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Boston Post

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Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Oct 07, 1885

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Mass convention clash over Prince Grinnell Avery futures

Special Despatch from Worcester Massachusetts outlines a heated convention mood as delegates debate leading candidates Prince Avery and Grinnell. Grinnell leads in Worcester and Lowell while Avery picks up Essex and first two districts. Prince draws strong support among Worcester and Boston factions, with Avery seen as unifier but Grinnell favored to win if momentum shifts. The platform backs Grover Cleveland reforms, civil service fairness, arbitration, weekly payments, and protections for workers, while denouncing state health board failures and Governor Robinson’s role in the scandals.

Boston Post Worcester Mass Massachusetts Bay State House Congressman Lowyering Prince Avery Grinnell Mr. Collins Exmayor Grover Cleveland Albany Collins Boston Springfield Holyoke Northampton Worcester County Lowell Essex County Greenfield Butler Fitzgerald Host Cleveland Mr. Prince Berkshire Edward Avery Chicago Grover” Cleveland Gen Grant Robinson New York State Board of Health Gov. Robinson

Early Arrivals at the Bay State House in Worcester

Delegates arrive in Worcester for the Democratic state convention on a cold rainy day. The advance guard includes Col Coveney and Col Lewis with other Boston leaders and local notables. Speakers praise Prince and Grinnell factions while noting Boston’s strong influence and potential for full delegation.

Bay State House Worcester Bay State Harris Col. Coveney Boston J. W. Coveney State Committee Charles D. Lewis George T. McLaughlin Sandwich Cape Counties Henry B. Lovering Grinnell Wells Fitchburg Mr. Corgan Pittsfield Mr. Fletcher Col. Haggett Lowell H. W. Wright Great Barrington J. H. Bryan Westfield E. C. Bailey Ruel Williams Acton P. A. Collins John M. Corse Jonas H. French J. G. Abbott James E. Delany Holyoke Col Henry Walker P. J. Donovan M. M. Cunniff Hion Patrick Maguire P. F. Shevelin John W. Corcoran Clinton Dacey J. W. Storey Newton Patrick F. McDonald Philander Cobb Kingston Harvey N.collison F.W. Bird Walpole Henry M. Cross Newburport P. J. Meguire Jas. A. McGeough John H. Lee John E. Fitzgerald Charles H. Taylor Devlin C.G. Plunket Sixth District Club Samuel Roads, Jr Marblehead William P. Carroll John R. Murphy Charlestown William Aspinwall William C. Gray Capt. Vinal Ancient Mariner Scituate George H. Blelock Springfield P. D. Dwyer William M. Gaylord Northampton Henry W. Wilson Charles Albert Prince W. G. A. Pattee Quincy W.L. Douglass Brockton George 5. Stanwood Wiliam E. Biddle Amesbury L. J. Logan Jas. H. Carleton Haverhill Thomas Isley Jas. G. Parker Methue

Speculations on Supporters and Lovering’s Influence in Nominating

Col. Jas. E. Estabrook and Col. Noah A. Plymp ton with Col. Drinkwater discuss the Avery boom and Prince opposition. Lynn and Marblehead back Avery, while Lovering is said to quietly back any candidate who can beat Prince. Lovering denies planning a boom and says he will not publicly back Avery. Worcester and Essex counties show strong Avery support, with a Worcester caucus favoring nomination.

Lovering Jas. E. Estabrook Worcester State Committee Noah A. Plympton A. C. Drinkwater Drinkwater Avery Butler Prince Col. Drinkwater Mr. Avery Mr. Prince Gen. Butler Essex County Lynn Mr. Lovering Boston Avery Ap

State party committees listed for active work of the day

The state central committee names members for Permanent Organization and districts, plus nominees for at large posts and committee roles. Designated chairs include Collison, Morris, Dwyer, Murphy, Steele, Magullion, and others across Boston Worcester Fall River Taunton Lowell and more.

State Central Committee C.B. Pratt Worcester Patrick Mahan Boston Harvey N. Collison John Cuttle Fall River Benjamin J., Morris Taunton John F. Dover P. D. Dwyer Thomas H. Bill Woburn John A. Cartwright Medford G. L., Sleeper Haverhill John J. Crogan Lowell C. D. Lewis Framingham Andrew Athy John J. Sheehan Fitchburg J. F. Callahan Springfield State Thomas H. Devlin D. N. Easton Weymouth Walter Safford Winchester John A. Connelly John T. Flood Randolph Fp, Maguire John B. Martin Daniel Shea Cambridge John K. Murphy F. E. Hines Salem Thomas J. Enwright John W. Corcoran Clinton George F. Hewitt P. H. Babbitt Barre Walter Cutting Pittsfield George R. Keyes Acton Daniel D. Sullivan John Lyons John A. Rose Dighton W. L. Douglass Grockton H. J. Tuland Hugh A. Madden James H. Wells P. H. Desmond Malden James A Reed Provincetown M.J. Hoyt James F. Marley James A. Murphy Edward Ready George R. Brine Sampson Levy Newburyport George W. Heywood Westford J. K. Cotter Hyde Park K. Edwards South

French-Canadian Mob Attacks Hospital Repulsed by Artillery Cavalry

A mob of French-Canadian attackers assaults a hospital but is driven back by artillery and cavalry support. Hospital staff and civilians remain unharmed as authorities restore order after the clash.

Parade of colored Masons disrupted by storm in New Bedford

In New Bedford on October 6 the planned parade by visiting colored Masons was canceled due to bad weather. Mayor Retch greeted attendees at city hall with a speech praising the Masonic order and recounting New Bedford’s history as a haven for the colored race. An exhibition drill by Calvary commandery of New York drew applause, followed by an Adelphi rink drill concert and ball with a collations after. Louis Hayden commandery of Boston also attended. Paine's Furniture Co advertises roll top desks and office chairs at very low prices.

New Bedford Mass City Hall Retch Masonic Order J. B. Stansbury New York Mr. Calvary Commandery Adelphi Rink Louis Hayden Commandery Boston Paine’s Furniture Co New York World William Heath & Co Wall Street James Low Henry N. Smith Low Henry N.smith G. P. Morosini Morosini Heath & Co William Heath &Co Manhattan Metropolitan Elevated Heath Jay Gould Gould

Republican Nominations in Middlesex County Convention

Delegates to the democratic state convention meet at Mechanics Hall Worcester to choose candidates for the state ticket. The body will consider nominees from across the state for strong opposition to Governor Robinson, with careful attention to the process. Short sketches of prominently mentioned gentlemen follow.

Mechanics’ Hall Worcester

Record of Henry B. Lovering from Portsmouth to Congress

Record traces Henry B. Lovering born 1841 in Portsmouth New Hampshire, moved to Lynn Massachusetts at age four, apprenticed as a shoemaker, served in the eighth Massachusetts and third Massachusetts cavalry during the Civil War losing a leg at Winchester. He later entered politics, shaping labor legislation including the 10 hour day, served as Lynn mayor, and became congressman from Massachusetts sixth district with noted work on labor and invalid pensions.

Portsmouth Congress Henry B. Lovering Lynn Massachusetts N. H Mass Eighth Massachusetts Regiment Third Massachusetts Cavalry Winchester Lovering House

Sketch of Mis Life Mrs Brilliant Record as Meyer of Boston

The text profiles Mr. Prince of Boston born January 18, 1818, his education at Boston Latin and Harvard, and his rise in politics. It notes his mayoral terms beginning 1877 after defeating Nathaniel J. Bradlee, his retrenchment policies, tax levy reductions, and major projects including sewerage, Back Bay park, water works, Mystic Valley sewers, and a building for English high and Latin schools. Also mentions his roles as secretary of the Democratic National Committee and a regular delegate to national conventions.

Brilliant Meyer Boston Prince Boston Latin School Harvard University Suffolk Bar Ife Nathaniel J. Bradlee Citizens Neal Back Bay Mystic Valley Sveral Democratic National Committee

Sketch of the Essex Congressman Who Went to Florida in 1877

Hon Charles P Thompson of Gloucester, a 1827 born lawyer and politician, defeated Gen Butler in 1874 for Congress. He served on the judiciary committee in the 1871-72 legislature, chaired the Florida election select committee in 1877, and argued Florida’s votes favored Tilden Hendricks. Thompson sought governor in 1880-81 and ran for Congress again in 1876 and 1882.

Essex Florida Charles P. Thompson Gloucester Massachusetts B. F. Butler Congress Thompson B. F. Hallett Hallett United States House Judiciary Gen. Butler Gen. Butler After A Sharp Canvass, In 1874. Mr. Thompson House of Congress Samuel J. Tilden Thomas A. Hendricks Mr. Thompson

Veteran Democrat Edward Avery of Quincy Acknowledged

Quincy veteran Democrat Edward Avery, Harvard graduate and longtime Boston attorney, is noted for his parliamentary skill and leadership in state party conventions. He has repeatedly refused nominations except once for Congress and has work tirelessly in campaigns at personal cost.

Quincy Edward Avery Harvard Boston Avery Congress

Millbury Leader in Education Movements Highlighted

Hopkins of Millbury emerges as a prominent citizen in educational efforts alongside service to the state. Born in Gloucester England on March 19 1840 he emigrated to America and pursued a liberal education before dedicating himself to public advancement and civic duties.

Millbury Hopkins Worcester County John Hopkins Gloucester Eng America

Hopkins shaped by law and public service in Worcester

Hopkins studied at Phillips Academy Andover and Dartmouth graduating in 1862. He became a lawyer in 1864 and practiced in Millbury. He served as selectman assessor school committeeman and treasurer of the Episcopal mission. He served in the Massachusetts House in 1882 and 1883 chairing committees on woman suffrage probate and chancery and rules. He attended the 1884 national convention in Chicago and remained active in state politics.

Phillips Academy Andover Dartmouth College Chicago Hopkins Commonwealth Worcester County

Brilliant Progress of Cambridge Young Mayor William E Russell

William Eustis Russell, born January 6, 1857 in Cambridge, rose from local schools to Harvard and Boston University Law. He joined C T and T H Russell law firm, served Cambridge as common council member, then alderman, and became mayor in 1884. He led Democratic clubs, supported Cleveland in 1884, and married Margaret Manning in 1885.

William Eustis Russell Charles Theodore Russell Cambridge Harvard University Law School Boston University Lawrence Tremont Temple Suffolk County Bar C. T. & T. H. Russell Boston Common Council

Career and public service of ex Senator Henry H Gilmore

Henry H Gilmore of Cambridge born in Warner New Hampshire August 31 1832 rose from clerkships in Concord and a Boston merchant office to become an importer and iron manufacturer. He settled in Medford then Cambridge serving in local offices and the Cambridge common council and board of aldermen. He represented the third Middlesex senatorial district in 1884 joined the National Lancers and Ancient and Honorable Artillery Company while remaining active in Democratic state conventions.

Cambridge Henry H. Gilmore Warner N. H Concord N.H Joseph Ballister Central Wharf Boston Boston Board of Trade Sarah Robert Todd Charlestown Medford Mass Common Council Board of Aldermen Middlesex National Lancers Ancient and Honorable Artillery Company

Boston Soldier Col Jonas H French Civil War Leader dies description

Boston born Col Jonas H French born November 4 1829 educated in local schools rose through Boston City guards married 1856 to Col Newell Thompson's daughter. As a Civil War veteran he raised the Eastern Bay regiment later the thirtieth Massachusetts served as senior aide and inspector general in New Orleans and as provost marshal before resigning in 1863 to run Boston businesses and politics.

Jonas H. French Boston Boston City Guards Col. French Newell Thompson State Senate Democratic Party

Henry L. Pierce A Long Public Service Record in City and Nation

Henry L. Pierce, a descendant of Watertown settlers, had a long public career in Massachusetts and national politics. Born 1825 in Stoughton, he served in the Massachusetts legislature, on Boston’s board of aldermen, and in Congress from 1873 to 1877 before a mayoral term. He reorganized city health and fire services and later police, and remained active in tariff reform and independent politics.

Pierce Watertown Stoughton Milton Bridgewater Dorchester Boston Board of Aldermen Congress Boston Massachusetts Tariff Reform League

Sketch of John T. Andrew son of the great war governor

John T. Andrew born November 26 1850 in Hingham is son of John A. Andrew. He graduated Harvard College 1872 and Law School 1875. A Boston lawyer since, he served in the Massachusetts House 1881 1882 and Senate 1884 1885. He led Republican wins by large margins, aided civil service reform, and is a Boston park commissioner and reform advocate.

Pissachusettts John A. Andrew Hingham Harvard College Law School Boston House of Representatives Senate Suffolk Young Men’s Independent Organization of Cleveland Andrew Massachusetts

Jeremiah Crowley of Lowell A Biographical Sketch

Jeremiah Crowley born in Lowell January 12 1832 pursued public schooling there before factory labor at fourteen and machinist work. He joined Mechanics Phalanx and marched with the sixth regiment in the Civil War. He studied law from 1864 and was admitted in 1868, later serving on Lowell's common council and as alderman. He ran for mayor in 1880 and for senator in 1882, defeating Greenhalge for the latter.

Jeremiah Crowley Lowell Mechanics’ Phalanx Baltimore John F. McEvoy F. T. Greenhalge

Senator Crowley’s Senate Service and Close 1881 Defeat

Crowley served on the liquor law committee in the senate. He ran for reelection in 1881 and was defeated by a very close vote.

Senate Crowley

Short Sketch of Hon S W Bowerman Pittsfield Lawyer

Samuel W Bowerman born May 1820 in Adams Mass. He studied at Adams academy and Williams College class of 1844. He practiced law in South Adams then moved to Pittsfield in 1857 where he led the Berkshire bar and held multiple political posts including state senator and representative. He was a conservative reformer and ran for lieutenant governor in 1882.

Pittsfield Samuel W. Bowerman Adams Mass Adams Academy Williams College North Adams South Adams Berkshire Senate State Senate House

Prominent Springfield Democrat Charles Marsh Biographical Note

Charles Marsh, born in Hartford in 1832, moved to Massachusetts in 1840. A Williams College graduate of 1855, he built a 30 year business career in Springfield as bank cashier and vice president of the Springfield Institution for Savings, a leading western Massachusetts financial house. Despite strong civic presence, he never held public office aside from two Democratic state ticket listings.

Springfield Charles Marsh Hartford Conn Massachusetts Williams College National Bank Springfield Institution For Savings

Interesting Middlesex County Convention at Cambridge

The Middlesex county Republican convention at Institute hall East Cambridge represented six cities and 45 towns with 202 delegates. Nominations featured trouble for Daniel G Walton and a Chelmsford Arlington delegate mix up. A M Lunt Cambridge and Joseph O Hayden Somerville were named, with other posts filled and the state committee renewed. Col Whipple Brockton nominated for Plymouth senator on the third ballot.

Cambridge Middlesex County Institute Hall East Cambridge Daniel G. Walton Wakefield County Commissioners House of Correction House of Correction and Jail Capt Adams Somerville Chelmsford Arlington A.M. Lunt Joseph O. Hayden Charles B. Stevens Southern Middlesex J. P. Thompson Lowell Lyman Dike Stoneham Boss Beard George Marden Lowell Courier Ross Beard Republican State Committee Marden Cleveland J. J. Whipple Brockton J. G. Gleason Rockland J. O. Burdett Hingham

Conductor Fights Robbers On Train Near Allegheny Furnace

An Altoona report describes a train fight as a man accused of robbing a woman near Holidaysburg depot was confronted on a rear car. Three armed outlaws joined the suspect, the conductor resisted, and the gang fled into the woods after stopping the train. Bradley was wounded in the hand during the clash.

Pittsburg Altoona Allegheny Furnace Holidaysburg Peter Bradley Bradley Kneppen

Troy Judge Westbrook Found Dead In Court Session

Judge T. R. Westbrook of Kingston was found dead in his Troy hotel room during a court session. Officials cited heart disease as the cause after he appeared well earlier that day and retired for a bath before dying shortly thereafter. The bar collected the remains and sent them to Kingston for burial.

Troy N. Y T. R. Westbrook Kingston Troy House J. F. Brigman Benjamin H. Hall Justice Westbrook

Judge Thurman Replies to Sherman on Bloody Shirt Issue

In Toledo Ohio Judge Allen G Thurman denounced Senator Sherman and the Bloody Shirt tactic. He contended the 1888 campaign would shape Republican creed, urged fidelity to party principles, and urged voters to back the current administration. He defended southern colored progress and disputed Shermans claims of universal Republican loyalty among black voters while urging support for the state ticket.

Toledo Allen G. Thurman Judge Thurman Gilead Sherman South Garfield Ohio Senate Thurman Mississippi United States Revels Grant Neego Lil Fred Grant

Albany Mutual Association Robbery Gang Nipped in the Bye

A Southcove group calling itself the Albany Mutual association targeted lone pedestrians in the South End. Hugh Coughlin reported the assailants, leading to the capture of William F. Butler and the pursuit of Charles H. Sheehan, Jeremiah A. Toomey, and others. Officers BenCh Witham Falcon pursued and arrested suspects, recovering a badge and member list. arraignments followed with charges of highway robbery and weapon possession.

Southcove Albany Mutual Association South End Hugh Coughlin Dover Street Albany Street Coughlin Metropolitan House Tuais Bench Ashland Place Officer Bench William F. Butler Butler Charles H. Sheehan Witham Sheehan Falcon Dedham Street Union Park Street Jeremiah A. Toomey William Duffy Toomey Duffy House of Correction

Bank association elects Williams chairman and posts year totals

The group reports $1,295,355,252 in transactions, bringing yearly totals to $26,546,146,692 with a daily average of $87,036,550. December saw the highest clearances at $2,378,899,828, while July was nearly as large. G. G. Williams, president of Chemical National Bank, was elected chairman to succeed Edward H. Perkins Jr. William A. Camp was re elected manager.

G. G. Williams Chemical National Bank Edward H. Perkins William A. Camp

Return of the Corps After Grand New Haven Ball

The Ancient and Honorable Artillery company hosted a grand levee and ball for New Haven militia at the Second Regiment armory. About 1500 guests attended including Gov. Harrison, ex-Govs English and Bigelow, and many military leaders. Rain and mist interrupted outdoor plans, but supper, music by Salem band, and a surprise on the return trip marked the event as the city's most brilliant of its kind.

New Haven Harrison English Hawley Samuel A. York Smith James Gallacher Plunkett N. D. Sperry E. Merwin Harman N. S. Osborn H. W. Farnum L. L. Morgan W. J. Leavenworth New Haven House Salem Quinnipic Club W.H. Jones Lieut Martis Capt. Trull McCarty Maloney Faneui Ball

Simmons Sues for Libel Over Beacon Cartoon and Speech

Ex water commissioner Simmons files libel suits seeking 52000 damages in each case against Herbert L Harding and Cyrus A Page of Beacon Publishing. Writs served as deputies prepare action. Harding, Page, and Beacon face possible linked suits amid muttered town talk and political tensions.

Simmons Herbert L. Harding Cyrus A. Page Beacon Publishing Company William Martin Harding Council Chamber Water Board Fisher Hill Beacon O’brien Thomas N. Hart the Beacon The Martin Worcester Maine New York Col. T. W. Clarke Edward Avery Hobbs Mr. Simmons Col. Clarke

Irish American help for Parnell diverts debate in Brooklyn

The Brooklyn meeting named Irish American representatives to assist in Ireland’s election of Charles Stewart Parnell. John Boyle O'Reilly declines to go arguing Ireland can speak for itself, while others praise the unity shown by the transatlantic support and note a strong Irish presence across the British Empire and the Americas. The piece contrasts this movement with skepticism from a Boston official and reports wider reactions.

Boston Brooklyn Ireland Charles Stewart Parnell John Boyle O'Reilly America O’ Reilly Chamberlain London Liverpool Great Britain United States Canada Australias New Zealand South Africa South America P. A. Collins Parnell

Regular raid on gambling house No 10 Avery street

Sergt Hanley and a fourth division squad raided the gambling house at No 10 Avery street last evening. They broke a six inch inner door to enter a room with a few men and a large safe. A dining table on the table appeared to be a new type of fare table.

Sergt. Hanley Avery Street

Washington Briefs: Postmasters and Appointments Update

Official word denies Buffalo New York postmaster removal or suspension. President names Freeman Barnum Missouri collector of internal revenue for the first district. Senate confirmations loom with 500 to 600 postmasters to be listed during recess and over 1000 more named in the coming session. Cabinet meets with Whitney absent. Spanish treaty and Treasury Interior Justice appointments discussed. William B. Fleming resigns as New Mexico Supreme Court associate justice. Thomas V. Mullins acts as lighthouse keeper at Race Point Massachusetts.

Washington Post Office Department Buffalo N.Y Freeman Barnum Internal Revenue Missouri Senate Congress Whitney Treasury, Interior and Justice Departments William B. Fleming Supreme Court of New Mexico Secretary of the Treasury Thomas V. Mullins Race Point Mass

The Cotton Crop Outlook From National Exchange Report

New Orleans October reports from the National Cotton Exchange say September was mixed with shedding rust and rot but the August base remained strong. Yield is expected to exceed last season though picking weather will decide. July fruiting was excellent. August fruiting was largely lost. worms appeared but damage was relatively light. Overall crop prospects rise across the belt with current condition at 84 against 91 last month and 75 last year.

New Orleans National Cotton Exchange

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