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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Nov 07, 1887

Page

8

Comparison of Notes on Wasex County Rallies During Election

A detailed survey of Saturday political gatherings in Wasex County shows both parties claiming near-equal statewide support after Tuesday's votes. Key figures from Harvard and London discuss reform while Republican and Democratic speakers urge turnout and discuss voter motives and strategic voting theories.

Reform Club Parker's John le Farlow Hamilton A. Hill Moorfield Storey J. J. Brooks Winslow Warren F. A. Walker Alkinson Massachusetts Institute of Technology Revere House Essex Republican Club Ames George B. Loring George S. Merrill Beard Marden Young’s Norfolk County Hoar Long Stewart Vermont Taft Palmer Brethren

Recorder Trotter Speaks on Color, Politics and Duty

James M. Trotter, recorder of deeds in Washington, returns to Hyde Park to vote for Lovering. He argues color should not drive politics, says the Constitution protects all Americans, and predicts that colored voters will move beyond party lines by judging men by deeds. He notes many black men quietly support non Republican candidates and praises Cleveland's past conduct.

Recorder Trotter Lovering James M. Trotter United States O’brien Andrew Cleveland

Nomination Deadlock in Suffolk Nominating Conventions

In Suffolk county two senatorial nominations remain unsettled as Democratic and Republican delegates fail to nominate. The Democratic ninth district met at Washington street, Kilby chosen for the state central committee, with instructions to report at the polls. The Republican third district failed to nominate amid internal conflicts over Senator Dwyer and Ward 8. The Republican city committee now holds the decision as the meeting adjourns awaiting further action.

Suffolk County Suffolk Democratic Convention Washington Street James T. Kilby State Central Committee Halsey J. Boardman Dwyer Atwood Republican City Committee Fhiad Deleget East Cambridge

To Vote or Not to Vote The Editor’s Dilemma

In the Post letter the writer weighs whether voters should abstain due to disgust with party methods. Three voting theories shape action: vote as if one vote decides, ignore others, or support regular tickets for a chance of success, prompting citizens to answer the duty question themselves.

Roads Rally Draws Essex County Democrats in Support

A large Saturday night demonstration in Essex County favored Mr. Lovering and Senator Roads. Beverly and Marblehead hosted processions, fireworks, and music with Roads speaking at both locations. Samuel Roads drew the crowd, while figures like Lovering Doherty and Stevens aided in Marblehead celebrations and the post rally socialize at headquarters.

Essex County Mr. Lovering Senator Roads Beverly Marblehead Senator Slattery Philip J. Doherty General Hazard Stevens Samuel Roads John Ingalls Roads Dennis V. Quill Robert R. Endicott Jones and Newhall Lynn John I. Baker

Political notes on candidates for local and state offices

The notice lists Republican and independent tickets in wards 9, 11, 20 and 7 with candidates Lobdell Plummer Humphreys Adams and others. It reports rallies for Alderman Sullivan and J Warren Bailey, mentions Henry Sprague for Senator, and notes Ward 22 Independents favor John Wheelwright with past vote counts and support from Somerville figures.

Frederick B. Taylor Ward 11 Ward Anderson Street Joseph W. Lobdell Clifford H. Plummer Ward 20 Richard C. Humphreys Sumner Adams Daniel Dorchester Chelsea Senate Patrick KE. Campbell Ward 7 John H. Sullivan Franklin Washington Street Hugh A. Madden Teena Prince Patrick Maguire M. M. Canniff George R. Swasey T. J. Barry W. J. Burke James E. Fitzgerald Isaac Rosnosky Suffolk George O. Shattuck William Endicott, Jr John J. Warren Bailey Eberle Hall Somerville J. W. Hamilton T. ©. Darling E. H. Capen John M. Woods Institute Hall East Cambridge P. D. Dwyer Mr. Dwyer C. F. Cronin J. B. Gomez William E. Doyle Somerville Democrats Bow Street Hall Edward Avery Hazard Stevens Robert Luce Christopher G. Plunkett James F. Daulin Luce Executive Council Ward 22 John T. Wheelwright Wheelwright House of Representatives

Fulton Attacks Romanism in Hall Sermon

The Rev. Dr Justin Fulton told an audience at Music Hall that Romanism is not good enough for Romanists. He argued it is built on falsehood, that Romans hold truth from God, and claimed St Peter never went to Rome. He urged Catholics and Romans to reconsider and urged listeners to guide servants toward Christ. Tommoss appetizing viands at Revere House cafés.

Rome Philadelphia Cincinati Fulton Jesus Christ Eascry

Farewell to Missionary Arthur May Knapp in Copley Square

A large Second Church gathering bid farewell to Rev Arthur May Knapp who departs for Japan as missionary representative of the American Unitarian Association. Speeches reflect on cross religious amity and local leaders praise his planned work and cultural sensitivity.

Copley Square Arthur May Knapp Japan American Unitarian Association E. A. Horton George S. Hale E. E. Hale A. M. Knapp Brooke Herford Eliot Harvard University Francis Tiffany St. Francois Xavier Jesus Hale Cambridge Pacific Ja Anese New York Observer Horace Mann Lanman Limut Percival Lowell Far East Tam Itojiro Fukuzawa Knapp Lam Eople Philo Buddha

Controversy Over Preaching Without Permit Surfaces in Boston

A large meeting at the Baptist Tabernacle discusses enforcing permits for public preaching on Boston Common. Speakers cite bylaw limits, historic refusals for Y M C A permits, and constitutional arguments for liberty of speech and worship.

Baptist ‘Tabernacle Boston Common Gordon Boston Mr. Davis M. R. Deming Tabernacle Evangelical Ministers’ Alliance Adams Association Joseph Cook D.D W. S. Haven A. H. Plumb Park Commissioners Aaid United States

President Baldwin Addresses Profanity at Vesper Service

President Baldwin spoke on profanity during vesper readings at the Christian Union. James J. Murdoch read passages and Mr. Baldwin urged youth to respect God and sacred things, urging prevention and cure of the evil in religious and moral education.

Baldwin The Christian Union James J. Murdoch Flora E. Barry God Christ Mr. Murdoch David Abentom Moses

Assaulted by His Son Ends in Murder Attempt and Arrest

Somerville police received a report of a man found on Mystic avenue with a severed head following an aggravated assault on Patrick Mahoney by his son David. The 65 year old victim sustained several head blows, one cracking the skull, as John Mahoney, 18, brandished a revolver during the incident. David surrendered to authorities after wandering toward Medford.

Somerville Hose 2 Marshall Street Winter Hill Mystic Avenue Patrick Mahoney David Mahoney Cutter John Willis Medford Moore Grady Durell

Noted performers and public notices fill Boston pages

A mixed roundup reports: a stage company sued for breach of promise in a Park Theatre case. arrests for theft at Washington and Lenox. fire probe and evictions on Long Island. election returns due at the Mercantile Library and Boston Theatre. music and lectures at Chickering Hall and Music Hall. deaths from diphtheria and other causes. calls for upcoming auctions, society meetings, and police actions in Dorchester, Roslindale, Palmer, and Cincinnati.

Parks Theatre E. J. Levy New York Richardson Station 6 Washington and Lenox Streets Whitcomb Merrill Street Dorchester District Elmer J. Erving Office of Music In Expression Professor Brown Charles Dickens Chickering Hall David Copperfield Fannie Stevens Rogers Long Island Boston Joseph 5. McDonald J. A. Young Thomas Dean Henry F. Naphen Thomas M. Babson Railroad Street Commissioners of Beachmont Avenue Atlantic Boston, Winthrop & Shore Massachusetts Horticultural Society James F. C. Hyde John B. Moore Massachusetts Boston Theatre Signorina Tua Music Hall Alexander Lambert Ad. Neuendorff New England Kennel Club Hotel Boylston Hamilton Place

Superior Court First Session Nov 6

Superior Court holds first session on November 6 with Judge Blodgett presiding. Previous cases listed in order. A second session with Judge Hammond and a third session with Judge Mason follow.

Superior Court Middlesex County Pitman McCarty Boston & Lowell Railroad Company Fall Hamner Lowell Cambridge Blodgett Hammond Mason

Lyman Applies for Admission as Attorney in Circuit Court

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

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

Tennis Notes Highlight Sears Lead Ahead Of English Star Futures

Tom Pettitt of Hunewell court declares R D Sears vastly ahead of any American lawn player and would have beaten W Renshaw if they met in Newport last summer. H A Ditson agrees with Pettitt s assessment. Ss V Coffin played with Wesleyan against Harvard after teaming with Sears and Dwight in Orange tourney. Godfrey Brinley, former intercollegiate champ, played half back for Trinity against the Techs on Union grounds.

Tom Pettitt Hunewell Court R. D. Sears America W. Renshaw England Newport Sears H. A. Ditson Tor Pettitt Ss. V. Coffin Dwight Wesleyan Harvard Godfrey Brinley Trinity College Techs Union Grounds

Football Saturday scores at Cambridge Philadelphia and more

Harvard 110 Wesleyan 0. Penn 95 Princeton 0 in Philadelphia championship games. M I 74 Trinity 0 at Boston Union Grounds. Yale 74 Rutgers. Amherst 16 Stevens 6. Williams 94 Union 0. Harvard freshmen Exeter 18 Phillips 6. Ottawa 10 Montreal 56 in Canada. Roxbury Latin 8 St Marks 6. Worcester Polytechnic 10 Massachusetts Agricultural 0. Newtonville Cambridge high 22 Newtonville high 0. Brookline second eleven 46 Hopkinson 0.

Cambridge Harvard Wesleyan Philadelphia Penn Princeton University of Pennsylvania Boston Union Grounds M. I Trinity New Haven Yale Rutgers Amherst Stevens Institute Williamstown Williams Union College Exeter Phillips Montreal Ottawa Montreals Southboro St. Marks Roxbury Latin School Worcester—Polytechnic Institute Massachusetts Agricultural College Newtonville Cambridge High School Newtonville High School Brookline Hopkinson’s

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