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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Nov 20, 1895
Page
6
At the Somerville Democratic convention in Union Hall last evening Albion A. Perry was endorsed for mayor as the Citizens’ committee’s nonpartisan candidate. The gathering urged Democrats to support Perry and the aldermanic slate, denouncing A P A influence and pledging unity after a lively, harmony-filled caucus.
Mayor Charles F. Adams, 24, named by acclamation. Other nominations include councilmen at large R. F. Claflin, George E B Puffman, Charles C. Hearn, Henry McGrath, Charles T. Baker. School committee at large for one year Frank A. Page. School committee at large for three years Dr. R. McLennon.
The Waltham Republican mayoralty convention on November 19 nominated ex Mayor B. B. Johnson by a 39 to 38 vote on both informal and formal ballots. Aldermen at large and school committee candidates were named, while Democrats faced internal strife over Johnson's challenge and plans to back Judge E. J. Smith or Alderman Frank P. Rutter. The day also featured Chelsea GOP talks at Granite Block with James Walker Jr and others denouncing opponents’ tactics.
Quincy November 19 Democratic mayoralty convention nominates C. F. Adams, 20, amid a calmer scene than the prior evening’s stormy Republican meeting. One candidate stood, contrasting the GOP gathering.
Beechem’s pills for constipation advertised in 10 percent and 25 percent strengths. Readers urged to buy the book from their druggist and follow its guidance.
Democratic Common Council and school committee candidates unite with People's party and Independent Republicans to form a citizens' ticket opposing the A P A backed regular Republicans. Ward by ward lists name the nominees for council, school committee and ward assessor across seven wards in Lynn on November 19.
In Malden the Republican mayoralty convention at Red Men's Hall nominated Clarence C. Walker by unanimous vote, uniting party and Citizens' party backing. Independent John E. Farnham opposes him for the mayoralty while school committee nominees include Francis A. Shore Samuel A. Tilden and Charles Fr. Shute. The gathering was orderly with 105 delegates present and two Ward 2 absences.
Nov 19 at Spinners Hall the Democratic mayoralty convention nominated Cornelius C. Murphy Jr. for mayor. Moran presided Doyle was secretary. Murphy, 34, veteran of the Board of Aldermen, praised for mature judgment and character. School committee picks: Dr J M MacKenzie John Brady and Charles R Cummings.
Woburn voters saw both parties convene with Republicans renominating Mayor Montressor T. Allen by a handsome vote and selecting a seven member committee to propose three school committee candidates. Democrats nominated John P. Crane for mayor and a slate including William F. Kenny Daniel McSweeney and Frank P. Richardson for school committee.
An enthusiastic gathering of Chipman supporters ended with heated energy at the Alderman's meeting. The crowd voiced strong backing and urged continued community backing for Chipman’s agenda.
Haverhill convention results set four contenders for mayor: present Mayor Samuel L. Jewett from Citizens, Warren W. Potter Republican, the Hon. B F Brickett Democrat, and Michael T. Barry Socialist and Labor. The Republican and Democratic delegates approved last night ward caucus outcomes.
Democratic mayoralty and aldermanic conventions were held in Lawrence on November 1. Nominees named include James F. Leonard for Ward 1, David Beattie for Ward 2, J P Money for Ward 3, Jonathan Corkhill for Ward 4, Bourget for Ward 5, and William Howarth for Ward 6 with selections of Remmes and others.
A Boston Republican convention backs Mayor Curtis for a second term arguing two years is needed for full reform gains. George Shattuck lauds Curtis, noting harmony with state government, consolidation of commissions, and cost savings. Gallagher and Allen echo approval, stressing proven reforms, efficient administration, and opposition to Democratic candidates.
Voters gather tonight in all wards for 349 council contests with many strong candidates. Notable figures include William C. Woodside, Martin H. Rathstan-Dalton for Democrats and Joseph A. Conry, John L. Kelly for Republicans, as ward races shape up with multiple nominees per ward and vigorous campaigning across neighborhoods.
About 100 residents gathered in the old engine house on Main Street Cambridge to gauge support for Alderman Andrew J. Rady as a Citizens party mayoral candidate against Mayor Bancroft. Dr Wolcott chaired. John Collins was secretary. Rady appeared and said he would accept nomination if delegates favorable to him were chosen at the Thursday Citizens caucuses. A four-member committee from each ward was chosen to present delegates and the meeting adjourned.
Joseph B. Rown a Brooklyn coffee broker shot himself dead at his home 4 Tenth street on November 19. Temporary mental derangement is named as the probable cause for the suicide according to reports.
The Democratic nominating convention voices support for Mayor Curtis, praising his progressive leadership and urging continued reform. A motion to nominate Curtis by acclamation passes as delegates discuss a school board slate and a street commissioner candidate, with Arthur L. Spring favored for street duties. Balloting yields Spring with 215 votes, others far behind, and the nomination is made unanimous.
Michael J. Coyle district foreman of the Back Bay district Boston declares in a letter to the editor that accusations of city labor assessments are false. He says he will vote by conscience and reject political dictation, as a city official and citizen.
CeLEST Gallagher states in letters to editors that he is not an A P A delegate and has never been a member. He notes he has tried to keep his name off ward delegations for years but has been placed on two lists without his knowledge, highlighting flaws in the caucus system.
At the Ward 13 and 15 aldermanic delegates conference at Democratic headquarters 36 Broadway an informal and formal ballot gave Michael W Norris 18 votes and T J Sullivan 11 votes from their own delegations Sullivan endorsed Norris unanimously. The result assures Norris of unanimous support of the Ward 13 and 15 delegates at the aldermanic convention Thursday evening.
The annual public meeting of the Episcopal City Mission will be held next Sunday evening at 7:30 at the Church of the Advent Brimmer Street. It marks the first meeting since the mission was reestablished as the archdeaconry of Boston representing missionary work across the city.
The article describes fan-tan play with a grand prize up to 5000 dollars and the tracking of tickets through a book. It notes Chinese operators watching drawings, shouting hoolah wing to lock doors, and lists raid locations in Chinatown including Harrison and Oxford streets. Police captains and sergeants are praised for wiping out gambling dens and continuing raids.
A dawn blaze in Lowell destroyed the Parker five story brick block, mainly housing the Appleton Cotton Goods Manufacturing Co. Losses total about 300000 with 200000 linked to the firm. The structure suffered $7000 in damage to the building itself. only walls remain.
May Jong Yon, 38, a half crazed Chinaman staying at No 8 Oxford Place, stabbed his throat with a penknife at 2 AM. Dr Williams treated and sewed the wound and arranged transfer to City Hospital. Cousin Frank Yon discovered him. Yon has twice been confined in the Tombs for insanity.
The annual Madison Square Garden horse show sale ends with few buyers and a poor class of horses. George Clausson buys Beaver and Visor for 710 dollars and Diamond and Ruby for 50 dollars from W Potter. M DeBeauvain ships horses to France, and J S Bratton buys bays for 755 dollars. 103 head sold today for 16,132 dollars, totaling 261 head for 65,002 dollars across two days.
Hanlan defeated Bubear by about a length in the first heat of a two mile single scull for a $1000 purse and English championship. The race on Dickinson Lake drew 1506 spectators and will be the best of five heats, one heat per day during the Coast county fair at Dickinson between the city and Houston.
Albert M. Pear was elected by both branches to serve as assistant city clerk after the Board of Aldermen and City Council concurred. Pear, Cambridge native and son of Isaac S. Pear, was educated in local public schools. Mayor Bancroft authorized sale of the old City Hall site at not less than $2 per foot to George J. Wright, James J. Myers and J. J. Corcoran.
In a bid for balanced representation from North and West End precincts in Ward 7 for 1896, John B. McGrath’s name will be presented for endorsement at tonight’s Democratic caucus to nominate Democratic candidates for the Common Council.
Delegates from Wards 12 16 and 17 met at the Hotel Clarendon last evening electing Senator John Quinn Jr as chairman and John F Doyle as secretary. They endorsed David F Barry for Alderman.
London reports Frank Slavin the Australian heavyweight has signed for a twenty round bout against Peter Maher. The purse is 1000 pounds per side with a share of the gate, and the match will be staged in England or Cape Colony.
WALTHAM November 19 Clay Zoler a Weston boy was killed this afternoon when he was run over by a passenger barge owned by Mr McAuliffe The accident occurred on the river in the vicinity of the Weston area authorities investigated and prepared a report for the coroner’s inquest
The Old Powder House Club hosted Medfords for an alley game last night. Old Powder House won with a final score of 207 to 2282, a decisive 22 percent margin.
In the state amateur bowling tourney last evening the Melrose Highlands club visited the Review club of Chelsea and won by 15 pins. The final scores read Reviews 2304 Melrose Highlands 2319.
Team 6 won the match 2350 to 2208 led by Rus h with a 537 total. Run was high roller on singles with 191 pins as Team 1 recorded 2208.
The speech stresses the need for competent governors over law alone to fix the Armenian problem and warns that long-standing errors require time and painful costs. It critiques mere legislation without capable leadership and notes shifting empires, naval defense, and cautious views on Turkish dissolution. It also covers Lord Salisbury on House of Lords reform and Britain’s international role.
The 127th annual Chamber of Commerce banquet at Delmonico's featured Treasury Secretary John G. Carlisle outlining the currency problem. He argued legal tender notes threaten monetary stability, urging government restraint in issuing paper money and redeeming notes with coin. President Cleveland sent regrets and praise for the chamber’s efforts to curb financial madness.
In Somerville an alliance of Democrats and Republicans with the A P A gains power. A 100 plus gathering at Guild Hall formed a committee of 200 led by George Derby and Franklin Huntress to run an aggressive campaign. The group, including John B. Viall and others, aims to canvass citywide. A Perry files as mayoral candidate with 156 Republicans backing him.
Edward H Houghton and Miss Helen R Cushing were married at noon yesterday at the bride’s aunt’s home 1 Massachusetts avenue Boston a quiet ceremony with a dozen guests Rev Eugene de Normandie and Dr Mary Putnam officiated Isabel Thayer was bridesmaid John Kurcher best man and the couple plan a two week tour to Atlanta via Washington and Baltimore They will reside at 22 Boylston street upon return Wedding gifts included silver and cut glass
Quincy November 19 Fire tonight levelled the barn on the Mitchell estate along Ransom road Norfolk Downs The body of Mr Mitchell found in the house yesterday was moved to a neighbor's home as the flames threatened the property The barn loss is reported at 1000 dollars with the house sustaining minor damage
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