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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Sep 08, 1887
Page
1
A physician narrator treats a feverish patient in a spoof diary entry. The patient jokes about trousers stretchers aiding recovery, claiming the device prevents baggy knees. An advertisement then touts copper and nickel plated London Trouser Stretchers, priced at 2.60 with sole agency claims.
Washington issued a twenty four hour forecast starting Thursday warning colder fair weather for New England and eastern New York. Northwest winds diminish Thursday night with cautionary signals along the Atlantic coast from Delaware Breakwater to Portland and at Eastport.
This morning reports say ex Governor Aiken of South Carolina died at Flat Rock North Carolina. Other items note Treasury official Thompson declined bond offers and political speeches in Ohio criticizing Governor Foraker while praising the President. Lightning caused damage across several regions and a Gulf railroad derailment near Seymour Missouri damaged fourteen cars with extensive losses.
Sixty five MPs plan to stump for a countrywide campaign as Liberal leaders challenge proclamations from Ennis and other league meetings. Scarlet fever epidemics in London total 1120 cases, and a public funeral for theatre fire victims in Exeter reported sixty six caskets. The Times questions if the American Senate will follow fisheries commission rulings while Geneva hosts a peace congress closing. The Dominion reports US aims to separate Atlantic Pacific fishery issues, yet England remains firm as the trades congress seeks greater labor representation in Parliament.
An explosion of 1000 barrels of naphtha in Chelsea caused two deaths and multiple injuries, sparking a large fire. Other items note court action for murder, libel suits against four Boston papers, probate of Dorothea Dix will, and local civic events.
The Dix will names executors Henry Kidder and Horatio Lamb. Harvard receives flags and parchments from the U S government for preservation in memory of fallen Civil War soldiers. Bequests include $1000 to Hampton Institute, $500 each to Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals and several hospitals and homes, $100 each to army nurses, and residue to trustees for education of American youth and loyal citizenship with religious principles.
Edward Lewis and Mary Colcaro of Malden have filed libel suits in the East Cambridge county clerk's office against the Herald Globe Journal and Advertiser. Each suit seeks 850000 in damages.
The steamer Plover from the north reports a great storm along the Labrador coast. It brings the crews of eight fishing vessels wrecked there and fears many others were lost. In Loxpon on Sept 7 the steamers Brooklyn City Swansea Hull Monte Rosa Leith sailed for New York.
Shipping news lists steamers arriving or departing from Antwerp Liverpool New York Boston and other ports. Vessels include Vice Queen Caspian Gorgon Remembrance Valencia Loanda and more with origins from Baltimore Naples Jamaica and Hamburg.
London reports that 65 Conservative MPs will spearhead an autumn campaign across 220 towns to stamp the country. The drive aims to challenge proclamations and push labor-reform measures as Parliament debates the appropriation bill and censure of the government.
The Times asks if the US Senate will bind itself to Ottawa terms and reports London confirms US plans to separate Atlantic and Pacific fishery issues. England will stand firm and leave both disputes to Chamberlain's commission with Canada to have one nomination.
Exeter reports fifty two identified and fourteen unidentified caskets at the public funeral for Theatre Royal fire victims. Crowds lined the streets as Henry Irving donates 500 dollars to relief. Also notes peace league session in Geneva and weather damage in Britain.
The Essex Institute held its often postponed field meeting at Montserrat on Sept. 7 with about forty attendees. Speakers included Hon. R. Rantoul on place advantages, J. H. Sears and Fred A. Ober on local flora, John Robinson on tree culture, and Hon. John I. Baker on the area's distinguished families and history.
Annie Stafford a bark from St John New Brunswick arrived in New York after a harrowing voyage from Iloilo with a sugar cargo. She faced a hurricane off Hatteras on August 24 losing rigging and sinking briefly before being raised and towed to Fenwick Island by a Philadelphia tug. The voyage totaled 18,690 miles by log.
In New York on September 7 the regular monthly meeting of the board of commissioners of the vessel owners and captains of the National Association ordered suspension of freight rates from all points to all points until the association’s annual meeting in Boston on October 5. About 1600 vessels belong to the group and the move is expected to trigger broad rate cuts.
The Democratic State campaign opened in Hamiton with Thomas E. Powell as keynote speaker. Powell attacked Governor Foraker for insulting Ohio Democrats and praised President Cleveland for aiding soldiers and dependents.
The British government strengthens Halifax defenses with two 10 inch breech loading guns on McNab's Island and new batteries. York redoubt loses primacy. Halifax to become a major coaling station and base for the British American squadron. Bermuda dry dock staff to relocate, Scottish regiment to arrive in November. annual outlay projected at least 500000 dollars.
Vast storms hit Foxwore Havernut Urica and nearby communities on Sept 7. Lightning damaged homes barns and crops causing fires and widespread property loss with multiple uninsurable totals. A Worcester county incident left Amos Cornell dead and two others injured. Saratoga also faced a heavy mid day storm with hail and damage.
The schooner Ethel of Tusket Wedge from the Grand Banks reports a Aug 27 storm tore her anchor and left her adrift. A 50 foot sea swept the crew. mate Desire Coles was lost after being struck and washed away. The ship saved from swamping by oil, carrying 17 000 quintals of fish. Coles leaves a wife and two children.
Trustees meet at Cardinal Gibbons's residence select Washington as the site for the Romman Catholic university. Plans for buildings approved and fall construction to start. Rev. Dr. Keane elected first rector. Building committee includes Archbishop Williams and Bishop Keane. collecting committee comprises all U S archbishops and bishops. Papal brief sanction read.
Ex Governor Porter of Tennessee, assistant secretary of state, announced he will resign soon. He cites cordial relations with Secretary Bayard and ill health in his family as factors, while a fishery commission dispute over US appointment fuels the tension. Acting Secretary Thompson rejected all bids for government bonds as too high, noting no demand to sell.
The steamship Leerdam from Antwerp reached New York with about 600 passengers four days overdue. Reports say a fire may have occurred at sea and an eccentric rod broke, though officials provide little detail. Passenger Karl Knogel recalls smoke seen as the crew fought the blaze while dining.
Former South Carolina Governor and congressman William Aiken died yesterday at his Flat Rock country home in North Carolina at age 81. Born in Charleston in 179?6 he became the state’s largest slave holder on Jehnssee Island and held offices from state legislator to governor and U S representative. The town of Aiken was named for him.
The notice recalls the deaths of Harvey Scudder, Elijah Manter, Rev Dr John Alabaster, and William Cleveland among others with burial details and biographies. It also reports Sharp’s bribery appeal postponed as the New York general term court adjourns to Tuesday for argument with four judges.
Worcester officials reported that the Superior Court appointed commissioners in the Old South Church land taking case have ruled the city must pay $48,400 to First Parish Church. The decision follows arbitration over the land seized for church use.
The Sept 7 morning session of the medical congress opened at 10 o clock after a revised schedule. President Davis noted fewer essays and moved to one paper daily with Professor Semmola of Naples delivering today and Professor Durante of Rome chairing.
A blaze in tenement at No 22 Nawn street Roxbury triggered Box 231 at 6 50 last evening with no damage reported.
A series of blazes caused extensive damage on September 7 in Paterson New Jersey West Brin center Dorchester and Compton New Brunswick Ontario and Newerry. Losses ranged from 1000 to 250000 with many buildings destroyed or severely damaged and several injuries reported including John Wells severely burned and likely to die.
Worcester reports the Prohibition State convention as it raises a 3000 dollar campaign fund led by Chairman Fisher. The gathering, largest yet with 857 delegates, named William H. Earle for governor and featured a fierce debate over woman suffrage amid strong delegate support for inclusion.
The convention opened at 10 40 a m with Franks P Dyer of Hingham as secretary. Officers and committees were named including credentials permanent organization and resolutions. The secretary reported 3320 receipts and 300 excess expenses, five organizers cost 1626 with 1222 collected.
Mr Earle lambasts intemperance as the era's great crime and praises the Prohibitory party as principled. He cites New Jersey Prohibitory resolutions and argues that voting for any pro liquor party sanctifies traffic. He urges church members to back prohibition, citing millions of church members and temperance unions as potential voters to end the liquor evil.
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