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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Oct 14, 1890

Page

8

Williams Explains Democratic Shift in Ninth District rally

Walpole speech by George Fred Williams, introduced by F W Bird, attacks Republican corruption and McKinley tariff. Williams argues for Democratic remedies, cites Reed's control of the House, and criticizes Brackett, urging Republicans to switch to the reform platform. He contrasts tariff effects on cloth prices and sugar with overall working-class impact.

Walpole George Fred Williams Ninth Congressional District F. W. Bird Sage Frank Smith F. H. Fowler Willian Moore Democratic Town Committee John B. Emmons Norfolk County Democrat Thomas F. Maguire James G. Wartshorn Charles Rice Kenry Smith A. E. Jepson William Moore Mye Bird Mr. Williams Republican Party Democratic Party Charles Sumner John A. Andrew Style Williams State House Massachusetts Republican J. Q. A. Brackett Commonwealth Reed Adams Otis George Hiimsef Congress House Senate Conference Committee Norfolk Club Boston Lodge Free States England Germany Irance

Walker in the Eleventh District Race Sparks Local Turmoil

Colon el Myron P. Walker plans an Independent bid for Congress in Massachusetts eleventh district. Local factions debate his candidacy, management, and potential impact on the Spaulding and Coolidge contests amid a forthcoming nominating paper drive.

Republicans to open campaign with Cogswell rally at City Hall

Gloucester October 13 The Republicans plan a campaign rally at City Hall tomorrow evening featuring General Cogswell, candidate for reelection. Fishermen and supporters seek to hear how he will respond to criticism calling for Blaine's hour and what he has accomplished for fisheries during four years in Congress.

Gloucester Sprechan City Hall General Cogswell James G. Blaine Cogswell Congress

Frederick S. Risteen Nominated by Acclamation for Senator

The seventh Suffolk Democratic senatorial convention was held at Ward 17 headquarters last night. Frederick S. Risteen was nominated by acclamation on a motion by Thomas F. Strange. William Burns chaired, with Herbert C. Davis and B. M. Wolf as secretaries. Rivalries surfaced in selecting a State central committee member between Maguire and Cunniff factions.

Frederick S. Risteen Suffolk Ward 17 Thomas IF. Strange Ward William Burns Ward 20 Herbert C. Davis B. M. Wolf Maguire Cunniff State Central Committee John F. Strange

Cunniff Ward Candidates See Ballot Victory For O Mealey

The informal ballot split among Ward 17 and Ward 18 candidates with O Mealey garnering twenty four votes on the formal ballot. McConnell withdrew to support Strange, but O Mealey reached the required majority for a unanimous election. Conroy Donnelson and Turner elected to the district committee.

A. A. Turner

Sprague Renominated by Suffolk Republicans in Acclamation

The fifth Suffolk Republican senatorial convention met at the party headquarters with Roger Walcott presiding. On Lattimore's motion the Hon. Henry H. Sprague was renominated by acclamation. Julius C. Chapelle was reelected to the State central committee.

Sprague Suffolk Roger Walcott Lattimore Henry H. Sprague Julius C. Chapelle State Central Committee

Ward 11 Campaign Club Forms for Pierce in 3rd District

A call to Republican and Independent voters in Ward 11 proposes a campaign club for Edward L. Pierce for Congress. A meeting is set at the Republican headquarters in the Pierce building Copiey square Wednesday at 8 PM with Abbott Lawrence Kimball Shattuck Lowell Osborn Sanger Wolcott Kotch among signers.

Ward Eleven Ward 11 Edward L. Pierce Congress Republican Pierce Copiey Square Messrs Abbott Lawrence David P. Kimball George ©. Shattuck Francis C. Lowell Francis A. Osborn George P. Sanger Roger Wolcott William Kotch

Jenkins Indorsed at Suffolk Independent Democrats Nomination

The fourth Suffolk senatorial convention of Independent Democrats met in the Municipal Civil Court room last evening and nominated the Hon. Edward J. Jenks for Senator. Jenks already holds the Republican nomination. Edward L. Fitzgerald of Ward 12 was elected to the State central committee.

Jenkins Suffolk Edward J. Jenks Me. Jenkins Edward L. Fitzgerald

In Favor of H J Skeffington Nomination Meeting Held

A labor meeting in Abbottsford Hall Charlestown endorsed Harry J Skeffington of Ward 6 for Representative to the Legislature. Skeffington is secretary of the Boot and Shoe Makers International Union with other union leaders lending support. Resolutions backed Skeffington amid remarks on labor and party loyalties.

H. J. Skeffington Abbottsford Hall Charlestown Harry J. Sketlington Skethington Boot and Shoe Makers’ International Union William Davis Grand Steam Railroad Men's Protective Union Skeilington Frank ‘Champson Cigarmakers’ Union Frank K. Foster George E. McNeil Whinston Whch Democratic Party Party of the Common People Skelfibyston

Democrats Fail to Nominate at Sixth District Convention

In a dramatic display last night the Democrats of the sixth senatorial district adjourned the convention without nominating a candidate for Senator. Ward 15 delegates bolted from the hall but did not take further action.

Ward 15

Mayor Champlin Nominated for Senator in Suffolk GOP

Chelsea October 13 A. Campbell chairs the first Suffolk Republican senatorial convention held in City Hall. Benjamin F. Campbell of East Boston elected chair man I H G DeMott of Winthrop secretary delegates present 34 of 35. Ballot shows Holt Revere 60 Martin Chelsea 2? Champlin Chelsea 2? A three man escort committee introduces Champlin who accepts the nomination Albert Burnham Revere elected to State central committee.

Walker Spaulding Hmself Stevens State Central Committee Secretary of State Walkeriatu Oes Colonel Walker Mr. Coolidge Dr. Parkhurst A. J. Mungan John Keach John F. Lambie Northampton Spaulanog Wallace Skinner Whiting Currier Hill Sawyer Norcross Alvord Grinnell Laylor Belchertown Coleone Walker Champlin Chelsea Suffolk A. Campbell Benjamin F. Campbell East Boston I. H. G. DeMott Winthrop William ‘T. Holt Revere Thomas Martin Arthur Albert Burnham

Minor nominations listed for regional offices

A recital of minor political nominations includes several candidates across counties. Names include Joseph F. Appleton Salem. Jacob Spaulding Salisbury. Francis Elson Hadley. Arthur Nutting Northampton. Barney Wetherell Southampton. Thomas N. Harrison Billerica. Hiram A. Oakman Marshfield. Horace Longfellow Newbury. John C. Burke Mark Holmes Jr J H Sherburne. John Doherty Lemuel Brock. Charles K Hills William Bowley. Edward Pole Bee J N Storey John H Stacey. Amos W. Page. Lysander Thurston Greenfield.

Joseph IF. Appleton Salem Jacobs. Spaulding Salisbury Hampshire County Francis Elson Hadley Dem Hampshire Arthur F. Nutting Northampton Barney Wetherell Southampton Dairs Middlesex Thomas N. Harrison Billerica Plymouth Hiram A. Oakman Marshfield Essex County Horace Longfellow Newbury

Aldermen Vote Over Mayor Veto On State Aid Payment Order

The Board of Aldermen approved the city treasurer paying State aid as directed, overruling the Mayor's veto 10 to 1. A new draft requires reports per corporation counsel guidance. Other actions included street planning for Tremont Berkeley Columbus Park square area and referrals on historic tablets and street cooperation with other cities.

Board of Aldermen Committee On State Aid Cushing Tremont Berkeley Streets Columbus Avenue Park Square Boylston Street Carruth Folsom Art Commission Leary Record Commissioners Cies Commonwealth General Court

New Books Planned for General Theological Library

A committee meeting at the General Theological Library's new building on 6 Mt. Vernon Street approved immediate purchases. Titles include Vincent's Word Studies in the New Testament, The World and the Man by Bishop Thompson, Behrend's Yale Lectures, Wurtz's Church History, Tuck's Handbook of Biblical Difficulties, The Keys of Israel by Rawlinson, Langley's New Astronomy, The World the Subject of Redemption by Frementale, Plato English translation, Martyn's Basis of Authority in Religion, Mains's Evidences of Christianity, Bruce's Kingdom of God, Free Baptist Cyclopaedia, Latin and English Hymns and Their Writers by Samuel Dufield, Shedd's Sermons to the Spiritual Man, and Heroes of the Old Testament by Lord Dawson on Evolution.

General Theological Library Mt. Vernon Street Father Larnham Vincent Bishop Thompson Behrend Yale Wurtz Tuck Israel Rawlinson Langley Freemantle Martenan Mains Bruce Free Baptist Cyclandia Samuel Dufield Shedd Lord Dawson

Hood's Sarsaparilla Cures Highlighted As Last Resort

The record of cures accomplished by Hood's Sarsaparilla can never be completely written. Its peculiar curative powers are successful when everything else has failed. If your blood is impure, your digestion out of order, try Hood's Sarsaparilla.

Hood

Rally in Lawrence Echoes Democratic Reform Call

Ex-Congressman John E Russell addresses a large Lawrence audience, praising Democratic reform and opposing Republican tactics. He cites Depew on Cleveland, critiques Speaker Reed, and argues for low tariffs and minority rights to defend liberty and law.

Hotels Host Social Round as Camp Life Topics Draw Crowds

At New Bedford area hotels during a busy social week, officers and guests gathered after field day exercises. Local figures including Captain F W Dahlinger presided while others hosted dinners and planned tours by Lambeth and Balmoral choirs under the Boston Caledonian Club. A parade of arrivals lists many names from Boston to New York and beyond.

New Bedford United States F. W. Dahlinger Cambridgeport Quincy House J. H. Frothingham Lambeth Balmoral New England Boston Caledonian Club Georges iNennai Fremont Temple Vendome South Middlesex Unitarian Club United States Hotel Vencome W. J. Younger San Francisco D. A. Baum Omaha Neb Wellesley College T. H. Mead New York H. C. Haarstick St. Louis Hastings John Gardiner Norwalk O. Tuornpiki Isidore Coblens Pittsburg P. F. Bagley Detroit Mich Haddon Chambers London Eng B. Norton Chicago Dakin Buffalo Judge Staples James Shepard New Britain Apa Ams N. A. Reed Manchester G. F. Ross Brooklyn N. Weendy Jennings Toronto Can J. EB. Richards Butte City Mont Gould Newport J. Draper Brattleboro E. C. Peck Provincetown I. S. Hayden Waterbury Pittsfield C. B. Reade William Dickey Lewiston Myron N. H FE. B. Denning Marblehead Reynolds C. J. Wallace York Penn F. A. Underwood H. Elder J. Synnott Baltic Conn H. L. Yauch Samuel Green Treemont Newman Smyth New Haven Professor Smyth Andover Sig. de

Cardiff’s Iron Town Grows Fast Across Valley Walls

The article chronicles Cardiff’s rapid rise from fields to a bustling iron town. It describes the new furnace, ore-rich hills, a cable car descent into the mine, and a growing town with a hotel, bank, water supply, and electric plant. It praises the venture as a remarkable example of town building in the South.

Cardiff New South Cincinnati Southern Cincinnati Chattanooga Pullmans Rockwood Gilbert Owen

City firm to fit up large yacht and shipyard at City Point

The George Lawley & Son Corporation plans a major plant at City Point to build steel and composite yachts and engage in shipbuilding using modern tools. Also, Patrick H. Delaney faces arrest for concealing leased property valued at $125 owned by G. S. A. Stuart. Michael Mulvey is hospitalized with a head wound after an unknown assailant struck him with a brick over tobacco.

George Lawley & Son Corporation South Shoston City Point Pinkerton Patrick H. Delaney G.S

Dedham Man Dies in Scotland Jumping From Wharf

Patrick Kiley and his wife with four children had moved to Dublin, and Kiley jumped from a Glasgow wharf and drowned. Local paper notes the death occurred in Scotland during a special report from October 13.

Dedham Scotland Patrick Kiley Dublin Glasgow Scot

Equitable Mortgage Company Showcases Sound Finances

The Equitable Mortgage Company reports a sound financial condition with a 6 percent interest rate and a quarterly 2 percent dividend due tomorrow. The note asserts such rates are consistent with absolute safety in this class of investment, urging cautious investors to prioritize principal safety over higher returns.

Equitable Mortgage Company

Chicago Money Flow and New Firm Debuts in 19th Century

A correspondent reports the incorporation of Lobdell Farwell & Co as financial agents in Chicago with directors from Deere & Co and major banks. The piece highlights mortgage loans, securities trading, and investments in city, county, and utility bonds via N W Harris Co and Baird & Bradley, noting Chicago’s growing capital strength and eastern money interest.

Curiaco Lobdell, Farwell & Co New England Charles H. Deere Deere & Co Moline Ill Gilbert B. Shaw American ‘Trust & Savings Bank Granger Farwell J. H. Pearson & Co Edwin L. Lobdell E. L. Lobdell & Co William D. Preston Metropolitan National Bank Stock Exchange New York Chicago Exchange Chicago Dunlap Smith Jay Gould Russell Sage Dunlop, Smith & Co N. W. Harris & Co Dearborn Street Boston State Street N. W. Harris Gulf Pacific Ocean Canadian Navy Messrs Warner Lyman Baird Francis Bradley Lin Woop

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Hie Lawrence Greenhalge Depew Cleveland Sreciau.j Russell Sterling John E. Russell Arthur Bailey Democratic City Committee John W.crawford Democrats Channcey Depew Mr. Depew W. ‘Bk. Sherman Amenean Grover Cleveland Schuyler Colfax Mulligan Keifer Kerr Samuel J. Randall John G. Carlisle Lowell People’s Treasury Reeds John Carlisle Blaine House of Representatives Representatives Madison Jonny Quincy Adams Clay Republic Essex SHE Hotels Taylor Chester H. Greaves & Sons Mass Paris W. Baker & CO Dorchester Mechanics Whidden, Seaver & CO Walter Baker & CQ Gur Washington St. Corner Grandall Kakas & Sons Washington St Alphwonse Manupactorer William ST New York City
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