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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Nov 12, 1883

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Pessimistic Butler vs Optimistic French on Democratic Prospects

Gov Butler flags a dim outlook for the Democratic party in next year’s election citing shaky margins in New York Connecticut New Jersey and Maryland while Col French argues for a strong national victory in 1884 asserting Democratic gains in New Jersey and Virginia and predicting continued strength in New York Pennsylvania and Maryland amid a polarized partisan mood. The piece presents side by side remarks and disputes about state results and future prospects.

Gov. Butler Col. French Democratic Party Butler New York Hancock Isso Connecticut New Jersey Pennsylvania Philadelphia Maryland Virginia Mahone Congress Leon Abbott Gov. Ludlow Gen. Hancock McLane Massachusetts

Labor Element in Politics and the 1884 Election

The Post argues victory for the democracy requires uniting the labor element with the party and adopting a platform that satisfies it. It asserts the 1876 ticket is still a strong model, the labor element is mainly in the Democratic Party, and Labor will largely determine the outcome in 1884 with two solid Democrats on a strong platform.

Gov. Butler the Post Democratic Party Pittsburg

Massachusetts Democrats Claim Strength After Butler Loss

A state central committee address salutes Democrats for near victory in the Butler race. It notes record turnout, credits Republican gains to alleged labor bulldozing and corruption, and urges unity and renewed organization for future statewide wins in 1884.

Worcester GOP Dinner Faces State Leaders and 1884 Plans

Campaign notes say Governor-elect George D. Robinson and Lieut. Gov. Ames will attend the Worcester county Republican dinner at Bay State House with state ticket associates, Dawes, Hoar, GOP congressmen, and central committee heads. Cassidy wins Suffolk insolvency by 1,624 plurality as Lynn aldermen recount DA and sheriff votes tonight. Women may register to vote for school committee through Nov. 28. Official returns cover all but 10 of 825 towns.

Elis Gov. Butler Robinson Republican State Committee Netick Weymouth Braintree Holbrook Middleboro Randolph Lynn Danvers Manboro Haverhill Beverly Fall River New Ledford Worcester Lowell Billerica Chelmsford Lawrence Holyoke Free Soil Party Democracy Eage Democratic Party Democratic Congress Worcester County Bay State House George D. Robinson Ames Dawes and Hoar Congress State Central Committee William E. Cassidy Suffolk County Republican State Central Committees Thomas Lennon Middlesex Club Talbot Long Robert R. Bishop H. N. Shepard Faxon J. C. Rand Bowman Charles Robinson, Jr A. Brackett Charles W. Slack E. P. Brown H. Hall J. Marsh W. H. Hart Worthington J. Elder D. W. Clarke G.A. Merritt J. F. Andrew A.W. Beard J. N. Buffam J. M. S. William Henry Cabot Lodge W.M. Olin Stott J. G B. Adams G. W. Hincks BE. W. Kinsley W. H. Sayward George A. Marden G.S. Boutwell G. A. Bruce Commonwealth Boston Massachusetts United States American Republic Henry Cabot Ledge Boutwell K. R. Bishop Jay Whitney Buffinton Hines Burdock Sutton Ise Hornung Crowley Annis Morrill Amherst College Bostons Hackett Thomas Gunning James Manning Radford Gunning Manning Young’s Goy Claflin American Exchange of London H. ©. Kretschmar New York Messrs Bal L. Jenks Curran Police Commissioners Daniel Lovering, Jr Adams Express Company Col. Wilder E. L. Troll T. L. Jenks M. M. Curran Merchants’ Club Parker’s E. GC. Fitz Gen. J. F. Houghton San Francisco William S. Lincoln Henry D. Hyde W.H. Baldwin Moses If. Richardson

Residence Fire Claims Biggs Family Tragedy

Norfolk, November 11 An overnight blaze near Franklin Southampton county destroyed the home of Asa L Biggs son of the late Judge Biggs of North Carolina. Biggs perished in the flames while his wife was severely burned trying to save him.

Norfolk Franklin Southampton County Asa L. Biggs Judge Biggs North Carolina

Notable Boston Socials and Civic Moves Highlight Week

Lawrence Barrett and wife at the Hotel Vendome. Edward P. Call retires as Daily Advertiser publisher with George H. Eilis succeeding him. Matthew Arnold’s reception at St Toloph club postponed to a later November Saturday. Rev. George A. Gordon of Greenwich accepts Old South church pastorate and will begin duties in April GEN1. Cunard steamer Mara th sails include Charles W. Parker and others. Laura Bridgeman returns to Perkins Institution. Dr. Francis J. Davenport and Mrs Davenport plan southern California residence for health reasons. Ruby Gurney birthday anniversary celebrated at Tremont House with family and friends. Henry H. Gilmore currently spending days at his father’s Green Street home after leaving for Boston 36 years ago. visits Warner with father. praised for Massachusetts senate election in a republican district.

Lawrence Barrett Hotel Vendome Edward P. Call Daily Advertiser George H. Eilis Matthew Arnold St. Botolph Club Old South Church and Society George A. Gordon Greenwich Canvn Liverpool Cunard Marath Charles W. Parker Parker J. H. Payne P. J. Forney Annie Getchell Farndale Laura Bridgeman Perkins Institution Hanover N. H Francis J. Davenport Davenport Boston California Ruby Gurney Silas Gurney Tremont House City Hospital Cornelius Crowley Massachusetts General Hospital J. Moriarty Moriarty Federal Street Charles Felt East Boston Maggie Murray Montreal House Portland Street Murray Huairris

Mayoralty Factional Strife and Nominations in Boston

Boston political maneuvering centers on mayoral nomination prospects with Gov Butler and city committees at odds. Hugh O'Brien, Gen. Martin's potential bid, and Joshua D. Ball are discussed alongside petitions urging a citizen candidate. Also noted are a government expedition plan and Capt. Tiesing’s funeral with city militia participation.

Boston Palmer Democratic City Committee State Committee Butler Hugh O’brien Krien Thomas E. Proctor Proctor A. P. Martin Martin Gen O’ Brien Joshua D. Ball Boston Post Sim

Butler Defeat Trims Presidential Hopes Across North South

Across several papers the Massachusetts governor race defeat of Ben Butler is hailed as a win for the Democratic party and a setback to Butler’s national bid. Observers note Butler’s volatile leadership style and warn against nominating him, while editors in Georgia, Texas, Louisiana and New Orleans see the result as restoring party unity and dampening a dangerous candidacy.

Pitsburg Buatler Pittsburg Butler Cincinnati Greeley Brown Baltimore Doughty Benjamin Jacksonville Fla Times-Union Massachusetts Democratic Party Galveston Lewiston Ben Butler New Orleans Picayune Louisiana Franklin County Mass Charles F. Donnelly Forty-Fifth Regiment Tilden Robinson Rver Harber Wilmington N.C Ames Butlers Ameses Mahones Dover N. Ff Mobile Ala Demidioératic Atlanta Mahone Virginia Louisville Raleigh Chronicle South Chicago Times Courier-Journal

Anniversary of Luther Birth Observed Across Boston

The four hundredth birth anniversary of Martin Luther was observed by the Massachusetts Historical Society in Arlington Street Church with remarks by Rev. Dr. P. H. Hedge and benediction by Rev. Dr. Henry M. Dexter. A union service at Berkeley Street Church featured Prof. William F. Tucker and Rev. Joseph T. Duryea. Similar commemorations occurred in Cambridge, Somerville, and other cities with sermons by prominent clergy. Telegraphed reports show Luther celebrations across Europe and America, including Philadelphia where Rev. John Hemphill defended Luther against Capel's criticisms.

Martin Luther Massachusetts Historical Society Arlington Street Robert C. Winthrop Phillips Brooks Bishop Schmvartz P. H. Hedge Henry M. Dexter Berkeley Street Old South Central William F. Tucker Joseph T. Duryea Luther Columbus Cromwell John Brown Joseph Duryea D. K William Burnet Wright Cambridge Somerville Pilgrim Church of Mr. Leavitt Europe America Chicago Petersburg St. Louis Trenton Des Moines Pittsburg Philadelphia John Hemphill West Arch Street Presbyterian Church Mer. Capel Mgr. Capel Church of Rome

Marriage of Sutton and Miss Anderson Ended Promises

A despatch from Oil City, Pa., reports Theodore Sutton, once engaged to Mary Anderson the tragedienne, has married elsewhere. Sutton, a wealthy manufacturer, had been connected with Anderson since their early meetings in Pittsburg and Long Branch, but their engagement was never fulfilled due to religious differences, Sutton a Protestant and Anderson a Catholic.

New York Pittsburg Oil City Theodore Sutton Mary Anderson Sutton Miss Anderson Mr. Sutton Long Branch Mrs. Sutton

New York City and national briefs in brief

Mayor Edson approves time resolution change. No racial trouble in Southampton County Virginia. Luther birthday observances held in Lutheran schools in New York. Chancellor Runyon denies writ in Chisholm murder case. possible Newark hanging Nov 22. Funeral of philanthropist Benjamin Bitch held in Fifth Avenue residence. Reverend Lewis French preached. Chunder Mazoombar banquet in Chicago. heads to San Francisco then China. Two more injured from Buffalo shop collapse die. six dead total. coroner’s inquest underway. Senator Sharon responds to Hill suit in San Francisco. marriage claims denied. Homer Choate shoots burglar in Newark. another escapes. bail posted. Utah question praised by Gentiles in Salt Lake despatch. lobby planned in Washington. Wisconsin land sale voided due to suspected fraud. lands revert to state funds. Danville meeting forms committee to publish full riot facts and context. Remains of Blanche Gray lie in Baltimore cemetery. grave guarded. selling body contested by husband. Dr Hill confirms body purchase.

Edson New York Southampton County Virginia Martin Luther New York City Runyon Chisholm Newark N. J Benjamin Bitch Fifth Avenue Lewis French Noreton Conn Pratap Chunder Mazoombar Channing Club Chicago San Francisco China Dacob Cold Cooper Shop Buffalo Pure Andrew Schivinski Joby Kraus John Steacner Sharon Miss Hill Homer N. Choate Seaboard Bank Wall Street Doih Choate Salt Lake Utah Cenain Danville Blanche Gray Baltimore Cones Hill

Opening of the Leformed Episcopal Church in Boston

The Leformed Episcopal Church on Dartmouth Street opened its main auditorium for public service Sunday forenoon after roughly a year of construction. Bishop William R. Nicholson led the service, with the evening program featuring praise for Rev. Samuel Cutler, founder of the church, whose Puritan lineage and 1841 ordination in St. Paul’s are noted.

Dartmouth Street Reformed Episcopal Church Dartmouth Harwich Streets Samuel Cutler William R. Nicholson Cutler Hingham Newburyport St. Paul’s Church Hanover Protestant Episcopal Church Paey Freeman Place Chapel Nicholson

Fire Aboard Tallahassee Ends Safe Landing In New York

The Tallahassee sailed from Savannah with cotton turpentine and rosin when fire broke out in the forward hold off Highlands at 6 45 pm. The ship steered to 35 North River and reached at 10 pm with all passengers and crew ashore. Fire still burned among cotton early morning, but had not spread to ore resin areas. Loss will be heavy but is fully insured. The iron vessel launched a year ago.

Hegard Democratic City Committee Boston Riley Thors New York Tallahassee Savannah Highlands North River

Two Arrests in Brass Casting Factory Larceny Case

Mary Zehner aged 30 and Franz Deramler are under arrest for larceny of a large quantity of brass castings nuts and related items from Sargent s hardware factory. James Sullivan was seriously stabbed during the incident.

Mary Zehner Franz Deramler Sargent James Sullivan

The Middlesex Club entertains the governor elect gathering

The Middlesex Club hosted a large Saturday gathering for the governor elect with ex governors and prominent officials in attendance. Speaker Robinson lauded the victory, praised supporters, and urged unity under a forward looking Massachusetts government. Other addresses and multiple club meetings followed, including the Boston Baseball Nine signings and upcoming season plans.

Unease Follows Jord Mayor Banquet Peace Hopes

London dispatch notes a universal uneasiness despite hopeful peace talk at the Jord mayor banquet. Prophets predict a possible big war next spring amid tensions over Servia rising and the crown prince’s Spain visit. Police claim proofs link underground rail explosions to New York dynamiters. Ireland franchise fears spark opposition as evictions terrorize Loughrea. Prince of Wales receives many state tour invitations through Ireland.

London Servia Spain New York Ireland England Loughrea Prince of Wales Mane

Carpenters Found Wounded in Field Near Waterbury

John Driscoll, a Waterbury carpenter, was discovered by a farmer propped against rocks in a field with a revolver in hand and a pistol wound to the head. He was unconscious from midnight until found and last seen in a peer shop at that hour, where he acted oddly.

Waterbury, Conn John Driscoll

Political Gossip on Nomination Prospects in Washington

J G Carlisle arrives in Washington and asserts he will be nominated and elected speaker with 80 to 90 votes on the first ballot. Cox is projected to receive about 20 to 35 votes, Randall around 0, with Virginia, Georgia, Alabama and other states contributing small tallies. Carlisle’s backers claim most New York delegates lean to him, while some chatter links possible shifts if Cox weakens.

Washin J. G Carlisle Washington Metropolitan Hotel Cox New York North Ceretina Indiana Missouri Ohio California Randall Virginia Georgia Alabama Randalll Mr. Lex Mr. Carlisle Mr. Cox Muller, Hardy Carlisle E. Carlisle

Democrats Declaring for the Old Ticket

Indianapol is dispatch notes Democrats favor Tilden Hendricks and McDonald Hewitt for next year. New York and Indiana seen as pivotal, with Arthur and Gresham potential GOP choices. New York leaders back Arthur, while Chandler and others push for his nomination. Delegates may be shaped by independents and rump factions.

Mr. Arthur New York Indianapolis Indiana Hoosier State Tilden Hendricks McDonald Hewitt Democracy Arthur Gresham Washington Beavers Washinton Warren National Committee

Senator Colquitt Urges Tilden Hendricks Nominatio

Atlanta dispatch reports Senator Colquitt returning from New York saying opinion there favors Tilden and Hendricks for the Democratic ticket. He asserts nine of ten nationwide favor the old ticket and predicts their election, noting Tilden’s leadership as decisive for national victory. He also says reports on Tilden’s health are exaggerated.

Atlanta Colquitt New York Tilden Hendricks Mr. Tilden Democratic Party

Red Nosed Editors See Us As They Speak Of Post

The Worcester Gazette notes the Boston Post as an independent democratic paper praising its stance on Butlerism. Several papers including Fall River Herald Concord Monitor Portland Press Newburyport Herald Brookline Chronicle Lewiston Gazette echo varied reactions, from praise to critique, about the Post’s editorial line and its effect on Butler.

Post Worcester Gazette Boston Post Butler Fall River Herald Ben Butler The New York Sun Gov. Butler Troy Press Gen Butler State of Massachusetts Concord Monitor Portland Press Newburyport Herald Brookline Chronicle Ind Lewiston Gazette Dem

Fire alarms, Dorchester stable blaze and regional fire reports

Fire alarm box 315 in Dorchester indicated a stable fire behind No 48 Brook Avenue owned by Catharine McDonald and occupied by Andrew T. Nute with about 150 dollars damage likely incendiary. Nearby reports note Hudson landmark blaze at Capt Brigham place with total losses around 5000 dollars and various fires across Marlboro Pittsburg Hartford Haverhill Galveston Bath with insured and uninsured losses, including stock yards and hotels. figures range from thousands to tens of thousands.

Boston Brook Avenue Dorchester Catherine McDonald Andrew T. Nute Telegraph Marlboro Hudson Cis Brigham Pittsburg East Liberty Eastern Exchange Hartford Conn Statford Springs Haverhill Mass South Groveland Galveston Tex Biaffton Bath John F. Harris Independent

Great Coin Sale To Open November Fifteenth

Messrs. Charles F. Libbie & Co of No 1 Hamilton plate announce a large coin sale beginning November 15 the collection belongs to Lion Ferguson Haines of Biddeford Maine.

Charles F. Libbie

Fancy dog show to debut at Horticultural Hall

A novelty dog exhibition opens next Monday at Horticultural Hall with 26 classes featuring all known breeds. Prizes total 400 in money and 450 in engraved silverware, with carpeted kennels and sanitary arrangements promised. Entries are now being received.

Horticultural Hall

Noted counterfeiters Brockway Foster and Martin arrested in New York

E Brockway Nathaniel S Foster and Lewis Martin, three of the country's leading counterfeiters, were arrested in New York Sunday. Several of their assistants were also taken, with a large quantity of counterfeiting material and stock seized.

E. Brockway Nathaniel S. Foster Lewis Martin New York

Gallivan Held on $10,600 Bail for Knife Assault

In Roxbury municipal court Judge Wheelock set Michael Gallivan bail at 10,600 for his next appearance on a charge of assaulting James Sullivan with a knife on Fellows street Friday evening.

Roxbury Wheelock Michael Gallivan James Sullivan Fellows Street

Rough on Coins bottle label and Fairbanks cordial note

The text identifies a genuine Rough on Coins made only by E. 5. Wells proprietor of Rough on Rats with laughing face of two men on 1c and 25c bottles. It also mentions Fairbanks's Rock Cordial for colds.

E. 5. Wells

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