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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Oct 07, 1886

Page

8

Democratic Doctrine Views Of Andrew And Foster

Worcester convention letters endorse Andrew as Governor candidate, praising Cleveland era reforms. Governor hopeful pledges to promote Commonwealth interests and good government, asserting Democratic platform support and fiscal reforms. Other excerpts discuss local races and potential withdrawals in a Gloucester district race, with labor leaders skeptical of Cogswell.

Bostown Henry B. Lovering Democratic State Convention Alpheus B. Alger Democratic Party of Massachusetts Republican Party Democratic Party Cleveland John EF. Andrew

Antedated Letter Accepting Democratic Nomination

Frank IX Foster responds to Henry B Lovering and A B Alger with reluctant acceptance of a Democratic State Convention nomination. He supports industrial reform, mass-based government, free discussion, wise leadership, and legislation to ease worker discontent and align industrial interests, expressing hope for Democratic victory.

Rictimony Henry B. Lovering Massachusetts A. B. Alger Worcester Frank IX. Foster

Vox Populi backs no Jewett bid for sixth district council

Oct 6. The Vox Populi a Republican semi weekly paper with strong prohibitory leanings says it will not support Hon Francis Jewett for councillorship from the sixth district. It hints Lowell Republicans may vote for Jewett but will secretly oppose him. The paper will drop the subject and wait events, suggesting a Democrat may win the seat.

Vox Populi Francis Jewett Lowell Jewett

Ely Renominated by Ninth District Republicans

South Framingham Oct 6 Republicans of the ninth district met with William Claflin as temporary chair. They condemned the Democrats for coast defenses and civil service reform, then nominated Frederick D. Ely of Dedham by acclamation for Congress. Delegates from Newton Framingham Milford and others pledged support as a notification committee was formed and the convention adjourned.

Ely South Framingham Ninth Congressional District William Claflin Th House Chile Committee On Credentials James Fills Dedham Frederick D. Ely R. Bishop D. W. Farquhar Newton PT. M. Ely Framinghaw W. T. Forbes Westboro G. M. Towle Brookline Mr. Ely

Democrats Weigh Hope and Fear in Seventh District Race

Democratic leaders in the seventh district seek unity behind a strong candidate to defeat General Cogswell amid internal rifts. They contemplate nominating Colonel Jonas H. French, hoping labor support helps withdraw Rev Willard Spaulding, while some Republicans back Cogswell.

Cogswell Worcester County Spracus Postmaster Blunt Haverhill Spra Blunt Hall Congress Javerhill Gloucester Willard Spaulding Jonas H. French Spaulding

Winchester Republicans Back John V. Andrew Campaign

The independent Republican town committee met last evening and voted to prosecute the campaign vigorously for John V. Andrew. They reported that most of the 100 Cleveland Republicans of 1864 would support him, and with a solid Democratic vote behind him he could win. Resolutions of sympathy were passed for William Webb, committee president, due to his illness.

Independent Republican Town Committee Winchester John V. Andrew Cleveland Andrew William Webb

McPherson Nominated for Third District Council Seat

E M McPherson of East Boston was nominated yesterday by Republicans of the third district on the joint ballot at Hawthorne Hall. The convention, with 116 delegates present though entitled to 122, chose McPherson by 76 votes to 46 for Robert C Fuller of Cambridge, then adjourned after appointing a district committee.

McPherson E. M. McPherson East Boston Hawthorne Hall Cummings Somerville Joseph W. Hill Charlestown Alexander Starbuck Waltham Mr. McPherson Robert C. Fuller Cambridge Bent John A. Cummings C. BF. Page Medford J. A. Campbell John F. Kinnear Henry C. Hall F. C. Barnes Chelsea A. A. Wilder C. D. Cabot Newton J. W. Hill

Delegates Elected in Lynn Republicans Hold Caucuses

Republicans in Lynn elected delegates to congressional county and councillor conventions across wards 1 2 3 4 5 and 7 with chairmen secretaries and listed delegates for each ward including Frederick S. Fawcett Charles H. Rams dell John L. Parker Elihus B. Hayes W. E. Chase Alonzo W. Penny and Hi. W. Mansfield among others.

Lynn Lyn Sorcian Ward 1 William B. Bacheller Charles H. Goldthwaitt Frederick S. Fawcett William M. Wires Ward 2 BE. W. Pinkham C. W. Leighton Charles H. Ramsdell William H William L. Labroix Thomas F. Redrick John J. McAndrew Ward 7 William Shepard L. H. Copeland Alonzo W. Penny Hi. W. Mansfield

Democrats and Republicans Convene Across Districts in Mass

The second district Democratic convention meets in Taunton on Tuesday at 2 p m while Republicans plan a Music Hall mass meeting to ratify state officer nominations. The ninth district Dems meet in South Framingham on Oct 11. Middlesex GOP nominates Frost for county commissioner and others for insolvency and special posts. Chelsea independents plan campaign work at Democratic HQ. Merritt leads Chelsea’s delegation to the sixth district convention in Lynn.

Taunton Music Hall South Framingham Andrew Middlesex County William 5. Frost Edward J. Thomson Woburn Lyman Duke Stoneham KF. T. Greenhalge Lowell John ©. Kennedy Newton George J. Burns Ayer Charles Hi. Richardson Henry W. Putnam Somerville W A. Riley Marlboro Lyman Dilke Joseph Lt. Sargent Dracut J. Weasley Kimball A. D. Fessenden Townsend George C. Kent Cambridge Joseph Mi. Lussel Malden Chester Lewis J. Powers Springfield Francis W. Rockwell Pittsfield Congress Andrew J. Waterman Chelsea Independents Broadway Everett Avenue Marenus M. Merritt

Business Troubles in Hartford and Nearby Dealers

James and Fitch of Hartford, bone and tripe dealer, has been attached for 800 dollars. Chester H. Scott of Knightville, Maine, grain and fuel dealer, has gone into insolvency. Kerman W. Ladd of Boston, bed manufacturer, recently assigned. assignees run operations without interruption. Creditors express support for the assignment and plan a meeting on Oct 72 to review assets and liabilities. Inventories remain incomplete.

James &. Fitch Hartford Conn Chester H. Scott Knightville Kerman W. Ladd Boston

Merchants Association Seeks Through Service for Boston Delays

At the Boston Merchants Association meeting on Oct. 6 the directors voted to petition the Boston & Albany railroad to remove hours of delay for St. Louis and Western transit passengers at Albany. The aim is through service that matches New York travel times and offers equal accommodations, reducing business disruption and aiding visitors to Boston.

Boston Merchants’ Association St. Louis West Boston Albany New York Boston & Albany Railroad

Massachusetts and Pennsylvania Dedicate Gettysburg Monuments

Massachusetts and Pennsylvania delegations visited the Gettysburg battlefield. The 139th Pennsylvania Regiment dedicated a six foot granite Sixth Corps badge near Little Round Top. Massachusetts regiments Seventh Tenth Thirty-seventh also dedicated monuments along the Eustis brigade line. Comrade James L. Brown of Springfield gave the dedicatory address, Major Samuel Harperter spoke for Pennsylvania, and a memorial meeting followed with a cemetery fire and presentation to Colonel Roea Bachelder of Boston for his role in detailing the field.

Derryssine Penn Get Massachusetts Pennsylvania Battlefeld Bachelder 139Th Sixth Corps Little Round Top Eustis James L. Brown Springfield Mass Samuel Harperter Buhler Memorial Association Roea Bachelder Boston Gettysburg

They Must Resign

Washington Oct 6 Officials affected by the President's decision that a candidate for an electoral office must give up his federal post include A K Delany US attorney for the eastern district of Wisconsin and P H Kumler US attorney for the southern district of Ohio Delany appointed by Cleveland through Bragg’s efforts now nominated to Congress Kumler a Republican and nominated for Jaime at the Court of Common Pleas of Hamilton county He told the Attorney General he would resign if retaining the post conflicted with civil service reform.

Washington A. K. Delany United States Wisconsin P. H. Kumler Ohio Delany Cleveland Bragg Ventleman Congress Kumler Jaime Court of Common Pleas Hamlton County

Treasury Exempts Canada Fur Cloak as Worn Apparel

Washington reports the Treasury Department exempts a fur cloak bought in Canada by a traveler en route to the United States and worn for two days as worn apparel in actual use. President’s reception fills the cast room with about 500 attendees including a North Carolina excursion party and a Masonic delegation from Norwich. Friends of Captain Charles H. Chase of Maine press his bid for commissioner of navigation, sparking talk that Jarvis Patten may be replaced. Field surveying in Massachusetts and New Jersey makes rapid progress with maps expected to be completed by next year’s geological survey.

Washineton Treasury Department Canada United States North Carolina Norwich

Anarchists Motion for New Trial Contested in Chiaco

In Chiaco Illinois on October 6 Foster pressed the motion for a new trial for the anarchists. He argued that state evidence about dynamite bombs found around the city was irregular and prejudicial. He also urged discrediting witness Gilmer as the anarchists rest their case. The State prepares to respond with Mr Ingham opening.

Chiaco Iil Foster Gilmer Ingham

Provincetown Fisheries Receipts for Quarter Ended Sept 30

Provincetown reports fish receipts for the quarter ending September 30 totaling about 414,509 dollars with 52 bank fleet vessels and 2 bay fleet, 50 men employed, and heavy landings of salt cod, salt mackerel, fresh mackerel, bluefish, and other fish plus substantial bale oil and ambergris. The North Truro traps add more mackerel and bait fish, lifting the season's value. wages paid exceed 103,009 dollars. The season’s work by taps and smell nets was very poor, likely the weakest in years.

Provincetown Ambergris North Truro

Bay State Agricultural Fair Opens Big Show at Mechanics Building

Crowds from crowds at the Bay State Agricultural Society fair in Boston visit Mechanics Building awaiting awards. Ayrshires Devons and Percheron stock on display with judges tallying medals and premiums. Secretary Russell praises the event as about 20 000 attendees enjoy exhibits, fire precautions, and performances by Mme Marantette Hills and Taft trained steers amid a busy track and dairy displays.

Bay State Agricultural Society Mechanics’ Building Boston John FE. Russell State Board of Agriculture Russell Congress Board of Judges Taft Uxbridge Fitch Mme. Marantette Mr. Harris Kentucky Mr. Taft Robinson Burnett

Genealogists in Council at the New England society meeting

The New England Historic Genealogical Society held a meeting where Charles L. Flint read a letter from Augustus Perkins in England regarding Cromwell era matters. Donated works and author notes were discussed, including Drake and Tarbox, with commemorations of several members and obituaries.

New England Historic Genealogical Society Charles L. Flint John Ward Dean Augustus 'T Perkins England Lincoln’s Inn Protector Cromwell Mer. Perkins Mar Jeshall Society Royal Historical Society of Great Britain New England Samuel Adame Drake Medway T. O. Jameson Thomas Robbins Hartford County Conn Ben. Perley Poore Slafter Drake Champlain Mr. Slatter Increase Tarbox Trumbull America Tarbox Noah Porter Marshall P. Wilder Ben Perley Poore Major Ben Wilder Major Major Poore William Sanows Milton Barrows Charles Sumner Thomas Browne Samuel Sewall Heaven and Earth Jerusalem Bisho Berkeley George Webb Philadelphia Athens Louis XIV France Europe John Adams Worcester John Burnaby Raynal Jonathan Shipley Horace Walpole Bengal Richard Price Galignani John Bricht Wiliam B. Trask Henry H. Edes Henry E. Waite Francis K. Blake Charles D. Hemans John Savilean Otis Clapp William G. Wise

Frightened Suspect Recants Har mony Fire Confession

A Skowhegan special reports the Hard boy, jailed in Skowhegan for two Harmony arson fires, now says detectives coerced a confession and that he did not burn the buildings. Mrs Emma Brown of Harmony has been arrested for setting fire to Alvan H Booker’s barn on Sept 40.

Lrewirron Hie Skowhegan Harmony Emma Brown Alvan H. Booker

Republicans Nominate Miles in Fourth District Race

Barmeevort Conn Oct 6 Frederick W Miles of Salisbury was named Republican candidate for Congressman in the fourth district. PrivaDELPuta Penn Oct 6 Republicans in the twenty sixth district nominated Senator Walter B Roberta for Congress. Norwich Conn Oct 6 Thames Marler declined the Democratic nomination for Congress in the third district.

Barmeevort Conn Frederick W. Miles Salisbury Privadelputa Penn Repubiicans Walter B. Roberta Congress W. H. Sowden Norwich Thames Marler

Prizes Announced for Boston Press Rifle Match at Walnut Hill

The Boston Press Rifle Association named prizes for its upcoming annual match at Walnut Hill range next Monday. Items include two oil paintings, an epergne, photographs, cigars, boots, field glasses, books, pocket knives, and cash gifts ranging from ten to one hundred dollars, with a list of additional valuable prizes chosen by the prize committee.

Boston Press Rifle Association Walnut Hill Range Boston Theatre Eugene Tompkins S. S. Milea Crown & Co George Ae Hastings Scott Leighton Estabrook & Eaton Massachusetts Boot and Shoe Company Phelps, Dalton & Co Commonwealth of Massachusetts Webster Henry Faxon al Watts George G. Hall M. C. Clark George W. Wilson F. A. Searle

First annual Maine hotel banquet held in Lewiston

The first annual banquet of the Maine Hotel Men's Association took place last night at the De Witt House in Lewiston Me. About fifty hotel men and their wives attended the event.

Maine Hotel Men's Association de Witt Lewiston

Pray & Sons Plan Major Carpet Store Expansion

The extensive addition to Pray & Sons' carpet store will, when completed, make it the largest and finest carpet store in this country.

Pray & Sons

Stoddard Lectures at Music Hall This Fall

The Stoddard lectures begin Wednesday evenings at Music Hall on Oct 20, 27 and Nov 3, 10, 17. The eighth consecutive year features a bright series including Napoleon II and the Fall of Paris Queen Elizabeth Charles Dickens and His Travels Peter the Great Birth of Russia and Egypt and the Nile with rich illustrations. Course tickets go on sale Monday.

Stoddard Music Hall Napoleon II Paris Elizabeth Charles Dickens Peter the Great Russia Egypt The Nile Bestoniana Music

Boston Law School Opens With Ceremonial Address

The Boston Law School opened yesterday with ceremonies led by Dean Bennett. He contrasted office study with formal schooling and stressed the advantages of a school environment. A large, nationally represented class is expected to enroll.

Boston Law School Dean Bennett

Printers' Athletic Club Banquet for Providence Base Ball Club

The Printers' Athletic Club hosted a banquet in Boston Hall at 176 Tremont Street for the visiting Providence Printers' Base Ball Club. About seventy five attendees enjoyed a long-s ided tables, fine viands, and toasts after speeches.

Printers’ Athletic Club Boston Hall Tremont Street Providence Printers M. A. Murphy Anatorstmaster

Mayor O'Brien Publishes Revised Health Ordinance

The city circular quotes a provision banning disposal of dead animals dirt gravel sweepings ashes cinders hair manure shells scrap waste water rubbish and other refuse in streets wharves public inclosures vacant lots ponds or waters without board of health permission.

O’brien Board of Health

White horse race entries announced at Mystic Park Medford

Mystic Park Medford prepares for a white horse only race on Monday. seven entries expected, six mares and one gelding Charley Thorne, driven in white to distinguish him. drivers in colored caps, winner to wear a flower collar. silver cup valued 50 dollars for handsomest horse.

Mystic Park Medford New England Charley Thorne

Man and His Food at Boston Natural History Society Meeting

The Boston Natural History Society gathered in its building library after summer break. Professor Crosby discussed Paradise near Newport geology, while Professor Sedgwick showed a block model system illustrating body composition and daily nutrient intake. The setup, praised by teachers, compares foods and nutrients with charts and was endorsed by members.

Boston Natural History Society Nichols Hamburg W. ©. Crosby Paradise Newport Crosby Burton W. T. Sedgwick Richards Boston Sedgwick

City Notes From Malden And Beyond

Activities and incidents reported include injuries on the L. D. Baker workship, light installations promised on Commonwealth avenue extension, a collision injuring Delia Turner on Kennison's express, hospital transports, and upcoming meetings of the New England Railroad Club and the Boston Bicycle Club. City news covers court actions, a missing fruit dealer Lafayette Tibbetts, a train amputation case, a 11 year old arm fracture, a gambling raid, a fatal self-inflicted shooting, an amputation case from a flax mill, and the Justin McCarthy lecture at Boston Theatre.

Malden William Quinn L. D. Baker City Hospital Commonwealth Avenue Extension Delia Turner Winter Street Kennison The New England Railroad Club O’brien Providence Public Buildings Committee Lafayette A. Tibbetts City Hall Avenue Lodge Richard Ahern West Third Street East Boston Boston & Albany Railroad Massachusetts General Hospital Laura Davis Kneeland Street Butters and Foster Wyman and Fitzgerald Station 3 Chauncey Jacobs Hanover Street Robert Sproul Nantasket John Dougherty Call Street Justin McCarthy Boston Theatre Boston Bicycle Club

Mystic Park Race Rounds Up Airdale Trot Event

Mystic Park hosts a 2:59 class harness race for $100 purse with Samuel Hall Frank Quaker and others in mile heats best three to five. Time results show 2:45 to 2:46 with judges L Downes J E Bowe and Harvey Waitt. Wild Bill wins the quarter mile pony race as spectators are few.

South Boston Mystic Park Ee Samuel Hall Frank B. G J. Ripsey Quaker Ch. m Ee G. Walker Big Astern Sia WE. Wall Daisy W Bom D. Woodman Grace Ethel J. Taggen M. Lambert B. Pie L. Downes J. E. Bowe Harvey Waitt

French Emma Known in Portiano Police Circles

In Portiano Maine on October 6 inquiries arrived from Montreal police about Emma Bonnin known as French Emma a woman arrested there for enticing two girls for immoral purposes. She is a familiar figure in local police, with a jail record and a disreputable home area.

Emma Portiano Montreal Emma Bonnin Portland Emma Girdlestone Girdiestone

Cambridge Aldermen Hear Petitions At Last Evening Meeting

The Cambridge board ordered a hearing on Gardner G Hubbard's sewer petition for Foster and Mt Auburn streets. Police chief filed liquor license violations against J W Zwinger and Bernard Quigley. Dover Street residents petitioned to remove Cambridge railroad tracks. Road presidents Cummings and Raymond appeared with Todd and Farnum. matter laid on the table until Nov 1.

Cambridge Board of Aldermen Gardner G. Hubbard Foster Mt. Auburn J. W. Zwinger Warren Street Bernard Quigley Deffereen Street Dover Street Cambridge Railroad Cummings Cambridge Road Raymond Charles River Road Messrs Todd and Farnum

Attempt at death by own action in Elm Place passage

Arthur Walling, 24, Swede, fired a revolver at his chest in a No 2 Elm Place passage last evening at about 6 10 pm. He dropped the pistol, fell, was rushed to Station 1 and then to Massachusetts General Hospital. Despondency is given as the cause. He lived at No 4 Elmer Place and had been employed at Morse's restaurant until yesterday.

Arthur Walling No. 2 Elm Place Pr. Elliot Massachusetts Ceneral Hospital Walling Elmer Place Morse’s

Harvard Student John B Darling Shoots Self in Head

Yesterday morning Harvard student John B. Darling of 105 Lambert Avenue North Cambridge attempted suicide by firing a revolver twice. One shot caused a scalp wound while the other pierced the skull, with signs of mental weakness suspected from overwork. Doctor Stevens says he is comfortable though recovery is uncertain.

Harvard John B. Darling Lambert Avenue North Cambridge Stevens

Funeral for Chase Langmaid Pioneer Boston Merchant

The funeral of Chase Langmaid one of Boston's oldest merchants and real estate brokers was held yesterday at the family home 213 Beacon Street Rev Minot J Faware of the Church of the Unity officiated A floral tribute from his two children marked the service and the remains were taken to Forest Hills for interment in the family lot No pallbearers were listed.

Chase Langmaid Boston Beacon Street Minot J. Faware Church of the Unity Forest Hills Arers

Lottery Stopper Butter Arrested Over Silver Service

Y C Butter saloon keeper on Green Street and former Legislator was arrested for maintaining a lottery. He displayed a nine piece silver service in his window with a drawing date of October 15 and tickets at 50 cents. Officers Moore and Coon, under Chief Wade, bought tickets to confirm the infringement and seized the service.

Y. C. Butter Green Street Butter Moore and Coon Wade

Captain Ham Demands Salary From Dismissal to Reinstatement

Captain Ham seeks salary from his dismissal by the police board until reinstatement by court order. City Treasurer Turner knew of no due salary and referred him to the board. The police board shares the view, making court appeal likely.

Ham Board of Police Turner Captain Ham

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