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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Nov 21, 1890

Page

8

Aldermanic Convention Nominates Nathaniel J Rust

Nathaniel J Rust of Ward 11 was nominated by the fifth district Republican aldermanic convention at the city headquarters after reporters were briefly excluded. Informal and formal ballots showed Rust led with 12 then 15 votes against Alderman C W Smith, 14 and 11, before Rust was declared the unanimous choice. Committees were named to notify Rust and arrange a banquet for Smith.

Nathaniel J. Rust Ward 11 Jesse L. Nason Ward 16 Fred W. French Star Chamber Rust John GC. Haynes N. J. Rust C. W. Smith Smith Alderman Smith

Williams chosen for eleventh district alderman in Republican caucus

The eleventh district Republican aldermanic convention at city headquarters selected Joseph W. Williams of Ward 23 as nominee with one dissent. Ex-Alderman Homer Rogers chaired. Delegates numbered eighteen from Ward 23 and ten from Ward 25. Debates centered on alleged unfair caucus and support for Williams despite opposition by Wards 25 supporters. A rising vote affirmed Williams, with Ross, Hatch, and Hibbard appointed to notify him.

Cushing Joseph W. Williams Homer Rogers Andrew S. Brown Williams W. Ross Michael Meehan Samuel Mitchell Brewer Ward Ross Th Ward Whilliams Frank C. Hatch William KE. Hibbard Messrs. Ross Brown Mr. Williams

Democrats Indorse Meyer In Four Nine District Aldermanic Nomination

A Democratic convention in Washington Street headquarters failed to reach a united front as Ward 9 backed James J. Dooling while Ward 10 supported George Von L Meyer. After a split 4 to 4 vote, Meyer won the nomination by casting vote, then was declared the Democratic candidate for Alderman and the committee prepared to notify him.

Ward Democratic City Committee Washington Street James J. Porter Ward 9 Henry W. Swift W. H. Cuddy Joseph FE. Threshie Swift James J. Dooling Ward 10 Meyer Boynton Ennisoft Dooling George von L. Meyer Democratic Party Mever Mr. Mever

EX ALDERMAN LEE NOMINATED FOR ELEVENTH DISTRICT

Delegates at the eleventh aldermanic Democratic convention in the city headquarters after 8 p m nominate former Alderman John H Lee of Ward 25 Brighton by acclamation. Lee pledges support for Mayor Nathan Matthews and accepts the standard bearer role amid applause.

Lee Charles A. Belford Thomas W. Proctor J. H. Ready C. A. Belford Thomas W. Jordan John H. Lee Ward Brighton Ward 25 Messrs Elford Jordan JJ. H. Galligan Jee Nathan Matthews

Alderman Leary Renominated At City Democratic Meet

The sixth district Democratic convention convened at city headquarters at 7 30 last night. Michael H Burke Ward 12 was chosen chairman with W H Griffin Ward 13 and M J Ahern Ward 12 as secretaries. Credentials committee members were Thomas H Devlin Ward 11 38 and Patrick Gallivan Ward 12. they reported no contests and twenty four

Leary Michael H. Burke W. H. Griffin M. J. Ahern Thomas H. Devlin Patrick Gallivan

Alderman Leary Renominated At Delegates Dinner

Delegates from Ward 18 and thirteen from Ward 12 attended. Alderman E J Leary was renominated by acclamation and spoke inviting delegates to dinner at the Quincy House. He claimed Nathan Matthews would win, with majority support at Republican headquarters and on the Board of Aldermen.

E. J. Leary Quincy House Nathan Matthews Board of Aldermen

Third district Democratic aldermanic convention ends without ballots

The third district Democratic aldermanic convention met at the city committee headquarters last night but failed to ballot for any Alderman candidate. Thomas F. Keenan of Ward 8 was absent, while Edward W. Dixon of Ward 6 and Alderman John A. McLaughlin were present. After 10 o'clock, delegates adjourned to 11 this morning. The session opened with J Otis Fallon presiding. Thomas D. Rice was chairman and John A. Barry and Hugh J. Carvey secretaries. Thirty-nine delegates attended: Ward 6 had fifteen, Ward 7 eleven, Ward 8 thirteen. A motions on rolling call was defeated 20 to 19. a committee on balloting appointed but not used. A search for Keenan failed after fifteen minutes. the convention adjourned instead until today at 11.

City Committee Thomas F. Keenan Edward W. Dixon John A. McLaughlin J. Otis Fallon Ward Thomas D. Rice Ward 6 John A. Barry Ward 7 Hugh J. Carvey Ward 8 J. Donovan E. J. Flynn

Richard Sullivan Nominates For Alderman In Roxbury

A Democratic convention in Roxbury for Richard Sullivan of the ninth district convened at Gurney Hall. Sixteen bolting delegates from Ward 19 and thirteen from Ward 22 produced twenty-nine delegates, with Sullivan winning twenty-seven votes to Reagan’s two. George B. Calnan and George Newberger elected to the district committee. Frank B. Kelly presided. M. D. Curly secretary.

Richard Sullivan Gurney Hall Roxbury P. J. Maguire Reagan George B. Calnan George Newberger Frank B. Kelly M. D. Curly

O Mealey Nominated for Alderman in Eighth District

John W. O Mealey received the Democratic nomination for alderman at the eighth district convention held at the John A. Andrew Club rooms corner Shawmut avenue and West Canton street. The nomination passed unanimously on an informal ballot and was later formalized.

O’mealey John W. O’mealey John A. Andrew Shawmut Avenue West Canton Street Jacob M. Spitz

Dr Williams Secures Fifth District Nomination At Ward 11 Meeting

The fifth district Democratic aldermanic convention in Ward 11 yesterday evening nominated Dr Harold Williams of Ward 11 by acclamation after a letter from John Homans II stated Williams would withdraw in his favor if he ran. James Donovan chaired the gathering.

DR. Williams Ward 11 James Donovan John Homans Harold Williams Williams

Fanning Declines Alderman Nomination In Wards 1 and 2

Noon rumors spread that Robert C. Fanning would decline after Democrats nominated him for Alderman. Delegates met at Democratic headquarters last night, Fanning declined, and John H. Sullivan was nominated by acclamation. Fanning declined to comment for publication.

Fanning Sullivan Robert C. Fanning Democrats Democratic John H. Sullivan Post

No Caucus In Ward 12 Democrats Hold Ward 2 Caucus

Ward 12 voters found no caucus last night as candidates for councilmanic seats will compete at the polls on election day. In Ward 2 the Democratic caucus took place in the armory and produced nominees Patrick C. Kelley William J. Donovan and Thomas Arthur after an orderly but heavy vote, with results announced at 1 15 this morning.

Common Council Armory Patrick C. Kelley William J. Donovan Thomas Arthur

Meehan Independent Democrats Hear Deal Behind Closed Doors

An executive Meehan meeting at 128 Tremont Street ended with a report from a six member committee on a mayoral deal, while plans to announce candidates were withheld. James F Marley presided Bernard J Fitzpatrick secretariat Deputy Superintendent Meehan attended. A sentinel guarded the door and secrecy was urged. The group endorsed fingh EF Brady for street commissioner and adjourned without public business.

Meehan Tremont Street James F. Marley Bernard J. Fitzpatrick Committee of Six Fingh EF. Brady Marley

Nominations in Waltham Mayors and Aldermen Vote

The Waltham Democratic convention nominated Mayor Thomas Curley and seven Aldermen at large plus three school committee members for three years Elizabeth Stone Alfred Worcester Pryor Fulton. Republicans nominated Mayor candidate Bond with 43 to 2 informal ballot. Three school committee members E S Ball C E Sayward A Webster. Aldermen at large George A Mansfield George Aiden John F Coolidge M R Leonard W A Webster Charles W Durgin Philip Jones.

Waltham Thomas Curley John C. Thorp L. S. Foster C. H. Staples E. L. Hull E. S. Padelford J. M. Hammond George B. Horton Elizabeth Stone Alfred Worcester Pryor Fulton P. Bond Nathan Warren Mr. Bond Ee Aa E.S. Ball C. E. Sayward A. Webster Ward George A. Mansfield George Aiden John F. Coolidge M. R. Leonard W. A. Webster Charles W. Durgin Philip Jones

Converse Nominated for Chelsea Mayor by Republicans

Chelsea November 20 Alfred C Converse was nominated tonight for Mayor by the Republican convention. Alderman nominees include Charles E Bassett Charles H Long Fred M Whiting Edward E Willard Elwin M Cortheil Frank E Winslow Eli C W Bliss and E Shirley Lombard.

Chelsea Sprecrau Alfred C. Converse Charles E. Bassett Charles H. Long Fred M. Whiting Edward E. Willard Elwin M. Cortheil Frank E. Winslow Eli C. W. Bliss E. Shirley Lombard

Salem Caucus Nominates Candidates for City Office

In Ward 1 a Salem caucus endorsed Mayor Robert S. Rantoul for reelection and backed John J. Sheehan for Alderman at large. Garrett Ryan was chosen as Ward Alderman candidate. Other nominations included Daniel J. O'Brien and John J. (last).

Salem Robert 8 Rantoul John J. Sheehan Garrett Ryan Common Council Daniel J. O’brien Joun Jd

Democratic Mayor and City Nominations Across Several Cities

The Democratic mayoralty convention in Gloucester nominated Joseph C. Shepherd. In Haverhill, the Citizens' delegation named Thomas E. Burnham for mayor with a slate for Aldermen. Taunton and Lowell selections favored Francis Babbitt and Charles Palmer respectively, along with multiple nominations for school committee and council seats. Quincy and Lynn held concurrent conventions, nominating mayoral and council candidates.

McNulty M. H. Flynn John H. Cashman Glouc Estern Joseph C. Shepherd Messrs.ee Hi. Rider George 1D. Saunders M. McNierney Haveruhile Citizens Thomas E. Burnham William H. Underhill Moses H. Dow Frank G. Cummings Stanislas Rainville L. Wilder Chase L. V. Spaulding Frank T. Gray Taunton Francis Babbitt Ae John H. Galligan W. Baker F.C. Walker Hearauers LoweEty Charles D. Palmer George KE. Putnam Watson A. Dickinson Witham HH Auller George E. Manning T. HH. Newcomb F. L. Jones C. I. Hammond R. H. Wilde Sylvester Brown Josiah Quincy William H. Sampson, Jr Jason G. Witham Harrison A. Keith Coun Ward Fred F. Green Michael T. Sullivan Edward J. Parker William T. Bhen John A. Pussan Lynn Speciau Fn!l William Austin Brown Charles R. Waite E. Knowlton Fogg E. K. Hayes J. M. Patten Charles S. Grover Dr. Hazlewood

Final Report on Charles River Bridges by Joint Committee

The Common Council debated routine matters while the joint committee on Charles River bridges delivered its final report. It declares the bridge alteration issue effectively settled by postponement of War Department action, commends city officials, notes substantial funds with limited practical benefit, and highlights Mayor O Brien and Corporation Counsel Richardson for their roles. The body also discusses relief funds, sanitary improvements for Atherton school, street work costs, park naming, cemetery care accounting, and related municipal actions.

Joint Special Committee Charles River Boston O’brien War Department Richardson Hart Boston Committee For the Pennsylvania Kidder, Peabody & Co Atherton Page Committee On Finance Board of Health Geneva Street Ward 24 Porter Street Bennington Bremen Streets Ladder Company No Cordaville Wiggin Ward 20 Micah Dyer Athenaeum Pond and Cottage Streets Dorchester U Dpham Public Library Committee Board of Park Commissioners Charlestown Stacey Park Wise Mt. Hope Committee On Cemeteries Mt. Hope Cemetery

Merchants Club Dines Governor Elect Russell Guest

About fifty members of the Merchants' Club hosted a dinner at Parker's with Governor-elect Charles Theodore Russell as the principal guest. Speakers praised business leadership, stressed party principles over personalities, and urged ongoing civic service and reform.

Merchants’ Club Parker’s Commonwealth Charles Theodore Russell John W. Corcoran Beckwith Orange N. J B. F. Stevens W. E. Russell Russell

Electric Car Strikes Hack Injuring Two Men

Last evening at 11 o'clock Alexander Gregg drove a hack with Thomas Burke aboard when at the corner of Albany and tawmoden streets an electric car struck them. Both men were knocked from the seat and injured slightly while the hack suffered heavy damage.

Alexander Gregg Thomas Burke Albany Tawmoden

VintagePatent Pain Cure and Cough Syrup Ad

An old advertisement touts Salvation Oil promising pain elimination at five cents a dose and Dr Bull's Cough Syrup offering relief for coughs to aid a restful night.

Salvation Oil

Medford Ball Aids Parmenter Street Play House

The Medford Opera House hosted a crowded evening of dancing in support of the Parmenter Street Play House. Matrons presiding as ball hosts included Mrs. B. Crockett Mrs. N. P. Harlowell Mrs. D. H. Bradlee and Mrs. W. H. Randall. The hall wore bunting and a platform adorned with ferns and plants.

Medford Meprorp Medford Opera House Parmenter Street B. Crockett N. P. Harlowell D. H. Bradlee W. H. Randall

Cambridge Mayoral Fight Narrows to Two Candidates

In Cambridge the mayoralty contest narrows as Edward W. Hincks withdraws in favor of Richard H. Dana. The Temple Hall Association backed Dana after Library Hall support, with Hincks praising harmony and declining the nomination to avoid party division. Dana was then nominated by acclamation for the mayoral race.

Cambridge A. B. Alger Richard H. Dana E. W. Hincks Dana Library Hall Association Hincks Friends of Good Government Edward W. Hincks W. A. Munroe Esa C. G. H. Bennink George Close J. M. Hannum Semple Hall Mayer

Shoe Men in Council at New England Meeting

The National Shoe Manufacturers Association met in Boston with small attendance as President John J. Zeigler opened the session. Resolutions urged continued national organization, local boot and shoe groups, and a nine member committee to push patent leather duty relief. William B. Rice urged expanding New England capacity and reciprocity with foreign markets to boost demand. delegates approved resolutions and adjourned subject to the executive committee call.

National Shoe Manufacturers’ Association of the United States New England Shoe & Leather Association John J. Zeigler George Silver New York National Boot & Shoe Organization United States National Association William B. Rice Rice & Hutchings

Diplomatic Hercules Kasson Lectures on Bismarck in Huntington Hall

The Hon. John A. Kasson delivered a lecture in Huntington Hall praising Bismarck as the Diplomatic Hercules. He traced Bismarck’s career from early life through his roles in Prussia, Russia, Paris, and his work uniting Germany, noting his diplomacy with Austria Italy France and Russia and urging America to develop trained diplomats.

Huntington Hall John A. Kasson Bismarck Kasson Prussia Austria Germany Russia Paris Louis Napoleon Europe Italy German Empire France America

Foreman J. T. Robinson Dies From Marblehead Water Works Blast Injuries

J T Robinson foreman, badly hurt in the Marblehead Water Works explosion yesterday, succumbed to his injuries at the hospital this afternoon. The accident occurred at Marblehead and local authorities continue to investigate the blast source and safety measures.

Marblehead Satem J—T. B. Robinson

Ottoman Arrives in Boston on Liverpool Freight Run

The Warren fleet adds the Ottoman from Liverpool, a 4800 ton steel four masted bark rigged steamer built by Laird Bros. at Birkenhead. It sails 13 round trips yearly between Liverpool and Boston carrying cattle and freight, facing head winds and heavy seas on its voyage.

Liverpool Boston Laird Bros Birkenhead Mag

Women’s National Indian Association Holds Closing Session

The final day at Old South Congregational Church drew 83 delegates from eight states including Maine Massachusetts Rhode Island Connecticut New York New Jersey Pennsylvania Delaware and Wisconsin. Miss Grace Howard opened with Indian Civilization Work advocating early schooling and educated Indian missionaries. Frances Sparhawk of Newton promoted an Indian reading program and asked officials to provide periodicals to twenty government schools. The meeting approved amending the constitution to allow moving headquarters from Philadelphia and commended Boston and Harvard figures for support while condemning Russian outrages in a Siberian exile petition.

Women’s National Indian Association Old South Congregational Church Maine Massachusetts Rhode Island Connecticut New York New Jersey Pennsylvania Delaware Wisconsin Grace Howard South Dakota Howard I Mission Frances Sparhawk Newton Morgan Philadelphia Clarabelle Gilman Jamaica Plain Committee On Boston Gordon Phillips Brooks Peabody Harvard Lowell Siberian Exile Petition Association

Boston ad traps men into fake ink eraser business

An false fortune ad lured honest men to invest $8400 for a salary. Charles S. Fiske and Alanson W. Slocum gave $400 and $150 respectively after meeting James McGrath who claimed to run patent ink erasers, silver polish and tooth powder. McGrath’s book showed mock profits. arrests followed as others reported similar losses. McGrath, about 35, claimed he worked for Rand, Avery & Co. for seven years.

Boston Charles S. Fiske Dalton Street James McGrath Washington Street Hie McGrath Fiske Alanson W. Slocum Mill Street Charlestown Slocum Rand, Avery & Co

Revered Words on Father Ignatius Move Episcopal Readers

A letter praises Rev William C Winslow for defending Father Ignatius. It lauds the canon interpretation and Bishop Paddock's stance, urging the bishop to allow the gifted monk to speak in Episcopal churches. The writer calls Winslow's praise of Ignatius pathos directness and doctrinal strength.

William C. Winslow Father Ignatius Bishop Paddock Christ Holy Father Winslow St. John the Baptist Jesus

Marriage of Miss Mabel C Flagg to Mr George Hopkins

Waltham November 20 special The marriage of Miss Mabel C daughter of Mr and Mrs George A Flagg and Mr George Hopkins took place at 3 PM at the Church of the Ascension The ceremony was performed by Rev A B Shields Miss Flagg gave away her daughter The bridal dress was white lansdowne and a bouquet of white chrysanthemums Bridesmaids Lena Flagg Mamie Hoyt Best man Fred Daniels After a trip to Washington the couple will reside with the bride's parents on Floyd Street.

Lena Flagg Mamie Hoyt Athol Henrietta Fred Daniels Washington

Funeral services for Rev S W Foljambe and Rev Dr Albert Gould

Funeral rites conducted yesterday at Starvard Street Baptist Church for Rev S W Foljambe with sermons by Rev D W Faunce Rev Dr Bullion and Rev Dr Murdock. Pallbearers included J T Ashworth F P Lee Hon James Pierce and others. floral tributes from Malden Woonsocket and Masons. Services for Rev Dr Albert Gould held at Trinity Church East Cambridge with prayers by Rev J H Mansfield and homilies by bishops Foster and Mallalieu and several clergy friends.

D.D S.F. Upton Madison N. J Randolph S. Foster Willard F. Mallalieu D. H. Ela Chelsea W. S. Hambleton

City Notes On Water Tower Test And Local Incidents

A test of a new water tower at Fort Hill square showed a 55 foot height and discharge of 1800 gallons per minute from a two inch nozzle. Julia Montague of East Somerville was knocked down and seriously injured by a runaway horse at Washington and Hanover streets. St Pauls Church choir with Harvard University will sing Garretts Harvest Cantata at a Thanksgiving service next Sunday at 4 pm directed by W A Locke. Miss Devereaux to speak on Lloyd and industrial training at Mechanics' Institute today at 11 am. Educational meeting for women to gather at manager's office Friday 10:30 am.

Fort Hill Square Julia Montague East Somerville Washington and Hanover Streets St. Paul's Church Harvard University Garrett St. Paul’s Church W. A. Locke

Argyle Dramatic Club Stages Comrades at Union Hall

The Argyle Dramatic Club presented George Baker's Comrades last evening at Union Hall. Cast included George J. D. Currie C Parks Gilmaine Walter subier Harry R. Clark Maud E. Elliot Edith P. Elliot and Blanche Going. The performance showed careful prep and promise for future club efforts.

Argyle Dramatic Club South End Union Hall George Baker George J. D. Currie C. Parks Gilmaine Walter Subier Harry R. Clark Maud E. Elliot Edith P. Elliot Blanche

Last Week of the Massachusetts Mechanic Fair Ends Soon

The seventeenth triennial exhibition of the Massachusetts Charitable Mechanic Association will close on Saturday, November 29, marking the final days of the fair. Thousands are expected to visit the exhibition featuring machinery, fabrics, manufacturing processes, and artworks with music by famous bands, and child admission is 16 cents.

Massachusetts Charitable Mechanic Association

Resignation Accepted at Park Street Church

Rev Dr David Gregg will preach his last sermons next Sunday as Park Street Church pastor. A church council vote accepted his resignation and a two member committee N W Farley and K Spencer was named to confer with the church committee Monday at 3 PM on selecting a new minister.

David Gregg Park Street Messrs N. W. Farley K. Spencer

City Hospital patient after streetcar collision on Washington Street

At 6 yesterday afternoon Sewell Hi. Downs of 19 Worcester square was crossing Washington Street opposite Hollis Street when struck by a horse car. The car passed over him causing compound fractures of both legs. He was taken to City Hospital and is in critical condition.

Sewell Hi. Downs Worcester Square Washinton Street Hollis Street City Hospital

Wires Interfere With Trolley Service At Sudbury and Portland

About 6:35 last evening an electric light wire fell across a West End Railway trolley wire at Sudbury and Portland streets, stopping cars and causing confusion. Members of Hook and Ladder 1 and Officer Cardigan separated the wires. No damage occurred beyond the car delay.

West End Railway Company Sudbury Portland Streets Hook and Ladder 1 Cardigan

Church Dedication at Medford Delights Congregation

Medford November 20 Union Congregational Church on Union Street was dedicated this afternoon with prayers led by Rev. L Noyes and a historical sketch by Pastor Rev. C C Bruce. James Donovan read church records, followed by addresses from Rev. J L Hill Rev E S Curnick and other ministers. A 6 30 recess greeted delegates from the Woburn conference, then at 7 30 a sermon by Rev Dr Griffiths of Boston.

Medford Union Congregational Church Union Strees L. Noyes C. C. Bruce James Donovan J. L. Hill E. ‘S. Curnick Joshua Cort Boston Woburn Griths Shawmut Avenue Congregational Church

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