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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jun 25, 1888
Page
2
In a Harvard era note the secretary condemns New York sugar tests as biased, orders removals of two Sherer brothers handling testing and damage claims, replaces them with Boston polariscopist Leary, and outlines efforts to curb improper influence and improve Civil Service integrity in port operations.
The letter discusses the retained Jacobs amid claims of political influence and a senator’s son, the McElwee case showing removal for testifying against sugar business, and the broader pushback from civil service reform sponsors. It details Maynard, McMullen, and Burt’s sugar arguments, Lamont’s role, and the tension between reform aims and political maneuvering.
Charles S. Fairchild writes to George William Curtis accusing the New York Civil Service Reform Association of protecting private interests and hindering public officers. The note warns that continued conduct could undermine reforms and erode trust in civil service. Unofficial reports say the President is unhappy with Silas W. Burt's failure to uncover revenue fraud losses estimated at over 2 million dollars in five years, and his resignation may soon be requested.
A Boston Theatre seance featured Charles H Bridge and magician Harry Kellar. Bridge promised edifying results and bound himself for the act while Kellar exposed the hollow bench trick, freeing himself after Bonded Bridge vanished. The crowd booed, Bridge failed to appear again, and the program ended amid confusion.
Report of a heated Chicago convention scene with Alabama urging Sherman, Parsons proposing staged Blaine support, Langston warning against Blaine, and the committee recommending no tickets this time. Delegates insist on Sherman or a Sherman-approved candidate as the ballot looms.
June 23 1888 set a 96.2 degree maximum in the afternoon with four hours at near 92. Sunstroke claimed two lives Bernard Farren 43 of Snowhill Street James Hayes a florist from Roxbury and others were prostrated. A severe late storm caused fires and damage across Boston Cambridge Brookline and a circus tent was blown down injuring at least one showman and causing about 500 dollars in losses.
June 23 convention opens with Senator Warner Miller presiding and Bishop Fellows giving the invocation. Delegates caucus as Quay urges Sherman support for two more ballots, then adjournment. McKinley asserts Ohio backing Sherman, pledging loyalty to the state and to John Sherman. Balloting continues with shifts among Gresham, Harrison, Alger, and state blocs as Illinois, New York, and Pennsylvania show changing tallies. The scene includes hisses in New York galleries and a rising Alger vote mainly from the South.
In Chicago on June 23 the convention debated adjourning until 11 o clock Monday morning. A roll call by state produced 496 Yes and 822 No. The chair announced adjournment after the vote amid cheers and later quips about tickets and seating as lights Dimmed and attendees exited.
June 24 report from Curiaco notes a kaleidoscopic scene as Jesse Gove weighs Blaine's nomination chances. Early morning mood was somber, but by night the outlook shifts, signaling evolving Republican strategy amid internal debates over candidate support and party unity.
Massachusetts delegates remain in statu quo amid a volatile split led by Hoar and Beard with Cogswell Hayden teams. Ballot changes show shifts toward Alger Harrison Blaine and McKinley alignments as Beard promises a candidate by tomorrow night, but calls it a bluff.
Washington and Chicago dispatches report Senator Sherman will remain in the presidential contest, resisting withdrawal while backing McKinley. He claims Ohio and Pennsylvania delegates stay loyal, and notes Blaine’s potential revival could alter the convention dynamic. Sherman records indicate he will not endorse any rival.
The Rev. B Mills of Meade Centre Kansas, a Presbyterian clergyman, defends his statement praising Duffys Formula and Duffy s Pure Malt Whiskey as pure medicines. He asserts temperance and honesty, saying his recommendation was after thorough knowledge of their value as medicines. The letter defends his truthful stance and urges frankness among earnest ministers.
A facsimile letter from Senator Ingalls, published by the News, argues no single leader stands out among presidential hopefuls. He suggests Gould or Vanderbilt as possible nominees and prefers Alger or Fresham, with Phelps of New Jersey as a potential ally, noting tariff, currency, and railroad issues loom large.
New York dispatch notes over one hundred Americans from Massachusetts gathered at the Royal Hotel in Edinburgh awaiting a sight of James G. Blaine. They filled the corridor and staircase area, pressed reporters for Chicago news, and watched for any sign of Blaine or Carnegie, while whispers spoke of a possible presidential outcome.
Buildings damaged in multiple incidents including a 205 Washington street storage room fire in the Rogers building causing about 8300 in Baltimore area. a two story Brighton dwelling fire at 28 Wicklow street causing 600. a Columbus avenue dwelling fire at 306 owned by William Daly causing 100. Barrington Grange Hall damaged 600 to 800 by lightning. Montreal Pacific Telegraph office fire causing nearly 20000. Holbrook House and a railroad depot fire in Hornbrook causing 150000 with 50000 on railroad.
New York June 24 Sewanhaks Yacht Club held a regular course race. The Grayling won the second class schooners beating Sea Fox 4lin ers. Katrina defeated Stranger 8m 32s in the third class sloops. Nymph bested Rival 27m 2s in the seventh class. Eurylia beat dsan garoo 7m 2s in the eighth class.
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