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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Dec 12, 1894

Page

3

Massachusetts towns swing on liquor licenses in referenda

Worcester approved the license by a large margin doubling last year’s majority of 1000. Salem shifted to yes while Medford moved to no. Lynn flipped from no to yes by about 1400. Cambridge stayed at no, Newburyport and Chelsea split yes and no. Beverly remained against licenses, Everett voted no, and Lowell kept yes.

Worcester Salem Medford Lynn Cambridge Newburyport Chelsea Beverly Everett Lowell

Chelsea Elects Mayor Carter In Bipartisan Support

Chelsea held its first municipal election under the new charter. George H. Carter was endorsed by both parties for mayor, while W. W. Tucker received 216 votes. Republicans won most aldermen and school committee seats as the no-license majority held at 206. Total votes were 9,-875.

Chelsea George H. Carter W. W. Tucker Messrs. Chipman Littlefield Haskell Martin Oneear F. M. Whitney George T. Butterfield James J. Kane H. G. Albee Dennis A. O’brien Dominic Maggi Howard P. ‘Nash A. C. Converse Alderman Chipman

Gurney Wins Fourth Term as Newburyport Mayor

Newburyport voters cast 2262 ballots as Orrin J. Gurney Republican defeated Nathaniel N. James by 946 to become mayor for a fourth consecutive term. Alderman voters elected Ward 1 Henry J. Noyes Ward 2 Edward Perkins Ward 3 Moody Kimball Ward 4.

Newburyport Orrin J. Gurney Nathaniel N. James Gurney Henry J. Noyes Edward Perkins Moody Kimball

Salem Mayoral Victory and License Vote Declared

Salem re elected Mayor Turner by large plurality and declared for license. Voters chose Aldermen Averill Curtis Entwistle Gove Hill Turner and Waters in the Common Council. School committee selections and ward results listed with tallies and names.

Turner Wm. Leonard A. S. Palfrey P. F. Tierney J. H. Turner NOG Sassass VOR Ico A. A. Averill H. F. Curtis J. C. Entwinstle W. H. Gove W. E. Hill Ross Turner D. P. Waters Thomas L. Davis W. H. Fullam D. J. Nash D. A. Wentzell E. F. Knight Benjamin F. Nason A. T. Newhall William J. Watts D. H. Gauss H. C. Leach D. B. Hagar Michael Kelly Edward Collins E. O. Foster

Medford elects mayor and school committee in tight race

Medford's second mayoralty contest ends with 2218 total votes and close lines for mayor and school committee at large. Republican Lewis Lovers and Baxter E. Perry led the mayoral race, while Rev. James Abbott and William Cushing Walt contested the at large school committee seats amid broad city turnout.

Medford Lewis Cas Lovering Baxter EB. Perry Citizens James P. Abbott The Baptist Church William Cushing Walt

Worcester Re-elects Mayor Marsh in Republican Landslide

Worcester votes re-elect Mayor Henry A. Marsh to a third term by 7973 to 4994 over Democrat Webster Thayer. Republicans win four alderman seats by large margins and dominate the school committee and common council. A. P. A. shows no impact. license referendum passes 7461 to 5329.

Worcester Henry A. Marsh Webster Thayer Alonzo A. White Daniel A. Harrington Henry Brannon R. B Dodge

John I. Baker Elected Beverly Mayor in Unopposed Race

Beverly voters chose John I. Baker as the first Mayor with a large, unopposed ballot. Freeborn W. Cressy was elected alderman at large and Horace P. Woodbury won Ward 3 alderman, while supporters of licenses campaigned vigorously.

Beverly John I. Baker Freeborn W. Cressy Horace P. Woodbury

Ward 6 Victory Highlights Local Election Results

The A P A had limited impact aside from Ward 6 where Stephen Eldridge won the alderman seat at Pride's Crossing. Republicans swept most wards with John I Baker as mayor on 1553 votes and council seats across the board. License votes were 787 yes and 1011 no.

Beverly Farms Stephen Eldridge Pride’s Crossing A. O. Marshall Republican Club Johni. Baker Freeborn W. Cressy Horace Willie H. Larcom

Bancroft wins Cambridge mayoralty third term no license favored

William A. Bancroft was elected Cambridge mayor for a third term as the city voted no license for the ninth year. His majority over Edward B. James was 1655 with a total vote of 10 175 from 13 000 registered voters. Library Hall endorsement swept most candidates, with all incumbents re-elected except two Ward 38 councilmen.

Salem Turner Knight Stickney William A. Bancroft Cambridge Bancroft Edward B. James James Library Hall Cutter Temple Library Halls Rady Fairbairn Union Hall

Lynn Races Show A P A Defeats in Wards 4 and 6

In Lynn on December 11, voters backed opponents of the A P A in wards 4 and 6 as a tough license issue split the contests. Harwood won a convincing mayoral victory over Potts, while Populist George H. Cary showed strength in several precincts. License carried by 1400.

Lynn C. C. Harwood Dr. Potts Harwood George H. Cary

Community Officials and Licenses Listing Numerous Names

A dense roll of names with initials, titles, and numbers appears under ASSESSOR and COMMON COUNCIL, followed by a LICENSE QUESTION tally showing Yes 4600 and No 5009. The fragment references numerous individuals including J. Scott, C.. M. N. Stearns. W. Reid. J. Shan non. J. J. Ahern. J. F. Murphy among others, with party affiliations and district identifiers implied.

M. C. Beedle T. H Ll. H R. L. Bissell E. T. Hayes A. B. Parker W. B. Reid L. H J. M. Shannon Ind. Dem W. C. Wardwell W. T. Maguire Cornelius Minihan J. F. Murphy J. F. Powers F. W. Sleeper F. H. Willard George Allen D. W. Butterfield D. S. Coolidge H. A. Cutting M. A. Feeley Julius Meyers F. A. McKenzie O. O. Preble G. B. Whitmore A. S. Apsey G. E. Howe R. A. Parry

Everett Elects Mayor and Aldermen in Tight City Ballot

Everett voters chose John 8. Cate as mayor over J. D. Henderson and C. E. Jennings. Aiken defeated Green for school committee at large with A. P. A. strength. Aldermen Hall Hatch Jenkins Batley Manser led in wards. Commons Council seats filled. Park loan act rejected and license request defeated. Ballot tallies shown for aldermen two years and one year terms.

George H Carter W. Tucker E. Coburn R. Hoag John TF. Hada Littlefieid CPI Inenkey Sam L P. Tenney Ward Alvin S. Litchfield Gorham H. Tilton John O. Fryer Thomas Richardson John H. Crandon John Soley Everett John Cate J. D. Henderson C. E. Jennings Aiken Green Hall Hatch Jenkins Batley Manser Commons Council John 8. Cate Co. BE. Jennings

Courtney elected Lowell mayor after third bid

In Lowell on December 11 William F. Courtney Democrat won the mayoralty over A P A candidate Joseph Miller by 5653 to 5160 in Ward 5, which is Democratic. Aldermen are seven Republicans and one Democrat. council tied 12 to 12 with the school committee majority Democrats 7 to Republicans 6.

Lowell William F. Courtney Joseph Miller Courtney Miller McNabb Everett Martin Kelly Daly

Curtis to Take Brief Vacation Before Inaugural Address

Mayor-elect Curtis plans a short vacation away from Boston for several days and will not disclose his exact plans to the press. Upon returning he will begin work on his inaugural address, details of which were not shared last night.

Curtis Boston Post

Keene Elects McDuffee Mayor in Tight Race

In Keene New Hampshire the largest city vote ever cast produced the closest mayoral result. George M McDuffee Republican defeated H B Viall Democrat by 26 votes. City aldermen elected include Christopher J George Ward 1 Republican George B Poole Ward 2 Republican Albert W Green Ward 8 Republican Sidney C Hillis Ward 4 Republican William Hilliott Ward 6 Democrat. The council will be twelve Republicans and three Democrats.

Sidney C. Hillis William Hilliott

Washington Track Entries For Alexander Island Races

The list of entries for tomorrow’s races at Alexander Island in Washington includes many horses such as Red Cross Jack Lo Himstone and Watch Carm alongside a mix of unnamed or garbled names. Multiple races feature selling conditions with distances from five-eighths to one and a half furlongs and fields of 9 to 15 entrants.

Washington, D. C Alexander Island Ans Me Lato Ay Tay Red Cross Jack Lo Himstone Lon Hom Routan Renee Clovevale Wentworth Mines Elie Tube Rose Berwyn Prince of Recond Anjo Graceful Prince Ber Pitme Brave Maid Ems Anxiety Eit the Dude Arlie R Prince Klamath Pirate Chigi Lottie A Princess Aeaetelian L Adventuress Little Jim Clansic

New Orleans Race Entries and Yesterday's Results

Entries list for tomorrow's races at New Orleans across five events with horses such as Osame Hawk Miss Galop and David plus selling races. Yesterday results show Prince John Pickaway Amsterdam Gallatin Grand Prix among winners and placers with times and distances noted.

New Orleans A Salle Sellin Osame Hawk Miss Galop A Clark Econd Eaake Edilicue Merrill Hodgson Luke Parks David Red OP Pisa Seine Lass L. Prewitt Axh. Allen Burrell Prince John Lakeview Sextus Pickaway Blackburn

Pooling Bill Debated in House Amid Filibuster

The interstate commerce act pooling measure faced extended debate in the House. Mr Patterson pressed for the previous question as 174 to 100 approved it, committee amendments were adopted, and after filibusters the bill passed 166 to 110 with a third reading ordered earlier at 170 to 111.

Washington Patterson Dem Tenn Yeas

Lexow Session Reveals Pensions and Bribery Claims

New York December 11 The Lexow committee heard that 1885 pension payouts reached 250000 and 1893 pensions totaled 563485 with 760 retired officers on the roll in 1894 and 500 awaiting January 1. Testimony included a bribery claim to promote a captain for 2000 and a sworn assault accusation involving Inspector Mc Laughlin. Adjourned.

New York Lexow Committee Moss David Paulhamus Abe Hummell Augustine E. Costello McLaughlin Charles Dutty Costello

Box from ill fated Yulon wreck linked to Malden man

A clothing box marked Daniel Chapman Malden street Malden was identified as his property and traced to Machias Maine. It was shipped from Machias on the ill fated schooner Yulon wrecked on Thatcher's Island off Boston Harbor weeks ago. A second box with the same address was found 800 miles at sea by a steamer two weeks earlier.

Malden Boston Harbor Daniel Chapman Medford Street Chapman Machias Yulon Thatcher’s Island

Death of Rev Charles Young Former Mt Bellingham Pastor

The Rev Charles Young age 63 former pastor of Mt Bellingham Methodist Church Chelsea died at his home 84 Shurtleff street. A native of Scotland he came to the United States forty years ago. His last pastorate was in Everett about five years ago due to ill health. He leaves a widow and one grown son. Funeral from Walnut Street Methodist Church Friday at 11 and burial in Milford Mass.

Charles Young Mt. Bellingham Methodist Church Chelsea Shurtleff Street Scotland Everett Walnut Street Methodist Church Milford Mass

Williams Blackmail Case Advances In Boston Firm Suit

In Haverhill on December 11, attorney B F Brickett received a new three count complaint from Bartlett and Anderson Boston for James S Williams in the Gladys Southard extortion case. The charges cite threats of exposure to extort property concerning the Washington street cigar and tobacco store linked to Barnes and Williams. Brickett says readiness to proceed in Police Court next Saturday.

Haverhill B. F.brickett Bartlett & Anderson Boston Jamess. Williams Gladys Southard Washington Street Barnes Williams Brickett

Disappearance of John McCabe Solved by Police

Newton police report the disappearance of John McCabe of Nonantum was solved after he was found in a Boston city institution. Chief Richard McCabe reported the case began when McCabe left for Boston and later was located after a period of detainment by authorities in Boston institutions.

Newton Dec John McCabe Nonantum Richard M.cCabe Boston Fiston 5

Confederate money passed in Chicopee arrest

Springfield December 11 Constable P W Quirk of Broad Brook arrested a Pole in Chicopee tonight charged as an accomplice with another Pole who passed a fifty dollar Confederate bill on John Smith of Broad Brook. The principal has not been found.

Springfield P. W. Quirk Broad Brook Chicopee John Smith

Alland Bros Offer Haircuts in Tremont Row

Ad fragment notes a Tremont Row hair salon by Alland Bros offering cutting services with emphasis on name and broad fame. Limited readable details show contact notations and address 19 Tremont Row.

Tremont Row Alland Bros

Port Folios in Poort DENA TUL Series Offered

Post readers may obtain port folios in the Poort DENA TUL Series at Walnut Street Philadelphia for 15 cents each without coupon, postpaid.

Post Walnut St Philadelphia

B A A Drops Gymnastic Meet Plan

The Boston Athletic Association may not hold proposed gymnastic events after Suffolk Athletic Club applied for a date to stage the meeting. Manager John Graham backed the plan with B A A sanction, aiming to use the club gymnasium and Mechanics Hall for a potential annual feature.

Boston Athletic Association Suffolk Athletic Club John Graham Massachusetts Institute of Technology Mechanics’ Hall

B A A entries list varied track event results

The record shows B A A entries for sprint events including the fifteen yard dash and potato race, with athletes such as D Long A Blake F Blake D Farquhar G Irwin Osborne Stinger Keane Burke Rowe Mansfield Jutten Brown Whit e Clark Boeseke and Doherty. It also lists three jumps results with distances and several scratches noted.

D.long Ope A. Blake Blake D._ Farquhar B A P. C. Stinger T. F. Keane T. Burke F. Rowe R. Mansfield H. A R. C. Jutten C. A Brown, Jr J. P. White KE. A. Boeseke 5. Clark Ajamaton N. F. Moherty E. A Pope W. G. Irwin C. Stingel Big Burke F. Wise W. E N. F. Doherty D. Long L. Pope Ee B. A. A P. C. Stinee T. B. Furke EK. A. Bo

Boxing Gossip Sparks Match Talks and Challenges

Charley Mitchell rejects facing a defeated middleweight and teases an unknown challenger for 158 pounds with $10 000 a side if Cree don cannot arrange a bout. Johnson Maher fight at New Orleans Olympic Club seen as poor. ring torn by wrestling. Gardner seeks 115 to 118 pound foes for $1000 to $2500 a side. Leonard and Barnett duel for $500 on Dec 20.

Charley Mitchell Dan Creedon Creedon Mitchell Johnson-Maher Olympic Club New Orleans Jack McAuliffe Harry Isaacs Young Griffo Raymon Moore Oscar Gardner Omaha Kid George Dixon Billy Plimmer Don Riley Mike Conley Ithaca Mike Leonard Charley Barnett

Polo Gossip Preview: Selee's Salem Faces Boston Rink Rivalry

Manager Frank Selee reshapes Salem to challenge the Boston polo team at West Newton Street rink. Stamford rushes, Canavan covers center, and Tommy Cotter leads with precise shots. Notable players include Kelley, Connell, Menard, Pierce, Cunningham, Rowe, Whiting, Lations, and curley in goal.

Frank Selee Salem Bostons Boston West Newton Street City of Witches Stamford Charles A. Kelley Tom Cotter Menard Pierce John Connell Lynn Cunningham Canavan Hadley Rowe Providences

Implied Doubt in a Simple Bargain Exchange

In a brief exchange, Short asks for a hundred dollars for a week in return for ten dollars, while Spuds proposes a deal: take the hundred and you will receive a finished ten dollars, implying a doubting agreement.

Spuds

Probate notices outline distribution and sale warrants

Massachusetts probate notices call heirs and interested parties to appear in Boston and Cambridge courts for estates of Joseph Olfield Cornelius Growley Albert H Mumford and Charles F Harmond. Citations require newspaper publication and notices of licenses to sell real estate and probate petitions with dates in December 1894. Administratrix Cathrina M Harmond requests claims by creditors and debts paid.

Commonwealth OF Massachusetts Middlesex Cornelius Growley Hopkinton Jabez A. Sawyer Cambridge Boston Post Boston Charlies J. McEntire Esquire S. H. Folsom

Insolvency Notice for S. L. Rosnosky & Son Partners

Commonwealth of Massachusetts Court of Insolvency cites Samuel L Rosnosky and George W Rosnosky partners for discharge petition. Hearing in Boston Suffolk on December 21 1894 at 10 am. Publish weekly in Boston Post for three weeks and mail notice to known creditors seven days before court.

Commonwealth Massachusetts Suffolk Samuel L. Rosnosky George W. Rosnosky Copartners S. L. Rosnosky Boston Boston Post Sai John W. McKim Esquire Elijah George Register

Hoxie Bros Insolvency Notice in Boston

Commonwealth of Massachusetts insolvency notice against Albert N. Hoxie of Boston and John Hoxie of Lynn trading as Hoxie Bros ice cream freezers. A court order bars debt payments or property transfers. Creditors meet at the Court House Pemberton Square Boston on December 21, 1894 at two oclock to prove debts and appoint assignees.

Insolvency Warrant Issued for Schwab Partners Boston

Boston on December 7 1894 a warrant in insolvency has been issued from the Court of Insolvency for the estate of Henry Schwab and William Schwab doing business as H Schwab and Sons merchants tailors both of Boston Suffolk County Insolvent debtors Debts and property are under legal restriction A creditors meeting to prove debts and name assignees will be held at the Court House Pem berton Square Boston December 21 1894 at 2 pm Jeremiah G Fennessy Deputy Sheriff.

Commonwealth OF Massachusetts Suffolk Joseph Olfield Boston Anne Banfield Boston Post John W. McKim Esquire Elijah George Albert N. Hoxie John. Hoxie Lynn Essex Hoxie Court House Pemberton Square Fred H. Seavey Henry Schwab William Schwab H. Schwab and Son Jeremiah G. Fennessey

Calkins & Co Insolvent Debtors Third Creditors Meet

Commonwealth of Massachusetts notice for Charles W. Calkins and Frederick W. Calkins insolvent partners. Third meeting of creditors set for February 8, 1895 at 10 AM at the Court of Insolvency. Creditors may attend to prove claims and review assignee accounts. Payson F. Tucker, Assignee.

Commonwealth OF Massachusetts Suffolk Charles W.calkins Frederick W. Calkins Copartners C. W. Calkins & CO Payson FE Tucker

Insolvency Notice for Adams Morse and Adams

Third meeting of creditors for Eugene Fe Adams Frank B Morse and Allen W Adams trading as Adams Morse and Company will be held at the Court of Insolvency Cambridge Middlesex on December 27 1894 at 9 in the forenoon to prove claims and hear the assignee’s account Charles A Williams assignee South Framingham Mass Sept 13 1894.

Eugene FE. Adams Frank B. Morse Allen W. Adams Framingham Middlesex Copartners Adams, Morse and Company Cambridge Charles A. Williams South Framingham Mass

Insolvent Estate of Samuel F. Howard Assailed in Boston Meeting

Not icd appoints Charles Howard assignee of Samuel F. Howard of Quincy with Boston office. A second creditors meeting will be held at the Court of Insolvency in Boston on January 4, 1895 at 10 a.m. to prove claims and present.

Noticd Samuel Tf. Howard Quincy Boston Charles Howard Brockton

Auction of Mary E Needham Estate in West Roxbury Boston

Auction sale set for December 27 1894 at 416 p m at the premises the Needham estate in West Roxbury Boston starting at the corner of searatne and Cowi streets and following boundaries to a stone wall and Lagrange Street with J Needham as administrator of the estate.

L. L. P. Atwood State Street Mary E. Needham Boston West Roxbury Searatne and Cowi Streets BE. B. Spinney Lagrange Street J. Needham

Foreclosure Notice on Herbert Luscomb Mortgage

Notice to Herbert Luscomb and others of breach of condition on a personal property mortgage dated May 19 1894 to Theodore S Hovey recorded in Clerk's Office mortgage folio 86 and a pie auction foreclosure set for 12 m at the Boston clerk's office as stated by Hovey mortgagee.

Herbert Luscomb Theodore S’. Hovey Taoob Iw The Eg ‘Af Boston Hovey

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