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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Oct 12, 1888

Page

8

Young Men for Andrew and Labor Fight Tariff Finance

A Boston political update reports the Young Men for Andrew and Labor Men Against the High Tariff nominational efforts to fund a campaign. Governor Ames reportedly divested about 6500 shares of Atchison stock with proceeds not aiding the Republican State committee. The party meets to discuss scarce funds and campaign strategy as leaders stay distant from the ticket. Separately, the Young Men's Democratic Club in the third district met with candidate John Andrew at No 166 Washington Street to organize registration and turnout efforts.

Ames Atchison Republican State Committee Cov Boston Colonel Campbell Echo Andrew Young Men’s Democratic Club Third Congressional District Washington Street John ¥. Andrew Nathan Matthews, Jr

Labor Club Resolutions Favor Tariff Reform and Trust Action

The East Boston Labor Club endorses removing the tax on essentials and supports candidates who will dissolve trusts that raise living costs. It backs penalties for combinations to corner necessities and approves freeing restrictions on American shipping to keep markets open and ease business for Americans.

East Boston Labor Club

Political nominations and campaigns in Plymouth and surrounding counties

The Democrats nominate Edward B. Hobart for probate and insolvency, Peleg J. Brooks for county commissioner, Hiram Randall for treasurer, Charles T. Davis for deeds, and A. J. Kerby with W. T. Bush for the 12th Worcester district. Prohibitionists back William S. McFarlin in the 7th Plymouth district, while Republicans nominate in multiple Middlesex districts. Chelsea plans a 2500-strong torchlight demonstration on Oct 22 with invites to Sixth District companies. Edmund T. Phelan, Cambridge Democrat, praised for versatility and sports, after nomination for Representative to the General Court. Norfolk, second Norfolk, and second Suffolk conventions set for Oct 16 at Dedham Memorial Hall. Theodore C. Bates to campaign in Warren, North Brookfield, Old Btookfield, then Berkshire. Various senatorial nominations and bolting Democrats noted. local races across Plymouth, Worcester, Middlesex, Essex, Suffolk, and Bristol districts highlighted.

Plymouth County Edward B. Hobart Peleg J. Brooks Kingston Hiram Randall Pembroke Charles T. Davis Plymouth Worcester A. J. Kerby South Grafton W. T. Bush Bauthiers William S. McFarlin Carver Middlesex Beaven Hill Edmund T. Phelan Democrats of Cambridge Norfolk County Democratic Norfolk Dedham Memorial Hall Theodore C. Bates Warren North Brookfield Old Btookfield Berkshire Essex David A. Walker Lynn Re Berens Suffolk

Notable Series of Lectures at Channing Hall on Unitarian History

A winter lecture series in Channing Memorial Hall by the American Unitarian Association will cover the origin and history of Unitarianism in America. Sixteen lectures span topics from early Orthodoxy to modern biblical criticism and ethics with speakers including Joseph Henry Allen Edward E Hall Seth C Beach George E Ellis Andrew Peabody George W Briggs Francis Tiffany Samuel Stewart Howard N Brown James De Normandie T R Slicer and others. Free admission intended to show the movement’s worth and past and present directions. The Ministerial Union will memorialize Rev James Freeman Clarke with a service at Channing Hall on Oct 20 featuring Rev Dr Edward Everett Hale, Rev Samuel May, Rev C F Dole, and George W Bond.

Channing Memorial Hall American Unitarian Association America Joseph Henry Allen Dward E. Hall D.D Andrew . Peabody Channing George W. Briggs Francis Jiffany Theodore Parker Samuel Stewart Howard N. Brown James de Normandie T. R. Slicer George Batchelder Charles Carroll Everett Grindall Reynolds Emory James Freemen Clarke Channing Hall Edward Everett Hale Uel May Leicester C. F. Dole George W. Bond Jamaica Plain

Boxs vivants Find Revere House Cuisine Equal to Tastes

Boxs vivants praise the Revere House dining, declaring the cuisine meets the most exacting tastes with refined preparations and attentive service in a compact, eloquent appraisal.

Revere House

Brilliant weddings in multiple cities mark October 11

In SovrHpore and Lynn the day featured two lavish church weddings. Miss Josephine Burnett wed Charles A. Kidder of Kidder Peabody & Co. Boston in St Mark's with a large guest list and 200 gifts. Lynn saw Geen Parkhurst Faunce marry Lucia Varney at First Unitarian Church, with a reception at West Lynn and a subsequent Southward tour. Washington reported Eliza Snell and Joseph Long, and Cambridgeport noted James Parks and Nellie Patterson wedding ceremonies.

SovrHpore St. Mark’s Episcopal Church Josephine Joseph Burnett Charles A. Kidder Kidder, Peabody & Co Boston Waldo Burnett Ha Kidder Charles Choate The Old Colony Railroad Nathaniel Sears George Lee Miss Lee, Jr M . William A. Burnham Munroe Paris Joan L. Gardner George Fisk MD Oliver F. L. Ames George Gardner George P. Gardner David Nevins Framingham Mabel Maynard New York William, Aplaton Boson William H.capin Newton, Conn T. Adamowski Spooner F. H. Peabody Leverett Saltonstall Edward Burnett Emily Robert Burnett Frederick Putterfeld John Danne Gordon Prince A. Clapp John Elliott Jennie Motley F. R. Sears, Jr George Magown New_ York Edward Everett Hale D.D Mabel Marquand Benjamin R. Curtis Allen Curtis Gorham Brooks McQuaid New Deerfoot Lynn First Unitarian Church Geen Parkhurst Faunce D. W. Faunce Washington, D. C Faunce & Spinney Lucia Deborah Varney Chase W. Varney 5. B. Stewart West Lynn Faunce Grace Greenwood Ada Faunce Theodore Moses James Hitchings J. W. Latta J. W Galloupe Germania Orchestra Brookline Mass George B. Patch

Merchants' Club resumes season with influential guests

The Merchants' Club met at Parker House with 45 members and guests T J Hurley of Fort Worth Isaac N Bromley of the Union Pacific W P Shinn NY and NE railroad and D P Ives of the Texas Loan Co Officers elected for the year President Richard Briggs vice president Solomon Lincoln secretary Benjamin Guild and executive committee Thomas N Hart H W Wadleigh B W Currier Speakers discussed Texas growth New England investment and railroad prospects Hurley praised Texas agriculture and Fort Worth's growth Shinn spoke on trade and rail issues including the wheat corner and rail dividends Bromley traced railroad history and relations with government Remarks by Asa P Potter preceded adjournment.

Merchants’ Club Parker House T. J. Hurley Fort Worth Tex Isaac N. Bromley Union Pacific Railroad W. P. Shinn New York & New England Railroad D. P. Ives The Texas Loan Company Richard Briggs Solomon Lincoln Benjamin , Guild Thomas N. Hart H. W. Wadleigh B. W. Currier Hurley Texas New England Shinnon United States Old Hutch Shinn Vanderbilts Goulds Pennsylvania Railroad New York Bromley Asa P. Potter

Local Woman Found Dead at South Boston Home

Mrs. Maggie Sweet aged 62 was found dead in the front room of her residence at 373 Silver Street in South Boston yesterday afternoon. She lived alone.

Maggie Sweet Silver Street South Boston

Notman Portrait Defeated in City Council Vote

The Common Council defeated an order to purchase the Notman group portrait for 500 dollars after a lengthy debate led by Morison and Keenan. Several measures followed, including a firemen safety committee and a statue project for Grant and Sheridan, with various transfers and referrals of ordinances and polling-place arrangements for female voters.

Common Council Chamber Notman Photo Company Barry Morison Ward 9 Keenan Vigilantes Richards Norman Photo Company Fraser Mr. Morison Messrs Perkins and Means Maccabe Barry, Fraser Ngoes Brooks Nunan Boston Crispus Stony Brook Bank of Scotland U. S. Grant Philip H. Sheridan

Boot and Shoe Men Commemorate Ladies Banquet

The Boston Boot and Shoe Club opened its season with a banquet honoring wives and sweethearts. About 200 attended at Vendome with President John J. Henry, Rev. Hale, Hon. George Hale, and others. Speeches by C. A. Grinnell and M. Savage featured a poem The Boatman.

Boston Boot and Shoe Club Vendome John J. Henry E. FE. Hale George $. Hale M. J. Savage Miss Savage J. H. Benton, Sr C. A. Grinnell C.£. Grinnell Henry Cabot Lodge William B. Rice E. A. Perkins J. P. Pond Warren Kimball

Prof Lanza Speaks On Heating Cars By Steam

Last evening the Society of Arts at MIT heard Professor Gaetano Lanza discuss heating passenger cars by steam from the locomotive. His illustrated talk echoed his June railroad commission report urging adoption of the method.

Lanza Society OF Arts Massachusetts Institute of Technology Gaetano Lanza

Beacon Park Pacing Races Highlight 2:29 Class

Unfinished 2:29 pace event at Beacon Park yesterday featured Lexington Chief winning two heats and the race handily. Doctor M. trailed by a length in the final heat as the day’s program also showcased three heats for the 2:37 class and a postponed 2:31 class race due to darkness.

Beacon Park Lexington Chief Doctor M Lass H. H. Worthy P.m. J BRIEL Dirigo Maid K Wakefield Woodbrine Jock Bowen J. J. Bowen S. Woodbrind Reee Nee Kee Alvah Merrill Kate R Tive John Shillingham M. Hattie W Charles Y Sven L. W. Rogers Chance A, Johnson B. G. Chester N. T. Dore E. E. Coggswell B. m. Knox W. S. Stewart D.s. Harkaway Kensett D. Marsh B. G. Frank Patchen

Baseball Yesterday At South End Grounds Doubleheader

Yesterday at the South End grounds a large crowd watched two high quality games. In the first, Madden and Kelly pitched for Boston with Brown Nash and Wise delivering key hits including a homer by Brown. Boston won as Pittsburg struggled with hits and fielding. The second game saw Radburn substituted for Madden and was halted after six innings due to darkness with Staley pitching for Pittsburg and Radbourn for Boston, the Cubs…

South End Madden Kelly Brown Nash Wise Bostons Pittsburgs Tech Ee R.bi Johnston O'Miller Maul Nichol Hornung Oj Coleman Morrill MacSh'n Galvin Rommel Ck Veces Eae Quinn McShannic Radbourn Staley Fields Darkess Miller Melethie Orlae Smih Kuehne O'Maul Coleman O Morrill Nnies Smith Mann Meshannie Valentine Yime Philadelphia Phillies Tener Philadelphias Chicagos Washington Washingtons Detroit Washingtond Wsalyguerl Asens New York George Hoosier New Yorks

Press Club Game Abandoned Because of Cold Weather

The Press Club baseball game was called off due to freezing conditions. Officials cited unsafe field conditions and poor visibility as the reason for abandoning the event.

Benefit Game Set For Next Tuesday At South End Grounds

John Haggerty, beloved keeper of the South End baseball grounds, is to host a benefit game next Tuesday. Two nine from the Boston team will play, with additional attractions announced to draw a crowd.

John Haggerty South End Boston

Walker Taken to Jail After Somerville Murder Attempt

Winfield Scott Walker, a Somerville painter, was arraigned in Somerville Police Court after a Wednesday evening assault on his wife and an attempted suicide. The case was continued ten days, bound over in $10,000, and he was moved to East Cambridge jail. His wounds are serious and believed unlikely to heal. Mrs. Walker’s condition is hopeful with recovery expected.

Winfield Scott Walker Somerville East Cambridge Walker

Newton gas board hears petition for electric light

The Newton and Watertown Gas Company seeks authority to supply electric light, facing opposition from the Newton Electric Light Company. About 500 Newton citizens petitioned, mostly favorable to the gas plan. Arguments center on wiring 125 to 140 miles of streets. witnesses and counsel present plans and counterarguments as hearings continue.

Board of Gas Commissioners Newton & Watertown Gas Company Newton Electric Light Company Newton Robinson A. T. Davis Powers Goodrich Electric Lght Company

Expert Helps buyers judge remarkable bargains

An expert is appointed by Joseph W. Parker & Co at 515 to 521 Beltage Street to accompany every intending purchaser, ensuring they are not deceived by the remarkable bargains offered.

Joseph W. Parker & Co

Harvard Class Day Officers Elected In Memorable Meeting

Harvard seniors elected Class Day officers led by James Hardy Ropes as permanent secretary in a pivotal meeting. Perry Davis Trafford, Edward Storrow, and John Davis Jr. named as marshals. Walter Magee chosen orator. Carleton Hunneman poet. Robert Neilane edist. Oliver Prescott ivy orator. Martin Taylor chorister. Class Day committee: Thayer, Sears, Keyes.

Harvard James Hardy Ropes Andover The Advocate U. K Total Abstinence League Christian Brethren Phi Beta Kappa Signet Perry Davis Trafford Fail River Davis University Masversiy Oth Edward Cabot Storrow Brookline Universit Alpha Delta Phi John Tilden Davis, Jr St. Louis Hasty Pudding Walter Warren Magee Groveland N. Y Harvard Union Carleton Himneman Roxbury Crimson Conference Française O.K Hunneman Edist Robert Elkin Neilane Longwood Charles Martin Thayer Worcester Joseph Hamblin Sears Boston George ‘Thomas Keyes

Boston Firemen’s Relief donation praised by firm

Mr Franklin King of E F King at 26 India street sent a $100 check to the Boston Firemen’s Relief Association in appreciation of the firemen’s gallant work at a recent blaze in the firm’s building. Adjourned Boston Fruit and Produce Exchange meeting set for 2 pm Saturday with committees reporting and steps toward a beneficiary association. Transportation committee seeks reports on members needing warm car service. Austin’s Nickelodeon to present Big Laura the 900 pound spectacle on Monday with a stock company and alternating entertainments. Sarsfield Assembly Knights of Labor to escort labor lecturer Ralph Beaumont to Faneuil Hall on the 17th. Reverend D L Cherbuck preaches in Dartmouth Street church. State lunacy board says Frank B Sanborn’s removal as inspector of charities was unanimous and denies cruelty in removals. Assistant Observer Purcell to Cheyenne to oversee that station.

Franklin King E. & F. King India Street Boston Firemen’s Relief Association Boston Fruit and Produce Exchange Transportation Committee Austin Nickelodeon Laura Boston Museum Sarsfield Assembly Knights of Labor Hanover Street Ralph Beaumont Jecturer Faneuil Hall D. L. Cherbuck West Dartmouth Street Reformed Episcopal Church Doane State Board of Lunacy and Charity Frank B. Sanborn Office of Inspector of Charities Tewksbury Purcell Boston Signal Service Office Cheyenne Wyo Aid

Port land Youth Wanted for Larceny Captured After Search

Sergeant Brickley and two Portland police officers went to the Portland harbor early yesterday seeking Charles A. Foster aged 18. Foster hid among freight and was found after two hours of searching.

Brickley Court Square Portland Charles A. Foster Foster

Noted figures among guests at Boston hotels

Edward Burgess and family stay at Victoria while Judge Dewey, Col De Veaux, D J Dodge, George P Ladd, and Rev Macomber are listed among United States Hotel guests. Dining parties and registrations appear at Adams House Brunswick Vendome Parker's Tremont with names like Howells Jones Goodyear Shaw Merriam and Chapin among others.

Tels Edward Burgess New York F. W. Chapin Pomfret Conn Frederick Fox Portland

Insurance Journalists hold annual meeting at Youngs Hotel

The Insurance Journalists Association gathered yesterday at Youngs Hotel with members including C. C. Hine from the Insurance Monitor W. H. Wells of the Insurance News J. A. Fowler and J. H. C. Whiting of the American Exchange and Review. A resolution thanked John A. Fowler for History of Insurance in Philadelphia. An annual dinner followed with speeches by several members.

Insurance Journalists’ Association Young’s Hotel C. C. Hine The Insurance Monitor W.H. Wells Insurance News J. A. Fowler J. H.C. Whiting American Exchange and Review John A. Fowler Philadelphia Association von Peld C. M. Ransom Tanne Ieeees Jr Henry Ess D.N Holey S R. F Romil

Superior Court Oct 11 First Session and Docket

On October 11 the Superior Court opened with multiple cross actions between Byron A. Osgood and Thomas F. McGann over breach of contract to manufacture 1000 cash cars. Cases listed include 1818 Wood v Atkins and 2540 Albert Fearing second administrator v Mary E Jones. The Fourth and Fifth Sessions covered several civil matters, including two trials and an uncontested divorce list. In the Superior Criminal Court, Judge Dewey presided, with Moran fined for violating the liquor law, Blue penalized for prizefighting, and Albert King tried for breaking and entering.

Superior Court Mason Byron A. Osgood Thomas F. McGann R. Land W. Bartlett Osgood E. C. Gilman Charles M. Barnes McGann Tn Order: 1818—Wood Vy. Atkins. 502—Osgood Tompson Jenkins DunBar Albert Fearing Mary E. Jones Perez Cushing W. Trowbridge W. H. H. Emmons Sarah Silverstoin Mary Ann Kean R. B. Kiernan O. B. Mowry W. H. Miller Silverstoin Kean Gordon Same Vaughan Superior Criminal Court Dewey John Moran George Blue Albert King

Divorce Decisions Recorded by Essex Superior Court

Decisions in nisi divorce cases listed Hoyt Hoyt Tratton Francoix Clark Read Harris include adultery desertion cruelty and custody with maiden-name leaves. The Quimby Durgin lien petition went to trial and the full court list is in order.

Charles E. Read Mary EB. Harris John Harris HE. R. Quimby Sarah J. Durgin Haverhill

Superior Court Hearings Include Divorce Docket and Motions

Middlesex County court entries list divorce cases and motions scheduled for Oct 11 and Oct 15. Docket includes Marlboro v Union Society, Hesseltine v Globe Newspaper, Diehlman v Miler, Baker v Sweet, Baker v McManus, Cunniff v Fox, Hasti v Pitchburg, Richardson v Libby, Walker v Lieyd, among others.

Camphage Marlboro Union Society Hesseltine Globe Newspaper Co Diehlman Miler Nelson Bond Baker v. Sweet Baker McManus Cunniff Fox Hasti Pitchburg Richardson Libby Walker Lieyd

Superior Court Entries and Sentences Oct. 11 1890s

Annie Lougee of Haverhill receives a three year sentence for assault with intent to disfigure her husband Frank Lougee. Norfolk County docket lists cases including Birch vs. Freemuth writ of entry on Needham land. Marston v. Kelley trespass. plus numerous civil and municipal dockets against various defendants.

Superior Criminal Court Annie Lougee Haverhill House of Correction Frank Lougee H. E. Fales Stuart Rosborough Montana Taft Whiting Boston Delano Urrell Greenhood Lippet Smith Darling Macintosh Hender Reardon Clinton Krosnan Martin Corrigan

Edward Clayton Held on Robbery Charge at West End

Edward Clayton was held in 2000 dollars bond for trial in the Superior Court after being charged with robbing a man at the West End. John L. Randall had his case continued until Tuesday for a hearing on a charge of obtaining money under false pretences.

Edward Clayton West End John L. Randall

Qualified as judge at Essex Probate Court

Salem October 11 Special Justice R E Harmon qualified as judge of Probate Court for Essex county and will hold his first court at Salem next Monday.

Salem Specia L.J R. E. Harmon Provate Court Essex County

Darm.8s Furniture Co. debuts new stools and racks at Canal Street

Nees Stools and Music Racks appear in very choice new designs at the manufactory of Darm.8's Furniture Co. located at 48 Canal street. The announcement highlights updated seating and storage items with modern styling and practical use for homes and music rooms.

BRING AN EXPERT WE FEATURE FOREIGN SUITINGS IN WINDOWS

Displayed fabrics from Geiger & Griesemer line of woollens offered at four to seven pence per yard. Retiring importer surplus provides chance to secure superb lot at less than half import value. Fabrics described as finest texture and same material rivals sell for 40 to 50 per suit, price not stated.

Goodyear S Tock Geiger & Griesemer Marchant

Twenty Dollars Made to Order in the Best Manner

An advertisement touts custom garments priced at twenty dollars. It invites experts to test the claim of quality and correctness, noting union tailors and artistic cutters as the city’s highest salaried, ensuring the clothes compare with top Boston tailors.

Boston

Mrs. Robinson's petitions seek mercy for death row inmate

Three petitions with about 150 signers have returned to counsel D F Crane as Governor and Council set October 31 for potential commutation. Signers include Mayor George E. Mitchell, ex Senator Knowles Freeman, Rev Rufus Frost, and Mary Livermore. Clergymen and physicians also back clemency. Crane and Goodrich will argue, with Livermore and others expected to speak. Robinson remains anxious yet trusting as her execution date nears.

Amed Sarah J. Robinson D. F. Crane Crane Mary A. Livermore George E. Mitchell Chelsea Knowles Freeman Rufus Frost Elizabeth L. B. Bates D.D H. A. Sibley C. H. Shackford B. Fenwick William ©. Cutter Lucy Stone John B. Goodrich Livermore

Charge of Assault Filed in Bresnahan Case

Cornelius Bresnahan, previously held on a murder claim for the alleged stabbing of his wife and her death at City Hospital, had the charge reduced to assault by Judge Burbank in South Boston Police Court. He was held on $300 bail for the grand jury.

Cornelius Bresnahan South Boston Burbank Bresnahan

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