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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Nov 28, 1889

Page

8

Maritime Exhibition Draws Congressman and Naval Officers

The Maritime Exhibition drew attention from Congressman A. A. Boutelle of Maine and naval officers visiting from Bath, Maine. Admiral Walker missed the event due to Captain Forbes’s funeral. Press Agent Coyle oversaw tours, with praise for the size and variety of displays including the Quickstep. Boutelle praised Bath’s exhibit and noted a model of his first vessel. A concert by the Marine Band of the gunboat Chicago was planned for the afternoon.

A. A. Boutelle Maine Bath Major Whitney Admiral Walker 8. B. Forbes Coyle Congressman Boutelle the Post Boston Boutelle Chicago

Puzzling Third District Nominating Battle in Boston

Alderman Samuel Kelley loses the Republican convention for the seventh district in Boston Ward 14 and Ward 15 clash. Ex Speaker Charles J. Noyes wins the nomination with Ward 14 delegations opposing Kelley. Orchard chairs. Kelley vows to run independent if needed. rally planned to push nomination by papers.

Samuel Kelley Ward 15 Charles J. Noyes Ward 14 Kelley Henry Orchard William H. Allen A. H. Wilson E. G. Lawton Mr. Allen Noyes Alderman Kelley Orchard Orchard Rose Republcans New Hampshire Wilson Berry Laycost City of Boston

Three Democratic Aldermen Seek Democratic Tag

In the Third Aldermanic District three candidates Fraser McLaughlin and Keenan face a dispute over the Democratic designation on nominating papers. McLaughlin filed first and already uses Democratic, Keenan and Fraser want the same label. A conference may resolve the naming dispute and reduce tensions.

Fraser McLaughlin Keenan Conventia

Chelsea Politics Show Close Mayor Reelection Expected

In Chelsea, ex mayor Samuel P. Tenney runs against incumbent Champlin with Tenney popular but unlikely to defeat Champlin, who has renomination from both parties. Alderman races are tight with twelve candidates for eight seats, potential three-seat win in one ward.

George B. Dyke T. J. Keefe C H. Long J. M. Mason F. M. Whiting D. H. Crandon Shirley Lombard Alden G. Alley Citizens Citizens’ Ward I. Taylor Joseph C. Means James A. McCann Chelsea Samuel P. Tenney Champlin Converse B. T. Martin H. B. Swasey T. M. Elwell

Lynn Workingmen's Ticket Nominees Named at City Hall

The Lynn working men's aldermanic convention at City Hall announced nominations for Aldermen Ward 3 George H. Newhall Josiah Wilson Ward 4 John F Hay Otis A Whitcomb Ward 5 William W. Hay J G Chandler Ward 6 Almon T. Cross John Curtin School Committee M R Donovan W A Marks H M Toad W M Barney Charles Harwood Republican and Independent candidate for Mayor declined the nomination due to business interests. He was a heavy loser in yesterday's fire.

Lynn Workingmen City Hall George H. Newhall Josiah Wilson John F. Hay Otis A. Whitcomb William W. Hay J. G. Chandler Almon T. Cross John Curtin M. R. Donovan W. A. Marks H. M. Toad W. M. Barney Charles Harwood

Salem Politics: Mayor Raymond Accepts renomination

Special report from Salem on Saturday November 27 states Mayor Raymond will accept renomination by the Howard Hall caucus, creating a four-candidate field. Joe L. Peabody rejects the Ward 6 Common Council nomination due to business engagements.

Salem Satem Raymond Howard Hall Caucus Joe L. Peabody

Boston Real Estate Exchange to Open in January Plans

The Boston Real Estate Exchange and Auction Board, formed by the last Legislature, leases the corner Washington and Milk streets building and aims to start operations early in January. It outlines memberships, fees, and rules modeled after the New York Exchange to provide a permanent, low-cost market for buying and selling land and buildings.

Boston Real Estate Exchange and Auction Board Washington and Milk Streets Henry M. Whitney Francis V. Balch Francis A. Osborn Thomas F Temple William Minot, Jr Moses Williams Frederick H. Viaux Robert 5. Minot Grenville T, W. Braman Arnold A Rand Alexander Porter George Wheatland, Jr John Mason Little J. Morris Meredith Frederick C. Bowditch J. Murray Howe Edwin Hatch Boston New York New York Exchange Boston Exchange City Hall Committee On

Sarasate and d'Albert Charm Boston Audience in Concert

Music Hall hosted a large crowd despite bad weather and high prices for a program featuring Sarasate and Eugen d'Albert. D'Albert's violin concerto and Rubinstein study drew extraordinary praise while Sarasate’s passages and the Chopin nocturne encore impressed as the conductor Damrosch faced criticism for pacing.

Wagnerrchestra Orches- Priss Kisbee Aches Cnega Mendelssohn Herr Eugen d’Alberc Sarasate Senor Pablo de Sarasate Otto Goldschmidt A’ Albert Boston Vox Populi d’Albert Eric Mackay Grieg Bolog Ant Rubinstein c.Walzer eSeetee Crete Strauss-Tausig

Mission report shows life and growth for Episcopal City Mission

Rev. Frederick B. Allen reports the society’s three mission churches thriving with 12 000+ visits by women missionaries in ten months. 194 formerly non churchgoers now worship, 332 Sunday school pupils, 71 baptisms. Immigrant and sailor work aided 2000+ immigrants and 800+ seamen. Deficit reduced to about 600 after late gifts. officers listed for the coming year.

Episcopal City Mission Frederick B. Allen Doyle Cunard and Warren Church of England City Point Trinity Amherst Colleges Episcopal Theological School Cambridge Boston B. H. Paddock D.D Phillips Brooks William Lawrence A. Shearman John 8. Lindsay George C. Shattuck M.D H. W. Nelson Francis Dumaresq W. C. Sturgis J. D. W. French John 8 Blatchford Exchange Street

Brackett Leads in State Election Returns

The Executive Council at the State House yesterday reviewed returns from the last election showing Brackett with 127 857 votes, Russell 120 482, Blackmer 15 108, and others 64. Republican pluralities for other state officers exceeded Brackett by about 13 000. Returns largely matched initial reports.

State House Brackett Russell Blackmer

Horsford's Acid Phosphate Recommended by Physicians

Health note states horsford's acid phosphate is recommended by physicians for brain nerves and stomach. Claims point to broad endorsement across schools as a trusted remedy.

Horsford

Harvard Hare and Hounds Hunt Ends With Rain

The Harvard Athletic Association held its sixth hare and hounds run yesterday afternoon. About a dozen men started and rain forced a halt before halfway, but the trail continued to Mt. Auburn for about eight miles. The hares I. P. King 91 and A. H. Williams 91 led the course, finishing twenty two minutes ahead of the hounds. Master of the hounds was W. Alexander L.S., first hound in.

Harvard Athletic Association I. P. King A. H. Williams West Somerville Arlington Belmont Mt. Auburn W. Alexander, L.S

Orange Lodge Ball and Basket Party in Dexter Hall

The Martin Luther Loyal Orange Lodge No. 70 hosted a ball and basket party in Dexter Hall with about 500 members, wives, and friends. Baskets were sold, followed by a grand march and circle, and dancing late into the night. Attendees included Thomas Baird Thomas Hulett Robert Cox William Prescott and Claude Fleming.

Orangemen Martin Luther Loyal Orange Lodge Dexter Hall Thomas Baird Thomas Hulett Robert Cox William Prescott Claude H. Fleming

Somerville Aldermen Extend Cemetery License and Hear Sewer Assessments

At a Somerville board meeting the Clarendon Hill Cemetery Corporation license was extended to July 1, 1890. A hearing was set for December 11 for protests on sewer assessments. The Lufts estate offered the Powder House property to the city if a park and street cuts were made. The Allen estate on Washington Street was deemed suitable for a new Ward 2 schoolhouse.

Somerville Board of Aldermen Clarendon Hill Cemetery Corporation Lufts Powder House Committee On Allen Washington Street

Paving Department Forms Mutual Aid Association

City paving department employees met at 987 Washington Street to organize the Pavers' Mutual Aid and Benevolent Association. The group is rapidly growing and expected to provide a beneficial auxiliary to the union.

Paving Department of City Washington Street Pavers’ Mutual Aid and Benevolent Association

Merchants Insurance Settles First Lynn Fire Loss

The Merchants Insurance Company of Newark claims credit for settling the first loss from the Lynn great fire. The payout was made while firefighters still fought fires in another city section.

Merchants’ Insurance Company OF Newark Lynn

Royal Arcanum and New England Society Meetings at Crawford House

The Royal Arcanum Club held its regular meeting at Crawford House with about fifty members discussing which guards subordinate councils best. Six new members were elected. The New England Society of Pioneers also met at Crawford House, electing sixteen members and planning a California trip. Numerous prominent hotel arrivals followed, listing many named individuals and their destinations.

Royal Arcanum Club Crawford House Henry Goodwin W. C. Robson H. A. Boynton New England Society of Pioneers California W. H. Thomas Vendorae A. G. Hay Saginaw Mich Blake Haycen Newport D. H. Hayden R. J. Brunswick Mary G. Cushing Wellesley College W. K. Lineaweaver Philadelphia J. K. Lineaweaver Columbus Penn John Noyes Butte Mont Thomas Noyes Worcester Tristram Cottin Poughkeepsie N. Y

Lyons freed after arrest in wife’s death inquiry

E W Lyons who was arrested yesterday by Station 4 officers to await an investigation of his wife’s death was discharged last evening. First Religious Society Eliot square. Services for Thanksgiving will be held in this church at 11 o’clock. The sermon topic is The Bearing of Christianity Upon Civil Service Reform.

Boston College Hart O’brien Robert Fulton George Snelling Mary of Notre Dame Convent Dr. Pagam Sasigi Dwight Japanese Table of the Children of Mary Sacred Heart Convent John of Curtin E. H. W. Brainard Immaculate Conception St. Mary’s Young Men’s Sodality Agnes Kelley Williams P. H. Powers Young Men’s Association P. A. Mahoney Ladies’ Sodality C. Tulley E. W. Lyons First Religious Society Eliot Square

Bad Blockade of Carriages Outside Winter Street

Report of a foul carriage jam on Winter Street after the Sarasae d Albert concert. Vehicles blocked the road with horses and buggies half on the sidewalk, causing chaos and police embarrassment. no accident occurred but several carriages narrowly avoided damage.

Winter Street

Thanksgiving Eve Parties Highlight Busy Social Season

The Poplar Club of the West End hosted about 250 couples at Cotton Hall for its seventh annual ball with Gustav Miller directing the grand march and J Howard Richardson's Orchestra providing music. The Shawmut Rowing Club held its twentieth annual ball at Odd Fellows' Hall with Edmonds's Band, honoring guests including Owen Jarvin Collins Hunt Daly Nason and rowing club presidents. roughly 300 couples attended. The Columbian Rowing Association marked its tenth ball at Lyceum Hall East Boston with Finn's Orchestra and 100 couples in attendance. T. Shaughnessy served as chief marshal and decorations were lavish.

CouJton Hall Poplar Club West End Gustav Miller J. Howard Richardson Shawmut Rowing Club Odd Fellows’ Hall Edmonds Owen

Thanksgiving Services Across Somerville and Cambridge Churches

Union Thanksgiving services are set in Somerville and Cambridge churches with multiple pastors officiating. In Somerville 11 AM at Union Square Presbyterian with Rev E S Tead and others. 10 30 AM at Winter Hill Baptist with Rev C E Andrews. Cambridge venues include First Parish 11 AM with Rev Alexander McKenzie and First Universalist 6 PM with Rev A E White. Cambridgeport at Harvard Street M E Church 11 AM led by Rev Charles Olmstead. Holiday observed at the almshouse and East Cambridge House of Correction. A further union service is planned tomorrow morning at the Universalist Church with Rev Mr Brodie of the South Church.

Somerville Union Square Presbyterian Church E. S. Tead Prospect Hill Congregational Church Winter Hill Baptist Church C. E. Andrews Broadway Congregational Church Cambridge First Parish Alexander McKenzie First Universalist A. E. White Cambridgeport Harvar Street M. E Charles Olmstead Pilgrim Congregational Church Almshouse East Cambridge House of Correction SaLem Universalist Church Brodie South Church

Harvard Athletics and Princeton Controversy Debate

A Harvard graduate letter defends Harvard's late action against Princeton in football. It argues the meeting was premature yet insists Harvard acted to keep sports fair and free of Yale jockeying, withdraws from the existing association, and calls for disciplined, honest play across teams and disciplines.

Harvard Princeton Yale Cambridge Football Association Mr. Harding Mr. Stickney Donnelly

Courts Hear Diverse Civil Claims in November Session

The Superior Court first session on November 27 lists cases including Annabali Ferrari et al. v Henry Murray with a verdict for plaintiffs for 39133 on a monument contract. Elizabeth Daniels v James Atkins seeks 10000 damages for a folding bed accident with a directed verdict for the defendant. Other files note mixed verdicts for personal injuries at East Boston crossing and a salary contract suit in West Roxbury.

Superior Court Barxer Annabali Ferrari Et al Henry Murray Woodlawn John L. Eldredge Bowman Elizabeth Daniels James Atkins J. F J. W. Pickering A. Hemenway J. F. Wheeler Hammond Matthew Merrigan Boston & Albany Railroad Company Catherine Merrigan Same Bennington Street East Boston J. R. Clark Samuel Hoar Eugene G. Ayer Joseph W. Garner West Roxbury W. Bartlett KE. Jewell John J. Eldredge Griffin Oakes Malcolm Fuller Fifield Reynolds Boston & Me. Ri Smith Old Colony A C. Wellington Ik Coal Co Stone Clerk McCormack Cable Bosson Lynn & Rubber Co Boston RR Thaxter Foster

Middlesex Superior Court Docket Update

The schedule lists creditors and legal actions with William H. Nagle of Cambridge charged with assault and battery at $10 costs, and Kirk M. Lawrence of Pepperell charged with drunkenness $5 costs and assault and battery $1 costs. Jurors were excused. Judge Blodgett to hear motions on Friday.

Middlesex County Sherman J. William H. Nagle Cambridge Kirk M. Lawrence Pepperell

Worthington v Rafferty heirs in equity suit over Kelly estate

No 486 Erastus Worthington administrator sues John W Rafferty and Theresa F Rafferty to recover possession of property of John Kelly late of Norwood. Property includes a bank book with 1500, 113 in bills and 250 in gold now with Theresa Rafferty claimed as donation on death. Jury finds no gift by Kelly. verdict for plaintiff. Criminal trials resume Friday and next week. district attorney pro tem B W Harris. Court and divorce lists to be announced after criminal business.

Erastus Worthington John W. Rafferty Theresa F. Rafferty John Kelly Norwood Said Kelly M.&c. A. Williams H. Kingman Cotter & Jenney B. W. Harris

Larceny and forgery cases heard in municipal court

In the November 27 criminal session, J William Lynch waived examination for larceny from an express team and was held in 300 bail for the Superior Court. Richard O'Brien’s assault and battery case was continued to December 6. Patrick McCoy Martin Egan and James Fenno were discharged on larceny of 40 dollars from Thomas F Lombard. George W Meserve and Nathaniel W Foye, held in 2000 bail for conspiracy to obtain money under false pretences, faced a new charge of being accessory to a forgery.

Municipal Court Forsaiith J. William Lynch Superior Court Richard O’brien Patrick McCoy Martin Egan James Fenno Thomas F. Lombard George W. Meserve Nathaniel W. Foye

Patton Applies for Admission as Attorney in Circuit Court

John S Patton of Boston applied to the U S Circuit Court for admission as an Attorney and Counselor in the District of Massachusetts pursuant to court rules. Commissioner Joan G Stetson signs the notice dated November 4 1889 in Boston Massachusetts.

District of Massachusetts Boston Circuit Court of the United States John S.patton Counszelior Joan G. Stetson U. S. Circuit Court

Arrests for Larceny Tie Two Thefts to City Homes

Officers Lynch and Shields arrested Arther Ross for larceny of a lady s gold watch and chain valued at 95 dollars, belonging to Josie Driscoll of No 4 covering place. They also visited 62 Emerald Street, recovered a stolen dress belonging to Mary Newton, and arrested Anne Sanford for the larceny.

Lynch and Shields Arther Ross Josie Driscoll Emerald Street Mary Newton Anne Sanford

Thanksgiving Day Religious Services

Thanksgiving Day services announced for Emmanuel Church Newbury Street with Rev Leighton Parks preaching at 11 a m Union services at South Congregational Church Newbury Street Exeter Street at 11 a m with Rev Edward Everett Hale preaching All are cordially invited

Emmanuel Church Newbury Street Leighton Parks South Congregational Church Exeter Street Edward Everett Hale

Royal Baking Powder Claims Superior Purity and Power

The Royal Baking Powder is praised for extreme purity and uniform quality built on twenty five years of expertise. Chemists test each ingredient to ensure exact leavening power, with government analysis placing it at the top for strength and wholesomeness.

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