05 Jul 1887
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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jul 05, 1887
Page
1
An old house advert quotes a household boast that Pearline keeps the home so clean no intruder will linger. The jingle claims Pearline has no equal for washing and cleaning.
The New Haven finance committee recommends accepting W H Starbuck’s offer of 275000 dollars for the city’s Derby railroad interests. Terms include conveying assets to trustees, Starbuck buying Derby stock at not less than 25 dollars a share, paying first mortgage bonds at maturity, relocating depots, preserving Stalin line ferry service, and extending the line to Hawleyville within a year. The plan awaits aldermen action and a minority report questions the cash offer. Fire incidents narrated follow with numerous alarms and minimal damage.
A memorial services in Quincy at the Old Stone Church honors Charles Francis Adams as a statesman diplomat and scholar. The service featured a lengthy oration by Dr. William Everett, with family members present and a Temple Quartet performance.
A compendium of 19th century items notes Kentucky congressman Breckenridge seen as a compromise candidate and Duncan F. Kenner's Senate bid after his New Orleans death. It also covers Newport's Rhode Island Society of the Cincinnati, Cohasset Yacht Club races, and major regatta events at Gloucester and Marblehead with yacht Carmita among the incidents, plus civic notices from New York and regional athletic results.
A report notes Queen Victoria laid the foundation stone of the Imperial Institute. Other items include General Cassola stirring Madrid, martial law in Valencia, an Anglo Turkish Egypt relation not yet ratified, a rail crash near St Thomas Ontario with two deaths, a lavish Independence Day reception at the US legation in London with Mr Blaine responding to toast, and Rome ordering excommunication of Rev. Dr. McGlynn.
Fair weather marked the day with a Boston Fourth of July programme for all classes. The city theatre hosted the civic celebration with an oration by Hon. John E. Fitzgerald. The Charles River hosted rowing and sailing regattas, with McKay, Central, and West End boats among winners. Beacon Park saw speed contests. Beacon Point hosted sailing winners Shadow to Wildfire. The Society of the Cincinnati held its annual meeting at Parker's and elected officers.
A horse car with ninety passengers ran out of control during a Fair grounds trip. Passengers shouted to jump and many leaped or were pushed onto rocks. Marion O'Brien died shortly after while others, including Mary O'Hara Ellen McCarty and Michael Cahill, suffered serious injuries. Four physicians treated the wounded and an inquest will be held.
New York on July 4 observed the 99th Independence Day with a packed hall. Speechmaking and patriotic music by the nth Regiment Band followed remarks from Governors and Congressmen, letters of regret from national figures read aloud.
Worcester July 4 The mile and a half race between Cornell University and Bowdoin College four oared crews will be rowed tomorrow at 4 30 pm on Lake Quinsigamond. Captain Fielder has wrestled boils but the crews look fast with Cornell winning choice of position and Eugene Buckley of Boston as referee.
An 1886 Atlanta tale recounts H. C. Wood of Boston posing as a wealthy Northerner. He gains favor in Griffin as a captain of the Spalding Grays, marries Miss Hill, and plans a bank from Boston funds. Since leaving for Cincinnati rumors of forgery and large borrowings surface, including forging his father in law’s signature and mortgaging his wife’s property.
For twenty four hours starting 7 a.m. Tuesday July 5 southwest winds are forecast with fair weather and stationary temperatures across New England and eastern New York.
The July 4 Independence Day reception at the American legation in London drew prominent guests including Mr. Blaine, Mr. Phelps, Mrs. James Brown Potter, and Colonel Cody. Mr. Phelps toasted “The Fourth” and urged unity, while Mr. Blaine praised American patriotism abroad and noted America’s unique birthday. Blaine planned trips to Scotland, Ireland, and the continent.
After a chaotic period, the Boston shop promises calmer service and attentive help. It highlights clothing for men and boys, bathing suits, tents, straw hats, and sporting goods, inviting customers to visit at 32 to 44 North Street with a new illustrated catalogue to tell the full story.
Romer reports that the Vatican has ordered the archbishop of New York to excommunicate the Rev. Dr. McGlynn and to publish the decree in newspapers.
The Blue Hill Observatory reports unusual June forecast accuracy with 24 hour predictions verified for weather at 87 percent and temperature at 63 percent. Signal service indications for 24 hours also show weather at 77 percent and temperature at 50 percent verified.
The document details yesterday’s weather observations up to 10 p m taken simultaneously at all stations. It catalogs temperatures, wind directions and speeds, barometric pressure, humidity, and precipitation readings from multiple locations to compare atmospheric conditions at a common time.
The death of Duncan F Kenner in New Orleans ends a likely bid for the Louisiana Senate. At 70 plus his vigor remained, and he was a leading candidate in 1879. Edward J Gay follows him as a major planter with pro tection and planting interests, though his path is uncertain.
The Savannah bound Tallahassee reports the death by own action of a passenger who left New York for health in Bronson Florida. He used the name E Hastings and gave no baggage or identifiable marks. He was about 28, 5 feet 9, with a dark complexion, hinting at deliberate self harm aboard the ship.
Tired of life in Worcester Ida True of Lancaster drowned herself in the Nashua River Saturday. In Portsmouth Rockwell Varney, a county farm pauper, cut his throat Saturday. In FarrFtep Me Mrs David Simpson hanged herself today, all attributed to insanity.
London reports the Queen with royal party including the Prince of Wales and many nobles lays the Imperial Institute foundation stone before about twenty thousand cheering spectators. Other items note Ireland measures criticized, bills advanced, and international developments in Egypt and Spain.
The Rhode Island Society of the Cincinnati met in Newport announcing the deaths of three members. New hereditary members were admitted including Malcom H. Angell and several others. Officers elected were President Nathaniel Greene and Vice President Henry E. Turner, with Asa B. Gardiner as Judge Advocate and William Dehon King as treasurer. A dinner at Ocean House preceded adjournment to July 27 for the national society’s meeting.
London reports several arrivals including Brooklyn City New York and Stockholm City Boston off the Lizard on July 3. The bark R A Allen New York for Boston ashore on Handkerchief Shoal with wreckers halted by southwest winds. Fog persists. Berkshire sails north from Baltimore to Boston as a separate report.
In New York on July 4 the Society of the Cincinnati met for its annual dinner. President Cleveland was made an honorary member and James A. Rutherford gained regular membership. Hamilton Fish was reelected president, Alexander Hamilton vice president, John Schuyler secretary, and Alexander James Clinton treasurer.
The New York board of aldermen received the 1887 city tax rolls noting real estate assessed at 1 254 491 849 dollars up 50 550 784 from 1886 and personal estate at 253 148 814 dollars up 36 121 598.
Washington July 4 Breckinridge of Kentucky outlined a possible tariff compromise while backing a free breakfast table and some internal revenue reductions. Regarded as a future House leader his eloquence and practical reading are noted though he has only one term in Congress. His close ties with Carlisle could make his appointment a strong compromise if Mills and Cox contest the Ways and Means chair.
Springfield July 4 report shows the Springfield Bicycle Club meet drew 500 spectators and 140 amateurs, with machine bans. EK A DeBlois of Hartford won the one mile handicap in 2m 46.4s and the one mile open in 2m 38.4s, Hartford riders taking most honors including several firsts across events.
Former Maine Governor Anson P Morrill died at Augusta yesterday morning after a several day illness he was unconscious at death bed. Survived by sister Mrs Blackwell daughters Mrs C W Goddard and Mrs Huntoon grandson Anson M Goddard and a granddaughter. Funeral to be held later this week. Morrill born Belgrade Mo June 10 1803 served in Maine House of Representatives and as Governor from 1855 1857 and 1859 1861 and later as a Republican in the Thirty seventh Congress from 1861 to 1863.
John Adair McDowell of Chicago died in Huntsville Alabama. He was brother to General Irwin McDowell and served as colonel of the Sixth Iowa Volunteers, bre via brigadier general after Shiloh. He commanded at Vicksburg, was Mayor of Keokuk before the war, and supervised construction of Chicago’s custom house. Born in Columbus Ohio, he was 62 years old.
A freight train of twenty three refrigerator cars left the track near St Thomas Ontario today. Fifteen cars were wrecked and two tramp riders were killed.
On July 4 fires erupted in several towns including Beckett street Rushford building and Conant street houses. Daniel McCue of Hose 3 collapsed from heat. fire crews faced exhausted horses and required replacements. Casualties included multiple deaths and injuries at the Weber Brewing Company fire in Cincinnati.
A public memorial sermon on a revered colleague and neighbor, praising his lifelong service to the nation and city. The speaker recalls wartime leaders, the sacrifices of counselors, and the personal toll of public life, ending with a tribute from the community in Quincy.
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