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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Sep 03, 1888
Page
8
Washington reports Colonel Allen withdraws from the Lowell district race as he prioritizes family business and home education for his children. The move shocks party leaders who valued his experience though others also decline reelection, risking a largely new Massachusetts delegation.
Ricurrero Springs Aug 31. George Ticknor Curtis discusses his constitutional history project and a proposed Court of Patent Appeals to ease the Supreme Court docket. He notes delays, outlines the court’s structure, salary, and that Congress will not act until after the election.
Insurance Commissioner Merrill states emphatically he will not seek a congressional nomination in the eighth district and is satisfied with his present position where he believes opportunities for usefulness are as good as those an election to Congress might offer.
Switch-tender G W Emery spotted a blaze as he waited for a train. He extinguished a lit newspaper found under freight cars in the J N Cowin & Co storehouse and identified Daniel J Splane as the suspected arsonist. Police arrested Splane on suspicion of meencharism. The storehouse held two carloads of oats and other grain valued at about 4500 dollars.
The concert programme at Music Hall is detailed in another column. The run continues for about two weeks with notable performances. Next Wednesday Miss Bertha Ricci, famed from Casino New York, appears in Boston for the first time in concert, expected to draw strong ticket demand and a warm welcome.
TonEpo Ohio Sept 2 General Harrison told a Blade reporter he has not given a draft of his acceptance letter to Governor Foster for submission to Chairman Quay. The letter is not completed and no publication time is set.
George N. Johnson of the Nonpariel Rowing Club left the club house at 1 05 p m in a shell bound for Boston. He aims to reach the city in ten to twelve days, signaling a bold cross state voyage from New York.
The Hull Yacht Club regatta off its clubhouse Saturday crowned Fanita first in Special class Shadow first class, White Fawn second class centreboards, Mignon second class keels, Hagard third class centreboards, Echo third class keels, Tom Cat fourth class, Mabel fifth class, Rocket sixth class. Beverly Yacht Club regatta off Monument Beach named Mattie first class Mist second class Trump third class Nymph fourth class. Burgess boat Babboon won at Larchmont Yacht Club grace Saturday. Puritan will not enter the Eastern Yacht Club race.
Marblehead reports a lively yachting day as the Dorchester Yacht Club, led by Commodore Savage, cruised into harbor aboard 15 to 20 boats. The Sara cen led, followed by the Sonthe, with Saracen and others sailing to Gloucester. A local scrub race by Stone, Captain Stally, and H. L. Martin ended with Stone winning as wind faded and fog rolled in. Newport hosts a pew ports working cat boats race with 14 entries in three classes, about eighteen miles, and nearly $200 raised.
At 43 Eliot street a bricklayers meeting appointed Henry J. White parade marshal with Frank Goff L J McKenzie Thomas O'Donnell Frank Grant Thomas Kyne and George Smith as staff officers John Curry named officer of the day and fifty aides were chosen There will be three carriages for the aged and infirm Central Trades and Labor Union set a ten member committee to handle tickets and parade details Painters and decorators held a mass at New Era Hall with Master Workman Peters presidingSpeeches by William McCarty George Moulton and others were heard
A meeting of the North End National Land League gathered last evening to fund a testimonial for Charles Stewart Parnell. Speeches were delivered by Andrew Prahey John H Rohan James Hay and John H Gillespie among others outlining support and fundraising plans.
The thirteenth anniversary of the consecration of the Church of the Immaculate Conception was celebrated with a solemn high mass yesterday. Celebrant was Rev. Francis Powers, recently ordained and son of P. H. Powers. Deacon Rev. Father Sandaal and sub-deacon Mr. John Lamb assisted. Sermon by Rev. Father Robert Fulton. Gounod's mass performed. church well decorated.
The schooner B L Burt from Georgetown arrived Saturday with Captain Johnson, a Norwegian-born man, accused of illegally commanding an American vessel. He allegedly falsified citizenship oaths to obtain licenses, a breach punished by vessel forfeiture if owners know, or a $1000 fine for the master if not. The case, to be heard in the U S District Court tomorrow, marks a rare enforcement in this port.
The Hollis Street and Boston theatres introduce several new pieces including A Possible Case by Sydney Rosenfield under J. M. Hill with a large cast led by M. A. Kennedy and Miss Georgie Drew Barrymore. The Two Sisters by Denman Thompson and George W. Ayer, and Shadows of a Great City at Globe Theatre return with a strong cast headed by Annie Ward Viffany and Rose Tiffany.
Salem report says Mark Donlan, jailed for intoxication, attempted suicide twice. He hung from his cell door with suspenders but was cut down and then tried to bite his vein. He was ironed to prevent further attempts.
Parties seeking lace curtains portières furniture coverings and silk and upholstery goods are urged to visit J. H. Pray, Sons Co for a complete assortment. The store offers carpets and related items together to insure harmony and convenience for customers.
A city led blunder shows library foundations intruding one foot into St James avenue for thirty feet. Architects and trustees discuss costly fixes and possible wall removal, while considering adjusting Huntington avenue to create a right angled line for a planned promenade and steps on Dartmouth street. The street commissioners will hear stakeholders soon.
The Massachusetts delegation bound for Ohio's centennial celebration left Fitchburg depot at 2 p.m. in two Wagner cars Saratoga and Bedford. Gov. Brackett led the governor’s party with Lt. Gov. Brackett and councilmen T. D. Allen and G. W. Johnson aboard. Adjutant General Dalton and most of the staff attended, along with Speaker Charles J. Noyes and numerous senators and representatives. A dining car was attached. the party will reach Columbus at 4:40 p.m. and return to Boston by Friday morning.
The city marks Labor Day with a morning procession led by chief marshal George McGuire. Four divisions—Building Trades Richard Gormley, Car Enterprising Associations W D Shields, Knights of Labor Charles J Chance, Central Labor Union Fr F Dougherty—form along Huntington and Boylston streets. Events include picnics, hospital drives, post venues, road clubs, and yacht races, with baseball games between Boston and Washington clubs and other festivities at Beacon Park Mechanics Hall and more.
The third field day featured Federhen defeating Sprague 6 4 6 4 and Price 6 4 6 2, Osborne 6 2 6 1, then Federhen again 6 1 6 0 and 6 0 6 0. Cricket results show Mystics 92 Longwoods 52. Cambridge Brocktons 20 Cambridges 19. Somerville Somervilles 31 Chelsea 30.
Inspectors Gerraughty Watts Houghton and Howard raided a Green Street lodging house at 8:30 AM arresting seven pickpockets, five from New York, likely the crew preying on parade crowds. Names include Peter Bennett David Rushford Albert Donnelly David Murray Thomas Rhodes Joseph Johnson Peter Drohan James Lawery. A silver hunting case watch and a large screwdriver were found. suspects jailed at Station 36 to await parade.
The New Yorks defeated the Boston team in the final game of the series watched by about 5000 fans. Scoring details show New Yorks with 9 runs to the Bostons 1 as Ewing and Ward sparking the offense and Clarkson pitching effectively. The box lists player actions and errors, with Brown and Morrill among the Boston lineup and Nash and Ewing contributing key hits for New York.
In Philadelphia the Philadelphias beat Washingtons 8 to 2. Indianapolis beat Chicagos 8 to 3. Pittsburg beat Detroits 7 to 3. Lowell-Manchesters tied 8 to 2 with Lowells. Brooklyn beat Cincinnatis 2 to 2. Philadelphia-St. Louis saw the Athletics 3 to 2. Baltimore-Louisvilles 9 to 2. Cleveland-Clevelands led Kansas Citys 16 to ?.
Rumor says the Bromfield Street Methodist Church may relocate to Back Bay as its valuable land draws attention. The church began about eighty years ago in the South End, with original roots in the North End. Father Taylor was converted at a gathering there, and longtime Sabbath school head Hon. Jacob Sleeper has served nearly sixty years.
Several dining clubs opened their seasons on Saturday with about a dozen members. Middlesex Club sat with Samuel Sargent chair at Young's. Threattyne Club gathered there for its first dinner. Captain C F Morse of Marlboro spoke on General Sheridan. Boston Club also met with Hon. C V Whitten presiding and guest L C Edwards.
Clarence Storrs, formerly Boston agent for the Southern Lumber Co at 19 Doane Street, defrauded the firm of 2800 dollars and fled. He was arrested in Nashville, Tenn., and Officer RK Porter arrived in Boston last evening with the prisoner.
Police raided about six saloons yesterday with several arrests. At the Oakland House on Blue Hill Avenue forty cases of lager beer were seized. At 19 Pitts Street officers found forty three people present being served as two bartenders worked quickly.
The finance committee met yesterday afternoon at Washington and State streets. Dennis O'Reilly was noted in attendance. It was voted to pay all outstanding debts, with Treasurer James Keys instructed to pay promptly. The next meeting is Wednesday at 7 30 p m to plan the opening campaign rally in South Boston next week.
The New England Glass Company will relocate its works from East Cambridge to Toledo Ohio where natural gas is available for fuel. The plant employs 500 men and will continue operations at the new site with the same workforce.
Sunday hotel lists show Parker’s guests including Mrs F B Johnson Omaha Neb and Dr J H Woodbury Albany among many others. Notable entries include Mrs J H Thayer Brooklyn N Y and J B Mason Savannah Ga with couples and families from Boston Chicago New York and abroad.
Roger Q Mills of Mills bill fame did not reach Boston last night as expected. Democratic officials A B Alger and C E Gorham waited at the New York and New England depot until 10:30 p.m. They inferred New Haven Democrats kept him until the early morning. Mills is expected about 1 p.m.
Rev Justin D Fulton spoke at Music Hall yesterday urging that President Cleveland would face a flood of wickedness if Harrison wins. He advertised his coming book Washington in the Lap of Rome and criticized Roman Catholic influence in Washington and hospital care. He alleged large Catholic funding since 1866, contrasted with Protestant allocations, drawing a charged response from the audience.
Report of a relapse at Swampscott cottage proved false. Oliver Ditson has shown no change for two weeks and passed yesterday quite comfortably.
John J. Donovan state executive of the Irish National Land League of Massachusetts appeals for funds to aid Parnell in his suit against the London Times. Contributions received and sent to Ireland by Rev I J County Worcester state treasurer with public acknowledgment.
The police board appointed reserve policemen Matthew J. Daily Jeremiah J. Driscoll William 8 McKinley and Frederick C. Small for Station 5 duty. Patrolman Joseph Levitt, certified physically incapacitated by the city physician, was retired on a pension of 400 dollars annually.
Lapres notes the Revere House cafe as a pleasant place to dine with welcoming ambiance and good service. The piece highlights casual meals and a comfortable, neighborhood setting enjoyed by patrons.
Notable items report a Peabody Archæological Institute expedition to Yucatan from Boston figures. Charles Harris dies after a Deer Island alcohol fine, with medical examiner citing natural causes. Boston records show 217 deaths last week. Promotions and a bail story concerning ex Senator Jenkins are noted.
Awards announced by the Massachusetts Horticultural Society include prizes for vegetables, fruits, and flowers. Notable names: C E Grant, Samuel Hartwell, W H Teel, N Brackett, C N Brackett, J E Grant, Warren Fenno, S Hartwell, W Manning, E Sheppard & Son, and H H Hunnewell. Prizes cover watermelons, melons, peppers, tomatoes, corn, gladiola, dahlia, apples, pears, peaches, plums, grapes, and more.
Pain presents a grand fireworks spectacle of the Fall of Pompeii at the Huntington avenue amphitheatre tonight. The show promises dramatic pyrotechnics and historical pageantry for evening audience.
Tomorrow afternoon at 4 30 there will be an auction sale at Nahant of a prominent building lot with 417 feet of frontage on Main street. The steamer leaves Boston at 2 20 p m from India wharf. passengers may take cars or the Eastern railroad to Lynn on the 2 30 train and will be in time to attend the sale.
The September term of Middlesex County Superior Court for civil business will convene in Lowell on Tuesday morning. It is understood Judge Bishop will preside.
On board the Cephalonia from Liverpool were 150 cabin 148 intermediate and 581 steerage passengers. Among the cabin passengers were the Hon Robert Morse Jr Rev Dr Wright and several doctors professors and ministers. Nearly 200 Scandinavians head for Chicago and the West while the rest go to New England states, especially manufacturing towns. The Scythia is due next, likely arriving Saturday for Boston.
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