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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Oct 08, 1886

Page

5

Campaign Expenses in Seventh District Letters Between Dana and Andrew

Boston letters dated October 5 and 6 reveal R H Dana asking John F Andrew if he contributed to the Democratic campaign fund. Andrew replies that money should not be used in campaigns and that he would not furnish funds directly or indirectly, a stance known to Democratic leaders.

Boston John F. Andrew Democratic Sam R. H. Dana Richard BH. Dana Sir Democratic Party Andrew

Ames and Brackets Accept 1906 Republican Nominations

Oliver Ames Henry Cabot Lodge and Robert A. Southworth acknowledge the Massachusetts Republican State convention nominations. Ames accepts for Governor pledging labor protection civil reform and sound currency. Brackety accepts for Lieutenant Governor pledging faithful duty and party principles. Boston Oct. 6.

Massachusetts Lam Washington Oliver Ames

Russell's Position On Resignation For Congress Bid

John E. Russell, a Democratic Congressional candidate, has not resigned as secretary of the State board of agriculture. Governor Cleveland demanded dismissals of federal officeholders seeking Congress, while Russell remains acting secretary until a successor is chosen. Russell says he is temporary, planning to vacate by year’s end, and will canvass for an office not starting duties until December next year.

John E. Russell Congress State Board of Agriculture Cleveland Russell John M. Woods Boston Suffolk Michael W. Costello Brookline Chronicle Boston Post Bacon JOM Monwealthy Massachusettes John T. Scully Cambridge Middlesex Michael Murphy Timothy J. Murphy Lewiston Mains Copartners Murphy & Company John H. Paine Asst

General Cogswell Sees Fading Support in Seventh District

Reports from Gloucester and Cape Ann say General Cogswell faces cool reception as Senator Frye speaks. Editorials in the Cape Ann Breeze quote that many audience members left, while supporters mock his fisheries stance and claim his ignorance on the issue. Haverhill papers echo the criticism as Newburyport Herald urges investigation of Havengerill Republican sentiment amid the district contest.

Cogswell Gloucester Frye Maine Cape Ann Congress Haverhill Newbveryport Hleraid The Bulletin Blunt Newburyport Herald

Reed to Attend Republican Ratification Meeting in Music Hall

Congressman Reed of Maine is listed as an attraction at the Republican ratification meeting at Music Hall on Tuesday night. Senator Thar was among callers at the Republican head waiters yesterday, but details remain unclear.

Congressman Reed Maine Music Hall Senator Thar fSpringfield Republican Boston Post Post Times

Massachusetts Political Maneuvering and Nominations Across Regions

The article surveys Republican maneuvers including a finance committee vote to issue campaign funds guidance and a plan to tally expenditures. It notes Charlestown headquarters opening, possible Senate change for Oxley, Dawes advocacy, and regional balance concerns. It outlines Democratic and Prohibition nominations across Essex, Hampden, and Franklin counties, naming several candidates for county offices, sheriffs, clerks, and representatives.

Gould Southworth Finance Committee Republican State Committee Erving Winslow Boston Executive Committee Charlestown Main Street Oxley Ashland Senate Lowell Vox Populi Mr. Brackett Dawes United States Massachusetts Hoar Worcester Commonwealth Congressman Long Essex County Salem Daniel W. Friend Edward Walden William Leonard G. H. Harrington Z. Cole Wenham J. B. Gifford Sherif W. B. Morgan Danvers A. F. Hurlburt Charlies W. Mann Methuen Congress Willard Spaulding Peabody John W. Wheeler Rockwell Jesse K K. Keith Abington Everett C. Bumpus Quincy H. P. Uarriman Wellfleet D. C. Linscott Hampden County William R.sessions Hampden Hiram Q. Sanderson Springfield John B. Wood Chicopee B. F. Burr Ludlow Henry C. Bliss West Springfeld John J. Prew Holyoeke Willis S. Kelloge Westfield Robert O. Storris Franklin County G. A Watkins Gardner Eleventh Francis A. Rugg Montague Franklin Frederick G. Hewes Ashfeld J. H. Lamb F. H. Hardison J. D. Powers Buckland D. W. Bond D. W. Hamilton Greenfield

State Press Narrates Governor Race Ideology

The Marlboro Times reports on Fred Greenhalge praising Jewett as an adviser to illiterate Oliver Ames and questions whether the remark insults Jewett. Republicans mock Democrats shift from Andrew to Foster and note Ames Brackett ties. The Boston Evening Record praises a new Sunday edition but fears loss of independence to Blaineism and protectionist zeal.

Fred Greenhalge Jewett Oliver Ames Mr. Greenharge John F. Andrew Frank Foster Marlboro Times Boston Evening Record Blaineisra

Chelsea Driving Association Opens Fall Meeting at Franklin Park

The opening fall meeting of the Chelsea Driving Association was held at Franklin Trotting Park with three events on the card and a large crowd in attendance. A $300 premium fund was offered, and results featured multiple harness races in the free-to-all and three-minute classes with times ranging from about 2:41 to 2:55. Some events and the walking race were postponed until 9 this morning.

Savaus Sprciau Chelsea Gentlemen’s Driving Association Franklin Trotting Park Sauces Chelsea Driving Association Ds Na Pde Sco Mane J. As. Poster Billy J. Hy Poster D. &. Cassius H. A. Sullivan Ns. Blk Butcher Wss C. Taylor J. Fernald Bic Doliv Bieta Ak AL Weteh Dik Pero Ie Owen Eilis B. ¢. Dutchman J. N. Stewart B. m Lady Lichtroot

The English sparrow in Atlanta a growing nuisance

The Atlanta Constitution notes the English sparrow has become a pervasive presence in the city eight years after introduction. It questions whether the bird fulfills its insect-eating role and describes it as a nuisance hard to deter, with laws protecting them long obsolete. The piece calls for a scientific inquiry to determine the bird’s true impact.

Atlanta Old City Hall

Drowning Crew Accused After La Mascotte Disaster

Cape Girardeau reports reveal an inquest into the La Mascotte sinking with many lives lost. The Eagle’s captain and pilot testified they did all to help, while Ebough denounced the La Mascotte crew for cowardice. Thompson claims the Eagle could have saved those aboard. Passenger testimony aligns with officers.

St. Louis Cape Girardeau Eagle la Mascotte Ebough Thompson

WEDDING IN HIGH LIFE AT LENOX ON OCTOBER DAY

Springfield dispatch reports the Lenox country seat of John E. Parsons of New York hosting the wedding of his second daughter Edith to J. Perry Morgan son of the late D. P. Morgan of New York. The ceremony occurred in the oak panelled dining hall with Rev. Justin Field and Rev. Dr. Henry J. Van Dyke officiating. The bridal party included Edith with bridesmaids sisters, Henry Morgan as best man, and ushers from prominent New York and Lenox circles. guests numbered among Lenox summer residents and many New York Philadelphia figures. A regal reception and lawn dancing followed, with 230 wedding gifts noted for their cost and quality. The couple departed on their wedding journey at four o'clock.

Springfield Lenox John E. Parsons New York Edith J. Perry Morgan D. P. Morgan Justin Field Henry J. van Dyke Henry Morgan Harry McVicar Oliver Harriman, Jr Hayward Leavitt George Parsons Thomas Wanamaker Lander Band Frelinghuysens Whitneys Robesons George Rivers Tuckermans Furniss Jeaniers Chapins Sargents Greenleafs Winthrops Bishops Danas Kahnes Folsoms Jessups Eglestones Barclays Wards Bullards Livingstones van Rensselaers Barlows Philadelphia John C. Greene George DeForest Charles E. Whitehead Kinicut Rudolph Kissell Denauiville Frederick Mason Cuyler Coman

Mackerel Fleet Anchored At Provincetown Reef

About seventy five sail of mackerel seiners anchor at Provincetown with schooners named A H Lennox Abbie Deering Caroline Vought Solitaire Elizabeth Smith Dreadnaught Mattie Dyer Henry Morgan Thorp John M Plummer Ella B Fernald Emma Og eeveanus Charles R Washington Longwood Emma Curtis Cynosure Fannie S Orme Charles C Warren Rattler Alice Hawkes Commonwealth Argonaut Henrietta Francis Wide Awake and more. Part of the fleet reports small hauls of ten to twenty barrels last night as fish remain scarce in small schools.

Provincetown A. H. Lennox Abbie Deering Caroline Vought Solitaire Elizabeth Smith Dreadnaught Mattie Dyer Henry Morgan Thorp John M. Plummer Ella B. Fernald Emma. Ogeeveanus Charles R. Washington Longwood Emma Curtis Cynosure Fannie S. Orme Charles C. Warren

Arson case in Maine delayed due to county attorney absence

In Skowhegan Harmony the preliminary examination of Mrs Emma Brown for arson before Trial Justice Bachelor was postponed to Monday because County Attorney Bradbury was absent. In Bancor seventeen year old Melvin A Rowe is held for arson in Wellington and Bangor jail for safekeeping. he admits setting a different fire but denies involvement in the Harmony fires.

Skowhegan Emma Brown Harmony Bachelor Bradbury Bancor Melvin A. Rowe Cynthia Dow Wellington Bangor Rowe Davis

Burglary Report From Norte Arr Leboro Residence

Ira Richards house was entered by second story burglars while residents were away. A marble clock valued at 50 and a small desk with bank books, silver, cash, and papers were stolen. Desk later found rifled in the yard. No clue to burglars, suspected professionals. Knight Bros. store in Dodgeville also broken into the same night, likely by another gang.

Norte Arr Leboro Ira Richards Knight Bros Dodgeville

Noyes versus Smith case decided in favor of defendant

In FarMineTron Maine on October 7 the Noyes versus Smith case over the estate of Robert Potter of Wilton was decided for the defendant after a third trial. The Boston plaintiff sought payment on three notes totaling about 2500 dollars alleged to be Latsaushodatios notes, drawing a crowded courtroom and much local interest.

FarMineTron Noyes Osirionwealte Massachusetts Suffolk Boston Thomas F. Scanlan New England Piano Company S. Q. Mingle Williamsport Bec Boston Post Wal T. Connolly

Cabinet Harmony Apparent in Reported Garland Absence

Washington correspondence states the President and Secretary Manning deny cabinet dissension and claim warm, confidential relations. Manning remains close to the President, who would prefer his continued service, while Garland’s return is expected tomorrow and any resentment is not a rupture.

Mannin Manning Mr. Garland Garland

Public figure vows firm tenure amid Pan-Electric affair

The figure notes his plan to stay in the cabinet, pursue a significant foreign policy legacy, and avoid retirement with any admission of failure. He hopes to shape the State Department with decisive action and is unlikely to leave office soon.

Pan-Electric Bayard State Department

Boots and Shoes A 8S Richards Co New York

Saturday notice listing various consignors and goods in trade ads. Names such as Horatio Harris Co and Francis Henshaw Co appear with items Grapes Lemons Steeks and Storks referenced alongside auction style dates and locations in New York.

Richards & Co New York Horatio Harris & Co Storks

Evening show schedule in Boston theaters

Entertainment brief lists schedules for Shadows of 2 Great City Harbor Lights Erminie One of Our Girls Adonis and Howard Atheneum Star Specialty Co. with nightly starts around 7:45 to 8.00 pm at venues including Boston Theatre Museum G Theatre Park Theatre Hollis Street and Howard Atheneum.

Boston Great City Boston Museum Harbor Lights G — Theatre Erminie Park Theatre One of Our Girls Hollis ST Adonis Howard Athenium Howard Atheneum Star Specialty Co

Marriages in the city Oct 4 6 list names and pairs

Marriages in Mt Hove and nearby towns on Oct 4 6 include Cook Lorey Bates Howard Pattén Smith Eldridge Ell Ward Lovers Shields Bent Dexter Cutter Lane Frost Putnam Munroe with grooms and brides spanning Boston Somerville Rochester Cambridge Minneapolis and other locales per record in the donor paper.

Shields—Bent S.a Tay Henry C. Shields Harriet C. Bent Is City Dexter Cutter West Newton Jaynes Charles H. Dexter Edith M. Cutter Boston Lane--Frost Rochester N. Y C. E. Robinson D.b Charles L. Lane J. J. Frost Putnam--Munroe Cambridge Alexander McKenzie Herbert Putnam Minneapolis

Obituary notices from several cities dated Oct 4 to Oct 6

Obituaries list multiple individuals with ages and locations including John W. Birkley 83 Boston area, Mrs N C Burbank 38, Caroline Barker 38 4, Mary Denon 21 Lm, Martha Cleaves 45 6, Margaret Hamilton 49, Oliver Stearns 76, Ellen Wells 3, Abby F. Winslow 78 9, Daniel Long 355 9, Theodore Forbush 64, Anna Kidder Paris Oct 6, Mrs E D Winslow 45 8, Fannie Wales ? years at Braintree. Names, ages and places vary across cities.

Montpelier Daniel Long Forbush Bolton Theodore Henry Forbush Jonathan Forbush Kipder Paris France Anna Davis Henry T. Kidder Winslow Auburndale E. D. Winslow Wales Braintree Fannie P George O. Wales

Boston Post Recasts Paper In A New Dress

The Financial Daily Record notes The Boston Post has emerged in quarto format and a brand new look. The reformatted edition is described as greatly improved, signaling a refreshed editorial presentation.

Providence Journal Boston Post Post New England Financial Daily Record fPortand Argus The

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