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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Sep 27, 1887
Page
5
Paris reports a shooting incident near Raon-sur-Plaine where a gamekeeper died and a dragoon was badly wounded. German gamekeepers allegedly fired after a poaching sighting, prompting diplomatic notes and calls for inquiry. The affair rattled markets and sparked cautious calls for reparations and restrained action.
In Constantinople on Sept. 26 official notes state the Bismarck Kalnoky interview failed to settle the Bulgarian question. Kalnoky did not join Bismarck on forcing Ferdinand’s removal. In Bern another note claims the Czar favors Prince Waldemar of Denmark for Bulgaria, with a possible visit to Emperor William if Bismarck approves.
Reports from Kabul detail Abdullah Khan fleeing with 2000 Zamindwar troops to join Ayoub Khai and reach Kaijamani in northern Baluchistan. The Afghan Amir weakens at Paghaan as Jellala’s governor offers amnesty to rebels returning to loyalty. Berlin notes Moscow urges restraint against Germany and Bis marck, implying thawing ties. A Strasburg maker Gast, tied to Buffet, must leave Germany within two weeks. Riots on Ponape island after Protestant mission expulsion. one dead, Manila reinforcements deployed. Archduke John suspended from the army, prompting surprise. Crown Prince Rudolph opens hygienic congress stressing life preservation as delegates arrive from many nations. Paris reports frauds in English life insurance schemes recently uncovered.
Karl Ludwig Wilhelm Von Schaerer, a naturalized American, deserted his wife for Paris with another woman. He joined Dr Castelnau to lead a swindle, absconding to Germany with most of the loot. Reports say M Grevy may resign the presidency soon. In Bapren on Sept 26 Emperor William arrived and was welcomed by Dom Pedro. Tangier on Sept 26 reports the Moroccan sultan ill with typhoid fever.
The County Democracy sends about 600 leaders including 72 delegates on a fourteen car special train to Saratoga, while the Tammany Hall group departs with around 500 leaders and the same delegate count. Delegates view the 1888 presidential campaign as pivotal with battles over attorney general nominees between William A. Poucher and Charles F. Tabor. Key supporters include Wilson S. Bissell, Peter C. Doyle, and Robert A. Maxwell guiding their camps.
President Grover Cleveland proclaims suspension of foreign discriminating duties of tonnage and imports for Spanish vessels and Spanish possessions in Cuba Porto Rico the Philippines and other territories. The measure mirrors reciprocal treatment for U S ships and cargoes in those areas and continues while the reciprocity endures.
New York September 26 The Supreme Court in general term confirms the verdict in the case of Jacob Sharp. The court finds no error prejudicial to the defendant and upholds the jury's verdict. Sharp may seek a stay but none will be granted. Mrs Sharp is prostrated by the news and Sharp's fate to Sing Sing looms.
The Luther V. Bell grammar school alumni of Somerville held their second annual reunion in Eberle Hall last evening. About seventy five couples attended. Carl E. Merrill played a cornet solo, Bertie Hopkins gave a piano solo, Miss Ella Boardman performed a solo, and Boardman’s Orchestra provided selections.
Boston welcomes the Pennsylvania Railroad tourist bureau with a first trip Oct 5 to Dettysburg Luray Caverns the Natural Bridge Richmond and Washington aboard new vestibule cars promoting sightseeing across the country.
Amusements listing with Jim the Penman at Ion e Theatre and The Red Lamp at Boston Museum. Encores include Enrinime at Globe Theatre and The Corsair at Street Theatre and Lost in the Snow at Howard Athenaum. Evening performances at 7 45 and 1 46 suggested.
The ward and city committee of the new Labor party organized last evening at New Era Hall with a chairman and secretary. C S Griffin elected president, P ONeill Larkin secretary, George J Moulton treasurer. Executive committee includes N E Chase E M Chamberlin Peter Leonard William C Nugent Nicholas Furlong. State headquarters opened at 45 Eliot street room 11.
William H. Earle of Worcester formally accepts the Massachusetts Prohibition party nomination for governor. He urges unity, labor justice, temperance action, and nationwide repeal of liquor traffic, calling for broad participation in Prohibition meetings across the state. He references Massachusetts history and vows uncompromising moral reform.
The Norfolk Democratic Club elected officers for the ensuing year with William Aspinwall of Brookline as president and a full slate including Frank W. Bird Edward Avery John W. Hart James M. Freeman Eli Phelps Ira C. Hersey Henry S. Martin and an executive committee of twenty members from Quincy Needham Sharon Dover Canton Hyde Park Holbrook Maher and others.
Ex senator Knowles of Chelsea and the “smelling committee” examined Lovering’s political standing at Democratic HQ. Freeman cites district tallies: Lovering won large in 1882 and 1884 amid higher district totals, while losing narrowly in 1886, arguing Lovering is a strong gubernatorial candidate.
The PRR tourist party heading south on October 5 will be limited to 100 persons. Names must be registered at 205 Washington Street to secure accommodations, and interested individuals should enter their names promptly. The tour will use the new vestibule cars.
The Pennsylvania Railroad Company will illustrate leisure travel on a special pleasure tour October 5. A dedicated private train of vestibule cars will handle the service for the tourists aboard.
Wednesday timetable lists Albert Howe & Co. Brighton La carriage sales this morning. H L Day Co. and Francis Henshaw Co. handle stocks at 11:30 and noon. Atwood & Weld real estate at 3 pm. Leonard & Co. carpets and rugs also at 3 pm.
Oscar A. Burdett of Clinton Massachusetts marries Minnie A. Jennings at the bride’s home in Walpole New Hampshire with Rev. William H. Teel presiding on September 21.
Obituary notices dated September listing Mrs Phebe Perkins Gracie F Cole Mrs Charles I Cook Anna Cora Higgins Peter Homer Charles A Magoon Laura F Mains Lydia Parker Caroline Fenno Hannah B D Stetson Charles Stone Eunice Tarbell Julia Anthony Marcus Walker with ages and brief funeral details where given.
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