Two McEttrick rallies clash in Washington Hall event
In the tenth district, two lively rallies drew crowds in Washington Hall and Spellman Hall. John Cannon presided at Washington Hall as Albert A. Tyler and Timothy W. Coakley spoke amid cheers and hisses while a high tenor voice led "Three cheers for McNary" and "John L. Sullivan." A speaker made bold promises before the crowd roared. Affidavits from Andrew F. McDonald and T. Marshall surfaced after the meeting, alleging political shakedowns connected to Ratshesky, with narration of alleged payments and thefts in Beacon Street Republicans’ headquarters and Harrison Avenue bars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McEttrick
Tenth Congressional District
Washington Hall
Spellman Hall
John Cannon
Mr. Coyle
Brighton
McNary
John L. Sullivan
Albert A. Tyler
Mr. Tyler
Tyler
Tom Flood
Dennis F. Brennan
Timothy W. Coakley
Timmy
Moran
Russell
Carroll
Post
Reardon
Republican
Beacon Street
A. C. Ratshesky
Republican State Committee
Senator McEttrick
Ratshesky
Michael J. McEttrick
Andrew F. McDonald
Debates on Christ birth cause stir at Dudley Street Church
In a vestry debate at Dudley Street Baptist Church, Rev. Albert Stone argued Christ may not have existed while Rev. Osgood defended the traditional gospel. The discussion included charts and “maps” and ended with a tense exit as pastor Gumbart warned against disruptions and reminded of $400 vestry refitting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dudley Street Baptist Church
Albert Stone
Osgood
Stone
Jesus Christ
Mr. Stone
Mr. Gumbart
Mr. Osgood
Christ
Alleged Affidavits Describe Political Alibi Claims
In Boston on October 31 1892 Thomas Marshall swears to a statement as true before John J Nawn J P. McEttrick questions the affidavits and jokes about Republican headquarters calling the claims nonsensical while declaring he can prove a alibi. The Booming Post states it prints them as news without endorsement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Suffolk
Thomas Marshall
John J. Nawn
J. P
McEttrick
Post
Nomination Rally Endorses McNary in Ward 22
In the Smith street schoolhouse cellar Ward 22 over seven hundred people crowded last evening to back Hon. W.S. McNary the Democratic nominee for the tenth district. Senator Carberry presided and Coun cillor Flynn said opposition to McNary was not personal but aimed at disrupting the party. John H. McDonough argued the regular nominees as machine candidates. John F. Cronan was cheered and McNary received a strong reception.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Smith Street
W.S. McNary
Carberry
Flynn
McNary
John H. McDonough
John F. Cronan
Senator McNary
Corbett Prize Fights Up To $30,000 Purse At Coney Island
The Coney Island Athletic Club offers a $30,000 purse for Corbett and Mitchell and $20,000 for Hall and Fitzsimmons. Hall and Mitchell receive $1,000 each for expenses. Mitchell plans a $5,000 forfeit to meet Corbett in New Orleans for a $25,000 purse. Hall may forfeit $2,500 to fight Fitzsimmons for $15,000. Matches hinge on signed articles, per Judge Newton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Coney Island Athletic Club
Hall
Fitzsimmons
Crescents
Newton
Coney Island Club
Sawyer will contest set for December trial in Gloucester
Justice Charles Allen will preside in the Supreme Judicial Court December 14 over the contested will of the late S. E. Sawyer of Gloucester. The case, delayed after a supposed compromise collapsed, centers on Sawyer’s vast estate left to public institutions, notably $100,000 to the Sawyer Free Public Library and making the library the residuary legatee. General Butler appears in the case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Allen
Supreme Judicial Court
S. E. Sawyer
Gloucester
Sawyer
Sawyer Free Public Library
Butler
Miller to Retire From Cabinet After Election
Indianapolis, Nov. 2. Attorney General W. D. H. Miller plans to resign soon after the election. He has formed a law partnership in Indianapolis and will move back around Jan. 1. Friends say official life never agreed with him and his practice here may pay more than the cabinet post. Mrs. Miller also dislikes Washington life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
W. D. H. Miller
Harrison
Carlisle to Speak at Faneuil Hall Meeting
Senator John G. Carlisle of Kentucky will address the business men's gathering at Faneuil Hall Saturday at 1 30 p m Tickets for gallery admission are available at Democratic headquarters. In the evening he will speak at Music Hall with Governor Russell and Lt Governor candidate James B Carroll under the Young Men's Democratic Club auspices. Tickets for platform and gallery will be issued by the club. Demand for Carlisle tickets is high.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John G. Carlisle
Kentucky
Faneuil Hall
Democratic
Russell
James B. Carroll
Music Hall
Young Men’s Democratic Club
Senator Carlisle
Sugar trust signs record 5 million bag contract
The sugar trust contracted with John L. Bailey of Philadelphia for 5,000,000 bags to replace barrels for refined sugar shipments. Bags will be delivered in New York, New Orleans, Boston, and Philadelphia, marking the largest bag contract in U S history.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
The
Sugar Trust
John L. Bailey
New York
New Orleans
Boston
United States
Prohibition Drive Against Canadian Cattle Imports
London reports mounting pressure on the Board of Agriculture to bar Canadian cattle imports. A Central Chamber of Agriculture deputation will meet President Gardner to press for an order forcing cattle to be slaughtered at the port of entry due to concerns over safeguards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Board of Agriculture
Canada
United States
Central Chamber of Agriculture
Gardner
Boston Memorial Association elects officers at annual meeting
The Boston Memorial Association held its annual meeting at Young's Hotel yesterday with Hon. M. P. Kennard presiding. Officers elected for the ensuing year include President Martin P. Kennard, vice presidents the Mayor of Boston ex officio and others, Treasurer Dr. Francis H. Brown, Secretary Frank E. Bradish.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston Memorial Association
Young’s Hotel
M. P. Kennard
Martin P. Kennard
Boston
Frederic W. Lincoln
Alexander H. Rice
Charles G. Wood
George O. Shattuck
Francis H. Brown
Frank E. Bradish
A Grand Outlook in Massachusetts Campaign News
The report recounts optimistic views on Democratic registration gains and high voter turnout expectations in Massachusetts. It highlights Governor Russell's strong support, Carroll as a strong second, and favorable reception at Lawrence and Lowell. The piece notes emphasis on tariff issues, abolition of poll tax, and confidence in Cleveland carrying New York, with 45 years of experience shaping the speaker’s cautious optimism.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russell
Woburn
Carroll
Lawrence
City Hall
Opera House
Cleveland
New York
Hill
Tammany
Reid
Harrison
Lowell
Massachusetts
Lodge at Chelsea Republicans Hold Torchlight Rally
Chelsea Republicans held a torch light procession and a rally at the Academy of Music. Congressman Henry Cabot Lodge and Harrison Hume spoke on tariff and campaign issues while the Harvard Quartet performed and the Chelsea Band provided music.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chelsea
Academy of Music
Harvard
Willard Howland
Henry Cabot Lodge
Harrison Hume
Mr. Lodge
Mr. Hume
Shore Line Flyer Introduces Vestibuled Trains Between Boston and New York
The Shore Line Flyer schedule between Boston and New York gains vestibuled cars and new equipment. The daily service maintains a 5 hour 40 minute trip, with a royal buffet smoking car three parlor cars and a dining car between Boston and New London.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
New York
New London
Norwich
N. Y
N. R
Philadelphia
Poughkeepsie Bridge
Pullman
Altimore
Washington
Chicago
West
Erie RR
Bold attempt to burn Charlestown State Prison thwarted
Night Watchman Currier raised the alarm from Box 411 at 10 49 p m as a fire started in a wooden shoe shop box. Warden Lovering notes coal oil odor and the blaze was extinguished with no damage. Prisoners allegedly planned an alarm clock with matches soaked in oil to ignite the shanks, aiming for a mass escape.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charlestown State Prison
Currier
Lovering
Fusion in Virginia pairs Republicans with People’s party electors
In Virginia on Nov 2 a fusion pact links the People's party to vote for Republican presidential electors. Ballots already show the Republican electoral ticket. In exchange the Republican State committee will print People's party congressional candidates on the Republican ticket.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ricumonp
Republicans
People’s Party
Old Dominion
Republican State Committee
Battleship Howe Grounds In Ferrol Reef
Advices from Ferrol Spain report H M S Howe grounded on Pereiro reef inside Ferrol harbor. The Admiral class battleship of 10 300 tons and ten guns is in a very perilous position. Ferrol naval authorities are aiding by lightening the vessel and hoping for her refloat. She belongs to the Channel squadron.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Ferrol
Spain
Bay of Betanzos
H. M.S. Howe
Pereiro Reef
Ferrol Navy Yard
Dr William Everett Speaks on Tariff at Dry Goods Club
The Dry Goods Democratic Club on Broadway packed at noon as Dr William Everett of Quincy Mass spoke forcefully on the tariff question. His remarks drew enthusiastic applause from an eager audience.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Dry Goods Democratic Club
Broadway
William Everett
Quincy
Mass
Everett
Salisbury condemns Irish Evictions Commission as unfair
Lord Salisbury tells Unionists that the Irish Evictions Commission is unjust in constitution and that its published order of reference misstates facts. He calls the commission’s existence regrettable and argues the inquiry should not proceed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Lord Salisbury
New Postmaster Named for Blue Hill Mass
Washington dispatch reports G. A. Stetson appointed postmaster at Blue Hill Massachusetts on November 2 in a formal government action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
G. A. Stetson
Blue Hill
Mass
Englander accused for forged check then injured in train incident
Nathan Englander, who attempted to pass a forged $117 check at Cooleys Hotel in Springfield, fell from a train near Becket while fleeing last night. He was brought to Pirrsfield with head injuries and held after telegraphic requests from Springfield. Englander hails from Whitehall New York where his father is reported as fire chief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pirrsfield
Nathan Englander
Cooley’s
Springfield
Becket
Englander
Whitehall
N. Y
Labouchere's plan to boost British agriculture
In Truth Henry Labouchere proposes seizing land of non-occupying owners for parishes. Parcels would be allocated to tenants and paid for with village bonds, allowing parishes to rent land to tenants to revive the agricultural industry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Henry Labouchere
Great Britain
Judge Rea Defends President Cleveland On Pensions
Judge John P. Rea writes to Joseph W. Kay from New York recalling a Washington meeting at the Ebbitt House and praising President Cleveland as a friend to Union soldiers. He states there is no pension issue in the campaign and defends Cleveland against charges of hostility to veterans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Joseph W. Kay
John P. Rea
Grand Army of the Republic
Ebbitt House
Washington
Cleveland
Ward 4 Democrats Denounce Fraudulent Swallow Petition
Dennis Hurley of Charlestown circulated a signature paper among Democrats to secure him a position. The list bears a later heading pledging support to George N. Swallow, with fifty two names. Many signers protest they were misled and had no intention to pledge Swallow. Swallow ally says Hurley showed him the list to extract money. Swallow says he hired no one and knew nothing of the matter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dennis Hurley
Charlestown
Ward 4
John H. Dee
George N. Swallow
Swallow
Thomas M. Towle
John ©. McDonough
John la Fayette
Post
Hurley
Securin
Bradley Back in Custody After Charlestown Jail Escape
James M. Bradley, famed safe breaker and one of nine escapees from Charlestown State Prison in July, was recaptured in New York and returned tonight under the guard of Deputy Warden Robert Huckins. He was dressed in prison garb and placed in his former cell, facing possible punishment for the jail break.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James M. Bradley
Charlestown State Prison
New York
Gotham
Robert Huckins
Huckins
Fort Russell
Lovering
Officers Express Sorrow Over Colonel Strachan Death
Senior officers in the Ninth Regiment and all regiments mourn the sudden death of Colonel Strachan. The First Regiment met to draft resolutions of condolence and to send an engrossed copy to the family. Many officers will attend the funeral services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Strachan
Was He Zachariah Coffin Found Dead in City
A man identified as Zachariah T. Coffin was found exhausted beside a West End Street Railway pole at 94 Court Street. He died soon after Dr. Thompson arrived. heart disease was listed as the cause. Enlistment papers from Company B Fifth New York Volunteers and a paymaster back pay notice were in his pockets. He is believed to have lived in Watertown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zachariah T. Coffin
Division 3
West End Street Railway
Court Street
Thompson
North Grove Street
Fifth
New York Volunteers
United States Army
Taylor
Watertown
Congress
President elected nightly at Grand Opera House voting
The Grand Opera House staged a nightly ballot contest drawing strong interest from women. Last evening’s tally showed Cleveland 535 votes to Harrison 476, marking a decisive result in the contest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grand Opera House
Cleveland
Harrison
Abduction Report Sparks Hunt for Suspect in South Boston
A young woman recounts a violent abduction ending with a return home after six hours in custody. She ties the incident to a plotted plan and a New Bedford contact who denied sending a telegram. Authorities continue quiet efforts to capture the assailant as she identifies social connections and residence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
New Bedford Riend
Rally in East Boston Praises Cleveland and Tariff Reform
A large East Boston Democrat rally at Lyceum Hall featured ex Congressmen Merryweather and a spirited speech by Mayor Coughlin of Fall River. Speakers attacked the force bill and urged free wool while praising Grover Cleveland. William Taylor Jr urged youth support and predicted Governor Russell's re election next Tuesday. Bordman Hall, Esq. presided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grover Cleveland
William Taylor, Jr
Boston
Taylor
United States
Russell
Bordman Hall, Esq
Natural Power Maker at Niagara Falls
The Catar act Construction Company of Niagara Falls states that electrical power can be transmitted cheaper than produced locally and will soon be for sale. The tunnel is near completion with work remaining on the hydraulic canal and main facilities. Water may enter the tunnel by Jan. 1 as engineers study whether transmission to Buffalo should occur from the American or Canadian side.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cataract Construction Company
Niagara Falls
Boston
George Forbes
W. C. Unwin
Buffalo
Niagara
Cause for Pride and a Fine in Transit Tale
A short exchange features Butler Say and a cab driver in a European Exchange scene. The driver jokes about a lottery prize but instead reveals a five dollar fine for speeding this morning, with the ancient cab horse as a humorous aside.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Butler
John
European Exchange
Boston and Maine Rail Road Ticket Office Advert
Time Tables showing local or through train service available at Boston and Maine ticket offices or can be mailed on request. Address 214 and 218 Washington Street, corner State Street. Date Oct 2, 1892.
Train Schedules for Southern Division Lines and Connections
The notice lists train times and routes for the Southern Division stations on Causeway Street and surrounding lines. It names connections to Wanchester, Concord, Franklin, Lebanon, White River Junction, Montreal, Quebec, and other points, with weekly and weekday times and agents listed. Officials J. W. Sanborn, D. J. Flanders, W. F. Berry, and D. W. Sanborn are cited as acting general manager, general passenger agent, general traffic manager, and general superintendent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia and
Washington Express
Boston
Causeway Street
Poughkeepsie Bridge
Poughkeepsie
Bethlehem
Philadelphia
Baltimore
Washington
Paullman West
Chicago Express
White River Junction
Chicago
The
West
Pullman
Quebec Express
Quebec
Wagner
North Conway
Lamcaster
Portland Street
Wanchester
Concord
N. Ney
Franklin
Lebanon
Bristol
Maremont
Johnsbury
Newport
Sherbrooke
Norwich
Laneever
Thetford
Bradford
Neary
Montpelier
Burlington
White Hives Junction
Montreal
Asontreal
Also Mentioned on This Page
J.P
John Nixon
Harrison Avenue
Mcattrick
Nixon
T. Marshall
Corbett
Miller
Carlisle
Lodge
Shore Line
Virginia
DR. Everett
Labouchere’s
Rea
Straightout Dee
Bradley Behind Bars
Tran
Scollay Square
New Bedford
East
Natural Power Maker
Philip Woolf
Boston Post
Iam
Corner State
Devonshire Streets
B. Leighton Beal
Optical CO
Washington Et
W. P. B. Brooks & CO
Hanover St
Railroads
Boston & Maine Railroad
New England
Provinces
City Ticket Office
Washington St
Corner State St
Portland
Haymarket Sq
Land
Causeway St
Augusta
Weedays
N. H
Haymarket St
J. John
St. Andrews
Halifax
Th Provinces
Haymarket
Wes Conway
Intervale
Glen
Crawfords
Fabyans
Tyvis Mountain
Whitefield
Jefferson
Lancaster
St. Johnsbury
Maine Central
Wiscasset
Thomaston
Rockland
Eastport
Calais
St. John N. B
Castine
Deer Iste
Sedgewick
Hinarbor
Bar Warbor
Millbridge
Mosdays
J. W. Sanborn
D. J. Flanders
L Pan
W. F. Berry
Gen' Trafic
D. W. Sanborn
Daye
Calesas
Easton
Newburg
Fishkill-on-Madson
Wreweaters
Manleyville
Danbury
Plainville
New Britain
Aim
Waterbury
Martford
Rockville
Willimantic
Putnam
Southbridge
Webster
Blackstone
Woonsocket
Pascoag
Providence
Pawtucket
Valley Falls
Milford
Walpole
Boston & Albany Railroad
Needham
Highlandville
Upper Falls
Medfield
Millis
Medway
West Medway
Washington Street
Summer Street
Metury
Barrow
A.C. Keydaly
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!