Waiting for George in Boston Municipal Campaign Talks
A faded political sketch outlines looming senatorial conferences and city elections. Mayor O'Brien faces Alderman Hart with McNeill as running mate as Henry George's arrival rattles crowds in New York and Boston. The piece notes Republican open support for labor candidates may backfire.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O' Brien
Jlart
McNeill
Httle
Henry George
George
New York
South Lesson
Boston
O'Brien
Senatorial Meeting Sparks Speculation on Dawes Long Vote
Private gathering of elected and veteran lawmakers in a downtown hotel stirred mystery as they debated the next United States senator. The group reviewed a revised list of General Court members and discussed loyalties between Dawes and Long camps amid hints of vote trading and possible upcoming disclosures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Sip
Great and General Court
Ehater
Cartier
Adams
Jhouse
Ncine
Longe
Dawes
Leyiislatur
Phere
Ang Lowbie
Clegonileman
Sone
Long
Cenen
Young Men's Democratic Club endorses mayor and alderman hopefuls
The Young Men's Democratic Club of Ward Mbeldarally met at Lewis Street headquarters last night with strong turnout and enthusiasm. They endorsed Mayor O'Brien and alderman hopefuls John H. Sullivan and Benjamin F. Sullivan, along with Mary K. Tyndall, for council seats. Speakers included Willem F. Gorke Major P. Jd. Grady Patrick Kenney Goundallan B. F. Sullivan and Mary Tyndall Alderman J. H. Sullivan. A rally is planned next Wednesday evening with several prominent politicians set to speak.
Somerville Citizens' Caucuses Choose Delegates for Mayor Race
Citizens' caucuses last evening in Somerville selected delegates for a mayoralty convention to be held at Bow Street Hall. Ward 1,3,4 favor Mayor Burns renomination. Ward 2 opposes. Delegation may back Hon. Selwyn Bowman, with hope of gathering sufficient votes from other delegations to secure nomination. Ward 1 saw Councilman Manning fail in a bid for alderman. Ward 3 saw Rep. Luce defeated for council.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Citizens
Somerville
Bow Street Hall
Mark F. Burns
Selwyn
Bowman
Regramme
Manning
Rebert Luce
Asel
Cwanciima
Coun
Mentzer and Lawrence Win Ward 4 Alderman Race
Cimen Mentzer and Lawrence defeated Viessrs Russell and Robinson for aldermen in Ward 4, securing the contest in a present tense local election result.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cimen Mentzer
Lawrence
Russell
Robinson
City election voter registration figures announced
Total registered voters reach 57 751 with 2053 new since the State election. Registration falls 1056 from last year as women drop from 2258 to 1195 while 2062 women voted on election day. The report divides male registrations by ward and precinct.
Fourth District Aldermanic Contest Likely To Renew
In the fourth district Wards 9 and 10, the Republican aldermanic convention gathers Wednesday evening to renew the Wellington Freeman contest. Freeman’s name may be restored, with Wellington seeking another trial of strength after last year’s caucus and an Independent vote. Lobdell has ward 9 delegates locked in, and his support could bolster Wellington if Freeman fails to secure the nomination.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alderman Freeman
Justin C. Wellington
Freeman
Wellizgton
Wellington
Joseph W. Lobdell
Freemat
Tenry George Will Speak at Faneuil Hall Next Saturday
The Committee of 100 met at Codman Hall with W. J. Shields and J. R. Loveland. The ADP sub committee recommended Henry George speak in Faneuil Hall next Saturday. The full committee adopted the report and formed fundraising and sub committees with several speeches given.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tenry George
Codman Hall
W. J. Shields
J. R. Loveland
ADP
Henry George
Faneuil Hall
Wits
Cambridge People's Party caucuses map low tax effort
Delegates gathered in Cambridge to back a tax policy favoring economical city administration and oppose inflated property valuations. Ward slates favor Sawyer, Sortwell, Iselly, Stearns, Murphy. modestly discuss mayoral opposition and liquor-license stance. The mayoralty decision postponed to await temperance convention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
People's Party
People’s
Cambridge
George A. Sawyer
E. R. Cogswell
A. F P. Sortwell
Hec
F. Hi. Helton
Willan
Joseph J. Iselley Avamat J. BR. Sortwell
Central Square
Temperance People
Republican confusion over city election caucuses described
Wartnam report notes Republican disarray as ward and city caucus plans shift from party to citizen formats. Democratic calls gain traction, with delegates chosen in Wards 7 and 1 after lengthy sessions. Nominees for alderman include J. J. Harvey and J. J. Fahey, while various delegates are named for the sporalty convention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wartnam
John O Brien
John E. Glidden
M. J. Boland
Rye ‘Ull
L. W. Powers
John F. Walsh
E. W. Blake
Akermens
Clark
William Hayes
W. BF. Rooney
MW. W. Hays
B. Oh Gibbs
T. H. McCarty
John Totten
Charles
J . HL. Stickney
B. W. Drake
Alder
Nen
J. J. Harvey
R. S. Wentworth
John Handrahan
Loyan Corcoran
David Walsh
Franis MecGuinness
James H. Waters
J. F. Coolidge
Thomas Yates
H. A. Caswell
Johna J. Fahey
George B. Moore
Henry A. Caswell
Old North Square Lecture Highlights Historic Triangle
The New England Historic Genealogical Society met for its monthly session led by Marshall Wilder with Rev Edward G Porter delivering a lecture on North Square and its historic triangle. Attendees heard about Paul Revere’s house, the Old North Church, and notes on General John Walcott Phelps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John W. Phelps
Cloward
New England Historic Genealogical Soa
Ciety
Marshall Wilder
Edmund F. Slatter
Slater
D. G. Haskins, Jr
Slatter
Sluffer
Edwin S. Parrett
Concord
Bull Row
Concord Town Hall
Huguenot Society of
New York
Staf
America Heraldica
Lord Duke
Lord Viargins
Foxcroft
Mr. Brown
Brown
Thesband
Wiliam
Barrows
Sogjty
Waterloo
Wellneton
Med
Despateh
London
Express
London ‘Pines
Jicraidry
Wilder
Nicholas Wilder
Earl of Richmond
Henri Vil Bucas
Nicholas
Guilford Centre
West Point
Europe
Skin's Island
Butler
New Orleans
Lin Turn Generel Butler
Phelps
Braitlebury
Lincoln
Stoward
Howard
George A. Kendall
Sefton
C. H. Evelyn White
Ipswich
Eng
John Evans
Marquis d’Oyley
Paris
Arthur
Boston
North Square
Paul Revery
Paul Kievere
Old North Church
Moore-Sampson Wedding at Maverick House
The season’s leading social event was the marriage of Gains Sampson cashier of Adams House and G Ella C Moore daughter of Charles Moore of Shoore Hathaway. Rev John L Scott performed the ceremony before friends. The couple will reside on East Brookline Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maverick House
Gains Sampson
Adams House
G. Ella C. Moore
Charles Moore
Shoore & Hathaway
East Boston
John L. Scott
Sampson
East Brookline Street
Self Preservation Cough Balm Mentioned For Health
A brief note describes keeping a bettie or Coe's Cough Baisam on hand for self protection and remedies, suggesting a personal care routine.
No reduction of fare Sunday law for horse cars
The Supreme Court heard Nellie W. Day vs Highland Street Railway Co on May 7, 1888, ruling Sunday car operation violated General Statutes. Cambridge Railroad directors reply to Cambridge City Council explain why a 5 cent fare cannot be maintained given wage rises, operating costs, and ongoing consolidation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Supreme Court
Nellie W. Day
Highland Street Railway Company
Superior Court
Colburn
Caine
Cambridge
Prentiss Cummings
City of
Cambridge Railroad Company
Ciizens of
5 Centares
Charles River
Union Railway Company
Cambridge Road
Boston
Wiehland
Metropolitan
Bos
Middlesex
God
Boston Roads
Cambridge Railroad
South Boston Road
Witter
FEV
South
Newbury Street Hollis Street Church Supper and Fair
Boston event features beans and brown bread supper praised by Lt Governor elect Brackett. Church ladies display crafts at annual fair with sales deemed satisfactory. list of organizers and volunteers noted as the event closes tonight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
New England
Hollis Street
Newbury Street
Brackett
Tappan
Ve. 2. Hobbs
Gilbert Clarke
H. P. Cuber
John Rowell
Barnard Carpenter
Waite
Gambling raids seize chips and cards across multiple rooms
Station 2 officers conducted a series of raids, grabbing gambling gear at Hanover street No 85 and No 41, Tre mont street No 37, Cornhill No 73, Howard street Nos 42 and 33 plus Brattle Square No 17 and No 31. Seized items include chips tables cards and racks totaling several hundred dollars. Officer injuries reported from a rope investigation incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Station 2
Daly
Offcers Vinal and
Hayes
No. S5
Hanover Street
Vinal
Oficers Watts and
American Club
Tremont Street
Vinal, Oberton
Cornhill
Lyon
Offcers Maynes
Rankin
Wellbreck
Howard Street
Special Oficer Watts
Knox
Moncrief
Brattle Square
Butters and Foster
Wyman, Burrell and Fogg
Station 8
No. 33
No. 31
Concert at Boston College by Young Men's Catholic Association
A large audience attended the third YMCA entertainment at Boston College last evening. The concert was directed by Edward J. MacGoldrick with soprano Julia Dorgan mezzo-soprano Annette Welsh contralto Annie Dean pianist Albert Peron and a group of soloists. The program was broad and well received.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston College
Young Men’s Catholic Association
Edward J. MacGoldrick
Julia Dorgan
Annette Welsh
Annie Dean
Mme
Albert Peron
George J. Parker
Richard H. McMunn
Thomas J. Hurley
J. Frank Botume
Frank A. Fuller
Insolvency Wave Hits Carriage Dealers and Merchants
George C. Elliott & Sons of Providence failed after his death on November 2. Principal creditors include carriage dealers. assets and liabilities span Mrs. Tease’s millinery shop in Phillips, A.J. Miles in Wolcott, and Chicago firms. Fractions of value and possible bankruptcies described. Fitch Cox & Staples face creditor pressures with a potential 65 to 70 cent settlement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George C. Elliott & Sons
Providence
Francis Colwell
George C. Eliott
Carriage Deaiers
Hattie A. Tease
Phillips, Irc
A.J. Miles
Wolcott
I. A. Hall & Co
Chicago
Shipley, Deisey & Co
Cincinnati
Suimmueli
L. A. Davis
New York City
Isaac Goodstein
Charles K. Wakefield
North Berwick
Harvey Hood
Archibald Whitehill
EOCAO
St. Johnsbury
St. Tucker & Frost
Rockport
Funeral for Byron Somes Buried in Forest Hills
Byron Somes late night editor of the Globe was buried yesterday forenoon at Forest Hills after funeral services led by Rev William H Lyon at Mt Pleasant Congregational Church 1 Rockland Street where he died Monday. Present were former journalism colleagues and a silver plate on the casket honored his memory. Died November 29 1886, aged 28.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Byron Somes
The
Globe
William H. Lyon
Mt. Pleasant Congregational Church
Rockland Street
Somes
Forest Hills
Yachts Lease Dispute Between Longfellow and Beck
In a United States Circuit Court dispute filed December 1 Judge Carpenter presides. Charles A. Longfellow sues Amos N. Beck over the yacht Alice rented for July and August at 1200 with 500 paid. Beck claims the vessel was hired for outside sailing with plaintiff supplied master and crew, the master refused orders, and Beck surrendered the yacht after notice. Jury deliberating. Attorneys Samuel Pear and Charles Stratton for the plaintiff. Te and W E Russell for the defendant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Circuit Court
Carpenter
Charles A. Longfellow
Amos N. Beckwith
Alice
Samuel Iear
Charles E. Stratton
W. E. Russell
Contracts and lawsuits against Boston firms listed in court record
A long docket lists No 2008 Alpheus H Hardy as plaintiff in a contract suit seeking 04257 plus 244 percent commission on 500 barrels of grapes from Spain, with 262 barrels sought for value after defendant claimed rotten grapes. Verdict for plaintiff. Various cases follow including Kent vs Todd and Brooks vs Boston among many others in successive sessions with multiple attorneys.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alpheus H. Hardy
Arthur Es Kendall
Spain
L. D. Brandeis
W. W. Blackmer
James J. Brooks
City of
Boston
West Roxbury
KR. M. Morse, Jr
O. di Gray
A. J. Bailey
R. W. Nason
Brooks
Billings
Harvey Va
Lowell
Veasey
Maine
Rita
Donovan
Prescott
Dyer
Kimball
Simpson
Briggs
Gillespie
Rane
Lerose
Gaylord
Cook
Abbott
Brady
Cosgrove
Pats van Astern
Slattery
Daly
Orwey
J. No
Edwin de Merritte
Willam Il
Ladd
L. B. Whitney
J. W. Iatelins
Lenny Wheeler
Mellen R. Kent
William N. Todd
Arch Street
William Gaston
C. L. B. Whitney
Samuel Iloar
W. P. Harding
Kent Va
Todd
Stoedale
Baker
Reney
Armstrong
Middlesex R. Rh. Co
Pord
Tappa
Bruce
Bascett
Crosby
Upton
Foster
Steinkrauss
Cambridge R. R
Breckett
Leavitt
Boston & Albany Railroad
Newton
Kiolmes
Supreme Court Appeal on Will Undue Influence Adjudication
In Essex County on December 1 judge Aupen presided over No. 458 Harriett Turner executrix against Mary Ann Rossell et al. The case concerns an appeal from a decree establishing a will disputed on undue influence grounds after a jury disagreement. Moody Bartlett represented the will. Brickett Poor acted for appellants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harriett Turner
Mary Ann Rossell
Moody & Bartlett
Brickett & Poor
Decrees Nisi Granted in Multiple Divorces
A series of decree nisi orders were issued in divorce cases including custody of children in several suits. Parties listed include Smith vs Smith, Drew vs Drew, Hersey vs Hersey, Sanborn vs Sanborn, Rosenthal vs Rosenthal, Rhodes vs Rhodes, Foster vs Foster, Gould vs Gould, Gove vs Gove, Mazaire vs Maguire, Oliver vs Oliver, and Kenney vs Kenney.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. Estelle Smith
Charles H. Smith
Maryette B. Drew
Edgar St. Drew
Isabel Hersey
Oliver C. Hersey
Samuel F. Sanborn
Famie C. Sanborn
Frederick P. Rosenthal
Carrie F. Rosenthal
Charles L. Rhodes
Mary A. Rhodes
Carrie M. Foster
John E. Foster
Leonora W. Gould
Howard
Gould
Elva I. Gove
Louis Gove
Mary A. Mazaire
Thomas Maguire
Rhoda
Oliver
Arthur W. Oliver
Lisaig LK. Kenney
George HH. Kenney
City Departments Report Adequate Funds and Work Progress
Mayor O'Brien heard updates from public works leaders at a monthly meeting. The Boston ferry directors noted a remaining appropriation of 70 776 dollars for the year. Water board reports say meter rates stay fixed and domestic charges use building value only, cutting homeowner costs about ten percent. Pipes, streets, sewers, and lamp works show higher activity than before, all within budget and with enough funds to year’s end.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O’brien
Public Works
Whitney
Fast Boston Ferry
Rockwell
The
Water Board
Berkeley School Lecture on Gettysburg Opens City Notes
The Berkeley pupils heard a Gettysburg lecture by Rev M R Deming with stereoptican views. Tonight Rev J L Withrow D D and Rev Rh G Seymour J D speak at anniversary exercises in Reformed Episcopal Church Dartmouth Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berkeley
Gettysburg
M. R. Deming
Poston Young Men's Christian Association
J. L. Withrow
D.D
Rh. G. Seymour
J.D
Reformed Episcopal Church
Dartmouth Street
At & O'Clock
United States
State House
Nott
College of Physicians and Surgeons
Hall
Narrow Escape for the Sailor
John McIntyre, a seaman just discharged from the sloop Revisage, arrived in the city with 783 dollars 40 in his pockets. While walking on Richmond Street he was attacked by three men, Joseph Ray Frank Devis and Joseph Brown, who attempted to take his money. Officers Burrs Reagan and Carr from Station 1 arrested the robbers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John McIntyre
United States
Richmond Retreet
Joseph Ray
Frank Devis
Josep Brown
Burrs
Reagan
Carr
Station 1
Explosion injures man from pocket powder caps
Edward T. Ames of Dorchester on Carruth and Van Winkle streets suffered a severe hand injury when blasting caps in his vest pocket exploded as he walked along Minton street Roxbury. He was taken to the city hospital for treatment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward T. Ames
Carruth and
van Winkle
Dorchester
Minton Street
Roxbury
Steamers Bristol and Marengo Arrive From New York
London Pec 4 Arrived steamers Bristol from New York via Weymouth today and Marengo from New York at Stetten today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Pec
Bristol
New York
Ab Wiymouth
Marengo
Af Stetten
Wood bury's antidote touted as prohibition era cure
The Saturday Evening Gazette reviews a product named antidote prepared in Newport to ease effects of prohibition. It claims the liquid imitates gin with lemon juice bitters and sugar, selling in druggists and grocers as a stomach emergency med. The write up cites it as a palatable gin cocktail in disguise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woodbury
Newport
Rhode
Heening Gazette
Also Mentioned on This Page
MR. McNeill
Mayor O'Brien Indorsed
Suse
Wward
Wyaltham
Ha&le
Bean
Old North Square
Edward G. Porter
NEW England Historic Genealogical Society
Knowlton, J
Boston Loan Co
Satterson
Morgan
Wilson
Thomipson
Croucher
Si Atwood
Richards
Spinoza
Northwestern
Alis
Davis
Ireland
Sullivan
Cunningham
Foxerton
Dobson
Sabin
Moulton
Fay
Wermath
Pierce
Nonree
McLaughlin
Aiden
Emery
Scarcy
Githers
Synth
Ranceles
Marrey
Tomson
McCartney
Lewell
S. Strahan
Maple
Burton
Tompson
Foley
Cooley
Monroe
Downing
Mullen
Mason
James G. Poole
Isabella Dickson
H. W. Bragg
G. A. Perkins
Maurice Ahearn
John A. O'Rourke
Billy
Thomas Riley
Wait
Newton Baptist Church and Society
Graham
Collins
Fountain
Beal
Highland Foundry Company
Barry
Lyn
Boston Railroad
MeGuire
Clay
McGuire
Same
Bestett
Essex County
Aupen, J
City Notes
Thomas W. Tucker
Neponse
Washington Streeter
Johnson
Executive Council
Henry W. Brage
Charlestown
Edward T. Raymond
Woorcester
Central District Court
Woorcester County
Hallett
Thomas J. Pail
Chelsea
National Bank of Redemption
Hia
United States Supreme Court
Boston Society of Natural History
S. RR. Bartlett
W. T. Sedewick
Young Men's Christian Union Hall
Union Chorus
Ar. B. A. Robinson
W. 5. Sarcent
Hi. F. Knowles
Flora E. Barry
Rudolph King
Cambridge Orchestral Society
W. E. Thomas
Loyal Legion
Yiavelin
Stone
Haskill
Dodd
Steamer Star of the East
Kennebec River
Union Card League
Ward 16
National Hall
South Boston
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