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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Dec 01, 1887

Page

8

Bradlee Declines Citizens Mayoral Nomination

The article reports Mr. Bradlee refusing the citizens’ nomination for mayor and Mr. Hart likely withdrawing as Republican candidate. Leaders of the parties held talks seeking a union behind a third candidate. Hart requests until 10 am to decide, with committees to determine the next step.

Bradlee Citizens Hart Mr. Bradlee Bradiee George C. Shattuck B. RK. Wilson Mt. Vernon National Bank Citizens’ Committee

Mayor O Brien Chosen and School Question Defended

Democratic city committee re-nominated Mayor O Brien and Street Commissioner Brady at Tremont Temple. M M Cunniff defended public school support while election of a secretary and other posts proceeded, with Donovan elected secretary by acclamation amid committee reorganizations.

Democratice City Committee Meionnon Tremont Temple O’ Brien Brady Barry Dominick J. Harkins Thomas J. Barry Edward F. Reilly Larry Reilly Darry L. Doyle J. J. McDonald Martin Dowling Creed James Donovan Ward 16 Donovan Boston General Court Alderman Carroll Oool William F. Griffin John Reade Charlestown Philip J. Doherty Mr. Killen Ward 14 J. J. Cartnett Mr. Griffin Common Council M. M. Cunniff Democratic Party Patrick D. Dwyer House Journal Moises Wadia Reading Chamberlain Cambridge Jesse M. Gove School Board of Charles T. Gallagher Air. Chamberlain

Boston Democrats Rename Mayor Candidacy At Convention

The Boston Democratic convention renominated Mayor O'Brien by acclamation amid cheers. Speakers praised his length of service and integrity, while discussions on printing and ward committee actions led to a humorous moment involving Dominick J. Harkins. The session adjourned with plans to reconvene next Tuesday.

Wadlin Democratic Party Shea Ward 23 John F. Connolly Connolly Ward Committee On Printing Cunniff Alderman Carroll Barry Alderman Lee Carroll Lee War Tforse A. K. Tilden O’brien Boston Quincy Lincoln O'Brien Matthew Dolan Democracy of Matthew Keany North End Fiugh E. Brady John H. Burke Dorchester General Burrill Brady Patrick Maguire Dominick J. Harkins Ward 7 P. D. Dwyer Larkins Harkins West Ends Cawbridge Dwyer Democratic City Committee Fingh O’ Brien

Cann Bowditch wedding unites Florence Bowditch Albert Cann

Miss Florence Adelaide Bowditch daughter of A C Bowditch of Dee Bros florists and Albert T Cann were married last evening at St Thomas Episcopal Somerville by Rev George W Durrell. A reception followed at Webster Avenue home with guests welcomed by the couple and the bride's parents. After a bridal trip to Washington they will reside in Boston.

Washington Mrs. Cann Boston

Blanchard Barnes Wedding At Arlington Street Church

The ultra society marriage of Dr B 8 Blanchard and Miss Clara Fessenden Barnes took place at Arlington Street Church with I Price Collier conducting. Attendants included B Barnes Jr and James S Otis. bridesmaids Edith and Mary Barnes wore pink and pale blue satin. A breakfast followed at Marlboro Street. the couple will reside in Boston after an extended tour.

Marlboro Street Mrs. Blanchard

Veteran Firemen Ball Draws 800 Couples in Charlestown

The Charlestown Veteran Volunteer Firemen's Association held its fourth annual ball at Monument Hall last evening. Nearly all members attended with partners as about 800 couples danced, with flowers and bunting decorating the hall and an elaborate intermission collation. The event was described as highly enjoyable and well received by all attendees.

Charlestown

Doherty and Registrars in Public Dispute over Voting Lists

The exchange details Mr. W. W. Doherty’s remarks about voter lists and alleged flaws, with registrars replying that his charges imply dishonesty and demand substantiation. They label his statements as false and designed to mislead, challenging his claim of professional secrecy.

Board of Police Doherty Board of Registrars of Voters

Citizens' Association of Ward 9 to Meet This Evening

The Ward 9 Citizens' Association holds an 8 o'clock meeting in the ward room this evening. Sub committees cover Senate House of Representatives aldermen and common council with Mr Louis Brandeis reporting on aldermen and Mr John Morrison on councilmen.

Citizens’ Association of Ward 9 Senate House of Representatives Board of Aldermen Common Council Louis Brandeis Committee On Aldermen John Morrison Committee On Councilmen

Official state vote returns show Ames win by 17606 plurality

The executive council adopted the official returns for state officers. Governor Ames leads Lovering by 17606 votes, Brackett by 22439 for lieutenant governor, Peirce by 189878 with 25709 over Murphy. Fourteen returns corrected and amended towns due to recounts with no effect on outcomes.

Executive Council Ames Mr. Lovering Brackett Secretary of the Commonwealth Henry B. Peirce John F. Murphy Andover Danvers Freetown Georgetown North Andover Wenham

Deadlock in Somerville Mayor Convention After Nineteen Ballots

The Somerville mayoralty convention adjourned after nineteen formal ballots with no choice. John Haskell Butler chaired and F J Llodgkins led as secretary. seventy three delegates attended. Initial informal votes showed Barns leading with six and Brine, Mentzer, and others trailing. thirteen ballots followed with no decision. The body agreed to adjourn and report at the polls.

Somerville John Haskell Butler F. J. Llodgkins Mark F. Barns Tees William H. Brine Walter C. Mentzer

Cambridge Mayor Declines Challenge for Joint Discussion

Cambridge Mayor Russell yesterday declined a challenge from opponent Mr Champlin for a joint discussion on this and Friday evenings covering the past three years of administration and all questions involved in the campaign.

Russell Cambridge Champlin

Court hearing on patent infringement suit over regulators

United States Circuit Court on November 30 heard Col. N. C. Locke against J. H. Smith and others over two patents dated January 26, 1886 for diaphragm pressure regulator improvements and damper regulator improvements. Defendants deny infringement and claim lack of novelty. Attorneys J. E. Magnadier for the plaintiff and T. W. Porter for the defendants.

United States Circuit Court CoLt N. C. Locke J. H. Smith J. E. Magnadier T. W. Porter

Supreme Court Delays Ruling on City Police Commission Case

In a November ruling, Justice Devens reports the Prince et al vs City of Boston case to the full bench, reserving judgment on the constitutional challenge to the police commission creation. Attorneys Smith, Prince, Russell, and Putnam appear for petitioners and defendants respectively. Separately, Marblehead Water Co seeks dissolution of an injunction halting sale of property set for December 5, with decision expected Thursday. counsel Gaston, Whitney for plaintiff and Stearns, Farley for defendants.

Supreme Judicial Court Devens J. Frederick O. Prince City of Boston Ie. Smith Charles A. Prince W. G. Russell George Putnam Marblehead Water Company Boston Safe Deposit and Trust Company Thelaintiff Gaston & Whitney George M. Stearns James P. Farley, Jr

Lawsuits Over Land Deed Encumbrance and Wall Right

In the first session on November 30, the Superior Court heard Sarah Cecconi vs Daniel Rodden et al over a deed to a lot with a building and a six inch strip along a rear passageway where a brick wall stands, Hugh McLaughlin claiming a right. Verdict for Cecconi awarded $1875.1. Numerous case numbers and dockets listed for both sessions.

Superior Court BiLopGer Sarah Cecconi Daniel Rodden Hugh McLaughlin KR. Clark Fletcher Ranney O. A. Galvin J. 2 Dore Annie B. Stagdale William H. Baker Laintiff Women’s Free Hospital Springfield Edward Avery W. H. Towne R. M. Morse, Jr Stagdale Baker Shattuck Rand Kent Todd Haldeman Goff Golf Greenburg Draper McLaughton Cecconi Joyce Boston & Albany RR Lockhart Kern Hemenway Sammett Pacific National Bank Ber Michael Sullivan Old Colony Railroad Company Boston Randolph J. E. Cotter J. H. Benton Julia M. Marston George B. Bigelow R. Lund P. B. Kiernan J. Elder

Mrs Kate Gannett Weiss Lectures For Teachers In Channing Hall

Mrs Kate Gannett Weiss will deliver the final lecture in a Sunday school teachers series at 4 o clock this Thursday in Channing Hall with blackboard illustrations. A Boston Young Men's Christian Association monthly meeting tonight will feature the male chorus under Professor Cole, stage gymnasium demonstrations, and an address by Rev Joseph T Duryea. Samuel Hatch & Co sold 98 Pinckney Street for 11000 to Patrick Shea.

Kate Gannett Weiss Channing Hall John Folyard Boston, Revere Beach & Lynn Daniel Thompson Beach Street Boston Young Men’s Christian Association Association Cole Joseph T. Duryea Public Library Jamaica Plain West Roxbury Copley Square Edward D. Sohier

Grading of Footwear Firms Across Cities in Historical Ledger

A fragmented OCR list shows numerous firm names and agents across cities like Baltimore Philadelphia Chicago New York City Louisville St Louis and more. The entry reads as a catalog of shoe companies and representatives with associated firms and regions, lacking cohesive narrative.

Nornesdale Penn Durland Durland, Torrey & Co Ann Hornellsville YW Richardson W Richardson & Co Indianapolis Ind E Braham McKee & Braham O. Pena Coen Pa Louisville William Rosenber Plexner & Go, Amberg Rosenberg Louisville, Ky G A Owen Sutcliffe C A Warren Aabe Leavenworth Kan L A Knox Catlin & Knox New York City E Jacobs Wallace Eliiott & Co Plattsburg C McDougall E G Moore & Co Reading F S$ Jones Curtis, Jones & Co Richmond P E Frank Souther Shoe Company Clark’s.aatern Shoe Coome A W Tedcastle RG Clark & Co Tre San Francisco Cal M J Co

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