Revenue Reformers Fight to Support General Stevens for Congress
The Tariff Reform League for the third district opened its campaign by nominating General Hazard Stevens for Congress. Attendees included Charles A. Welch Col. Charles B. Fox Joseph S. Ropes and William Lloyd Garrison who formed a committee to coordinate reform efforts and seek Democratic endorsement for Stevens. He is praised for war record and civil service reforms, with a platform advocating equal rights fiscal restraint and labor protections. Supporters urge Republicans to rally behind Ames and Brackett and to critique the convention’s perceived inconsistencies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tariff Reform League of
Third Congressional District
Hazard Stevens
Congress
Charles A. Welch
Charles B. Fox
Joseph S. Ropes
William Lloyd Garrison
Ltis
Stevens
Newport
R. L
Chantilly
Stevens Ma le
Municipal Reform Association
Committee On Cities
Myyar
Metropolitan Police
Republican Party
East
Long
Robinson
Ames
Commonwealth
Massachusetts
Old Commonwealth
Abraham Lincoln
John Albion Andrew
Party of
Andrew
Foster
Grinnell
Russell
Norfolk Club Dinner Voices Party Strife and Reform
The Norfolk Club dinner featured speeches by Ames and Brackett, with Senator Frye and Congressman Long denouncing the Cleveland administration. They urged Republican unity, attacked temperance splits, criticized civil service reform violations, and pressed for national progress and stronger education and finance policies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norfolk Club
Messrs. Ames
Brackett
Congressman Long
Senator Frye
Maine
Ames
Frye
Blaine
Lie
South
Cleveland
North
Neal Dow
Stand Aid Party
Long
Adirondacks
Vilas
Gorman
Higgins
Department of the Indian Service
Republican Party
Sur
Times
Republian
Reform Club Backs Andrew for Governor on Majority Rule
The Massachusetts Reform Club approved John F. Andrew for Governor after Dr. Leonard W. Bacon argued for majority elections to replace plurality. He warned that party machines threaten citizen liberty and urged restoring the American principle of majority rule to empower independent voters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Massachusetts Reform Club
Leonard W. Bacon
Norwich
Conn
John F. Andrew
John Fef. Andrew
Commonwealth
Bacon
Sam
Prohibitionists Nominate Edmund F. Stone in Ninth District
The Ninth district Prohibitionists nominated Edmund F. Stone of Hudson for Representative at a meeting in Newton street headquarters 28 School street. The district committee includes George L. Bean P. B. Southwick and S. C. Fay. speakers included J. Henry Allen and H. S. Goodspeed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edmund F. Stone
Hudson
Party
School Street
George L. Bean
P. B. Southwick
Travis
Natick
Stone
Newtonville
Boston
S. C. Fay
Southboro
J. Henry Allen
Rockford
H.S. Goodspeed
New York
Political notes show local, state endorsements and a convention date
Captain George H Blinn of the Salem police force is favorably mentioned for the Democratic nomination for county commissioner in Essex county. C H Litehman of the K of L District 50 endorses General Cogswell for Congress over Rev. Willard Spaulding. A Cape judge says Senator Norris is likely to win a fourth Republican nomination. The Sixth Middlesex Republican senatorial convention will be held at Grand Army Hall Malden on Monday Oct 15 at 3 30 pm. The contest for ibe
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Deacon Stevens
Malden
Evans
Everett
Wadlin
Reading
Bristol
Music Hall
New Bedford
Samuel V. Colby
General Cogswell
Cape Ann
Seventh
Lyceum Hall
Salem
Henry P. Movlten
John L. Swift
Deseribes
Brackett
Dawes
F. E. Porter
Beverly
Harvey N. Collison
Waltham
Samuel W. Upham
Upham
Odd Fellows’ Hall
Lynn
Prohibition State Central Committee
Park Street
George H. Blinn
Essex County
C. H. Litehman
K. of L
Middlesex
Grand Army Hall
Ibe
Massachusetts Republicans Split Over Dawes Brackett Nomination
Analyzed in editorials from Newton Graphic Lowell Citizen and Waltham Tribune the Massachusetts convention signals on Governor Dawes Brackett and Lane as contenders. Dawes gains support while Brackett’s nomination is seen as helping Dawes. Debate on reform, morality, and civil service bias cited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oliver Ames
Ongee A Brackett
House of Representatives
Andrew
Lowell
Massachusetts
Commonwealth
Waltham Tribune
Massachusetts Republican Civil Service
Presidentleveland
Unitarian Ship Betwixt Two Seas Debate at West Church
The Rev. C A Bartol preached on the clash between morality and religion in Unitarian terms. He argued religion and conscience are allies, faulted church discipline for failures, and urged morality to draw from deeper piety. He noted ethical societies still need religious foundations and promised further discussion next Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Church
Ethical Societies
C. A. Bartol
Paul
Alexandria
New York
God
Tree of Life
Portland
Apostle
Christendom
St. Peter’s
Channing
Emerson
Parker
Jesus
Coleridge
Bartel
Unitarian Western Conference
Shorter Hours of Work Move Front and Center
A large Central Labor Union meeting in New Era Hall discussed a general eight hour movement. Speakers argued workers should control their hours, stressing that laborers produce wealth and deserve more leisure, with strikes and ballots highlighted as tools. The gathering adjourned to Sunday evening, Oct. 24.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Era Hall
Central Labor Union
Mark Courant
John W. Wilkinson
Cambridge
Deny‘ng
John Orvis
Annual fair attracts crowd at Farmers and Mechanics club
The Farmers and Mechanics club fair drew many visitors with excellent exhibits. The West Townsend cornet band provided music all day and serenaded Oliver J. Wheeler and his wife, aged 11 and 90. A large party then attended a dance at Watalic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farmers’ and Mechanics’ Club
West Townsend Cornet Band
Watalic
Ninety Years Of Life For Malden Pioneer James Lakeman
James Lakeman of Malden reached age ninety at a tea gathering with four children, many grandchildren and great grandchildren. Notables including ex Mayors Converse Sleeper Fuller and Rep George Walker attended. Gifts included a gold headed cane and a portrait. Born in Hallowell in 1796 he moved to Boston in 1826 and to Malden in 1861.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
James Lakeman
Malden
Boston
Converse, Sleeper and Fuller
P.S. Page
George W. Walker
FE. C. Holmes
8. K. Abbott
W. L. Greene
Dana Helden
Daniel Copeland
Thomas Dowling
Albert Goodwin
Lakeman Market
Converse
Carrie Craig
Foss
Mr. Lakeman
Hallowell
Midnight mob at Harrison avenue tea store clash
Chaos erupts as Chin Hock confronts a seventeen year old bootblack with two stones at Sam Wah's tea house. A mob of nearly 200 gathered, gunfire rang out injuring a Chinaman, two watches and a gold watch were stolen, and several men were arrested. Witnesses describe severe abuse of William D. Morris.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chin Hock
Sam Wah
Harrison Avenue
Bootblack
Irish
Hanley
Lagrange Street
Chin Quang
Wong Si Chung
William D. Morris
Broadway
Boston
No. 88
Bush
Rev Francis A Gray Installed as Pastor at Arlington Church
The Rev Francis A Gray was installed as pastor of the First Universalist Church in Arlington last evening. The service included an invocation by the Rev J P Forbes, Scripture by the Rev Daniel Dorchester Jr, a sermon by the Rev A A Miner, a prayer of installation by the Rev A J Patterson, the right hand of fellowship by the Rev A A White, charge to pastor by the Rev A J White, an address by the Rev R Perry Bush, and benediction by the pastor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Francis A. Gray
First Universalist Church
Arlington
J. P. Forbes
Daniel Dorchester, Jr
Arlington Heights
A. A. Miner
D.D
Boston
A. J. Patterson
Embezzlement warrant issued for Clarence Hendrick
A warrant charging embezzlement awaits the arrest of Clarence Hendrick a young lawyer with an office at 10 Tremont street He was hired last October by Mrs Mary F Haeffner of 1781 Washington street to help settle her late husband s estate He received about 4000 from her for investments and on Aug 16 disappeared without a trace leaving no leads for his capture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarence Hendrick
Tremont Street
Mary F. Haeffner
Washington Street
Per
Coat Thief Caught After City Struggle at Beacon Street
Dr Cecil F P Wilson of 85 Newbury Street visited James C Jordan at 60 Beacon Street and left his overcoat in the hail. Richard J Kane took the coat. The doctor pursued the thief to the Common, struggled, and turned him over to Officer Tufts of Station 8 who locked him up.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cecil FP. Wilson
Newbury Street
James C. Jordan
Beacon Street
Richard J. Kane
Fair Trade opening from R and J Gilchrist offers varied woollen fabrics
R and J Gilchrist announce weeks of prep for a Fair Trade sale with many desirable merchandise lots. Mail orders welcomed from out of town residents with refunds if unsatisfied. They feature woollen dress fabrics German and French novelties from 75c to 6.00 a yard, plushes and velvets, and a special lot of all wool French twills 40 inches wide in fall shades.
Price set for season start sparks scarcity claim
The notice states the lot of 50 pieces is priced to begin the season yet once sold cannot be repeated, valued at fully 25 percent more, signaling limited availability and rising future costs.
Dress Trimmings and Buttons Display Sale Items
Elegant Jet Gimps and Fringes plus Colored Bead Trimmings showcased in sets of feather trims priced at 37 1 2c and 67c a yard. Additional feather trims in multiple colors offered at 25c a yard with special dress buttons at 25c and riveted jet and metal clasps in all shades also 25c each.
Fangy Ribbons Open Sale of Gros Grain and Satin Ribbons
Just opened an exquisite assortment of Gros Grain and Satin Ribbons in corded basket feather and picot edge from 37c to 1.10. A special lot of heavy all silk black gros grain ribbon 2 12 inches wide with feather edge at 35c, a value of 50c today.
Outside Garments for Fall and Winter Season
A shop announces new fall and winter garments with emphasis on jackets in a wide range of styles and materials. The notice invites customers to view the fresh stock as the season approaches.
Patent Infringement Suit Over Electric Gas Lighting
United States District Court date October 2 suit Colt v Boston Electric Co et al for infringing first claim of patent 230590 issued 1880 to George F Pinkham for Tirrell electric gas lighting apparatus. Defendants challenge novelty and cite ten prior patents. Attorneys J E Abbott for complainant E P Payson for respondent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston Electric Company
Charles E. Fuller
George F. Pinkham
Jacob P. Tirrell
Tirrell
Fearing
J. E. Abbott
E. P. Payson
Newburyport Jury Waived Cases Listed for Salem Trial
Superior Court Essex County session outlines tomorrow’s trial order for jury cases. Names include Tower versus Lane et al, Hamin versus Odell ext, Welcha admis, Craim et al versus Salford et al, Littin versus Beverly inhabitants, Goodnow versus Knox, Oxley versus Pashby et al, Avore versus Kelly, Fox versus City of Lawrence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beverly
Goodnow
Knox
Oxley
Pashby
Avore
Kelly
Fox
City of
Lawrence
Court term opens Tuesday with uncertain presiding judge
The October term begins Tuesday at 10 a m amid the resignation of Judge Rockwell. Judge Knowlton is the only confirmed presiding judge for the sessions, while the fourth session in November will hear cases numbered 500 through 3601.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rockwell
Knowlton
Philo Celtic Society Holds Monthly Meeting in Boston
At 176 Tremont street the Philo Celtic Society met for its monthly business session. President Michael C O Shea chaired with D F Hickey as secretary. The group discussed advancing Irish language studies and promoting its merits via the Irish Echo. A revised constitution was adopted and nine new active members joined. A public Irish literary entertainment is planned for the last Sunday of each month at 4 pm. Language sessions run Sundays 3:30 to 5 pm and Thursdays 8 to 9:30 pm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tremont Street
Philo-Celtic Society
Michael C. O'Shea
D. F. Hickey
O'Shea
Irish Echo
Catholic Union Hosts Reception for Cardinal-Gibpons Monseigneur Straniero
The Catholic Union of Boston Tendered a reception for Monseigneur Straniero who delivered the red beretta from the Pope to Archbishop now Cardinal Gib pons of Baltimore. He will depart Boston Thursday with a reception planned Wednesday evening Oct 66 at the Catholic Union rooms 1371 Washington Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Catholic Union of
Boston
Straniero
Holy Father
Gibpons
Baltimore
Catholic Union Rooms
Washington Street
PearlLine Promise Impresses Lazy and Diligent Women
A period ad extols Pearline as an easy washing aid praised by lazy and diligent housekeepers alike. It emphasizes efficiency, cleanliness, and practical benefits for daily laundry tasks in a home setting.
Gilchrist Linen Handkerchiefs at Handkeachiefs Bargain
The greatest bargain in gents home goods offers over 600 linen handkerchiefs in choice borders at reduced prices. These pure linen pieces are presented as a standout value by Br. and J. Gilchrist, aiming to attract careful shoppers with quality and volume.
Harndkerchiefs offered in Boston at mixed prices
EAGH states hankerchiefs cannot be bought under 25c in Boston or elsewhere. New lot includes Ladies Embroidered Linen Handkerchiefs with about forty imported styles priced at 2 2c and 1nc. Plain White rongee and printed silk handkerchiefs, 21 inches square, in twenty varieties, priced at 37c. Very choice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Yard wide heavy shelter flannels go on sale Tuesday
Boston area store announces yard wide heavy shelter flannel near all wool worth 40c now 25c. Red twill all wool extra weight at 25c. 11-4 Newport blankets two heavy and woolly at 3.60 a pair. 11-4 all wool blankets offered at 5 a pair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Newport
Hose Sale Advertises Deep Discounts on Ladies and Gentswear
A newspaper advertisement urges readers to buy a wide range of hosiery and undergarments at unusually low prices. Included are Ladies' German Cotton Hose printed in blocks and alley stripes, fleeced cotton hose, black cotton hose with split feet, heavy cotton hose, children's ribbed hose, and Ladies' Merino vests and pants, plus Gents' heavy wool underwear, all offered well below regular prices.
Kid Gloves and Hid Gloves Offered in Various Styles
Boston agents announce 100 dozen prime Jamb skin Kid Gloves in 4 and 5 buttons with choice shares in tans browns and black at 81 cents. Undressed kid gloves in 4 and 5 buttons in tans dark colors priced 8 1 2 and 9 1 2. 8 inch Mousquetaire gloves at 1 25. Josephine Seamless Hid Gloves line shown as the cheapest first class glove in the market.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Josephine
Fall meeting of Massachusetts Rifle Association set
The annual fall meeting will be held at Walnut Hill range October 7 to 9 with four rifle matches at various distances and a twenty five yard revolver event. Prize value totals about 635 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Massachusetts Rifle Association
Walnut Hill Rance
Portrait Request for Pastor Dillingham’s Ten Year Honor
A letter from H K Frothingham Henry Edes and others to Rev Pitt Dillingham of Harvard Church Charles Town requests him sit for an oil portrait to join predecessors Dr James Walker and Dr George Edward Ellis in Royston Chapel. Today marks the pastor’s tenth anniversary, celebrated for lasting historical value.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. K. Frothingham
Henry H. Edes
Pitt Dillingham
Harvard
Charlestown
Dillingham
James Walker
George Edward Ellis
Royston Chapel
Hall at YM Union opens with upgraded electric lighting
The Young Men's Christian Union hall was newly fitted with electric lights and opened last evening. Revs Edward A. Horton and Stafford W. Brook of London gave short addresses. Mendelssohn Ladies' quartet performed. Also advertised are Perfect Dagestan Rugs at $10 with about 200 options from Join H. Pray, Sons & Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Young Men’s Christian Union
Edward A. Horton
Stafford W. W. Brook
D.D
London
Mendelssohn Ladies’ Quartet
H. Pray, Sons & Co
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Mr. Renney
Reform Club
the State Press
Teharing Off the Mask
Lodge
Newton Graphic
Bartol
Ashby
Doctor
R. & J. Gilchrist
Winter Street
United States District Court
Colt. d
Superior Court
Philo-Celtic Society and
Irish School
J. Gilchrist
Eagh
City Notes
New England Historic Genealogical Society
William Barrows
United States
Reformed Episcopal Church
Dartmouth Street
Old City
Dudley Street
M. J. Riedel
John P. Newton, Jr
Boston Young Men’s Christian Association
Tremont Row
M. E. Wright
Russell Sturgis, Jr
J. A. Gardner
Thomas de Gnuichy
D. L. Wentworth
Bek. Briggs
Normal Music Teachers’ Association
Old South Church
H. E. Holt
T. J. Morgan
Providence
KRL
Boston Sunday Record
Navy
Union Hall
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