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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

May 19, 1887

Page

9

Senator Hoar Defends Right to Petition Legislature

Worcester, May 17 1887 Senator Hoar replies to Elijah Morse defending his right to petition the Massachusetts Legislature on matters like biennial sessions and Beverly Farms bill He denies rumors of lecturing or dictating and urges the importance of open petitioning while warning against corruption and wheeled campaigns in public lawmaking.

Worcester Elijah A. Morse Beverly Farms Conese Dawes Edmunds and Hawley Reed Maine Blaine Massachusetts Massachusetts Club Lam Lodge Bates Edward L. Pierce Governor Long Beard Judge Thayer Robinson Sumner Wilson Congress England Union John Sherman Charlestown James Otis Massachusetts Bay

Wisconsin Public Official Quote Reflects Civic Duty

The speaker extols the Wisconsin assembly and its members for maintaining pure legislation while acknowledging public concern over potential future practices. The message closes with a pledge of faithful duty signed by Gro. F. Hoan.

Blaine to sail for Europe amid health fears and campaign plans

Augusta Maine dispatch reports that William A Blaine plans to go to Europe next month for rest amid ill health fears. He will be joined by trusted lieutenants including Joe Manley with more Western Senators possibly joining. others like Robie Bodwell and Dr Smith weigh futures in Whitefield and Bar Harbor discussions.

Augusta V. V. World Blaine Europe Bar Harbor New York Gar Harbor Mr. Blaine Maine Statesman West Sherman Joe Manley Robie United States Dr. Smith Whitefield Bodwell

Notes About The City From Boston Observations

Whitcomb and Bowker sold two Longwood Avenue lots near Parker Street at private sale for 4380 dollars. The Bunker Hill grammar school held its sewing exhibition. A man drowned after falling from a Boston and Maine train. Williams Market stockholders elected Francis S. Williams as president and Henry Williams as treasurer. Funeral of William Boott at King's Chapel with interment at Mt. Auburn. The Boston Young Men's Christian Union finished a 30‑event series with a concert. Rev. W. S. Key will speak at the vesper service. Parker estate at Sudbury and Bowker streets sold for 24,600 dollars to Horace S. Crowell. Charlestown sale: 41 Mt. Vernon Street sold for 1,600 dollars. The Boston Theatre to revive The World with several stars. William O'Brien lecture tickets go on sale. Memorial Day graves of firemen and soldiers to be decorated. Veteran Firemen's Association organizing. Frank W. Rollins resigns to head New York Commercial Bulletin insurance desk.

Bunker Hill Boston & Maine Williams Market Francis S. Williams William A. Rea A. D. Weld French J. D. Williams Arthur A. Brigham Francis Williams Henry Williams William Boott King’s Chapel Francis G. Peabody Harvard Boott Mt. Auburn Boston Young Men’s Christian Union and Friends Mattie L. Day Etta J. Allen Harry G. Peck Frank J. Smith Georgie Pray Melvin R. Day Key Old Boston England Young Men’s Christian Union Charles W. Sawyer Parker Estate Sudbury Street Bowker Street Horace Boston Theatre Management William O’brien Boston Theatre Boston Veteran Firemen’s Association John 8. Camrell Old State House Frank W. Rollins Boston Commercial Bulletin Insurance Department New York Commercial Bulletin

Comet Barnard and Asteroid No 266 Orbit Details

A Science Observer circular reports Barnard's comet orbit computed by Professor Lewis Boss. Perihelion passage set for 1887 June 26 with longitude of perihelion 272 247, node 244 41, inclination 17 2, and perihelion distance 1.26562. It also notes Palisa of Vienna discovering a twelfth magnitude asteroid around midnight Tuesday, at RA 16h 10m, Dec 18′ south.

Barnard Science Observer Lewis Boss Dudley Observatory Albany N.Y Science Observer Code Palisa Vienna

Spiders and Webs Highlight Natural History Society Meet

The Natural History Society held its final meeting of the season at Boylston Street. Professor Goodale presided. J H Emerton spoke on New England aerifloride, a spider family. He described round and triangular webs and noted quiet and nervous spiders. Average spider life cited as one year, some species four. Meeting adjourned to the first Wednesday in November.

The Natural History Society Boylston Street Professor Goodale Cambridge J. H. Emerton B. J. J. Tries

Banjo Contest for New England Players at Boston Music Hall

A Decoration Day event in Boston offers cash prizes and medals for banjo players, open to professionals and amateurs from New England. Prizes include 100 dollars and a gold medal for first, 76 dollars and a silver medal for second, and decreasing awards through fifth place plus a ladies class. Organizers Pales and Edwards, managers of a recent New York tournament, will oversee a Boston jury of experts. reserved seat sales begin at the Music Hall box office tomorrow.

Boston Music Hall New England Messrs Pales and Edwards Chickerhill New York Boston Box Office of

Bostons Triumph Over Pittsburgs In Long Rally

The Boston team defeated Pittsburgs 9 to 7 after a game marked by perfect fielding and a late three inning rally. Stemmyer hit a three bagger as part of a batting spree. McCormick was strong on the mound for Boston, while Johnson and O’Rourke contributed multiple hits. Defenders, runners, and outfield work highlighted the tense contest.

Bostons Pittsburgs McCormick Stemmyer Dalrymple Burdock Brown Barkley Morrill O'Rourke Nash Wise Coleman Johnson McKinnon Whitney Merrill Kelly Chicago John Hornung MckKinnon Pittsburos R. Bhpo A.E. Hornung Dalmplell O Carroll Olock O/Coleman O/McKinn Johnston O/ Whitney Oj Smith Feily Feily. Stolen bases-—Hornung Wild Stohes Stewart Carroll Nrelland Propetruta Phillies Irwin Conway Detroits Philadelphias R. BU PO. Ale R. BH Rich Buffinton White Farrar Hanlon Briody McCarthy Gunning Detroita Secceseses Rowe Brouthers Fogarty Daily Wood Richardson Dunlap Broody Connell Washineton Washingtons Chicagos O'Day

Boston Blues versus Haverhills in tight Lowell field clash

In Lowell May 18 the Blues beat Haverhills 8 to 6 after a long, error prone game. Sheehan Manning McCann Polhemus Gardner Moolic and Berry fueled the offense with key hits while Lufberry and Shinnick sparked stout defense. Portland and Lowell fielded to near perfection in earlier action, but Lowell rallied for the win behind timely base hits and strong pitching.

Haverhills Blues Sheehan Murphy Manning McCann Polhemus Gardner Moolic Bradley Berry Koons Baker Lowells Kennedy Toffiing Portland Lowell

Yale Freshmen Rout Harvard In Cambridge Baseball Game

Yale freshmen routed Harvard in Cambridge as Sabine struggled on the mound with wild pitches and costly errors. Highlights include McClintock’s two-base hit and Spencer’s home run, amid a demoralized Harvard lineup and strong Yale hitting.

Harvard Yale Cambridge Hunt Spencer McClintock Wurtemburg Campbell Mumford Linn Sabine

Courts and Superior Court Proceedings Listed for May 18

United States Circuit Court motions to dissolve temporary injunction in Gloucester case against Joshua S. Chase et al and related hearing notes. Superior Court first session items include a poor debtor act fraud finding not guilty, horse damage suit with contested condition, and a long list of civil case citations. Second session details cover pistol debt action, land damages for West Roxbury Park, and a Boston and Maine railroad personal injury suit with collision claim.

Superior Court Norfolk County Hammond George W. Gray Edward F. Bragg Same Evrne J. L. Eldredge J. E. Cotter Margaret Cowen Sunderland Hyde Park A. L. Bartlett Gloucester Isinglass and Glue Company Joshua S. Chase William N. le Page Causten Browne W. W. Swan John A. Andrew Gilbert I. Robbins H. J. Edwards J. G. Holt Benjamin B. Patterson Charles F. Smith S.J. Thomas A. Hemenway Clapp Mass. Ben. Ass Newhall Davis Lanahan Porter Jessop Rice Bubear Bingham Benson Smith Seabury Higgins Kehoe Boston & Albany R. R Farrington Martin Brown South Boston R. R. Co Reuter Wheeler Fleming Eavenson Appleyard Noonan Morris Carney Braga McLaughlin McKeague Curry Boston May Wetmore Slattery Leszynsky Shanks Blodgett Daniel Murray Sarah Fitzpatrick J. W. Lord E. R. Champlin Boston & Maine Railroad Salem Lynn H, N

Choir Festival Glows at Church of the Advent

About eighty choristers in white robes celebrated the annual festival. An hour of choral union followed by sacred selections from Our Saviour Longwood St Matthews South Boston and the church choir. Whit ney directed assisted by Atwood on organ. Dr. Courtney of St. Pauls preached on Ephesians six nineteen contrasting past and future nobility of character.

Church of the Advent

Mercy Society to Distribute 120000 Humane Publications

At the May meeting of the 8. P. C. A. directors President Angell reported gifts to the mission fund enable distribution of 120000 humane publications at the national teachers convention in Chicago in July. Bands of Mercy groups grow nationwide with 5668 total. Boston agents handled 144 cruelty cases 24 horses removed from work and 40 horses and other animals mercifully killed.

Angell Society Missionary Fund Chicago Humane Massachusetts Society Bands of Mercy Boston

Blaine and Sherman On Presidential Ticket Speculation

A Washington letter to the Cincinnati Enquirer reports plans to entice John Sherman to join the presidential ticket with James Blaine. The Blaine and Sherman ticket is discussed as strengthening both ends, with Sherman approached and Ohio friends of Blaine visiting him in Chicago to canvass the idea. Outcome remains speculative.

Washington Cincinnati Enquirer John Sherman Blaine Sherman Ohio Maine Chicago

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