Machine nominations stir Ward 10 caucus in Boston politics
Boston Republican caucuses last night drew about fifty voters with notable renominations including Frank Morison George Sanger Jr Henry Dewey and F W Kittredge plus new prospects Alpheus Sanford Everett A Davis and Edward Sullivan Nathaniel W Ladd in multiple wards Ward 10 chair Henry Sprague convened the meeting where George W Warren denounced machine nominations and urged a marking list while ward delegates were chosen and a complex ballot followed with Sullivan and Ladd noted as nominees. fallout concerns linger over county ward representation and potential postmaster clashes involving Congressman Randall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Morison
Ward
George P. Sanger, Jr
Henry S. Dewey
F. W. Kittredge
Robert F. Means
Robert
Henry H. Sprague
Charles B. Roberts
Sprague
Republican Party
Commonwealth
Bowdoin v. Parker
Edward Sullivan
Nathaniel W. Ladd
General Court
George W. Warren
C. F. Sprague
Arthur Spring
Parker
Warren
Russ
Brackett
William Kellett
Kellett
H. H. Sprague
Henry B. Oakman
Thomas W. Bicknell
Frederick W. Bliss
W. G. Waitt
Warp
Joseph B. Maccabe
Frederick B. Day
Doane
Samuel I. Crafts
Osgood Warney
George P. Sawyer, Jr
Frank E. Winslow
James B. Hayes
William H. Whittemore
Nelson F. Pratt
George W. Caldwell
George H. Bond
W. G. Bail
R. A. Warren
George H. Prince
W. W. Campbell
DeBlois
J. H. Campbell
Paran C. Belcher
Alpheus Sanford
Robert H. Bowman
John Albree
Augustus Perns
Lewis G. Grossman
Willis R. Russ
CONGRESSMAN RANDALLS FENCES
James A Burgess of Middleboro visited the Republican State headquarters to gauge support for Congressman Randall's renomination. He could not predict Middleboro's backing, noting it would depend on the Middleboro post office and whether a Democrat remained in office, with likely Republican support uncertain.
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Burgess
Randall
Congress
Crapo
James A. Burgess
Middleboro
Congressman Randall
Middle
Henry B. Tindall for Senator in Suffolk nominating convention
At the Suffolk Democratic senatorial convention held in Meridian street headquarters the delegates from Chelsea East Boston Revere Winthrop totaling 41 nominated Henry B Tindall for Senator by acclamation. Tindall accepted vowing to reduce the Republican majority. William F. McClellan was elected a delegate to the State central committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry B. Tindall
Suffolk
Meridian Street
Ward 1
William H. Denning
Chelsea
James M. Ellis
Revere
Thomas A. Lambert
East Boston
Winthrop
Somerville Democrats Nominate Ward 1 and 2 Officers
Democratic conventions were held in Somerville Wards 1 and 2 with John Manning Jr nominated by acclamation in Ward 1 and James F Darvin in Ward 2. The Wards 3 and 4 convention is set for Bow Street Hall this evening.
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Somerville
John Manning, Jr
James F. Darvin
Bow Street Hall
Campaign notes by Reverend Lansing touring New England
The Rev. Dr. IL J. Lansing will speak in Marlboro on October 24 Gardner on the 25 Jamaica Plain on the 29 and Cambridge on November 4.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
IL. J. Lansing
Marlboro
Gardner
Jamaica Plain
Cambridge
Russell and Corcoran to Speak in Harwich and Cape District
The Honorable William E. Russell and John W. Corcoran will speak in Harwich on October 23, likely followed by appearances in Cape district and nearby suburban cities and towns. Ex-Congressman John E. Russell and F. H. Pope plan a Ware talk on November 2, with Russell already scheduling events in western Massachusetts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William E. Russell
John W. Corcoran
Harwich
Cape District
John E. Russell
F. H. Pope
Ware
Republicans Nominate Boutwell and Ely in Essex Sixth
The Republicans of the sixth Essex senatorial district nominate S. H. Boutwell of Andover for Senator and Charles Ely of Bradford, a member of the State committee.
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Essex
S. H. Boutwell
Andover
Charles ©. Ely
Bradford
Local Dems nominate council and county officials
The sixth councillor nominee is Charles J. Williams of Acton. At Middlesex county convention Henry G. Cushing of Lowell was nominated for sheriff Pp. H. Gooney of Natick for district attorney and John L. Hunt of Lowell for county commissioner.
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Charles J. Williams
Acton
Middlesex County
Henry G. Cushing
Lowell
Pp. H. Gooney
Natick
John L. Hunt
Nominations for Representatives by Party Leaders Listed
Republican nominees include Newton G D Gilmore Fr Ranlett Monson C M Gage Leverett E F Field George Bemis Fall River W J D Bullock Pardon Macomber Hull Louis of Lovering Sturley H C Egarton. Democratic selections feature Fall River John Edwards John J McDonough John T Hurley Gloucester Isaac N Story John H Stacy John Q Bennett Townsend Charles F Worcester Charlemont W W Follet. Prohibition picks Buckland E B Bennet Fall River Charles F Ruoff David Morrison P D Conant Fingham Thomas Stephenson.
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Newton
G. D. Gilmore
Fr. Ranlett
Monson
C. M. Gage
Leverett
E. F. Field
Charlemont
George Bemis
Fall River
W. J. D. Bullock
Pardon Macomber
Hull
Louis of Lovering
Sturley
H.C. Egarton
John Edwards
John J.mcdonough
John T. Hurley
Gloucester
Isaac N. Story
John H. Stacy
John Q. Bennett
Townsend
Charles F. Worcester
W.W. Follet
Prohibition
Buckland
E. B. Bennent
Charles F. Ruoff
David Morrison
P. D. Conant
Fingham
Thomas Stephenson
Senators nominated in key district races
Republican nominees include Moses D Palmer of Groton for Fifth Middlesex and Joseph O Neill of Fall River for Second Bristol. Democratic picks are Edgar S Dodge of Natick for Fourth Middlesex Edward A Harris for First Worcester and Charles W Fogze for First Essex.
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Middlesex
Moses D.palmer
Groton
Bristol
Fall River
Edgar $. Dodge
Natick
Worcester
Edward A. Harris
Essex
Charles W. Fogze
Opening of the International Marine Conference at State Department
Secretary Blaine hosts delegates from Asia Europe Africa and the Americas marking the start of the International Marine Conference. Admiral Franklin is elected president. The event moves to the White House for a brief welcoming ceremony and formal introductions.
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State Department
Blaine
International Marine Conference
China
South America
Atlee
Walker Blaine
United States
Asia
Europe
North
Isles of the Sea
Great Britain
Franklin
Julian Pauncefote
White House
Pension ruling sparks clash over veterans’ pensions
Washington officials debate a recent order that raised pensions from $2 to $4 a month for about 33,000 men. Critics argue the move bypassed medical examinations and violated statute, potentially rewarding the less disabled while harming those with greater needs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Interior Department
Department of the Interior
Commissioner of Pensions
United States
Dalzell
Home Board
Manderson
Treasury
Tanner
Bussey
Pension Office
General Bussey
The New Puritan Club House Opens at Beacon Street
The Puritan Club unveils redecorated quarters at 50 Beacon street after hosting guests from Somerset Union and St Botolph clubs. The four story building features reception dining cardrooms billiard rooms private dining rooms and bedrooms with a fresh outlook and compact size. Officers listed include John C. Nopes president and William E. Russell among others.
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Puritan Club
Mt.Vernon Street
Somerset, Union
St. Botolph
Beacon Street
Spruce Street
Athletic Club
John C. Nopes
William E. Russell
William
D. Sohier
E. T. Cabot
W. Atkinson
William P. Page
William H. Dabney
Tar Cotents Mrining COMPANY announces stock investigation
Tar Cotents Mrining Company solicits close invegision into their stock now sold by R H Whitney and Co 75 State Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tar Cotents Mrining Company
R. H. Whitney & Co
State Street
Harvard Beats Technology 62 to 0 in Open Football
Harvard dominates Technology with four field goals by Trafford and multiple rushes led by Fearing and Lee. Lee, Cranston, and Fearing stand out as Harvard secures a 62 point win as Technology struggles with the rush and kicking. Tennis results and Harvard Class Day officers are also noted in the same article, highlighting Manchester, Sturgis, and Johnson among others.
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Harvard
Technology
Lee
Trafford
Fearing
Dean
Cranston
Cumnock
Goldthwaite
Johnson
Upton
Garrison
Waite
Knoblets
Hutchison
Hutchinson
Blanchard
Camnock
Vorce
Potter
Harvey
Hammond
Nielson
Beattie
Kales
Knoblers
Weiss
Hamilton
Harding
Sturgis
Jennings
Manchester
Codman
Tallant
Chase
Orcutt
Brown
Talland
Howard
Blake
Massachusetts Hall
Joseph Wheelock Lund
Concord
N. H
The
Crimson
Benjamin ‘Trowbridge Tilton
Newport
Institute of 1770
Hasty Pudding
Signet
Samuel Dexter
Chicago
Institute of
Boat Club
Robert Frederick Herrick
Oston
Clement Garrett Morgan
Washington, D. C
Boylston
Waldron Kintzing
Ill
Ernest Abraham Bigelow
Cambridge
George Blagden, Jr
New York
N. Y
Hasty Pudding Club
Charles Samuel Crehore
Boston
See Crew
Asty Pudding
Alpha Delta Phi
David Clarence Torrey
East
Hampton
Harvard Union
Foxcroft Club
Episcopal Church Club Dinner Highlights Growth Across State
A Worcester Episcopal Church Club dinner featured A J C Lowdon of the Boston club praising statewide church unity and growth. He traced the Boston club’s origins, noted past tensions over ritual shifts, and urged broader collaboration to foster wider church life amid scientific challenges.
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Episcopal Church Club of
Worcester
A. J. C. Lowdon
Boston
Commonwealth
Massachusetts
Union Pacific August earnings show solid gains
Union Pacific system reports August net of 1,692,000 with gross 3,816,196 and expenses 2,124,196. For Jan to Aug, mileage rises to 8,812.47 and gross to 24,603,636 with net 1,439,354. Oregon Short Line and Utah Northern improve, while Oregon Railway and Navigation shows mixed results. Exports of provisions from the US in September rise for meat and dairy products compared with last year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union Pacific
Grand Total
Union Pacific System
Inc
Oregon
Oregon Railway & Navigation
Lawrence Strike Settled at Arlington Mills
Lawrence report says the labor dispute between 400 striking weavers and the mill superintendent at Arlington Mills is resolved. All strikers will return to work tomorrow and 700 looms halted by the strike will resume operation.
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Lawrence
Arlington Mills
Insolvency Warrant Issued Against Lowell M Maxham
Notice from Boston Suffolk County Court of Insolvency states a warrant issued against Lowell M Maxham of Boston. Creditors must prove debts and elect assignees at the insolvency court on October 25, 1859 at 2 PM in the Probate building court room, Court Square.
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Boston
Suffolk
Lowell M. Maxham
Loston
Court Room
Court Square
Thomas Fee
Essenger
Robert Herter
Commonwealth OF Massachout
Jsetts
Otis Wetherbee
Franklin P. Baker
James H. Baker
Chelsea
Copartners
F. P. Baker
Gulding Company
Franklin P
Elijah George
Nathaniel B. Mansfield
Manchester
Essex
Williams
Postoffice
Elizabeth E. Durgin
Oston
Melville P. Beckett
Tremont Row
Ee Ee
John H
Iper
H. D. Nash
Congress St
Commonwealth OF Massachous
Superior Court
Suite
Norris S. Bean
Jennie Bean
Troy
New York
A. D
Norris
Bean
Commonwealth OF Massachusetts
County of
Oston Post
Ennie Bean
Jos. A. Willard
Theodore M. Osborne
Suffolk County
Pemberton Square
B. Stebbins
Thomas J. Whidden
Godfrey Morse
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Mr. Blaine
Admiral Franklin
NEW Puritan Club House
Episcopal Church Clubs
Railroad Matters
Commonwealth OF
Massachussetts
Copartnership Notices
O. A. Wiggin & Co
O. A. Wiggin
Clark
Railroads
York
Old State House
Old Colony
Kneeland Street
J. Kendrick
Geo. L. Connor
Gen’s Pass
L. H. Palmer
Providence
Park Square Station
Mavenachusette
Conneceticat Reeves
Washington Street
J. W. Richardson
J. W. Miller
O. H. Briggs
Stonington
Park Square
C. H. Briggs
Fall River Line
Shore Line
Stonington Line
Kneeland Street Station
Winfall River
Brockton
Taunton
Faunton
Bedford
Axewport
Plymouth
Abington
Duxbury
Avaunton
Central Station
Dean St
Cape Cod
Provincetown and Way
Hyannis
Fairhaven
Woods Holl
Wen
Limited
Wedham
West Roxbury
Readville
Sfall River
Wayde Park
Knewport
Wickford Junction
New Bedford
Pawtucket
Staunton
Wrentham
Central Div
Northern Division
Boston & Albany
Marebord
Cem Titchburg
Leominster
Pass
J.R. Kendrick
R. B
Albany
West
Cincinnati
Slisveu
Sutter
Koom
Syracuse
Rochester
Buffalo
Niagara Falls
Detroit
Michigan Central
WR. H
Cleveland
Toledo
Lakeshore
Michigan
We. E
St. Louis
Big Four
Hartford
New Haven
Ars
A. S. Hanson
Fitchburg
Cheshire
Central Vermont Railroads
Rutland
Montreal
Ottawa
Ogdensburg
Fitchburg Depot
Causeway Street
St. Albans
Winchendon
Jaffrey
Peterboro
Fitzwilliam
Keene
Westmoreland
Walpole
Bellows Falls
Burlington
St. Johns
Saratoga
Delaware & Hudson Canal Company
C. A. Faxon
Kk. Stewart
Keane, N
Ye Bosto Leave
NEW Haven & Harty N
Newewouwray AD
Springfield
New London
N. E
Willimantic
N.Y
C. T. Hempstead
ORD
Beacon
Fairfield Street
Fairfield 112
5. R. Knights & Co
Gideon Beck & Son
Eliot Street
Washington and
Tremont Streets
Main Street
Port
Mass
Caleb Ft. Wood
Ann H. Pratt
Devonshire Street
Live Stock Agency
W. P. Balch
Horatio Harris & Co., Auctioneers and Commission Merchants
Snow & CO
North Market St
Fulton St
Richards & CO
Massacho
James Horswell
Henry W. French
Horswell
Boston Post
Jos, A. Willard
Joseph Bennett
Plfis
State House Construction Commissioners
Mt. Vernon Street
Massachusett State House
Brigham & Spofford
Eee Oe Street
John PD. Long
Benjamin D. Whitcomb
WM. Endicott, Jr
Commissioners
Howard Benevolent Society
Congregational Case
Geo. F. Bigelow
Clifton House
Stab Ware & Lose
Clifton
Mase
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