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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Dec 10, 1890

Page

2

Voters in Cambridge City Hall election detailed

A fragmented OCR reads Cambridge voting results by district for aldermen and common council seats, listing candidate names and vote counts across districts nine through twelve and the total. The piece then shifts to Cambridge’s new city hall dedication with remarks by officials and a description of the building and site.

Cambridge Frederick H. Rindge W. KK. Russell T. W. Higginson Eliot Harvard College Lucius Ek. Paige Charles Theodore Russell J. A. Fox J. M.W. Hall S. L. Montague H. O. Houghton C. H. Saunders F. A. Allen John Rinage Oxford Quartette Francis G. Peabody Gilmore Francis J. Parker Rindge Parker New Quarters Colonel T. Higginson Citizens’ Committee Colonel Higginson Mr. Rindge Mayor Gilmore Camridge Daniel E. Frasier Alderman Frasier Rinage Quartette Main Street Inman Bigelow Street Medford Mai Street

Hood's Sarsaparilla Blood Purifier Ad

An 19th century advertisement touts Hood's Sarsaparilla as a remedy to purify blood, banish scrofulous humors, and prevent eruptions and sores. It promotes a one dollar bottle, six for five dollars, prepared by C. I. Hood & Co. in Lowell, Massachusetts.

Hood C. I. Hood & CO Lowell Maas

Matthews Elected In Boston On Democratic Unity

The article reports reactions after Matthews wins Boston mayoral race. Merrill praises the win and discusses Hart's role, noting party support matters. City leaders and Democrats cheer Matthews and predict a strong, model administration with party unity shaping the result.

Mayor Hart Reflects On Boston Election Outcome

Mayor Hart comments on yesterday's vote, praising Ward 11 for independence and rejecting dictation. He criticizes Merrill and his backers, notes Matthews’ rise as a political accident, and argues for nonpartisan governance with party accountability in city affairs.

Hart Merrill Ward 11 Massachusetts Boston Matthews Democratic State Committee Democratic Party

Elections Prompt Reactions From City Officials After Mayor Vote

Aldermen Carruth Flood Leary and Regan comment on the election results praising Matthews and the Democratic majority. Remark by Curtis Guild Jr. cites the Tremont water meter and Boston Journal scandals as factors in Merrill’s defeat. J C McCarthy notes partisan bias and trial issues in the meter controversy.

Carruth Matthews Flood Board of Aldermen Mr. Matthews Leary Martin Regan Matthew Keany Democratic City Committee Democratic Party William R. Richards Curtis Guild, Jr J. 3 McCarthy Tremont Water Meter The Boston Journal Merrill

Mayor-Elect Nathan Matthews Jr A Boston Born Leader

The mayor-elect Nathan Matthews Jr born in Boston on March 28 1854 is profiled. A Harvard educated lawyer with a focus on equity and real estate he chairs Boston Democratic circles and the state committee. Married in 1883 to Elien Bacon Sargent he is described as reserved and capable of stable administration.

Nathan Matthews, Jr Boston West End Harvard College Cambridge Leipsic Harvard Law School Suffolk Matthews Charles M. Barnes F. W. Kittredge Court Street American Architect American Statistical Society New England Historic Genealogic Society Young Men's Democratic Club Massachusetts Baltimore Democratic State Committee Elien Bacon Sargent Lucius M. Sargent

Labor Convention in Detroit Adopts Strike Fund Plan

The Federation of Labor at Detroit's convention announced new unions forming the Retail Clerks United States and Waiters and Bartenders Union. It approved a 10 cent quarterly strike fund assessment, debated telegraphs under government control, and voted against admitting Socialist Labor party delegates, effectively denying a charter to New York's Central Labor Federation.

Detroit Mich Federation of Labor National Association of the Retail Clerks of United States Committee On Constitution Knights of Labor Labor New York City Coal Pennsylvania Federation Chicago Socialist Labor Party New York Central Labor Federation of

Uniform bill of lading denounced as menace to shippers

The National Board of Trade discussed amendments to the interstate commerce act and urged expert employment by the commission. The Chicago Board of Trade resolution commending the National Transportation Association and denouncing the uniform bill of lading as a menace to shipper rights was adopted with minor changes.

National Board of Trade Chicago Board of ‘Trade National ‘Transportation Association

Crow agency sale halves Crow reservation lands

A Fort Custer Montana dispatch reports the Crow commission has completed its work at Crow agency selling nearly two million acres on the western side of the reservation to the government for 946000 dollars. The Crows remain quiet amid the situation as Young-Man-Afraid-of-His-Horse leads about forty Sioux encamped nearby in a likely return to the reservation.

Str. Paul Minn Fort Custer Mont Pioneer Press Crow Commission Crow Agency

Bank failure in Meadville prompts arrest warrant for cashier

The Delamater bank assignee's statement is unsatisfactory and offers little hope to depositors. A warrant has been issued for Victor M. Delamater, late bank cashier, on charges of accepting depositor funds after banking hours and knowing the assignment would be announced within twenty four hours.

Pittspuro Meadville Penn Delamater Bank Victor M. Delamaier

Lowell elects Fifield mayor as Democrats take seven of eight aldermen

Lowell December results show George W. Fifield Democrat defeating Charles D. Palmer Republican for mayor by 5351 to 5058. Democrats win seven of eight aldermen, council tied twelve to twelve, joint ballot Democratic majority six. Republican school board remains in control. License measure passes by 4716 to 2790.

Lowell George W. Fifield Charles D. Palmer Fifield

Mayor Rantoul Re elected No Party Lined in the Fight

Salem voters reelected Mayor Rantoul by a small plurality in a tight race for city license. About 3900 votes were cast as candidates ran without party lines. The quiet campaign featured little rallies and only one public meeting for nominating Mr. Jordan.

Rantoul Salem Jordan

Republicans win Lynn municipal election with Fogt for mayor

Lynn reports a strong Republican victory in the municipal election with E. Knowlton Fogt elected mayor. Voters cast heavy totals though Ward 6 results were not yet complete at dispatch time, with Republicans leading across multiple branches.

Lynn Sreciaul E. Knowlton Fogt

Worcester License Returns Tie to Republican Victory

Worcester voters backed Republican Francis A. Harrington for mayor 7091 to 4723 over Democrat Benjamin W. Childs. Republicans won alderman seats in wards 1 3 5 and 7 with clear pluralities while Democrats carried wards 3 4 and 5 for council and school committee. License referendum passed 6198 to 5172, reversing a prior tally of 5119 to .

Worcester Francis A. Harrington Benjamin W. Childs Warren ©. Jewett A. Frank Gates Francis W. Grout William A. Lytle Council

Newburyport Mayoral Win and Aldermen Elected

In Newburyport on December 9 Mayor E. P. Dodge reelected by a 700 vote majority. Aldermen chosen include John J. Putnam Alfred Pearson Edward A. Hale Charles H. Derochemont George E. Ross Israel A. Morse with two-thirds of the council Republican and license carried by a large majority. The ad closes with an unrelated market ad for Hood's Sarsaparilla claiming blood disease relief.

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