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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Aug 10, 1887
Page
5
The article argues for the Rome Road project led by Concord supporters while the Boston and Maine faces mounting opposition. A weekly payment bill passes, signaling fiscal action amid the policy clash.
The New Hampshire House railroads committee postponed a measure to extend the Dover & Winnepesaukee line from Alton Bay to Gilford and lease it to the Boston & Maine. Judge David Cross condemned stock manipulation, while Manchester business leaders attended as witnesses. The dispute pits Boston & Maine against Concord roads amid fears of monopolies and stock watering.
The Senate approved the weekly payment bill with one minor amendment. It requires corporations with over ten workers to pay wages weekly within eight days of due dates, with a $25 penalty for violations. The act excludes municipal officers paid by the day and municipal teachers and takes effect Sept 1, 1887.
In WitxEsparere Pennsylvania fifty striking miners attacked replacement workers at Alden mines. Two scabs Micheel Christ and Jacob Horton were fatally injured. Three men Andrew Spilow Andrew Newark and John Ronof Ronowski were arrested. Dozens wounded as women joined with rails and husbands with stones and pistols.
The Woman's Temperance Building Association is incorporated in Chicago with 100000 capital stock. Matilda B. Carse Frances EB Willard Estherugh William Deering and James J Hobbs are incorporators. Plans include a national headquarters and temperance train in schools and halls, plus a major office building expected to yield at least 135000 in annual social. Ground secured in central Chicago. Structure to cost 600000, with bonds issued to cover.
The Ives and Stayner duo resigned their posts with the Cincinnati Hamilton and Dayton railroad. A. S. Winslow and Christopher Meyer were elected to replace them, while trustees manage claims and property. Authorities warned of possible criminal action over a $3 million shortage if not explained.
President Barnard's annual report attacks the college grading method that ranks classes by merit. He notes monthly and semi-annual exams determine the final year order, with excused absences allowing makeups. He questions publicizing scholastic merit and suggests class ballots to set the merit order.
In Chicago on August 9 a new movement titled the Progressive Order of American Workmen was organized to promote harmony between employers and employees. Deering Reaper Works employees started the effort with Deering Council No 1, 150 members joined, aiming to establish councils across the United States and settle disputes by arbitration.
Large crowd witnesses fast track action at Monmouth Park New Jersey. Bolian wins the first race free handicap sweepstakes with 8750 added in three quarters of a mile. Sir Dixon leads Camden stakes second race with 1500 added in three quarters. The Bard takes Eatontown stakes one mile, time 1 435. Belvidere tops free handicap sweepstakes one mile and furlong in 1 57. Gonzalon wins purse 500 at one and three sixteenths miles. Sam Emery wins handicap hurdle with Mentmore and Jim McGowan following in a 1 lions of time 3 26.
Lord and Lady Herschell arrived in Newport, the former lord chancellor, who chairs a Commons committee on silver, will tour Montreal and San Francisco to study metal production. The late Miss Rebecca Hunter's will endows Newart Hospital and Townsend Aid for Aged with 12000 to 15000 dollars each. editor L D Davis was assaulted at Conanicut Park but escaped serious harm.
Data from the Southern Workman shows 40000 acres sold to 5000 colored men along a railroad line. Many colored workers hold Washington clerical posts with salaries from 1000 to 1600 dollars annually.
At Saratoga on August 9 the final day of the meeting drew the largest crowd of the season. Emphatic betting accompanied close races. Emperor of Norfolk won the Virginia Stakes while other results included Mary and Wheatley taking notable purses and several scratches reducing fields. The United States Hotel stakes contenders include Hanover and Griselle among others with Baldwin’s Griselle listed as a likely starter.
Washington report notes invitations from many cities as the President weighs a Western and Southern swing. He aims to visit Kansas City and Atlanta briefly, returning by Nov 1, with total absence possibly extended by five to ten days. Treasury data show silver bullion costs and coinage figures for the year ending June 30, 1887, while Havana reports yellow fever and smallpox fatalities in July.
The New Hampshire railroad commissioners examined the Hooksett collision. Brakeman Charles H. Chapman testified he opened and then closed the switch before the passenger train struck the freight train. Hearing adjourned to next Wednesday for Fireman Sualters testimony.
Afternoon performances of Aphrodite at the Boston Museum and an 8 PM show. Music Hall hosts a promenade concert from 8 to 11 PM. Horticultural Hall features Munkacsy's painting Christ Before Pilate.
Auction card lists sales by Frost Horatio Harris at 10 a.m. for ee and carriages. Albert Mowe & Co. Brighton in the morning. R. L. Day & Co. at 11:30 a.m. for stocks. Francis Henshaw & Co. at 12 p.m. for stocks.
In this city on August 8 Reverend J J Lewis united Joseph A Gardener and Annie Farnum. Also on August 7 in Wellesley Hills Reverend A B Vose joined Frederick B Sandford and Annie Blight both of Wellesley Hills.
The steamer Olympia brings back Senators Cameron of Pennsylvania West of Missouri and Farwell of Illinois Governors Swineford of Alaska and Houser of Montana and other leaders. They praise Alaska scenery the Douglass Islands gold mountains and Indian civilization and Christianization. They report liberal Indian school donations and pledge support for expansion. An advance division sails from Metlakatla to Port Chester with 1000 Indians seeking homes.
A collision near Chattanooga between a switch engine and an East Tennessee railroad passenger train killed Engineer Burgess and Fireman Braddon. Many passengers were injured with several possibly dying, while others escaped miraculously. In Winrr Hinr New Jersey a collision between a passenger and freight train killed Fireman Terrell and left Engineers Nicholas and Fagan and Brakeman Barker seriously injured. A Vermont freight wreck damaged four cars after hitting a horse, delaying service up to seven hours.
A parade of deaths and funerals across Boston and nearby towns lists individuals from Breed to Tyler with ages from infant to 82. Entries include past and present residences such as Somerville Cambridge Medford and East Boston with funeral details and relatives invited.
The anniversary of Geronimo's surrender will feature a presentation sword to General Miles. Tiffany & Co. of New York will craft the blade at a cost of $1000. More than 10,000 people across Arizona contributed to the fund, and the ceremony will take place in Tucson.
Reports from 271 township correspondents to the State department of agriculture indicate Maryland cotton on August 1 has a full bottom crop two to three weeks earlier than last year. If weather remains favorable, the season may yield the largest crop ever produced in the state.
The hospital states it uses 200 large bottles of every lot produced to ensure every bottle sold retains guaranteed sweetness, a claim not offered by any other manufacturer of the preparation worldwide.
New York reports a call issued today for a Greenback Labor State convention to be held at Albany on September 28. The notice names Albany as the meeting site and sets the date for the gathering of party delegates and supporters.
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