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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Apr 26, 1888

Page

2

Chelsea Democratic Convention Chooses Doherty and Towns

The Chelsea delegates backed Philip J. Doherty and Quincy A. Towns for St Louis as the party split averted acclamation. Doherty led after a ballot as Freeman and Knowles wavered in the tally. Barrett's Hall hosted the adjourned vote with Doherty partisans celebrating with flags and horns. The Sixth District committee saw W H Perkins replacing a resignation. Charlestown regulars protested the voting method and threatened future participation.

Freeman Cleveland Chelsea St. Louis Hamilton Shim Frank W. Jones Quincey A Lynn John Hogan Philip J. Doherty Doherty Quincy A.f Towns Knowles Freeman Nice Bailey’s Hall Barrett’s Dennis A. O’brien Chris. G. Plunkett Medford United States Washington and Jackson Democratic Committee Ruggies Reading W. H. Perkins Charlestown Murphy

Democratic Banquet in Parker House Marks First Dinner

The Fourth Congressional District Democratic Club held its first dinner at Parker House last evening with over 100 members present. Senator Patrick Dwyer served as toastmaster, reading congratulatory letters from notable figures. Speakers included United States District Attorney Owen A. Galvin and Cambridge Mayor William H. Russell, who praised the club and urged youth involvement in politics. Josiah Quincy spoke on tariffs, while Alderman John A. McLaughlin defended North End residents against Republican attacks. General Hazard Stevens and others extolled the value of such gatherings for Democratic success.

Fourth Congressional District Democratic Club Parker House James A. Murphy Patrick D. Dwyer Charles Levi Woodbury F. O. Prince J. G. Abbott Patrick A. Collins Henryb. Lovering Jonas H. French John C. Crosby United States Owen A. Galvin Wiliam H. Russell Cambridge Josiah Quincy John A. McLaughlin North End Brookline Republican Club McLaughlin General Hazard Stevens Canada Great Britain Congress State Treasury Departments House Democratic Committee On Foreign Affairs England Phelps Cleveland Bayard Sam Adams Patrick Henry Democratic Party Saturday Review South Carolina the Spectator People’s Journal Dundee Cobden London Times Pall Mall Gazette Wageman Gettysburg Little Round Top Cemetery Ridge Pickett Longstreet Republican Party America Kentucky Speaker Massachusetts

Blaine Convention Elects Four Delegates in Tremont Temple

Massachusetts held its first Blaine convention at Tremont Temple to name four delegates for the Chicago Republican national convention. The gathering, under 900 attendees, showcased Blaine support with delegates Hoar Burden Hyde Beard leading the ticket and a platform quickly adopted.

Massachusetts Tremont Temple Chicago Dr. Burden Maine Hoar Burden Hyde Beard Blainette Blaine Committee On State Committee H. A. Philbrook Hobart Braintree Congress Cogswell George F. Hoar Frederick L. Burden Henry S. Hyde Alanson W. Beard George B. Loring Benjamins. Lovell Grand Army Julius ©. Chappelle Fred H. Williams Charles N

Dorchester Glee Club Shines In Winthrop Hall Concert

Dorchester Glee Club delivered a luminous seventh concert in Winthrop Hall as a full house praised conductor Arthur W. Thayer pianist Mrs. Martha Dana Shepard and harpist Heinrich Schuecker. Miss Lillian Carl Smith earned a huge bouquet for her contralto contribution as the audience praised the well chosen songs from start to finish.

Dorchester Glee Club Winthrop Hall Dorchester Arthur W. Thayer Martha Dana Shepard Heinrich Schuecker Lillian Carl Smith Glee Club

California Trip by Fifty from Fitchburg Station

A party of fifty, mostly from New England, departs Fitchburg station at 4 PM in a Pullman special to California and return under Raymond & Whitcomb. They travel via Chicago Kansas City Santa Fe outward and Salt Lake City Denver & Rio Grande back, with two days in southern Colorado including Veta Pass and Toltec Gorge, led by Carroll Hutchins.

New England Fitchburg California Raymond & Whitcomb Chicago Kansas City Santa Fe Salt Lake City Denver & Rio Grande Road Colorado Veta Pass Toltec Carroll Hutchins Frank P. Andrews Concord N. H J. G. Blake Thomas H. Blake Bangor Hallowell Charles W. Norton Allston Henry H. Proctor Roxbury James \. Sawtell James A. Sawtell Lizzie A. Sawtell Louise Sawtell Boston E. M. Shore Fall River J. F. Spinney B. F. Spinney

Hyde Park Man Attempts Death After Arrest In Theft Case

Lancaster New Hampshire April 25 Harry Booth of Hyde Park Massachusetts attempted death by own action twice today after being arrested for stealing a four hundred dollar diamond ring from George Hare of Springfield Booth and his brother formerly ran a local paper business but failed months ago They returned to town recently with Hare who wanted to lease the paper mill

Hyde Park Lancaster N. H Harry Booth Mass George Hare Springfield Booth Hare

Metcalf Bros & Co assigns in Drunok Michigan

Drunok Mich April 15 Metcalf Bros and Co a retail dry goods firm has assigned No statement filed yet Liabilities set at 500000 and assets about the same

Metcalf Bros. & CO Drunok, Mich

Massachusetts Republicans Rally For Strong Organization And Protect Policy

A Massachusetts Republican address praises party gains and calls for solid organization at all levels. Emphasizes club formation and caretaker roles for city and town committees, warns against Mugwump influence, and defends protectionist policy against free trade. Targets independent voters and underscores the need to preserve reform and civil service integrity.

Massachusetts State Committee State House Boston Cleveland New York Vermont Illinois Republican Party Grover Cleveland Coonnee James G. Blaine Democratic Party Reublican Party

Massachusetts Republicans rally for American system defense

The Massachusetts Republican delegates urge unity to nominate four at large to the national convention in Chicago. They condemn the Democratic administration as ignorant, profligate, and un-American, praising protectionist policy and veteran care while urging vigorous election integrity and temperance reform. They call for renewed national leadership under the Republican banner to defend tariffs, industry, and Union veterans.

Cogswell Massachusetts Chicago America Democratic Party Republican Party Republic House Committee On Supreme Bench of the United States Illinois Ohio Maryland South Louisiana Cleveland Senate House of Representatives Faneuil Hall Charles R. Codman Garfield Bayard Delaware Thurman North Republican Party of National Republican Convention New England Canada Henry Clay Boston Mexico South American Union

Platform of Massachusetts Republicans Declares Return to Power

The Massachusetts Republicans argue that past fidelity to principle and past misfeasance alike signal future shortcomings in the Democratic party. They state that national welfare requires Republican control, praising prior Republican results and urging continued party leadership to uphold equal rights for all citizens.

Massachusetts Democratic Party Republican Party Republican Organization

Codman Says Southern Conditions Differ Since 1880

Colonel Charles R. Codman reiterates his 1880 stance while noting changed Southern conditions. He cites end of shotgun politics on election day and fewer beatings of Black voters, crediting President Cleveland for justice and removals of officials implicated in outrages.

Codman Charles R. Codman South Cleveland

Cotting Thompson Wedding at King's Chapel

The marriage of Charles E. Cotting of A. Cotting & Co. to Ruth Thompson occurred at King's Chapel with organ music by B. J. Lang and a 7 PM arrival of the bridal party. The ceremony featured the Rev. Henry W. Hoote, the bride in white satin, elaborate tropical plant decorations, and a reception at 71 Beacon Street hosted by the bride's mother.

King’s Chapel Charles E. Cotting A. Cotting & Co Ruth Thompson Frank Thompson Charlestown B. J. Lang Messrs Lichtenberg Schucker Symphony Orchestra Rubinstein Messrs. R. Grey EF. Jackson H. Wainwright Amos Cotting F. P. Jones W. S. Jones Ay Linzey Bradbury Doyle H. G. O. Colby F.C. Welch Henry W. Ioote Beacon Street

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