Heaviest Lynn State Election Turnout Sets Record
In Lynn the largest ballot count for a governor race was 8260 as the Republican reserve forces backed candidate Lovering. Results show Lovering leading amid tight margins with multiple Essex district races data including Cheever and Towns for state offices and local commissioners, reflecting a high turnout across cities.
Cambridge Election Yields Republican Gains Despite Local Democratic Win
In Cambridge the Republicans secured a broader vote as Ward 3 elected John W. Coveney over a Democratic rival. Chester W. Kingsley won the Senate by a large margin, while Isaac S. Pear retained his seat in the House. Several incumbents, including Mayor Kemp and others, were defeated amid a generally low-key, party-driven contest.
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Cambridge
Andrew
John W. Coveney
Chester W. Kingsley
George W. Gale
Kingsley
A. K. Alger
Isaac S. Pear
Horace G. Kemp
George A. Perkins
Charles W. Henderson
Dr. M. Church
George Close
Chester I. Sanger
John Read
P. D. Dwyer
Harkins
Suffolk
M. M. Cunniff
F. B. Taylor
Rufus Putnam
Newton Voters Back Republican Victory in Ames Leads
The Newton Republicans celebrate a solid plurality in Ames with 1019, a sharp rise from last year’s 500. Prohibition support rose about 150, while overall turnout was quiet and surprising to both parties. Details show ward and district tallies for Oliver Ames and other candidates, with three Republican representatives elected and shifts caused by local contest dynamics.
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Quiet Election Day Across City As Ames Clinches Victory
A clear politicking day drew strong turnout with close races in the Senate and local contests. The Doherty Reade fight drew crowds while Governor Ames led the Republican ticket with a decisive margin as returns came in by late afternoon.
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Doherty- Reade
Charlestown
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Southworth
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Fourth Precinct
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Republican City Committee
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Logan
Democratic City Committee
Washington Street
Herald
Water Street
State Street
Globe
Lynn
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Faneuil Hall
H. B. Lovering
City Hall
Peters
Lovering
Ering
John H. Sullivan
Jenkins
Suffolk
East Boston
Council
Board of Aldermen
Parker’s
Quincy House
Commonwealth Avenue
Outer Garments From Plummer & Co Offer Seasonal Styles
The outlet lists boys kilt overcoats and reeters and girls new markets in the latest styles. Boys coats price from 398 to 10 dollars and misses cloaks from 650 to 25 dollars, all presented as reasonable given quality.
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Heavy Vote in Somerville Republicans Win a Great Victory
Somerville saw record turnout as four-fifths of voters cast ballots. Ames led the governorship vote nearly as his ticket, while Lovering surged ahead of his slate. Ames won a city plurality of 1118 and a 952 majority, with Glines defeating Bailey by 492 in the Senatorial contest amid a Prohibition-Republican split. Plunkett campaigned as Democratic candidate.
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Somerville
Ames
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Glines
Bailey
Plunkett
Surprising Turnout Shifts Chelsea Senatorial Race
In Chelsea the off year election produced a large vote with 8575 ballots cast, a 200+ gain from 1886. The contest centered on Senator Kimball versus Kim Chelsea C, with Kimball narrowly re elected. Arthur B. Champlin secured constituent congratulations amid expectations of combined party tickets and Merritt’s rising popularity.
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Bay State
Arthur B. Champlin
William 5. Hixon
Merritt
Champlin
Vote Of Waltham Republicans Score A City Victory
Waxham, Nov. 8 The election passed quietly as Republicans settled differences to back regular candidates. Voter turnout reached a record level with about 2900 ballots cast of 2800 registered. Key races include Lieutenant Governor Brackett and McPherson for Councillor Third District, with solid margins in multiple Middlesex districts.
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Ward
Oliver Ames
H. B. Lovering
W.H. Earle
J.Q. A. Brackett
Walter Cutting
J.B. Blauckmer
E. M. McPherson
Robert Luce
Poe
Middlesex
George L. Small
George A. Perkins
Isaac McLean
John Read
F. Sunger
A. Sturt
W.H. Marbie
Jo Gece
Roms Bakes
Ces Bek Es Pee
BSL
Thomas Devens
W. Wilkinson
George Close
Rodrig
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Loganoy
Dievsa
G. A. Coburn
J. H. Tharber
C. W. Henderson
Pear
Row
Ieee
Charles Walker
Tia i
I Gibbs
Nate
Bb. Lovering
W. H. Earle
Brackett
W. Cutting
Waxhuam
Tee
Ssese Os
McPherson
Salem Ballot Heavy Yet Surprises Raymond Contest
The Salem ballot proved heavy but there was a surprise in the Raymond senatorial race with the Republican candidate winning by about 300 votes. Voters in several districts backed Brackett for Governor and Cheever for Councillor, with detailed precinct tallies showing party splits and cross-district voting patterns.
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Salem
Roads
Gracey
Lovering
Rynt Penant
Brackett
Cheever
Woodbury
Summer Street Fire Committee Ledger of 1887 Treasury
Boston treasurer report dated November 7 1887 for the Summer Street Fire Committee shows funds from 1872 blaze. It lists bonds valued 19126 16 3,596 64 cash deposits 4349 06 and 24015 81 total receipts 24015 81 after adjustments including charities. Payments render 23475 81 leaving 640 00 due in bonds and cash.
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Summer Street
Boston
City of Boston
New England Trust
Nee Cris Norcross
Samuel C. Cobb
Stanton Blake
Draw tender John Shea Struck by Train Drowned
John Shea a draw tender at the Boston and Maine bridge was struck by a train last evening and knocked overboard. The body has not been recovered and the river will be dragged this morning.
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Young Men’s Christian Association
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Whitney
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Harvard
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