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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1888
Page
5
English tributes to the emperor surface in church services and public displays as part of a grand imperial honors pageant. Officials praise the ruler’s leadership while observers note ceremonies across cities, highlighting tradition, loyalty, and national sentiment.
June 18 Potsdam and other capitals observe sorrow for Emperor Frederick III. Processions form from the castle to Friedenskirche with troops from Potsdam Berlin and Spandau. The ceremony includes Bach and chorales, prayers by Chaplain Koegel, and the Empress's solemn farewell. Proclamations from William I reference loss, duty, and unity among German states. International press reviews note cautious warlike tone and political implications.
In the Commons Mr Smith moved an address to Queen Victoria and the Empress of Germany expressing condolence on Emperor Frederick's death. Gladstone praised the late emperor's courage and fortitude amid a long illness, noting his modesty, wisdom, and devotion to duty. Lords followed with similar sympathy, stressing constitutional respect, noble character, and the enduring value of his example to Germany and mankind. The resolution passed in silence.
Vienna reports Count Kalnoky, Austria's foreign minister, expressing that Berlin's government change is pivotal yet unlikely to strain the German Austro Hungary alliance. He notes the pact has withstood two ruler changes and stresses self-defence and peace as core aims amid uncertain European events.
The speaker notes that alliances leave a lasting impression on the Russian people and emphasizes that the goal is to maintain peace treaties. Uncertainty forces powers to rely on their own resources, strengthening defensive power as the surest safeguard, while cabinets seek peace but guard against surprises.
Brussels reports Sunday note anxiety over Stanley's fate amid conflicting signals from Aruwimi and Wadelai tribes. Belgian explorers propose a limited Conco route search with a small caravan. In Paris the Flora West marriage formalities were completed with Lord Lytton and Count Debeon as witnesses. Other items note German bank gold increase, Pope's encyclical on liberty.
The House passed an army appropriation with a 100000 provision for experiments in dynamite and high explosives. Graydon method promises penetration by ordinary guns with dynamite charges, aiming to destroy armored ships. Fortress Monroe tests will use steel targets, suggest potential to end wars with decisive explosive fire.
The Central of Georgia Railway plans a new Birmingham line by July linking Savannah with the West via Kansas City, Memphis & Birmingham. It will operate with strong interconnections to New York and Philadelphia ports, while related rail and port developments across the region suggest a broader push for coal, iron ore, and rail corridors, including ties to Rochester, Buffalo and Pittsburg through several proposed links.
At Brown Providence the annual Carpenter prizes of 60 36 and 24 dollars were awarded to sophomores. Judges included Rev J C Stockbridge D D Chief Justice Durfee for the corporation and Rev T D Anderson Judge J H Stiness of the Supreme Court with Howard M Ticknor. Herman William Watsen of Manchester H took first, Fred Oscar Merrifield of Ottawa Ul second, and Frederick Moseley Sackett Jr of Providence third.
Washington reports General Sheridan is comfortable after twenty four hours with good pulse and respiration. He slept well and remained quiet and composed though he coughed more in the afternoon. His muscular strength appetite and mental tone are improving.
Tufts College held its annual Theta Delta Chi reunion at Youngs Hotel with about thirty members present. Attendees included R. H. Papen Rev Selden Gilbert Charles G. Pope 6L Rev J Coleman Adams 71 FW Hamilton 80 of Portland Me A L Bartlett P Gorely S W Menchum 785 toastmaster F W Hamilton 80 orator BK A Start 84 poet. Religion in College Life was the discussion topic.
In Rockland on June 13, J. Winthrop Nightingale of Boston wed H. Gertrude Cobbett, a ceremony conducted by Rev. J. C. McDougal. The couple’s families and local friends attended the service at the Rockland church.
Death notices list Eloner F Boynton 56 in Dorchester and Frederick William Everett 70 in Boston with June 21 funeral, Helen A Greene 42 in Boston, Josiah Webster Hollis 61 in Braintree, Caroline M Holm Chicago widow, Clara C Lothian 55 in Dorchester with St Ann’s Church service, Edwin Sibrey 66 in this city, James Watson 43 in Cambridge with heart disease.
The page lists multiple evening performances at venues including Park Theatre with Drifting Apart Boston Theatre with Annette the Dancing Girl Boston Museum Kellar Grand Opera House Me ne le Tom s Cabin Cyclorama 641 Tremont Street Battle of Gettysburg Music Hall Promenade concert with evening showings and an afternoon matinee.
AUCTION SALES. TODAY. Fruit Horatio Harris 10 a m Real estate L Foster Morse 4 p m Wednesday Real estate S R Knights Co 12 m Paintings Leonard Co 3 p m.
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