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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Nov 05, 1889

Page

5

Clerks Go Home to Vote in Varied States Proclamations

Washington reports show Virginia and Ohio voters returning home to cast ballots. Mahone's Virginia effort is seen as a potential party breakthrough while New York notes Reed as a possible speaker candidate. Brooklyn's elections loom, though ex-Commissioner Tanner stays distant from the fray.

Washington Srvcrau Virginia Ohio Iowa Mahone Solid South Rooklyn Ocal Broolynite Tanner

Electric current kills horse injures two in New York

A telephone line wire loop across Fourth avenue near Twenty eighth street caused a lamp of blue flame from the horse and shocks to newspaper driver Thomas Whelan and police Sergeant McDonald. A later check traced the live wire and linemen removed it, resuming travel.

New York Fourth Avenue Twenty-eighth Street Thomas Whelan Whelan McDonald Cassidy Knight Manhattan Electric Shop

Twin State Proclamation Sheds Light on Dakotas Admission

Washington reports no priority between North and South Dakota as President signs both proclamations at 3:40 PM. The Sharply described method using carbon copies confirms simultaneous admission, despite earlier claims of staggered timing.

Washington Dakotas Union of States Blaine Twin States North South Dakota Union Union of States, Ad

Is New York for Reed A Speakership Bellwether

In New York on the 15th, Republican delegates will convene to decide their preference for speaker. The Belden dinner memory favors Reed, but several delegates may have shifted, and the nineteen representives may unite behind a chosen majority. Pennsylvania support could tip the outcome if aligned with New York.

New York Reed Belden Mr. Reed Pennsylvania T. W. Pearsall

Consul Lewis’s Case Again

State Department officials decide W. R. Lewis United States consul at Tangiers may return to duty soon. They view his usefulness at Tangiers as practically ended, so his stay is unlikely to be extended and he will probably leave for Morocco within days.

Lewis State Department W. R. Lewis United States Tangiers Morocco

Jesse Gove Seeks Washington Post in Departments

Jesse M. Gove of Boston with John G. Tobey spent the day in Washington seeking a department post for Tobey. He also aims to secure a job for Charles J. Noyes and called on Secretaries Blaine and Windom.

Jesse Gove Jesse M. Gove Boston John G. Tobey Washington Mr. Gove Charles J. Noyes Blaine and Windom

Salem Council Approves Small Sewer, Budget Moves, Foundry Planned

The Salem Common Council received vetoes from the mayor on two sewer appropriations 7800 for Gallows Hill and 3600 for Phelps and Vale streets. The body laid the matter on the table and sought the city solicitor's opinion. A sewer on Prescott street was ordered. The council endorsed local purchasing by taxpayers and deferred details. The school committee approved bills 743.18 and adopted staffing changes including Browne and Saltonstall schools. The Kenny estate on Mill street near Commonwealth avenue was sold to A H Smith who plans a large iron foundry, after a high offer was refused.

Satem Speciau Common Council Gallows Hill Phelps Vale Prescott Street Salem South Salem J. W. Wheeler Browne and Saltonstall Bertram Kenny Mill Street New Street Commonwealth Avenue A. H. Smith

Chief Mayes Denounces US Over Cherokee Lands Sale

Tahlequah leaders debate selling the Cherokee outlet with Chief Mayes urging no sale unless the nation amends the constitution. He cites treaties and promises, arguing the people must vote via the council to authorize any change. Council members on the ground largely oppose selling the lands.

Kansas City the Times Tahlequah I. T Mayes Cherokee Council Cherokee Outlet United States Council

Montana's late election elicits Republican sweep

Hezuna Mont Nov 4 The state canvassing board completes the tally with Silver Bow voting to confirm the Republican State ticket except for Toole as Governor The Supreme Court six of eight district judges lean Republican Senate tied with a Republican lieutenant governor casting vote House majority for Republicans by six and possible gains in Jefferson Beaver Head and Deer Lodge counties may trigger new elections Only 1800 of 22 000 votes opposed the constitution adoption.

Hezuna Mont Silver Bow County Toole Supreme Court Senate Jefferson County Beaver Head Deer Lodge

Harvard Union Debate on Massachusetts election prospect

The Harvard Union debated whether electing Mr Russell would best serve Massachusetts interests. Affirmative speakers argued on reform, tariff, and school issues, while negative speakers defended the Republican record and warned against reform excess. Final vote 37 to 44 against Russell.

Harvard Union Russell Massachusetts Grifting C. P. Blaney F. W. Thayer L.S C. L. Griffin Blaney Harrison Brackett Griffin Griffing Grithing Thayer Fall River High School Cambridge Boston Latin School Worcester Academy Worcester St. Mark’s School Southboro Yale New Haven Abbot Fessenden Chamberlin Blagden Crane Eastman Richmond Crehore University

Copper mine outputs and layoffs in Hovacuton area

In October copper mine production included Calumet & Hecla 3385% tons Franklin 202 Quincy 45044 Atlantic 209 Penins ula 80. The Allouez stopped November 1 throwing 240 men out of employment.

Hovacuton Mich Calumet & Hecla Franklin Quincy Atlantic Peninsula Allouez

Battles in Senate Districts Mark Vote Day Across Boston

Voters head to the polls to decide Suffolk district contests as Republicans and Democrats clash over majorities. Predictions center on Russell Corcoran in Boston while Brackett trails. the Liberty League denounces doctors supported by the medical bill and urges opposition to lawmakers who voted against it.

Russell Brackett Boston Corcoran Charles D. Lewis Democratic State Committee Young Men’s Democratic Club J. Otis Wardwell Republican State Committee Burdett Suffolk John Reade Doherty Pillsbury Reade E. J. Donovan James Donovan Henry H. Sprague Michael J. Creed F. 8 Risteen Hunt William H. Goodwin Daniel Gunn Constitutional Liberty League

New Members Elected to Young Men's Democratic Club

At a meeting yesterday afternoon the Young Men's Democratic Club elected new members. Names include Albert C. Barnes Plymouth Stephen N. Bond Boston D. Sherman Cushing South Hingham Charles Davis Plymouth Lewis Farmer Boston Warren Fletcher East Boston G. B. Hobart Plymouth John Hassett Amesbury Frederick Jenks Plymouth Winslow Montgomery Dorchester John H Pratt East Boston Albert Pray Charlestown Nathaniel Robinson Boston Daniel P. Smith Attleboro Dr Freeman Snow Cambridge George A Sweeney Attleboro William Thayer Cambridge Patrick Welch Dorchester.

Democratic Club Young Men’s Democratic Club Albert C. Barnes Plymouth Stephen N. Bond Boston D. Sherman Cushing South Hingham Charles 3. Davis Lewis G. Farmer Warren Fletcher International Steamship Company East Boston G. B. Hobart John Hassett Amesbury Frederick A. Jenks Winslow L. Montgomery Dorchester John H. ©. Pratt Albert T. Pray Charlestown Nathaniel G. Robinson Daniel P. Smith Attleboro Dr. Freeman Snow Harvard University Cambridge George A. Sweeney William R. Thayer Patrick Welch

Norfolk county audits Sheriff Endicott’s jail accounts

The Norfolk county commissioners reply to Henry B. Endicott assuring that Sheriff Endicott’s accounts for jail and house of correction supplies have been carefully audited and found correct.

Sheriff Endicott Henry B. Endicott Norfolk County Commissioners

Representative Barnes Censured at Chelsea Labor Meeting

The Chelsea Labor Union met at Hawthorn Hall with George W. Clark presiding. Speakers included Tucker Lemery of Boston and H C Moulton of Haverhill as resolutions censuring Representative Barnes were adopted and pledges of support for Democratic nominees were set.

Barnes Chelsea

Reading stocks move amid mercurial New York market

The New York market was volatile with heavy Reading sales pushing it down over 2 points to 40 percent while Missouri Pacific weakness capped gains. Near close, speculation surged for favorites and copper shares led in the local market. News on earnings, bonds, and railroad stocks cited mixed prospects and looming reorganization, with experts noting varying debt, value, and future confidence.

New York Missouri Pacific Chicago Burlington & Quincy West End Atchison Missouri Pacific Railroad Company

Free Church Association reports growth and new officers

The Free Church Association met at 5 Hamilton Place with Dr. George C. Shattuck presiding. The secretary Rev. William Winslow reported growth in free seating in two thirds of U S Episcopal churches and the treasurer Clarke noted a balance of 40399 with 507 57 receipts. old officers were re elected except Clarke who moves to New York and J D W French replaced on the board by Robert H Gardner.

The Free Church Association Hamilton Place George C. Shattuck William ©. Winslow United States I Clarke Clarke New York City J. D. W. French Robert H. Gardner French

W w W T U Delegates Leave Boston for Chicago Convention

A large Woman's Christian Temperance Union delegation bid farewell at the Boston and Albany station. Delegates from eastern unions travel in two special cars for the sixteenth annual convention in Chicago November 8 to 12. Notables include Miss E P Gordon and Mrs Helen G Rice.

Woman’s Christian Temperance Union Boston & Albany Chicago E. P. Gordon Helen G. Rice William H. Gleason D. ‘Talbot Malden L. M. N. Stevens Maine Union G. S. Hunt N. Knox New Hampshire L. F. Kimball

Harvard College Special Overseers Meeting Notice

A special meeting of the Board of Overseers of Harvard College will be held at 50 State Street Boston on Wednesday Nov 6 at 11 o clock a m to act on communications from the President and Fellows and to transact other business. Alexander McKenzie secretary Cambridge Oct 29 1389.

Harvard College State Street Boston Alexander McKenzie Cambridge

Marriages: Chaffin and Ryan. McWaters and Kissling in Boston

In Franklin Mass at the Congregational Church parlor on Nov 2 Frank E Chafftin of Poland Springs Maine wed Alice S Ryan of Franklin. In this city on Nov 8 Thomas W McWaters wed Louise E Kissling, both of Boston.

Obituary notices list residents who died in November

An array of death notices from Dorchester Somerville Auburndale New York Charlestown East Boston South Boston Jamaica Plain Roxbury Cambridgeport Brookline Springfield and Winthrop details names ages and dates. Funeral and burial notes accompany several entries with requests not to send flowers.

Thomas Fitzgerald Humphreys Dorchester Sarah E Richard C. Sampras Hyde Charlestown Mary Hyde Jackson Somerville Jane E E. Jackson Keenan East Boston Mary Patrick Keenan Kelly John Kelly Lyons James H. Lyons Milliken Ebenezer C. Milliken McCalbe South Boston John B. McCabe McNulty Patrick McNulty Cambridge McMakin Rose A. McMakin Noyes Springfield Emerlius Hosmer Moses A. Noyes Auburndale Patteke Winthrop Laura B Asa D. Pattee Phillips Cambridgeport George Sweetser Jamaica Plain Margaret Ann Sweetser Tyler George Tyler Tilt Roxbury William H. Tilt Wellington Brookline Avery Wellington Young Sarah Abby Henry A. Young

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