Navy Yard Removals Stir Politicians in Charlestown
Article reports discharge of general clerks at Charlestown Navy Yard with salaries of 1200 and 1500. George M. Burr retires Oct 15. John Cate and Darius A. Green leave immediate. James M. Howard succeeds Burr. Vacancies likely to be filled. Republicans defend removals as nonpartisan while Democrats mock reform. Secretary Southworth praises discharged men. ties to Lodge’s congressional race noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charlestown Navy Yard
George M. Burr
John Cate
Darius A. Green
James M. Howard
Barr
Southworth
Mmittee
Charlestown
Henry H Sprague Nominated for Senator in Suffolk District
The Beacon Hill Republican Stronghold convention met at city headquarters to nominate Henry H Sprague to succeed E P Wilbur. An informal ballot gave Sprague 13 votes to Wilbur's 5, then Sprague was unanimously nominated. Julius Chappelle was chosen as a state central committeeman. The district committee will include the state committeeman and ward chairmen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry H. Sprague
Suffolk
E. P. Wilbur
Beacon Hill
Irving Winslow
State Central Committee
C. TH. Sampanh
Ward 11
Elius C. Chappelle
Ward 9
Secre
Wilbur
Henry H. Brague
Armal
Sprague
Julius ©. Chappelle
Worcester party contests hint at Rice Bates feud reverberations
Worcester County races stir memories of the Rice Bates feud as candidates emerge in the third district and others in the eighth and fourth districts. Calvin D. Paige and George P. Ladd compete against Bates allies. Spencer and Worcester hosts the Oct 13 convention, while Oxford and Webster rivals brace for clashes in the eighth. Other contests include Gleason’s Worcester Hampshire seat, Kent’s Gardner bid, Hartwell’s fourth district fight, and Ferguson era tensions across Milford, Westboro, and Uxbridge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Worcester County
Worcester
Calvin D. Paige
Southbridge
State Central Committee
Paige
Bates
Mr. Paige
Judge Hill
Spencer
George P. Ladd
Sayles
Millbury
Oxford
Twain
Daniel P. Shea
Joslin
Anbuyn
Samuel Newton
John J. Allen
Brandes
Webster Isso
C. A. Gleason
Worcester-Hampshire
Roderic L. Kent
J. C. Hartwell
Fitburg
Forbes
Westboro
Fales
Milford
Stratton
Wheelock
Uxbridge
Harrison E. Morton
West Boylston
James Lally, Jr
Reform Appointment of Ernest Grant as Shipping Commissioner
The Post reports a civil service reform promotion, naming Ernest Grant as the United States shipping commissioner at this port. Grant is presented as a reform appointment advancing merit over patronage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ernest 5. Grant
United States
Grant
Gardiner Native Leads Boston Shipping Office
Native of Gardiner Missouri who moved to Boston in 1872 has remained in the shipping office as clerk and rose to chief deputy by 1876. For three to four years he has run the office while Babson was ill, with three subordinates and two runners under him. The job pays on commission, not salary, and coastwise trade now fuels income. A lifelong Democrat, he lives in Roxbury.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gardiner
Boston
Babson
Grant
Roxbury
Mr H C Thacher Accepts Democratic Nomination
The letter from H C Thacher dated October 3 1887 confirms his acceptance of the Democratic nomination for treasurer and receiver general of Massachusetts. He states the honor was unanticipated but accepts to support party aims and tax relief, acknowledging Grover Cleveland's presidency as a guide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thacher
H. C. Thacher
Yarmooruport
Jonas H. French, Esq
Democratic State Committee
Democratic Party of
Massachusetts
Grover Cleveland
HH. C, Thacher
Political Notes From Dedham Delegates and State Rally
Dedham delegates to the councillor convention deny selling their support and say they will likely back Elijah A. Morse of Canton. The Traveller refutes a ticket-splitting charge about Ames and Foster. The Lowell Republican Club to host a rally with State committee chair Burden. Prohibitionists nominate D. W. French and J. F. Spaulding. Republican and Democratic committees to meet at headquarters today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Murphy
E. S. Morse
C. F. Foss
G. C. Stearns
Dedham
Tufts
Elijah A. Morse
Canton
Ames
Foster
Lowell
Burden
State Committee
Essex
D. W. French
Amesbury
J. F. Spaulding
Salisbury
Washingtons Cap Park Triumph and Fourteenth Tie Reports
Washingtons edged the Bostons 12 to 9 at Capitol Park in a late afternoon game as Gilmore showed sharp form and Sutton faltered. Philadelphias and New Yorks tied 5 to 6 in a rain-softened matchup that stretched to a second tie. Pittsburgs beat Chicagos 9 to 7 at home, with McCormick battered yet Sullivan and Burns contributing. Detroits and Hoosiers tied 2 to 2 when darkness halted play in Indianapolis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washingtons
Bostons
Chicagos
Pittsburg
Phillies
New Yorks
Detroits
Hoosiers
Ceesseseeeses
Philadelphias
Esceresecee
Bostouas Ovecoosteoorseee
Fittsburgs
Indianapolis
Washington
Gilmore
Capitol Park
Conway
Sutton
Nash
Whitney
Carroll
Ren O
Puitaphorata
Daily
McCormick
Pittsburgs
Forger Baker Thought Insane After Court Appearance
Charles R. Baker of Malpen faced the District Court for forging the name of ex Alderman Levi W. Rockwell on a $125 note and securing the money. He was held in $2000. Earlier he won $500 damages in a libel suit against the Boston Herald. In today’s proceeding he acted strangely, and it is believed he has become insane since arrest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Malpen
Charles R. Baker
District Court
Levi W. Rockwell
Baker
Boston Herald
Longwood Tennis Tournament Sees Delayed Final Rounds
In round two Dodd beat Manchester 2-6 12-10 6-4 and Jennings top Sears 8-6 1-6 6-2. Kingsley def Manchester 9-7 in singles first set as doubles Kingsley and Manchester beat Appleton Smith 6-2 5-7 6-4. Mackay Keasley lost 6-38 6-8 (-4) to Bohlen Lord. Exhibition results favor Dr Dwight 6-3 7-6 6-4. Final singles and doubles matches set for this morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Longwood
Dodd
Percy Manchester
Jennings
P. Sears
Kingsley
Manchester
Appleton
Smith
W. Kingsley
Mackay
Keasley
Bohlen
Lord
Pettitt
Dwight
ER. D. Sears
Mansfield
Fire Department Appointments and Transfers
The fire commissioners announce permanent appointments for the force including Thomas J. Lannery engine 26 Patrick N. Diskar engine 8 Thomas McLaughlin and Fred Le Cain ladder 1 John H. Baratis Jr engine 10 Philip J. Flynn engine 26 and permanent substitutes Edward J. McKinnon Martin Mulligan Garoth F Joyce without assignment Transfers include William Chittick from Engine 10 to Engine 6 and Richard P Louson from Engine 26 to Engine 10.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas J. Lannery
Patrick N. Diskar
Thomas McLaughlin
Fred le Cain
John H. Baratis, Jr
Philip J. Flynn
Edward J. McKinnon
Martin Mulligan
Garoth F. Joyce
Transfere
William Chittick
Richard BP. Louson
Rowe Breaks Dingley Record on Lynn Cycle Track
Rowe rode 46 miles yesterday in 2h 27m 2.8s at Lynn track, tiring after aiming for 100 miles and surpassing Dingley’s mark by over two minutes. Grisworp and Gillett of New York offer limited City of Topeka Improvement bonds, secured by all city abutting property.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lynn
Rowe
Dingley
Messsrs. Grisworp & Gillett
New York
City of Topeka
Theatres Gossip and Plans for Boston Stage Week
The city theatres draw audiences with A Run of Luck Erminie and The Corsair. Diplomacy leaves the Museum. The Guy n or and Simpson Co Oliver Twist update the bill. Boucicault arrives for Phryne at Hollis Street. Daly's Theatre opens Pandy Dick. Pins and plans for Rentz Santley and Adams Eve. Macbeth at Niblo's Garden teased with Rankin production and new scenic devices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Globe
Corsair
Hollis Street
Museum
Mr. Barron
Miss Clarke
the Howard
Guy'nor
Macclesfield
Mr. Hudson
Butterscotch
Miss Evesson
Currie
Miss Davenport
Amelia Butterscotch
Mme. Ponisi
Mrs. Macclensfield
Miss Dayne
Kate
Messrs
Falkland
Barrows
Putnam and Nolan
Barron
Bill Strice
Oliver Twist
Mr. Wilson
Quyin
Nancy
Sophia
London
Wallack’s
Boucicault
Phryne
Gran
The
Joseph Haworth
Harvard Club Meetings Mark Class of 1908 Unity
The class of 8 held its annual meeting in Massachusetts Hall, electing PP. D. Trafford as president and John Balch as vice president by acclamation. E. B. Parker was reappointed secretary and treasurer, KR. F. Perkins reelected captain of the eleven, F. E. Walker to lead the crew, with G. B. McPherson presiding over the baseball nine. A death resolution was drafted for William A. Levi. Freshman Banjo Club candidates met at Holyoke House, crew candidates at Reed's block, and a Longwood doubles contest decided later. Tom United States Watch Co.'s Waltham wash is described as best and cheapest for the quality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Massachusetts Hall
PP. D. Trafford
John Balch
E. BE. Parker
KR. F. Perkens
F. E. Walker
McPherson
William A. Levi
Holyoke House
Reed’s
New Haven
Longwood
Boston Musician Licensing Rules Limit Street Performances
The Boston police board enacts strict limits on itinerant musicians. In public spaces no singing or playing is allowed except for funerals, military parades, or organized civic or charitable processions with police escorts. Licenses may be granted to individuals or bands, nontransferable and revocable, with fees of 50 cents per licensee and penalties up to $20 per offense.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Police
City of
Boston
Woodbury
Lion Hunters and Five Oclock Tea in Boston Society
A GLEANER column discusses the allure of new social lions arriving from New York and London, the feminine role in society, and the fashion of five oclock tea. It notes prominent tennis gatherings at Longwood and comments on women entering religious life inspired by French examples, highlighting status, leisure, and cultural shifts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
America
New York
Philadelphia
France
Boulanger
City Notes and Local News Tidbits
Notes from South Boston include property sale of Hon P A Collins residence at Fourth and N streets. Library adds Scottish Acts 1124 1707 and Irish Acts 1310 1801. Arrests of George and Freeman Case linked to John Boyle murder in Calais Me. Lectures and church events announced with dates. Opera star Mme Giulia Valda heads to New York for season. Massachusetts Total Abstinence Society to meet October 12. Boston Chamber of Commerce to discuss maritime safety conference. Aaron Cohen faces trial for false pretences. Sunday school harvest concert planned at Trinity Baptist East Boston. Institute of Technology reunion held with officers elected. Boston Society of Architects annual meeting notes and syndicate building drawings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. C. Paige
P. A. Collins
Fourth and
N Streets
Boston
Tillinghast
Scotland
Ireland
United Kingdom
George and
Freeman Case
John Boyle
Calais
Morton
St. Stephen’s Church
Lynn
Florence Street
Mme
Giulia Valda
Julia Wheelock
New York
The
Massachusetts Total Abstinence Society
Bromfield Street
Boston Chamber of Commerce
Conference of Maritime Nations
Aaron Cohen
Isaac Cohen
Trinity Baptist Church
Society of 87
Institute of Technology
Young's Hotel
T. W. Sprague
G. W. Davenport
G. F. Curtis
W. F. Harris
Harvard University weekly calendar schedule
Harvard University outlines a week of prayers lectures and debates. Notable events include Professor Henry Drummond's address in Holden Chapel on Monday evening and the Harvard Union debate on Thursday with the Chicago Anarchists sentence as the resolution. The Board of Overseers meet Wednesday at Boston’s State Street offices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harvard University
Appleton Chapel
Henry Drummond
Glasgow
Scot
Wadsworth House
Francis G. Peabody
Henry Drananond
Cot
Holden Chapel
Colege
University
Board of Overseers
State Street
Boston
Divinity School
Harvard Union
Sevel
Chicago
Montgomery Light Guard to Escort Esmonde and O'Connor
Sixty members of the Montgomery Light Guard Veteran Association met at their headquarters to plan a Sunday evening parade escort for Esmonde and O'Connor. They will march in full uniform from the Parker House to the Boston Toston Theatre with 100 seats reserved on the platform. The group expressed thanks to Worcester’s Washington Club Captain Reagan Emmett Guard Battery B and the local press for their recent uniform sadness support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Esmonde
O'Connor
Montgomery Light Guard Veteran Association
Esmeonde
Parker House
Toston Theatre
Wasington Club
Worcester
Reagan
Emmett Guarda
Battery B
Press of
Guard
Notable guests registered at Quincy hotel event
Ex Senator Frank Jones of Portsmouth New Hampshire J W Sanborn of Walford Junction Dr Hatch of Hyde Park Sir Leonard They Lieutenant Governor of New Brunswick and Tilley are registered at the Quincy The Rev Dr Joseph Parker of City Temple London is at Parker House and will preach in Tremont Temple tomorrow
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quincy
Frank Jones
Portsmouth
N. H
J. W. Sanborn
Walford Junction
Dr. Hatch
Hyde Park
Leonard They
Liieutenant
New Brunswick
Tilley
Joseph Parker
City Temple
London
Parker House
Tremont Temple
Smiling dogs and Taverner debated in correspondence
A series of letters discusses dogs that smile including the famed terrier Tige and a water spaniel that laughs and smiles at his owner. The writers compare canine cheer to human traits, note aging, and reflect on public notices of science and construction materials like carbonate of magnesia used in buildings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taverner
Tige
Darwin
Boston
The
Post
H. Sanborn
Lizzie Wins White-Yawl Championship Pitcher Race
The final leg of the North End white-yawl series was sailed yesterday off Lewis wharf over about nine miles. The Lizzie, commanded by Captain Joe Fish, defeated the Maggie skippered by Captain Martin John by one minute and fifteen seconds to claim the elegant silver pitcher prize presented by Martin R. Peterson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North End
Lewis Wharf
Lizzie
Joe Fish
Maggie
Martin John
Martin R. Peterson
Funeral of N P Lovering at First Religious Society
The funeral of Nathaniel P. Lovering was held at the church of the First Religious Society in Noxbury at 1 o'clock yesterday, conducted by Rev. James De Norman die. Floral tributes marked the service with wreaths and pieces on the casket, and interment followed at Forest & Be.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nathaniel P. Lovering
Church of the First Religious Society
Noxbury
James de Normandie
Forest & Be
Sunday Religious Services in Boston Area
Sunday services across several churches in Boston include I M Camistias Univox at Union Hall 18 Boylston Street conducted by Rev James Reed with the Love of the World address and congregational singing. Also Calvary Chapel tours at Bowdoin Square and Ruggles Street Church with sermons and choirs, plus a 3 pm Music Hall address by Rev Justin D Fulton on Romanism as the assassin of Abraham Lincoln.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Camistias
Au Incros Street Curren
Brooke Herford
Tabernacle
Bowdoin Square
M. R. Jieming
Gordon D.D
Ruggles Street
Pape
Lotus Glee Club
BR Y
M. C. Association
Boylston
Berkeley Streets
Ciuren
Boston
Copley Square
Boylston Street
Edward A. Horton
Will Press
Suny School
Music Hall
Justin D. Fulton
D.D
Abraham Lincoln
Pearline Use Promised To Ease Cleaning Tasks
A promotional paragraph extols Pearline as the modern washing and cleaning aid that lightens labor and saves wear on clothes and paint. It claims the product yields unequalled results and is harmless, recommending trial or asking users for proof, with S¢ sold everywhere.
All About Teeth At Dental Convent Session
Dentists from New England discussed methods of regulating teeth and reviewed papers on pyorrhea alveolaris and alveolar abscess. Dr. G A Mills of New York spoke on Then and Now. Officers elected include Dudley of Salem as president Brackett of Newport as first vice president and Gerry of Lowell as treasurer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New England
Union Hall
G. A. Mills
New York City
A. M. Dudley
Salem
C. A. Brackett
Newport
R. L
Co. W. Clement
Manchester
N. H
A. Ji. Gilson
Boston
G. A. Gerry
Lowell
E. O. Kinsman
Cambridge
W. P. Cook
R. R. Andrews
H. A. Baker
George
Selections from Norfolk Court Docket Oct 7
Supreme Judicial Court hear uncontested divorces. Superior Court first session includes tort suit James Benson vs Edwin Goodwin over a ship anchor injury with $700 verdict and prior $8,500 verdict set aside. Multiple cases listed for Monday including James Barry et al. vs Lasting Machine Co. and Epaminondas Wilson vs Dixey. third session docket noted with names Barker, Reed, executor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Superior Court
Blowgettt
James Benson
Edwin D. Goodwin
Benjamin Bb. Packard
L. W. Howes
G. C. Abbott
C. B. Southard
Charles E. Dawson
Susan C. Quinby
Malden
Stearns
S. Z. Bowman
O’connor
Osgood
Arbecam
Millers River P. Co
Sydenham
Mansfield
Drain
McLean
Hilcott
Brown
Richards
Henry
Merrihew
Carty
Wheeler
Lechmere Reading Co
Rockwell
Libbey
Crafts
Hart
Waldron
Ducheman
Goilt
Halderman
McGuire
Clay
Dewey
James Barry
McKay & Gopeland Lasting Machine Company
Copeland
HN. Sheldon
R. H. Gardner
Epaminondas Wilson
Mary A. Dixey
Boston Piano Company
Ira D. van Duzen
Charles W. Bartlett
Wilson
Dixey
Turner
Woodward
Boston
Stevens
Hughes
Keene Granite Co
Kiernan
Convey
South Boston R. Ft
Reade
Hathorne
Spurr
Biker
Remeey
Phelps
O' Brien
O'Brien
Hambien
Higgins
Fay
Curtis
Robbins
Fell
Wentworth
Timony
Lord
Fuller
Starbird
Fessenden
Foster
Cloverly
Bacon
Norfolk County
Barker
Quincy L. Reed
Water rights petitions and October 7 1890 court list
In Middlesex Superior Court petitions seek damages for water rights taken from Great Pond for public water supply. Cases include Loud, Sherman, Howe, Sanford vs. inhabitants of Weymouth, with attorneys listed. Also annual docket entries for October 7 Primay and October 11 include numerous suits such as Gunn vs Cambridge Railroad, Felch vs McMurray, and dozens of partition, city, and individual actions across Somerville, Cambridge, Stoneham, and surrounding towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weymouth
Reuben Loud
Same
Blois Sherman
John GC. Howe
John E. Sanford
Great Pond
W. Gaston
C. Bumpus
R. M. Morse, Jr
H. Ef. Swasey
Park
Anderson
Stickney
City of
Somerville
Johnson
Eaton
Henderson Et al
Coley
Caswell and Jr
Perkins
Stilbman
Gates
Smith
Curtis Et al
Brooks
McCauley
Gallagher
Houghton
Stevens
Browne
Stewart
Eberle
Thlelden
Mears
Drake
Reed
Hammond
Lyon
Wanamaker
Graves
Inhs
Stoneham
Also Mentioned on This Page
Navy Yard
Fire Department
the Theatres
Robert Buchanan
Tom Jones
Buchanan
Thomas Thorne
Casey Little Vaudeville Theatre
Strand
Thorne
Partridge
Leonard Boyne
Jom Jones
Mr. Seymour
Squire Western
Allworthy
Mr. Davenport
Blifil
Lady Belleston
Honour
Mr. Gray
Miles, Picard
Bennati
Opéra Comique
M. Mezieres
Globe Theatre
Mr. Boucicault
Kerry
Rentz-Santley Company
Howard
Georgie Blake
Capitola Forrest
Rena
Lillian Markham
Daly’s Theatre
Messrs. Robson
Crane
Mr. Bronson Howard
Union Square Theatre
Mr. Abbey
Mr. Grandy
Macbeth
McKhee Rankin
Niblo’s Garden
Edgar 8
Kelley
Rankin
California Theatre
San Francisco
Messra
Maeder and Schneter
Taulin
Richard Mansfield
William Winter
Harvard Club
Tom United States Watch Co
Longwood Club
A.m
Harvard
Wy. B
Ordway
F.C. Chick
Winchester
N. P. Lovering
Dental Convent
Supreme Judicial Court
C. Allen
Lovering
Goodwin
Hall
Guernsey
Wellington
Apthorp
Rollins
Duggan
French
Crombie
King
Russell
Page
Samer
Paris
Aker
W. Baker & CO
Dorchester
Mass
Bromfield ST
Tours Roederer
Carte Blancher and
Vin Lee Schreider - Schreider
Hich
Auichor
Bry
John D. & M. Williams
Alber
Gates, Jr
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