NOYES ADDRESSES GUBERNATORIAL CANDIDACY IN GOP CARD
Colonel French’s ideas of the campaign spur a Lawrence rally for colored independents as Speaker Noyes clarifies he remains a candidate for the Republican nomination. He cites absences for West duties and says he will not withdraw his candidacy. Party circles note concerns about shifting support and the Ames opposition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colonel French
Lawrence
Noyes
West
Commonwealth
Charles J. Noyes
Ames
Colonels French Views On Early Campaigns And Tariff Battle
Colonel Jonas H. French argues against long early campaigns favoring a rapid contest with peak energy at the polls. He predicts Democratic victory but notes tariff friction could shift support. Secretary Alger of the Democratic State committee backs a cautious start while preserving party readiness and efficiency.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jonas H. French
Vendome
Cleveland
St. Louis
Massachusetts
Jefferson
Jackson
Iam
Democratic Party
Alger
Democratic State Committee
Washington Street
O.d Orchard Beach
First District Nominating War Gathers Steam as Davis Withdraws
Ex Senator Eben Milliken of New Bedford enters the Republican field for Congress in the first district after Dr. Davis withdraws. Fall River support looms large for DA Knowlton, with Councillor Jonathan Bourne named as a political banker. The piece outlines reactions, party platform contrasts, and tariff debates, noting Milliken’s hopeful stance and the anticipated lively caucuses in Bedford.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eben ©. Milliken
New Bedford
Milliken
Davis
Bedford
Knowlton
Fall River
Jonathan Bourne
Dr. Davis
Fall River News
R. T. Davis
Congress
Republicans Open Presidential Campaign in Lawrence
Lawrence Republicans held a flag raising and ratification meeting at City Hall to launch their 1884 campaign. A small parade, fireworks, and remarks by speakers including Byron Truell, Major George Merrill, and William Burnham highlighted enthusiasm for Harrison and Morton and criticism of Cleveland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence
City Hall
Essex
Harrison and Morton
Bay State Bank
Essex Savings Bank
Byron ‘Truell
James G. Blaine
Harrison
Joseph L. Sargent
Dracut
Massachusetts
Chicago
George S. Mermil
United States
William H. Burnham
Morton
Mr. Burnham
Sunday Telegram
Y Major Merrill
Cleveland
George A. Marden
Lowell
Marden
W. A. Gile Oforcester
Pen Boenns
Boston
Local Democrats Pay Little heed to Merrill Employee Mention
Since then for the greater part of the time he has been in the employ of Major George 5. Merrill, and is so now. But little consequence is attached to the matter by local Democrats.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George 5. Merrill
Colored voters urged to act independently in 1888 campaign
A dispatch quotes E G Walker and other leaders calling on colored voters to form an independent political stance in 1888. They announce a conference for July 25 1888 in Indianapolis to discuss recommendations, stressing the move is for the negro as a group, not any single party. Prominent signers include figures from Massachusetts Illinois Missouri Kansas North Carolina Virginia Michigan Ohio Indiana and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Republican Party
Democratic Party
Indianapolis
Ind
E. G. Walker
Massachusetts
Joseph Houser
Ilinois
William ‘T. Scott
Iliinois
Charles Nelson
Thomas Brown
Illinois
James M. Vena
Missour
J. H. Smith
Tennessee
Edward Nahar
Missouri
Whittier Praises Harrison Morton Ticket Selection
In a private letter John G. Whittier to his nephew L H Caldwell of Hoboken NJ endorses Harrison and Morton as the best Republican national candidates given the Chicago convention. He predicts they will uphold protection for American industry and labor, advance Republican principles, and believes they will be elected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. H. Caldwell
Hoboken
N. J
John G. Whittier
Harrison
Morton
Chicago
Cleveland's Advantage in the Canvass
Harper's Weekly notes Mr. Cleveland stands as his own platform in the canvass arguing for reducing the surplus by lowering taxes on necessaries and keeping taxes on luxuries. Opponents push free whiskey and Republicans push free trade. Cleveland insists tariff readjustment is needed to reduce the surplus and relieve unjust taxation while preserving revenue for government. The piece portrays a critical clash over taxation, tariff policy, and public good.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Democratic Party
Republican Pary
Republican Tariff Commission
Cleveland
House
Chicago Tribune
Wise Party
Northwest
Minnesota
Iowa
Nebraska
McCulloch
Arthur
Harper's Weekly
Ind
Senator Hoar on the fishery treaty
A Boston letter praises Senator Hoar for naming Frye and Woodbury as ideal commission members though Woodbury is a Democrat and former opponent of treaty ratification. It notes Woodbury may suit Hoar if tied to fishing industry interests, while defending Putnam’s expertise and industry support for his appointment. Dated July 11, 1888.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senator Hoar
Fishery Commission
Hoar
Senator Frye
Charles Levi Woodbury
Frye
Canada
Woodbury
New England
Putnam
J. Boston
What the Western Republicans De Mand
A Chicago Tribune opinion urges Western Republicans to push protectionist policy to win New York votes. It argues the West ceded influence to the East and must rely on tariff support to secure November success in New York Connecticut and New Jersey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago Tribune
New York Bay
New York
Connecticut
New Jersey
Beachmont Feud Shapes Spring Election Theater
In Beachmont, political factions from the Clover Club, Beachmont Association and Knights of Honor clash with the Orient Lodge and Prohibitionists. A state of feud exists since last spring when Selectman Frank Pray faced opposition from multiple groups. For the upcoming spring election, Thomas Howey Campbell and William Bryant are named as candidates amid a highly stirred populace.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New England
Beachmont
Clover Club
Beachmont Association
Knights of Honor
Orient Lodge
New England Order of Protection
Frank E. Pray
Pray
Thomas Howey
Associates
Mr. Campbell
William Bryant
Captains report dory Dark Secret near Cape Cod
Gloucester July 11 The schooner Percy reports speaking the dory Dark Secret on July 6 at latitude 42 23 and longitude 68 11 Captain Andrews was well and lying to a drag amid heavy easterly winds Captain Johnson reports the Dark Secret alongside July 8 at 4 pm near latitude 42 north Andrews recalls rough weather since leaving with near foundering damage and supplies including water coffee and buoy line
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gloucesterr
Specian
Glade
Percy
Andrews
Johnson
Laura Nelson
Cape Cod
City of Boston seeks loans for Suffolk County Court House and Cochituate Water
The City Treasurer invites proposals by July 20 for the entire or partial funding of the Suffolk County Court House Loan of 800000 dollars and the Cochituate Water Loan of 100000 dollars. Proposals must be secured by sinking funds to ensure payment at maturity. Details in the advertisement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Drawing in School and the Telephone's Origin Discussed
Miss W Bertha Hintz of the Boston normal school lectured on drawing in schools and Professor A E Dolbear of Tufts spoke on advances in electrical science. He traced the telephone’s history from Bell to Reis, noted court decisions, and described telegraphy across rivers and to ships.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newport
American Institute of Instruction
W. Bertha Hintz
Boston Normal School
A. E. Dolbear
Tufts College
Bell
Professor Bell
Philip Reis
Germany
Rell
Reis
Supreme Court
Rels
Quincke
Heidelburg
Boston
Trowbridge
J. G. Fitch
Ll.d
Her Majesty’s Schools
London
Fort Adams
United State
Monroe
Conanicut
Institute
City
Ocean House Orchestra
J. L. Frank
James W. Patterson
Alps
New England
City Notes From The Harbor Trip And Hearings
The fund for poor children's excursions totals 206.97 dollars. The body of Frank Stone of Lynn, drowned off Nahant with an unknown companion, was recovered yesterday. The Mayors' Club of Massachusetts cities visited Mayor O'Brien and toured the harbor, public institutions, and the new sewerage system aboard the Vigilant. The board of street commissioners will hold a hearing at 11 this forenoon on widening School street. The Massachusetts Press Association returned yesterday from excursions to Saratoga and the Adirondacks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Stone
Lynn
Nahant
Mayors’ Club
Massachusetts
O’brien
Board of Street Commissioners
School Street
Massachusetts Press Association
Saratoga
Adirondacks
May Attend Jay Gould
Dr. F L Abbot of Malden says a New York letter could summon him to visit Jay Gould. He treated Gould relatives with cancerous affections and says a second letter would prompt immediate departure to New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. L. Abbot of
Malden
F. L. Abbot
New York
Jay Gould
Post
First annual Working Boys Picnic at Oak Island draws 6000
The inaugural event of Father Roche's Working Boys' Home drew over six thousand attendees at Oak Island. A long list of donors and parish groups provided refreshments while a committee led sports events including pole vault, high jump, sprints, relays, walking and running races, wrestling, sparring, and prize medals. Rain arrived as crowds left, not hindering the day’s success.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Father Roche
Oak Island
Home
Cathedral
St. James’s Mission
Charlestown
St. Francis de Sales
St. Joseph’s
St. Augustine’s
Holy Redeemer
Church of the Sacred Heart
John Boyle O’reilly
Daniel P. Toomey
W. Jd. Lyons
J. H. Sullivan
Grand Pavilion
G. W. Irwin
P. J. Finnegan
G. 8. Robertson
O’hagan
McCauley
Fitzgerald
G. S. Robertson
P. Richford
John Burke
Michael Carney
R. A. Carey
T. J. Barry
Daniel Herty
Ike Wier
George Gray
Robert Hurley
J. J. Gerbier
New England Coast Attracts Guests To Bar Harbor Hotels
The New England coast draws thousands this season and bars report crowded lodgings. Notable registrants include Brunswick-Willis L. Ogden Hon. John B. Dutcher and Mrs. Theodore Cuyler and daughter from New York E. T. Starr and Dr. C. N. Pierce of Philadelphia Victoria-Frederic Mahondeme of Paris J. Wardell and wife and others from New York Philadelphia Chicago St. Paul Denver and Montreal among the many names listed staying at resorts and inns along Bar Harbor routes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New England
Brunswick
Willis L. Ogden
John B. Dutcher
Theodore Cuyler
New York
E. T. Starr
C. N. Pierce
Philadelphia
Victoria
Frederic Mahondeme
Paris
J. Wardell
Frederick van Benkendorff
Annie W. Daniell
Brooklyn
Vendome
J. G. Jerome
Bar Harbor
O. D. Seavey
St. Augustine
Thorndike
James Willis
William P. Morgan
Baltimore
W. L. Abbott
Adams
Robert Luke
Denney
Scot
E. R. Burley
Chicago
Clark Churchill
Kee Avi
M. V. B. Stacy
St. Paul
Inn
Young’s—Van Rensellaer Kennedy
M. Derry
Denver
Col
Joan E. DeWitt
United States Life Insurance Company
Revere—F. Fell
London
F. E. Neal
Charleston
N. Cochran
D. W.smith
George C
Charles B. Ferrin
J. Hanscom
C. B. Powell
E. H. Beanson
Ottawa
Can
W. H. Moore
Col. Tremont
C. P. Hoyt
Colorado
Eulogio Prieto
Cuba
J. J. Valentine
J. H. Bonet
San Francisco
Quincy
G. H. Horswell
A. A. Trustall
Washington
William M. Kennard
Nominations read by Governor for armories and grade crossings
Executive council received Governor nominations for commissioners on armories and civil engineers to abolish grade crossings. Nominees include John W. Leighton Jose ph Pickett Joseph N. Peterson A. W. Locke William O. Webber George A. Kimball Benjamin E. Bond P. H. Casey and Dr William E. Tucker. All armories and grade crossings seats confirmed under suspension of the rules.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Executive Council
John W. Leighton
Boston
Josiah Pickett
Worcester
Joseph N. Peterson
Salem
Board of Civil Engineers
A. W. Locke
North Adams
William O. Webber
Brookline
George A. Kimball
Somerville
Fourth Middlesex District Court
Benjamin E. Bond
Woburn
Lee
P. H. Casey
Essex
William E. Tucker
Ipswich
Unfortunate Boy Struck by Freight Car in East Boston
Alfred D Hutchins aged eight of 10 Liverpool street East Boston was playing in the Boston & Maine freight yard near Decatur street when struck by a freight car. His right arm was cut off above the elbow his left hand and foot mangled. He was taken to City Hospital and is in critical condition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alfred D. Hutchins
Liverpool Street
Boston
Boston & Maine Railroad
Decatur Street
John Duckworth Dies in Sudden Apoplectic Fit
John Duckworth aged 52 collapsed at the South Boston Iron Company's Foundry street works in South Boston yesterday. He was conveyed to City Hospital and died within an hour. He resided at No 28 Ray Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Duckworth
South Boston Iron Company
Foundry Street
South Boston
City
Ray Street
Collapse of Royal Circus Tent at Coliseum Grounds
A gale toppled the big Royal circus tent on the old Coliseum grounds last night at about midnight. Three men were inside. one was severely cut about the head while the other two escaped uninjured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Royal Circus
Coliseum
New England
George F Clifford arrested for embezzlement
George F Clifford was arrested last evening for the embezzlement of $200 from Cobb Bates Yerxa at 961 Washington street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George F. Clifford
Cobb, Bates & Yerxa
Washington Street
Beware of Imitations of Pyle's Pearline
Falsehood Bath a Goodly Outside warns readers against counterfeit Pearline products. The notice urges caution to avoid purchases that imitate Pyle's brand and mislead consumers. It emphasizes authenticity and warns of potential deception in advertising.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pyle
Trial in federal case over altered two dollar bill
United States District Court proceedings on July 11 describe Nelson J. Andrew J. Rice and Samuel A. Pease charged with attempting to pass to Herman J. Bittner of Lawrence a fifty dollar bill altered from a two. Pease pleaded guilty and Rice stood trial with jurors excused until Tuesday next for verdict or further action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States District Court
Nelson
J. Andrew J. Rice
Samuel A. Pease
Herman J. Bittner
Lawrence
Pease
Rice
Law Action Over Tea Sale Dispute Before Superior Court
Francis F. Elwell sues Fred D. Maynard and others for about 2500 alleging breach of contract for sale of 1000 half chests of Penobscot tea. Defendants challenge written contract sufficiency, rescission claims, and failure of tea to match samples. case heard without a jury and taken under advisement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barker
Francis F. Elwell
Fred D. Maynard
A. Hemenway
L. G. Farmer
Edward Avery
George W. Hobbs
Larceny and Assault Cases Listed in Superior Court
Middlesex County July 11 list shows John L Sullivan of Newton charged with larceny amounting to 15 dollars plus costs. Andrew Donlon of Waltham charged with assault and battery with 10 dollars and costs. William Allen of Lincoln charged with obtaining money by false pretences with 15 dollars and costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Superior Court
Middlesex County
Aldrich
J. John L. Sullivan
Newton
Andrew Donlon
Waltham
William Allen
Lincoln
Outdoor Relief Debate in New Haven Report
A committee report on town workhouse options argues for three indoor relief institutions a worehouse an almshouse and a wayfarer's lodge and warns outdoor relief breeds corruption and pauperism. It cites Brooklyn Philadelphia New York and Providence experiences to support reducing or abolishing outdoor aid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Haven
Conn
Faggum
England
America
Brooklyn
Philadelphia
New York
Providence
Farnam
Breakfast and rail to New York 10 a.m. train option
The notice invites travelers to prepare breakfast at home and take the 10 a.m. train with parlor cars on the New York and New England railroad to New York, arriving at 4 30 p.m. for table de fete dining at leading hotels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York & New England Railroad
New York
Addresses of Clergymen for Boston Vacation Months
The Boston Young Men's Christian Union invites clergymen from all denominations to mail a postal card with their Boston area addresses for July through mid September. The list will be available at 18 Boylston Street, daily from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m., including Sundays, for families seeking ministerial contact during vacation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Boston Young Men’s Christian Union
Boylston Street
William H. Baldwin
Young Men’s Christian Union
Bathing gear and mats offered by G W Simmons Co
Surfs paddling goods and sleeping mats advertised by G W Simmons & Co at 44 North Street. Prices range from two dollars. The notice promotes the shop as the place to purchase bathing supplies and comfort items.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. W. Simmons & Co
North Street
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Blaine
Nationa Convention of Colored Independents
Whittier
Council OF Teachers
Chester H. Graves & Sons
Boston Post
Tricycles
Pope Mfg CO
Franklin
Revere
Bowdoin Square
Boston, Mass
P. Balch Live Stock Commission Agency
Devonshire Street
Boston Weekly Post
Tremont St
Wim. Read & Sons
Victor
Columbus Ve
The
Weekly Post
Eati
Ruggles St
Coventry Machinist CO
Columbus Ave
Tuttle's Elixir CO
Horse Hospital
Hyde Park
Merrimac Street
Title Insurance CO
Mile Street
Nath’l J. Bradlee
Henry H. Sprague
Arnold A. Rand
Baker’s Breakfast
Grocers_ s everywhere
Baker & CO
Dorchester
Mass
Associated Charities
Sir Walter Scott
Monthly Register
Scott
Jose
Catherine K. Meredith
Hall
Abbotsford
Lockhart
Osgood & Co
Sir Walter
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