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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Oct 09, 1886

Page

8

Democrats In Councilnil Pivots For Fifth District Race

Senator Norris deserted Mr Dana’s position and Mr Paine Peelines io stand for Congress in the Fifth District. Washington Street headquarters of the Democratic State committee were busy. General Corse and candidate Andrew drew attention. Numerous callers from Greenfield Springfield Leicester Clinton Worcester Worcester and other towns attended. A Bay State Club dinner at Revere House was invited. Leaders met with Andrew present and spoke. The mood was hopeful and sleeves rolled up for the campaign.

Norris Mr. Dana Washington Street Democratic State Committee John M. Corse John F. Andrew James 5. Grinnell Greenfield Lawson Sibley Springfield George S. Willis Pittsfield W. F. Cook John E. Russell Leicester John W. Corcoran Clinton E. A. Harris Worcester Eugene Moriarty John K. Thayer Cape George T. McLaughlin Sandwich Robert Howard Fell River Ater Donovan Lowell Douglas Brockton Lovering Lynn Knowles Freeman Chelsea George R. Brine Winchester Major Hart Weymouth William M. Heas James S. Grinnell Douglas and Stoward John Ek. Thayer

Paine Letter Cites Support for Congressman Candidate

A historical snippet shows Robert Paine signing a letter from Waltham on October 6, asserting strong congressional backing. The fragmentary text hints at political support and respectful closing, with Paine’s name clearly indicated.

Senator Norris Defeated In Cape Cod Senatorial Race

Cape Cod voters endured a hard fought senatorial convention with J K Baker chairing and Norris Keith Fisk and Barney as leading candidates. After 72 ballots Norris finally led 15 to 24 with Keith withdrawing and Fisk exiting. David Fisk elected state central committee member and a regional committee named. Barnstable county convention followed nominating Fiske Hopkins Hines Stone Sears and others for county offices.

Norris Rezzaro S Bay Cape J. K. Baker Dennis Clarendon Freeman Chatheam P. A. Holton Falmouth Charles F. Swift Yarmouth Howes Norris Cottage City David Fisk I. N. Keith Bourne Joseph S. Barney Nantucket Keith Fisk Damsey Ilewes Norris I Saac N. Keith David Kisk State Central Committee C. A. Freeman Chatham W.J. Rotch Tisbury J. A. Barney Atkins Hughs Truro Barnstable County Luther Fiske S. K. Hopkins Barnstable Freeman Ilines Dr. W. Stone Wellfleet N. K. Freeman J. J. Hopkins Provincetown F.C. Swifs Nathaniel Sears

R H DANA SAYS HE WILL SUPPORT ANDREW FOR GOVERNOR

Rienard H Dana resigns from the Republican ward and city committee in Boston while pledging support for John F Andrew for governor. He cites failures of the Republican ticket and calls for independent, principled voting due to corrupt party machines in Boston and Philadelphia. He will vote for the rest of the Republican ticket where nominated.

R. W. Dana R. H. Dana Committees Boston John F. Andrew Philadelphia Rienard H. Dana Henry Parkman Republican Ward

Paine declines to stand for Congress in Fifth District

Robert Treat Paine informs James H. Wells that he will not seek the congressional nomination. He cites heavy current engagements, but praises Cleveland, criticizes Blaine and the Republicans, and urges support for civil service reform, free raw materials, and protective tariffs favoring manufacturing interests in Massachusetts.

MR. Paine Robert Treat Paine Democratic Committee Fifth Congressional District James H. Wells Fifth Congressional Democratic Congress Democratic Party Cleveland Republican Party Blaine New York Stom House Jatforms Washington Massachusetts Westham Woburn Cambridge Boston Lawrence Lowell Chicopee Easton Mt. Cleveland

Hand of the mill owners fuels district nomination fight

In a heated contest for the new district covering Wards 4 and 5 and the towns of Dracut and Tyngsboro, six candidates including Solon W. Stevens and H W Dexter vie for the seat. Joseph L. Sargent of Dracut emerges as a powerful challenger backed by the Arkwright club, with Dracut and Tyngsboro delegates likely backing him. Dexter's camp seeks a coalition with Sargent supporters to secure a Ward 4 5 nomination. Committees organize caucuses across Wards 4 5 and the two towns to align with Sargent and allies.

Lowey Dracut Tyngsboro Solon W. Stevens W. Dexter Charles L. Knapp C. E. Adams George F. Morey George W. Batehelder Crecut Joseph L. Sangent Arkwright Sargent Solomon K. Dexter

Luck prize winners at the Mechanics' Hall cattle fair

The big cattle fair closes at Mechanics' building as judges led by Joe Sanders of Chicago and Daniel Wood of Boston announce awards across Jersey cattle horses and creamery products. Officials praise the fair's success and premiums are to be paid today as attendance remains high.

Mechanics’ Building Joe Sanders Chicago Daniel Wood Boston Shimmway Gene New England New England Creameries Association L. T. Hazen Hazen’s Mills N. H Professor Jr Alvord Ate Massachusetts ACM Culupal College Amherst Joseph S. Wella Hatfield Mass J. W. ‘Irne New XT Anit Ase NSS Naardoe A Hoxcester Charles £. Waterhouse Salis Parker Fast Georgia Edmund Hobart North Amherst Edward Norton Farmington Conn Thomas G. Hazard Narragansett Pier Baynate Society Barnett Rge

Clarke backs Andrew in Massachusetts election

Reverend James Freeman Clarke expresses strong support for Mr. Andrew, praising the nomination as a move to reform politics and align with President Cleveland and civil service reform. He predicts Andrew gains from independents and Republicans uneasy with tariffs, and expects broad Democratic unity.

James Freeman Clarke Andrew Cleveland Democratic Party Massachusetts

Tariff Reform Campaign HQ Opens In State Street

The Third District Tariff Reform Association opens a campaign center at 66 State Street room 19 and will distribute reading matter and accept money or personal assistance. Preparations for multiple rallies across the district are under way with speakers including Everett P Wheeler David A Wells Thomas G Shearman and Prof A L Perry along with local tariff reformers.

Third District Tariff Reform Association State Street Everett P. Wheeler David A. Wells Thomas G. Shearman Prof A. L. Perry

Mr Long Aspiration Hinted As He Charms Politicians

A Boston observer notes Mr Long as a political mesmerist, likening his quiet, able talk to that of a Massachusetts pilgrim from Maine who rose to governorship. The piece contrasts him with Burleigh and hints at ambitions for a large white house by the river.

John D. Long Burleigh Massachusetts Mr. Long New York Boston Maine Lucy White House

Mexicans Edge Boston Beans in Horticultural Hall Village

Mexican villagers at Horticultural Hall scorn American food and praise their fritolies black beans with red peppers. Wax figures mirror United States citizens in fashion. Officials including His Excellency Governor Robinson and Hon. Oliver Ames visited the exhibit.

Horticultural Hall Boston United States Mexico Governor Robinson Oliver Ames Hugh O’brien Professor Morse Jose Gutierrez Mexican Congress

Evening Classes at the Y M C A Open Next Week

The Y M C A announces free evening classes for members starting next week. About one thousand young men enroll yearly, with twenty studies across mercantile branches. Prizes reward top two progressors in each commercial division. Mr J B Sharland will conduct the male chorus.

J. B. Sharland

First Annual Meeting of Vessel Owners Association

The Vessel Owners and Captains National Association will hold its first annual meeting in the Meiona next Wednesday. Formed in May 1885, it represents about one thousand vessels with broad support. Its aim is to study and counter the low mood prevalent in the shipping industry.

Meiona

Deputy Norcross Charged With Tax Fund Embezzlement

N. W. Norcross formerly a deputy collector of internal revenue at Lowell faced United States Commissioner Hallett yesterday on charges of embezzling government funds he collected but did not remit. He was held on $500 bail for further examination. Norcross, about 45, was appointed by Charles W. Slack and removed by ex-Collector Pillsbury during that term.

N. W. Norcross Internal Revenue Lowell United States Hallett Norcross Charles W. Slack Pillsbury

Men’sman’s Peptonized Beef Tonic Ad Offers Health Claims

An advertisement for Men’sman’s Peptonized Beef Tonic from Caswell Hazard & Co of New York promotes a beef preparation said to contain the product’s full nutritional properties. It claims to aid digestion, nervous conditions, and general debility, including exhaustion and overwork, with druggists carrying the remedy.

Gay

Contested and uncontested divorce hearings in Supreme Judicial Court

The Supreme Judicial Court hears uncontested divorce cases, with Monday's list capped at $276 on the contested docket. Superior Court sessions resume with Judge Knowlton. Cases include repairs on a cover and steam engine contract disputes, with verdicts and judges noted. Second and third sessions list cases and brief trial status, adjournments, and noted dockets for 1927.

Superior Court Knowlton J. No Austin J. Coolidge Williams Pfeifer WV. S. Slocum P. H. Cooney Newell Eastern Railroad Co Mackintosh Sweigert White May Ames Brooks Boston Birmingham Hennett Metropolitan Railroad Co Abbott Fisher Devereux Adams Corrug W. F. Co Packard Hammond Caldwell Lady Traders Bank Kenney Cram Stagdale Baker Collateral Loan Co Fitzgerald Quick Wolffsohn Hewitt Richardson Staples

City Notes: Local rehearsals, quarrel, deaths and court news

Opening rehearsal for the union chorus at Norcross Hall is announced for next Monday. A West Cedar street quarrel left John Brodbine with a broken nose. Dusty McCarthy receptions are planned by Papyrus and St Botolph clubs. J L Libby, a painter from Brewer Maine, identified as the dead man at 24 Harrison avenue, died of heart disease. Yom Kippur observances begin as Hebrew faithful keep the Mosaic day of atonement. Massachusetts General Hospital reports over 200 patients. The State Board of Arbitration held an adjourned meeting at the State House with HQ at 13 Beacon Street likely to be occupied midweek. Whittier's grand jury case concerns Harriet Reid’s estate. Charles Kilbourn arraigned, accused of robbing Perkins and Walker at Faneuil Hall market, pleads not guilty on $300 bond with Oct 15 return.

Union Chorus Young Men's Christian Union Boylston Street Norcross Hall Charles Preston John Brodbine West Cedar Street Massachusetts General Hospital State Board of Arbitration State House No. 13 Beacon Street J. A. L. Whittier Harriet Reid Miss Reid Charles J. Kilbourn Perkins & Walker Faneuil Hall

Lowell court cases reveal injuries, verdicts, and city liability

In Middlesex Superior Court, cases involve a girl’s fatal amputation after a railroad wheel injury and a separate verdict for a defendant in a street collision. Additional actions include a fall on Taylor street and several civil suits against city and private parties, with multiple attorneys listed for plaintiffs and defendants.

Michael Casey Adm’r Lowell Horse Railroad Pratt & Quinn George F. Richardson W. H. Anderson Catherine Howard Henry Emery Lowell Foundry W. F. Courtney F. W Pevey & Lilley Jane Kennedy City of Lowell Taylor Street Conant & Carmichael J. J. Pickman Cowley Upton Lowell District Telephone Company Hennessey Bugbee Fecteau Work Libby Mitchell Replev Heald Gilpatrick Stiles Quinn Lowell Electric Light Company Spalding Conant

Tower and Lane suit over heated rubber oil covers

Multiple court actions listed, including No 3399 Tower vs Lane for damages over allegedly defective rubber oil covers from Cape Ann Rubber Clothing Co. and No 2835 Herrick vs Woodbury over finger injury at a Beverly shoe factory. Other cases include disputes with Manchester, Salem, Marblehead, and Lynn entities.

Beverly B. Fuller H. P. Moulton Gifford Town of Manchester Same Carleton Pierson City of Salem Pillsbury

Cambridge Charleston aid fund tops three hundred grand

The Cambridge subscription to the Charleston fund stands at 326261 dollars. Recent donors include J W Bemis 50 dollars S S Sleeper 50 dollars C R Ransom 25 dollars C W Kingsley 100 dollars friend in East Cambridge 25 dollars Second Universalist Church East Cambridge 2304 dollars First Universalist Church 6548 dollars W L Whitney 25 dollars Citizen 50 dollars Cambridgeport Dairy Company 25 dollars J A Wellington 15 dollars Dr Charles Bullock 15 dollars Third Universalist Church 40 dollars Second Baptist Church 620 dollars.

Cambridge Charleston J. W. Bemis S. S. Sleeper C. R. Ransom C. W. Kingsley Friend East Cambridge Second Universalist Church Eastle First Universalist Church W. L. Whitney Citizen Cambridgeport Dairy Company J. A. Wellington Charles Bullock Third Universalist Church Second Baptist Church

Robbery in East Boston at Andrew Hall residence

Thieves entered the Hall house at 209 Lexington Street East Boston on a Wednesday afternoon. They stole 200 dollars and a valuable Masonic charm while the elderly Mrs Linll was alone upstairs. Police are keeping details scarce to aid investigation as no suspects have been found. The entry used false keys and indicated familiarity with the home.

Andrew Hall Lexington Street Boston Linll

Coe's Cough Balsam Praised By Somerville Trader

Barnatow of Somerville New Jersey endorses Coe's Cough Balsam citing a long sale history and excellent reputation as a sure cure priced at 35 cents.

Evening Classes Resume for Young Women at Berkeley Street

The Boston Young Women's Christian Association resumes evening classes for women busy during the day on Monday Oct. 11 at Berkeley Street. The chorus, a source of pleasure and profit last winter, will meet Tuesday evening Oct. 12 in the Association Hall under Myre T P Whitney. Admission is free. Other branch classes will be formed later.

Boston Young Women’s Christian Association Berkeley Street Association Hall Myre. T P. Whitney

Sunday Notices of Diverse Spiritual Activities in Boston

Rio WieoA.Co Association and Berkeley Street churches announce young men's Bible class at 9:15 a.m. and lectures at 3 p.m. by Rev. A B Kendix on five acts in real life. W Atem W. Heinrich tenor solo and Miss Georgie Park featured. 41 p.m. German service, Y M C U, sermon on Business integrity by Rev. James De Normandie. Boston Spiritual Temple at Berkeley Hall offers lectures by Mrs. R S Lite and Mr J T Lilie. Tremont Temple hosts Rev Evans on Why Men steal and Compelled to Confession with Sunday school, temperance meeting, and prayer.

Rio Wieoa.co Association Somer Barlaton Berkeley A. B. Kendix Iar Mr. W Heinrich Georgie Park Cuerstranx Axton Mic Union Boylston Street James de Normandie Roxbury Byrom A. Robinson Dgabez A. Robinson Boston Berkeley Hall Berkeley Street R. S. Lite Riusia J. T. Liliie Tremont Em “Yiavnes

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