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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Nov 26, 1891

Page

8

Statewide election results show Pillsbury leads by plurality

Detailed returns list Governor Russell over Colonel Allen of Lowell with Pillsbury winning by 12 347 across the state. Councillor races report Keith Mitchell Stearns Donovan Loring Morse and Morgan leading in their districts with margins ranging from hundreds to a few thousand votes among Republicans Democrats Prohibition and Socialist Labor lines.

Commonwealth William E. Russell Cambridge Charles H. Allen Dell Charles &. Kimball Lynn Henry Winn Den Leoples Party Harry W. Rovinson Boston Soc Labor Iou Sk Sakes

Governor Russell Proclaims Passage of Poll Tax and Quorum Amendments

The Governor announced the adoption of two constitutional amendments in a proclamation. The poll tax amendment received broad support across several counties, while the quorum amendment showed strong approval in most regions. Estimated totals show Yes and No tallies by county, leading to overall adoption.

Suffolk Praneiug Ces Ebee Fes Berkshire Norfolk Isteseo Dukes County Ccs Worcebior Hampshire Franklin Erks Shire Barnstable Foukes County Nantucket Ate Es Toeaio Russell

Thanksgiving Eve at Faneuil Hall Markets Chaos

A dated eyewitness account describes a bustling pre Thanksgiving scene at Faneuil Hall and Quincy Market. Shoppers push through stalls of poultry and produce while vendors hawk items from makeshift stands. Women in shawls, children, and a mix of buyers fill the crowded aisles as vendors quarrel and bargain amid lively street theater.

Faneuil Hall Quincy Market Quincey

Turbulent Bay State League meeting in Lawrence encampment hall

A violent session of Bay State League certificate holders in Lawrence featured delegates from the West and South. Officials announced funds totaling 318,200 with deposits in state banks and protests, and calls were made to appoint a receiver to wind up the affairs as lawsuits progress in Dewey’s court.

Bay State League Lawrence Supreme Lodge Order of the Bay State League Washington Street Boston Joseph W. Hamilton Supreme National E. M. Harlow Harry B. French Hamilton B. F. Carroll Brookline Allen French State House A. M. Beattie Norwalk Dewey Beattie Keefe John J. Harvey Council For Supreme Sanborn Mutual Supreme Court Superior Court

LaCroix V Otis Manufacturing and Waters V Waters

In Ware, United States Circuit Court heard tort actions. George LaCroix seeks 30000 damages for an arm loss in a machine at Otis Manufacturing mill. verdict for the defendant. Augustus Messer sues Edward Waters for 6000 damages alleging deceit. jury deliberating with counsel H P Harriman for plaintiff and J R Hall for defendant.

Aprich J. George LaCroix Otis Manufacturing Company Ware P. J. Hoar G. D. Robinson Augustus S. Messer Edward J. Waters H. P. Harriman J. R. Hall

Returns show varied Senate plura lities across districts

Official returns reveal wide spreads in the Massachusetts Senate races with McNary leading all at 2991 in Sixth Suffolk. Other large pluralities include Bob Howard 2312 Second Bristol and Merritt 14 in First Hampden. Close districts include Coveny 189 in Third Suffolk, Carter 158 in Sixth Essex, Stevens 151 in Third Worcester, and McDonald 167 in Berkshire.

W.S. McNary Suffolk Senate Bob Howard Bristol Hampden Essex Worcester John R. Thayer George K. Nichols A. Merritt E. P. Shaw Coveny Richard A. Carter W. R. Rowell Patrick J. Kennedy Boston Henry Parkman William 5. McNary Michael J. MecEttrick William H. Carberry William H. West Essex County Charles H. Baker Lynn William E. Meade Salem Luther Dame Newbury Ward P. Shaw Newburyport B. Frank Southwick Peabody Richard A Carter Lawrence Middlesex County Francis H. Raymond Somerville Gorham D. Gilman Newton John Read Cambridge James W. McDonald Marlboro Edwin F. Wyer Woburn B. Marvin Fernald Melrose John E. Drury Lowell Worcester County D.m Grafton Eben S. Stevens Dudley Alfred Pinkerton Worcester-Hampshire Sidney FP. Smith Athol Hampden County Christopher C. Merritt Springfield William Provin Westfield Franklin Wilder P. Clark Winchendon Berkshire Stephen A

Royal Baking Powder preserves nutritive elements in bread

The Gas that Leavens, East and baking powders that produce leavening gas by fermentation or putrefactive action destroy a portion of the most nutritive elements of flour. The Royal Baking Powder creates leavening by mechanical means and thus preserves those elements, making bread the staff of life. No other leavening agent matches this quality.

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Pembroke and Bristol County Legislators Named in Totals

Pembroke Rep Isaac N Nutter of East Bridgewater 567 Bristol County Edward Mott Taunton Rep 494 Robert Howard Fall River Dem 2312 William M Butler New Bedford Rev 953 Cape District John Simpkins Yarmouth Rep 2206.

Pembroke Isaac N. Nutter East Bridgewater Bristol County Edward Mott Taunton Robert Howard Fall River William M. Butler New Bedford Cape District John Simpkins Yarmouth

Harris Case Trial Resumes In Superior Court

The Harris case in Superior Criminal Court resumed yesterday with Henry Jetter on the stand. Jetter testified about conversations with the defendant and noted no correspondence bearing on the matter. The trial will continue on Monday.

Harris Superior Criminal Court Henry Jetter

Weather Indications Forecast for New England States

FAIA Washington reports weather outlook through Thursday for Maine New Hampshire Vermont and for Massachusetts Rhode Island and Connecticut. Cool conditions prevail with fair skies and west to southwest winds. temperatures rise slightly by Friday.

Washington Maine New Hampshire Verimont Massachusetts Rhode Island Connecticut

Their Golden Wedding Reception at White Street Home

Mr and Mrs Sylvanus Smith celebrated their golden wedding with a reception at their East Boston residence on White street yesterday afternoon and evening. They received many costly presents from friends and relatives.

Sylvanus Smith White Street East Boston

Supreme Judicial Court Entries Include Taber Case

The Supreme Judicial Court reports a ruling in Commonwealth vs James Taber on liquor charges in Easton Bristol County. The court overruled a motion to arrest judgment and noted issues about authority of the justice who received the complaint. Other cases involve Daly vs New Jersey Steel & Iron, and Daly’s administrator’s notice deemed sufficient for a work site injury. Multiple Suffolk session entries cover personal injury actions against West End Street Railway and Boston, with verdicts and pro forma outcomes, plus replevin and other civil pleadings.

Supreme Judicial Court For the Commonwealth Len J. Commonwealth James ©. Taber Easton Bristol Blodgett George C. Withington A. E. Pillsbury G. C. Travis Commonwealth J. and R. C. Brown D-Femant John C. Daly New Jersey Steel & Iron Company Central Vermont Railroad Company Connecticut River Railroad Company Springhel Superior Court Suffolk Biopeert Mary E. Hill West End Street Railway Company J.D. Long A. J. Clary M. F. Dickinson, Jr W. B. Sprout John Carlen J. W. Pickering W. K. Sprout Michael J. Welch City of Boston Manchester T. W. Proctor Simon Tauber Joseph Hi. Vialle J. R. Murphy J. R. Churchill

Profit Sharing at Bourne Mills Extended

Circular announces six month extension of profit sharing at Bourne Mills. Registration closes January 2, 1892, at 1 p.m. for employees with faithful service to July 2, 1892 and interest in the saving fund. The treasurer George A. Crace praises staff effort and notes directors endorse ongoing trial.

Bourne Mills Bourne Mill Grorce A. Crace

Elks Benefit Tickets On Sale For Boston Theatre Event

Tickets for the Elks benefit set for Thursday afternoon December 3 at the Boston Theatre go on sale at the theatre box office Friday morning. Choice seats also available at the Boylston Cafe Washington and Boylston streets Wednesday and Thursday from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.

Elks Benefit Boston Boylston Cafe Washington and Boylston Streets

Boston Post Announces Short Story Contest for Boston Residents

The Boston Post will award 100 50 and 25 to the best three short stories about Boston and Bostonians. Entries must be under 1600 words on one side of paper and from Boston or New England residents not connected with the Post. Rev. Edward Everett Hale to judge.

THE Boston Post Boston New England POST Edward Everett Hale United States Dr. Hale L&t Tremont Street Ned L&f Indiana Place Iooter St W. E. Skinner Washington St

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