Cambridge Convention Nominates Paine for Congress
In the Fifth District Democratic convention held in Cambridge the body nominated Robert Treat Paine of Waltham for Congress by acclamation after Mayor Russell declined the bid himself. The event included fraught debates over delegations, a chaotic credential dispute involving Underwood, and the temporary chairmanship of Weld. Russell urged unity and Paine’s acceptance, and the convention adjourned to have Russell and the chair notify Paine for his endorsement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Treat Paine
Waltham
Congress
Russell
Cambridge
M. Paine
Paine
Central Square
Cambridgeport
W. E. Weld
Somerville
George A. Thurston, Jr
Committee On
Ward 8
Boston
Ward 5
Keenan
Griffiths
Harris
Belmont
William J. Underwood
Mrr
Underwood
John H. Lee
Charles Seamel
Arlington
Zoliows
Yuan
Democratic Party
Ane
Robert ‘Treat Paine
Waltham Expressed A Doubt About Mr. Paine
Henry Walker
Walker
bBoston
Thomas F. Keenan
James J. Porter
John H. Rothe
Edward Ready
John F. O’brien
P. J. White
John T. Scuily
John A. Cunningham
Jeremiah Murphy
Thomas F. Dacey
Martin L. Halloran
Andrew J. Maguinness
Buriington
William E. Carter
Lexington
William Plummer
Woburn
William F. Kenney
Republican district convention renominates Davis and Bourne
New Reprorp reports the first congressional district GOP held a meeting with Swift as chair and Milne as secretary. Delegates from 30 towns sent 100 votes. Robert I. Davis of Fall River was renominated for Congress. Jonathan Bourne was unanimously renominated. Bristol senator district nominee Eben C. Milliken led with 23 votes to 5 for T N Cook. George B. Richmond of New Bedford won a State central committee seat with 16 votes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Reprorp
Charles F. Swift
Yarmouth
John C. Milne
Fall River
Robert I. Davis
George B. Richmond
New Bedford
John A. Beebe
Nantucket
Weaver Osborne
Samuel Fessenden
Sandwich
Francis A. Nye
Falmouth
Jonathan Bourne
Bristol
Eben C. Milliken
T.N. Cook
State Central Committee
Ex Senator Randall Receives Nine Votes in New Bedford
In New Bedford a tally shows nine votes supporting former Senator Charles S. Randall. The modest result reflects a local poll or ceremony noting Randall's name on the ballot or as a candidate in a ceremonial capacity.
Bond Sealed Nomination At Republican Convention
Sovran DEXKFIELD Oct 13 Three candidates were brought before the Republican convention. Dr W Bond of Northampton the district attorney sought re nomination. Samuel Conant of Greenfield and Austin DeWolf sought the nomination representing young and older Republican elements. Informal ballot Bond 438 DeWolf 19 Conant 22. Formal Bond 50 DeWolf 14 Conant 20. Bond nominated unanimously as old district committee reappointed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sovran Dexkfield
W. Bond
Northampton
Franklin County
Samuel OD. —Conant
C. C. Conant
Greenfield
Bond
DeWolf
Conant
Essex Democrats hold Beverly convention crowded with delegates
The Essex County Democrats met in Beverly with 225 delegates from 35 cities and towns. J H Lisk of Lynn was named chairman and J J Cahill of Peabody secretary. Henry F Hurlburt was renominated for district attorney by acclamation after May contested delegations were admitted. John Breen of Lawrence nominated for sheriff by acclamation. George H Blinn and George J L Colby led atop a three candidate ballot for county commissioner, with Colby declared nominee on a second ballot. Lorenzo Frost chaired the fifth councillor convention and N R Morse of Salem was nominated councillor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Essex County
Colby
Lorenzo Frost
Willam J. Sullivan
N. R. Morse
Salem
Sixth District Independents Propose Campaign Organization
Independents who left the Republican party with General Butler held a meeting at the Revere House to form an organization and plan policy for the current campaign. Delegates from nearly every district town attended, with Charles F. Bradbury of Chelsea elected chairman and W. T. Powers of Malden secretary. A five member committee was formed to call a convention at a time and place to be decided. The group claims about 1000 voters hold the district's balance of power between parties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sixth
Butler
Revere House
Charles F. Bradbury
Chelsea
W. T. Powers
Malden
Colored voters in Ward 19 pledge support for Andrew for Governor
The Ward 19 colored voters formed an organization. Joseph W. Hendricks was elected president with T. J. Ruffin and J. T. Morris as vice presidents and G. E. Howard as secretary. They resolved to back such nominees as guarantee good government and withdraw untiring Republican support due to indifference.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andrew
Ward 19
John F. Andrew
Joseph W. Hendricks
T. J. Ruffin
J. T. Morris
G. E. Howard
Ward
Messrs
A. P. Jones
Henry Gibson
Woman's Offering Letter From Boston Advocate
A reader from 389 Court Street Boston dated October 12 sends a letter to the editor reporting a tribute from a well known lady on behalf of an independent committee. The missive notes the unexpected strength of the cause and is published with the author’s signature Wixstow Warren.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Court Street
Boston
Independent Committee
Wixstow Warren
Woman’s civic appeal funds political action in Massachusetts
A letter from 1886 urges women to contribute to political campaigns arguing the Democratic Party’s revival warrants practical aid. The writer pledges a modest donation to advance what she calls the honor of the old Commonwealth and notes a neighbor also sends a similar check.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Democratic Party
Washington
Massachusetts
Old Commonwealth
Miss
Political Notes on Butler Backers Supporting Mr Andrew
Major John J. McDavitt predicts strong support for Mr Andrew across Democratic factions independent voters and the colored vote. The Prohibitory senatorial convention at Taunton yesterday nominated John M Fisher of Attleboro. George W Johnson of Brookfield was nominated for the executive council by the Republicans in the seventh district. Berkshire County Republicans named Sheriff Wellington of Pittsfield and county commissioners yesterday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John J. McDavitt
Butler
Mr. Andrew
Taunton
John M. Fisher
Attleboro
George W. Johnson
Brookfield
Executive
Berkshire County
Republicans
Wellington
Pittsfield
Nominating Nods Spread Through New England Conventions
The Bristol county prohibitory convention at Taunton nominated P. D. Conant for sheriff J. F. Montgomery for clerk of courts John D. Flint for a three year counts commissioner and R. P. Raymond for district attorney among others The adjourned fourth congressional district Democratic convention meets tonight In Bumstead Hall Henry J Moulton and A G Thompson were named for General Court representatives by Lowell Republicans Wards 2 and 6 Republican caucuses urged George A Marden for Senator The fourth Middlesex Republican Senate convention nominated W N Davenport for Senator on the third ballot and elected S B Bird to the State committee
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sioners
J. M. Waterman
Williamstown
F. W. Briggs
Lanesboro
J. F. Nixon
Pittsfield
C. E. Evans
Stockbridge
A. EB. Collins
Great Barrington
Bristol County
Taunton
P. D. Conant
Fall River
J. F. Montgomery
John D. Flint
R. P. Raymond
New Bedford
Bumstead Hall
Henry J. Moulton
A. G. Thompson
Lowell
George A. Marden
Middlesex
W. N. Davenport
Marlboro
S. B. Bird
Framingham
Temperance Delegates Hear Chelsea Meeting Call for Prohibition
The Massachusetts State Reform Club held its thirty-ninth quarterly convention in Chelsea with 132 delegates. President McCready urged total abstinence as the path to prohibition and thanked returning officers as John Mandeville of Haverhill was elected president. Officers were installed in the evening as a mass meeting followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central Congregational Church
Chelsea
Massachusetts State Reform Club
Samuel R. McCready
Cambridgeport
Eugene Endicott
John Mandeville
Haverhill
Louise Barton
Boston
Annie Cutter
Stoneham
James Brown
Hawthorne Hall
Chelsea Association
McCready
Remly S. Sidelinger
Boston Knight
Club
Morgan Chapel
Committee On
God
Israel
David
Jehovah
S. R. McCready
E. H. Carter
Charlestown
A. Fuller
William Smith
Lena M. Saunders
L. P. Call
Indian conference at Lake Mohonk opens with Fisk elected chair
At Lake Mohonk New York the fourth annual Indian conference began with religious services and General Clinton B Fisk unanimously chosen chairman. Secretaries named include Joshua W Davis J C Kenney and Miss Alice Robertson. Speakers reviewed the year and conditions on reservations Idaho California Sioux Hampton Indian schools and education programs highlighted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lake Mohonk
N. Y
Clinton B. Fisk
Board of Indian Commissioners
Joshua W. Davis
Boston
J. C. Kenney
Hartford
Alice Robertson
Indian Territory
Fisk
Cleveland
Joshua Davis
Rocky Mountains
Idaho
California
Congress
Helen “Hunt Jackson
National House
Elaine Goodale
Hampton
Philip C. Garrett
Philadelphia
Charities
Pennsylvania
Herbert Welch
The
Indian Rights Association
Ferry Investigation Hearing Highlights Witness Accounts
The special aldermanic committee, led by Messrs. Freeman Sullivan and Bromwich, examined witnesses on ferry repairs and costs. Testimony covered coppering at about 1500, pile prices from 3 to 10 dollars, and work allocation on the Revere and South ferry projects while addressing allegations against former officials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Freeman
Sullivan
Bromwich
H. G. Allen
Alderman Barr
Hl. Whidden
East Boston Dry Dock Company
Hugh O’brien
L. A. Roby
Allen
Revere
Squire Winn
F. G. Whitcomb
Woolley
James
Eagle Hill
Alderman Sullivan
South Boston
Mr. Stevenson
Alderman Bromwich
New Head House
Boston
James Woolley
Commercial Boat Company
Condor_ street
Wooley
South Ferry
Nashua
Pearl
William McKee
D. D. Kelly
City of
Ebenezer Adams
East Boston
North Ferry
William A. Norton
Atlantic Mills Stockholders Vote Major Charter Changes
At a stockholders meeting of Atlantic Cotton Mills the directors were instructed to distribute funds recovered from Indian Orchard Mills and the Gray estate to stockholders. Measures include reducing capital to 600000, restructuring shares, rights to subscribe for new shares, payment terms, selling unclaimed shares, and removing the treasurer from the board.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlantic Cotton Mills
Indian Orchard Mills
William Gray, Jr
Board of Directors
Miranda Sails From St John’s With Crowded Passengers
Despatch from St John’s reports the steamer Miranda sailed today from Hallifax for Halifax and New York, carrying a crowd of passengers from the steamer Anchoria.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hallifax
N.S
St. John’s
Miranda
Halifax
New York
Anchoria
Pilgrim Church Cambridgeport Reopens With Organ Recital
The Pilgrim Church in Cambridgeport reopens tonight after repairs. A concert will be held in the audience room with Mr. H. S. Whitney of Boston playing the new organ and an excellent programme planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cambridgeport
Nahant Bride Margaret Otis Weds Rev Roland Smith in Church
Miss Margaret Otis daughter of Hon William C Otis of Nahant married Rev Roland Colton Smith of Beverly in a Nahant church ceremony. The bride wore a white satin gown with Brussels lace and diamond details, paired with a tulle veil, and carried an ivory prayer book. Guests celebrated at the bride’s home before the couple departed for Canada to begin their honeymoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nahant
Margaret Otis
William C. Otis
Roland Colton Smith
Beverly
Colton Smith
New York
Violet Otis
H. Smith
Leighton Parks
Emanuel Chapel
Boston
Canada
Keeler & Co Introduce Daily Civil War Epigraphs
The Post unveils a new daily feature presenting events of the late civil war in a concise epitome each morning. Visible in the first column of the first page, the record aims to become as regularly read as any feature in the paper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Keeler & Co
Post
Filtration Of Water In Medical Society Discussion
The Massachusetts Medical Society met at the Institute of Technology to discuss drinking water filtration and elimination of organic germs. Dr. Chamberland's unglazed porcelain filter was praised as the only bacteria proof device, though others failed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Massachusetts Medical Society
Institute of Technology
W. T. Sedgwick
Nichols
Sedgwick
Abbot
Blake
Fitzgerald
Barnes
H. C. Ernst
Chamberland
Pasteur
Ernst
The Mexican Village At Aztec Fair Nearing Fourth Week
The Mexican village enters its fourth week with strong crowds and ongoing attractions. A souvenir pottery distribution is planned next Thursday for every visitor. A lecturer will explain antiquities in the lower hall and discuss ancient mummies, with the Aztec Fair drawing wide attention. New features and reorganized relics enhance study of the exhibits, including Mexico views and a photo collection featuring the church of St Domingo. Reduced-rate tickets are widely offered to schools and societies as the fair operates 10 AM to 10 PM daily. The piece notes surprising Mexican customs and the growing railroad ties between the two nations, underscoring the need for broader knowledge of the neighboring republic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prescott
Mexico
Church of
St. Domingo
Republic
Cee's Cough Balsam Promoted for Croup Relief
Keep Cee's Cough Balsam in the house in cases of croup. it never fails. Available at druggists for 35 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cee
Obituary Master Mason Otis Little Dies at Marshfield
Otis Little long time master mason at Charlestown Navy Yard died suddenly at his Marshfield home. Born in Charlestown eighty years ago he started as apprentice mason and became superintendent in offshore fort and yard projects. He built the navy yard buildings the Chelsea wall and the 277 foot chimney, and also the Malden nitre station and Chelsea Marine and Naval Hospital. He was highly esteemed by all in the guard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Otis Little
Navy Yard
Marshfield
Mr. Little
Charlestown
Charlestown Navy Yard
Fort Independence
Boston
Chelsea
Bunker Hill
Malden
Marine and Naval Hospital
Guard
Unitarian Club Holds October Meeting at Vendome
The October gathering of the Unitarian Club at the Hotel Vendome drew a large attendance. Notables included Hon. Robert Morse Jr and Rev. Stopford Wentworth Brooke. A portrait of Dr. Cordner was shown and will be given to the American Unitarian Association for display in Channing Hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Unitarian Club
Hotel Vendome
Robert M. Morse, Jr
Stopford Wentworth Brooke
London
Samuel R. Calthorp
Syracuse
N. Y
Leverett Saltonstall
Brooke Herford
Benjamin Apthorp Gould
George S. Hale
Howard N. Brown
Edward A. Horton
Edward Atkinson
Charles G. Woods
A. S. Wheeler
W. W Wellington
William H. Ladd
William E. Stowe
A. F. Hervey
Uriel Crocker
W. C. Collar
F. J. Doe
W. W. Warren
Morse
Cordner
Saratoga
Stepard Wentworth Brooke
Brooke
Egae
England
Unitag
Salstonstall
Calthorp
Portland Defeats Boston in Narrow New England Game
Baseball crowds in Portand watch the New England League champions battle the National League squad, 1300 fans endure cold as Conway falters behind the plate. A key sixth inning spurred three unearned runs from wild pitches and passed balls, while Wheelock’s daring eighth inning steal draws deafening applause before Gore and Galligan highlight defense. The game ends after nine with the Portland side closing strong despite the late drama.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Porrtano
Bostons
O'Rourke
Riley
Conway
Madden
Gore
Buffinton
Wheelock
Baffiinton
Daily
Baltinton
Lynch
Portland
Hatfield
Galligan
City Notes: Lectures and Local Events in Boston
Professor Morse spoke on manners in Japan at Chauncy Hall. Mrs. Ellen Doherty died at 210 Endicott Street aged 105, born in Ireland. Ex-revenue official N W Norcross examined for a $100 payment, discharged. Standish Monument Assoc met at 34 Milk Street, adjourned to Oct 22. 22 Mt. Vernon Street estate sold for 19500 to Warren M Baker for wife Charlotte. Richardson building auction noon today, 172-184 Devonshire to Federal. Three year old daughter of Commander Tobin died. Tobin returning from Richmond. Lady of the Lake schooner struck by squall. masts lost, towed in, no lives lost.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ellen Doherty
Endicott Street
Ireland
United States
Hallett
N. W. Norcross
Internal Revenue
Lowell
Timothy Leary
Standish Monument Association
Milk Street
Mt. Vernon Street
Samuel Hatch & Co
Warren M. Baker
Charlotte A. Baker
Richardson
Devonshire
Federal Street
Richard F. Tobin
South Boston
Tobin
Richmond
Bas
Kate
Four-leaf Shamrock crown for Justin Mccarthy tribute
In verse from Mary Elizabeth Blake Boston dated Oct 10 the poem honors Justin McCarthy for earning renown through history and statesmanship, praising his rise from thought to deed and describing a four leaf shamrock of his native land as a wreath of tribute.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Elizabeth Blake
National League announces reserved players list by club
President Young releases official reserve list for the National League detailing players by club. Names include Boston, St Louis, Chicago, Philadelphia, Detroit, New York, Kansas City, Washington, and others with multiple players listed for each squad.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Glasscock
George Myers
John Healy
F. Graves
A. McKinnon
Henry Koyle
John Kirby
E. Seery
Jere Denny
George Mappes
J. Cahill
J. C. McGeachy
Kansas City
William McQueery
Paul Radford
Charlies Briery
al Myers
James Lille
G. E. Weidman
J. B. Donnelly
J. B. Whitney
C. King
C. E. Bassett
M. M. Hackett
D. F. Rowe
Chicago
Flint
J. C. Clarkson
J. McCormick
J. Flynn
F. Pfeffer
E. N. Williamson
A. Dalrymple
G. F. Gore
M. J. Kelly
L. Hardie
W. A. Sunday
James Ryan
Philadelphia
C. Bastian
A. Cusick
E. M. Dailey
S. D. Farrar
D. M. Casey
C. J. Ferguson J. McGuire
G. A. Wood
John Clements
J. Fogarty
J. Mulvey
L. T.scomb
Detroit
D. Brouthers
F. Dunlap
J. C. Rowe
S. L. Thompson
E. Hanlon
C. Getzein
H. Hichardson
C. B. Baldwin
P. Conway
C. Bennett
C. Ganzel
L. Twitchell
New York
William Ewing
J. H. O’rourke
Connor
J. M. Ward
J. J. Gerhardt
A. T. Gillespie
J. J. Keefe
Thomas Deasiey
D. Richardson
M. C. Dorgan
M. Welch
Washington
Gilligan
J. T. McGlone
Mack
George Schock
John Farrell
F. Gilmore
P. A. Hines
W. F. Kreig
F. L. Shaw
C. Carrow H. O'Day
W. H. Goldsby
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Democrats
MR. Paine
Haile
Hyde
H.S. Hyde
William H. Haile
Mr. Hyde
State
Palmer
Henry M. Phillips
Chester
Charles N. Clark
Alfred S. Fassett
Cape
Charles S. Randall
the Temperance Cause
Indian Education
Ferry Investigation
J. Henry Stevenson
the Atlantic Mills
Smith Otis
William C.otis
the Unitarian Club
Portlands
PO. A. E
BR Po.a. E. Salligan
A. Hornnne
Kearns
J Sutton
Ia Poteau Ag
Hornung
Sutton
Bails
Reilly
Isuthnton
Morrill
Umiphire—Lynech
City Notes
Japan
Chauncy Hall
Justin M'Carthy
Vessel Owners’ Meeting
Meroneon
Coasting Trade
Andrewsi Foster
Tremont Teeple, Boston
William Gaston
P. A. Collins
Henry Cli¢Ford
John R. Murphy
William Everett
Quincy
Edward Avery
Braintree
F. C. Prince
Leston
Eben F. Pillsbury
Chas. Levi Woodbury
National Band of Boston
Masten & Wells
Hawley St
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