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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jun 01, 1887

Page

5

East Boston Republicans Hear Hoar Ames and Long Banquet

A Maverick House banquet for East Boston Republicans featured Senators Hoar and Long and Governor Ames with over 100 attendees. Speakers condemned Mugwumps while praising the Republican record, urging tariff reform, currency stability, liquor restriction, and reduction of internal revenue taxes amid a push to mobilize local party strength.

New East Commonwealth Republican Party Republican Union Reublican Party Massachusetts Senator Hoar Long Boston Republic Fie Fater Wendell Phillips Charles Sumner Henry Wilson Democratic Party Washington Allston Cambridge Aristides France Ile Ames

Alleged Race Discrimination in Georgia Central Case

May 31 report that the interstate commerce commission ordered Georgia Central railroad executives to answer a complaint by W H Council of Alabama alleging first class denial due to color. Commissioner Bragg praise mentions past support for colored passengers and segregated first class cars as a justice measure.

Washington Interstate Commission Georgia Central Railroad W. HH. Council Alabama Bragg Council Alabama Board of Railroad Commissioners

RECORD OF FIRES HITS MULTIPLE LOCATIONS ACROSS NATION

A series of fires destroys buildings and stock from New York to California. Vanderbilt farm at New Dorp loses barn and stables with Mrs Woodrow among remains found. Santa Cruz hotels burn, property losses reach 50000 partly insured. Dr Richs house in Havernut burns. chimneys blamed. Post office in Sycamore and several firms suffer 20000 loss. Lumber yard in Katine Sumarr destroyed. insured. High Street Church fire narrowly contained. A large eight story warehouse in New York loses up to 300000 with 4000 bales of cotton gone. lamp explosion cited.

New York Vanderbilt New Dorp Robert Woodrow Dr. Rich Amesbury Road H. E. Bradley Frank G. Hawkins Trrrin Sycam High Street King, Charlton West Washington Streets

Harvard Lacrosse Clippers win over NYU at Brooklyn grounds

Harvard defeated New York University 4 to 0 at the Brooklyn Athletic Association grounds. Harding opened the scoring at two minutes. Dudley assisted Gardner for Harvard’s second at eleven minutes. Gardner scored the third, then Towle added the fourth after a scrimmage finish. Referee ended play after five more minutes.

New York Harvard New York University Brooklyn Athletic Association Harding Dudley Gardner Towle

Earthquake Shocks Reported in Jamestown and Benson

Jamestown New York felt a distinct earthquake shock at 10 o clock this morning lasting briefly with residents alarmed as an underground explosion seem. Benson Ann May 81 recorded another severe quake at 11 55 yesterday morning causing alarm but no damage noted.

Jamestown N. Y Benson Ann

Miss Minna R. Pollock Appointed Commissioner of Deeds

New York on May 31, the board of aldermen appointed Miss Minna R. Pollock, a noted translator and law writer, as commissioner of deeds.

New York Board of Aldermen Minna R. Pollock

Horsford's Acid Phosphate in Nervous Exhaustion

Dr. Geo McKnight of Hannibal New York reports using Horsford's Acid Phosphate in nervous exhaustion with satisfactory results. He notes the remedy has proven effective in his clinical experience.

Horsford Geo. McKnight Hannibal, N. Y

Trotting at Beacon Park opens Grand Eastern Circuit day

Nearly 1000 spectators watched the first day trotting and pacing races at Beacon Park. Charlie Thorne won the 2:26 class with Lady of Lyons a close second after a tense start, while Joe Howe dominated the pacing division with fast times and clean runs. A notable incident saw drivers fined ten dollars for racing violations, but subsequent heats delivered strong finishes and set up expectations for the next day’s larger field and additional races.

Beacon Park Charlie Thorne Joe Howe Medford Lady of Lyons Kensett Sean Smith Favonia Gean Smith Fayonia Patti Lady Kensett Ben Butler Wilkes Howe John ‘Trout

Honoring His Memory Gridiron Club on Major Poore

The Gridiron Club of Washington shares grief at the death of Major Ben Perley Poore their founder and first president. Minutes note they transmit condolences to Mrs Poore. Poore praised as pioneer correspondent, trusted writer, faithful official, and esteemed journalist known for integrity, industry, and public influence.

Perley Poore Washxeton Gridiron Club Ben Mrs. Poore Gridiron Club of Washington Ben. Perley Poore

Sher man and Farwell Lead GOP Visit to Springfield

Senator Sherman arrived in Springfield with Senator C. B. Farwell and other prominent Republicans by a Chicago and Alton special car. They went to the Leland Hotel where Sherman held an informal levee lasting about an hour.

Springfield Ill Sherman C. B. Farwell Chicago & Alton Leland Hotel

Senator Sherman Tenders Reception in Springfield

State officers were brought to Senator Cullom's residence for a 6 o'clock dinner. Tonight Senator Sherman is hosted by Governor and Mrs. Oglesby with strong turnout from Legislature and citizens. He arrives by invitation of Republican leaders and will speak on political issues tomorrow afternoon to a large expected audience.

Senator Cullom Sherman Oglesby Springfield

Evangeline and World Showings At Multiple Historic Theatres

The Hollis Theatre presents Evangeline with showings at 2 PM and 8 PM. The Neostox Museum hosts Kellar with a 2 PM session. Osh ton Theatre screens The World at 2 PM and 8 PM. Park Theatre shows Little Jack Sheppard with evening performances. Athenium presents Lost in New York at 2 PM and 8 PM. Biou Theatre features Pop daily at 2 PM and 8 PM.

Hollis nEostox Kellar Evenine Oshton Park Theatre Little Jack Sheppard New York Biou Wheatre New York Bijou Hollis Street Theatre Isaac B. Rich

Listings of sales and appointments by firms today and Thursday

The notice outlines multiple upcoming sales and appointments scheduled by various firms. R. L. Day & Co., Francis Henshaw & Co., Albert Howe & Co., Knights & Co., L. Foster Morse, Horatio Harris, Luther P. Whipple, Leonard & Co. with times ranging from noon to 9.4 pm across days labeled TODAY and THURSDAY.

R. L. Day & Co Francis Henshaw & Co Albert Howe & Co Brighton Lands R. Knights & Co Land L. Foster Morse Horatio Harris Luther P. Whipple Land—S. RB Knights & Co Paintings—Leonard & Co

Pike and Simonds Wed in City Ceremony

In this city on May 29 the Rev OO.?. Gifford united William H. Pike and Ettie L. Simonds, both of Boston, in marriage.

Obituary notices from May deaths in New England cities

A list of brief death notices dated May in Appleton Brookline Cambridge Concord Medfield Weymouth Dedham East Boston Washington D C and nearby, naming the deceased and their ages or relationships. Notable entries include Ben Perley Poore, 67, and Mrs Reliance Godfrey, 93. The notices reflect local reporting of multiple individuals dying in late May.

Appleton Catharine Lawrence Charles I Catharine Lawrence Pipleton Burgess Brookline James M. Burgess Cox Cambridge Sylvania L. Cox Fairbanks Mabel L A. P. Fairbanks Gardner Cora Leonard Gardner Lawrence Gardner Gay Concord Mass Jonathan R. Gay Godfrey Reliance Godfrey Hamant Medfield Pralysis Daniel D. Hamaent Hayden South Weymouth Wallace L Gies George F Ann M. Hayden Jameson Thomas FE Jameson. Kimball Mabel F. Kimball Charles F Juillet A. Kimball Walnut Hill Dedham Mansfield East Boson Ella M Alfred D Sophia J. Mansfield Poore Washington, D. C Ben Perley Poore Cees Hull Joseph Poe Prescott Calvin Brooks Prescott

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