Ninth District Democrats Nominate Burnett After Informal Ballot
The ninth district Democratic convention at Liberty Hall endorsed Edward C. Burnett of Southboro after an informal ballot showed Burnett leading. Delegates debated tariff reform and voted to support Worcester state officers. A formal ballot followed, yielding Burnett by acclamation.
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Ninth Congressional District
Liberty Hall
James J. Stratton
Milford
James S. Stratton
J. K. McCann
South Framingham
J. P. Plummer
Newton
G. P. Cook
J. W. Stover
Democratic Party
Congress
W. EF. Plummer
Edward C. Burnett
Southboro
Ee Palen
W. Aspinwall
Brookline
William Aspinwall
Edward Burnett
Mrr. Burnett
W. E. Plummer
Sean
Joseph Burnett
Dunklee
Burnett
Aspinwall
Ninth District
Worcester
J. F. Stratton
W. A. Bird
Natick
I. C. Hersey
Foxboro
Thomas Dunklee
Bernard Brewin
Marlboro
Edward Burnett Listed For Congressional Nomination In Southboro
Edward Burnett son of Dr Joseph Burnett of Southboro and Harvard 1869 graduate was a progressive farmer who built Deerfoot Farm into a high quality supplier. He supports civil service reform tariff cuts and independent Democratic ideas. Married to Mabel Lowell, he has five children and is favored by Democrats and independents.
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Edward Burnett
Joseph Burnett
Southboro
Harvard
Deerfoot
Burnett
Independent
New York
Mabel Lowell
James Russell Lowell
Belmont Convention Sparks Heated Senate Nomination Battle
A Belmont town hall hosted a stubborn contest for the Republican nomination in the second Middlesex Senate district. Delegates from two cities and five towns debated, with Newton, Watertown, Belmont, and others presenting multiple nominees. After two hours of informal and formal ballots, the panel pressed toward a decision amid growing hunger and impatience.
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Belmont
Second Middlesex
William G. Peck
Arlington
State Central Committee
Henry’. Milton
Watertown
L. E. Bennink
Lexington
Barrett
Concord
Newton
Willard Marey
Elisha W. Wood
William H. Ingraham
Waltham
Erskine Worden
J. Varnum Fletcher
J. Varnum Fietcher
Willard Marcy
Light Registration Hinders Democratic Push in City
The city’s registration remains below expectations with under 5000 names added of about 40,863, hampered by State convention delays and district contest. If 2000 names per day are added to Tuesday night, total could reach 56,000, near last year’s level, but Charlestown wards show weak registration. Lodge supporters hope for small gains to boost chances in Charlestown and Lynn.
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Andrew
Charlestown
Balters
Lodge
Lynn
Thomaston
Rose
Baker
North Berwick
Staples
Gerrish
Great Falls
N. H
Peavey
Exeter
Bartlett
Dover
N.H
Fenno
Melrose
Mass
Vincent Smith
S. A. Kimball
Dr. Bigelow
Boston
Hunt
America
Bright
Essex County Republicans Elect County Officials at Salem
The Essex county Republican convention met in Salem with George B. Loring as chairman and W. A. Butler and W. L. Hidden as secretaries. Delegates totaled 235 from 35 towns. Horatio G. Herrick named sheriff and Dean Peabody clerk of courts. A. Bartlett, W. L. Thompson, and Sherman Nelson chosen county commissioners. Ivory Emmons and Aaron Sawyer named special commissioners. A spirited contest produced three ballots before selecting a county commissioner candidate.
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Essex County
Salem
George B. Loring
W. A. Butler
Georgetown
W. L. Hidden
Lynn
Horatio G. Herrick
Lawrence
Dean Peabody
A I. Bartlett
Newburyport
W. L. Thompson
Sherman Nelson
Ivory Emmons
Swampscott
Aaron Sawyer
Amesbury
Early party conventions nominate local district attorney and senators
The report notes that W H Mondy of Haverhill was nominated for district attorney in a ballot. It highlights incumbent Henry F flum burt, a Democrat, with seventeen votes in a Republican convention as a sign of satisfaction with his performance. Frank D Allen of Lynn was then nominated by acclamation as fifth councillor. In the second Republican senatorial convention, C H Odell of Beverly received the nomination.
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Suffolk
Henry N. Sawyer
Ivers W. Adams
Ward
M. Everett Ware
Butler
Ward 25
Levi L. Wilcutt
Cobb
the Home Journal
Wilcutt
George Curtis
Daniel Levering
Ward 24
Halsey J. Boardman
Wchoicc. Ce
Eae
Halsey Ff
Suigee
Cep
Eal Woods
Mr. Boardman
Mr. Cobb
Lovering
Bob Nichols
Boardman
J. F. Howland
Howland
Alexander
Ward 21
Kurr
Ward 23
Curtis
Wilcntt
Sand Wilcutt
David W. Low
W. H. Mondy
Haverhill
Henry F. Flumburt
Frank D. Allen
Lynn
C. Hf. Odell
Beverly
Plunkett Nominated for Senator by Middlesex Democrats
The first Middlesex Democratic senatorial convention held in Somerville selected Christopher G. Plunkett of Medford for Senator by acclamation. James F. Davlin presided, William G. Weld chaired, and Walter Safford served as secretary. Delegates from Arlington Medford Winchester and Somerville attended. Alfred D. Livitt and district officers were chosen as well. The convention adjourned after a brief session amid friendly sentiment.
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Edward Glines
Somerville
Odd Fellows’ Hall
Winter Hill
John C. Rand
Medford
Henry W. Pitman
Barnes
Henry C. Nettage
West Medford
Arlington
Messrs. Converse
Drew
Eastman
Mr. Glines
William G. Peek
State Central Committee
James E. Whitaker
Amasa E. Southworth
J. P. Dill
R. Walter Hilliard
C. G. Plunkets
Temperance Iall
Hawkins Street
James F. Davlin
William G. Weld
Walter Safford
Winchester
Christopher G. Plunkett
Mr. Plunkett
Alfred D. Livitt
Jacob Hobbs
John A. Sullivan
P. W. Reardon
F. F. Cummins
Hugh Colliton
S. B. Cushing
William E. Weld
Fourth Middlesex Senatorial Convention Chooses Slattery of Framingham
Framingham Democrat E. J. Slattery was nominated by the Fourth Middlesex Democratic senatorial convention held in Framingham. The district committee selected includes James P. Lee Framingham G E Whittemore Ashland W A Bird Natick Dr James Campbell Marlboro T F ONeil Sudbury R R Casey Maynard P A Leary Wayland C H DowseSherborn C F Driscoll H Miston Clement Reserve Hopkinton Nathaniel Barker Weston.
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Middlesex
Framingham
E. J. Slattery
James P. Lee
G. E. Whittemore
Ashland
W. A. Bird
Natick
James Campbell
Marlboro
T. F. O'Neil
Sudbury
R. R. Casey
Maynard
P. A. Leary
Wayland
C. H. Dowse
Sherborn
C. F. Driscoll
H. Miston
Clement Reserve
Hopkinton
Nathaniel Barker
Weston
Independents Back Mr Andrew in Boston Meeting
The general committee of the independents held at 292 Washington street endorsed Mr Andrew with promising support from independents. George Fred Williams presided as chairman while inquiries showed most independent voters favored Andrew and few backed Ames. Officials expect a lighter Ames vote in back towns and await further executive decisions.
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Independents
Washington Street
Andrew
George Fred Williams
Ames
Bay State
Middlesex Prohibitionists Hold County Convention
The Prohibition Middlesex county convention met at Hawthorn Hall, North Cambridge, with G. L. Bean presiding and W. P. Symonds as secretary. Twenty one delegates discussed nominations for county offices and endorsed cross party support, condemn Republicans, and planned aid for the Democratic candidate.
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Middlesex
Hawthorn Hall
North
Cambridge
G. L. Bean
Newton
W. P. Symonds
Woburn
W. H. Sherman
Ayer
John M. Reed
Lowell
William E. Knight
Shirley
D. D. Peabody
Stoneham
J. H. Symonds
J. H. Hannaford
Reading
James Hicks
W. P. Cutter
E. A. Stevens
Somerville
D. B. Fitz
S. O. Dyer
Waltham
J. H. Nason
Solomon Woodbury
Boston
Deacon Edward Kendall
Mr. Hodges
Ward 4
William Fuller
L. &. Wood
State Central Committee
Francis Jewett
Stevens
Faxon Contributes to Prohibition Campaign Funds
Henry H Faxon forwards a 100 dollar donation from Quincy dated October 14 1886 to George Kempton Esq chairman of the Prohibitory State Central Committee. The letter states the funds will target Brackett Lodge Cogswell and other Republicans aligned with the liquor interest in opposition to the Democratic party when liquor is at risk.
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Quincy
George Kempton
State Central Committee
Brackett, Lodge, Cogswell
Henry H. Faxon
Political Rally for Andrew and Foster Ticket
A rally this evening in support of the Andrew and Foster ticket is expected to be enthusiastic and well attended. A distinguished officer lineup will preside and letters of sympathy will be read from Governor Hill.
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Andrew and Foster
Governor Hill
Independents in Malden meet for campaign shaping
The Malden independent voters plan a 7:30 p.m. Tuesday meeting in the Municipal Court room to build for the campaign with strong support for Andrew for Governor and Lovering for Congress.
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New York
Grace
Joseph Pulitzer
Malden
Municipal Court Room
Andrew
Lovering
Congress
Middlesex
Melrose
Norfolk County
Dedham
Norfolk
Brattle Square
Cambridge
Alpheus B. Alger
Mohonk Indian Conference Urges Civil Service Reform
Mohonk New York October meeting approves President Cleveland’s Indian welfare actions and advocates immediate civil service reform for Indian agents and staff. Delegates back changes to laws and appointive rules, favor citizenship rights and self-sustaining policy amid debate over agents and reservations.
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Saks
Friends of
Erastus Brooks
New York
Ladd
Santa Fe
Garrett
Magill
Swarthmore College
Ferris
The
Christian Intelligencer
Morgan
Providence
Gilman
Johns Hopkins University
Gates
Rutgers College
Moses Pierce
Norwich
C. C. Painter
Walter Allen
Boston
Congress
General Armstrong
Hampton Institute
Dawes
Gies
East
F. B. Marshall
Hampton School
Armstrong
St. Augustine
Fisk
Frissel
Hampton
Garret
House
California
Senator Dawes
Surveyor Bayard Putnam Dies by Own Action near Hoosac
North Adams October 14 Bayard Putnam chief of the government topographical survey committed death by own action while surveying the Hoosac mountain. Found hanging from a tree near the camp his body carried four miles to road over boulders and through woods. Medical Examiner Brown assumed charge. Putnam leaves a Newport widow and child.
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North Adams
Bayard Putnam
Hoosac Mountain
Josiah Pierce
Bayard T. Putnam
Florida Mountain
Putnam
Adams
Brown
United States Census Bureau
Geological Survey
Florida Mountains
Hoosac Tunnel
Newport
Poisoning death reported in New Haven child case
Chemist S P Wheeler concludes the two year old daughter of Mrs Marsh of Greenfield Hill died from poisoning. The child's grandfather Mr Tuttle is under suspicion amid rumors of recent poisoning attempts involving Mrs Tuttle and Mrs Marsh and poisoned pets. A separate wreck near Sheboygan reports the steam barge Selah Chamberlain sinking after collision with John Pridgeon, five missing.
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New Haven
Conn
S. P. Wheeler
Selah Chamberlain
Cleveland
John Pridgeon
Sheboygan
Mich
Chamberlain
Inquiry into City Architect Office Debated After Local Conventions
A thin common council meeting debated investigating the city architect's conduct. Proposals included a five-member investigative committee, safeguards on contracts, and broader questions about city operations. The session adjourned at 9 15 with no quorum and tensions over party politics and accountability.
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City Hall
Mt. Hope Cemetery
Whitmore
Bean
Park Commissioners
Finance Committee
Charles River
Superior Court
George Francis
Harriette E. Parkmen
Treasury
Cherrington
South Boston
Board of Directors
Deer Island
Long Island
County Court House
William Gaston
Board of Street Commissioners
Winter Place
Winter Street
Temple Place
United States
Stonybrook
Muddy River
Independence Square
South
Boston
Ladd
Ward 9
Wilson
Standing Committee On
Devonshire and
Court Streets
Harrison Avenue
Lee
William B. F. Whall
Captain Cuttle
McNary
Council Chamber
Sawyer
Mr. Cherrington
Vinal
Whall
Jenkins
Auctioneer Rugg Confesses No Robbery Occurred
Cambridge auctioneer S F Rugg admitted yesterday that the alleged assault robbery on Oxford street did not happen. He had claimed 465 dollars and loose change were taken from him after a sale on Mrs Hammond's estate. He testified after cross examination with Sgt Harriman, and a subscription drive in his favor had begun.
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S. F. Rugg
Harvard Square
Cambridge
Oxford Street
T. Harriman
Station 1
Rugg
Hammond
Myr
Frank Smith
Forest Street
North
Smith
Charles §Ymond
Harriman
Fatal railroad accident claims Robert Hurd in East Boston
Yesterday at 5 45 p m Robert Hurd aged 40 residing at 7 Eutaw street East Boston was struck and instantly killed by a locomotive on the Boston and Maine railroad near the suburban track. The tragedy occurred as he walked along the line. Neighbors reported the incident and authorities were notified.
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Robert Hurd
Eutaw Street
East
Boston
Boston & Maine Railroad
Donovan Beats Buckley In Charles River Single Scull
In a famed Charles river race Boston’s P. J. Donovan defeated Salem’s P. J. Buckley by about a length. Buckley led early at 38 strokes per minute before Donovan’s longer swing of 36 pace prevailed to finish in 14 minutes 40 seconds with judges Eugene Buckley and William Adams present at the line.
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Charles River
P. J. Donovan
Boston
P. J. Buckley
Salem
Buckley
Donovan
Salem Boy
Donnovan
Eugene Buckley
William Adams
Morrison Ben L obituary of a Braintree yarn maker
Benjamin L Morrison, a noted Braintree yarn manufacturer, died yesterday at 59 after bowel ulceration. A Ripley, Missouri native, he moved to Braintree at 17 and started the business in 1860. Morrison & Son formed in 1881 with son Lyman W. also a partner. He served in the Legislature in 1872 and was part of the New England Agricultural Society, the Norfolk Club, and Weymouth’s Delta Lodge of Free Masons. He leaves a widow, a son, a daughter, and an aged mother.
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Benjamin L. Morrison
Braintree
Ripley
Morrison & Son
Lyman W
New England Agricultural Society
Norfolk Club
Delta Lodge of Free Masons of
Weymouth
Ex Governor Sprague Defends Ex Wife in Interview
Washington correspondent reports ex Gov Sprague praising Mrs Katherine Chase as a woman of rare attainments and ardent affections. He notes her independence, plans for their daughters, and that she should be free from public comment. He details her finances, Paris living, and education plans for their children.
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Washington Cor
Philadelphia Times
Katherine Chase
Paris
United States
Sprague
Chase
Ninth Infantry M V M falls tour parade reviewed by Mayor
The Ninth Infantry M V M under Colonel William M. Strachan conducted its fall outdoor duty yesterday. They assembled at 9 am from Beacon and Park malls with the Salem Cadet band leading to the Common. Guards mounted at 10:45 and a dress parade ended the day after 5 pm.
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Ninth Infantry
William M. Strachan
Beacon
Park Street
Salem
Tremont
Washington
Milk
State
Beacon Streets
Fratis
Joubert
Madigan
O’brien
Two Sea Serpents Said Killed by Policeman
An afternoon report claimed two sea serpents were killed by a policeman in the Mystic river. Lieutenant Williams of station 15 says the creatures were two snakes that died in Stone's dime museum and were buried yesterday in the Mystic dump.
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Mystic River
Lieutenant Williams
Station 15
Stone’s Dime Museum
Mystic Dump
Gambling raids seize tables and chips at Hanover and Brattle
Officers Watts Harris and Leary swept 35 Hanover street last evening at 9:00 PM recovering one table and six packs of cards. Vinal Carley and Robinson at 41 Hanover street nabbed ninety nine chips one table and other property worth twenty dollars. At 11:10 PM Trask with Coolidge and Brennan searched 17 Brattle square and seized ninety one chips ten tabs and two packs of cards valued at ten dollars.
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Watts, Harris and
Leary
Hanover Street
Vinal, Carley and Robinson
Trask
Coolidge and
Brennan
Brattle Square
Appalling History of a Veteran and a Remedy Claim
A Massachusetts veteran shares a graphic, firsthand account of his illness after the Civil War listing nerve pain, urinary symptoms and a dramatic decline. He details unsuccessful treatments across several states before crediting Hunt's Remedy with restoring his health and urging others to seek early care.
Brilliant Arlington Wedding Unites Hill and Squire
The marriage of Walter Lee Hill of Boston to Miss Nannie Kimball Squire of Arlington was celebrated at John P. Squire’s Arlington Avenue home in a ceremony by Rev. Dr. Mason. About 100 guests attended a reception. Germania Orchestra provided music. gifts included a residence on Lake Street as the principal present.
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John L. Ryder
Medford Court
Fitchburg Railroad
North Adams
Hoosac Tunnel
Boston
Berkshire Hills
Glidden and McAusland
Vincenzo di Masino
Giovani Attista Petruzzo
Endicott Street
Ireland
Harry W. French
Inspector Watts
George A. Thorts
Charles W. Brown
F. E. Chaffee
Washington Street
Old Colony
J. H. Butler
F. Spilman
Home Circle
Crawford House
Morris O’hearn
Porter Street
Commercial Street
City
Catalonia
Cunard
Arlington
Walter Lee Hill
Nannie Kimball Squire
John P. Squire
Germania Orchestra of
Squire
Lake Street
Jill
China Mutual Opens in New Quarters at State Street
The China Mutual Insurance Company, the oldest mutual insurer in the state, moves to 50 State Street after 33 years of business. It has collected over 13 million dollars in premiums and paid out over 8 million in losses, with insurers recovering nearly 3 million from sums paid in. The firm writes mainly marine business and faces losses at times, as noted with references to Baring Brothers in London.
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China Mutual
China Mutual Insurance Company
New Insurance
State Street
Baring Bros
London
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Henry J
MR. Burnett
Senate
Cari Thortanam
A. E. Scott
Ingra
MR. Faxon
MR. McNary
City Architect's Office
William Sprague
Farodens
Joan W. Furbush
Wakefield
W. Baker & CO
Dorchester
Hass
City Notes
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