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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 03, 1888
Page
8
A progress of reform item notes George William Curtis and Mayor O Brien. It mentions Somerville citizen nominations and Maguire and Mullane planning to run for aldermen.
Massachusetts Reform Club delegates meet at Parker's on Saturday after noon to assess reform work under secretary John W. Carter. He lauds Cleveland era policy, urges continued anti spoilsman stance, and previews tariff reduction as essential. Members elect new officers and discuss local alderman and mayoral races.
Democrats of Ward 7 Brockton nominate for alderman John P Morse and councilmen David Eldred Rufus C Freeman and Barscillai Field for the coming year with Freder ick C Blanchard as assistant assessor A ward committee is elected Rufus C Freeman Joseph K Brooks Thomas Reilly Milton B Crowell and M B Reilly A Ward 2 caucus endorsed the Republican ticket with Timothy S Roach as council candidate and H H Tilton Hamilton L Gibbs William H Doyle Charles M Hickey and J J Dowd chosen ward committee David W Battles named to replace John Kent on the school board for the term.
Fifty or more supporters crowded into 1053 Washington Street for an Independent push in Ward 16. James F. Marley led the meeting urging a fight against the boodle machine and backing Independent candidates for the common council. E. J. Cotter, John Reardon, Patrick McCarthy, James O Donnell, Dennis Graham and Robert McDonald spoke in support.
Somerville citizens gathered in caucuses to nominate candidates for aldermen, common council, and school committee. Women were placed on the school board ticket with three names: Mrs S F Whitney in Ward 3, Lucy M Haight in Ward 2, and Addie B Upham in Ward 4. Ward results list nominees for each position across four wards.
The Republican sub committee released a slate for school committee terms of one two and three years including Caroline Hastings W A Gaston W A Mowry J P C Winship Willard Allen Leah Pierce Liberty Packard Solomon Schinder R C Humphreys T J Emery Samuel Capen. John J Hogan of Ward 18 chosen for street commissioner. A reconvened convention will act on these recommendations later this week.
J C Crafts of Ward 18 declines alderman nomination as Democrats face dispersed bids across districts. Young Democrats of Woburn back E J Johnson for mayor while Salmon’s nomination is questioned. Chelsea selects I J Keefe and H W James to lead a vigorous Citizens ticket with Dennis O Brien replaced by Benjamin T Martin. Registration data shows 12 249 male voters with 459 added since the State election and only 75 women registered. City races in Holyoke and Waltham reveal cross party endorsements and strategic consolidations.
SareM dispatch reports a room 7 blaze at Price block occupied by Clarence Murphy and J J Nugent caused by a gas jet. Damage to building and furniture estimated at 200 dollars. Earlier a small fire in Madigan's mecrocco shop loft on Boston street suspected incendiary origin.
At 48 Canal Street Paine's Furniture Co. introduces Portor folding beds with new styles sofas and lounge beds praised for design and convenience. The ad highlights work from the manufactory and urges customers to inspect the range.
A Democrat editor letter challenges Mr Hart and the Post to define non partisanship in city government. The writer praises Mayor O Brien for economy and argues Hart would appoint partisan allies. cites specific city offices and officials to illustrate party influence and urges support for the incumbent.
Dr. Jas P Kimball outlines 1887 1888 mint year coinage totals Gold 2 850 534 pieces valued 28 364 170 Silver dollars 2 718 673 32 718 673 00 Subsidiary silver 12 983 521 1 417 422 25 Minor coins 60 077 819 1 218 976 57 Total 109 030 547 63 719 242 32 Silver bullion 24 237 553 95 47 190 cents per ounce Seigniorage silver dollars 8 407 922 subsidiary 71 191 From 1878 to 1888 total seigniorage 47 586 681 World gold silver production 1884 1888 Gold 88 000 000 Silver 53 357 000 Global coinage 1887 Gold 124 992 465 Silver 160 984 877 United States holdings 1 July 1888 Gold 595 849 837 Silver dollars 299 708 790 Subsidiary silver 76 406 376 Total metallic stock 1 092 429 063 Treasury 594 533 172 Banks 105 435 492 Other banks and circulation 392 461 299
The Rev Dr R A Holland of St Louis, invited to St Pauls Church Boston, plans a Boston visit this week to confer with wardens and vestry before answering the rectorship offer. A scholarly, philosophical preacher born 1844, he would be a strong conservative churchman and potential successor at St Pauls if he accepts. He has led St Georges in St Louis and served in New Orleans and Chicago, with a wide circle including his wife and five children.
Harvard defeats Yale freshmen 86 to 4 at Jarvis Field Cambridge. Newell scored Harvard’s first touchdown, with Cranston Lee and Wadsworth adding others. Yale’s lone TD came from Heffelfinger as Harvard leads 16 0 at half. Also reports juniors beat freshmen 28 0 at Polo Grounds and Littlewood sets six day race mark with 623 miles 1820 yards. General Tilton to resign NE Trotting Horse Breeders presidency.
Abby W May died in this city on Friday at fifty nine. A prominent reformer and abolition ally, she led wartime sanitary efforts and held major roles in education and women’s groups. She served on the Boston school committee after a legal change allowed women to sit, and was later appointed to the State board of education.
Dr. David Taylor Parker of Farmington New Hampshire died Saturday aged 75. He served in the Legislature and led medical societies. Samuel C Hebard of Milton died at 77, former Milton policeman and constable. Alice Hastings, stage figure, died after paralysis. Rear Admiral Edward Simpson, United States Navy, retired, died Saturday in Washington.
The Queensbury Fete and Mouse Trap events raised 600 for Associated Charities. Boston Art Club elected Walter Burbank B F Bates William E Sheldon Abner A Griffing W J Bixbee to membership. A five member nominating committee was appointed. The drawing school to continue. Funeral of Councilman Gillespie held at St Marys Church Endicott Street. City government represented by Haggerty Cannon Fraser Brooks Barry. City Hall flag flown at half staff. George Jenson reportedly linked to a Brattle Square jewelry store burglary in custody. 172 deaths reported in Boston last week. Napier Lothian and Boston Theatre orchestra offered services for Press Club benefit. Miss Helen Barry English actress to appear at Vendome under J M Hill management. Oil merchants adopted resolutions on Leonard Ware Sr death praising his upright character and public trust.
Secretary Pearson of the Hull chamber of commerce reports more than 1000 raised toward a testimonial for the volunteer crews who rescued nearly thirty lives during the November storm. The fund, now at 581 dollars, includes major donations from Boston insurers and local firms, with summer Jerusalem road residents contributing 275 and total gifts reaching 3381.
The document lists court cases by docket numbers and names, detailing sessions with judges Hammond Blodgett Dunbar and others. It notes cases marked not before, the highest numbers, dates, and that no more cases will be added to the short list.
Forsarrn J Charles Blaisdell Orrin Hatch and George Gamley of Lynn were held for trial in municipal court on December 7 in bonds of 500 dollars each for the larceny of property valued at 120 dollars from Lieutenant Colonel Richardson at the St Nicholas Hotel.
A Vermont girl Miss Gillette receives a turkeyside note from Boston Mayor O'Brien seeking politics and kindness. The mayor later sends a gold watch as a gesture, accompanied by a letter praising bipartisanship and addressing her Democratic dislike. A East Randolph postmaster describes the young woman as about 24, light, of medium size.
The Free Exuisition of the Japanese collection of the Yokohama Export Company at J. B. Hart & Co. on Tremont street is to be followed by sales on the afternoons and evenings of Wednesday and Thursday next. The collection promises valuable Japanese goods and presents for friends.
An old home remedy advertisement touts Salvation Oil as the greatest cure on earth with instant relief for pernicious ailments and sells at 25 cents. It also promotes Dr Bull’s Cough Syrup as “a jewel of the first water” priced at 26 cents.
A Thanksgiving Day festival benefiting the Working Boys' Home realized more than $3000. The executive committee met at Bennet Street and thanked G. W. Montgomery of Union gymnasium, Miss L. E. O'Brien, and other ladies for tableaux. Gratitude was given to Mrs. Governor Ames, Mrs. Samuel Little, Mulloy and MacCarthy, florists and local merchants. The ladies meet at the home Thursday at 4 o'clock, and the gentlemen Sunday at 4.
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