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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jan 09, 1888

Page

8

Puzzling Question Over Boston U S Marshal Appointment

The President weighs three Massachusetts candidates Lovering Pratt and Banks for the Boston marshal post amid Democratic and Republican pressure. Reports note Collins favors Lovering while Russell and Morse oppose a forced unanimity. Hawaii Hawaii crisis deepens as Kalakaua asserts veto power ministers and Assembly clash with Supreme Court split. Ex Congressman Wallace gains social footing in New Orleans and Massachusetts lawmakers relocate for winter housing.

Wasuincrox Speciat United States Boston Collins Lovering Pratt Banks Massachusetts General Banks Republican Party General Collins Heaven and Earth Mr. Russell White House Washington Mr. Purnett Morse George M. Stearns George H. Iblock George Fred Williams Lawe Mr. Cunniff Cunniff Democratic Party State Department Hawaii San Francisco Kalakaua Supreme Court

Almost a Murder In Beverly Bridge Fight

Beverly police investigated a serious assault that left Cunningham unconscious on Beverly bridge. He was treated at home and later regained partial consciousness before relapsing. If he recovers and can provide details, arrests are expected.

Satem Sreciar Beverly Cunningham Beverly Bridge

Burglaries at Cambridge Homes Reported

Late Saturday evening burglars entered residences of Miss A A Brown at 62 Austin Street and W B Norcross at 27 Ware Street in Cambridge, stealing quantities of silverware from both homes.

A. A. Brown Austin Street Cambridge W. B. Norcross Ware Street Aes

New York Reform Club to Become Major National Economic Group

A new New York Reform Club aims to be a leading national economic reform organization. Over 8300 members already joined as invitations spread from Civil Service Reform and Free Trade groups. The club seeks tariff reform, civil service reforms, honest currency, city administration, and electoral improvements with a large library and resident and nonresident memberships.

New New York Reform Club United States New York Times Civil Service Reform Club Commonwealth Club City Reform Club New York Free Trade Club Messrs Anson Phelps Stokes Russell Sturgis Everett P. Wheeler E. J. Donnell George Haven Putnam Daniel H. Chamberlain Constant A. Andrews R. R. Baker John CC Lloyd Eugene G. Blackford New York

Hale at the Globe Harvard Sermon Frames Life as a University

The Rev Edward Everett Hale preached to a large Harvard audience at the Globe Theatre last evening. He compared life to a university where every trade is a college and all students share a common bond, urging cross college understanding and cooperation beyond personal confines. He cited Tolstoy’s awakening from a life of privilege to learn from all people. The Harvard choir provided the music.

Edward Everett Hale Harvard Globe Theatre Hale Count Tolstoi Europe St. Petersburg Vienna Berlin Paris Christ

Drummers On The Road At Temperance Meeting

The People's Church hosted a Sunday temperance session with a ladies quartet. Dr. E. E. Hale chaired as he introduced S. A. Haines of Netherwood New Jersey who spoke on the temptations facing itinerant commercial travelers and urged local support for the Commercial Temperance League to close saloons. He urged rapid growth to 100000 members by year end 1888.

Massachusetts Senator Dawes Rhode Island Avenue Miss Dawes M Street Ear Seventeenth Dr. Davis K Street Senator Hoar Governor Long Hamilton Colonel Allen Mr. Whiting Portland Flats Vermont Avenue Fourteenth Street General Collins Mr. Rockwell Riggs Carlisle Conant People’s Church E. E. Hale Old Washingtonian Temperance Society 8. A. Haines Netherwood N. J Haines Boston Nantasket Commercial Temperance League New York Respectability Cabinet

Massachusetts Division of League of American Wheelmen Meet

The Massachusetts Division L A W held its regular board meeting at Mieasset's restaurant. Chief Consul H W Hayes chaired with members Grimes Adams Bateman Robinson Mossman Emery Coleman Meader Seward. They set a road book pricing schedule and planned entertainment for the New York board meeting next month.

Massachusetts League of American Wheelmen Board of Officers Mieasset’s H. W. Hayes Jr. H. Grimes Cambridge Club J. Fred Adams Haverhill John Bateman Seward Chelsea A. W. Robinson Charlestown W. A. Mossman Jamaica Plain W. H. Emery Roxbury B. Coleman Cambridge E. J. Meader Holyoke Charles New York

Institute Cadets Stage Semiannual Drill Exhibition

The Institute of Technology Cadets held a semiannual drill exhibition at Winslow's Rink on Saturday afternoon. An estimated 2000 to 8000 spectators attended a battalion drill and dress parade before the floor was cleared for dancing with Major Blanchard serving as floor director.

Institute of Technology Winslow Major Blanchard

Vesper Services Open at Second Church

Last evening the Second Church held vesper services with a fine church quartet and responsive readings. The pastor offered a five minute discourse on Commonwealth from Ephesians ii 12 and urged mothers to engage civic affairs for better citizens. The next reaper service is set for the evening of the 22nd.

Tribunal of Justice

DANGERS FROM IRREVERENT YOUTH AT WEST CHURCH

Dr. C A Bartol warned yesterday morning on dangers from irreverent youth and ill manners citing 2 Kings 2 28. He urged spiritual training, cited insults by young boys, and warned about future civic character if unchecked urging faithful example for the rising generation.

C. A. Bartol West Church American Board Africa Hawaii Barto

Meeting of Printers Elects Officers at Wadman Hall

The old Franklin Typographical Society held its annual meeting at Wadman Hall Saturday evening. Officers elected include President Theophilus G Wadman and Vice President Percy B S Thayer with a full slate of secretaries treasurer librarians and trustees. The society plans its annual banquet at the United States Hotel on January 17.

Old Franklin Typographical Society Wadman Hall Theophilus G. Wadman Percy B.S. Thayer Murray C. Upham Lemuel Murch Hugh O’brien Jon Elliott Michael Hickey Peter D. O'Mealley James F. Cotter William H. Nelson Charles W

Directors urge national aid to common schools resolution

The American Institute of Instruction board adopted a resolution urging Congress to enact national aid to common schools. A copy signed by President Hall of Providence was sent to Senator Blair of Washington. The next institute convention is planned for Newport in early July.

American Institute of Instruction Hall Providence Blair Washington United States Board of Directors The Congress Institute Newport

Funeral of Orlando Hiscock War Veteran in Cambridge

The funeral of Orlando Hiscock a war veteran and member of Post 30 Grand Army of the Republic was held at his River Street residence Cambridge yesterday afternoon at 2 o clock. The post attended in a body and the remains were interred in the soldiers lot at Cambridge cemetery.

Orlando Hiscock Post 30 Grand Army of the Republic River Street Cambridge Cambridge Cemetery

Families Find Pleasant Accommodations at Revere House

Families seek comfortable rooms and reasonable changes at the Revere house aiming for a pleasant stay. The notice highlights welcoming service and affordable rates as key goals for guests.

Revere House

Boston Fruit and Produce Exchange Holds Annual Meeting Dinner

The Boston Fruit and Produce Exchange held its annual meeting and banquet at the Quincy House. President Cyrus Thacher and officers were elected for the coming year. Remarks praised the compactness of the group, noted two nonmember complaints about shipments, and honored deceased members Alpheus Hardy and D. H. Tully. Over 200 sat to dinner with leaders and officials attending.

Boston Fruit and Produce Exchange Quincy House Edwin Robinson Patch Committee On Transportation Robinson Exchange Alpheus Hardy D. H. Tully Boston Business Executive Association Cae Cyrus Thacher P. F. Hennigan A. Pp. Currier Frank Mosely O. P. Ford George F. Mead William Butler J. P. Brown George A. Falls F. EK. Richardson B. King W. L. Knox Teasurer B. F. Southwick Henry Currier & Co W. K. Rice Boston Executive Business Association Charles James Aiden Speare Boardman W. B. Rice the Exchange J. O. Tyler K. A. Snow H. 8. Bean

Cable and a and Practis e The Miraculous Meal Lesson

The Bible class led by novelist Cable discusses the International Sunday school lesson The Multitude Fed. He notes Christ’s methods differ from men and highlights mercy over sacrifice. The crowd sought spiritual nourishment, and Cable links feeding the hungry to care for the soul and true political economy.

Cable Christ God Mr. Cable New England

First Meeting of Horticultural Society under New Board

Saturday the society held its first meeting with Dr H P Walcott chairing. Appropriations approved included Library 300, Publication 250, Arrangements 300, Salaries 1700. A seven member committee was formed with 100 for window pardoning. Robert Manning reappointed secretary and librarian. G W Fowle treasurer. Financials show income and 55166 remainder from last year totaling 8326610, expenditures 2521015, balance 805595, invested funds 5485443.

Horticultural Society H. P. Walcott R. L. Beard E. L. Beard O. B. Hadwin J. G. Barker Robert Manning G. W. Fowle

Harvard Chapel Sermon and Campus News

The Rev W R Huntington preached at Harvard College Chapel on Ezekiel xxi 21 stressing the futility of divination and praising a swift conscience as moral sight. Captain Holden returns after a serious injury from the Harvard Princeton game. The University Boat Club shows a deficit over 1800 dollars. Professor Felix Adler will address the Harvard Philosophical Club on Ethics and Culture at Sanders Theatre.

W. R. Huntington New York Harvard College Holden University Boat Club Felix Adler Harvard Philosophical Club Sanders ‘Theatre

Massachusetts Poultry Show Opens at Mechanics Fair

The Massachusetts Poultry Association annual exhibit starts next Thursday at Mechanics Fair building, noon opening and runs daily to the 18th inst from 9 am to 10 pm. Fowls, peacocks, pheasants, pigeons and rabbits on display with $5000 in prizes. Managers include John Lowell Jr, W B Atherton, L A Shaw, M Weld, and W E Bacon.

Massachusetts Poultry Association Mechanics’ Fair John Lowell, Jr W. B. Atherton L. A. Shaw M. Weld W. EF. Bacon

Ex Governor Robinson Advises State on Fitchburg Rail Case

Ex Governor Robinson has been retained to advise the attorney general in unsettled matters between the State and the Fitchburg Railroad Company regarding the Tunnel property. A Boston city page notes multiple social and civic items including funerals, lectures, charity events, and local meetings.

Robinson Fitchburg William E. Baker Common Wealth Avenue Brooke Herford Forest Hills Cemetery Matthew Mogue Brighton

Industrial Art Teachers Hold Sixth Annual Meeting

The sixth annual meeting of the Industrial Art Teachers Association was held at the normal school art building on Newbury Street. Walter I Brackett spoke on Model Drawing and Building Construction. Miss L E Pay read Color in the Public Schools. Hon J W Dickinson secretary of the State Board of Education spoke on The Use of Clay in the Public School, and Miss W Bertha Hintz discussed Illustrative Drawing. The remainder covered general discussion and routine business.

Industrial Art Teachers’ Association Normal School Newbury Street Walter I. Brackett L. E. Pay J. W. Dickinson State Board of Education W. Bertha Hintz

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