01 May 1888
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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
May 01, 1888
Page
1
Observers noted items at the scene including Boys Four Button Cutaway Corkscrew Dress Buits priced at 12 dollars and 60 cents. The report references multiple stations and the moment of play as it unfolded.
The day brings rain across Boston with cooler, unsettled conditions. Winds remain light, and highs hover near seasonal norms.
Numerous ship names and origins appear with April dates from Queenstown Baltimore New York Boston San Francisco and Liverpool to Glasgow London Liverpool and other ports. Entries include vessels such as Tele of Wight Amal Carthaginian Mariposa Virginian Procida Valencia and Polynesian with multiple departure and arrival notes across Atlantic routes.
Praise pours in from Republicans and Democrats for Melville W. Fuller as President’s chief justice nominee. Senators Cullom and Spooner indicate strong Republican support, while Fuller’s legal reputation and West origin draw favorable comment from notable figures. His Augusta roots and February national committee visit are noted as factors in the nomination process.
Portland, April 80. The Maine public and legal community welcome Melville W. Fuller of Chicago as chief justice designate. Maine figures like William L. Putnam had been discussed, but Fuller’s Maine birth and long legal career, including Bowdoin ties and work in Augusta, are praised. Fuller's rise from Augusta to Chicago and his Supreme Court readiness are highlighted, with reaction from Putnam and Brunswick and remarks on his character, intellect, and family.
Sketch notes Melville Weston Fuller born February 11 1838 in Augusta Maine to Frederick A Fuller and Catherine Martin Weston granddaughter of Nathan Weston former Maine chief justice. He attended Bowdoin graduating 1858 with friend Edward J Phelps later U S minister to Great Britain. He pursued law in Bangor and began his legal studies.
The largest Democratic gathering in New Hampshire history convenes in Concord to select delegates for the St. Louis convention. A caucus at Chase's Hall set officers, with C. F. Stone presiding and many leaders from across counties speaking. Delegates will meet in Phenix Hall at 11 a.m. to firm up lists and approve resolutions endorsing President Cleveland and tariff policies.
At a Boston convention 143 delegates gathered to elect St Louis delegates. Matthew Keaney won by acclamation as a delegate. James A. McGeough and Lawrence J. Logan were vyed for the other seat. McGeough won 82 to 60, with Logan lacking. A separate vote endorsed President Cleveland and Congress, sparking heated debate before voting 105 to 15 in favor amid applause and jeers as the convention adjourned.
Fire alarm at box 25 sent firefighters to the Almond Cross grocery at Commercial and Neptune, where the building burned completely. Loss estimated around 6000 dollars. In WauimaAn an additional fire destroyed Thomas Costello's Broadstreet residence for about 1400 dollars. Dus Morris Ja reports Daily Leader office and bindery, plus Homestead, destroyed in a three story Weare building for a total loss near 50000 dollars.
An alarm at 9 60 last evening from Box 671 reported a stable fire behind the Reservoir House on Washington Street owned by Mrs Mary Mullen with about 300 dollars in damage. Another blaze at 11 55 p m in the coal and wood yard of Farrell Bros 8308 Dorchester Street South Boston caused about 1000 dollars damage with the fire starting in the drying house from an unknown cause.
The April 30 ship news lists cleared steamers including Neustria Vennes Marseilles and many others bound for London Havre Cork and more, with arrivals such as Saratoga Havana Argosy Hondo and several steamers and barks. A long roster of vessels and destinations reflects bustling transatlantic traffic and local port activity.
A banquet at the Kaiserhof Hotel in Bern honored Carl Schurz with Count Herbert Bismarck and Reichstag members present. Professor Gneist praised Schurz as a famed orator and leader in the Civil War, Senate, and ministry, while Schurz spoke of German American ties and shared hopes for harmonious German American relations. Chapman Coleman and Count Bismarck addressed ongoing Prussia America ties, with Schurz set to meet Prince Bismarck soon.
In the Commons April 30, Mr Balfour urged a salary for Colonel King Harman as under secretary for Ireland, while Mr Morley urged rejection citing government pledges. After a heated debate the bill passed the second reading 226 to 177, with further motions and many amendments listed to the local government bill.
London editorials discuss the Vatican bull and its political impact on Ireland. Papers like Pall Mall Gazette and Star critique the decree, while The Globe and Standard weigh on its effects on leadership, the plan of campaign, and tenant rights. Irish figures like John Boyle O'Reilly and John E Fitzgerald doubt its genuineness.
In Wasurxeron on April 30 the Senate debated the international copyright bill. Mr. Beck condemned it as creating a monopoly for major publishers and printers, arguing it would raise book prices and curb imports, while Mr. West defended equal protection for foreign authors and rejected monopolistic pools. Also discussed were silver and railroad right of way questions, and appointments at the New York Custom House.
In Lynn an amateur photographer, Orwell T. Dewhurst, drank water containing muriatic acid in a dark room at the Photographers Club in Stevens's Building Central Square. He fell ill, doctors determined poison presence, and he died at 1:20 yesterday.
West and others debated an international copyright bill in Washington on April 30. Senator Beck of Kentucky fiercely opposed the bill, arguing it affects revenue and should not originate in the Senate, denying a common law right in published books and accusing it of creating a foreigners’ monopoly. Senators Chace and Vest defended the bill. amendments were discussed but no final vote as many Senators left.
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