31 May 1888
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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
May 31, 1888
Page
1
A public anniversary meeting of the National Bureau of Unity Clubs was held. The Cutter cigar race at City Point was a great event.
The St. Louis Globe-Democrat notes rail lines signed to end ticket sale commissions still gain agent goodwill. A Wisconsin Central circular tempts agents to fill blanks for a chance at cash prizes while naming lines between Chicago and nearby points. It also covers a state station contract in Hanover and rumors of a Boston to San Francisco through freight line led by Erie, Nickel Plate, Santa Fe, and more.
Meriden Conn May 30 the large toe story frame factory of the Wallingford Wheel Company in Wallingford was totally destroyed by fire at 2 o clock this morning during heavy thunder shower. The building was struck by lightning and soon a mass of flame. The fire department faced hose breaks hydrant failures and delays. Loss estimated at 60 000 with 28 500 insured across buildings stock machinery engine and boiler. Stock and stock losses hit hard as 100 sets of wheels daily in busy season. Company plans to rebuild as soon as possible. Box 89 Cambridge reported barn fire at Lily's crossing Parry Bros Laws 200 insured.
A dated compilation records vessels arriving or sailing from multiple ports. Entries include ships such as Virginian from Liverpool, Cam erata from Ponce, and Noordland from Antwerp, with destinations like New York, London, and Glasgow. Many lines note May dates and origin ports across Atlantic trade routes.
If you want a good serviceable trunk or bag, visit Jordan, Mash & Co s basement sales room.
Maine Republicans favor Depew as second choice while Blaine’s withdrawal rumors ripple through New York opinions. The piece traces possible nominees including Gresham Allison Hawley Sherman Depew and a tilt toward Depew due to wealth and rail ties, with Chicago convention expectations and regional sentiments from Maine New York New Jersey and Pennsylvania.
The twenty eighth annual convention of the United States Brewers Association met in St Paynt at noon. President W A Miles of New York opened, noting brewing capital rights in Kansas and predicting Prohibitionists will press efforts after Judge Brewer's ruling. He urged stronger state brewer organization, lectures against Prohibition, and support for a brewers journal. The report reviewed constitutional issues, labor questions, and political stances, noting 698 members brewing and 13,675,535 barrels produced in 1887. It contrasted crime statistics with liquor, criticized federal agriculture analysis, and discussed prohibition as political. Receipts were 65,029 with expenditures of 40,370. convention adjourned to tomorrow.
Robert Dickson Smith a well known Boston lawyer died at his home 48 Mt Vernon street after illness. Born April 23 1833 in Brandon Mississippi he graduated Harvard College 1857 and Harvard Law School 1860. He practiced with Henry W Paine and later led a large independent practice recognized for probity and judgment. He served as a Democrat though not politically aggressive and delivered a memorial oration in 1880. He married Paulina Cony Weston in 1863. four children survived. He lived in Cambridge Newton and finally 48 Mt Vernon street. He was esteemed for tact brilliance integrity and wit and was a leading figure among his peers.
Alexander Cowan formerly of Boston and Scotland native, long in charge of Hogg Brown Taylor silk dept, dies of consumption in Chicago last Monday. A Boston Caledonian Club member and former chef leaves a widow. Funeral planned for tomorrow after today’s death notices. Nichols White Goudard of Malden dies after brief illness at Chestnut Street home. aged about 61. A veteran printer from Rutland to Claremont, he served as an apprentice in Windsor and remained devoted to his craft until fifteen years prior. Professor RB Irving geologist in charge of USGS for Wisconsin and Minnesota, aged 41, spoke yesterday at Madison. grand nephew of Washington Snying.
Montreal May 30 stock market excitement as Canada Cotton drops 80 points and Montreal Telegraph sinks to 8. Rumors fly of trouble at bucket shops and the Great Northwestern and Canada Pacific connections. Reported borrowing ties to a $40,000 dividend. Bucket shops silent.
The Democratic House caucus met with light attendance yet heated debate. Springer’s resolution to bind Democrats to vote for caucus endorsed amendments was adopted, and a pledge demanded full attendance during brief debates. The caucus also moved to proceed with tariff bill after the appropriation bill and to free the a la carte items.
English guests of the Ancient and Honorable Artillery Company of Boston viewed the memorial procession and Arlington Cemetery. They praised American care for veterans and the living, and admired the thousands of decorated graves before traveling to Gettysburg and New York.
The Allan steamer Sardinian, en route from Liverpool to Boston with 1000 passengers for Rimouski, suffered a broken propeller on May 24 in calm seas. The steamship Elllie could not tow it, but the Norseman later towed Sardinian 723 miles into Hallifax. Salvage decisions await in England.
The People's Church on Columbus Avenue hosted an event by Charles Russell Lowell Post No 7 G A R. The program featured a church choir, soloists Miss Bessie Smith EE M Carter and Carrie Dunmore, violin by Professor J J Peeterie, and Rev RL Greene delivering a soldier life lecture to veterans who cheered enthusiastically.
Cleveland onlookers report a meteorite struck ground within ten feet of a residence. A half sphere of roughly twelve ounces, copper colored with black coating, was found hot and then cooled for study. Professor Moriey of Adhalbert College to analyze it. Also notes Boston Winthrop & Shore railroad extension progress and a deep car through Winthrop Highlands.
Reports from Washington describe General Sheridan's critical condition with pulmonary distress and heart complications. Despite oxygen therapy and fevered monitoring, physicians warn that death may occur at any moment as coughs, weakness, and lung disorders worsen his state. The Loyal Legion sent roses on the anniversary of the 1862 capture of Boonville, reflecting ongoing public concern.
Mary Sherwood of Danbury survived a fall after a great fire. James Bailey is missing and presumed drowned. Dalton station burglars stole many railroad tickets. Timothy Kane of Salem died at 60 after drunkenness. autopsy cites pneumonia. A wagon accident near Hendley, Nebraska, capsized injuring many and drowning two children. A Marlboro youth, 17, accidentally shot. A Louisville wreck killed Engineer W M Quinn and fatally injured Fireman Richardson and Brakeman Barley. engine exploded, twenty one freight cars damaged.
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