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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Mar 24, 1887
Page
2
Emperor William and his son Prince Mohamed Selim Effendi sent congratulations to Herr Von Radowitz, the German ambassador to the Porte, signaling cordial ties between the empire and the Ottoman capital.
London reports Gladstone and Parnell acknowledge the Cooper Union mass meeting in New York and thank Charles A. Dana for the sympathy voiced by the American people. They say continued friendship will aid Ireland’s path to just governance and its coming triumph.
Rome reports artist Gagliardi has been hired to paint Cardinal Gibbons with his arms bearing the Immaculate Conception on green, to hang beside the Pope. The Pope will host fifty American visitors Saturday before Easter, with another audience planned after Easter. Palm Sunday events at the American College feature a polyglot academia of prose in English German Italian and Latin plus music.
Russian ambassador M. Nelidoff met the Sultan in Constantinople and declared Riza Bey’s mission in Bulgaria useless while criticizing the Ottoman government. He sent a note demanding payment of arrears in the war indemnity to Russia and reproached Turkey for using funds due to Russia on the army and navy.
Maprin March 23 In the Chamber of Deputies Senor Moret minister of foreign affairs announced that an agreement had reached between the government and the United States authorities to extend the existing commercial modus vivendi to the end of June.
Dorr March 23 report from Freeman's Journal states Lieutenant-General R H Sankey, chairman of public works, will replace General Buller as under-secretary for Ireland.
The Queen visited Birmingham on March 23 and laid the foundation stone of the Victoria Assize Court building. Fine weather, decorated streets, and triumphal arches accompanied a hearty, enthusiastic public reception as crowds thronged the processional routes.
Fire partially destroyed the church at Breslau with one tower fallen and interiors spared. Separately Prince Bismarck donated 100,000 marks for Osnabruck museum formation. Bavaria’s Regent commuted part of Socialist Vierrek and Vollmar’s sentences due to health, to release them month end. London reported deadly Bulli colliery explosion in New South Wales. The Albacore captured two slavers bound for Jeddah. The Hancourt Chamber passed a franchise expansion for educated property owners, delaying universal suffrage. A watch found on Franzia linked toMme Regnault murder case.
Cape Ann Yacht Club opened its new Pavilion Beach hall with Commodore Gaffney presiding The meeting admitted thirty five members enrolled several new boats were added A challenge race for 250 against any club was proposed with two boats from each class named officers were elected including Frank H Gaffney commodore and Henry P Dennen vice commodore
The United States steamer Thetis thoroughly equipped as a naval vessel for Alaskan duties. Lt. William H. Emery, who commanded the Bear on the Greely expedition, leads the voyage.
Winnipeg specials report severe weather reduces cattle on western ranges, with losses estimated at 30 percent overall and as high as 50 percent in Cypress Hills districts.
The Norfolk Democratic Club will hold its first public dinner at the Tremont House next Saturday at 2 pm. A business meeting will be held at 1:30 pm. Leading Democrats and Independents to be entertained include Internal Revenue Collector Fitzgerald Postmaster Corse Congressmen Russell Morse and Burnett. The meeting marks the county’s incorporation anniversary.
Dr H Schaver notes highly satisfactory results from no use of Digestylin for indigestion and dyspepsia. Sold by all druggists at 1.00 per bottle or by W F Kidder & Co manufacturing chemists 83 John Street New York.
New York reports the jury in ex-Alderman Thomas Cleary’s bribery case could not reach a verdict after seventeen hours. An initial six to six vote shifted to eight for acquittal and four for conviction, but one juror held out. Final bail was set at $40,000 as Cleary was admitted to bail and returned to the Equitable building.
A New York despatch reports consolidations push electric stocks into a larger field. The American Electric Manufacturing Company trades up as it absorbs rival concerns, strengthening its hold and signaling a powerful gas and electric lighting combination. President Goff backs the effort with top New York financiers, while insiders buy in for a potential rise above par in months. Bear rumors should be treated cautiously.
The Berkeley Street Church and society approve the dismissal of Rev William Burnet Wright from the pastorate. A committee will convey the council’s sentiments. The report praises Wright’s labors and notes his illness and need to rest before resuming his sacred duties.
Cambridge board of aldermen held a regular meeting. The police committee recommended exonerating Officer Scohey and dismissing complaints by Patrick Collins and William Tatton about abusive treatment during riots. The report was accepted and adopted. A committee was appointed to act on a $1000 Memorial Day appropriation request from four Grand Army posts.
Colonel E. W. Griggs was knocked down last evening at 265 Washington street and sustained serious injuries. The incident occurred in a busy downtown area with bystanders assisting until aid arrived. Authorities opened an investigation to determine the cause and liable party.
Exactly ninety members of the 1882 Massachusetts House met at the Hotel Vendome for a reunion dinner and a second night session. Speaker Noyes presided as ex-Speaker Marden and other notables, including several former officials, attended and shared remarks on legislative quality and past service.
Mr Barrett staged three short plays at the Globe Theatre with strong work by Richard Capel in the Clerical Error role and a notably fine Chatterton performance by Barrett though marred by vehemence. The company showed improved form over prior appearances yet Miss Eastlake was absent.
In a Boston letter from March 17 1887 P O Neill Larkin argues Dublin's refusal to send a congratulatory address to Queen Victoria is a prudent stand amid Irish history of coercion prisons and evictions He contrasts British policy with American charity citing Adams Hancock and Gerry to defend Dublin and criticizes scorn toward the Queen as misdirected.
The Iowa Loan and Trust Company, operating since 1872, favors traditional mortgage loans under a debenture bond system over newer Western financing methods, arguing the older approach provides greater financial solidity and stability.
The Vedder drawings and paintings on view reveal a singular artist whose mystic imagination and humane insight elevate him above contemporaries. His allegorical heads and faces convey life's deeper truths, while landscapes show weaker color and less fascination. The Omar Khayyam drawings mirror the East in spirit, existing as originals beyond mere illustrations. The group, praised as among this century’s finest, faces breakup and sale in New York soon unless kept intact in a public museum.
The Noyes Cobb gallery displays 125 paintings by 106 artists in a major season exhibition. Highlights include works by La Farge Wyant Leighton Enneking and Hart among American pieces and Beraud Millet Courbet Henner and Detaille among foreigners. The collection spans Munich Paris Hague and other schools and runs until next week with auction set for March 30 and 31.
A Tuesday blaze in the reception room at Hon. Martin Brimmer’s residence was swiftly checked by a letter carrier who led efforts to extinguish flames. Neighbors and servants aided, saving valuable furnishings and preventing damage before any engine arrived.
Charles Steglitz alias Charles Bernard, a known counterfeiter, was captured at Clifton Staten Island while passing counterfeit 25 cent pieces. Nine people died as forty six smallpox cases occurred in the city this month and the disease is dying out. Springfield will join the Eastern League Base Ball Association with officers elected and a convention delegate named.
A mother's magazine case extols Hunt's Remedy as life saving for Mrs. Alexander L. Nicholas of Phenix Rhode Island, describing lifelong weakness, breath shortness, swelling, and recovery after treatment. The piece urges women to seek early treatment to avoid chronic decline and preserve health and beauty.
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