Washingtonian Home Rejects Offers on Property Amid Alcohol Reforms
President William Winslow Warren reported the Washingtonian Home at 41 Waltham street unanimously rejected four offers to buy its Washington street property near the Windsor Theatre and John A. Andrew post schoolhouse. The 29th annual report highlights ongoing reclamation work for alcohol victims, with Dr. Albert Day describing intemperance as a slow, consuming demon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Winslow Warren
Corporation of the
Washingtonian Home
Waltham Street
Washington Street
Windsor Theatre
John A. Andrew Post
Albert Day
Bedlam
Board of Aldermen Disposes Minor Measures Quickly
The board rejected a consolidation plan for the West End Railway and deferred action on street blockades while passing several financial reports and public works items. A special committee will review election returns and a paving closure on Washington Street was ordered for curb repairs near Frog Pond.
Ready for the Ballot The Jenkins Sullivan Contest Outlook
The piece previews Election Day with a focus on the Jenkins Sullivan race and the colored vote. It notes anticipated high turnout despite voter reluctance, mentions senatorial state contests, Prohibitionists rebounding to an estimated 12000 votes, and warnings about a spurious Prohibition ballot. Republican hopes center on a tight result under 8000 plurality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oliver Ames
Lis
Toam
Boston
Jenkins Sullivan Rally Sparks Disorder at Franklin School
A heated rally for Senatorial candidate John H Sullivan at the Franklin school house on Washington and Dover streets ends in confusion as Jenkins and Sullivan supporters clash. The event continues at the ballot box amid chants and hisses as a Grand Army post defends a disputed hall use and $8000 repair funding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jenkins-Sullivan
Old Franklin
Washington and
Dover Streets
John H. Sullivan
Jenkins
Sullivan
Layer Prince
W. J. Burke
James E. Fitzgerald
Patrick Maguire
Thomas J. Barry
Phillip Smith
Post 15
John H. Sulivan
Grand Army
Franklin
William 8. Daley
Camrell
Alderman Sullivan
N. G. Smith
Last Bid for the Colored Vote Rally
The ninth ward colored Republicans held a rally at Twelfth Baptist Church vestry. J C Chappelle presided and introduced Henry Parkman and William O Armstrong who urged the G O P and colored voters to support merit. Supporters Butler Wilson Lewis Hayden N G Gaskins A B Lattimore and J Gordon Street followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ninth Ward
Twelfth Baptist Church
J.C. Chappelle
Bis
Henry Parkman
William O. Armstrong
Butler Wilson
Lewis Hayden
N. G. Gaskins
A. B. Lattimore
J. Gordon Street
Last Ward 12 rally for Sullivan at Caledonian Hall
The final Ward 12 rally before election day convened at Caledonian Hall, 43 Eliot Street, endorsing John H. Sullivan and opposing Jenkins. Daniel Dwyer spoke on the Jenkins boom falling flat, joined by Harrington, Swasey, and Rosnosky in support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caledonian Hall
Eliot Street
John H. Sullivan
Jenkins
Daniel Dwyer
Master Workman Harrington
Horse Shoers
George E. Swasey
Isaac Rosnosky
Somerville Democrats Hold Rally at Bow Street Hall
The Somerville Democrats met at Bow Street Hall last evening with large attendance. Charles A. Morgan presided as speakers included Robert Luce Christopher Plunkett James F. Davlin and John T. McDonough. Plunkett pressed local option on liquor and Luce urged voter choice based on ability and service. Bailey supporters gathered at Eberle's Lower Hall with about 100 people and speeches from Capen Hamilton Woods Hitchock Bailey and Darling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Somerville
Democrats of
Bow Street Hall
Charles A. Morgan
Robert Luce
Christopher G. Plunkett
James F. Davlin
John T. McDonough
Boston
Hazard Stevens
Edward Avery
Plunkett
Luce
Democratic Party
Ames
Lovering
Mr. Ames
Cleveland
Friends
J. Warren Bailey
Citizens
Ward 9 Bolters Hold Meeting at Schoolhouse Corner
The bolting Republicans of Ward 9 gathered last evening at Pinck ney and Anderson streets schoolhouse corner. Large attendance with color ed voters prominent. George Brooks presided. Speeches by James G. Jeffrey Joseph King Edwin A. Armsstead Joseph W. Lobdell and Clyford H. Plummer two candidates for Representatives to the General Court from Ward 9. Speakers leveled criticisms common to the evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pinckney
Anderson Streets
George
Brooks
James G. Jeffrey
Joseph King
Edwin A. Armsstead
Joseph W. Lobdell
Clyford H. Plummer
Ninth Ward
Caucus clashes over alleged ring and protest feuds
Last Wednesday evening in Pees a caucus drew protests against Mr. Parkman and his alleged ring and the money barrel opened for his interests. Mr Lobdell stated he would rely on merit rather than mass suppers for colored voters and vowed to serve the people if elected. Mr Acmstead urged unity and patriotism saying a leak in the Republican chandelier must be mended and questioned partisan lines before leading the crowd to three cheers for the two candidates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parkman
Lobdell
Acmstead
South
Waltham Republicans Divided Over District Race
In Waltham the eighteenth district nominates Erskine Warden and Samuel Upham for Representatives. A faction opposes Upham and supports Clark, as ward chairman Weeks blocks Pitman票 tickets. Democrats unite for Samuel K. Clark, while Warden seeks a fourth term amid intra party strife.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waltham
Wallrnam
Srecra
Republican Convention
Erskine Warden
Samuel O. Upham
Pitman
Somerville
Weeks
Upham
Clark
Warden
David Randall
Ames
Samuel K. Clark
Republicans Close Campaign Rally in Elmwood Opera House
In SoutH Framingham on November 7 the Republican rally at Elmwood Opera House featured E M McPherson from the Governor's council Stephen B Taft of Palmer Lt Governor Brackett and Colonel John Watson of Beverly and B F Boyden of Foxboro. Watson was assailed by supporters of Senator Slattery and a crowd of about 200 escorted him to the railroad station amid hoots and jeers but no violence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Watson
South
Framingham
Elmwood Opera House
E. M. McPherson
Governor's Council
Stephen
Taft
Palmer
Brackett
Beverly
B. F. Boyden
Foxboro
Water
Senator Slattery
Colonel Watson
Arctic whalers report exceptional season and a new whale
Reports detail a calm Arctic season after twenty five years with no gales or major disasters. Steam whalers dominated August as ice ran east of Point Barrow, while sailing vessels prospered off Herald Island. A new bowhead like species was found yielding substantial oil and bone, including the Eliza under Captain Edmund Kelley with about 200 barrels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arctic
Point Barrow
Behring Sea
Mackenzie
Herald Island
Herald Shoals
Eliza
Edmund Kelley
Mr Bird criticizes the Republicans on civil service ties
To the Editor of the Post, Mr Bird argues that Republican civil service practices were not delusion but a proscriptive default extending for twenty four years. He credits public opinion’s awakening with civil service reform and accuses the party of using offices to perpetuate partisan rule.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Sunday Herald
Mr. Bird
Charles Francis Adams
Harrison
John Tyler
Taylor
Millarc Fillmore
Massachusetts
F. W. Birp
Funeral of Charles McMannus Sailmaker
Funeral held for Charles A. McMannus junior member of John McMan nus & Son sailmakers from St. Peter's Church Dorchester. Rev Rowan officiated a solemn requiem mass. Pallbearers included John Macksey John Fk Towle John French Edward Ryan Charles W. Lampe and George W. Smith. Interment at Mt Calgary cemetery after delegations from associated societies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles M’mannus
Charles A. McMannus
John McMannus & Son
St. Peter’s Church
Meeting House Hill
Dorchester
Rev
Rowan
John Macksey
John Fk. Towle
John French
Edward Ryan
Charles W. Lampe
George W. Smith
Mayo Wrapper Overcoat Promoted by Simmons Firm
The text extols Simmons & Co for reliable judgment and predicts success of new Mayo Wrapper coat. It notes Oster and leather jacket as proofs, and mentions a Mayo Wrapper introduced with confidence. The Mayor leads London and an invoice from McGee & Co. last week is expected to be quickly appropriated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Messrs. Simmons & Co
London
McGee & Co
Long Island Eviction Hearing With Portuguese Witnesses
The case against eviction of Portuguese residents on Long Island continued with Andrew J. Brown detailing island history, property uses, and pricing. Antonio Rose testified as an expert on buildings, citing house values and construction notes amid a chaotic session with contradictions and humor from both sides.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Long Island
Andrew J. Brown
Danbar
Antonio Rose
Rita Ferrara
Serilha
Joseph Perry
Silvia
Joseph Gaspen
Boston
Ministers Meetings Highlight Parochial School Debate
Universalist, Methodist, Baptist and Congregational ministers met yesterday. Dr H A Patterson argued against parochial schools as un-American and Rome-influenced. A memorial service committee was named for Rev Potter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Universalist
H. A. Patterson
Republic
Rome
America
Miner
Wesleyan Hall
Sorlin
Boston
New York
Baptist Ministers
Meionaon
F. T. Whitman
Potter
C. N. Spalding
Sherwin
Adams
Gordon
McWhinnie
Pilgrim Hall
Justin D. Fulton
Beechers Successor Noted Cleric Berry Seen as Leader
The Philadelphia Times profiles Mr. Berry age 85, pastor of Queen Street Congregational Church Wolverhampton in a mining district. He led ten mission branches, five with separate chapels, supports liberal public causes, and declined a London church offer despite a doubled salary saying conditions remain unchanged. He is an English Democrat with ties to Gladstone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prom
Philadelphia Times
Berry
Prentiss
Clay
Bolton
Eng
Queen Street
Wolverhampton
Beecher
America
Church of England
Archbishop of Canterbury
Gladstone
England
London
Dr. Bevan
Australia
London Society
Raymond and Whitcomb California Excursions Start Soon
Raymond and Whitcomb announce three California tours from Fitchburg and Boston. The Dec 5 direct to San Francisco formats include Hotel Del Monte reopening after a 600000 restoration. Dec 8 goes to Pasadena and southern California with flexible return routes. Descriptive circulars available at 296 Washington Street. Two Mexico tours planned for Jan 16 and Mar 12.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mesers
Raymond & Whitcomb
California
Fitchburg
Boston
San Francisco
Hotel del Monte
Monterey
Pasadena
Los Angeles
Washington Street
School Street
Mexico
City Notes and Notices on Prison Counts and Local Events
The city notes report 153 prisoners at Charles Street jail with counts for trial examination sentence fines and costs and other categories. Carl Zerrabn plans a Europe winter 1888 89 sojourning from his musician duties as B J Lang leads Handel and Haydn Society. Broadway Universalist Society fair postponed due to F H Burns death. John D Long to speak on Congressional procedures at Y M C U. Rev W J Erdman discusses International Sunday school lessons at Baptist Tabernacle with more lectures to follow. South Cove Gamewell system ready. keys to be issued. John Connors accused of stealing a baggage check from John Bagnett and arrested at the New York and New England depot. Eli Dagle, watchman at McNutt’s factory, died after severe burns. Pioneer Cooperative Bank held its monthly meeting at 86 Bromfield street and sold $5000 on favorable terms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Street
Carl Zerrabn
Europe
B. J. Lang
Handel and Haydn Society
Broadway Universalist Society
F. H. Burns
John D. Long
Congress
Young Men’s Christian Union
Boylston Street
W. J. Erdman
The
Baptist Tab
Eli Dagle
McNutt
Pioneer Cooperative Bank
Bromfield Street
New England Order of Protection Formed at Youngs Hotel
Sece stionists from the Knights and Ladies of Honor met at Youngs Hotel and formed the New England Order of Protection. Officers named include Theo F Boylen Linden as Past supreme warden William H Morton Cambridge supreme warden Samuel B Tenney Chelsea supreme secretary BE L Noyes Boston supreme treasurer Henry N Wentworth Chelsea supreme chalain Samuel B Logan Chelsea supreme guide John H Russ Providence R I supreme guardian Willas Adams Bristol Conn supreme sentry T L Poole Cambridge and trustees J J Whipple Brockton George H Howard Cambridge B B Lawson Linden.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
NEW England Order OF Protection
Knights and Ladies of Honor
Young’s Hotel
Theo. F. Boylen
Linden
William H. Morton
Cambridge
Samuel B. Tenney
Chelsea
BE. L. Noyes
Boston
Henry N. Wentworth
Supreme Chalain
Samuel B. Logan
Supreme Guide
John H. Russ
Providence
R. J
Supreme Guardian
Willas. Adams
Bristol
Free Churches and Chapels Elect Officers in Massachusetts Group
At the annual session held at No. 8 Hamilton Place the Free Church Association reported free churches gains rising from 63 to 55 percent. Officers elected include President George C. Shattuck M D Vice President the Rev George J Prescott Secretary the Rev W Winslow LL D Treasurer I Wells Clarke Directors R H Howe S A Shearman John T Magrath Henry F Allen Joseph Burnett A J London J D W French Charles G Saunders and George Tate. The annual sermon will be at St Pauls Church on November 20 at 7:30 p m by Rt Rev N S Bulison D D assistant bishop of central Pennsylvania.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Free Church Association
Hamilton Place
Massachusetts
George C. Shattuck
George J. Prescott
Winslow
Ll.d
I. Wells Clarke
R. H. Howe
A. Shearman
John T. Magrath
Henry F. Allen
Joseph Burnett
A. J
London
J. D. W. French
Charlies G. Saunders
George
Tate
St. Pau’s
N.S. Bulison
Central
Pennsylvania
Inquest Finds Rail Fatalities Due to Carelessness
Judge Forsaith finds death resulted from carelessness of the deceased in cases including Joseph Bishop a Boston & Maine passenger killed at Middlesex Fells on Sept 7 and Charles Gamile five year old struck by a coal wagon near Eighth and Lark streets South Boston. Judge Hardy concurs, fault found in Daniel Whitten crossing Fitchburg tracks and in several railroad workers killed on their lines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Judge Forsaith
Joseph Bishop
Boston & Maine Railroad
Middlesex Fells
Charles Gamile
Austin Wellington & Co
Eighth and
Lark Streets
Boston
Daniel Fader
Patrick Houlihan
Eastern Railroad
Martin Deagan
Old Colony
Michael McDonough
Boston & Lowell
Judge Hardy
Daniel Whitten
Charlestown
Fitchburg
Welsh Prize Singers Entertain Tremont Temple Audience
The Welsh Prize Singers performed at Tremont Temple last evening with Mary Davies Maggie Purvis Annie Hope Annie Davies Richard W Evans Dan Beddoe John Williams I T Daniel and W T Barker. A varied program of solos glees quartets and part songs was well received.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tremont Temple
Mary Davies
Maggie Purvis
Annie Hope
Annie Davies
Richard W. Evans
Dan Beddoe
John Williams
I. T. Daniel
W. T. Barker
Guests Staying at Tremont House and Parker's
Mr. and Mrs. David Barbour of Glasgow are guests at the Tremont House. Mr. William H. Sherwood of New York and I. F. Bingham and wife, U.S.N., are staying at Parker's.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Barbour
Glasgow
Scot
Tremont House
William H. Sherwood
New York
I. F. Bingham
U.S.N
Parker's
Western Farm Mortgages Backed By Strong Kansas Firm
Western farm mortgages are viewed as conservative investments when negotiated through reliable channels. The Farmer's Loan and Trust Company of Kansas reports doubled capital stock after two years of operation and rapid growth in its region. Mortgage holders gain from the company surplus and first mortgage on real estate, with Boston manager Allen Goss listed at Water and Devonshire streets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Western Farm
Farmer’s Loan and Trust Company of
Kansas
Boston
Allen
Goss
Water and
Devonshire Streets
Detroit Paper Company Seeks Relief With Mortgages
Detroit paper firm Butterfield & Co. files seven chattel mortgages totaling 43500 to secure confidential debts after a major paper pool burst. Liabilities approach 1000, assets about 50000 above that. Boston furniture firm Clark Putnam & Co. reports 150896 liabilities with 470747 contingent, assets include stock 3538 and accounts 268048. Richard Ham’s 3000 mortgage foreclosed in Roxbury District.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Butterfield & Co
Detroit Paper Company
Detroit
Mich
Clark, Putnam & Co
Charlestown Street
Boston
Richard Ham
Calvert Street
Roxbury District
Boot and Shoe Buyers in Town in various cities
A long list of buyers and firms from multiple cities including Baltimore Chicago Cincinnati Nashville Philadelphia St Louis and others. Individuals and firms from Lawrence Berry Co A B George J M Schnadig G W Cady Miller Cutler Chattanooga Oehmig Smartt Adams Thorne & Co and many more are named as boot and shoe dealers or representatives offering goods and terms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore
Lawrence
Lawrence, Berry & Co
Cedar Rapids
George
George, Weeks & Co
Chicago
Dovenmeuhie
Dovenmeuhie & Son
Farnham
Farnum & Co
J M Schnadig
Schnadig & Co
Anderson
Brooks
Brooks Bros
Cincinnati
H Manss
Manss Bros
B&s& Co
W Laws
Laws & Co
H L Crane
H L
Crane B & S Co
John Gates
J Gates & Co
Columbus
J K Orr
J K Orr & Co
Cleveland
W Cady
Cady & Co
Chillicothe
E Cutler
Miller, Cutler & Co
Chattanooga
Tenn
G Oehmig
Oehmig
Johnson & Co
M Smartt
Smartt Bros
Tex
S J Howell
Blankenship
Blake Y Co
Tre
Evansville
Ind
W B Hinkle
Hinkle, Nesbet & Co
Galveston
Texas
F Breath
PJ Willis & Bro
Indianapolis
A Jones, Jr
Jones, McKee & Co
Louisville
J B Green
White, Green & Huttaker
M J Streng
Bamberger, Streng & Co
Lafayette
Nashville
J R Richardson
J L Goodall
Richardson Bros & Co
R Herman
Herman Bros & Co
Ven
J W Carter
Carter, Dunbar & Co
R Manier
J W
Manier & Son
R S$ Hollins, Jr
Hollins, Sons & Co
Pittsburg
Penn
John R Gregg
Gregg & Elliott
H Childs, Jr
H Childs & Co
Portland
Ben Selling
Akin, Selling & Co
Philadelphia
G W Terry
S Binting’s Sons & Co
W G Grieb
JG Grieb & Sons
W H Weiner
Wei
Servants Stay Longer and Do Better Where Pearline Is Used
A brief notice asserts that household servants remain longer and perform better in homes employing Pearline, promoting the product as a cleaner effective for daily duties.
Western Farm Mortgages 7 Percent Guaranteed Bonds Offered
Kansas real estate mortgages at 7 percent and 6 percent debenture bonds issued by Farmer's Loan and Trust Company of Kansas offered for sale. Allen C. Goss, General Manager, announces strong profits, stock dividends, and conservative loan practices backed by first mortgages on real estate. Call Boston office for details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ture Bonds
Allen C. Goss
Suffolk and Essex Courts Hear Note Cases and Damages
The Supreme Judicial Court in Essex County and the Superior Court session discuss two note cases totaling about $7000 with verdicts for plaintiffs in one and for the defendant in the other. A contract action to recover for ten cellars on Hartford Street continues, with several cases set for Wednesday and multiple docketed files listed for the first, second, and third sessions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Superior Court
Blodgett
Charles Townsend
D. Webster King
Same
R. M. Morse, Jr
J. C. Coombs
Timothy Kelly
Alonzo P. Clifford
Hartford Street
J. H. Burke
G. A. Griffin
L. M. Child
Abrams
Lozowski
Cavanagh
Durgin
Shattuck
Rand
Greenburg
Draper
Cook
McKechnie
Barrett
Billings
Hammond
Foster
Brookman
Bishop
Kiernan
Murphy
Carroll
Allen
Cecconi
Rodden
Haldeman
Goff
Gofff
Wentworth
Bost
Loan Co
Hill
Newell
Stone
Norton
Marahan
Bay State Sng
Pierce
Lawrence
Pacific National Bank
Carruth
Johnson
Standard B. Co
Cheney
Bradford
Eavenson
Appleyard
Joyce
Arthur W. Tufts
City of
Boston
Humboldt Avenue
Charles EF. Kittredge
H. M. Nason
Tutts
Ware
Boston Cab Co
Dunbar
Butler
Jenkins
Regan
Downing
Mead
Doyle
Sullivan
Marston
Hathorne
Lockwood
Twitchell
Cronin
Shaw
Mason
Gilfillan
Mawhinney
Nazro
Phillips
Kelleler
Winkley
McGlennen
Geyer
Hazeltine
Smith
Whrigley
Lay
French
Martin
Childs
Pray
Burke
Clegg
Stor
W. Co
Yeaton
Hunnewell
Learnard
Supreme Court actions from Essex County November 7
Rescripts received at the Salem clerk of courts. Emma Holmes vs City of Salen in tort for sidewalk fall. plaintiff’s exceptions overruled for want of prosecution. Ryder libellant vs Ryder: divorce decree affirmed. Commonwealth vs Christie and Smith vs Cilley et al: exceptions overruled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Supreme Court
Essex County
Salem
Emma
Holmes
City of Salen
Ryder
Libellant
Commonwealth
Christie
Cilley
Pitman v Boston and Lowell Railroad Court Schedule
Superior Court Middlesex County docket announces motions on Nov 8 and Cambridge court list on Nov 9 with pages to be taken up in order. Justice Pitman presiding. Case No 2276 McCarty vs Boston & Lowell Railroad referenced with July out.
Shooting Affray in East Cambridge Ends with Arrest
In East Cambridge near Sixth and Thorndike streets, two Germans, Michael Ochs and John Poehlman, quarreled and Poehlman fired three shots. One bullet hit Ochs in the jaw but did not prove fatal. Poehlman, intoxicated, was arrested while Ochs was treated at Massachusetts General Hospital after initial probing at Station 8.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sixth
Thorndike
Cambridge
Michael Ochs
John Poehlman
Ochs
Poehlman
Bryant
Massachusetts General Hospital
Sixth Street
California mining stocks close lower on mixed trades
San Francisco today's closing prices show varied performance across mining stocks led by Ophir and Hale & Norcross with several names including Crown Point and Union Consolidated trading mixed while others like Best & Belcher and Sierra Nevada show modest activity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California
San Francisco
Cal
TEE
Diablo
Best & Belcher
Ophir
Sierra Nevada
Crown Point
Union Con
Gould & Curry
Utah
Hale & Norcross
Also Mentioned on This Page
Washingtonian
Board OF Aldermen
C. W. Smith
Tremont Streets
West End Railroad Company
West End Railway Company
Yeas—Allen
Bromwich
Haynes
Capen
Donovan
Lee
Maguire
McLaughlin
East Boston Ferries
Committee On Claims
H. F. Adams
Samuel I’. Adams
Said Adams
Mt. Vernon Street
Gamewell Fire Alarm and Telegraph Company
Clarendon
Beacon Streets
Committee On Bridges
Warren Bridge
Sewall & Day Cordage Company
Western Avenue
Everett Street
Ruth H. ‘Tomson
Stony Brook
Florence Street
Florence Street, Ward 23
Elmore
Arlington Streets
State
Republican Party
Universalists
Western Farm Mortgages
Eastern
Corner of Water and
Devon
Shire Streets
New England
Corner Water and
Supreme Judicial Court
Suffolk
East Cambridge
Paris
W. Baker & CQ
Mass
John D. & M. Williams
State Street
Bosco
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