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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jun 06, 1887
Page
5
Senator Blair of New Hampshire discusses the proper method for electing a U S senator as vacancy and term dates loom. He argues the current legislature should elect the next full term senator, criticizing delayed elections and noting past practices in New Hampshire.
Representative Stuart of Texas reports the prohibition movement gaining power in his state and predicts strong political impact. He states there is no opposition to President Cleveland in Texas and the Texas delegation will back his renomination with solid South support. He credits Cleveland with an honest economical administration and anticipates acclamation at the next national convention.
Washington June 5 Specian reports an unfortunate accident damaged a new ten inch steel rifled gun during finishing touches on Friday. Initial fears of irreparable harm gave way to optimism that the injury can be repaired and the gun saved. Navy officers rejoice as loss would delay cruiser armament for months.
Washington observers question the legality of the interstate commerce commission and its powers. Legal experts argue the body may be unconstitutional as it was created during a period when the Senate was not in session and prior to Senate advice and consent. Ex-Senator Boutwell predicts the Supreme Court will strike down the court as unconstitutional.
Rev M J Savage opened a union service at the Church of the Unity for an Indian welfare meeting. Dr Bland described Indian life and manners and praised Wendell Phillips. Savage joined the Indian Defense Association after remarks. The article also notes Dickens anniversary events and the drowning of Clara Steele, six, whose body was recovered.
At Prospect House New York on June 5, the President rests with Mrs. Cleveland and guests, plans a lakeside fishing journey toward Saranac Lake, and may depart Thursday by way of Fishing creek bay. Ex-President Wheeler’s death is noted with memories of visiting and fishing here.
William A Wheeler ex Vice President died at his Malone New York home on Saturday morning. Born in Malone on June 30 1819 he rose from local schooling to law and politics serving in the State Legislature and the Forty first Congress. He gained national note as a contender for vice president in 1876 and later joined the tariff commission. Funeral is set for Tuesday with Mr Hayes in attendance.
Patrick Carroll a prominent South Boston citizen and father of Ward 15 Councilman Carroll died Saturday after a long illness. He oversaw construction of several major Boston buildings and leaves six children. Ralph Day an elder North Cambridge resident died at home at 7 Day Street Saturday at age 52. A Dover native, carpenter Day built Porter’s Hotel fifty-two years ago and once served on Cambridge common council. He leaves a widow two sons and a daughter. Funeral set for Tuesday at 2:30 PM.
Professor John Phelps Taylor of the Andover Review spoke at Shawmut Congregational Church on Egypt exploration findings supporting Old Testament events. He argued hieroglyphics and recent digs lend plausibility to Abraham and Joseph stories and urged immediate acceptance of Christ as savior.
The Building Trades council met in Preble Hall to discuss forming a parade division for Labor Day. A separate freight handlers meeting in New Era Hall debated freight handling grievances with Fitchburg railroad. no final decision.
Petersburg June 3 Special The Virginia debt dispute fuels Democratic anxiety and hints at a state convention as counties swing in favor of Republicans in recent elections. Poverty, tobacco dependence, and English bondholder pressure shape political lines, with Mahone opposing Democratic cohesion and weighty taxes feared.
The Rev Canon Wilberforce preached on Trinity Sunday at Trinity Church drawing a full house. He urged seeing truths with the eyes of the spirit and identified unity in the divine nature with Jesus Christ, contrasting it with interpretations of the Trinity. He closed by illustrating his points with apt examples and reflected on plain literature teaching. ELOISE Epwina Hersey, Boston, 25 Chestnut Street, June 4, 1887.
A letter argues for stronger support of literature in schooling, praising Arnold's view that culture comes from great books. It laments science overtaking liberal arts and urges girls to cultivate literary tastes at a young age, fearing idle minds and urging better teaching of literature over grammar drills.
Rev. A. T. Delearsey of St. Thomas's Episcopal Church leaves Lawrence for Texas Tuesday after a farewell at a parishioner's home. Bishop Paddock plans to reopen the church next Sunday. Major Merrill filed his $25,000 bond as insurance commissioner Saturday and will begin duties immediately, commuting from Lawrence.
Hollis Street Theatre presents Evangeline at 8 PM. Boston Museum features Kellar at 8 PM. Boston Theatre shows Under the Gaslight at 8. Park Theatre screens Little Jack Sheppard at 8. Howard Athenium hosts N. Wood at 8. Rwou Theatre presents Lizzie May Ulmer daily at 4 and 8.
Real estate sales and listings for F W Ryder Son Samuel Hatch Co S R Knights Co and others scheduled Tuesday with times 3 p m 3 p m and 10 a m plus marriages in Roxbury Bridgewater Newton Centre Somerville June 1 2 1900s format detailing Doten Hatch Fitz Keith Rice Thurston Shannon Emerson with names and locations.
Death notices list William W. Andrews 22 6 in Cambridgeport Hannah E. Barnes 71 26 Chelsea Fanny M Hartnett 57 6 in city John Barrett Johnson 65 2 1 Cambridgeport Andrew J Lawson 52 9 Cambridgeport Freeman Merriam 55 Everett Mary B Murray 68 Charlestown Sarah L Percival une 4 in city Captain J P T Percival
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