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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jul 28, 1887

Page

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Prank Endorsement at Ohio Republican Convention

Committee on resolutions of the Ohio Republican convention adopts a prank endorsing Sherman for President. An alleged criticism of the President by on Collins is not considered authentic.

Eviction Clause in Land Bill Defeated in Commons

In the House of Commons an amendment to limit eviction notice to three years was defeated. Consul-General Phelan calls for captured fishermen to be sent home on the first vessel that sails. The Vatican opts not to interfere with the Knights of Labor. Steam sealer Allebeck seized by U S authorities in Behring Sea.

House of Commons Phelan Vatican Knights of Labor Allebeck United Sates Behring Sea

Weather and Local Hearings Highlight City Day

Fair and warmer weather opens the day while hearings proceed on the horse shoers strike, child employment, and state arbitration. Plans for a new Bussey bridge near completion. Several hundred seniors enjoy an outing at Franklin Park. Jack Shepard Jr wins Beacon Park races and the 2 27 sweepstakes. Nineteenth annual Bunker Hill Yacht Club regatta set for Anguilla Long Island.

State Board of Arbitration Bussey Franklin Park Jack Shepard Beacon Park Bunker Hill

Weather Indicator Forecast For New England And Maine

Weather bulletin from Washington notes 24 hour outlook starting July 28 at 7 am. Maine to see fair weather with southerly winds and higher western temperatures. Eastern Maine, eastern New England, and eastern New York warmer and fair with southerly winds.

Washington Maine New England New York

Weather report from Sue Hill Observatory

For south eastern New England during the next twenty four hours beginning 12 o'clock Wednesday night fair weather is expected.

Sue Hill New England

Land Bill Debate in Commons Sees Eviction Clause contested

In London on July 27 the House of Commons resumed debate on the land bill. MPs including O Doherty and Balfour clashed over a clause limiting eviction notices to three years Menu. The vote ended with 156 for and 212 against the amendment, with Parnell urging postponement.

London House of Commons O'Doherty North Donegal Parnell Balfour Ireland John Dillon Thomas Wallace Russell South Tyrone Maurice Healy Cork City Corkey Healy Landords Land Court O’ Doherty

Vatican bishops vote against church interference with Knights of Labor

Rome reports that twelve American bishops asked by the Vatican to advise on church action toward the Knights of Labor voted ten to two against interference. The decision, Nihil Innovetur, was reaffirmed by the congregation and conveyed to Cardinal Gibbons. an American attempt to reopen the issue was declined by the Holy See.

Rome Vatican Knights of Labor Cardinal Gibbons Baltimore United States Holy See

Pope and Persico Report on Ireland Appears Laudatory

John Boyle O Reilly cites a Rome cablegram from Monsignor Persico praising the Irish people. Persico was sent to Ireland June 27 by the Pope to assess social and political conditions and report back, with the Pope's trust in his judgments and past diplomatic work.

Ireland John Boyle O’ Reilly Rome Monsignor Persico Vatican Duke of Norfolk Monsignor Persico United States Charleston D. C Savannah

Lord Salisbury Questions Liberal Strength in Norwich Speech

Lord Salisbury spoke in Norwich asserting Liberal success rests on unstable ties between Gladstone and Parnell. He challenged Gladstone's claim that the civilized world condemns England's policy and noted that the government's policy remains in force, accusing Gladstone of offering no clear policy.

Lord Salisbury London Norwich Morley Salisbury Gladstone Parnell England Mr. Gladstone

Royal Yacht Squadron Offers Prizes for Cowes to Cherbourg Race

London July 27 The Royal Yacht Squadron announces prizes of 500, 200 and 100 for a race from Cowes to Cherbourg then to Eddystone Light and back starting August 8 open to English and foreign yachts. Also Porte to reopen direct Egypt talks and Earl of Aberdeen backs Irish autonomy and Home Rule. Rom Hungary July 27 Catholic university committee to meet August 7 to decide location of new American institution.

London Royal Yacht Squadron Cowes Cherbourg Eddystone Light England Earl of Aberdeen Dublin Freeman America

Water rate protest and political visits at Washington

Citizens in Washington protest water rate hikes with ex Water Registrar Crane alleging $800000 misused and $50000 illegally taken from the water fund. President Cleveland welcomes a Kansas City invitation for October visit, and other civic matters include the death of Smithsonian archeologist Dr Charles Rau, a Worcester site dispute with Secretary Fairchild, a Lynchburg State fair invitation, and the appointment of William M Stark as collector of customs for New London Connecticut.

Sherman On Collins Cleveland Kansas City Lynchburg Water Department Washington Charles Rau Smithsonian Institution Albion Ind National Association of Amateur Oarsmen Conley Boston King McLeod i New Haven Transcript Beverly Consolidated Railroad Connecticut Henry L. Dawes American Papermakers’ Association Saratoga E. Jackson Maryland Democrats Europe Citizens’ Savings Bank of Leavenworth Kan Clement Hopedale Indianapolis Etroit Joseph E. McDonald Indiana John W. Young Brigham Young Taylor England American Steam Yacht Club Martha’s Vineyard General Society of the Cincinnati Newport SprcrAn Crane White House Claveland War Department Worcester Mass Hopkins Fairchild Daniel William M. Stark District of New London, Conn

Yachts Move Amid Fogs in Marblehead Regatta Week

The Volunteer and other yachts faced fog and variable winds as Marblehead hosts the twelfth Corinthian Yacht Club regatta. Competitors include Shona, Papoose, Eddy, Billows, Day Dream, Gracie, and Beacons. racing and preparations unfold with crews adding sails and masts. The event draws large subscriptions, while clubs along the coast prepare for a busy schedule. regatta day is set for Saturday with among the fleet the Mayflower Volunteer Thistle and expected participation Aug 25.

Marblehead Marblehead Rock Haff Boston Lockwood's Corinthian Yacht Club Eddy Billows Atlanta Vera Bar Haxner Sprcran A. J. Grant The Record Mayflower Volunteer Thistle Provincetown Day Dream Gracie New York Priscilla Canfield Newport Goreas Berry Theresa Boreas Providence Soothbay Ouida Benedict Edwin Booth Lawrence Barrett St. Lawrence River Nirvana Stella Vixen Romance Beatrice Atlantic Yacht Squadron Wrymourna Monatiquot Yacht Club Elm Tree Harbor Sheppard Toronto Royal Canadian Yacht Club Atalanta Oriole Aildan Ariadne Aileen White Wings Signet Ethel Verve Laura Merle Cypress

Phelan Urges Swift Return of Seized Men in Souris Row

United States Consul George reports Souris officials refused to release fourteen men seized from seine boats. Consul-General Phelan orders their return on the first vessel, with U S warships under his command ready to act if needed. In another note, Charles Reed pays a $400 fine for the Annie W Hodgdon customs violation.

Hautrax N.S Spector Phelan United States George Souris Charlottetown Richmond Admiral Luce Yantic Guiovucester Annie W. Hodgdon Charles Reed

Big Railroad Scheme Aims at New Transcontinental Line

Reported plans by General Alger Chauncey M Depew and Henry B Led yard to seek British capital for 7 million dollars of bonds to fund a new Transcontinental railroad. The route would run from Mackinaw Straits to Duluth between existing lines, tapping rich timber and mineral districts. Contracts with Northern Pacific and Michigan Central anchor the venture.

Dermort Ree General Alger Chauncey M. Depew Lienry B. Ledyard Europe Straits of Mackinaw Duluth Consolidated South Shore & Atlantic Milwaukee Lake Shore & Western Chicago Northern Pacific Seaboard Michigan Central New York Central

Tragedies Reported on Tremont and Gouch’s Wharf

Mrs. Adelaide Boucher of 11 Webster Avenue fainted on Tremont Street yesterday noon with her husband and died within ten minutes at Metcalf's drug store from apoplexy. James Stevenson, an old son of Sergeant Stevenson, drowned while bathing yesterday afternoon off Gouch's wharf. his body was recovered.

Adelaide Boucher Webster Avenue Tremont Street Metcalf James Stevenson Sergeant Stevenson Gouch’s Wharf

General Society of Cincinnati Holds Newport Session

The General Society of the Cincinnati held a triennial session at the State House Newport Rhode Island with Rhode Island hosts and a commemorative banquet at the Casino Theatre. Proceedings included electing James Simons temporary chair and the reading of a Governor Fish letter requesting a successor for president-general.

Newport R. L General Society of Cincinnati State House Rhode Island State Society General Society Horatio Rogers Providence Hamilton Fish New York Asa Bird Gardner General Society of the Cincinnati James Simons South Carolina Fish Rogers General Washington Nathaniel Greene Alexander McDougall William Heath Jedidiah Brantington John Paterson Mordecai Gist Marquis de la Rouevue Philip van Cortlandt James M. Varnum Peter Turner Count Donah Casino Theatre Fairman Rogers David King Leroy King Major Powell Gearich Francis Ripley Yates M. Roustan Shields Princeton Green New Jersey Society of Cincinnati Washington Nation of France Lebanon Penn Maryland Society Oswald ‘Tilgham Easton Charles C. Pinckney Charleston Society of the Cincinnati A. L. Gardiner Wetmore United States of America

Sherman Victory in Ohio Convention Returns to Sherman Assertive

Sherman wins the first day of the Ohio Republican convention in Torrpo as Blaine forces fail to stop indorsement. Key speeches praise Sherman while Foraker accepts Sherman’s terms. Grosvenor’s resolution for full indorsement passes after anti Sherman factions threaten to block.

Torrpo Sprciau Sherman Ohio Blaine Judge West Chicago Major McKinley Colonel Jones Mansfield Sherman Club John A. Brigham Foster Boody House Foraker Daniel J. Ryan Jake” Donaldson Ryan Sherman Sen Committee On New State Committee Grosvenor Munson Muskingum Qohio Alexander Hamilton Grant Hayes Garfield John Sherman White House Charles Grosvenor Keifer

Gloucester schooner Henry Wilson runs ashore at Launching Point

A despatch from Georgetown P E I reports the Gloucester flaking schooner Henry Wilson went ashore on Launching Point in fog last night. The weather is fine, and she will likely release with little damage.

Haniva N.S Georgetown Gloucester Henry Wilson

Maryland Democrats Nominate Gorman Backed Ticket in June Convention

The Maryland Democratic State convention opened with Arthur P. Gorman presiding and Bernard Carter as temporary and then permanent president. Delegates from counties and districts approved credentials and adopted a platform lauding Grover Cleveland, calling for tariff revision and election-law reform. On the gubernatorial ballot James Hodges led briefly, then Louis Baughman won the nomination, with Frank Brown and Stephen Archer among contenders. Baughman also clinched the controller nomination and William Pinkney Whyte the attorney-general post signaling reconciliation with Gorman.

Bautierd United States Arthur P. Gorman State Central Executive Committee Gorman Cleveland Bernard Carter Baltimore Grover Cleveland Democratic Party of the Union Democratic Party Maryland James Hodges Frank T. Shaw Frank Brown Carroll James McSherry Louis Victor Baughman Frederick W. 5S Young Stevenson Archer Harford James E. Ellgood KE. Jackson Wicomico Hodges Brown Jackson Baughman Archer Louis Baughman William Pinkney Whyte Whyte

Fitchburg Washouts Hit Erving Bridge Damage Scale

General Superintendent Adams reports extensive flood damage from washouts between Miller's Falls and Erving. About 120 feet of the bridge collapsed after abutment and piers were undermined. A large labor gang is building a trestle to replace the bridge as crews contend with 12 to 15 foot flood depths and 59 washed out roadbed spots requiring 3000 loads of dirt. Passengers travel by stage amid hazardous roads.

Adams Fitchburg Railroad Miller’s Falls Erving

Actress Miss Heath Dies in London After Illness

Obituary notes the death of Mrs Wilson Barrett in London after a long illness. The noted actress used the stage name Miss Heath.

Wilson Barrett London Miss Heath

New England Ship Building stockholders vote to cover loss

The Bath Maine shipyard firm’s stockholders unanimously subscribed funds to cover losses from a recent yard fire. In New York Captain Alexander Vallat of the steamer Alesia was arrested for tearing out berths without port notifying and failing to maintain hospital space. he posted 5000 bail. Riverside Iron and Steel of Cincinnati with officers Harris and Gala assigned 200000 liabilities to John S. Connor. Engineer Nerbert Borland and laborer Daniel O Hearn died from injuries at Aery Maddock tannery explosion in Lowell. Ned Taylor, 11, son of James M Taylor of Bath, drowned while fishing at Squirrel Island.

New England Ship Building Company of Bath Alexander Vallat Alesia New York Riverside Iron and Steel Company Cincinnati W. P. Harris al Gala John S. Connor Nerbert Borland Daniel O’ Hearn Aery & Maddock Lowell Ned Taylor James M. Taylor Squirrel Island

Desperate Contest Over New Hampshire Railroads Bills

Concord leaders urge defeat of Hazen bill and passage of Atherton measure to protect state lines. The Lake Shore railroad survey nears completion and Boston and Maine influence risks monopoly with state lines, prompting a statewide printing of a statement to rally opposition.

Concord N. H Concord Road Legislative Railroad Committee Lake Shore Road Gilford Boston, Concord & Montreal Alton Bay Boston & Maine Lake Shore Sinc Belknap County Boston & Maine Road Danvers Worcester Nashua Massachusetts Stony Brook Road St. John’s Lake Champlain Connecticut New Hampshire Hazen Atherton Eastern State House Friends of the Concord Road Boston & Lowell Supreme Court Vermont Canada Boston Canadian Pacific

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