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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Nov 02, 1887

Page

8

Doherty Rally Spars with Bosses in Charlestown Meeting

Charlestown mob fills Monument Hall to back Philip J. Doherty for Senator as he and allies spark a pointed clash with party bosses and overbearing moneyed opposition. O'Sullivan Jones Howard Short and Lovering are hailed for support while Doherty denounces backroom nominations and pledges fair caucuses.

Monument Hall Charlestown Philip J. Doherty Democrats Doherty T. Frank Murphy Murphy W. N. Osgood Mr. Osgood Edward F. O'Sullivan Lawrence City Hall O'Sullivan Committee On Credentials Senate House Frank W. Jones Lynn Suffolk County John ©. Short Knights of Labor Massachusetts Jones Robert Howard Ames North Ots Short Henry B. Lovering O’sullivan Howard Roads Lovering

Republican Apathy in South Boston Rally

The South Boston Republicans held a last evening rally in Gray's Hall with Charles J. Noyes presiding. Henry Cabot Lodge and George K. Loring spoke on national and state issues, urging turnout and criticizing the current administration, civil service, tariff, and temperance in a tense political scene.

South Boston Gray’s Dall Charles J. Noyes Henry Cabot Lodge George K. Loring Lodge Massachusetts Worcester Dr. Loring Gaston Butler James G. Blaine

Lovering Victory Cheer Highlighted Franklin County Rally

A monster Democratic mass meeting in Charlemont marked Franklin county as a Republican stronghold for the first time. Candidates Lovering Cutting Corcoran Warner Richmond Crosby addressed the crowd at the Agricultural fair grounds pavilion. Music bands from Orange Shelburne Falls Greenfield. A cavalry escort led the procession and Cleveland and Lovering drew loud cheers. A torchlight march closed the day.

GreenvilLp Charlemont Franklin County Lovering Cutting Corcoran Warner Richmond Crosby Orange Shelburne Falls Greenfield Hillside Cleveland

Prohibitionists Nominate in Middlesex and Suffolk Districts

The Prohibitionists of the second Middlesex senatorial district nominate Henry A. Inman of Newton for Senator and Chase C. Lyman Snow of Auburndale for the State committee. Suffolk Prohibitionists publish extensive nominations for multiple senatorial districts and wards. Republican caucuses convene in Boston wards. candidates for Representatives emerge from various districts including Middlesex, Worcester, Franklin, and Essex. A Milton protest denounces caucus methods, while Republican rallies and Democrat pickings proceed across towns such as West Roxbury, Clinton, and Cohasset.

Middlesex Henry A. Inman Newton Chase C. Lyman Snow Auburndale State Committee Asahi Shimbum Rising Sun Alan Shimbum Moxaachnachts Suffolk County George L. Small Thomas F. Anderson William H. Chadwick George H. Burke Eugene H. Clapp H. M. Glines W. H. Bessom Timothy O. Parker Charles Bennett James A. Josslyn Richard C. Starkes Joseph H. Bickford Thomas Maxwell John G. Schafer Charles W. Goodwin Charles W. Trafton R. L. Greene John W. Young T. W. D. Jordan Thomas E. Sharpe Lyman D James A. Hathaway Samuel Roads, Jr Second Essex Milton Norfolk Anawan Hall West Roxbury Brackett Linus M. Child Jonas E. Howe Clinton William Blackwell West Boylston Worcester Henry C. Hayes Sturbridge George W. Coolidge West Brookfield Franklin Charlemont Albert H. Temple Coleraine Medford Theodore P. Dresser Henry W. Smith Greenwich Fifth Hampshire Woburn David F. Moreland Fourteenth Middlesex Plymouth Cohasset John Q. A. Lothrop John D. Long Somerville Morse Joseph Cummings E. D. Souther Iiving L. Russell C. Darling

Opening session of New England Evangelical Sunday School Workers meeting

Two thousand delegates from New England denominations met at Tremont Temple for the first annual New England Evangelical Sunday School Workers gathering. Speakers included Rev F N Peloubet and Prof Luther Townsend on teaching, study methods, and Christ’s miracles, with messages from Moody and Broadus and remarks by Jacobs on plans and methods.

New England Tremont Temple New England Evangelical Sunday School Workers International Committee F. N. Peloubet D.D Natick Jacobs United States J. W. Huamilton Somerville Baggies Street A. F. Schauffler Dwight L. Moody John A. Broadus

Notable Guests at Boston Hotels and Meeting

Joseph Hickson of Montreal general manager of the Grand Trunk railroad is registered at the Revere House. Charles Dickens of London, who lectured in the city last evening, stays at the Tremont House. Julius Schroeter of Amsterdam is registered there. Schoolmasters held their regular monthly meeting at the Parker House. Among Parker House guests are Rev. John Hall of New York and Rev. Dr. Randolph and wife of Newport.

Joseph Hickson Montreal Grand Trunk Railroad Revere House Charles Dickens London Tremont House Julius Schroeter Amsterdam Holland Parker House John Hall New York Randolph Newport John P. Knowles New Bedford Western Forge and Tool Works St. Louis F.C. Eaton General Merchandise Sprague’s Mills JH. Hirschman Duluth Minn Whipple & Walling Mapleville Burrillville R. I Newton Earle J. W. Morrison Ments Sibley H. McKee Coshocton of Woodman, True & Co Portland Boston E. 8. Wheeler & Co New Haven Conn New York Wire and Wire Ameri P A. B. Parker Iee Als Galpin C. D. Hague General

Well stocked market offers bargains at Joseph Cleary’s

A well stocked market attracts buyers with stocks from Boston and New York. The note highlights Joseph Cleary at 24 Congress street as the point to buy or sell on advantageous terms.

Boston New York Joseph Cleary Congress Street

Smyth Case Appeals to Essex County Supreme Court

Professor Egbert C Smyth of Andover Theological Seminary seeks to appeal a board of visitors ruling and obtain a writ of certiorari to compel filing of their report by December 1. The case, heard in Essex County Supreme Judicial Court, may be argued before the full bench in January with a certified record requested for review.

Posvr Supreme Court Egbert C. Smyth Andover Theological Seminary Board of Visitors Essex County Charles Theodore Russell Smyth County of Essex Commonwealth of Massach Supreme Judicial Commonwealth Hegbert C. Smyth Andover Brown Theological Institution Phillips Academy J. W. Wellman H. M. Dexter Lamphear J. J. Blaisdell William Tucker J. W. Churchill George Harris Edward Y. Hincks Tucker Churchill Harris Jincks Professor Smyth Sai Commonwealth OF Massachusetts Hgbert C. Smyth Phillips Acadimy Supreme Judicial Court County of Essex Egbert Co. Smyth Smythusetts

Home Market Club Plans Prizes For Protection Papers

The Home Market Club aims to create a guarantee fund and award prizes for essays and orations on protection. Recipients would include a college undergraduate on policy versus free trade, a manufacturer on industry interests, a worker on wage benefits, a farmer on agriculture, and an Irish American on community support. Special prizes honor top writers across newspapers in New England.

New Enland Draper New England

How to Improve Your Memory Lecture Begins

Mr Welham Clarke spoke at the Young Women's Christian Association on Memory and How to Improve It. The audience saw three youths he claimed were ordinary children trained by his method to exceptional memories, though no technical details or direct instruction were provided.

Welham Clarke Young Women’s Christian Association Clarke

Eight-year-old girl rescued from Charles River by bystander doctor

Anna Mason aged eight fell into the Charles River at Revere Street. Dr Cottrell of Hotel Huntington, nearby, heard her cries and leaped into the water to save her, bringing her safely to shore.

Anna Mason Charles River Revere Street Cottrell Hotel Huntington

Road race ends with single finisher amid crashes

The twenty four hour bicycle road race ended yesterday morning with Hollingsworth as the sole remaining starter. Neilson was thrown from his machine causing injuries to others, and Rhoades retired due to eye trouble.

Hollingsworth Neilson Rhoades

PERFECT WORK in every part of the United States Watch Co.

The notice proclaims the Waltham Watch Co. product as a benchmark of quality across the United States, praising workmanship and reliability. It highlights the brand’s national reputation and suggests consistent performance in timekeeping.

United States Watch Co Waltham Watch

Convict Labor Law Takes Effect At Charlestown Prison

The new convict labor law began at Charlestown State prison and other state reformatories. Warden Russell notes crowding in disused shops with reading material while forbidding new machinery and outside contracts. The law limits industries, sets wage handling, and requires a yearly report from the general superintendent.

Charlestown Russell Reformatory House of Correction General Superintendent of Prisons Houses of Correction

City notes and local incidents highlighted in October receipts

October receipts from the secretary of state's department show licenses 1287, license transfers 17, corporations 103450, commissions 490, limited partnerships 5, miscellaneous 6266, totaling 289616. Various local items follow including embezzlement charges, streetcar collisions, court dismissals, exhibitions, and civic meetings with multiple named individuals and venues.

Secretary of State’s Department John King Metropolitan Life Insurance Company of Gloucester East Cambridge Tremont Street Brattle Street Holmes & Blanchard Beverly Street Municipal Court

CITIES OF SPAIN lecture explores Castile Burgos and Castilian life

Mrs Abba Goold Woolson opens a course on The Historic Cities of Spain in Hawthorne rooms detailing Spain's geography and history from Rome to modern Castilian life. She highlights Castile and Burgos, the Cid story, Santiago chapel, and Queen Isabella’s era, with sympathy for beggars and a note on audience attendance limits.

Abba Goold Woolson Spain Hawthorne Prescott Europe Castile Burgos the Cid Santiago Nicodemus Isabella America

Boston Book-keepers' Association Holds First Meeting

The Boston Book-keepers' Association opened its season with a meeting at the Quincy House. The main aim was to offer a premium on an as yet unnamed subject on accounts, open to non-members. A committee of Jewett Drake Quevellon and Mallon was tasked to finalize plans and report later. The secretary is H. V. McDonald of 54 Waltham street.

Boston Book-keepers’ Association Quincy House Francis A. Jewett L. A. Drake J. V. Quevellon E.G. Mallon H. V. McDonald Waltham Street

Fleming Pleads Guilty in Manslaughter Case

Peter H. Fleming pleaded guilty to manslaughter in the Superior Criminal Court for the killing of Timothy Cunningham. Judge Bacon sentenced him to twelve months' hard labor in the house of correction.

Peter H. Fleming Timothy Cunningham Superior Criminal Court Bacon House of Correction

Tax REVERE House’s Status as Top Hotel Revealed

The Tax REVERE House is widely known as one of the best hotels in the country, celebrated for its service, accommodations, and prominent position in the hospitality sector.

Tax Revere House

Carnival of the Seasons opens at Horticultural Hall

A meeting at Youngs Hotel promotes the Carnival of the Seasons opening on the 14th at Horticultural Hall. Tickets for opening grant a season pass. Salem Cadet Band and Hungarian Gypsy Band perform. High School Cadets assist in the café. Booths depict seasons with costume decor. Proceeds aid the Home for Aged Couples, which received a cow donation from Henry Tudor. Final planning meetings set for Friday at Union Park and Tuesday at Horticultural Hall.

Young’s Hotel Horticultural Hall Salem Henry Tudor Johnson Union Park

Sargent v Stone and Bay State Hardware Case Dismissed

In equity proceeding Joseph B. Sargent and others sue Isaac Stone and Bay State Hardware over 1870s consignments and test of accounts. Jury trial docket called before Judge Nelson. no case ready for trial. Large portion of list continued.

Joseph B. Sargent Isaac Stone Bay State Hardware Company J. C. Hammond George F. Hoar D. W. Bond Nelson

Supreme Judicial Court Essex Docket Opens Civil Session

The Essex county docket was taken up by the Supreme Judicial Court for the Commonwealth on November 1 with criminal cases disposed of and civil cases beginning. Chief Justice Morton presided along with Justices Field Allen Allen and Holmes Jr.

Supreme Judicial Court Commonwealth Morton C. J Field W. Allen C. Allen Holmes Essex County

Superior Court First Session October 31 1884 Blodgett et al vs Slater Woollen Co

Frances Gould sues Slater Woollen Co in tort for 5000 alleging cloth poisoning of face throat and hands during manufacture after purchasing fabric. verdict directed for defendant. Other cases listed include Mary Farley v Martin over obstruction and multiple docket entries with various defendants and plaintiffs in Boston court.

Blodgett Frances FE. Gould Slater Woollen Company EH. B. Callendar L. Girardin Hopkins Mary Farley John Martin Merrimac Street J. A. Maxwell T. J. Gargan P. M. Keating Townsend King Clifford Kelley Abrams Lozowski Shattuck Rand Connolly Boston R O' Dowd O'Dowd Hammond N. A. Plympton Et al William F. Dunn Penn Mutual Life Insurance Company J. G. Holt W. C. Greene Dols Gargan Pat M. Keating Julia J. Honey City of Boston Washington Street Manover V. M. Keating T. M. Babson Lewis Blake J. Reed Whipple

Jury verdicts and trial schedule in Middlesex Superior Court

In Middlesex Superior Court on November 1 Judge Pitman presided. Verdict for Hennessey against Mass Catholic Order of Foresters for 1040 dollars. Bell against City of Malden pending. Fall against Hamner on trial. McCarty against B and L Railroad Co. short list of jury cases to finish this term. Motions and remaining Lowell cases on Nov 7. Cambridge court list to be taken up on Nov 9. first three pages in order.

Hennessey_ vs. Mass. Cath Order of Foresters Bell City of Malden Fall Hamner McCarty Lowell Cambridge

Dairy and market at Horticultural Hall fair site

A new feature at the Work ing Girls Home fair at Horticultural Hall offers a free admission dairy and market. It displays groceries at market prices with free delivery across the city, and includes a prisoners table run by Mrs Duran formerly of the city prison.

Horticultural Hall Duran City Woodbury South Boston Italy Union Brattleboro L. Field Rebecca

Wendell Phillips Memorial Hall Moves Toward Incorporation

Friends of the late Wendell Phillips push to form a building association to honor him. A meeting at N. E Close residence led to the creation of The Phillips Hall Association with nominated corporators and directors. By-laws draft adopted. next meeting slated for November 10 at 13 Walnut Street.

Wendell Phillips N. E B. Close Walnut Street Phillips Hall Association E. M. Chamberlain Warren Johnson E. M. White P. O’ Neill Larkin A. H. Grimpky Fay B. F. Butler A. A. Miner John Boyle O'Reilly N. E. Chase Mary A. Livermore

Nurses Visit England Proposed by St Pauls Chapel Trip

At St Pauls Church the Rev Father Osborne led city nurses on a London themed excursion at a lower rate than typical tours. They toured the Thames scenes including Westminster Abbey St Pauls Cathedral the Tower of London and a view of the Queen's jewels. A hospital work review and a London tour of Westminster Palace and St Thomas hospital were shared.

St. Paul’s Church Father Osborne England Thames Charing Cross” Hotel Westminster Abbey St. Paul’s Cathedral Peter Paul Tower of London London Westminster St.Thomas’s Hospital

Panorama of Yellowstone Park Exhibit at Tremont Temple

The panorama by Professor Clausen of Minneapolis will be shown in Tremont Temple on Wednesday and Friday evenings this week. It surveys Yellowstone Park from the Northern Pacific railroad area through hot springs, lakes, peaks, geysers, the Grand Canyon and Yellowstone Lake in highly realistic paintings.

Yellowstone Park Clausen Minneapolis Tremont Temple Great Park Northern Pacific Grand Canon Yellowstone Lake

Closing prices of mining stocks in San Francisco market

San Francisco reports the official closing prices for today’s mining stocks. Entries include Best & Belcher at 6 3/4, Gould & Curry at 2 1/2, Hale & Norcross near 3 1/4, North Belle Isle around 10 1/4, and other names such as Union Con and Mono listed with fractional quotes reflecting the day’s trading activity.

San Francisco Cal Deek Bly Ophir Ee Cere Evens Best & Belcher Poloss Eee Con. Cal Savage Ees Union Con Sess Gould & Curry Aly Utan North Belle Isle Hale & Norcross Mono

Fur-Trimmed Over Coat Offers by Simmons & Co

If you are intending to buy a fur trimmed over coat this season examine those offered by Messrs. G. W. Simmons & Co. at 32 to 44 North street. They are handsome garments with prices extremely low from 50 to 75 dollars.

Messrs. G. W. Simmons & Co North Street

How Ben Butler Got Rich

General Butler recounts bank advice to buy real estate at public auctions with limited funds and promises of notes, noting it compelled thrift and built Lowell holdings. Then remarks warn that risks exist but prudent use of notes can support ventures. cites C D Dewey praising Warner's Safe Cure after illness and urging youth to act prudently to meet note obligations.

B. F. Butler Lowell Mass Butler C. D. Dewey Johnston Harvester Company Batavia N. Y Warner

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