01 Jul 1887
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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jul 01, 1887
Page
1
The store announces a quick sale of Alpaca Coats and vests at 25 cents for both, with separate vest pricing. A limited stock of striped plaids, shop worn straws offered at 10 to 75 cents, Mexican hammocks from 69 cents to 5 dollars, and sporting goods including tents and tennis gear. Hours note Friday to 6 30 PM, Saturday 10 PM, Monday closed all day.
G W Simmons and Co report ex governor Morrill of Maine sinking slowly. New Hampshire rocked by a severe earthquake shock. Labor bill passes New Hampshire Senate. Harvard Phi Beta Kappa chapter holds annual meeting. A murderers den found in Pennsylvania mountains with over sixty skeletons unearthed. Senator Cullom comments that interstate commerce law marks a new era. Republican clubs convene in Toledo. Mormon constitutional convention in session. A massive gas explosion hits Rutland Vermont. Pawtucket suspects a murder mystery. Wheeler workers' scale signed in Pittsburg. Fidelity Bank officials bonds increased. Wellington Gun Club announces June tournament winners. Cleveland pardons Thomas Ballard the counterfeiter. Hoover raises bonds of E L Harper and Hopkins. Dartmouth Eden commencement. seventy eight graduates. Japp Memorial Library dedication Belchertown. Franklin Park closing day Saugus. Brunette wins 2 87 pacer, Rex wins 2 23. Dun reports fewer failures for six months. General Paine’s new steel sloop launched at Wilmington.1300 children saved from rotten rail bridge in Indiana. Judge Lawrence denies injunction against dividend payment by Richmons & Danville. Ohio Prohibition convention organized. Jefferson Davis comments on battle flags. San Antonio & Aransas Pass rumor of sale to Santa Fe. Richmond rumor runs away. New Hampshire governor and Mrs Sawyer host reception in Concord. Baseball league winners named. Providence steamer removal incident noted. Guard removal at General Logan’s tomb suggested. Tampa Havana mail contract continues.
A New York report links Jay Gould and Henry Ives to a market panic, arguing Gould Sage sought to help Ives shed holdings. It details Field’s stock liquidation, a Drexel Morgan syndicate purchase, and consequences for Manhattan stock.
In Springfield Illinois Senator Cullom praised the interstate commerce law at a Illinois Grain Merchants' Association meeting. He called it a beginning of railroad administration reform and said it will endure, despite critics who deem parts vague, noting its aim to end discrimination and ensure reasonable charges. The piece also previews the Yale Harvard rowboat race with Harvard optimism and cautious Yale prospects.
The London Times urges proclaiming all Ireland and notes July races begin. In Parliament, Mr. W. H. Smith moves to apply cloture if the crimes bill report not reached by Monday, a motion carried 220 to 120 with the Parnellites silent. Amendments by Mr. Balfour are agreed. third reading set for Tuesday. The Times argues the entire country under the act's scope.
For twenty four hours from 7 a m Friday July 1 light southwest winds in New England and eastern New York with fair skies and small temperature changes. From Bun Hill Observatory June 30 forecast threats of bad weather starting at midnight Thursday night.
Boston observer's office signals fair to cloudy followed by showers later. temperature and wind details provided for city area on June 30 1887. Forecast notes for upcoming days emphasize continued humidity and possible thunder.
Observations compiled to 10 p m show synchronized readings across all stations. Data covers temperature humidity wind and pressure with notes on any anomalies observed at the same moment.
A June 30 New York transfer notes a long list of arriving vessels with their destinations and owners including bark Etta Stewart Krigs Deylight Paramaibo Schooners and many ports such as St. Marc East Charleston Machias Calais Bangor Bath and Boston among others.
Rumor spreads that James A. Richmond, indicted with Sharp, may have fled the country. Ex Judge Fullerton, counsel for Sharp, says Richmond will appear if needed, maintains his innocence and readiness for trial.
Berlin press calls on banks and financiers to refuse loans to Russia amid ongoing war coverage. The report on alleged crimes faces a Monday deadline, while other items note the Queen’s jubilee in Ottawa, Paris unsettled news, and early racing meetings at Newcastle Gosforth Park and Windsor in July.
Fair weather opens the report with a picnic by the Loyal Temperance Legion at Oakland Garden. The common council approves vetoed items in the supplementary appropriation bill, raises the sewer superintendent’s salary to 85000, and notes market strength with Mexican stocks leading activity. A Cunard steamer departs with 175 cabin passengers while a railroad official, Conductor Wells, is killed in Dorchester.
An earthquake offering distinct shocks struck New Hampshire at about 5:09 pm with rattling dishes and shaking buildings. Reports from Conroocook Brentons Falls Hooxsett and Manchester note lasting tremors, east to west or west to east movement, with no serious damage in most areas.
Avensti Me June 30 report notes former governor Morrill, though more comfortable, is slowly sinking and has been unconscious for a period, with his condition described as deteriorating.
United States Attorney Burnett asked for higher bonds for E. L. Harper former vice president and Benjamin E. Hopkins former assistant cashier, and the request was granted. The government pursues charter forfeiture and winding up the Fidelity National Bank through comptroller proceedings.
In New London the Columbia lightweights edged Harvard in a two mile freshman race on a headwind, finishing at 6 47 50 with five lengths to spare. Sanborn of Harvard swerved and swooned near the finish but Columbia’s early lead and steady pace secured the win.
The Rock Creek Church rector urges ending the guard over General Logan's vault as soon as possible. Mrs. Logan, in Chicago, accelerates burial plans and profits from her late husband's works. The President pardons Thomas Ballard, and approves other minor clemencies. Shad production set records. biweekly to triweekly mail service between Tampa and Havana is restored. Funds short for the Boston dry dock caisson gate. Clinton centennial trip eyed for the President.
The June 30 reception for Governor Charles H. Sawyer at the Eagle Hotel in Concord featured lavish decorations and a large gathering. Eastman's Orchestra played for a ball after a banquet as prominent guests from national and New Hampshire circles attended, including senators, ex-governors, and congressmen.
Ex Pension Agent Thomas P. Cheney of Ashland General C H Burns and wife of Wilton Colonel B Frank Healy and wife of Dover the Hon J Woodward of Keene Miss Forbes of St Louis Mo Colonel J W Spalding and wife of Nashua included in the society roundup of prominent residents.
Jacob Sharp, just after his conviction, declares he never bribed aldermen as deputies support him up stairs. He calls the verdict unexpected and terrible and rebuffs stories of impending disclosures, while his lawyers allegedly kept up hopes for acquittal.
Berwin June 30 leading papers publish articles urging financiers to halt lending to Russia and to follow England and Holland by unloading Russian securities.
A group of loyal Irish Catholics including noblemen and peers who attended London jubilee ceremonies have sent the Queen an address of loyalty. Separate reports note horse races at Newcastle Gosforth Park and Seaton-Deleval plates won by Friday and Lady Muncaster, plus a death sentence for three sailors of the Douglas.
In a June 80 letter from BartmmMorE the Sun reports Jefferson Davis urging the obliteration of battle flags to unite North and South. He argues that keeping trophies would exalt victories and hinder reconciliation, noting exchanges of flags after the war and comparing to Washington’s handling of Cornwallis trophies. He calls for restoring fraternity under the Constitution and warns against displaying or returning flags as symbols of victory.
The Ohio Republican League executive committee issued a call for a convention of Republican clubs in Toledo on July 29. New York Republican clubs were invited to attend to help organize a National Republican League.
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