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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Nov 11, 1889
Page
8
The column notes forthcoming aldermanic contests and factional alignments as recounts influence results. It highlights Omer Pills bury's followers organizing, Republican celebrations past and future, and ongoing political maneuvering shaping local government.
The new Australian ballot era sparks crowded fields across wards. Gove pursues Republican nod in East Boston with Wes ley A. Gove also seeking a seat, while Sullivan leans Democrat. Charlestown eyes Stacey. Murdy and Bigelow in the mix. West End, Back Bay, and Ward 16 see multiple hopefuls and possible coalitions as incumbents seek renomination.
The Democratic city committee plans a Wednesday meeting to nominate a Mayor candidate. Galvin holds a city committee majority while a compromise candidate is discussed. Alderman B F Stacey of Charlestown is frequently named, with ex Mayor Prince withdrawing and ex Congressman Leopold Morse not allowing his name to be used.
The followers of Mr. Omer Pillsbury met at the corner of Main and Henry streets to organize for the upcoming municipal race. J. H. Conly was chosen to reside, F. L. Gillooly secretary, with a committee on organization and officers including Pillsbury as president and J. W. Noonan T. Frank Murphy and W. T. Graham as vice presidents. About 100 voters signed on. The group planned ward committees at the next meeting.
A Republican celebration in Arlington honored Lieutenant-Governor Brackett with dinners at his and W G Peck's residences. Notables including ex-Governor Haile, Col Myron P Walker, and state officials attended. Speakers at Town Hall urged tariff protection and party unity for the coming administration.
Robert K. Sears of Danvers, a Democrat, wins a seat over Republican Charles H. Shepard after a recount. Ex-Speaker Charles J. Noyes declares he is not seeking any federal office. Woburn recount boosts James Skinner by 22 votes. Moses P. Palmer trails by five. Woburn Republicans plan caucuses next Wednesday to nominate aldermen and councilors and select delegates for a mayoral and school committee convention on Thursday.
Investigations into Brown University funds misappropriated by the late registrar Gilman P. Robinson indicate embezzlement up to 17000 dollars. Robinson was arrested and arraigned on a 5000 dollar charge, pleaded not guilty, with Henry F. Jenks of Pawtucket securing an 8000 dollar surety for his next Friday examination.
Last evening Paine Memorial Hall observed the second anniversary of the hanging of Albert Parsons August Spies Adolph Fischer and George Engel and Louis Lingg for the Chicago police murder. J W Badger presided and speakers including Griffin Friede Simpson and Yarros delivered remarks. Letters and telegrams from several figures were read and resolutions urged the immediate release of the imprisoned anarchists.
The Montgomery Light Guards Veteran Association met at 736 Washington street and decided to parade 150 to the Cass monument dedication tomorrow at 3 o clock, followed by a banquet at the United States rate. Colonel McNamara presided.
An old advertisement urges using Dr Bull s Cough Syrup for coughs or colds at 25 cents and Salvation Oil claimed to ease rheumatism better than higher priced liniments at 26 cents.
In a Boston interview, Mr Hart argues for a nonpartisan city government and competent officials over party ties. He calls for honest school oversight free of sectarian control, strict law enforcement, and ending spoils politics, urging citizens and the press to join in reform.
Thomas N Hart pledges to govern Boston without creed or color bias if elected mayor. He calls for nonpartisan control of city offices, improved public service, debt and tax reform, and safeguarded public schools with broad citizen cooperation. Dated November 21, 1883.
The speaker accepts the Republican nomination for Boston mayor by acclamation, urging unity and a winning effort. He says the campaign is for the people, not personal victory, and calls on supporters to help build his platform and achieve victory.
Preparations proceed for tomorrow's Cass Monument unveiling in Boston. Ninth Regiment units and veterans groups will march from Beacon Street Mall at 9 30 in two divisions, then gather at the statue for a dirge and brief address by Colonel McNamara with Mayor Hart to reply. Memorial exercises at Faneuil Hall will feature John F Fitzgerald.
Mr Herbert Ward plans a Music Hall talk on Tuesday November 19. Otis Norcross reports a balance of 25 306 97 after the great 1872 fire anniversary. Universalist fair at Horticultural Hall nets 1000. Boston last week recorded 174 deaths and a 21.80 rate, with diphtheria 14 and other causes listed. Autumn produce display at Upper Horticultural Hall features apples pears cauliflower celery. Massachusetts Total Abstinence Society meets at 36 Bromsfield Street. Star Course features Leland T Powers in London Assurance monologue with Wulf Fries and English Glee Club. Prohibition State committee reports funds pledges and a 10000 guaranty goal for public sentiment. Amelia K Edwards opens a lecture at the Museum of Fine Arts Egyptian Hall.
The Boston Heating Company halted steam service on Saturday night and will require customers to heat themselves. Many users face upheaval due to short notice and lack of alternative heating. The issue is described as mechanical, not financial, with rusted return pipes blamed on temperature fluctuations. Inspectors will assess damage after pipes cool.
George Francis Train was released from Charles Street Jail and spoke for more than an hour before about 1500 attendees at Music Hall. He wore a paper box hat with roses, mocked officials, and rambled through questions on tariffs, politics, and his own life while critics called the event a publicity show.
A special Board of Aldermen meeting chaired by Rogers approved eleven precinct changes for the December 10 election and referred a request to allocate 12,000 for rebuilding the sewer in Decatur gived between Meridian and Border streets. The board adjourned to today at 4 o clock.
The Rev. Charles H. Smith vanished after a return from New York. A mysterious bundle found aboard the Fall River steamer Puritan addressed to Mrs H. Smith contains a gold watch and clothing. Police consider possible suicide while supporters fear for his safety and forbid future preaching.
A Boston express wagon drawn by a frightened horse on Federal street toppled driver John Burns, injuring him with severe internal trauma, and toppled messenger Edward Dalrymple with a severe shock. The wagon wrecked. Oliver D Way, longtime Alderman, is noted as a mayoral candidate. A deed records land transfer from Francis M Weld of Boston to J Harris Rubin of Boston for 64400.
The courts announce tomorrow’s civil cases list and next Tuesday’s Suffolk Middlesex Norfolk Barnstable hearings The Commonwealth’s Court will convene Tuesday but no regular equity sessions due to Chief Justice Morton illness Judge Devens will attend Monday for possible hearings Hormegs J James W Newell administrator vs Clarence A Peaslee administrator appeal from Probate Court ruling on asset retention to satisfy a creditor The court upholds the decree as substantially correct may require form modification Andrews represents appellant Callender appellee
The document lists case names by session from Fourth to Fifth Session with judges and interim notes. It includes numerous v. cases like Walsh v. Foster and Hidee v. Morrison, plus references to dates, session numbers, and hearings.
Returnable probate docket for Monday November 11 listing orders for inventory accounts filings for Burgess Allen, Mary Barry probate petitions for will, real estate sales, guardianships, and various trusteeships and executorships including accounts from Clark Standish Merriam and others along with notices for partition and distribution.
The Somerville Y M C A marked its second anniversary at Prospect Hill Congregational Church with overflow attendance. The program included praise, scripture, and prayer, a report showing 82 average daily attendees and 17 Bible-class members, debt-free status, and plans for a new building.
In the Municipal Court Criminal Session Judge Parmenter and later Judge Hardy presided. Victor Henton Parmenter faces larceny in jewelry worth 7s and Edward Smith for selling goods at 14 Bendall lane. John Clark and Cornelius Cohan are held for trial in the Superior Court on varied embezzlement and theft charges. Others receive fines or jail time, including McNally and Doherty for mutual assault and Edward Barrett for parcel seating.
Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Notice for Tuesday November 12 1889 at 9 30 am if no objection is made Joseph J Hahn and Robert A Lynch and others will appear in Suffolk Supreme Judicial Court regarding unspecified matter and deadlines for response are implied by the notice.
Central Labor Union at Pythian Hall in Washington street admitted delegates from Iron Moulders Clothing Pressman and Granite Cutters. Reports on the eight hour movement and union made goods dominate agenda. Local unions such as Building Laborers' Protective Union and Bricklayers' Union plan balls and memberships. Knights of Labor Assembly 7597 reports harmony with employer.
A letter to the editor references a report in yesterday's Post that two policemen were found guilty of abusing prisoners by the police commissioners and received a public reprimand. The writer condemns abuse by officers and calls for harsher action.
A letter to the editor critiques school flag displays and student behavior. It questions whether patriotic displays and hunger influence pupil theft of garden fruits and vegetables near a local school. The writer links School Board efforts to teach manners with concerns about undernourished children.
Everett M. Nelson of Tremont street and Samuel Stubbs of Rutland square face insolvency with combined unsecured liabilities in the tens of thousands. Assets for unsecured creditors include electric stock and building materials. Multiple firms including Wells & Co and Clark Altoff & Co have assigned, and others have been attached or gone into insolvency in various cities.
James Whitcomb Riley and Bill Nye entertained a full Boston Theatre crowd with dialect sketches, stories and reciprocal humor. Nye’s wit and Riley’s sympathetic style drew hearty applause despite the hall’s lack of powerful amplification.
The annual chrysanthemum show in Boston begins tomorrow at noon at Horticultural Hall. The event fills both halls with pots and cut blooms, featuring new seedlings and growing public interest in the flower as a potential national emblem.
Football scores from Saturday include Harvard 67 over Wesleyan 2 in Springfield Yale 70 over Cornell 0 in Ithaca Harvard 68 over Fair Havens 0 at Cambridge Bowdoin 62 over Bates 0 in Brunswick Amherst 10 tied Williams 10 in Amherst Penn 24 over Columbia 9 in Philadelphia South End Grounds M L 16 over Stevens 10. The Jeffries Yacht Club plans to close its clubhouse on the 28th and move winter quarters to the Maverick House. Savin Hill Yacht Club entertainment committee meets tonight to finalize winter programs. The Dorchester Yacht Club fleet captain reports Rear Admiral Walker has accepted a dinner invitation. date to be set, likely at the Vendome around November 16.
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