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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1886
Page
1
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A survey of varied actions from national politics to local incidents notes Mrs Cleveland hosting Washington with warmth, a constitutional term change proposal, a shipping bill move, naval appropriations discussion, and a Porter bill scheduled next week.
Mr Gladstone receives a royal reception in Edinburgh and delivers a forceful appeal for Irish home rule. Lord Salisbury addresses a large Leeds audience on national issues.
In the city the Railway Master Mechanics convention closed with officer elections. The Masconomo mouse in Manchester by the Sea was opened. The Boston team fell 8 to 2 to Philadelphia in a second game. The railroad commission refused a Sunday excursion petition. De Molay Commandery of Washington hosted a banquet at Revere House, with a Bay State Club dinner at Parker House drawing praise from Governor Hill of New York and other prominent figures. The common council held a lengthy meeting. The city auditor's annual report is issued amid a steady stock market. Union Pacific rose to 57 with favorable rumors. Major rail lines led the market, while Mexican bonds will be paid in cash and scrip. The Mexican Central finance committee agreed to resume subsidy payments. Water Power showed activity backing Huntington avenue land sales. Eastern fell to 83½ on funding bill doubts. The Senate backed the House on Field claim, and the arsenical wallpaper bill was defeated.
Boston’s Stemmyer and Gunning struggled with costly errors as Radbourn filled in for an injured Lierning. Morrill hit a solo shot and Ferguson, Mulvey and Daly contributed, but Andrews and Wood starred for Philadelphia. Final score 8-2 after a two-run eighth inning and several defensive miscues.
The Masconomo House at Manchester by the Sea was opened yesterday under Mr. E. J. Morrill’s management. Newspaper men and guests toured the premises, enjoying a pleasant day at the resort. Improvements have been made around the house and prospects for the summer look auspicious.
Weather bulletin reads Maine New Hampshire Vermont Massachusetts Rhode Island and Connecticut: fair weather then local rains with northeasterly winds and steady temperatures. Eastern New York Pennsylvania and New Jersey: fair followed by local rains with southwesterly winds and slight warming. Delaware Maryland Virginia: generally fair and warmer with variable turning southerly winds. Carolinas Georgia eastern Florida western Florida and Alabama: warmer and fair with easterly winds. Mississippi Louisiana and Texas: fair with stationary temperatures and variable winds turning southerly.
Boston observers report an early morning temperature around 29.50 inches barometer, with WNW to NW winds between 8 and 20 miles per hour. Conditions range from clear to cloudy with a fair to cloudy day, and no precipitation recorded. mean humidity near 51 percent and dew point around 46.0.
A historical meteorological report lists yesterday's observations up to 10 p m at multiple stations from Eastport to New Orleans. Readings include location, temperature, wind direction, and sky conditions with entries for Portland Maine New York Philadelphia Washington Charleston Jacksonville New Orleans and others, showing prevailing clear to fair conditions and varying temperatures around the upper 20s to 30s.
Governor David B. Hill of New York was hosted by the Bay State Club at Parker House in Boston. The gathering included Democratic leaders from New York and nearby states who discussed national policy, Senate confirmations, and party unity as Hill spoke and reception and banquet followed.
Colonel Taylor leads a club speech praising David B. Hill as a bold and honest New York leader. He notes cross state influence, criticizes press blunders, and predicts party shifts while congratulating Hill as the central figure of the occasion.
Governor Hill receives enthusiastic applause as he thanks the New England Democrats and the Empire State of New York for support. He praises Horatio Seymour Samuel J. Tilden and the 1884 Democratic national administration, defends patronage, and honors Democratic loyalty during Civil War era tensions.
Colonel Henry O Kent voices support for the Democratic party as the people’s party and reformers. He cites Samuel J. Tilden and Grover Cleveland, praising reform and consistency, and counters claims of danger from a Democratic administration. He argues Cleveland’s tenure proves stability, business protection, and national respect.
Colonel Nicholas Van Siyck of Providence addressed the Bay State Club event honoring the New York chief magistrate. He admitted unpreparedness for a speech yet praised Rhode Island and New York figures, urged political reform, and lauded Chicago pledges while noting taxes and political shifts, ending with a commendation of the President and the first lady.
Jeff Chandler of Washington DC presented to speak for Maine saying he had little political involvement and that Maine’s liberty underlie the government. He warned the state must remember cardinal principles and warned against forgetting the freedoms won by predecessors.
An observer lauds Grover Cleveland for pledging party and people to fix federal influence on state nominations. The speaker urges Massachusetts to choose its Governor for the people not Washington, defends states rights and nine tenths of domestic concerns. He urges virtues over party vices and praises the nation as the finest in the world.
Hiram Atkins of Vermont spoke briefly noting Vermont’s small vote. He stated Democrats were not numerous yet supported their distinguished Senator who faced discomfort in his position. He argued the party’s record under Cleveland and Hill showed its capacity to govern despite opposition at home.
Charles Levi Woodbury speaks for the Old Guard praising Democratic principles and Grover Cleveland. He recalls veterans from Scituate to the Connecticut Valley and asserts the people’s sovereignty over colleges. He defends Governor Hill, celebrates party loyalties, and pledges support to Cleveland and the 1884 platform.
Senator John R. Murphy spoke for the young men noting vitality and progress in the Democratic party. Judge Woodbury appeared as an example of both ages, urging the party to uphold platforms. After Murphy finished, crowds pressed for General Collins who declined to speak beyond cheers for Albany.
Providence Rhode Island June 18 The will dated January 4 1883 filed for probate next week lists bequests to Ossory Ireland St Peter and Paul Church and a trust for Michael McCabe of Woonsocket named as executor with two other priests as delegates. It includes a pectoral cross episcopal chain ring and 590 to aid soul repose and designates executors.
The Massachusetts Horticultural Society hosts its annual rose and strawberry show at 1 o clock next Tuesday. The upper hall will be devoted to roses with prizes in thirty classes, and a large orchids display is expected. Strong competition is anticipated among growers for nearly 100 prizes. The exhibit promises an elaborate floral decor and rich displays of garden and greenhouse flowers.
The article describes a large public reception at the White House for Mrs Cleveland, with crowds gathered along the grounds and inside the blue room. Guards regulate movement, women wear hats, and admiration for the First Lady is voiced as she and her companions move through the rooms.
Washington June 18 Special Senator Beck voices surprise at efforts to defeat his bill barring Congress members from practicing as attorneys for railroads under legislation. He argues for discussion by consent or rule change, notes $5,000,090 post office deficiency and $1.25 million paid to land grant roads, and questions voting on mail provisions if attorneys remain. He says he has not acted as railroad counsel since entering Congress and expects Democratic support to back the measure.
Washington June 18 Special Representative Morrison plans to move Tuesday to consider the tariff bill but doubts success. Democrats face Republican taunts over pledges while Tom Robertson argues little jump by Republicans could defeat them. John L Hayes of the National Wool Manufacturers Association praises recent votes and anticipates relief for wool growers and manufacturers as plans for expansion resume. Hayes notes concerns over worsted goods duty and hopes Congress acts to aid the industry. Hayes stays at the Ebbitt House with Major McKinley reviewing woollen goods since the 1883 tariff.
Senate business includes Beck notice to call up a bill barring Senators and Representatives from serving as attorneys for subsidized railroads. Chace offers a postmaster revolt resolution citing suspicions of collusion with a claim agent Spaulding. Passed items include postal money orders, clerk hire for postmasters, merchant marine support, and a 50 cent per mile foreign mail payment. Also moved to raise United States judge salaries in Alabama and extend presidential term dates.
Washington June 18 Special The civil service commission is weighing changes to remove objectionable features. No final decision until after Congress adjourns as the President will be too busy to consider them. Changes were drafted if the Randall Holman rider had been adopted.
Springfield reports hopeful outlook as senators consider keeping the army arms appropriation at 400000 for Lurguatnual armories. Conference committee members face division with only one favoring the lower 300000 figure originally voted by the House. Local interest awaits final action.
Washington June 18 Special The Pan Electric investigation reports will be submitted in the House next Thursday under the current programme. The four Republicans on the committee have signed Mr Ranney's report and Democrats will likely sign Chairman Boyle's, though it is not finished. Both reports are expected to be lengthy, about fifty printed pages each.
Harvard plans a fixed Friday class day on June 25 with a detailed schedule. Senior committee A D Claflin W C Boyden and A H Vogel arrange processions prayers at Appleton Chapel theater entries garden dances and musical events across Memorial Hall Holworthy Holden Chapel and the tree area with ticket controls and special entrances for seniors guests and carriages.
Matinee and evening performances listed across multiple venues. Edward Harrigan's The Leather Patch at the Museum and The Streets of New York at the Boston, with other acts including Pinstore and Trial by Jury at Oakland Garden and Rentz-Santley burlesque at the Howard. Concerts tonight and tomorrow feature Walter Emerson and John Thomas. Rip Van Winkle at the Boston Theatre next week. H.M.S. Pinafore and Trial by Jury continue at Oakland Garden. Sunday concert offers 1000 free seats in the afternoon and a grand evening concert with the opera company and chorus.
Mr Gladstone spoke to a full Music Hall in Eprepuracy, June 18, urging voters to back a principle of safe self government for Ireland within a united empire. He contrasted conciliation with coercion, praised the Scotsman’s stance, and urged electors to reject disunionist tactics while supporting Irish local control. A vote of confidence in Gladstone was carried unanimously.
Lord Salisbury addresses a packed Leeds hall of about 5000 while tickets sold exceed capacity. The crowd sings patriotic songs as he denies backing Irish legislature and condemns misrepresentations by opponents. He asserts no plan to govern Ireland by coercion and criticizes Gladstone’s manifesto.
The passage argues coercion as a concept in criminal law and discusses Kilmainham imprisonments as political coercion. It weighs religious bigotry, Protestant and Catholic interests, and warns that Irish measures risk a greasy slope toward full separation, citing Parnell’s America remarks and the fragility of safeguards.
President Jenkins presided as the Common Council, with Aldermen approving a $500,000 sewer loan for districts including Ashmont West Roxbury Dorchester and East Boston. They also authorized widening Somerset and Pemberton streets and extending Webster Street while debating Harvard library sewer concerns and a temporary adjournment due to no quorum.
New London June 18 Columbia College crews have trained on the Thames course under coach W B Peete. Harvard will arrive tomorrow and Yale next Thursday. Races set for Columbia vs Harvard on June 30 Yale, and Harvard Yale freshmen on July 1 and 2 respectively.
A maritime tip urges sailors to carry Angostura Bitters, the renowned tonic sold for seasickness prevention. The note emphasizes its status as a trusted remedy at sea.
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