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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Aug 02, 1889

Page

8

That Monument Dedicating a New England Vision of Pilgrims

A sweeping Plymouth Day program recalls New England’s founders and the Pilgrim Fathers. Henry Cabot Lodge extols representation and conquest, while William Cogswell and Elijah Morse praise Puritan and Miles Standish legacies. Speakers urge restoring the House of Representatives to serve the public will in a vast, living monument of liberty.

Waltham Plymouth Massachusetts N. P. Banks Long Senate of the United States House of Representatives Hoar Congressional Record Henry Cabot Lodge Pilgrim Fathers Virginia North American France Mississippi Spain Floridas Mexico Texas Golden Gate New England John Fiske Rome Cen United States National Council Recce Washington Senate House National House of Representatives Yonder Rock Congress Jamestown Plymouth Rock Salem William Cogswell Governor Long Miles Standish Massachusetts Bay National House Srey Harbor Elijah A. Morse

Boston Becomes Troubling Opponent in Red Sox Tilt

Washingtons edge Boston in tenth inning as Hoy scores on balls, a two-base hit by Wise sets up the winning run. Haddock and Daly shine for Washington in a game marked by sharp plays and fielding prowess.

Washington Bostons Senators Hoy Wise Haddock Tom Daly John Irwin Wilmot Richardson Nash Beecher Irwin Daly Washingtons Ol Brown Wilmo O Kelly Heacher O Nash Kronth’s A. Irwin Rieh D’sn J. Irwin Johnston Lsmith Carney Jennett Haydock Clarkson O Hardock Lowers Pirrisune Recreation Park Indianapolis Cececeenso O Pittsburgs Ios Oma Og Staley Anderson Bassett Ale Ee Hanlon Seery Carroll O'Glasscock Leckley Denny Miller Hines Rowe Sullivan OS OU Maul Myers Kek Ae Ee White MccGeachys Dunlap S.secvsersee Pittsburgh Sevry Asselt Beckley Hy Staley Hassett Glasscock Maul White McQuaid Cuicano Anson Lebeau Burns Chicago Tebeau Cleveland Ryan McAleer

Delegation Travel in Rain to Plymouth Exercises

The State delegation left Boston in a special Old Colony railroad car under Conductor C F Russell. Lieutenant-Governor Brackett and staff, General staff officers, and notable figures including Henry Cabot Lodge and George F Hoar accompanied the party. The train departed before 9 o'clock, with Cadets in undress uniform aboard.

Boston Plymouth J. R. Kendrick Old Colony Railroad C. F. Russell John Q. A. Brackett Samuel Dalton Edward ©. Shepard Morgan Rothh Rockwood Hoar Albert Newman Charles Weir Edwin H. Woods Augustus Sampson Richard F. Barrett Samuel J. Menard Henry Cabot Lodge George F. Hoar Stephen Salisbury Massachusetts Antiquarian Society W. W. Crapp William H. Oakes Fred P. Barnes Dixon and Parker Fifth Infantry M.V.M

The Apaches to Perform at Point of Pines This Summer

Every afternoon and evening rain or shine the outdoor spectacle The Apaches will be presented at the Point of Pines. Next Sunday five concerts are prepared including a first time novelty titled A Night in Japan. Elastic Starch is superior to all others.

Point of Pines Japan

Discoveries in Egypt Draw Large London Gatherings

The Victoria Institute hosted two July meetings in London led by Sir G H Stokes and M Naville. Naville described Bubastis discoveries with lime light photographs, tracing city origins from Eubastis to Rameses II, noting Hyksos era invasions and a Mesopotamian link, while Virchow and Flower offered Turanian interpretations.

M. Naville Egypt Mesopotamia Nile British Museum Aperi Joseph Bubastis Tanis George Stokes Francis Petrie Sayce Institute London Eng Victoria Institute G. G. Stokes Bart Royal Society Jayce Amenophis III Assyria Succoth-Pitham England Count Bernstorff Society of Arts Ezekiel Pilsseth- Bubastis Rameses II Eubastis Cheops Pepi Virchow Flower

Harbor and land commissioners grant multiple licenses

At yesterday’s harbor and land commissioners meeting Bradford Wilder and George E. Kimball receive permission to widen and extend their wharf at Hingham Harbor. The Nickerson Oil Works is authorized to build a wharf in Herring Cove Provincetown, and Winthrop town is approved to construct a sewer outlet in Broad Sound.

Harbor and Land Commissioners Bradford Wilder George E. Kimball Hingham Harbor Hingham Nickerson Oil Works Herring Cove Provincetown Winthrop Broad Sound Hart Young Massachusetts Europe New York Frost Old Stock Exchange Bostonian Society John Murray Tremont Street City Hospital Germania Band Belmont Square

Complimentary Musicale at Kimball House by Boston School of Oratory

Last evening a complimentary musical and literary entertainment was held for the summer term pupils of the Boston School of Oratory at the Kimball House Allston street. About one hundred gathered in the hotel parlors for an excellent program with Rev C H Richardson as MC. They retired to the dining room for ices and cake as Professor J F Frisbee acted as toastmaster. Resolutions expressed gratitude to the school and its founder Moses True Brown and to Professor Garland the current English literature lecturer. After an hour of social chat the gathering dispersed, deeming the closing exercises a marked success.

Kimball House Allston Street Boston School of Oratory

Showers Forecast As Boston Faces Downpour And Floods

Weather watchers predicted light showers followed by a heavy afternoon storm in Boston. A cloud burst drenched the city, wind rising from ten to forty miles per hour, nearly a quarter inch of rain in minutes. Flooding hit streets and basements. officials reported thousands in potential damage, with gangs patrolling to avert further harm. Superintendent Morton helped prevent overflow at Stony Brook.

Morton Stony Brook Eud

Collins Guest of Governor Hill at Albany Dinner

General Patrick A. Collins of Boston was hosted by Governor Hill at the executive mansion in Albany. An informal dinner honored him with attendees including W. F. Sheehan of Buffalo Mayor E. A. Maher Comptroller Wells and Mr. McLaughlin of Boston.

Funeral of the late Dr. E F Thayer in Newton

A large attendance gathered for the funeral of Dr. E F Thayer in Newton today. The Rev FE R Metcalf of the Episcopal Church led services at the house and burial took place at Newton Cemetery with pallbearers Drs Stickney Bunker Flagg and Winchester.

Thayer Newton Sorcian E. F. Thayer FE. R. Metcalf Episcopal Church Newton Cemetery Stickney Bunker Flagg Winchester

Dennis McKinnon Killed Crossing Railroad Track

Dennis McKinnon a 35 year old Cape Breton native was struck and killed by the Worcester outward express as he crossed the Boston and Albany track in Newton. The body was placed with Undertaker Cates and viewed by Medical Examiner Mead. He was unmarried.

Newton Dennis McKinnon Cape Breton Boston & Albany Worcester Outward Express Cates Mead

Scheppers Bros. Mill Assets Tied to Lewis Bros Failure

Scheppers Bros worsted mill at American and Diamond streets closed after Lewis Bros & Co failed. No preferred creditors identified. James Dobson named assignee. Mill employed nearly 500 people, with wages owed around $11,000. Annual business estimated between $600,000 and $800,000. Creditor meeting to be held soon.

Lewis Bros. & CO Philadelphia Scheppers Bros American Diamond Streets James Dobson

The Reason Why and British Gold Ties to American Industry

A Boston protection journal argues that cautious English capitalists distrust free trade Democracy and notes strong links between British gold and Republican monopolies. It asserts English syndicates back industries via high duties, warning this will not be forgotten.

Boston United States N. Y

YACHTS OF RHODE ISLAND CRUISE TO BRISTOL HARBOR

Rhode Island yachts begin a three weeks cruise in Narragansett Bay amid calmer weather and a large fleet despite earlier conditions. Notables include Ava, Onward, Peri, Millie Woods, and Mabel Prince among others. Valkyrie leads in a Southampton match. Sea Fox is saved by wreckers off Shovelful Shoal near Monomoy after a gale, with $1000 paid for their rescue.

Provinence R. L Sprdau Rhode Island Narragansett Bay Old Bristol Ava Lowe Lads Peri Mr. Budiong Millie Woods Rhodia Bloomer Mignot Diamond Alice Egbert Goodspeed Carabon Rowena Aliea Venture New Bedford Mabel Prince Fall River Sea Fox Hyannis Shoveltui Shoal Monomoy Benjamin Mahones

Fog Bound at Camden Yachts Arrive After Fog

Yachts Nomad and Ethel of the Dorchester Yacht Club are fog-bound in Campobay Camden after arriving yesterday at 5 p m. They left Castine Tuesday at noon facing strong head winds with rain and thunder squalls.

Camden Campen Specral Nomad Ethel Dorchester Yacht Club Castine

Yachts Arrive at New Bedford and Vineyard Haven

Cutter Gorilla docked at New Bedford yesterday after overhaul and will cruise with the New York club. Sloop Eclipse reached from Vineyard Haven and Verina of Boston returned from Falmouth. Quickstep with owner Fred J. Grinnell arrived at Vineyard Haven from Provincetown and sailed for Newport. Yachts previously reported had sailed yesterday.

Gorilla New Bedford New York Club Eclipse Vineyard Haven Verina Boston Falmouth Quickstep Fred J. Grinnell Provincetown Newport

Great Head Yacht Club hosts large non member hop

At the anchorage of the Great Head Yacht Club a social hop was held last evening for non members and their friends and drew a large crowd.

Great Head

Constellation Makes Waves in New Yacht Club Tests

Mr. E. D. Morgan praises his new schooner Constellation built by Mr. Piepgras from Burgess design. After two or three trial spins she shows promising speed, aiming for top form in thorough racing trim. Her debut at the New York Yacht Club cruise will test performance, with some predicting a strong bid for the S1000 Goelet cup. Ex-Commodore James D. Smith returns from a healthy sail aboard Poca hontas and notes no updates on Valyrie.

E. D. Morgan Constellation Burgess Piepgras Tie New York Yacht Club

Steam Yacht Wander's Guests Reach Marton for Cleveland Cruise

Marton, Aug. 1. James Stillmann's steam yacht Wander arrived from New York and will take ex-President Cleveland on a week long cruise to the eastward. On board are ex-secretary Pairchild, Colonel Daniel 5. Lamont and James Woodward. Mr. Bangs, the President's law partner, has left for New York.

U S Commissioner Court August 1 Describes Sullivan Desertion Charge

The U S Commissioner’s Court on August 1 held John W. Sullivan a mail collector in $500 bond for the grand jury on the second Tuesday in September after he was charged with deserting the mail July 30 while intoxicated.

U. S. Commissioner's Court Fiske John W. Sullivan

Governor Ames Rides Grounds After Improvement

North Easton August 1 Governor Ames shows progress by taking a grounds ride with Mrs. Ames, Dr. Cogswell believes he will soon resume duties, the Governor slept well and rose refreshed after the outing. California mining stocks close values listed in rough figures for several named mines and companies.

North Easton

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