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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Oct 07, 1891
Page
8
In a year of active campaigning, large caucuses selected numerous candidates for representative positions. Across wards, turnout varied but several rooms reported calm, with organizers noting orderly proceedings and minimal disruptions as voters weighed options.
Republicans held ward caucuses to select nominees for the Great and General Court with wide interest in wards 1 and 9. The report lists successful nominees by ward, notes a tie in Ward 18 requiring another caucus, and records a ward 21 motion favoring a return to older voting methods.
The Third District Republican convention in Wesleyan Hall renominated Councillor Stearns by acclamation after 100 delegates attended. George H. Gammons chaired, J. Henry Russell acted as secretary, and E. M. McPherson, John S. Bryant and B. P. Lovejoy to escort Stearns. West renominated for Senate at the Ninth Suffolk district convention with 37 delegates, with West’s acceptance and remarks cited. The Fourth district councillor convention to meet at Boston City Committee HQ at 3 pm today.
Democratic and Republican state leaders met at Beacon Street headquarters to arrange a joint debate on October 23 between John E. Russell and Henry Cabot Lodge at Tremont Temple. Corcoran was detained and not present. another conference will finalize remaining details.
More than 156 Columbia Theatre workers refused to start yesterday after a misprint in Monday's opening programme listed G W Brown as superintendent of bricklayers instead of superintendent of all mechanics and laborers. The strike stems from the perceived insult to Mr Brown and the men under him.
A private exhibition at Paine's Furniture Warerooms 48 Canal Street displays an American made dining room set valued at 1200 dollars. The piece challenges the French notion that architecture’s genius can shed a malediction on America. Visitors may view by applying to Mr Dr W French between 10 and 1 daily.
George S. Hale argues in a Post letter that Henry Cabot Lodge misstates silver and gold convertibility under the current law. He demands readers judge the Republican platform against Lodge’s claims, noting Treasury policy allows silver notes but restricts gold payment for silver.
unsettled coast weather with light showers in southern parts and cooler northerly winds. Gulf of Mexico tropical cyclone in development. high pressure west of Mississippi bringing mostly clear skies. Northeast and New England expect generally fair conditions with cooler temperatures and stationary readings. Maine to Vermont forecast cooler with northerly winds.
Cambridge Republicans held caucuses with polls from 5 to 8:30 pm. Ward 4 saw a contested race with M. E. Rideout 201 votes, John Hopewell Jr 180, Daniel E. Frasier 44. Ward 3 had seven votes. Nominations listed for Wards 1 and 5 as William E. Durant and John Parry. Ward 2: Frank H. Teele and J W Wilkerson, Ward 3 Harris J. Oliver and M E Rideout and John Hopewell.
Erastus Wiman of New York arrived in Boston yesterday and registered at the Vendome hotel. In the evening he was treated to an informal dinner there by about a dozen of his Boston friends.
The Harvard Cooperative Society reports record business with profit gains and student savings. Senior class elected Neal Rantoul president and S Newell vice president. Harvard football coaches study the varsity rush and test players including Cranston and Shea as spring practice continues ahead of the Exeter game. Summer literary work highlights Bolles and Chamberlain contributions to ornithology.
William Porter of 22 Kingston Street Charlestown and George Copp of 273 Chelsea Street East Boston hired a small sailboat from Connor on Medford Street. The boat capsized in the ship channel near Fort Independence and Governor's Island after Copp lit a pipe, forcing the pair to swim to Governor's Island where Sergeant Roach sheltered them for the night. They were rescued by the Resolute steamer and returned to the city, reporting the loss of their boat. A Black sailboat nearby did not aid them.
Oct 6 session of the United States Court of Appeals, Cout. Nelson and Wess, J. J. admitted attorneys but no business was completed. One justice was disqualified to hear the case of W A Patten against H G Cilley, postponing it until tomorrow. No other cases were ready for hearing.
United States court reports Joseph Pettitt fined 300 dollars for importing Canadian laborers to a Bridgewater brick yard. co-defendant Loncroft pleads not guilty and faces trial. City charter hearing covers mayoral terms and council elections. Worcester system praised. Boston and Salem officials comment on charter reforms. Supreme Judicial Court entries include dissolving an injunction in Devlin estate case and several equity actions involving trust funds, notes, and building restrictions in Boston.
Ex parte Morris Gerstein et al. v. Order of the Red Cross and others seeks injunction to stop removal or disposal of funds and to appoint a receiver. Plaintiffs, holders of matured certificates, allege improper levying of assessments and antedated certificates. Temporary injunction granted. Probate listings include numerous wills and administrations for Middlesex County.
Superior Court proceedings in Norfolk and Middlesex report the October sitting opening this morning. Dockets list civil actions including Alfred Anderson v Field for damages from a derrick at a Quincy stone yard, and Annie Johnson v Lowell Horse Railroad for 5000 in personal injuries from a horse car collision.
The Committee on Indexing Land Titles met. Joseph H. Beals argued the Torrens system exists to protect heirs and clarify boundaries while defenses exist about boundaries and indexing. Senator Bennett asked about forgery protection. Beals said forgery reduction is not absolute but significant. William D. Warner noted cash conversion concerns, arguing selling land quickly is a key benefit. Hearing adjourned to Monday Oct 19 to resume discussion.
At yesterday's annual meeting the Boston Chamber of Commerce elected officers as nominated. Membership shows 140 new certificates in four years, 16 this year, seven under gratuity, nine rejected for age. Thirty-eight transfers. nineteen deaths. Finances show receipts of 343,005.03 with 201,000 from sharter age. annual assessments 23,995. Marine News 4,600. payments 357,323.23 including 243,446.88 building fund. 85,000 loaned. salaries 11,000. telegraph 10,474.16. Grain fund receipts 83,987.8. expenditures 62,212.1. Guaranty fund 21,853 for nonparticipating certificates. Direct assessments paid 42,318. New building nearing completion. contract time Nov 1. about 22,000 pledged for rentals.
The record lists cases in two sessions with numerous docket numbers and parties. A key item is James Connolly vs Hugh Allan et al seeking 10000 for injuries aboard the Scandinavian of the Allan Line, alleging deck-floor defect and poor medical care. The entry notes trial status, attorneys, and other case entries across the Fourth session.
The North Metropolitan sewerage hearing resumed with towns arguing assessment methods. Winthrop urged paying only for its own section, Arlington sought rebates, and Melrose urged valuation or population based schemes. Woburn Chelsea and Stoneham raised fair share concerns before adjournment.
The Trinity Club gathered in Trinity church chapel for its annual meeting. Officers elected include President Frederick H. Perkins. vice presidents Charles I Duckelow OC and J. Bishop Jr. treasurer B. B. Packer. recording secretary A. W. White. corresponding secretary J. Phelps. Delegates named for the Dr Brooks consecration on Oct 14 are Arthur H. Chester Roland Cotton Smith Frederick H. Perkins George W. Sears James L D Bail V T Dukelow.
At the Cambridge Board of Aldermen meeting, $30,000 was allotted for relaying service water pipes and $1500 moved from incidental expenses to street watering. In a joint School Board convention, George P. Johnson and A. B. Hart were elected to replace resigned members George A. Allison and W. S. Chaplin.
The People's party holds a rally at Faneuil Hall this evening with Governor candidate Henry Winn of Malden set to speak. Edward Bellamy, E Moody Boynton, William J. Shields and others will also address attendees.
Baseball games reported with Pittsfield Boston 12 to 6 and Washington 15, Baltimore 14 to 3. Names and exact teams listed in scores, indicating a doubleheader type update from the day’s slate.
The Unitarian Club will dine at the Ven dome this evening at six o'clock. Members plan a brief gathering and meal in a simple program welcoming attendees and discussing upcoming events.
The Cambridge Citizens' Trade Association voted to urge the Committee on Public Affairs to back a plan before the Charles River Improvement Company at a hearing next Saturday morning. The goal is to use the river front for residences.
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