Reunion of Colored Regiments Opens in Tremont Temple
The Fifth Cavalry and the Fifty-fourth and Fifty-fifth Massachusetts Infantry met at Tremont Temple for a Grand Review of Colored Veterans. Governors Ames and Collins attended as banners and speeches honored Colonel Robert Shaw, Governor Andrew, and the valor of African American troops in the Civil War.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fifth Cavalry
Fifty-fourth and Fifty-fifth Infantry
Massachusetts Volunteers
Tremont Temple
Grand Review of Colored Veterans
United States Shield
Robert G. Shaw
Liberty
Cape of Good Hope
Andrew
William Beals
M. B. Bunker
George E. Hicks
Fred P. White
William H. Dupree
Nellie Brown-Mitchell
Cavalry
United States Naval Veterans
P.N. Sprague
Ames M. Trotter
William H. Jupree
Charles N. Mitchell
Thomas E. Ellsworth
Ephraim H. Wood
James M.trotter
Deeds
District of Columbia
Ohio
Nicaeanhssatis
Sons of the Republic
Massachusetts
John A. Andrew
Trotter
Washington
R. Trotter
Wagner
James Island
Olmsted
Euan Hill
Petersburg
A. 8. Hartwell
W. P. Hallowell
Boston
Haytwell
Charles Street
O’brien
City Hall
Byovernor Ames
William H. Carney
Marhal
Tiranah
Charles Streets
Beacon
Arlington
Oylston
Milk
India
State
School
Charles
Camridge
Court
Tremont
Temple
L. V. Heuklem
G. W. Brady
Burrill Smith
Isaac S. Mullen
Aids
James H. Wolff
Wesley J. Furlong
John Little
George W. Hicks
Charles R. Douglass
Amos Webber
Fifty-fourth
Fifty-fifth Infantry
Fifth Cavalry Regiment
U. S. C. T. -Fourth
Massachusetts Infantry
Iast Company
George E. Lee
Manding
A. Hemenway
Robert Dorsey
W. Smith
Fifth
Massachusetts Cavalry
Benjamin W. Phenix
George T. Fisher
United States Navy Veterans
Veterans of the Navy
Ellis Seals
James W. Cochran
Drum Corps
Grand Army
Union
Sons of Veterans
J D. Powell, Jr
Alloak
James M. Trotter
Cateaia
Charles B. Fox
Fifty-fifth Regiment
Fox
Jo Cosely
Morris Island
Fort Wagner
Carney
Shaw
H. B. Carrington
U.S. A
W. H. Hart
Chelsea
Second
North Carolina Colored Regiment
Thirty-third United States Regiment
Nellie 8. Brown-Mitchell
Home
Edworah Nahar
Louis A. Fisher
America
8. C
Hingham
President Deliberates Over Maryland Civil Service Case
Washington dispatch reports the President has not acted to remove Maryland federal officeholders Higgins Thomas and Rasin despite published claims of civil service violations and meddling in conventions. Officials say no formal complaint has been filed, delaying action amid Democratic infighting and party disputes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Maryland
Higgins
Thomas
Rasin
White House
Gorman
Thomas Sort
Sergeant Cole's Removal Shakes Boston Signal Service
Sergeant Otto B. Cole, Boston signal officer, is ordered to Portland. His successor will be Sergeant John W. Smith of Jacksonville, Fla. Cole vows to resign after transfer, condemns military control of meteorology, and cites wide personnel changes across stations. He says he may be unable to block the order but can influence the government to accept his resignation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Otto B. Cole
Boston
Portland
John W. Smith
Jacksonville
Fla
Cole
Signal Service
McDermott
Oswego
N. Y
Thomas
Jones
Smith
Townshend
Escanaba
Mich
Haigs-Hagen
Omaha
Neb
Chappelle
Mackinaw City
Miller
Valentine
Gorgas
Fort Laramie
Wyo
Ruggles
Little Rock
Ark
Twigg
Myers
United States Field Signal Service
Weather Bureau
Ctect
Business troubles prompt assignment and creditor talks
Andrews and Kulb harness makers of Buffalo New York assign to Adam Andrews Tyler and Carmichael Westerly KR 1 seeking an extension with creditors. Louis Halle wine merchant of St Louis has assigned liabilities about 30000 with preferences around 3000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andrews & Kulb
Buffalo
N. Y
Adam
Andrews
Tyler & Carmichael
Westerly
KR. 1
Louis Halle
North Broadway
St. Louis
Stoughton Man Near Suicide After Drugging Incident
Warren Richardson of Stoughton was found in a drugged condition on Winter street and lies in critical condition at G. H. Whitford’s home. Doctors believe a large quantity of poison, possibly arsenic with chloroform and Laudanum, was absorbed. Police consider robbery as a motive, while others suspect a despondent suicide attempt. A bottle near him is labeled re Going, a Boston liquor dealer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warrnam
Specian
Warren Richardson
Stoughton
Winter Street
G. H. Whitford
Richardson
A. Johnson & Co
Re Going
Causeway and
Portland Streets
Boston
Rates of Fare to Groton to Boston Rejected by Commissioners
The Massachusetts Railroad Commissioners held a hearing on Groton residents’ complaint that Groton to Boston fares were unjust. They ruled the evidence insufficient to prove local injustice, noting rates aligned with state standards, and allowed petitioners to withdraw. A second case from New Bedford about Union Street Railway fare discrimination was heard. decision reserved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Groton
Boston
Ayer
Worcester & Nashua Corporation
Boston& Maine
Boston & Maine
Boutwell
New Bedford
Union Street Railway
Thomas
Desmond
Samuel C. Hunt
Abbott T. Smith
Jealous Furniture Dealer Kills Wife Then Himself
Brivaurorr Connecticut August 1 George Whaetstine a 70 year old furniture dealer shot his wife three times at Noble Avenue after the couple had lived separately for months She was 30 and the shot entered her right lung and spine before Whaetstine killed himself minutes later The couple had just learned of reconciliation before the shooting
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burroughs Street
Wahetstine
Volunteer Yacht Prep Delays New London Cruise
Crowds gathered at Lock Wood's to watch the Volunteer receive a final bottom sanding and pot lead, while deck work and provisioning continued. By evening the steel sloop was afloat, towed by the tug Naby, bound for New London to join the New York Yacht Club on Wednesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lockwood’s
New London
New York Yacht Club
Opening of the Summer Meeting at Franklin Park Races Today
The Summer Meeting opens at Franklin Park Saugus today with a large entries list and strong racing expected. Featured 2:40 class carries a $300 purse with competitors from Taunton Brockton Rowley Providence Schenectady Boston and more in opening events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Franklin Park
Saugus
A. H. Dorr
Taunton
B. G. Taunton
Deg Hostage
G. W. Smith
Brockton
B.g. Little Fred Ds
Owen
Abbott J. Hf. Rowley
Providence
Lady
Comstock
William Coville
Schenectady
Ch. m
C.F. Morrill
Boston
Rocket Richardson & Galvin
Thorndale
Hiram Woodruff
Aliston
M. Cymbaline
J. A. Snow
A. W. Cowan
Jersey City
D. G. Berger N. J. Stone
New Bedford
B. G
B. G. Little Dick A. E. Russell
Bucksfield
B. G. Stargazer
O. Mathiew
G. Columbus C. White
G. Charley C
B. Norton
Waterbury
C. Mayberry
Lynn
Biono A.C. Scribner
Auburn
Rocket A. C. Scribner
Black Amble Richardson & Galvin
Flossie
Donald G. I. Stiles
Lowell
Jennie A. W. Moulton
Allston
T. D. Marsh
Great Falls
D. H. Nay
Readville
G. W. Ik
G. Kimball
Bradford
B. m. Kantaka
Carpenter
Ramsey
N. J
Duke of Wellington
I. Carpenter
N. d
Adams House owner to convert 567 Washington into hotel annex
George G Hall secures a fifteen year lease on estate 567 Washington Street and plans a café and smoking room on the lower floor of the southerly section. The site forms an X shape and is held by heirs of two parties, delaying repairs on the northerly and easterly parts. An Adams House entrance and rear access will be added with Whitney Lewis as architect, with a future full front remodel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Street
George G. Hall
Adams House
Hall
Whitney Lewis
Regent Inquests Cite Self-Inflicted Rail Casualties
Inquests report five deaths as the result of injuries from their own careless acts. Lawrence Black died June 10 on the Old Colony railroad. Edward H. Collins died June 24 on the Fitchburg railroad. James A. Cunningham died June 20 on the Old Colony railroad. Jonora Hurlihy died May 20 on the Boston & Lowell railroad. Sumner D. Smith died June 20 on the Fitchburg railroad.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence Black
Old Colony
Edward H. Collins
Fitchburg
James A. Cunningham
Jonora Hurlihy
Boston & Lowell
Sumner D. Smith
Pitchburg
Republicans Convene in Salem Willows Aug 24
A convention of Esset county Republicans is planned at Salem Willows on Wednesday August 24 under the Republican committee of Salem. Invited figures include Senator Ingalls Kansas Governor Ames Lieutenant Governor Brackett President Boardman of the Massachusetts Senate Speaker Noyes General Phil H. Sheridan Congressmen elect Cogswell Henry Cabot Lodge and C W Allen Hon George B Loring and Corporal J S Lanner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salem Willows
Republican Committee of
Salem
Senator Ingalls
Kansas
Ames
Brackett
Boardman
Massachusetts Senate
Noyes
House
Phil H. Sheridan
Cogswell
Henry Cabot Lodge
C. W. Allen
George B. Loring
J. 8. Lanner
Burglary Strikes Cambridge Home of Frank E Godfrey
Early yesterday burglars entered the home of Frank E Godfrey at No 2 Oak street Cambridge and stole 877 from Mrs Godfrey's dress pocket 11 from Mr Godfrey's pantaloons and a dozen silver spoons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank E. Godfrey
No. 2
Oak Street
Cambridge
Promenade at Music Hall Delights Large Audience
The Music Hall Promenade drew a vast crowd last evening with a strong programme. The Boston trombone quartet debuts tonight playing She Tear and A Night in May with other works by Ludwig, Marschner and Strauss. Next Monday marks the fiftieth night of the season and will be notable. Suppe is featured Wednesday and the historic dance program returns Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Music Hall
Boston Trombone Quartet
Ludwig
Marsehner
Strauss
Lumbye
Suppe
Chess match stalemate delays as Hanham and Young dispute pace
No game was played yesterday in the Hanham Young chess match. Hanham demanded twenty moves per hour after a late defeat, Young conceded then objected to counting Friday's game. The pace shifted to fifteen moves per hour and Young warned he would claim victory if play did not continue as agreed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Major Hanham
New York
Mr. Young
Young
Pines Musical Festival at Point of Pines Dates Set
The annual midsummer festival runs from August 14 to August 21 with a lineup featuring top national soloists and many musicians. Manager Thayer and Director J Thomas Baldwin near completion of arrangements and expect an early announcement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Point of Pines
Thayer
J. Thomas Baldwin
Southern California rail prospects and lines to San Diego
In a long interview John W D Spreckels argues for Australian mails landing at San Diego and direct Auckland to San Diego runs to reach London in about twenty six days, claiming faster schedules than Canadian Pacific. He notes Atchison line limits and snow blockades favor the Southern route, while Santa Fe extends toward Oceanside and plans Los Angeles to San Diego service by 1888.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southern California
John WD. Spreckels
San Diego
Honolulu
Auckland
Atchison Road
New York
Sydney
London
United States
Canadian Pacific
Canada
E. S. Babcock
Atchison
Kansas City
Orange
California Central
California Southern
Oceanside
Los Angeles
Ensenada
Bay
Lower California
Los Angeles County
Sacramento
Pennsylvania Rail Road’s costly plan to burden current stockholders
The Pennsylvania Railroad pursues large capital raises and permanent improvements that benefit future stockholders, including stone viaducts and elevated lines. The article argues current investors receive little return while future gains are built for posterity, criticizing management for perpetual partnerships and postponing profits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylvania Railroad Company
Jersey City
Chicago
Fort Wayne
Pennsylvania
Wall Street News
Express Locomotive With Single Pair of Driving Wheels
Hinckley Locomotive Works builds an express locomotive for the Flying Yankee on Boston & Maine and Maine Central lines. Completion expected in about a month. A sand blast system is tested to prevent slipping, promising traction improvements on dry rails with high piston pressure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hinckley Locomotive Works
Boston & Maine
Maine Central
Chicago, Burlington & Quincy
England
Railway traffic pact formed with three through Southern lines
Vice-President Thompson of the Pennsylvania road reached an agreement with managers of key lines to create three through Southern routes. The plan links the Virginia Midland, Richmond and Danville, Atlantic Coast Line, and Wilmington-Norfolk-Richmond-Portsmouth systems to provide an all-rail connection. Each company will supply cars, promising reduced freight transfers and boosted Southern business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thompson
Pennsylvania Road
Washington
Pennsylvania Railroad
Virginia Midland Railroad
Richmond & Danville
Atlantic Coast Line
Wilmington, Norfolk, Richmond & Portsmouth
South
Norfolk and Western six month earnings report 1887
The Norfolk and Western Railroad Company releases its six months ended June 30 1887 figures showing gross earnings of 1 879 783 with an increase over 1886 of 430 505. Operating expenses rose to 1 096 104 up 6 000 from last year. Net earnings reached 729 678 up 168 583, with surplus 172 803 up 156 800.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norfolk & Western
Norfolk & Western Railroad Company
Chicago Madison & Northern railroad progress outlined
Construction of the Chicago Madison and Northern railroad speeds ahead as Illinois Central plans a Chicago to Freeport main line and a Wisconsin extension. Delays from two large cuts near Freeport and Fox River slow progress, with the Fox River bridge in place and Rockford bridge underway. If no new delays occur, service could start by early next year. The Lake Shore and Michigan Southern Railway contemplates extending its Sharon line.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allscat
Sharpsville
Pepn
Em & 10
Sharon
Minnesota & Northwestern
Freeport Junction
Chicago
Wisconsin Central
Freeport
Duchcane
New York & New England Railroad Company
Milford, Fraidslin and
Providence & Hopkinton Road
Chicago, Madison & Northern Railroad
Illinois Central
Wisconsin
Fox River
Rockford
Lake Shore & Michigan Southern Railroad Company
City Notes From Worcester Convention to Nantasket Reunions
Reports cover the Prohibitory party call for Worcester on Sept 7 the unclaimed goods sale at the State street appraiser's office the Codman will case appeal to the Supreme Judicial Court and its possible hearing in September or April 1888. It notes a Vermont Association trip to Bennington Aug 16 for a battle monument ceremony and lists local arrests deaths discoveries and public gatherings including Nantasket attractions and a Providence railroad claim totaling about 430000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Street
Probate Court
Codman
Supreme Judicial Court
Vermont Association of Boston
Bennington
Henry L. Bridges
East Boston
Policeman Vaughn
Division 2
Alexander HH. Gillis
North Street
Ninth
Massachusetts Volunteers
Nantasket
Thomas Hunter
Hampshire Street
Watertown
Draper
Jennie Collins
Walnut Hills Cemetery
Brookline
Reeves
Providence Railroad Corporation
Roslindale
Thomas Burns
Highland House
Roxbury
City Hospital
James Finnegan
Oneida Street
Rockwell Street
A. M. Quinn
Ice Court
Charlestown
Patrick and
Henry Kneeland
Second Street
South
Boston
J. F. Wilson
Magnolia Street
Inquest Finds McCabe Killed by Wall’s Unlawful Act
Judge Parmenter reports Charles McCabe of Canton died in an Eliot street row on July 18. McCabe tried to separate two quarrellers when he was jostled by Charles E. Wall and struck twice on the neck. The inquest finds death caused by Wall’s unlawful act.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles McCabe
Canton
Eliot Street
Parmenter
McCabe
Charles E. Wall
Suit Over Cigar Brand N. 5S and Samuele N. 8
Nathan Samuel credited with cigar success from N. 5S cigars. D. Frank & Co. of Post Office Square sue L. A. Samuels of South Boston over a stamped Samuele's N. 8 cigar. Court notice returns September first Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nathan Samuel
D. Frank & Co
Postoffice Square
L. A. Samuels
South Boston
Samuele
Captain Crowell to Testify on Merrimack Loss
Steamboat inspectors received a letter from Captain Crowell stating he needs a week to recover before appearing in person for examination on the Merrimack steamer loss. He prefers an oral statement, and the inspectors have agreed to suspend the case for now.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Crowell
Merrimack
The Rush to Europe and Germ Poison Fears
A 19th century critique warns that ocean travel spreads disease and germs through crowded ships. It promotes Quina Laroche as a tonic to strengthen blood and guard against fever, nervous debility, and chlorosis, citing French doctors and national endorsements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James G. Blaine
Europe
Whiel
America
France
Quina- Laroche
Anselmier
Paris
Quinn- Laroche
Veillard
Summer sales spots for THE POST across New England resorts
The Post lists where the paper is sold at summer resorts across New England and nearby states. It names numerous towns and hotels from New Hampshire Maine and Massachusetts including White Mountains Washington and Newport to booths at Bath Bangor and Provincetown, indicating broad distribution through inns houses and resorts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New England
White Mountains
Fabyans
Crawford
Twin Mountain
Mt. Pleasant
Bethlehem
N. WL
Eager End
Also Mentioned on This Page
Recorders Trotter
Higgins and His
Baltimore
Sergeant Cole
Railroad Commissioners
Naby C
Renlargh
Essex County
Republicans
THE
Hanham
PINES
Springfield
Memphis
Inc
Fory Sccott & Gulf
Ird
Ince
Clinton
Worcester
Wall
M’cabe
Captain Crowell
Louis Roederer
Carle Blanche Grand Vin See
Nehreider Nehreider
John D. & Fi
Williams
Heston
Dees
Pope Mfc. CO
Franklin Street
Dae
Dad
Kendal
Bradford & Anthony
Bromfield Street
Pacific House
Nantasket Beach, Mass
B. Hathaway
the Post
Weirs
N. H
Story
S. Ashland
D. C. Merrill
Jefferson
B. B. Eastman
Lancaster
N. EL
Linscott
Laconia
J. F. Harriman
Lake Village
J. M. Hubbard
Lisbon
George F. Stanley
Meredith
George H. Sanborn
Wolfeboro
J. B. Manning
Newport
H. B. Green
Barton
C. H. Dwinell
Woodstock
W. E. J. White
Manchester-By-The-Sea
Piascen Esac
J. FB
Robardy
Swampscott
Mass
Geten House
W. E. Boynton
Magnolta
Hesperus
A. M. Lycett
Beverly Free
H. QO
Marshall
Beach Bluff
Preston
Newcastle
Wentworth
Isles OF Shoals
Appledore
Rye Beach
Farragut
Hampton Beach
R. Laird
Falmouth
Bangor
Bangor House
Kennebunk
J. H. Otis
Old Orchard
G. E. Fogg
Mouse Island
Samotet House
MT. Desert
A. W. Bee
Breen
S. Nantasket
Brown
Cohasset
Bates
Scituate
Brown's
Duxbury
Peterson's
Plymouth
C. A. Smith
E. E. C. Swift Sandwich
Shevlin
S. Hyannis
William Fowler
South Dennis
Underwood's
Har
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