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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Nov 23, 1889

Page

8

Alderman Smith Withdraws in Fifth District Races

In a crowded municipal contest, Alderman C W Smith withdraws from the fifth district nomination facing George H Prince as the Republican candidate. Ward 16 backed by Ward 11 delegates pressured Smith, amid rumors of mayoral influence. The seventh district shows chaotic maneuvering over Alderman Kelley with possible independent runs if defeated. In Ward 4 West End opposition to Alderman Wilson continues over pole and wire issues, while Ward 11 caucus plans are announced.

C. W. Smith George H. Prince Ward 11 Smith Ward 14 Kelley City Hall Ward 15 Noyes West End Road Wilson Kuntington Avenue S. S. Pierce Ward Committee

Seventh District Democrats choose Flood for alderman

The seventh district Democratic aldermanic convention met at the court house to nominate a candidate for the seat now held by Alderman Kelley. Thomas W. Flood won on the first ballot with 20 votes to 15 for Michael F. Carroll, with the motion to proceed made unanimous.

Court House Fourth and Dorchester Streets Kelley Michael F. Carroll Thomas W. Flood

Aldermanic Nominee Hills From Charlestown District

The second district Republican aldermanic convention in Independent Hall Charles town nominated Joseph W. Hill for Alderman by acclamation. Hill a 52 year old born in Scituate is a noted carpenter and builder active in Republican Grand Army Masonic and social circles. He formerly served on Charlestown City Council including a presidency in 1872 and represented Ward 4 in the Legislature in 1874 1875 and 1876 active in the Fifty-Seventh Massachusetts Regiment.

Stacey Independent Hall Charlestown Bunker Hill Albert E. Dudley J. H. Cotton Arthur W. Robinson E. Gerry Brown Joseph W. Hill Hill J . Mr. Hill Scituate Grand Army Ward 4 Fifty-Seventh Massachusetts Regiment

Benjamin Spinoza Nominated for Alderman in District Eight

At the Democratic convention held in the Waltham Street Schoolhouse Benjamin Spinoza was nominated by acclamation for the eighth aldermanic district.

Benjamin Spinoza Eighth Waltham Street

Good Government Meeting Forms Clean City Ticket in Cambridge

About 100 Cambridge citizens met in the old library rooms to promote municipal reform. A representative committee from each ward will select twenty delegates per ward to attend a convention for a clean general ticket. Ward 2 listed a Common Council slate including E C Eeler, J Henry Russell, Wellington Fillmore, John K Brown, Fred W Macdonald. J S Paine endorsed for the school committee.

Cambridge E. C. Eeler J. Henry Russell Wellington Fillmore John KE. Brown Fred W. Macdonald J.S. Paine

Somerville Citizens Caucuses Nominate Local Officials

Citizens caucused in Somerville last evening to nominate councilmen school committee and delegates for the mayoralty and aldermanic convention to be held tonight in Bow Street Hall. The Democrats back the Citizens ticket with many Republicans. Ward results list councilmen and school committee picks led by E J Gormley James Bean John Buckley Jr De F Caswell etc.

Somerville Citizens Bow Street Hall George A. Bruce Charles 5. Lincoln Robert Luce Citizens of E. J. Gormley W. R. Gregg William IT. Harney J. F. Elkins Nathan A. Fitch James W. Bean John O'Connell

Mayor Palmer Renominated at Lowell Republican Rally

At the Lowell Republican municipal convention presided by Charles H. Coburn Mayor Palmer was renominated by acclamation. Aldermen at large nominees were Walter M. Sawyer and Edmund E. Fletcher, with ward candidates Samuel E. Snow Pierre A. Brosseau Albert D. Carter W. A. Dickinson Joseph M. Wilson and John H. Fuller. Sawyer and Fuller currently serve on the board and Brosseau sits on the Council.

Palmer Lowell Lowe Lu Charles H. Coburn Walter M. Sawyer Edmund E. Fletcher Samuel E. Snow Pierre A. Brosseau Albert D. Carter W. A. Dickinson Joseph M. Wilson John H. Fuller Messrs. Sawyer Fuller Mr. Brosseau

Democratic reconvenes in Woburn mayoral nomination

The Woburn Democratic convention reconvened due to R J W Phinney's declination. A motion to reconsider admitted the bolting Ward 65 delegation chaired by William McDonough. The group voted to admit the bolters and exclude others, nominating E F Johnson by fourteen of seventeen votes. The nomination was unanimous.

Woburn Wosurn R. J. W. Phinney William McDonough E. F. Johnson

Chelsea Citizens Convention Held at City Hall Chelsea

The Chelsea citizens convention met at City Hall with H W James chairing and Edward Welch serving as secretary. On motion of Mr. ...

Chelsea City Hall H.W. James Edward Welch

Lynn Workingmen's Caucuses Vote for Mayor Nominee

Lynn ward caucuses nominating mayoral candidates and choosing aldermanic convention delegates. Ward 1 delegates Currier Prentiss Bryson. Ward 2 delegates Howard Hawkes Burchess Lacy. Ward 8 delegates Davis Lovett Croscup Breed Nutter Carkin C worth. Ward 4 Curran Ware Connors McKeon Rogers Coffey Breen. Ward 5 delegates Hayes Morarty Knox Mears Tully Wiley Chandler. Ward 6 not returned. Ward 7 delegates Hayden Higgins Murray. Mayor vote for Asa T. Newhall totals by ward: 1 35, 2 56, 3 146, 4 240, 5 96, 6 247, 7 28, overall 848.

Lynn Workingmen’s Workingmen of Warp Thomas J. Currier Charles H. Prentiss John H. Bryson Fred B. Howard H. A. Hawkes C. H. Burchess James Lacy Frank Davis James F. Lovett James A. Croscup George H. Breed Amo T. Nutter John Carkin Charles W Jeremiah F. Curran Fred A. Ware John Connors Eugene McKeon William F. Rogers R. H. Coffey Peter A. Breen William 0. Hayes John F. Morarty David Knox E. L. Mears Thomas F. Tully William Wiley George J. Chandler Daniel J. Hayden Daniel J. Higgins John A. Murray Asa T. Newhall

Salem Nominations Reported From Local Caucus

In Salem at Howard Hall a large caucus nominated Robert S. Rantoul for mayor after James F. Almy declined. Aldermen, school committee, and ward positions were listed for multiple candidates. The group also urged the Water Board and City Council to defer water main actions until other supply options are explored. James W. Averill filed nomination papers for mayor.

Salem Howard Hall James F. Almy Robert $. Rantoul A. Gage George H. Perkins Charles Saunders P. F.tierney William Perry B. KR. Symonds John B. Bettes James Keating KE. Hodge J. P. Peabody Hubbard Breed Lord John O’reagan C. A. Jordan Ives, Jr George W. Glazier Thomas W. Devlin CG. B. Balcomb George L. Peabody R. W. Ropes Symonds Water Board City Council James W. Averill

Sail Squadron Cruising and Boston Welcome to Provincetown

Aboard the Chicago, the squadron led by the flagship and including the Yorktown, Boston and Atlanta executes evolving formations off Fire Island and Vineyard Sound. After a rough two days the fleet anchors at Provincetown Harbor and receives local honors before proceeding to Boston. The wardroom life aboard the Chicago is described with officers welcoming the correspondent and sharing drinks, stories, and meals amid a busy cruise.

Provincetown Wood’s Hall Vineyard Sound Nantucket Shoals Great Round Shoals Cross Rip Chicago Highland Light Provincetown Harbor Will Boston Massachusetts Bay Minot Fort Warren Orktown Atlanta Yorktown Long Wharf Marine Bank McCann Dorchester Yacht Club Leverett Saltonstall Custom House Post Dr. Byrnes

Explorer in Egypt Lecture Reveals Bubastis Findings

Miss Amelia B Edwards discusses Egypt exploration, mounds along the Nile, and the Bubastis site. She notes the Delta’s densely packed mounds, the limits of tomb riches, and the need for judgment and patience in excavation. The talk featured stereopticon images of Bubastis monuments.

Amelia B. Edwards Egypt Nile Thebes Memphis Abydos Miss Edwards Delta Edwards Temple of Bubastis Rameses I

Fall River Stocks Reach Higher Quotations in Active Week

Fall River reports an unusually active week in mill stock circles as year earnings and a steady cloth market push prices higher. Star-marked stocks rise by $1 to $2 with many sales at new quotations, in a list compiled by G. M. Hafords & Co., stock rakers.

Fallu River G. M. Hatfords & Co

Flags for schools offered by Simmons firm

G W Simmons and Co at 32 North Street announce military department supplied flags for schools at low prices for the next thirty days.

Soxoors G. W. Simmons & Co North Street

Admiral and officers entertained as squadron visits continue

In the evening Admiral Walker and officers were hosted by ex Congressman Leopold Morse. Commodore Soley of the Dorchester Yacht Club entertained officers at the yacht club and later at the Algonquin Club. Visits with Governor Ames and Mayor Hart were postponed to today with calls scheduled at 11 and 11 30. Commodore McCann visited Walker aboard the Chicago, followed by calls from Soley Lambert and Perrin in the afternoon.

Leopold Morse Commodore Soley Dorchester Yacht Club Yacht Club Algonquin Club Admiral Walker Ames Hart State House City Hall Commodore McCann Charlestown Navy Yard Walker Chicago John C. Soley W. T. Lambert Charles L. Perrin

Agnes Booth cigars popular with experienced smokers

A local note highlights Agnes Booth cigars becoming popular among seasoned smokers. The item locations Cobb and Aldrich at the Washington Kneeland corner are mentioned as a point of purchase.

Agnes Booth Cobb, Aldrich Washington Kneeland

City Notes Highlight Meetings and Openings

The Beacon Society plans a discussion on inequality of local taxation at Parker's this evening. The Harvard bridge opens to pedestrians with wagons allowed next week at owner's risk. Rev. James De Normandie starts evening discourses Sunday at 7 30 on The Part Hymns Have Played in Christian Worship at First Church Roxbury. The Tremont Theatre updates near Thanksgiving to ease patron entry. Young People's Unity Club held a social with a phonograph demonstration by Col A H Sampson. Rev Nehemiah Boynton to address young men at the Boston Y M C A tomorrow at 4 pm with boy choir music. Stoddard lectures Dec 4 11 18 Jan 1 8 at Boston Music Hall feature Rhine Napoleon Bonaparte Berlin 1889 Switzerland. course tickets go on sale Monday.

Beacon Society Parker’s Harvard James de Normandie Eliot Square Roxbury Avery Street Tremont Street Tremont Theatre Young People’s Unity Club Church of the Unity A. H. Sampson New England Phonograph Company Nehemiah Boynton Union Church Boston Young Men’s Christian Association Stoddard Boston Music Hall Rhine Napoleon Bonaparte Berlin Switzerland Arlington Street Brooke Herford B. Y. M. Christian Union Union All Boylston Street W. H. Baldwin Flora E. Barry Alice M. Sibley C. Frank Randall Carl E. Merrill George Mendall Taylor Boylston Berkeley Streets R. L. Perkins Union Congregational Church George McDonald Percy Rolfe K. McDonald Percy J. J. Cooper J. Stewart Cooper Zion Mr. Stewart David and Goliath Cooper and Stewart George W. Proctor Columbus Avenue Jesus Church OF the Disciples Brookline Street Warren Avenue Charles G. Ames God Save the Commonwealth Emmanuel Church Newbury Street Leighton Parks First ReLigious Society Sven Newbury Exeter Streets Atlam L. H. Willis Berkeley Marlboro Stopford Wentworth Brooke Music Hall Baltimore T. J. Lansing God Save the Republic New Jerusalem Edward A. Horton The Astor St. Paty’s John 8. Lindsay D.D Garrett United Choirs Harvard University St. Paul’s Church Warren Ae Locke Tremont Temple Emory J. Haynes Tor

Notable Guests at the Hotels List of Names

A long roster of visitors staying at hotels includes the Earl and Countess of Meath and numerous figures from Hartford Boston New York Philadelphia and beyond. The list features military naval and civic titles with ties to Washington D C London Toronto San Francisco and other cities.

Vendome Earl and Countess of Meath England Ledyard Ellsworth Hartford Conn F. T. Chase Webster Brunswick J. C. Kelton Kelton Fiverett Hayden Marshall McDonald T. OC. Mendenhall J. W. Collins John Tweedale Tweedale BK. W. Hanna Hanna G. Brown Hill Charles 8. Hill Washington Edward R. Wharton New York B. F. Evans Miss Evans Cincinnati

Broadway National Bank Remodeled For Growth In Boston

The Broadway National Bank, located at Milk and Arch streets, expanded its quarters to accommodate rising deposits and added conveniences for customers. Since its 1884 reorganization led by young, energetic executives, deposits rose to about 1.6 million with over 1,200 depositors, making it a leading Boston bank with a focus on mercantile and individual accounts.

Boston Broadway National Bank Milk and Arch Streets Beach Washington Streets Arch Street Roswell C. Downer Frank C. Squire William R. Dresser Frank QC Squire Axel Dearborn John R. Graham Henry L. Millis Downer Messrs. John P. Squrie & Co Dearborn Waterstreet Oak Grove Lansing Millis Home Savings Bank Broadway

Books for the Children

A discussion on children's books stressing approachable, lively writing with accurate knowledge. It highlights authors and series like Brooks Yonge Nichols Bamford Hale Sidney Gilman Talbot and emphasizes D Lothrop Company's role in pairing warm presentation with solid content for school libraries.

Macaulay Carlyle Huxley Spencer Elbridge $. Brooks Charlotte Yonge Miss Nichols Miss Bamford E. E. Brown Sarah K. Bolton Edward Everett Hale Margaret Sidney Arthur Gilman Charles R. Talbot D. Lothrop Company

Supreme Judicial Court arguments heard November session

The Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court notes on November 22 lists cases argued No. 625 Daniel Frank et al vs Solomon Sleeper et al and No. 628 Suffolk Savings Bank vs Commonwealth No. 629 Samuel Little et al trustees vs Joseph H Chadwick et al. The court will take up the criminal docket on Monday and no cases will be heard until the January sitting.

Supreme Judicial Court Commonwealth Fren P. Devens W. Allen

Court session reports multiple civil cases in progress

November sessions list cases including James O'Brien vs Charles H North et al for a broken knee from an elevator well negligence with a $2000 verdict. Annabali Ferrari et al vs Henry Murray over monument contract and alleged defects. John W Powers vs Boston Maine Railroad for injuries from a coupling accident. Nancy Sullivan vs Eleanor Bennett et al for injuries from a defective stair and railing with $10 000 claimed. proceedings paused or resumed with various attorneys noted.

James O’brien Charles H. North Somerville John D. Long Jesse Keeler Blopgerrt Johnn W. Powers Boston & Maine Railroad Company Massachusetts Central Northampton Belchertown C. G. Fall H. Lincoln Nancy Sullivan Eleanor Bennett Albany Street L. M. Child E. O. Achorn H. G. Allen

Insolvency and Civil Court Actions Reported in Suffolk Plymouth

Insolvency Court in Suffolk refuses discharges to James T Lloyd and Charles M Butler. discharges granted to Oliver H Flanders William M Browne Co Alice M Florian Bianchi Bros George W Hopkins and Abraham Clark. Cases continued or adjourned. first meetings held for several assignees. Plymouth Superior Court reports verdict for Sarah Jones vs Nan tasket Beach Railroad Co awarding 2729.39. Trial details and other indictments listed including Edward Cooney guilty of breaking and entering sentenced to Concord Reformatory.

Suffolk County McKim, J James T. Lloyd Chester Square Charles M. Butler Cambridge Street Oliver H. Flanders Milk Street William M. Browne Tremont Street Bianchi Bros North Street George W. Hopkins Border Street Abraham Clark Albion Street George E. Evans Washington Street G. Ss W. F. Howe Atlantic Avenue Jeremiah J. Ahern John H. McDonough Samuel Stubbs Horace D. Gove Asignee J. Barnett & Co James F. Farly Everett M. Nelson Otis W. Waterman Philip D. Wheatland F. P. Baker Moulding Company Plymouth County Brockton Pitman Sarah Jones Nantasket Beach Railroad Company Hull Asa French E. C. Bumpus R. M. Morse, Jr J. O. Burdets Erastus Worth Kelly Rafferty M. & C. A. Williams B. Kingman Cotter & Jenney Commonwealth Wade Eaton Lattinville Barden Poole Edward Cooney Concord Reformatory

Court records list liquor nuisance fines in Middlesex case

In Superior Court Criminal Middlesex County on November 22 Judge J Patrick D. Sherman condemned Patrick D. Conlan of Woburn to a liquor nuisance fine of 50 dollars plus costs while Sarah Boyle of Newton faced a 100 dollar fine plus costs for liquor nuisance offenses.

Superior Court Middlese County Sherman Patrick D. Conlan Woburn Sarah Boyle Newton

Municipal Court Criminal Session November 22

Curtis Ely Adams Jr and Henry W Williams faced fraudulently concealing a $45 watch taken September 24 from John W Goddard on conditional lease. case continued to next Tuesday. George G Hackett acquitted of illegally obtaining lottery tickets. Joseph Tobin case for embezzling $1125 from Morris Bergman continued to November 26. Benjamin H Benton acquitted of selling pools at 24 Dock Square.

Municipal Court Curtis Ely Adams Henry W. Williams John W. Goddard No. 14 Hanover Street George G. Hackett Joseph Tobin Morris Bergman Benjamin H. Benton No. 24 Dock Square

District attorney admission notice in Massachusetts

Notice from Boston dated November 20 1889 states Louis H Kileski of Lowell has applied for admission as attorney and counsellor of the U S Circuit Court. Commissioner John G Stetson files the notice under the court rules.

District of Massachusetts Boston Circuit Court of the United States Louis H. Kileski Lowell Ohn G. Stetson U. S. Circuit Court

Gurney Hot Water Heating System Proven in Canada and U S

The Gurney Hot Water Company markets a proven heating method used for over twenty five years in Canada and now expanding in the United States. They claim high efficiency and economy, note improvements over older systems, and invite inquiries with a descriptive illustrated pamphlet. Their new offices at Franklin and Congress streets showcase the system in operation.

Gurney Canada United States Gurney Company Gurney Hot Water Company Franklin and Congress Streets Franklin Street

General Banks Feted at Parker House by Fifth District Republicans

General N P Banks known as the bobbin boy of Waltham attended a complimentary dinner at Parker House with twenty five gentlemen including Henry Parkman C H North Thomas Garfield B F Whittemore of Woburn and Captain Dowling of Cambridge The event recalled his entry to Congress thirty five years ago and his optimistic outlook for a brilliant administration in Washington The party echoed support for Banks and a sharp jab at the Mugwump with a playful moment involving ice water

N. P. Banks Little Iron Man Waltham Bobbin Boy Parker House Fifth District Republican Congressional Committee Will Betake Washington Nathan Warren Henry Parkman C. H. North Thomas Garfield B. F. Whittemore Woburn Captain Dowling Cambridge Jerry McCarthy General Banks Congress Harrison Harrisons Henarkman Whittemore Aroun

Harvard Calendar for Nov 24 to 30

The schedule lists events at Appleton Chapel and University facilities from Sunday November 24 to Saturday November 30. Includes lectures by Dr Tarbell Jefferson, vesper and preaching services, a Divinity School conference, Thanksgiving holiday, and the loan fund aid application deadline.

Appleton Phillips Brooks D. D College University Athens Tarbell Jefferson Physical Laboratory Appleton Chapel Divinity School

Funeral for Charles H. Montague at Church of the Unity

The Rev. Minot J. Savage officiated at the funeral of editor Charles H. Montague yesterday at the Church of the Unity. The church was crowded with relatives and friends. The Temple Quartet sang Abide with Me and other selections. Burial was private.

Charles H. Montague Minot J. Savage Church of the Unity Temple Priva

Sunday Notices from Arlington Street Church and Nearby Parishes

A column lists Sunday services across multiple churches in Boston. It notes sermon times at Arlington Street Church and the Church of the Disciples, Union Thanksgiving service at 4 p.m., a Boston Young Men’s Christian Association program with musical selections, and schedule items for Boylston Berkeley streets locations. Also covered are universalist, Christadelphian, and other church lectures, Sunday schools, and a Harvest concert at Tremont Temple.

Dainty Bits and Dining Lore in Bowdoin Square

A historic reminiscence links the idea of a man’s soul to his stomach, invoking the Revere House in Boston famed for exquisite repasts and superior service. The note mentions Bowdoin Square as a locale connected to this culinary creed.

Boston Revere House Bowdoin Square

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