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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 13, 1887
Page
8
Voters head to the polls from 7 a m to 7 p m for the city election amid tight races in major wards. Candidates seek advantage with appeals and circulars as observers forecast surprises and results to be known tonight.
A Democratic mass meeting at Lyceum Hall East Boston presided over by Captain A C Whitney heard Alderman and Senator elect Sullivan explain Major Grady accepted the East Boston alderman nomination reluctantly. Speakers attacked Jesse M Gove as dangerous and praised Grady while noting reform claims and tax reductions.
Supporters of Edward J. Jenkins filled Dalgren Hall in South Boston for an enthusiastic rally. Speakers included Jenkins and Thomas F. Griffin, William U. Keyes, Joseph Bey Gomez, Patrick F. Shevlin, Thomas Owens, and Frank K. Foster.
A speech by Mr. Woodman from Ward 12 denounces city governance as Irish-American controlled and calls for honest self-government. He urges unity to counter perceived ethnic bias in aldermanial leadership and condemns bigoted attacks on citizens. Mr. Jenkins predicts victory and urges vigilance against repeaters and ballot box violations, seeking 800 Ward 18 votes.
W D Park defendant for alderman signed a petition to use Faneuil Hall for a June 20 British banquet. The signer says he did not consider nationality and would sign again if approached by equally respectable men. He explains he trusted the petitioners and acted without prejudice.
A public address urges Ward 23 and 25 voters to support Homer Rogers in the alderman race, arguing John H. Lee does not represent the district and calling for a pure incorruptible city board. The letter cites the need to escape recent city scandals and stresses nonpartisan civic duty.
A large and enthusiastic meeting of colored men was held last evening at the Phillips schoolhouse on Anderson street to advocate the election of Mayor O'Brien. Addresses were delivered by Gordon Street Edward Armistead J. S. King CG. H. Plummer Stewart Hoyt and others.
Mr Sprewell Pease states he was approached to allow his name for Charlestown’s Republican ticket but says his name was used without authorization. He confirms Doherty’s rightful nomination and asks supporters not to vote for him. Boston December 12 1887.
Salem politics center on the mayoralty contest with Raymond seeking a third term and Collins as strong opposition. Both tickets claim native American or nonpartisan unity, focusing on a restrictive liquor license. Temperance groups push for mu license, likely narrowing the license margin.
The Cambridge board of aldermen began a recount of aldermen votes last evening but could not finish. A crowd at Dudley Street Opera House supported John C. Short in his bid for alderman, with speeches by Daly Doherty Osgood Gragg Plunkett Slattery Shea and Short. Democrats in the tenth district back Alderman N G Smith for the board and Charles Rheinhart runs as an independent Democratic candidate for Ward 16 common council.
Distinguished guests invited to the Boston merchants annual dinner at the Vendome Hotel on the 28th include Nova Scotia premier W. S. Fielding and attorney-general J. W. Longley, New Brunswick’s A. G. Blair, Toronto figures M.P. W. Mullock and John Macdonald, Erastus Wiman of New York, and W. K. Turner of the New York Board of Trade.
The Boston board of aldermen heard a report from the courthouse commissioners noting imported materials for the Suffolk county new court house. Belgium supplied iron girders and England supplied buff bricks for facing. Debate over widening Commonwealth Avenue ended with a deferment and mixed votes. The board also approved granting a campaign flag permit and discussed a possible one day weekly holiday for firemen.
A letter to the Boston Post criticizes the ongoing mud and filth on Boylston Street from Church to Berkeley after recent pipe work. Residents report repeated street scraping that leaves gutters clogged and sidewalks unusable for days, calling it a disgrace and urging improved city governance in the upcoming election.
Mrs. Sarah J. Robinson of Somerville stands trial for allegedly poisoning her son. The East Cambridge Supreme Court heard opening statements with Justices Field and Knowlton on the bench. Government counsel includes Attorney-General Waterman and District Attorney Stevens while D. F. Crane and J. B. Goodrich defend the prisoner. The court adjourned after hearings and will reconvene at 9 o'clock this morning.
Private dinner parties were held at Youngs and Parker House last evening. The Merchant Tailors met and dined at Parker House, as did the Board of Aldermen. The Bank Presidents Association held a monthly meeting and dinner at Parker House. Eugene Carter and Harvey McKenna, noted billiardists, were at the Revere House, while Miss Gale of the Booth Barrett group stayed at Tremont House. A dinner honored Dr Traneis M Holden at Parker House. he departs for Philadelphia this week to reside there and marry a Philadelphia young lady next month.
The second Klindworth Chopin recital at Steinert Hall drew a musically inclined crowd but critics faulted his performance. They praised the edition for accuracy yet condemned the playing for lacking Chopin’s touch, nuance, and phrasing. Critics warn that without proper musical shading the works become mere technique. The review notes insufficient dynamic contrast and the need to read between the lines of Chopin’s score.
The Boston Ideals present Carmen starring Miss Zélie de Lussan to strong acclaim. In January Queen Topaz by Massé receives its U S debut during the New York season, with The Trumpeter of Sackingen likely to join Foster's repertoire. Mile. Marie Decca sweeps Ireland and Britain, hailed as the coming opera star for La Sonnambula and Lucia. Messiah tickets go on sale for the Music Hall concert on Sunday night, Dec 25, with Griswold Edmands King and Whitney among soloists. Season tickets for three operas by Charles R Adams company selling well. Mozart’s Figaro scheduled for Dec 27. Little Josef Hofmann to perform Dec 23 24 and 26 in Music Hall with a concert company. Arthur Foote to give organ concert at First Church next Friday with Hay and Bach works on the program.
Weather bulletin for December 12 reports 24 hours from 7 a m Tuesday 13: warm fair conditions across Maine New Hampshire Massachusetts Rhode Island Connecticut with light to fresh westerly winds backing to southerly. Vermont and eastern New York also warm and fair with light to fresh winds. Southeast New England to be colder and cloudy tonight. H d Clavvon observer.
Observations were recorded simultaneously at all stations named, noting identical timing and shared conditions. Data indicates synchronized measurements across locations, suggesting coordinated observation at the stated moment.
United States Circuit Court confirms master’s finding and awards receiver Alfred D. Chandler $138,189.25 against Bacon and Cadue for stock misappropriation and promoter schemes. Cadue’s intervening claims noted. court rejects citizenship challenge.
William S. Dexter as executor sues on behalf of Martha R. Codman and others in a Codman will appeal alleging undue influence by Mrs Annie Kimball. The Estate valued around 2500,000 with real estate holdings and notes disputed. questions focus on Codman's soundness of mind in 1880 and subsequent codicils. Arguments on will making and undue influence featured lengthy legal exposition and a vast correspondence between Codman and Kimball. The case likely spans multiple days with counsel Dabney for executors and Morse and Dodge for appellants.
The document covers multiple cases in the Superior Court first and second sessions, detailing tort actions, verdicts, and judgments. It cites Milton A. Blodgett as judge, describes a fall from an unguarded hoist-way in Boston, and notes numerous cases including medical malpractice and railroad liability with outcomes and attorneys.
A year subscription to Scribner's Magazine is a great Christmas present. The twelve numbers for 1887 and a subscription for 1888 cost 4.50 dollars, starting the reader from the magazine's beginning. Address Charles Scribner's Sons New York.
Plaintiff alleges he rode a defendant train from Boston and was injured when an engine struck his car near Prison Point bridge, causing heart trouble and nervous prostration. Attorneys listed for both sides include Charles G. Falls for the plaintiff and Solomon Lincoln and Walter N. Badger for the defendant.
Court entries show Thompson J presiding with verdicts in two cases Chase v Perley for $1254.19 and Brown v Mack for services of $238. Other docket items include multiple city and railway company disputes, list of case numbers, parties and counsel.
The Boston & Providence Railroad Relief Association schedules its thirteenth annual ball in Odd Fellows Hall on Tuesday evening in January 1883. The Hotchkiss Family Concert Company performed at Tremont Temple with William Macey and a Scandinavian ladies quartet also featured. Pro ject of the Young Mens' Christessor C. C. Shackford will lecture at the Union this evening. A carriage driven by a Norfolk House horse car near Milk Street was damaged, with Mrs. Bradley and her daughter aboard unharmed.
Mrs John Jacob Astor of New York dies at about age 61 after a period of unconsciousness following a cancer illness. Her philanthropy included a liberal endowment to a Cancer Hospital opened recently. She leaves her husband John Jacob Astor a grandson of the founder of the Astor fortune. her father was Thomas S Gibbe of 110 Fifth Avenue.
Henry H. Barrett of Needham dies at 62 after a week of pneumonia ending a 25 year wholesale fruit and nut business at 40 South Market. Daniel P. Hopkinson of Groveland dies aged 68, ex-legislator and boot goods maker. Jesse W. Kinsey of Cambridgeport dies at 46. veteran fireman. Owen Coogan of Pittsfield, 67, tanning magnate leaves widow and two sons. David Wilder of Brockton, 75, baking pioneer leaves widow and two children. Joan H. French, Eastport lawyer, dies of apoplexy at 52. former partner of Bion Bradbury. Portman Houghton of Eastport dies aged 32 after notable business career. Josiah Emerson of West Parish dies plowing at 72. N A Burpee of Rockland dies at 71. former state legislator and Senate president in 1866.
Wesleyan alumni formed the Boston Wesleyan University Club and held a banquet at Tremont House. Professors Van Vieck Winchester and Crawford attended the faculty event. Darius Baker presided and A K Wilkie was toastmaster. Officers elected included George L. Roberts president and W E Rowell secretary. Ninety three attendees.
The piece urges shoppers to inspect the new gift books advertised by Estes & Pauriat for the holiday season. It highlights the Düsseldorf Gallery and Recent French Art as especially splendid and well produced for the price, recommending close examination.
Bright image promotes oriental rug living room warmth. John H. Pray, Sous & Co. touted as the best place to buy that rug with cozy scenes and inviting appeal.
The 1882 Republican tariff commission urged a 20 to 25 percent average duty cut with an expanded free list. McKinley argued the free list could grow without harming American interests while Warner Miller Hawley Kasson Sherman and other senators voiced support for revision and lower taxes. The New York Herald notes the debate amid calls to reduce public debt and realign duties.
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