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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Oct 19, 1888
Page
2
The speaker notes growing dissatisfaction with Republican tactics and cites undecided Republicans wavering on supporting the Chicago platform and Blaine. He claims many old Republican friends may vote as he has decided, reflecting widespread uncertainty in his district.
William H. Waitmore appeals to the Beacon Hill public over a proposed street from Beacon to Derne streets replacing Temple street. He argues the special committee’s report sacrifices a larger grade improvement and reservoir lot exchange for a too low price and urges the council to seek a wider, easier grade street on state terms, preserving city interests.
William Simpson of Plainville was struck by an Old Colony train at Cheever's Crossing near Attleboro yesterday afternoon and was killed.
Democratic candidate Colonel Roland G. Usher addressed the Sixth District Committee at the Quincy House after a festive dinner. He pledged to support tariff reform and oppose trusts, urging unity to elect him to Congress, noting his prior public service and leadership roles.
Letter exchange in 1888 between Newton Mass reform groups and Congressman Burnett. Burnett endorses civil service reform and the repeal of a four year term limit, citing support from President and party colleagues. Prohibitionists report the Sixth District convention held in Revere.
A meeting with eighty delegates from seven towns elected Amos E. Hall as chairman and nominated George L. Crossman for Congress. George H. Harwood was chosen as presidential elector. Lynn figures selected as state committeemen. The Usher Guards paraded Revere Centre with slogans for Cleveland and Thurman. Delegates stand counts for Worcester Republican senatorial convention and political club meetings followed.
Gilbert and Sullivan fail to impress overall though Sir Arthur Sullivan shines in a single dramatic scene. The Times praises the score and the strong cast especially Jack Point J. H. Ryley, Bertha Ricci, and Miss Gerrish, while noting weak wit from Gilbert and crowded, theatrical staging. The Herald calls the plot slender and unoriginal with familiar operatic puppets and characters.
Multiple marriages reported in Boston and other cities. Henry Wheeler marries Ellen Hayward at King's Chapel as guests and relatives fill a large reception at 381 Beacon Street. Hugo Pinksohn weds Theresa Bornstein at Berkeley Hall in an orthodox Jewish ceremony. Additional notices include John Pickering and Anna Varney wedding at East Church in Salem, Genevieve Withrow and Daniel Brewer wed in Chicago, and Florence Dickinson and Frank Coit Johnson tied in Bay Ridge with prominent attendees.
The Suffolk Probate Court cites all interested in Andrew H. Newell late of Exeter New Hampshire to appear October 22 1888 in Boston to show cause why executor Walter H. Cowing first and final account should be allowed. Publication required weekly for three weeks in the Boston Post. Also Middlesex Probate Court directs next of kin creditors and others to appear November 1 1888 for Edward B Codman estate administration petition by Benjamin S Codman of Boston. Publication required weekly for three weeks in Boston Post.
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