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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jun 11, 1888

Page

5

Cullom Emerges as GOP Pivot in Chicago Nominations

Washington dispatch outlines a push to nominate Senator Cullom of Illinois as the Republican standard bearer with Platt guiding New York delegates. It notes possible Illinois Gresham support, Morton as VP prospect, and Cullom ties to anti monopoly law. Senate week preview includes interstate commerce debate and tariff, with focus on seeds and postal rates.

Washington Sprcrau Senator Cullom Illinois Gresham Tom’’ Platt New York Blaine Cullom Platt West Point Military Academy Board of Visitors David Littler Chicago Harrison Alger Sherman Depew Levi P. Morton Friends General Alger Michigan Railroads Lincoln South Post Office District of Columbia Senate North Dakota Montana Union of States House

Congressional notes and political satire items from a Boston ledger

Secretary Fairchild plans to address Senator Hale's campaign committee on civil service changes at New York Custom House sugar expert shifts and savings. Hale may delay. Fairchild aims to read stenographic testimony first. Fairchild departs for Boston and Beverly for a rest, absent two to three weeks. McKinley denies prearrangement for the $10 all wool suit stunt, saying it was suggested by a friend and has become an ad for Leopold Morse & Co. Davis couple to Lenox. Lodge at Connecticut Avenue. Democratic House caucus set for tomorrow at 8.

Fairchild Hale Civil Service New York Custom House Congressman McKinley Leopold Morse Morse Capitol Harper’s Weekly McKinley Leopold Morse & Co

Maine Republicans head for large Portland convention

Portvano Mo June 10 Special The Maine State Republican convention will be the largest yet with about 1400 delegates. Governor Marble is at headquarters while General Cleaves hosts. State Treasurer Burleigh is favored for first ballot victory by a large margin amid rumors of informal ballots and possible opposition from Cleaves and Hamlin.

Portvano Maine Marble Falmouth General Cleaves Burleigh Joe Manley Hannibal Hamlin Cleaves Hamlin Tom Reed Symonds Marblemen Putnam

Views of the Hon. F. W. Bird on St Louis nominations

Walpole political figure Hon. Frank W. Bird voices support for President Cleveland and civil service reform while critiquing tariff policy. He endorses Thurman for VP, argues Independents should back reform, and denounces the Republican party's 1868-era dynamics. He praises Cleveland's civil service record and predicts reform will continue if reelected.

Frank W. Bird Walpole Post St. Louis Mr. Bird Cleveland Democratic Party Congress Lconfess Blaine Repo Despond Sumner Andrew Lincoln Chase Bird

Funeral of Ezra H. Baker in Salem from Oberwald Beverly

Ezra H. Baker, president of the American Loan and Trust Company, had his funeral at his Beverly residence today. A large crowd attended, with a special Boston train bringing mourners including Governor Ames and notable figures from Union Pacific, Tremont Bank, and other connected organizations. Rev. A J Gordon officiated. interment planned for Forest Hills cemetery in Boston.

Salem Speciau Ezra H. Baker American Loan and Trust Company Oberwald Beverly Boston Governor Ames Oakes Ames Fred L. Ames A. O. Boulart William Russell William Hastings Henry VD. Hyde J. Montgomery ‘Sears Union Pacific Railroad West End

Search for Harry Garrett’s Body Engulfs Chesapeake Bay

On June 10 the Chesapeake Bay near Seven-foot Knob was crowded with yachts and other craft dragging for Harry Garrett’s body. The Wagothy River and surrounding shores were patrolled while Ossipee fired broadsides in hope of surfacing the body, but no success.

Baltimore Chesapeake Bay Harry Garrett Wagothy Propio Garrett United States Ossipee North Atlantic Squadron

The Duel Between Gladstone and Ingersoll

Popular interest in the controversy between Colonel Ingersoll and Mr. Gladstone remains high as North American Review's June issue issues Colonel Ingersoll's letter to Gladstone. The work nears a brisk sale of 100000 copies, contrasting with rival periodicals and signaling growing public intellect.

Colonel Ingersoll Mr. Gladstone North American Review Review

Weddings of Putnam and Milliken Marry in Boston Area

Two ceremonies highlight a Brookline and Arlington Street Church wedding scene. William L Putnam of Cambridge wed Elizabeth Lowell of Brookline with Amy Lowell as maid of honor and Percival Lowell as usher. Arthur N Milliken married Mabel M Marsh at Arlington Street Church with reception at Commonwealth Avenue home.

William Lowell Putnam Cambridge Elizabeth Lowell Augustus Lowell Brookline St. Paul’s Episcopal Church L. K. Storrs Amy Lowell Elfrieda Rosevelt New York Putnam Percival Lowell

Hanlan's Big Defeat in World Sculling Championship

In Sydney May 5 on Parramatta River Kemp defeated rival Hanlan in a close three mile race. Kemp led early, Hanlan surged to even by 200 yards, Kemp pulled ahead again crossing One Man wharf in 9m 20s and finally won by three lengths with a final time of 21m 36s.

San Francisco Hanlan Kemp Parramatta River New South Wales Australia Janlan Cabarita Anlan

Straws From State Street Markets Mixed on Crop News

The market drifted Friday with dull activity and a government crop report showing winter wheat up two tenths of a percent. Speculation faded as prices slid, bonds showed steady gains, and buyers waited on long-term yields. Boston and Kansas City notes, including St Paul and New York Mutual Life plans, framed a cautious financial outlook with promises of rising bond prices and a shift toward long dated issues.

Eee Boston Massachusetts Chicago Dakota Territories Iowa Wsconsin Minnesota

English visitors bid farewell with civic honors in Boston

The Ancient and Honorable Artillery Company hosted a banquet at Hotel Victoria for the English delegates led by Governor Ames. Toaster lines honored the queen and the president, with toasts to Massachusetts Boston Lowell and the Artillery Company. Souvenir medals were issued, and most of the party departed for New York to connect to Southampton, while Major Baker and some companions stayed in America for further travel.

Ancient and Honorable Artillery Company Hotel Victoria Governor Ames Dalton Horace T. Rockwell A. Shuman O’brien Palmer Lowell Henry Walker Banks Charles OH. Allen Fred E. Goodrich Harvey N. Shepard J. M. Rodocanachi Henry E. Smith Major Durrant United States Prince of Wales K.G Major Baker Massachusetts Woolmer- Williams Boston Ancient and Honorable Artillery Company of Edward E. Allen William H. Thornton Providence Light Infantry Merrill George H. Allen London Fancut Hall Ames Baker New York New England Tey A. A. Folsom Mororost Old Guard Southampton Aller Lloyd Line Woolmer-Williams

Unoccupied Brooks House Barricaded After Late Night Light

Late Saturday a light appeared in a window of 89 Mt Vernon street, former home of Peter C. Brooks. The night watchman alerted police, the outer door was unlocked while the inner door was shut. By the time officers arrived, intruders had fled. a rear window was found open. Suspicion arose that a police member used the house for rest after a long shift.

Mt. Vernon Street Peter C. Brooks

Walt Whitman Stricken By Dangerous Illness

Philadelphia June 10 Walt Whitman the poet is dangerously ill at his Camden home. The illness places his health in jeopardy as friends and scholars monitor his condition closely.

Walt Whitman Philadelphia Camden

Army Orders Transfer and Leaves Issued in Washington

Army orders from Washington on June 10 transfer Second Lieutenant Eugene W. Van C. Lucas from First Artillery to the Engineer Corps by presidential direction. Captain Andrew V. Cherberounier granted four months leave on surgeon's certificate. Second Lieutenant Fielder M. Beal of the Signal Corps granted two months leave. Cadet H. C. Clark, fourth class, Military Academy, granted one month leave.

Washington Sorcian Eugene W. van C. Lucas First Artillery Engineer Corps Andrew V. Cherberounier Fielder M. M. Beal Signal Corps H. C. Clark Military Academy

Auction sales today and Tuesday details

Auction sales listed for today and Tuesday include house lots at Atwood and Weld at 3 p.m today, fruit by Horatio Harris at 10 a.m., and furniture and others by Leonard and Co at 10 a.m. Tuesday.

Atwood & Weld Horatio Harris Leonard & Co

Multiple Weddings Across Greater Boston Area in June

A series of marriage announcements from June details ceremonies in Andover Chelsea Newtonville Jamaica Plain Sudbury Somerville Leominster and Brookline. Couples include Dr Alanson J Abbe and L Adelaide Eaton Gelston Mates and Alice Greeley Arthur W Carter and Mary F Rogers George B Kendall and Helen A Richardson Charles F McKenney and Georgia E Hawkes Arthur N Milliken and Mabel M Marsh William Lowell Putnam and Elizabeth Lowell Grant Walker and Mabel Shaw Charles S Young and Helen M Jewett.

Chelsea Carter—Rogers Newtonville John Worcester Arthur W. Carter Mary F. Rogers Newton Flint~smalley Jamaica Plain Unitarian Church Charles F. Dole Arthur B. Flint Somerville Laura A. Smalley Kendall—Richardson Sudbury D. W. Richardson George B. Kendall Leominster Helen A. Richardson McKenney-Hawkes M. J. Savage Charles F. McKenney Georgia E. Hawkes Milliken—Marsh Arlington Street Brooke Iherford Arthur N. Milliken Mabel M Charles Marsh Samuel ©. Barnes Charles S. Young Helen M. Jewett

Obituary notices from Boston area June deaths

Obituaries list multiple deaths with locations and ages from June across Massachusetts. Entries include M Josephine Barnes 45 in South Boston, Eirene W Blaisdell Concord, Evelina Brooks Cambridge, James F Clarke Jamaica Plain 78, George W Gardner Jr 32, Charles Hickling Roxbury 88 with service June 12, Ella F Kinney Billerica, Charles Tufts Cambridgeport 85, Albert F Upton Newtonville 45, Lydia N Upton Danversport 75.

Snake Bite Rescue Story Promotes Duffy’s Whiskey

Alpine New Jersey resident William H. Gore was bitten by a rattlesnake near Fort Lee and treated at Manhattan Hospital. Despite swelling and delirium, he recovered after five days on pure whiskey, a claimed cure for poisons and fever, endorsed by physicians and touted as the genuine Duffy’s Pure Malt Whiskey amid competing brands.

William H. Gore Alpine N. J Hudson Fort Lee Manhattan Hospital New York Duffy Mr. Gore Duiiy

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