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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jul 29, 1887

Page

2

Ohio Republicans Pledge Labor Protection and Foraker-Nomination

The Ohio Republican platform condemns foreign labor shifts while backing free ballot rights and equal protection for workers. It emphasizes tariff protections for wool, pension support for veterans, land and patent laws, and praises Gov Foraker and John Sherman, urging Foraker’s renomination and lauding the 67th General Assembly’s work for veterans and state reforms.

North South Republic Congress Cleveland Secretary of the Treasury Latform Union United States Republican Party Gladstone Parnell Ireland Democratic Party of Foraker Doe Democratic Party Ohio General Assembly Republican National Convention John Sherman United Republicans of Joseph B. Foraker

Ohio Republican rally lauds labor support and party record

A speaker praises labor rights and urges Republicans to elect a strong next Legislature. He condemns the prior Democratic Legislature as corrupt, urges voters to compare records, and closes by listing the Republican ticket: Foraker, Lyon, Spear, Dickman, Poe, Brown, Watson, Flickinger.

Ohio United States J. B. Foraker W. C. Lyon William T. Spear F. J. Dickman E. W. Poe J. C. Brown D. K. Watson Board of Public Works C. A. Flickinger

Littleton Dedication of Town Hall and Library

Littleton celebrated the dedication of the Reuben Hoar Library and Town Hall with Governor Long and state figures in attendance. The 600 seat hall and 2400 volume library were praised for fostering democracy and education in the town. The project began after a 1885 offer of funds tied to conditions including an unnamed donor.

Littleton Sprcrau Old Middlesex Homsteads Eben New England John K. Long J. A. Howard George S. Boutwell Allen W. A. Bancroft Cambridge Lester Baker Newport Daniel Needham Groton J. S. Lockwood Boston John Fletcher Acton A. D. Fessenden Townsend Messrs C. H. Walcott State Arbitration Board H. H. Tuttle Massachusetts Historical Society A. B. Massey S. F. French Messrs. Hartwell & Richardson B. H. Hartwell Ayer Gardner Prouty Carter R. S. Johnson The Baptist Church John W. Adams Long Reuben Hoar Hoar Governor Long George S. Loutwell Charles H. Allen Unitarian Church Littleton Town J. A. Priest George W. Sanderson Edward Frost H. J. Harwood W. G. Nichols R. G. Johnson H. P. Dodge J. G. Staples G. W. Sanderson N. B. Conant Board of Selectmen

Victorious Anson Leads Chicago Past Boston in Menace of Standings

Chicago overwhelms Boston 10 to 3 as Van Haltren and Clarkson homer. GruberER Detroit debut marred by wild pitches while New Yorks edge Detroit and tighten pennant race. Beecher's errors lift Philadelphia past Pittsburgh in a close affair. Indianapolis downs Washingtons as Morrison shines despite late work.

Chicagos R. Bh.po.a. F. K Sutton Ryan Kelly Sullivan Nash Anson Wise Wieffer Morrill Will’ms Johnston Burns Tate Flint Burdock Clarkson Conway Daly Bonong Er Ey Tee Bostons van Haltren van Hauren Pfeffer Williamson Denbie Ee Burdock Ith Empire Powers NEW Yorks Detroits ALF R. BH. PO AE. Ewing Rich Ward Brouth Connor Rowe Gore Thompson O/Gruber Sopross Ewing Keefe Brouthers Manning O’rourke Ganzel Gruber D. Richardson Richardson Doescher Jime

Lynn Defeats Haverhills In Ten Inning Thriller

In Lynn, the home club edged Haverhills 6 to 5 after ten innings in a two and a half hour match. Lynch and Dunn led Lynn with key hits, while Coughlin and Mahoney stood out for Haverhills. Umpire R A Neilson called the game under a tense late rally with the winning run scoring with two outs.

Lynn Lynns Haverhills Havernills R.bh PO. A. FE. R. BH A. F. Lynch Sheehan Leighton Manning Spill Gardner Ek Oo Carey Bradley Eg Ae Byvone Varia Lynch Coughlin Clare Corcoran Dunn Palls— Mahoney Burns Murray Stone Murphy R. A. Neilson

Heralds Defeat Transcripts in Protest Filled Game

The Boston Newspaper League ponies beat the Transcripts at South End grounds in a protest laden match. The Herald included non roster players Robbins and Clark and used Fowle in the box, violating league rules. The Transcript battery and infield starred as spectators cheered a rare three three and tiger moment. Score unknown due to garbled text.

Heralds Boston South End Transcripts Herald Nine Robbins Clark Transcript

Scores From Other Games Across Major Matches

In Baltimore and St Louis the Baltimores beat the Baltimores 5 to 4. Brooklyn defeated Cincinnati 8 to 7. Staten Island edged Cleveland 4 to 4 in a Metropolitan clash. Philadelphia topped Louisville 4 to 3 with the Athletics winning.

Baltimore St. Louis Baltimores Brooklyn Cincinnatis Brooklyns Staten Island Clevelands Metropolitans

A Political Jesuit General Beatty Calls Blaine Unfit

General Beatty, a Republican leader, labels James G Blaine a political Jesuit who is courteous but unscrupulous in pursuit of power. He accuses Blaine of promoting private vengeance, backing half breeds against Folger, and aiding Cleveland's rise to NY governorship. Beatty argues Blaine cannot win key states and urges opposition to his nomination.

Totroo Beatty Blaine Garfield Folger Cleveland New York New England Indiana Ohio

Races At Monmouth Park Draw Large Crowd

July 28 report from Monmovuth Park notes big attendance and results across six races. Winners include Gardey, Theora, Dry Monopole, Kingston, Phil Lee, and Mentmore with local purses ranging from 500 to 1500 added and various distances.

Monmovuth Park Gardey Pontico Choctaw Theora Aura Confusion Navesink Euros Kingston Laggard Argo Phil Lee Lancaster Vinton Mentmore Soudon Harry Mann

National Prohibition Party calls meeting in Chicago

The national committee of the Prohibition party is convened in Chicago on November 16 1887 at 10 am to fix the time and place of the 1888 national nominating convention and conduct related business. States organized since July 24 1884 are asked to name two national committee members and report appointments. A proxy may be used if a member cannot attend. a general conference follows on November 17 in Chicago with invitations to party members.

Curiaco National Prohibition Party National Committee Prohibition Party Chicago

Cyclone Diminishes as Watermelon Train Wrecks Cars Near Chester

A cyclone moving north toward Chester D C loses energy while a watermelon train rear ended another near Chester injuring twelve cars of melons. The New York Coal Exchange raised prices ten cents a ton on broken stove and chestnut coal. The Portsmouth Manufacturing Company elected directors William H Rollins John Sise and Charles H Rollins of Portsmouth O 8 Brown Salmon Falls Samuel Hale Rollins Ford and Ees Cressey Dover. Directors then chose Rollins president Hale treasurer and agent.

Chester D. C New York Coal Exchange Portsmouth Manufacturing Company William H. Rollins John Sise Charles H. Rollins Portsmouth Brown Salmon Falls Samuel Hale Rollins Ford Ees Cressey Dover

Proposals for five new cruisers and gunboats open bids

Washington April 6 1887 the Navy invites sealed proposals to construct five vessels including Cruiser No 1 and No 4 5 and Gunboats No 3 4 all to be steel and built in U S yards. Bids must state construction location and are subject to speed guarantees and cost limits with staged payments and bonds.

Washington Congress Naval Service United States Naval Advisory Board Navy Department Pacific Ocean Gulf of Mexico Atlantic Ocean Secretary of the Navy Oc Cee Department Secretar Navy William C. Whitney

Proposals Sought for Masonry Piers on Harvard Bridge

The Harvard Bridge Commissioners invite sealed proposals for ashlar masonry piers with pile foundations over the Charles River between Boston and Cambridge. Bids due August 15, 1887 at the Mayor’s Office City Hall Boston with a $1000 certified check. Plans and specs available August 1 at the City Engineer’s Office.

Harvard Bridge Charles River Boston Cambridge City Hall Thay Hall Hugh O'Brien William J. Russell Leander Greeley Walter H. French

Proposals Open for Steel-cast Navy Guns 1887

The Navy Department in Washington extends the bid deadline for steel-cast six-inch high power rifle guns. Domestic manufacturers may submit proposals for Bessemer open-hearth and crucible steel cannons or for castings to be finished by the department. Bids due August 2, 1887, extended to November 20, 1887, at 12 noon.

Navy Department Wshington U. 8S. Navy William C. Whitney Moin the Navy Quartermaster’s Office Avcn Street Philadelphia Jeffersonville Quartermaster’s Department Pacific Coast Navy Washington, D. C Congress Bessemer Crucible Naval Service Bureau of Ordnance Secretary of the Navy Washington, D.C Washington D. C

Navy to auction off decommissioned ships at Brooklyn and Mare Island

The Navy invites sealed bids by July 30 1887 for ships stricken from the Navy Register including Tennessee Powhatan Ticonderoga Shenandoah Lackawanna Wachusett and Sear at appraised values. Deposit 20 percent and a bond equal to half the offer required. bids awarded by lot. ships may be viewed by applicants and must be removed within a Department timeframe. William C Whitney signs the notice.

Navy Department Washington Congress Navy Register Tennessee Powhatan Ticonderoga Navy Yard Brooklyn New York Shenandoah Lackawanna Wachusett Sear Mare Island California OT Corporation Secretary of the Navy U. S Internal Washington, D. C Lot William C. Whitney

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