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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Nov 19, 1889
Page
2
A Boston Republican convention denounces Democratic control, praises current administration as honest and efficient, and bids for continued office. Speakers urge unity, defend Mayor Hart, and warn supporters against swapping to the Democratic camp.
The nomination for Thomas N Hart is endorsed with strong support from city leaders including Charles H Allen. Speakers praise his prior service as merchant banker and mayor, noting reduced city expenses and tax relief. The convention commends Hart by acclamation and plans to back him vigorously.
A Salem gathering at Academy Hall with about 300 voters nominated James F. Almy for mayor after heated debate. Almy led with 143 votes to Kantoul's 47 as others trailed. Almy finally accepted the nomination while Mayor Raymond declined reelection.
Lynn Republicans held ward caucuses to elect delegates to the mayoralty convention with Harwood favored in several wards. Independent labor committee announced council and school nominees for wards across the city, while Waltham caucuses nominated aldermen and chose delegates for the mayoral convention.
Worcester Worcester County political strife spills into city matters with the Democratic city committee backing Colonel A. George Bullock as Citizens candidate. Republicans falter and may endorse Mayor Winslow for a fourth term, prompting bolting risk. Citizens ticket posted with Webster Thayer and Francis Plunkett as aldermen.
Alderman Ely and Oscar F. Rawson announce Republicans hold caucuses on the 26th and the party convention on the 29th. The notice outlines the schedule for party leadership and gathering.
The Newton Citizens convention at Nickerson Hall West Newton nominated H. E. Hibbard for mayor and completed a ticket with changes from the Republican slate. W. J. Follett chaired. W. Shepard was secretary.
The Republican mayoralty and aldermanic convention renominated Alvin E Mack for Mayor by acclamation. An aldermanic ticket was nominated with Ward 1 Fred M Libby Ward 2 Charles S Main Ward 8 George B Elliott Ward 4 George Harberle Ward 5 Franklin Butler Ward 6 P Collins.
In Brockton on November 18 voters show a tight mayoral race with Albert Wade and shoe manufacturer William L. Douglas favored by caucuses. Republican delegates back Wade, while Democrats expect to nominate Douglas amid ward by ward results.
Washington Nov 18 Delegates of the International American Congress gathered at 11 am with nearly all present except Brazil. Secretary Blaine presided and committee reports outlined 16 expert groups on customs, transportation, telegraphs, lighthouse dues, weights and measures, patents, extradition, banking, law, and general welfare. The minutes, read in English and Spanish, prompted corrections on attendance. The conference adjourned to Wednesday.
In the Cronin murder trial, Peter Kock testifies Kunze linked to Lynch and Coughlin with bomb papers from the Whiskey Trust. James Hyland and Jeremiah Hyland corroborate seeing O Sullivan with Coughlin and Kunze at a Saloon on Ashland Avenue. Ex detective Whalen and desk sergeant Stitt give timelines of the night in question.
Providence Rhode Island November 18 The Democratic city convention unanimously nominated Higam Howard for mayor and ex Alderman Spencer for city treasurer The Democrats previously endorsed the incumbent and Republican nominee Mr Tripp a Cleveland Republican The independent nomination signals an aggressive campaign this fall
Last evening dubbed German Night at the Star course Tremont Temple featured a Boston Philharmonic Club concert with soloists Sophie Traubman Louise Meisslinger Julius Perottis and Emil Fischer from the Metropolitan Opera House New York. Selections were excellent and drew warm applause.
Alderman A. C. Converse and his wife marked twenty years of marriage with a reception at their Pearl Street residence in Chelsea attended by about 200 guests including Senator Campbell of East Boston Mayor Champlin and F A Hill Cambridge High School head master.
Delegates at a Marine Conference approve amendments on lights for small craft, overtaking rules, and signals for vessels under sail and towing. Netherlands propose new day signals. Britain, Hawaii and Belgium contribute clarifications.
The committee on lights for small craft submits changes to articles 7 9 and 10 of the rules of the road at the International Marine Conference. Revisions include adding under way for small vessels side lights limited to two points abaft the beam and new pilot vessel signaling provisions with two flashable lights to warn and indicate heading during approach or collision risk.
In a busy political week women activists push to register Republican and reform voters ahead of city elections. Ward and city committees canvass doors. the Loyal Women of American Liberty circulate appeals. A Dorchester delegation sparks a challenge to Alderman Eddy, while St. Stacey faces uncertain support.
E J Lewis presided at the Unitarian Sunday School Union meeting held at Second Church. bylaws amended to allow transferrable representation. Discussion focused on Systematic Discipline in the Sunday School with W H Baldwin stressing discipline, order, and purposeful time use. Mrs Everett of Somerville followed with remarks on the same topic.
The Continental Clothing Company offers a large stock from the New York Cloths House at auction. Bargains abound on winter apparel from Naumburg Kraus Lauer & Co with quality goods at unusually low prices for New England buyers.
Review of George H. Jessop production at Tremont Theatre finds 22 Second Floor a loud slangy farce. Twin sisters separated as children create mistaken identities with a burlesque actress, but the play relies on loud scenes over subtlety. Miss Pixley shows moments of crude effectiveness while the ensemble lacks delicate comic touch.
The Connecticut Weekly Press Association held its annual meeting at the Tontine Hotel in New Haven. After business, George Francis Train spoke and registered at noon as George Francis Train Cell 10 Suffolk County Jail Boston. He will stay a few days and address Yale students.
Mrs Jos Lake of Brockway Centre Mich reports long liver complaint and indigestion almost ended her life Yet after four years of suffering and failed treatments she began using Ayer s Sarsaparilla and soon felt significant relief from digestive distress and weakness.
A Brockway Centre woman reports marked recovery with improved appetite digestion and strength after following directions and using the medicine. Citizens O P Chamberlain G W Waring C A Wells attest her statement as true and credible. A Sharbot Lake resident cites a brother cured in England by the almanac testimonials and Sarsaparilla.
An advertisement lists Ayer's Sarsaparilla prepared by Dr. J. Ayer & Co., Lowell Massachusetts. Price is $1 per bottle, six bottles for $5. The copy touts the value as worth $5 a bottle.
Russey Farm of Harvard announces winter board for horses at Koslindale Massachusetts. Address L E NORTHWAY supervised by Koslindale Superintendent.
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