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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Oct 01, 1891

Page

2

Barrett Beaten Claim in Melrose Political Clash

In Melrose, fierce race for State Representative pits Barrett against Washburn. Washburn campaign is organized and widely supported. Barrett claims a loyal following, while party unity risks bolting if Barrett loses caucus. The piece traces Washburn’s cautious path to candidacy and Barrett’s persistent bid amid local power plays.

MeEtrost Frank L. Washburn Barrett Beme Washburn Melrose Art of Gloucester Post Barrett Rapier Mr. Washburn Highland End Hames General Butler Charles F. Loring

Lodge's Mare's Nest Charged Over School Plank

Congressman Lodge attacked the Democratic platform in Brockton over the phrase free schools. Chairman Avery and Josiah Quincy said there is no significance in omitting public, noting the plank includes our system of public education and that free schools term was used by Colonel Alien at the Republican convention.

Congressman Lodge Brockton Avery Josiah Quincy Committee On Resolutions Lodge Colonel Alien

Lodge and Russell to Debate on October 23

Congressman Lodge confirms terms for the first joint debate with ex-Congressman Jon FE Russell of Leicester. In a Boston letter dated Sept 30 1891 Lodge accepts the condition and looks forward to meeting Russell on the 23rd of October. John W. Corcoran and William J. Dale Jr sign as Democratic State Committee officials.

Russell National Democratic Party Lopes MR. Lodge Washington Street Boston Henry Cabot Lodge Nahant Mass Hyde Park John E. Russell John, W. Corcoran Lodge Jon FE. Russell Leicester John W. Corcoran William J. Dale, Jr Democratic State Committee

Ex Governor Long to campaign next month and ward nominations filed

Ex Governor John D. Long offers services to the Republican State Committee. Ward 14 nominations were filed with the Republican City Committee listing Robert F. Means W T Eaton John D Walworth Amos P ee Charles P Anderson Charlies M Bromwich. In Salem on Sept 30 William K Meade was nominated for Senator by acclamation at the Essex Republican Senatorial convention.

Ward 14 Republican City Committee Robert F. Means W. T. Eaton John D. Walworth Amos P. Ee Charles P. Anderson Charlies M. Bromwiche c John D. Long Republican State Committee W. E. Meade Salem Essex Boston Ward 1 Champlin Chelsea Suffolk W. H. Preble George N Swallow Henry Parkman Frank J. Newhall J. Harris Aubin John L. Bates Thomas Kellough William Greenwood Henry Carstensen Isaac N. Lothrop George H. Bartis Francis Leeds James Townsend J. William Ropbins James Frame Charles N. Alexander Charles E. Bennison Albert E. Clary Irving W. Campbell Frederick W. Day Charles D. Daggett Christian R. Durbeck Horace D. Gove Willard H. Hodgkins Joseph B. Maccabe Peter Morrison Hugh L. Stalker Edward W.tuck Alward C. Walker Warner Demond Gilbert W. Carpenter Lorenzo M. Ellis Louis W. Darling Walter G. Gruoby John J. Lane Irving L. Bryant Fred R. LeCount William Hichborn Peeres J. Cann Thomas V. Heath William E.i Nhite Everett Torrey George W. Burroughs Henry W. Brage Benjamin F. Bowditch Ebens P. Oakes William Y. Wiley Jeremiah Maloney Robert Aail Ira A. Worth Charles D. Swain William H. Oakes Israel F. Pierce Edward Burbeck Arthur H. Folger Myron D. Cressy Lyman H. Bigelow Charles A. Fitch George N. Fisher, Jr William N. Young Moses 3 Moses 3. Waitt, George W. Kean James Williams George H. Gawnans A. W. Robinson Brazier E. W. Presho Ely Byam A. Davis W. R. Austin J.B. Wilson E. E. Drew L. C. Duniels J. J. Hughes H. L. Grew Jacob Fottlee Bowdoin Parker Edward Sullivan Nathaniel W. Lade Clarence P. Weston Augustus Russ Frank D. Gleason Emery O. Bicknell Nathaniel J. Rust Roger Wolcott Frank H. Briggs Charles C. Poor Spencer W. Richardson A. Glendon Dyar Alfred Batcheller Edward P. Wilbur Robert P Robert Disbrow George McCully George D. Hamilton Henry Siebert Julian O. Mason Alfred Woodbury Henry C. Bamberg Henry Mitchell E. Mortain Hatch Edwin E. Bridge Raymond Vatter Charles O. Crane George B. Hamer Edward R. McLarin Serena H. Tower George W. Bail Joseph Merrill Albert J. Taylor Edward A. Hammond Osgood C. Blaney William T. LaCoste Frederick P. Dillingham William H. Allen Albert Dunton Clarence E. Snow Samuel Kelley Henry C. Richardson William Crowe James F. McKenzie Leslie B. Sanborn John M. Averill D. Winsor Hall William W. Campbell William G. Woods Albert Gay Preston B. Runyan Bentley Young Charles C. Ryder James M. Douglass Samuel F. Roberts Alvab A. Golder Charles H. Brigham Edward Shaw John J. McNutt William KE. Hodgkins Joseph W. Gilray Samuel M. Plummer William H. Jackson John A. Keefe Fred F. Rhodes Franklin F. Roundy Charles E. Allen William H. Learnard Charles K. Batt Abraham C. Rathiesky Janklin B. Daniels Edward J. Jones Jacob Heilborn Orrin Sanders George A. King Albert C. Smith Frank B. Thayer Isaac F. Paul Charles W. Jones Thomas J. Emery John H. Colby George E. Lovett lThomas Talbot Jediah P. Jordan Albert Howard Samuel Crowell Rowland K. Gordon James L. Taylor William C. Delano Nelson York William ©. Morey Alfred A. Burnham Ballantyne County Charles KE. Wiggin David G. Eldredge William E. O'Flaherty Samuel C. Rowell John J. Hardy George B. Munroe Henry B. Tenny William C. Morey Frederic W. Eliott Leonard A. Covell J. Louis Rousmaniere Horace G. Allen Henry Dewey W. H. H. Young William H. Cea M. Edwin Libby George W. Parker Charles H. Paine William Gardner Reed Roland Worthington, Jr Clarence E. Hay T. Fred Saxton William H. Goodwin Gustave Magnitzky Marcus Faxon Edward Hi. Wise J. Alba Davis Charles B. B. Wiggin Henry M. Esselen Fugeve D. Sanborn Sidney Cushing Ebenezer Whiting George J. Uriot George W. Kenyon Samuel B. Capen Daniel Gunn Edward P. Butler Andrew J. Robinson Charles H. Wise James George A. Fisher L. Edwin Dudley George DD. Bliss Charles Carr Henry D. Pope William O. Robson George L. Burt J. Herbert Shaw Charles G. W. Capen Henry B. Callender William H. Bowman James F. Mclntire Edgar O. Haddock Louis M. Clark Chester L. Lincoln Charles C. Taft Joseph G. Grush Thomas W. Curtis Charles L. Hovey Herbert S. McCormack Ernest H. Morgan Fred H. Folsom Fred Hammond William EK. Hibbard D. Otis Sanger Charles P. Harding Samuel H. Mitchell Homer Rogers Herbert A. Fuller James A. Hathaway James W. Harvey Robert F. Anderson James I. Wingate

Suspected incendiary arrested after Levine house fire

Fire officials arrested Lewis Schnitzer on suspicion of starting a blaze at Jacob Levine’s home at 81 Allen Street. The reached scene revealed kerosene soaked papers under a hat box and a burning candle, with the house unlocked and Levine’s family away. Levine denied acquaintance with Schnitzer, who has long been watched by Fire Marshal Whitcomb and is set for further questioning by Fire Commissioners.

Lewis Schnitzer Salem Street Jacob Levine Allen Street Schnitzer Whitcomb Dugan Levine Weaons Milk Street Boston Svolk Russia

Delegates chosen Champlin wins over Barnes in Suffolk district

In the Second Suffolk District Primary Champlin defeats Barnes to secure a delegate slot while Preble earns the nomination in a related race. The contest centers on local party representation and upcoming district events.

Civil Service Reform Meeting in Buffalo With Debates

The Buffalo Library hosted Civil Service Reform League members and the public as President George William Curtis was reappointed. William D. Foulke and Moorfield Story spoke on open examinations and municipal reform, while Sherman S. Rogers urged extending the classified service. Resolutions condemned Census Bureau practices and urged merit system adoption to restore public confidence in federal enumerations.

Buffalo N. Y Civil Service Reform Leagues George William Curtis Sherman S. Rogers League Curtis William D. Foulke Indianapolis Civil Service Chronicle United States Senate Moorfield Story Boston Sherman Rogers Secretary of the Navy Census Bureau

Terrible California forest fires devastate Georgetown divide

Sacramento reports the Georgetown divide blaze in Eldorado county swept from Greenwood toward Salmon Falls, destroying farms and perhaps 30 to 40 families while Pilot Hill town is said to be wiped out. The fire covered about 25 miles by 20, and strong north winds fanned it.

Sacramento Cal Georgetown Eldorado County California Greenwood Salmon Falls Pilot Hill Ricaroro S. O. Clark Boundary Line

General Boulanger a tumultuous rise and fall in France

A broad portrait traces General Boulanger from his 1870 enlistment to his 1889 bid for power, detailing battlefield wounds, the Legion of Honor, a failed coup plan, and his conviction for conspiracy. It notes his exile to Brussels and England, his mistress Mme de Bonnemain, and her fortune aiding his political scheme.

Legion of Honor One Hundred and Thirty-third Infantry Fourteenth Army Corps Yorktown France P General Boulanger Chamber of Deputies Jules Ferry Boulanger M. Fioquet M. Floquet Republic of France Chamber Paris Boulangist Carnot Senate Court of France Henri Rochefort Count Dillon Tunis Secret Service War Department Treasury Department Rochefort Sandey Lyons Clermont- Ferrand M. Grévy Brussels England Senate Belgium Mme. de Bonnemain General Boulanger

Harrison Ball Lights Woodland Park Hotel Night

Newton September 30 special to the Post describes the Woodland Park Hotel Auburndale hosting its annual Harrison ball for hotel guests. The lower floor dazzled as a floral garden with a crowded scene of gentlemen and ladies. Mrs Harrison and Mrs McKee gave a brief reception and Mrs McKee danced every dance while Mrs Harrison did not join in.

Mrs. Harrison Mrs. McKee

Chloroformed Grocer Robbed of $600 in New Bedford

George P. Hanson of Hanson Bros. grocers was chloroformed and robbed of $600 by a stranger at his lodging on Fourth Street. The man, described as Jewish and named Fred, appeared again near Pearl Street station early this morning. He asked a policeman the 7:25 train to Boston, swore at the time, and hurried up Willis Street.

Federal Street J. F. Lyons E. S. Evans Boston Bolt Company Purchase Street New Brororo George P. Hanson Hanson Bros Fourth Street Fred Pearl Street Boston Willis Street

Pardon for Gould the Embezzler

William E. Gould, five years into a ten year embezzlement sentence as Portland bank cashier, was pardoned by President Harrison and released from Maine State Prison this morning. Inspector Dresser reports Gould a model prisoner and of real service to the state. he departed to Portland on the 5 am train.

Gould Thomaston William E. Gould Maine State First National Bank of Portland Harrison Dresser Ortland

Rye Bread Resumed in German Army

London report from The Chronicle Berlin correspondent states that the issue of all rye bread has been resumed for the German army amid wartime shortages.

London the Chronicle Berlin

Freshmen and Sophomores Clash at BU Meeting

Freshmen and sophomores at Boston University fought in Room 17 Sleeper Hall over a baseball challenge. About a dozen from each side fought for twenty minutes with boxing and wrestling, hats smashed, coats torn, but no serious injuries reported as freshmen celebrated.

Boston University Sophs Sleeper Hall Dean Ned Speare Rogers Freshies

Two Home Weddings At Roxbury And East Boston

Dr. Shurtleff and Miss Grace Werberg wed at 106 Blue Hill Avenue with Rev. Lorimer officiating. Guests from Roxbury and Boston attended as presents overflowed in a room of flowers. They will reside at 106 Blue Mill Avenue after a Western tour. A second ceremony united Miss Jennette Robertson of East Boston with Mr. Francis H. Doane of New York at 34 Liverpool Street with Rev. James T. Brock officiating. A reception followed before the couple heads to New York for their future home.

Shurtleff Blue Hill Avenue Grace L. Werberg Lorimer Tremont Temple Carrie Werberg Blue Mill Avenue Liverpool Street East Boston Jennette Robertson Francis H. Doane New

Gambling Implements Seized At Pacific Club Raid

After a raid led by Ser geant Ritter and officers Abbott Lahey Glawson and Danforth the Pacific Club at 33 Howard Street was entered by sawing around locks. The room was empty but on a shed roof officers found a roulette wheel layout two chip trays 1800 GlpDs and a game table valued around 2000 dollars.

Ritter Abbott, Lahey, Glawson Danforth Division 3 Pacific Club Howard Street

Indicted for Murder in Springfield Case

Springfield September 30 grand jury returned an indictment for murder with malice aforethought naming Samuel Alexander for the killing of James Esbitt. The degree of murder was not determined by the jury.

Springfield Samuel Alexander James Esbitt

New Italian Consul Named for New Orleans

Rome Sept 30 Signor Richard Moita a barrister has been appointed Italian Consul at New Orleans Lu.

New Orleans Rome Richard Moita

Must Cease Business in Massachusetts Contends Court

The Board of Commissioners of savings banks finds Continental Investment Loan Company of Chicago not transacting lawfully in Massachusetts. It states the firm falls under Chapter 310 of 1890 and Chapter 403 of 1891 and must not conduct business until it complies and secures permission from the board.

Board of Commissioners of Savings Banks Continental Investment Loan Company of Chicago Massachusetts

Miss Coghlan Debuts In New Nance Oldfield Role

At Hollis Street Theatre Boston, Miss Coghlan returns in a new Nance Oldfield part after Dorothy's Dilemma. The one act comedy follows the main piece and draws special request for its Boston premiere after her Wallack's New York performance.

Miss Coghlan Hollis Street Charles Reade Nance Oldfield Dorothy Wallack’s New York Boston

Photographer Gillis Sentenced in Concord Reformatory Case

Judge Dunbar in the Superior Criminal Court yesterday afternoon sentenced Frank E. Gillis, a photographer, to the Concord Reformatory for procuring an accomplice to set fire to his photograph salon. The case had dragged through the courts for some time.

Dunbar Superior Criminal Court Frank E. Gillis Concord Reformatory Gillis

Mrs Harrison Visits Lasell Seminary With Mrs McKee

Mrs Harrison and Mrs McKee visited Lasell Seminary yesterday afternoon. They shook hands with the students in the parlors and toured the gymnasium and natatorium where some were swimming.

Boy Dies After Run Over At Somerville Crossing

A 9 year old named Daniel Lane was fatally struck at the Fitchburg railroad crossing on Somerville avenue yesterday afternoon. He resided at 97 Somerville avenue, Somerville.

Somerville Daniel Lane Somerville Avenue Fitchburg

Duffy's Pure Malt Promoted As Superior Medicinal Whiskey

A historical column touts Duffy's Pure Malt as the finest medicinal whiskey, claiming it surpasses all others in purity and efficacy for stomach cramps hiccough and coughs. It warns against competing brands and cites endorsements from scientists and physicians.

New York City Duffy

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