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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 10, 1887
Page
8
Chairman Jones issues the official notice setting the date for the national convention. The announcement outlines the schedule and key logistics for delegates and participants.
A call issued to Republican Electors and voters urging unity under a platform of protective tariffs higher wages, free schools, fair ballots, and strong naval defences. The Chicago convention is set for June 19, 1888 at 12 noon to nominate a national ticket. Delegates include four at large per state plus two delegates per district, with alternates and contest rules to be handled by the national committee.
New York December reports show 254 business failures in the U S and Canada this week, up from prior weeks. Legitimate trade remains active yet unsettled by tariff talk and volatile markets as money loosens, real estate slows in the South and West, and commodity prices shift from coal to wool and leather amid easing bank rates.
The Beverly Yacht Club and Réuxbury Latina School Association held meetings at Parker House and Youngs Hotel respectively with officers elected. The Intercollegiate Press Association formed at Youngs with officers including Abye of Howard and Severns of Middleboro. A fine banquet followed and a theatre party concluded the evening.
At the adjourned inquest in Newton witnesses testified about the Washington street railroad crossing incident that left three men dead. Patrick Gorman, the surviving member of the four who tried to cross in front of the express, testified and Judge Park will announce his decision in a few days.
At the city fair showcasing eegims and photographs, collectors seek signatures from famed figures amid a bustling crowd. The event features Pandiva Kamabai and other celebrities as part of a modern collector’s lure with items offered for small prices.
United States Circuit Court Judge Coxnt heard motions in Fairbanks et al versus Daniel Ahi Jr et al. Plaintiffs claim a contract for railroad supplies worth about 7500 dollars and seek to hold 270 defendants as copartners. Defendants argue case is speculative and many named parties are dead. they request security for costs. Judge took the matter under advisement. A Prince represents plaintiffs. William G Russell H D Hyde and twenty other defendants are listed.
The Supreme Judicial Court adjourned the Codman will case again to Monday because the lawyers are tied up in other courts. Judge C Allen presiding notes the scheduling conflict and delays in proceedings due to legal engagements.
The case Annie B. Stagdate v. William A. Baker, filed in the Superior Court, alleges $10,000 for injuries from a surical operation performed with plaintiff consent at the Women's Free Hospital in Springfield. Defense claims informed consent and no charge. Resumed, closing arguments in first session.
Robberies on Newbury Street report two attempts with one success at No. 230 Newbury and a near miss at No. 288. Jewelry valued at $300 to $400 disappeared from Mr. A. Green’s residence while a similar intruder was seen at No. 220, described as a gentlemanly man in gloves and a silk hat. Police alerted by a nasal horn, a skylight entrance and an unoccupied basement window aided the case.
The Gallaudet centennial jubilee opens at Faneuil Hall with a program spanning today and Sunday. Officials plan a Gallaudet day in New England to honor Thomas Hopkins Gallaudet and the American Asylum history, with celebrations, entertainments, and a large deaf-mute attendance anticipated.
C G Prince the druggist admitted selling poison without a license and was fined 50 dollars after a Municipal Court hearing. The article notes multiple local events including dinners, a private sale for Dorothea Dix, and tax settlements between Boston and the Commonwealth. It also lists upcoming society meetings and lectures in Boston.
Superior Court proceedings list multiple cases from December 9 including Richardson vs Williams a tort claim arising from a February 1885 Peabody collision with contributory negligence defense and a $90 verdict. Other docket items include Chase vs Perley contract action over estate settlement Lynnfield and several civil suit references. Christ mas goods sale at Woodward Co Bromfield street advertised with plush leather cases and late store hours. A note touts John H Pray Sons & Co purchases as worthwhile.
Letters to the editor discuss objections to a city ordinance regulating speaking permits on the Common. CHuanLEs FE. DOLE insists the law is unnecessary and restrictive, while William F. Davis argues against gatekeeping by a government committee and defends freedom to preach.
In Ward 2 Cambridge a recount elevates E. C. Wheeler to the common council replacing J. X. Russell. The initial tally had Russell ahead by three votes, but the recount grants Wheeler a thirty-nine vote majority. The Ward 2 school committee vote favors J. H. Ponce by thirty-three over R. J. McKelleget.
Mr George M Towle delivered his fourth and final lecture in Jacob Sleeper Hall on Comparative View of the United States and European Governments He described Germany France and England moving toward self government over sixty years He cited Gladstone calling the US government the most wonderful emanating from the brain of man Lectures have been largely attended.
Burglars entered Lyman Stone’s home at 12 Florence Street Cambridge yesterday morning. They piled silverware and clothing in a lower room for removal but fled when frightened, leaving the loot behind.
Thomas Roach of Lexington Avenue Cambridge slipped through ice in an old clay pit near Dublin Street in the Bay State Company's arch last evening and drowned. Companions Daniel Gallagher and John Gray were rescued.
Bartholomew Cullinan of Somerville collapsed and died on Prison Point bridge near the Boston Lee Company office yesterday. Death attributed to natural causes.
The article lists a Sunday array of church activities across Boston including Vermont Medical College professor George Durron teaching a six lesson course on the Logic of Being at 65 Berkeley Street at 7 30 pm. It notes services at several parishes with sermons Advent themes confession instruction prayer and hymns and public invitations to attend with free seating and varying times across locations.
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