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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Dec 15, 1886

Page

2

Local precincts report early results in city election

At 4 20 o clock City Messenger Peters read early tallies. O Brien led with 801 votes to Hart 120 and McNeill 19. Labor supporters grew discouraged while Republicans pressed to victory as more results arrived. By 5 o clock O Brien held a sizable lead overall. Ward 11 Precinct 5 showed Hart 558 to O Brien 103.

Peters O’ Brien Hart McNeill O'Brien O’brien

Aldermen Elected In City Districts

City results show the first twelve districts selecting aldermen with Democrats winning seven seats and Republicans five. Notable note indicates Gallagher ran on both tickets. O’Brien’s plurality is 4,668 with 23,387 yes and 18,719 no on the license majority of 3,437.

Mr. Gallagher O’brien Hart. McNeill

The License Vote Indicates Strong No-License Majority

Advocates of no license note Boston results from 1884 to 1886 show decreasing margins for license. Dudley says the trend presses legislators to tighten liquor laws, while Jewell cites frugal campaign costs and possible city-tale momentum for no-license gains statewide.

Bromfield Street Boston L. Edwin Dudley B. R. Jewell Massachusetts

Aldermen-Elects Named From City Districts

East Boston alderman-elect John H. Sullivan native of Ireland rose from stevedore to councilman and seeks streets improvements. Charlestown’s Patrick J. Donovan leads as senior alderman-elect and party chair hopeful. Boston-born John A. McLaughlin, a former legislator, blocks Barr’s bid. Tilly Haynes tops Fourth District. Republican Charles W. Smith wins Back Bay seat. William P. Carroll reelected in the Sixth District. Bromwich reelected in South Boston.

John H. Sullivan Patrick J. Donovan John A. McLaughlin Tilley Haynes Charles W. Smith William P. Carroll Charles M. Bromwich Charles H. Allen P. James Maguire Nathan G. Smith John H. Lee Aavers W. J. Mahoney M.J. Armstrong Ka. Perry Chris O Ae D. Barr J.d.&r W.B. F. Whall John Gallagher Roger Haerty James F. Vitalone Patrick McManus Richard Rotch Osoeerree George H. Gigs D. J. Kennitt Iso J. Reagan J J. Kennedy I. D Toe. Kelley J Harrington F. Clark S. Sidelinger McLenghlin W. Kelley Burnham Obdell Haynes Precince M. Cummings A. B. Lattimore Can Morrison H. Muldoon J A. Me Pats R. Ang J L Ennis Eik Flint Reese Pat Scatterly Davis Iarcladsa Tuneien Guava Alibi Alee Inlaks A. Fifield Deenee Pr. i H. Rogers Martin Dooling Jacob Fotler N. Chapin Deeeessee N. W. Ladd Crowle Haynes Sullivan G. Griffin Hirranver Vba Tay R J. Walsh Owazey, Fonerwear Zoo Amis D. Smith R. Browne TY P. Sanger WR. Richards Ats A. Blume C.F. Desmond J.J. Daly Denny D. Io Eae Pepe TB. Tracy Pita Smith Feee P. Leonard Doarroll D Ryder EE. Leary Jd. Tiernans J. B. Gomez C.H. Fleming Eke Roberts R. Kelran BE. J. Balte J. McCarthy J.f.connelly S. J. Powers Carroll A. F. Lanten J. Tuttle J. F. Foster Ald Berty J. R Wward W.S. McNary Ty Nana Bess M. J. Carroll R. Provan Neome Ward A. Cunmuings I. R. McLaurin Ward Sixtee Lott W. Tyer Eeere Allen J. J. Omealey Dort J. Sullivan Xl. Williams T. Paine Eder J. Donovan Allen's Plurality Thomas Gibbens Maguire D Nugent R Strecker Kenry Frost A. G. Perkins Frank B. Thayer Emsort B. F. Connolly He Duggan A H. Sullivan Rie Taylor N. Muldoon Ee Phaiae Fallon Smith R & D J. Murphy Davern C. H. Dolan Bae Taylor R. AG Ayer Cotal H. D. Bradt J.B. Graham Perry HE T. Reynolds J. E. Rock Dewey Lee D Wakefield J.H. No Eon Webb J.C. Short E Sullivan Jose Peeng A. Peters G. Ss . Severans Sn Ee L. Atwood F. Hall J Donovan D. Va Gasca G. E. Hall R. W. Light 1. M. Clark EB. F. Snow Patrick Powers Deng Zot J.T. Chamberlain William Scollans IL. D Tapal Boston East Boston National Dominion, Warren and Leyland Warren Line Common Council Webster Street Charlestown Donovan Democratic State Committee Alderman Barr Eliot Mayhew Boston College Myr McLaughlin Democratic City Committee Tilly Haynes United States House State House Senate Back Bay Alden E. Wiles Cambridge Street Viles & Smith O’brien Chicago Collins Strugele Massachusetts F. C. Prince Democratic National Committee Butler N. A. Plympton Mr. Bromwich Birmingham Eng South Boston State Senate Cochituate Water Board Board of the Commissioners Mr. Allen Home Savings Bank Patrick James Maguire James H. Nugent Board of Aldermen Mr Maguire Ireland Brimmer Quincy Maguire & Sullivan, Tailors Aldermen Roxbury Jamaica Pond Jamaica Plain Brighton Butcher Bay Engine Company Samuel J. Capen Dorchester Republican City Committee John Conness Mr. Capen Dorchester High School Gardner, Capen & Co Parker Climin Paul H.kendricken Kendricken William Taylor Democratic Party McNeill Patrick Maguire Michael M. Cunniff Matthew Keaney Martin Phelan J. M. Kilroy Alderman Carroll Sias John Cullen City Hall Peters Alderman Allen William B. F. Whall William H. Whitmore David F. Barry Whall O'Brien Henry George Party of the People Edward J. Jenkins County Democracy Tremont House Taft Jenkins Hart Dwyer New York Barr Capen Patrick J. Maguire Nugent Woodward John S. Concannon Edward J. Flynn Bromwich Major Grady Tam Sam C. Carrigan M. J. Kiley Shea Taylor Ward 8 O’ Brier Jeff Barr McLauchlin Adams House Hugh O’brien

Councilmen Elected Ward by Ward in City Vote

City council seats across twenty five wards filled with party lines noted. Winners include Morrison Web ster Carstensen in Ward 1 and multiple D and R party incumbents across wards with names listed.

Boston Aldermen Nominees in Turbulent Local Races

The piece outlines candidates for Boston’s aldermanic seats, naming Bromwich, Allen, Maguire, Nugent, and others. It notes Bromwich’s origin in Birmingham 1880 birth, Allen’s long public service, Maguire’s Irish roots, Smith’s reelection, Lee’s Brighton ties, Capen’s Dorchester roots, and party ticket shifts amid district politics.

Mayor O'Brien Responds To City Election Result

Mayor O'Brien lauds Boston voters as prudent in preserving local self government. He criticizes the New York Socialist and Powderly, condemns outside interference, and calls for unity among Democrats and Republicans to defend homes from what he calls visionary politics.

O’brien Boston New York Moses George Powderly Board of Aldermen and Common Council

Boston election elates Democrats with O'Brien victory

In Boston crowds cheer Mayor O'Brien as Democrats celebrate control of the aldermen and a Democratic board. Leaders including Kendricken Taylor Maguire and Jenkins hail the win while Republicans gauge the shift and express cautious approval.

The Third Time Trust in Public Confidence

The speaker expresses gratitude for public trust for the third time and pledges to merit the confidence by continuing a prudent course during the year.

Quiet crowds Gather as Returns Roll In

A sparse gathering formed outside the newspaper offices last evening to watch the bulletins of the election returns.

Weather Indications From Washington for New England

For twenty four hours beginning 7 a m Wednesday December 15 the forecast calls for fair weather in New England and eastern New York followed by rain or snow. Winds start southwest and become variable with a slight drop in temperature.

Washington New England New York Boston Observer’s Office Signal Service U.S. A A.M P.M P. AL Ant Wierthers Ee Bier Niis Eastport Pportland Mt. Washington Boston Block Island New London Conn Albany Asces Ene Philadelphia Cclear Norfolk Charleston Clear Aremphis Cincinnati Pittsburg Snosv Buffalo Snow Osweto Ee Snow Cleveland Snow Cloudy Ieetreu Alpena Clear Marquette A Ec Chicago Ize.se Milwaukee Clear Duluth Clear

Weather Record Shows Uniform Observations Across Stations

Yesterday’s meteorological summary reports synchronized observations at all stations up to 10 p m The record notes temperature humidity and other conditions captured at the same moment across locations, reflecting a coordinated data collection effort for the period.

Caswell Hazard Cod Liver Oil And Juniper Tar Soap Ad

The advertisement promotes Caswell Hazard and Co. New York cod liver oil as the purest sweetest and best made from fresh livers. It claims physicians prefer it over others and notes juniper tar soap treats chapped hands face pimples and rough skin.

Caswell Hazard & CO New York Caswell, Hazard & CO

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