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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Sep 05, 1889

Page

2

Old South Lecture on Washington and Lafayette at Old South Meeting House

Mrs Abba Goold Woolson spoke without notes on the friendship of Washington and Lafayette in a sixteenth lecture of the America and France series. She traced Lafayette's journey from France to Philadelphia, his service at Valley Forge, Brandywine, and Cornwallis surrender, and outlined his later role in the French Revolution. Next week features Robert Moris Lovett on Jefferson and the Louisiana Purchase.

Old South Meeting House Abba Goold Woolson Washington Lafayette America France Greene Gates Knox Montcalm England George Washington William Pitt Wolfe Quebec Arts Versailles Boston Europe Rousseau Carolina Philadelphia Franklin Valley Forge Brandywine Cornwallis Robert Moris Lovett Harvard College E. E. Hale

Prohibition Convention Nominees Declared Amid Cheers

The convention formalized the ballot results with Dr. Blackmer declared the nominee amid cheers as his daughter received an ovation in his stead due to illness. Rees Sturtevant was named Lieutenant-Governor, George D. Critten den Secretary, Aaron Coffin Attorney General, Frederick Wing Treasurer, and William Glea gon Auditor by acclamation. A letter from a Worcester clergyman was read urging support for prohibition, criticizing liquor influence in the Republican party and urging unity against liquor interests.

B.F. Sturtevant John Bascom Ar Tate James H. Roberts John Blackmer Dr. Blackmer Blackmer Miss Blackmer John McTammany Rees Sturtevant George D. Crittenden Buckland Commonwealth Aaron Coffin Nantucket Frederick L. Wing Ashburnham William Jh. Gleagon Boston Worcester

Prohibition Delegates Nominate Dr John Blackmer for Governor

Springfield dispatch reports over 600 Prohibition delegates unanimously nominate Dr John Blackmer for governor and pray for his health recovery. Blackmer, born 1828 in Plymouth, educated at Phillips Exeter Brown Harvard, has previous Prohibition gubernatorial candidacies in New Hampshire during 1872 1873 and 1874. He served as army surgeon in the Forty seventh Massachusetts and naval surgeon for a year and a half.

Springfield John Blackmer Prohibition F. Stevens Blackmer Prohibitionists New Hampshire Plymouth Phillips Exeter Academy Brown University Harvard Massachusetts

Soldier and reformer linked to New Hampshire asylum and Prohibition bids

A Navy veteran who fought at Fort Fisher was reported dead after the second battle, and his family believed him lost for nearly a week. After the war he headed the New Hampshire Asylum for the Insane for seven months, then lived in Sandwich and Provincetown before settling in Springfield fifteen years ago. A noted temperance Prohibitionist, he was nominated several times for Lieutenant Governor on the third party ticket.

Navy Fort Fisher New Hampshire Asylum Sandwich N.H Provincetown Springfield

Prohibition State Convention Opens in Syracuse

Nearly 500 delegates gathered in Shakspere Hall Syracuse to begin the Prohibition State convention with F. F. Wheeler of Albany presiding. A. A. Hopkins of Rochester was elected temporary chairman and delivered an extensive speech as the convention organized, then adjourned until tomorrow for further proceedings.

Syracuse N. Y Shakspere Hall F. F. Wheeler Albany A. A. Hopkins Rochester

Lenox Tennis Tourney Opens With Whitney Victory

The Lenox tennis tournament at W. D. Sloane grounds began under clear skies and a cool breeze. Whitney defeated Fowler in straight sets 10-6 4-0 with a late comeback, then Whitney and Chase engaged in a tight doubles match, while Huntington brothers and Barnes and Parsons also split sets. Tomorrow promises more singles and doubles as Chase and Fowler face Stoppin and Frothingham, with Huntington to meet Chase in the final. Notables in attendance included W. K. Vanderbilt Jr. and Mrs. ex-Secretary Whitney.

Fowler Whitney Ceeeeseceesss Becan Huntington Brothers Barnes Parsons Lenox Huntington Eevee Barnes and Hoppin R. Huntington Huntington Aving Neces Secessa Eeewe Reer Eenanes Ceee Rereer Eeesereess Finntington Csereeseceueeres Chase Deuce Chicago Frothingham Morgan Fearing Barlow Burden Huntingtons Stoppin W. K. Vanderbilt, Jr

Insolvency Court process begins for Brown Steese Clarke firm

In Dedham Norfolk county Insolvency Court Judge White presided as creditors gathered to consider claims against the wool firm Brown Steese Clarke. Assignees discussed include W R Dupee Weston Lewis and W P Colt with many bank claims ordered to be proven and evaluated.

W. R. Dupee Boston A. D.S. Bell W. P. Colt Bristol R. I R. Colt Weston Lewis Dupee Nichols, Dupee Gideon P. Brown Everett National Bank of Boston H. H. Hollis Brown Mr. Dickinson Steve Clarke Hollis H. G. Nichols Dickinson Brown, Steele É& Clarke Brown, Steese & Clarke Mr. Brown Nichols Washington National Bank Westerly Gorham, Rogers & Co Redliff_& Eaton Clinton Mills Company Clinton Norwich Woollen Company Norway Plains Company Winthrop Mills Company Waumbeck Company Industrial Trust Company Providence Blackstone Canal National Bank National Eagle Bank R. L Greenwich National Bank East Greenwich Columbian National Bank Manufacturers’ National Bank Phoenix National Bank National Bank of Redemption Walker & Bro Arthur L. Walker Southbridge National Bank Pawcatuck National Bank Whitinsville National Bank Northbridge Wilbur Jackson Et al National Warren Bank Warren First National Bank Warren _ Institution for Savings Merchants’ National Bank Third National Bank City National Bank Mechanics’ National Bank Mechanics’ Savings Bank Adolphus Merriam Old Boston National Bank Northational Bank National City Bank Blackstone National Bank National Webster Bank National Bank of North America Jackson Bank Globe National Bank Newport Framingham National Bank State National Bank Boston National Bank Hollis Dressed Meat & Wool Company Riverside & Oswego Mills Lowell

Colliery Fire at Olyphant Ends Work for 300

No 2 colliery of the Delaware and Hudson Railroad at Olyphant, Pennsylvania, caught fire this morning with about twenty acres of interior workings ablaze. Firefighting plans require tunneling 140 feet before flooding can be attempted, delaying rescue. Three hundred men are left unemployed as a result.

Scranton Penn Delaware & Hudson Railroad Company Olyphant PortLane Middle Street Alfred Robertson 5. A. Skillings Isaac Barron Michael Spruin Oscar Ham Eben Pierce J. W. Craig Thomas E. Pardue

Beverly Assessors Keep Tax Rate at Fourteen Per Thousand

Beverly voters face the same levy of $14 on $1000 as last year despite a half million dollar loss in personal property. Assessors report totals of polls 2815 men and 19 women, personal estate 4,206,925, bank valuation 149,500, real estate 9,251,550, grand total 13,607,975. Amounts raised town 163,000 state 14,140 county 14,293.83. Last year totals were 13,859,225 with rate 14. Mr Woodbury and wife hosted a Washington Street Society lawn party at Beverly Cove with tea, lanterns, orchestra, and large crowds.

Beverly H. O. Woodbury Washington Street Society Beverly Cove

Chicago widow to donate Danville library site

Mrs. Charles B. Pope of Chicago will donate land and a library to the town of Danville to replace the burned building from the May 9 fire. Her late husband was a native of Danville, and the gift aims to establish a lasting public resource.

Danville Jonnsbury Charles B. Pope Chicago

Susie and Aleryon Win Major Trots at Sheepshead Bay Meet

At the Grand Circuit card in Springfield Susie S. repeated wins in the 2:18 class with Newton B. in tow, while Aleryon led all heats in the 2:22 stake. Roy Wilkes failed to seal the free for all as Gossip Jr. overtook him after a late stretch clash. The event featured strong fields, with timing around 2:19 to 2:21 and a $5,000 2:22 stake.

Springfield Sproian Susie Buffalo Newton B Aleryon Maine Dictator Chief Sensation Doble Geneva Roy Wilkes Agian Roy Gossip, Jr Gossip Susie S Hyas Traynor Seetvesd Kit Curry Kyger Seshae J. B. Richardson Geers Alcyene Robens Sorew ER Ak Uw Sensation Keating Bee Chee Wee Cliowie Schvesweena Oom Persica Moulton Hendrix Mills Longford Goldsmith Argentine Bowen del Monte David Ale Glee UOMED Csieen Wen QOSES Eleie Lady Wilkins Ae Vaneered

Chaos Wins Futurity at Sheepshead Bay in Slow Race

Chaos narrowly wins the Futurity for two year olds at Sheepshead Bay with a neck margin over St Carlo and Sinaloa in a slow 1 16 4-5. Purses reach 60000 for the winner. Other winners include Cartoon Cracksman Brother Ban Maid of Orleans and St Luke. In London, Signorina takes Harrington stakes at Derby September meeting.

New York Sheepshead Bay Eberlee St. Carlo Masterlade Onaway Sinaloa Cartoon Cracksman Brother Ban Maid of Orleans St. Luke London Signorina

Captain Brutality Leads to Libel Against Schooner William Rice

Frederick E. Richards a cook and W Kuhne a sailor from Rockland Mass aboard the schooner William Rice filed for a libel for wages in New York. They alleged captain Charles Jameson beat them offshore forcing them to seize a dory and row to shore. US marshal ordered seizure of the vessel off College Point L I.

New York Frederick E. Richards W. Kuhne William Rice Rockland Mass United States Hoboken Charles Jameson

New England Undertakers Hold Tenth Annual Meeting

The New England Undertakers Association opened its tenth annual session at Wesleyan Hall with practical papers on duties of the funeral director, board of health definitions, signs of death, preservation of the dead, embalming, and industry relations. A banquet for 200 guests followed at the United States Hotel with President J. B. Cleary presiding and John Reade as toastmaster.

New England Undertakers’ Association Wesleyan Hall Isaac L. Mead Greenwich Conn Board of Health H. Z. Church Meriden Brother Church F. W. Dickinson Springfield Mass Brother Dickinson George W. Wooley Hartford Brother Wooley G. H. Sherin Eavenes Chemical Company United States J. B. Cleary Roxbury John Reade Charlestown

Fifth annual illumination lights up Revere Beach with prize boats

A sea side spectacle lit the shore from Point of Pines to Beachmont for Revere Beach’s fifth annual illumination. Lanterns and colored lights brightened hotels and cottages along Ocean and Railroad avenues with prizes of 25, 15 and 10 dollars for best displays. The event drew crowds, music from Baldwins Band, fireworks, and lavish arrangements at numerous inns including the Grand View Hotel, the Atlantic House, and Daly’s Beach House, with E K Newell leading the illumination committee.

Point of Pines Beachmont Revere Beach C. H. Thayer Baldwin J. ©. Govan Cosey Neptune House J. J. Dwyer Waverley House Eagle Cottage J. L. Gilman Sea Side House Pic. Myers Centennial House Windsor House Sea Foam House E. K. Newell Oak Island Revere Street Grand View Hotel Sol Isaacs Atlantic House Strathmore Columbus House Beach Street Railroad Avenue Barnes Railroad Cafe J. ‘T. Gallagher Mr. Gallagher Daly Beach House Crescent Beach Railroad Ocean Avenues Postoflice Square Dee Wy ’Keefe Revere Crescent L. A. Jenkins Cleveland House Brodbine Bros C. Nes O Merriwa E. J. Murphy Braman C. A. Braman Roxbury J. Sheehan Shawmut J. L. Sullivan Sylvester Guogan Bath Street Glenwood Knapp Ocean Avenue G. Alrola Mascot Clarke E. N. Chase Atlanta A. Marr My. T. E Jeffery D. Eccles Silver Bell Cottage Moulton Beach Side Willow Cottage KE. A. Ordway Rainbow Cottage R. H. Angell G. W. Marsden Parthia C. E. Eggleston Sounding Sea L. C. Wyman Charles Gibbs Mabel Ocean Pier Dolphin Avenue A. H. Egerton J. Lythgoe’s Dolphin Cottage See G. F. Emmons H. E. Peters O. Lynde Owen Donahue M. C. McAllister W. J. Swick John Devine W.F. Allen T. A. Crossley Morrison House J. Morrison Waverly Avenue A. Strupney Dana Street Hamilton Centennial Avenue J. B. W. Coburn Hailside J. Kester Globe R. F. Lewis A. J. McCulloch J. Campbell Victoria Cottage N. W. Foye Mrs. M. McDonald Walnut Avenue J. W. Glover Sylvan D. S. Perry C. S. Fifield Thomas P. Barnes Pavilion G. E. Boyle Ideal Nahant Avenue William Conquest C. F. William Smith Florence Avenue Romeo C. A. Millen Juliet J. Roope J. H. Farnum Bellingham Avenue Highland View H. V. Slack Marvin A. Myer Fairview C. P. Cook Gem G. C. Davis Lawn E. N. Hall St. Lawrence W. H. Lawrence J. W G. W. Smith Brightside D. W. Hall B. F. Hibbard O. L. Carter C. H. Stockbridge Charles Downe Tower House C. I. Sales Grand View J. E. Marble M. Q. Campbell W. F. Walsh Stuart J. C. McGrath Morse H. L. Robinson Crest Avenue Glen Cottage Mrs. Kirtland H.C. Bellows Jacob Smith Conea Thomas Barnes H. T. Reed H. Hilton D. A. Driscoll William Daly, Jr Malvern House

Wheat and markets steady in foreign and Liverpool notes

London reports wheat and corn steadier on shipments and passage with cargoes quieter. Paris and Liverpool wheat markets quiet or slow, corn firmer with fair demand. quotations show winter and spring wheats steady, club wheat firmer, peas steady, pork and bacon steady, cheese easier, tallow and lard unchanged.

London Mark Lane Paris Liverpool

Sealed bids sought for voting booth buildings in Boston

Department of Public Buildings invites sealed proposals to construct eighty voting booths in lots of ten each. Bids due Sept 7 at 12 pm, with certified check of 305 dollars payable to the city of Boston. Bond equal to one third to one half of contract may be required, plans at City Architect’s office. James C. Tucker, Supt.

Department OF Public Buildings City Hall Boston James C. Tuesker Office City Architect James C. Tucker Public Buildings City of Inlet Stony Brook Pynchon Street Roxbury Chas. Morton Mass

Sealed bids sought for tiling of Suffolk County courthouse

Suffolk County commissioners invite sealed proposals for tiling corridors and other areas of the new courthouse. About 50 000 square feet required. Bidders may submit material samples and designs. Plans at architect office Pemberton square. info from Commissioners. Right to reject bids reserved.

Suffolk County Pemberton Square Commissioners’ Office Ss. B. Stebbins Thomas J. Whidden Godfrey Morse

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