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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Nov 26, 1886

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2

Maiden Rifles Tie Salem Cadets in Cambridge Work

A large crowd observed Malden Rifles from Company L Eighth Regiment and the Salem Cadets in a shoot at Walnut Hill MA. The contest ended in a tie but was awarded to the Malden Rifles on higher score. Medals and prizes were awarded for gold silver and bronze in various classes with civilians and militia also competing.

Maiden Rifles Salem First Regiment Cambridge Walnut Hill Mawpen Malden Rifles Company L Eighth Regiment Salem Cadets

Local shooting at Walnut Hill yields large turnout

Yesterday at Walnut Hill the largest Lees in months were recorded as three matches closed and militia turnout for practice. Frye and Washburn each scored 100 in the rest match while others distinguished themselves in off-hand events. New matches are set for next Saturday with prize-winners listed among the best scores.

Walnut Hill Frye Washburn

Anarchists Gain Stay Pending Supreme Court Review

Judge Scott granted a supersedeas in the Anarchists' case, delaying execution until the Supreme Court rules on the new trial issues. The stay could last six to eight weeks for hearing and decision, with potential March or April timing for any final outcome. Counsel argued numerous trial errors including jury instructions and challenges, and criticized the state’s closing remarks and handling of evidence.

BroominetTon Lil Scott Messrs Black Swett Solomon Ottawa Supreme Court Henry L. Rice Sunmmon Talesmen Lewis Lingg Chicago

Weekday Discourses on Politics by Bartol at West Church

The Rev. C. A. Bartol delivers a Thanksgiving sermon on political topics. He comments on the national mood, the President's role, civil service reform, party dynamics, and calls for accountability while praising Massachusetts leaders and urging continued republican ideals. He lauds Governor Robinson and welcomes a capable successor, ending with pride in Massachusetts heritage.

C. A. Bartol West Church Hie Massachusetts United States White House Washington Jefferson Adams Jackson Linecoln Grant Capitol Wordsworth

Saugus range marksman shoot ends with multiple winners

Lyxon November 25. Company D Lynn Light Infantry held its annual target shoot at the Saugus range. Prizes went to Sergeant W. E. Smith 19 of 25, Sergeant Hilliker 19, Captain Warner 18, Horace A. Roberts 12, H. O. Moore 16, James Howarth 15, Lieutenant Murray 21, Corporal E D Dennis 19, Private Corwin, Lieutenant Goodridge, Private Morgan, and others. Two shooters tied for second in one match. they could not shoot off due to time. The seventh match for officers and guests was won by Lieutenant Murray and Captain Warner with 21 and 18.

Malden Rifles Benjamin Erickson Whittekind Caiki Ok Cee Ee Eee Richards McSorley Tieutenant Parker Hussey Wees Pvivaug Cso Lawrence Gardner Ayers Bear's den Range F. E. Benjamin A. Coburn R. E Brown W. H. Merritt A.c.wilson W. G. Hersey George Lawrence Smith E. Gibon KR. E. Moore C. F. Cook J. J. Whittekind J. B. Fellows J. Staples E. Berry J.B. Fellows N. F. Tufts I W. Henry Ea Wwa B . Warren Qosei H. Withington J. Munroe A C. Gordon Mui Gob N. Washburn W. Henr J. Francis Mil J A Ni Frye Warren See Wee E Ware R. Minroe Winchester F Carter Francis A. L. Bundy A.C. Gordon Bo Walnut Ill A. E. Tenney C. A. Strangman Eee PJ J. C.oradley Gorporal J. Bacheller Pepperell, Co. A Lyxon Warner Horace A. Roberts H. O. Moore The Post James Howarth Murray E. DD. Dennis Corwin Goodridge Morgan 4Vyman Shaw

Second annual target shoot held by Company B First Regiment

The second annual target shoot of Company B First Regiment M. V. M. was conducted at the range on Tannery street North Cambridge yesterday with a large attendance including many visiting marksmen.

First Regiment Tannery Street Cambridge

Governor Robinson addresses crowd at Chicopee Thanksgiving

In Springfield on Thanksgiving Day Governor Robinson spoke at the crowded Chicopee Town Hall. He traced Pilgrim Fathers history and emphasized gratitude, urging better Christian adherence and more attention to town meetings than to national leaders.

Springfield Chicopee Robinson Pilgrim Fathers

Severe northeast gale rages at Provincetown with anchored vessels

A winter storm alerts Provincetown as a sharp northeast gale causes rough seas with tugs, barges, a brig, a sloop, coasting schooners, and fishermen anchored offshore. Newport also reports a severe wind and rain storm with thunder and lightning.

Provincetown Storm King Confidence Newport R. I

Clerk Married at First Methodist Church Newport

Newport Rhode Island November 25 A T Cowie paymaster's clerk on the US Saratoga wed Florence N daughter of Perley Bryer of this city at the First Methodist Church tonight.

Newport R. I First Methodist A. T. Cowie Saratoga Florence N Perley Bryer

Housecleaning Made Easy with Pearline by Pyle

A vintage ad promoting Pyle’s famous Pearline cleaning product promises easier housework. It highlights the product as a trusted remedy for stains and dirt, suggesting efficient cleaning results for busy homes.

Pyle

Union Service at Arlington Street Church Reflects on Possessions

The Unitarians held a union service at Arlington Street Church with Rev. Brookes Herford Rev. Foote and Rev. Peabody presiding and Dr. Peabody delivering a sermon on 2 Corinthians vi 10 about having nothing yet possessing all things. He urged spiritual riches through nature art humanity happiness and benevolence and paid tribute to Charles Francis Adams praising integrity service and sacrifice.

Arlington Street Brooke Herford H. W. Foote King’s Chapel Andrew P. Peabody Cambridge Peabody Charles Francis Adams

Illustrious leaders and a nation’s plea for virtue

The speaker honors Lincoln Grant and Adams as crucial patriots who safeguarded the republic and warned against peril. He urges citizens to emulate their virtue, uphold right, and defend faith at home, while lamenting political corruption and trusted trust breaches. The speech ends with a call to gratitude and godly conduct.

Catholic Union Holds Annual Sermon at Cathedral

The annual sermon of the Catholic Union was delivered at the cathedral with a high mass led by Rev. J. P. Bodfish and clergy. Rev. Richard Barry of Hyde Park preached on Christian Education, linking it to St. Catharine’s feast and urging the presence of God in education.

Catholic Union J. P. Bodfish Hl. A. Sullivan Talbot L. M. Corcoran M. R. Nf Richard Barry Hyde Park Matthew St. Catharine God

Protestant Church Union Service Held in Charlestown

The annual union service of Charlestown Protestant churches was held at First Baptist Church on Austin street at 10:30 yesterday. Rev. George W. Brooks of the First Congregational Church preached, assisted by other pastors. Attendance was unusually large, filling the church to capacity.

Charlestown First Baptist Church Austin Street George W. Brooks First Congregational Church

Reverence and truth in Phillips Brooks Trinity sermon

The Thanksgiving service at Trinity Church featured Rev. Phillips Brooks lecturing on reverence, inquiry, and the shift from Puritan fear to modern pursuit of light. He argues that genuine reverence seeks truth, questions inherited beliefs, and contrasts cloister reverence with the modern spirit of investigation.

Phillips Brooks Trinity Trinity Church Philips Brooks Brooks New England America United States

Thanksgiving Sermon at New Old South Church

At the New Old South Church, Rev. George A. Gordon preached a Thanksgiving sermon using Psalm 127 about the Lord building the house and keeping the city. He noted that grandeur and beauty do not define Boston but its history of noble deeds and motives.

New Old South Church George A. Gordon Boston

Obituary of Erastus Brooks Veteran Editor Dies at West New Brighton

Erastus Brooks veteran editor died at his home on Clove road West New Brighton at 8 40 a m He was born in Portland Mo January 8 1815 Brooks worked from a Boston grocery to Brown University and became editor of the Haverhill Gazette and Portland Advertiser He helped establish the Evening Express in New York and later ran it from Washington and then New York His career included political service as State Senator and Governor candidate He spent his later years on Staten Island and died of bladder inflammation pleurisy and pneumonia Funeral set for Saturday at 2 p m from Ascension Church West New Brighton interment at Moravian cemetery New Dorp.

Erastus Brooks Clove Road New Brighton S. C Portland Boston Brown University Haverhill Haverhill Gazette Portland Advertiser New York James Brooks Evening Express Erastus Washington Congress James Courier and Enquirer James Watson Webb Archbishop Hughes Brooks Tom Mundy Knaow-nothing Constitutional Convention Assembly The Express John Kelly Augustus Schell Staten Island Protestant Episcopal Church of the Ascension West New Brighton S.1 New Dorp Drs. Robinson and Bryan

Madman Mutineer Aboard Granite State Threatens Fire

On a Hong Kong voyage the mutinous Spaniard Leon Salares seized a hold with a knife and threatened to ignite petroleum cargo. Captain Fritz led a search, was wounded, and Salares died after a knife fight. ten days later the Granite State reached Hong Kong with details sent to Washington.

New York Granite State Hong Kong Fritz South Atlantic Leon Salares Salares Ile Selares Sam Roberts Alexander Crigg Washington

Notable Hartford Deaths Mark Quiet Tuesday

Alpheus F. Snow a wealthy retired lawyer died suddenly in Hartford. Sylvander Hutchinson longtime Fifth Street School principal and longtime book dealer died yesterday. Robert K. Remington prominent Fall River citizen died after a week of pneumonia. He led a mill supplies business, was about 60, and left a widow and four children with life insurance over $100,000.

Hartford Central Congregational Church

AN ENGLISH ESTIMATE OF HARVARD

Pall Mall Gazette extols Harvard as America’s premier university citing its early printing legacy famous alumni like Emerson Longfellow Lowell Holmes and Norton its Memorial Hall tributes and global influence in philology philosophy and medicine under President Eliot, noting Harvard Club networks and a classic song sentiment about Harvard’s spirit.

Harvard United States Emerson Longfellow Lowell Holmes Memorial Hall W. W. Goodwin Francis J. Child E. A. Sophocles Ezra Abbot Charles Eliot Norton Harvard College America Harvard Club Europe Sandys Harvard University Eliot

Letter to the Editor on Vendome conference by E Cambridge

In a November 25 letter from Cambridge the writer defends himself against controversy with Mr. Bishop. He notes divergent recollections of the Vendome conference and criticizes Bishop’s letter and demeanor before his audience.

Bishop Row. E Cambridge

Music at the Dixey Ball to feature four ensembles

The grand ball for Mr. Henry E. Dixey at Mechanics' Building on Tuesday evening December 7 will be assisted by four distinct musical organizations Reeves's American Band Providence the Boston Cadet Band Hollis Street Theatre Orchestra and Braham's selected band, promising superior quality and quantity compared with prior events.

Henry E. Dixey Mechanics’ Building Reeves American Band of Providence Boston Cadet Band Hollis Street Theatre Orchestra Braham Brand

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R. B. Foles A. L. Bracket B.S. Parker W. T. Goodwin L. Grant O C. C. Foster T. C. Henderson A. L. Brackett R. Be Henry S. Keys J. E. Parmoody S. Savers R. B A . Brackett L. Poolford AiMel Hee F. J Louisbury Ll.d. Parkhill Lincoln Grant Dor. C. A. Bartol A. P. Peabody Gentral Ceasar Cassius Pan-Electric South Sea Maine Babcock Cleveland Garland Rufus Choate Republican Party Denmark Turis Lincoln Douglas Ilinois George D. Robinson Faneuil Hall Bunker Hill Concord Lexington Plymouth Rock Boston Port Saugus Governor Robinson Cowie-Bryer Arlington Street Church Ship of State Pompey Cicero Confederacy St. James Protestant Churches Pall Mall Gazette MR. Bishop
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