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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Aug 02, 1888

Page

8

First Day at Catholic Total Abstinence Union Conven tion

Fr Hogan protests opening session of the eighteenth annual Catholic Total Abstinence Union of America in Tremont Temple Boston. Delegates hear a high mass at St James Church, address by Rev Morgan Sheedy, and key remarks on abstinence, social impact of intemperance, and the union’s mission, as Mayor Hugh O’Brien absent.

The Catholic Total Abstinence Union of America Tremont Temple T. J. Conaty Worcester Abstinence Union A. O'Brien St. Paul R. G. Mooney Springfield Enn St. James’s Church Harrison Avenue St. James William P. McQuaid J. Garrian Fitchburg Hugh Oe O'Donnell East Boston James G. O'Brien Byrne Archdiocese of Boston Alost Archbishop Williams Morgan M. Sheedy Pittabure Penn Leo Xill Ireland Tata Christ Desyeres Jean Jacques Rousseau Christian Voice of America Church of Jesus Christ Church von Weber Schumann Mendelssohn Bullard Whalen Peter McLaughilin Theresa Flynn Harrison Hugh O'Brien Father Conaty Lyrne John B. Sheerin Philadelphia Soluion Tts Cardinal Manning Thaddeus Hogan Trenton Elliott Hogan Father Elliott Father Hogan Heedy James M. Cleary Wisconsin Father Eliott Baltimore Holy See Father Sullivan Newark Father Turner Father McKenna Robert Wilson New York Father Campbell Mr. Wilson Conaty United States Canada I. B. Walsh Indiana P. J. Garrigan John J. Eleoek P. A. McKenna Thomas F. Doran Providence Thomas McMahon Cleveland Walter Elliott E. A. Hannen von. McGinley Waverley House Charlestown

Temperance convention in Boston outlines union growth and Catholic stance

The eighteenth convention reports a surge in union membership from 31,899 to 63,756 and a strong treasury. Officials present long statistics on 650 adult and many cadet and women’s societies. Cardinal Rampolla and Archbishops bless the gathering while debates highlight Catholic teachings on temperance and liberty.

Boston Philip A. Nolan Baltimore Brooklyn Chicago Connecticut Grand Rapids Illinois Indiana Louisiana Louisville New Hampshire New Jersey New York Ohio Pennsylvania Philadelphia Pittsburg Providence Savannah Scranton Springfield St. Paul Wisconsin Byrne Archbishop Williams Father O'Donnell Conaty Warad Rampolla Leo James Gibbons D.D Ryan Taché St. Boniface Manitoba O’brien Halifax Riordan California Janssen Natchez New Orleans O'Reilly Mullen Erie Penn Gilmour Cleveland L Bradley Manchester N. H Harkins McMahon Hartford Cacuis Wilmington Del McCluskey Dwengert Fort Wayne Ind Loughlin John A. Collier Pittston Union of John Slattery South Father Slattery Virginia Maryland Father Conaty P. A. McKenna Holy Father Basenore E. A. Hannen W. 1. Boylan P. K. Murphy M. J. Sheridan J. F. Mealin W. M. Herely W. J. Gibbon James P. Ball Walter Fitamaurice J. EB. McBride Father McMahon I. &. Walsh A. N Oorrissey Bradshaw John Lyon E. Mackey P. M. Carr Hagan Robert Wilson P. Kagan Thomas McSheehy M. J. Crohan F. P. Cummings P. Dwyer J. H. Campbell J. P. Turner M. A. Landring M. M. Sheedy F. Carroll Lather McKenna M. A. O’brien P. J. O’brien J. J. Costello J. C. Vaughn J. J. Callinan John O’brien P. HE. Burke James O'Malley J. M. Cleary Florida M. J. Foley Tennessee Jeremiah Buckley Maine W.*. McCarthy Covington J. J. McGinley J. J. Crowley Museum of Fine Arts Charlestown Navy Yard Francis A. Walker Institute of Technology Father Shea Theobald Mathew Walter Elliott Paulist Brothers

Lawyers at the Beach Dinner Of Plymouth County Bar

The Plymouth County Bar Association held an informal annual dinner at Taft's Hotel Point Shirley after a short business meeting in which Hon Benjamin W Harris was chosen president. A long list of distinguished attendees from East Bridgewater Plymouth Abington Brockton and Quincy joined the event before many returned to Boston while some lingered for sea breezes.

Plymouth County Bar Association Taft Point Shirley Benjamin W. Harris East Bridgewater Plymouth County William H. Whitman Plymouth Benjamin W. “Jarris William J. Whitman Charles G. Davis William H. Osborne John F. Simmons Abington Judge Bone W. Kelle Rockland Louis A. Cook William F. Coughlan Fred G. Bixby Brockton Harvey H., Pratt Charles Davis Looker Bridgewater BE. Hobart William 8 Danforth Waldo A. Reed Arlo Harris George Folsom East M. Perry Bores Porter Spring and Orrey Charles W. Sumner

A New York Firm Swindled by Cambridge Man

Henry E. Scherer of Cambridge street Cambridge, formerly a gold leaf dealer in this city, was arrested on a charge of obtaining about $200 in gold and silver foil by false pretences from Schultz and Son at 17 West Houston Street New York. The scheme involved a claimed friend A W Dixon and samples left with the firm. An investigation traced Dixon to a Cornhill beer saloon. Scherer was held in $600 bail for examination August 7 in Municipal Court.

New York Henry E. Scherer Cambridge Street Cambridge Schultz & Son West Houston Street Scherer A. W. Dixon Dixon Cornhill Comae Ees

Barnard Named Assistant Clerk in Municipal Court

Charles A. Barnard has been appointed as assistant clerk in the Municipal Court. The Amalgamated Building Trades Union gains line rights in Labor Day parade. Henry W. Blackwell wed Kate A Sullivan at St James Church. A. L. Mellen linked to a past conspiracy now runs a small hotel in St Catharines. Funeral of Daniel J. Foley held from Church of the Most Holy Redeemer. burial in Malden. Pain's Pompeii nightly at Pompeian Amphitheatre on Huntington Avenue airs as outdoor entertainment in New England.

Charles A. Barnard Amalgamated Building Trades Union Henry W. Blackwell Immaculate Conception Church St. James Church Kate A. Sullivan F. J. Murphy A. L. Mellen Baltimore St. Catharines Canada Daniel J. Foley East Boston Church of the Most Holy Redeemer Malden New England Huttington Avenue

Burglars Blow Open Safe at Roxbury Grain Store

Henry McElroy operates at No 1120 Harrison Avenue Roxbury near Eustis Street. On Tuesday night burglars exploded the safe filling the grain with powder to muffle the blast. They took $100 in silver from the safe while fire crews extinguished the blaze in grain bags covering the safe.

Henry McElroy Harrison Avenue Eustis Street Roxbury Hook and Ladder Company No. 4

Plumbers Convention Opens in Alpha Hall Boston Journeymen

National District Assembly 85 Journeyman Plumbers opened their session in Alpha Hall 18 Essex Street with Richard A. O'Brien of Washington presiding. The open session planned for today will proceed after yesterday's business. Officers to be elected and delegates to the Indianapolis convention named. about 150 attendees attended last night’s banquet in Odd Fellows Hall with speeches by O'Brien Quinlan and others.

National District Assembly Alpha Hall Essex Street Richard A. O’brien Washington Indianapolis Odd Fellows Boston Journeyman Plumbers’ Union Messrs O'Brien Quinlan Amalgamated Building Trades Council Prebla Hall

First Latin School Tablet Placed at City Hall Fence

A metal tablet for the First House of the Latin School was set yesterday on the City Hall fence near King's Chapel marking the site of Boston Public Latin School’s first building. The school’s origin traces to an April 13, 1685 town vote designating Philemon Pormort as schoolmaster to teach and care for children.

King’s Chapel Boston Philemon Pormort

Appointed Reserve Police Force Holds Eighty-Four Members

Yesterday the reserve police force members were named across divisions 3 to 7. The roster lists forty-seven men by names including Danforth Gray Lahey Supple Glawson Dexter Brewer Mullen Mulligan Gallagher McDonough Tewhart Alger Curtis Wright Moran Malley Walker Buckley Muni er, bringing total strength to eighty six hundred men.

Benjamin F. Danforth Lorin S. Gray Patrick J. Lahey Thomas F. Supple John B. Glawson George A. Dexter George FE. Brewer Thomas M. Mullen Francis J. Mulligan John Gallagher James McDonough Lewis Tewhart Myton H. Alger James G. Curtis James FE. Wright Albert, Moran Patrick Malley William B. Walker John Buckley George H. Munier

Robbery on the Common Arraigned in Court

James Smith, alleged robber of the Common, was arraigned in Municipal Court and held in 2000 dollars bail for trial in Superior Court.

James Smith

Passenger names listed aboard international voyage route segment

A long list of travelers and accompanying family members is shown by ship or travel line records, including individuals connected to Brunswick Baron Kumphauser Berlin Hong Kong London New York and other places, en route to Newport and the White Mountains, with several families and spouses named from cities such as New York Philadelphia Baltimore Chicago and London. The roster mentions the Vendome ship, the United States coast survey, and various residences across the United States, United Kingdom, and Europe.

Joseph Earnshaw Cincinnati W. 5. Lewing Kalamazoo Mich C. W. Adams Albany N.Y Quincy Harvey Clarke E. B. Clarke West Gardner Mass William Brackett Brattleboro George Ward Clinton N. Y George J. Thomas Chicopee Falls W. John Hane Misses Stang St. Paul Young L. W. Chute Buenos Airés George Blyth London England William Lee Baltimore A. Guilault Montreal R. Peaslee Louisville WS. Fuller New York van Wyck Day United States C. H. Maxcy Minneapolis Minn And A Lewis Philadelphia Charles G. Ogden

Lawrence liquor sellers alarmed plan charges in U S courts

United States internal revenue officers visited Lawrence today and are said to intend preferring charges against all local liquor dealers convicted of selling liquor illegally without United States licenses. The move has caused consternation among dealers.

Lawrence United States Internal Revenue United States

Tariff Reform Meeting Planned in Andover Hall

A Democratic ratification meeting and flag raising will be held Friday evening in Andover Town Hall. Speakers include Josiah Quincy of Quincy and John J Donovan of Lowell with others slated to discuss tariff reform.

Andover Lawrencr Josiah Quincy Quincy John J Donovan Lowell

Superior Court case on boy’s injuries and venue motion

A nine year old boy injured May 25 1886 when a rotten sign post on the defendant road fell at Springfield crossing main street. Jury awarded 27000 dollars. verdict later set aside as excessive. Defendant seeks change of venue alleging local prejudice. Plaintiff argues illegality of venue shift. court to decide. Also equity action over Taunton physician bond. Plaintiff claims defendant violated restraint by opening office nearby. bond terms questioned. Judge to rule after advisement.

Aldrich Aloysius Fagnaut Pro Ami Springfield Samuel Hoar Gideon Wells Alfred Hemenway Michael C. Golden Frank L. Weis Bristol County Taunton Paintiff Hi Od Fuller James Brown

Courthouse Docket Involves Robbery and Embezzlement

Municipal court records list James Smith held in 2900 for grand jury action after robbing Sulll Newman aboard the Dominion. Several defendants faced charges of fraud theft and embezzlement with cases continued to Aug 8 or Friday and others arraigned on watch and jewelry embezzlement.

Parmenter C. J Curtis J. James Smith Sull Newman Dominion Lyman E. Fuller Frank Snow George McCullough Cyrus A. Nevill Charles A. List Ag.e. Charles Fay Houghton & Dutton John McDonald Charles Newall James Finley Charles E. Davis School Street Superior Court

Funeral of James M Gardner Held in Charlestown Church

The funeral for the late James M. Gardner was held yesterday afternoon at First Parish Orthodox Church on Harvard Street Charlestown. Rev. G W Brooks officiated and Bunker Hill Lodge of Odd Fellows conducted burial rites. Pallbearers included Deacons A B Morss James Rea Captain John Bartlett A J McDonough J C Dodge and William Sveble. The remains were reburied in Lakeside Cemetery Wakefield.

James M. Gardner First Parish Orthodox Harvard Street Charlestown G. W. Brooks Bunker Hill Lodge of Odd Fellows Morss James Rea John Bartlett A. J. McDonough J. C. Dodge William Sveble The Odd Fellows Lakeside Cemetery Wakeeld

Ninth Regiment Excursion Plan To New York Albany

A meeting of Ninth Regiment MVM officers at Park Street regimental HQ set committees to arrange a September excursion to New York and Albany. Colonel Strachan presided with Quartermaster Nugent and Captain Murray named to organize the trip.

M.V.M Park Street New York Albany Strachan Nugent Murray

Ohio centennial party departure to Columbus and return

The Massachusetts delegation for the Ohio centennial will leave Fitchburg railroad at 3 p.m. on September 2 and arrive in Columbus at 4 40 p.m. the next day. They return the afternoon of September 6 and reach Boston at 10 50 p.m. on the 7th. Two bilevel sleepers and a dining car are reserved.

Massachuasits Fitchburg Railroad Columbus Boston

Chance for a Cadetship in West Point for District Residents

Young men aged 17 to 22 who reside in Massachusetts third district may seek a cadetship at West Point. A vacancy will occur in June 1889, and an examining board will meet August 8 at 9 30 a.m. in City Hall to screen candidates. Applicants must be physically sound and proficient in reading writing arithmetic grammar geography and U.S. history.

Third Massachusetts Leopold Morse West Point Congress Morse Council City Hall United States

H. C. Barnabee to Sing at Music Hall Promenade Tonight

Tonight at Music Hall the popular baritone and comedian H. C. Barnabee of the Bostonians appears for the first and only time. He will sing Hatton’s Days of Old and perform other familiar pieces such as Little Tin Soldier and the Sneezing Song. The program also includes Lachmund’s Japanese overture, Berlioz Carnival, Lion de Bal, an Aida selection, and more.

Music Hall H. C. Barnabee Bostonians Hatton Howard Paul Lachmund Berlioz Mr. Neuendorff

South Boston Yacht Club Names Members and Officers

The South Boston Yacht Club held its regular monthly meeting last evening. The secretary reported receipts of 25391 this brings the total to 290481. The treasurer said after bills are paid the cash balance will be 62353. Dr Frederick Z Daggett was elected fleet physician. Windsor was proposed for membership. New members elected include John Young E Herrick Brown Frank J Fitzbibbon Lowsi Schenck John E V Hayden Pred A Flagg and Stephen C Deohn.

South Boston Yacht Club Frederick 2. Daggett Windsor John Young E. Herrick Brown Frank J. Fitz‘bbon Lows i, Schenck John E. V. Hayden Pred A Flagg Stephen C. Deohn

Arrest of James Finley for stealing watches and jewelry

James Finley was arrested yesterday on a charge of stealing watches and jewelry from C. A. Davidson of 38 School street. He was captured while attempting to dispose of part of the property. About 450 dollars worth was recovered, some found in local pawnshops. He was held for trial in the Superior Court.

James Finley C. A. Davidson School Street Finley

Attempted death at Beacon Park by James Morrison

James E. Morrison twenty was found after attempting to cut his throat at Beacon Park early yesterday. He had no home and was removed to City Hospital. the motive is unknown.

Black Park James E. Morrison Beacon Park Morrison Ean

Keep the Baby's Bottle Clean with Pearline Wash

A vintage instruction promotes washing a baby's bottle with Pyle's Pearline to keep the bottle clean and sanitary. The ad-like line urges using the product for hygienic bottle care and general cleanliness.

Pyle

Price List Revised by State Arbitration Board

The State board of arbitration ruled on the joint application of Henry C. Mears of Lynn and his employees and James F. Carr agent for a reopening. The decision notes Mears went out of business before the board’s price list could be practically applied. The board then considered applying the list to other stitching shops in Lynn, heard evidence, and revised the list, now arranged as follows.

State Board of Arbitration Henry C. Mears Lynn James F. Carr Mears

Tur New York and New England Railroad Run

The Tur New York and New England line operates as the only Boston to New York service using Pullman stepping cars. The train departs Summer Street station at 11 30 p m and arrives in New York at 6 48 a m.

Tur New York & New England Railroad Boston New York Trai Summer Street

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