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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Sep 09, 1887
Page
5
Ex Speaker Carlisle arrives from Oak View amid talks on a Democratic plan for tariff policy and House action. Senator Blackburn comments on Kentucky election and party organization. Civil Service rules on postmaster removals emphasize merit and political neutrality.
Peleg Adams a leading Greenfield citizen and wealthy Franklin County resident dies aged about 88 after a life as a drover farmer hotelier selectman and assessor He owned the Mansion House and was highly respected Jane W Bascom his third wife Horatio Phelps Worcester old citizen dies aged about 90 founder of Crompton loom machinery leaves five children Mrs Mary D Crafts prominent musician in Boston dies aged after involvement with Handel and Haydn Society B F Caldwell longtime Penacook Nashua and Concord manufacturer dies at 70 Charles O Fogg former Ho Boston railroad conductor dies age 32 Timothy J Goodrich oldest Mason in Haverhill dies aged 88 prominent grocery man Thomas M Pray Dover NH young lawyer and former legislator dies at 30 noted in Odd Fellowship
The Hamm O Connor event for $2000 is a three mile row with a turn. It will be rowed on Saturday afternoon in Toronto Ontario.
The Fall River line steamer Pilgrim arrived in New London with a broken cross head in the walking beam frame and is receiving temporary repairs. Agents in New York say the accident was not serious and there was no passenger alarm. Some travelers were sent onward by rail while others would ride the night boat from New London.
Saco and Biddeford Savings Institution examines about 800 depositors books for discrepancies linked to McNeally’s alleged bank robbery. Bank Examiner Richards expects a full report by Sept 17 and projects a potential surplus near half a million dollars after liabilities.
Massasoit Assembly, K of L in Brockton has been suspended by District 30 for non payment of dues. Organized Aug 19, 1888, it spawned about a dozen new assemblies over the past year. Low interest followed the August 1886 shoe strike mismanagement, leaving the parent body with debts and dwindling attendance. There are over 1700 on the rolls, but only about a dozen show up recently. Resolutions condemning W. L. Douglas for hiring non union rasters drew ten members.
The Chelsea Driving Association held its annual meeting at Franklin Park Saugus yesterday with many friends present. Nellie Nelson won the 2 50 class in 2 4974 while Prince, owned by B Mills, won the free for all in 2 8394 after a dramatic neck and neck finish with Cassius.
Historic gale of August 25 spurred use of oil to calm troubled waters. Mariners from Captain Bakker to Captain Cates describe oil bags and linseed oil applied to prevent breaking seas, enabling vessels to ride out storms. Eyewitness accounts suggest oil aids may become standard safety gear at sea.
The Peabody police arrested Edward Dennison for burglary at George Needham's West Peabody farm on July 14. He is held in $1500 for the grand jury. Dennison, 25, previously served two years for breaking and entering at the same place and was released from New Hampshire prison July 5. He formerly lived at Needham's.
The Booth and Barrett tour launches from Buffalo next Monday, visiting Detroit, the Northwest, Chicago, St. Louis, Cincinnati, Cleveland, Philadelphia, Boston, New York, Baltimore, Richmond, Charleston, Savannah, and as far as San Antonio before ending in Omaha in mid April. The company performs The Dominic's Daughter with a new fourth act, plus A Run of Luck at the Boston Theatre with an elaborate production. Erminie returns to the Globe Theatre with original cast led by Francis Wilson. Monte Cristo seats sell slowly while Jim the Penman continues drawing large crowds at the Park.
The American Board reported two Doane letters from Manila recounting the Spanish governor general’s threat of damages and the consul’s support. Consul Voigt anticipated a prompt Doane return to Ponapi, aided by assurances from the captain general. The board aims for reparation and protection of missionaries. MapariD notes Doane’s release from Manila imprisonment.
The Massachusetts Horticultural Society hosts the annual exhibition with the Americana Pomological Society biennial session. Over 200 delegates will bring premier fruit varieties, tropical plants, Victoria Regia, and water lilies. The venue will be illuminated by electric light, with a Thursday banquet and band performances scheduled.
Evening showings include The Corsair at Hollis Street Theatre The Dominie's Daughter at Boston Museum and Nobody's Claim at Howard Athenium The Penman at Park Theatre and René at Glode Theatre KiIs Arkansas Traveller at Boston Theatre 7 8 and 7 45 schedule listed.
A series of marriage notices lists unions on September 6 and 7 across New England. Names include Frank W. Barbour and Sarah J. Strong in Colchester, E C W Bliss and Hannah Ham in Tamworth, Albion C. Bumpus and Amelia Mansfield in Dorchester, Arthur Croft and Caroline Brewer in Newport, Robert M. Diaz and W Jennie Park in Boston, Clarence O. Hudson and Bertha F. Paine in Dover, Everett O. Moniton and Lizzie J Forbes in Elliot, and Wesley Neal and Sarah J. Found in Saxonville.
Death notices list John Burrill of Reading age 81. Eunice Bradbury Clarke of Temple widow of Clinton Clarke age 86. Mrs William B Craft of Plymouth widow of William B Craft. Mary D Crafts widow of Heavy Crafts. Walter Newell Hunt Newtonville aged 10 years 8 months. Nancy Hutchinson Cottage City widow of Elijah G Hutchinson aged 86. Prayers at Mt Laurel cemetery Fitchburg September 9 at 2 p.m.
Boston offers coal contracts for public buildings and schools. Bids due Sept 13 include 1200 tons hard white ash, 500 tons egg coal, and 300 tons stove coal from Lehigh or equivalent. Bids must name mine sources, include 20 percent bond, and may be rejected at will.
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