hall Stetson Morton Leland with Towle Thorndike Huntress Henshaw Wells also training. Team selection will take time. they face Princeton in Cambridge May 18 and Waltham May 4, aiming to reclaim the championship.
Snow and Co commission merchants and auctioneers announce regular fruit sales every Tuesday and Friday at 1 pm at their locations 21 North Market Street and 6 Fulton Street.
By Albert Howe & Co real estate and general auctioneers Market street Brighton established 1848 telephone 73 8 features contact details and office location for local property sales and auctions.
Medical authorities highlight the use of alcoholic stimulants to aid recovery in low life or debility. Prof. Austin Flint and Dr. J M Cornwall endorse Duffy's Pure Malt Whiskey as an effective tonic and stimulant for nervous debility wasting illness and invalids. They warn against other bottled whiskies.
Public auction to be held Monday April 29 at 3 pm on the premises. Estate Nos 23 1-2 and 25 Charter Street north end near Hanover Street include a wooden house with shop on first floor and broom shop above, a three story brick dwelling and a rear brick building with 8 and 7 rooms respectively. Land front about 38 feet, area about 2225 square feet. Terms cash, with $300 payable at time and place of sale.
Public auction to sell corner of South and East Streets Boston property under mortgage to Provident Institution for Savings. Details include legal boundaries, prior deeds, and exemptions for city widening. sale set for May 1, 1889 at noon. Terms: cash on delivery, otherwise as auctioneer directs. Charles J. Morrill, Treasurer.
Francis C. Wel, administrator of Samuel Rea mortgagee, will sell at public auction on May 1 1889 at 4 pm the Battonwood court Boston Dorchester lot 36 and part 35, 3083 square feet, bounded by Buttonwood street Mosely land and court. Terms 200 cash. Further terms at sale or by auctioneers.
Pursuant to probate license in Suffolk County Massachusetts the estate of Samuel C Hale will be sold at public auction to pay debts and administration charges on Friday May 3 1889 at four o'clock in the afternoon. The parcel in Newton Centre bounded by Beacon Street Barton Turpin Edmands Goodwin Hawthorne covers about 11070 square feet. Sale subject to taxes as of May 1 1889. Terms require 300 cash at sale with balance in ten days. For details contact S R Knights & Co 226 Washington Street Boston. Cars depart B and A Station for Newton Centre at 3 25 pm. James B F Thomas Dudley A Dorr Administrators ap 15 22 29 my 3
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