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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Aug 02, 1887
Page
4
Cor Protests Transfer of Sergeant from Boston to Portland
Sergeant Cor vows resignation if the transfer from Boston to Portland stands. Supporters say his experience keeps Boston station strong. critics doubt the move aids the service and cite the Scientific Society as opposing the change.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cor
Boston
Portland
Scientific Society
Umbria Survives Tremendous Tide Wave With Cunard Luck
A dramatic account notes the Umbria withstood a massive tidal wave last Wednesday. Prompt sighting and rapid response by officers mitigated disaster and prevented a sinking with air aboard. The piece argues cautious travelers will trust Cunard’s enduring luck over riskier lines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Umbria
Cunard Line
July 1887 Heat Wave in New York Records
The month of July 1887 in New York was extremely hot with a mean temperature around 77 degrees, high humidity averaging about 71 percent, and only seven days below 80 degrees from June 20 to August 1. Eighteen deaths were attributed to heat exhaustion, linked to the prolonged high temperatures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weather Bureau
See Ee
Eer
Seave
Eee
New York
Boston Faces Record Heat With East Winds And High Pavement Heat
Boston endured a hottest month since 1878 though tempered by east winds. Mean July temperature reached 73.4 degrees, cooler than New York, with a 95 degree high on the 2nd and several days above 90. Heat readings from the post office roof may exaggerate conditions felt by residents on streets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
New York
Maryland political row pits Higgins and Basin in dispute
The article attacks the Hiceins Thomas and Basin alliance in Maryland and contrasts it with the Funton faction. It discusses reform groups, city judges, and election fraud cases tied to Baltimore politics, noting Republican and Democratic reactions and local boss Wayre.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hiceins
Baltimore American
Baltimore
Wayre
Blaine
Maryland
Political Alliance Sparks Cross-Party Controversy
The statement claims that both parties unite in a hateful blend that targets old Republican officeholders and current appointees influenced by Gorman, signaling a volatile political shift.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gorman
Lamp signals as color blind proof for engineers proposed
A proposed strike opposes Alabama law requiring locomotive engineers to hold a non color blind certificate. Authors argue engineers should develop lamps using shapes and counts to signal status, bypassing color discrimination. They note forms could replace color cues though distance recognition varies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alabama
Moon
Mars
Baltimore Affair Calls for Civil Service Charges
The piece argues that no charges have been filed against Hraains Thomas and other federal officers tied to Baltimore primary interference. It urges the Civil Service Reform Association of Maryland to present formal accusations with evidence to the President, or have another path to investigate their conduct under the president’s rules against officeholders influencing political meetings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hraains
Thomas
Rasty
Baltimore
Civil Service Reform Association of Maryland
Civil Service Reform Association
HiGcains
Tiomas
Hiegenns
Senator Gorman
Maryland
HinGins
Thommas
Hi Garns
Cleveland
Civil Service
Salisbury and the Press Stir Uncertain Cabinet Prospects
The telegraphs and English papers report the Salisbury cabinet near dissolution or reformation. Lord Sainsbury’s policy shift is seen as abdication to Unionist leaders, with Tory and Liberal papers alike doubting a soon Parliament dissolution and hinting at Gladstone or Hartington-led combos.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
Salisbury
Lord Sainsbury
Hornsey
Gladstone
Mr. Chamberlain
Lord Randolph Churchill
Morning Post
Lord Hartington
Lord Louispury
Lord
Castle Garden Mismanagement Exposed by New York World
The New York World accuses Castle Garden's nine commissioners of incompetence and extortion. Immigrants face high rents for food and looted services, with a single restaurant and monopolized baggage and railroad fares. The piece calls for the Treasury Secretary to terminate the current management within sixty days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Castle Garden
New York Assembly
Assembly
Secretary of the Treasury
Hewitt
New York
Garden
New York Central
Erie
Pennsylvania
West Shore
Delaware, Lackawanna & Western
Baltimore & Ohio
Ontario & Western
Europe
West
Quebec
Irish policy shift eyes wider local autonomy and Unionist pact
The piece argues Salisbury might ally with Irish ideas for extended local government granting practical independence while keeping Union support. It notes potential cooperation with Duke and Harrington, Parnell’s pragmatic stance, and suggests the crimes act stay shelved with the land bill largely aligned to Parnell’s long-stated lines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salisbury
Ireland
Lord Salisbury
Sir C. Duke
Radical
Lord Harrington
Mr. Parnell
Parnell
Old South lectures foster national history interest in youth
The summer course of lectures in the Old South series aims to awaken systematic interest in American history and politics among young people. It seeks to improve citizenship beyond Boston as the program inspires similar efforts in Indianapolis and Chicago, a credit to Mrs. Oxmenway's public spirit and generosity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Indianapolis
Chicago
Oxmenway
City Honors Mrs Hrmenway for Notable Project Work
The text credits Mrs Hrmenway with initiating a project and notes that its success depends on intelligent management. It praises the wise counsel and systematic direction of those overseeing details, calling the work a credit to the originator and an honor to the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hrmenway
Missouri Man Dives Into River After Local Ball Game
A middle aged Missourian leaped into a deep river after his town nine lost a game. A passing skiff rescued him. Rescuers say it was worthwhile to save such a man in these blasé days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Missouri
Aphrodite at the Museum mixed reception and satire
The Atkinson company's Aphrodite opened at the Boston Museum to a large crowd, but critics found the farcical musical romance lacking originality and merit. Performers like Lillie Bate and Johnnie Prindle drew some laughs, while overall the show offered light amusement amid weak dialogue and middling music.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aphrodite
Boston Museum
Atkinson Company
Thomas Addison
Charles D. Blake
New England
Boston
Venus
Leander Tweedle
London
Ada Parker
Matilda Marter
Rosherville Garden
Tweedle
Matilda
Adonis
Keys
Johnnie Prindle
Chimes of Mandarby at Oakland Garden Delights Crowd
At Oakland Garden last evening the comic opera Chimes of Nor mandy impressed a good audience though rehearsals were still needed. Cora Bell as Serpolette and Harry Brown as Gaspard the miser led the cast with bright performances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oakland Garden
Cora Bell
Serpolette
Harry Brown
Gaspard
Fay
Marquis Henri
Mr. Brown
Frank Moulton
Minnie de Rue
Germaine
Ghosts and a duck provide urban oddities in Boston
In Boston a town reports a haunted house with six cooks warning over weeks and a pale tall spook said to pass through walls. A Revere Beach ferry sighting follows where a duck with a broken wing eludes two rowboat boys amid cheers for the bird.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nathan
New York
Society For Psychical Research
Revere Beach
Boston
The Right Kind of Anti Povety Society Advocated
A Philadelphia Times editorial argues every family should form a safe anti poverty society by saving the difference between earnings and expenditures. It calls this reserve fund the guaranteed safeguard through industry and economic changes, the only reliable approach.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia Times
Ind
Miners urged to seek wages and freedom from failed labor policy
The piece condemns the 80,000 vote in Pennsylvania to keep protection for labor as binding chains. It argues frugality temperance perseverance could raise wages or push workers to leave underpaid labor. It harshly criticizes the policy as misnamed protection to labor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylvania
N. Y. World
Dem
Immigration Restrictions Urged for Immigrants and Naturalization
The editorial calls for stricter enforcement of existing bans on paupers imbeciles and criminals and for new laws to bar arrivals who cannot declare intent to become citizens and to penalize delays in naturalization. It also proposes English language proof for final naturalization.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N. Y
Tax Reform Debate in Ohio Across Parties
The Philadelphia Record notes a clear split over tariff reform and internal whiskey taxes. Democrats push tariff reform and oppose repealing whiskey taxes, while Republicans resist tariff changes and seek broad public spending to block tax cuts. Taxpayers are urged to vote according to their interests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio
Empire
Philadelphia Record
Platform Makers Drift on Whiskey Tax Policy
In Massachusetts a leading Advertiser figure heads resolutions at the Republican State convention. The issue: will the party favor removing whiskey tax to attract Prohibitionist votes. A tax repeal could occur early in winter, creating a window of untaxed whiskey before the prohibitory amendment takes effect.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Advertiser
Massachusetts
Boston Herald
Panama Canal Vision Versus Reality Table Summary
A Springfield Republican table contrasts promised versus actual canal progress at the Isthmus of Panama. It lists estimations of earth moved, costs, and completion times, comparing initial figures by De Lesseps with current obligations and expenditures. The piece highlights disparities between projected and real progress from inception to the present hour.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Panama
de Lesseps
Sis
Cer
Ecceaes
Springfield Republican
Congressman's Attitude Toward Britain and President
An editorial from the Boston Herald remarks on Congressman Patrick A. Collins and his perceived demeanor. It notes he seems harmless toward Britain and the President, suggesting misperception by those who see him as explosive. The piece compares expectations to reality for an American congressman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Elysian Fields
Congressman Collins
Patrick A. Collins
Mr. Collins
Congress
Boston Herald
Nineteenth Annual Eighth Massachusetts Reunion Held in Newburyport
The Nineteenth Massachusetts Regiment Association reunion gathered 150 veterans in Newburyport on August 1. Highlights included speeches by General William Cogswell and Hon. G B Loring, election of officers led by Commander John W. Raymond, and honorary memberships for Henry Cabot Lodge and William Cogswell. A parade, river sail on the KF P Shaw, dinner at Plum Island Hotel, and formal officers’ slate followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newburyport
Eighth Massachusetts Regiment Association
B. F. Peach
William Cogswell
Osgood
Cook
Elwell
George B. Loring
Senator Cook
Pitman
Marblehead
Cushing Hall
KF. P. Shaw
Merrimac River
Rockbridge
Plum Island Point
Plum Island Hotel
John W. Raymond
Beverly
G. O. Stevens
Salem
E. L. Row
Gloucester
H. Nemingway
Pittsfield
S.C. Graves
Lynn
F. Kimball
H. C. Munroe
J. Osborne
S. F. McLean
Yrs
Henry Stone
Inn
G. B. Loring
J. Otis Winckiey
Albert C. Titcomb
Henry Cabot Lodge
Nahant
Association
Notable Figures and Short News From Seabright and Beyond
Moody rests at Seabright New Jersey. De Long the lightest jockey weighs sixty eight pounds. Caleb Cope of Philadelphia, over 90, survivor from 1829 United States Bank directors. Mrs J Witherspoon Smith of New Orleans dies at 100, mother Lady Katherine Duer. John M Otter runs three Saratoga hotels and two in New York. County Commissioner Van Pelt of Chicago, amid bribery trial, led a business delegation to press for Mc Garigie’s appointment. Cleveland opposed both.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dwight L. Moody
Seabright
N. J
de Long
Caleb Cope
Philadelphia
United States Bank
McGarigie
Illinois
Cleveland
van Pelt
Paris theatres closed as annual closure shutters most venues
In Paris the Comédie Française and most major houses are shut for an annual closure through August. Only the Menus Plaisirs remains open as others like Opera Vaudeville Frangais Gymnase and Porte St Martin are silent. Provs and visitors now seek limited entertainments while Parisians recall the Opéra Comique fire adding to theatrical woes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
London
M. Sarecey
Comédie Française
Porte St. Martin
Palais Royal
Folies Dramatiques
Josephine
Opéra Comique
Stiletto to Test Speed at Newport Before Government Acceptance
Herreshoff's steam launch Stiletto is due in Newport today for speed trials by torpedo station officers prior to government acceptance. Thayer school of civil engineering at Dartmouth opens with higher attendance. The National Woman Suffrage convention will meet at the Casino Newport Thursday Aug 11 with Mrs Julia Ward Howe presiding and speakers including Mrs Twuey Stone Mrs Livermore Dr H B Blackwell and Hon William Dudley Fouke. Rev H C Hay of Fall River resigns to take effect Oct 1 and move to Cincinnati. Winthrop Mills Co at its July annual meeting elected officers with J D Sturtevant B P Cheney M Wilds Francis Cabot Amos A Clark and John Mellroy. Cabot elected president. Financial report shows prosperity with two 4 percent dividends paid this year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herreshoff
Newport
Thayer School of Civil Engineering
Dartmouth
Casino
R. L
Julia Ward Howe
Twuey Stone
Livermore
H. B. Blackwell
William Dudley Fouke
Indiana
H. C. Hay
Church of the New Jerusalem
Fall River
Cincinnati
Winthrop Mills Company
J. D. Sturtevant
B. P. Cheney
M. Wilds
Francis Cabot
Amos A. Clark
John Mellroy
Variety of notes on politics science and daily life
A collage of items notes and anecdotes covers politics in Ohio and Alaska. wages for New York police just under $8000 yearly. preacher Sam Jones in Kentucky. treasure dreams in New Jersey. mosquito fears in Michigan. electric mining lamps and names for Indian children in Nevada. a New York elevated seating anecdote. jubilee talk and a Pullman car industry update with salaries and production costs.
Kentucky election reports mixed gains amid quiet day
Kentucky voters faced a long ticket and hot dry weather as results rolled in from Louisville and regions inland. Early returns show a large Republican gain statewide while city precincts favor Democrats. Kenton County indicates strong Union Labor support and Jefferson County ends Prohibition influence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louisyirix
Kentucky
Louisville
Kenton County
Mr. Carlisle
Covington
Union Labor Party
Jefferson County
Louixville
Mr. Hardy’s Condition Unchanged
The Hon. Alpheus Hardy spent the day and night with no material change in health. His strength is slowly waning and the end of his sickness appears to be near.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Veador
Tremont Street
Mt. Vernon
Myrtle Streets
Taverner
MR. Hardy
Alpheus Hardy
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