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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Nov 13, 1889

Page

2

Catholics Unite for Civil Progress at Baltimore Congress

The Catholic congress delegates vow loyalty to the republic and seek broad alliance with non Catholics for Sunday observance and temperance while defending church freedom and education. Cardinal Gibbons reviews a 40,000 torch procession as Archbishop Corrigan and the papal delegate stand nearby. Washington notes follow.

Grece France America Morgan O’brien Committee On Platform Assembly United States Christian Home Congress St. Vincent de Paul Society Holy See Manind Holy Father Leo XIII Peter Ireland St. Paul Cardinal Gibbons Corrigan First Catholic Congress Masonic Order Masonic Brotherhood Order of Free and Accepted Masons Catholic Church Washington Catholic Congress Baltimore American Catholic Congress Unite States Croation

National Academy of Sciences Opens Three Day Session in Philadelphia

The National Academy of Sciences began a three day scientific session at the University of Pennsylvania. Professor O. C. Marsh presided and attendees included A Hall James Hall B A Gould and Langley among others. The society counts ninety six members with four recent deaths including Elias Loomis George H. Cook Leo Lesquereux and F A P Barnard.

Philadelphia Penn National Academy of Sciences University of Pennsylvania Academy Washington O. C. Marsh New Haven A. Hall James Hall Albany New York B. A. Gould Cambridge Yale Wolcott Gibbs Newport Harvard College R. N. Rood Columbia College Langley Smithsonian Institution G. F. Barker H. C. Wood William Sellers Elias Loomis George H. Cook New Jersey Leo Lesquereux Columbus F. A. P. Barnard

Obituary notes three notable military and academic deaths

Colonel Luke Lyman of Montreal and Dominion Bridge Company dies of heart disease. Born in Northampton in 1824, he served as lieutenant colonel and brevet brigadier general in the Civil War, later becoming register of probate and treasurer. His widow is a sister of Colonel Henry A. Dwight. The text also notes Colonel Alfred Rhett of Charleston, a Harvard graduate and former Fort Sumter commander, a noted duellist, and Col. Richard W. Swan, Purdue librarian, Harvard graduate and former Latin chair at Phillips Exeter.

Luke Lyman Montreal Dominion Bridge Company Northampton Mass Twenty Massachusetts Henry A. Dwight Hartford Conn Susie Howes New Brunswick Alfred Rhett United States R. Barnwell Rhett Charleston D. C Harvard Fort Sumter Ransom Calhoun South Carolina Hampton Simpson Rhett Trul Richard W. Swan Purdue University Indiana West Lafayette Swan New England Harvard University Phillips Xeter

Freshmen Win at RPI Flag Rush Amid Street Uproar

In Troy on November 12 the RPI freshmen defeated sophomores in the annual flag rush. The sophomores attacked with clubs as the parade formed, clubs and horns were damaged, and musicians fled. Superintendent Willard and reserve police dispersed the fighting students, injuring bystanders.

Troy N. Y Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Willard Reserve Police

Washburn-Crosby Milling Co Considers Move to Duluth

Minneapolis reports the Washburn Crosby Milling Company will vacate its vast business interests as the lease expires in September 1890. An English syndicate has been offered the option on the property, prompting a search for a new location. President Bell engineer H La Barra and officer Harrington, along with Boston capitalists, depart for Duluth tonight to review the relocation.

Minneapolis Minn Washburn-Crosby Milling Company Bell Washburn-Crosby Company H. la Barra

Squadron to Boston Frustrated by Preparation Delays

Washington reports that the evolution squadron under Acting Rear Admiral John C. Walker cannot depart New York before November 18. Secretary Ragy and aides will see the ships depart aboard the Dolphin as the Chicago Boston Atlanta and Yorktown proceed down the bay.

Boston Washington John C. Walker New York Ragy H. W. Raymond T. B. M. Mason Dolphin Chicago Atlanta Yorktown

Yale conferred degrees at corporation meeting

At a Yale University corporation meeting in New Haven on November 12, degrees were awarded including Ph B to Frank Dodge Leffingwell and Danford Newton Barney Sturgis, M A to Evans Woollen, Ph D to the Rev Dr William W McLane and Alfred Mundy Wilson D D honorary to the Rev Charles Ray Palmer of Bridgeport.

New Haven Conn Yale University Corporation Frank Dodge Leffingwell Danford Newton Barney Sturgis Evans Woollen William W. McLane Alfred Mundy Wilson Charles Ray Palmer Bridgeport

Lampson Narrowly Behind in Ohio Lieutenant Governor Race

Coutumbus Ohio November 12 Despite incomplete official returns Lampson Republican candidate for Lieutenant Governor trails by 88 votes.

Coutumbus Lampson

New Exhibition Features At Maritime Exhibit

Yesterday the Maritime Exhibition unveiled new displays including ocean bells whistle and ice buoys from the United States coast survey a small launch with compressed air motor and an electric hoisting motor. A wire messenger service connected Major Coyle’s office via Western Union. Next week the United States Fish Commission will ship live American food fish to augment the exhibit. An electric search light from the roof illuminated the city and suburbs. Today is children’s day with admission reduced to 25 cents.

Maritime Exhibition United States Coast Survey Western Union Telegraph Company Coyle United States Fish Commission

Maritime arrivals and clearances at New York port

New York on November 12 reports arrivals including bark Jupiter Noile brig Varnya Fajardo, steamers Wyoming and Suevia bound for Liverpool, and Beemance for Buenos Ayres. Cleared steamers Alesia Vallet Marseilles Saale Richter Bremen Dalton Russell for Liverpool and more ships to various ports.

New York Jupiter Varnya Fajardo Wyoming Liverpool Suevia Edith Godden Montego Bay Beemance Buenos Ayres Alesia Vallet Marseilles Saale Richter Bremen Dalton Russell City of New York Lewis Teutonic Canada Robinson London H. F. Dimock Eldridge Boston Corsica Purington Bristol Henry B. Hyde Yendleton San Francisco Barks Quebec Nelson Orpheus Kronel St. Louis du Rhone

Prohibition and Politics Stir WCTU Convention

At the W C T U session in Curiaco on November 12, Iowa delegates proposed a non partisan temperance unity charter. The amendment drew hisses as Mrs Foster spoke, and only Iowa and about forty others voted for it. The majority report urged making prohibition the core political issue, favoring a party pledging for prohibition. A minority stance against partisanship failed, Iowa delegates withdrew, and the convention adjourned sine die.

Curiaco Woman’s Christian Temperance Union Iowa Mattie Bailey

Chrysanthemum Show Opens With Superb Displays

The Massachusetts Horticultural Society hosts its annual chrysanthemum show at Horticultural Hall. A standout entry contest for a silver vase went to Edw. Fewkes & Son of Newton with fifty blossoms. Exhibits span white tables in a Greek cross layout, potted plants, and a rich upstairs display including the Ada Spaulding and Louis Borhmer among many varieties. Attendance greatly surpassed prior openings.

Massachusetts Horticultural Society Horticultural Hall Josiah Bradley Fund Joseph H. White Brookline Messrs Edw. Fewkes E. W. Wood Thomas F Galvin J. Power Alpheus Hardy Sturdy Frank Thompson William H. Lincoln Jardin Des Plantes Pritcher & Manda United States Nurseries Short Hill Comeley Lexington Walter Hunnewell H. P. Walcott F. B. Bayes Charles Dawson Ada Spaulding Harrison American National Chrysanthemum Society Indianapolis Mrs. Hardy Louis Borhmer Peter Henderson Jersey City Jennie W. May Gill E. Fewkes

Boston Marine Society Holds Annual Meeting and Raises Secretary Salary

The Boston Marine Society met in the Mason building Kilby street to elect officers and consider an amendment to bylaw article 10 raising the secretary’s salary from 700 to 1000 dollars. Officers elected include Luther Fisk president and John Humphrey secretary. The society noted 457 members with a net gain of four, and adjourned to Young’s Hotel for dinner with Maritime Exhibition managers.

Boston Marine Society Mason Kilby Street Charles Emery John Huntington E. A. Wadsworth Luther Fisk Albert Lewis John Humphrey Edwin D. Wadsworth Osborne Howes Richard Matthews James P. Martin William F. Humphrey David H. Hall Rufus Crowell James H. Dawes Martin L. Eldridge John L. Manson Daniel Baker Eldridge Crowell J. $. Atwood David Plumer N. Berry R. G. F.candage Captain Smith Young’s Hotel Diinner

Brooklyn Club Receives A A A Pennant At Session

New York November 12 The American Association board met at 3 30 p m and handled routine matters. The pennant was formally presented to the Brooklyn Club. Tomorrow the league and association hold their annual meetings. Mr Young is expected to be reelected president of the league with a lively contest to follow for the association post.

New York The American Association Association Brooklyn Club League and Association Young

Josiah Quincy as a Model Mayor and Boston Reform

The writer urges the next Boston mayor to emulate Josiah Quincy, noting his 1823 to 1829 term and reforms that promoted cleanliness, order, and public virtue. Quincy's leadership is praised as a masterful example for any party, with his memory and reforms presented as guidance for municipal governance today.

Josiah Quincy Boston Massachusetts Society For Promoting Good Citizenship Old South

Maritime Exhibition Promises Broad Shipping Industry Support

On 26-cent day the shipping world unites behind the Maritime Exhibition. Officials and workers across all sectors emphasize the event's potential to boost trade, jobs, and innovation, highlighting widespread industry backing for the showcase.

The Candler Dinner in Brookline

The Brookline Republican Club hosted Hon. John W. Candler at Parker House with over fifty members present. Speakers praised Candler, urged strong congressional service, and discussed tariff policy and naval needs as the club closed with cheers for Candler.

Brookline Republican Club John W. Candler Parker House W. R. Chester Law Chester George N. Carpenter Carpenter Massachusetts Washington Candler Webster Sumner Wilson William Whitman Whitman George Makepeace Towle Brookline Brackett Arlington John Knox Marshall Republican Party John J. Bear Congress United States Boston Navy Yard D. Hall Rice E. C. Hovey W. R. Chester & Co Canadian Lumber C. H. Drew E. H. Ingalls John J. Henry Frank Hall L. P. Apsley E. Burdett W. E. Spear Liewellen Powers Maine Mr. Candler

Back Bay Catholics Bazaar Feeds Church Fund Drive

The Back Bay Catholic fair in progress aids the new church with booths of fancy work from local residents. A $400 gold chalice duel between Rev. James Talbot and Rev. William H. O Connell draws supporters. Prizes include a sealskin jacket and a gold watch as lemonade sellers and a fortune teller attract attendees. A stage show by local boys last night and a Roxbury Cadets musical program tonight boost fundraising efforts led by Rev. R J Barry.

Almos James Talbot Cathedral William H. O’connell St. Joseph’s Roxbury R. J. Barry

Hull Yacht Club to vote on sailing rules changes at meeting

At a Hull Yacht Club special meeting in Parker House on Tuesday November 19 at 7 o clock members will consider amending article 4 of sailing regulations removing non member manning requirements and adding a provision allowing entry of a yacht to a higher class if no competitor in her class. A committee will be appointed to nominate officers and arrange the annual dinner and New England Yacht Racing Association delegation.

Hull Yacht Club Parker House Regatta Committee Waldo New England Yacht Racing Association Theuilding Boston Atlantic Yacht Club Commodore Dixon McLaughlin Driscoll Messrs. Walsh Gourlay Kuey Rosnosky William Walsh

Protest Against Lochbuy Remarks on Jesuits Funding

A letter from W. H. Sparshott in Boston argues that Quebec revenue funds Jesuit allowances, not Catholic pockets alone, and that Protestant Montreal merchants contribute more. He contends the Jesuit vote is unconstitutional and that any class in power tends to divert public funds to its own members, urging scrutiny.

Lochbuy Quebec Montreal Dominion House of Commons Canada W. H. Sparshott

Dr Pierce Golden Medical Discovery Guarantee Claims

The article promotes Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery with a printed money back guarantee for curing diseases due to torpid liver and impure blood. It lists skin and scrofulous affections as treatable and notes a separate claim for Dr Sage's Catarrh Remedy at 50 cents from druggists.

Dr. Pierce

Maritime Exhibition At Mechanics Building Draws Praise

The Maritime Exhibition at Mechanics' Building is hailed as one of the most novel and superb displays seen in New England, attracting wide attention for its quality and variety.

Mechanics’ Building New England

Allston's Club House Opens With Grand Fair

Allston's citizens and guests enjoyed the opening of their new club house a 42 by 50 foot building with gambrel roof bay windows and piazza. The five year old social club features a parlor reading room library billiard room ladies parlor card room banquet hall and dancing space plus two bowling alleys in the basement. A bazaar run by 106 members raised hopes of $2000 with booths decorated by the ladies and prizes for bowling and umbrella gifts. The house warming will follow soon with a formal opening and reception.

Allston Fred Hammond N. H. Hatch Thomas C. Ashley

Hull Street Railway asks to cross Nantasket Beach railroad tracks

The Hull Street Railway Company petitions the Board of Railroad Commissioners for permission to cross the Nantasket Beach railroad at grade near the county road by the café owned by David O Wade. The request is signed by Edward P Shaw, president.

Hull Street Railway Company Nantasket Beach Railroad Nantasket Railroad David 0. Wade Edward P. Shaw

Carmichael forgery case shocks Amsterdam NY business circle

Daniel Carmichael, prominent Amsterdam businessman, jailed on forgery charges linked to a two year spree. Reported losses range from 100000 to 110000 with notes tied to his brother John and Craig & Co. of New York. Paper mill transferred to John for 9000. wages owed to employees near 20000. Carmichael bedridden with nervous prostration.

Daniel Carmichael Amsterdam N. Y John Carmichael Craig & Co New York Carmichael John Mr. Carmichael Peter A. Furdon Walter C. Potter Providence R. L Potter Furdon Amherst Yale Buncoed Sinking Fund Commission Broadway Railroad Fyler Connecticut Phoenix Mutual Life Insurance Company Hartford India Lincoln London Episcopal Churches of New Hampshire Concord

Maritime Exhibition Awaits Bostonians Daily

At least twenty thousand Bostonians should attend the Maritime Exhibition every day to compensate the projectors for their lavish out lay. This is 25 cent day.

Prepared Food Caution Morphine Cure Claims

An advertisement touts Murdock's Liquid Food as a cure for morphine addiction and numerous diseases from infancy to old age. It promises to refund after four weeks if no improvement and claims the product builds blood faster than other foods or medicines. It targets consumption, intemperance, paralysis, eczema, scrofula, dyspepsia, anaemia, and chronic ailments. It emphasizes morphine destruction of mind and body and offers a money-back guarantee.

Murdock Henry Price Germantown Penn Morphia Philadelphia Medical and Surgical Reporter Mr. Murdock

Iron Clad Stable Floors and Mangers Advertisement

Broad Gauge Iron Stall Works offers Iron Clad Floors Hay Racks and Worthiey's Improved Mangers for stables. The firm at 53 Elm Street promotes Wallet-Compact Record Books printed and indexed for the tea trade. Sold by Aaron B. Gay & Co 122 State Street.

Worthiey Elm Street Aaron B. Gay & Co State Scree

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