24 Aug 1887
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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Aug 24, 1887
Page
1
A description states that 65 CENTS has thrived for a year, delivering no goods but doing work well enough to attract a growing mail order business, with shipments arriving from distant places including Florida.
A coastal notice promotes a patent mosquito canopy at 1.65 with express shipping on cash. Plain netting 66 inch by 8 yards offered at 0.50 to curb mosquito annoyance.
Indications from Was m aware Toy and Blue Hill Observatory outline fair weather, cooler conditions, and rains across New England for the 24 hours starting Wednesday at 7 a m inland and coastal areas. Eastern New York sees rain then fair cooler conditions, with northern areas remaining fair and northerly winds.
The report compiles yesterday’s weather up to 10 p m with observations synchronized across stations. It lists temperature wind direction and speed humidity cloud cover and precipitation notes as recorded at the common observation moment.
The funeral for the late Gearfield Learned of the Herald will be held today at 2 30 o clock from No 10 Cedar street Roxbury district with services conducted there.
Reports say a Washington movement backs General Vilas to succeed Mr. Lamar as Secretary of the Interior. Also noted: Governor Bartlett of California paralyzed with faint hopes of recovery. Other items include fires, strikes, liens, suspensions, and obituaries across the nation.
Dublin crowds denounce the proclamation as the Irish National League grows. The government plans to submit no further papers on the matter. Brazil's Bulgaria ministerial talks.
Local rains dampen temperatures with a steady regime as the stock market remains dull. Jomr Splane, a teamster, is sentenced for cruel treatment of a horse. Mrs. Kate McDevitt dies after an incident linked to rats. Mayor O'Brien reviews testimony in the eviction case of Long Island fishermen. A fourth Bible conference convenes at Crescent Beach. Captain Deering details wreck of the City of Richmond. Correspondence between the Mayor and police board covers street excavations. Atchison stock remains steady amid overall weakness.
The executive committee of a new party the American Party issued an official call for a national convention to be held in Pimcapeteura on September 16 and 17. They seek Americans from all parties to attend to promote objectives such as immigration restriction naturalization reform land for citizens only and polygamy abolition. They invite numerous organizations to cooperate in the convention.
A fragmented list details arrivals and departures across multiple ports on August dates. Vessels include Crow Head from New York to Bristol, Martello from New York to Hull, Rialto from Newcastle to New York (disabled), and many other liners with origins in New York Philadelphia New Orleans Glasgow and Liverpool and destinations Antwerp Baltimore Amsterdam and more.
London reports arrivals of the steamers Chicago and New York off the Seilly Islands and Lennox from New York at Glasgow. Departures include the Alestine sailing from Liverpool for Luston.
In London the Liberal E Robertson questions the Irish National League proclamation while government refuses new papers. Dupuy hosts a mass meeting denouncing the edict as dangerous with leaders like Leamy and Gil presiding and Dublin and Irish MPs urging calm and continued resistance.
Prince Ferdinand arrived in Soria to a crowded welcome with bread and salt, artillery salutes, and fireworks as M. Tontcheff agreed to form a ministry. An address at the cathedral praised reconciliation with Russia, while Bulgarian army officers fear Russia influence and a Russian commissioner may accompany Artin Effendin. Germany delays Baron Theitman’s departure until the crisis ends.
London reports the Thames disaster toll revised to six dead after initial excess. Other notes include the Emperor of China's marriage delayed two years due to illness, a France China treaty reported by The Times, and various foreign affairs items from Lama Peru and Crons rapt.
President Cleveland has accepted invitations from the University of Pennsylvania Philadelphia Library American Philosophical Society Franklin Institute College of Physicians Law Academy and Historical Society to a banquet in his honor at the Academy of Music on Saturday evening September 17. In the afternoon he will attend a separate banquet by the Jubernian Society. The society has previously hosted Presidents Washington Jefferson Jackson Tyler and Grant.
Delegates from state governments gathered at the Bar Association hall to draft a uniform extradition system. Governor Beaver of Pennsylvania was elected chairman, Ex-Governor Stewart of Vermont named vice-chairman, and Goodwin Brown served as secretary. Committees were formed and adjourned to reconvene tomorrow amid questions about Governor Hill’s absence.
Mrs. Cleveland travels from Marion to Washington with General Greely after a surprised, low key visit. Friends including Mr. R. H. Gilder gathered at General Greely’s home for a brief informal sendoff. The departure shifts plans for a Marion reception and a marble bust by Augustus Saint Gaudens.
The defunct National Opera Company's scenery costumes and stage effects were sold at Oakland rink under foreclosure to satisfy a $57,796.67 chattel mortgage held by Frank R. Lawrence. H. Van Doren bought most lots for $3,000 to $2,500 range sums, plus $4,000 for odds. total sale reached $26,108. Sheriff Heintze sought remaining assets but none were left after payments. Van Doren acted for Lawrence.
About 150 wholesale druggists from across the country gather at Boston's Vendome for four days of sessions with 100 accompanying ladies. The event features welcomes from Solomon Carter and others, a formal address by President Noyes, officer nominations, and a themed literary entertainment program with Shakespearean quotes and a social schedule including Brookline drives and Wellesley College visits.
Archibald Forbes, noted war correspondent, has all lecture engagements in the United States canceled due to failing health. He is said to be in the last stages of consumption at age forty. He married Louisa Meigs, daughter of General Meigs, in Washington on June 19, 1886.
At Cape Traverse the Liberal rally urged commercial union with the United States. Speakers included Yeo Perry and ex Governor Laird, with Louis Davies criticizing Sir John Macdonald and proposing a four division North American tariff scheme to pool customs receipts while preserving national autonomy. He urged PEI electors to voice support for commercial union.
A Bow Arrow Point report from Lake Champlain details morning sailing trials on a three mile triangle with 75 square foot sail limit. Results list M S Pecowsic, Brockville, and others with times from 44.06 to 69.20 in classes A and B. The mile and a half novice race was won by Juanita of Brooklyn with 27.01. The American trophy 4.5 mile race saw numerous contenders led by Pecowsie and Lecowsie with times around 1.15 to 1.24. Afternoon racing postponed by rain. paddling events also held with Leys winning in Dawn and Andrews dominating in the upset.
A Boston communication from the Executive Department directs police to treat street excavation beyond permit time as trespass. Mayor Hugh O'Brien urges enforcement, instructing officers to halt work at roll call until permits are renewed by the streets department.
In MontrraL Quebec on August 23, Le Fevre and La Fleur with five companions crossed the river near Bondikerville. Their boat overturned. The men swam ashore while the women and children drowned. Six bodies have been recovered.
Washington reports Mexico will supply rotary locks to speed registered letters between New York and Mexico City. Four U.S. offices will assemble pouches in New York St Louis San Francisco and El Paso. The change aims to cut delivery to about eight days and reduce border delays at Del Norte and Paso Del Norte.
Lester G. Baxter of Yarmouth Massachusetts and Isaac Linnell of New Haven were charged with stealing cash and checks totaling $1600 from Joseph Ellis of Yarmouth. They were held in Police Court awaiting a requisition from Massachusetts.
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