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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Nov 06, 1888

Page

8

Ready for the Ballot in Massachusetts Contests

Voters face statewide and congressional contests with Republicans aiming for Harrison and Ames gains and Democrats seeking seats in key districts. Boston mayoral influence, party splits, and local results are debated as polls open with projections of narrow margins and possible surprises. Presidential electors for Cleveland and Harrison slates list names across districts.

Butler Massachusetts Harrison Ames Cleveland Russell Boston Bancombe Walker Higginson Andrew O'Neil Burnett Quincy Roads Amies Friends Elijah George Thurman John Boyle O’reilly George M. Stearns Chicopee

Young Democrats Elect New Members and GOP Critique

Boston reports detail the election of many new Young Men's Democratic Club members including Beals Bradley Buffum Childs Codman Crandon Crivelon Duffy Low McMorrow Munroe Mills Proctor Perie and bury. A letter laments GOP infighting hindering reform and criticizes Bradlee’s last year nomination in Boston politics.

Young Men’s Democratic Club Washington Street George W. Beals Craighead & Kintz Manufacturing Company Brookline Richard M. Bradley Boston Charles F. Buffum Cutter Edwin O. Childs Newton Russell Milton John Erickson Bill Poster Everett Michael Low Wakefield Rattan Company Wakefield Philip McMorrow Dorchester William A. Munroe Lexington James Millsierce Cambridge Rank F. Proctor Shipman Engine Company Jamaica Plain Irving Perie Point of Pines Company Bury

The Gardner Strike Sparks Vermont Labor Arrival

Heywood Bros bring many Vermont workers to fill striker positions in Gardner. A former ladies seminary on Reservoir Hill will be a boarding house, with Windsor House as temporary lodging. Forty special police sworn in. Heywood Guards ordered to sleep at the armory. Town on edge as strikers stay confident.

Gardner Heywood Bros Vermont Reservoir Hill Windsor House Heywood Guards Lhe

Powder Mills Blow Up Near Portland

At Gambo South Windham the powder mills of the Oriental Powder Company exploded at 11 30 this morning. The blast destroyed four mills in seconds, fatally injuring Walter Childs who leaves a wife and child. Edward Williams, near two mills during the blast, lies unconscious with little chance of recovery. Other workers were away at the time.

Portland Oriental Powder Company Gambo South Windham Walter Childs Edward Williams

Democrats Close Campaign With Torchlight Parade

San Edm campaign wound up with a torchlight parade led by the eeette Band. The procession included the Mounted Cavalcade, John Cummings major with 100 men, Millen's Plumbers Battalion 75 men, Barry's Drum Corps, Stearns's Butchers Battalion 100 men, drum corps, Cleveland and Thurman Battalion 50 men, Belles of Salem 75, Citizens' Battalion of Peabody 160, Boys' Battalion 28 torches. Route covered all principal streets.

Sanem Eeette Avalcade John Cummings Millen Plumbers Barry Stearns Butchers Cleveland and Thurman Belles of Salem Citizens’ Battalion Peabody Boys

Election Bet Sets Wheelbarrow Run For Winners

Maxpen Nov 56 F K Daggett and Theodore Kiskolt promise a wheelbarrow parade if Harrison wins with escort by torchlight battalion and drum corps. If Cleveland wins Kiskolt will return the favor. The loser pays supper for the crowd.

Maxpen F. K. Daggett Theodore Kiskolt Pleasant Street Harrison Daggett Kiskolt Boston & Maine Central Square Cleveland Torchlight Battalion Drum Point

Banks and Hoar at Waltham in Music Hall

Waxham November 6 Special General Banks and Senator Hoar were greeted by a large audience in Music Hall. Nathan Warren presided. Banks spoke on tariff and hoped to serve townsmen in the national Legislature. Hoar praised Banks in glowing terms.

Waxham General Banks Senator Hoar Music Hall Nathan. Warren

Doherty Addresses Large Newton Upper Falls Rally

A large Democratic rally at Prospect School Hall Newton Upper Falls drew strong applause for speaker Thomas J. Doherty who urged voters to back Cleveland and Thurman.

Doherty Newton Upper Falls Newton Upper Falls Prospect School Thomas J. Doherty Cleveland Thurman

Malden Democrats Hold Grand Opera House Rally

In Malden on November 5 the Democratic rally drew a large crowd to the Opera House. Hon. L. L. Fuller presided and introduced ex-Mayor John R. Baldwin of Lynn, followed by speeches from Leopold Morse and other speakers.

Malden Democrats Opera House L. L. Fuller John R. Baldwin Lynn Leopold Morse

You Rob Yourself of Unteld advantages if you do not use Pearline

A short promotional note urges readers to use Pearline as a cleaning product to gain advantages. It emphasizes practical benefits and contrasts with not using the brand, implying superior cleaning results and efficiency. The tone mirrors old newspaper advertising styles.

Fifth District Rally in East Cambridge for Higginson

Democratic rally at Harugari Hall East Cambridge drew a full house last night to back Colonel Higginson. John W Coveney presided as speakers Colonel T W Higginson Sherman Hoar Alderman Corcoran and John H McDonough argued mainly about tariffs with Hoar predicting a decisive victory at today’s polls.

Harugari Hall East Cambridge John W. Coveney T. W. Higginson Sherman Hoar Alderman Corcoran John H. McDonough Higginson

Surprising Shifts in Republican Ranks and Higginson Nomination

A editorial reflection on how surprise marks political realignments with Higginson’s nomination by Democrats seen as surprising yet fitting. It notes the transfer of intellect and virtue from Republicans to Democrats and questions party loyalty as leaders shift from Lincoln era ideals to new arrangements.

Beard B. J. Beardman State Senate Boardman J. F. Andrew Ican Charles Sumner Fifth T. W. Higginson Congress Sumner Wilson Higginsons Democrats Lincoln Blaine Fessenden Frye Joan P. Hale Chandler Seward Republican Party Progress Maine

Tariff Reform in Plymouth Prompts Party Switch Support

E. Baker of Marshfield writes to the Post arguing tariff reform is swelling among Plymouth County Republicans. He recounts Civil War service and shifts from the Whig and Republican parties toward Hancock and protection reform, warning against wealth-based aristocracy and endorsing equal rights for all.

Plymouth County Plymouth Fort Sumter United States Navy Tilden Hancock Dr. Manning E. Baker

Free Church Association Holds Seventh Annual Meeting

The Free Church Association held its seventh annual meeting yesterday afternoon at No 5 Hamilton Place. Rev George J Prescott chaired. Treasurer reported expenses of 4087 and income of 10972 with a treasury balance of 40399. Officers elected included George D Shattuck M D as president and Rev George J Prescott as vice president.

Free Church Association The Hamilton Place George J. Prescott William C. Winslow Free Church Treasury George D. Shattuck M.D W.C. Winslow

Aldermen adjourn with loans and roads on agenda

The board limited business adjourning at 5 15 p m. An order to borrow 350 000 for Dorchester intercepting sewer and Lower Mills drainage was sent to finance. October receipts and balances were reported. expenditures and in expenses shown. Requests for 11 000 for Commonwealth avenue and 3 000 for Mt Hope cemetery were referred or approved. New weighers of coal appointed. constable nomination confirmed. damages awarded 7500 for School street widening.

Board of Aldermen Dorchester Dorchester Lower Mills Commonwealth Avenue Brighton Avenue Chestnut Hill Avenue Harvard Avenue Allston Street Mt. Hope Cemetery Joseph F. Mills Wesley A. Gove Robert J. Gove John G. Brenner Mary A George E. Niles William J. Niles School Street City Hall Avenue

Harvard Athletic Meeting Postponed Event Recap

Harvard Athletic Association held a large meet at Holmes field with many entries. O K Hawes and E B Moen won the 100 yard heats and final, G R White took the broad jump, C T R Bates won the mile walk, J L Dodge the mile, KE W Dustan the high jump, T J Stead the quarter, G L Batchelder the half mile, and S Wells Jr. won the 220 yard dash with various handicaps. Officials included Morison, Bradley, Lund, Lathrop, Taylor and Fisk.

Harvard Athletic Association Holmes Field O. K. Hawes E. B. Moén Moén Hawes G. R. White E. B. Bodley C. T R. Bates J. E. Howe J. L. Dodge A. M. White KE. W. Dustan T. J. Stead W. H. Wright G. L. Batchelder W. P. Downs G. B. Morison J. D. Bradley F. B. Lund J. G. Lathrop J. L. Taylor F. D. Fisk

Notable Guests Fill Hotels for Republican Parade Night

The Brunswick hosts a lively crowd with reception committee members and guests from Worcester Liverpool Michigan and Belfast among others. Notables at the United States include Colonel Sinn and Frederick Warde, while the Vendome hosts the Kaliske family for a marriage ceremony.

Brunswick Layden C. Stewardson Worcester William Marbles Liverpool Eng R. H. Emerson Michigan R. H. Boutwell Belmont United States W. E. Sinn Cora Tanner Frederick Warde 8. Kaliske New York Vendome Miss Stern Blanche J. W. Smith Andover Edward Lane Grand Rapids Mich Herman Lang Calcutta Quincy A. D. Ayling H. P. Dewey W. F Sawyer New Hampshire James G. Blaine Young’s Charles P. Deane Springfield Walter Coburn Lowell Congressman Boutelle Maine Andrew Bunton Manchester N. Y Tremont J. N. Cooper Rome Ga Samuel A. Jones Philadelphia Leonge

Woman's Home Mission general convention notes

The sixth day of the Woman's Home Missionary Association general convention featured Presiding officer Mrs. John Davis. A motion blocked withdrawals from the general fund for officers and delegates with discussion on contingent funds. Reports from editors and officers were presented, including Belle Evans on finances. Westbrook of Texas and Howells spoke on race needs, with a later session on industrial homes despite Governor Claflin’s residence visit.

Woman's Home Missionary Association John Davis Committee On H. C. McCabe Home Missions Belle Evans J. L. Whetstone Emily V. Keever Westbrook Texas Howells Claflin Lewis

How He Got His Wet Goods

Liquor dealer William Genoud reports a man named Godbout offered an $800 check from a Lowell bank for goods at 43 Eliot Street. They checked with a bank, the cashier promised to confirm today, Godbout said the check was good and took $17 worth of goods. Godbout disappeared.

William Genoud Eliot Street Godbout Lowell Genoud

Sunday School Superintendents Convene at Berkeley Temple

The Congregational Sunday School Superintendents Union met last evening in Berkeley Temple parlors with a 6 o'clock collation. Six new members were admitted and a discussion followed on increasing membership and attendance as well as whether gifts and prizes are wise.

Congregational Sunday School Superintendents Berkeley Temple

Unknown Man Found Dead Near West Brimfield Road

The body of a 60 year old man with gray facial hair and 6 ft 6 in height was found in a dilapidated structure along the West Brimfield to Warren thoroughfare. No signs of violence or foul play were detected.

Palmer West Brimfield Warren

Five-Story Sugar Refinery Wrecked by Explosion

A fire and explosion wrecked part of the Chicago Sugar Refining Co building near Twelfth Street in Curiaco. Magnus Hammel was fatally injured. Loss to the structure its contents and nearby freight cars is placed around 15000 dollars.

Curiaco Chicago Sugar Refining Company Twelfth Street Magnus Hammel

Suit filed in St Johnsbury over railroad death damages

George Ranney as administrator of Ruth H. Richards estate sues St. Jonnsbury and Lake Champlain Railroad for $1000. Richards was killed at the station. The Vermont case is filed in the local court dated November 5.

Sy. Jonnsbury, Vt George Ranney Ruth H. Richards St. Jonnsbury & Lake Champlain Railroad

Dredge Capsizes During Back Bay Work and City Incidents

The fifty five foot dredging machine for Back Bay arrived from Washington but capsized in the river after a high tide. Police revoked the license of driver William E White for refusing to ferry Hon F M Ames. The Back Bay post office opened in the Pierce building with Ezra O Winsor in charge and thirteen carriers. A man named William Sullivan died after an Atlantic Avenue blast. Edith Lewis perished from burns suffered while playing with matches. An altercation between James H Coffee and Hugh P Tracy left Tracy stabbed and Coffee injured. Tracy was taken home and Coffee arrested. Street commissioners approved Beacon Street realignment at Brighton and laid out Murdock Street from Cambridge to North Beacon Street.

Back Bay Washington Charles River William E. White F. M. Ames Pierce Copley Square Ezra O. Winsor William Sullivan Cambridgeport Atlantic Avenue Massachusetts General Hospital Edith Lewis Wheeler Street City Hospital James H. Coffee Hugh P. Tracy West End Tracy Coffee Lowell Street Board of Street Commissioners Beacon Street Brighton Boston Brookline Cambridge North Beacon Street

Stranger Owl Shot On Boston Common

Late Sunday forenoon a large arred owl appeared high in Tremont street trees opposite Temple Place. It fled to St Pauls grounds then reappeared near Beacon Street before noon. Edward M. Baker shot and killed the bird at 2 20 with a permit from Superintendent Doogue. The bird, about forty one inches, will be stuffed for Baker’s collection. Owl depredations on sparrows noted.

Tremont Street Mall Temple Place St. Paul’s Church Beacon Street Tremont Street Edward M. Baker Sawyer Doogue Baker

Boston Pastor Accepts Omaha Call From Duryea

Rev. Joseph T. Duryea D D pastor of Central Congregational Church Boston Berk eley street accepts call to Congregational Church Omaha Neb telegram Monday last formal notice yesterday. He notes three offers including college presidency and Yankton College head of theology department with potential 2000 salary increase but Omaha offer is lower. He values West needs ministers over coast abundance and has served conservatory Wesleyan and nearby colleges without pay to aid them.

Joseph T. Duryea D.D Central Congregational Church Berkeley Street Boston Congregational Church Omaha Neb Duryea Yankton College Conservatory Wellesley

Stevens Versus Stewart Tort Action Over Trade Mark

The Superior Court convened with Mason as first session judge to hear the case Hobart G Stevens et al versus Samuel A Stewart. Plaintiffs allege tort damages of 3000 for fraudulently using the Stevens trade mark H. G. & H. W. Stevens Merrimac mass on a buggy of inferior quality to injure plaintiffs reputation. The defendant denies knowledge or application of the mark. Trial concluded with testimony finished and counsel listed.

Superior Court Mason, J Hobart G. Stevens H. G H. W. Stevens Merrimac Mass J. Thomas P. Sampson M- O. Adams Quincy M.c.s.co Bean Harris Quincy M. Co Cox v. B. & M. Railroad Stevens Stewart Weston Equitable L. A. Sog Hatchey, Chapman Hammond Mitchell v.Winthrop Shore Land Co Lewis Jewett Harrington Casey Brooks Dugan Bramhall Morse

American brig Richard T. Green detained by Haytian vessel

Boston captain Patrick reports his brig Richard T. Green from St. Mare Hayti with logwood was ordered to heave to by the Dessoure off St. Mare on Oct 18. Haytian officers seized the ship registers and papers, threatened capture to Port au Prince, but after detention the papers were returned and the voyage continued.

Patrick Richard T. Green Boston St. Mare Hayti Dessoure Port-au-Prince

Transfers Reshape Signal Service Staffing in Boston

Observer Smith at the Boston signal service station requested an additional experienced assistant. General Greely approved transferring Observer Jones from Portland to Boston to fill the vacancy, with further moves expected to balance Portland and Boston staffing.

Boston Observer Smith Signal Service General Greely Observer Jones Portland Me Portland

Deserved Tribute to Sherman Hoar of Waltham

A Waltham Review tribute lauds Sherman Hoar for unselfish public service in backing his conscience over party loyalty. The piece notes his sacrifice and willingness to vote for Cleveland and tariff reform over Harrison and protection, praising his steadfast dedication to what he believes best for the country.

The Waltham Review Massachusetts Sherman Hoar Cleveland Tari Harrison

Superior Court Opens November Term with Jury Instructions

The November term of the Superior Court commenced as the grand jury received its instructions and will report on Saturday next.

Superior Criminal Court Staples Grand Jury

Probate Court Records Probate Wills and Administrations

Suffolk County probate lists reveal the probating of multiple wills including William Reed Franklin Simonds Margaret Farnum Abigail Simonds Margaret Devlin Elizabeth Blod pett Annie Kitching Nathaniel Gar Eliza Loring Gottfred Haussmann Harriet Coffin Tryphena Coffin and Philip Southwick. Administrations granted for George Duniels Abby Grady Mary Shine Marshall Gould Catherine Murphy Guilford Phinney Patrick Dwyer Josiah Robinson William Bond Charles Bricton Mary White Daniel Namana McCool and Sarah McCool.

William Reed Franklin Simonds Margaret T. Farnum Abigail K. Simonds Margaret Devlin Elizabeth B. Blodpett Annie E. Kitching Nathaniel W. Garand Eliza A. B. Loring Gottfred Haussmann Harriet Coffin Tryphena Coffin Philip R. Southwick George W. Duniels Abby Grady Mary E. Shine Marshall W. Gould Guilford

Local Names in Court Case Ledgers

The record lists individuals including B. Boardman Edward Murphy John B. Martin and Sarah C. Bailey connected to the case. Their roles and the exact actions remain unspecified in the fragment.

B. Boardman, Edward Murphy John B. Martin and Sarah C. Bailey

Probate Court Roves Wills and Grants Administrations Essex County

In Essex Probate Court on November 6, roved wills for Nathan Adams Francis Baggan Lucinda J Fitts Charles Giles Thomas T Harrigan Youck G Hurd Susan Johnson Mary A Kehew Hannah F Pearson Elizabeth P Peters Josiah Tenney Mary Viannah Samuel Wallis Mary A Wells Elizabeth S Wise Mary Kenery and others. Administrations granted for Samuel Symonds Frank H Adams George Chambers Alice H Evans Joanna Goodridge John A Gynan ebo rah A Hardy Joseph Holgate Christopher C Hawes Henry James Jane Lang Harriet N Pettingill Andrew J Taylor Elizabeth W Treat Victoria M Dearnney. Samuel Wallis will leaves 500 to American Home Missionary Society. Inventories listed include Sarah E Lindsey 20249 43 Francis M Loring 10407 36 Sarah L Ober 679699 Clementina P Pearce 340364 Jonathan Southwick 690097 Mary Southwick 424567 Catherine M Stacey 1 59 Eliza Weston 3759 443 Wharton 3600 Addison Gilbert 278159 66.

Essex County Harman Nathan Adams Newburyport Francis Baggan Lynn Lucinda J. Fitts Haverhill Charles §. Giles Danvers Thomas T. Harrigan Youck G. Hurd Ipswich Susan Johnson Mary A. Kehew Salem Hannah F. Pearson Elizabeth P. Peters Andover Josiah Tenney Merrimac Mary Viannah Samuel Wallis Mary A. Wells Elizabeth S. Wise Mary Kenery Peabody Samuel Symonds Frank H. Adams Rowley George Chambers Alice H. Evans Dayton, O Joanna Goodridge Manchester John A. Gynan Eborah A. Hardy Kussex Joseph Holgate Methuen Christopher, C Hawes Swampscott Henry James Jane Lang Harriet N. Pettingill Andrew J. Taylor Marblehead Elizabeth W. Treat Lawrence Victoria M. Dearnney Catherine M. Stacey Gloucester Eliza Weston Fartin Wharton Bradford Addison Gilbert

Boston Notice Admits Cambridge Attorney Applicant

District of Massachusetts Boston November 5 1888 Russell Bradford of Cambridge applies for admission as an attorney and counsellor of the U S Circuit Court per court rules commissioner Jae John G Stetson announced the action to the public.

District OF Massachusetts Boston Circuit Court of the United States Russell Bradford Cambridge Jae John G. Stetson U. S. Circuit Court

Business Troubles Across Markets After Broker’s Failure

John W. W. Canolin, a New York stock broker, failed with liabilities around 50000, half to stock exchange members and rest to others, citing long business downturn. Chicago reports Consolidated Kansas City Smelting and Refining Co has filed attachment suits against Nathan Corwith Sr and Jr, tied to a large lead firm failure, seeking about 48000. John Wall & Co also sues for about 213000.

John W. W. Canolin New York The Stock Exchange Canolin Chicago Consolidated Kansas City Smelting and Refining Company Nathan Corwith John Wall & Co

Three Drowned Men Recovered by Harbor Police

The bodies of Henry Gormley James Hayes and William Fallon were found in Dorchester Bay yesterday after their boat capsized Sunday. Harbor police recovered the remains following a drowning incident recorded in Dorchester.

Henry Gormley James Hayes William Fallon Dorchester Bay

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