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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Nov 01, 1888

Page

8

Tariff reform issue guides Third District election

A broad endorsement of John F Andrew follows a tariff reform platform. The letter cites former Morrison bills and Cleveland era aims to reduce surplus revenue. It lists signers including Henry L Pierce, Martin Bradford, Charles Guild, Henry Putnam and others as prominent Republican figures backing reform and Andrew’s candidacy.

Joh F. Andrew K. L. Hollimer George B. Upton Carleen Henry R. Reed X. Schlegelmilch Thomas P. Proctor Mason Charles B. Fox Trancis Peabody, Jr George A. Wallis Rancis Peabody, Jr William Sheafe Henry L Pierce Republican Party Martin L. Bradford Boston Dorchester Charles E. Guild Londoniverpool and Globe Insurance Company Henry W. Putnam Emil Heidenrich Wiliam Bliss Carruth Clarke & Carruth S. D. Warren, Jr Warren & Brandeis S. D. Warren J. Murray Howe Albert A. Reed Robert M. Morse, Jr Henry C. Weston Weston, Whitman & Co A. L. Hollingsworth Milton Tilston, Hollingsworth & Co Charles B. Fox M. V. Pierce Francis Peabody, Jr Roxbury Dwin R. DeLong DeLong & Seaman Edwin N. Hill Court Street Republicns Haverhill J. B. Gardner National William C. Williams Suffolk National Bank L. G. Farmer Henry H. Buck Frank S. Churchill J. P.S. Churchill Edmund M. Wheelwright Stephen H. Tyng George R. R. Rivers Winthrop M. Merrill Moody Merrill The Highland Railroad N. H. Stone John M. Forbes H. F. Wasserboehr John EB. Wasserboehr

Essex Democrats dine at Quincy House meeting picks officers

The Essex County Democrats held a post luncheon meeting at the Quincy House selecting officers led by President Jonas H. French and Secretary Treasurer C. W. Morse. D. N. Crowley presided with John W. Corcoran and Samuel Roads among the speakers forecasting strong support for Roads in the coming election.

Essex County Quincy House Jonas H. French Samuel Roads, Jr D. N. Crowley Frank Jones John B. Goodwin James H. Colton N. R. Morse Frank J. Crowell D. D. Saunders C. W. Morse Massachusetts Roads Corcoran Cogswell Congress 3. A. Arnold Newton Cleveland New York State Hill N. Morse

Bay State Lumbermen Meet at Thornkike Amid Notables

The Bay State Lumber Association resumed monthly meetings at the Thornkike with twenty members present. Notables and guests filled several Boston hotels, including Mrs. R. B. Hayes at Parker House and many executives, merchants, and society figures staying at Parker House, Brunswick, Vendome, Adams, Tremont, and Revere Houses.

Bay State Lumber Association Thornkike George W. Gale J. W. Leatherbee A. B. Swazey E. B. James R. B. Hayes Hayes Parker House Women’s Home Missionary Society Methodist, Episcopal_ church Coit St. Paul’s School Concord Edward H. Blake Bangor E. W. Corning New York Alice Shaw Whistler Harvey Calcutta Vendome J. Albert Walker Portsmouth E. A. Strong L. C. Cisco Smith E. St. John Chicago Lisenard Stewart Lispenard Isses Rhinelander Edward ©. Briggs Templeton

Opening Night at New Continental Building Tells of Family Names

The notice invites the public to a two day opening at the new Continental Building corner Washington and Boylston streets. It lists many salesman names from the former White firm and promises exceptional bargains to close out before relocation on Friday November 2.

New

Brattle Square Jewelry Burglary Suspects Held for Trial

Police expect to arrest more suspects in the Brattle Square daylight burglary at Maynards on Oct 16. Peter Drohan James Lowery and Robert Tate are in custody with Lowery or Drohan said to have confessed and implicated George Jenson who is reportedly in New York. Lowery and Tate were held on bonds of 2000 and 1000 after examination in Municipal Court.

Maynard Brattle Square Peter Drohan James Lowery Robert Tate Lowery Saco Drohan George Jenson New York Tate

Steinert & Sons Warerooms Offer Broad Piano Selection

Messrs Steinert and Sons in Boston showcase a large floor display after Hotel Boylston alterations. The store highlights full stock including Steinway Weber and Gabler & Bro pianos, with expert staff to advise customers on selection and use.

Messrs. M. Steinert & Sons Boston Casey Music Hall Steinway

Prohibition Advocate Spins Self Questioning Address

A large audience gathered at People's Church for an address by Walter Thomas Mills known as The Little Giant of Ohio. He urged voters who doubt liquor truth to abandon tariff disputes and vote for the Prohibitory candidate, claiming persistency would save the country. About 200 torchbearers attended the event with Cambridge and Alpha quartet performances accompanying the program.

People’s Church Walter Thomas Mills Ohio Cambridge Boston Drum and Fife Corps Alpha Quartet

Washington widow dies on Quincy train platform

Mrs Harriett Marsh of Washington DC visiting Quincy collapsed at Old Colony depot and died from heart disease. Undertaker Jones took charge of the body.

Harriett §. Marsh Washington, D. C Quincy Old Colony Jones

Beacon Park Extends Race Schedule Under Manager Hicks

Beacon Park will host three additional racing days as announced by manager George H. Hicks. The program includes November 7 with 2:40 and 2:28 pace and trot classes for a $200 purse, November 8 with 2:31 and 2:27 pacer and trotter events, and November 9 with a 2:32 pacer and trotter class plus dash races with purses to be set.

George H. Hicks Beacon Park

Harvard College Overseers Vote on Attendance and Appointments

The Harvard College overseers met at 50 State Street and adopted a resolution to task the dean of the college faculty with reporting on student attendance at prayers and other studies. They also concurred with the president and fellows on Frederick Lothrop Ames becoming a fellow, Joseph Lovering as Hollis professor emeritus, and appointments of James R. Wheeler and Frank W. Nicholson for 1888-9, along with the athletic regulation committee.

Harvard College State Street Committee On Government Frederick Lothrop Ames Francis Parkman Joseph Lovering Hollis James R. Wheeler Frank W. Nicholson Charles . Dunbar William E. Byerly Albert B. Hart Henry P. Walcott William Hooper A.B George B. Morrison

Back Bay Postoffice Opens November Sixth in Pierce Building

Postmaster Corse orders the Back Bay branch in the Pierce building at Copley square to open Monday November 6. Boundary lines run from Charles and Boylston to Beacon and River streets and include Back Bay Park, Mt. Vernon street, Gainsboro street, and Providence rail line.

Corse Back Bay The Postoffice

Cambridge Symphony Concert Opens with BSO at Sanders Theatre

The first Cambridge concert by the Boston Symphony Orchestra will be held this evening in Sanders Theatre. Soloist Miss Marguerite Hall will perform Handel and excerpts from Judas Maccabaeus and a pair of songs by an unnamed composer. The program is listed in the second column.

Cambridge Boston Symphony Orchestra Sanders ‘Theatre Marguerite Hall Judas Maccabaeus Handel Eer Henschel

Continental Largest Wholesale and Retail Clothing House in New England

A historic advert claims Continental as the largest wholesale and retail clothing house in New England, highlighting broad inventory and regional prominence in fashion retail.

Continental Clothing House New England

City notes on election night and events

The Chamber of Commerce will be open on election night to receive returns. A Sheridan eulogy is set for December 18 at Tremont Temple with General F A Walker delivering at 8 o clock. The Massachusetts Free Church Association meets Monday at 630 pm in Hamilton Place rooms to report and elect officers. An annual service occurs November 11 at 730 pm at the Church of the Messiah with Rev Cyrus F Knight preaching. A Meiona lecture on Mexico by William Blaney Richardson is free to attend. Richard Gray, who claims Scotland as his homeland, was a steamer Bavarian stowaway and will be sent back to Liverpool when the ship returns.

Sheridan Tremont Temple F. A. Walker Massachusetts The Free Church Association Hamilton Place Florence Street Boston Cyrus F. Knight D.D D.C.L Lancaster Penn Meiona Mexico William Blaney Richardson Richard Gray Scotland Liverpool

Captain McKenzie Acquitted After Grand Banks Rescue Case

United States Commissioner Hallett held a hearing on Captain Andrew McKenzie of the fishing schooner Senator Saulsbury who faced charges of abandoning Andrew Johnson in an open boat on the Grand Banks on September 19. Testimony showed Johnson left the vessel voluntarily and refused to return when summoned. The captain was discharged from custody.

M’kenzie United States Hallett Andrew McKenzie Saulsbury Andrew Johnson Grand Banks Johnson

National Trade Notices with Shoe and Textile Firms Listed

A dense roster lists numerous firms by city and representative partner names across the United States from Atlanta to York. Entries include Grazeling Spalding & Co Atlanta MC &d F Kiser & Lo Tre., and many others such as Dixon Mackey & Co Evansville Hinkle Nisbet Co and North Star Boot and Shoe Company Am. The list names partners and firms in multiple states, indicating contemporary trade connections and regional distribution.

Atlanta W B Hinkle Hinkle, Nisbet & Co Bre Evansville Ind G L Dixon Dixon, Mackey & Co Galveston Tex Breath Willis & Bro Grand Rapids

Demurrer Hearing in U S Circuit Court on Oleomargarine Rules

United States by Ind against George R Eaton seeks ruling on whether post passage rules for oleomargarine, requiring books and compliance, carry legal force. Hearing by two judges to resolve if case goes to Supreme Court. also update on injunction breach in patent matter and a marine assault trial of William F Macomber.

United States Circuit Court Cour Nelson United States Ind George R. Eaton Supreme Court Washington Owen A. Galvin P. A. Colling OLT J. Charles A. Morseys P. E Tucker C. T. Perkins John Dane, Jr New York William F. Macomber Barkentine Francis A. Barstow

Boston Superior Court docket reports a tort and contract actions

Oct 31 first session lists cases against Boston and others. George W. Drew sues City of Boston for 4000 damages after injuries from a January 1886 sidewalk ice defect in Eliot square near Highland street. verdict for defendant. Horatio N. Page sues James Higgins for contract damages over a deed. property in Revere. Several other numbered entries cite actions in tort and contract, with various plaintiffs, defendants, and lawyers.

Superior Court Mason George W. Drew City of Boston Eliot Square Highland Street A. F. Arthur R. W. Nason Horatio N. Page James Higgins Revere A. D. Bosson W. &. Durant

Estate of Joseph Delano Case Against Shepard

Smith as executor of Joseph Delano’s estate of New Bedford sues to recover 1250 on a dated note July 11 1885 with a claimed set off for loans at various times. The defendant denies generally and cites a set off exceeding the note. Attorneys listed for plaintiff and defendant.

Superior Criminal Court Oct 31 list of convictions and sentences

Oct 31 records from Superior Criminal Court Plymouth Middlesex show numerous liquor law violations larceny and jail terms. Individuals named include John Burke Brockton John Welch Jeremiah Murphy John Moore Henry Rose and Frank Brady plus Florence Lively Thomas Fitzgerald and others with sentences ranging from fines to six months to two years. Acquittals include Charles A French druggist Brockton.

Superior Criminal Court Dewey J. Frank Sheridan Y. Henry W. Simpson Ennebes House Steamboat Company Plymouth County John Burke Brockton John Welch Jeremiah Murphy John Moore House of Correction Charles A. French Henry Rose Hanover Middlesex County Brigham C.J. Frank Brady Lowell Florence Lively Thomas _Fitzgerald Assaut and Battery

Municipal Court Notes in Brattle Square Jewelry Case

Edward Davidson held in 1000 bond for trial November 2 on assault with intent to kill against James Molloy and James Lowery alias James Burns. Lowery, arrested in Oakland Me for breaking and entering W L Maynard’s Brattle Square jewelry store October 17, arraigned and waived examination. bound over 2000 for Superior Court. Bert Yate charged with receiving stolen jewelry and bound over 1000 for grand jury.

Edward Davidson James Molloy Ames Lowery James Burns Ockland Yeserday W. L. Maynard Brattle Square Bert Yate Lowery Maynard

Real Estate Auctions and Transfers In Local Market

Sullivan Bros sold two brick houses at 74 Harvard and 81 Albany streets with about 2120 square feet of land to George Doherty for 15100 dollars. Samuel Hatch & Co sold 205 Salem Street brick dwelling for 7450 dollars with 1888 tax to John H Drinkwater. Nahant Land Company deeded land at Nahant road and Winter streets junction to I Tucker Burr Jr for 10000 dollars.

Sullivan Bros Harvard Albany George Doherty Samuel Hatch & Co Salem Street John H. Drinkwater Salem Nahant Land Company I. Tucker Burr, Jr Nahant Road Winter Streets Nahant

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