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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jun 11, 1888
Page
8
In Washvatox June 9 a St Louis convention report notes Thurman’s VP nomination as sentiment over blunt policy. Indiana’s drama, Gorman’s tactics, and tariff reform shape the platform while Pacific coast recognition expands West. Delegates push civil service reform and territorial admission, amid city comforts and weather challenges.
Henry Hutchins presided at an adjourned Suffolk bar meeting in Boston to honor Robert Dickson Smith who died May 30 1888 at 50. Resolutions praised his legal knowledge integrity courtesy and literary culture. Speakers included William G Russell Solomon Lincoln J L Stackpole and Judge Bennett. The Supreme Court received the resolutions from Russell and Field spoke warmly on Smith's life.
Fourteen Lasell students, nearly alumnae, filled Auburndale's Methodist Church to hear Dr. Andrew Peabody deliver a baccalaureate sermon. He urged them to remain lifelong learners, balancing faith and virtue, and to become pupil teachers in Christ's school as they begin their lives beyond the seminary.
The Dorchester Yacht Club schooner sweepstakes race over fifty feet water line will join the annual regatta off Nahant on June 18. Saturday regattas include the Corinthian at Marblehead, Cape Ann at Gloucester, Monetiquot at Weymouth, Savin Hill in Dorchester Bay, South Boston at City Point, and Chelsea on Mystic River. The New Haven Lawn Club opens a New England tennis championship tournament on June 20 with sessions at 11 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. on Wednesday and 10 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. on subsequent days. A Dorchester Yacht Club special meeting at Harrison Square Friday June 16 at 8 p.m. will elect an assistant secretary, cet surgeon and conduct other business.
At the annual meeting held at Joy street the Boston Children’s Aid Society elected Vice-president Robert Treat Paine Treasurer Edward Jackson auditors H R Amb and T Parsons Clerk Horace D Chapin and a slate of directors including Charles W Scudder R T Paine Mrs W Scudder H A Lamb and others. The remaining officers will be chosen at a future meeting.
The Davidson Investment Company at 11 Sears Building Boston offers 6 and 7 percent bonds and mortgages. Descriptive circular.
The West End Railway Company donated 69,000 free tickets for the Fresh Air Fund. Tickets valid to Franklin Park or Marine Park, South Boston, daily except Saturdays and Sundays after the Fourth of July. Also notes church dedications, deaths, retirements, and local civic items.
After ten days in St Louis, Massachusetts delegates arrived in Boston with no delays or accidents. A farewell ratification meeting praised Secretary Alger and J. W. Gore for organizing the trip. Beards and Burden addressed supporters at Young’s and In Boston, various clubs held dinners and meetings including the Norfolk Club and Essex Club while Massachusetts and New Hampshire delegates split up at different stations en route home.
Superior Court record from Middlesex County dated June 9 lists cases for June 11 1816 including Rich v. Fitchburg 26138 Mason v. Town of Winchester Branar v. Cunning Buckley vy. Law Mills vy. Durgin Hath Wax v. City of Roserat ton with docket references and party names in old court notation.
The Boston Conservatory of Music held its annual Tremont Temple violin recital with a full audience. Performances included Beethoven’s sonata in D major for piano and violin by Lillian Merchant and Grace Batchelder, Vieux temps's reverie by Susie E. Lunt, and Lilyan Chandler with several pieces. The program featured Ethel Crafts Minnie Van Buren Fannie D. Andrews Marie Ames Olive Mead and others with Julius Eichberg as director.
The steady stream of visitors to Horticultural Hall continues daily as thousands view the painting Christ Entering Jerusalem. Public interest remains high with large turnout patterns observed.
Engel's at 7 School Street promotes Buffos Havana long filler cigars as the hit of the season with strong local interest and shopper appeal.
A health journal endorses Royal Baking Powder for purity and wholesomeness. It asserts powders with cream of tartar are superior to yeast and condemns alum adulteration, praising the Royal brand as tested and government endorsed for public benefit.
In front of 8529 fans at South End grounds the Bostons were outplayed by Detroit, with strong pitching from Tate and timely hits by Richrdn and Brouthers. Detroit led 10 4 after seven and held on for a 9 8 win. Harvard defeats Yale in Cambridge in a decisive college baseball clash as Bates and Stagg exchange blows.
In Philadelphia Philadelphias beat Pitts burgs 2 to 1. Washington defeated Indianapolis 5 to 4. New Yorks over Chicagos 8 to 3. Lynns topped Manchesters 3 to 2. Portlands defeated Salem 17 to 7. Worcester beat Lowells 8 to 7. Amherst defeated Williams 12 to 3 in North Adams. Tufts College outlasted Wakefield Miller 16 to 13. Andovers toppled Lawrence 6 to 4. Clevelands beat Brooklyn 9 to 5. Athletics down Baltimores 15 to 12. St. Louis triumphed over Cincinnatis 6 to 5. Kansas Citys edged Louisville 12 to ?
The Great Head Yacht Club held an open subscription and sweepstakes race off Winthrop on a shifting east to south wind. Close sailing produced prizes across four classes led by Flora Lee and Em Ell Eye with Modoc and Lucy also among top finishers.
The Worcester Gazette reports a failed pacification effort in the tenth district. Wounds run four years deep with mugwumpery accusations against Mr. Walker. Aimed at reconciliation, the conference showed no clear path to support, and Walker will not bow to yesterday’s dictates.
Eastern novelties named Sleeping Mars offered by G W Simmons & Co at 32 North Street. Advertisement promises more details in another column. Products are described as reasonably priced and ornamental for rooms or piazzas.
The New York Times notes no sign of opposition within the Democratic party and widespread satisfaction across factions. Governor Foraker dismisses Thurman as unhelpful to the ticket, labeling him as iniquitous and deceitful, while Blaine figures ignore perceived strength but no rational opposition appears forthcoming.
The convention energized by young delegates from across the Union showcased a healthy sign of vitality. Delegates appeared stalwart and bold with clean cut features and vigorous heads, contributing to speeches and actions that reflected resolve and optimism.
From the Chicago Herald the piece asserts Cleveland has proven his mettle in crises, citing his veto and signature on reform measures. It notes praise from Fairchilds and Forakers while criticizing other Democrats and urging reform, predicting Cleveland’s election despite opposition.
A discussion among Massachusetts Republicans centers on which candidate has the strongest pull to secure the nomination. Any widely mentioned contender would satisfy the party, as the key issue is who can carry the doubtful states New York Indiana New Jersey and Connecticut while holding the sure states.
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