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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Nov 03, 1891

Page

8

Public meeting in Brookline on tariff and silver issues

The Democrats of Brookline gathered at Town Hall with speakers Hon. Thomas J. Gargan, George Williams, and Commodore John C. Soley. Soley argued free raw materials fuel prosperity for workers while protection benefits monopolists, cautioned about tariff effects, and criticized silver policy as harming the workingman amid national campaign talks.

Brookline Town Hall Thomas J. Gargan George Fred Williams Commodore John C. Soley Commodore Soley Tari Congress Europe Republic

Soley Candidacy Urged For Fifth Suffolk Senatorial Seat

The undersigned urge voters to back John Codman Soley for the Fifth Suffolk Senatorial District. Soley is active and public spirited, aligned with Governor Hussell, with high character and sincere purpose. A large list of signers from notable individuals accompanies the appeal. Also reported is Harvard freshman class outdoor meeting results on Holmes Field, noting fair attendance and lack of standout performances.

John Codman Soley Suffolk Soley Hussell Mr. Soley Parkman B. Haven Francis RB Greenough Ieusy “ Paecell Oun Godman Seorge BP Wills Mastburn Howe Jthomas H. Verkins Edwin Sheate Pharles Head Francis L.eeeee Benjamin Kimball William Sheate Frederick C. Prince Francis Lartlett William D. Park Charles 4. Brooks N.S. Lartlett John L. Garaner Harvard Holmes Field C. H. Baker P. W. Whittemore F. S. Elliott N. W. Bingham Priest OC. L. Hodgkins P. Washburn FE. S. Bach RB. C. Grew P. W.whitemore A. J. Jackson N. W. Bingham, Jr L. Hodgkins P. W. Whitemore A. L. Jackson F. 5. Elliott I. R. Kimball J. L. Norton, Jr A. Whiteside N. PB. Dodge, Jr Edward Sturgiss J. 5. Cook G. Lowell O. K Howes G. L. Batchelder W. L. Thompson J. H. Hunt C. T. R. Bates J. G. Lathrop J. Taylor F. M. Wood J. C. Smith G. R. Bardeen S. W. R. Thayer H. M. Wheelwright J. Corbin N. T. Bobb J. E. Sherwin

Lady Somerset to speak at temperance convention in Boston

British temperance leader Lady Henry Somerset arrives from Chicago with Miss Frances Willard to address the national temperance convention. She has spent four weeks in the United States, lecturing in Washington and Chicago, and will describe English temperance work especially among London Soho slum residents at Eastnor Castle charity summers.

Henry Somerset British Women’s Christian Association Boston Chicago Frances J. Willard Lady Somerset Washington Central Music Hal England Soho London Henry Somerset Ekarl of Beaufort Herefordshire Lord Somers

Massachusetts State Issues and the Free Coinage Debate

A speaker argues the Democratic party did not favor free silver while charging Republicans with cowardice for focusing on national issues over state matters. He lauds Governor’s reform record, condemns lobbyists and commissions, defends suffrage and poll tax movements, and urges a vigorous GOTV effort to oust corrupt leaders and restore honest governance in Massachusetts.

Democratic Party Grosvenor Sneaker Congress McKinley House State House Issus Warren Bunker

A Useful Book Explains Everyday Law Clearly

The Globe columnist Percy A. Bridgman offers One Thousand Questions Answered a practical manual summarizing four years of legal clarifications. It covers marriage divorce trustee process and common transactions with plain language and real world relevance.

Percy A. Bridgman People’s Lawyer the Globe Globe Bridgman Boston Price

Allen Blaine endorsement urged in Massachusetts

A political pitch argues that voting for Allen equates to endorsing Blaine, urging Massachusetts to align with Blaine and Allen or oppose Cleveland and Russell P, asking voters where they stand today.

Breen's New Union M E Church Fully Organized in Cambridge

The Rev S E Breen's eight week old Union M E Church was organized in full at 47 Magazine Street Cambridge last evening with Mayor Alger administering the oath of office as justice of the peace. The pastor has not received salary yet but funds exist to cover other bills while Julius E Ward, Sunday school superintendent, urges larger collections.

Boston Chamber votes to close for Election Day

At a Boston Chamber of Commerce meeting the group voted to suspend all business today. The shipping department will stay open until 10 o clock. The action mirrors moves by the New York Stock Exchange and the Chicago Board of Trade.

Boston Chamber of Commerce New York Ada Exchange Chicago Board of Rade

Missionary Meetings Begin at Clark Street Mission

A series of meetings starts today and continues for one week at the Clark Street Mission at the corner of North and Clark streets. Albert Arnold, a missionary, will conduct the services and the public is invited.

Clark Street North Clark Streets Albert Arnold

Royal Baking Powder Ad Claims Superior Purity

An old advertisement extols Royal Baking Powder for its lack of equal in strength and purity. Gov. Chemist Dr Mort touts it as the purest and most reliable powder offered to the public due to its specially refined chemically pure ingredients.

Royal Baking Powder Dr. Mort

Republicans Hold Large Meeting at Music Hall

A Republican gathering at Music Hall featured speakers including Colonel Charles H. Allen and ex governor John D. Long. Notables such as Secretary R. Whitter, William Olin, J. G. B. Adams, Robert Southworth, J. O. Burdett, J. Otis Wardwell, Builer Wilson, Edwin Dudley, Hobart, Barrett, and Henry Cabot Lodge attended. The meeting endorsed the party’s ticket with emphasis on temperance, pensions, and state policy. General Stewart L. Woodford closed the event with a brief speech.

Music Hall R. ©. Whitter William Olin J. G. B. Adams Robert Southworth J. O. Burdett J. Otis Wardwell State Committee Builer R. Wilson L Edwin Dudley Hobart Barrett Francis W. Breed Charles H. Alien John D. Long Robinson Henry Cabot Lodge Stewart L. Woodford New Yorker

Goal-Kicking Contest At Harvard Field Won By Trafford

Harvard graduates sponsor an annual goal kicking contest on Jarvis Field with light turnout and fair effort. B. W. Trafford of 1898 wins easily after three trials at 25, 30, 35, 40, 45 and 50 yards, amid a high wind that hinders kicks. Scoring from 25 and 39 yard lines yields two points, from 35 and 40 yards eight points. no goals from 45 or 50 yards.

Harvard Jarvis Field B. W. Trafford Aor Sk Eorer D. Blagden G. R. Fearing P. Grants Dbs Cccacaewn Mason Lassi

New England Association of School Superintendents Meeting

The forty ninth meeting will be held at the hall of the School Committee, Masonstreet, Boston, on Friday, November 6. Addresses on Ways and Means in Nature Study, Elementary Course of Study, Shall It Be Eight or Nine Years, and The World's Fair Exhibit. Discussion opened by Hon. J. W. Wickinson of Massachusetts.

The New England Association of School Superintendents Masonstreet Boston J. W. Wickinson Massachusetts

Injunction dissolves against Reliable Benefit Order

In the fifth session of the Superior Court Judge Dunbar granted a motion to dissolve the injunction on the Reliable Benefit Order doing business at 19 Milkstreet. The embargo is removed and the court effectively finds the business honestly conducted.

Superior Court Suffolk Ss Dunpar J. Arthur H. Howland John R. Rooke Howland & Ellis Durham Water Company North Carolina E. Avery S. E. Dudley J. C. Graham E. W. Taylor C. H. Taylor Hit Dunbar

Probate Court Admits Wills and Grants Administrations

Suffolk probate notices list the will of Living A Evans admitted and names numerous heirs and executors. Administrations are granted for many estates including Dyer McNeil Butler and Meiden Casey Davenport and others. Cambridge Superior Court term lists multiple cases including v Pickett Lynch v Kennett and Madden v Co.

Superior Cour Cambridge Dilion Callahan Greeley Pickett veto—Lynch Kennett

Probate Court listings reveal numerous will proved and administrations granted

Essex probate records show wills proved for Charles N Ballou Charles Bernarden Richard Eastman Robert Gunnison Timothy Hawkes Ann M Johnson Abel Merrill Fales Newhall Thomas Olsen Mary E Phelps William A Phelps Samuel Phipps Mary Esawyer Samuel Smith Lucy Whipple and estates administered for Lydia A Brown John Cressey Henry P Currier Margaret Dolan Amy L Harris Mary Hitchings Lydia Jackson James Lyons Elsey Sargent Lorenzo A Smith George Woska Catherine F Ahern Benjamin H H Dorman Mary E Knapp Harriet Spinney George Balch Thomas Merrill William Wonsen Inventories listed include Mary Ann Shaw 13772 Austin Phelps 86172 66 Priscilla Chase 10912

Essex Salem Navy Harmon J. Wills Charles N. Ballou Newburyport Charles Bernarden Lingwick, Co Richard Eastman Haverhill Robert Gunanison Timothy Hawkes Danvers Ann M. Johnson North Andover Abel Merrill Amesbury Fales Newhall Saucus Thomas Olsen Gloucester Mary Ef, Phelps Lynn William A. Phelps Middleton Samuel Phipps Mary Esawyer Samuel Smith Rockport Lucy Austin Phelps Andover Mary A. Phelps Priscilla Chase

Newark Wanted Completes Cruiser Newark in Ten Days

Commodore Selfridge of the navy yard has orders from Secretary Tracy to finish the cruiser Newark within ten days. A large force of men has been pressed into service. Civil service requirements will be strictly followed. The haste is due to developments of the Chilean troubles. Visitors will be denied admission to the ship as completion is hurried.

Commodore Selfridge Navy Yard Tracy Newark Doley

Mrs Jane G Austin to Read From Standish at Conservatory

Mrs Jane G Austin author of Standish of Standish will read from her works before the Beneficent Society at the Conservatory on Wednesday morning at 7 o clock with Mrs Mary A Livermore presiding. The meeting is open to friends of the society.

Jane G. Austin Beneficent Society Conservatory Mary A. Livermore Sviety Society

Real Estate Transfers and Mortgages Recorded Week End Oct 31 1891

The Files of the Real Estate Exchange show transfers and mortgages recorded at the Registry of Deeds for the week ending October 31 1891. There were 402 transfers and 158 mortgages with total mortgage amounts listed.

Real Estate Exchange Tuliols Registery of Deeds

Massachusetts Free Church Association Annual Meeting in Jamaica Plain

The Massachusetts branch held its annual meeting at 5 Hamilton Place with Dr. Harris presiding in place of President George C. Shuttuck. Officers elected include President George C. Shutuck M D vice president Rev George J Prescott secretary Rev W C Winslow treasurer J D W French and directors Rev R H Howe Rev S W Shearman Rev John I Magrath Rev Henry F Allen Joseph Burnett A J C Loudon Charles G Saunders George C Tate and Robert H Gardner.

Massachusetts The Free Church Association Hamilton Place Dr. Harris Jamaica Plain George C. Shuttuck M. D George C. Shutuck Vic George J. Prescott W. C. Winslow J. D. W. French

Creditors approve assignment at S names & Co meeting

At a creditors meeting for S names and Co yesterday morning twenty signed the ratification document. Tobey indicated authority to sign for two major creditors. Six large creditors were absent, their accounts enough to form a majority. Discussion touched Bliss's Stock Exchange seat not yet listed as an asset. Meeting adjourned, to be recalled by chairman Kendricken.

A. Evans Snames & Co Tobey Post Bliss Stock Exchange Me. Kendricken

East Boston Bridge Hearing Reopens Before Harbor Board

East Boston and Chelsea residents gain a second hearing on a proposed bridge to East Boston. Speakers including Jewett Gove Fitzgerald urged the project while Captain Leonard Ashley argued it won t hinder ocean steamers. City Engineer Jackson revisited prior testimony as hearings resume next Friday.

East Boston Chelsea Harbor and Land Commissioners Nathaniel M. Jewett Wesley I. Gove J. A. Fitzgerald F. H. Leonard Alfred S. Ashley Canard Dock William Jackson Than LO &It Bailey

Boy 6 Hurt In Runover By Heavy Team In Roxbury

James Harrigan aged 6 was struck by a heavy team while at play in Roxbury. He suffered a fractured leg and severe internal injuries and was taken to City Hospital.

James Harrigan Roxbury City Hospital

Cigar Makers' Mutual Aid Society Ball Success

Union 97 of the Cigar Makers' Mutual Aid Society held its first annual ball in Turn Gall Middlesex street last night with about 1000 tickets sold. Music was supplied by the Hubbs Orchestra.

Cigar Makers Union 97 The Cigar Makers’ Mutual Aix’ Society Turn Gall Middlesex Street Hubbs Orchestra

Forecast for New England and Eastern New York

Forecast issued November 2 at 8 p.m. calls for continued cool and fair weather with generally northerly winds across New England and eastern New York through Tuesday evening. A slightly warmer but still fair day is expected Wednesday with no significant weather changes anticipated.

Wasuteron New England New York

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John C. Soley Clarence A. Dorr George A. Ketiell Edward N. Whither A. W. Longfellow Ksdw Wixulesworth William M. Wood Joseph Dorr Winthrop “, Barr Samuel Hammond, Jr United States Circuit Court Supreme Judicial Court Ton L. E. Denfield Westboro Leonard C. F. Jewett Publishing Company Butler Deehan Cambridge Jaquith Endicott Sargent Supreme Lodge Knights of Honor White, Petr French Norris Wiswell Plumicy Walker Bennett Dolan Raymond Tucker Democrats Low Allen Lodge Republican Party Befare Old Bay State Boston Bay Berkshire Hills Blaine Swirrt Cleveland Lussellp Breen W Church Alger Reliable Benefit Order Russell NEW York Democratic NEW York Republican Ohio Signals Ohio Democratic the Sky Bulletin Board McKin Iiving A. Evans Elias ‘I. Bowthrope Edward Brigham John Mass Julia King Margaret Daley Harriet H. Williams John B Witherbee Hariett I. Andrew George Sutherland Mary J. de Crash Hiram Thornton Sarah W. Tucker Catherine E. Murphy Katherine E. Doyle Hannah B Harry T. Howe Elizabeth Jones Annie L. Hanscom Ella M. Thing Catherine Murphy Frank J. Sellinger Dorcas Ware Middlesex Aldrich, J Say Ray Et al Adams Exp. Co McCaw City Evans G. O. Taylor Wendy NO Yoes Vralpoa E. Baker Suffek Ten Oelock Annie E. Geroux Michael Boutlear William A. Morse Calharine Murpoly Jeremiah Murphy Dover Mass Bulletin Post Building
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