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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Aug 07, 1888
Page
2
A leading political voice argues that prohibition strengthens industry and farms, unites North and South, and guards home and nation. He denounces importation of paupers and liquor backed by tariffs, urging every citizen to back the party that upholds God, sober manhood, and equal rights for all under the Union.
At Bar Harbor Sullivan hosts a new Swiss chalet with many Boston guests. Notables include Mrs. Secretary Whitney and Hon. David Dudley Field planning receptions at Malvern and Mossley Hall. A busy social schedule runs through the week with hops, receptions, yacht arrivals, boat races, and a Mossley Hall cup tennis tournament. The North Atlantic squadron may visit as Whitney arrives soon. Several Boston and Massachusetts visitors, plus local locals, are noted among the season’s wave of arrivals. The Lamoine Bar Harbor Land Company reports officers elected and a strong stockholder turnout. The company shows assets of land, stock, and cash with no debt.
A violent storm struck central Missouri early this morning causing extensive damage. Crops suffered up to 50 percent losses near Glasgow. total property damage exceeds 50 thousand dollars in the area, with Saline and Pettis counties reporting hundreds of thousands in losses. Churches and depots were wrecked in several towns including New Hamburg and Coney, and multiple buildings collapsed in Slater.
Adjutant-General Dalton announces General Philip H Sheridan's death at Nonquitt on Sunday. Massachusett s orders half staff flags, black drapery on militia standards, mourning badges for 30 days, and a gun salute schedule for funeral day. Acting Governor Brackett sends condolence to Mrs Sheridan.
The Boston City Council held a special session to mourn General Philip H. Sheridan. Aldermen read a mayoral message praising his leadership and heroism, adopted resolutions, and ordered half mast flags across public buildings. A committee was set to attend the general's funeral.
General John M. Schofield is the senior major general and expected to become commander in chief upon vacancy. The list of major generals by seniority includes O. O. Howard Alfred H. Terry and George Crook with Schofield born in 1831 in New York and a long service record from West Point to Civil War battles including Wilson’s Creek Atlanta Franklin Nashville and occupation roles in Missouri Virginia and the Department of the Missouri.
In the House of Commons Sir James Fergusson said Mr West must request the United States to delay the sale of four British schooners at Port Townsend while an inquiry into their seizure legality is pursued. Mr Smith said no Minister had word on Justice Day resigning from the Parnell commission. Reports also say Day may refuse to serve on the commission. Wills could replace him. Brerumn notes socialists sentenced to two months to three years for insulting the imperial house.
On August 6 in Onripa LAKE New York Teemer won the three mile single scull race on Oneida Lake in 19 minutes 36 seconds. Hosmer finished second four lengths behind, and Hamm took third two-thirds of a length behind Hosmer.
In Brunswick Maine Weston F Thompson a former Republican lawyer urged tariff reform joining the Democratic cause as Bowdoin President Hyde plans to speak soon Prof Simeon Baldwin Yale Law School Mugwump leader endorses Cleveland and Democratic shift while praising the party’s reform stance and urging support across New England states.
Lonpoy Aug. 6 Mr Balfour chief secretary for Ireland spoke before about 30 000 people at Tunbridge. He said the Irish question is debated by calumny not argument and questioned how the Parnell commission could crush opponents if the accused are innocent.
The Boston Theatre opened for 1888-89 with Mankind by Merritt and Conquest, a seven act melodrama first staged in London in 1881. Alice Maitland inherits a will sought by many, including her half-brother George Melton and the sharp Daniel Groodge. The plot weaves theft, murder, and disguises across Ramsgate and London, climaxing with the will’s return and justice for the rightful heir amidst a large, engaged audience. The cast includes Maguinnis as Groodie, Miss Bonner, Miss Rachel Noah, Robinson, Neill, Holloway, and Alf Fisher delivering strong comic support. The piece draws praise for dialogue and bustle, though its relentless events test audience patience.
Dupuy August 6 The court here confirmed the conviction of Mr John Dillon and refused the application for a writ of habeas corpus for his release from prison. The petition argued the county court judge lacked jurisdiction to rehear the case on appeal due to informalities.
William Grady, 24, a Merritt's Express driver of East Boston, died at Massachusetts General Hospital after being shot by Henry Van Buren on Commercial Street near 148. Van Buren claimed he mistook Grady for Coleman and is held for murder as bystanders, including Coleman, were briefly detained. The incident followed a Putnam House saloon brawl involving Van Buren, Coleman, and others.
Exe ter New Hampshire fire destroys ice house carriage house and workshop owned by James Leavitt at North Hampton with $1500 loss insured. Saccarappa Maine brick block home to F X Girard grocer and several French families damaged by fire and water about $1000 partly insured. Hartford Connecticut house and furniture of J M Beldeo burned at New Britain with about $14000 loss and $11000 insured, suspected incendiary for robbery. Hartorm Connecticut snuff factory Wilde and Schirm gutted by fire, stock loss $2000 insured half, building wood and tied to Samuel Coit estate. Fire considered incendiary.
In Suffolk Superior Court Boston the libellant John T. Lynam seeks a divorce from Elizabeth Lynam after alleging three years of desertion since June 1882 and adultery in March 1883 in Boston. Dated July 27 1887.
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