Campaign reorganizations in state parties detailed
The article reports Democratic and Republican state committees meeting to reorganize. Key actions include temporary chairmen elected, resignations accepted, vacancies filled, and chairmen reelected. The Democrats chose John W. Corcoran and A. B. Alger, while General Patrick A. Collins was reelected chairman. The Republicans backed Dr. F. L. Burden after a formal vote, with Robert A. Southworth secretary. Committees on executive, finance, printing, and rules named, plus notable speakers addressing principles and Jacksonian reform.
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Republican States Central
John W. Corcoran
A. B. Alger
John M. Corse
P. A. Collins
William J. Dale
Essex County
Suffolk
John H. Lee
John H. Logue
Mr. Lee
Patrick A. Collins
P. J. Donovan
C. D. Lewis
Judge Abbott
Colonel French
James S. Grinnell
William Aspinwall
Isaac W. Nutter
East Bridgewater
David L. Withington
Newburyport
William H. Haile
Springfield
Robert A. Southworth
Charlestown
F. L. Burden
North Attleboro
George S. Merrill
Lawrence
Burden
Norfolk
Warren W. Adams
Frank A. Hobart
Major Merrill
J. Otis Wardwell
Haverhill
Henry J. Wells
Cambridge
T. C. Bates
Worcester
W. H. Haile
H. F. Spach
J. H. Guild
G. S. Merrill
Essex
FE. PD
N. P. Frye
J. A. Campbell
A. Hocking
Middlesex
W. W. Campbell
Fassett
Berkreer
Hampshire
H. H. Atwood
Suffok
F. S. Stevens
Bristol
BR. Stoddard
E. Winston
M. P. Palmer
H. N. Sawyer
G. A. Draper
J. N. Nutter
Plymouth
E. Gaylord
Hampden
J. Bracewell
Berkshire
J. W. Bennett
Hireed
G. B. Richmond
F. A. Wiobart
D. Fish
Cape
C. ©. Kendall
Iuvolk
Secreta
Allen
Bennett
Walker
Kes
Democratic Dinner Honors Andrew Jackson At Revere House
A Jackson memorial dinner at the Revere House drew about 200 Democrats including John E. Fitzgerald Mayor O'Brien J W Coveney John R Fellows E M Phelps John M Brennan Leopold Morse Edmund Burnett James Grinnell Benjamin Dean Charles Levi Woodbury and Patrick Maguire Colonel Jonas H French presided Speakers praised Grover Cleveland and civil service reform while stressing Democratic unity and enduring party loyalty. Mr Erskine Phelps of Chicago also spoke.
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West
Jackson
Grover Cleveland
John M. Brennan
Providence
R. I
Revere House
Andrew Jackson
Battle of
New Orleans
Representative Party
John E. Fitzgerald
O’brien
J. W. Coveney
John R. Fellows
New York
E. M. Phelps
Chicago
Rhode Island
Leopold Morse
Edmund Burnett
James S. Grinnell
Benjamin Dean
Charles Levi Woodbury
Patrick Maguire
Jonas H. French
General Collins
Internal Revenue
Democratic Party
United States
Republic
Republican Party
Massachusetts
Cleveland
Juan
Fellows
Erskine Phelps
Caucus Invited Republicans to Nominate U S Senator
Boston January 8 1887 invitation sent to Republican members of the Legislature for a joint caucus to nominate a candidate for United States senator meeting January 10 in the State House after the adjournment of the Senate and House. The call lists numerous signers representing the majority of Republican members elect.
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Boston
J. J. C. Sleeper
Second Lecture on the Apocalypse by Rev A J Gordon
Rev A J Gordon delivered the second lecture in his Apocalypse course at Clarendon Street Church. He discussed Revelations chapter six, detailing the four horsemen representing eras from the Christian era, including empire peace in the first period, war and desolation in the second, and great mortality in the third. He urged close communion with the teachers who interpret these prophecies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. J. Gordon
Clarendon Street
Emanuel
Obituary notes for editor Harry S Byington and others
Harry S Byington son of Hon A Homer Byington former editor and proprietor of the Norwalk Gazette died yesterday at 26 from quick consumption He leaves a widow Elijah Babbitt oldest Evie Pa resident and perhaps oldest practicing lawyer in the US also died yesterday in his ninety second year Born Providence RI admitted to the PA bar in 1824 served in state legislature congress 1858 1862 He tried a suit last summer William Ballantine sergeant at law dead in London age 75
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry S. Byington
A. Homer Byington
Norwalk
Congress
William Ballantine
London
Wanted for Many Crimes in Malpen Case
Henry Quesnal of this city arrived on the 9:52 train from Boston and assaulted Conductor Edward Barrett and several passengers. Barrett’s gold watch chain was found on Quesnal after arrest by Officer Carr. He faces arraignment on multiple charges and is wanted for a murderous assault on Edward Donovan three months ago.
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Malpen
Henry Quesnal
Boston
Edward Barrett
Barrett
Carr
Quesnal
Edward Donovan
Funeral services held for John H Brookhouse
Funeral services for the late John H Brookhouse were conducted at his Willow Avenue residence by Rev. WV Biddle of the North Avenue Universalist Church. Music by the Ruggles Street Quartet and many floral tributes marked the large gathering of neighbors and business associates. Pallbearers included A F Holt, William mcray, D S Steele, and D W Muzzey. Interment followed at Cambridge cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John H. Brookhouse
Willow Avenue
WV Biddle
D.D
North Avenue Universalist Church
Ruggles Street
A. F. Holt
Cambridge
William McRay
Everett
D. S. Steele
Somerville
D. W. Muzzey
Lexington
Cambridge Cemetery
Hull Yacht Club Elects Officers at Parker's Meeting
At Parker's Saturday evening Hull Yacht Club elected Commodore C. Y V. Whitten and vice commodore Harry E Converse. Rear commodore John J Henry, secretary Peleg Aborn, treasurer C C Hutchinson, assistant secretary F C Brewer, measurer Ambrose A Martin. Executive committee A Perkins Fred Pope B L M Tower Gelston Whittemore. Membership committee H H Tarbell J L Chadwick J E Bayles A J Souther. Delegates to New England Yacht Racing Association C A Perkins and Harry Hutchinson.
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Hull Yacht Club
Parker
C. Y V. Whitten
Harry £. Converse
John J. Henry
Peleg Aborn
C. C. Hutchinson
F.C. Brewer
Ambrose A. Martin
A. Perkins
Fred Pope
L. M. Tower
Gelston Whittemore
H. H. Tarbell
J. L. Chadwick
J. E. Bayles
A. J. Souther
New England Yacht Racing Association
C. A. Perkins
Harry Hutchinson
When the Tracks Will Be Laid by Brookline and West End
Brookline selectmen and West End Railway Company enter an agreement on laying tracks with conditions. Approval of the track form rail material and motive power lies with the selectmen. Work to begin in early spring and finish in running order by January 1, 1888.
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Selectmen
Brookline
West End
Horsford’s Acid Phosphate For Women
Dr. Wa. E. Jewett of Adrian Michigan reports Horsford’s Acid Phosphate is particularly useful for nervous disorders in women and endorses its use as a remedy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Horsford
Wa. E. Jewett
Adrian, Mich
Socialism debated at Reform meeting in Parker House
The Massachusetts Reform Club held a Saturday evening discussion on Socialism with Yale's Professor Sumner and Harvard's Dr Taussig among participants. Sumner argued that Socialism clashes with liberty and that equality under law must be protected, while collectivism and communism diverge in property handling. Edward Atkinson highlighted wage disparities across skilled workers and laborers, urging measured reforms through education and individual advancement rather than leveling down. The gathering also noted the Boston based trades unions and Knights of Labor as responses, and the Railroad and Steamboat Agents Association held its first annual meeting at Young's with officers elected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Massachusetts Reform Club
Parker House
William G. Sumner
Yale University
George S. Hale
F. W
Taussig
Harvard University
Edward Atkinson
Matthew Hale
Albany Reform Club
Farlow
Sumner
Trades Union
Knights of Labor
Charles J. Peabody
Topsfield
Horticultural Society
Edward L. Beard
Marshall P. Wilder
Normal Music Teachers’ Association
Normal Hall
Bromfield Street
William A. Mowry
Education
South Boston
Hersey
Coolidge
Bakers
the Knights of Labor
Wadman Hall
Boston Young Men’s Christian Association
Boylston Street
Berkeley
Niles
C. A. Ufford
T. D. Roberts
J. A. Francis
M. R. Deming
Tremont Row
T. DeGruchy
John L. Scott
W. L. Lockwood
J. W. Smith
C. Davies
Francis Batchelder
Grand Jury
William Cunningham
Burns
West End
Grand
Cunningham
New England Insurance Exchange
Mason Building
Henry KE. Hess
Samuel G. Parsons
Amos Sherman
Moses R. Emerson
Arthur A. Clarke
H. S. Wheelock
B. R. Stillman
Edward Lanning
George E. Kendall
George W. Eastman
Samuel Hatch & Co
Wellington
Brown
Wardwell
Wild
Short
Lewis
Wilson
Shaefer
Stanton
Francis
Swift
Paint and Oil Club Hosts Guests at Monthly Dinner
The Paint and Oil Club held its monthly dinner at the Vendome with Governor Ames Lieutenant-Governor Brackett Rev George A Gordon and William B Rice as guests President John D Morton presided After business officers discussed regulation of illegal benzine sales and a plan to publish a list of responsible express companies the Boston Executive Business Association sought three delegates. The new group outlined goals to support Boston trade interests including finance bankrupt laws customs post office railroad facilities and insurance relations.
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Paint and Oil Club
The
Vendome
Ames
Brackett
George A. Gordon
Old South Church
William B. Rice
Boston Executive Business Association
John D. Morton
Richardson
Treasury
Morton
Committee On Transortation
Blaney
Washington
Boston
Chester H. Allen
Curtis Guild, Jr
William 8. Pratt
William K. Rice
Charles T. Carruth
Oscar H
Sunday sermons on books periodicals and Sunday newspapers
The Rev. William Elliot Griffis preached at Shawmut Church on reading as a duty second only to leading souls to Christ. He urged mastering a world classic and Bible, criticized cheap sensational writing in modern newspapers, and argued Sunday papers harm Sabbath observance and youth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Elliot Griffis
D.D
Shawmut Church
Jesus
Tie
Dickens
London
New York
Boston
Boston Executive Business Association Circular Organizes Trade Interests
The Boston Executive Business Association announces its formation and goals to advance Boston trade interests. It seeks influence on national finance, bankrupt laws, customs, post office needs, railroad rates, insurance relations, and traveling sales matters, with dues of $20 per delegate and an October meeting.
Mission Work Celebrated at St James Roxbury
At St James Roxbury last evening a mission success celebration followed services led by Rev Percy Browne. Rev Phillips Brooks spoke on general missionary work and foreign fields while Rev Leighton Parks praised domestic efforts and urged renewed support for future growth.
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St. James’s Church
Roxbury
Percy Browne
Phillips Brooks
Leighton Parks
Novelists talk on fiction at Columbia College
William Henry Bishop spoke on Character and Dialect in Fiction at Columbia College New York. He argued that great novels grow from contemporary life and local character, with realism and naturalism shaping the social history and the everyday life of a given time. He praised Howells and Thackeray for dialect use, cautioned against excessive patois in The Grandissimes, and urged fidelity to characters and local speech as essential.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Henry Bishop
Columbia College
New York
Bishop
Flaubert and
Tourgenieff
W. D. Howells
Mr. Bishop
Silas Lapham
Howells
Wakefield
Thackeray
Jeems
Dickens
George Eliot
E. W. Howe
Cable
Miss Murtree
Court Hears Cadue Claims in National Color Printing Case
United States Circuit Court on January 8 continued proceedings in two related actions involving National Color Printing Company. Cadue seeks $26,000 as a creditor. the receiver, Alfred D. Chandler, sues Bacon and Cadue for $37,500 in stock and alleges a secret agreement with vendors. Master’s report shows $11,505.23 due to the receiver. decision reserved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Allen Browne
National Color Printing Company
E. Ernest Cadue
Alfred D. Chandler
Thomas H. Bacon
Caduc
Bacon and Caduc
Supreme Judicial Court Declines Equity Injunction in Credit Reporting Case
George J. Raymond, Boston merchant, sued Edward Russell et al for false credit reports by Russell's Mercantile Agency. The court held no equity relief without breach of trust or contract, noting remedy if any lies is at law. Bill dismissed with costs. Hutchins & Wheeler noted for plaintiffs. full bench to hear next Tuesday.
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Supreme Judicial Court
George J. Raymond
Edward Russell
Boston
Russell’s Mercantile Agency
Court of Equity
Hutchins & Wheeler
Superior Court Jan 8 First Session Cases and Rescripts
The January first session rescripts include John Clark et al v Dean a tort suit over property attachment with an auditor award for plaintiffs and a verdict in their favor. Daniel J. Falvey v Henry H. Faxon concerns malicious prosecution over liquor searches. Justin Jones v Walter S. Goodwillie, Ora A. Yarter v Dennis F. Flagg, and John Moynihan administrator v Reutin Whidden et al detail tort claims and procedural rulings.
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Superior Court
Brigham, C. J
John Clark
David Dean
C. Ie & Lines
F. A. Dearborn
Daniel J. Falvey
Henry H. Faxon
Panty
Supreme Court
J. L. Eldridge
B. K. Johnson
Justin Jones
Walter S. Goodwillie
Benes Pallen
J. W. Hubbard
Ora A. Yarter
Dennis F. Flagg
Charles F. Yarter
I. A. Perry
J. Q. A. Brackett
John Moynihan
Reutin Whidden
Pearl Street
Atlantic Avenue
Court Docket Listing Multiple Civil Cases
A compilation of case numbers and parties including Gaffney vs Russell Burnham vs Mears Crowley vs U S Mutual Accident Fire Marine Co Mudge vs Welsh Pettingill vs Shaw Howe vs Caldwell Lockhart vs Tinson Hall vs Done Hurley vs Murphy Bird vs Stevens Shatner vs Bohaker Kennedy vs Caldwell Thurlow vs Wiggin Strong vs City of Gloucester McGrath vs Burnham et al Tarr vs same Brown vs Maddock.
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Gaffney
Russell
Burnham
Mears
Crowley
U.S
Mudge
Welsh
Pettingill
Shaw
Howe
Caldwell
Lockhart
Tinson
Hall
Done
Hurley
Murphy
Bird
Stevens
Shatner
Bohaker
Kennedy
Certificate versus admission debated by New England colleges
Professor Charles E. Fay of Tufts presided as the New England Association of Colleges and Preparatory Schools met at Boston Latin School. Debate contrasted admission by examinations with admission on certificates from preparatory schools. Advocates included Horace M. Willard of Vermont Academy Miss Freeman of Wellesley College and Professor Saf ford of Williams College. Dr Scott of Phillips Exeter opposed. Freeman urged harmony between school and college as support for certificates. Scott warned adoption could harm Exeter and argued a clear standard could be set by a college examiner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles E. Fay
Tufts College
New England Association of Colleges and Preparatory Schools
Boston Latin School
Horace M. Willard
Vermont Academy
Miss Freeman
Wellesly College
Safford
Williams College
Scott
Phillips Exeter Academy
Exeter
Causes of the Modoc’s Wreck at Meloneage Station
Railroad commissioners heard testimony on the Meloneage accident on the Boston and Albany line. They determined the forward journal on the tender back track broke, with debate over sudden failure versus prior weakness. Wheels passed inspection and journals were praised as best make. The fire stemmed from heaters. The investigation remains open for further inquiry.
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MODOC
Melleneage
Boston & Albany
Soule
Railroad and Steamboat Agents Elect New Officers at Dinner
About two hundred members attended the annual dinner of the Railroad and Steamboat Agents Association at Young's Hotel. Joshua M. Richardson presided as officers were elected for the year: President Joseph L. White, vice presidents W. H. D. Cochrane W. S. Prentiss Albert A. Smith James B. Smith and A. H. Torricelli. treasurer A. T. Kimball. secretary Louis E. Chalenor. executive committee A. W. Jordan E. A. Newell S. W. Manning A. J. Simmons C. A. Faxon E. S. Merchant L. J. Palmer I. J. Bassett.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Executive Association
Railroad and Steamboat Agents’ Association
Young’s
Joseph L. White
Kimball
Louis KE. Chandler
W. H. D. Cochrane
W.S. Prentiss
Albert A. Smith
James 8. Smith
A. H. Torricelli
A. W. Jordan
E. A. Newell
S. W. Manning
A. J. Simmons
C. A. Faxon
E. 5. Merchant
L. H. Palmer
I. Barrett
Young’s Hotel
Joshua M. Richardson
Boston & Albany Railroad
A. T. Kimball
Fitchburg Railroad
Louis E. Chalenor
W. Manning
Longtime East Boston Sergeant Benjamin B Brown Dies
Sergeant Benjamin B Brown of Station 7 East Boston collapsed at his home 20 Trenton street Friday morning from a cerebral hemorrhage. A veteran of service since 1863 he served in the War of the Rebellion and belonged to G A R Joe Hooker Post 23. He is survived by a wife and three children.
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Benjamin B. Brown
Boston
Trenton Street
Brown
Curry
Joe Hooker
Ferro-Phosphate Elixir of Calisaya Advertisement
For dyspepsia indigestion and low spirits the Ferro-Phosphate Elixir of Calisaya by Caswell Ward & Co New York is billed as the best tonic and preventive against fever and ague on intermittent fevers. It is sold by all druggists and touted as unmatched for recovery from fever or other sickness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Calisaya
Caswell, Ward & Co
New York
Warning on pneumonia dangers and a tonic cure
A New Year warning cites Mr. William R. Palmer’s death from pneumonia and warns of a national threat. The message claims pure spirits like Duffy's Pure Malt Whiskey can prevent pneumonia, boost the body, and sustain life, urging use before illness progresses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William R. Palmer
Neumonia
America
Mr. Palmer
Duffy
Farmers meet on dairy stock methods at Ploughman
Farmers discussed replenishing dairy stock with stock raising or purchasing as a preferred method. Charles J. Peabody favored raising stock for lower cost, while others saw buying cows as advantageous. The debate yielded no firm settlement but offered broad perspective from multiple angles.
Woman Suffragists Plan National Bazaar for 1909
Net receipts from the Music Hall suffrage bazaar reach 6000 with a balance yet to be reported. Plans call for an American bazaar next December representing states nationwide. Summer conventions at watering places and city events will organize new clubs. An endorsement from the governor and a favorable letter from Mrs. Ames boost the movement.
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Music Hall
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Dr. Burden
Canucus
Mena
Er. C. Milliken
Jen A. Morse
J. K.C. Sleeper
Jubal C. Gleason
D. Frank Kimball
Ziba C. Keith
Edward Glines
Jediah P. Jordan
William T. Forbes
Lyman T. Jefts
Edwin L. Pilsbury
Isaac N. Keith
Samuel R. Moseley
Abijah T. Wales
James H. Harlow
Edmund Hersey
George H. Hunt
Benjamin
Lovell
Henry E. Lincoln
George E. Morrill
George B. Brigham
Morrill A. Greenwood
David Floyd
Louis C.southard
George
W. A. Jennings
Cyrus Story
Henry Parkman
Warren T. Copeland
Roland Turner
W. A. Wilde
George H. Freeman
E. Williams Hervey
Cyrus Savage
Frederick 8. Hall
William J. Briggs
Arthur B. Champlin
Alden P. Jaques
Alexander Smart
Nathaniel E. Ladd
John S. Pousland
Thomas G. Sandland
William H. Gurney
Daniel Gunn
Edward F. Handy
Joseph W. Garfield
George Dennis
Norris R. Wood
Warren A. Peirce
FE. W. Wood
Charles L. Dodge
Arthur K. Breed
Isaac S. Pear
Samuel I. Howe
Daniel L. Milliken
C. G. H. Bennink
Mason Barney
William J. Hinchcliffe
Horace A. Roberts
S. 8. Sleeper
Oliver E. Linton
William F. Wharton
Charles A. Gleason
Joshua N
Reform Club
Democrats
New Trade Organization
William GB. Rice
Charles Theodore Carruth
Oscar H. Sampson
Ormon_T. Boyd
Hersey B. Goodwin
Edward T. Russell
S. B. Allen
O. A. Galvin
William Gaston
C.L. B. Whitney
Dyer
Linehan
Tenney
Welch
Sul
Moore
Corrug
W. F. Co
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Merriam & M. P. Compar
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Edwards
Robertson
White
Nashua Savings Bank
Mtn
Cockard
Cu, J
Wood
Quincy M. F. I
Ennis
Crosby
Lane
Fitchburg
R. R
Meney
Regan
Goodnow
Walpole
Emery Mills
Bryson
Davis
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Same
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McKinnon
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Dempsey
Snow
Fletcher
Clogston
Fennelly
Price
Fowle
Whipple
Bailey
Gilman
Pitman
Louis
Schriftgeisser
Early
Sklarow
Boston Electric Company
Eldred
Greenberg
Draper
Burkhardt
Cushman
Bicknell
Feakins
Zinn
Partridge
Donahue
Evans
Hackett
Johnston
Foote
Faxon
Goulding
Highland Fdy. Co
O’hare
Lunney
Tooney
Galvin
McKenna
Mahar
Towle
Adams
Wilder
Dowd
Prime
Jones
Henderson
Mahoney
Fitzpatrick
WW. H. Bishop
United States Circuit Court
Bacon, J
City Notes
Gnes & Sons
Bosra
G.O. Taylor
C. H. Graves
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