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Boston Post

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Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Nov 17, 1887

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Moody Merrill Favored in Republican Caucus for City Ticket

Republican caucuses favored Moody Merrill and Charles Y. Whitten in several wards while Jesse M. Gore was pledged as aldermanic candidate in wards 1 10 and other districts. Delegates to city and aldermanic conventions listed ward by ward with numerous names. Ward 24 adjourned for error in the call and Ward 10 rejected a motion to vote only for Republicans.

Moody Merrill Charles Y. Whitten Merrill Republican City Committee Wards Land Jesse M. Gore B. I. Campbell Wesley A. Gore John A. Webster Frank R. Morrison Lyman W. Clark Charles T. Witt Joseph B. Maccabe James Frame Thomas Kelough Nathaniel M. Jewett Peter Morrison J. H. Stevenson John D. Campbell Henry Carstensen John B. Hebron James G. Hinckley George J. Cann Horsee KE. Boynton Williamh. Kent Everett Torrey Daniel Williams Albert E. Dadiey John W. Dennett John B. Wright John Bryant John Plynn City Charles Field A. W. Stover John Turner W. H. Preble John H. Studley John P. Loring George N. Fisher, Jr J. K. Vierce Arthur Meehan W. H. Oakes E. L. Pilsbury Joseph H. Gleason D. Lawin Arthur H. Folger Joseph H. Cotton L. E B. Simson E. Gerry Brown Joseph W. Hill Hale Mason Trank Dow Frank EK. Duniels A. L. Hatch Charles Ff. Johnson Albert E. Proctor William H. Snow James M. Meagher Allen J. McIntire Charles Ruhe Thomas H. Roberts Joseph Carver William T. Bibbey Lysander C. Parker William B. Benson Albert West William Endicott Richard KR. Higgins D. Voster Farrar Roswell C. Mureh George G. Crocker Thomas Mack Ira L. Moore J. Ons Wetherbee John C. Haynes George O. Shattack Edward P. Wilbur Nathaniel J. Rust Thomas Dana Otis Norcross John D. W. French Fred Franklin J. Stone Samuel &. Daggett William C. Coolidge George H. Stone N. I. Butler Aldermaiie Lewis A. Drake Henry Rothenburg John A. Davies W. H. A. Watts Haiward B. Hackett Frank Batchelder William c. J. Gerhardt Nelson W. Steele Ienry C. Steltz Aldermanic E. Mortain Hatch William G. Owens Charlies H. Turner Thomas Howard WaAkp Thomas Gogin C.T. Gallagher Harrison Loring O. D. Dana Alonzo Bancroft A. F. Lauren David Berry A.T. Davison Francis James C. H. Spaulding Galen Poole J. S. Luther Jonathan A. Jane Oliver Ditson John A. Nowell Francis L. Emery Edmund T. Eastman William T. Hart Albert H. Rhodes Charles C. Coffin William KE. Hodgkins Albert A. Folsom John J. McNutt William H. Baldwin Whittemore Rowell Constant Q. Ring Joseph Halstrick, Jr Christopher C. Ryder William 5. Stevens A. N. Sampson John F. Colby B. F. S. Bullard J. Littlefield Solomon Levi Lewis T. Currier Fred F. Spach P. T. Sullivan A. P. Jones P. F. Kelly H. T. Spach Augustus Bacon, Jr H. CO. Pickering Joseph Verge, Jr P. Bermingpee W.&k. O'Flaherty I. C. Thompson William Tim J. P. Jordan Albert Howard Jeremiah P. Blake C. E. Wiggin, Jr Richard C. Humphreys Joseph Hubbard James H. Upham John K. Berry Charles J. McCormick Ebenezer Adams Charles A. Barton Alderman John H. Norton Robert B. Wairbairn Henry C. Curtis Fred M. Smith Cassius Powers Benjamin Tinkham Schuyler S. Bartlett James Goodman A. A. Pope G. S. Tomlinson L. Tead F. Bleiler Marshall Reed George Blasser J. P. Gragg Joseph Bennett J. J. Wingate J. L. 2. Pratt Cyrus E. Marshall J.T. Chamberlain Samuel Diano G. A. Fuller

Notable names listed in historical roster

A. Hathaway, A. S. Richardson, J. W. Harvey, Teter J. Loring, William EF. Hibbard, Austin Brystow, Warren C. Daggett appear in the document as a sequence of personal names, suggesting a roster or attribution.

A. Hathaway A. S. Richardson J. W. Harvey Teter J. Loring William EF. Hibbard Austin Brystow Warren C. Daggett

Temperance Banquet Opens No-License Campaign in Massachusetts

The no-license campaign in Massachusetts cities starts with a temperance banquet in Odd Fellows Hall. Mayors of no-license cities are invited to speak on policy effects, with speakers including Alexander H. Rice and John D. Long. Organizers Rufus S. Frost Benjamin R. Jewell and L. Edwin Dudley oversee tickets at $1 each.

Massachusetts Friends of the Cause Odd Fellows’ Hall Alexander H. Rice John D. Long Emily McLaughlin Rufus 5. Frost Benjamin R. Jewell L. Edwin Dudley

Executive council approves Heman W. Chaplin to prison board

The executive council elected Heman W. Chaplin of Boston to fill the vacancy on the board of prison commissioners caused by William Roberts of Waltham. Chaplin, a former assistant district attorney for Suffolk, was confirmed under suspension of the rules. Augustus Mudge of Danvers becomes Danvers Hospital trustee, replacing Charles P. Preston, and the board then began its annual inspection tour of the State prison.

Heman W. Chaplin Boston Board of Prison Commissioners William Roberts Waltham Suffolk County Augustus Mudge Danvers Danvers Hospital Charles P. Preston

Cambridge caucuses pick delegates for mayoralty and council

In Cambridge, supporters of Mayor Russell held ward caucuses to nominate council candidates and delegates to the mayoralty and aldermanic convention. Across five wards the meetings were well attended with peaceful proceedings and some opposition noted in a few caucuses.

Cambridge Russell Common Council Alexander Millan W. H. Eveleth William T. Piper George E. Carter Ff. L. Chapman C. E. Norton C. ©. Wentworth J. H. H. McNamee C. BE. Raymond T. W. Higginson T. D. Sullivan M. IF. McGrath N.S. Shaler George G. Wright Thomas Houllahan J. Henry Russell Edward C. Wheeler Alvin F. Sortwell James McPeek Perez G. Porter John Cahill C. G. H. Benninck Henry Lewis Dr. A. P. Clarke George A. Rosenburger Samuel G. Noyes K. O. Fuller E. Burt Phillips George Close Patrick Callahan W. S. Sharman James F. Aylward John F. Clary Gustavus Goepper H. A. Doherty S. W. Bailey J. P. McCormack W.A. Beitsch KE. A. Cooney Michael Coffee H. Sanborn James Kendall L. M. Hannum C. H. Henderson Anthony Murnighan John i. Perry George A. Allison R. S. Edwards Michael Corcoran J. M. W. Hal Stihnan F. Kelley Frank Foxcroft Thomas LP. Cahir Daniel J. Hayes Orinan T. Boyd

Somerville Caucuses Set for Mayor Delegates

At a joint meeting of Somerville Republican and Democratic ward and city committees, caucuses will be held Tuesday evening November 29 to choose delegates for a mayoralty convention at Bow Street Hall on November 30. Ward 1 gets 18, Ward 2 25, Ward 3 16, Ward 4 14.

Somerville Bow Street Hall Ward

Senator Newhall Gains After Essex District Recount

The fifth Essex senatorial district recount leaves Democrat Newhall ahead by thirteen votes as Groveland Saugus Lynnfield and North Andover tallies remain. Walker’s plurality shrinks to twenty one.

Newhall Essex Groveland Saugus Lynnfield North Andover Walker

McAlpine Holds Essex Senate Seat With 45 Vote Lead

Lawrence recount of the sixth Essex district confirms William Lt. McAlpine Republican winner by forty five votes over incumbent O Sullivan. Recount adds seven votes to O Sullivan though McAlpine maintains the plurality. District total reported as 637.

Lawrence Mass Essex William Lt. McAlpine O’sullivan O'Sullivan

A Republican for a Democrat leads Essex district recount

A recount of votes for Representative in the first Essex district shows Charles Goss of Amesbury, Republican, leading Democrat John Cilley of Salisbury by fourteen. The tally stands with John Rifteen of Amesbury and Charles Goss of Amesbury currently leading.

Amesbury Essex Charles Goss John Cilley Salisbury John ©. Rifteen

First Woman Elected School Trustee in New York City

The board of education elected Miss Alice Pine as school trustee in the fifteenth ward. She becomes the first woman to hold the post in the city.

New York Board of Education Alice Pine

Franklin Whipple faces insurance law complaint in Worcester

Franklin Whipple of Worcester is charged with violating state insurance laws by writing a policy for the Preferred Mutual Accident Association of New York, an unlicensed company. The case is set for a hearing on the 25th.

Worcester Franklin Whipple Tion New York

Boston Natural History Society discusses growth stages and new nomenclature

The Boston Society of Natural History met at Boylston and Berkeley last evening. Discussion of switching to monthly meetings was postponed. Prof. A. Hyatt spoke on classification stages from protozoa to metazoa and proposed new names. S. H. Scudder described basilarchia butterfly propagation methods, and Prof. Sedgwick announced the American Journal of Morphology and the Lake Laboratory of Biology.

Boston Society of Natural History Boylston Berkeley Streets A. Hyatt Hyatt S. H. Scudder Basilarchia William T. Sedgwick New American Journal of Morphology Lake

Auction Sale Of Charles H Guild Library Volumes

Several thousand volumes of the American Historical Library owned by Charles H. Guild were sold at C F Libbie's Hayward place rooms. About 750 volumes sold including Albany history sets for 20 dollars and James Adair history for 1050 dollars. Remaining sales continue at 10 and 2 each day through the week and next.

American Historical Library Charles H. Guild C. F. Libbie Hayward Place Albany James Adair Peter Force Holmes Ammidown Archwolopia Americana H.L. Barnum Boston Justin Winsor Bradford Club Aaron Burr Europe I. Bushnell

The Choate Hazing Details at Williams College Revealed

Williamstown reports disclose sworn affidavits from Williams College students detailing the hazing of George Choate on Sept 15. The account lists actions from a table speech to a wash bowl rowing demonstration and a crawling under a table, with no clothing removal.

Williamstown George Choate Williams College Choate Morgan Hall Joseph H. Choate Harris G. Fisher

Obituary Notices Reach Across Regions And Roles

Multiple obituaries report deaths of notable figures including John A. Heney of J A Heney & Son in Boston died at his Somerville home at 52, and George F. Stevens of Ashburnham aged 49, a bank cashier and Cushing Academy treasurer. Also listed are John M. Eames of Ashland 81, Sir William McArthur ex Lord Mayor of London, M Auguste Massol the French vocalist, General Le Flo, Mrs Fanny A Goodrich, John M Seeley of Berkshire County 73.

John A. Heney J. A. Heney & Son Boston Somerville George F. Stevens Ashburnham First National Bank Cushing Academy Stevens Amherst N. H John M. Eames Ashland William McArthur London House of Commons M. Auguste Massol Paris Locére Iérault Conservatoire Plantade Bordogni Vevers Lorenzo Masaniello General le Flo Fanny A. Goodrich William Hi. Goodrich Hartford Courant John M. Seeley Berkshire County Housatonic Great Barrington Monnument Seeley

Essex Club to honor Whittier on eightieth birthday

The Essex Club committee met at the Essex House to plan a memorial for poet Whittier on his eightieth birthday December 17. They decided to prepare a testimonial letter signed by prominent national figures and bound for presentation to the poet.

Sauem SpectAu Essex Club Whittier Essex House

Massachusetts Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Meeting

The November meeting of the society’s directors approved a plan to petition the water board to keep drinking fountains open through winter. They voted to seek federal cruelty laws for U S territories and to reflect 643 officers and men of the Boston police as annual branch members. Agents handled 149 cruelty cases last month and had 50 animals removed from work with 68 animals mercifully killed.

Massachusetts Society For the Prevention of Water Board Congress United States Boston Police Boston

Towle Presents The German Empire At Tufts Lectures

The second lecture in a Tufts College series on European governments by Hon. George Makepeace Towle was given at Goddard Chapel. The German Empire was the topic and drew continuous attention. The Divinity School Chapel is being enlarged. The football team's Hartford trip has been cancelled. Sumner Robinson and George A. Bailey, class of ’88, left for New York as delegates to the Sheta Delta Chi convention.

Tufts College George Makepeace Towle Goddard Chapel German Empire Divinity School Hartford Conn Sumner Robinson George A. Bailey New York

National Baseball League Governing Changes Adopted

The annual meeting in New York adopted rule changes approved in Pittsburg and began reconstrucing the constitution. Brotherhood representatives at Barrett Hotel insisted on independent action and refused convention access without a committee. Rumors said Ward could back a Brotherhood syndicate to form an independent league with Brotherhood players. Possible club participation spanned New York Philadelphia Boston Baltimore Detroit and Providence with a May 1 champion series planned.

New York National Baseball League Pittsburg Young Brotherhood Barrett Hotel Ward Philadelphia Boston Baltimore Detroit Providence

Fire on Venetian sparks long Charlestown blaze at pier 5

A fire on the Leyland line steamer Venetian at pier 5 Hoosac Tunnel docks Charlestown raged from about 3 am until long after, flooding the lower hold and forcing rescue of exhausted firefighters. Losses and delays push total to about 125000. several firemen were overcome. Nearby fires include a Milton mansion destroyed for 80000 with extensive contents. a boarding house blaze caused minor damage.

Leyland Line Venetian Liverpool Hoosac Tunnel Charlestown Dwight Hughes Bartlett Martin Henry Max Bowker Street Roger Wolcott Milton Wolcott Boston Commonwealth Avenue

Fire and Arson Blaze Hit Two NY Areas

In Burrato New York early today a blaze damaged the Siegle Brewing Company's malt house for about 150000 with 100000 insured. In Quincy an unoccupied Wollaston house and shed burned causing about 500 loss with incendiary suspected.

Burrato N. Y Siegle Brewing Company Quincy Wollaston Josiah Quiincy

Weather Outlook For New England And Nearby States

Weather forecast from Washington and Hild Observatory covers November 17 to 18. Maine New Hampshire Vermont expect fair weather with light snow or rain in northern areas and a slight temperature rise. rest of New England and eastern New York see warming then cooler conditions with increasing winds. southeastern New England may see clouds and rain after brief fair conditions.

Washington Maine New Hampshire Vermont New England New York Bluf Hild Observatory H. H. Clayton Annem Northfield Allsaie O East Wotb Ewes Portland Nantticket Loston Philadelphia Fl Paso Ener Buc Lynchbur Norfolk Sceae Hiatteras Eae Wilmington See Fort Smith, Hae Lake City Clear Santa Fe A Jacksonville Bos Galveston Twee Montgomery New Orleans Shreveport Knoxville Detroit Nee Fort Custer Marquette Mich Crichkeo Duluth Eluw Orth Ea Fort Ssae Iturou Fort Buford Clear Renee BOD Clear Deadwood Wsibumaton View S Cheyenne North Vpiatte Denver Pronto Pga Gicecteaaa C ‘Loudy

November Weddings Bring Quiet Union Ceremonies

A series of late evening weddings occurred across Newtonville Cambridge and Washington. Notable couples include Joseph Meinrath of Omaha and Helena Susmann, Henry Martin Beal and Charlotte South wick Berry, William Lyman Underwood and Ida Cushing, and Sophia Munroe Smith with William Codman Jr. The Washington union of Susan Bancroft and Charles Carroll crossed religious lines with a papal dispensation.

Vendome Joseph Meinrath Omaha Helena M. Susmann M. Herman Susmann J. ©. Jaynes Newtonville Messrs Arthur Susmann D. M. Blair Frank Leslie Crowell SS. H. Whidden Annie Morris Cornelia Cook Symphony Orchestra Julius Susmann Henry Wellesley Hills Morton Beal Rosewater John White Bridgham L. C. Wadleigh C. Ls. Murphy Church of the Unity Henry Martin Beal Beal, Higginson & Co Charlotte Southwick Berry Minot J. Savage Henry R. Beal Rutland Square William Lyman Underwood Ida Cushing M. P. Cushing Walnut Street Brooke Herford C. P. Nunn G. R. Payson, Jr H. W. Cushing R. H. Fuller William C. Codman, Jr Boston Sophia Munroe Smith Horatio 8. Smith Cambridge St. John’s Episcopal Church Old Cambridge George Zabriskie Gray Theological School Arthur Bull Susan Smith Ruth Parker Luquier Smith Munroe T. Jefferson Coolidge, Jr Robert Harold Mellidge Codman Washington, D.C Susanne Bancroft George Bancroft Chappelle St. Matthew’s Roman Catholic Church Charles Carroll Carrollton Newport Washington Society Trousseau Miss Bancroft Mr. Carroll St. Matthew’s Church Father Chappelle Cardinal Gibbons Baltimore Washington Mr. Bancroft

Bankruptcy troubles loom for Woodman True Co of Portland

Creditors held a second meeting at the American House in Boston. W G Davis led a report showing liabilities above 857000 with 250 creditors. Officials say the firm cannot pay 50 cents on the dollar and will enter insolvency.

Woodman, True & Co Portland American House Boston W. G. Davis Star Sate Company St. Louis People’s Insurance Company of New Orleans James J. Sweeny Grocer Birmingham Braystreet New York Cable Railway Construction Company Broadway St. Paul Charles D. Ingersoll Philadelphia Curtin Dudley Isaac Sickle New York

Observations At All Stations On Washing Time Claim

Observers report simultaneous measurements across stations noting a claim that letter work is completed faster using Pearline Washing Compound than any other method known. The statement asserts universal timing advantage for the product across locations.

Starving man found on Kneeland Street by Officer Fraser

Officer Fraser of Station 4 found a hungry young man named Wallace Winner asleep on Kneeland Street. He was taken to the station, searched, and $45 found. A doctor said he was starving and possibly mentally unsettled. He could not state his home, but ate eagerly after nourishment and improved. A separate note highlights Shepard, Norwell & Co's updated Winter Street dry goods store with new floors, bargain upholstery, and wide lace curtain selections.

Fraser Station 4 Kneeland Street Wallace Winner Jooa Messrs. Shepard, Norwell & Co Winter Street

Henry George versus Henry George reviewed in New York

A brisk critique by R. C. Rutherford condemns Henry George’s Progress and Poverty. The 320 page pamphlet contrasts extracts to expose contradictions and argues wages derive from labor product, not capital. Published by D. Appleton & Co. at 50 cents.

Henry George R. C. Rutherford Mr. George Adam Smith Ricardo Matthus Mr. Rutherford New York D. Appleton & Co

Clapboard Trees Parish History and Unitarian Shift

The Clapboard Trees parish in Westted ham traces its founding to 1736 with backstory on parish troubles and notable clergy. It details Rev Thomas Thacher’s liberal legacy and his condition for Harvard educated ministers not aligned with Calvinistic or Hopkinsian views, leading to gradual Unitarian adoption under Rev John White and culminating with Rev George W Cooke who authored the parish history in 1880.

Clapboard Trees Westtedham Thomas Thacher Harvard College Theological Institution Andover Mass Thacher John White Old Society George W. Cooke Dedham George Willis Cooke Boston George H. Ellis Price

Sermons for Children by Dean Stanley at Westminster Abbey

A small volume collects Dean Stanley’s Holy Innocents sermons aimed at children, with stories and calls for goodness. The editor notes the adaptation is imperfect yet the texts can inspire teachers and parents, plus his final Beatitudes sermon from July 9 1881. Also priced $1 and advertised along with carpet offers at Joel Goldthwait & Co.

Westminster Abbey Dean Stanley New York Charles Scribner’s Sons Boston Re- Siri Laughton, Macdonald & Co

Auction notice for Morgan Cob Horses in Boston

Isburgh and Co auctioneers list a public sale on Saturday November 19 of a pair of Morgan Cob Horses bought by the present owner in July. The advertisement describes them as 15.4 hands, sound, acclimated, and capable of 10 mph with road work, with testable conditions by a veterinary surgeon. The seller, A W Davis of Northampton Street, states the horses may be sold on account of concerns about their representation.

A. W. Davis Northampton Street

Valuable Corner Business Estate Sale in Shawmut Avenue Dover Street

Boston advertisements announce sale of a large corner estate at Nos 200 to 206 Shawmut Avenue and 72 Dover Street on Thursday November 17 1887 at noon. The property fronts Shawmut Avenue about 824 feet and Dover Street 20.4 feet with total land around 728 square feet. Buildings include brick and other structures housing three stores and tenants. Deposit of $1000 required at sale. Further details at Samuel Hatch office No 9 Congress Street.

Shawmut Avenue Dover Street Henrietta Vorenberg Boston County of Suffolk Commonwealth of Massachusetts Leopold Morse Border Street East Josiah Johnson Prince Rogers Harvey Rogers Orpha Putnam John W. Locke East Boston Company Geofrey Morse Simmons Cabot Ruggles Street Temps Street Coolidge Place

Investment listings from an 1887 probate sale notice

This excerpt lists numerous security holdings and shares to be distributed by executor and administrator orders on November 19 and November 23, 1887. It references banks, railroad bonds, insurance and manufacturing companies, and railway consols with various dates and amounts such as 68 shares Pemigewasset Valley Rd and 4 shares Boston Gas Light Co, among others.

Quincy Warsaw Pemigewasset Valley First Ward Natl. Bank Admx National Hide and Leather Bank Atlantic Natl. Bank Boston ‘Gas Light Co Ado Hill Mfg. Co Boston Gas Light Co Metropolitan Natl. Bank Adm City Bank State Natl. Bank Bluebilldo Milton Lancaster Mills Saratoga Victory Mfg. Co Lyman Mills Continental Mills Boston Lead Mfg. Co Naumkeag Steam Cotton Co Adm. H Boston & Lowell Ra Old Colony Boston, Concord & Mont. Rd

Columbus Day Auction at Francis Henshaw Co

Francis Henshaw and Co auctioneers lists an auction of stocks bonds and railroad issues to be held at 51 State Street with items including National City Bank Appleton Co Manufacturers Natl Bank Merchants Natl Bank and various milling and railroad shares. The notice notes trustees and executors as ordering parties with multiple lot numbers and dates in 1887.

Francis Henshaw & CO State Street Merchants’ Exchange Building National City Bank Appleton Co National Union Bank Nat'l Bank Nat’ Bank National Rockland Bank Tremont Nat’ Bank Merrimack Mfe Hamilton Mfg Lyman Mills Lawrence Mfg Jackson Mfg Pepperell Mfg Lancaster Mills Newmarket Mfg. Co Cheshire RR. Co. Pfad

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