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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Oct 16, 1890
Page
2
Frank RB. Ingalls of Ward 10 is chosen a committee member replacing Burbank who resigned. C. F. Atwood is chosen from Ward S to fill the seat vacated by H. H. Atwood. Both changes move to fill vacancies in the local committee.
A letter from Royal J. Robbins of the American Waltham Watch Company defends copper duties. He disputes Sher man Hoar’s copper contention, notes annual copper use about 100000 pounds, and says the duty would raise costs by roughly $1200 yearly, affecting watch prices rather than wages.
Republicans debate whether J Henry Gould can be removed from the State ticket after declining nomination for Auditor. Some say ballot commissioners lack official notice and cannot act, while others insist Gould’s withdrawal allows removing his name. Charles R. Ladd remains on nomination papers filed with the Secretary of State. If Gould withdraws and Ladd won’t, two Republicans may appear for Auditor.
The second Norfolk senatorial Republican convention met at the Meiona yesterday and passed a resolution vindicating Major Gould and supporting measures to enforce food purity by legislation. Gould elected chairman with G F Williams as secretary. George Makepeace Yowle nominated by acclamation. KE Morse chosen as State committee member. A substitute to prohibit coloring butter substitutes was adopted after debate, condemning adulteration of any food product and urging the Senator to back anti adulteration laws.
Minton Oct 13 letter from Edward L. Plerce accepting the Republican nomination for Congress in the third district. He praises Boston's commerce and industry and pledges to promote the city's interests if elected, noting unity and support from Moody Merrill and Charles Tut.
The Suffolk Prohibitionists held a convention in Tremont Temple Vestry. J Needham Jr chaired, Henry W Shugs secretary, and the county committee for next year was chosen with members Ostood Park Small Roberts Howes Evans Hall Brumbhill representing each district.
Greenfield and neighboring towns report circulating nomination papers for Colonel Myron P. Walker. Colonel Taylor of Holyoke notes encouragement from rivals to exit the independent bid, hints at a lingering boodle campaign in the eleventh district, and claims sufficient names to forward to the Secretary of State. Walker makes no public comment on the bolt.
The executive committee of the Young Men's Democratic Club of Massachusetts seeks members willing to speak in smaller towns during the remainder of the campaign. Members should send their names to the Secretary, noting preferred locality and convenient speaking time.
Richard M. Saltonstall, son of Leverett Saltonstall of Chestnut Hill, was nominated for the General Court by Newton Democrats at a mass meeting in the Police Court room City Hall West Newton.
Democratic and Republican campaign committees held meetings in their districts. Frederic S Coolidge of Ashburnham, Democratic nominee for Congress in the eleventh district, issued a letter opposing the McKinley bill and supporting reforms through the Democratic party. Charles F Chamberlayne, Democratic nominee for the First Barnstable district, accepted the honor in a letter.
The article itemizes multiple political nominations across Worcester and neighboring counties. It lists candidates for state senate and house seats, including Dr. George P. Cooke, C. K. Brewster, Alonzo L. Wentworth, and many others, with party affiliations Dem or Rep indicated beside each name.
Amherst College juniors triumphed in a muscular fall field day after chapel, winning six first prizes and one second. Winners covered events from two mile run to four hundred and forty yards dash with notable performances by Seelye, Ewing, Raley, Shattuck, and Hallock among others.
North Andover hosts a Republican rally where Representative Greenhalge defends Reed and attacks Democratic tactics. Major Charles Stott briefly speaks, Greenhalge reiterates union prosperity while praising his opponent, Moses Stevens, and criticizes new generation campaigning as unserious.
A letter from Sierra Leone Governor, with Dr D Palmer Ross, details the nine American missionaries at Freetown. Kingman arrived Feb 27 1890 with others by June 13. several died from neglected fever after rejecting medical care. The report notes transmission of fever, unsafe housing, and calls for action to isolate the area. Congressmen Lodge speaks in Revere on election reform and the Australian ballot system.
Mr Gill, MP, clarifies the Irish parliamentary party mission to America. Delegates include Dillon OBrien O Connor Sullivan Harrington and Gill, authorized by Parnell. Aim to win support for Home Rule and a native Dublin legislature, expose coercion, landlordism, and syndicate finance, and mobilize Irish Americans. Gill invites local Irish-Americans to coordinate meetings from the Fifth Avenue Hotel.
The New York, New Haven & Hartford railroad annual meeting announced unanimous director choices from over 100000 votes. The line reported 1909 income of 8,019,009 with expenses 5,333,252 leaving 2,685,757. stock capital may rise to reduce debt. Through trains from Winthrop to Boston planned for winter. more facilities promised. Additional Vermont notices list Central Vermont and Consolidated Railroad Company officers and directors.
The Fencing Club of the Boston Athletic Association held a meeting at the clubhouse yesterday afternoon. Louis Rondelle was chosen instructor for the club and will teach four days a week with hours to be announced. Sons of members will also receive instruction at the same times as boys in other departments.
A Boston letter to the editor critiques a proposed public monument to Boyle O Reilly. The writer argues monuments honor public benefactors and wonders what concrete achievements justify the tribute, suggesting the motivation may be his Irish heritage rather than lasting deeds.
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