28 Jun 1888
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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jun 28, 1888
Page
1
In the city, light rain dampened a day of racing as several interesting races were trotted at Mystic Park. Weather reports noted showers in the area while spectators stood fast for updates.
Washington reports General Sheridan will depart tomorrow for Nonquitt Massachusetts. He will be moved by ambulance from his house to the Swatara at the arsenal and the ship will sail down the Potomac at noon with the tide. A steady rain may delay the departure.
Montrrean June 27 Pitcher the Providence bank defaulter was brought before Judge Durand and remanded pending arrival of bank authorities. About 20000 in notes and gold recovered. He claims not guilty and is believed to have hidden bonds. Trial for extradition expected tomorrow after bank directors arrive.
Temple, the American bicyclist, met a serious accident while practicing in Amsterdam on Monday. He fell at top speed, struck the ground hard, and lay unconscious for hours. He vomited and was delirious overnight, improved but could not be moved to his hotel. no bones were broken, though he is badly bruised as companions An and Woodside watch nearby.
June 27 Bern reports the Landtag opening with royal procession and solemn oath. King William I pledges to uphold the constitution, protect religion, and honor his father’s legacy. Empress Victoria receives Reichstag condolences. Berlin municipal leaders urged to build more churches. Austria weighs stronger military backing amid Europe’s alliance dynamics.
The delegation approved an army credit of 47,000,000 florins. During the debate Count Apponyi noted concerns about the unsettled state of affairs.
On June 27 London reported the first day of the Stockbridge meeting. Fullerton won the Stockbridge cup with Anchor second and Life's Mistake third, nine starters. Rhythm won the Beaufort handicap plate with Brownie second and Balderdash third, eight starters. Philtre won the Mottistont plate for two year olds, Theophilus second and Domino third. The House of Commons rejected the Channel tunnel bill 807 to 165. In Vienna Emperor William to visit the Czar in July and then Francis Joseph. In Rome the Pope's encyclical on liberalism condemns modern liberalism. At Shangial nine Seoul officials beheaded amid Chinese-instigated uproar. foreigners seek refuge at consulates.
President Cleveland attended the University of Virginia commencement in Charlottesville and conferred degrees. He greeted 8000 attendees, spoke at a luncheon for 200, and, after touring Monticello and Jefferson’s grave, departed by special train to Washington.
Senate military committee moves beyond House on dynamite experiments with 100000 dollar appropriation. Lt Graydon proposes aerial torpedoes fired from 9, 11, 15 inch Dahlgren cannon with 500 pounds of dynamite to strike ships from beneath, using water pressure for triggering. He aims to test safely and claims potential to supersede existing torpedo systems.
Washington June 27 Senator Sherman shows anger in the Senate over his defeat, accusing General Alger of Michigan of helping fifty Southern delegates to join the anti Sherman bloc. He hints at releasing proof of a corrupt bargain but may wait for the election. Foraker vows to explain his loyalty, while Sherman warns that if the explanation is unsatisfactory Foraker should retire from politics.
Washington June 27 Colonel W W Dudley chosen by General Harrison as campaign manager and confidant. Dudley helped secure Indiana for Republicans in 1880 and later served as pensions commissioner under Garfield. He has long been a political operative in Washington and would become secretary of the national Republican executive committee. Clarkson named temporary chairman of the Republican committee and will oversee July 11 meeting arrangements.
Columnus Ohio June 27 Judge Thurman assesses the Republican nominations calling the ticket strong though not electorally superior to its party. He doubts wins in New York Indiana and New Jersey and predicts a Democratic victory in November. He states he has no personal acquaintance with General Harrison and preferred General Sherman at the convention.
Chauncey M. Depew arrives by special train from Chicago with leaders of the Republican forces. He criticizes delegates for bigotry, praises the convention ticket, plans to campaign, and says he will travel to Europe for a few months returning around September to speak for the party.
Mr Depew plans a July 4 departure aboard the Britannic of the Cunard line and expects a six week stay in England where he hopes to meet Mr Blaine. The note expresses gratitude to friends who stood by him and wishes to help advance the victory.
Plans for a large gathering at the Academy of Music and Nilsson Hall in New York announce a pro-Cleveland and Thurman demonstration under the New York County Democracy. D Willis James to preside with 1000 vice-presidents, Governor Hill and leading Democrats to speak. A brigade of 500 colored citizens will be featured amid festive decorations and red bandannas.
The planned Republican ratification meeting in Everett Hall, Hyde Park, collapsed when speakers Ranney and Towle could not attend due to family illness and travel delays. Organizer Orin Gray announced the event would not be a ratification, then Powers of Newton and Hyde Park figures spoke before the meeting adjourned.
Patrick Ford reports from Chicago states the nominating result disappoints Blaine fans yet pleases Republicans while praising the Irish. He notes the ticket is a worthy choice with a true ring though predicts a hard road to Washington in the fall. Also mentions the Young Men's Democratic Club in Lowrin endorsing the National League and naming Murphy and Knapp as delegates to Baltimore.
Chief Justice Ritchie dismissed the Crown case against J. C. Ayer & Co. of Lowell, nearly 400000 involved, ordering restoration of 9000 worth goods seized from Dominion agents. He faulted duties as applied, noted open conduct by the Ayers, and indicated the St John factory would reopen after three years.
At Memorial Hall the board of overseers voted to confer honorary degrees on Charles Stebbins Fairchild Joseph Hedges Choate Walcott Gibbs Abiel Abbott Livermore Edward Burgess William Endicott Jr and John White Chadwick. They reappointed Charles Larrington and named several dental school instructors for 1888 89 and appointed Forrest Greenwood Eddy. A committee will confer with president and fellows to resolve athletic sports policy conflicts.
Quiet preparations by Republican clubs nationwide aim to bring delegates to greet James G. Blaine on his mid July return from Europe. A fleet of steamers will escort him from the bay as he arrives in New York, promising an unprecedented reception.
Sanders Theatre saw the Harvard Class of 1888 graduate on a clear morning. Governor Ames led a distinguished delegation including Charles Fairchild and Robert C. Winthrop. The Sanders Theatre exercises and Memorial Hall dinner honored new degrees with eloquent addresses by Choate and Fairchild, praising civil service reform and Edward Burgess as a master of arts.
Massachusetts Hall held an overseers election with polls from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. About twenty tickets participated. The results show four year seats: Stephen M. Weld, L. S. Tuckerman, E. D. Hayden, and others listed. Two year seats went to Henry W. Torrey, W. Richards, F. T. Greenialge, I. W. Hutelins, Frederic Berinetan, Worherton, with additional vote tallies and names appearing in the scattered totals.
Governor Ames attended a theatre program at Sancers Theatre where honors and degrees were conferred. The governor arrived with an escort at about 9 30, accompanied by Captain Allard and 150 lantern bearers. Lieutenant-Governor Rackett and General were noted among the attendees.
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