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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jul 23, 1888

Page

8

Dr Lorimer in Boston On Redemption And Politics

The Rev. Dr. George Lorimer formerly of this city spoke at Tremont Temple Boston on redemption and politics. He urged personal proprietorship of one’s country and argued for reasoned discussion, constitutional understanding, and civic virtue as bases of a righteous state. He warned against violence and partisan extremes and urged teaching youth about liberty and duty while separating church work from state responsibilities.

George ©. Lorimer Chicago Tremont Temple Dr. Lorimer B&o Lorimer

Tremont Temple to Host Republican Convention Night

Tremont Temple to host a Chicago ticket ratification event with Dr. Burden presiding and Henry Cabot Lodge as speaker. Notable figures including Tom Reed ex Governor Robinson Perkins Beard Bracket and General Banks headline, with cadet band drum corps and Harrison Morton campaign photos for atmosphere. Doors at 7, program at 7:45, first balcony reserved for ladies.

Chicago Tremont Temple Burden State Committee Henry Cabot Lodge Tom’ Reed Meine Robinson Perkins Kansas Beard Brackett Banks United States Washington Home Market Club Harrison and Morton Washington Street Meronton

Prohibition Rally Set With Fisk as Speaker in Tremont Temple

The Prohibitionists announce a large Tremont Temple rally on September 5 with General Clinton B. Fisk of New Jersey, their presidential candidate, as principal speaker. The event, confirmed by the state executive committee, may include a second night for greater impact and Worcester plans are discussed for the eve before or after the state convention. Committee assignments for the state convention are referred to Aug. 5.

Boston Tremont Temple Clinton B. Fisk New Jersey State Committee Fisk Roberts Dyer Worcester J. M. Brown Chelsea RE. F. Stevens Everett E. ‘Trask Hill Charlestown HL. Clapp

Republican State committee to set dates for convention

The Republican State committee meets to fix time and place for the annual state convention, select a presiding officer and a resolutions chairman. Governor Ames forces, Draper supporters, and anti Ames factions clash over timing aiming for September 19 or 26 with concerns about congressional contests. Charles H. Allen of Lowell is floated as a potential chair, but acceptance is uncertain. Platform builders remain unnamed.

Republican State Committee Ames Draper State House Boston State Committee Worcester Jess Charles H. Allen Lowell Burden Washington Lading Lowell-Lawrence Tpme Gn

The Great Gloucester Fish Syndicate and Its Impacts

The halcyon days of New England fisheries fade as a Gloucester syndicate plans to control catch and prices. They aim to bar nonmembers from purchasing fish, raise market prices, and potentially push fishermen toward Pacific opportunities, amid a near famine and shifting Canadian rates. The move draws scrutiny from dealers and crews alike.

Guoversire New England Gloucester Feh Cape Flattery Pacific

Doctors Disagree Case Shows Doctors Standing United

A man allegedly feigned symptoms to ten doctors who prescribed rest and remedies for muscular rheumatism. The piece argues the doctors all diagnosed lumbar muscular rheumatism and treated accordingly, disputing claims of widespread medical disagreement.

Oleiis Tietifious Mbrago

Campaign Demonstrations by Republicans Democrats and Prohibitionista

Campaign events span several towns with Republican flag raising at Memorial Hall by a brass band and fireworks. North Abington Republicans form a campaign club with officers and an 80-member start. Democrats in North Attleboro host a jazza meeting, launching a Cleveland and Thurman club. Deerfield summer school features Henry Mott on Samuel de Champlain with historic overview and lasting Canadian legacies.

Dedham Republicans Memorial Hall High Street Phenix North Abington Republicans Moses N. Arnold Rlpert S. Kelly Dexter Grace A. Newton Reed William H. Childs Gilbert Pillsbury Leonard P. Arnsid E. Rh. Bates Willian E. Lyon George C. Pratt Francis Jesse H. Jones General Collins North Attleboro Democrats William BH. Rogere Patrict F. Grady Mosrs Wi. M. Green John Devlin Edwardrwin Cleveland Henry Mott McGill University of Montreal Deerfield Samuel de Champlain Mote Society For Historical Studies Montreal Pocumtuck Valley Canada Charoplain Mott West Indies Central America Panama Champlain Quebec France Nova Scotia Caps Breton New England Ottawa River Lake Ontario L. J. G. Lincoln

Democratic Committees Plan Flag Raising and Battalion

Edward Irwin as secretary Patrick Grady treasurer Johan Higgins outlined committees to organize a flag raising and ratification meeting and form a battalion with five companies and captains P McCarthy and John Foley. A Hyannis administration meeting in Masonic Hall featured T C Day presiding and speeches by B F Crocker and William Lloyd Garrison.

Edward Irwin Patrick Fr. Grady Johan W. Higgins P. McCarthy John Foley Hyannis Cleveland Fyannis William Lloyd Garrison Boston Springfield Democrats Cleveland and Thurman Mainstreet City Hall William Russell Cambridge Bob? Southworth Republican State Committee State Senate Beard Congress Postmaster Blunt Haverhill Indianapolis Democratic State Committee

Major Spaulding Granted Two Months Extension of Leave

Major Edward J. Spaulding of the Fourth Cavalry receives a two months leave extension. Captain Frank Hessh of the ordnance department is assigned to the board at the select proving ground near New York, relieving Captain Culfen Bryant.

Washington Edward J. Spaulding Fourth Cavalry Frank Hessh Ordnance Department Select Proving New Yor Culfen Bryant Ordnance

Salem water supply disruption puzzling city officials

The water board shut off supply forenoon. A Boston diver inspected the Beverly bridge siphon to find debris causing low pressure but found the pipe clear. Salem pressure runs high. officials fear pumping equipment damage if pressure raised. Water demand rises as residents wash at night, raising supply strain. Diver reached seventy feet but found only a small obstruction.

Salem Sauum Agencia AL Water Board Boston Beverly Bridge Beverly Gallows Hall

Dooley Lectures on California Vision Amid Gaslit Hall

Mr. Edmond T. Booley spoke on Pacific Coast development at Union Ball, noting California’s vast area, temperate climate, and capacity for 50 million people. He highlighted education landmarks, San Diego charity plans, and a proposed state institution to uplift orphans and the poor through integrated facilities under one management.

Edmond T. Dooley Union Dooley Boston San Diego Cal Pacific Coast California Massachusetts China Zales East Great Lick Stanford University New Methodist University New Engand Institute of Technology

Funeral of Lieutenant Dinsmore in South Boston

The funeral services for Police Lieutenant Fred I. Dinsmore were held yesterday at his home and at the Baptist church in South Boston. Delegations from St. Paul’s Masons bodies and Assembly No. 12 of G A R attended, along with a detail of thirty patrolmen led by Lieutenant Little. The escort and offerings were provided by officers and lodge members, with the remains sent by Eastern Railroad to Waterville, Maine for interment.

Dinsmore Fred I. Dinsmore Baptist Police Department Little Argent Messrs Obert Wood Reppees Assembly No R. S G. F Out Eastern Railroad Waterville

Salem's Electric Railway Test on Willows Branch

Savy July 22.1 Sunday reports the new electric motor on the Willows branch of the Neumkong street railway tested Saturday evening with a car running from Webb Street to the Willows and back. The line to Washington Street is expected to be completed this week.

Salem’s Savy Willows Neumkong Shreet Webb Street the Willows Washington Street

Elegant Boston to New York Train Attracts Traff ic

An elegant train departs Boston at 10 a.m. via the New York and New England railroad and arrives in New York at 4 30 p m. It has become very popular with travelers, drawing steady patronage from the public.

Boston New York New England Railroad

Corinthian Regatta Highlights and Club Events at Marblehead

The Corinthian Yacht Club regatta at Marblehead featured the Witch and J B Paine s unnamed second class yacht in a tight finish with four class winners named for first class keels Saracen Witeh Expert and Mosea and Coyote across keel and centreboard divisions. Beverly Yacht Club ran eleven starters with Mucilage Mist and Daisy winning. Cape Ann Yacht Club s second Tappan cup race saw Black Cloud win against thirteen rivals. Savin Hill Yacht Club hosted a large illumination and reception with 1000 lanterns, bands, and a clambake as yachts led by Commodore Stark s Jefinies regatta and prizes listed for multiple classes. Public notices included sale of the steam yacht Telegram designed by Beas or Webb. Moonlight sail postponed by South Boston Yacht Club and a new 55-foot steam yacht for Vice Commodore J Morrill was announced for launch mid August.

Resatta Cornthian Yacht Club Marblehead Mara Babboon Pappoose Ziquener Witch J. B. Paine Mr. Paine W.P. Fowle Saracen W. B. Crowninshield Witeh Lawrence Whitcomb Expert C. H. W. Foster Mosea Walter Abbott Coyote Beverly Yacht Club Monument Beach Mucilage Mist Daisy Cape Ann Yacht Club Black Cloud Savin Hill Boston South Boston Stark Thayer Jefinies Yacht Club Burgess Telegram Herald J. Beas Webb James Gordon Bennett South Boston Yacht Club Ambrose Martin Jeffries Point J. Morrill

Old South Lectures for Young People Start August First

The Old South lectures for this summer begin Wednesday afternoon August 1 with The Story of the Ages as the course title. Free tickets will be mailed to young people who address in their own handwriting to the Old South studies directors at the Old South Meeting House.

OLD South Old South Studies Old South Meeting House Ephraim Emerton Harvard University Richard the Lion-Hearted Bliss Nina Moore Dante Shattuck O. Hartwell Philip 5 Maxom Shakspere Charles Dudley Warner H. Lovermore Institute of Technology Lafayette George Makepeace Trowle

Moreen Paintings to Leave Horticultural Hall

Announcement states Mr. Moreen’s Christ Entering Jerusalem and The Crucifixion will be moved to Providence with no extension of time. The works have drawn phenomenal attendance, but will be removed Saturday evening next despite ongoing visitor interest.

Dedication of Patrick's Church by Bishop Harkins

Patrick's Church was dedicated this morning by Bishop Harkins of Providence with solemn high mass. A farmer's mass in B flat featured a choir from other churches. Rev. Joseph McDonough preached the sermon. Musical vespers followed. The Fall River granite edifice on Saint Martin Street seats 1400, cost about $159,000 and carries no debt. Pastor Rev. J. P. Grace, formerly of Newport.

Patrick’s Church Harkins Providence Farmer Joseph ¥. McDonough Santh Matin Street Fall River New England J. P. Grace Newport

Boston Notes on City Affairs and Local Gifts

Boston notes report 178 deaths in the latest period and a $1260 fund total for a Colonel Cass monument. A suspect violin thief is sought in Atlantic City after an $800 instrument theft, while an $800,000 court house loan order is in flux as mayor counters the special aldermen meeting. Socials include a Bass Point picnic by eighty Boston stenographers and rain cancels a Common concert. Donations reach $438.25 for playgrounds and $825 of $1000 for Ramona Ranch Indian workshop funding.

Boston Colonel Cass Francois Gillett Thompson & Odell Atlantic City N. J O’brien Boston Stenographers’ Association Bass Point House Nahant Massachusetts Emergency and Hygiene Association Montana Ramona Ranch

Boston Bruins? No, Boston Baseball Standings and Game Recap

Baseball standings show Pittsburg moving up and Indianapolis sliding back while Chicago retook the lead from Detroit. Boston reclaimed fourth place after a Saturday win despite shaky defense and weak supports from Sanders Hornung and Wise. The nine game losing streak preceded the victory. The score remains to be reported.

Pittsburg Indianapolis Detroits Chicago Bostons Chicalo. Cae Ceeeeseees Psitoil Ces

Local teams clash in city pair matchups and scores

Detroit vs Detroit score 9 to 6 and Philadelphia vs New York 6 to 1. Indianapolis beat Pittsburgh 13 to 4. Worcester against Portmouth 18 to 5. Lynn defeated Manchester 5 to 2. Salem beat Lowell 4 to 3. Newton Centre won over Beacon 7 to 6. Wakefield Melrose edged Miller 7 to 5. Brooklyn defeated Athletics 7 to 1. Cleveland over Baltimore 17 to 4. Cincinnati over Cincinnati 8 to 0. Louisville St Louis 3 to 2. Brookline over Independents 5 to 0.

Detroit Detroits Chicagos Philadelphia New Yorks Philadelphias Indianapolis Pittsburgh Worcester Worcesters Porttsmouths Lynn Lynns Manchesters Salem Lowells Salems Newton Newton Centres Beacons Wakefield Melroses Millers Brooklyn Brookins Athletics Cleveland Clevelands Baltimores Cincinnati Cincinnatis Kansas Citys

New Parochial Schoolhouse Blessed in Jamaica Plain

Late yesterday a corner stone blessing marked the start of a new parochial school building in Jamaica Plain. The Leo XII school on St Thomas Street near Woodman will house 400 children with separate facilities for boys and girls and a 650-seat parochial hall, run by the Sisters of St Joseph.

Jamaica Plain Harkins Providence O’relly Springfield Thomas J. County Worcester Thomas Magennis Boston St.thomas Street Woodman Jamaica Street

scattered guest list from a private party and travel group

A long list of names and hometowns appears, detailing guests and travelers from Brunswick, Portland, Lexington, Detroit, New York, Chicago, Philadelphia, San Francisco, Montreal, Toronto, Richmond, and other cities. The roster includes couples, individuals, and families such as Mr. and Mrs. H Cassard, Edward Pfeiffer, C L Pullman, and Miss Lyons, among many others, indicating a social or guest attendance record.

Brunswick C. H. Lamson Portland I’rance Lexington H. Brown Detroit E. Hart Day C. C. Day Kansas City L. Scott New York Victoria Walter M. Jones A. Stinch Vendome H. Cassard Chicago Charles Allis Milwaukee C. H. West Charles A. Russell Washington P. B. Jeefeebhoy India G. L. Boardman Toronto Young Franco Michado Manual Reonda Cuba Edward Pfeiffer Ingenior Stessin Germany C.L. Pullman Robert de Forrest Mary W. Thomas John K. Connally Miss Lyons James W. Allison Richmond C. N. Cook Buffalo H. H. Moore Troy W. G. Soule H. BE. Chapman Wheeling W. Va Samuel B. Gilman Bangor JF. Linsley Montreal William Scott Hartford Tremont Charles Guidet J. W. Moore C. C. Perkins H. KR. Whitney Fairbault Minn C. E. Hunt Sonfe and Son Leavenworth Kan Elijah A. Morse Canton Revere A. L. Light Quebec Philip Zeil Peoria Lil F. S. Pratt Burlington A. P. Baer Baltimore J. B. Bertolet Leaf River John B. Carson John R. Gregg C. H H.swanm Lyon Pittsburg Parker’s George ‘Morehead London Can W. Gordon McCabe Petersboro James W. Digby Ontario W. H. Thomas, Jr O. L. Norwood Muiss M. W. Thomas Thomas M. Dawson J. M. Dawson RK. A. Carter

Alien Brick Makers in Everett Seen as in Other Districts

The Everett brickyard laborers are described as non naturalized workers who pay no taxes and never vote. Town treasurer Joseph K. Nichols reports tax collection from them is nil. The two yards, owned by Washburn and E. B. Edmiston, employ about seventy five men and see workers come in spring and leave in fall.

Everett Joseph KE. Nichols

Beacon Park matinee program yields close fast races

At Beacon Park the third matinee of the season drew a large crowd as the fast track produced close races. Purse details include 6250 for pacers with best three in five to harness, and 100 for a separate event, with multiple entries from Medford and Albion among others. Time results noted include 2:88 and 2:28%2 for several heats.

Beacon Park M.T. Downing B. Grie John Less A. Soudward Medford B. m. Marysh Pela Cesteees Aisto B. Inristinent Judees Messrseu B. Miller M. Goodspeed Cer K—air Prank Sibert

Collins Held for Manslaughter in Curran Killing

Michael P. Collins faced arraignment in the South Boston Police Court on a manslaughter charge for the death of John Curran found in a vacant lot in South Boston. He pleaded not guilty and the case was continued to Thursday. Bail set at 2500, posted by Mrs Newton whom he tended.

Summer Suits Offered at Reduced Prices by Macallar Parker Co

Summer suits and light woollen ranges are offered at unprecedented low prices at Macallar Parker Co No 400 Washington Street. The price cuts aim to clear surplus stock in the retail department. All goods are firm manufacture with special focus on suits priced at 14 dollars.

Macallar, Parker & Co Washington Street

End of the Second Brigade Camp in Framingham

The Second Brigade camp at South Framingham ended on Saturday. Battery A under Captain Follett paraded through Boston after marching from the camp, while Fifth and Ninth regiments’ companies proceeded to regimental headquarters and were dismissed. An election elected Adjutant G. H. Benyon major of the Fifth Regiment with 18 of 36 votes. he is noted as a former captain of the Newton company.

South Framingham Captain Follett Boston Boston & Albany Framingham G. H. Benyon Newton

Dennison Bridge Contractor Attacked Beating Robbery Attempt

J M Dennison a bridge contractor operating from Room 21 Sears building Washington street reports two men including Curtis entered his office at 10 45 am on Saturday and demanded money. Dennison resisted and the assailants fled, Curtis having previously received aid from him.

J. M. Dennison Sears Washington Street Curtis Mr. Dennison

False arrest suit over burglar tools at 96 Waltham Street

Patrick Coakley sues Sergeant Daly and Policemen Watts Delt Delt and Crane of Court Square station for $1000 claiming false arrest over a bag of burglar tools. A policeman disguised as an expressman delivered the bag to 96 Waltham Street where Coakley was arrested. later evidence showed she did not own the tools which belonged to a man who had rented a room in the house the day before. Captain Hi…

Emnmenway Daly Watts, Vinal, Delt Crane Court Square Patrick Coakley Boston Waltham Street Coakley

Fiftieth Promenade Night at Music Hall

Tonight at Music Hall the fiftieth promenade concert features Mr. Neuendorff. The program includes Sullivan operas the Mikado and Iolanthe, an eight tone promenade, and a first hearing of Scenes Poetiques by French composer Godard. Oxford male quartet offers additional singing.

Music Hall Neuendorff Iolanthe Godard Oxford

Chinese gamblers arrested at raid on No 38 Harrison avenue

A raid at 4 o'clock yesterday afternoon on No 38 Harrison avenue, a Chinese gambling rendezvous, yielded thirty six Chinese gamblers. They were bailed out quickly by Sam Wah Kee and Ch Wing Hang. The raid uncovered gambling boards and other implements.

Harrison Avenue Sam Wah Kee Ch Wing Hang

United the Courts faces and fines in July court docket

UNITED THE COURTS. STATES DISTRICT COURT- July 21-Nixison. J. Lincoln Trott, master of the brigantine Hat tie, pleaded guilty to beating and wounding one of his sailors and was fined 81. MUNICIPAL COURT-July 21. Harpy and ADAMs, Jr. Policeman Flaherty of South Boston, charged with assaulting two citizens, had his case continued until Tuesday. Henry McIntosh and William Kelly, who worked the ring-in-the glove game on James Wilberforce, were held in $200 each for trial Tuesday. Benjamin F. Tuttle was held in $200 until July 24 on a charge of illegally appropriating to his own use a horse belonging to Abner P. larion. Dennis F. Ryan was held for trial until July 25 on a charge of stealing twenty-four knives belonging to Whitman, Jacobs & Co. . In the South Boston court Michael Collins was arraigned for the murder of John Curran Thursday night. He was held for man slaughter, pending the result of the inquest on Tuesday next. In the Roxbury court James Barry was ar raigned on a charge of intent to defraud and held for appearance July 25.

Harpy Adams Flaherty South Boston Henry McIntosh William Kelly James Wilberforce Benjamin F. Tuttle Abner P. Larion Dennis F. Ryan

Running Races at Saugus July 28 Program Portrayed

Franklin Park Saugus hosts a first class running race programme on July 28 featuring a pony race with a 340 to win and $10 to second, half mile heats, and a handicap with $150 purse. Entries close tomorrow at midnight with Mr C Mayberry Boston. If weather is poor, races shift to July 30.

Saugus Franklin Park American Jockey Association Mr. C. ©. Mayberry School Street Boston

Off to Cincinnati Patriarchs Militant depart Boston

A large party of Patriarchs Militant left Boston Saturday evening for the grand convention in Cincinnati opening Tuesday. The group of about 150 chevaliers, led by C. A. Cushman, traveled by a special Fitchburg railroad train and will arrive at noon Monday.

Cincinnati Boston Fitchburg C. A. Cushman

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