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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Sep 08, 1886
Page
5
The Republican candidate for governor secures victory with an approximate eight thousand vote majority while Congressmen tally results across Vermont. The outcome confirms party control in the state’s executive and legislative contests.
Returns from towns across Vermont indicate Edmunds leading for governor in many counties with Republican majorities in Windham and Essex while Brattleboro and Montpelier report Edmunds favored representations. The statewide tally shows GOP strength with scattered anti Edmunds and Prohibition votes and several towns electing Edmunds ticket candidates.
On opening day of Scranton District and Circuit Courts Justice Bradley denounced anarchy and communism, warning that society must be protected by courts or despotic rule would rise. The audience heard his warning amid questions of how to curb turbulent elements and preserve republican government. General Master Workman Powderly praised the conservative aims of the movement, while Frank K. Foster of Haverhill and Rev Jears Blanchard of Portland spoke for the movement at City Hall in Portland, Maine.
Bloodly clashes mark ward politics in St Louis and East St Louis. Glover faction fights in ninth district. primaries in first second and third wards lead to rival delegations. Constable Ryan shot by ward rounder Billy Gooly dies. polling place turmoil hinders voting. Judge Louitz and challenger John Moore ejected in East St Louis fourth ward.
Sorm reports Prince Alexander heads to the frontier while Russia agrees to Berlin treaty demands and notifies the great powers. The Bulgarian government seeks guarantees from signatory powers as a new cabinet forms with Premier M. Radoslavoff and ministers including M. Nacevies and M. Gireshot.
The American Social Science Association held its meeting in Saratoga with opening remarks by Professor W T Harris on social science definitions. Officers elected include Carroll D Wright as president and Francis Wayland as vice president, with F B Sanborn as general secretary and Anson Phelps Stokes as treasurer. The group also named directors and department heads and will meet the health department tomorrow.
The fourteenth annual fall prize meeting of the National Rifle Association begins at Creedmoor on Sept. 13 and runs a week. Seventeen matches pit teams from Massachusetts New York and Pennsylvania against regular army units from Fort Niagara and Hamilton. Lieutenant E L Zalinski will oversee shooting with Colonel C E Bridge assisting. Attendees include General George W Wingate General Rodney C Ward president and treasurer of the association General Robinson of Brooklyn and General Hinman of Boston Major Brett of Scranton. The latter three will lead their state teams while Lieutenant S E Allen commands the regular army team.
Curiaco Sept 7 four men were possibly fatally hurt when the old Y M C A building fell during demolition and about a dozen others were injured. The most serious injuries listed include Albert Schumacher with a fractured skull, B Dorleth with a broken collar bone and internal injuries, Henry Miller with a broken leg and internal injuries, Oliver Warren with a crushed hip, Henry Schumacher with a broken leg, Lew Fisher with a scalp wound, and Gus Alexander with internal injuries.
The Anti-Saloon convention gathers eighteen counties in Binghamton with Rev. George H. Ball named permanent president and Noah Davis nominated for judge of the Court of Appeals. Delegates urge the Republican party to endorse temperance, seek a constitutional prohibition, and push a strong anti liquor platform.
The jury in the Carr ie Farnsworth inquest reports death by shock and injuries from Laflin Rand powder magazine explosion. They censured the Laflin & Rand company for storing dynamite illegally and urged Lake authorities to ban powder magazines within town limits.
The trustees of Chicago University resolved to end the institution's corporate existence after failing to raise a $300,000 claim by Union Mutual Life Insurance Company of Maine.
For twenty four hours starting 7 p.m. Wednesday Sept 8, forecast is fair weather with nearly stationary temperatures and southerly winds for New England and Eastern New York.
The Boston weather bulletin shows cloud cover varying from cloudy to fair with winds from SW to W and velocities around 9 to 12 mph. Mean temperatures range from 62 to 86 degrees, with a daily mean of 74.6 and humidity around 77 percent. no precipitation recorded.
A minor earthquake at 11 45 morning rattled Charleston South Carolina but caused no major damage. Mayor Courtenay resumed relief work coordinating a joint relief committee with the Chamber of Commerce Merchants Exchange and Cotton Exchange. The First Presbyterian Church appealed for aid and the relief funds are to be shared without regard to race. Drexel & Co reported Philadelphia subscriptions nearing 15000 in relief for Charleston. A benefit at the Academy of Music is being considered by the relief committee.
Boston officials report a growing charitable drive for Charleston relief. Mayor O'Brien chairs. treasurer Eben D. Jordan notes funds now total 12,564 with hopes to reach 50,000. Clergymen urged to mobilize congregations. subcommittees distribute circulars and blanks to business and club networks seeking rapid donations.
New York relief committee elected William E. Dodge as president and John C. Brown as treasurer with a secretary. sub committees to solicit subscriptions from banks and to supply tents. Despatches urged governors to provide tents, funds, and a national loan for Charleston. The first bale of cotton from Georgia was sold for relief, and total stock exchange collections reached $9,087. Other aid came from Equitable Life Insurance and local governments pledging funds and tents.
Contoocook New Hampshire notes a felt quake about 8 pm with several seconds of shaking and a bright meteor seen in the east. Avensia Georgia reports two light shocks at 11:30 am and 4:30 pm. Savannah Georgia records a sharp 4:40 pm shock with bystander rush to streets and minor pulsations.
Providence hosts the thirty fourth annual convention with over 150 delegates and several ladies in attendance. President Joseph Roberts of Baltimore opens the meeting and delivers his annual address. Membership reports show 1524 members plus 85 to total 161? no 1359. losses 65. in good standing 1204. honorary 26. A reception follows the opening.
In New Haven on September 7 the annual grand encampment session opened at Turn Hall with delegates from New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Missouri and other states. The grand secretary reported 2600 members, down 400. capital on hand was 852000. Benefits paid totaled 14000, funeral benefits 1876, and donations 3600 during the year.
In Ceibade lagna near Havana several natural springs have formed a large lake. Water three feet deep covers the area, submerging plantations and factories and forcing many residents to flee. The civil governor and the municipal architect have traveled to the site to assess the danger.
The body of Dr. Albert H Crosby of Concord was brought to Hanover for funeral services. Attending were Secretary Chandler Congressman Gallinger and local officials H E Chamberlain H E Chamberlain and Todd. Colonels Stephen Crosby J N Patterson. delegations from Concord E E Sterling post 2 G A R and Royal Arch Masonry, and about fifty doctors. A special car was run to Concord after the funeral.
New York September 7 The executive committee of the Clothing Manufacturers Association rejected a proposal to reopen shops and take back all striking cutters. They will retain non union workers at all hazards while remaining ready to hire striking cutters as needed.
A London Saturday Review piece describes romantic pursuit in southern Italy as rapid and ritual. A young man pursues a potential wife through neighbors and an elderly intermediary, with a process from initial courtship to formal betrothal, often ending with consent after tests of modesty and family approval.
Liverpool Post reports a luncheon unveiling a plan to form the Nineteenth Century Jubilee Association or Twentieth Century Society in London. Promoters describe a simple, fellowship based charity structure, aiming to save a small regular amount to accumulate by 1900 for benevolent purposes.
The speaker imagines an institution funded by members who pay one shilling entrance and a penny weekly. Meetings would be at a restaurant with a possible larger donation. The aim is good fellowship, but posterity’s benefit seems secondary as the next generation may thank only for trifles like an almshouse or an alehouse.
Henry Chanfrau stars in Kit the Arkansas Traveller at Boston Theatre. Harbor Lights plays at Boston Museum in matinee and evening shows. Globe Theatre presents Over the Garden Wall with afternoon and evening performances. Music Hall hosts Promenade Concert nightly from eight to eleven. The Little Tycoon runs at Park Theatre in the evening. Robert Downing performs Spartacus the Gladiator at Hollis Street Theatre. Nelson Specialty Company at Howard Atheneum for afternoon and evening shows.
Sale listings show A L Richards Co in New York offering boots and shoes, R L Day Co stocks, Francis Henshaw Co stocks, and Leonard Co furniture at 10 am. On Saturday September 11 at 11 30 am stocks by R L Day Co and 12 pm stocks by Francis Henshaw Co.
Rolfe and Andrews announces the engagement in this city on Sept 1 at Pilgrim Church. Dorchester groom Frederick W Rolfe to Miss Luella W Andrews both of Boston. Everett Hughes in Boston Sept 6 Arthur G Everett to Georgiana F Hughes both of this city. Schroeder-Jefferson Miss Carrie John daughter of John W Schroeder Somerville to Christopher D Jeffer son of Philadelphia.
Obituary notices list Benjamin Thaxter 98, Eliza K. Carnes 80, Richard Butler 38, William Hazlitt 38, Helen Maier 72, Margarey Robbins 26, Stephen Cutter 25, Breeden 72, George W. Collier 76, George Peabody Tiffany 59, Carol Williams 46, Adeline Barnes, Adele Ravenot 89, Dennis Hill 83. Funeral details given for Hill with Sept 8 service at 220 i. m. from 421 West Fourth Street South Boston. private service for Ravenot.
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