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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Sep 15, 1890
Page
8
The Nationalist Club of Boston delivers a second manifesto denouncing corporate influence over legislation. It cites recent state investigations, warns of a growing plutocracy, and urges renewed public control of gas, electric, water, and rail services, plus primaries and strict candidate pledges. The note closes with a call to action from citizens and lawmakers.
Providence September 14 News notes a fierce race in Rhode Island's First District as Democrats push for a House seat for the first time in years. Incumbent Republican J. Spooner faces opposition from ex Governor Ladd and H. H. Wilson with Lapham as a likely Democrat challenger amid party talk. A faint chance exists in the Second District with Governor Davis urged to bide his time for the senatorial path.
In Lawrence on Saturday night a man lay unconscious in an alley near Newbury Street. Fred Blish of Hinesburg Vermont died about midnight from probable alcoholic poisoning, with police investigating potential foul play. Blish had been in the city about a year, worked at Washington Mills, and had a prior highway robbery case involving Thomas McNamara.
Lawrence Sept. 14 The Massachusetts State Firemen's Association closed its session with essays on fire drills in schools and alarm procedures. Officers named include Z J Merrill elected president who declined, Samuel Abbott Jr. to serve, and a full slate with D Arthur Burt secretary and Hiram R Williamson treasurer.
The American Library Association wrapped up a week of business at Fabyan Houses New Hampshire with a push for international copyright. Committees formed for the World’s Fair library exhibit with Hild Hill and Nelson among advisers. Senator Chace spoke on copyright. Officers named include Melvil Dewey president and G C Soule vice president. trustees praised the meeting as the largest and best yet. A four day coaching trip through the mountains and a Boston dinner follow.
In Beverly two pastors delivered farewell sermons marking their retirements from ministry. Rev. L. D. Bragg of the Methodist Church will teach at East University in Holly Springs Mississippi, and Rev. A. D. Aubrey of the Universalist Church plans mercantile work in New York State. Bragg preached on with you alway unto the end of the world, praising the church’s work and its bright future. Aubrey spoke of his three years as pastor as a happy period, with parishioners later paying tribute in a generous pulse token of esteem.
Cohasset debuted electric street lighting last evening after a town vote in April to install at least 150 incandescent lamps. A power plant on Normich Main near King street feeds the system built by Thomson Houston Co. The first arc at 8 o'clock satisfied most residents though a few summer visitors fear electric railways may follow.
The article notes Oakland Garden will close to the public in its twelfth week as the fall of Babylon season ends. It describes Boreas visit as disruptive to the Babel tower but not unexpected, with traces erased and the mimic city restored to near perfection. Attendance remains strong into the final days of the season.
The Rev Dr Phillips Brooks returned from Europe to greet parishioners at Trinity Church. Assisted by Rev Dr W A McVickar, Brooks preached on Matthew 25 23 underscoring faithful service and divine reward, then spoke on Psalm 1 7 declaring God is the judge and the Creator owns our life with final reckoning at judgment day.
The Rev Father Mall at St John the Evangelist Bowdoin Street preached on the life and character of Canon Liddon, noting his influence on Oxford and St Pauls. The English review praised his lucidity, logic, learning, respect for listeners, and emphasis on duty and gospel gravity. The sermon highlighted Liddons supremacy of goodness over intellect and his focus on practice.
Rev. George A. Gordon preached from Mathew 4:4 at the New Old South last evening urging that man does not live by bread alone. He linked suffering and self denial to faith in the dignity of man, citing Burns Wordsworth Tennyson Browning, and concluded Christianity endures because it answers the hunger of the heart for God.
Dr Griffis preaches at Shawmut Congregational Church on the Idol of the American People. He argues Americans boast of no image worship yet history shows nations harbor idols, even as modern wonders like canals and railroads seem less remarkable than ancient pyramids.
A speaker critiques the American fixation on smartness over moral character. He contrasts Asia’s idols with American idols of wit and efficiency, warns that cleverness without virtue leads to public weakness, and urges shaping youth to value an honest heart and clear conscience over ostentatious intellect.
The Rev. Carroll Cutler of Adelbert College Ohio preached at Park Street Church last evening on Hebrews eleven twenty two with a focus on Moses. He argued faith in God sustains leadership amid temptations and warned that society often justifies sin while stressing that God’s providence governs the universe and guides good works toward his glory.
In Worcester state tour the Prohibition organizer cites Republican indifference, strong Prohibition and Democratic activity, predicting a large vote equal to last year. He also notes Democrat W. J. Russell as Gouvernor candidate and strong overall organization. Colonel Walker denies Conant leads, insisting nomination is in reach, while figures place Conant ahead with reinforcements arriving.
Ex-Governor John Davis Long may deliver the nominating speech for Colonel Olin with a Grand Army man to second the tribute. Friends of Olin expect a strong delegation push and will stay vigilant until results are announced. Howland supporters remain confident in nominating the Chelsea man amid similar backing.
An old saying notes money cannot buy health yet it can buy refreshing sleep. The ad claims insomnia sufferers can be cured using one of the box beds advertised by Paine’s Furniture Company at 48 Canal Street, noting a great sale is underway.
The sixty second Chauncy Hall catalogue notes the school’s sound condition and top city standing. It lists new features including a math prize, two athletic field days, a growing kindergarten class, and free art museum admission aiding 317 pupils from Boston and other towns. The report praises individualized attention, business and college prep, and special tutoring for Institute of Technology entrants, with advanced English, literature, and elocution offerings. A long-standing scholarship allows a pupil with three years of good conduct to remain free of English tuition beyond eighth grade, with languages half price.
A Boston Sunday paper reports the Adams Express Company has bought the New York and Boston Express Earle and Prew Express and United States and Canada Express. It says Adams took possession of the United States Boston and New York and Earle and Prew offices in Newport and notes Mr Waldo Adams has gone to New York and will not return until Wednesday while the New York and Boston manager is away at his summer home in Chatham.
The New England Weather Crop Bulletin notes a rainy week hindering farm work and crop curing, with injuries to grain raven corn and tobacco while pastures and silage corn improve. Potatoes show rot and rust in Maine New Hampshire Brattleboro and Mass observations. some fields report heavy losses. Buckwheat good and melons yield well with three hundred barrels shipped from Warwick.
Saturday evening neighbors heard a woman crying and rushed into the house to find M Slutzky beating his wife. They beat him and threw him downstairs. He was later taken to City Hospital with internal injuries but escaped an hour later and remains at large.
Mr C A Florence organises a Boston to Sioux City excursion to Siou x City Ia for eight days with four days at the Corn Palace. The trip includes a vestibule train with Wagner dining and sleeping cars and returns via Chicago with a stop at Niagara Falls. The full round trip costs $75 and tickets and pamphlets are available at Room 67 209 Washington Street.
Manhattan Athletic Club event yields close races in three yacht classes. Clara wins 53-foot, Mariquita takes 40-foot, Lakshmi leads 30-foot before Alene drops out. Wind strong, water calm, times given for 20 mile courses.
The Hull yacht championship drew a strong test of skill as gale winds and high seas limited sixth-class boats. Albatross and Nimbus, both 380-footers with Corinthian crews, led by Nimbus briefly before Albatross surged ahead despite a broken jaw of its gait. Albatross finished 2h 26m 36s to Nimbus 2h 32m 25s, with judges Forsyth Burwell Brown.
Beverly Yacht Club held its fourth open sweepstakes off Monument Beach on Saturday. Entries by class totaled two in first, five in second, four in third and two in fourth, six boats retired disabled. Winners: Starling owned by Johu Cobb in 1h 58m 32s. Anonyma owned by L. Dabney in 1h 47m 46s. Kina owned by John Parkinson in 1h 8m 2s. Rip owned by C. B. Jefferson in 371m 38s.
Marblehead report says the Corinthian Yacht Club race was not held Saturday due to rough sea and high winds. It is noted that Tomahawk and Ventura may sail a match race soon, possibly on the 25th inst.
Dr M A Dignam a prominent dentist escorted a young lady to her Cross street home. A man sprang from the lawn, fired twice through the door as he fled toward Fairmount street. No motive is known. A similar incident occurred recently elsewhere in the city.
Curtis P. Upson, 51, head of the Pittsfield Street Railway, killed himself with two ounces of laudanum. After weeks of drinking and suspension, he bought the poison at a drug store while visiting a livery stable, returned home, and died at 6 pm. He had been in Pittsfield twenty years and led the company since 1886. he left a widow.
Angus McDonald of 217 Harrison Avenue was arrested Saturday evening for drunkenness. A bullet wound in his arm was found yesterday morning. He says he does not know how it happened and mentions a man named William Quinn. He was taken to City Hospital.
An attempt to extend the electric railway on Main street in Waterlow, New York, occurred at 1 a.m. Firemen laid multiple hoses as workmen were prepared to be drenched. The project was halted after several workers were jailed amid growing excitement. An injunction may be served tomorrow.
Last week Health Board deaths 194 down from 204 year ago. Sixteen violent deaths included. Rail excursion by New England Railroad Agents Assn Sept 20 to Weirs via Concord and Lake Winnepesaukee. special 9:30 a.m. train from Boston & Lowell. Horticultural Society window garden exhibition postponed due to rain to next Saturday. Unknown man about sixty run over and killed by train at Atlantic on Old Colony line. letter found for John McDonald. William Lawson of 9 Florence street died by suicide after misplacing $65. Beacon and Charles street watchman left dog free. dog attacked in West End. officers ready to shoot if needed. Evangelist George S. Avery spoke on Bible study methods to Boston Y M C A. classes planned. 50 signed, 100 more expected by Oct 1. Chauncy Hill School to begin Sept 17.
The Orient Lacrosse Club of Montreal defeated the Boston team 8 goals to 0 on Congress street grounds after heavy rains left the field poor. Orients showed a well balanced, positional game with standout performances from Davis Simson and Blodgett, while Boston players like Millard and leet Anderson faced tough defense. Referee Macdonald and umpires Crosby and Allen oversaw the match.
The Jewish New Year A. M. 5651 began last night with believers worldwide marking ten days of divine judgment. Services at synagogues Monday and Tuesday are described as beautiful with daily sermons at 10 am. At Church Street Synagogue strict Orthodox rites will be observed and Rev. D. Barron, famed baritone, will lead the services.
Captain Bragdon of the harbor police rescued Peter Coupal Charles W. Cox and John Walsh from drowning after a tender capsized in the harbor. He placed them aboard a yacht where they were kept aboard and soon rejoicing.
The Boston Athletic Association adopts resolutions mourning the death of John Boyle O'Reilly a founder whose enthusiastic devotion to athletics inspired many and promoted a healthy community tone. The measures call for inscribing the resolutions in the association's books and sending copies to his wife and family with heartfelt condolences.
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