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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Oct 10, 1887

Page

2

Irish Parliament Dreams and Political Rumors in Boston

The dialogue covers motto disputes within the Grattan family, ambition to join the Irish Parliament, and views on coercion and cabinet shifts. Mr. O'Reilly and Mr. O'Connor are highlighted, with opinions on Salisbury's ministry, Churchill's possible stance, and the health of Gladstone and Parnell. The piece ends as preparations begin for an evening Boston Theatre event.

Grattan Esmondes Thomas John Boyle O’ Reilly Sir Thomas O'Reilly Salisbury Ireland O’connor Churchill Lord Salisbury Goschen Hamilton Smith England Scotland Mitchelstown O’brien Mr. Gladstone Boston Theatre

Immense Boston Theatre Crowd Receives Irish Figures

At the Parker House crowded streets and a sealed theatre greet Irish visitors. Montgomery Veterans and Hibernians march in, Governor Ames hosts, Sir Thomas Esmonde and Mr O Connor speak on Irish nationality and English rule, amid cheers and floral tributes.

Parker House School Street Montgomery Veterans Thomas W. Dougherty Order of Hibernians Suffolk County John Reade Lindall Montgomery Hibernians Thomas Esmonde Mr. O'Reilly Ames Commonwealth O’connor Henry Grattan Thomas Ireland

Irish Nationalists Rally in Boston for Independence

Speakers including Arthur OConnor M P and Father Meenas urge Ireland to win national independence with American support. They recount past Irish gains, outline parliamentary strategy, condemn coercion, and vow continued struggle aided by Boston and Liberal allies. Revenue from the gathering reaches 1850 dollars as crowds applaud.

Boston Ireland America Esmonde Ames Arthur O’connor M.P O'Connor Benjamin Franklin Atlantic Henry Grattan House of Commons Great Britain British Empire Bunker Hill Father Meenas Marlboro England Irish National League Irish National League of Ireland Charles Stewart Parnell Father McKenna John Barry Wickford John Boyle O'Reilly J. E. Fitzgerald John P. Sutton Kansas City

Marblehead Gala Night Celebrates Volunteer Victory

Marblehead celebrated the Volunteer’s victory with a night of civic pride. A torchlit procession of forty dories led by the steamer Brunette gathered near Bay View wharf and rang bells across the town. Fireworks, illumination, and a concert by the Lynn Cadet Band accompanied the display, ending by 9 o’clock as Marblehead returned to quiet.

Mariiexrap Marblehead Bay View Goodwin Head Mason’s Rocks Bay View Wharf Billow’s Wharf Lynn Cadet Band Brunette Leeraw S. C. Felton General Paine Edward Burgess Captain Hart Abbott Hall

Paper marvels and exhibits at Mechanics' fair draw crowds

The Mechanics' fair showcases paper craft by a famed paper king with Niagara and Vesuvius in paper, a blind carver shaping with a knife, and Spanish cedar works.Highlights include a three foot musical recorder attached under a piano, Miss Jennie Miller lectures on dress reform, and a new New England Red Cross branch forming amid rushing activity.

Niagara Vesuvius Olive Wright Colorado Joseph Metzger Cambridge Jennie Miller New York E. von Petrelli New England American Red Cross Association

Murder at Breslau ends in grave burial on L I estate

Mrs. Charles Schaeffer of Breslau was shot and killed by George Gaeblein as she walked through his garden on Huxter's Port. He buried her body in a grave he had prepared and later shot her husband, who was wounded. Gaeblein was arrested after the grave discovery. the feud arose from a disputed path through Gaeblein property.

Huxter L. I Charles Schaeffer Breslau George Gaeblein Gaeblein

Two Referees to Oversee Intercollegiate Football Games

The Intercollegiate Football Association met at the Fifth Avenue Hotel and approved a plan to add a second referee to each game. One official will be chosen by team captains, the other by faculties and advisory committees, with the latter being a graduate of a league college but not an alumnus of the involved schools.

New York Intercollegiate Football Association Fifth Avenue

Won by the Fanita in Long Island centerboard race

The Fanita defeated the Ulidia in a Long Island course race, finishing in 84 hours 28 minutes, the fastest time by many honors. The Fanita led from early on and beat Ulidia by 4 hours 11 minutes 30 seconds.

New York Fanita Ulidia Long Island

Boston Man Attempts Suicide at St George Hotel

Frank Nolan of Boston checked into the St George Hotel Saturday. At 11 AM a chambermaid saw him with a razor and wounds to his throat and wrist. Taken to Rhode Island Hospital. Doctors say the dull blade and bungling act show weak resolve. wounds not serious.

Boston Frank Nolan St. George Rhode Island

Dickens Jr to tour America for six months of readings

The article notes Charles Dickens Jr will travel to America in October for a six month tour to read from his father’s works. It describes his early life in London and Italy, career shifts, and his role as editor of All the Year Round. It also mentions his family, including eight daughters, and living near Regent's Park.

Charles Dickens, Jr America Mr. Dickens Furnival’s Inn Holburn Dickens Charles Germany England Baring’s China London Sydney Ethel Dickens Mamie Dickens Primrose Hill Regent’s Park

Obituary notices of Parker Merriam Wales and others

Multiple obituaries recount deaths of Dr. David M. Parker in Boston aged about seventy. William J. Merriam of Fitchburg. J. B. Wales of Boston. George J. Webb of Orange New Jersey. William L. Ireland of Dorchester. Charles W. Moody of Worcester. and Mrs. Cashman of Cashman Keating & Co. Details include birthplaces, careers in medicine dentistry law printing music manufacturing Freemasonry and family relations. funeral and memorial notes.

David M. Parker Louiston Street Peterboro N. H Woodstock Reed Nashua Boston Daniel Harwood Boylston Street Harvard College William J. Merriam Fitchburg Plattsburg J. B. Wales Brimmer Street Quincy Boston & Providence George J. Webb Orange N. J Wiltshire Eng United States Boston Academy of Music Handel and Haydn Society New York Lowell Mason William Mason William L. Ireland Archer & Pancoast Manufacturing Company Shreve, Crump & Lowe van Winkle Street Dorchester Charles W. Moody Worcester Masonic Pastrand Grand Lodge of Massachusetts John Cashman Cashman, Keating & Co Cashman William Byrne

Salem to Dedicate Father Mathew Monument Tomorrow

A replica of Cork Ireland’s Father Mathew memorial will be unveiled in Central square Salem. Thomas Horgan of Somerville funds the gift for Salem Catholic temperance groups. A procession of local and Essex Suffolk Middlesex societies precedes the dedication with an oration by Rev. Thomas County of Worcester. Merchants were asked to close 10 am to 2 pm. opposing request for 11 pm Saturday to 6 am Tuesday met resistance due to license costs.

Salem Father Mathew Cork Ireland Thomas Horgan Somerville Catholic Temperance Societies Essex Suffolk Middlesex Thomas County Worcester Essex Street Hallowell

Englishman Richard Shaffer found badly injured after street accident

Richard Shaffer was found on Providencr A. 1, chapter 9, with a likely fatal head wound, crushed thigh, and torn back. He was probably run down by a horse car or heavy vehicle.

Providencr Richard Shaffer

Louis Roberts to be Arraigned for Theft at Evelyn House

Louis Roberts a twelve year old boy will be arraigned tomorrow for stealing a watch and several diamond rings from the Evelyn House. The articles were found in his possession and his mother bought one of the rings.

Marpen Louis Roberts Evelyn House

Vicar General of Boston Diocese Leaves Family Behind

The vicar-general of the diocese of Boston departs leaving a family of five young children. Louis J. Etwell, once a deputy sheriff, died suddenly of apoplexy at Westboro yesterday.

Diocese of Boston Louis J. Etwell Westboro Yesteray

Free Medical Lectures By Dr Anna M Longshore Pots At Tremont Temple

Mrs Anna M Longshore Potts M D begins a series of free medical lectures at Tremont Temple in Boston for three weeks. She trained at Philadelphia Women's Medical College, retired near 1877, then lectured worldwide for women's health, aiming to teach hygiene to end doctoring. Dr J Charles Harrison accompanies her. he will lecture to men at Tremont Temple starting Oct 15 with London success noted. several newspaper men were dinner guests at Parker House.

Anna M. Longshore-Potts Tremont Temple Philadelphia Women’s America Boston J. Charles Harrison

Carswell Addresses Temperance Meeting at People's Church

Edward Carswell of Canada spoke at the third temperance meeting at the People's Church yesterday afternoon. He praised late John Finch as brave yet gentle and noted flags in Australia, India, and England in Finch’s memory. The postponed Oct 23 memorials plan includes brief addresses by prominent figures and music by Mrs. Osgood and the Ruggles Street male quartet.

People’s Church Edward Carswell Canada Osborne Barry Miss Park L. Marshall Carswell John Finch Australia India England Henee Women’s Christian Temperance Union

Boston Ideal Opera opens with Donizetti and Balfe debuts

The Boston Ideal Opera company opened in Portland with Donizetti Daughter of the Regiment and Balfe The Bohemian Girl. Miss De Luasan starred in the title role with a brilliant voice and expressive acting. Debuts included Miss Ida Klein and Miss Helen Dudley Campbell. The company orchestra led by Loesch received praise for cohesion and tone.

Boston Ideal Opera Company Portland Donizetti Aarie France Frank Baxter Tony Harriet Avery W. H. Clark Sergeant Sulpice J. W. Herbert Bruno Loesch Balfe Opera A. D. Saxon Count Arnheim Charles Modini Thaddeus Clement Bambridge Florestein Devilshoof Helen Dudley Campbell Ida Klein Arline Messrs Saxon Modini Campbell Klein Mr. Saxon Miss Campbell National Opera Company Iouch

Opera Notes From Local Performance Review

The reviewer praises a lead tenor with strong voice and training, despite stage fright. Miss Klein, nervous but capable, shows past Metropolitan Opera credentials. Arline’s lower range fits her upper register strength, with ensemble work delivering clarity. Chorus and orchestra display fine material and execution. finale in act two impresses. Lyman H. Weeks signs off.

Fair Land of Poland Metropolitan Opera Company New York Arline Pee Lyman H. Weeks

Auction Listings Show Wednesday and Saturday Sales

Auction notices list weekly sales at 11:30 A M with numerous securities including railroad bonds stock shares and bank notes. The catalog cites diverse items from Merchants National Bank Kansas City to Boston and Albany routes and regional banks with various maturity dates.

Saturday Sales Resumed After This Date

A brief notice indicates Saturday sales are resumed after a specific date. The fragment also lists a telephone number 1665 4 A for contact.

Local Investments and Trusts Note Historic Bond List

The document lists a variety of shares and bonds held by trustees including Amoskeag Manufacturing Co Boston Gas Light Co and Continental Bank among others. Entries show amounts such as 8 shares 50 pounds and 1000 Hitchburne Railroad bonds dated October 1899 with Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul Railway 6s due 1920.

Nat’l Webster Bank Boston Storage Warehouse Co Arlington Mills Salem Gas Light Co Bates Mfg Boston, Revere Beach & Lynn Rd Worth Chicago Rolling Mills Overland Tele. Co Es New Eng Nat'l Bank Nat’s Bank of Commerce Shawmut Nat'l Bank Alsoishare Eliot Nat'l Bank Lyman Mills West End Street Ba Y Co Fort Saco Ports Cambridge Gas Light Co Neptune Insurance Co Bay State Live Stock Co Reece Button Hole Mach. Co Boston & Albany Conn Pass. Rivers Liolly, Wayne & Munroe Hares Kansas City Cable Railway Co Amoskeag Mfy. Co Amory Mtg. Co Boston Gas Light Co Do N. Bank of A A Blackstone N. Ban Weehington N. Bank State N . Orr Continental N. Bank Blackstone N. “Bank Suffolk N. Ree Mechanics’ N. Bank Newburyport Atlas N. Bank Franklin , Lewiston York Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul

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