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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 01, 1890
Page
8
The British evangelist draws large crowds for three Sunday talks in Horticultural Hall. A rush to hear him suggests a possible return to Boston. Noted church leaders and local organizers anticipate further engagements and discuss his impact on faith circles.
The Boston mission of Father Ignatius concluded with thrice daily sermons in Horticultural Hall drawing large crowds and near-full free seating. He urged fundraising to match English missions, then announced tours to New York Philadelphia Baltimore, and spoke on Christ's Second Coming. He criticized elimination of the supernatural, defended Jesus as Messiah, and praised the Angelus devotion, hoping Protestant churches adopt the practice.
Jamaica Plain letter to the editor questions Father Ignatius, an English monk, and Bishop Paddock’s actions while recounting churchman and Post exchanges. The writer argues against monastic revival here, citing moral concerns and suggesting London as a better field for such preaching.
Gloucester readers debate how the McKinley tariff law will be applied to salt and frozen herring brought from Newfoundland. Fishermen argue free entry for American vessels, while Treasury decisions since 1869 shape duties on nonimmediate consumption cargoes, with possible discrimination if foreign ships pay duties while American ships are admitted free.
Walter L Haggs of Ward 2418 exposes rumors of a trade with Mr Carruth as the motive for his withdrawal. He asserts no money changed hands and states his aim to see Carruth elected over Major Young, in a Boston statement dated November 26, 1890.
Democratic Senators elect met at Tremont House Saturday afternoon to discuss electing a Democratic President of the Senate in 1891. Only Alden of Duxbury and McDonald of Natick were absent. The conference was private with no definite action. Names mentioned included John R. Thayer of Worcester and William S. McNary of Boston as candidates against Sprague. A subsequent meeting was planned.
Local Assembly 479 composed of water works employees met in Foresters Hall to discuss municipal candidates. The group decided to support Nathan Matthews Jr for mayor and the Democratic slate except Alderman Carruth, whose half holiday record they will investigate. Resolutions were adopted.
On November 22 Abraham Greenberg a Commercial Street sausage vendor was attacked by youths. A fork thrown by a gang member shattered his eye after he sought refuge in a doorway. Frederick Walsh, 15, of South Margin Street, was arrested by Officers Wyman and Gilmore for the assault.
The municipal nominations closed with candidates Barakeran A. Jordan and Robert S. Ranou l for Mayor and aldermen John B. Bettes George W. Cressey A. M. Dudley Andrew Gage Jr Dufus B. Gifford William E. Luscomb P. J. McCusker A S Palfrey Walter F. Peck Samuel A. Potter George G. Russell J G Ryan Joan J Sheehan William J. Sullivan Charlies E. Symonds Benjamin A Tanurer series H Turner Henry Wardwell and Arthur M West all by nomination papers. Common Council lists exclude John F Sweeney Ward 1 H O Fuller Ward 2 John O Reagan Ward 4 and Henry Tagell Ward 6.
Louis Bloom tailor shop at 30 Exchange Street broken into during the night of November 29. About 40 dollars worth of clothing stolen. Michael Seltzer arrested yesterday by Officer Phillips of Station 15 as the burglar. Property recovered.
The Hon. Daniel Dougherty of New York, famed as a silver tongued orator, delivered his lecture on Orators and Oratory at Tre Mont Temple Saturday evening. Ix-Mayor Princes presided as about five hundred attendees, including Boston's distinguished people, listened intently.
The Sunday Herald reprints the 1884 Boston gravel bank purchase involving Moody Merrill. Merrill says he learned of the order after Aldermen approved it. McDonald recalls seeking Merrill’s vote but declining. Baldwin’s letter says Merrill had no connection and recalls Merrill drafting a deed. Curtis, Slade, and others offer competing views on the transaction and price.
Moopy Merrill demands full, unedited records from Boston Citizens Association secretary Harding after a memo on Tremont Meter facts is alleged to misstate his testimony. He cites two years of efforts to ascertain sums owed by Tremont Meter to the city and urges publication of the committee’s stenographic notes.
An advertising claim urges readers to use Hood's Sarsaparilla to purify blood and permanently cure catarrh. The copy compares fronting fire with treating blood illness rather than nasal symptoms. It emphasizes blood purification as the key remedy for catarrh.
Harvard freshman eleven defeated Yale freshmen 14 to 4 at Jarvis field before about 10 000 spectators. Slippery mud kept play slow yet fierce with Bliss of Yale scoring a long 70 yard run and Corbett and Newell starring for Harvard. Final 14 4 as darkness halted further action after Yale defense held late.
The Johnstone Line steamer Nessmore sheltered two vessels in a savage gale. Brage of Krageroe Norway, waterlogged, lost deck protection and crew were saved after a ten-man transfer. Captain Jens Jorgensen led the rescue as the Brage faced hurricane force winds and heavy seas near 45 N 40 W.
Edmund Ty Lamb proposed a 25 percent settlement to creditors with a financier ready to back him. Only one creditor voted yes, while others urged insolvency unless 60 cents were paid. The meeting adjourned to reassess asset value and secure better terms, amid disputes over a $7000 lien claimed by David W. Cushing and talks of releasing it for $4000 to $6000.
Delegates from eighty branches met in College Hall Dorchester Saturday night presiding James Wemyss Jr. The group rejected Matthews citing the public school issue and chose Merrill as nearer the British American standard. They also endorsed the women voters and Committee of One Hundred school committee slate.
In a letter from Boston dated November 29 1889 a correspondent asks the Lowell Institute trustees to consider moving ticket distribution to the evening. He notes that daytime workers miss tickets and cannot attend and argues for a more convenient arrangement for the courses aimed at working people.
The annual Boston charity lecture at Arlington Street Church by Rev. Brooke Herford urged that the best charity is what can be done without money. He argued wealth often fails to reach root causes, citing moral sources of poverty and anecdotes about Dr. Chalmers and John Pounds to illustrate character as the key to aiding the needy.
Rev Father Hall opened a series on sacraments at the Mission Church of St John the Evangelist Bowdoin Street last evening focusing on baptism. He argued sacraments are outward signs of grace conveying divine life and addressed objections of priestcraft materialism and magic. He emphasized Scripture as a treasury of sacraments and urged personal spiritual development after baptism.
The Rev William I Haven pastor Grace Methodist Church Semple street spoke at the Boston Y M C A on Foundation Building with several hundred young men present. The Association Quartet directed by Joseph Stewart provided music. Two bible classes led by association secretaries preceded the service with seventy youths. Professor Robert J Roberts started as physical director as many return to regular gym class work.
The fair for the New England Hospital for Women and Children opens this afternoon at 4 o'clock in Horticultural Hall and runs through the week. Tables offer useful and fancy articles, rare autographs and photographs, books, flowers, dolls, toys and candies. A curiosity table and industrial school exhibit are featured. A well-appointed restaurant in the lower hall serves visitors from distance.
A 32 page Salem Virginia pamphlet highlights Roanoke Valley views and endorsements from Warner and Gladden with notes from Baltimore Philadelphia New York and New England papers. The Salem Improvement Company will hold a large sale of business and residence lots on December 11 and 12, write J W F Allemony for a copy and sale details.
In a Boston election citizens vindicate the not stealing command while neglecting public health. Dr Bowditch warned against dust and filth harming inhabitants. authorities fail to curb it. The writer urges humane societies to mobilize and suggests winter street sprinkling when temps stay above twenty Fahrenheit. November 2. ARMINIUS.
An old advertisement promotes Salvation Oil as safe and complete for coughs and colds, stating Swift and safe cures. It notes Dr Bull's Cough Syrup priced at 26 cents and encourages purchase to avoid despair in curing colds.
A compact notice column outlines boards wanted and found items, seek opportunities, and list miscellaneous business chances. Readers are invited to respond with details on locating missing boards, available boards for sale, and small miscellaneous notices from local trades and services.
The Rev Renen Phomas lecture in London last season will be given to the YM C U and ladies on Tuesday evening as the first talk of December. Health board reports 150 deaths for the week ending Saturday noon, up from 152 last year, a seven death rise and death rate 1385. Mechanics Fair closes after two months with record success, over 400000 visitors, 20000 on the final day, profits about 69000.
The article lists numerous arrivals at Boston hotels including Lawrence Barrett and Mrs Anderson from Baltimore, Fred K. Anderson en route to Chicago, MacLennen's Royal Edinburgh concert company at Tremont, and many others from New York, Boston, Philadelphia, and beyond. The long roster spans households, managers, actors, and touring parties visiting the city.
Wa Winslow notes Cambridge University scholar Sir Professor Richard G. Moulton will lecture at Chickering Hall on Tuesday evening December 2. The talk titled A Version of Faust by Shakespeare's Rival promises analytic, graphic, manuscriptless delivery and engaging readings. The New England Woman's Press Association praises the course and urges attendance for cultured Boston.
The Shore Line and Pennsylvania railroad through day train gained public favor rapidly, with a passenger list that has steadily grown since its inception.
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