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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jan 14, 1889

Page

8

Hoar Re Election Solid Despite Old Rivalries in Massachusetts

A retrospective on Senator George F Hoars strong standing with his party. The piece contrasts the present easy caucus nomination with the 1889 bitter fight and credits Hoars support for James Blaine as key to current unity.

United States Patrick A. Collins Russell George F. Hoar Senator Hoar Hoar Parker's Mr. Hoar John D. Long Senate Haile Springfield Cogswell Salem Parker House Bates General Butler Butler Boston Journal Messrs Seeley Great Barrington Long Republican State Committee Boston Adams House Jaine Massachusetts

Fulton Speaks on Bismarck and Self in Boston Speech

The Rev J D Fulton lectured in Music Hall on Bismarck and his undoings. He described Bismarck as Europe’s greatest talesman and urged support for his work in the U S while noting his own poverty and plans to lecture in Nottingham. He praised Bismarck’s unity drive and opposition to monism, and commented on public schools.

Bismarck J. D. Fulton Music Hall England Nottingham Boston New York Europe Germany Hart Ulton Vatican

London Stage Offers for Barrett Paris Hamlet Run

The London stage reports Wilson Barrett may accept a Paris engagement to perform Hamlet Claudian and Ben Jonson works if dates are arranged before his second American tour ends. Grace Hawthorne leases Princess's Theatre while Agnes Huntington heads to England for Paul Jones at Prince of Wales Theatre.

Wilson Barrett Paris Hamlet Claudian Ben Mahree Mr. Barrett The Princess’s Miss Grace Hawthorne Mr. Pettitt Miss Hawthorne Agnes Huntington England Prince of Wales's Theatre Paul Jones Mr. Planquette

Hull Yacht Club annual meet appoints officers and notes growth

The Hull Yacht Club held its annual meeting at Parker's on Saturday night. Officers elected include Commodore Henry W. Lamb and Vice Commodore John J. Henry with other posts filled. Treasurers and committees announced. treasury balance listed at 1187 and membership 234 with 114 yachts. A $100 purse was voted for the Hull life saving crew. Burgess orders and fleet growth reported. Vandal sold to Henry Stanton of New York. Commodore Weld plans a Mediterranean cruise aboard Gitana.

Hull Yacht Club Henry W. Lamb John J. Henry J. J. Souther William A. Cary Charles C. Hutchinson Frank C. Brewer W. E. Sherriffs William Bb. Lambert James B. Forsyth Wallace D. Lovell D. Hall Rice Robert C. Poor Henry Taggard Charlies Waldo F. L. Dunne New England Yacht Racing Association P. M. Bond Jacob F. Brown Edward Burgess C. W. Wetmore New York Commodore Weld Eastern Yacht Club Mediterranean Vandal J. 5. Fay Henry Stanton

SIMPLE EQUITABLE TAXATION

An 1889 letter argues wealth falls into two classes fixtures and production instruments, urging taxing production tools rather than titles. The writer proposes valuing all public and private property to know condition, rejects tax on products or titles, and hopes a fair, final settlement. Hoston, Jan. 14, 1889. Db. W.

Lane Merchants’ Association Hoston Db. W

Boston Horse Show Exhibition Planned for Huntington Avenue

The newly formed Boston Horse Show Association will stage an exhibition of horses at Mechanics building on Huntington avenue during Haste week in April. Mr Charles His Thayer of the Parker House will serve as general manager of the show.

Boston Horse Show Association Mechanics Building Huntington Avenue Charles Thayer Parker House

Sermon by Rev. Brooks at Faneuil Hall Seeks Common Good

The Trinity Club's first of four evenings at Faneuil Hall featured Rev. Phillips Brooks delivering a sermon from Luke urging service to others as the true measure of life. He argued that true human progress comes from helping fellow men, not self wealth or status, and urged personal action to save others.

Faneuil Hall Trinity Club Trinity Church Phillips Brooks Brooks Peole God Jesus Iit

Professor Cyr Delivers Sermon on Romanism and Education

The talk centers on Romanism’s relation to schooling in Canada, France, and the United States. Narcisse Oyr substitutes for ill H H Lincoln at Columbus Avenue Universalist Church, condemning Catholic control of schools and praising France’s national system.

H. H. Lincoln Boston Columbus Avenue France Republic America Pius IX Vatican Hell Belfast Ireland Canada United States Lafayette

The Druses of Lebanon and Bedouin Hospitality

Mrs. H G Malouf of New York spoke at the Women's Educational Union on Syrians and Bedouins. She described Arab divisions among Syrians, Bedouin hospitality, tribal chiefs, women’s roles, and marriage customs. She noted Syrians’ advances through English and American enterprise and shared personal details from her years as a missionary.

Women’s Educational Union H. G. Mallouf New York Lebanon Syria Gotham Desert Orient Malouf Beyreuth

Ten Robbers Held For Roxbury Court Assault Case

Ten men arrested in the Battery gang assault on driver Thomas Keating and passenger Charles E Bald await Roxbury Municipal Court on charges of assault with a dangerous weapon and intent to rob. Police say several identified, with witness expected, while bail is refused awaiting district attorney review.

Thomas Keating Charles E. Baldwin Station 9 Roxbury Municipal Lynch Division 5 Herdic Northampton Street Harrison Avenue Baldwin Washington Street Mt. Bowdoin Richard Lynch Joseph J. Melver John J. O'Connell Edward J. Sullivan Fred Fulsom James K. Sullivan Sullivan William Ryan Charles H. Miller Dennis McCarty James Rogers Williams Stevens

Boston Guests Fill Several Hotels During Winter Visit

A crowded roster of notable travelers fills Boston hotels with long stays. Miss Mary Anderson leaves for New York en route to Philadelphia while Miss Kittredge and Mrs. Hodgman join others at Vendome, Hollis Street Theatre engagements mark Crane and other performers at Thorndike and Crawford Houses.

Mary Anderson Vendome Boston New York Philadelphia Stuart Robson Hollis Street Theatre Benjamin Kittredge Kittredge John E. DeWitt Portland Maurice M. Minton H. Price Collier Hingham Fred W. Peck Milward Adams Chicago George F. Hodgman Hodgman Rubber Company Hodgman James 8. Stout George Harris Andover Brunswick Edward Biddle H. A. Cesar Brooklyn William H. Crane Thorndike F. Draper Rome N. Y George Merrill George K. Hodge R. A. Barlow Detroit Ledgan Cazenovia A. L. Mason Indianapolis Ind Lew Dogkstader Coit C. W. Coit St. Paul's School Parker House Emile Boris F. H. Shellon H. Mackenzie Montreal E. E. McCage W. E H. Hoover H. Osbourne Columbus Miss Harry Pepper Dockstader Minstrels Crawford House Charles Saunders St. Augustine Fla J. A. Colend Searsport G. F. Beer Charlottetown Aaron Burr Denver Col Young’s J. K. Amnsley J. K. Robinson J. W. Seymour dJr A. H. Browne Cleveland A. C. Miller Utica Thomas J. Drummond R. ‘T. McDonnally Fort Wayne W. Farnum A. K. Butler California Quincy House J. B. Andrews Bath Frank Lucas Duluth G. M. Lucas Minneapolis Charles M. Candee Toronto Revere House Thomas Temple Thurston Cliftondale J. H. Hoover Norristown Penn Georgs I. Richards Exeter N. H J. P. Cooper United States Hotel G. KE Spencer Lexington Elimo M. Olmores Mexico A. G. Hill Florence Italy D. L. Bliss Carson Nev

Two New Police Sergeants Promoted in Joy Street Station

Policemen George D. Yeaton and John H. Morse promoted to sergeants at the Joy Street station. Yeaton to Division 15 and Morse to Division 16. Transfers include Hall from 16 to 14 and Eichorn from 14 to 16. Yeaton joined June 15 1882 and Morse joined November 14 1883.

George D. Yeaton John H. Morse Joy Sweet Forrest F. Hall John G. Eichorn Yeaton Morse

Fifty-Fifth Meeting of General Theological Library Committee

The General Theological Library committee met at its 23 Mt Vernon St. building Saturday with Rev. Luther Farnham presiding. Members Hon. Leopold Morse P H Sears F A Dewson N B Goodnow accepted annual corporate seats. Rev J N Murdock D D and Henry F Proctor were elected corporate members. Grace M E Church and St Andrew's Episcopal Church Boston were elected perpetual members for pastors to borrow gratis. Thirty more individuals in New England and beyond were elected corporate members and to other positions.

General Theological Library Mt. Vernon Street Luther Farnham Leopold Morse Messrs P. H. Sears F. A. Dewson N. B. Goodnow J. N. Murdock D.D Henry F. Proctor Grace Methodist Episcopal Church St. Andrew's Episcopal Church Boston New England

Resignations lectures and local notices fill city scene

Captain Merrill of Battery B Worcester resigns to the adjutant general. The Union Hall hosts Professor Arthur B Merrill on Electricity. Lt F H Briggs suffers a electric shock on the new car. William Keene dies of heart disease at Beach Street. Boston records 183 deaths last week. Henry Brown retires from American Bank Note Company to a farm in Illinois with a gold headed cane presented by workers. Wesley Webber exhibit announced at 1 Pemberton Square Jan 14 to 20. Dr William Everett preaches at West Church. Chaplain McCabe recalls Libby prison life at Star Course. Albert B Hart lectures on The Rise of American Cities at Old South Meeting House. Funeral of Robert J Daly held on Chelsea Street and Mt Calvary Cemetery.

Merrill Battery B Worcester Union Hall Boylston Street Arthur B. Merrill New Britain William Keene Dedham Beach Street Boston Henry Brown American Bank Note Company Illinois Wesley Webber Pemberton Square Cambridge Street William Everett Quincy McCabe One Hundred and Twenty-Second Ohio Winchester Libby Albert B. Hart Harvard College Society For Promoting Good Citizenship Old South

Mr Adams Refuses Resignation Rumor Denial At UP Office

An Associated Press reporter visited Union Pacific official Gardner Lane assistant to President C F Adams who denied rumors of Adams resigning to lead a new interstate railway commission saying he had already denied it this week and would not deny again until Monday.

Adams M& An Associated Press Union Pacific Railway Gardner Lane C. F Adams Union Pacific Interstate Railway Commission

Prayer Meeting Anniversary Observed at Park Street Church

The thirty seventh anniversary of the Young Men's Union prayer meeting was held in the vestry of Park Street Church yesterday at six. J. C. Clark of the Young People's Society of Christian Endeavor New England division presided. Letters from Rev Ellsworth Braintree 8.8 Parker Malden J. C. Quinn Somerville and others were read. Addresses were given by members and music by the Union chorus.

Young Men’s Union Park Street J. C. Clark Young People’s Society of Christian Endeavor New England

Administrator Tanner Arrested Before Pavonia Departure

Thomas A. Tanner of Lowell had intended to sail on the Cunard Pavonia from East Boston but was arrested on a warrant for embezzling about $700 from Annie N. Tanner estate. Police seized six hundred fifty dollars on his person and his baggage went to Liverpool on the steamer. He acted as administrator of Annie N. Tanner's estate.

Thomas A. Tanner Lowell Cunard Pavonia Boston Liverpool Tanner Annie N. Tanner

Books at Auction By F. Libbie Co

Auction sale this week offers a large collection of English and French literature. Highlights include bibliography first editions Apollo related works curious items classic sets magazines fine art and medical books. Sessions begin daily at 10 and 2.

F. Libbie & Co

Boston and New York Express Pullman Buffet Cars Route

Tar New York New England's Boston and Washington Express via Newburgh offers Pullman buffet sleeping cars and runs through without change. It leaves Boston daily and Sundays at 6 P M instead of 7 P M previously, with close connections for all points south.

New York New England Newburgh Boston

Indictments in Superior Criminal Court January session

The grand jury returned numerous indictments led by Henry W. Stickney for larceny from his employer after lifting a blank signed check and obtaining nearly $3000. James McSorley is accused of illegal voting in Precinct 2 Ward 18 on December 11, 1888. No bills were found against John Kirchner of the Home Journal Worcester and J Reed Whipple of Young's Hotel for liquor sales on election day.

Superior Criminal Court Dunbar. J Grand Jury Henry W. Stickney James McSorley Inj Edward M. Curran John Kirchner Home Journal of Worcester Boston J. Reed Whipple Young’s Hotel

Superior Court Docket Listings for Essex County

A Jan 14 docket from Essex County Superior Court lists cases: Presto n v Naumkeag Street Railway Co. Rogers v same. Walton v Mansfield. Eberly et al v Marston. Same v Briggs et al. Willins v City of Lynn. Jones et al v McNulty et al. Lefavour v same. Bodwell et al v City of Lynn. Whittemore admx v Boston & Maine RR. Brown v Maddocks. Fruss v Livingstone. Proceedings dated Jan 14.

Presto N Naumkeag St. Railway Co Rogers Same Walton Mansfield Eberly Et al Marston Briggs Eee Admur Willins City of Lynn Jones Et Mc ‘ Nulty Lefavour Bodweill City of Lynn Whittemore Admx Boston & Maing RR Brown Maddocks

Superior Court Docket Jan 12 First Session Highlights

The record lists case numbers and parties for the first and fourth sessions, noting judges BlopGett and Lathrop. It includes numerous civil actions such as v. v and v. with high numbers 2492 440 and 323/, plus a note that motions are to be heard Monday and contested divorces Tuesday with No 269 on the list.

BlopGett, J Lathrop, J

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