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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Aug 06, 1887

Page

5

Land Bill's Progress and Rent Arrears Clash in Commons

In London the Commons debate on the land bill centers on arrears of rent with divisions. Balfour retains stance on sacred debt vs landlord claims while proposing instalment relief. Dillon Parnellites push for arrears handling. several amendments are rejected amid a lengthy bill discussion and rival votes.

London House of Commons Balfour Ireland Dillon Mr. Balfour Sir William Harcourt Parnellites Gladstone Smith Parnell Land Commission

German Baiting in France

A report from Aug 5 in Deutsches Tageblatt condemns French persecutions and warns that if continued and met with government measures France would be labeled barbarous and actions such as breaking diplomatic ties halting rail and postal services and deploying military outposts could follow.

France Berurg Deutsches Tageblatt

Imperial Edict Suspension Clarifies Foreign Worker Policy

The Bourse Gazette reports the imperial ukase clause removing foreigners from private trades will be suspended until its economic benefit is decided. Provincial governors are urged to push naturalization among foreigners to bolster home industry.

Sr. Peterssure Bourse Gazette

Midland Railway Strike Widens Across Network

London August 5 A general strike by enginemen and firemen on the Midland railway began at midnight. New men have been secured for passenger trains as many goods trains stand idle. The number of strikers rose overnight and freight traffic remains partially suspended.

Midland Railway London

Gladstone to Hawarden for Prolonged Stay. Chamberlain to Ulster Tour

London reports Mr Gladstone will travel to Hawarden for an extended stay. Mr Chamberlain plans a Ulster speaking tour in October with stops in Belfast Coleraine and Londonderry, avoiding the south of Ireland despite Dublin Unionists invitation.

Gladstone and Chamberlain London Gladstone Hawarden Mr. Chamberlain Ulster Belfast Colraine Londonderry

Earthquake shocks hit Laghouat Algeria destroy houses

Reports from Paris say police seized all copies of the New York Herald from its Paris bureau containing the Boulanger march lyrics and music. In Avricourt near the German border, 38 French railroad workers were expelled. The funeral of General Pilissier senator for Marne was held with representatives from the Liberty statue commission.

London Laghouat Algeria Paris New York Herald Berlin Avricourt Germany

Wentworth Lawn Tennis Tourney Ends with Brinley Clark Victory

Wright & Ditson sixth annual Wentworth tournament ends amid fine weather but poor courts. Brinley and Clark win doubles 6-1 6-2 6-2 over Paddock and Wright. Slocum Jr. defeats Sears 6-4 6-6 6-8 to take singles title. Second prize singles goes to Mansfield after close matches. Sears unable to finish.

Newcastle N. H Wright & Ditson Wentworth Paddock Wright Brinley Clark H. W. Slocum, Jr Sears Heuce Slocum Mansfield Rush Hooper Dodd Hopin Kendall Oppin Sears Brothers

Local Tennis Doubles Winners Claim Second Prize

The afternoon doubles match saw Hooper and Dodd lose to Wright and Paddock in two straight sets 6 2 6 4. In the singles exhibition Sears defeated Slocum 6 4 6 3 6 8, citing poor court conditions. Prizes were presented at the Wentworth with over 400 spectators, followed by a hop.

Hooper Dodd Wright Paddock R. D. Sears Slocum Sears the Wentworth

Bar Harbor Society Gathers for Gayety Night

A Bar Harbor music hall event features the Lindau Band canceled by a prior commitment, with John A. Hadden of New York as a leading dancer. Guests include Miss Mamie Jones, Miss Howell, Rear Admiral Howell’s daughter, Miss Julia Casey, Miss Stauffer, and many prominent figures. Yachts, arrivals, and receptions mark a bustling social season as Bar Harbor reaches peak gaiety.

Bar Harsor St. Sauveur Lindau John A. Hadden New York Mamie Jones Howell Julia Casey Stauffer Sperry Hunter Newport Wheeler Perine Gordon John C. Gray Boston Barry Mason Johnston Violet Messrs. Hadden Alfred Conkling Horace H. Helyar Southwest Harbor Iris Mr. Lockwood Viking Nantucket Dr. Shepherd Dorchester Mass Bar Harbor Amurs Corning Philaffe H. C. McInnes North East Harbor

Schooner J. H. Perkins Detained Over Shoreline Crew

In Souris P I Aug 5 the schooner J H Perkins of North Haven was detained by Collector Foley for shipping five men from the port on July 30. Two crewmen testified they were within two miles of shore when picked up. the captain claimed winter correspondence and summer engagement beyond the three mile limit.

Souris J. H. Perkins North Haven Foley

Illinois Supreme Court Justice Denies Anarchists Decision Leak

Justice A M Craig of the Illinois Supreme Court says reports of him giving information about the condemned Anarchists' case are false. He states he told no one outside the judges' bench and does not know how the Chicago papers circulated the rumor while stopping with his family at the Ocean House in Old Orchard.

Saco A. M. Craig Illinois Supreme Court Ocean House Old Orchard Chicago

Sperry resigns as Derby railroad president. Stevenson elected

In New Haven on August 5 a special meeting of Derby railroad directors saw President Sperry resign from the post he had earlier insisted he would not leave. Colonel William H. Stevenson was elected to fill the vacancy.

New Haven The Derby Railroad Sperry William H. Stevenson

Island Park Races Attract Top Horses In August Meet

Aupany N Y August 5 entries for Island Park races from August 23 to 26 total 122. Classes are largely filled with the country’s best horses and a free-for-all purse of 1500 dollars signals a highly successful meeting.

Aupany N. Y Island Park

Boston Museum Aphrodite Bronze and Promenade Concert

An abbreviated notice lists a Bronze of Aphrodite on display in Boston and an afternoon program titled Promenade concert with a 2 pm start, followed by an evening event at the venue.

Boston Museum Aphrodite

Fruit-Horatio Harris Auction Sale Monday

Auction notice for Fruit-Horatio Harris with a 12 month term or period, listing items to be sold by auction on Monday. Describes sale timing and participant details as readable in the notice.

Horatio Harris Canal and Friend Streets Rogers & Co Crockery House Paine’s Furniture Company Canal St

Marriages In Malden And Nearby Cities Aug 3 4

Notices record multiple marriages dated August 3 and 4 in Malden Boston Lynn West Newton and Bluehill Me including William J Brooks and Anna M Sanderson Samuel A Cousins Elmira M Soesman Nathaniel Fellows Corinne Brainard George Furbler Clara Y Nichola Joseph J Guyon Minnie A Fuller Harry C Harding Annie Streeter William Howe Josephine F Park William H Whittaker Jane Tobey all by local ministers with home towns listed.

Nathaniel Fellows Lynn Corinne Brainard Colchester Conn Harding—Streeter T. W. Siman Harry C. Harding Annie Streeter Howe William H. Whittaker Jane Tobey Boston

Obituary notices from Charlestown and surrounding areas

Deaths reported in Charlestown and nearby towns include Mary Anne Aide 20 years 11 months 18 days at Charlestown. Henry D Bowen 661 years 7 months at Weston Massachusetts. Mary J Brickley 33 in this city. Sarah H Cluff 76 in this city. Mary E Conly Aug 4. Washington Corthell 48 at Worcester. William Loring Cunningham 18 7 from Bolton. George W Davis 60 at East Milton. Robert Hammond 33 in Boston Highlands. Hon. John P Knowles 80 in Providence. Mary Ann Lowe 83 in Cambridge. Mary G Moran 21 6 at Crescent Beach. Joseph F Murray 27 in this city. Mrs Caroline Ryan 73 in Arlington. Sarah E Shurtleff 73 in Dorchester with funeral at 20 Wales Street Aug 7. Christiana T Thompson 78 2 21 at Cambridgeport.

Aide Charlestown Mary Anne Edward and Johannah H. Aide Bowen Weston Mass Henry D. Bowen Brickley Mary J James J. Brickley Cluuff Sarah H Amos Clog Con Robert Hammond Knowles Providence John P. Knowles United States District Court of Rhode Island Lowe Cambridge Mary Ann Lowe Moran Crescent Beach Mary G. Moran Murkray Cty Joseph F. Murray Ryan Caroline Ryan Ores Arlington Shurtleff Dorchester Sarah E. Shurtleff Nathaniel B. Shurtleff Wales Street Cambridgeport Christiana T. Thompson

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