30 May 1888
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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
May 30, 1888
Page
1
Washington reports a 24 hour forecast starting 7 am May 30 for New England and eastern New York cooler fair weather with local rains along the coast and lightly fresh westerly winds.
Observations from multiple stations recorded simultaneously at all named locations. Data notes acknowledge synchronized timing and identical observation moments. No further details provided in the fragment to specify instruments, parameters, or outcomes.
The itemized notes list numerous meetings and events: Concord Railroad Company annual meeting, woman suffragists sessions, Harvard athletic circular, American Unitarian Association meeting at Tremont Temple, English high school military display at Mechanics Hall, MIT graduation exercises with seventy eight diplomas, Seamen's Friend Society annual meeting, Universalist Club ladies night at Horticultural Hall, Harvard Canoe Club race on Charles River, Company A US Artillery reception in Cambridge by City Guard, Sunday School Union papers by Mrs. Everett and Mrs. Whitman, Congregational Sunday School Society annual meeting, sale of store property on Washington street, funeral of Dr. Goddard at Waverley House Charlestown, Eastern convocation in Cambridge, and South Boston Yacht Club regatta with many entries.
A long list of steamers and their origins arrive at major ports including Boston Baltimore New York Philadelphia Liverpool Antwerp Bristol Queenstown London Glasgow and Montreal with several vessels reported on specific May dates. Trade item notes Jordan Marsh Co. imports Paris costumes and garments deemed simply perfect.
Paris letter shows Blaine weighing a possible 1888 Republican nomination while urging unity. He argues protection policy outvalues any man and warns that supporting a forced convention choice would harm party prospects. Illness in Paris noted and reports of his possible withdrawal from the race surface from Washington dispatches.
Washington May 29 General Sheridan's doctors report improved condition after a day of favorable bulletins. He slept well at intervals, remained conscious, and showed better pulse and respiration with more normal sleep. An intimate friend noted his mother's similar past illness and recovery.
The first district Democratic convention at City Hall elected Augustus F. Moulton as chair and nominated William Emery of Alfred for Congress. William Emery, born in 1824 in Sanford, a longtime York County leader, outlined a vigorous campaign against Reed with strong party unity and broad support from Cumberland and York delegates.
Senator Mitchell of Oregon says he will vote for Chief Justice Fuller’s confirmation. He cites personal inquiry into Fuller’s competence and notes Chicago and Illinois jurists endorse him. Mitchell adds that endorsements from Judges Drummond and Gresham support the President’s appointment of a lawyer from the Democratic ranks.
Fifteen Yale juniors were quietly elected to Wolf's Head on May 29, continuing a rising trend for the senior society. The roster includes Donald McLean Barn toy Walter Shaw Brewer Augustus Coburn Albert St Clair Cook George Perkins Douglas Leverett Lord Hull Charles Sherman King Charles Chandler Griswold Lane Joseph Wilson Lucas John Fuller Appleton Merrill Thomas Gaskell Shearman Langdon Trafant Snipe John Underhill Thomas Pinckney Waring DeWitt Clinton West. The article notes Wolf's Head younger than Bones and Keys, with notable patrons and graduates, and suggests the new members reinforce its reputation for solidity over athletic or social emphasis.
In a joint convention the city council chose W. W. French as Gloucester mayor to fill the vacancy after David J. Robinson’s resignation. French won 16 votes to 14 for D. D. Saunders. He is a prominent young lawyer, co judge of the Police Court, and chairman of the Republican city committee, widely respected in the community.
Democratic members of the ways and means committee will vote for caucus amendments to push the tariff bill, aiming to cut the surplus by easing taxes. They preserve some duties including paintings and statuary, while restoring others like jute bags and marble, with overall free-list reductions still over $20 million. Republicans fear a more conservative bill but see gains in support from moderates. debates focus on protection, revenue, and potential art imports from Europe, with notable figures like Belmont and McKinley cited.
Secretary Fairchild appoints Captain Edward Burgess of Boston as president of the life saving appliances board with Vice Captain R. Raby, deceased. Burgess, famed designer of racing yachts Puritan and Mayflower, has accepted the post.
About 14 000 cases of flannels were sold at Faulkner Page Co. auction the city’s biggest flannel sale. Scarlet flannels brought 12 to 25 cents, plain white 16 to 2544, and Quebec white 28% to 4344. Dayers crowd included Jordan Marsh Shepard Norwell Bradford Thomas and R H White of Boston.
Property owners should secure fire insurance with strong companies represented by John C. Paige, located at 20 Kilby Street, to safeguard homes and assets. The ad emphasizes reliable coverage and trusted agents to guide policy selection.
A Senate subcommittee wrapped up its interim inquiry into New York Custom House practices. About 60 to 70 witnesses testified on removals, political assessments, and alleged sugar undervaluation schemes involving Dr. Edward Sheerer and associate parties. Records show 417 removals since March 4, 1885, with the total force around 1,200.
Washington May 29 The push to nominate Judge Thurman for Vice President has surged in the last day prompting some to consider Thurman for first place Though Ohio Republicans are quiet and Payne supporters inactive party sentiment is broadly enthusiastic Senator Gorman opposes Thurman yet thinks momentum could carry the nomination if current feeling persists Most Congressional delegates seem ready to back Thurman and cheer at St Louis Ex Senator McDonald works to undermine Governor Gray and appears able to influence the effort
In London on May 29 the Epsom meeting opened with Gervas winning the Epsom plate and Lasso second. Gold won the Woodcote stakes ahead of Free Mason and Galliard. Thirteen runners in the first race and eight in the second. In Moscow all Jews except merchants of the first guild were ordered to leave within two weeks. Dr Falk, speaking at Arad, urged timely assertion of East interests.
President Cleveland Secretary Whitney and Mr. Lamont arrived in New York at 9:30 pm to attend Decoration Day ceremonies. They will return to Washington on the 3:40 pm train tomorrow after the rites. The President is guest of Secretary Whitney during the stay.
A passenger train on the Pittsburg and Western near Clarion station was blown from the track by a fierce wind storm yesterday. The wreck injured all aboard and fatally wounded Miss Alda Rankin of Clarion. The line and telegraph connections were knocked out for miles.
May 29 in Chickering Hall a full audience heard George William Curtis, president of the National Civil Service Reform League, deliver his annual address praising reform under Cleveland. He urged a single presidential term, praised progress since Harrison, and drew cheers for the idea. On the platform were notable reform supporters including Wheeler, Godkin, Crosby, and Jay.
A reflection on the rise of civil service reform from Pierce to Lincoln, arguing that reform survives not in Presidents but in public opinion. The piece compares party platforms to a ragged quilt, notes delayed administrative changes, and likens reform to a growing, slowly collapsing tree whose fall will end patronage.
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