Harmony and power struggle in Massachusetts Republican ranks
Massachusetts Republicans display proclaimed harmony while factions maneuver. Lodge dominates as party leader and aims to control the convention, sidelining allies like Cogswell Walker and Rockwell who face political exile. Melrose scenes show Washburn supporters targeting caucus wins with organized lists and vigilant tactics. Barrett's Melrose bid is officially accepted, pledging service to his birthplace.
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Massachusetts
Henry Cabot Lodge
United States
Grey Eagle
Worcester
Nahant
Walker
Colonel Allen
Mr. Lodge
Cogswell
F. W. Rockwell
Congressman Lodge
Committee On Resolutions
Rockwell
Lodge
Republican Party
Burdett
Wardwell
State Committee
Republican State Committee
Republican Club of Massachusetts
Bishop
Brackett
Crapo
Mr. Crapo
Allen
Melrose
Erson
Washburn
Barrett
Messrs
W. D. Fiske
W. H. Miller
George F. Bicknell
W. E. Barrett
Oct
How They Perambulate the Streets of Melrose for Votes
In Melrose a recurring scene after dusk features Mr Barrett and his political circle, including Major Hocking, canvassing house to house. They ride in a hack, call heads of households to meet Barrett, then discuss legislative matters with residents. The practice reflects the era’s local electoral hustle and informal politicking.
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Melrose
Mrurost
Major Hocking
Speaker Barrett
Barrett
Mr. Barrett
Joint debate arrangements noted for October 23 date
A letter from Boston dated October 2, 1891, discusses coordinating a joint debate on October 23 or as soon as possible and prioritizes securing a suitable hall. The correspondence is signed by Williammd. Dale Jr. and the secretary.
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Williammd. Dale, JR
Boston
Big Democratic Rally in Music Hall Boston
The Democratic rally in Music Hall next Monday night will be a major political demonstration. Governor Russell and speakers including General John W. Corcoran and Josiah Quincy will attend with Hon. Henry L. Pierce presiding. Doors open at 7 with balcony seating for ladies until 7 46. The program features Baldwin's band and political remarks.
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Music Hall
Boston
Henry L. Pierce
Governor Russell
John W. Corcoran
William Everett
Quincy
Congressman Warner
New York
Congressman O'Neil
Massachusetts
Josiah Quincy
Baldwin
Suffolk
Ward 3
Bunker Hill Street
Newburyport
Essex
Fep Shaw
J. Otis Wardwell
State Central Committee
Lynn
Russell Speech Distribution and Politics in Massachusetts
A lengthy exchange between J Otis Wardwell and the Democratic and Republican state committees centers on Governor Russell's speech. They discuss delivering 100000 copies, potential up to 400000, distribution plans, and coordination with newspapers. A separate city notice covers school fund allocations and building projects including Roxbury High and Agassiz School and related transfers.
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Boston
William J. Dale, Jr. Esq
Democratic State Committee
Kiley
Governor Russell
Wardwell
Commonwealth
Republican State Committee
Massachusetts
Russell
Lodge
Hall
Burdett
J. Otis Wardwell
Worcester
Weather Indications and Forecast for New England
The weather today for New England is mostly fair in the east with possible clouds and local showers, while western and northern areas are cloudy and unsettled with possible local rains. Winds from the east and south and a higher thermometer are expected with Sunday showing a split between fair and foul.
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POST
New England
Mercury
Reds Defeat Anson's Colts in Dramatic Final Showdown
The champion Reds lost ground at Congress Street as they battled Anson's Colts in a tense game full of sensational plays. Key moments included Radford reaching first, Murray’s fine support for Foreman, and a controversial ruling on Duffy’s three-base hit. O'Brien and Hatfield sparked errors while Murphy made six fouls and Donovan’s leaping catch highlighted the Nationals' defense. The Reds edged ahead late but the outcome remains contested in a high drama finish.
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Congress Street
Richardson
Haddock
Nationals
McGuire
Miah” Murray
Murray
Irwins
Foreman
Hatfield
Stricker
Murphy
Morgan Murphy
Duffy
Patsy Donovan
McLaughlin
Farrell
Donovan
M. Murphy
Sutcliffe
McCauley
Brown
Radford
Paul
Mr. McCauley
O’ Brien
McAuley
Dowd
Dowa
O’brien
Pete
Cotter
Milwaukee
A. A
Columbus
Minneapolis
TAM
Oils Aece Oe
Killen
Vaughan
Easton
Dowse
Burke
Ughan
Crooks
Carney
Faston
Letcher
Boston
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Philadelphia
Penn
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Phillies
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Hamilton
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Hou
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If Donovan
Dew Voini
Caley
Il Murray
Ss. de Esha
Cradford
Washington
P. Murphy
Raadford
McLaughlinton
Keston
Iaddock
Satcliffe
Perguson
Baltimore Triumphs Over Athletics In Tight Battle
In Baltimore on October 2, Healy pitched superbly as Baltimore edged the Athletics 9 to 3. Weyhing endured poor support. Errors favored Baltimore with 3 to Athletics 8. Attendants reached 1018 after a brisk game, with Healy, Townsend, Weyhing, and Milligan featuring prominently in a solid club win.
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Baltimore
A. A
Athletics
Healy
Weyhing
Townsend
Milligan
Welch
Johnson
Larkin
Gilbert
Werden
badls—Townsend
Wild
Kerins
Tine
New Special Delivery System Cuts Delays in Boston
Back Bay and South End mail is now delivered by regular messengers rather than branch office locals. Two boys depart daily to each station, with main office runners handling special delivery letters for west Arlington Street and south of Clarendon and Union Park. The change aims to complete full circuits, saving several hours in some deliveries.
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South End
Back Bay
Boston
Arlington Street
Clarendon
Union Park Streets
Drunk law ruling tests trial justice authority in Dedham case
The court reviews whether drunkenness offences fall under a trial justice for habeas corpus in the Timothy Sullivan case. Arguments focus on the 1891 act, the maximum penalties, and jurisdiction of trial justices versus the Superior Court, with both sides contending over how the new law alters prior powers and disposition.
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Timothy Sullivan
Petititioner
Dedham
C. E. Washburn
Wellesley
House of Correction
A. B. Wentworth
G. C. Travis
Commonwealth
Evening Classes at the Boston YMCA
The Boston Young Men's Christian Association will keep registration for evening classes open through Saturday, Oct. 10, at 10 p.m. If courses fill, a new class will be formed and a teacher hired. Prospective registrants may enroll at Boylston and Berkeley streets for banking, bookkeeping, penmanship, physiology, electricity, music, elocution, languages, arithmetic, drawing, lectures, choruses, shorthand, and more.
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THE
Christian Association
Boston Young Men’s Christian Association
Boyiston
Berkeley Streets
Sunday Notices From Local Churches and Halls
A roundup of worship services across Boston area churches with times, preachers, and topics. Listings include Emmanuel Church Newbury Street. Arlington Street Church. Tremont Temple. First Church Eliot Square Roxbury. Second Church Copley Square. South Congregational Newbury Street. First Reformed Episcopal Corner Dartmouth and Harwich. Union Lecture at 48 Boylston. People’s Church Columbus Avenue. Young Men's Christian Association events. and a Christian Patriotic talk at Music Hall.
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Emmanuel Church
Newbury Street
Leighton Parks
Kine
A. ?. Peabody
D.D
Cambridge
Arlington Street
Brooke Herford
Boston Union Risp_e
Tremont Temple
A. S. Gumbart
Lazarus Rarsed
First Curzen
Berkeley
Marlboro
Stopford Wentworth Brooke
First
Eliot Square
Roxbury
James de Normandie
Lake
Boston
Copley Square
Boylston Street
Edward A. Horton
St. South Congregational Church
Exeter Street
Edward E. Hale
Church OF the Disciples
West Brookline Street
Warren Avenue
Charles G. Aimes
Dupley Street Baptist Church
St. James Street
Highlands
Jesus
First Reformed Episcopal Cuereen
Dartmouth and
Harwich Streets
James M. Gray
L. Y. M. Christiaan
Union Hall
Key of Wollaston
Mass
Palestine
The
Holy Land
George Mendal Taylor
People’s Church
Columbus Avenue
Berkeley Street
Emory J. Haynes
Boston Young Men’s Christian Association
Boylston
Berkeley Streets
Young Men’s Bible Assembly
Arthur Little
Second Church
Dorchester
Stewart
George Lavery
Music Hall
Charles A. Eaton
Nova Scotia
Eaton
Bis
Insolvency Court Proceedings in Suffolk Oct 2
First meetings held. claims proved. assignees chosen in Plummer, Barlow, Dewey, Stowe, Hartung, Reed cases. Second meetings set for Feb 12 1892 in Murphy, McDowell, Robertson, Gladding, Collins, Nyphan. Stedman & Tufts third meeting Dec 18. other adjourned seconds for Lancio, Martin, Peverada Co and American Frost Meter Co. Emery case next Oct 9.
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Suffolk
George P. Collins
James F. Nyphan
Stedman & Tufts
Augustus Lancio
Anna O Martin
Peverada & Co
American Frost Meter Company
Francis F. Emery
Wendell Phillips Festival Opens at Wendell Phillips Hall
The first festival at Wendell Phillips Hall 812 Washington Street was held last evening under the Central Labor Union. Supper served at 6 30 for ninety minutes. Lead speaker J Harrington of this city spoke, followed by Fitzgerald and others. This evening is Socialist evening with speakers Harry W Robinson and Michael Lynch.
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Wendell Phillips
Washington Street
Central Labor Union
J. Harrington
Mr. Fitzgerald
Harry W. Robinson
Michael Lynch
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Oliver Ditson & Co
Lowell
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Manning & Leighton
Southwick
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Donelson
Quebec
Easile Anickly
Inipro
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Norfolk Avenue
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Bedfor Street
Cypress
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Neponset
Devonshire
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Harvard Sq
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Mio
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Astrology
Eeees Johnson
Trenem Street
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