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Boston Post

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Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

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Jul 05, 1883

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Independence Day Festivities Across Massachusetts Amid Rain

On the Fourth of July crowds flocked from country towns to Boston and seaside resorts. Fireworks were hurriedly discharged as rain fell after a warm day, with numerous concerts and children’s entertainments in eighteen venues. Prizes, athletic events, and parades highlighted city and town celebrations from Dedham to Concord, Hyde Park to Lynn, amid festive displays and a damp but resilient public spirit.

Boston Tremont Temple Geo. L. Cheeney Dudley Street Boston Juvenile Opera Company Monumental Hall Iolanthe Bates Juvenile Opera Comny Windsor Theatre Mrs. Dixey Warren Hall Park Theatre Ideal Juvenile Opera Company Gray’s Hall Charles T. Dolan Wait’s Hall Charles W. Carroll Memorial Hall Ladies’ Temperance Union Boyden’s Square William Matta F.F. Favor Dedham Brass Band Clark’s Field E. W. Chickering W. B. Southgate J. W. McElwie H. A. Billings R. B. Mackintosh Billings Edward Turner J. P. Curtis East Dedham Dedham Centre Dedham F. Norris W. F. Hargraves J. Z. Harris Highland Lake Grove New York and New England Railroad Company Hyde Park Fire Department Stoughton Foxboro Concord

Williams College Commencement Features Butler Address

Williamstown mass July 4 Gov Butler leads procession to the village church and Goodrich hall where 12 speakers, dinner, and a prize program mark commencement. Carter praises college funds and jokes, while Butler recalls Williams history and Harvard negotiations. Awards honor students in Latin Greek math history and delivery as Carter hosts a reception and plans visits with Hoyt and council.

Williamstown Mass Gov. Butler Carter Goodrich Hall Gov. Hoyten Dr. Carter Park Andover Tewksbury Butler Williams College Commonwealth Ephraim Williams Colon Hampshire County Massachusetts Berkshire Oneral Court Senate House of Representatives Harvard Harvard College Hampshire Hoyt Pennsylvania Bitler Perry Barker Pittsfield Horace E. Scudder Cambridge Martin J. Townsend Troy Arthur Brooks New York President Garfield F. Geller Benedict C. C. Cobb Baily B. L. Penrose H. &. Ward H. D. Bailey C. Cobb H. B. Ward E. Man C. <. Cobb P. F. Bicknell A. W. Underwood W. P. Bradley C .L. Goodrich R. A. Clark S. B. L. Penrose T.S. Holmes, Jr N. Gest W. J. Foster Graves J. P. Hubbard, Jr van Vechten S. V. V. Holmes Rice F. M. Herrick Rice Fund D.S. Jerrick H. H. Wentworth H. P. Dewey N. Bull C. EF. Greenman Emecalney F.S. Talcott F. B. Fallance Williams Charles D. Platt Elizabeth N. J Samuel G. Webb Oxford Penn Otis H. Adams Barre Curtis J. Lyons Honolulu William ‘. Palmer Webster Mass Henry Judson N. Y George F. Lawton Richard A. Rice Yale Frederick F. Thomas Canandaigua Levi Seley Lansinburg Albert Vanderveer Albany Lee

Proclamation Delays US Mexico Convention One Year

In Ciudad Juarez on July 4 the celebration of the US Mexico convention postponement lasted a year. A Tivolo banquet drew about 100 attendees including Mexicans, French and Spaniards. Speeches by Minister Morgan Consul General Strother Mr Odewy and Mexican representatives followed. Congratulatory letters arrived from President Gonzalez and Governor Pernandez of the federal district.

Mexico United States Morgan Strother Odewy

Cornell crew wins intercollegiate race at Lake George

The Cornell crew won the intercollegiate race by about seven lengths over the Pennsylvania crew, with Princeton third and Wesleyan fourth. The finishing times were Cornell 11:15, Pennsylvania 12:29, Princeton 12:40, Wesleyan 12:47. The single scull race was postponed to tomorrow at 10 o'clock due to rough water.

Lake George N. Y Cornell Pennsylvanias Princeton Wesleyan New Jersey Pennsylvania

Jones Declared Elected to Congress in First District

Mosice Ala July 4 The returns from yesterday's election are incomplete but show that James Jones is elected to congress from the first district. The republican opposition was not well organized and no tickets were presented in several counties.

Mosice Ala James Jones

Multiple Fatalities and Damages Reported Across Cities

A string of accidents and incidents left several dead or injured. Eliish Donglass, 1s, in Waitsfield Vermont. James Walton Jr.'s wife killed in Fort Fairfield Maine by a breaking revolving swing. Joseph Mervill, 55, dies on an East Salisbury railroad platform fall. Samuel Abbott injures a young hired man Henry Spaulding in Chester Vermont. Bourgette, a French girl, shot non fatally in Lewiston Maine. James Rodden, 25, of Dover New Hampshire, fatally shot on Main Street Great Falls by an unknown assailant. Bethlehem Pennsylvania shut down brass foundry and mill pending non-union start. A severe thunderstorm hit Eau Claire Wisconsin causing major damage. lightning killed James Rieley in area. Morrill house and Frank Brooks struck or injured by lightning in New Hampshire. cannon discharge at Lake Gardner Massachusetts burns Hen Dearborn and W. W. Jackson. a Salisbury Point boy injured by bursting can in Hartford Vermont. dwelling struck near Norwich Vermont. Mon s and Sore oad company dispute with Southeastern Aircom leading to Montreal and Sorel Road trains halted awaiting negotiations. many lines disrupted as officers seek resolution.

Eliish Donglass Waitsfield Fort Fairfield James Walton, Jr Joseph Mervill Eastern Railroad East Salisbury Samuel Abbott Chester Henry Spaulding Bourgette Lewiston James Rodden Dover N. H Main Street Great Falls Bethlehem Eau Claire Wis James Rieley Edward Morrill Frank Brooks Harrison Twombly Stafford Hen Dearborn W. W. Jackson Lake Gardner Mass Salisbury Point Hartford J. G.chandler Norwich Ae Peng Pen Aoe Mons and Sore Oad Southeastern Aircom Montreal and Sorel Road Irving

Pleasant Feature of the Day Concerts Across Boston

A Pleasant Feature of the Day's Entertainment Concerts in various city sections showcased prominent bands. Baldwin's Cadet Germania Higgins's Carter's City and Metropolitan bands, each with 22 members, performed under subcommittee direction. A 143‑musician consolidated band led by J. B. Claus opened on the common, amid large crowds and light rain, with J. Thomas Baldwin as musical director.

Boston Baldwin’s Cadet Germania Higgins’s Carter’s J. B. Claus J. Thomas Baldwin St. Thomas Aquinas College J. L. Ecker City Band East Boston Carter Jamaica Plain Brighton Higgins South Boston Metropolitan

Huge Gas Rag Explodes For Boston Fourth Of July Scene

A giant gas balloon for the Boston Fourth of July celebration exploded near the common just as filling neared completion. Aeronaut Prof. Rogers and Alderman Breed of Lynn were on site. the ascent planned for 3 PM was postponed to Saturday at 4 PM.

Boston Rogers Alderman Breed Lynn Prof. Rogers

Fireworks Show Interfered by Heavy Shower on Fourth

A heavy thunderstorm disrupted the city fireworks display despite careful preparation by Hyde & Co. and a police detail of 100. The rain shortened the act, spoiled the city seal prop, and drenched spectators as they sheltered under umbrellas and trees along Tremont Street.

Messrs. Hyde & Co Tremont Street

Immense Crowds at Seaside Resorts Near Boston

Crowds flocked to Nantasket and nearby resorts with special features at Point of Pines. Arbuckle's band played multiple concerts while Punch and Judy acts, glass blowers, magicians, and outdoor games attracted visitors. Trains from Boston and Lynn were crowded. Nantasket Beach saw record attendance. Over 50,000 passengers rode the Boston and Hingham Steam Boat Company. Hotels such as Nantasket and Standish were full all day. Fireworks and hotel concerts delighted the throng of pleasure seekers.

Boston Point of Pines Arbuckle Wyman Lynn Nantasket Beach Boston and Hingham Steamboat Company

Celebrations Across New England on Independence Day

Gardiner Maine hosted a firemen's tournament and boat races as thousands lined the Kennebec for a seven mile yacht start and river races. Portland saw a 50,000 strong procession with militia and historical tableaux, plus a monument dedication. Manchester New Hampshire observed with parades and regatta while Hartford Connecticut held a Sunday school parade, fire department display, and a balloon ascent that failed.

Gardiner Kennebec Charles Kimball Warren Osborne Frank Morgan Robert Hilton J. Crocker Scott Brothers Whitehall Geo. B. Grant Herman Robinson Charlies Johnson George McLeod John Clark Benjamin Shaw Charles A. Morrill Knights Templars Androscoggin Topsham Massasoit Damaricotta Longreach Bath

Colby Commencement Draws Large Audience and Funds

Largely attended Colby commencement at Waterville Me featured a 10 A M program including ethics, drama, the constitution and politics. 30 graduates, prizes awarded to Hinds Barit Emerson, trustees elected, honorary degrees conferred on several ministers, and a $50 000 permanent Coburn fund plus major gifts to Houston and Hebron academies. Incoming class expected 40 to 50.

Waterville Colby The Baptist Church W. G. Chapman C. DB. Edmunds C. H. Stanson G. N. Hanson G. W. H. Libby A.J. Noble G.W. Smith H. Trowbridge Asher Hinds Benton Edwin C. Barit Walter Emerson Oakland C. V. Hanson Damariscotta E. B. Webb Lyford G. D. Boardman Philadelphia Long Boston Ricker Abner Coburn Coburn Institute Houston Academy Hebron Academy Pepper Boardman Ideal College

Thunder Storm Hits Nashua Area Fires Cause Damage

A severe thunderstorm struck Nashua New Hampshire causing fires at Smail's block on Lowell street and damage at Amos Conant's Granite street residence. A bolt at Heroy Lezatt's North Central street home injured Mrs Lezatt and two children. A Chandler street house left a young lady insensible.

Nashua N. H Smail Lowell Street Amos Conant Granite Street Heroy Lezatt North Central Street

American Liberty and Unity Speech at Tremont Temple

The Tremont temple audience heard Rev. H B Carpenter deliver an eloquent oration on America as a land created by liberty and law. Mayor Palmer presided and Henry T Parker read the Declaration as music and prayer opened the program.

Kremarks Palmer Athens Tremont Temple H. B. Carpenter Wis Auber Boston J. Thomas Baldwin A. A. Miner Olanthe Henry T. Parker English High School H. Bernard Carpenter

Decennial Fourth of July Reunion of Portsmouth S D S P

Old Rivermouth celebrated the tenth reunion of the Sons and Daughters of Portsmouth with a citywide program. About 1,500 visitors from all states joined a morning parade and welcome address, followed by market square sports and a Franklin theatre program featuring multiple speakers and band selections. A grand fireworks display closed the day.

the Sons and Daughters of Portsmouth Good Old City Portsmounth N. H Old Rivermouth Sons and Daughters J. Horace Kent Frenchmens Lane Boston C. C. Melcher Southwill Iberty Bridge Market Haymarket Franklin Halls Franklin Theatre Home, Sweet Home First Regiment J. P. Bartlett, Esq Mayor Treat Albert Leighton Henry C. Barnabee C. L. Woodbury W. G. Nowell New York City W. Emery, Esq Cambridge Mass B.p.shelliber E. A. Stevens Malden E. A. Rand East Boston A. P. Peabody Market Square

Union Lacrosse Club Defeats New Yorkers in Four Game Series

The Union Lacrosse Club defeated the New York Lacrosse Club three games to one on the Boston Common in a public friendly match. Highlights include key plays by Boardman, Crosby, Davis brothers, and Archie Crosbie. Postgame festivities at Tremont House honored the winning team with medals of gold and silver, bearing the inscription 1885.

Union Lacrosse Club New York Lacrosse Club Boardman New York Coyne Conroy Union Frank Crosby New Yorks Johnson Unions Tucker William Davis A. Crosbie Davis Brothers Archie Crosbie Flannery and Journeay Tremont House Boston

Exciting Contests of the Silent Steed at Local Bicycle Races

The Wednesday event began nearly at 2:30 with amateur one mile and two mile races, professional five miles, and three and five mile amateur events. Winners included C F Haven of Boston Ramblers with a 1:45.4 time, A D Claflin of Newton, and J E Mellen and C J Young in the professional heat. Prizes ranged from 20 to 50 dollars, with prize distribution after each race.

E. F. Leighton P.H. Kendricken George J. Bacon Thomas O'Flynn Thomas J. Emery J. T. Dyer F. W. Weston W. W. Stahl C. E. Bassett C. F. Haven Boston Ramblers B. Segur Phillips Academy Bicycle Club A. D. Claflin Newton W. B. Segur Andover Claflin Segur Young Hosmer Mellen Eera Tim H.G. Corey Brookline Club F. Haven The Ramblers E.R. Burnham N. B. Freese W. W. Finley Boston Albert Perry Quincy Mr. Burnham Perry Freese Finley Burnham

Fine Set of Games in the Afternoon at South Boston

A large Fourth crowd braved heat to watch the South Boston Athletic club events on Broadway near City Point park. F. J. Fitzgibbon directed the sports with W. P. Carroll as referee and T. W. Flood J. Gorman and J. Sheridan as judges. John Galvin won the standing high jump and later the standing and broad jumps, with E. Drew and J. Walsh among top placers. The program included sprints, hops and jumps, club swinging, and a timber half mile won by Mr. Leobean in 17m 50s.

South Boston Athletic Club Broadway South Boston City Point Park Eld Sol F. J. Fitzgibbon W. P. Carroll T.W. Flood 7. Gorman James Sheridan J. Flynn H. Barry John Galvin T. Hennessey E. Drew J. Galvin Ahern Kerwin J. P. Neary E. Taylor J. Coughlin P. Brennan E. P. Barry E. J. McKee Sons of Veterans of Lynn Ashland Athletic Club Athletic Club of Lynn Ashland South Boston Athletics Lynn Club City Point Leobean

Temperance Festival at Silver Lake and Lake Walden

A large temperance gathering detailed a Fourth of July celebration at Silver Lake with 400 children, music by Stetson’s band, an address by Mrs. Barton, and remarks by Rev. H W Bolton D D. Temperance activities continued at Lake Walden with Rev. E F Potter, Gen John L Swift, and Rev J W Hamilton among others drawing thousands. A Boston Woman’s Christian Temperance rally on the common featured speeches, poems, and music to bolster the cause.

Silver Lake Grove Tremont Temple W. H. Colcord Robinson J. A. Tilton McCurdy McDonald McKissick Howard Geer Leonard Millie Chrimes Bessie Gilbert S. Louise Barton Albert L. Knowlton H. W. Bolton Commonwealth Republic Alcohol Rossini F. M. Ellis D. D Barton Jubilee Singers E. F. Potter John L Swift John L. Swift Marlboro J. W. Hamilton T. DeWitt Talmage America Ireland England Europe Russia Emperor Austria Queen Victoria St. James’s Palace Wilhelm Duke of Devonshire Derby Duke of Richmond Gordon Castle Marquis of Breadlebane Duke of Sutherland Scotland Asia Boston Woman's Christian Temperance Union Old Elm Drs. Mallalieu Piumb Webb Messrs Waldron Hill EB. W. Bliss Mr. Davis Pr. Chenery Francis Livermore Hayes Jones Hawkins Pearson J. Cone Breth Ford Sainsbury Pope Cone

Welshman Samson Halette Dies in Springfield Rumor of Foul Play

Samson Halette of Wales died suddenly in Springfield on Monday amid suspicions of foul play. He had not been in good company recently and had drawn about 900 in pension money which is now nearly depleted.

Springfield Mass Samson Halette Wales

Bowen's Fourth of July Celebration at Woodstock

Henry C Bowen hosts a large 4th of July event at Roseland Park Woodstock drawing ex President Hayes and notable guests from New York and New England. Speeches rail at national education funding and Reconstruction as John T Waitt presides, with a Whittier poem read to close the day.

Weepstock Conn Henry C. Bowen New York Hayes Senator Platt Bishop Coxe Putnam Woodstock Putram Putnam Catholic Church Bowen Mrs. Hayes Platt Waitt Connecticut Aldrich Rhode Island Blair New Hampshire John B. Gough J. M. Allen Hartford H. E. P. Attleberry Kingley Twining William Hayes Ward Miles Standish Roseland Park John T. Waitt Hayes Ward Senator Hawley BR. B. Hayes Anj Fathers of the Republic Hagee Washington Jefferson John Adams Franklin South Woolsey Bacon Norwich Bacon Yale College Nelson W. Aldrich New England A. Cleveland Coxe Buffalo Peem John Greenleaf Whittier

Centennial meeting of the Massachusetts Society of the Cincinnati

The centennial gathering at Parker House elected officers for the year led by President Samuel C. Cobb. New members Alfred E. Smith Henry K. Sikes Col Lewis C hunt. The day featured dinners toasts and historical addresses on Washington and the Cincinnati Society’s origins and purpose. The address traced the society to 1783 and highlighted its role in supporting veterans and promoting patriotism and public service.

Massachusetts Society of the Cincinnati Parker House Samuel C. Cobb Clas. D. Hamans Francis W. Patfrey Winslow Warren Gamaliel Bradford David G. Baskins, Jr William Perkins 5. K. Lothrop Edward $. Moseley William Raymond Lee Benjamin A. Gould Henry J. Hunt J. Huntington Wolcott Charles W. Storey Benjamin H. Greene Alexander Williams Benjamin Lincoln J. Collins Warren M.bb Alfred E. Smith Brownville N. Y Henry K. Sikes Peoria Col Lewis C. Hunt U.S. A Washington Columbia Cobb Society of the Cincinnati Henry Knox The Cincinnati West Point Baron Steuben Gen. Steuben Knox Maj. L’enfant England Massachusetts United States Commonwealth William 4. Prescott Dona Cc. Warren Daniel Webster Shay Union Marseillaise S. K. Lothrop Army James G. Vose Providence Plymouth Rock America Gamaliel Bradford, Esq Our Brethren D. G. Haskins, Jr

Habeas corpus argument in Amero murder case ends

Halifax N S July 4 The habeas corpus hearing for Roger Amero charged with the Watertown Mass murder concluded in the supreme court with Harrington for the prisoner asserting the warrant's defect and lack of corpus delicti while Graham for the United States urged supporting cases The court reserved judgment likely to be delivered on Saturday the 4th inst when the court adjourned

Halifax N. O Roger Amero Carlton Watertown Mass Supreme Court Harrington Queen's Counsel County Court Graham United States

Rufes C Marsh Dies in Park Square After Illness

Rufes C Marsh longtime superintendent of hacks collapsed while at work on the common Wednesday afternoon and died at Dr Bush's home at Park Square. Born 1813, he was 70. Marsh served as hacks superintendent since the office's founding about 20 years ago after a prior police patrolman career. Funeral likely next Sunday.

Rufes C. Marsh Dr. Bush Park Square Mr. Marsh Sundar

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