Lady Emma and Nimbus win Mystic Park Golden Stake
The two and three year old trotting event at Mystic Park posted races weathered by rain and slow track. Lady Emma and Nimbus triumphed in a series of heats with times around 2:34 and 2:44, amid close finishes and breaks by Harebell and Ticonic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lady Emma
Nimbus
Mystic Park
Ticonic
Harebell
Hiconic
Tieconic
Caila
Lady
Calla
W. A. Peckman
Bik
William Mason
F. Callan
I. J
Thorne
Myrtleleaf
Owasia
C. M. Gilman
B. c. Nimbus
C. E. Mosher
J. R. Graham
F. Myrtleleaf
B. F. Rogers
B. F. Tonsin
Eeeeens
Shea Renominated in Bitter Suffolk District Fight
In Ward 25's convention room the Democratic nomination contest for Senator in the eighth Suffolk district ends with John F. Shea renominated by acclamation after ward delegations from Wards 19 22 and 25 align. The process involved lengthy wrangling over admissions and political maneuvering before final approval.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Suffolk
John F. Shea
Joseph F. Coyle
Ward 25
John Cummerford
Wards
Ward 10
George W. Dowd
Shea
Ward 19
Ward 22
Richard Sullivan
State Central Committee
Woreester
John H. Lee
Cummerford
Thomas F. Hunt
Mr. Lee
State Central
Finch to Lecture on Temperance Cancelled by Death
Lawrence October 4. The engagement of Hon John B Finch to lecture at City Hall was canceled by death and Rev J W Hamilton of Boston spoke in his stead. Hamilton praised Finch as a fearless reformer and statesman. He urged support for the temperance cause and noted Prohibitionists could win 500000 votes under Major General Clinton Fiske at the next election.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
DHPAD
Lawrence
Sprcrat
John LB. Finch
City Hall
J. W. Hamilton
Boston
Hamilton
John B. Finch
Mr. Hamilton
Clinton
Fiske
Position of Colored Independents in Politics
A Newport Rhode Island writer defends the Colored Independents against Frederick Douglass. He argues for respect for the colored man and urges leveraging political influence beyond party lines. The piece notes shifts after abolition, new industries, and a possibly changing Democratic South, with hope and caution guiding independent action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George T. Downing
Newport
R. L
New York Freeman
Frederick Douglass
Downing
Douglass
Republican
Democratic Party
South
Democratic Party of
Committal to Black Man's Worth Recognized in Parliament
A political debate affirms the black man's worth and entitlement to be recorded as a deserving member of the body politic. The stance signals a formal recognition within the party's framework and legislative representation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tration
Corcoran Accepts Democratic Nomination for Attorney General
John W. Corcoran of Clinton submits a letter accepting the Democratic nomination for attorney general. He argues party success depends on strict adherence to the platform pledges and appointing competent public servants. He praises President Cleveland's administration and urges loyal support from Massachusetts Democrats to secure victory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corcoran
John W. Corcoran
Clinton
Cleveland
Massachusetts
Commonwealth
Prohibition Nominating Actions Across Counties
The third Bristol senatorial Prohibitory convention nominated Captain Franklin Howland of Acushnet for Senator. Nehemiah P. Baker named councillor in the first district. Barnstable Republicans nominated Samuel Snow for county commissioner and Renominated Andrew F. Sherman for register of deeds. Senator Isaac N. Keith renominated by Republicans. Convention rejected General John H. Reed for State central committee. Democratic headquarters to plan state ticket ratification. Prohibition State committee executive to meet over John B. Finch death. Prohibitory headquarters draped in mourning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bristol
Franklin Howland
Acushnet
Nehemiah P. Baker
Barnstable
Samuel Snow
Andrew F. Sherman
Register of Deeds
Isaac N. Keith
Cape District
John H. Reed
State Central Committee
Prohibition State Committee
John B. Finch
Prohibitory Committee
Rumor of Western Union-Baltimore & Ohio deal denied
The Sun reported a possible absorption deal between Western Union Telegraph and Baltimore & Ohio Telegraph with talks and returning executives. No official confirmation came from Norvin Green or Jay Gould, who denied knowledge of such arrangements as Baltimore & Ohio held a directors meeting electing Bates Garrett Bacon Leslie and Bruce.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
the Sun
Western Union Telegraph Company
Baltimore & Ohio Telegraph Company
Western Union
Robert Garrett
Baltimore & Ohio
Garrett
George Gould
Jay Gould
Mr. Garrett
Europe
Mr. Gould
Norvin Green
Leslie
Baltimore & Ohio Telegraph
Baltimore Ohio Telegraph Company
Broadway
Canal Street
D. H. Bates
E. R. Bacon
I A
E. C. M. Bruce
Disasters on the Lakes California Goes Down with Dozen Lives
The Canadian propeller California struck by a gale on Lake Michigan sank off St Helena Island after a list of missing sailors and two women passengers. Thirteen saved, with fourteen presumed lost, including Captain John Trowell and James Ellis. Coast guards and local crews assisted in rescue and recovery along Mackinaw City and Gross Cap.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Senacr
Mich
California
Chicago
Lake Michigan
St. Helena
Point Les Barbes
John Trowell
Peter Lago
George Foley
James Ellis
A. Mills
Belltough
Bob
Arthur Hazard
Poppa
Blood
Drrrorr
St. Ignace
Folsom
Trowell
L. A. Mills
Mackinaw City
Gross Cap
St. Helena Island
Stewart
Monteith
Toronto
Ont
Mackinaw
Crangle & Geddes
South Haven
Green Bay
Here
Slater
Costello
St. Josefa
Flayana
Escanaba
St. Joseph
John Curran
Squeen
Joseph Clint
Joseph Morse
Boston Men in Canada Enjoy Rapids and Banquet Visit
About 150 members of the Ancient and Honorable Artillery Company of Boston with their ladies toured Montreal on October 4. They shot Lachine Rapids, toured city sites, and drove mountain roads before a muddy parade was canceled. A banquet at the Windsor Hotel featured Major-General Sir Fred Middleton. The party departed for home escorted by city officials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montreal
Ancient and Honorable Artillery Company
Boston
Lachine
Stevenson
Maitice
Windsor Hotel
Sir Fred Middleton
McBride
Putnam Phalanx Visit to Washington on Annual Excursion
The Hartford group arrives in Washington at 6:30 am and is greeted by the Washington Light Infantry Corps. They tour the pension office and Riggs House headquarters then drill with the Marine Band escort, with Mt. Vernon on the schedule for tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Putnam Phalanx
Hartford
Washington Light Infantry Corps
Marine Band
Mt. Vernon
Phalanx
Obituary of John B. Finch Temperance Leader
The Hon. John B. Finch died suddenly after a long career as a temperance activist. In 1884 he became Right Worthy Grand Templar of the Independent Order of Good Templars, then leading efforts to heal a split over the color line. He died in harness after enduring heart trouble years earlier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John B. Finch
America
Finch
Order of Good Templars
Saratoga
Adams House
Evanstown
Boston
Notable Deaths in Local Community Obituaries
Edward M. Ames of Lawkin Foster firm died at his Dorchester home after a 15 year sales career and recent partnership. Dr George Otis Allen of West Roxbury, Harvard Medical School graduate, died suddenly. Dr Charles A. Walker of Chelsea died from paralysis stroke leaving widow and children. Captain William E. Kingsbury of Eleventh US Infantry died in Norwich aged 51 after 25 years service. John E. Taft, longtime Providence Worcester conductor, died in Worcester leaving a widow and two sons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward M. Ames
Lawkin & Foster
Dorchester
Connecticut
Ames
de Molay Commandery
K.T
George Otis Allen
West Roxbury
Harvard Medical School
Charles A. Walker
Chelsea
Walker
William E. Kingsbury
Eleventh
United States Infantry
Norwich
Conn
Mexico
Erie
Penn
John E. Taft
Providence & Worcester Railroad
Worcester
Fishery panel talks loom as Putnam plans Washington trip
Portland dispatches say American representatives on the fisheries commission will confer soon in Washington. Notified fishermen here have heard nothing from Mr. Putnam about leaving the city or about the commission's policy or scope. He was seen today with no comment and the general impression is that he will depart for Washington shortly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portland
Washington
Fisheries Commission
Putnam
Tragedy on Causeway Street Fatal Crush at Freight House
John Howell was crushed between a moving switching engine and the brick freight house wall on Causeway street near the Boston & Maine line. BE Ramsdell escaped injury. Howell died at Massachusetts General Hospital minutes after arrival. Howell, a Vermont resident, worked in Lynn's restaurant trade with Ramsdell. relatives reportedly in Sawyer street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Howell
BE. Ramsdell
Causeway Street
Boston & Maine Railroad
Howell
Ramsdell
Massachusetts General Hospital
Vermont
Lynn
Sawyer Street
Tenement Houses for the Poor in Jamaica Plain
A letter discusses Jamaica Plain tenements praised for sanitary merits and steady returns. The writer notes current street-front units rent full, rear ones vacant, and an agent could raise standards and profits. He cites immigrant tenants and transient wages as challenges and urges careful management to lift district housing morals and rents. Jamaica Plain, Oct 4, 1887.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sedgwick
Jamaica Plain
Formation of New Sons of St. George Lodge in Charlestown
A public meeting at Mystic Hall Charlestown discussed forming a new lodge for Englishmen and descendants. District Deputy Henry Cornell outlined the order and its 240 lodges and 30,000 members in the U S. G Downer and other leaders urged unity with American government, while locals signed the charter and planned a follow up session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Order of the Sons of St. George
Mystic Hall
Charlestown
Henry Cornell
Mayflower Lodge
United States
G. Downer
Order
Britain
William Sprague
Albion Lodge
United Movement For Naturalization
John Medland
William Wilson
W. G. Wood
Boston Life Underwriters Open Season With Notable Meeting
The Boston Life Underwriters Association began its 1887-88 season with a small but lively gathering. Guests included H. W. Smith of Philadelphia and J. W. Lee of Berkshire Life, who shared papers and remarks on agent roles, ethics, and future company needs. The event featured a Boston Press Club benefit seating sale, a humorous address by Ex-President Hodges, and readings from the association gazette, ending with a vote of thanks and adjournment to November.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston Life Underwriters’ Association
H. W. Smith
United States Review of Philadelphia
J. W. Lee
Berkshire Life Insurance Company
Pittsfield
W. B. Sears
Boston
Louis N. Geldert
Chicago
The
Standard of Boston
C. M. Ransom
Standard
Association
Boston Press Club
Boston Theatre
Phelps
Philadelphia
American Life Insurance Company
Smith
Old Bay
Hodges
Crozier
State Mutual Life
Franklin Barnard
New York Life
Major Calef
Edward Darwin Barnard
Farewell Missionary Service Before Burma and India Departure
Tremont Temple hosts a farewell service this evening at 7 30 for a large group of missionaries bound for Burma and India. Returning missionaries and others will speak. A ladies meeting at 3 PM will be held at the First Baptist Church Commonwealth avenue Clarendon street. The party sails from Cunard wharf Boston tomorrow at 11 AM.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burmah
India
Tremont Temple
First Baptist Church
Commonwealth Avenue
Clarendon Street
Cunard
Boston
Ladies urged to travel alone on Southern tour
The tourist agent and the chaperone will provide every attention for women traveling without escorts. The trip is described as peculiarly enjoyable and suitable for ladies taking the journey solo.
Wives Say Suicide Over Love Triangle Unfolds
George H Wiggin alias Albert T Hurd Clark jumped from Craigie bridge after letters to his two wives surfaced. One letter to Mrs Mary Clark of Cambridgeport disclosed a second wife in Portland Maine who rejected him. The Cambridgeport wife learned of the deaths and called police as the body remained unfound.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George H. Wiggin
Falmouth
Station 3
Gaskin
Craigie Bridge
Mr. Wiggin
Mary Clark
Portland Street
Cambridgeport
Maggie
Jimmie
Darling
A. S. Clark
House of Correction
Portland
Clark
Leutenant
Albert T. Hurd
Albert S. Clark
Raymond and Whitcomb California Tours Expand for Winter
The Raymond and Whitcomb winter trips to California will offer twelve outward runs with three routes and nineteen return parties with five routes. Dining cars will operate on all trains, and a new Pullman palace car train will debut for the first excursion on November 10 from Boston. Over half of the first trip’s places are already booked. Descriptive circulars are available from W. Raymond, 296 Washington street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California
Messrs. Raymond & Whitcomb
Pullman Company
Boston
Pullman Palace
W. Raymond
Washington Street
School Street
Adverting Agency Publishes Compact Manual for Advertisers
The Dodd Newspaper Advertising Agency issued a neat and compact manual guiding advertisers to the best mediums for each trade. It helps a man reach his target class quickly and is valued by those who appreciate printer's ink.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dodd
Uncontested divorces listed for 9:30 a m session
The court schedules uncontested divorce cases for Wednesday at 9 30 a m, including Mary Ann Wood versus City of Boston. The docket notes a 1874 water contract with Davis & Walker in Elmwood, disputes over sewage contamination in Stony Brook, and ongoing equity actions. Attorneys listed for complainant and defendant outline the contested interpretations and prior hydrological arrangements. A separate matter involves the will of Isaac Adams of Sandwich New Hampshire with probate issues and a post hoc amendment request.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Ann Wood
City of
Boston
Stony Brook
Davis & Walker
Elmwood
West Roxbury
B. F. Butler
E.M. Johnson
A. J. Bailey
Isaac Adams
Sandwich
N. H
Supreme Court
D. Smith
C. L. B. Whitney
Superior Court First Session Docket Report
October term opens with no trials ready in three sessions. Judges Blodgett Dewey and Bacon preside as lists order cases for 9:50 a.m. with numerous civil actions and bank notes set for trial, including Suffolk Savings Bank vs Boston and Woodworth cases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. N. Brodbeck
Blodgett
Dewey
Bacon
Jackman
Ransom
Rhodes
Keith
McCaffrey
Towle
Bowker
McGall
Post
Wood
Nan
Beach RR. Co
Woodworth
Neville
Morgenstein
Fisher
Dow
Brown
Allen
Kendall Va. Cook
Crowe
Dorey
Bleiler
Lockwood
Twitche
Goodrich
Goff
Teele
Hawley
Wright
Greaves
Collins
Towne
Parker
Whittredge
B. & A. Railroad
Blunt
Pierce
Cunard
Case
Bateman
Swig
Graves
Perley
Goldsmith
Austin
Meservey
Blume
Woodward
Cotton
Burgess
Farwell
Hathaway
Same
Gloucester Highway Tort Trial Schedules at Superior Court
Essex County Superior Court docket lists Brigham vs City of Gloucester on Oct 4 with trial underway. Attorneys C A Russell and R J McNierney represent plaintiff and defense. Several other cases against Gloucester and railroads noted in the same session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ingraham
Admr
B.& M. Railroad
Goldthwaite
Pierce Et al
Durkee
Lamson
Carr
Leonard
Lovett
Gilbert
Proctor
Dunney
Thomas
Brady
Empire State Steamship Co
O’ Reagan
Same
Paine Says He Knows Nothing of America’s Cup Amendment
General Charles J. Paine, named to a committee to discuss amending the America's Cup deed of gift, told a Post reporter he had no prior notice and knew nothing of the proposal. He doubtfully predicted little effect on future races, citing enduring yacht enthusiasm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles J. Paine
George L. Schuyler
Post
New York
City Notes on Estates and Local Affairs
Estates appraised include Charles F. Bradford at 288217.25 with 24026.00 real and 264192.25 personal, Thomas Russell 86350.96 with 12000.00 real and 74350.96 personal, Alpheus Hardy 376562.15 with 85500.00 real and 291062.15 personal. Massachusetts Bicycle Club failed amendment on semiannual dues and elected Charles C. Ryder as director.S: S H Hudson of Nahant, Dartmouth graduate and Boston University law student, named principal of Lynn evening high school, starting with about twenty-five teachers. Rev Joseph Parker of London to address Boston Evangelical Ministers' Association in Tremont Temple next Monday at noon. ministers and wives to have reserved floor, galleries open.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles F. Bradford
Thomas Russell
Alpheus Hardy
Massachusetts Bicycle Club
Newbury Street
Charles C. Ryder
W. M. Farrington
S. H. Hudson
Nahant
Dartmouth
Boston University Law School
Lynn Evening High School
Hudson
Joseph Parker
D.D
London
Evangelical Ministers’ Association of Boston
Tremont Temple
Tempe
Not Down on the Bills A Public Reader Faces Larceny Charge
Miss Miller amateur actress and public reader was arrested on a larceny charge after Rev. Julian K Smyth alleged she rented his Montrose Street house and absconded with about 200 dollars of property. Police recovered much of the stolen items and she is to appear in court.
Company M Reunion and Target Shoot Planned in Somerville
Company M of the Eighth Regiment Somerville will hold its annual reunion and target shoot next Tuesday. Active members invited guests and free members assemble at Bow street armory then travel by car to the Mystic avenue rifle range for the match. Afterward the group returns to the armory for dinner with the Eighth Regiment Band performing a concert program and prizes presented.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eighth Regiment
Somerville
Bow Street
Mystic Avenue
Armory
Notable guests at the Tremont and hotel associations
Guests at the Tremont included General J E Johnstone Washington D C Miss Fuji Koka Kobhi Japan ex Governor Horace Fairbanks and wife Vermont Judge Johnson and Judge Buchanan of Montreal The Moulded Counter Association and the Lite Underwriters Association dined at Youngs Hotel The Masters Association comprised teachers and held its season opening meeting and banquet at the Parker House
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Tremont
J. E. Johnstone
Washington, D. C
Fuji Koka
Kobhi
Japan
Horace Fairbanks
Vermont
Johnson
Buchanan
Montreal
Moulded Counter Association
Lite Underwriters’ Association
Young’s Hotel
Masters’ Association
Parker House
Last Tickets Remain for Southern Tour at Washington Street Office
A small number of tickets for the Southern tour are still unsold and may be obtained by calling the office at 205 Washington Street. Catch this rare chance to enjoy a delightful trip and secure your place promptly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Street
California mining stocks close in San Francisco report
The San Francisco edition lists official closing prices for mining stocks dated October 4. Entries include Alta, Ophir, Chollar, Potosi, Gould & Curry, Sierra Nevada, Mexicalli, Union Con, and Utah with varied figures, reflecting a lightweight market roundup.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Cal
Alta
Eeeeveveeses
jOphir
Weer
Tle Chollar
Adj
PotoBl
Eeseeese
Savage
Eee Gould & Curry
Sierra Nevada
Utah
Montgomery Guards Excursion To Worcester and Lake Quinsigamond
The Montgomery Light Guard Veteran Association led by the Ninth Regiment Band marched to Boston & Albany station en route to Worcester and Lake Quinsigamond. Guests included General David Wardrop F Brownell Roxbury Artillery Major Fred Bogan and Captains Potter and McCarthy. They returned home pleased with the outing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montgomery Guards
Montgomery Light Guard Veteran Association
Ninth Regiment
Boston & Albany
Worcester
Lake Quinsigamond
David Wardrop
F. ©. Brownell
Roxbury Artillery Veteran Association
Fred Bogan
Ninth Infantry
John Potter
M.J. McCarthy
New Quarters for the Traders' Bank
The Traders' National Bank has leased the State street premises from Joseph Gahm at No. 83 and will move into the new street floor quarters, expected to be occupied January 1, 1888, improving location from the second floor to the street level.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Traders’ Bank
Traders’ National Bank
State Street
Joseph Gahm
Ank
Fraders’ Bank
Real Estate Sales in Somerville At Auction
Charles W. Sawyer sold several Somerville properties at auction. A brick house on Montrose Street went to T. M. Shedd for 4100 dollars. A 7500 foot lot at School and Montrose sold to C. E. Lyon at 83 cents per foot. Two Montrose lots sold to J. W. Roberts at 60 cents per foot. A Montrose and Sycamore corner lot sold at 20 cents per foot, and another Montrose Street lot to T. M. Shedd at 20 cents per foot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles W. Sawyer
Somerville
Montrose Street
T. M. Shedd
School
C. E. Lyon
J. W. Roberts
Montrose
Sycamore Street
ZT. M. Shedd
Also Mentioned on This Page
Mr.shea
Colored Independents
Frederick Dougass
Canada
Sons OF ST. George
Life Underwriters
Eagle Hotel
Gettysburg
Luray Inn
Forest Inn
Natural Bridge
Ford’s
Richmond
Willard’s
Pennsylvania Railroad Company
Raymond & Whitcomb
Supreme Judicial Court
Allen, J
Wey, J
Xamship Company
General Paine
Company M
ES &Sons
Postop
Pure Rye
Woodbury
Mellin
W.C
Bromfield St
Paris
Abe
W. Baker & CO
Mass
Bromsfield ST
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