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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
May 28, 1888
Page
8
The article argues adulterated baking powders pose health risks when misrepresented as pure. It cites alum and lime in powders, noting Royal and others contain dangerous impurities. Officials have seized and tested powders, showing lime and alum in many brands. Consumers should prefer well established purities like Royal to avoid health harm.
The Boston Young Men's Christian Union hall hosts the Rev. Wilberforce Newton who delivers a concise talk on what one must believe and do to be a Christian. He outlines four life hypotheses and argues Christianity as the only workable basis, with four beliefs and three practical rules.
A crowded schedule marks anniversary week with dozens of denominational meetings in Boston May 28 to 30. Key events include New England Woman Suffrage Association sessions at Tremont Temple, lectures by Susan B Anthony and international delegates, and a Decoration Day program with memorials, temperance society meetings, and religious gatherings at King’s Chapel and Tremont Temple.
Boston observes anniversary week with sermons by Rev Henry Patrick and speakers like Cady Stanton Susan B Anthony Clara Barton and Frederick Douglass. Democratic concerts and meetings fill May Day through June 2 at Arlington Street Church Union Church and Weslayan Hall featuring Mary Livermore E Hale J G Brooks and other leaders.
Tremont Temple was filled as John A. Andrew Post 15 joined in a memorial germoni led by Rev. Emory Haynes. Soldiers marched four abreast from Washington Street to Shawmut Avenue and back to the post hall. Haynes urged support for veterans, calling for civil service and aid for worn veterans, and lamenting postwar neglect.
Judge Pottingill of Malden District Court ruled that Mrs Abby A Corner of Medford must face the Superior Court after a careful review of authorities and medical testimony. He ordered a $5000 recognizance for her appearance in Cambridge on the first Monday in June.
Beginning Monday June 11 steamers will depart Boston for Bangor and river landings every day except Sunday. The schedule applies to all trips with boats leaving the harbor for inland river landings on a daily basis.
The auditorium of the People's Church hosted a large gathering for a Women’s Christian Temperance Union service. Speakers included Miss E F Toby, Mrs Mary A Livermore, Mrs Ormiston Chant, and Mayor Robinson. Livermore traced women's history and influence, while Chant urged continued support and co education as societal safeguards. Benediction followed at 4 45.
The Rev Lyman Abbott D D accepted the permanent pastorate of Plymouth Church Brooklyn today after a nearly unanimous Friday night vote. He said he never expected to stay beyond a temporary assignment and noted his devotion to the church and friendship with Mr Beecher as key factors in his decision.
The jury in the Smith murder trial returned a verdict of guilty of murder in the second degree after a long night. Exceptions were waived and Smith was sentenced to life in State prison, which he accepted calmly.
Oak Grove Farm offers Tun IO CREAM at 50 cents a quart as a Memorial day option. Available through its cafés and branches, orders can be placed by telephone at 4811 or direct to 80 Ruggles street. Samples may be tasted at the Oak Grove Farm café on 413 Washington street.
A long running clash between Superintendent Small and Chief Inspector Hanscom erupts as five serious charges are leveled against Hanscom. Hanscom will contest the accusations with two lawyers, seeking a public or private hearing likely next week. The dispute has gripped the department and the public awaits the outcome.
The Rev RE Hale conducted services at Appleton Chapel using 1 Corinthians 3 17 as his text. He spoke of an Indian receiving a New Testament and urged that the Gospels inspire study of Epistles offering practical daily guidance. He urged health, temperance, recreation, sleep, and avoidance of intoxicants to serve God effectively.
Both branches of city government met Saturday to renew efforts on the appropriation bill but again failed passage. The common council opened at 1 30 p m and adjourned to 2 10 p m with a vote to adhere to the council's prior stance, rejecting the board of aldermen's concessions. The board upheld its earlier action, while council members cited a 33 to 32 split. A committee report noted no accord, and actions included shortening Monday's calendar and approving a request to Congress for Castle Island and confirming George W Forshall as health superintendent. The two week vacation for fire department callmen was referred to the fire committee.
Martin R. Crossman pleaded guilty to possessing counterfeit coin with intent to defraud and was fined 25 dollars and given ten months in the Massachusetts reformatory. Ernest Smith pleaded guilty to coin making and received one year in the same institution. Crossman had eight counterfeit silver dollars in his possession and about sixty found in his room. Trials resume Monday.
In order list of cases set for the first session, including Maguire v Fitch, Household 8 M Co v Nickerson, Cohn v Ferdinand, Fitzgerald v Deck er, Calnan v Hathorne, O'Toole v White, Thomas v Barnes, Cavanagh v Durgin, Ring vy Phoenix Assn, Bigelow v Oscood, Nichols v McBarron, Blackwell v Furniss, Baugher v Kernan, Morrill v Kelly, Kent v Todd, Snow vy Erskine, City of Newburyport, Whipple v Flanders, many others. Third Session HAMMOND J. Motions on Monday. trials on Tuesday.
On Saturday June 9 in Horticultural Hall the society hosts a rhododendron and azalea exhibition with H. H. Hunnewell prizes. Prizes will also be awarded for tree peonies German iris clematis hardy flowering trees and shrubs native plants cut flowers and herbaceous plants. Mrs D P Richards of West Medford and Mrs Francis B Hayes of Lexington displayed fine flowers and many others were admired. The society will hold a business meeting next Saturday.
Arthur H. Chester son of Trinity Church sexton releases a seventy page history and descriptive guide titled Trinity Church in the city of Boston with windows and painting. It includes parish history current officers a church description and an Amory prepared address for the memorial window committee. On sale at the church which is open daily. Tun East and comfort at the Revere House noted for guest comfort.
In Saturday cricket, Longwoods defeated Pawtuckets 93 to 42 in Pawtucket while Harvards beat Mystics 4 to 37 on Medford grounds. Commodore Converse of Hull Yacht Club plans a large annual cruise with 360 members and 60 yachts. New Haven Yacht Club fixtures include Open sail May 30 and annual regatta June 12. Beacon Park racing set with trotter and pony events. a turf season prize offered by Manager Hicks. South Boston Canoe Club to hold fourth annual regatta Memorial Day at 3 pm with many entries.
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