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01 Jun 1886
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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1886
Page
1
Fragmentary OCR notes show phrases like Tai two cents, months and 50 cents with place names and numbers unreadable, offering minimal readable context for a brief newspaper item.
Reports from Riverside Park and Arlington highlight Memorial Day ceremonies with President and cabinet present and speeches by Vilas Logan and Ex Governor Long. Other items note lightning strikes in Maine, university rowing wins, labor talks, and safety updates on vessels and political events across the country.
In the city a memorial day observance saw Grand Army posts visiting Forest Falls, Mt. Auburn, and Mt. Hope cemeteries with graves strewn with flowers. The South Boston Yacht Club dedicated its new clubhouse. The Boston nine lost to St. Louis in the morning and was heavily defeated in a second game. Services were held at Phillips grave in Milton. A large crowd gathered at the harbor and two trotting races occurred at Mystic Park featuring Wendell.
A report chronicles experiences of district messenger boys including a German father, a German girl in love, and payments for services. One boy recalls a drunken client who paid five dollars the next day, while another describes a ride with a questionable patron who later poisoned himself with alcohol. A former messenger recalls an alarming Telegram office call from Chestnut Street near Ninth About a man seeking taste testing his food.
At 6 50 this morning a New England road train struck a wagon at Sigourney street crossing Hartworp Conn two men jumped to safety one injured slight wagon demolished horse killed cause blamed on wagon driver heedless bell rang despite last Legislature forbidding whistling in the city.
The message outlines general U S weather across New England and mid-Atlantic states with warmer, fair to partly cloudy conditions and occasional local rains. Boston observations show barometric readings around 29.93 inches, temperatures near 68 Fahrenheit, and winds variable from NE to NW. Additional station notes list conditions in Portland New York Philadelphia Washington Norfolk Charleston Savannah Jacksonville Atlanta New Orleans Cincinnati Pittsburg and more with clear to cloudy trends and light to moderate winds.
Memorial Day ceremonies drew vast crowds in New York with President Cleveland reviewing parades and visiting General Grant's tomb at Riverside. The day featured heavy flag displays, elaborate platforms, and speeches stressing national unity and reconciliation among Union and Confederate veterans.
On May Day readers describe dawn crowds at Grant’s Tomb in New York. Decorations by Mr Poynter feature ivy arches, lilies, roses, and ferns. A seven-foot shield device from Bay City and multiple state and post group tributes highlight the ornate memorial scene and evoke Appomattox and Mount McGregor.
May 31 memorial ceremonies in Brooklyn drew record crowds as the Twenty third Regiment led President at Mr Knapp residence. Police cleared streets for the procession while a reviewing stand collapsed under weight injuring four people. President praised the parade and the troops' appearance.
William F. Vilas delivers a commemorative oration in New York praising Civil War memory, national unity, and the duty of both North and South to uphold the Union. He emphasizes gratitude for veterans, forgiveness, magnanimity, and the enduring importance of patriotism and constitutional rule. The address laments fading living witnesses and urges lasting peace through shared national purpose.
Ex Governor Long of Massachusetts spoke at Arlington cemetery praising the Civil War’s outcome. He framed the conflict as a moral struggle between right and wrong, celebrating national unity, equality, and the spread of education and reforms. He urged reading the nation’s pride in peace and shared destiny, not military prowess.
May 31 Springfield reports Mr Cable addressing Pittsfield on the war's roots and results focusing on The Southern Question. He argued both sides erred but fought in good faith, urging abolition of animosity and clear settlement of issues, detailing North and South views of social order and public safety.
Memorial Day services in Hartford feature Governor's Foot Guard escorting Senator Hawley to Spring Grove cemetery where he delivers a half hour address. He discusses war’s blessings, recent labor disturbances, and argues that statutory devices cannot solve such issues.
In Bancon and Bangor a large Memorial Day observance occurred with about 300 marchers from Company G Second Maine Regiment B H Beale Post G A R and Sons of Veterans. A parade followed by a special train to Mount Hope cemetery preceded the memorial address delivered by comrade and ex Vice President Hannibal Hamlin who joined the post.
Memorial day activities in Lowell followed the usual plan with Comrades of Posts 42 120 and 185 decorating graves of 704 departed soldiers. The biggest memorial procession to date featured about 600 comrades and local military units, led by Major H G Weymouth, with the Ladd and Whitney monument adorned with flowers. At the monument a dirge by the Lowell cornet band and prayers by Rev Dr A St John Chambre preceded an address by Mayor Abbott. The evening featured Memorial day oration by Rev George W Bicknell.
At Fitchburg Memorial Day services were held by E V Y Summer Post 19 G A R. Graves were decorated at Forest Hill and Catholic cemeteries, with 21 and 24 markers respectively. A city hall address by Captain Benjamin Pitman followed a parade with the Fitchburg band and Washington Guards ending at Mt Laurel cemetery for 97 more grave decorations.
Taunton on May 31 held memorial services with Corporal Tanner delivering a memorial address at Masic Hall described as the finest of its kind ever heard in Taunton, reflecting reverent remembrance and solemnity.
A barn owned by Michael Craven was struck by lightning in South Deerfield. Thirteen year old James Morrisey standing in the doorway was instantly killed, his brother nearby suffering a severe shock. The barn caught fire but flames were quickly put out.
Vinal Haven has chosen five delegates, Rockland two, North Haven two, all instructed for Bodwell at the Maine Republican State convention. May 31.
Amesbury May 31 Josiah Batchelder aged 76 fell down stairs this noon and died two hours later from injuries suffered in the accident.
President Cleveland endured a packed day including parades and a memorial meeting. Caterer Pinard shapes a twenty five pound wedding cake with a central C F monogram, boxes by Tiffany Co, and Spooner box workers drafted to meet the order. Miss Folsom joins him in Washington after the events.
Washington May 31 reports say Miss Folsom and her party will arrive Wednesday and go to the White House. Only the President, the bride, cabinet members and wives, Mrs Hoyt and Miss Cleveland, with a small list of relatives and close friends, will attend. No reporters admitted, but an official description will be provided to the press.
Miss Folsom spent the day at the Gilsey House in New York after breakfast receiving bouquets from the President and calls from Whitney Vilas Endicott and Lamont. She toured Madison Square and accompanied by Mrs Lamont, then dined with the President at the Gilsey House before attending memorial services at the Academy of Music.
President Cleveland and Secretary Laman Whitney arrived in Jersey City at 11 37 PM in a carriage and joined a special car on the Washington express, which departed eighteen minutes late at midnight. The party was seen chatting in the private car while waiting.
Funeral services for drownings from the Lake Winhipiscogee accident were held at the Congregational Church. Rev Norcross of North Conway led the rites with remarks by Rev Thompson of Wakefield and Hunton and Chapman of Warrenoro. Bodies of the Rev Jerome, three children, and young Davis were brought to the church as abundant floral tributes and over 1000 people viewed the remains.
The Teemer-Ross single scull competition at Oak Point was won by Teemer by a length in 20 minutes 28 seconds. Earlier in Albany on May 31 Courtney and Hosmer tied in a dead heat.
The Countess Castiglione remains living but is shunned by society. She hides behind veiled entrances on a busy street and rarely receives old friends. Growing older she grows more eccentric and misanthropic, once famed for Napoleonic court beauty now scorning society.
A pictorial skit in a illustrated paper debuts a craze to embellish New York saloons with art. In Stewart's a Hartnett still life dominates town talk. A saloon keeper installs a fake umbrella panel that appears to lean on the bar inviting patrons to join in a humorous con game.
A Critic reminiscence recalls Lord Macaulay at a London sale house where he smashed a glass in a nap after seeing a supposed snake. The waiter affirmed the glass smashing as Macaulay’s quirk, noting it as one of his peculiar behaviors.
The Pilgrim Society held its annual meeting in Plymouth with Hon. Thomas Russell presiding. Amended bylaws were adopted and a library fit-up was authorized. Officers named include president Thomas Russell and secretary W S Danforth. several Boston and Cambridge trustees named. new bylaw committees announced. A bill to erect a Liberty statue on the national monument was approved. funds are being raised to complete the final statue.
Fears for the Siberian grow as tug Hercules searches off Torbay for the missing steamship. A report from a northward schooner locates a large three masted vessel near St Johns, later identified as Emerald bound for fishery protection. Despite sightings and multiple arrivals, Arctic fog delays entry.
The Harlem Rowing Association regatta on May 31 featured nine events on the Harlem river. Notable results include E M Mulcahy winning senior singles, NY Institute Club winning pair oared gigs, NY Rowing Club senior four, C J Stevens junior singles, Athletics halled barge, Atalantas four oared gig, Metropolitans junior four, and Metropolitans double sculls. The eight oared shell final saw University of Pennsylvania, Columbia freshmen, and New York Athletic Club, with Penn and Columbia edging Athletics. the University crew finished first by a quarter length in 5 minutes 23 seconds.
The Dominion fishery police boat L Howlett is cruising near Halifax while American schooners James A Garfield Frederick Gerring and Greenleaf are reported to have bought bait within Canadian limits. Seizure risks loom as cruisers depart port and more vessels are spotted near Bras d Or lake Canso and Fox Island.
At Evergreen Park New Bedford Massachusetts on May 31 about 400 people attended. First race featured X J Stone and D Miller with several horses and times around 2 39. Second race with purse of 50 dollars included Woodburn Boy Paritau and Setit Slide. Exhibition heat saw Rex defeat Sam F with times near 2 31.
A Harrington building owned by Gilman P. Smith and George H. Coffin and housing their stores Annie B. Leighton millinery and the Western Union telegraph office burned after a lightning strike last night. Losses total 2500 for the building with 1000 insurance plus 1800 for Smith merchandise 1500 insured and 2000 Coffin merchandise 1500 insured and 500 for Leighton merchandise 300 insured.
Paine's Furniture Company at 48 Canal Street offers illustrated catalogues mailed free. The ad highlights roll top desks with fine finish and late improvements, inviting customers to inspect at the manufactory.
The Volunteer Associations of Thunder Storms Observers in New England, started by the New England Meteorological Society with the United States signal service, begin work today June 1 and run through the summer. Over 300 observers are listed with more signing up daily, aiming to cover nearly all districts. Interested persons should contact the Boston signal office and mark envelopes with thunder storms. Term days will be set in advance for when storms may occur, with observers recording systematic data. The signal office in Washington will appoint these days and announce them via telegraph to newspapers in New England.
In London a wealthy pork-packer traveling with his two daughters refused to leave a hotel after the party fled to court life. Ambassador Phelps advised the father to return to the hotel, settle the bill, and relinquish the rooms. The daughters, with no money and no meals, were forced to depart with their father for the railway.
The Boston press critiques Marcelle at the Park Theatre calling it a flawed melodrama with an unfocused plot and stilted dialogue. Kate Forsyth as the wife earns dignity, while Dan Maguinnis as the old Irishman and Frazer Coulter as the villain receive noted performances. The show runs two weeks more.
At the Poston Museum last night the McCauil opera comique company presented The Slack Hussar Der Feldprediger. The performance featured Mark Smith Helvert and Digby Bell Pilkow with Laura Joyce-Bell as Barbera and Lily Posts Minna praised for acting and singing.
The Boston hosts a specialty carnival featuring Sam Devere Flora Moore Conroy and Dempsey the Four Shamrocks and the Big Four Smith Waldron Martin Haley Horseshoe Four burletta Sour Mash and a morning witticism. A large audience enjoyed singing dancing gymnastic acts and comedy. The week’s carnival drew a well pleased crowd and proved a success.
The Peck's Bad Boy style comedy by Atkinson company filled the Howard Atherteum last evening with sustained humor. Performers Harry Brooks Harry Crandall Tom Law Gertrude Libby Leona Fontainebleau Helena Olafson and others delivered their roles to keep the audience delighted and engaged throughout the performance.
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