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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Nov 12, 1888

Page

2

Republicans Divided Ahead of Tomorrow Caucuses

Indications point to large turnout and split preferences among Republicans for a mayoralty candidate in tomorrow's city caucuses. The Journal backed Thomas N. Hart, while Mody Merrill presses his own bid. Merrill resists, claiming broad support in East Boston Charlestown South Boston and parts of the Highland district, with opposition from the South and West Ends andacking Bay.

Thomas N. Hart Mody Merrill Hart Merrill Mr. Kart Boston Charlestown Koston Highland District Ihack Bay

Jollifications at Young's toast Republican triumphs

About 200 Massachusetts Club members and guests attended a Saturday jubilee at Young's. State officers and Congressmen-elect heard speeches denouncing President Cleveland, ridiculing the Mugwumps, and predicting Republican ascendancy. Speakers included ex-Governor Claflin, Governor Ames, Lt. Gov. Brackett, and several congressmen-elect, who urged tariff revision and territorial admission of new states.

Massachusetts Young’s Stewart Vermont H.S. Hyde Springfield Harrison Morton Cleveland Northwest Territories Claflin Ames Brackett Peirce Marden Ladd Davis Beard General George A. Marden Democratc Republican Party United States Auditor Ladd Robert T. Davis Fall River Grover Cleveland America A. W. Beard

Home Market Club changes venue for jubilee dinner

The Home Market Club will celebrate at the Charitable Mechanic Building on Huntington avenue next Thursday November 15 instead of the Vendome. The dinner will be served by the Vendome with Brunswick cooperation and a limited number of friends of members may attend. Germania Band will provide music. General Cogswell spoke at Salem amid rain and mud praising American loyalty and opposing rebel elements.

Home Market Club Charitable Mechanic Building Hotel Vendome Vendome Brunswick Charitable Mechanic Association Huntington Avenue Tippecanoe Rifles F. E. Farnham Cogswell Great Britain

Death by own action of Cambridge man Patrick Monahan

Patrick Monahan a 60 year old laborer residing at the corner of Dublin and Bolton streets West Cambridge died by his own action. He cut his throat with a razor while under the influence of liquor.

Cambridge Patrick Monahan Dublin and Bolton Streets West Yepercey

Sale of European Oil Paintings by Gideon Beck & Son

Iris preemptory offering the sale of elegant oil paintings from Gideon Beck & Son at 176 Tremont Street on Wednesday and Thursday November 14 and 15 at 2 30 p m. Consignment direct from Europe presents unusual buying chance.

Iris Gideon Beck & Son Tremont Street Europe Washington Street F. D. Osgood & Son

The Frost Did Not Come and Jacksonville Yellow Fever

Jacksonville reports no frost last night while the government medical bureau disbanded leaving few staff. Northbound Jacksonville passengers will use Macon and Augusta lines. a large excursion departs Tuesday in locked cars. Dr. Sheftall of Savannah predicts yellow fever may persist in Florida through winter, while others expect frost and disinfection to end the outbreak. New cases 12, deaths 1, total 4481 cases 385 deaths. Gainesville reports six new yellow fever cases and one death Miss Ida Graham white.

Jacksonville Fla Government Medical Bureau Porter Macon Augusta Sheftall Savannah Morning News Florida E. B. Carry M. J. Weneman Manuel Peris Alexander Gainesville F.C Ida Graham

Saxony royal dispute over hunt signals thaw

Dresden Nachrichten says the King of Saxony and the Duke of Coburg hunting together suggests a settlement of their quarrel sparked by Coburgs criticism of Saxon troop conduct before Paris in the Franco Prussian war. Rome notes Vatican satisfaction with Harrison victory and Catholic interests in America unlikely to suffer.

Dresden

Socialists Gather in Hyde Park to Mark Anarchists’ Execution

In Lownpon on November 11 three thousand Socialists met in Hyde Park to observe the Chicago Anarchists execution anniversary and to denounce suppression of free speech in Trafalgar Square.

Indians in Jamaica Plain Hear Indian Association Meeting

A large Jamaica Plain audience attended the Jamaica Plain Indian Association semi annual meeting at Central Congregational Church. Sioux speaker C J Eastman described his family’s conversion, while Mrs A N Quinton of the National Indian Association reviewed Dawes era policies, Indian finances, boarding schools, missions, and the push to build homes on reservations including Alaska.

Central Congregational Church Jamaica Plain Jamaica Plain Indian Association John E. Tuttle C. J. Eastman Canada Easman A. N. Quinton National Indian Association The Indian Association Quinton Alaska Curtis Hall Jamaica Plain Society

Pauline Propaganda anti Romanist meeting at Music Hall

At the Music Hall a Pauline Propaganda meeting featured Rev E H Walsh in monastic robes denouncing Roman Catholicism as unchristian and arguing its adherents seek money and to threaten national liberty. Secretary Arthur Crane chaired and criticized local clergy and noted two ladies would review the Meeting House Hill affair.

Music Hall E. H. Walsh Pauline Propaganda Arthur Crane Father Ronan St. Peter’s Church Meeting House Hill J. Loughlin Scott East Boston Fulton Earth Kingdom of Heaven

New Train Fleet to Improve Boston New York Rail Service

The New York & New England railroad announces noon departures replacing 10 o'clock trains with a 6:30 p.m. arrival at both ends. Hartford routing via Hartford replaces the Air Line for better comfort, with trials from Boston to Putnam and new dining cars, 72-seat coaches, and luxurious parlor cars by Barney Smith Co. The update includes schedule shifts for Providence Hyde Park Mattapan and a Hartford Boston express.

New York & New England Railroad Boston New York Willimantic Hartford Putnam A. A. Jackson J. A. Shinn G. A. Phippen R. E. Rockwell H. B. Henney Eastern Division R. E. Evanson A. C. Kendall L. E Twe New England Hill & Kilburn Baker Barney, Smith & Co Dayton Providence Hyde Park Mattapan

Brill Third in the Race From the N Y Herald

The discussion analyzes New York election figures showing complex pluralities across counties. Harrison leads in total votes while Hill's county tallies lag, suggesting many voters chose electoral tickets but abstained from gubernatorial candidates. Hill avoided 47,000 Cleveland votes.

New York State Shed Shook Harrison Hill Cleveland Miller Kings New York Mr. Cleveland

Catholic Church Dedicatory Service Held at Randolph

St Marys Catholic Church in Randolph was dedicated this morning in impressive ceremonies. The wooden edifice cost about 4000 dollars, featuring a marble and wood altar regarded as the finest in this section of the state.

Randolph St. Mary’s Catholic Church

Review of Several 19th Century Novels and Authors

A critical survey of new and recent novels including The Guardians Orthodox Leola Doctor Ben and other titles. The piece praises, critiques, and contextualizes works by Miss Preston Chaplain Kane Dorothea Gerard John Carroll Mrs Wister Laura Jean Libbey and Clara Louise Burnham, noting strengths weaknesses and narrative ambitions.

Prig of Arbanoff Pére Count Rommingen Hardy Boston James J. Kane Philadelphia J. _B. Linginsott Company W. B. Clarke &Co Price Dorothea Gerard New York D. Appleton & Co Leola John Carroll J. B. Lippincott Company Phyllis Molly Bawn Lippincott Doctor Ben Orlando Witherspoon Ticknor & Co Ticknor Clara Louise Burnham Cameron Hall Laura Jean Libbey George Munro H. Schobert A. L. Wister J. _B. Lippincott Company Clarke & Carruth

Consistency Not a Republican Jewel on Free Ships Debate

Letter to the editor argues free ships policy undermines national industry and taxation fairness. Criticizes the Boston Journal for opposing free wool while supporting free materials for shipbuilding, and contends protection must be discriminating and costly to producers. Concludes consistency is not a Republican jewel.

Boston Journal of Journal Cleveland Justicc Dingley Pnnsylvania Iron Masters Delaware J.C. Boston

Charity Theatricals at Union Hall Aids Boston Charities

A large audience watched amateurs perform The Queensbury Fete and The Mouse Trap at Union Hall to raise funds for the Associated Charities of Boston. The review praises bright acting and notable touches by Mrs Ayshorp and Mr Parkman Dexter, notes some accent issues, and mentions costumes and stage wit. The performances repeat tonight.

Union Hall Associated Charities of Boston Queensbury Countess of Gladys Francesca Lunt Mittens Ellen Eldredge Viscount Leatherhead Lotte Testes Mason W. Hammond Felix Lovel Percival Lowell Giles Fairland Parkman Dexter Lionel P. B. Howard Cuuyes Seces Charles Bb. Howard Tania Ste Joseph Balch Pompey J. F. Skinner P.M. Reynolds George II England Dresden Giles Fairland Dexter

Methodist bishops plan secret visitation meeting agenda

Methodist bishops continue semiannual session at Tremont Street M E Church. Bishop Merrill presides. A plan of visitation committee will appoint one bishop to each class and keep assignments secret until report. Bishop Mailalieu named to lead New England conference next April. Morning session, luncheon at Boston University School of Theology, afternoon library meeting, evening supper with Methodist Social Union at Odd Fellows Hall with speeches.

Tremont Street Methodist Episcopal Church Merrill Ener Mailalieu New England School of Theology Boston University Mount Vernon Street The Methodist Social Union Odd Fellows’ Hall

Fine Arts Exhibition at Studio Building Draws Crowds

Artists in the Studio building hosted an all day event despite rain with visitors touring studios and viewing varied works. Miss Gilbert and Miss Baker displayed notable pieces while F Fenery impressed with roses and a portrait of child actress Hiss¢ Leslie. Ordway and Billings offered portraits and landscapes including a tribute to Rev. Dr. Sweetser and George Fuller, with strong color and studied technique throughout.

Gilbert Miss Baker F. Fenery E. T. Billings Dr. Sweetser Worcester Clark University Heart of the Commonwealth Billings George Fuller

Illustrations Planned for Thornbury's Old and New London

Rev E C Bolles of New York compiles 15000 to 20000 images to accompany Thornbury's Old and New London. He sorts wood and steel engravings of streets monuments thieves monarchs and more into cardboard pages. 160 to 200 boxes may hold the collection. not bound but boxed with reference marks.

E. C. Bolles New York Boadicea Langtry

Furnaces Start Up Across Brooks Iron Plants

Renprna Pens Nov 11 The No 2 blast furnace at Brooks Iron Co idle since January will start tomorrow with full force. Shanon Penn Nov 11 Managers of Spearman Douglass Mabel and Claire furnaces raise wages 15 cents a day. Prospects say all furnaces will blast all winter. Henderson furnace to resume next week after long idleness.

Renprna Penn Brooks Iron Company Shanon Spearman Douglass Mabel Claire Henderson

Late Ship News Surfaces of Transatlantic Arrivals and Departures

New York reports arrivals including the steamer Alaska from Liverpool and Aurania from Liverpool with many vessels docking at Moville and Queenstown. Sailed are Wyoming and Etruria bound for New York. Other ships listed include Euclid, City of Berlin, Gubirt, Lord Lansdowne, Maryland, Santiago, and more with dates noted from Nova Scotia to Yokohama and London.

New York Alaska Liverpol Aurania Liverpool London Wyoming Etruria Queenstown Euclid Rio Janeiro City of Berlin Browhead Vancouver Montreal Moville Tedh de Ruyter Antwerp

Partnership Dissolution Notice for Revere Mfg Co

Charles Cutter and Samuel Sager dissolve their at will partnership carrying on business as Revere Mfg Co at 29 Broadway Chelsea and 40 Hawley Street Boston. Dissolution is effective from November 8, 1488.

Charles Cutter Samuel Sager Bisness Revere Mfg. Co Broadway Chelsea Hawley Street Charles Cutie Boston

Union Institution for Savings Trustees Meet in Boston

The regular semi annual meeting of the trustees of the Union Institution for Savings in the city of Boston will be held on Tuesday November 13 1888 at 530 o clock p m for the transaction of such business as may legally come before the trustees John J McCluskey Clerk Boston November 12 1858

Trustees of the Union Institution For Savings Boston John J. McCluskey Charles H. Sh Charles O. Whitmore Suffolk Winchester, Church and Biedmont Streets Bustona Winchester Street Jseph A. Ronse Koeri Hawthorne Herly Piedmon’ Street Church Street Sxty William Tlmes Whitmore William W. Low

A Woman's Wisdom on Duffy's Malt Whiskey

Mrs Staunton praises temperance and endorses Duffy's Pure Malt Whiskey as a tonic aiding health and happiness for women and strength for men. Prominent American ladies and physicians reportedly back its benefits while warnings against counterfeit claims circulate amid its growing popularity.

Mrs. Staunton New York America Duffy Daffy

New Household Furniture Sale Promises Huge Stock

A large sale offers new furniture carpets ranges rugs and more. The items include sixty parlor suits, 150 parlor chairs and sofas, 75 chamber sets in various woods, 800 imported and domestic rugs, 300 window shades, 150 spring beds, and 56 ranges plus parlor stoves. The sale mentions Wilton and other carpets and will run on an upper floor from a returned lease house. This is touted as the largest sale of new household furniture in New England.

Wilton Roxbury Lowell New Inngiand

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