Irish Athletic Club Picnic Contests At Oak Island Grove
Large crowd witnessed sessions and amateur events with James Grant and Dennis Driscoll leading early race and walk results. Sprint and field events saw J G Maxwell and J McDougal top hammer and shot put. J Pur Oat Yoin tied with peers in weight throws. multiple jumps and a sword contest won by Professor Van Oen. Willmore and Kelly led dashes in the amateur division. Sergeant R F Quirk won the individual prize drill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oak Island Grove
Irish Athletic Club
James Grant
William Chute
J. Farrell
Dennis Driscoll
John Meagher
J. J. Brennan
William Mills
William J. Slattery
S. J. Farrell
E. J. Morse
J. G. Maxwell
J. McDougal
J. L. Cattanach
J. Pur- Oat
T. F. Carney
J. Fitzpatrick
J. Sullivan
J. M. Fitzpatrick
C. McDonald
J. Jacobson
A. Doherty
J.S. Gleason
Weather Indications for New England and Eastern New York
For twenty four hours from 7 a m Saturday June 18 expect fair weather in New England with slight temperature changes and westerly winds. Eastern New York should see fair skies with possible thundershowers and minor temperature shifts under generally westerly winds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
New England
New York
Andover Seminary dismisses Smyth in heresy case
The board of visitors at Andover Theological Seminary dismisses Professor Smyth and acquits other accused professors while issuing an opinion vindicating all defendants. Rhode Island Legislature adjourns without key reforms as unrest over the rebel flag subsides. Obituaries include Roswell D Hitchcock and ex-President Mark Hopkins. Monument dedications and various local items fill the page.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andover Theological Seminary
Smyth
Rhode Island
Roswell Dwight Hitchcock
D.D
L.L.D
Fall River
Mark Hopkins
Williams College
Williamstown
New Haven
Conn
Elias Nason
Billerica
Franklin Park
New York
Canadian Pacific Railway
Arthaes
Isle of Canes
Georgianay
Samuel B. Mitchell
William B. O’conner
Jacob Sharp
Champlain
Charlevoix
Mich
Duxbury
Hanover Branch Railroad
Old Colony
Kenora Park
Haverhill
Garland
United States
W. W. Corcoran
Chicago
Soldiers’ Monument
Arlington
J. T. Trowbridge
J. Q. A. Brackett
New England Grocers’ Association
Lake Walden
Lynn Rifle Association
Indian Hill
Bostons
New Yorks
Washingtons
Pittsburgs
Detroits
Bunker Hill Association Marks Fifty Fourth Meeting and Events
In the city today the fifty fourth annual meeting of the Bunker Hill Association is noted along with a grand reunion of national military veteran organizations. A homeopathic dispensary benefit raised nearly $3000, and athletic prizes were awarded at the Irish Athletic Club picnic in Oak Island. The Dorchester Yacht Club sailed its hundredth regatta off Nahant, the St Botolph Club opened a new house on Newbury Street, and the New England Amateur Rowing Association held its first regatta on the Charles River. The 112th anniversary of the Battle of Bunker Hill was celebrated in a fitting manner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bunker Hill Association
Shue
Irish Athletic Club
Oak Island
Dorchester Yacht Club
Nahant
St. Botolph Club
Newbury Street
New England Amateur Rowing Association
Charles River
Battle of
Bunker Hill
Roxbury Garden Party Raises Nearly Three Thousand Dollars
A Roxbury garden party at the Harris estate drew crowds on Walnut Avenue with tents, booths, gypsy displays, lemonade by a 20 summer old “Rebecca,” and a Cadet Band. Nearly $3000 in receipts supported the Roxbury dispensary. Tennis featured Appleton and Presley defeating Lee and Talland in straight sets, 6-5, 6-4, 7-5.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sally
Rebecca
Walnut Avenue
Harris Estate
Roxbury
Dewey
Henry G. Fay
A. C. Burrage
R. B. Fairbairn
W. A. Couthony
H. G. Fay
T. F. Tillinghast
C. L. Haley
J. W. Hubbard
Abba C. Morse
BE. G. Morse
F. W. Todd
A. C. Jackson
J. K. Berry
James M. Newell
William Munroe
Daniel Staniford
H. S. Dewe
W. Prentiss Parker
W. C. Hunnewell
Tekh Chandler
C.H. Johnson
Fire damages Somerville shop and engine building
A burning mattress at No 114 Hampden Street set off Box 218 alarm. The Mystic Hat Powponys shop near the brickyards in Somerville sustained about $500 in fire damage. The engine and engine building were destroyed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hampden Street
Mystic Hat Powponys
Brickyards
Somerville
Steamer W. A. Scholten Arrives in New York
In New York on June 17 the steamer W. A. Scholten from Rotterdam Gallia and London arrived. Also the steamer Nevada reached New York with Queenstown tonight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
W. A. Scholten
Rotterdam
Gallia
Liverpool
London
Nevada
Queenstown
TWO KINGS IN LONDON Police Preparations for the Jubilee
The Queen arrives at Windsor amid cheers as Greece and Denmark’s kings reach London for the jubilee. Police plan ambulances along the procession route, with aid from the Order of St. John and Volunteer Medical Staff Corps. Separate notes criticize Senate actions and Republican control over state offices and police, warning of a heavy burden at the next election.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Windsor
Greece
Denmark
Charing Cross
Prince of Wales
Charles Warren
Metropolitan Police
Order of St. John of Jerusalem
Senate
Honey
State McGuinness
Republican Party
Gladstone replies on Ulster and Irish leadership
London dispatch quotes Mr. Gladstone replying to Mr. Bright. He denies a final Ulster pronouncement, notes Saunderson’s anti severance, and defends his past labeling of Irishmen by conduct. He contrasts 1881 Parnell with lawful Irish representatives and recalls criticizing Salisbury in 1870 while approving him in 1885 on the Balkans issue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winnipeg
Toronto
United States
Mr. Gladstone
Mr. Bright
Peter Coy
Denmark
Greece
London
Gladstone
Ulster
Saunderson
Parnell
Salisbury
Balkans
Amendments Defeated as Crimes Bill Passes Committee Stage
London reporters describe a late evening in the House of Commons where amendments to the crimes bill are proposed and defeated. The division ends 882 to 163 in favor, Parnellites walk out, Gladstonians return then resign, Unionists back the government, and the bill moves to report stage on the 27th.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
House of Commons
Mr O’Brien in Ireland arrives amid ovation in Queenstown
Dustin June 17 Mr O Brien editor of United Ireland arrived at Queenstown on the steamer Adriatic from New York and was greeted with an ovation as he left the vessel. He went to the Queen's Hotel where an immense crowd gathered and he responded with a short speech.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
MR. O'Brien
Ireland
Dustin
O’ Brien
United Ireland
Queenstown
New York
Queen’s Hotel
Chicago Wheat Market Sags After Major Firm's Collapse
Large cash wheat purchases appeared on the Chicago board of trade but the market weakened after H P Wadhams Co failed, with July and June wheat sliding from morning highs to around 72 cents and 71 cents respectively. Rock Island Railroad demanded a cash deposit for grain freight, while litigation over suspended commission firms continued and observers tallied multi‑million losses among principals and followers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caicaco
Board of Trade
H. P. Wadhams &Co
Rock Island Railroad Company
Cicago
A Policy of Obstruction Rhode Island Reform Session Ends
The Rhode Island Senate blocked needed reforms as the first session of the reform General Assembly closed. The House abolished the State police chief’s office, while the Senate refused to abolish the District Court system. A constitutional convention measure stalled in the Senate on party lines, and the House liquor bill died without further action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Providence
General Assembly
Newport
Democratic House
Senate
House
Flags and partisan lines fade as calls for destruction rise
Washington reports say sentiment shifts from loyal veterans toward disposing of Confederate battle flags. General Drum’s push to retire emblems faces scrutiny and possible congressional action. Governors in Ohio and Vermont weigh in on Cleveland’s order to return flags, while Vermont memorial ceremonies renew opposition to the symbols of treason.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Specian
Grand Army
General Drum
Department
Secreta
Lincoln
Boutelle
Maine
Drum
Ricamonp
Ohio
Rke
Jeff Davis
Him
Cleveland
Calhoun
Rosser
Sheridan
Shenandoah Valley
Henry Watterson
Unite States
Brarrzxcoro
Ormsbee
Sharp Trial Reveals Bribe and Albany Paper Trail
In New York on June 17 the Sharp trial heard Thomas B Brown testify that ex Alderman Fullgraff loaned 8000 dollars in large bills to Reeve and Carrick to corroborate his bribe claim. Francis R Stetson admitted drafting the general surface railroad bill in 1883 and receiving 785 dollars for his work. William L Pottle described a 5000 dollar offer to insert names in the bill, which he refused, while George Bliss reported a 1500 dollar retainer and ten bonds promised. Mayor Hewitt urged emigration officials to test Judge Brown's assisted emigrant decision.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Jacob Sharp
Thomas B. Brown
Reeve & Carrick
Fullgraff
Reeve & Carnwick
Francis R. Stetson
Sharp
Albany
Foshay
Disbreecker
Martin B
Broadway
Common Council
George Bliss
Broadway Road
Richmond
William, L. Pottle
Assembly
Langs
Delavan
Fifth Avenue
Second Day in Boston Lee Camp Visit and Bunker Hill Parade
Boston hosts Lee Camp and Cyclorama visitors with a Tremont Street tour, a Bunker Hill parade, and a Faneuil Hall banquet. Speakers including Goode Hoar Wise Lerner praise unity and the Union, with remarks on Virginia and Massachusetts ties and Civil War legacy. The Robert E. Lee Post departs Boston for Lynn at 8 am.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lee Camp
Post 15
Cemetery Hill
Tremont House
Bunker Hill
Fanevyil Hall
Fife and Bugle
Tremont Street
Boston
Faneuil Hall
Harrison Hume
Governor Ames
John Goode
Richmond
George D. Wise
George F. Hoar
Patrick Collins
Charles J. Noyes
Port
Henry C. Kent
Henry Cabot Longe
F. R. Farrar
Virginia
Harrison
Grand Army of the Republic
New England
Massachusetts
Goode
Lee
John A. Andrew Post
Old Dominion
Mr. Goode
Virinia
Henry
Jefferson
Washington
Hancock
Adams
Warren
Commonwealths
Union
Blue
Gray
Republic
Appomattox
Mason
Marshall
Hich
Ames
New South
Iadsesnoskta
Conrade Hume
Kent
Cleveland
Hoar
John Marshall
John Adams
Lamar
Charleston
Calhoun
Abraham Lincoln
Senate
Wise
Charles Sumner
Army
Sumner
Lincoln
Henry Cabot Lodge
Taylor Allison
J. Henry Randolph
Virginia Soldiers’ Home
M. J. Savage
Charles §. Noyes
C. A. Bohannon
P. A. Collins
Farrar
George A. Patch
Charles D. Nash
M. T. Donahoe
Morton
Phil Carney
Louis Aldrich
Battery B
Robert E. Lee Post
Lynn
East Rock Park Unveils Veterans Monument in New Haven
At East Rock Park New Haven on June 17 the soldiers and sailors monument honoring Revolutionary War Mexican War War of 1812 and Civil War heroes was unveiled in a vast crowd. The 515 foot total elevation features a 110 foot shaft topped by an Angel of Peace with bronze figures and bas reliefs. inscriptions name battles from 1775 to 1865. Costing 50500 the Hallowell granite monument drew elaborate parade decorations and a grand fireworks display. Generals Sherman Sheridan Terry and Rear Admiral Luce attended a banquet at Hyperion Theatre with brief speeches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Haven
Conn
East Rock
East Rock Park
Ee Hill
Bennington
Yorktown
Lake Erie
Bridgewater
New Orleans
Noe
Alto
Monterey
Chapultepec
Shiloh
Gettysburg
Antietam
Republic
Hallowell
Hyperion Theatre
Sherman
Sheridan
Terry
Luce
Decision at Last Smyth Dismissed Others Acquitted At Andover
In an early morning action at the Mansion House Dr Eustis delivered sealed envelopes to the trustees and five accused professors. Smyth was removed while the other four were acquitted on a technical ground. President Seelye voted to acquit Smyth. Trustees issued a concurrent opinion backing the professors. The case, tied by Eustis abstention, fuels a looming Supreme Court appeal. Public sentiment in Andover leans strongly against the two visitors and toward the professors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anpoyver
Eustis
Mansion House
Egbert C. Smyth
Seelye
Smyth
Andover Review
Professor Smyth
Seetye
Wellman
Mr. Marshall
Daniel T. Fiske
Edward Taylor
Co. F. P. Bancroft
Horace Fairbanks
Thomas H. Russell
Joseph S. Ropes
Alexander McKenzie
R. R. Bishop
Franklin Carter
Alpheus H. Hardy
James G. Vose
Illiam Wilcox
Supreme Court
Frank E. Woodruff
Andover
Woodruff
Hanover Branch Railway to Be Sold to Old Colony
Rockxiano June 17 stockholders of the Hanover Branch Railway Company vote to sell the branch to the Old Colony at par value. Old Colony to take possession July 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rockxiano
Hanover Branch Railway Company
Old Colony
Decision of the Visitors at Phillips Academy In Andover
At a June meeting in 1887 the visitors found the amended complaints against four professors unfounded and ordered notice to be sent. a separate 1838 record declares Egbert Smyth guilty of beliefs inconsistent with the institution’s creed and statutes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Theological Institution
Phillips Academy
Andover
William J. Tucker
Bartlett
John W. Churchill
Jones
George Harris
Abbot
Edward Y. Hincks
Smith
Eustis
W. T. Eustis
Egbert C. Smyth
D.D
Brown
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Gems OF Art
Paine’s Furniture CO
Canal St.x. Rose Show
Hewins & Hollis, Outfitters
Hamilton Place
Hall
H. Fitzpatrick
Professor van Oen
Observer's Office
Signal Service
Oston
Aves v
Eastport
Portland
Mt. Was i
Clondy Boston
Cloud
Nantucket
Block Island
Northfield
N. Y
Philadelphia
Bird Rock
Clonay
Norfolk
Gréat Chatham
Can
Wilmington
Father Point
GO Son
Kingston
Jacksonville
Atlanta
Peeerel
Parry Sounce
Clear Rock Cliffe
Enebec
Augeen
Fate
Rain Ibweto
Detroit
Alpena
Sidney
Marquette
Milwaukee
Duluth
Foggy St. Paul
Minn
St. Lon
EL Paso
Csccce
Santa Fe
North Platte
E City
Armouth
Roxbury Garden Party
Rhode Island Senate
Foraker
E.xamined
William L. Pottle
Hewitt
Commissioners of Emigration
Bunker Hill Monument
Soldiers’ and Sailors
Board of Trustees
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