Try 7 days of FREE access to billions of articles

Start Free Trial

We found your results!

Page 1

Boston Post in Boston, Massachusetts

We have 4,454,244 pages in Massachusetts

View this page and access billions of articles with a 7-day free trial.

Start Free Trial

This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!

Start Free Trial

Cancel anytime, risk free

Not what you were looking for? Search our billions of articles

Advanced Search

Articles on This Page

This newspaper page contains 24 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.

Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

May 10, 1887

Page

1

Washington architects react to plan attack on Detroit public building

Rumors swirl as Washington architects protest a published attack on Detroit public building plans. The event coincides with political shakeups including Brayton resigning as Rhode Island state police chief. Other items note a fogbound Umbria, a jewelry theft by Elias Rosenthal, a railroad scheme, and sports results.

Washington Detroit Boas Brayton Rhode Island New York William O’brien Elias Rosenthal Troy North Adams Pittsfield New York Stock Exchange Philadelphias Bostons Washingtons New Yorks Chicagos Indianapolis Detroits Wittsburgs Eastern Development Company of Boston Halifax N.S Paola Worcester

Debate on crimes act in House of Commons limits progress

Cléture twice applied as lawmakers push the crimes act in the House of Commons. Reports note progress of Stanley's expedition aiding Emin Bey relief and a jubilee address presented to Queen Victoria on behalf of London.

House of Commons Cléture Stanley Emin Bey Queen Victoria City of London

Weather Fair and Warmer with Local Notices

Weather forecast notes fair warmer conditions. A schooner Rebecca R Nicker from Provincetown is seized for alleged customs violations. Evangelical Alliance calls on Legislature to propose a prohibitory amendment to voters. Aldermen accept Lief Ericson statue. Police board sends an interesting communication. Harvard spring athletic meeting held yesterday. Fifth annual Law and Order League meeting. Bowdoin Square Baptist Church leased to Massachusetts Baptist Association. First Regiment parade and Governor review at Mechanics Building. Queen Kapiolani and suite hosted at breakfast by Mayor O'Brien. Globe Theatre attendance in evening. Stock market dull with weak tendency. Land stocks strongest feature and Boston banks show reserve surplus gain. New Water Power compromise announced.

Rebecca R. Nickerson Provincetown Evangelical Alliance Board of Aldermen Lief Ericson Board of Police Harvard Yesteray Law and Order League Bowdoin Square Baptist Church Massachusetts Baptist Association Mechanics’ Building Kapiolani O’brien Globe Theatre Boston

Yarmouth Steamship Arrives for Boston to Yarmouth Run

The steamship Yarmouth arrived at Lewis wharf on the port to Yarmouth N. B. 8. voyage with 50 staterooms and 150 saloon seats. Built at Dumbarton Scotland, she measures 220 feet by 35 feet with four steel blade propellers and triple expansion engines. Officers include Captain Harvey Doane and pilot Samuel F. Stanwood. Lunch and speeches followed the inspection by about fifty gentlemen led by L. E. Baker.

Yarmouth Lewis Wharf L. E. Baker Dumbarton Clyde Scotland Harvey Doane Samuel F. Stanwood Barioli D. W. Smith Flatley W. M. Jones de Long Otbare

Cloture Three Times In Irish Debates At Westminster

In London May 9 Mr Healy pressed government replies on Patrick Egan and Dublin trial venue. Parliament debated Irish crimes act amendments with votes on magisterial inquiries and compensation for witnesses. Cloture was adopted after a long division as progress was reported amid cheers.

London T. M. Healy House of Commons Patrick Egan Old Land League Dublin King Harman Ireland The Treasury Mr. Balfour Smith Balfour Healy Orangeman Arthur O'Connor East Donegal Times Clancy North Dublin James Stuart Home Rule Radical W. H. Smith Morley Chamberlain Labouchere Robert Wallace East Edinburgh Wallace Bradlaugh Lord Hartington

Boss Brayton Resigns as Rhode Island State Police Chief

Providence May 9 General Brayton known as Boss Brayton resigns as chief of the Rhode Island State police. He hands letters to newspapers with Governor Wetmore in possession of the original. Rumors of a May deal and a salary continuation swirl as the timing suggests abolition of the office on May 24.

Provence R. I Brayton Boss Spooner State Police

Stanley's Expedition Advances Toward Emin Bey Camp

Report from Banza Mundeka Congo dated March 29 says Henry M. Stanley's relief expedition has arrived. He plans to travel via Stanley Falls to Emin Bey's camp at Wadelai and restore IA authority. He will install Tippoo Bey, then ascend the Mboura to reach navigable sections and strike the Albert Nyanza at Murswur.

Stanley Lonpoy Banza Mundeka Congo Henry M. Stanley Emin Bey Stanley Falls Emin Wadelai International Association Tippoo Bey Mboura Albert Nyanza Murswur

Queen Receives London Council Jubilee Address

The Queen met the London corporation at Buckingham Palace to receive a jubilee address. She thanked them for loyalty and attachment to her throne and person and spoke of prosperity owed to the sound sense of her subjects and the unity of throne and people. She expressed hope that divine blessing would keep that harmony unbroken.

London Buckingham Palace London Corporation

Pension bill drafted after New York council meeting

Major George 8. Merrill, chairman of the National Grand Army pension committee, returned from New York where the pension committee and Commander-in-Chief Fairchild conferred. A bill consolidating provisions of the vetoed dependent pension bill and new terms was drafted and will be sent to Congress at its next session.

Lawrence Sordau George Merrill National Grand Army Pension Committee New York Pension Committee Fairchild Matson Congress

Largest real estate sale in Waxroam history

J. F. Robinson sold for the heirs of Zachariah Farwell 128,579 square feet of land in Waxroam bounded by the Central Massachusetts railroad, Bacon and Pond streets. The 21 house lots brought about 9 cents per square foot, totaling roughly 11,572 dollars.

Waxroam Sprcrar J. F. Robinson Zachariah Farwell Central Massachusetts Railroad Bacon and Pond

Young Rosenthal's Crime

Elias Rosenthal, a New York felon wanted for grand larceny, was arrested in Apany after a clerk at the Mansion House identified him. He confessed stealing diamond bracelets earrings pins a gold watch and other jewelry valued at 3000 to 4000 belonging to his mother. He planned to flee to Amsterdam with Louis Loeb and another companion after first selling the stolen items. Most property was recovered and they await Inspector Byrnes.

Apany N. Y Willard Troy Byrnes New York Elias Rosenthal Spotton Mansion House Rosenthal Louis Loeb East One Hundred and Fourteenth Street New York City Loeb Smith Amsterdam

Architects Stirred by Criticism of Treasury Detroit Plans

Washington May 9 There was a sensation among local architects at the arrival of the current American Architect and Building News in Boston which carried a harsh critique of the supervising architect of the treasury for the Detroit government building plans. The piece accused Mr Bell of a flawed design mix and suggested outside manipulation by Boston figure Parker. Friends of Parker deny the charge and may seek President's attention.

Washington Specran American Architect and Building News Boston Detroit Bell Hs Place Parker

Eastern Development Company Wins in Court Over Wharfage Lien

The Eastern Development Company shipped $10,000 worth of machinery to Cape Breton works. A wharfage lien act passed by a Legislative Council member was disallowed as ultra vires. The wharfinger advertised sale to cover $1400 wharfage. The company paid $138 into court as rent and the Supreme Court ruled in the companys favor on all issues.

Hallifax N. S Sprcray Eastern Development Company Milk Street Boston Cape Hireton Legislative Council Dominion Supreme Court

Journalists bound for Taylor banquet aboard Boston limited

A parlor car attached to the Boston limited express carries many distinguished journalists bound for Boston to honor Colonel Charles H. Taylor of the Globe at tomorrow night's banquet. The list includes Charles A. Dana George W. Childs Joseph Howard Jr William B Somerville and others from major papers and press bureaus.

New Haven Conn Boston Limited Express Boston Charles H. Taylor Globe Charles A. Dana New York Sun George W. Childs Philadelphia Ledger Joseph Howard, Jr New York William B. Somerville Western Union Press Bureau William L. Brown New York Daily News

Umbria Stalled by Hudson Fog Off the New York Bar

The Cunard steamship Umbria remained off the bar from 6 18 pm Saturday as dense fog prevented crossing. If the fog lifts on tomorrow’s high tide she will enter the pier by noon. Mails were landed, but health rules barred passengers ashore. Among 247 cabin passengers are Mrs Lawrence Barrett and daughter Bishop Treland and William O'Brien.

New York Cunard Lawrence Barrett Bishop Treland William O’brien

Boston Blues Defeated by Philadelphia in Major League Play

In Boston the Bostons lost to the Philadelphia team at home after a crowded South End crowd of about 10 000. Nutz here, the Boston outbatting failed despite early rallies as Morrill Burdock and Nash produced several runs. Buffinton and Wood homered for Philadelphia, while Ferguson and Farrar added key hits for Boston in a tense contest.

Bostons South End Philadelphias Joe Hornung Kelly Sam Wise Billy Nash John Morrill John Burdock Nash Morrill Burdock Daily BELPO Alk R. Bh.po Fogarty Hornung Fere’s Muley Wise Wool Bullint Irwin Q Burdick McCarthy Johnston O Farrar O Dally Clements Radbdourn Sioroogs Ac Sles Vols Ferguson Varrar Buffinton Carroll Washingtons NEW Yorks Gore Shock New York Sedseserseee Ward Kreig O’rourke Ewing Farrell Gillespie Keefe Donnelly Gilligan Shaw Powers Lime Detroit Bishop Wolverine Getzein Dunlap Barkley

Lowell Defeats Boston Blues in Wide Open Ballgame

Three thousand fans packed the stands as Lowell beat the Boston Blues. The visitors started fast scoring four runs, two earned, and blanked Lowell for two innings before the home team rallied with Doyle opening the third inning.

Lowell Lowells Boston Blues Doyle Lowalle

Harvard Triumph Over Princeton In Close Ivy Clash

Harvard defeated Princeton 8 to 1 in a rough game noted for errors and limited heavy hitting. Harvard pitchers Mercur and Boyden dominated, while Princeton’s Campbell and Reynolds produced the lone Princeton runs as Cambridge students celebrated with fireworks and cheering.

Harvards Princetons A. E. Wrestling Price Foster O ©Marell Rf. Campbell Reynolds Willard O.frans LlLarkin Merenr Brownlee O King Campbell Boyden Wagenhurst Larkin Mercur Fulmer Cambridge Princeton Yale College Yard

Connecting Link from North Adams to Pittsfield Proposed

Rumor says Fitchburg railroad may enable a new line from North Adams to Pittsfield via Adams Cheshire and Dalton. Proposal urges local towns to form a company while Fitchburg would fund construction.

North Adams Pittsfield Auonany N. Y Spectau

Weather Indications for Northeast States May 10

For twenty four hours from 7 am Tuesday May 10, Maine New Hampshire Vermont and Massachusetts will see generally warmer fair weather with light variable or southeasterly winds. Rhode Island Connecticut and eastern New York will have generally warmer fair weather with light variable winds and southeasterly trends.

Washington Maine New Hampshire Vermont Massachusetts Rhode Island Connecticut New York

Meteorological record of pier observations across stations

The report notes that observations up to 1 00 p m were recorded simultaneously at all stations, detailing the meteorological measurements as of the same moment.

Mayor's nominations confirmed and Lief Ericson statue accepted

Aldermen approved Mayor's picks for city treasurer, collector, and auditor along with other officials. The city accepted a gift of the Lief Ericson statue from Oliver W. Peabody and others and ordered a foundation at Commonwealth Avenue West Chester Park. The Edison Electric Illuminating Co. gained permission to lay underground wires, while a Metropolitan Railroad purchase bill was shelved.

Board of Police Edison Electric Light Company Lief Ericson Metropolitan Railroad Company John C. Domin C. P. Iaukea Mayo Alfred T. Turner James W. Ricker James H. Dodge Alderman Allen Boston Metropolitan Railroad Metropolitan Railro Company Nashua Minot Lowell Brighton Leverett Charles Pinckney Brimmer Beacon Streets West Chester Park House of Detention Committee On Finance Oliver W. Peabody City of Liet Ericson Commonwealth Avenue Rutherford Avenue Charlestown Chapman Devens Stony Brook East Boston Ferries West End Land Company Emily E. Sears Eirs Amos A. Lawrence William R. Lawrence St. Margaret's Church Henry M. Whitney Savin Hill Stone’s Grove

Worcester Liquor License Rulings Narrowed

Worcester aldermen refused 54 petitions and granted 3, bringing licenses to 181. The closing of back doors to bars was waived in a few cases. Drunkenness rose sharply since May 1 with 121 arrests in seven days, 50 percent more than May 1886. A raid on open bars is being considered.

Worcester

Hyatt Probable Pick for U S Treasurer

Ex Senator Barnum of Connecticut and James W. Hyatt left Washington after a day of talks. No official confirmation of Hyatt’s appointment as treasurer of the United States had been made by 10 pm, but sources suggest he may succeed Mr. Jordan, who is heading to New York to run the New Western National Bank.

Washington Sreerau Barnum Connecticut James W. Hyatt United States Jordan New York New Western National Bank Hyatt

Also Mentioned on This Page

Eles Commonwealth Fire: Insurance Company Charles A. Cotting Elisha Atkins Nathaniel J. Bradlee Thomas E. Proctor George B. Lombard Geo. H. Binney Devonshire Street N. B Boston Tariff Association Commonwealth Insurance Company Broadway National Bank Corner Milk and Arch Streets R. C. Downer F. C. Squire W. R. Dresser Npitz Bros. & Mark Spitz Bros Mark Washington Street Bedford Street Chauncy Hall School Boylston Street Dartmouth Boston & Providence Forest Hills Mr. Healy Emin Wey Providence Young Rosenthal Troy Police Chicago Harvard Pittsburgs PR AE R. BH A.E OlMier Carro Isarkiey Rich’rua Kuhue White MecKin'n Hanlon O' Whitney Hrialy Getzd Gibishop Fitteburga Pittsburga Rowe Wassed Bulls Briody Wild Hitches Bits Thompon Pont P Brouthers Richardson Kuhne Pillsburys Brothers Ceteins Tarymoleep Thomson Janion Miller Iodly Routhers Whittney Umire Quest Anson Indianapolis Baseball Aggregation Hoosiers Clarkson Boyle Seery Ryan Gusse Suilivah Denny Pfeffer Bassett Williams Burns Cahill de Diem Clarigon Ouiceeo Myers Sullivan Balla Williamson Glasscock Flint Shomberg Chicags Boyle Clarkson Pire Philadelphia Lew Simmons Athletic Base Bail Club Simmons Brooklyn American Association Cincinnati Blues Manning Higgins PO. A M’gnan Sheehan Hartnett Morlie Toming Bradley Shinnick Clare Wilson Owens Lowellls McGunnizle Kennedy Sheeran Gardner Toffiing O’malley Lynn Lynns Lawrences Portlands Portland Cook Stone Donovan Terrien Hamilton Brice OlPet'ee Spill OlMurphy Corcoran Donald Montel Lynne Murray Bails Sprague Ray Murphy N.J Cincinnatis Clevelands Manchester Manchesters Salems Haverhills Observer’s Office Signal Service Laston P.M Yortland Mt Washington Clear Block Island Nantucket Cloudy Northale Vt Fair Albany Norfolk Savannah Jacksonville Atlanta New Orleans Clear Foggy Alpena Marquette, Mich Eer Clear Baenanee Duliwh St. Paul Inn. Or Louise Omaha Yankton Oak St. Vincent North Platte Lief
Search Courier

Search the Boston Post Today with a Free Trial

We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.

Not Finding What You Were Looking for on This Page of The Boston Post?

People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!

Looking Courier

Browse Newspapers

You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!

By Location

By Location

Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.

Browse by Location
By Date

By Date

Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.

Browse by Date
By Publication

By Publication

Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.

Browse by Publication