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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Nov 19, 1888

Page

5

Women voters clash with secret committee over school ticket

A city women voters convention led by Miss A E Newell urged a jointly printed ticket with Republican and Democratic committees or a separate women’s ticket. They oppose the covert committee of 100, citing anti Catholic bias and lack of transparency. They aim to restore Swinton’s history in schools and reelect approved women on the school board. The Banks dinner at Revere House and Middlesex Republicans exult follow.

Merona A. E. Newell South Boston Chaisz A. J. Gordon Committee of 100 J. W. Hamilton Lynn Swinton Congregational House W.C.T.U National Women’s League Independent Women Voters Women’s League Willard S. Allen Ellen French Isaac Fenno J. F. Jarvis H.W. Haynes E. ©. Linscott Caroline E. Hastings William A. Gaston Henry Baldwin Thomas J. Emory Joseph Stedman Edward H. Dunn William A. Mowry Nathaniel C. Thayer Liberty D. Packard Frank H. Fitts Dunn Canning Williamson Women Voters L. Edwin Dudley Suffrage League Ednah D. Cheney Edwin D. Mead Mr. Burrows

Mayors race in Cambridge names Gilmore nominee

Edgar R Champlin withdraws for Henry H Gilmore as Cambridge mayoral candidate. Champlin writes his support and Hincks appears as opponent. Citizens caucus planned for Thursday or Friday to nominate a candidate, rumors connect the move to Alderman Hincks and board president general Hincks.

Russell Edgar R. Champlin H. H. Gilmore Cambridge L. M. Hannum Henry H. Gilmore Mr. Gilmore Einar R. Champlin Hincks Gilmore

Why Not Speaker Bottum for the Legislature Speakership

Northampton correspondent argues John B. Bottum should become speaker, noting his three years in the House and strong parliamentary skill. The piece forecasts solid Republican backing from Hampden Berkshire Franklin and Hampshire, with Worcester County possibly backing Bottom, aiming for about sixty two votes at start.

Bottum Northampton Springfield Republican John B. Bottum J. B. Bottum Hampshire County Worcester Hampden Berkshire Franklin Hampshire Worcester County

Political Notes in Salem and Somerville Ward Meetings

Ex Representative O W H Upham of Salem is nominated for Salem mayor by a citizens committee. In Somerville a Democratic ward and city committee meeting debated municipal caucuses and opposed party caucuses, favoring a citizens caucus to name mayor and council candidates. C G Pope is seen as Republican mayor nominee. German American Ward 19 formed the Reform Club of Ward 19 at Kossuth Hall to boost German-descended voters and promote democratic doctrines through semi monthly meetings and political participation.

O. W. H. Upham Salem Somerville Robert Luce Republican Committee Citizens’ Caucus C. G. Pope Ward 19 Kossuth Hall R. Mexal Reform Club

Victory for Powderly in Barry case at Knights of Labor

The General Executive Board sustained Barry's expulsion dispute with the Powderly faction. Debate ran hot as Powderly addressed the assembly, then resigned his chair to the grievance secretary. The board voted 122 to 24 in favor of Powderly, amid rumors of Powderly leaving to pursue journalism.

Barry George Schilling Chicago Master Workman Powderly Elliott General Executive Board Powderly General Assembly New York Thomas National Assembly

Straws From State Street Signal Railroad Settlement Hope

Market in New York Saturday was quiet and firm with better sentiment on railroad rate talks. Atchison stock attracted buyers as expectations rise for a settlement conference next week. California securities weak due to disappointing earnings. Coppers strengthen and rails see large orders, while money markets show rates firming but still easy. Oregon Railway and Navigation reports record October earnings and ongoing expansion plans in the Northwest.

New York Atchison Boston Oregon Railway and Navigation Company Cour d'Alene Northwest Northern Pacific Oregon Railway and Navigation

Republi can Flambeaux Club to visit Washington in March

The Republican Flambeaux Club will visit Washington on March 4. They will lease a Pullman train and live on board the cars. The remodeled South Church was reopened today. Professor Tucker of Andover preached. O. W. A. Upham has been put forward as a candidate for Mayor.

SaLem Sreerau Republican Flambeaux Club Washington Cays South Church Tucker Andover O. W. A. Upham

Sothern’s Lord Chumiley Coat At Hollis The Chumley Garment

The Chumley gar ment is praised as a top winter overgarment. Viewers urged to see Mr. Sothern in Lord Chumiley at the Hollis and visit G. W. Simmons & Co. at 44 North Street to inspect a cracetul coat duplicate priced around $2.44.

Chumley Mr. Sothern

Warlike Tramps Battle Springfield Police at Indian Orchard

A freight train eastbound at Indian Orchard carried eighteen to twenty tramps who resisted crew efforts to remove them. Springfield police sent eight officers led by City Marshal Clune. seven tramps were captured. A pistol shot by Marshal Cline killed tramp John Engle, 28, who was intoxicated.

Springfield Indian Orchard Clune John Murphy Charles Stearns George Wilson George Greenwood James Brady Frank Trainer John Kelly John McCarthy Fall River John Moran Boston Charles Duncan Philadelphia George Joiner Hyde Park John H. Hopkins New York William Bemis Troy Frank J. Merrill Providence

Auction notices briefed for today and tomorrow

AUCTION SALES. TODAY. Fruit-Snow & Co., 1 p.m. TOMORROW. Rice Flour-Horatio Harris, 11 a.m. Real Estate-Samuel Hatch & Co., 12

Boston Theaters Tonight A Busy Evening Schedule

Hollis Street Theatre offers Lord Chumley at 7 45 pm while the Boston Museum presents Shenandoah. Arc Theatre features Lotta the Still Alarm is shown nightly as Kellogg English Opera Company performs at Boston Theatre. Nickelodeon at 111 Court Street hosts Museum and stage entertainment. Cyclorama Tremont Street shows Battle of Cere and Ran Opera House presents Mixed Pickles at 7 45 pm.

Hollis Street Lord Chumley Woston Museum Shenandoah Re Ark Theatre Lotta Ore Theatre Boston Theatre Kellogg English Opera Company the Nickelodeon Court Street Museum and Stage Entertainment Ney ARD Athenalum Terry the Swell Evenaga Cyclorama Tremont Street Battle of Cere I Opera House Evenag

Marriages in the City and Surrounding Areas

Baylies and Upham wed at Emanuel Church with Walter Baylies of Taunton Massachusetts and Charlotte Upham of Boston in attendance. Harmon and Jacklin unite in Boston with Thomas Harmon and Annie Jacklin. Stevens and Nickerson wed in the city with Thomas Stevens and Lota Nickerson both of Boston. Vail and Phillips marry at home with Judson Vail of Saint John New Brunswick and Annie Phillips of Fredericton New Brunswick.

Boston Vail—Phillips Thomas Dixon Judson M. Vail St. John N. B Annie Phillips Fredericton

Death notices from Boston area newspapers listing multiple individuals

A list of obituary notices from Chelsea Milton Boston Highlands and surrounding areas dated Nov 16 17 ages from under 5 to 84 noting names such as Mattie Louise Aldrich Susan W Clarke Diana Otis George A Morse Harold L Morse Matilda Ray Byron Tracy Charles Weston and others with death locations Chelsea Milton Boston Dorchester Milton Cambridgeport South Boston Detroit Minn Trinity Church services noted for Professor Charles O Otis

Aldrich Chelsea Mattie Louise Frank D Emma F. Aldrich Clarke Milton Susan W. Clarke Colburn AB Roxovury Diana Otis Henry Coburn Gross Boston Highlands George A Martin Matilda Gross Gunning East Milton Stephen Gunning Gunter L. D. Gunter Johnson Cambridgeport Mary A Lawrence Margaret Johnson Lang John Lang Lewis Asa Lewis McFarland Hyde Park Sarah J James & Mefarland St. John N. B Mellish Dorchester Hannah Mellish Morsi Harold L Samuel A Jessie F. Morse Mulliken Boston Pratt Arthur M. Pratt Ray South Boston Matilda Robert Ray Spear Detroit Minn George Washburn Spear Tracy Byron L. Tracy Wes ON This City Charles D. Weston

Dr Greene's Nervara Nerve Tonic Ad

The advertisement touts Dr Greene's Nervara Nerve Tonic as a pure vegetable remedy to strengthen nerves, restore appetite and digestion, regulate organs, and aid sleep. It claims superior cure power with no rival, priced at $1 per bottle, with free consultation at 34 Temple Place Boston Mass.

Dr. Greene Temple Place Boston Mass

Hop Toilet Soap Ad Promises Velvet Face and Hands

An early 20th century ad touts Hop Toilet Soap made from selected hops glycerine and oils with delicate flower odors. Priced at 25 cents per cake with 38 cakes for 68 cents, available from all druggists and dealers.

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