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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Sep 14, 1887

Page

8

In and Out of Office State Convention Plans Discussed

A column discusses Democratic Governor hopefuls Mayor Russell and ex-Congressman Lovering. It notes Lovering could hurt Pratt’s marshal prospects and that Russell would attract independents, shaping the convention’s choice and next year’s national race. A Worcester report from Washington on federal offices remains a pivotal lead.

Russell Lovering United States Marshalship Frank G. Pratt Greenfield Washington Worcester

Democratic State Convention Arrangements At Worcester

Arrangements for the Worcester Democratic State convention on September 20 are advanced with new conveniences. Excursion tickets will be sold on multiple rail lines including Boston and Albany and Old Colony routes, offering round trips from Boston and from several outlying stations with various valid travel windows and return times. Delegates may buy tickets to junction points and find sales for those routes.

Worcester Boston & Albany Boston Old Colony Road Fall River Taunton New Bedford

Corse Denies Herald Interview on City Hall Office Brokerage

Postmaster Corse denies the New York Herald interview claim that a Boston office brokerage system exists. Mayor Huey O'Brien challenges such charges and demands names if proven, while the Herald reports the interview as accurate and notes Corse’s denial.

Corsh Corse New York Herald Boston Ore Hall O’brien John Mr. Corse Derroir Cig Hall Huey O’brien Hugh O Brien Mass M. Corse New York Herald of Today New England General Corse Herald

East Boston Sun Proposed as New Democratic Weekly

A meeting at the Maverick House refined plans for a new East Boston weekly newspaper. The East Boston Sun will publish after the State convention with $5000 capital in $10 shares, and about seventy gentlemen have signaled their intention to subscribe.

Noddle Island Democratic East Boston Maverick House

Prohibition State Committee to Meet Saturday Noon

The Prohibition State committee will meet Saturday at noon to receive letters of acceptance from candidates on the State ticket. The Arlington Democrats have appointed

Prohibition State Committee Arlington Democrats

Republicans to Convene Delegates Amid Candidate Talk

A committee including T. H. Carnes S. D. Hicks R. A. Welsh T Scannell and A D Haitt will confer with the Winchester Democrats on selecting a Representative candidate. The Republican city caucuses to choose delegates for conventions will be held a week from tonight.

T. H. Carnes S. D. Hicks R. A. Welsh T. Scannell A. D. Haitt Winchester Cauncuses

Boston Furniture Strikers Demand Nine Hour Day

Striking finishers and painters in Boston have left their shops. At 176 Tremont street the strikers report concessions by J. & J. Boyd to a nine hour day and Derby Des Company to five and a half days. Cabinetmakers pledge support and plan collections and a public meeting at Tremont Street to consider the broader issue.

Dee Bros F. M. Holmes George W. Read Welman & Sons Storer Bros A. H. Ames Williams & Barnes Tremont Street J. & J. Boyd Derby Des Company State Board of Arbitration Boston Furniture Trades Council

Theatres Chronicle of New York Stage News

The piece surveys ongoing runs and openings including Jim the Penman at Park Theatre and The Dominie’s Daughter at the Museum. It notes The Red Lamp premiere in America with new scenery, Haymarket reopening by Beerbohm Tree, and Corsair at Mollis Street. It also reports tributes at the New York Casino for Miminie and Wilson, and reviews from Buffalo and Madison Square.

Jim the Penman the Park Theatre Madison Square Company Museum Gama la Moss Mr. Barron Miss Clarke Lu Lson Seymour Coulter Davenport Mesdames Evesson Chester Ryan Beerbohm-Tree London Haymarket Corsair Mollis Street New York Francis Wilson Wilson M. Coquelin Eugene Tompkins Edwin Booth Lawrence Barrett Buffalo Julius Caesar Dr. Jekyll Mr. Hyde Madison Square John A. Mackay Town Charles H. Hoyt Fourteenth Street Standard Bellman Wallack’s Robert B. Mantell Long Branch West Ninety-fifth Street England Madison Square Theatre A. M. Palmer Clay M. Green Lotta McVickar Chicago Sydney Grundy Rose Coghlan Henry KE Abbey Florence Gerard Enid Leslie Osmond Exile Charles Groves Eri. D. Ward Samuel Sothern Mr. Goathher Mr. Abbey Mesdames Florence Gerard Netta Guion Kate Barnett Hnnd Leslie Messrs John Gilbert Osmond Tearle Kyrle Bellew E. D. Ward J. W. Piggott Harry Edwards W. T. Lovell Charles Dodsworth Mar. Bellew James Brown Potter Coquelin Ainé Paris TL Ami Fritz Old Aie Irving Mathias Russia America Henry Arthur Jones Jones Chatterton Dante Goethe Yates

Fruits and Flowers Joint Exhibition Opens in Mechanics Hall

The Massachusetts Florticultural and Pomological societies opened their annual joint show in Mechanics' Building with rich fruit and flower displays. Prize winners include Robert T. Jackson and J. L. Gardner among many exhibitors. awards covered plants vegetables and numerous pear varieties. The event runs daily through Sept. 16 with a Germania Band concert planned for the evening.

Massachusetts Horticultural Society American Pomological Society Mechanics’ Building Robert T. Jackson Dorchester Lowell M. B. Faxon Boston John L. Gardner Brookline Edwin Fewkes & Son Newton Highlands John Parker Medford James TH. Hyde J. F. C. Hyde Newton A. D. Wood West Newton E. 5. Hill Hyde Park H. E John IL. Gardner John Simpkins Yarmouthport Victoria Regia Francis J. Hayes Lexington Nathaniel, Kidder Milton H. Lt. Hunnewell Wellesley C. H. Hovey Cambridge George A. Nickerson Dedham Thomas Clark Harvard Botanical Garden Mr. Kidder Hiunnewell Harvard Garden Enoch Bartlett Roxbury Little Sisters of the Poor Bartletts J. <Knowles Providence R. I John McClure Revere T. M. Davis Cambridgeport L. M. Chase Mary Langmaid Somerville Samuel Hartwell John Filiebrown Arlington L. W. Weston Lincoln W. P. Walker Warren Fenno William Tirrell Brighton HE. A. Hall A. N. Lewis Angouleme Michael Finegan M. W. Chadbourne Watertown C. N Marblehead George Hall Foundling Reuben Handley West Acton E. Grant Concord Isaac E. Coburn Everett W.S. Frost Belmont Arkansas Edward Wilder Charles 4. Hovey H. H. Hunnewell William Martin Wiliam Martin Cyeas Hi. H. Hunnewell Francis L. Hayes W. A. Manda Liebrecht & Wadley New York Benjamin Gray B. Gray W. A. Manca W. W. Rawson J. G. Coolidge G. P F. Stone M.T. Goddard J. Pillebrown C. A. Learned M. T. Goddard H. Bb. Watts Joseph Isberly Clark C. B. Lancaster Hebron H. B. Watts M. {. Goddard Rose D.puttle M. Baxon Savoy F. Goddard M. DB. Faxon White Star Downing B. G. Swaih George F. Stone R. A. Lovering Danvers George Mil J. H. MH. Gregory Portugal George Hill J. J. H. Gregory G. J. Sanderson Warren Heustis & Son C. N. Brackett F E. Coburn C. N. Prackett Acme Joseph Brierly J.J. Coolidge Emery I. E. Coburn Martynas Peppers Queen Ruby King Germania Band William Reitzel Suppe R. Shuebruk Madame Angot Lecocq Zampa AhOrOld George W. Stewart Waltz Feasionen Esa Strauss Faurbrek GRIOD Civic

Pomological Congress Opens With Lectures and Plans

The Pomological Society holds sessions in the eastern building rooms with electricity lighting. Sessions run from 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. and continue to Friday evening. Noted speakers from Georgia to Wisconsin discuss fruit science and nomenclature. A reception banquet and a harbor excursion with Mayor O’Brien are scheduled, followed by a visit to H. H. Hunnewell’s grounds in Wellesley.

Salem Pomological Society P. J. Beckmans Georgia William Saunders Canada Dominion J. A. Linter New York A. Forbes Illinois Henry P. Walcott Massacusetts Vain H. Blakeley New Jersey John J. Thomas H. J. van Deman Washington, D. C J. M. Smith Wisconsin W. J. Beal Michigan B. D. Halsted Iowa Marvin George W. Campbell Ohio C.A. Hatch D. P. Penhailow Quebec T. S. Lyon C. A. Green E. S. Gaff Fuller J. H. Bailey E. L. Sturtevant A. E. Gipson Colorado T. V. Munson Texas M. Crawford P. M. Augur Connecticut A. Shaw T. H. Hoskins Vermont Marshall P. Wilder Barry Rochester N. Y Massachusetts Horticultural Society Tremont Street O’brien H. H. Hunnewell Wellesley

Osborne pleads not guilty to forged note charge

James W. Osborne appeared in Cambridge District Court and pleaded not guilty to forging a $1500 promissory note. He was held in jail for trial on Monday the 19th and remained in custody after bail default. He sent a letter to his sister, Mrs. Henry Van Brunt, before transport.

James W. Osborne District Court Cambridge East Cambridge Henry van Brunt

Boston School Board Names Arrivals for Autumn Terms

The Boston school board opened a fall term with full attendance. The committee reported and approved appointments for principals at evening schools and Frothingham, plus confirmed teachers across Dorchester Roxbury Quincy and Charlestown high and elementary schools. A Chardon street schoolhouse was surrendered and a six room primary school was requested for Charlestown.

Boston School Board Isaac F. Paul Anderson Street John R. Morse Bigelow George Oak Comins Augustine L. Rafter Dearborn William H. Brown Eliot Harvey L. Boutwell Franklin William H. Martin Lincoln Alonzo G. Ham Lyman Henry B. Hall Quincy Seth P. Smith Sherwin Moses Berger Warren Voute G. Pratt Warrenton Street Eber R. Butter Ells Charles C. Tinssey Frothingham School William B. Atwood Lyman R. Williston Girls’ High Elizabeth M. Ritter Dorchester Hinma K. Keen Dora Williams Roxbury Hugh Elizabeth G. Cahill Alice Potter Braman Elizabeth J. Malcolm Mary McSkinnon Dwight Susan Ek Foster Everett Mary N Annie F. Childs Harvard Mary Bradley Hillsdale Alice M. Sibley Lewis Ella F. Parsons Mt. Vernon Mary E. Graham Fannie £. Osgood Edward F.folden Charlestown Albert P. Walker English High M. Medora Adams Girls Emily Norcross Roxbury High Edith A. Parkhurst Ruth C. Mills Bunker Hill Mabel L. Warner Charles Sumner Gracie J. Freeman Alason Hi Mayers Elizabeth L. Stoddard Mary A. Reardon Etta Jordan Hyde Jeremiah G. Foley Martin Mary L. Holland Hanette Betts Ida H. Adams Horace Mann Henry E. Frazer East Boston High Albert Poor Ervinia Thompson Emma I. McDonald Inez Drake Clara A. Brown Stoughton School Chardon Street

Creditors Hear Proposals In Several Insolvency Matters

The report covers multiple 19th century cases as creditors meetings adjourned. Francis Humphreys agrees to 20 cents on the dollar in thirty days with William LaCroix elected assignee. Wheeler & Co seeks a five year extension while New Haven banks hold most liabilities and ex Governor Bigelow negotiates extensions.

J. A. Treihelmann Cincinnati George J. Swayne Brooklyn N. Y Peter A. Hendrick E. D. Bassett Wood’s Hall Francis Humphreys Marblehead J. O. Porter Lynn Messrs. J. QO. Porter William LaCroix J. G. Peirce Boston Humphreys New Haven Conn Robertson Wheeler Saurday Bigelow Merchants’ National Bank New York United States

Mr. Galvin Takes Oath as U S Attorney for Massachusetts

In a District Court session presided by Judge Nelson, Owen A. Galvin qualified and took the oath to serve as United States attorney for the District of Massachusetts and immediately assumed the duties of the office.

Galvin United States District Court Nelson Owen A. Galvin United States District of Massachusetts

Dr Kneeland Critics Panama Canal Plans At Boston Meeting

Dr S Kneeland at the Boston Scientific Society denounced De Lesseps Panama canal schemes as a French venture with limited support among engineers. He argued the cost would exceed 400 million dollars and favored a Nicaragua lock canal for practicality, noting Panama’s harbor and line advantages but stressing health and risk concerns. He urged the canal’s true value lay in shortening Atlantic and Pacific routes for the United States and Asia.

S. Kneeland Boston Scientific Society Panama M. de Lesseps de Lesseps Panama Canal United States Nicaragua Kneeland Central America Atlantic Seaboard Pacific Seaboard Japan

English View of the 1818 Fisheries Treaty

W Mar so am Adams of Boston writes to The Post with a detailed critique of the 1818 treaty and its claim to rights not privileges. He argues the accord mainly restricts trade, questions the premise of “a treaty of friendship,” and calls for discreet, equitable changes while noting potential settlements could be reached quickly. He references earlier treaties of 1783 and 1815 and mentions Alaska and mare clausum in passing. Boston, September 18, 1987.

Prince Talleyrand Prince Hardenberg France Europe London Boston Mr. Bayard Mr. Phelps Alaska W. Marsoam Adams

Cigar Makers Lockout Strikes Boston Industry

Nearly 1000 cigar makers, packers and strippers are locked out by master cigar makers following a dispute with the Cigar Makers Union and Cigar Manufacturers Association. The conflict stems from apprentice limits and union procedures, with secret meetings held as both sides prepare for a protracted stand. The lockout threatens disruption to Boston's tobacco trade and the local cigar industry.

Boston Cigar Makers’ Union Cigar Manufacturers’ Association Boston Cooperative Association No. 85 State Street Cigar Packers’ Union Manufacturers’ Union Makers’ Union Manufacturers’ Association Union 97 Essex Street Union 128 Franklin Street International Union United States

City Notes Preview Court Case and Local Events

The Municipal Court will hear the complaint against the Aluminated Advertising Company this morning. Antonio Rossano pleads not guilty to an attempted murder charge with a Sept. 23 date and $10,000 bonds. Various local notices include hotel registrations, coal contracts, a Charlestown property sale for $8400, and an Old South lecture on The Birth of the Nation.

Meredith Brooklyn Antonio Rossano Guiseppe Giannetto J. H. Manly Augusta Young’s Hotel Kittredge M. Wing Mark Haley L. C. Burnham Samuel Hatch & Co Charlestown Beverly Beverly Street Daniel Doherty Alexander Hamilton Old South Regan Bromfeld Street Boston Cornelius Cronin South Boston South Boston Railroad Company Beach Street Erving Winslow Kate Reignolds Shakspere Pex Wollington Art Christie Johnstone Charles Reade Dickens Endennis Thackeray Ewing New York Williams Lecture Bureau

Berkeley School Enrolls Record New Pupils This Year

Berkeley School reports a record influx of new pupils for the current year, surpassing enrollments of the previous two years at the same date. The Institute of Technology class is particularly large, with the school housed in the Young Men’s Christian Association building featuring a fine gymnasium.

Berkeley School Berkeley Institute of Technology Young Men’s Christian Association

Notorious pickpocket alias James Davis identified in South End arrest

Detectives describe James Davis alias George Wilson as an expert pickpocket from Philadelphia about 40 years old. He reportedly can lift wallets from inside vest pockets undetected. Previously arrested in Concord, New Hampshire in 1885, he used the alias George Wilson, served two years, and was released about two weeks ago.

James Davis George Wilson South End Philadelphia Concord N. H

Funeral service for Deacon Ezra D. Conant in Somerville

The funeral for Deacon Ezra D. Conant of Franklin Street Church Somerville was held yesterday afternoon with Rev W S Hubpell of Buffalo officiating. Floral tributes included a closed book on ivy and a note from the Wholesale Grocers Association of Boston. Remains were taken to Mt Auburn. Pallbearers were R E Nickerson Charles H Guild Henry Howard and Deacon Tewksbury

Ezra D. Conant Franklin Street Somerville W. S. Hubpell Buffalo Wholesale Grocers’ Association of Boston Mt. Auburn R. E. Nickerson Charles H. Guild Henry Howard Deacon Tewksbury

Derailment Delays Lowell Train at North Cambridge Junction

The last car of the 6:15 outbound on the Lowell line derailed at North Cambridge junction last evening. Few passengers were aboard and escaped injury. Lexington branch trains were delayed about ninety minutes.

Lowell North Cambridge Junction Lexington Branch

Governor Ames Leads State Delegation to Philadelphia

Governor Ames and the State delegation to the constitutional celebration will depart the State House this afternoon at 8 o'clock under escort. They will travel to Old Colony station via Beacon Tremont Court Washington Summer and South streets and take the cars for Philadelphia. Several city delegates left for New York last evening.

Ames Philadelphia State House Old Colony Beacon Tremont Court Washington Summer South Streets New York

Work fall injures East Cambridge man at 43 Way Street

John Roak of No 3 Third Street East Cambridge fell thirty feet at 43 Way Street while working and fractured his hip badly. He was admitted to City Hospital.

John Roak Third Street East Cambridge Way Street City Hospital

Courts Convene For September Term In District Court

The September term of this court opened with a prayer by Rev S P Smith of East Boston. The grand jury was impanelled and retired to consider presents and will report in a day or two. District Attorney Georges M Stearns addressed the court. a report will appear in another column.

United States District Court Nelson S. P. Smith East Boston Georges M. Stearns

Codman will case to be set for trial this sitting

Prayer by Rev. George H. Hosmer of the Unitarian Church at Nopapeet. The docket was called but no cases ready. Several would be ready Wednesday when trials begin. Motions heard include setting Codman for trial at this sitting. Executor’s counsel claimed lack of notice. telegraph notice to Mr. Shattuck ordered for 2 p.m. Wednesday. R. M. Morse Jr. for widow. L. S. Dabney for executor.

George H. Hosmer Unitarian Nopapeet Codman Mr. Shattuck R. M. Morse, Jr L. S. Dabney

Henry Emery v City of Lowell on trial at Middlesex Superior Court

In Middlesex Superior Court Judge Pirman presides as Henry Emery sues the City of Lowell. Jury views the premises damaged by construction work. Argument set for Wednesday morning. Also Augusta Work v George F Libby begun during the trial.

The Tabernacle Meetings Dr Judson Preaches Regeneration

Dr Judson preached yesterday afternoon from Psalms cvii 2 and in the evening on John iii 7 on Regeneration with a three part outline. The treatment was original and interest in services grows with many clergymen attending and participating. He will continue daily at 3 and 7 30 except Saturdays until further notice.

Judson John

Pilots Elect Officers for Harbor No 4 Branch

Harbor No. 4 of the Brotherhood of Steamboat Pilots elected officers for the coming half year. Captain John E. Fored and first pilot Jonathan Chase lead a slate that includes pursers, watchmen, quartermasters, and trustees. The harbor, organized July 1 1887, now has fifty members with seven more to be initiated at the next meeting.

Brotherhood of Steamboat John E. Fored Jonathan Chase T Collins H. Cummiskey C. Chase W. B. Bailey J. M. Perkins Charles H. Crocker T. Ceflns D. W. Baker New England Sever

Isaac Sweetser Will Gifts Charlestown Beneficiaries

By the late Isaac Sweetser will, public bequests depend on estate inventory. Harvard Church Society in Charlestown receives 1000, Ladies Benevolent Circle 500, Children's Rome and Infant School Society 500, Winchester Home of Charlestown 1000, Free in Charlestown 500, with private legacies and residue to the testator's family.

Isaac Sweetser Harvard Church Society Charlestown Ladies* Benevolent Circle Harvard Church Children’s Rome and Infant School Society Winchester Free

Injured Man Found Unconscious After Court Street Mishap

G W P Rankin aged 41 was admitted to City Hospital after being found unconscious on Court street. Police say he fell down stairs at No 11 Court street while hospital attendants report he was struck by a team. He suffers a severe head cut and a dislocated shoulder.

G. W. P. Rankin City Hospital Court Street No. 11

Charles Foster Dies After Overboard Fall At Bangor Wharf

Charles Foster, 45, mate on the schooner Adeline Harlin of Bangor, fell from the wharf at 7 pm and drowned. The body was recovered around 6 am.

Charles Foster Adeline Harlin Bangor Hamlin & Co Coal and Wood Federal Street

To Commemorate A Great Paper

A Boston Post introduction hails itself as the most interesting and valuable daily paper ever issued, marking a special commemorative edition from the press.

Contributions on the 1781 to 1789 Confederation Era

A collection of historical papers and studies by noted scholars and librarians. Essays cover constitutional development, Massachusetts conventions, congressional power over currency, labor and manufacturing in 1787, medical progress, social life, Massachusetts judiciary, architecture, Boston town government, and related topics with additional pieces from other writers.

Hox Menuen Champrharn Rosston U.S. Bureau of Statistics Samourn A. Green Mass. Historical Society Epwin L. Brynner Agnes Surriage Penelope Rock Woxcorr Massachusetts

Dealers urged to submit orders at once

Price set at 83 cents. Dealers are advised to forward their orders immediately to secure stock and ensure timely delivery.

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