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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
May 31, 1887
Page
3
A large Boston assembly features William O'Brien and Irish American figures pledging steadfast aid to Ireland amid coercion and evictions. Speakers recount Irish sacrifices in revolutions, urge continued American backing, and promise collective action across communities and churches. The event culminates in a formal despatch of solidarity to Ireland.
Wellington Gun Club carnival drew about 1500 spectators as about two hundred shooters contested for 25 prizes and sweepstakes. Charles Wagoner of Pulteney N Y won the Ligowsky silver cup with a 17 of 20 score and a merchandise prize match offering $10 to $1000 prizes was announced for experts and amateurs.
Salem May 30 The Salem Independent Rifle Association conducted a well attended competition at its range. In the association challenge medals W G Hussey led first class with 74 and G A Lawrence 70. second class Captain Ward 50 and J B Gerrhing 86. In the special match Hussey 155 Lawrence 136 Howard 135. second class Captain Ward 111. Military match Lieutenant Murray of Lynn 64 and Lawrence 25. Hussey wins first class challenge medal and first prize in the special match. Lawrence takes second in first class. Ward wins second class prize. Murray earns the silver military medal.
Lynn Cycle Track Association began the 1887 season with a series of races at Glenmere. Winners included William Cyr and Mark Cohen in the one mile novice, with Cyr posting 3m 15 4-5s. A three mile amateur handicap followed, a heat-tied finish giving Berlo the win in 9m 44-5s, and other events featured Senter, Martin, and Porter among Lynn and nearby riders.
A Pall Mall Gazette critique laments Mrs James Brown Potter's Haymarket revival of Man and Wife as a near total failure. It attributes missteps to debut nerves, high expectations, and poor management while praising her looks and instinct. The reviewer advises slow growth and provincial touring to sharpen elocution and stagecraft for future success.
Two young men boating on the Mystic River near the East Somerville line faced disaster when their boat overturned. One man was rescued while his companion Flynn drowned in the incident.
Remains of Major Ben Perley Poore were due at 7 50 am but were redirected after the Maryland steamer withdrew, sent by rail to Newburyport under an undertaker's supervision. Delegations from Masons and the Ancient and Honorable Artillery Company prepared to receive him. Poore family members were aboard, with other officials and a Boston paper representative. A testimonial event at Hollis Street Theatre will feature a varied program, while harbor travel faced poor weather yet Nantasket steamers saw strong patronage.
The South Boston Yacht Club hosted the season’s first regatta off City Point with 16 feet and up boats and under sixteen feet entrants from NE Yacht Rowing Association. Winds east and steady. Classes sailed from 2 pm. Prince Karl won first class. Violet upset Magie by over thirteen minutes. Echo and Lizzie F Daly clash. Daly protest dismissed. Black Cloud led second class centreboards. Fearless impressed in third class heels with Tom Cat, Mabel, and Nora, Sprite, Grimalkin contesting Burgess boats. Flora Lee underperformed after rebuilding. Brunette capsized. Alda rescued a man from buoy No 7. Protest over Good Luck fouling Sculpin Ledge pending. Summary follows.
The Cape Ann Yacht Club held its first club sweepstakes with four classes based on waterline length. Petrel won class one followed by Sachem, Osceola third as the six mile triangular course was sailed twice for an eight mile distance amid increasing wind.
The article chronicles a multi class regatta with boats like Sachem Mad Cap and Shamrock racing in varying wind conditions. Shamrock defeated Gracie and Titania on a three hour course, while the New Haven Yacht Club opened its season with a run to the Thimbie Islands and an opening banquet attended by about fifteen boats.
The Cambridgeport Bicycle Club held a 25 mile race starting at River street bridge Allston with nine riders. Caldwell won in 35m 35s, ahead of Himeon, Bean, Roop, and Carman, as two coachers aided Himeon near the finish. Prizes included a cyclometer, pedals, a saddle, and lamps. Cambridge and Waltham lacrosse drew 1-1. Cambridge received goal flags from admiring ladies.
A unique eight page autograph by the future emperor, written in Ajaccio in 1790, sells for 5500 francs. It shows a Robespierre era fervor and Jacobin critique of Corsican feudal authority. The text, in an uneducated orthography, argues for equality, popular sovereignty, and rejected non democratic authority.
The fragment discusses how free peoples resist tyranny, citing Athens as a model against Asia. It notes the historian’s rapid, congested writing, with interlineations and corrections revealing a mind racing ahead of the pen. It reflects on European governance, the governed classes, and French armies championing liberty in rebellion against thrones.
The London World profiles novelist Walter Besant in his semi detached residence filled with extensive collections. He works daily on new projects, with a study lined by eighteenth century works and French literature, and rooms crowded with London histories and venture into future publications for Tillotson and the Illustrated London News.
From the London Truth. The article criticizes royal arrangements at a drawing room in London. Thousands waited in the Mall to glimpse the Queen. She left by a side door and used Grosvenor Place, avoiding the usual route, which disappointed the crowd and dampened loyal sentiment.
Harvard college press debates legality of last Thursday's election while a deadlock looms. Funds of the Harvard Union sit in Charles River Bank as defeated officers hold documents. New officers threaten bank prosecution if funds are released, risking indefinite control by the institution.
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