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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Nov 27, 1889

Page

8

Politicians at the Hub See Paine Withdraw Candidacy

The Citizens' Committee notes the withdrawal of Robert Treat Paine from the mayoral race as Republicans breathe easier and Democrats show indifference. A meeting at 724 Washington Street confirms the withdrawal, with several new names added to the committee and debate over reformatories and the future of municipal reform. Uncertainty remains over a new candidate, and the group adjourns subject to the chair's call.

Robert Treat Paine Mr. Paine Galvin Paine E. M. Chamberlin Nicholas Furlong Waltham Citizens’ Committee Washington Street W. C. Brown Ward E. Lucas W. J. Robinson Indiana Street Isaac A. Eastman John Sullivan Cornelius Shea Stone Warrenton Street

School Committee Nomination Draws Speculation and Endorsements

The article explains the split among factions as Keany plans to name a committee tonight to pick candidates for the School Board. The Loyal Women of American Liberty and Women Voters committees back five names Gallagher Whittemore Hastings Stillman Allen Pettigrove. East Boston mentions Horr Lovejoy Lincoln. Republicans may endorse one if chosen, but Wellington will not be endorsed.

Committee of One Hundred Women Voters Charman Keany Loyal Women of American Liberty Women Voters’ Ward Messrs Gallagher and Whittemore Hastings Stillman B. Allen Frank Fred A. Wellington

Democrats ratify Galvin for mayor and Regan for Alderman

Supporters of Galvin and Regan attended a Vernon Hall meeting by the Democrats of Wards 19 and 22 to endorse the ticket. Michael Donelley presided and C Buckley served as secretary as Regan backers filled the room with enthusiasm. James Keough Martin Regan and Thomas Canning spoke expressing confidence in the ticket. A circular backing Regan was distributed to precinct committee to sign during a house to house canvass ahead of a Saturday meeting at 1180 Tremont Street.

Galvin Regan Vernon Hall Martin Regan Michael Donelley C. Buckley Thomas Canning James Keough Tremont Street

Alderman Smith Renominated in Fifth District Race

The Republicans of the fifth aldermanic district renamed Alderman Charles W. Smith last night at city headquarters after a long ballot. Twenty-one ballots were needed before the convention settled on Smith as the candidate with 17 votes to 8 for George H. Prince and smaller totals for Charles H. Allen and Andreas Blume.

Smith Charles W. Smith Roger Wolcott Arthur W. Sawyer George K. Billings Wolcott de Blois Ward 16 Ward 11 W. W. Campbell George H. Prince Charles Potter C. W. Smith Mr. Smith Charles H. Allen Andreas Blume

Ward 24 Alderman Race Sees Carruth Favor

The Citizens' Association of Ward 24 backs Herbert S Carruth for Alderman amid mixed support for Eddy. Carruth, a Cleveland Democrat favoring nonpartisanship in city affairs, is praised for local ties and growth awareness, with independents and broad Democrats showing favorable sentiment.

Herbert Carruth Citizens Eddy Democratic Committee Cleveland Dorchester Vec Ny

McNamara Nominated by Independent Democrats of Ward 19

An enthusiastic rally at Independent Democrats of Ward 19 headquarters ratified J. J. McNamara for Alderman in the ninth district. Officers present included President Peter F. Elwood and secretaries James F. Curley and Charles B. Murphy. Speakers included Elwood T. L. Noonan J. Good and McNamara.

Independent Democrats Ward 19 J. J. McNamara Peter F. Elwood James F. Curley Charles B. Murphy Elwood T. L. Noonan J. Good McNamara

Independent nominees seek districtwide candidate unite

A six member committee was formed to confer with other Independent candidates in the district and pursue a combination to elect an Independent over the Democratic nominee. The group adjourned to next Tuesday evening for the committee report.

Alderman Folsom Renominated in Eighth District Race

Alderman Albert A. Folsom renominated as the Republican candidate for the eighth district covering Wards 17 and 18. The city headquarters convention yesterday elected Henry Frost as chairman and George A. Hibbard as secretary. The renomination was by acclamation and unanimous on ex-Councilman Vialle's motion.

Folsom Albert A. Folsom Henry Frost George A. Hibbard Vialle

Close of registration for municipal election

Registration closed with 1823 male names added by Monday night and about 700 more to be processed. Total male additions around 2550. For women 8784 names added plus about 1800 more inside and outside work. Conservative total women voters around 10500.

Republicans Name Ward 14 Candidates for Council

The Republicans of Ward 14 named F. E. Park S. H. Wise and I. N. Goodnough as nominees for the common council at a meeting last evening.

Common Council F. E. Park H. Wise I. N. Goodnough

Somerville Board Blocks Ward Nominated Aldermen From Ballot

The Somerville Board of Registrars ruled that alderman nominations by ward Republican caucuses cannot be placed on the city ballot. Democrats protested, arguing the Australian ballot act and city charter create ambiguity, but the board concluded ward nominations should be elected by ward voters, not citywide.

Somerville Board of Registrars of Voters

Harvard Chess Players Plan Dinner After Early Tournament

Harvard hosts a 16-player chess event in three sections with results: Brown beats Reed Crane defeats Burlingham H G Nichols draws Baker Morton beats Greenleaf Stone beats Morton Nichols draws Morton and Nichols beats Stone. A Dec 5 dinner is planned for eleven. a large signatures book and a long faculty-student committee forms from the Law School and ’90 ’91 ’92 alumni. The athletic committee warns freshmen to obtain university sanction for any agreements. Glee Club to sing at Wellesley, Harvest cantata at vesper, and tomorrow is a university holiday.

Harvard K. Brown J. Crane F. W. Burlingham O. B. Hawes W. Reed F. H. Gage H. G. Nichols W. F. Baker Adams M. C. Nichols J. F. Morton W. B. Greenleaf F. Irwin F. W. Nichols A. P. Stone A. Latham Brown Reed Crane Burlingham Baker Morton Greenleaf Stone Nichols College 2Nd Law School Law School C. F., Adams W. Alexander L. McK. Garrison L. Honoré C. Hunneman G. T. Keyes J. G. King J. H. Morse W. H. Rand M. Thayer C. D. Wetmore W. WW. Willard G._ Blagden H. Chalfant L. Crehore 5. Dexter K. Fairbank R. M. Fullerton R. F. Herrick H. H. Hunnewell W. K. Post L. W. Pulsifer D. C. Torrey G. P. Wardner J. F. Bass B. Bowman L. Brooks J.T. Burnett

Sailor Prince the Cambridgeshire Winner Arrives in Boston

The Lake Superior from Liverpool brings running horse Sailor Prince bought by George Bishop of New York from Thomas Cannon. Sailor Prince won the Cambridgeshire in 1887 and is described as a dark noble animal. Also aboard are four Iceland sheep, first of their breed landed in the U S or England, to be sent to Brown & Hilton's stock farm in North Anson Maine for breeding, twenty stallions owned by Copeland & Bradford of Illinois for breeding, and five noted Yorkshire terriers.

Lake Superior Boston Liverpool Sailor Prince George Bishop New York Thomas Cannon Celand Line Brown & Hilton North Anson Copeland & Bradford Ofllinois Ifive

Burial of Edward Cunningham in Milton

The funeral of Edward Cunningham of Milton, victim of last Thursday's shooting, was held at his Pleasant street home yesterday noon. The Rev. Roderick Stebbins of the Milton Unitarian Church officiated. Burial followed at Milton Cemetery, with many relatives, friends and neighbors in attendance.

Cunningham Edward Cunningham Milton Pleasant Street Roderick Stebbins Milton Unitarian Church Milton Cemetery

Dover mayor race and city council results reported

In Dover New Hampshire the mayoral vote went to Republican Benjamin T. Nealley with 1200 votes while Democrat Aaron Pinkham had 903. Republicans won seven of ten aldermen seats and twelve of fifteen council seats as voter turnout remained light, with Democrats gaining one alderman.

Dover N. H Benjamin T. Nealley Aaron Pinkham

Algonquin Club Hosts Naval Officers in Boston Reception

Boston society welcomed Admiral Walker and fleet officers with an informal dinner and reception at the Algonquin Club. Guests included Lt Gov Brackett and Mayor Hart as hospitality extended to the fleet, with further entertainments planned at St Botolph and Union clubs.

Squadron of Evolution Algonquin Club Admiral Walker Boston Fleet John F. Andrew J. A. Howell Atlanta James O'Kane HL. B. Robeson Chicago Chadwick Yorktown Aaeper Brackett Mayor Hart Charlestown Navy Yard St. Botolph Club Union Club

Fleet visitors pack the Chicago as 10000 crowd ships

Yesterday marked the first of three public viewings of the evolving squadron in the harbor. The Chicago drew the crowds with large floats and dense crowds crowded every deck while police kept order. Officers and sailors explained features aboard as throngs moved from ship to ship.

Barrett Reclaims Full Duties From Shipments of Scenery

Mr Clark S Sammis independent manager for Mr Wilson Barrett presented at the Custom House and received a check for the full amount of duties on two shipments of scenery and theatrical effects that arrived in September and October for Barrett's American tour.

Barrett Clark S. Sammis Wilson Barrett Custom House

Leather Jackets in High Demand by Sim mons Co

The original importers and manufacturers G. W. Simmons & Co. at 32 to 44 North Street sell hundreds of leather jackets weekly. Prices range from 14 to 260 dollars.

G. W. Simmons & Co North Street

Boston social scene at Young's hosts city officials

The Chickatawbut Club held a reception at Young's for Mayor Hart and city leaders including Homer Rogers and Horace G Allen. About sixty gentlemen attended, with Brig ham presiding. Tax limit debate and Republican make expected council gains dominated remarks. A Boston Druggists Association meeting followed at Young's with 25 attendees. Numerous hotel arrivals list prominent guests from multiple cities and firms.

Chickatawbut Club Young’s Hart Homer Rogers Aldermen Horace G. Allen Brigham Rogers City Hall Apollinaris Allen H. B. Blackwell Boston Druggists’ Association Providence R. J William Wilson New York M. Gaylord Northampton W. A. Smith R. L Brunswick Clarence W. Bowen S. H. Chapman Philadelphia A. H. Pearce A. D. Newton Hartford

Postmaster adds six carriers for 7 o'clock Back Bay delivery

The Postmaster-General authorizes six additional carriers for the new 7 PM Back Bay delivery starting next month. A water loan of 245000 at 3.42 percent for thirty years was awarded to Blake Bros and Brewster Cobb Estabrook for 101.65. Other bids ranged down to 100.16.

Blake Bros Brewster, Cobb & Estabrook Isaac W. Sherrill Poughkeepsie N. Y George W. Norman International Trust Company of Boston Adams, Blodget & Co R. L. Day & Co Margaret Brennan Hanover Street Dr. Pagani Tremont Theatre Tremont Street Avery Street Washington Tremont Streets Samuel Hatch & Co Marlboro Street Newton Street

Newbury Street Addresses and a Call for Public Numbering

In Boston a visitor laments missing house numbers on Marlborough and Newbury streets causing confusion at night. He suggests visible numbers or door legends to ease locating friends and proposes a Commonwealth avenue statue for Captain Robert B Forbes to honor his commerce and sailors’ rights legacy.

Taverner Marlborough Newbury Lama Teetotaller State House Providence Trinity Church London Tower Parliament Buildings G.B Commonwealth Avenue Robert B. Forbes Boston

Tailors and Trimmers Union Expands Local Membership

The Tailors and Trimmers Union met at 987 Washington Street and added sixteen new members. They discussed a pamphlet on New York tenement house work and await firm replies, with firms sending work to New York to be named publicly if unsatisfied. The executive board reported strong demand for the union label, an issue they are promoting statewide.

Tailors and ‘Trimmers’ Union Washington Street Advisory Board New York

No Cure No Pay Promise for Pierce’s Golden Medicine

The ad touts Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery with a guaranteed refund if it does not benefit or cure diseases it claims to treat. It promises help for torpid liver bile, impure blood, skin eruptions, scrofulous sores and swellings, and lung scrofula, presenting it as both tonic and blood cleanser.

Dr. Pierce Golden Medical Discovery

Chronic Nasal Catarrh Cured by Sage's Remedy

Dr Sage's Remedy advertised to cure chronic nasal catarrh. Priced at 60 cents and available at druggists.

Dr. Sage

National Encampment Plans for Grand Army to Meet Here

A meeting of the organizing committee for the next national encampment of the Grand Army of the Republic was held at the State House green room. About fifty gentlemen attended as plans were laid for a display rivaling the Washington parade, with Aug 14 to 17 set as dates and possible extension a week earlier. A general committee of 108 names was announced, and a report on permanent officers and sub committees was ordered for a future meeting.

Grand Army of the Republic State House Department Goodale Washington Monroe George 5. Merrill Charles Cameron Coffin F. G. King E. W. Hall G. W. Cressy George W. Walker F. C. Brownell John H. Cook Seer L. Goodale

Maritime Fair Guests Hosted By Navy Squadron

The squadron of evolution sailors visited the Maritime Fair yesterday with passenger agents of the railroads entertained aboard the Chicago. Officers hosted include Lieutenant A V Wadhams Hugh Coyle George W Armstrong Edwin A Taft A S Hanson Charles E Lord John A Fenno B W Cunningham Charles E Foster George L Connor A C Kendall N E Weeks and D Jd Flanders. Admiral Walker was delayed but due to arrive at 1 pm with a welcome address by John W Ryckman. Labor union committees plan a Labor Day event and Os goods Ladies Orchestra to perform in Main Hall gallery tomorrow.

Squadron of Evolution Chicago Boston Atlanta Yorktown Whiting Gerraughty Houghton and Burke Sheehan and Tuttle McCausland Glidden J. G. Walker H. G. Robeson James O'Kane John A. Howell F. E. Chadwick 5. A. Staunton Club Mr. Bradlee Walker Chamber of Commerce McGrady’s Landing India Wharf Constitution Athletic Club North Ferry Avenue Commercial Street North End Edward ©. Fitzgerald John Burke George Fitzgerald Neil Donahue Crismond New England Navy Yard A. V. Wadhams Hugh Coyle George W. Armstrong Edwin A. Taft Hanson Charles E. Lord John A. Fenno W. Cunningham Charles E. Foster George L. Connor A. C. Kendall N. E. Weeks D. Jd. Flanders Labor Organizations Admiral Walker John W. Ryckman Miss Osgood

Boston Scientific Society Meets on Comet Lexell and Variable Star

The Boston Scientific Society met with President Ritchie presiding. S. C. Chandler presented a paper on a new chapter in Lexell's long lost comet and described a planet matching Lexell’s discovery and its fate. E. F. Sawyer spoke on a new short period variable in Ophiuchus. A. Barton to speak on The Drills of Mass at next meeting.

Boston Scientific Society Ritchie S.C. Chandler Lexell Chandler E. F. Sawyer Ophiuchus A. Barton

Banquet in Honor of Wendell Phillips Planned in Tremont Temple

A Tremont Temple banquet honoring Wendell Phillips is nearly set for Friday evening. General Butler will preside if possible. Dr. W Symington Brown of Stoneham will speak. toasts will come from Doherty, Young, Rogers, Eastaran, Miner, Shattuck, Brackett, Jones, Martyn, and McNeill. Notables Joseph Cook and Parker Pillsbury plan to attend. Music by Schumann quartet and Mendelssohn quartet with Katie Heaton Corey on cornet.

Wendell Phillips Tremont Temple General Butler Boston Board of Aldermen Mary ¥. Eastaran Tewksbury A. A. Miner Harriet,r. Shattuck Malden Joshua A. Brackett Cambridge Jesse H. Jones North Abington Carlos Martyn New_York Forum George E. McNeill Boston Joseph Cook Parker Pillsbury Concord N. H Increase Sumner Lincoln Wilton N.H Schumann Mendelssohn Katie Heaton Corey Cornetet

Brookline Police Ball Success Draws Prominent Citizens

The third annual Brookline Police Mutual Aid Association ball was held in the upper Town Hall last evening with many prominent residents in attendance. Alonzo Bowman served as chief floor director.

Brookline Police Mutual Aid Association Upper Town Hall Alonzo Bowman

Deerfoot Farm Sausages Fresh Daily for Sale

Deerfoot Farm Sausages made from dairy fed pork are fresh daily and sold by all first class grocers. Beware of imitations.

Deerfoot

Boston College completes new higher education building

The Boston College soaring expansion opens a 215 by 300 foot structure from Harrison avenue to James street and Newton to Concord streets. The Young Men's Catholic Association area covers 99 by 60 feet with eight rooms for library billiard and lecture halls. An annex 50 by 60 feet will host Immaculate Conception Church rehearsals and college use. Rector Rev. Robert Fulton leads the project with a fund-raising fair tonight at 8 in the basement entrance on Harrison avenue with dignitaries and Mayor Hart attending.

Boston College Harrison Avenue James Street Newton Concord Young Men’s Catholic Association Immaculate Conception Young Men’s Association Robert Fulton Hart

Courts Silent in Equity Session Postpone Cases

In the Supreme Judicial Court In Equity on Nov 26 Judge Hougs noted no hearings were held as judges conferred. The case list was called and all matters slated for hearing were deferred to Friday next and thereafter.

Supreme Judicial Court Hougs Equity

Legal notices from Boston court docket include railroad injury suit

Court records list cases in multiple sessions with actions ranging from contract to tort. Notable items involve a monument contract dispute at Woodlawn Cemetery and several railroad collision and insurance cases referenced with participant names and docket numbers.

Rolte v. Nichols and related civil docket list

This summary lists case numbers and parties such as 3038 Rolte v Nichols 484 Lovenson v Vege Jahn 3984 Austin v Delaney 4159 Tirrell v Dodge Trimmer Co 4301 Waldron v Montgomery 4344 Millis V v Troperts 4372 Thompson v Street 4407 Haylor v Fair 4426 Coleman v Hick man 4451 Parkhill v Buffum 4476 De Young v Patterson 4504 Dolliver v Jones 4515 Brothers v Elis worth 4552 Emil v Curry 4553 Stowell v Boston Underwear Co 4672 Dalton v Ne Ne k.R. Co 4577 Hastings v Whitemore 4580 Beckler v Carew 4597 Rich v Jackson 4613 Russell v Keefe 4442 Keefe v Russell 4623 Dolliver v Jones 4628 Denman v Cogs well 4688 Duggan v Merritt SGBG Chalet v Motte 4648 Hippiss v v Humbert 4650 Clancey v Teevens 4665 Stevenson v Mason 4685 Doherty v Abbott 4687 Rockwell v Ham 4602 Sanders v Me a Laughlin 2755 Rines v lay lor Criminal Session Nov 26 Forsaith J Eight Chinamen fined 5 gaming at No 16 Harrison avenue Powers Robbins acquitted larceny overcoat suit etc Frank Pendergast alias Frank Ward fined 50 costs Henry Williams pleaded guilty fraudulently conveying leased property James Wright ordered to recognize 3000 for grand jury December session jurisdiction declined

Rolte Nichols Lovenson Vege- Jahn Austin Delaney Tirrell Dodge Trimmer Co de Young Patterson Dolliver Jones Brothers Elis’worth Emil Curry Stowell Boston Underwear Co Forsaith Harrison Avenue H. Powers Robbins Washington Street Frank Pendergast Frank Ward Michael O'Neil Watertown Henry Williams James Wright

Essential to a Woman Toilet Tables Featured at Paine's

An advertising item extols the toilet table as a dressing room essential for women in society. It notes that premier designs make them almost works of art and urges readers to Paine's furniture warerooms on Canal Street to obtain the largest assortment and lower prices.

Washington Street Boston Paine Canal Street

Thanksgiving Day Services at South Congregational Church

Union services will be held at South Congregational Church at Newbury Street corner Exeter Street on Thanksgiving Day starting at 11 a.m. The Rev. Edward Everett Hale will preach. All are invited.

South Congregational Church Newbury Street Exeter Street Edward Everett Hale

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