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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Sep 12, 1887
Page
8
Report shows Democratic leaders and supporters at party headquarters weighing possible nominees for governor. Discussion centers on Morse and others with limited consensus, while younger leadership and Melrose plans surface amid a crowded field.
A state Labor party gathering in this city started with a small turnout that grew to twenty three men and three women by afternoon. Delegates debated a campaign plan, adopted a platform endorsing land rent, public utilities control, dissolution of pooling, a 10 percent tax on circulating currency, and a national monetary system, then named KE M Chamberlin for Governor and C E Marks for Lieutenant Governor.
An Independent urges the Democratic party to nominate Cambridge mayor William E Russell for governor on a tariff reform and civil service platform. The writer argues Russell would energize youth and rally supporters, compares him to Oliver Ames, and calls for revenue reform as a campaign issue.
The Democratic State committee circulates a call for town committees to supply information on partisan conduct of federal Massachusetts officials. Chairman J A McGeough and Secretary W E Cowdrey urge timely, reliable details to assess the number of partisan and offensive Republican officeholders.
Judge Adin Thayer spoke at the Massachusetts Club on the need for a free ballot and fair count. He attacked Cleveland’s minority presidency, Mugwumps, and the internal revenue tax, urging repeal and denouncing party corruption.
The passage argues that repeal would remove a major pretext used by free traders to cripple American industry by reducing tariffs. It frames the House of Representatives as a target for this action, linking legislative change to broader economic protection.
Walpole delegates to the Democratic State convention are F. W. Bird Warren Boyden and Henry W. Smith. The Democratic State committee will hold a special session at 5 p.m. on the 19th inst at the Bay State House Worcester to decide the rival Boston delegations. Suffolk Prohibition Club meets at 36 Bromfield street tonight with Rev Dr A Miner speaking.
The Rev. Justin D. Fulton preached at Music Hall urging priests to marry to align church leadership with national interests. He condemned the confessional and claimed the Bible supports divorce for certain crimes, prompting a heated exchange with a gallery member. Fulton contrasted Baptist readers of scripture with Roman Catholics.
The Rev Dr Meredith delivered his farewell sermon at Union Church citing Philippians and praising four years of growth. He expressed humility for unmet ideals while noting church unity and increased membership. He praised the incoming pastor as fit to continue Christ’s work and lead the church to future harvest.
Dr. David Gregg preached at Park Street Church arguing the United States Constitution is non religious and should be Christianized. He urged Christians to educate themselves and others to advocate embedding God and Christ in the Constitution.
Frances Maria Spofford mother of Richard Spofford died suddenly in Newburyport at 86. Born in England in 1801, she came from a line of poets actors and notable scholars and was adopted by author Susannah Rawson. Survived by daughters Miss Frances H. Spofford and Mrs Georgiana Hall and son Richard S. Spofford.
Charles Rhodes aged 65 Hyde Park resident dies suddenly Saturday afternoon leaving widow and son. Henry Peyrett Marseilles native and wine merchant dies in New York at 74 from heart rheumatism. Rev Father Brady Torrington Conn dies at 27 formerly of Hartford Cathedral ordained at Niagara College 1885. Mrs Godlove S Orth Lafayette Indiana dies Capon Springs West Virginia Saturday.
The will dated July 14, 1886, names William L. Wainwright and J. B. Richardson as executors. Bequests include 1000 to six England-based nieces and nephews, 200 to actor Joseph A. Smith, and 1000 to the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals. Residual gifts benefit multiple aged and women’s homes and charities.
The Rev. Dr. Frederick L. Courtney preached at St Pauls Boston after his summer in England. He spoke on Temptation and urged viewing temptation as a means to moral strength. He paid tribute to Mrs. J R Vincent, noting her piety and public kindness.
The Springfield passenger train on the Boston and Albany line collided with a freight car near Allston station on Saturday evening. The train was late but not fast. several freight cars were derailed and pushed into the inbound track, damaging the end of a freight car and several passenger coaches. No injuries occurred though passengers were frightened and some fainted.
Horsemen form a four park trotting circuit starting October 4 at Narragansett Park Providence and running four days. Beacon Park begins October 11, Franklin Park October 18, Mystic Park October 25. Total purses reach 12400 dollars with entry deadlines September 26 for Narragansett Beacon and October 10 for Franklin Mystic.
Seven thousand attend the season finale at the South End grounds as Detroit rests atop the standings with Chicago close behind. New York and Philadelphia battle for third and fourth, while Boston holds fifth. Pittsburg Washington and Indianapolis follow in turn. Young Madden defeats the Giants again, with sharp fielding and key plays by Kelly Nash Burdock and Johnston shaping the contest.
The veteran firemen parade forms at 9 a.m. on Charles street mall and proceeds at 10 a.m. along a lengthy route through Park Square Columbus Avenue Clarendon Tremont Union Park Washington Summer High Oliver Fort Hill Batterymarch Milk Broad State Washington School Tremont Row to Charles Bowdoin and back to the Common. Charlestown unit expects 225 men and Lady friends will present a sill banner before departure. Afternoon visit to Point of Pines with a Lanatier served and a dress parade. They will be photographed beforehand.
Detroit game details show Detroit 17 Pittsburgh 3 and Chicago 8 Indianapolis 2. Chicago 13 Indianapolis 5. Philadelphia 17 Washington 3. Manchester 6 Manchester 6. Lowell 5 Sales 6. Weehawken New Jersey Louisville 9 Metropolitan 6. Ridgewood Long Island Brooklyn 5 Cleveland 0.
Antonio Dogstine a 12 year old Italian bootblack living at 214 North street was stabbed in the abdomen by fellow bootblack Amonico Condarri aged 10. The weapon penetrated about three inches and Dogstine was taken to Massachusetts General Hospital where his condition is serious. The boys fought during a game of stick after Dogstine accused Condarri of cheating.
A meeting of pew holders last week considered uniting Hollis Street and South Congregational churches with Rev. Dr Hale as pastor and Rev. H K Carpenter as assistant. Both chairs to be united and a decision expected soon.
Charitable Aid Society finalizes arrangements for a lawn party at Oakland Garden next Thursday to benefit Father Roche's Working Boys' Home. Entertainment and dancing will run in the afternoon and evening with notable attendees staying at Parker House.
An effort to stop the Boston Illuminated Advertising Company from further displays at Scollay Square is under way due to alleged street blockades caused by their exhibitions. The company representative plans to test the issue in court, asserting that its rights will be fully established.
The Supreme Judicial Court opens its September term for jury cases Tuesday at 9 a.m. Justice Charles Allen is expected to preside. Listed are cases in law and equity including 802 Joy vs Emmons and 3897 Lazarus vs Swan with numerous executors and banks in the docket.
The Marlboro Unitarian Society and Sunday school hosted over a hundred children from the Boston Female Orphans Asylum and the Children's Mission. Matrons Mrs. B. M. Rich and Miss Emma Storer oversaw the outing with a church gathering, lunch, songs, and a barge ride to Arthur Bigelow’s fruit farm, drawing praise from all attendees.
The Walnut Avenue Congregational Church corner stone was laid in an English gothic style building plan. Rev A E Plumb delivered the address as the structure rises with a 60 foot high tower and 16 by 16 foot base, Roxbury pudding stone exterior, Dorchester sandstone trim, 900 seats, open roof ceiling, oak interior, and a 24 by 20 foot pulpit platform with organ room and choir loft.
An open air meeting on the Common drew nearly 1000 attendees as Land and Labor advocates spoke from the band stand with John A. Hayes presiding and speakers J. R. Roche Andrew Garbett and K. M. White. A Young Men's Christian Association session followed drawing about 200 listeners to an address by G. F. Lakin. Marine Park services featured Rev. BE. R. Thorndike delivering a sermon.
The long distance event from Chicago to Boston appears assured with a start likely in October. The roughly 1000 mile race is expected to take ten to eleven days, backed by a detailed plan for routes checks and other arrangements to ensure success.
Thomas H. Kelly was involved in a street row on Mindora street Roxbury Saturday night and sustained a fractured skull. City Hospital surgeons say a pistol caused the injury while Station 10 police believe a hard missile such as a stone or brick was responsible.
The Dorchester District Court heard the first case under the 1886 Minor Act prohibiting tobacco sales to minors. Defendant Elizabeth O'Donnell. Case continued to September 17.
The Revere House in Boston advertises a select homelike hotel with large handsomely furnished rooms and suites. It highlights a European plan, moderate terms, and an unrivalled cuisine that has proven immensely popular with guests.
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