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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Oct 16, 1894
Page
6
In the eighth Suffolk Senatorial District two Democratic conventions nominate different claims to be the regular candidate for senator. Coakley and Cronan assert legitimacy, while disputes over delegates and fraud allegations threaten the ballot outcome.
Delegates at the Maverick House East Boston nominated John Quinn Jr for the state senate. William J Donovan chaired the meeting and Mayor P J Grady was elected chairman. Quinn received unanimous support and thanked delegates, with music and an impromptu banquet to celebrate.
At a Ward and City committees meeting in Pythian Hall Boston delegates unanimously endorsed William S. McNary for Congress in the tenth district. The resolution praised his voting record in labor matters and urged labor organizations to support his candidacy. The resolution will be presented to the league’s main body for endorsement.
The Republican convention in Ward 5 South Boston nominated Ward 14 Councilman Jeffrey R. Eagar for the Senate after a ballot yielded nineteen votes for Eagar, one for Bail, one for Bromage, and one blank. William F. Clerke won the State committee on the informal ballot with thirteen votes to nine for Henry Andrews.
A regular People's party ward and city committee meeting occurred at 689 Washington street. A Thursday Smith street school house Ward 22 event and a Friday Spelman Hall Broadway rally are planned with James Buckley presiding at Smith street. George F. Washburn donated and a resolution of thanks was approved. An appeal for financial support to sympathizers was issued.
The Prohibition State committee filed its nomination papers with the Secretary of State yesterday. The law requires 1000 signatures, but over 4000 were obtained this year, up from 2000 in October 1893.
A complimentary banquet was held at Parker House for Charles I Quirk of Ward 20 who won the caucus nomination for Representative with the largest ward vote to date. Quirk, aged 23, a Boston Latin School and Boston College graduate, studying at Boston University Law School, received praise as the youngest nom selected in his ward. Cornelius F Murphy served as toastmaster with remarks from Dr T J Murphy J A Ryan E F Donnelly and others.
George E. Howe declines the Democratic nomination for Representative in Ward 5 Cambridge first Middlesex district. A convention will be held this evening in Brattle Square City Building to make another nomination.
At the New York State Democratic headquarters on October 15 Congressman Timothy J. Campbell was nominated to run for Congress in the ninth district.
Ex Governor Thomas M. Waller of New London was nominated by the Democrats of Connecticut's third district. It is doubtful if the ex governor will accept the nomination.
The veteran Prohibition advocate Neal Dow, recently arrived from Maine, spoke at Berkeley Temple in Boston to rouse Massachusetts temperance supporters. The crowd greeted him with cheers as he urged stronger liquor laws and renewed church action against the liquor traffic.
The stage show draws large crowds as Gumbo prepares to leave the museum and Vincenzo’s troupe charms the audience. The Cotton King at Bowdoin Square Theatre gains notice with Sutton Vane’s melodrama and John Mason’s Jack Osborne praised by critics.
Arthur E. Moulton made his first city appearance as Isa Cowboy in A Baggage Check at the Grand Opera House. The musical farce thrives on bright sayings and catchy tunes with strong turns by Lucius B. Jackson as the tramp and Ollie Redpath as Mora Cowboy.
The Abbey Schoeffel & Grau presented season opens with Mme Melba and her company at the Music Hall. The program features Handel arias, Schumann and Gounod songs, Wagner pieces, and the Faust garden scene with a full orchestra. Two concerts are scheduled Oct 27 matinee and Oct 28 Tuesday, with a total program change on Saturday and seats on sale Thursday.
Yesterday afternoon and evening the Lyceum Theatre featured a capital programme. Miss Maud Raymond made her first appearance on this stage and sang with spirit. Press Eldridge provided a roaring blackface monologue act. Irish comedians Ryan and Ritchfield offered a new sketch. The Italian Professor novelty by Martinetti Ducrow and Lorella drew smiles. The German trio performed comic songs. Murray brothers Harding and Ah Sid offered amusing acts, as did the Emery sisters and Carlina with trained animals. The Dude and the Tramp sketch by Dixon and Lang, Mille. Olive the juggler also impressed. Matinees remain popular with ladies and children.
The opening concert featured Mme Emma Juch soprano conductor Emil Mollenhauer and organist George H. Ryder with the Germanic Grand Orchestra. Highlights included an organ improvisation on Lohengrin and Bach Wilhelmj Air for G string among others. Mme Judi's arietta from Der Freischutz received praise.
London dispatch reports the Ameer of Afghanistan ill with internal hemorrhage and possibly near death. If he dies, Europeans in Cabul risk fanatical violence, restrained only by the Ameer’s personal influence. Several English women in Cabul face a 190 mile escape to Peshawar for safety.
The period drama Sowing the Wind by Sydney Grundy opens at the Columbia Monday evening with seats on sale this morning. The play, set in Georgian England and using the Mosaic warning about parental sins, features a renowned worldly cast and elaborate stage scenery praised by insiders.
The Chelsea Common Council met briefly and read an order twice authorizing the city treasurer to borrow 7500 dollars payable in 1899 for a building and a combination chemical engine in the Prattville district.
Alarm from Box 42 in Chelsea reported a fire at Charles White's fish smoke house at 7 % Broadway. Damage listed at $75 with no insurance. Cause given as an overheated stove.
Edward W. Chamberlain, candidate of the Peoples party for recorder, withdraws from the race in favor of John W. Goff in New York on Oct 15.
A Boston physician, Dr. Greene of 34 Temple Place, is praised for lectures on the nervous system and his remedies. The ad-like piece extols his free consultations, extensive letter correspondence, and worldwide cures, urging readers to write for guidance and treatment.
Gov Flower headlines the Democratic kickoff in Albany with a mass meeting of supporters. He praises David B. Hill, urges Democrats to stand united against internal foes, and predicts national prosperity ahead. Bourke Cochran then speaks on tariffs, drawing long applause.
An advertisement extols Dr Greene's Nervura as a universal cure for nervous exhaustion and multiple ailments. It claims widespread use, strong letters of cure, and benefits including better sleep, appetite, energy, and overall health, presenting it as the greatest remedy for weak and rundown conditions.
Senator Hill addressed 3000 people in Kingston. Ex Senator Linson presided and spoke for the regular State ticket. Hill warned the campaign outcome would determine the life of the party.
William E. Barrett the Republican candidate for Congress visited Lynn in Ward 3 for a reception at Kossuth Hall. Speeches by Representatives Newhall Pinkham and Beckford preceded Barrett who attacked the last Congress for tariff legislation and predicted a Republican majority in the next Senate. Ex Mayor Hayes and Judge Berry joined the event and Hayes pledged to aid Barrett’s election.
Robert Howard of Fall River nominated by Democrats of the thirteenth district for Congress. Born in England 1846, he rose from bobbin boy to Spinners' Union leader, then secretaries and treasurer roles, aiding ten hour laws in Rhode Island and Maine, serving in the Massachusetts Senate until 1893.
Robert Treat Paine Jr consents to chair the Democratic eighth district committee with William A Stand likely as treasurer. Paine and congressional candidate Charles A Conant conferred to open headquarters soon and start an active speaking campaign. A Winchester rally likely opens the campaign early next week.
Henry B. Tindall of Winchester was nominated for councilor by the third district Democratic convention held yesterday at the Democratic State committee headquarters. A Bernard Harris of Somerville presided as chairman and Charles A. Kelly served as secretary.
An advertisement warns of Bright's disease and urges early use of Warner's Safe Cure as the only safe preventive remedy. It lists symptoms such as dull headaches bearing down pain and burning urine and claims immediate action prevents progression.
The district committee selects its new leadership with Harris elected as Chairman. The decision marks a shift in local governance and sets goals for the coming term.
Congressman Morse argues for Christian living in politics urging vigilance and duty at polls. He cites Washington Wilson Lincoln Napoleon Garfield and Wolfe and urges Christians to be ethical amid temptations and to dare to be a Daniel.
In Haverhill on October 15 a boy named Frank Hunt, accused of murdering Henry E. Crosby of Merrimac, is revealed as a heir to a $7 000 000 fortune tied to French spoliation claims. Hunt is the great grandson of Moses Cook of the Cook brothers who owned the brig Hornet seized in the French Revolution. One third of the sum belongs to Moses Cook’s heirs, with four direct heirs for the rest. the family maintains his innocence and expects acquittal despite damning testimony.
Fire alarm at 11 o clock last night for a four story frame building at 546 Worth avenue Cambridge. Building owned by George R Henderson used as carriage factory. Blaze started in storage room with $300 damage to structure and contents. origin unknown.
Samuel M. Bubier, former Lynn mayor in 1877 and 1878, died suddenly at his home at the corner of Johnson and Leighton streets after a short illness. Born in Lynn in 1816, he served on the Board of Aldermen in 1871. He leaves a wife and two children. his son was away. Death attributed to natural causes.
At 11 45 last night an alarm from Box 212 reported a fire in the coal and yard of J. E. Adams 786 Albany Street. The blaze likely rekindled from a prior fire and spread to a two and a half story frame office building with 50 dollars damage to the structure and 1000 dollars to stock.
Lynn police have served 450 warrants since January first on locations suspected of selling liquor and found contraband goods in 112 cases, with suspects brought to court.
In Apalachicola Florida on October 15 news reports the loss of fifteen white fishermen drowned near Sandy Island ten miles from Adalecria gis. Their bodies have been found.
The West End intends to install electric heaters in 159 street cars this winter to improve passenger comfort and service during cold periods.
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