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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

May 23, 1887

Page

5

Drill and parade mark national militia gathering at Camp George Washington

Washington May 22 One militia company from Mine and another from Massachusetts arrive and quarter at Camp George Washington tonight. Delegations from Iowa Louisiana Texas North Carolina and many other states join with General Augur’s headquarters on the knoll. Organizers set out camp tents staff and preliminaries for a multi day drill contest with infantry zouaves artillery and cadet competitions.

Washington Sreerau Massachusetts Camp George Washington Iowa Muscatine Rifles Louisiana Rifle Vicksburg Southrons Texas North Carolina Augur Washington Barracks Albama Arkansas Connecticut Colorado Dakata Indiana Illinois Kentucky Kansas Louisiana Maine Maryland Michigan Minnesota Mississippi Missouri New Hampshire New Greek New York Ohio Rhode Island South Carolina Tennesee Virginia District of Columbus H. M. Black Twenty-third Infantry E. C. Woodruff Twelfth Infantry J. T. Haskell J. M. Lancaster Third Artillery Constantine Chase

The Coy Man from Maine

A Washington source denies plans for a Blaine organ in the city and says Blaine would oppose it if he knew its origin. The informant notes Blaine does not want a forced nomination or similar effort.

Washington Sreean Blaine Maine

Blaine Seeks Enthusiastic Nomination, Says He Prefers Support

A political figure expresses openness to a Blaine nomination only if it arises from genuine enthusiasm, noting that such backing would be welcome but unlikely under other conditions. The remarks reflect a cautious stance on securing broad political momentum and late-stage backing.

Mr. Blaine

Rain Lacking Across Western Wheat Belts Causes Damage

Western drought reports show mixed conditions. Illinois reports 90 percent winter wheat with chinch bug damage in Bond Jasper Jefferson Mercer. several counties need rain. Indiana averages 85 percent. Michigan dry. Ohio winter wheat ranges 30-100 depending on county. Wisconsin 85 percent. Iowa 100 percent. Kansas insect pressure varies. Missouri 91 percent. Nebraska and Colfax Dixon Fillmore need rain. Overall prospects depend on forthcoming showers. hay crops likely light.

CmcaGco Farmers’ Review Illinois Bond Jasper Jefferson Mercer Dewitt Ford Grundy Lee Mason Indiana Michigan Bay County Branch County Gratiot Livingston Ohio Columbia Preble Lake Crawford Putnam Seneca Wisconsin Iowa Kansas Kentucky Minnesota Missouri Buchanan Moniteau Monroe Nodaway Osage Bay St. Charles Nebraska Colfax Dixon Fillmore Dakota

Curious Attempted Blackmail Failing Near Commonwealth Avenue

John D. Bates recounts Friday’s assault testifying the threat and hush money reports were false. A small man with light beard and Irish-sounding speech drew a pistol, then vanished through a window as Bates planned to draw his revolver, leaving no one noticing the escape from Commonwealth avenue.

John D. Bates Commonwealth Avenue Mr. Bates Knox Pinkerton

Anniversary Week Focuses On Diverse Society Meetings

The article details a packed schedule for Anniversary Week with early devotional services at King's Chapel, meetings at Beacon Street venues, and numerous societies in Tremont Temple, Park Street, and Meionaon. Notable events include the New England Woman Suffrage festival, Unitarian and Universalist gatherings, and the sixth decade of the Unitarian Sunday School Society, plus key addresses by Mary Livermore and others.

American Historical and the Economic Associations King’s Chapel Society For Promoting Christian Knowledge Beacon Street Channing Hall Methodist Historical Society Wesleyan American Peace Society Pilgrim Hall Beacon _ street Universalist Sunday School Union Universalist Church Unitarian Chure Temperance Society Church of the Disciples West Brookline Street Brooke Herford Boston Association of Congregational Ministers Pinckney Street Congregational Club Horticultural Hall New England Vendome Kansas Helen M. Gougar Indiana J. Ellen Foster Michigan Rhode Island Julia Ward Howe Livermore Lucystone South Senator Hoar Governor Ames Jenkin Lloyd Jones Chicago Eliza Wilkes Sioux City, Cak Charles G. Ames Philadelphia Robert Collyer New York William Lloyd Garrison, Jr Unitarian Church Temperance Society Tremont Temple Congressman Long Edward I. Hale Grindall Reynolds Minot J. Savage Jenkin L. Jones British and Forei Unitarian Association Trowbridge E Forbush Union Maternal Association Mt. Vernon Church Congregational Sunday School Publishing Society Congregational Helping Hand Society Boston People’s Church Forenoon American Congregational Association Unitarian Woman’s Suffrage Association Meionaon American Tract Society Bromfield Street Arlington Street Female Orphan Asylum Boston Seamen’s Friend Society Young Men’s Christian Union Rooms Boylston Street National Bureau of Unity Clubs Massachusetts Evangelical Missionary Society Woman’s Universalist Unitarian Sunday School Society Shawmut Church Ladies’ Physiological Institute Wesleyan Hall Institute of Heredity Daniel Needham Young People’s Missionary Associations Free Religious Association The William J. Potter Abram W. Stevens M. J. Savage William M. Salter M. D. Conway Davidson R. C. Adams Nehemiah Adams D.D A. A. Putnam William L. Garrison, Jr Arthur G. Hill L. K. Washburn T. W. Higginson Charles Voysey London D. Cheney Universalist Social Union Parker House Ames Lee Charles J. Noyes Woman’s Club

Fruit and Flower Mission to Resume Work at Warren Street Chapel

The Boston Fruit and Flower Mission restarts the season at Warren Street Chapel with rooms open Tuesdays and Fridays 8:30 to 12 for donations of flowers plants fruits vegetables jellies and fresh eggs. Contributions support the poor sick and hospitals city charities. Send donations early and mark for the mission with return baskets and contributor names.

Boston Fruit and Flower Mission Warren Street Chapel Boston Flower and Fruit Mission Warren Street Pleasant Street

Queen's Jubilee Promises Village Sports and Rail Access

The combined British societies met at Quincy House to finalize the Queen's Jubilee celebration at Oak Island. A varied sports program includes running races, sacks, hurdles, walking, wrestling, and tug of war with cash prizes. The Boston and Lynn railroad will run half hourly trains to the Oak Island grove on jubilee day.

Quincy House John Skinnear Oak Island Cornell The Sons of St. George Boston & Lynn Railroad Oak Island Grove Hartley Transportation Committee Ferce W. Grant Lincoln Street

Dinner to Editor O'Brien Banquet Planned in Boston

A dinner to honor Editor O'Brien of United Ireland was set for Monday May 30 at 6 pm at Parker House. The planning committee met at 43 School Street with W W Doherty presiding. Patrick A Collins will preside. Gov, Mayor, port collector and other officials to attend. tickets are $5 and available from listed committee members or the Pibot office.

Banqnet O’brien United Ireland School Street W. W. Doherty Parker House Patrick A. Collins Ferral William W. Doherty John Boyle O'Reilly Thomas Whatley Thomas M. Brady J. J. Donovan P. A. McKenna Domnick Toy John J. Teevans P. H. Costello James B. Hand Thomas O'Flynn Daniel J. Hayes D. P. Sullivan John Hurley Pibot C. E. Cram C. 8. Mellen Boston American Peace Society Pilgrim Hall Congregational House Somerset and Beacon Streets Beacon Street Rowland K. Howard F. E. Webber Messrs. W.B. Clarke & Carruth Washington Street Congress Street Boston Mass Francis H. Brown

Kitchen Garden project gains wide interest

The Kitchen Garden work draws strong attention across the state and beyond with classes forming in Ottawa Canada and many U S cities. Salem Mass sees the Woman's Friend Society embracing the effort and enthusiasm grows. A Boston Young Women's Christian Temperance Union class prepares an entertainment exhibition featuring songs set to familiar airs.

Young Women’s Christian Temperance Union Ottawa Canada Salem Mass Woman's Friend Society Boston Young Women’s Christian Temperance Union

A Model Fox Hunt in Kent Conn Causes Stir

A remarkable fox hunt in Kent Connecticut ends with Mrs. Monroe catching a fox by the tail as it drags away a hen. Two hounds dispatch the fox after she calls for help, preserving a peaceful scene with no fields harmed or riders injured. The event highlights Connecticut economy and pluck.

U. S Kent Conn Mrs. Monroe Connecticut

Norton outlines work of Archaeological Institute at annual meeting

Professor Charles Eliot Norton presided at Harvard College in Boston describing progress and ongoing projects by the Archaeological Institute of America. He noted Clarke and Baudelier reports, funding for Magna Grecia travel, temple of Hera Lakinia investigations, and Athens School plans, with officers elected including Norton as president and a largely familiar board.

Charles Eliot Norton Archeological Institute of America Harvard College State Street Clarke Assos Baudelier United States Italy Magna Grecia Emerson Institute Baltimore Society Lenormant Hera Lakinia Crodona Balingary Norton Athens New York Society Dr. Walstein Sikyon Delphi Cambridge Henry Drisler New York Martin Brimmer Boston William W. Goodwin Francis Parkman Stephen Salisbury Frederick J. de Peyster Russell Sturgis Joseph W. Harper, Jr David L. Bartlett Baltimore Mendes Cohen Mr. Salisbury

New law ends life insurance agent rebates on Saturday

A new law took effect on Saturday to end the practice of granting rebates or discounts to life insurance policyholders. The measure carries a penalty of up to 500 dollars. The Life Underwriters’ Association backed the change, urged by Commissioner Tarbox, citing the practice as a gigantic evil harming business.

Life Underwriters’ Association Tarbox

Theatres Tonight Showings Across Town

Amusements list multiple venues with performances at Hollis Street and Boson theatres. Evensong schedule includes Evangeline The Mikado The Taming of the Shrew Herrmann the Prestidigitateur Jim the Penman Tony Hart in Donnybrook Fair and Little Emly daily matinees at Bijou Theatre.

Hollis Street Mr. Daly Daly's Theatre New York

Real estate sales at Knights and Morse offices

Tuesday schedule shows real estate appointments with S. R. Knights at 4 p.m. and L. Foster Morse at 3 p.m. Both entries indicate property listings or inquiries as part of the local real estate desk.

S. R. Knights L. Foster Morse

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