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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Nov 04, 1890

Page

8

Democrats Rally at Fields Corner for Russell and Andrew

A packed Fields Corner meeting featuring Democratic leaders and supporters. William E. Russell, the Massachusetts standard bearer, denounced McKinley era tariffs while Patrick A. Collins and John F. Andrew urged protection for Massachusetts industries and workers. The crowd hailed the speakers as they argued for home rule and fair taxation amid a broad critique of Republican protectionism.

Field’s Corner John H. Donovan Carruth William E. Russell Massachusetts Cambridge Russell Tie McKinley Pennsylvania Ohio Quays Clarksons Dudleys Iron and Steel Congress Blair New Hampshire Aldrich Boston Ward Carreth McKinsey Patrick A. Collins Collins Massachuact Mel Linley Benjamin Harrison Republican Congress South Boston Merry Mart Blaine Blaines Carnegies Democratic Party Republican Party Edward L. Pierce John F. Andrew

Russell Delivers Rally Speeches Across Boston Area

Last evening the Hon. W. E. Russell spoke at Pield's Corner and Independence Hall to enthusiastic crowds of young Democrats. Speakers included Lomasney, Owen A. Galvin, and Edward J. Donovan. He then attended a Lyceum Mall rally in East Boston where Boardman Hall presided and O'Neil and John McDonough spoke. Russell urged opposition to the McKinley bill and the Republican Party.

MR. Russell W. E. Russell Pield’s Corner Independence Hall Causeway and Lowell Streets Representative Lomasney Owen A. Galvin Edward J. Donovan Russell Lyceum Mall Boston Boardman Hall O'Neil Meads John McDonough Fremont Temple

Last Word in Brookline Rally Denounces McKinley Tariff

A Brookline Union Hall gathering featured speakers Moses Williams Osborne Hewes Jr Edward Atkinson and Thomas J Fintley urging opposition to the McKinley tariff law. Atkinson recalled the 1880 campaign and predicts a 1392 push to elect a House Senate and President opposing tariff increases, while discussing manufacturing impacts and regional tax questions.

Brookline Union Hall Charles St. Duncklee Moses Williams Osborne Hewes Edward Atkinson Thomas J. Fintley Williams Howes Disner House Senate Atkinson Roxbury Xbury Brookime

Dr William Everett Campaign in Lynn Rallies

Democratic congressional candidate Dr William Everett spoke at three informal Lynn rallies at Ward 38 Ward 3 and Jefferson Club addresses drew large crowds. He urged voting against Republican policies and predicted a Democratic House while urging support for the whole ticket. Local speakers Hesseltine Osgood and Wingert joined in advocating for Rusell and Cleveland.

Everett Lynn William Everett Congress Jeffferson Club D. W. Chipman Dr. Everett John Driscoll Frankie Pope Leominster Jefferson Club Quincy A.towne Boston Massachusetts Cleveland State House Senate Ruseli Eveland F. 8. Hesseltine Melrose W. N. Osgood D. H. Wingert Harvard College

Tariff Critique by Mr Storey Highlights McKinley Bill

Mr Storey denounces the McKinley tariff as unjust and favoring a few at the expense of the many. He argues the law hurts wage earners and the masses while defending honesty despite looming penalties.

Storey

Democratic Rallies Draw Big Crowds in Cambridge

Three Cambridge rallies in Wards 1 3 and 5 drew standing room audiences with strong applause for speakers including Sherman Hoar and Jabez Fox. Hoar urged top to bottom Democratic voting, criticized Republicans, and called for vigilance against vote theft as crowds heard Corcoran Luce and local leaders in Somerville at Bow Street Hall.

Cambridge Sherman Hoar Jabez Fox Grover Cleveland Republican Party Hoar Democratic Party Mr. Hoar Bow Street Hall Somerville John W.corcoran Robert Luce

Misprint over joint billing by Union Pacific circulates

Chicago reports a Union Pacific circular that claimed to drop joint tariffs east of the Missouri River except for the Chicago & Northwestern. A traffic official said the notice was issued in error and prohibited no pro-rating changes with any line except those competing with the Chicago & Northwestern at Council Bluffs and Omaha. The amended notice directs continued divisions by Kansas City St Joseph and Sioux City keeping gateways unchanged.

Chicago Union Pacific Missouri River Chicago & Northwestern A. S. van Kuran Kansas City St. Joseph Omaha Sioux City Union Pacino Burlington Rock Island Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul

Governor Brackett Addresses Rallies in Cambridge

Governor Brackett and speakers at Republican rallies in Union and Institute Halls Cambridge urge tariff reform and attack Democratic lobby claims while praising Captain Fox for Congress. Brackett notes opponent will recover on Cape Cod and jokes about future governorships as crowds applaud and debate continues.

Union and Institute Halls Cambridge Governor Brackett Fox R. O. Fuller John Hopewell, Jr Arlington Cape Cod Massachusetts Republican Party Union Washington Somerville Brackett Captain Fox Congress Russell Lovering Lyceums

Newton Tariff Reform Club Rally in Existential Debate

Newton November 3 rally at Associates' Hall drawn crowded crowd heard C Howard Wilson Moorfield Storey and William Lloyd Garrison discuss tariff reform and race voting in the South. They attacked McKinley protection and Lodge bills while urging free trade and party reform amid sharp political rebuke of Republicans.

Newton Tariff Reform Club Sreciau Newton Tariff Reform Club Siall C. Howard Wilson Messrs Moorfield Storey William Lloyd Garrison John W. Carter Peter Thacher Leaver Boston Wilson Henry Cabot Lodge South Reed Hkeed Massachusetts Maine Mr. Reed Lodge England Congress Congressman Candler Candler Coventry Garnson Brookline Storey Quay Republican Party Democratic Party

No Extra Session Decided By President Harrison

Washington November 3. President Harrison will not call an extra session of Congress. He believes delaying until after the election will ease the Senate calendar and aid efforts on the force bill. Cabinet and several Republican leaders favor avoiding a hurried session.

Washington Congress Harrison Senate Edmunds Sherman Dolph Spooner Thas

Key West Sees Spanish Consulate Sealed Over Safety Concerns

The Spanish consul Francisco de Baquer announces his departure from Key West and orders the sealing of the consulate due to life threats from Cuban refugees. He asks the city police to guard the seals and holds the U.S. government responsible for any breach, awaiting guarantees from Washington.

Kury West Fla Key West United States Spain Francisco DE Baquer

Wide Range of Conveyances At FF French & Co

FF French & Co offers every kind of conveyance including demi coaches coupés rockaway fronts mail phaetons and dog carts at the lowest prices. Located at 14 24 Sudbury Street customers can choose from a broad selection.

Ff, French & Co Sudbury Street

Gone Home Go Vote

Washington election report notes President and Attorney General left for home on the 11 50 express with Republican tickets. Voter turnout centers on New York and New England states Pennsylvania Virginia Maryland Ohio Indiana New Jersey Illinois and Iowa with westward shifts and Maryland registration law reducing local turnout. Ticket offices show about five thousand voter tickets sold in the city.

Washington Pennsylvania New York New England Virginia Maryland Ohio Indiana New Jersey Ilinois Iowa

Boy's Fatal Mistrustful Switch at Rock Cut Railroad

A freight and passenger wreck near Rock Cut Syracuse follows operator M A Clark reopening a switch. Four crew perished James Doyle Myrtle Fernand Michael Burke Jeremiah Lee. Passengers injured including Mrs Julia Corcoran.

Syracuse N. Y Delaware, Lackawanna & Western Rock Cut Bay M. A. Clark New York & Pacific Clark James Doyle Scranton Penn Myrtle Fernand Michael J. Burke Jeremiah Lee Doyle Fernand Burke Lee W. H. Copvenat Oswego George Derby Cortland Josiah Kimball

Prohibitionists forecast tariff reform vote in governor race

Prohibitionists expect to top last year’s tally in the governor contest with estimates from 19 000 to 25 000 votes They anticipate British American backing shifting from Brackett or Russell toward Blackmer and report assurances from British American leaders who claim 40 000 votes with a large share for Blackmer Third party figures from Worcester and Maine men project 20 000 to 25 000 votes while Secretary Stevens of the state committee cites about 19 000 for the Prohibitionists.

Brackett Russell Blackmer Prohibition Congress Vorney B. Cushing Maine John McTammany Worcester Stevens State Committee

National Bank Deposits Withdrawn by Government Says Windom

In Wasumveton November 8 the Boston National Revere Bank president asked Secretary Windom about a reported $29,000,000 national bank deposit rise since October 15. Windom replied funds are deposits to credit of disbursing officers, not a net rise, and the Treasury is withdrawing deposits as fast as possible without harming commerce. He noted October receipts and disbursements caused fluctuations and that future treasurer statements will show deposits to credit of disbursing officers and the United States Treasurer.

Wasumveton National Revere Bank Boston Mass Secretary of the Treasury Windom United States

Gaining Members At Massachusetts Young Men's Democratic Club

The Young Men's Democratic Club of Massachusetts met at 127 Tremont Street in regular session. New members elected include Henry B. Cabot Brookline Oliver Gorham Yarmouth Cyrus F. Jellison Union Desk Company Boston George H. Keyes Charlestown John C. Lane Norwood A Richmond Leighton Lowell W J Leahy Milford John I Moors 2d Moors & bigelow Boston Francis Peabody Jr Boston David A Polly North Chelmsford Dr Morton Prince Boston Gustave Schirmer Jr Boston David Staniford Boston Joan Whalen Norwell.

Young Men’s Democratic Club of Massachusetts Tremont Street J. Russell Reed Henry B. Cabot Brookline Oliver Gorham Yarmouth Cyrus F. Jellison Union Desk Company Boston George H. Keyes Charlestown John C. Lane Norwood A. Richmond Leighton Lowell

Duties of Election Officers Under Ballot Act Provisions

The Ballot Act League warns election officers of duties and penalties under 1839 and 1889 1890 laws. Officers must prevent unauthorized access to rails check lists ballots and marking shelves ensure secrecy and proper handling at opening time and issue fines up to 1000 dollars or imprisonment for neglect. United States supervisors may watch but cannot influence marking ballots or view names before cast. Deputy marshals serve as peace officers and are not required to be inside jails except when arrest or peace preservation needed.

Ballot Act League House of Correction United States Congress

Vessels Lost From Gloucester Report Yearly Toll Rises

At the bottom of the sea Gloucester reports vessels lost from the port during the past year. Names include Agnes, Alice M. Strople, Annie M. Jordan, Belle A. Nauss, Ben Hur, and others. Three brothers Velocipede Wachusett W. W. Rice carried 1339 tons with 97 623 dollars insured. Lives lost total 86. The previous year had 17 vessels lost, 853 tons insured 50 054 dollars and 70 lives. Most losses hit the fishing fleet and 85 percent of the men were foreigners.

Gloucester Agnes Alice M. Strople Annie M. Jordan Belle A. Nauss Ben Hur Gleaner Hattie 5 Clark Hope Isaac A. Chatman Lizzie Griffin Marion Norseman Olive Ann Ossipee Velocipede Wachusett W. W. Rice

Justice Brewer assigned to Miller case in Circuit duties

Washington November 3 The vacancy from Justice Muller's death is filled by Justice Brewer taking Miller's former circuit. The court advanced Manchester v Massachusetts on jurisdiction over Buzzards Bay and set it for hearing on the third Monday in November.

Washington Muller Brewer Miller Manchester Massachusetts United States Buzzard’s Bay

Dickens Carnival Seat Sale Opens at Music Hall

The sale of seats for the Dickens Carnival began yesterday morning at Music Hall with large numbers sold, indicating strong financial success for the event next week.

Music Hall

Pearline Saves Time and Money in Washing Clothes

An advertising note extols Pearline as the best option for laundry, claiming it reduces rubbing and scrubbing, extends clothing life, and costs no more than soap while performing more. It warns that imitation products sold door to door are a waste and more expensive in the long run. credited to 196 James Pyle N Y.

Earth James Pyle N,y W. Raker Dorchester Mass

Water rights debate over Revere Copper canal case resolved

Supreme Judicial Court rescript dismisses information against Revere Copper Company. It holds the company has a prescriptive right to draw water from Massapoag Pond at its outlet, based on more than forty years of customary use prior to 1867 statutory change. Relators argued for injunction. court rejects claim of unlawful use.

Supreme Judicial Court Commonwealth The Revere Copper Company Sharon Massapoag R. M. More, Jr H. G. Parker

Cambridge fire insurance cases resumed in Superior Court

In the first session Judge Mason reports the Low case against thirty one fire insurers in Cambridge was resumed but unfinished. Testimony in rebuttal began and may finish Wednesday. Other jurors were excused to Thursday. Satire cases listed. Second session Judge Thompson lists No. 1655 Mary A. Stiles vs New England Telegraph and Telephone Company seeking $10,000 for injuries from a sidewalk incident on Harrison avenue. Defense filed a general denial. Various cases noted in order. Fourth session Judge Hammond handles promissory note suit No. 2979 Charles H. Snow vs Triggs et al with $179.50 verdict for plaintiff. Additional tort and divorce cases queued for Wednesday.

Superior Court Mason C.J Low Cambridge Duesday Thompson Mary A. Stiles New England Telegraph & Telephone Company Harrison Avenue Gorrs South John D. Long C. K. ‘Ladd A. A. Strout W. E. Coolidge Cahill West End Garety Whidden, RR Graham Hough Stiles N. E. Tel. & Ton, Vel. Co Peters City of Mekim Grand Boston Tronk RR Hill Boston & Me Deleer Santry Wagner Bartuach Hmmond Charles H. Snow John H. Triggs J. B. Maling A. J. Lee Maling Triges & Kennedy Liigzs H. E. Fales C. Mellen L. M. Caird E. O. Achorn Martin J. Morrissey Edward B. Hosmer Pilaintiff Boston & Lowell Railroad B.C. Moulton Charles F Victor J. Loring N. B. Bryant A. Sanford

Superior Court Dismissed and Adjournments In Boston Case List

Middlesex court notes show DUMBARD No 4925 Baxter National Rank v Talbot, trial ongoing with Russ Adams for petitioner and Gaston Snow for respondent, adjournment to Wednesday morning. Other docket items include Murray v Lull Casey v City of Boston and Kreil v Damon Merrill Mig Co, with cases adjourned or listed.

Middlesex Kreil Damon Casey. Merrill. Mig. Co

Probate Court actions in Essex County Salem list

Wills of Eben Farley Silas Gibbs Margaret Ham Edward Lane and Charles White proved. Letters of administration granted for Charles Lane Bridget Kegan Mary Jargent Ebenjamin Sweetser Edmund Giles Jerusna Standley Eben Greenough. Inventories filed include Selina Atkinson Ruth Brown Ruth Brown in trust Joseph Hanson in trust Maria Griffith and others with varied sums.

Eben Farley Lynn Silas Selina Atkinson Ruth Brown Peabody Elizabeth Marsh Joseph H. Hanson Salen Harriet S. Hobson Salem Clara Haver Maria I. Griffith Vaimore EB Frankland Beverly John O. Crown Reckwort Bridget Kaveney Lawrence Harrion O. Whitney Haverhill Detsey L. Wheeler Gloucester George Oslington William H. Sargent Newburyport Charles Henry Smith Mary T. Weld Evelyn D. Zyown

Probate Court Names Administrators for Suffolk County Deceased

In Suffolk County probate court on November 3 Judge McKim appointed administrators for the estates of several deceased persons including Richard J. Blanchard Thomas Ward Herbert W. Miller Philip Doherty Thomas Keating Sarah A. Moore Dennis T. Leahy Jeremiah T. Brown Mary J. Byrnes George F. Forbes Margaret Dempsey Morton W. Lyman and Anu. The appointments proceed under probate law and order.

Suffolk County McKim, J Richard J. Blanchard Thomas Ward Herbert W. Miller Philip Doherty Thomas Keating Sarah A. Moore Dennis T. Leahy Jeremiah T. Brown Mary J. Byrnes George F. Forbes Margaret Dempsey Morton W. Lyman Anu

Nashua Man's Offer for Sugar Not Taken by Cobb Bates Yerxa

Charles H. Burke of Nashua offered Cobb Bates Yerxa 1000 barrels of granulated sugar at campaign rates. The firm replied from Washington Street Boston on October 31 1890 that they cannot fix any price per delivery for next April.

Charles H. Burke Nashua N. H Cobb, Bates & Yerxa Republicans Burke Barres & Yerxa Washington Street Boston Charles Ho Burke Copa, Bates & Yerxa

Deaths from Train Fall and Wagon Accident in Boston Area

At Massachusetts General Hospital E W Stockton of Chelsea died after a fall from a train leaving him unconscious with a fractured skull. Earlier Mathew Ryan of Brookline was injured at Coolidge Corner when frightened horses bolted by an electric car, resulting in a compound leg fracture and a shoulder dislocation. The injuries led to him being taken to MGH for treatment.

E. W. Stockton Chelsea Massachusetts General Hospital Mathew Ryan Brookline Coolidge Corner

Drunkenness Arrest Leads to Homicide Suicide in Cell

James J. Healy of 275 Fourth Street South Boston was arrested for drunkenness yesterday afternoon. He hanged himself from his cell door by his suspenders, and his body was taken to the morgue.

James J. Healy Fourth Street Boston

Subserviency to party sparked Lincoln critique

Letter to the editor accuses Abraham Lincoln of deserting the Whig party to become president, arguing that serving conscience over party dictates honors the nation. Cambridge writer R. N. LORPPAN laments party subservience and praises independent judgment amid Pennsylvania election concerns.

Abraham Lincoln Robert LT. Lincoln Pennsylvania Whiz United States Lincoln R. N. Lorppan Cambridge

Confidence swindle nets sailor forty five dollars in Boston

Edwin McKenzie a Glasgow sailor met a confidence operator at the Boston and Providence station. He lent forty five dollars to settle a bill and received a cheque for five hundred on the Bank of North America as security. The operator left promising to return but did not.

Edwin McKenzie Glasgow Scot Boston & Providence Bank of North America

Indiana Kennel Club Field Trials Open in BicKnell

The Indiana Kennel Club held its fourth annual field trials from Oct. 29 in BicKnell. Weather was favorable and birds plentiful as Derby dogs impressed. Nursery stake winners were Marie Bur with Effie K second and Nutood third. Derby preliminary and series results feature dogs such as Ivan Sand, Queen Vic, Rancho, Canadian Queen, Penelope, Cricket, Jubilee, Reveler, Spotted Boy, Coyote, and Trap Jr. with multiple head-to-head wins recorded.

Bicknell Ind Indiana Kennel Club Marie Bur Effie K Nutood Ivan Sand Queen Vic Rancho Queen Penelope Cricket Jubilee Quail Reveler Spotted Boy Lrap, Jr Coyote Bye Trap, Jr

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