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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jun 20, 1887

Page

8

Butler Club Dinner Features Loyalist Rhetoric at Quincy House

The New England Club hosted General Butler at a Saturday dinner with 75 to 100 admirers. Speakers praised Butler and defended his principles, while a Confederate visitors’ event at the New England Club framed Reconstruction era factions. General Anderson and Major Randolph spoke on postwar reconciliation and military duty.

New England C. J. Anderson F. R. Farrar N. V. Randolph C. A. Bohannan J. H. Capers T. A. Brander J.T. Ellyson Lee Camp Richmond Harvey N. Shepard General Anderson Boston Virginia Newport News Farrar Eee Randolph Mosby South Bohannan Harrison Hume John L. Stephenson Shepard Robert E. Lee

Longshoremen Seek Wage Increase At Convention

A New York longshoremen convention decided to formally request boss stevedores to restore the old wage scale of 45 cents per hour with 60 cents overtime. Present rates are 30 cents for day work and 45 cents overtime. The effort will be pursued by individuals, not as a union, and union men may refuse to work with scabs once a majority on a pier is solidified.

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Anti-Poverty Society Meeting At Academy Of Music

In New York on June 19 the Anti-Poverty Society held a crowded meeting at the Academy of Music with overflow at Irving Hall. Speakers included Rev. Dr. McGlynn Rev Hugh C Pentacost of Newark and Henry George addressing the audience.

New York Anti-Poverty Society The Academy of Music McGlynn Hugh C. Pentacost Newark Henry George Irving Hall

Man Vanishes At Horseshoe Falls In Niagara

Niagara Falls report states a man on a bridge near the Three Sisters Islands threw off his coat and hat and dropped into the river. His body was swept over the Horseshoe Falls. Papers in the coat suggest the deceased is T. Trigg of Washington.

Niagara Falls N. Y Three Sisters Islands Horseshoe Falls T. Trigg Washington

Smallpox aboard ship leads to quarantine at North Sydney

The bark M. and E. Cann, sailing from Barbadoes, reached North Sydney with one or two smallpox cases aboard. The vessel was towed to quarantine grounds and had no communication with shore.

Hallwfax N.S M. & E. Cann Barbadoes North Sydney

Thirteenth Baccalaureate Sermon at State University

Maprison Wis June 19 President John Bascow of the State University preached his thirteenth annual and final baccalaureate sermon today. He will leave the university at the close of this school year and proceed to Williamstown Mass.

Maprison Wis John Bascow The State University University Williamstown Mass

Bar Mitzvah of Willem Woolf at Orthodox Synagogue

The Bar mitzvah of Master Willem Woolf was held last Saturday at the Orthodox synagogue. Willem read Hebrew portions for himself and his father, and the Prophets portion from Joshua. A. A. Marcus, congregation president, spoke on faith requirements and customs, closing with a eulogy on Queen Victoria. The piece also notes Fall River Line reopens for summer service with Pilgrim, Bristol, Providence, and Old Colony steamers, two trains connecting from Boston, plus music on board.

Willem Woolf Joshua A. A. Marcus Mr. Marcus Queen Victoria New York Fall River Bristol Providence Old Colony Boston Newport

Saturday Baseball Doubleheader. Boston Blues Fall

Boston and New York games on Saturday left the Bostons fatigued and unable to hit. New Yorks beat Boston 6 to 2 in one game while Lawrence home club defeated Boston Blues 2 to 0. Key plays included Connor’s fielding in New Yorks and Bradley’s three fly catches for the Blues. Attendance around 8,000.

Bostons Wise Wheelock Madden Keefe New Yorkers Connor Tate Richardson NEW Yorks Ewing Tiernyng O'Rourke Nash Tiernan Morrill Dorgan Johnston Brown Kelly Powers Lawrence Boston Blues Kiley Bradley Lawrences Bilpo Campana Sheehan Ray Manning Donovan Gardner Hamilton Burns Burke Petree Moore Fitzgeralds Ward Hornung Lawrencea Earnest Stamilton

Sports Score Wrap Aboard Multiple Cities

Scores recap from games across Chicago Indianapolis Philadelphia Manchester Portland Lynn and Brooklyn. Notable outcomes include Detroits 18 over Chicagos 6 Pittsburgs 1 over Indianapolises 18 to 1 and Cincinnati 23 over Cincinnatis 4.

Chicago Chicagos Detroits Indianapolis Pittsburgs Philadelphia Philadelphias Washingtons Manchester Manchesters Salems Portland Portlands Lowells Lynn Mrtgen Haverhills P. m Lynns Brooklyn Brooklyns Metropolitans Cincinnati St. Louis Cincinnatis

YACHTS AND YACHTING AT THE HULL CLUB REGATTA

The Hull Yacht Club opened the season with a pennant regatta won by Lizzie F Daly in second class keels Atlanta in second class centreboards Mabel in third class centreboards Zetta in third class keels and Rocket in fourth class centreboards Judges used Commodore Converse's Edith steam yacht loaned by its owner. The club plans a sixty second regatta on Saturday July 2 with cash prizes for all classes. General Paine names his new steel sloop Volunteer and the Thistle contest is noted with nine letters similar to Mayflower.

Hull Yacht Club Lizzie F. Daly Atalanta Mabel Zetta Rocket Commodore Converse Edith Cat Sheerwater John M. Forbes General Pain

Banquet Honors Jennie June In Parker House Event

Mrs. D. G. Croly known as Jennie June headlined a Parker House banquet by the New England Women's Press Association attended by about 100, mainly women journalists. She recounted early career struggles, family paper ventures, and offered guidance for women in journalism as Mayor O'Brien and others offered greetings and readings.

D. G. Croly Jennie June Parker House New England Women's Press Association Sally Joy Comepany New York ‘Tribune New York O'Brien Kate Tannatt Woods EK. P. Jackson Jackgewska C. Ir. Montague Abby Morton Diaz Micah Dyer Abbie Gould Woulson

Dramatic notes from Boston theatres this evening

Harry Meredith stars in Ranch 10 at the Boston Theatre with a strong company including T M Hunter Charles A Bradshaw James Horne and several leading ladies. Bijou Theatre presents Pun on the Bristol with Louise Arnot and Davenport Bebas. A Howard Athenaeum benefit supports theater attaches with many volunteers. EB Rice reception features Dixey Mackay Jarbean Schiller Blow Thorn Hart Uart Fuller. Boston Oratorio Society holds its annual Tremont Temple concert tonight.

Harry Meredith Boston T. M. Hunter Charles A. Bradshaw James Horne Annie Louise Ames Josephine Crowell Carrie Mayfield Ella Mayer Bijou Widow O'Brien Louise Arnot Court Menazzio Court Menazzio By Mr. Davenport Bebas Howard Athenaeum Messrs Bowman P. &. McCarthy W. H. Green George la Blanche Patsy Kerrigan TimeCarthy George Leslie EB. B. Rice Hollis Street Theatre Henry KE. Dixey John A. Mackay Vernona Jarbean George A. Schiller Lila Blow George Thorn Kate Uart Mollie Fuller Boston Oratorio Society Tremont Temple

Eastern Yacht Club Regatta and Worcester minister resigns

The Carroll of the Halifax line will depart Lewis's wharf Tuesday June 21 at 9 30 for Marblehead sailing ground to view the Eastern Yacht Club regatta. Rev T W Cottingham pastor of the Church of Christ Worcester has tendered his resignation and will move to Colorado.

Eastern Yacht Club Regatta Carroll Halifax Line Lewis's Wharf Marblehead Eastern Yacht Club T. W. Cottingham Church of Christ Worcester Colorado

Jubilee services honor Queen Victoria at Charles Street church

Victoria jubilee observance at Charles Street African M. E. Church organized by the British-American Benevolent Association drew about sixty white British societies and hundreds of attendees. Rev. Theodore Gould opened the program, followed by an address from Rev. William B. Derrick of New York praising Victoria and England. The talk urged Irish reform through lawful, Christian means, and a collection for Boston celebration expenses yielded a substantial sum. Music was directed by Professor J. S. Roberts.

Butler Club Quincy House General Butler Noah A. Plympton Josiah G. Abbott Jonas BA. French John I. Baker A. A. Miner Frank K. Foster A. C. Drinkwater John J. Donovan Lowell Joseph H. O'Neil William Taylor Plympton England Butler McCafferty Pillsbury Palmer Tarbox Buffum Weaviy Generalutler North United States Congress Massachusetts State House Dorie Hall Burgoyne Senate Chamber Stark Bennington North American Review Pope New England Phillips Sumner Andrew Chase New Hampshire Fessenden Fitz John Porter Grant Porter Charles Street M. E British-American Benevolent Association Scots Charitable Sons of St. George Theodore Gould William B. Derrick New York Victoria Inman Gladstone Ireland Boston J. 5. Roberts

Summer Sunday on the Common News Pace

On the Common a busy summer Sunday drew crowds from morning to night with quiet rest among knolls and some rougher recreation. The Germania Band opened the season’s concerts at four with popular tunes. At six, YMCA services featured hymns scriptural selections and a sermon by Rev. Ela on the righteous life. In another area the Salvation Army played brass music sweeping away the city’s sin in a spirited march.

Germania Young Men’s Christian Association Ela Bromfield Street Salvation Army Satan

Lawsuit Docket List From Middlesex Superior Court

A long docket of civil cases listed for the Middlesex County Superior Court sessions includes numerous cross suits and remanded matters. Notable entries show parties such as Sears Co. against railroads, Goulding versus Grady, and local firms like Boston & Albany Railroad. Motions and jury waivers appear in the record with dates and judge references.

Local notes young and old abound in city items

The column records a steamboat incident near India wharf with three men in a whaleboat, a call for Boston Riding Club memberships, a housing and livery project rumor, noonday prayer series at the YMCA, a New England Helping Hand Society meeting, weekly death tallies by cause and age, a committee for Dr. Mark Hopkins’s funeral, funds for Lowell Island sanitarium, Queen's Jubilee illustrations by Norman, a new baseball reference book, a public meeting for United Hospital and Dispensary, Nantasket excursion details, Nantasket Beach crowds, Rowe's Wharf steamer traffic, Lindall band's playing, and the death of Bijou the World’s Museum elephant after age and illness.

General Lincoln India Wharf David Cass A. Johnson H. Pendleton Boston Riding Club H. A. Lamb Chauncy Street W. D. Vinal Williams College Alumni Association of Boston Mark Hopkins Williamstown Willians R. R. Marvin Samuel Ho. Scudder Edwin H. Darling I. Burr Crandall Fisher Howe, Jr Lowell Island Norman Photographic Company Germany Rand Avery Company Morse New England Corporation and Friends of the United Hospital and Dispensary Boston Young Men’s Christian Association Berkeley and Boylston Streets O’brien A. A. Miner Mary A. Livermore Elizabeth A. Cameron Stephen M. Allen Nantasket Marblehead Beals Nantasket Beach Rowe's Wharf Lindall al. Watts Bijou

Barnum's Circus Opens With World Attractions

Barnum's London Consolidated Circus begins this afternoon at 2 PM with three companies in three rings on a 60 by 80 foot stage. The show features a Roman hippodrome, living curiosities, giants, dwarfs, Jumbo replicas, Burmese animals, mascots of King Theebaw, Captain Boyton's aquatic feats, a flying gymnasium, and other wonders crafted after three years of global search. The street parade starts at 8 PM, routing through Huntington avenue to several downtown streets.

Barnum-London Consolidated Circus Barnum Museum of Jumbo Alice Hairy Burmah King Theebaw Paul Boyton United States Huntington Avenue Boylston Street Charles Street Cambridge Street Bowdoin Square Devonshire Street Lincoln Street G Beach Street Harrison Avenue Dover Street Kf Sman Street Newton Street Tremont Street Pynchon Street Roxbury Street Washington Street Worcester Lay Wylie Avenue

Controversy Over Swill House Move Affects Lafayette Street

Indignation arises as the board of health relocates the swill house nuisance to the Loring farm. Decaying offal will be carted through the city twice daily, with wagons passing Lafayette street, jeopardizing its status as a premier avenue. A Confederate veterans visit Salem, receiving receptions from Major Batchelder and Phil Sheridan Post 84. Grand Master A A Spitzer of Virginia visits Massachusetts Grand Master William M Hill on Saturday.

Board of Health Swill Loring Danvers Middleton Lafayette Street Salem Major Batchelder Phil Sheridan A. A. Spitzer Virginia Sturday William M. Hill Massachusetts C. F

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