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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Nov 02, 1886

Page

8

Campaign Rally Rolls Through Lowell City Halls

Crowds packed Lowell as Democratic leaders led a heated rally with Marcellus H. Pletcher and Charles S. Lilley presiding. Speakers like John Donovan and Edward Jenkins urged voters to back reform against a Republican machine, while Foster and others praised the Democratic platform and Cleveland’s administration.

Lowe Sprerac Tuntineton Marcellus H. Pletcher Democratic City Committee Charles S. Lilley Kee Dee Joehn F. Andrew Hie Republican Party Cleveland Massachusetts Avraham Lincoln Noth J. Foster Democratic Party Rae A. Collis John Ae Donovan John B Morrison Quinn Andrey Vy Foster

General Collins Nominated Again in Fourth District

In a late hour meeting at Parker's, the fourth district committee rallied behind General Collins. After withdrawing all other candidates, the committee tendered the renomination and Collins reluctantly accepted, to cheers from Democratic circles. He planned a formal acceptance notice but remained with an unofficial announcement.

Gentiay Cole Collins Parker's Messrs. Martin and O'Neil Mr. Dacey William J. Welch Dir. Collins Eirekaa Bussite Grexmara Oli Hs

Rally for Doherty and Levering Draws Packed Charlestown Hall

A large crowd gathered at Waverly Hall in Charlestown for a rally supporting Pitho J. Deherty for Senate and Henry B. Levering for Congress. John T. Browne presided as speakers included John Walsh of Fitchburg and Doherty, who urged Democratic unity and defended his record while criticizing campaign lies.

Romerty Pitho J. Deherty Waverly Hall Charlestown Senate Henry B. Levering Congress Doherty Lovering John T. Browne John Walsh Fitchburg Democratic Party Henry 5. Lovering Levering Mr. Levering Henry B. Lavvering Henry Cabot Lodges Christopher G. Plunkett Thomas J. Gargan James Connelly

General Samuel Quincy Seeks Ward 10 Seat

The friends of General Samuel Quincy announce his Democratic nomination for Representative in Ward 10. They expect he will draw a large independent vote thanks to his personal popularity, standing in the ward, and his army record.

Guincy Friends of Samuel Quincy

Veterans Rally Endorses Ranney at GOP Meeting

Captain J. M. Coney gave a half hour speech supporting Ranney and urged veterans to back him at the polls. Resolutions endorsing the Republican candidate were adopted as war survivors shared stories by the fra rrie.

J. M. Coney Ranney

Colonel French Denies Bribery Claims at Rally

At Gloucester on November 1 Colonel Jonas H. French refuted Rev. Willard Spaulding’s allegation of bribery attempts tied to the ten hour system. He noted early adoption with Cane Aun Granite Co. and stressed his position as a leading figure in the acceptance. Speeches followed from John S. Helmes James A. McGetrick and Joseph J. Krelley.

Salem Democrat Ord P . Messery Josiah Quincy Quincy Vince Cleveland Nepublican Party Generatio Missouri Massachusetts Steuda Ton Alber Palmer Socers Jonas Jr. French Congress French Ly Het Generals Cogswell Colonel French Cogswell Fieays Oesweell Prench Gloucester House John W. Corcoran Clinton H. &. Jariburt Lynn Jonas H. French Willard Spaulding Mesaulding Cane Aun Granite Company John SS. Helmes Drraes A. McGe Tuch Boston Joseph J. Krelley Oz Arabridge

Veterans opposition to Ranney endorsed by third district urging vote for Morse

Veterans of the third congressional district issue a statement protesting Sen. A A Ranney who faced a prior 2412 vote challenge by E B Loring. They call on soldiers to vote for Leo p Morse, Democrat and Independent Republican nominee, arguing Ranney did not support soldiers while Morse has.

Ranney Third Congressional District Third Third District A. A. H Ranney E. B. Loring Arazin Ilan Leopold Morse Air Mrg. Morse

Not a Vigorous Endorsement of Ranney Vote Effort

A failed attempt to sway Buosten soldiers to back Ranney ended with a sparse gathering at the Metropolitan Hotel. A circular urged Old Comrades to protest the sale of votes, but the meeting drew only about a dozen veterans and a few stragglers under Captain John I Robin.

Buosten Ranney Calain Robinson John I Robin

Everett Democrats Hold Grand Rally For Representative Levering

The Democrats of Everett hosted a grand rally at Masonte tiagtl last night with a reception for the candidate. Henry B. Loo introduced Levering, who spoke at length praising his past three years in Congress and denouncing the tariff system.

Praveen Spears Everett Masonte Tiagtl Fienry B. Loowhee Mheiraven Boester Levering Conwail Ress Ned Palls Air Loupine

Harkins Chosen Senator At Ward 6 Ward 8 Democratic Convention

Delegates from wards 6 7 and 8 meet on Hawkins Street to ratify Harkins as the Democratic senatorial nominee over rival contenders. The event, chaired by William Y. Neden, adjourns after naming district committee members and approving a printing committee.

Harkins Tie Leegates East Spas R . Tag Eewarid Atari Eel Moron Harvey N. Carlison Penal Murphy Weard Oodcia Hurley Viard Thorss GC. Butler Ward i I. Scully Kaat Cambridge

Business Men's Meeting at Faneuil Hall Echoes Republican Pride

A noon gathering at Faneuil Hall featured speakers including Governor Robinson Lieutenant Governor Ames State Treasurer Beard and ex governors Rice and Long. Attendees from politics law and business praised the Republican platform and urged continued party leadership in Massachusetts amid a near campaign close.

Peperlican Faneuil Hall Robinson Ames Beard M. W. Crapo John BD. Long Alexander H. Rice Henry Cabot Lodge George E. Oe T. E. Crover Canton Hitler Gould Stearns Court Pa Cers Trovernor Rice Heavenly Powers Repub- Heam Massachusetts Republican Party Kiss Commonwealth Camic Mace Oliver Ames Long Hlon W. Beard

Close Worcester contests mark wary election day

The Worcester assembly faces tight races as Prohibitionists shift support and Democratic candidates gain ground. City watchers anticipate multiple close contests with 2000 votes once hoped for Myr, Rico may drop to 1500, farmers desert Flo, and two Democratic senators likely to join the State House.

Worcester Sorcau Myr Rico Flo Worcester County State House Edward L. Davis Joslin Euc Bayles Millbury Joseph H. Walker Blaine

Republicans Name Shea for Ninth Suffolk Seat

In Suffolk County political activity, Republicans nominate John F. Shea for the ninth district senate seat. Senator W L Dongins spoke in Plymouth as Brackett and General John L Swift entertained party members at Davis Hall. Jonas HoF urged fishery policy changes at Bockport town hall, while Prohibition organizers prepared to distribute third party ballots at Tremont Temple. The GOP rally at the Grand Army Hall featured speakers Thomas Reed and Major Merrill.

Suffolk John F. Shea W.L. Dongins Brockton Odd Bayard Prohibition City Committee Boston Itep Grand Army Collgenm Whern Emery Cietion Thomas Reed Major Merrill

Atlantic Beach pioneer Leonard Damon dies at Rexbury home

Leonard Damon longtime proprietor of the Atlantic House Nantasket Beach died at his Rexbury home on Ys Williams Street. He was born in Milton Mass in 1814 and left early with little schooling but built a successful resort enterprise at Nantasket beginning about 1866. Damon developed the Barr estate and the Atlantic hotel complex with partners Goattavus A. John L. Kendall H. Damon. He married Elizabeth P. Linfield in 1835 and is survived by Mrs Linfield and several children, including George L. Damon.

Port Awe Leonard Damon Ucuse Nantasket Beach Rexbury Ys Williams Street Ben Ant Milton Mass Damon Nantasket Atlantic Hotes Lissons Goattavus A John L Kendall H. Darnon

Notable New Bedford figure Charles Almy dies at age 60

Charles Almy of New Bedford died yesterday from heart disease aged 60. Born in Tiverton Rhode Island on June 8 1819 he had a varied career from teaching to dry goods and tailoring and later whaling. He joined George A Mourne in Almy and Borene auction and commission before long focusing on whaling and then insurance. A staunch anti slavery and Prohibition leader he was governor candidate in 1850 and served on the New Bedford school board and as alderman and representative. He helped organize the New Bedford Five Cents Savings Bank remaining a trustee and clerk.

Charles Almy New Bedford Tiverton R. I Liver Ot George A. Mourne Almy Borene Mr. Almy Prohibition Parte Isso Gteens Baths New Hadford Five Cents Savings Bank

James C Poster Police Officer Dies at Mass General

Tales C Foster notes the death of James C Poster a veteran Massachusetts police officer born March 7 1818 in Bristol New Hampshire He joined the city police in May 1854 served in Division and was part of a four brother cadre of officers before retirement in 1855 due to illness Cancer in the stomach caused his death at Mass General Hospital yesterday morning.

Tales C. Foster James C. Poster Massachusetts General Hospital Bristol N. H Sol David Joshua James Board of Police

Notable New England Clergyman and Several Naval Veterans Die

The Rev James Doldt of Canterbury N H dies in Orange New Jersey aged 60 0. Born Groton Massachusetts September 60 1809 he graduated Gilmanton Theological Seminary 1841 and was ordained 1845 He served Milton 1848 1869 then Canterbury He leaves a widow a second wife and a married daughter. Also Captain James Westgate Wakefield aged 74 dies formerly a shipmaster and lumber dealer in Wakefield Commander B F Chandler civil engineer USN retired dies of apoplexy at Onset Massachusetts aged 70 widow and two sons survive. Rufus Sargent Newburyport dies in Palatka Florida where he worked on Florida railroad projects He was a prominent Essex County architect leaving a widow and two daughters.

James Doldt Canterbury N. H Orange N. J Groton Mass Gilmanton Theological Seminary Milton James Westgate Wakefield New England B. F. Chandler U.S. N Onset New London Portsmouth Charlestown Rufus Sargent Newburyport Palatka Fla Essex County Lie

Pavonia At Her Dock After Stranding Off Rainsford Island

The Cunard steamer Pavonia lay aground off Rainsford Island as divers plugged small holes in the hull with blankets and pumps attempted to raise the vessel. By 1:35 pm wrecking master Captain Lincoln Baker authorized tow toward the city, with tugs and hawser lines aiding the move.

Cunard Pavonia Rainsford’s Island Lincoln Baker William Sprague Elsie Ales Camilla Pavenia Woolfenden Martin Ashley Vernon H. Brown United States Cunard Line Traptain McDonald C. M Navy Yard Winsor Boston Com- Lly

Discussion of Book Topics at Congregational Sunday School Union

The Congregational Sunday School Superintendents Union met after a 6 o'clock meal, elected new members, and formed a committee to report officers for next year. They planned to attend a church celebration in Woburn Monday, and held a series of talks on biblical texts and translations with several named speakers.

Congregational Sunday Sedical Superintendents’ Union Congregational Sunday School Superintendents’ Union Woburn Ernest Portier C. W. Hill Bicknell M Veainard Pratt Mat Ma Samuel Usher Bo OL. Pease D. G. Vollard

Monster from Gila River Fights Florida Alligator

Washington correspondence reports a rare daytime clash at the Fish Commission building between the 14 inch Gila River Monster lizard and a two year old Florida alligator. The alligator suffered a venomous bite to its fore paw and died after prolonged struggle. the lizard endured severe injuries but survived.

Washington Baltimore Fish Commission Gila River Arizona Florida

Lectures on Christian Science by Mrs Choate Opening

Mrs Clara E Choate opens a course of lectures in her parlors at No 3 Wellington street second door from Columbus avenue on Thursday November 4 at 745 pm After a summer in the Berkshire hills Lake George and the White Mountains she returns with increased ability for her present work Her new lecture Scientific Possibilities of Mind Healing given before the Woman's Literary Club of Woburn and at Somerville's Eberly Hall drew favorable criticism and will be published soon.

Clara E. Choate Wellington Street Columbus Avenue Berkshire Hills Lake George White Mountains Woman's Literary Club Woburn Eberly Hall Somerville

Cartoonists of New York and Their Penciled Humorists

A New York Times appraisal by Lewis Rosenthal surveys leading cartoonists shaping weekly press satire. It covers Frank Bellew Thomas Worth Michael Woolf James Wales William A Rogers Gillam Keppler Nast and others noting origins styles and shifts from Vanity Fair to Puck and Judge.

New York Times New York Lewis Rosenthal Sava Frank Bellew Indie Thomas Nant Rhine Joseph Keppier Vienna Woolf and Herford Gillam Sterner Thomas Worth Chastag Bayler Cupehell Woe James A. Wales Frederick Opper Edward W. Kemble W.A. Rogers West Ciani Florentine Zhomerman Zim Ehbmira S. W. van Sehaick Van Albany Nast Nicenpler Woolf Michael Woolf Cruikshank Texas Eis Abe Feesh Nash Joseph Kepnier Puck Judge Wales Blaine Keppler Charles J. Taylor E. Zimmerman Gaunt A. Jr. Frost D. A. Mitchell Lesten Paris Ju Maurier Sance I Be Mitchell Voung Hivde Harpers Bazar Noone WSWW Gérérac Albert FE Stermer Oliver Lierford McVicar Attwood Harvard William A. Rogers Edward W. Kenble Lenny Guy Carleton Mark ‘Twain Kemble

Court of Inquiry resumes in Ninth Regiment case

Lieutenant McGuire and Adjutant McGuire face further hearing as Captain Parker acts as judge advocate. The Court meets at Ninth Regiment HQ on Thursday at 7 30 PM to resume the charges and specifications against Adjutant McGuire. AY Bartholdi and the French delegation visited Niagara Falls yesterday.

McGuire Ninth Regiment Bowdoin S. Parker Andh Et Bartholdi Niagara Falls Ballon Woonsocket Rh. I James . Ray Franklin Mass Ted Reed Leominster

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