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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Dec 13, 1886

Page

8

Temperance Rally Promises No License Victory At City Election

A Tremont Temple no license meeting drew a full house as speakers led by Rufus Frost and Rev A H Plum urged vigilant temperance work and vowed to crush saloon power before Tuesday’s vote. Mary H Hunt tied license to selfish interests while urging unity to end intoxicating drinks. The event also included remarks on General Grant and McClellan relations and a discussion of McClellan's Own Story.

Tremont Temple Rufus Frost A. H. Plum John L. Swift Mary H. Hunt Temple Quartet

Booth Scores as Iago in Othello at Boston Theatre

The Boston Theatre audience witnessed Booth as Iago in Othello with Bar ron's Moor for contrast. Critics praise Booth for guiding Shakespearean realism while noting Barron’s atmosphere and flaws in early acts. Desdemona’s portrayal by Miss Vader and others receive mixed appraisals in this Boston run. Richard N. is announced to follow in Colley Cibber’s version.

Mr. Booth Jago Boston Booth Shakspere Mephistopheles—seeis Barron Mr. Fawcett Mrs. Foster Mr. Barron Richard N Colley Cibber

Private campaigns heat Boston mayoral race detailed in Clark notes

In Boston four days before the election, Democratic and Republican factions maneuver with private conferences at hotels and homes. The County Democrats swing to Hart and Bromwich while backing Wakefield. aldermanic battles in East Boston hinge on Sullivan versus Gove. Burnham emerges as a West End furniture and real estate figure. Tensions rise over McNeill’s nomination and labor support amid party splits and pre election rallies.

Tilly Haynes for Alderman in Boston Fourth District

The Hon. Tilly Haynes of the United States Hotel accepts a Citizens' candidacy for alderman in Boston’s Fourth District wards 9 and 10. A long list of prominent supporters led by William Endicott Jr and others pledges strong backing and efforts to secure his election. Haynes confirms acceptance noting the endorsers’ influence and his duty to serve, whether or not elected.

Tilly Haynes United States Hotel Citizens Boston William Endicott, Jr Martin Brimmer Richard H. Dans Curtis Guild J. Theo J. Collins Warren Ernest Jackson Jods Smith Hugh Cochrane John H. Storer Patrick Kelley Hall Curtis Alexander Cochrane John I. Bailey W. B. Clarke Thomas Cannon B. C. Clark George C. Holmes A. J. Hatheweay William O. Armstrong Samuel F. Herrick Louisy A. Williams E. C. Milliken John H. Dorsay Charles Yepno Josiah B. Hagar ZA. Syaith J. Pain UN Bradlee John C. Paige Samuel S. Allen K Higgins Ek. N. Fenno Charles &. Blodgett le Fee Russell E. K. Alden William H. Rich George Benson A. W. Phillips Horace Loring Darwin Barnard Eugene D. Greenlert F. W. Plimner George A. Osborne M. K. Abbott Eur ¥. Liovey Charles M. Nickerson Arthur E. Bull H.H.S. Fall D. Chamberlain Walter Fortune Daniel Gaskins Homas Minns B. F. Field, Jr Samuel Ellis Alen Courtenay Guild Richard Stone Henry Whitman George H. White George A. Strong P. W. Kilburn Alfred H. Buter Mark W. Cross W. M. Kidder Jacob A. Dresser Melville M. Weston Augustus Russ W. W. Kellett William H. Casey Nathaniel Springfield John R. Harris Francis M. Gray P. R. Davis William H. Smith M. {. Richardson John Codman E. §. Beach Horatio Davis Seth Sprague W. H Wm. Endicott, Jr W. Wilder H. Dana J. C. Chappelle

Labor Meeting Near McNeill Candidacy At Tre Mont Temple

A Boston labor meeting opposed to George E. McNeill’s mayoral bid was held at Tre Mont Temple Saturday. Speakers James Sumner and William Murray assailed McNeill, with Sumner charging treachery and exposing the Sovereigns of Industry ties. Rev J M L Babcock read resolutions repudiating McNeill and urging honest leadership for labor.

George SE. McNeill Tremont ‘Temple James Simner William Murray Sumner Labor Party George E. McNeill Boston F. McNeill Cemaren Iit Inet

Hart Accepts Suffolk County Democrats Nomination for Boston Mayor

Alderman Hart formally accepts the unanimous nomination on the 6th inst for the mayoralty of Boston. He pledges to govern honestly for the people, irrespective of race creed or condition, in a letter to John F. Cronan and John J. Hogan of the Suffolk County Democratic Convention.

Hart Alderman Hart John F. Cronan John J. Hogan Suffolk County Democratic Convention Boston Thomas N. Harr

Alderman Carroll Declines Sixth District Nomination

Alderman William P. Carroll announces he declines nomination by the County Democracy for the sixth aldermanic district. He states he will not join any faction that would strengthen the Hart Republican ticket or harm Mayor Hugh O Brien of Boston.

William P. Carroll County Democracy Hart Republican Hugh O’ Brien Boston

Barstow Nominated for Salem Mayor on Anti Liquor Ticket

Saturday evening Benjamin Barstow accepted the Salem mayoral nomination opposing incumbent John M. Raymond. Barstow pledges strict law enforcement and support for a 2 license law and licensing for fit applicants, aiming to keep peace without provoking class dissension. The remaining ticket balance to be announced.

Benjamin Barstow Salem John M. Raymond Barstow Iam Friends of

City to Vote No License This Year

A brief says residents will vote no license this year. The notice notes a local election on licensing matters and urges participation.

Lynn politics nominating slate lists mayoral and ward candidates

The People's use party in LyOx announces nominations for mayor Rufus Kimball and a full slate of ward councilmen, school committee members, and assessors across seven wards led by names such as James S. Oliver Charles R. Smith George H. Chadwell Sarah B. Shorey and John D. Sanborn among others.

Lynn Lyxx Srzerau People’s Use Party Por Rufus Kimball James 8. Oliver Charles R. Smith James V. Martin Ira B. Keith George C. Higgins George H. Chadwell John Driscoll Zacharish Graves Fred J. Wells William A. Clark, Jr John C. Hawley Nathan W. Page Caleb W. Marsh George Brown Sarah B. Shorey George W. Vincent John F. Morgan Edward W. Pinkham Franc W. Kenney Elijah E. Brood George H. Newhall Henry W. Heath Jarius W. Stanley John Cash Charles H. Speare John D. Sanborn Edward F. Graves John Hayes Thomas Campbell John W. Heath J. Q. Farwell A. T. Cotton Esther H. Hawks C. W. Palfrey M. S. Nichols H. O. Fox Joseph E. Reando T. A. Carroll Stephen 5. Marsh George H. Williams Albert A. Clark L. H. Holder James H. Emerton William Snell James Burns George W. Galloupe Newhall Breed Ira D. Rogers James Hill A. E. Bickford

City Party Alignments Shape Aldermanic Race

Democrats in Wards 14 and 15 back Alderman Bromwich the Republican incumbent. In the third district the delegation left alderman nomination to a three member committee to report at the polls. Bare is favored by many while ex Alderman Whitten declines to run in the twelfth district against Capen. The Charles Town Democratic Association met to back Philip Doherty for the polls next Tuesday and a Lyceum Hall rally in East Boston will endorse Lingh OBrien and John H. Sullivan with speakers Albert Palmer J Mitchell Galvin John M. McDonoud Mathew Dolan John S Concannon W B F Whall Isaac Rosnosky and William P. Carroll.

Bromwich Charles V. Whitten Samuel J. Capen Democratic Association Charlestown Monument Hall Philip J. Doherty Lyceum Hall Boston Lingh O’brien John H. Sullivan Albert Palmer J. Mitchell Galvin John M. McDonoud Mathew Dolan John S. Concannon W. B. F. Whall Isaac Rosnosky William P. Carroll

Central Labor Union hosts George address in Boston hall

The Central Labor Union met at Wedman Hall on Tremont street with President Mark Courant. A Boston defense committee treasurer noted funds sent to Chicago anarchists, the second largest from any U.S. city. Henry George spoke after a delegation escorted him to the hall.

Central Labor Union Wedman Hall Tremont Street Mark Courant Defence Committee Chicago Central Labor Union of Boston United States Austin Tex Vut

Fires in several towns reported with heavy losses

Record of fires from Cranton Michigan to Cincinnati Ohio reports extensive damage. Woollen mills in Cranton burned with an estimated 180000 dollars loss due to gasoline ignition. Grain elevator in Green Village destroyed with 5900 dollars insured. resident burned escaping. Farm dwellings and barns at Walpole Newton Huntley property known as Peep o Day place burned for about 3000 dollars. Iron Pipe Works in Newport Kentucky sustained about 27000 dollars fire damage. A two story boarding house barber shop and cigar store on Main Street at Gioucist TeerR faced near destruction likely insured.

Cranton Mich Champerseure Penn Western Maryland Railroad Green Village Chambers Gioucist Teerr Main Street Michael Shay

Chamberlin Found Guilty in East Cambridge Perjury Trial

The jury returned a verdict of guilty Saturday morning in the Chamberlin perjury case, after a weeklong trial in East Cambridge.

Chamberlin East Cambridge

Explosion at East Cambridge steam plant kills workers

A massive blast at Hackett and Underhill steam power station on First Street East Cambridge injured seven men, with Sarafin de Silva dying at Massachusetts General Hospital. Firefighters prevented spread, debris cleared, and a new building planned. Cause suspected as spark igniting sawdust in the shaving room.

Hackett & Underhill First Street Otis and Thorndyke East Cambridge Hazlett & Underhill Massachusetts General Hospital Sarafin de Silva Portugese Society of East Cambridge Joseph Sears Marshall Cambridge Street Albert Murray Harry Newhall Pine Street Cambridgeport Charles Bell Daniel Mauro Jaberer Paine Casey Fudge

Court dockets list numerous civil cases and rescheduled trials

United States courts resume jury trials with grand jurors summoned for Tuesday. The record details multiple civil actions across sessions including Bennet, Blodgett, Finn, Clark, Cook, Stetson, Boston institutions, railroads, and insurers, with motions and adjournments noted and trials set to continue Tuesday.

United States District Court Erand Superior Court Bennet Boston Blodgett Wood Finn Neagle Clark Judkins Isus—Simpson Briggs Lerose Gaylord Cook Abbott Tutts Eastern Slattery Daly Boston Marine Insurance Gale Breck Taylor Cassidy Larley Campbell King Phoenix Insuran Faxon Lawin Stetson Ropes Bigelow Shattuck Rand Ladd Locke Porter McKay Burley Dyer Kimball O’shaunessy Suffolk B. Ct Stearns Boston & Lowell R. R

Dramatic and Musical Notes at Boston Theatres This Week

The Boston stage hosts Booth in Richard III and Macbeth and King Lear this week at the Boston Theatre. Mayo brings Nordeck to Park Theatre. The Mikado limited runs at Globe Theatre with original NY scenery. Harbor Lights and Adonis ends soon. Edwin Arden unveils The Eagle's Nest at the Howard Atheneum. Cast lists and synopses for Held by the Enemy at the Museum and Lang's Scheming at Bijou headline a busy lineup with the Boston Press Club benefit at the Boston Theatre featuring multiple performers and promised contributions.

Frank Mayo Park Theatre Nordeck Park Globe Theatre Fifth Avenue Theatre New York Geraldine Ulmer Signor Brocolini Courtice Pounds Harbor Lights Museum Adonis Hollis Street H. B. Stamburg United States Forces Alfred Hudson Charlies Prescott Massachusetts Volunteers E. H. Vanderfelt Gordon Hayne F. M. Burbeck Fielding Frazer Coulter Hathaway Military Hospital W. Hollywood Thomas Henry Bean McCreery Mansion Lang Bijou Edwin R. Lang G. F. Kingsley Charles Grey Frank O’brien Viela Rosa Kittie Flint Florence Craig M. O’ennery Madison Square Company Chicago Dijon Dominick Murray Boston Press'Club Boston Theatre John A. Mackay C. A. Gardner Joseph Proctor May Louise Aigen Leopold Lichtenberg Leon Keach Armanini Wouste Sisters Rudolf King Dan Maguinnis C. Dale Armstrong John Barker

Boston City Notes and Society Items

City notes report the Boston Merchants' Association inviting numerous senators and representatives to its annual meeting at the Vendome on December 29. Other items note the Eliot School Association reunion December 21 at Young's Hotel, advertising manager hire of M M Gillam, a week with 229 deaths mainly from consumption and pneumonia, and upcoming Boston Scientific Society meetings with papers on a new variable star and steam valves. Also covered are a street assault on O B Leawell by G W Alexander, the Reverend Griffis Sunday lecture on the Ministry of Mirth, anticipated Charlies River murder trial, and improving condition of J W Johnson at Quincy House.

Boston Merchants’ Association Allison Iowa Sherman Ohio Eustis Louisiana Morgan and Pugh Alabama Evarts New York Hare Maine Hoar Dawes Carlisle Randall McKinley Massachusetts Eliot School Association Young’s Hotel M. M. Gillam Press Philadelphia Record John Wanamaker Philadelphia Boston Scientific Society E. F. Sawyer Aquila A. F. Devereux Messrs. Garman Ritchie G. W. Alexander O. B. Leawell Cambridge Street Brighton Temple Alexander Geary W. E. Griffis Shawmut Congregational Church Charlies River Frank Mitchell J. W. Johnson Quincy House

Political letter from John Conness on ward representation

The undersigned states he did not seek nomination but allowed his name at the Republican caucus. He consents to its use in the upcoming election next Tuesday and pledges to support good government. He mentions revilement by a train band that invaded and carried the caucus.

Boston Babcock George E. MccNeill Mr. McNeill Y.P. Cherrington New York Henry George Faneuil Hall McNeill Cherrington James A. Muxny Ward 13 Joseph Arch England Janeuil Hall Wendell Phillips Labor Party McNeill Wich N. E. O'Sullivan

Prang's Cards Full Line of Christmas Cards

Sam Ward at 184 Devonshire Street offers the full Prang Christmas card and novelty line. Display includes holiday greetings and seasonal items for the season.

Sam Devonshire

Inkstands Berass Class Bronze at Saml Ward Co

Saml Ward Co located at 184 Devonshire St lists inkstands and bronze items under Berass and Class labels.

Saml Ward Co

Daily Court Docket List of Evictions and Civil Actions

Today’s docket shows cases including Cook versus McCullough, Gilbert versus Proctor, Clapp versus Hoyt, Murphy against Ekstrom, Leonard versus Levett, Foote trustee against Stanwood, Curley against Conant, Fox against Inhabis of Danvers, Allen versus Murphy, Williamson versus Woodfall, Armstrong versus Caverly, Dunney versus Upton, Norwood versus Ready, Nugent against the City of Salem, and Watson against the City of Gloucester. The entries cover civil actions and real estate disputes with multiple parties and institutional names listed.

Cook McCullough Gilbert Proctor Clapp Hoyt Murphy Ekstrom

Reed arraigned in South Boston Railroad case

William Reed, the defaulting treasurer of the South Boston Railroad Company, appeared in Superior Criminal Court on Saturday for arraignment. The indictment lists ten counts. Reed’s counsel said no defence would be offered now, and sentencing will occur in about a week as Reed contemplates the large figures cited.

William Reed South Boston Railroad Company Superior Criminal Court Paul West Reed

How John Norton the Trapper Spent His Christmas

A Boston Theatre crowd heard W. H. H. Murray read his Adirondacks legend How John Norton the Trapper Spent His Christmas. The audience laughed at a balcony incident when a man's tall hat sailed into the parquet, and then listened attentively, applauding often.

Boston W. HH. H. Murray

Funeral of Rev. J. J. Lally Arrives in City

The body of the Rev. J. J. Lally who died in Baltimore last Friday arrived yesterday and was taken to St. Patrick's Church in Boston Highlands. The funeral is set for 10 o'clock this morning.

J. J. Lally Baltimore St. Patrick’s Church Boston Highlands

Horticultural Society Delays Prizes Decision for 1887

At a Saturday meeting the Horticultural Society suspended rules to discuss the 1887 prize schedule. The matter was referred back to the executive committee for action.

Horticultural Society

Perkins and Bughbear sign to row for England Fed title

George L. Perkins and George Bughbear have signed articles to row for the championship of England Fed. 7. George H. Hosmer has been nominated for the common council from Ward 8.

George L. Perkins George Bughbear George H. Hosmer Common Council

Careless Women May Not but Economical Women Try Pearline

An advertisement notes that careless women may not, while economical women will choose Pearline to clean and wash. It promotes the product as a practical household aid for frugal shoppers seeking effective results.

Senator George W. Morrill Dies Suddenly in Amesbury

The Honorable George W. Morrill, a state senator from the fourth Essex district, died at the Adams House in Amesbury after a bath and breathing trouble. Born May 15, 1818, he previously manufactured railroad cars in Columbus, Ohio, and later returned to Amesbury. Funeral in Amesbury followed by a Senate reunion trip.

George W. Morrill Amesbury Essex Adams House Morrill Columbus, O Senate Boston

Notable deaths in Bath and surrounding states

William Heal of Bath Maine dies at 57 from a neck carbuncle leaving a widow and children. Bank Commissioner Buel C Carter dies at Rollinsford New Hampshire after a lingering illness born Sanford Maine January 1840 Yale 1861 war veteran lawyer at Wolfboro and bank commissioner for one term. N A Clarke dies in Salem age 81 born Sanbornton New Jersey Exeter Harvard 1838 adjuster for fire insurers for 35 years. Henry N Mansur dies at Warren Street residence member of Stults Mansur Roxbury Club F and A M Knights Templar funeral at 2 PM expected today.

William Heal Bath Buel C. Carter Rollinsford N. H Sanford Phillips Exeter Academy Yale Wolfboro Carroll County N. A. Clarke Salem Sanbornton N. J Harvard College Henry N. Mansur Warren Street Stults

Schoolmasters' Club Elects Chelsea and Several High School Leaders

At the Hotel Brunswick monthly meeting the Schoolmasters' Club elected E H Davis Chelsea superintendent F I Coburn Lowell principal W L Eaton Concord principal George L Baxter Somerville principal R A Rideout Everett principal and W T Leonard Milford schools superintendent. The gathering also heard a guest appearance by Hon F C Prince and discussed public schools as citizenship preparation.

Hotel Brunswick Schoolmasters’ Club E. H. Davis Chelsea F. I. Coburn Lowell High School W. L. Eaton Concord George L. Baxter Somerville High School R. A. Rideout Everett High School W. T. Leonard Milford Hagar F. C. Prince New England Young's Paint and Oil Boston Parker's Middlesex Clover Massachusetts Young’s Lumber Dealers’ Association Rover Cycle Club Quincy

Auction Sale Of Boots And Shoes Set For Next Thursday

Printer Robert Weir advertises a large auction sale to be held in the city next Thursday morning. The sale listing includes about 10 000 cases of boots shoes and rubbers to be offered.

Robert Weir

YMCA Prayer Meetings Schedule at Tremont Row

The Monday prayer meetings at 10 Tremont Row will be held this week with speakers including Rev C E Davis on Monday George M Stowell on Tuesday O W Chase on Wednesday T P Briggs on Thursday T D Roberts on Friday and C L Pitkins on Saturday.

Young Men’s Christian Association Tremont Row C. E. Davis George M. Stowell O. W. Chase T. P. Briggs T. D. Roberts C. L. Pitkins

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