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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Nov 14, 1888

Page

5

West Virginia Safe Why Republicans Claimed Everything

Washinerton November 13 Special Senator Kenna of West Virginia wires a friend that the State has gone Democratic and that the Governor race will lean Democratic. A West Virginia insider says AP and a Republican paper push claims that Democrats lost the State while Kenna’s friends expect the official count this week to prove a Democratic victory amid Republican challenges to seats.

Washinerton Kenna West Virginia Associated Press Senate

Carlisle's Election Ballots Reported In Kentucky District

An investigation of ballots in Boone Campbell Kenton and Pendleton counties in Kentucky's sixth district shows 7502 perforated tickets cast for John G. Carlisle. His majority in the district was 6051, leaving enough perforated ballots to potentially defeat him if found void.

How Indiana Voted in Governor Election of 1884 Rematch

Official returns show total gubernatorial vote 536 634 with General Hovey Republican 263 194, Colonel Matson Democrat 261 008, Hughes Pro 9 776, Milroy Labor 2 661. Hovey leads by 2 191 as against 7 392 for Governor Gray in 1884. Prohibition 8 388 in 1884. Presidential electors results pending. congressional totals to be released tomorrow.

Indianna Apollis Ind Indiana General Hovey Colonel Matson Hughes Milroy Hovey Gray

Election Frauds and Bribery Probe Ordered

Federal grand jury in Inpranapolis Indiana hears Judge Woods charge that many election law violations may have occurred in the recent vote. Jurors told that attempting to bribe is not itself illegal but advising others to do so or violating election laws is. Investigation urged into alleged large scale voter influence conspiracy and officer duties.

Inpranapolis Ind W. A. Woods

Warner Miller May Succeed Evarts in Senate

A Washington dispatch says Warner Miller could return to the Senate to fill the vacancy left by Evarts who is slated for the Supreme Court seat as Judge Blatchford retires. This report appeared in the Mail and Express from New York dated November 13.

New York Washington The Mail and Express Warner Miller Senate Senator Evarts Supreme Blatchford

Disturbances Feared Over Beaufort County Ticket

Rumors of possible violence circulated in Charleston as supporters of the straight Republican ticket warned of bloodshed and arson if the mixed Republican Democratic slate won. South Carolina militia were ordered to Beaufort and an additional company stood by. by late night, conditions were quiet.

Charleston S. C Beaufort South Carolina Augusta Exposition

County Democrats Laud Cleveland Tax Relief Efforts

The County Democracy meeting eulogized President Cleveland for trying to cut the tax burden, stating it angered monopolists and harmed Republican funds. It praised New York City for voting for the ticket and asserted that united national support would have secured Cleveland’s victory.

New York Cleveland New York City

Postmaster Contests Ahead In Emperorp Election Echoes

Election notices from Emperorp New England report postmaster term expirations and early contest preparations. McKenney of Saco, in service a year, faces two petitions submitted to President Harrison in March. In Hamilton County Ohio Republicans led with 41,504 votes to Democrats 87,683 for Harrison plurality 3,821. Prohibition 465. Union Labor 675. Isidor Raynor’s supporters move to recount Stockbridge’s 89 vote margin in Maryland. Three more bodies recovered from Rochester Texanus works fire ruins.

Emperorp Shaw McKenney Saco Harrison Cincinnati Hamilton County Prohibition Ryan Young Baltimore Friends of Isidor Raynor Fifth Henry Stockbridge, Jr Rep Stockbridge

Wages Cut 20 Percent at Atlantic Cotton Mill Salem

Lawrence, Nov. 13. Broad loom weavers at the Atlantic Cotton Mill face a 20 percent wage reduction, with pay per cut ranging from 46 cents to $1.06. Mill officials attribute the cut to higher post at Salem, while workers say it undercuts New England norms. Separately, Matthew Robson and James Dugan’s carrying shop workers are cut $1 to $2 weekly due to weak business, with some local firms cutting hours or closing all together.

New England Matthew Robson James Dugan

Lord Stanley Opposes Canadian Annexation Sentiment

Ottawa reports Lord Stanley Governor General of Canada rejected annexation calls in response to a welcome from French Canadian citizens. He urged loyalty to the throne, autonomy under monarchy, and caution against intrigues seeking union with the United States, predicting Canada will weather difficulties of Confederation.

Ottawa Ont Lord Stanley Canada United States Confederation

Straws From State Street Move in Mixed Market

New York markets fell and rose with buying activity led by stronger positions in New York & New England and Atchison. Evans and other financiers purchased large blocks, boosting confidence as traders anticipate rate and trunk line settlements. Rumors from London about bimetallic currency and railway battles added to the cautious optimism at Boston. CAPE Cod.

Frenchman’s Bay Mount Desert Sorrento Sorrente

Fine Presents and New Members at Bostonian Society

The Bostonian Society held a 2 PM meeting at the Old State House electing new members including Dr. David Thayer Fred J. Pingree John Church Albert Rosenthal and others. Gifts to the society featured a punch bowl and Governor Hancock’s pitcher a shaving case royal oaks from Boscobel House and a Latin manuscript collection. Mayor O’Brien accepted the gifts and arranged for planting and care. a later note mentions Dr. Bull's Cough Syrup advertisement.

Bostonian Society Council Old State House Guild David Thayer Fred J. Pingree John Church Albert Rosenthal Philadelphia O. A. Roberts William H. Pridee Edward M. Keith Baltimore John C. Johnson Winchester Samuel W. Winslow John Hancock Franklin Hancock Haverhill Boston Daniel Henchman Russell Henchman Fred Hassam Boscobel House Shifnal Eng Lord Bradford Charles the Second O’brien London Lincolnshire Henry Smith Boston Permanent England Burrage Prince of Wales Lincoln Prince

Nervura Nerve Tonic Highlights Tremont Temple Lecture

Dr. Greene of Boston lectured at Tremont Temple on Nervous Diseases and his Nervura Nerve Tonic, touting it as a near century's key cure for nervous debility. He offers free consultations at 834 Temple Place and promotes a forthcoming private male lecture and a ladies free talk, both illustrated by stereopticon, with all lectures admission free.

Greene Temple Place Boston Tremont Temple Mass

Auction Schedule Spanning China Glassware and Paintings

Tomorrow auctions list Furniture by Leonard and Co at 3 p m with China glassware autographs by Lewis J Bird and Co Charles F Libbie and Co and Gideon Beck and Son offering paintings. Times include today at 10 30 a m 2 p m and 2 30 p m.

Lewis J. Bird & Co Charles F. Libbie

Evening and matinee shows listed for Boston theatres

The Hollis Street Theatre offers Lord Chumley with afternoon and evening performances. Boston Museum presents Little Lord Fauntleroy. Park Theatre features Cora Tanner with two daily shows. Globe Theatre screens The Still Alarm. Boston Theatre hosts Dockstader's Minstrels. Nickelodeon advertises museum and stage entertainments. HowardAthenaum runs Variety. Cyclorama shows Battle of Gettysburg. Grand Opera House presents The Fugitive in the evening.

Hollis Street Lord Chumley Boston Museum Lord Fauntleroy Park Theatre Cora Tanner Globe Theatre Boston ‘Theatre Dockstader Minstrels the Nickelodeon Court Street Museum and Stage Entertainments Howard Athenaum Variety Cyclokaa Tremont Street Battle of Gettysburg Grand Opera House

Hamlin and Campbell nuptials in this city

Notices record marriages in this city and surrounding areas. Charles Hamlin wed Elizabeth Campbell on November 11 by Rev. E J Haynes. William G Lang of Terryville married Julia H Cook of Yalesville November 12 by Rev H W Tilden in Hyde Park. John O Leary wed Ellen McCarthy in this city November 11 by the Powers. John P Robbins married Lizzie Sweet inCharlestown on November 8 by Elder Daniel C Wheeler.

Daniel C. Wheeler John P. Robbins Lizzie Sweet Charlestown

Death notices from Boston area include Clark Clifford and Jeffries

Deaths reported in the city and surrounding towns list James R. Clark 66 George A. Clifford 77 years 7 months 9 days Thomas Drew 69 Annie Dejourx Paul Leroux's wife Dorchester Navy man Thomas Drew obituary Franklin Wheeler 45 plus multiple other ages and locations with funeral notices and minor instructions for flowers and services where given.

Annie Paul Leroux Dugan Somerville Charles E George R Sarah E. Dugan Eaton South Boston Jasper Hazen Eaton Green East Cambridge Thomas L. Green Gilbert Daniel W. Gilbert Herbert Matilda E John T Mary J. Herbert Jeffries Marian Shimmin Jeffries B Joy Jeffries St. Paul’s Church Tremont Street Boston Lindquist Cambridgeport Jennie Lindquist Souther Cohasset Elizabeth Tower Laban Souther Smith Mary E John Smith Wheeler Dorchester Frank Wheeler

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