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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Nov 05, 1887

Page

8

Rabbi Ben Saccal and the birth of Jewish thought

Rabbi Schindler recounts the pseudo funeral of Jochanin Ben Saccal and the shift in Judaism from temple worship to synagogue led spiritual study. He notes Ben Saccai’s role in redefining Judaism as a science and philosophy while Rome’s rule persisted.

Rabbi Schindler Jochanin Ben Saccal Rome Ben Saccai Ben-Saccal Jesus Nazareth

Cambridge Rally Highlights Party Divisions in Massachusetts

The Cambridge Republicans held a Union Hall rally with Ex Mayor Hall presiding. Senators Hoar and Lodge spoke on state leadership, voting rights, and opposition to Democratic policy, criticizing fisheries policy and urging turnout to defend Massachusetts governance.

Cambridge Union Hall Hall Senator Hoar Uts Massachusetts Europe Republican Party Democratic Party James G. Blaine Blaine Chester W. Kingsley Third Middlesex Hoar Henry Cabot Lodge Democratic Cleveland Saltonstall Corse Corse Or Mr. Aldrich Maryland Lodge

Political committees and officers listed with ward designations

Creed 16 James Donovan 17 Felix Mundy 18 John Callahan 19 William Murphy 20 John Dever 21 J W Kenney 22 Michael Donnelly 28 John Loughan 24 Thomas Barry 25 John Lee 25 Finance committee Ward 21 Patrick Maguire 2 John Sullivan 3 George Sanderson 8 John Fitzpatrick 15 Michael Creed 18 John Callahan 25 John Lee 25 Printing committee Ward 14 L J Logan ex officio 6 Mathew Keany 16 David Jarry 19 Bartholomew Connolly 23 Charles Belford Ward 24 Sergeant at arms George Phillips

John F Callahan John H. Lee L. J. Logan Mathew Keany David F. Jarry Bartholomew J. Connolly Charles A. Belford George Phillips Daniel McLaughlin Merrimac Street James McLaughlin N. J. Gillespie Edward J. Donovan Hugh McLaughlin Cannon All Ihey St. Omar Hall John Cannon Henry Fowler M. J. Garrity Joseph A. Nolan Paucus Dunlea Heslan Thomas C. Kennedy George Carien, Jr Patrick J. Kennedy Thomas O. McEnaney Warp John W. O'Neil John E. Hayes Samuel R. Brintnall Joseph J. Corbett Matthew Dolan Edward J. Harrington Independence Hall Fard Y William H. Whitmore Daniel Dwyer David J. Hagerty Edward E. Morse Edward J. Leary Thomas F. Sullivan Peter J. Riordan F. H. Wail James Donovan Jeremiah Desmond WARD John W. O'Meally James J. Lannigan Wyand Louis Messenger Samuel Kallman William H. Monahan

Political Notes Show Broad Conventions And Nominations

Delegates and Republicans gathered at the Quincy House hosted by Senator J Varnum Fletcher. Prohibitionists in Ward 23 and Somerville temperance groups held rallies and nominations across several districts. Democratic and Independent Democrats named candidates in multiple districts, with veterans groups endorsing Henry B Lovering for Governor.

J. Varnum Fletcher Belmont Second Middlesex Quincy House Somerville Glines Winter Hill Henry T. Hogan John W. Bosworth Ward 23 Robinson Lynn Marcus M. Merritt Chelsea Suffolk Ward 16 Mahoney Hampden Palmer Samuel W. Brown Brimfield Union Veteran Army Metropolitan Hotel Henry B. Lovering Essex William H. Poore Bradford H. M. Chase Frank Boardman Somerset M. V. Phipps J. W. Wilkinson Henry J. Wells W. ©. Lane George Close W. H. Bonaparte Michael Collins Dracut Twenty James Lally, Jr Milford Thomas R. McCuey Blackstone Worcester Plymouth Eben Perkins Peabody KB. F. Southwick Hanover George H. Hunt Rockland Orrin H. Carpenter Charles H. Robinson Melrose W. A. Waterhouse

Democrats Nominate Representatives Across City Wards

Ward by ward caucuses yield nominees for the Legislature with Donovan and McLaughlin leading in Ward 8. Large turnout in Ward 22 results in Dunlea's nomination, while Ward 7 and Ward 15 show factional splits and adjourned meetings. Independent Democrats meet at Independence Hall with Donovan and McLaughlin as their candidates.

Democratic Ward and City Committee Subcommittees Listed

The Democratic ward and city committee names its executive subcommittees by ward numbers and members including John Brant John H. Sullivan John J. Witzpatrick John F. Dore John Read J. Orvis Fallon Alex Bb McGahey PD. Dwyer Joseph R. Lomasney John H. Ruth Timothy D. Sweeney George R. Swasey James A. Murphy John A. Collins Michael J.

Democratic Clly Committee Democratic John Brant John H. Sullivan John J. Witzpatrick John F. Dore John Read J. Orvis Fallon Alex Bb McGahey PD. Dwyer Joseph R. Lomasney John H. Ruth Timothy D.sweeney George R. Swasey James A. Murphy John A. Collins Michael J

Fires Reported From Multiple City Incidents

A boiler exploded at 8 10 in 260 Washington street owned by Harvard College and leased to Lansing Millis heirs and the Central Vermont railroad. The blast caused a small basement fire with $100 damage and no injuries. Additional fires occurred on Brookside avenue West Roxbury and at 44 Brattle street and 13 Cornhill damaging the Lewis Engraving Company and other firms. Hatch was rescued after being found partially overcome by smoke.

Washington Street Harvard College Lansing Millis Heirs Central Vermont Railroad Brookside Avenue West Roxbury Cable Rubber Company Brattle Street Cornhill Lewis Engraving Company Adams & Westlake Stoddard & Co

Fires Hit Stores and Homes Across Several States

A string of fires causes multiple losses Nov 4. Avery and Woodbury's storehouse in Mulrorp suffers $400 stock loss, insured. W H Gilder & Co in Franklin lose $1200 stock, building uninsured. John Barry's home in Stovanton damaged $700. Misses Hall's East Farms property destroyed with hay and crops lost. $6000 loss. Towne's Yale & Towne Barn in Stamrorp burns, about $40,000 loss. Weakley & Warren's furniture store in Nasayuta, with block fire causing $170,000 loss and many injuries. telegraph and telephone networks disrupted.

Mulrorp Avery & Woodbury Washington Block Franklin W. H. Gilder & Co Stovanton John Barry School Perry Streets New Haven Conn Misses Hall East Farms Wallingford Stamrorp Henry R. ‘Towne Yale & Towne Manufacturing Comany Nasayuta Tenn Weakley & Warren Bank Alley Western Union Hames

Young Moriarty Killed in Hotel Shafting Accident

David Moriarty, 19, employed at Young's Hotel whitewashing areas, had clothing caught in a pulley yesterday. He was hurled around the shaft and battered the brickwork before being taken to Massachusetts General Hospital, where he died that afternoon. He was the sole support of a widowed mother.

David Moriarty Young’s Massachusetts General Hospital Young Moriarty

Boston Police Relief Dissolves Sick Benefits Payout

The Boston Police Relief Association reported $168 paid for sick benefits in the past month. The fourth of January was fixed as one day for the bali.

Boston Police Relief Association

Harvard to Meet Wesleyan on Jarvis Field in Opener

The intercollegiate football season opens with Harvard facing Wesleyan this afternoon on Jarvis field. Harvard’s squad shows strong practice, with aggressive blocking and lineup depth. Captain Holden leads a rough, fast game, while Woods and Moore recover from injuries for today’s clash.

Business Failures Rise Across Regions in Last Week

New York reports 225 U.S. and 20 Canada failures this week, totaling 245, up from 216 last week. The Western and Southern states drive the increase, while Dunn & Co and Bradstreet note mixed trade signals, with prices mostly flat or declining and cautious bank activity across regions.

New York R. G. Dun & Co E. Russell & Co Mercantile Agency Telegraph United States Canada Weekly Trade Review R.G. Dunn & Co Northwestern New England Wisconsin St. Paul Bank Northwest Bradstreet’s Boston Pittsburg Treasury Penne Braystreet’s United Kingdom New York City Milwaukee Norfolk Washington Astern Madstreet Middle States Southern Western Pacific and Territories

Mystic Park Closing Races Highlight Fashionable Crowd

At Mystic Park the closing races drew a large, stylish audience despite a strong wind. Mme. Marantette’s team Major Banks and Hard Luck defeated Frank Hale’s Skylark and Dan in a tight two heat, times 1:58 and 1:54, with the deciding third heat 1:56. Other events included Fred S. winning a harness match and a stubborn contest between Norway Knox and Augusta Schuyler.

Mystic Park Mme. Marantette Major Banks Frank A. Hale Skylark Dan Madame Hale Marantette Eccee Fred S Kitty Y Fred Charles Yapp Daniel Bytley M. Bitty Norway Knox Jock Bowen Augusta Schuyler Jim Golden Golden James Golden Ch. m J. J. Bowen Bik.s. Norway Knox C. K. Drew Miller Thomas Mayfield Clerk

Boston Superior Court Session Docket and Pending Trials

The record lists multiple cases across three sessions with defendants Daniel W King and others, including Townsend et al seeking about 7000 for accommodation notes. Additional actions involve Timothy Kelly vs Alonzo P Clifford for about 2500 plus trial details. Notices announce motions for Monday November 7 at 9:30.

Superior Court Buoveert Charles Townsend Daniel W. King Same New York D. Webster King Boston King M. Morse, Jr J. C. Coombs Timothy Kelly Alonzo P. Clifford Hartford Street J. H. Burke G. A. Griffin L. M. Child Abrams Lozowski Shattuck Rand Cecconi Rodden Haldeman Goff Pray Bird Wentworth Bost Loan Co Hill Newell Uonlon Cavanah Littlejohn Fitchburgh Stone Norton Morahan Bay State Pierce Lawrence Hammond Leo Stein Thomas B. Morrill Laintiffs Union Street F. M. Copeland W. B. French Kate Goulding Michael Grady P. E. Muldoon George A. Swasey Arthur W. Tufts City of Humboldt Avenue Charles F. Kittredge R. M. Nason Flaherty Dunbar Lincoln Wharf Co Fitchburg Butler Jenkins Regan Downing Blunt Dow Dennan Boston Daily Adv McGuaughey Richardson Hunts Crosby Cronin Shaw Lawless Mass. Ben. Assin Cavanagh Messinger McMahon Schell Corbet O'Neil Feeley Davis Mumber Mason Gilfilian Mawhinney Nazro Phillips Kellener Winkley McGlewen Geyer Hazelton Smith Wrigley Fay Blodgett French Martin Childs Burke Clegg Stor W. Co Yeaton Hunnewell Learnard Desha Lum Hautchins Tilden Bolles Roberts Purdy Hurley Munro Whipple McLeod R.R. Air Sig Norice Court Street

Middlesex Superior Court Docket New York Style

In Middlesex County Superior Court Judge Pitman presides on Nov 4. McCarty versus Boston and Lowell Railroad Company remains on trial. The present shortlist ends this term with no further jury cases. Motions on Nov 7 and Lowell court cases proceed. Cambridge list begins Nov 9 with first three pages in order.

McCarty Boston & Lowell Railroad Company Fall Hanmer Lowell Cambridge

Application for Admission as Attorney in U S Circuit Court

Anson M. Lyman of Brookline Massachusetts has applied for admission as an attorney and counsellor of the United States Circuit Court in the District of Massachusetts. Notice is given under the court rules by John G. Stetson Commissioner.

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

Reception to Students at Boston YMCA

The Boston Young Men's Christian Association hosted a winter reception for Boston university and college students including Harvard. Law's Orchestra played, the Ruggles Street quartet performed, Richard H. Dana welcomed guests, and Rev. Frederick Courtney spoke on Politics and Religion. A gymnastic exhibition and club swinging followed with refreshments and social hour.

Y. M. Christias Union Union Hall Boylston Street W. H. Baldwin James Li. Murdoch Flora E. Barry B.A. Robinson Byron A. Robinson Jabez L. Robinson Arligton Chenen Brooke Herford THE Advent Mt. Vernon Brimmer Streets Grafton St. Matt Justin D. Fulton Music Hall Episcopal Church Dartmouth Harwich James M. Gray Association Boylston Berkeley Streets I. W. Cole Fpartwell M Hoylston Street George S. Hale Knapp Edward E. Hale D.D Licot Harvard University Liizabeth P. Channing Slojiro Pukuziwa Boston Common M. R. Deming A. d Gordon A. H. Flyin D. Pp. Gifford W. S. Haven Ware Warren Avenue Church Boston Young Men's Christian Association Boston Harvard Law Ruggles Street Richard H. Dana Frederick Courtney St. Paul’s Ethier

Boston Notices of Public Affairs and Local Events

Trustees of Captain J Putnam Bradlee's will authorize a 476000 distribution to charities. Boston Chamber votes to suspend business on election day. Railroad ticket patent case heard in United States Circuit Court. Militia reports two commissioned officers discharged. Hoosac Tunnel Dock extends Pier 7. Deputy Marshal Bates jailed on mail fraud charge. Notable bric a brac sale continues at Libbie and Co. Water meter tests nearly finished. Local lectures, clubs, and religious meetings announced with dates and venues across Boston.

J. Putnam Bradlee Boston Chamber of Commerce American Duplex Ticket Company of New York United States Circuit Rana & Avery Supply Company Frank H. Mudge Frank H. Hoyt Hoosac W. Bates Bates Charles F. Libbie & Co Hayward Place Hamburger Amsterdam Delft Chestnut Hill Ross Turner George W. Cable Tremont Temple Meredith Charles A. Ufford The Baptist Tabernacle W. J A. H. Plumb D.D O. P. Gifford W. L Haven Clausen Yellowstone Park Young’s Architects’ Club Revere House Benjamin R. Tucker Anarchists’ Club Cadman Hall Francis A. Walker Trinity Club D. H. Dill Shawmut Avenue Reardon Washington Street Leif Ericsson Guardian Cooperative Bank

Two Boys Fall From Second Story At Boston Factory

Yesterday afternoon Alfred Beawnont 14 of 16 Causeway street and Thomas Cannon of 121 D street South Boston fell from the second story while at J C Pushers brush climbing rope hoist on Sudbury street. Beaumont had a fractured skull and broken right leg. Cannon suffered a broken left leg and internal injuries. Both were taken to Massachusetts General Hospital.

Alfred Beawnont Causeway Street Thomas Cannon D Street South Boston J. C. Pusher Sudbury Street Beaumont Cannon Massachusetts General Hop Tal

Tufts Tennis Doubles Leading To Championship Match

Doubles matches show Stover and Denison 91 beating Leighton 0 and Potter 91 G4 5 6 7 5 in a preliminary. Brown 788 and Davis 89 face Hollister 89 and Cate 89 with the winner meeting Stover and Denison for the title. Tufts football team to play Dorchester at College Hill this afternoon. A boiler and engine donated by Whittier and Sturtevant now installed in College Hall southeast room for engineering students.

Stover Denison Leighton Potter Brown Davis Hollister Cate Tufts Dorchester College Hill Messrs. Whittier and Sturtevant College Hall

Also Mentioned on This Page

Religion OF the Nelson Smith Vs. Upham Supreme Judicial Court Commonwealth Essex County MR. Lodge Bostion Democrats Democratic City Committee Young's Hotel Jarvis Field Wesleyan Yale Princeton University of Pennsylvania Holden Harding Hom Ile Porter Sears Nichols Saxe Woods Moore Crimson Tufts College College Montague Burnham Crandall Loomis Bascom Simons Burrell Morrison Rushers Tuttle Fister Dolliver Grose Cunningham Perkins Rose Powell Ferry Burrington Mystic Middlesex County Pitman Jarld James Pyle Bostonian Society Pat Aber Old State House West Point Cadets National Society Gleason William H. Bald Ard New Church Street Governor Stewart C Mullen Will Foxcroft Ture Union H James E. Murdoch Vermont Iub Michael Iown George John D. Long Young Union Congress Kentucky SEA Ars FUR Store Summer Street Paris W. Baker & CO Mass Isidore Cohnfeld National Park Bank Central National Bnk John Munroe & Co Kessler & Co Cohnfeld Bradstreet J. B. Rosenthal St. Louis Ackerman Bros San Francisco London George H. Lichterheim American Exchange Bank New Haven Wire Company Charter Oak Bank Hartford Bank of America Drew, Morgan & Co New Haven County National Bank Merchants’ National Bank City National Bank National Tradesmen’s Bank American National Bank National Xchange Bank Harord Hartford National Bank Farmers’ and Mechanics’ Bank First National Bank J.B. Moore & Cow Boston Isaac B. Weed Grocers Samuel Brown & Co Blackstone Street the Valley Paper Company Hamburg Allen Hussey Dorchester Street South Boston Samuel W. Patterson Pawtucket R. L Louisville Hess, Mayer & Co Henle & Wolff Henle & Wolf
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