Massachusetts Republican League Organized in Dull Meeting
The Republican League of Massachusetts formed amid poor turnout and lackluster oratory. Albert E. Pillsbury presided, with Major Gould backing a Home Market Club endorsement. Officers were elected amid debates, and J Henry Gould named first national delegate as Foster of the National League praised the assembly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Republican League
State of Massachusetts
League
Pillsbury
Tremont Temple
Republcan
Foster
National League
New York
Candler
Brackett
Gould
Albert E. Pillsbury
Boston
George B. Loring
Salem
J. Q. A. Brackett
Arthur G. Pollard
Lowell
Arthur B. Champlin
Chelsea
John C. Poss
Plymouth
Joan F. Merrill
Quincy
W. H. Haile
Springfield
L. Burden
Attleboro
P. Loring
Fitchburg
BE. B. Stoddard
Worcester
Llewellyn Powers
Brookline
John Thornton
Samuel Fessenden
Sandwich
John FF. Knox
Berkshire
State Republican League of
Massachusetts
Major Gould
Loring
Massachusets
Sargent
Asa French
George A. Marden
Lord
French
Marden
Jenso M. Gove
James H. Flint
Weymouth
Alanson W. Beard
KE. L. Pilsbury
Charlestown
E. Gerry Brown
Oxley
Ashland
Chicago
J. Henry Gould
Medfield
Mr. Gould
John D. Powell
Charles D. Stickney
Arthur H. Hall
Pittsfield
Brookline Club
Young's
Ames
President Pillsbury Addresses Mass Republicans
President Pillsbury speaks at a Massachusetts Republican convention urging a united campaign to defeat the Democrats. He emphasizes organizing forces, rank dressing, and mobilizing citizens to secure victory in state and national elections.
Massachusetts Republicans Awake to Guard Party Strength
A speech urges vigilant political organization in Massachusetts. It criticizes complacency after past victories, calls for citizen involvement, and stresses enlisting the youth to counter Democratic reform claims. It contrasts tariff reform positions and warns against mixing church and state influences in politics.
President Mardens Speech to Massachusetts Republican Clubs
President Marden urges party unity and organization to back a free trade policy. He rejects any self seeking for the post, notes Democrats’ grip on New England industry, and emphasizes mobilizing Republican clubs to win electoral support. He blasts protection and urges supporters to stay steadfast and effective.
Massachusetts Republican League Founded Rules and Structure
The document outlines the creation of The Republican League of the State of Massachusetts. It details aims to form and unite permanent Republican clubs, eligibility for club membership, and the league’s officers and convention rules. It specifies delegation, voting, annual meetings, notice requirements, and executive committee powers.
League constitution duties and admission provisions
The text outlines that the league president summons a gathering after the annual convention, the organization sets its rules and meeting times, and a meeting can be called by the chairman or upon written request by five members. Officers duties resemble those of similar offices and may be set by the executive committee. The treasurer may be bonded as determined by the committee. officers or members may be removed by majority vote. Membership requires written application to the executive committee. The league provisions stray into political pressures and amendment procedures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pillsbury
Republican Party
Massachusetts
Democratic Party
Republican League
League
Tee
Hcers
City Notes Record Crimes and Local Happenings
Thomas Ward charged with a murderous assault identified at City Hospital and held for the June Superior Court term with bail set at ten thousand dollars. Miss Maida Craigen engaged to Arthur Falkland, to summer in England with his sisters. Archibald M. Howe moves to Hale and Fiske offices. J M Haskell sails abroad with family. Funeral of John L. Reffin at Grove Street. Woodlawn burial. Dixwell will leaves ten thousand to Massachusetts Infant Asylum and thousand each to two hospitals. Skerrett bequeaths hundred to Working Boys Home. Jury convicts David Johnson of manslaughter at Folsom’s candy factory. Lyons charged with break-in at White Star Line office. stolen items. William B. Smart renominated to water board. Hugh Corcoran, 30, dies after being run over by three Fitchburg cars. Boston Flower and Fruit Mission opens season. William Matheson schooner from Provincetown quarantined with smallpox aboard. Samuel Hatch & Co. sell property 28 and 30 Common Street for 17,600 and pay 1888 tax.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Ward
George Quinlan
Portland Street
City Hospital
Hardy
Maida Craigen
Arthur Falkland
Arthur Buchanan
George Buchanan
London
Boston Museum Company
Miss Craigen
England
Mr. Falkland
Cephalonia
Louise Chandler Moulton
Boston
Archibald M. Howe
George 5. Hale
Andrew Fiske
Hemenway Building
Tremont Street
J. M. Haskell
Haskell & Adams
John L. Reffin
Grove Street
Fairfax
Woodlawn Cemetery
Elizabeth B. J. Dixwell
Suffolk County
Massachusetts Infant Asylum
House of the Good Samaritan
Massachusetts General Hospital
Cecilia F. Skerrett
Working Boys’ Home
Superior Criminal Court
David Johnson
Patrick Devlin
Folsom
Canal Street
John T. Lyons
Lovett Court
Watts and
Vinal
Division 2
White Star Line
State Street
William B. Smart
Water Board
Board of Aldermen
Smart
Hugh Corcoran
Fitchburg
Boston Flower and Fruit Mission
Warren Street Chapel
William Matheson
Provincetown
Board of Health
Samuel Hatch & Co
Common Street
Edwin M. Bigelow
Harvard Lawn Tennis Opens Spring Tournament
Harvard Lawn Tennis Association announces the spring tournament with twenty one singles entries and five doubles teams. In the singles preliminaries Brown defeats Dickerman 6-2 3-6 6-2, Lee advances by default, Nutter defeats Sears 6-1 6-6 6-1, Lee defeats Brown 8-6 6-3, Brooks beats Nutter 6-5 6-6, Kinsley over Wildes 6-3 6-2, Hale over Talant 6-3 3 6 6-3, Shaw over Rogers 6-3 6-1, Tailer over Burlingham 6-2 6-0, Jennings defeats G L Kinsley 6-4 4-6 7-5. Doubles drawings show preliminary Kinsley and Kinsley versus Lee and Talant, first round winner faces Parker and Howe, Hale and Hale vs Sears and Shaw.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harvard Lawn Tennis Association
Brown
Dickerman
Lee
Nutter
W. Sears
Brooks
W. Kinsley
Wildes
Hale
Talant
Shaw
Rogers
Tailer
Burlingham
Jennings
G. L. Kinsley
Kinsley
Parker
Howe
Sears
Funeral for Andrew B Lawrie Leader of San Diego Land Co
The funeral of Andrew B Lawrie president of San Diego Land and Town Company was held from Trinity Church at noon with large attendance of business friends and company directors. The Episcopal burial service was conducted by Rev Dr Brooks, Trinity choir provided music. Pallbearers included E P Checz Colonel H C Nutt William F Day Frederick Davis N A Peters John Hogg Thomas Nickerson and Levi Wade. Remains were laid to Forest Hills cemetery for interment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andrew B. Lawrie
San Diego Land and Town Company
Trinity Church
H. C. Nutt
William F. Day
Frederick Davis
N. A. Peters
John Hogg
Thomas Nickerson
Levi ©. Wade
Forest Hills Cemetery
No Quorum After Democrats Left in Brief Meter Hearing
The water meters hearing adjourned after Democrats left the chamber leaving no quorum to transact business. No witnesses were called and Pillsbury tried to enter a Star Meter Company stockholders list but faced objections as sparring between counsel occurred. The session lasted about twenty minutes and adjourned to next Tuesday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pillsbury
Star Meter Company
Universalists host year end events next week
The Social Union closes its year with a banquet at the Parker House this Monday evening, guests include Governor Ames and Speaker Noyes. On Tuesday at 5 the Universalist Club holds a ladies reception at Horticultural Hall, with dinner at 6. Notables and religious leaders including Rev J Smith Dodge and Rev A G Rogers are expected to speak, with music by Columbus Avenue Church quartet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Universalists
Social Union
KE. C. Sweetzer
J. M. Atwood
Canton Theological Seminary
N. Y
E. L. Rexford
Columbus Avenue
Miner
Monument Plan For Col Thomas Cass In Mass. Ninth Regiment
Survivors of the Ninth Massachusetts Infantry plan a monument to Colonel Thomas Cass founder and commander, who fell at Malvern Hill. A meeting to organize the action is set for this evening at the Parker House with Mayor O'Brien to preside.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ninth Regiment
Massachusetts Infantry
Thomas Cass
Malvern Hill
Parker House
O’brien
Practical Talks on Electrical Appliances by Railway Firms
The Electric Club hosts the second talk in a series tonight in club rooms. George L. Lang, superintendent of telegraph for the New York & New England railroad, will discuss electrical appliances used by railway companies. The weekly Wednesday sessions are a growing club institution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George L. Lang
New York & New England Railroad
Parker Wilper & Co Auction Sale of Flannels
Messrs Parker Wilper and Co announce an auction of their entire stock of plain and twisted flannels in all widths and colors. Goods may be examined at No 62 Leonard Street New York from May 26 until the sale on May 31.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Messrs. Parker, Wilper & Co
Leonard Stret
New York
Boston Takes Early Lead in Indiana Game and Tops Indianapolis
In Indianapolis on May 22 Boston won 4 to 2 behind Wise and Kelly homers. Glasscock and Denny fielded sharply, with Buffinton pitching well for Philadelphia. Chicago and Philadelphia split a doubleheader as Buffinton and Delehanty starred in a 4 to 2 Chicago win. Washington beat Pittsburgh 6 to 3 in a tight contest while New York defeated Detroit 6 to 3 and Chicago trailed early in a 4 to 2 loss.
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Boston
Chicago
New York
Detroit
Washington
Chicagos
Dome Lakges Eube
Uee Dre
Detroits
New Yorks
Pittsburgh
Teng Ae Nemey
Philadelphiag
Indianapolis
Ind
Bostons
Wise
Kelly
Buckley
Glasscock
Denny
Reett
Fines
Gasscock
Nash
Morrill
Oj Seery
Hanes
Johnston
Shreve
Bassett
Burdock
Esterbrook
Huckley
O'Rourke
Seery
Decker
CicaGo
Philadelphias
Buffinton
Burns
Sullivan
Wood
Andrews
Clements
Delehanty
Philadelphia
Lynns Defeat Manchesters In Wide Scoring Baseball Tilt
Manchester and Lynns combined for heavy hitting with Klusman and Sheffer keying the visitors. Burke and Behan sparked solid defense. Larocque and Kelty homered as Lynns outslug Manchester 18 to 11 in a high scoring Lowell Park game. Wheelock and Quest highlighted Worcester win with sharp baserunning and stout catches as Worcesters defeated Lowell 6 to 4. Portland action continues with further details pending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manchesters
Lynns
J. Bh.po
Corcoran
Kelly
Spill
Clarke
Lanman
Burke
Lynch
Mahoney
Doyle
Isurke
Sheffer
Carney
Sheffier
Black
Larocque
Kelty
Clinton
Behan
Lyons
J. Doyle Carney
J. Doyle
Burden
Lowell
Walker
Worcesters
Wheelock
Cudworth
Kennedy
Quest
Harvard Falls to Melrose on Holmes Field in Day’s Game
The Harvard baseball nine lost 9 to 7 to Melrose on Holmes field. Bates, with a lame arm, left after four innings and Boyden replaced him. Harvard’s fielding was weak early but improved, with Linn, Grant and Farroll starring for Melrose as Harvard also lost to a freshmen game 21 to 14 the day prior.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dover
Dovers
Haverhills
Louisville—Athletics
Louisvilles
Hartford
Dartmouths
Trinitys
Brooklyn
Brooklyns
Kansas Citys
Baltimore
St. Louis
Baltimores
Cleveland
Cincinnatis
Clevelands
Harvard
Melrose
Holmes Field
Bates
Boyden
Linn
Grant
Farroll
Melroses
Court indictments reveal counterfeiting and other crimes
The United States Circuit Court report lists about thirty indictments from the grand jury. Names include Placeado de Salvo and Gio vanna Chavallo for passing counterfeit money, plus charges of illegal pension fees, oleomargarine law violations, smuggling, and a private express operation. Also cited is Marcus L. Howes, accused of murder aboard the bark Free man on a voyage from Japan to Batavia. the crew were all Japanese.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Circuit Court
Nelson
Grand Jury
Placeado de Salvo
Vincent and
Giovanna Chavallo
Mary P. Holden
Edward H. Doherty
Alexander Moore
George R. Eaton
John F. Brown
Stephen Harding
Lynda Bryant
Andrew Lovell
Cotuit
Martin R. Crosman
Marcus L. Howes
Howes
Freeman
Hidaka Kikumatsu
Japan
Batavia
Suffolk Superior Court Docket May 22 1887 Key Civil Actions
First session lists Mary A. Wilson vs Oren S. Knapp administrator for Martin Burkis seeking 1196 for nurse services to plaintiff’s late father. Debtor claims full payment. Second case Gabella Young vs City of Boston tort for injuries from street defect on Sept 10 1887 while crossing Eastburn Street Brighton. Damages sought. Numerous case entries follow across sessions with defendants and counsel listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Suffolk County
Pitman
Mary A. Wilson
Oren S. Knapp
Martin 8. Burkis
C. R. Robinson
G. A. Blaney
Bowman
Gabella Young
City of
Boston
Brighton
Cambridge
Eastburn Street
BE. R. Champlin
T. M. Babson
I . Aaevlawe
Superior Court Session Delivers Guilty Verdicts and Fines
In Essex County May 22, Aldred J presided. Martin E Snee of Haverhill convicted of larceny from the person and sentenced to twelve months in the house of correction after a 30 minute jury deliberation. Bridget Keating of Lynn found guilty of illegal liquor nuisance, fined 100 and costs. Timothy Mackay of Gloucester convicted of keeping liquor with intent to sell, fined 150 and costs. Thomas B Smith of Lynn fined 20 and costs, 30 days in the house of correction. William B Besser of Lynn sentenced to pay a fine of 00.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Superior Criminal Court
Essex County
Aldred
Martin E. Snee
Haverhill
House of Correction
Bridget Keating
Lynn
Timothy Mackay
Gloucester
Thomas B. Smith
William B. Besser
John H. Lee
Patrick H. Murray
Charles M. Fellows
Frank EK. Lynch
Frank Pasha
Bradford
Bernard Bernard
Lowell
Braydon
Protect Our Bread. Royal Baking Powder Endorsed
An editorial asserts the need for strict law to curb adulteration of baking powders. It warns that cheap powders with lime or alum harm health and urges universal prohibition and enforcement, praising Royal Baking Powder for purity and safety in bread and pastries.
Liquor Offenses and Assault Proceedings Reported
Statements describe multiple court actions with fines and costs for illegal liquor sales and nuisance charges. Names include John H. Lee Lynn Patrick H. Murray Charles M. Fellows Frank EK Lynch Frank Pasha and Bernard, a Lowell youth, with details of sentences or pleas and a pending assault case.
Margery Cowen v Meritable Sunderland Injury Suit
Superior Court Norfolk May 22. Margret Cowen sues Meritable Sunderland over injuries from falling into a cesspool on premises hired by plaintiff. Defendant bound to repair. Attorneys listed for each side. Includes docket lines and a circuit court admission notice by William R. Howland in Boston district. WINSLOW WARREN commissioner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret Cowen
Meritable
Sunderland
J. E. Cotter
C. F. Jenney
A. L. Bartett
C. P. Gorely
Thurber
Inhbts
Stewart
Rosef
Quincy
Borough
Fogarty
Connell
Lyons
Wight
District OF Massachusetts
Boston
Circuit Court of the United States
William R. Howland
Cambridge
Winslow Warren
U. S. Circuit Court
Memorial Day Observances by John A. Andrew Post 15 G A R
On May 27 the John A. Andrew Post 15 G A R will hold memorial services at Tremont Temple with Rev. Emory J. Haynes preaching. Comrades will visit Mt. Auburn to decorate graves. May 30 plans include assembly at 8:80 a m in uniform, parade to Fitchburg depot for Mt. Auburn, memorial address by General Isaac W. Starbird, grave decorating, and return parade to the post hall for a collation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John A. Andrew Post
Union Temple Church
Tremont Temple
Emory J. Haynes
Mt. Auburn Cemetery
Mt. Auburn
Boston
Fitchburg Depot
Haverhill
Washington, Hanover, Court and Tremont Streets
Shawmut Avenue
Dover Street
Post Hall
Boot and Shoe Buyers Listings Across Cities Map Trade
A compiled list from Baltimore to Toledo details shoe and boot buyers and merchants. Names include J Pels Son Walton Barhyat Wells Culter Fourtius Moyer Hendricks Caye Wollner Rothenberg Gregg Childs Monroe Smith Murdock and Henry, with firms in Baltimore Burlington Chicago Chillicothe Cleveland Columbus Davenport Dubuque Easton Gallipolis Indianapolis Louisville Mobile Meridian Pittsburg St Joseph St Paul Toledo and Port Henry, among others. Each entry notes the buyer or firm and city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore
J Pels
J Pels & Son
Burlington
Barhyat
Barhyat & Co
Chicago
R Wells
D Wells & Co
Chillicothe
E Culter
Miller, Culter & Co
Cleveland
J Fourtius
Stone
Charlotte
Tre
Port Henry
S F Murdock
St Joseph
A T Smith
Smith-Frazer B & 8 Co
St Paul
C Henry
Foot, Schulze & Co
Toledo
Also Mentioned on This Page
Massacusetts
Back Bay
North Nd
South Cove
Reform Party
Tarif
God
Mammon
Clubs of
Canada
Flanagan
Texas
New England
United States
Congress
Convention
Electric Club
Offeffer
Chicagosi
Richardson
White
Getzein
Giants
Titcomb
Daniels
A.B. R
Gore
O O' White
Slattery
Q Oj'iwitchell
Oe Ee
Hichard
O Hanlon
O Murphy
Brouthers
Hanlon
Ward
Twitchell
Ganzell
Connor
Murphy
Lime
Coleman
Dalrymple
Shoch
Piptsburgs
Mack
Carroll
O'brien
O'Manl
Myers
Dunlap
Hoy
Irwin
Ojalrymplelfo
Deusley
Kuehne
Donnelly
Olsimih
O'Day
Morris
Washingtons
Pittsburgs
Deasley
F. Carroll
Shovh
Maul
Salems
Portlands
Bhlpo
Gdwin
Reed
Henry
Salemas
Koom Mitchell
Stine
Long
Hines
Earle
O’rourke
Farle
Fuselbach
Mitchell
B ‘Tine
Manchester
N. H
Maroons
Sheffler
Klusman
Lowells
R. Bhlpo
Clifford
Toffling
Briggs
Cudworthecfo
Sheehan
Guinasso
Hamilton
McLaughlin
Campion
Weelock
Wheeler
Guina
Brigas
I Sy
Knight
Portland
Colin
Ferdinand
En Vy
de B. Keim
Bigelow
Osgood
Thompson
Farrell
Julsgerata
Calhan
Charles E. Amazeen
Henry Bornstein
Washington Street
Joseph Burnett
T. J. Barry
Brenton
Patterson
Henry Smith
C. H. Falls
M. Coggan
Gallagher
Fuller
Forbes
Liverpool Wh’s Co
Same
Hammond
Gannon
Ruffin
Huguly
Duncan
O’keofe
Hawes
Dearborn
Dolan
McLaren
Nat
McClearn
Sartwell
North
Dainon
Bolton
Crommett
Curtis
Drew
Knapp Mfg. Co
Bernardin
Lebennan
McDevitt Evitt
Hill
Boylston Math. Ins. Co
Lathrop
Roderick McPhee
F. W. Litchfield
Taintiff
I J. Morrison
P. B. Kiernan
George W. Maynes
Sarah Rowland
Chambers Street
J. F. Pickering
J. W. Pickering
John F. Dore
Maynes
Rowland
Hohnes
Chipman
Horton
Stevenson
McKenny
Wyman
Lawler
Prescott
Copeland
Ladovica
Clark
Thomas
Conroy
Welch
Cook
Harrinton
Bulzer
Boston RR. Co
Barker
Roberts
Bay State Brick Co
Robinson
Flynn
Blood
Daley
Grace
Dodge
Boston & Maine RR
Schnitzer
Neptune Hire Ins. Co
Boylston Fire Ins. Co
Hoinkinson
McTunes
McQuade
Cosley
Giles
Kingsbury
Murray
Maverickine
Doherty
Norfolk County
Bisner, J
Boot and Shoe Buyers
Taylor
Gover Cork
Ter A. Graves & Song
T. Metcalf & CO
Tremont ST
Paris
Baker’s
W. Baker & CO
Dorchester
Mass
Wyominc, Mass
Wyoming
Massapoag Lake
Sharon
Bailey & Co
Haviland
Maddock
Tremont Row
Barnet
Germany
France
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