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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Oct 13, 1886

Page

2

Tremont Temple Ladies Festival Draws 274 Members

The Baptist Social Union annual festival at Tremont Temple filled the floor platform and galleries with tables for diners. President Orcutt introduced Rev Kerr B. Tupper of Grand Rapids who praised women and urged Americanization of immigrants and a check on Mormonism amid brief remarks by Eustace C. Fitz, R. S. MacArthur, and P. Gifford.

Ladies of the Baptist Social Union Tremont Temple Orcutt Kerr B. Tupper Grand Rapids, Mich West Tupper Eustace C. Fitz Chelsea R. S. MacArthur New York P. Gifford Boston

Rumsey Bros. shop walkout over piecework dispute in Lynn

In Lynn and Portland reports, Rumsey Bros. employees quit after the firm refused to switch from weekly pay to piecework. Drew, a leading worker, was discharged after a dispute over shoe stock quality, prompting others to walk out in solidarity. The owner cited an agreement through Thanksgiving and asserted the right to demand proper work.

Liynon SpeciAu Rumsey Bros Drew Workman Mr. Rumsey Rumsey

Mean party and silver dollar critique in Massachusetts rally

Senator Dawes assails the administrations policies denouncing the silver dollar as a swindle and urging the public to vote for a full unbroken Massachusetts delegation to Congress. The crowd's disapproval erupts in shouts for Long Reed and Lodge, forcing Governor Robinson to take over the platform.

Republican Party Dawes Massachusetts Lodge Reed Robinson

Reed Praises Republicans and Attacks Democrats in Massachusetts

Congressman Thomas B. Reed of Portland Maine, in a Massachusetts speech, lauds the Republican record and leadership while denouncing Democratic tactics and philosophy. He argues the party’s success stems from steady work and warns voters against Democratic changes and alleged opportunism.

MR LONG S ADDRESS AT MASSACHUSETTS RATIFICATION MEETING

The Hon John D Long delivers a warm cordial reception as he argues the campaign hinges on transferring governorship from Republicans to Democrats of Boston and other cities. He praises Governor and senior Senator and notes a Maine congressman’s recent entry. The speaker urges focus on practical politics and party control.

Oliver Ames Maine Congress Boston Commonwealth

Lodge Defends State Ticket and Republican Pride

Henry Cabot Lodge speaks at a late meeting urging a full Republican vote for twelve Congressmen. He praises the State ticket as freely nominated and criticizes Democratic masquerading, recalling Horace Greeley and predicting a Republican victory.

Democratic Party William KK. Russell Cambridge Horace Greeley

General Swift Praises Republican Political Machine

General John L. Swift hailed the Republican machine as the greatest invention, praised Lincoln and Massachusetts Governor John A. Andrews, and urged victory over the Democratic camp while mocking mugwumps and Cleveland’s supporters. He linked Reed’s presence to Republican triumph and predicted a fall win for his ticket.

Swift John L. Swift Congressman Reed General Swift Lincoln Massachusetts Johmn A. Andrews Cleveland

Speech Accepting Nomination for Governor in 1883

A polished acceptance speech declares the speaker’s nomination for the Massachusetts governor's seat. He pledges allegiance to the convention, denounces self serving candidates, and calls for reform, purity, and liberty. He reaffirms unity against corruption and vows to restore responsible public service under law.

Robinson Commonwealth Massachusetts

Health Board Meets Early Over Diphtheria Surge

In Toronto on October 12 the provincial board of health is summoned three weeks earlier than normal to discuss measures to curb the unusually high diphtheria rates across Ontario. The move aims to rapidly coordinate prevention and treatment efforts.

Toronto Ont Provincial Board of Health

New Canon Adopted At Episcopal Convention

The Episcopal convention's house of deputies endorsed canon changes limiting church edifices with debt and approved prayer book revisions. A joint committee on emigrants, liturgical revision, and colored people work was formed, with a focused plan to advance evangelism and education. Debates on marriage and divorce laws and church structure followed, ending with tabled items and deferment of name change considerations.

Crucaco House of Deputies Committee On Canons House of Bishops Joint Hoffman New York Churches of England Scotland Ireland Church of England Canada Benjamin Franklin New Jersey J. Bancroft Davis Maryland United States Stosenberg Baans B. A. Rogers Texas Carstensen Pittsburg Stoddard Gray Guy A. Brown Nebraska Mrr. Brown J. S. Johnston Alabama S. Corning Judd

Henry George on the stump in New York

Henry George spoke at a Pearl Street hall addressing fruit handlers. He argued slavery for African Americans has ended but new oppression persists through tenement living. He warned of harsh tenements, promised sanitation reforms, housing improvements, and restrained police powers if elected.

New York Henry George Pearl Street George

Boston Life Underwriters Meet After Summer Break

The Boston Life Underwriters Association gathered at Youngs Hotel for their first meeting since summer, well attended. President Hodges announced two new associate members John A. Aoe and R Redford Melcher. D N Holway was elected to the executive committee to replace the late E J Smith.

Boston Life Underwriters’ Association Young’s Hotel Hodges John A. Aoe The Life R. Redford Melcher Provident Life and Trust D. N. Holway the Provident E. J. Smith Northwestern Life W. W. Byington Albany N. Y Life Insurance Mr. Carter Vermont Life H. R. Hayden

Colonel W. H. B. Cochrane to Succeed Colonel Cheney

Nasnava N H Oct 12 Colonel W H D Cochrane appointed by President Cleveland pension agent to succeed Colonel T P Cheney at Concord He is 7 years old native of Chelmsford Mass veteran of the war with a brilliant record He enlisted in the First New Hampshire Regiment April 19 1861 served five years two months and received an honorable discharge He is a Democrat active in G A R and Masonic circles and a former candidate for railroad commissioner in 1850.

Nasnava N. H W. H. D. Cochrane Cleveland Thomas P. Cheney Concord Chelmsford Mass Cochrane New Hampshire R. N. Batchelder U.S. A Second Army Corps Tenth New Hampshire Regiment Suffolk Conference Seminary Tilton Public Schools Manchester Boston Democracy of Loyal Legion State Veterans’ Association

Northwood Withams’ confession linked to Italian organ grinder murder

A Strafford report says a Northwood Withams inmate confessed that his brothers and others killed an Italian organ grinder months earlier, stole $200, and disposed of the body in Little Bird pond or Bow Lake. The missing man’s wife reportedly searched nearby about a week ago.

Dover N. H Strafford Bow Lake Northwood Brentwood Little Bird Pond

Prisoner uprising thwarted at county house in labor dept

An armed escape attempt by prisoners in the contract labor shop at the county house was stopped after they overpowered keepers and seized a revolver. Keeper Fales was injured. Leaders were Haines and Twist of Salem.

Teswicu Contract Labor Department Keeper Falls Keeper Huard Fales Pilling Keeper Fales Hezeltine Keeper Hurd Haines Twist Salem

Mead to Deliver Pilgrim Fathers Lectures at Boston University

Edwin D. Mead will present a series on The Pilgrim Fathers at Boston University on Somerset Street starting October 21 with topics Puritanism New England in England New England in Holland Bradford s Journal John Robinson and Plymouth The final lecture is set for Tuesday evening November 23.

Edwin D. Mead Boston University Somerset Street New England England Holland Bradford John Robinson Plymouth

Unitarian Club Meets at Vendome for October Session

The October meeting of the Unitarian Club gathers this afternoon at 5 30 at the Vendome to discuss The Recent Conference at Saratoga and Its Work. The council invites Rev Dr John Cordner for a portrait to honor his work for the de nomination and Beacon street house. the portrait will be shown tonight. Guests include Rev Stopford Wentworth Brooke of London and Rev Samuel R Calthrop of Syracuse.

Unitarian Club Vendome Saratoga Club John Cordner American Unitarian Association Channing Hall Cordner Beacon Street Stopford Wentworth Brooke London Samuel R. Calthrop Syracuse

McCarthy Addresses 3000 at Coliseum for Ireland

The Hon. Justin McCarthy spoke to about 3000 people at the Coliseum this evening in support of Ireland's cause. He was introduced by Mayor Hart on the platform alongside Congressman Lovering the Hon James N Buffum and honorary members of the Young Men's Christian Association.

Justin McCarthy Coliseum Ireland Mayor Hart Congressman Lovering James N. Buffum Young Men's Christian Association

Administratrix Sale Of Heal Estate In Dorchester Boston

Auction notice for the estate of Charles H. Leach, late of Boston, detailing multiple parcels in Dorchester and Buttonwood Shelburne streets. Sale on October 28, 1886, at 1 p.m., with lots 30x60 feet and a 10,415 square foot parcel described, with terms to be announced. Announced by Annie L. Leach administratrix and counsel George Z. Adams. Public auction held in Boston.

Boston Suffolk Charles H. Leach Dorchester Dorchester Avenue Mt. Vernon Street Crotty Lanley Kimball McKay Buttonwood Shelburne Streets Josten L. Briggs & Co Buttonwood Street Shelburne Street Leach Addie A. Pinkham Leach and Burbank Moseley Hayes Annie L. Leach Grorce Z. Adams Washington Street

Auction Notice for Boston Cambridge Furniture and City Dwelling

On Wednesday at 10 O Clock a large lot of second-hand furniture from S. R. Knights & Co. includes restaurant items, marble top tables, dining chairs, silverware, parlor bedstead, stoves. Also sale of 3 1 2 story swell-front brick dwelling No 156 West Concord Street on Thursday Oct 14 at 3 80 PM. The house has 12 rooms, modern conveniences, 1866 square feet lot. Open morning of sale. 300 cash due. liberal terms. Telephone 791.

Beacon Street Charles River George C. Shattuck Moses W. Richardson George EK. Guild Concord Street Pharsday P.u

Public Auction to Sell Property at 214 Story Wood House

Will sell by public auction on Wednesday October 20 at 3 o clock p m on the premises a wood house described as 214 stories high with 15 roofs and casual conveniences The lot fronts about 80 feet deep 50 feet wide and about 1000 square feet Terms cash 200 to begin in cash at time and place of sale Telephone 79

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Brighton Horse and Carriage Sales and Property Auctions

Sales of real and personal property attended when desired. Horse and carriage sales every Wednesday at Salesroom Brighton. Houses and lands for sale in various parts of the country. On hand at private sale and at auction prices new custom built farm and road carts hay wagons grocers express wagons carriages and harness. Residence 159 Warren avenue Boston.

Brighton Warren Avenue Boston

Financial list of bank and company securities and notes

A dense OCR style catalog lists multiple financial instruments from banks and firms. Items include national banks such as Brookline National Bank Freeman's National Bank First National Bank Woburn and others, along with railway, mercantile and railroad company securities. Maturity dates range from 183% to 1906 with varied denominations and collateral notes.

Brookline Freeman’s First Bank Woburn Tube Works Cambridge Horse Rd Mmerchandise Manuf. National Bank Tremont Asa Newton Newton Lockwood Co Waterville Wis Chicago Rolling Mills

Notice of stock transfer and bank assignments

On Saturday October 16 50 shares Yale and Towne Manufacturing Company by order of Assignee eleven shares New England National Bank do Tremont Street Nath Bank do Boston Athenaeum.

Yale & Towne Mfg. Co New Eng. Natl. Bank Do Tremont Nath. Bank Boston Athen

Francis Henshaw Auctioneers Brokers and Appraisers Ad

Francis Henshaw and Co. auctioneers brokers and appraisers announce weekly auction sales every Saturday at 12 M from No Si State Street in Boston’s Merchants Exchange Building First Floor Room L with Boston Stock Exchange members listed and phone 1665 for inquiries.

Horatio Harris & Co., Auctioneers and Commission Merchants State Street R. L. Day & CO Merchants’ Exchange Si State Street Exchange Place Francis Henshaw & CO No. Si State Street

Collateral by stockholders listed for multiple companies

On Saturday February 16 a collateral listing shows holdings by order of holders across companies. Shares include 170 Ames Manufacturing Co, 24 Ames Sword Co, 6 Eldredge Machine Co, and many others with multiple transfers. Also 86 shares collateral for First National Bank of Merrimac and Detroit, Lansing & Northern Railroad Co. patent.

Ames Manufacturing Co Do Ames Sword Co Do Eldredge Eee Machine Co Ames Sword Co Do Eldredge Ee Machine Co Do Eldredge Sewing Machine Co Eldredge Mrs Machine Co Eldredge Oes Machine Co Eldredge Sewing Machine Co Eldredge

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