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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Nov 26, 1889
Page
8
The text reports Robert Treat Paine declining the Citizens' nomination for Boston mayor citing Wells Memorial bias and urging an administration free of party aims. It notes local candidates Moore Prince and Alderman Smith, party faction maneuvers in Somerville and Cambridge, and outlines Paine's views on public welfare, schools, labor policy, and city services.
Mr. Moody Merrill said the report that Republican money totaling 2500 was used to defeat Leopold Morse is a fabrication. He noted his routine contributions to various Republican committees and clarified his son’s Democratic alignment and Morse support.
The fifth district Republican aldermanic convention is set for this evening with three candidates in the field. The contest is described as one of the most interesting yet waged in the district.
The Meehan faction held a Bumstead Hall convention amid accusations of unfair caucuses and controlled proceedings. James McMorrow chaired as Bernard Fitzpatrick secretary, nominating Mayor Hart by acclamation amid limited opposition and gag rules. Isaac Burrill won street commissioner acclaim, with a five member committee to select eight school board candidates.
The Republican ward and city committee met at city headquarters and voted to keep proceedings secret. Several factions the Loyal Women of American Liberty the woman voters and Committee of One Hundred pressed for a combined ticket but refused to concede. Gallagher Whittemore Hastings Wellington Pettigrove were nominated. three posts left vacant for next meeting. A morning conference failed to reach a full ticket agreement. If Republicans refuse a agreeable slate the allied groups will run a separate ticket via nomination papers.
Supporters of Mr. Carruth nominated by the Citizens Association of Ward 24 have opened headquarters at Room 11 Boston Tavern. They circulate nomination papers to gather signatures and enlist prominent non-partisans, aiming to bolster Carruth's ballot presence and credibility against Alderman Eddy. Eddy is criticized for aligning with Democrats, while Carruth is expected to run a strong, broad canvass.
A Cambridge committee of 175 citizens endorsed candidates for Aldermen and Common Council plus school, assessor, and related posts. Ward allocations include Aldermen in wards 1 2 3 4 5 8 and council seats in wards 1 2 3 4 6. An executive campaign committee was appointed.
A large no-license meeting filled Union Hall Cambridgeport with an overflow at the Young Men's Christian Association. The Ruggles Street Quartet sang and Dow's Orchestra played as Rev. A. P. Peabody presided. Addresses were delivered by Mayor Gilmore FE A Whitman and several clergy including Rev D N Beach Rev Father Scully Rev Alexander McKenzie Rev E A Abbott and Tufts President Capen.
A Board of Registrars hearing at Somerville City Hall considered John L. Nichols protest against Republican caucus nominations for Aldermen arguing nominations should have been made at the convention under the existing law.
Attorney E G McInnes argued for the contestant that Citizens ticket followed the law by nominating Aldermen in convention rather than caucus, a point also made by the Republicans. The board reserved its decision for this evening.
The Prohibitionists named candidates for mayor and aldermen across wards 1 to 8 plus assessor and school committee. Charles E. Kimball was vyed for mayor and Edward T. Dwyer for wards 1 2 7 with Edward K. Emerson and Joseph Lord for ward 8 and Joseph Brierly for ward 4. George D. Colcord Benjamin S. Goodwin and Samuel Ireson were listed for ward 6. William N. Learned named as assessor. school slate included David N. Johnson Mrs. A. Johnson and Hannah M. Todd. TheWorkingmen's convention in City Hall nominated George C. Neal for three year assessor and proposed ward candidates G. K. Brown George H. Newhall Josiah Wilson John F. Hay Otis A. Whitcomb W. W. Hay Almon T. Cross John Curtin and W. L. Neagies. no votes taken and session adjourned to next Wednesday night.
A meeting at the Essex House will nominate George A. Collins for mayor and organize a taxpayers ticket. Mayor Raymond is expected to run again, joining four candidates. Hon. R. S. Rantoni has accepted the Citizens nomination.
The Democratic caucuses to nominate candidates for the Common Council will be held on Friday evening at 8 o'clock.
The Democrats add about 1800 names to the voter list while Republicans add far fewer, and women contribute roughly 8500 new names, swelling the registration totals before the deadline.
About 300 members of the Congregational Club at Horticultural Hall debated whether creeds should be used to admit members. Speakers including Rev. Dr. Calkins and Dr. Gordon argued for character over creed, while others urged a creed as a moral or intellectual test.
Boston Aldermen consider purchasing the West Boston Society estate on Lynde street near Lowell square for a city reading room and ward room. Other measures include sewer funding for Savin Hill and arrangements for naval squadron visits.
A large gathering at Major G. Davis's Corey street home West Roxbury marked his fiftieth birthday. Invitations went to former war comrades and friends. Davis, president of the First Massachusetts Cavalry Association and deputy sergeant at arms in the House, received prized gifts including an oak sideboard from the State House and a Highlands Club silver tea service.
About three hundred Baptist Sunday school superintendents met in Tremont Temple social hall with President George C. Whitney hosting. The session opened with blessing, featured quartet singing, and a discussion on City Missions Methods and Results led by ministers from Episcopal Congregational and Social Union groups. The December meeting will memorialize the union’s first president Warren Merrill.
A Harvard graduate urges Harvard to purge professionalism from college football, questions about player compensation promises, and accuses Yale of pressuring a dual league. The writer calls for fair, manly contests and a dignified example, noting brutal games and disqualifications. Boston November 26.
The superb concerts at the Revere House between 5 and 7 p.m. are a decided success with the ladies' café filled every evening.
An entertainment at Temple Street Methodist Church benefitted the Whalin Chinese Sunday school. The Moy Auk Chinese Band opened with a lively overture. The juvenile Jeffers quartet impressed, with recitals by Miss Lorence Millner and Miss Edna Howard. The Tabernacle Quartet Alpine Chorus and Miss M. E. Parker contributed, while W F Ingraham added a cornet solo. Chinese Colors and Stars and Stripes adorned the pulpit as R Chalmers described the school’s workings.
Franklin A Beckford grocery dealer in Greenfield Massachusetts and L M Watson Randolph New Hampshire have declared insolvency. Talbot and Brault boot and shoe dealers Fall River Massachusetts have failed. Andrew Beyer Home Supply Company New Haven Connecticut assigned to A L Schneider. Isadore H Sultzbach Philadelphia clothing dealer made a general assignment to Simon Bacharach. Liabilities around two hundred twenty five thousand dollars with stock and store assets. Coldwell Wilcox Company iron manufacturers Newbury New York made a general assignment to Thomas Coldwell for creditors. liabilities and assets unknown but stated to be heavy.
The Supreme Judicial Court docket was promptly disposed with all cases on briefs. Examination of candidates for admission to the bar will be held on Saturday, December 14 in the Supreme Court room.
In Superior Court First Session on November 25, Barker J. hears Annabali Ferrari et al vs Henry Murray over a $70293 balance for a monument. defense claims the statue was imperfect, with jury viewing the monument earlier. Separate docket includes multiple insurance and freight cases against Merchants' and Miners' Transportation Co. and others, with trials ongoing and notices of future sessions and motions.
The Somerville School Board discussed a committee report on introducing a normal music course in prima classes with no text books. The vote ended in a tie, and the issue will likely be revisited at the next meeting.
Officers Johnson Rosetta and Pierce questioned Italian suspects confined for the Milton murder of Edward Cunningham but gained no confession. Police suspect a second Italian linked to Franklin last week who bought a light overcoat changed his appearance and fled toward New York. Further light expected in a few days.
In the Superior Criminal Court on November 26 J Murphy was fined 50 dollars and costs for assault and bound over to keep the peace. Lillie Russell jailed one year in the Woman's Reformatory for idle and disorderly conduct. Dwyer fined 50 dollars and costs for liquor law violations. Sullivan fined 15 dollars for drunkenness. Ball five months in the House of Industry. Anderson, Smith, Doyle, and others each fined 5 dollars for gaming. Taylor’s milk adulteration placed on file with costs. Murray held on larceny charge for 500 dollars bond. No trials on the 26th. court to sit briefly for sentencing.
Superior Court crims in Middlesex County Nov 25. William E. Maguire of Stoneham is sentenced for manslaughter to four years in State Prison with first day solitary. Michael F. Meegan of Woburn receives fifteen months in the House of Correction for indecent assault. John Coughlin of Cambridge fined fifty dollars plus costs for liquor nuisance.
In Salem on November 25 Harmon J proved wills of Sarah M Bradbury Amesbury Keziah Choate Amesbury Sarah A Flanders Amesbury Rhoda H Lake Haverhill Mary Smith Hamilton Elvira Webster Lawrence Letters of administration granted for estates of Thomas K Anderson Rowbury ort Daniel F Calnan Peabody Maria F Shase Haverhill Mark Currier Haverhill John C Mundt Lawrence Hannah Sargent Lynn Lucy K Shaw Beverly Benjamin Tarr Rockport Winsor Chadwell Lynn Inventories filed include Sarah F Gould Haverhill 364 15 Francis Lord Newburyport 3279 Mary E Kendall Rockport 4850 Maria Barrett Saugus 138287 78
Probate Court Suffolk County on November 26 appointed administrators for the estates of Annie Ried Anastasia Coghlan John Powers Charles M Harvey Margaret Brown Daniel L Small Patrick Morse James F Pond Martha A Bickford Mary A Harvey Eliza M Chaliis and other listed individuals in the probate docket.
The wills of Elizabeth Grows Orrinus Mooar Elbridge G. Currier Lydia A. Webster Zilpha J. Shaw Wellington L. G. Hunt Jeremiah Ryan and Francis B. Brown were admitted to probate. Names William M. Foye Bernard H. Harkin John W. Harther Margaret L. Bartlett Margaret Sheehy Lucy A. Stetson Martha Locke appear as parties in associated notices.
First session judges Curtis and Ey list civil actions by docket number. Parties include Rolte v Nichols, Fair Weather v Guthrow, Clark v Adams, Stowe v Menziers, Berenson v Vegeahn, Randall v White, Manzaell v Pictt, Woodward v Pearson, Robinson v McKay, Boston Wall Paper Co v same, Laveau v Russell, Walsh v Barry, Campbell v Stanmore, Mearath v O Donnell, Mudge v Morris, Noka v Rowell, Austin v Delaney, Orcutt v Greenwood, Campbell v Russell, Tirrell v Dodge Trimmer Co, Rockwell v Law, Waldron v Montgomery, Millis v Roberts, Wilder v Pratesita v Skilon, Thompson v Street, O Leary v Spiller, Haylor v Fair, Coleman v Hickman, Doe v Willard, Barkhill v Buffum, Chase v Fry, De Young v Patter, Badger v Folsom, Fox v White, Dolliver v Jones, Brothers v Ellsworth, Rubel v Richard, Small v Straine, Taylor v Clark, Morse v Marcus, Gay v Lewis.
Suffolk Supreme Judicial Court notice states Fletcher Ladd and Frank E Glover may be admitted as attorneys if no objections are raised by 9 30 a m on November 26 1889. Clerk John Noble records November 25 1889.
About thirty members of the Boston Boot and Shoe Club honored Mr. A. A. Putnam of Chicago with a complimentary banquet at the Tavern. A vocal quartet entertained and H. J. Bailey presided at the piano. Notable attendees included J. T. Stevens, Jonathan Brown Jr., and others.
With thoughtful regard for employees, A Shuman & Co of 440 Washington Street bought many admission tickets to the International Maritime Exhibition and freely distributed them among all connected with the shop.
City notes report that the Boston Scientific Society will hold its 203rd corporate meeting this evening. Max Rutcrecht of the Parker House says he was robbed of $500 in money through a panel game last evening at 86 Essex Street. Mr G W Leitch will deliver a stereopticon missionary address on India at Tremont Temple tomorrow at 7 45. Admission is free to all.
A government chemist tests popular baking powders. Royal Baking Powder proves pure and reliable, without alum or phosphates. Endorsed by Dr Love and others as the safest choice for superior leavening and quality.
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