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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jul 04, 1887

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Liberal gain in Spalding seat shocks Liberal opponents

In Spalding division Lincolnshire the Gladstonian candidate Halley Stewart defeated Conservative Tryon by 748 votes after a 639 vote swing, widening his majority from the prior election and prompting mixed reactions from Lord Randolph Churchill and Sir Joseph Pease as debates on Ireland and Home Rule intensify.

Lord Randolph Churchill London Spalding Parlias Joseph Pease Gladstone Wich Lord Hartington Mano Blackburn Ireland Liberal Party Ielaw England

Free Sunday at MFA Draws Focus on Fashion and Spoons

On a rainy Sunday, about 800 visitors attended the Museum of Fine Arts, far below the usual 2500. The crowd skewed toward wealthy dressers and consumer trinkets, admiring eighteenth century gowns, fancy spoons, Chinese curios, and Venetian glass while art works such as Dante and Beatrice drew less attention.

Venus de Medici Apollo Belvidere Ary Scheffer Beatrice Bastien Lepage Jeanne D’arc Museum of Fine Arts Dante and William Sturgis Bigelow Rcv Lord Randolph Churchill Humberto Italy Lord Randolph Francois Millet Xavier Dengler Henri Regnaut Kitson

Mr Blaine's Trip Abroad and West Virginia Ties

A Sunday Herald correspondent reports Mr Blaine's London visit may include business talks. He is said to be interested in West Virginia mines and railroads and to be negotiating potential sales linked to a Baltimore & Ohio railroad project led by ex Senator Henry G Davis.

Blane West Virginia Baltimore & Ohio Henry G. Davis

Maine Prohibition Case Result Stirs State Debate

In Augusta Maine Judge Andrews fines Michael Burns $100 for selling imported liquor in original bottles, while noting Governor Bodwell's push to prosecute. The case, tied to a broader anti prohibition effort, features appeals and debate over legality and political motives amid rival party remarks.

L. T. Carleton Burns Baker H. M. Heath John H. Potter McFadden Maine Liverpool New Hampshire Vermont Massachusetts United States Supreme Court Andrews Bodwell Republican Blaine Yonan Frisian

Steamer City of Havers Wreck Near St. Lawrence Shore

July 3 report states the steamer City of Haverswale had to land near the Danford shore after breaking its helm during a night voyage from a moonlight trip. Passengers were assisted by the Boston Maine road crews and lawrence ton men.

Haverms City of Havers Diack Hocks D3nadford

Local resident Arthur Smith dies after illness in Orrington

The obituary notes Ellis Smith of Orrington who had suffered a prolonged illness and died this morning. The report provides limited biographical details and mentions the deceased’s residence and age.

Ellis Smith Orringtemu

Germany and Russia in escalating wartime tensions

July 3 report details growing distrust between Berlin and St. Petersburg as Russia intensifies anti German campaigns and stock prices fall. German landowners including Prince Hohenlohe and Count Henckel race to sell Russian estates amid czarist ukase pressures and fear of asset expropriation.

Germany Russia Berlin Cologne Gazette The Post Prince i Hohenlohe Count Henckel Herr -Kramsta Ukkasey F St. Petersburg Prince Radaiwill Prince Reuss

Status of Father McGlynn in Rome Excommunication Doubt

New York reports Dr. McGlynn’s status remains uncertain as the papal forty day period to appear before the Holy See expired. He did not travel to Rome, instead addressed a Washington Heights gathering and departed for Wisconsin. Clergy debate whether excommunication by name has been enacted and how a later order might apply.

New York Washington Heights Wisconsin Rome America McGlynne Cardinal Simeoni Henry George

Must Leave Egypt or Fight

Paris reports M de Lesseps stating that if England remains in Egypt, France will be forced to war. He warns the Sultan could lose his throne if the Anglo Turkish convention is signed. He notes Russia Germany and Austria favor a cautious approach avoiding direct Egyptian concessions.

Egypt Paris M. de Lesseps England France Eough Brussis Sete Nord Dee Esancell Russia Bulgaria Germany Austr le Nord Geristhap Italy

Queen of Hawaii Jubilee Mention Sparks Controversy

Vanity Fair notes the Queen of Hawaii may attend a national jubilee, stirring debate over court protocol and color imagery. The piece cites British and European royals, including the King of Saxony and the Duke of Sutherland, amid political tensions and a mock royal designation for Hawaii’s sister Lily.

Vanity Fair Hawaii Buek Malace Saxony Phurdh Liliuokolani Lily Killarney

Man Fakes Identity Walker Blaine Arrested in Montreal

A young man at Montreal’s Windsor Hotel claimed to be Walker Blaine son of James G. Blaine. He presented a $1000 Bank of Rutland draft, bought jewelry with checks, and used a pass book before a detective identified him as Herbert Taylor formerly of Worcester. He had earlier registered as F R Hall to dodge questions.

MonoythAby Walker Blaine James G. Blaine Actgusta Windsor Hotel Bank of Montreal Merchants’ National Bank of Rutland Herbert Taylor Worcester F.R. Hall Hall

ANOTHER BIG BOYCOTT IN GREEN GLASS TRADE

Proapecenta July 3. Knights of Labor plan boycotts against Green glass firms in the Eastern district employing Glass Blowers' League members over Knights. Circul ars signed by John W. Hayes warn firms as fallout from last year mass revolt and the split to form the Green Glass Blowers' League. Less than one tenth of green glass blowers in the East are Knights.

Proapecenta Glass Blowers’ League Knights Knights of Labor John W. Hayes General Executive Board National ‘Trade Assembly Green Glass Blowers’ League National Trade Assembly The Kuignts

Centenary of Dr Gallaudet Celebrated in Hartrorp

About fifty descendants of Dr Thomas Hopkins Gallaudet gathered in Hartrorp Connecticut to mark his birth centennial. A memorial window was unveiled at Centre Church and a reception held at the American Asylum, the nation’s oldest school for the deaf. The group then visited Indian Neck on Long Island Sound where Dr Edward M Gallaudet, head of the National College of Washington, has a summer home.

Thomas H. Gallaudet Hartrorp Conn Thomas Hopkins Gallaudet Indian Neck Long Island Sound Edward M. Gallaudet National College of Washington

Mysterious Murder Ties to Railway Employee Mahoney

The body of Mahoney, an Indiana Bloomington and Western railway employee, was found this morning with a stab wound through the heart. No clue to the murderer or motive has emerged, leaving investigators in search of answers.

Sprixermip Mahoney Indiana, Bloomington & Western Railway Dee Dennis

Ex Governor Merrill in Critical Condition Near Death

Avausta Maine July 3 Ex Governor Merrill is very low tonight and barely alive. He lies unconscious with only slight body movement and takes no nourishment.

Avausta Merrill

Utah constitutional convention shapes church state separation

Delegates in Lake City pause Fourth of July recess as the Utah constitutional convention uses the 1882 document as a baseline. A 13 member committee led by John L. Caine works on amendments to protect religious freedom and ensure minority rights without church dominance in state affairs.

Sar Lake Crry Utah John L. Caine Congress

A Barrel of Beer The Cause

In South Framingham at M Criese's boarding house a barrel of beer led to a deadly altercation. Philip Grim, a German boarder, fatally stabbed Criese in the right side with a jackknife and fled but was arrested. The victim suffered a grievous wound with exposed bowels.

South Framing Ham M. Criese South Natick Philip Grim Criese Grim

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