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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Nov 19, 1892
Page
2
Former mayoral candidate defends use of the Australian ballot, says Hall acted on his own without consent, and rejects withdrawal as a deal. He urges the system for conventions and caucuses, and states he will not run as an independent after his name was withdrawn.
Democrats in Boston held ward caucuses to choose delegates and express council preferences. In South Boston and parts of the tenth district, a split pitted Flood loyalists against McNary supporters, provoking marked contention as chairs rejected independent candidates. Counts showed Teegans faction leading narrowly in one ward while others saw heavy opposition to Flood.
The text lists ward and at large aldermanic slates for many wards including Ward 7 Ward 9 Ward 10 Ward 11 Ward 12 Ward 13 Ward 14 Ward 15 Ward 16 Ward 17 Ward 18 Ward 19 Ward 20 Ward 21 Ward 22 Ward 23 and Ward 25 with numerous named candidates and a few pledges such as the delegation being unpledged and a delegation pledged to the renomination of Thomas W Flood.
Washington dispatch notes Agent Ashley reports no threatened outbreak or destitution among Cheyenne and Arapaho Indians, countering Guthrie's claim that the government withholds funds and shortens rations. Indian Commissioner Morgan also denies the charges.
Paris on November 18 reports a long debate in the Chamber ending 319 to 228 in favor of discussing government bill articles to suppress anarchist newspapers. Observers say the vote merely postpones the cabinet's fall.
F Mommer Co importers of ladies dresses and cloaks at 135 and 137 Greene street assigned today Liabilities about 150000 assets not quite so much
The article notes Biela's comet, linked to 1826 discovery by Biela, fears of it striking Earth, and speculation about its orbit and potential impact. It cites astronomers and Professor Pickering, mentions past near misses in 1832, and frames the cosmic threat with a satirical, vividly humorous tone.
The article details a complex pregame setup for a major Yale Harvard clash. It covers birthday decorations, the reception committee, and seating. It lists players, positions, and expected lineups with Bliss brothers amid knee injuries. It notes substitutes and reserves and the Springfield police crowd control.
The Boston Commercial Bulletin reports free wool as the goal of the new regime with no immediate action until spring 1894. It notes prices steady for washed fleeces and low medium combings, large stock in six markets totaling 66.7 million pounds, and 24 million outside, with six weeks of sales needed to restore last year’s stock levels.
The case of Sylvester Critchlow, the first Homestead striker charged with murder, was called for trial today in Pittsburgh. He is accused of killing T. J. Cofidor during the July 6 riot at Homestead.
The event featured Caterer Barr serving supper from 10 o'clock, a stringed orchestra of ten first and eight second violins, and no formal dance programme. New duck covered the Rei and dressing rooms, with the Philharmonic Orchestra of the city enlarged to forty pieces for the occasion.
New Haven Conn Nov 18 Yale's eleven for the Harvard game at Springfield tomorrow was finally settled last night. A string of accidents kept coaches guessing into the last days, delaying confirmation of several positions as late as yesterday.
Thousands cheered Harvard players as two barges carried the team from Cambridge toward Springfield. A lively crowd blocked streets, cheering each player by name under coach guidance, then the squad stayed quiet at Morris House Maple Street. Team details, ages, heights, and weights listed for starters and substitutes.
Springfield reports Hampden Park ready for the Harvard Yale football game tomorrow at 2 pm. Benches finished the field is smooth. Stand safer with new set tees and a public score board. Ticket sellers offer $250 seats at high figures amid city decoration and spectator oriented score cards.
One hundred Boston policemen, double last year’s attendance, will march to the Albany depot this morning to board the 6:50 train to Springfield. Captain Gaskin of Division 4 will lead the detail with a large reception previously accorded to the group.
Amherst defeats Williams 60 to 6 at Weston Field to clinch the league pennant as Dartmouth claims second place after beating Williams. Van Leuven scores three touchdowns for Amherst while Williams shows flashes but falters on defense leading to seven second-half touchdowns. Garfield Nelson and Bruce make notable breaks for Amherst.
Closing arguments in the Maverick Bank insolvency case questioned Potter's role in a 641000 claim against Irving A. Evans & Co. Judge Brooks will rule next Monday at 9:30 AM after statements by Beal's receivers and Evans & Co. supporters.
The General Sherman monument ordered last December was located about two miles from Westerly at Chapman granite works. Work stopped during a May lockout, resumed September 19, and was completed last Tuesday. After inspection it will be shipped to its destination. Labor groups demanded higher pay but did not impede the owners.
London reports the inquest into the Scotch Express wreck near Thirsk Yorkshire on November 2 returns verdicts. Holmes the signalman is found guilty of manslaughter for his oversight. Railway directors are convicted of culpable negligence for approving long night shifts.
Enthusiastic Everett gathering at Society Hall heard Democratic leaders affirm faith in A H Evans’s election. A proposed resolution to consent to caucus binding was defeated, as backers argued Evans’s supporters lacked authority to bind him. Speakers included George A Brown Thomas Marshall Rh H Jenkins and others.
R G Dun Co and E Russell Mercantile Agency report 240 business failures in the past week, up from 210 prior week and 238 the week before. Comparisons show 285 failures the previous year, with 254 in the United States and 81 in Canada.
Martin Doyle a Cambridge port striker was brought before Judge Almy in Cambridge District Court charged with intimidating job applicants at Ivers Pond piano factory. The case was continued to next Tuesday. Officer Wiley faced Mayor Alger and Chief Cloyes over an alleged assault on a striker. the hearing was private.
London reports the death of the Rev Charles Clarke in Birmingham. Once an advocate of the Chartist movement, the Unitarian divine passed away yesterday, marking the end of a notable era in reformist religious circles.
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