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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Oct 03, 1887

Page

2

President Cleveland Visits Indianapolis Terre Haute and St Louis

President Cleveland and Mrs Cleveland arrive amid crowds in Indianapolis and Terre Haute Indiana. Large gatherings greet the presidential party as they tour the state capital and nearby cities before moving on to St Louis for church services and a botanical garden visit. Mayor Francis and leading citizens host events and welcome the visitors with public addresses and receptions.

Ind Cleveland Indiana Indianapolis Iniiana Troud Long Hendricks Terre Havre Voorhees Thompson Richard Thompson Terre Haute United States St. Louis East St. Louis Francis Washington Avenue Presbyterian Church Henry Shaw Fair Grounds Lindell Hotel

Curtis Declines Cleveland Trade Invitation From Republican Club

Chicago Oct 2 Jacob S Curtis of the Chicago Union Veteran Club replies to an invitation from General Fitzsimmons of St Louis to marshal a Cleveland tribute parade. He notes the club's deep respect for the President but emphasizes the Republican nature of the organization and declines the invitation.

Cratic Association Chcago Jaccobs. Curtis Chicago Union Veteran Club

The American Board and Slavery revisited in letters

A reader letter reflects on Andover Review coverage of the American Board and slavery, tracing early anti slavery clashes, 1845 compromises, and later pro slavery shifts after fugitive slave law. It cites Whipple 1861, Nehemiah Adams, Jay, Walker, and Cheever, noting orthodox stance and controversial missions among Choctaws and West Africa.

Andover Review American Board American Missionary Association Charles K. Whipple Home Secretary Dr. Alden Sandwich Islands United States New England Brooklyn Africa British West Indies Nehemiah Adams Prudential Committee Storrs Thompson New York Stone Boston Herrick McKenzie Cambridge William Jay John Jay James B. Walker Bangor Board Cheever of Newtee Congress Business Committee Cheever

Profitable and Pleasurable Southern Tour Promises Insight

The October 6 Southern tour will be a pleasant and instructive trip. It traverses a section rich in American interest with visits to Luray and the Natural Bridge, Richmond industries, and Washington magnificence, offering profits from thoughtful reflection.

Luray Richmond Washington

Glass Shards Found In Hand After Twenty Seven Years

Mrs. Alexander McInnis of 154 West Brookline Street long believed a fragment remained in her left hand from a lamp chimney accident twenty seven years ago. Dr. John W. Parks of East Boston probed the old wound yesterday and removed seven pieces of glass, ending a long search for the source of a pricking sensation in the hand.

Alexander McInnis West Brookline Street McInnis John W. Parks East Boston

Oct 5 Tourists to View Washington’s Government in Off Session

National Capital visit described as timely with Congress not in session yet government offices active. Tourists will see practical operation of governing a great people and the city’s busy pre winter atmosphere.

Washington Congress

Open Door at Harvard Chapel Promotes Christian Life

A large Harvard audience at Appleton Chapel heard sermons on opportunity as the open door for a Christian life. Speakers spoke of the university's role in guiding students toward moral growth, with emphasis on gratitude and cooperation for the coming year. The piece notes upcoming lectures, Glee Club auditions, exam results, and Bloody Monday hazing lore.

Appleton Chapel Alexander McKenzie Christ E. E. Hale Phillips Brooks Law School Lyon Semitic Seminary Lowell Street Henry Drummond Edinburgh University Yale Thomas Aquinas

Detroit Clinches Pennant as Baseball Standings Finalize

In a late season update Detroit clinches the pennant with Chicago second and Philadelphia close third. At Philadelphia, the Quakers beat the Bostons 13 to 8 in a well played game highlighting Burdock and Bastian at second Irwin at short and Andrews at centre.

Detroit Chicago Phillies Rane Deatroits Chicazos Cccectesenne Philastelphias Naw MOMEE Swisiciconcessee OO Pitteburgs Washingtons Cecsases Indianapolis Ceccesssee Dt Philadelphia Quakers Bostons Burdock Bastian Irwin Andrews Philadelphias PO. A. G N. BH A. F. Wood Nash Wise Fogarty Sutton Mulvey Morrill Johnston Tate Ferguson Clements Farrar Conway Fields

Brotherhood Letter Demands Change in Player Trades

John M. Ward, captain of the New York league team and Brotherhood of American Ball Players president, writes to N. E. Young of the National League condemning buying and selling of players and league backed peddling. He argues the Brotherhood seeks fair changes, warns of going alone after league magnates refuse conference or recognition.

Brotherhood John M. Ward Brotherhood of American Ball Players N. E. Young National League Ward League

Early Baseball Scores From City Matchups

In Pittsburg city play Detroits defeated 10 to 6 over Pittsburg-Pittsburgh. Washingtons beat New Yorks 3 to 0. Indianapolis defeated Chicagos 6 to 4. Sunday results show Brooklyns 7 over Metropolitans 2 and Cincinnatis 8 over St. Louis 2.

Pittsburg Pittsburgh Detroits Washington Washingtons New Yorks Indianapolis Chicagos Brooklyn Brooklyns Metropolitans Cincinnati Cincinnatis St. Louis

New Books in October Century Frontispiece Stowe Portrait

The October Century feature discusses Harriet Beecher Stowe and slave life in Kentucky, with pieces on Lincoln's era including Caleb Cushing and coverage of Civil War mobility. It reviews James Lane Allen on Uncle Tom, and includes accounts of Sherman and Bentonville plus poetry by Guiney and others, noted for vivid language and restrained criticism.

Century Magazine Harriet Beecher Stowe Lincoln Caleb Cushing James Lane Allen Kentucky Allen Daniel Oakey Georgia Carolinas Slocum Sherman Savannah Bentonville Wade Hampton Stockton Lord Tennyson Browning

A Big Clerical Job In Anarchists Case

Curiaco October 2 Captain Black and Moses Solomon began preparing the petition for a writ of error to the Supreme Court. Two copies of the record exist, one with the Illinois clerk and one in the States attorney’s office. A transcript is being made in Ottawa, and a $4000 transcript is promised with $1500 already paid. Twenty five typewriters operated as 20,000,000 words are to be written in ten days.

Curiaco Supreme Court of the United States Captain Black Moses Solomon Illinois Supreme Court States Attorney’s Office Grinnell Ottawa Salomon

Stay on Sharp case may be argued later this year

It appears the planned argument on permanent stay granted to Jake Sharp by Chief Justice Ruger will not be heard next Thursday. Both sides favor setting aside the argument and having the entire matter on appeal before the fall bench of the Court of Appeals soon. If that happens, the temporary stay would continue until the court reaches its decision.

New Yorks Jake Sharp Ruger Court of Appeals Commonwealth OF Massachusetts Suffolk Boston Boston Post

Yale Lecture by Drummond on American College Religions

Professor Henry Drummond of the University of Edinburgh addressed a large Yale crowd at Dwight Hall in New Haven as he and colleagues study religious systems across American colleges.

New Haven, Conn Henry Drummond University of Edinburgh Scotland Yale Dwight Hall

Mrs Hughes Hallett in Washington and a Parisian marriage tale

Washington despatch recalls Emily Schaumberg as a Philadelphia and Washington belle before the war. Her marriage to Colonel Hughes Hallett is portrayed as a fortune seeking match. Her father, a dragoons officer, was cashiered and died amid failed attempts to seek redress, leaving her an heiress in name only.

Washington New York Evening Post Hughes-Hallett London Emily Schaumberg White House Buchanan Hughes- Hallett Simly Philadelphia Dragoons Congress

Pennsylvania Pleasure Tour of the South Planned

A plan guarantees top hotel accommodations and engaging southern entertainment for a Pennsylvania party. The organizers vow a true pleasure tour with meticulous detail to ensure comfort and enjoyment throughout the trip.

Pennsylvania

Review of Lecky England in the Eighteenth Century Vols 5 and 6

A compact critique praising Lecky as a modern historian who uses thorough investigation and balanced judgment. The reviewer notes his emphasis on facts over dramatic rhetoric, highlights the book’s coverage of the eighteenth century including Marlborough, Chatham, Burke, Smith, Wesley, Whitefield, and imperial expands, and observes a minor fault in Lecky’s Irish stance and Pitt’s reaction to the French Revolution.

Mr. Lecky England Lecky Hume Macaulay Mr. Leeky Leecky Ireland Marlborough Chatham Burke Adam Smith Wesley and Whitefield India Australia Europe Pitt William Edward Hartpole Lecky New York D. Appleton & Co

Appraisals Free as Auction Sells Bonded Shares and RRs

Auction sales every Wednesday and Saturday at 11 30 AM list diverse securities including 21 shares Shoe and Leather Nail Bank 14 Old Boston Natl Bank 15 North do As collateral 54 Naumkeagee Cotton Co 75 Manchester Mills 50 Somersworth Machine Co Great Falls Salmon Mills and Thover 21 West End Street Ry pfd 8 Howard Natl Bank 25 Freeman’s do do Boylston 1 Boston 60 Arlington Mills 1 Laconia Mfg. Co 5 Continental Mills and many others with bonds bank shares and railroad securities across New England and the U S. securities noted with issuers and lot sizes for a public auction in Providence City.

Old Boston Natl. Bank North Do Naumkeageee Cotton Co Manchester Mills Somersworth Machine Co Great Falls Salmon Malls Thover West End Street Howard Natl.bank Freeman's Boylston Ao Boston Arlington Mills Laconia Mfg. Co Continental Mills McKay & Big Heeling Mach Dorchester Gas Light Co McKay American Loan and Trust Co American Ins. Co Washington Fire and Marine Ins. Co Eng. Mort. Sec. Co Maine Central Rd Little Rock Junction

Abolishing the Grade Crossing by New Haven Railroad

The New York New Haven Hartford railroad under President Clark moves to abolish grade crossings. Hartford Courant notes thirty two hearings this summer, with both states seeing crossings altered or planned. Clark opposes gates and flags, urging highways to pass over or under tracks. He cites duties to travelers and vows to eliminate grade crossings, a policy seen as unusually progressive for a railroad.

N. Y. Evening Post New York, New Haven & Hartford Railroad Clark Hartford Courant New York State Connecticut The Courant Epee Fairfield

Comfortable travelling quarters on Pennsylvania Southern tour

Each adult tourist joining the Pennsylvania Southern tour will get a double berth in the vestibule drawing room sleeping car and couples a section kept throughout the tour. Accommodations are unmatched for comfort and luxury and included in the ticket price, covering hotels and carriage charges.

Pennsylvania

Narragansett Boat Club Seeks New England Oarsmen Admission

The semi annual meeting of the New England Association of Amateur Oarsmen will be held at the Revere House next Wednesday evening at 8 o clock. The Narragansett Boat Club will apply for admission to the association.

New England Association of Amateur Oarsmen Revere House Narragansett Boat Club Francis B. Beaumont Burroughs Street Jamaica Pond Ward 23

Jack the Fisherman reviewed by a critical eye

Elizabeth Stuart Phelps's Jack the Fisherman from Harper's Magazine is reprinted by Houghton Mifflin. The critic finds the tale emotionally intense but often hysterical and inferior to Madonna of the Tubs. Illustrations are plain. book appearance striking and price notably cheap at 50 cents.

Miss Phelps Jack Messrs. Houghton, Mifflin & Co Harper’s Magazine Jack the Fisherman Elizabeth Stuart Phelps Houghton, Mifflin & Co

Revere House Hosts Families in Homelike Hotel

Families find in the Revere House Boston a select and homelike hotel with large handsomely furnished rooms and suites. The European plan with moderate terms is now run and has proven immensely popular due to its convenient location and unrivalled cuisine.

Revere House Boston

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the American Board and Slavery Harvard College Notes Baseball NEW Books Jacob Sharp Professor Drummond Brice S. Evans & Son Equitable Building Emerald Dover Street 8. R. Knights & Co Washington St Main St Cambridgeport Sharon Street Thera Elm Streets Cambridge Street KR. LL. Day & Company State St Exchange Building Boston Stock Exchange Stocis wWaesceuwnees Natl. Rubber. Co Prin. and Int Providence R. C Ity of W. L. Gold Lombard Investment Co Keee Button Hole Machine Co Russell Mills Plymouth Mass Exchange Bank Salem Old Concord & Mont. Rd Rockland Roxbury Mach Rutland Granite Ry Love Nal Union Bank Huntington Ave Salem Gas Light Co Lowell Mig. Co Meem North Natl Hamilton J. & Ft. Sairbanks & Co Boston Towboat Co Revere Beach Lynn Amory Mfg Norwich & Worcester Cambridge Gaslight Co Everett Nath Blue Hill Milton Shoe and Leather Blackstone N Washington N State N Revere Bk Continental N Suffolk N Waltham Watch Co Franklin Co Lewiston Bates Mfg. Co Detroit, Law, & No. RR. Ptd Mass. Cotton Mills Amoskeag Mfg Freeman’s Natl Maverick Tyman Mills Lawrence Wisconsin Valley Fitchburg R.R. Bs Aay Boston Wharf Co First National Bank Woburn Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe R.R Boston & Maine RK Cheshire R.R. Pidt Gt. Falls Mfg. Co Pueblo ISO Boston & Chelsea Horse RR Cincinnati, Sandusky & Cleveland Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul Wis Valdiv Atchison & Nebraska RR Aig Anf Albert Howe & Coo Market Street Brighton Warren Avenue James Williams J. A. Churchill Andrew M. Davies Charles A. Place Gossamer Manufacturers’ Association Broadway Richards & CO John C. Wilmeeding Wilmeeding, Hoguert & CO White St Townsend & Montant Leonard Streets Atwood & Weld Sears Building Centre Street Jamaica Plain Horatio Harris & CO State Street Catalonia Almeria Loring Francis Henshaw & CO Merchants’ Exchange Heam L James Wisconsin Waupen James Leonard Libby Leonard Yomamonwealth Massachusetts Earl P. Mason William P. Chapin Ward E. Arnold Rhode Island Samuel L. Peck Warren Lincoln Pulp and Paper Company Lincol Mane Mutual Insurance Company Mutual Fire Insurance Company Fall River Boston Vest Jos. A. Willard Edwin A. Wadleigh Arch St Chester Chichester Chichester Chemica CO Pean Gro, C Goopwin & Co Maga
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