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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Nov 04, 1887

Page

8

Prohibition Rally in Jamaica Plain Targets Mass Legislature

Prohibitionists gathered at Curtis Hall Jamaica Plain led by Rev F H Knight to rally support for temperance politics In remarks Colonel R S Cheves of Kentucky urged voters to unite behind prohibition criticizing liquor traffic as criminal He claimed parties fail to prosecute reform and urged backing Prohibition candidate William H Earle for Governor and a Prohibitory President.

Curtis Hall Jamaica Plain F. H. Knight Alice Osborn R. S. Cheves Kentucky Massachusetts Aple Hell Ames Prohibition Capitol Bacon Hill Washington William H. Earle

East Boston Democrats Rally Endorses Lovering Sullivan

A large East Boston rally at Lyceum Hall endorsed Henry L. Lovering for Governor and Alderman John H. Sullivan for Senator. Speakers including William J. Burke James Fitzgerald A E Snow M M Cunniff Patrick Maguire and others condemned tariff policies and urged voters to back the Democratic slate on the upcoming Tuesday.

East Boston Lyceum Hall John H. Sullivan Fitzgerald J. F. Coleman William J. Burke A. ©. Whitney Philip Smith M. J. Ralli P. Kenney John H. Duane P. J. Grady A. E. Snow Grady Boston Henry L. Lovering Burke Democratic Party James KE. Fitzgerald Snow M. M. Cunniff Thomas J. Barry Morton Prince Patrick Maguire Prince Blaine Hocking Valley Republican Party Henry B. Lovering Jake H. Sullivan Maguire Sachem Jenkins Alderman Sullivan

Collins Wins Democratic Nomination in Sixth Suffolk Senate Race

In the sixth Suffolk senatorial district John A. Collins secured the Democratic nomination defeating Alderman Carroll. The district includes Wards 13 14 and 15 158 with Phillip A. Jackson chairing the delegates and J A Murphy T W Flood and Thomas J Howards as secretaries. Fifty two delegates attended the meeting where an informal ballot showed 27 for Collins and 24 for Maguire amid Carroll’s protest against formalizing the ballot.

Alerman Carroll Suffolk John A. Collins Alderman Carroll Phillip A. Jackson J. A. Murphy T. W. Flood Thomas J. Howards John J. Maguire Carsoll

Election Nominee Bennett Collins Wins Narrow Vote

The record shows a 25 22 decision after a contest between Maguire and Collins. In the first ballot Maguire and Collins tied at 25 each, while on the second ballot Collins led 27 to 24 and became the nominee. Alderman Carroll won a seat on the State committee and district committee members were named for wards 13 to 15.

Maguire Collins Mr. Collins Alderman Carroll State George J. Reagan J. J. Hartnett Thomas J. Howard

Apathy in Worcester Marks Quiet Republican Rally

Worcester November 8 The sole Republican campaign gathering was at Mechanics Hall. Senator Hoar presided as Lieutenant Governor Brackett Congressman Lodge and George W Williams spoke. Brackett refuted Thayer claims and cited records on the free text book bill. Lodge forecast a large Republican victory and criticized Democratic missteps.

Worcester SpeciAn Mechanics’ Hall Senator Hoar Brackett Lodge Allen Lowell George W. Williams John BR. Thayer Henry Cabot Lodge

Natick Holds Prohibitory Senatorial Nomination Meeting

A special Prohibitory senatorial convention in Natick nominates J. M. Fellows for the seat after Rev. Hayward declines. Despite debate over legality and Bird’s candidacy, Fellows wins 11 votes to 2 with Bird as the opposing option.

Natick Hayward South Framingham Bird B. Travis J. M. Fellows of Mr. Bird

Republicans for Jenkins Endorse Jenkins for Senate

Over fifty Ward 2 Republicans gathered at the Maverick House parlors to review the ward and city committee’s favorable report on Edward J. Jenkins for the Senate. Committee members Jones and Warren explained the backing and the group unanimously endorsed the committee and planned strong efforts to win a solid majority for Jenkins.

Jenkins Ward 2 Maverick House Edward J. Jenkins Senate Messrs. Jones Warren Senator Jenkins

Republicans Nominate Worden Upham in Middlesex District

The Republicans of the eighteenth Middlesex district comprising Weston and Waltham nominated Erskine Worden and Samuel O Upham for Representatives. The Democrats of the twelfth Middlesex district nominated William D Byron a leather manufacturer of Stoneham for Representative.

Middlesex Weston and Waltham Erskine Worden Samuel O. Upham William D. Byron Stoneham

Chicago Club House Fire Destroys Monroe Street Site

A fire at the Chicago Club on Monroe Street opposite the Palmer House began on the fifth floor kitchen from a defective flue or smothered flame. Water cascaded through floors soaking furniture. total loss about 30000 with 6500 insured in several companies.

Curcaco Chicago Club Monroe Street Palmer House Boston National of Hartford New Hampshire

Fires Ravage Several Towns Across New England and Midwest

Across New England and the Midwest, fires destroyed multiple properties. Jesse Gould’s carriage house in Wolfboro and a J B Manning barn were burned. Leonard Houlton was detained on suspicion. In Worcester a forest fire hit Thomas Clancey’s house and barn near Lake Quinsigamond. CasrauiA suffered total loss of its village’s business district. The Boston and Fairhaven Foundry area in Fairhaven saw fire damage and a supporting steamer response. Trenton reports all business buildings wiped out by fire.

Dover N. H Jesse Gould Wolfboro J. B. Manning Leonard Houlton Great Falls Worcester Thomas Clancey Shrewsbury Lake Quinsigamond Springfield Casrauia New Breprorp Boston Fairhaven Henry H. Rogers New York Lewis L. Judd Breer Trenton Ark

Treasury reports October increase in currency and cash

A Treasury Department statement shows October net circulation up 13,026,659 and cash in Treasury up 14,240,514. Totals on Nov 1: circulation 1,866,512,349 and cash 608,600,002. Increases centered on silver certificates United States notes and standard silver dollars for circulation and gold bullion gold certificates national bank notes and standard silver dollars for cash.

Washineton Treasury Department Treasury United States

Election inspectorship case nears decision after testimony

New York Nov 3 Referee Stetson finished taking testimony in the fifth election inspectorship case this afternoon He will render his decision at 11 oclock tomorrow morning He says the Socialistic party and feving H Hall are not entitled to inspectors but has not yet ruled on United Labor party eligibility.

New York Stetson Socialistic Party Feving H Hall United Labor Party

Bric-a-brac auction at Amsterdam consignment

The second day of the Amsterdam consign ment sale at Charles F. Libbie Co. drew a liberal crowd and yielded solid prices. Marquetry tables sold from 16 to 20 dollars, a console table brought 15, an old Dutch drum and gilded chairs drew attention, a carved oak clock case fetched 3525, and a delicate marquetry hall clock sold for 76. Last sale at 2 pm.

Amsterdam Charles F. Libbie & Co Hayward Place Lekmartin Maurits Jaare Hebe

Semi-Annual Meeting Honors Late William Perkins

The Society of the Cincinnati at Parker House paid tribute to William Perkins, former treasurer and esteemed member, who died after a brief illness on the 13th. Samuel C. Cobb read a eulogy noting Perkins as principled, conservative, and influential in the society for forty years. The secretary was instructed to send the resolutions to Mrs. John Homans.

Society of the Cincinnati Parker House Samuel C. Cobb William Perkins Boston Exchange Massachusetts Society of the Cincinnati John Homans

Tufts Triumphs Over Vermont In College Football Clash

Tufts defeated Vermont 32 to 6 at College Hill after opening with a quick touchdown drive. Durkee, Edgerly and Raymond starred for Tufts with strong rushing in the final minutes while Flanders led Vermont. Beecher of Yale sprained a leg in practice and will miss upcoming Harvard and Princeton games.

Tufts College University of Vermont College Hill Tufts Powell Moore Burnham Crandall Shipman Montague H. Durkee Raymond Edgerly Pearson F. W. Durkee Vermont Smith Jackson Menard Buck Morris Quinby Flanders Ferrin Hazen Johnson Wilber Durkee Beecher Yale Harvard Princeton

Obituary notices of multiple prominent figures in New England

The morning obituary notices report the deaths of Rev. A. K. Potter former pastors of Springfield and Boston churches Dr. Henry A Holmes state librarian of New York Miss Almira P Baker teacher to Governor John Andrew Judge O Connor former postmaster general of Ontario Hezekiah B Smith Congress member died in New Jersey John O Sargent Ellsworth Me shoe merchant and former deeds registrar A D Whitcomb Liver more Falls Me longtime Eastern railroad worker and official.

A. K. Potter State Street Baptist Church Springfield Dudley Street Baptist Church Boston City Hospital Potter Henry A. Holmes New York Albany Phillips Academy Andover Yale Theological Schools Paris Constantinople East United States Almira P. Baker Newburyport

Newsdealers of Boston Form Protest Association

A mass meeting of Boston area newsdealers condemned the Hotel and Railway News Company for alleged unfair discrimination. Dealers claimed denied returns and street sales by hotel and railway shops hurt business. A committee was chosen to seek fair treatment and a New England Newsdealers' Association was organized with a drafted constitution.

Newsdealers Boston Vicinity Washington Street Hotel and Railway News Company Hotel and Railway Company D. T. de Luce T. BE. Pemberton L. F. Buncke J. E. Burnham C. E. Golathwaite J. J. Ryan William Blancford New England Newsdealers’ Association

Social gatherings and society meetings cited across Boston hotels

The Royal Arcunum Club dined at Crawford House. O M J Society met at Youngs Hotel. Massachusetts Military Club held its monthly meeting and dinner at Tremont House. Boston Homeopathic Medical Society renewed meetings at Parker's with alcohol as the discussion focus. Speakers included Drs Wesselhoeft Woodvine Colville Boothby. Notable guests included Mr and Mrs Charles H Pitts of Baltimore and Rev Dr Maynard of New York at Parker House. B F Jacobs of Chicago received a reception at Tremont House by the International Sunday School committee. Remarks on Sunday school work were given by Charles H A Hill President of the Congregational Club, Rev Dr Waldron city missionary, Senator Kingsley of Cambridge and others.

Royal Arcunum Club Crawford House O. M. J. Society Young’s Hotel Massachusetts Military Club Tremont House Boston Homeopathic Medical Society Parker's Conrade Wesselhoeft D. G. Woodvine HK. P. Colville

Great Mystic Park Running Races Feature Two Match Challenges

The event at Mystic Park today includes a best two in three mile horse race testing endurance and speed. Two match races offer $50 and $100 with drivers Jimmie Golden and Jock Bowen noted for a likely exciting duel. Races start promptly at 1 o'clock.

Mystic Park Jimmie Golden Jock Bowen

New England Retail Furniture and Carpet Dealers Gather

The Boston Retailers hosted a reception for the New England Retail Furniture and Carpet Dealers Association at 611 Washington Street. Members from across New England praised the organization for fostering friendly ties, with remarks from leaders including President Hervey and members like Atkinson, Osgood, Ferdinand, and Scofield. The event featured a banquet and brief addresses, noting the association’s May organization and its aim to strengthen commercial camaraderie among rivals.

New England Cosey Washington Street B. A. Atkinson Hervey Mr. Atkinson W. Ah, Hervey Henry J. O’brien P. M. Bond H. M. Greenough Thomas Kelly P. Fox George A. Hancock Alexander D. Damon George B. Fowler H. Aberdee J. Parkinson Fr. M. Howard Edward L. Chaffee C. B. Horton J. N. Cooney Frank Healy Joseph T. Hayes Richard Justre F. D. Osgood F. D. Osgood & Co Byron A. Atkinson B. A. Atkinson & Co Frank Con Carpet Trade Journal New York Charles H. Robinson H. Robinson & Co

The Paris Salon lecture by Sidney Dickinson review

The Paris Salon of 1887 lecture by Sidney Dickinson to the Art Club offered a clear survey of contemporary French art. He praised technical skill across genres while noting less depth of idea, and used stereoptical repros of Breton Bouguereau Henner and others to illustrate interdependent styles. Weeks signs off with high regard for the talk.

Sidney Dickinson Dickinson Breton Bouguereau Henner Dupré Royer Cabanel Magzerolie Adan Berthelon Haguette Berne-Bellecour Guillon Scalbert Kew Su Nabe Lyman H. Weeks

Mr Going Recital Delights Odd Fellows Audience

Mr and Mrs Frederick Going of Toronto Ont gave a dramatic and musical recital in the Odd Fellows building last evening under the Siloam Lodge No 2 auspices. Going is a reputed elocutionist and his Boston debut was successful. Highlights included Horatius Macaulay and The Maniac by Mark Lewis with Mrs Going at the piano.

Propagating the Gospel Society Meets to Discuss Funding

Dr. A. P. Peabody presided at a Society for Propagating the Gospel Amongst the Indians and Others in North America meeting. The execu tive committee was tasked with deciding appropriations for the various societies. James F. Hunnweil of Charlestown announced the centennial history is near completion and will be distributed soon.

A. P. Peabody Society North America James F. Hunnweil Charlestown

Working Women's Meetings Progress and Suffrage Bazaar

The Working Women's Mission reports progress since its founding. Thursday evenings the group meets at No 8 Park Street with women after work to discuss current issues. Last night they debated the present school system. The union will operate a table at the Suffrage Bazaar at Music Hall in December.

No. 8 Park Street Music Hall

Funeral of George Kelley Globe staff at St. Joseph’s

The funeral of the late George Kelley of the Globe staff was held yesterday at St. Joseph's Church. Interment followed at the Dorchester cemetery. Pallbearers were Patrick Sullivan G H Monroe William Taylor Wt Butler J Aniac and J Tierney. Floral tributes came from his Globe associates.

George Kelley Globe St. Joseph’s Church Dorchester Cemetery Patrick Sullivan G. H. Monroe William Taylor Wt Butler J. Aniac J. Tierney

Charles F Heazle Reported Missing From Springfield

Charles F Heazle 29, of 41 East Springfield Street has been missing since Oct 81. He stands 6 feet 8 inches tall, 150 pounds with a light complexion and was last seen wearing a dark suit and a Derby hat. Police seek information on his whereabouts.

Charles F. Heazle Springfield Street

City Notes Record Mild Scarlet Fever and Local Events

The scarlet fever outbreak is mild and less fatal in North End and Charlestown. Professor Mark Beal gave a reading in Wes leyan Hall. A man was seriously injured by a Fitchburg train at Austin street crossing. The Dolphin arrived at Charlestown Navy Yard. Tax receipts reached 5 60729505 with real estate and poll taxes leading. Yellowstone panorama tonight at Tremont Temple with 25 cent round trips. James Breen returns from Paris and opens a crayon portrait studio. Arlington Street Church to hold Sunday vesper services at 4 PM. A grand concert is planned at Dunley Street Opera House on Nov 9. Sawyer sold three Charlestown estates at auction. Balfe company presented The Sleeping Queen at the YMCA. Rickert Benner and Johnson failed to appear for trial. Bail posted at Turn Hall by German Bartenders. Inspector Coon served a warrant on John Hopper over insurance age violations. S. A. Ranlett elected secretary of Washington Marine Insurance Company. Damon retires to California.

North End Charlestown Mark Beal Rochester N. Y Wesleyan Hall Fitchburg Austin Street United States Dolphin George F. F. Wilde Boston Charlestown Navy Yard Yellowstone Park Tremont Temple James Breen Paris West Street Arlington Street Dunley Street Opera House John J. Griffin Perkins Institution For the Blind Griffin L. Christiani CG. W. Sawyer Bunker Hill Street Stephen J. Cronan Pearl Street Elm Street Elizabeth Brennan Young Men’s Christian Union Balfe Opera Company Clark Cushing Marie Hester T. H. Norris B. A. Osgood Rickert Benner Johnson Superior Criminal Court Turn Hall Inspector Coon State Police John Hopper Mutual Reserve Fand Life Association of New York George S. Merrill Hopper Chelsea A. Ranlett The Washington Marine Insurance Company A. W. Damon Damon California Rantett Washington Company Neptune Company

Business troubles across north america report large assignments

John Harney and J B McQueston proprietors of Hospeler Woollen Mills Hamilton Ontario made an assignment with liabilities over 200000 and assets about the same Joseph Smith of Cincinnati made an assignment assets 260000 liabilities 200000 The Fidelity Bann failure and Cincinnati Hamilton Dayton railroad trouble are blamed A McKean Mercer Pennsylvania and B E Poston Concordia Kansas have failed Attachments were granted against Ackerman Bros New York and San Francisco Limited stock was found at Broadway office The Rosenthal Co assignment involves 800000 liabilities and stock moved to Zeimer Feldstein in security for a 60000 claim

John Harney J. B. McQueston Hospeler Woollen Mills Hamilton Ont Joseph Smith Cincinnati Fidelity Bann Cincinnati, Hamilton & Dayton F. M. Oliver & Co Boots and Shoes Manchester N. H N. J. McKean Grocer Mercer, Penn B. EF. Poston Concordia Kan J. Langlands & Son Montreal Ackerman Bros Broadway New York San Francisco Donohue Islin Neezer & Co I. B. Rosenthal & Co St. Louis Rosenthal & Co Zeimer & Feldstein

Rumor Of Ex Superintendent Starkweather Run Over Unfounded

A report claimed Ex Superintendent Starkweather was struck near Roxbury crossing by a Boston Cab and died at Tremont House. A Post reporter checked Tremont House and police stations but found no foundation for the rumor.

Starkweather Metropolitan Railroad Highland Roxbury Crossing Boston Cab Company Tremont House Post

Hawick English Sack Suits At A Shuman Co

Since the days of Adam fashions change and men seek comfort in cut. A. Shuman & Co. corner Summer and Washington streets offer Hawick English sack suits promising tasteful fit and high satisfaction.

Tsat A. Shuman & Co Washington Streets

Court proceedings list cases and dockets

The United States Circuit Court on November 3 resumed the Andrew G. Smith case against J. Baxter Upham over money advanced for a mine in Cuba and stock promises. the Supreme Judicial Court on November 3 engaged Essex list cases and prepared to take up Suffolk docket on Wednesday November 9, noting a large docket.

United States Circuit Court Nelson Andrew G. Smith J. Baxter Upham Cuba Supreme Judicial Court Essex Suffolk

Superior Court Docket Share of November Sessions

The report outlines multiple Middlesex and Cambridge Superior Court cases dated Nov 3, with First Second and Third Sessions listed. It notes settlements, trial statuses, and jury rulings including a $2928 verdict for Hannah Crowley vs Toomey and damages for a metallic coffin case. It also lists numerous case numbers and participants in order.

Security Bank of Minnesota Fogg Thorndike Wells Memorial Ass'n Warner Newhall Smith Coffee Batchelder Swig Lambert Gay Connor Connell Dyer McInroe Litelfield Brown National Therm. M. Co Haines Fleming Flesham Lane Norice Court Street Cambridge

Lyman Applies for Admission to U S Circuit Court

Notice from the District of Massachusetts announces Anson M. Lyman of Brookline has applied for admission as an attorney and counsellor of the United States Circuit Court. John G. Stetson, Commissioner, signs the notice.

District OF Massachusetts Boston Navy Circuit Court of the United States Anson M. Lyman Brookline John G. Stetson United States Circuit Court

Attractions at the fair shown old printing press and relics

The Mechanics exhibition features the Ben Franklin printing press from the New England Courant and Daniel Webster’s compass. Visitors see steam ice production versus relic refrigerators, dress cutting by Mme Hodgdon, a steam plough by Davia Havenstrite, and a pig display fed with corn and candy. Mrs Wright narrates Colorado stocks, the Old Liberty Bell sketch draws crowds, and a West Newbury loom showcases grandmotherly industry.

Ben Franklin James New England Courant Daniel Webster Mme. Hodgdon Newton Davia Havenstrite Newark N. J John L. Whiting Parker & Wood Mra Wright Colorado Sarah Noyes Woodward West Newbury

Directory of listed brokers across multiple U S cities

A compilation of brokers and firms with names and regional locations including Baltimore Chicago Cincinnati Columbus Cleveland Galveston Indianapolis Kansas City Louisville Memphis Nashville Nashville Portland Philadelphia Richmond Sedalia St Paul St Joseph San Antonio and New York. Entries pair individual brokers with firms and cities showing a broad distribution of intermediary merchants.

Baltimore George George, Weeks & Co Chicago Dovenmeuhie Dovenmeuhie & Son P Farnham Farnum & Co J M Schnadig Schnadig & Co W Marks Craw Cincinnati Land H Manss Manss Bros B&s & Co Ringgold Ringgold & Co Laws E Laws L Crane L. Crane & & Go John Gates Gates & Co Columbus J K Orr K Orr & Co Tre Cleveland W Cady Minneapolis Minn Hettiefinger North Star B & 5 Co Stern Norfolk Lowenberg Nashville Tenn S Murray Murray Dibrel & Co Anne Tenn R G Thorne Adams Thorna J R Richardson J L Goodall Richardson Bros & Co Foot C Henry Foot, Schulze & Co St Joseph Tootie E Hosea Hosea & Co Von J C Curley Toole Hosea & ‘A San Antonio Tex JC Spenheimer Sieek Oppenheimer & So Pahiso A Tallman Tallman & Hurd Wheeling, W E Hughes Vance Hughes Siice Co

ONS MONTHS WORK AT Y M C A ENROLLMENTS RISE

Four hundred ninety new members joined the Young Men's Christian Association in October at the monthly meeting. The death of Russel Sturgis Sr of England was announced, father of Russell Sturgis Jr, a Boston contributor and vice president. Resolutions were passed and sent to the family. HM M Moore spoke on the state convention, followed by a gymnastic drill and a fancy club exercise by W. Day to a waltz.

Young Men’s Christian Association Russel Sturgis England Russell Sturgis Boston HM. M. Moore Stake Committee Association

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