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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Oct 08, 1886
Page
4
The notice states that all money sent is at the sender's risk and that checks drafts and money orders should be payable to the POST PUBLISHING COMPANY. It lists the Washington office address as No 1341 L street NW.
A Boston correspondent recalls a violent assault on Chinese countrymen on Harrison Avenue and notes Chinese humor and grit in defending property. He describes a street brawl, later visits Baltimore Archbishop James Gibbons, and observes urban changes with immigrant crowds in Salem and North Streets. He laments juvenile mischief, stray projectiles, and a wire trap, urging firmer police action.
The Friday Morning issue notes the common council's adept adjournment amid a parliamentary snag. It discusses John E. Russell's dual role and Congress candidacy, Senatorial renomination for Lovering, tariff reform stance, and a looming New York mayoral race amid Tamanny Hall County Democracy talks. It also criticizes Henry George's socialistic campaign tone and press reaction.
The court rejected the appeal for a new trial of the Chicago anarchists. No grounds in the counsel’s pleas offered sufficient stability to warrant reconsideration of the verdict. The decision yesterday effectively settles their fate, though further delays may occur. The defendants and their supporters argued vehemently, yet their efforts to save them from punishment for murder were earnest.
Pennsylvania lawmakers revisit a coal monopoly clash as anthracite producers again deny conspiracy claims while arguing their pool is lawful. Fifteen years earlier a bituminous cartel was ruled void as against public policy, seen as more than a contract and an offence, with widespread consumer impact highlighted.
The Evening Record had accused John F. Andrew of a corrupt bargain to fund his governor bid. The editorials prompted a reply with private correspondence refuting the charge. The piece called for a public retraction or at least publication of the letters to correct the record.
In Georgia's state election, the wet versus dry contest shapes results, with Fulton County showing notable shifts as prohibition sentiment grows. The piece also critiques a Massachusetts Republican letter from Oliver Ames, examining his views on prohibition, tariffs, currency, and civil service reform.
The Utah commission reports enforcement of the polygamy law and disenfranchisement, with few exceptions, but notes rumors of polygamous marriages in remote areas. It argues for a constitutional amendment to ban polygamy nationwide, asserting existing statutes suffice and federal reach should extend everywhere.
At a city council meeting preceding elections Atlanta approved an ordinance allowing the Atlanta City Brewing Company to manufacture and deliver beer to families in the county. Prohibition sentiment appears to strain business interests more than drank desire, reducing support for the no-license movement gaining traction.
The passage laments a former lieutenant governor’s push for applying civil service rules to all state and national offices. It notes his call extends to elective and diplomatic roles, while contrasting with Mr Ames who favors cabinet and court ministers chosen by competitive exams. The critic finds Ames misusing phrases and suggests Taylor should have had his secretary draft the letter.
The Montreal Herald argues no treaty without US granting a free fish market free of dodges about tins or ice. Senator Frye and his committee may respond from the border. A MarionArk execution draws excursion trains with half fare tickets to witness the hang ing, three Simp sons killing Lee Goldsmith in a noted display. The piece contrasts Mexican bullfight taste with shared brutal entertainment views.
Longwood Cricket Club hosted a lawn tennis exhibition featuring Dr Dwight and Richard Sears against Richard Pettitt and partner with about 200 spectators. Dwight and Sears won 6-3 7-5 2-6 1-6 6-3. doubles Sears brothers with Snow and Shaw ahead for finals. singles include H M Sears vs Quincy Shaw Jr and P S Sears vs Peckham with handicaps noted.
A long fragmentary column cites criticism of editors hiring "blackguards" to attack others, calls for responsibility in editing, and condemns sensationalism. It quotes and parodies editorials on Governor Pattison, the coal ring, banking laws, partisan fights, and various national issues with dated tone and multiple bylines.
About 400 people attended the meeting at New Jerusalem Church Roxbury yesterday forenoon. Rev. William H. Hayden led the services as reports from the executive committee missionary board and land for disabled ministers fund totaling 12,06699 were shared. The body approved the missionary board plan to bolster small New Church companies and urged a 3500 special contribution at the gathering. Resolutions were offered on the death of Rev. John P. Perry.
A party of twenty six gentlemen from the First Cavalry battalion assembled at the Revere House to honor Captain James P. Frost former adjutant. They presented a framed testimonial by Martin Binney and a richly mounted sword with gold lace belt. Lt Addison D. Nichols presided and Frost gave a fitting reply. the event was praised as pleasant and successful.
A large Boston Light Infantry meeting agreed to visit New Bedford on October 18 by unanimous vote. General Wardrop is popular there, and plans anticipate the largest vets excursion yet. Captain Parkinson leads the active company as escort, while a new Royal Bengal sign decorates headquarters on Essex Street.
John A Andrew Post 15 G A R departed its headquarters at 1151 Washington Street early yesterday on the 8 20 train of the New York and New England railroad bound for Richmond Virginia. The First Regiment drum corps played as the command left. Department Commander Tobin Senior Vice Commander Nash Post Department Commander Patch and a party of ladies and civilians joined the march. T Mackenzie Axe organized and chaired the arrangements committee.
Officer Vinal reports Henry Jackson, 28, colored, hired a dress suit from John Earle & Co. to attend a ball last Tuesday. The suit and Jackson have not been seen since yesterday. A fashionable young man is said to have the suit reserved for the following evening.
Harvard College notes record junior class officers elected including President C F Adams and Captain of the eleven J W Wood. Freshman and senior meetings select officers and marshals for the torch light procession amid faculty oversight. An athletic association meeting reports 2300 expenses with 2568 receipts and senior class day plans set for Oct 12.
Montrecz,Vt Oct 7 The Legislature is in operation with Governor Ormsbee inducted after taking the oath in the joint assembly. Two trustee process bills discussed in the House. Senate standing committees list many chairmen including Bates Foster Baker Stoddard Judson etc. In the House no standing committees yet announced. Eugene Howe Ludlow named assistant reporter. I W Hawkins Starksboro engrossing clerk and W A Briggs Montpelier treasurer's clerk appointed.
A collage of short quips and jokes on temperance, politics, science, and society. Notables include Clara Foltz backing California Democrats, a New Haven plea to inform health officials, a joke about a watermelon trade, and satirical lines about public figures like Empress Eugenie, Henry George, and John L. Sullivan.
Clergy under Archbishop Fabre revise the Knights of Labor charter to expunge provisions contrary to Roman Catholic rules. Powderly, the grand master workman, pledged support for the amendments. Two delegates have left for Richmond to present the revised document. The archbishop delayed action until the Richmond convention gathered.
Ricamonp Va Oct 7 The fourth day of the Knights of Labor convention drew full delegates. The session began 9 45 oclock. The body voted to admit District Assembly 125 New York led by John Morrison with Morrison replaced by his alternate. Contests from St Louis postponed. The convention pledged support to Augusta Ga locked out cotton workers, Peabody and Salem Mass couriers and tanners, and New York journeymen plumbers.
The city council committee voted to report favorably on accepting Rogers's Fort Hill Park. The thirty acre tract sits on a high hill in Belvidere suburbs with an expansive view, and was donated by Misses Emily and Elizabeth Rogers.
Marblehead report from October 7 notes Thetis day with a northeast wind and heavy sea delaying the race. Wind remains east northeast with a forecast for better conditions tomorrow and a start scheduled at 11 o clock.
Mr. George H. Cutler of the Boston Post Office and Miss Clara Elizabeth Goodnow were married at 18 Tremont street Cambridge yesterday afternoon. Rev. D W Beach performed the ceremony in the presence of many friends. A reception followed and the couple left for a two weeks wedding tour. They will reside at 13 Wallace street and be at home Tuesday evenings after November 13.
Oct. 7. Excitement at Atlantic wharf as the bark Skobeleff from Trapani lands cargo amid sickness on board. Two crew died on passage. Sailors rushed to depot. captain's wife leaves for Portland. Doctor lists slow fever. fear of contagious disease grows among residents. Portrand reports Mrs. Tucker, wife of Captain Tucker, arriving earlier, now ill with malarial intermittent fever, no cholera symptoms.
The new Baldwinville hospital building for epileptic children, costing about $5000, was dedicated with services at Memorial Church and the hospital cottages. Dedicatory speakers included Dr. George Jewett, Dr. Ira Russell, and Dr. Thomas H. Gage, with Mrs. J. F. Lovering presenting the keys to the trustees and the building opened for inspection.
The Peabody fund trustees in New York appointed an executive committee including A. H. H. Stuart Senator Evarts Chief Justice Waite ex President Hayes James D. Porter and Chairman Winthrop A resolution increased the South Carolina grant due to earthquake devastation with an estimated 10000 allocation The board then adjourned.
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