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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Nov 18, 1890

Page

8

Burdett Urged to Reorganize State Committee

Republicans weigh new leadership as Burdett seeks reelection amid calls for a complete top to bottom reorganization. Theodore Bates of Worcester and ex Senator Howes Norris of Cottage City discussed as potential successors while Lodge and Clapp reportedly urged Burdett to run again. The party laments campaign flaws and debates a total committee overhaul.

Burdett State Committee Stott Lowell Theodore C. Bates Worcester Howes Norris Cottage City Henry Cabot Lodge Colonel Clapp The Boston Journal

Aldermanic conventions fixed in South Boston

Twe Democrats of the seventh aldermanic district hold their convention this evening in the Municipal Court House on Dorchester street South Boston. The ninth district convention will be held this evening also. Republicans will hold aldermanic conventions this evening at the city committee rooms for the ninth district at 7 30 p m, Wednesday evening for the eighth district in the city committee rooms at 8 o'clock, Wednesday for the seventh district in the Ward 14 Republican Club rooms, Thursday at 4 p m for the eleventh district at the rooms of the city committee.

Twe Municipal Court House Dorchester Street Boston Ninth District Ward Republican Club Stursday City Committee

Lowel man George Young shifts to tariff and civil service reform

Since the November 4 returns, George Young of Lowell, a well known third houseman, has become a full fledged Democrat advocating tariff reform and civil service reform.

George Young Lowell

Independent Democrats Weigh City Clerk Fate on Fence

Independent Democrats say they are watching the procession and will vote after a meeting on Tuesday or Wednesday. They may nominate a ticket or endorse another candidate. Rumor says City Clerk Curtis seeks Meehan’s scalp, while Meehan’s backers rally behind him. Galvin campaigns for city clerk if Matthews is elected.

Curtis Meehan J. Mitchell Galvin Matthews

Banquet Day Presides at Young Democrats Club Meeting

Vice-President Ltarvey Collison presided at the Young Men's Democratic Club of Massachusetts yesterday afternoon. Members voted to host the annual dinner Monday evening December 15 and appointed an executive committee to nominate officers for the next meeting. The club elected numerous new members including Edward Bicknell Boston George R. Brine Cambridge Leonard N. Cummings Dorchester George J. Doherty Boston James J. Dorsey Winchester Granville R. Farrar Abington Everett Day Boston J E Gorman Whitinsville Henry T Holmes Chelsea J Karcher Jr Dorchester Edwin V Kinsley Canton Chariss Knowles Boston James Nicol Cambridge George Feed Boston Henry J Haley Boston John P Reynolds Charlestown Thomas S Spurr Winchester William H Suppmgon Boston Charles H Swan Dorchester W J Taft Uxbridge David H S Tappan Brookline Prescott Temple Ward Boston Arthur E Whitney Winchester Frank W Wright Hamilton George F Wright Dorchester

Ltarvey Collison Young Men’s Democratic Club of Massachusetts Messrs Quincy Lyons Somerville Stratton Noonan and Avery Boston Edward Bicknell George R. Brine Camridge Commonwealth Clothing House Leonard N. Cummings Dorchester James J. Dorsey Winchester Granville RK. Farrar Cashier National Bank Abington Everett Day J. E. Gorman Whitinsville Eline B. Hines C. K William H. Suimpgon Charles H. Swan W. J. Taft Uxbridge David H. S. Tappan Brookline Prescott Temple Ward Hastern Banking Company Arthur E. Whitney Frank VV. Wright Hambtol George F. Wright

Cambridge Democrats Nominate Alger for Mayor in Local Convention

In Cambridge last evening the Democratic mayoralty convention met at the Citizens' Trade Association rooms. John McSorley chaired, Francis Mahalfy was secretary, and a 51-member delegation attended. A. B. Alger was nominated for mayor by acclamation, but Alger could not be located for presentation. Ward 1 backed James and Thurston for aldermen with Thurston at 27 votes to Phelan 23 after a split ballot. Additional nominations covered wards 2 through 5 for various town posts and the principal assessor and school committee members. A set of resolutions urging industrial training and broader public school funding won 26 to 21.

Cambridge Democrats Alger Caimpridgze Citizens’ Trade Association John Mcsorley Francisd. Mahalfy A.J. Rady A. B. Alger Ward 1 ER. LB. James George A. Thurston John T. Phelan James Thurston Pielan Colin Chisholm W. E. Doyle J. F. Aylward Clary Pe P Burns EC. Gove Benjamin &. Atwood Henry R. Sayward F. J. Stevens F. J Coughon

Somerville Caucuses Nominate Officials and Endorse Mayor

Somerville Citizens caucuses in Wards 3 and 4 nominated Common Councilmen and school committee members and selected delegates to the mayoralty and aldermanic convention to be held Wednesday evening. Both caucuses endorsed Mayor G Fope for another term, while Ward 8% backed Alderman Nickerson and President Osgood of the Common Council.

Somerville Citizens G. Fope Nickerson Osgood Common Council

Aldermen caucuses name ward delegates and council picks

Ward 4 delegates were instructed to vote for Isaac R Webber and John C Nichols for Aldermen. Ward 3 delegates listed with eight names. Ward 4 delegates Irving L Russell Alvin Phillips B W Lawrence Walter Mentzer Charles E Mongan Frank S Pushee John L Nichola Philip J McGrath Osman D Baker Otis N Casey J Russell Armington named for Common Councilmen. Newell F Caswell Solomon S Higgins for school committee and M W Carr. Caucuses held in Wards 1 and 2 tonight.

Isaac R. Webber John C. Nichols Ward Bowman Beece Stickney Robert Duddy John Andrews F. H. White E. E. Stevens G. F. Wilkins George E. Eliot C. H. Whitney G._F. Clandge V. H. Brown H. F. Woods M. E. Ryan Common F. E. Dickerman W. L. Barber T.S. Wentworth S.G. Smith Dr. A Aldrich Irving L. Russell Alvin Phillips B. W. Lawrence Walter ©. Mentzer Charles E. Mongan Frank S. Pushee John L. Nichola Philip J. McGrath Osman D. Baker Otis N. Casey J. Russell Armington Franklin F.ee Charles A. G. Winther Newell F. Caswell Solomon

Malden Citizens Caucuses Elect Delegates for Mayor Race

Malden held caucuses in Wards 1 2 3 and 4 to select fifteen delegates for a Canton Hall convention on Wednesday evening. Delegates favor Joseph F Wiggin for mayor with likely no opposition, and will nominate four school committee candidates plus one Alderman and three Councilmen per ward.

Malden Citizens Citizens’ Convention Canton Hall Joseph F. Wiggin

Quincy Republicans Nominate Ward Officers and Delegates

Quincy Republicans hold ward caucuses selecting councilmen for three wards and naming delegates to the mayoralty convention. Ward 1 slate includes E. W. Bass and John Holden with a large list of delegates led by Merrill and Langley. Ward 2 lists Souther Drake and Whitton with delegates including Smith and Higgins. Ward 3 names Thompson Dackers Pratt and Jones with a lengthy delegate slate led by Jones.

Quincy E. W. Hi. Bass John O. Holden H. Walter Gray John F. Merrill W. W. Ewell George O. Langley E. W. LH. Bass H. H. Faxon J. C. Morse John O. Hall George W. Morton Fheophilus King C. A. Howlana Wilson Marsh Horace Souther John EK. Drake J. L. Whitton Fred H. Smith George H. Higgins John Shaw I. H. Newcomb George A. Sidelinger William Caldwell Samuel Crane James Thompson Peter W. Dackers Lester M. Pratt

Lynn Workingmen for Newhall Nomination in Caucuses

The Workingmen's party held mayoralty caucuses in all wards and nominated George H. Newhall a current Alderman for mayor. Delegates were chosen for the aldermanic convention.

Lynn Newhall Workingmen’s Party George H. Newhall Board of Aldermen

Lawrence Democrats Nominate McCarthy for Mayor

Lawrence Democrats in convention nominated Daniel F. McCarthy for mayor after two hours of wrangling. Aldermen nominees included Ward 1 Timothy P. Reardon Ward 2 Michael P. Clark Ward 3 Andrew F. Shea Ward 4 Arthur A. Bailey Ward 6 Otis Freeman Jr Ward 6 Jeremiah F. Driscoll. The Hon John Breen presided.

Lawrence

Democrats Nominate Delegates for Fifield in Lowell Mayoral Caucus

In Lowell on November 17, the Democratic caucuses selected delegates pledged for George W. Fifield for mayor in five of six wards. Ward 2 chose Courtney delegates. Prohibitionists nominated W. W. Sherman for mayor.

Lowell LowEtt George W. Fifield Courtney W. W. Sherman

Pittsf ield Republican Nominations

Pittsfield Republican nominations list ward by ward with Aldermen, Councils, and school committee selections. Names include N Russell A Teeling G Humphrey Jabez L Peck George W Smith James H Butler H Nash H C Clark David Clary FE Slocum Joseph Foote H H Ballara J F Adams C Lincoln R E Burbank A N Parker Mortimer Francis Joseph E Pierson A P Wood Benjamin F Robbins 8 N Fuller C C Wright E B Wilson E S Lawrence Rev Mr Hoppe W K Rice.

Pittsfield Pittsgreep Wade N. Russell A. Teeling George Humphrey George D. Parker O.I. Benedict Andrew _J. White I. ©. MacInness H. M. Owen H. Nash H. C. Clark Jabez L. Peck A. P. Wood Benjamin F. Robbins

Republican Executive Committee backing Merrill for Mayor

The Republican city committee met at headquarters with candidate Moody Merrill attending. Merrill urged all members to contribute to the campaign and a number of Hart supporters, including City Architect Atwood and Messenger Bullard, shifted to Merrill. The full committee plans a meeting Wednesday evening with Merrill likely in attendance.

Republican Executive Committee Republican City Committee Moody Merrill Merrill Hart Atwood Messenger Bullard

Grand Banquet Honors Boston Methodist Leaders

The Boston Methodist Social Union hosted a banquet in Music Hall with over 1100 attendees to honor the General Missionary Committee. Distinguished speakers discussed aggressive New England Methodism, national religious plans, and women’s roles, amid orchestral music and prayers finishing with a call for broader religious education.

General Missionary Committee The Social Union Bishops and General Missionary Committee Methodist Social Union of Boston Music Hall Charles Wesley Order Leroy 5. Johnson Thomas Bowman McCabe Jesus Fowler Foster New England J. M. Thoburn India Gates of Hell Ponte W. Knight Brooklyn N. Y Jo. F. Hurst National Methodist University Washington National Capital Catholic University D. H. Moore Western Christian Advocate Church J. H. Vincent Church of the Future J. P. Newman J. M. Buckley New York Christian Advocate Clauim Warren Boston University

Brunswick Fur Club field trials end with many awards in Maine and New England

The Brunswick Fur Club held its second annual field trials in Brunswick Maine from November 10 to 16 with about 100 members and guests. Eighteen foxhounds and five beagles competed. prizes went to Joe Forester Major O Rourke Nelly Ripley for hunting and trailing and to Clinker for speed. Other awards covered barking style and the highest general average, with several hounds from the Southern States recognized.

Portsmouth N. H Brunswick Fur Club Brunswick New England A. C. Hessenger Joe Forester R. D. Perry Major O'Rourke A. McDonald Nelly Ripley M. Thomas Bugle A. C. Heftenger Speed Clinker M. ‘Thomas

More Salons Wanted in Fall River

Fall River on November 17 reports the city government ordered the Mayor to petition the Legislature for a liquor license ratio of one per 500 inhabitants, instead of 1 per 1000. A committee was named to study a municipal electric plant and light system. The Mayor and city solicitor were authorized to sue Old Colony Railroad to enforce rights to Middle street.

Fall River Old Colony Rail Middle Street

Warrham Aldermen Fund New Police Station and Drains

Warrham board actions at regular meeting include a 1500 appropriation for the new police station, 250 for drains at the almshouse, and 600 for school supplies. In a later session, Mayor and Aldermen discuss the Henesly assault case, authorizing public censure of Officers Lombard and Peabody for force used in arresting a prisoner.

Waltham

Missionary Committee Advances Africa and India Funds

The general missionary committee met at Bromfield Street Church with Bishop Ninde presiding. Africa's needs were outlined by Bishop Taylor, securing $500 for Simpson Memorial Church Liberia, $500 for contingent, $1000 for schools. India contingent fund set at $22,000 after debate, with $10,000 north India, $7,000 Bengal, $5,000 south India, plus $4,000 pledged. Bishop Taylor plans to sail from New York Saturday for Africa.

General Missionary Committee Bromfield Street Bishop Ninde Africa Taylor Simpson Memorial Mt. Olive Liberia New York India Thoburn North India Bengal South India Walden

Sunday School Enthusiasm Remains Focus After Porter’s Death

At a Second Church gathering of the Unitarian Sunday School Union, members marked the death of President J. W. Porter. Vice-President Horace Sears chaired and Rev. Price Collier urged renewed zeal, arguing for a concrete object and practical philanthropy to engage both children and parents.

Unitarian Sunday School Union J. W. Porter Second Church Horace Sears Price Collier Harrison Cleveland Collier Brookline John O. Norris

Woman Named Barber Attempts Suicide on City Streets

Elbhie Barber alias Paris attempted suicide by poison last evening. She took the poison on the steps of 37 Carver street and was rushed to City Hospital via Tratton's drug store, where she remains in critical condition. She resides at No 9 Boylston place.

Elbhie Barber Paris Boylston Place Carver Street Tratton City Hospital

Elevator accident injures worker at local plant

Michael Carney of 109 Pynchon Street, while at work for George R. McFarland of 39 Franklin Street, was seriously hurt yesterday when his head was caught between a descending elevator and a bar of iron. He was taken to Massachusetts General Hospital.

Michael Carney Pynchon Street George R. McFarland Franklin Street Massachusetts Generals Hospital

Tremont Temple Commonwealth course offers season tickets

As many as wish to attend the fall and winter series of ten concerts and lectures at Tremont Temple may obtain season tickets for 50 cents each. Managers have generously consented to make the pass available to all interested readers.

Tremont Temple

Paul Jones at Hollis Street Theatre in Boston

Review of the first Boston production of the operetta Paul Jones with music by Planquette. Agnes Huntington stars as Paul Jones but is criticised for weak singing and poor enunciation. Farnie’s libretto alters the original Surcouf tale with mixed, melodramatic action and uneven wit. cast and orchestra receive mixed verdicts.

Miss Huntington Paul Jones H. B&b Farnie Chivot and Duru Planquette Hollis Street Theatre Agnes Huntington Ruffolo de Martine Karl Mora Bicuquet Seeceseverseeeessibric Phorne Don Lrocaderd Eeseeeees Herve D Fanny Wentworth Mali Millie Marsden Yvonne Margarite van Breydel John Paul Jones Walt Whitman Captain Pearson Denis Duval Israel Potter Dr. Franklin Paris H. B. Farnie Baltic Russias Potemkin St. Malo Peter Wilkins Sinbad Mosquitos William Dibden Planonette Jones Bicoquet Messrs Mostyn James Thorne Miss van Breydel Agnes Huntington Berlin

Overhead Bridge to Replace Dangerous Rail Crossing in Dorchester

Boston Aldermen hear petition signed by 209 Dorchester residents calling for an overhead bridge on Lauriet Avenue over the New York and New England railroad. The plan, backed by Alderman Carruth, seeks $75,000 and a sub committee to study the proposal amid safety concerns after multiple fatalities. Includes discussion of Attucks grave memorial and other city items.

Board of Aldermen Alderman Carruth Dorchester Lauriat Avenue New York & New England Railroad Carruth McLaughlin A. E. Pillsbury Dorr Board of Street Commissioners Boston Carruth, Smith and Reed Whitmore Samuel Gray Samuel Maverick James Caldwell Cristus Aystucks Patrick Carr Christopher Snider United States Commonwealth Rutherford Avenue Charlestown Charles E. Mixer Faneuil Hall Newsboys Brown S. Flanders Roxbury Cremont Street Reed Berkeley Street

The Merry Monarch at the Globe Boston

Francis Wilson headlines the Globe Theatre with The Merry Monarch a lyric farce in Boston last evening. The eccentric comedy star draws a full house despite bad weather, with Wilson's unique antics and witty local hits driving strong audience laughter while the supporting cast, Miss Marie Jansen and Miss Laura Moore among others, share the light. The plot remains light and the score weak, though the orchestration pleases and the production is kept buoyant by Wilson's performance.

GLOBE Francis Wilson Boston Globe Theatre J. Cheever Goodwin Wilson Mercury Marie Jansen Nettie Lyford Merry Monarch

English evangelist speaks against Father Ignatius at Tremont Temple

The Rev. Somerset Gardner a Baptist clergyman described Father Ignatius as a Jesuit covertly guiding Anglian Catholic aims. He asserted Ignatius aims to restore Rome’s supremacy and cited a visit to the Benedictine Monastery as evidence of Roman superstitions.

Somerset Gardner Tremont Temple A. J. Gordon Church of England Gordon Father Ignatius Mr. Gardner England Ignatius Society of Jesuits St. Benedictine Jonatius

Royal Leaders of Society Viewed by Mrs Leslie

Mrs Frank Leslie lectured last evening on Royal Leaders of Society detailing European courts from Henry VIIII to Victoria and the Prince of Wales. She praised some monarchs and criticized others while noting American leaders Washington and Arthur and urging women to act with tact and men to live honorably.

Frank Leslie New York America Europe Henry Viiiii United States Henry VIII Charles St Prince of Wales Republic Dabbie Allo Lord Byron Atlantic Leslie Queen Victoria Henry VII England Queen Elizabeth Charles II France Louis XIV George IV English Royal Society Victoria Jeslie Beatrice Napoleon Mrs. Leslie Joaquin Miller George Washington Chester A. Arthur Ward McAllister Republics

Ministers and the M'Kinley Bill at Pilgrim Hall

Rev Dr A A Miner spoke on The Pan American Conference at Congregational ministers meeting in Pilgrim Hall. He argued the conference aims include treaties and ending war arbitament, and that the McKinley bill blocks Zollverein. He criticized tariff policy as incompatible with the Golden Rule and reciprocal trade plans. A memorial service for Dr Dexter Key was designated for next Monday.

M’kinley A. A. Miner Pilgrim Hall Zollverein Mckinley Dexter

Potter and Lovell Waive Examination in Embezzlement Case

Walter Potter and Wallace D Lovell appeared in the lower court yesterday afternoon and waived examination on charges of embezzlement and larceny filed by Charles Richardson of C Richardson and Sons Philadelphia. The case has been postponed by counsel and now goes to the grand jury.

Messrs Walter Potter Wallace D. Lovell Charles Richardson C. Richardson & Sons of Philadelphia Grand

Water tower delivered to replace destroyed at fire site

City receives a new water tower slightly narrower than the previous unit, easier to maneuver through tight streets and sharp corners. An Appalachian Mountain Club exhibit showcases about four hundred photographic views from six excursions and over twenty five outings, with some Peabody boulders shots by Joan Ritchie noted for geology. Mason & Hamlin Hall hosts the first chamber concert at 8 pm featuring Nevin, Duiecken, Morawski, Lynes, and Camilla Urso with Mendelssohn violin concerto. The L Angelus painting remains on display at the Verestehagin Russian Exhibition at 401 Tremont Street until Thanksgiving Day.

Appalachian Mountain Club Peabody Boulders Joan Ritchie Tremont Street

Revered Samuel Foljambe D D Dies Sudden in New Haven

Obituary notes the Rev Samuel W Foljambe D D pastor of the Baptist Church Woonsocket R I died suddenly in New Haven Conn while attending a Baptist congress. Born Leeds Oct 14 1827 he earlier preached with Methodists and later served multiple pastorates including Branch Street Pittsburg East Boston Framingham Albany Harvard Street Boston and Maiden. Dec 1 resignation to join Winthrop Me noted. Also obituary items for Frank H Bascom Montpelier and Father Sumoncino Dampieri S J and Richard A Newell of Brookline.

Samuel W. Foljambe D.D Baptist Church Woonsocket R. L New Haven Conn Baptist Congress Leeds Yorkshire Franklin, O Pittsburg Penn Branch Street Framingham Mass Boston Albany N. Y Harvard Street Churc Maiden Winthrop Frank H. Bascom Montpelier Northwestern Coal & Land Company Muncie Ind Vermont Cleveland Royal Order of Scotland Supreme Council Sumoncino Dampieri S. J Church of the Immaculate Conception Boston College Italy de Dampieri Padua Rome Society of Jesus St. Mary’s Church North End City Hospital Richard Austin Newell Brookline Babcock Street Chatham Street Chamber of Commerce Winslow Lewis Lodge A. M Orpheus Society

Man Struck by Train Injures South Boston Driver

Michael Cosgrove of 7 Athens Street South Boston was driving a rear team at 425 Medford Street Charlestown when struck by a Boston and Maine train yesterday afternoon. He sustained a severe thigh injury and his horse was killed. Cosgrove was rushed to Massachusetts General Hospital.

Michael Cosgrove Athens Street Boston Medford Street Charlestown Boston & Maine Railroad Cosrove Massachusetts General Hospital

Stabbed Woman, Man Arrested After 31 Anderson St Incident

Officer Fitzgerald of Station 3 arrested George Bb. Mahone for stabbing Anna E. Daniels in the side and under the left shoulder at 31 Anderson Street. The suspect is Black and the victim is white. Daniels was taken to Massachusetts General Hospital.

Officer Fitzgerald Station 3 George Bb. Mahone Anna E. Daniels Woulder Anderson Street Mahone Massachusetts General Hospital

Crown of Perak Sultan’s Relic Sold in Singapore

The late Sultan of Perak’s crown was sold by his estate in Singapore. Valued at 37000 dollars, the gold piece is studded with 1000 jewels and served many Malay sultans. An advertisement promotes Taylor Old Bourbon and Taylor Pure Whiskeys as aged medicinal spirits, with Chester HL Graves & Sons of Boston as proprietors.

Perak Senapore G. O. ‘Taylor Chester HL Graves & Sons Boston

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