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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Oct 17, 1890

Page

8

Russell Attacks McKinley Tariff in Plymouth Address

William E Russell spoke to about 800 at Davis Opera House Plymouth detailing the tariff burden on the public and accusing Reed and McKinley of eroding Pilgrim standards. He argued high duties foster trusts, urged free raw materials, cited leather and boot industries, and criticized Massachusetts Republican leadership.

Plymouth William E. Russell Davis Opera House William T. Davis Kingston Duxbury Plympton Carver Russell Commonwealth Boyle O' Reilly Standish and Garver Ana Brewster Republican Party Reed McKinley Mcinley Hawley Connecticut United States Senate Plumb Kansas Blaine United States New England Massachusetts Plymouth County Boston Journal Journal of Armour Committee On Ways and Means Due Journal South America Congress The

Growth of leather and shoe industry in era of tariff debate

The text notes rising industry metrics from 6620 to 9228 and doubling capital in boots and shoes, with 1875 investments at 17 million and 1885 at 34 million, plus jobs increasing from 48 090 to 64 858. It cites rising exports to 10 747 706 in 1889 versus imports of 6 million and critiques tariff talk amid McKinley bill politics.

Republican Party Boards of Trade South America Commonwealth

Harvard Tennis Opens With Hovey Aiming For Title

Harvard announces the fall tennis championship led by intercollegiate champ F H Hovey J S who seeks the Harvard crown against current holder H Tallant 91. Draws list numerous matches for singles and doubles with play starting at 10 on Jarvis field.

Harvard F. H. Hovey J.S H. Tallant J. A. Bailey L. S W. GC. Nichols Elbrey Sedgwick A. H. Lockett H. M. Battelle G. F. Brown, Jr G. T. Burrows R. T. Whitehouse T. Ewing, Jr E. C. Niles M. F. Russell A. S. Paylor R. B. Hale W. D. Orcuit W. B. Dinsmore F. W. Cobb E. B. Hinckley A. H. Brooks G. W. Lee J. D. Baldwin OS Isks W. O. Harrison F. Winsor W. A. Pease, Jr Lincoln G. B.wilson B. Thomas R. W. Nutter L. M. Schener J. H. Rhoades Latries Jarvis Field Norton’s Morse Carpenter Saxe Statford University Orange Athletic Club Princeton Cycling Association W. K. Greenleaf A. Li. Williams F. L. Olmstead J. By Bass Capita YH. Davis

Longwood Tennis Matches Postponed After Dark Finish

Play in the Longwood tennis tournament resumed yesterday but darkness halted several contests. In the final singles Hovey vs Mansfield stood two games all when play stopped, with Mansfield leading 9-7 in one set and 6-4 in another. a rematch may be scheduled Saturday. In doubles semi finals the Wrenn brothers defeated Ripley and Presbrey 6-5 2-6 6-4, while Hovey and Labant faced Manchester and Smith Monday for a chance to meet the Wrenns for the top prize.

Longwood Hovey Fred S. Mansfield Mansfield Onsstaan Mansfield Wrenn Brothers Ripley Presbrey

One Killed Two Injured In Public Library Accident

A stone hoist at the new Public Library in Copley square caused a fatal fall for bricklayer Christopher Grover, 56, of Chelsea, and serious injuries to two others. The master rigger and an assistant suffered critical and minor injuries after falls through a rickety setup. Officials and architect McKim aided the injured at the scene as a valuable stone remained unharmed.

New Public Library Copley Square Art Museum Christopher Grover Draper Lewis Jones & Son Lagrange Street Arlington Street Chelsea City Hospital A. B. Abbott William R. Richards Board of Library ‘Trustees Mr. McKim

Advertiser Clinches Team Match at Boston Press Rifle Events

At Walnut Hill range in Woburn yesterday the Boston Press Rifle Association held a long shoot with around fifty newspaper men and guests. The Advertiser team won the day’s main team match 207 to Herald second Transcript third Journal fourth. Globe absent due to illness. Cooke, Rollins, and Farwell won special prizes.

Boston Press Rifle Association Walnut Hill Range Woburn Boston Advertiser Herald Transcript Journal Globe H. W. Cooke The F. E. Rollins D. B. Farwell

Vesper Services Restart at Arlington Street Church

Vesper services resume next Sunday after noon at Arlington Street Church. The first service will be a memorial for G. W. Sumner, who served eighteen years as organist at the church.

Arlington Street G. W. Sumner

Col French Nominated for Congress by Acclamation in Salem

Salem Oct 16 A large Democratic convention in Lyceum Hall unanimously nominated Colonel Jonas H French of Gloucester for Congress by acclamation after he stated he would accept. The meeting heard sharp criticism of Speaker Reed and chose W H Stearns as president with a strong district committee.

Salem Spectau.j Lyceum Hall George P. Messervey W. H. Stearns J. C. Shepperd Gloucester William 2. Johnson Newburyport Mr. Stearns Reed Massachusetts H. M. Cross Jonas H. French French Daniel N. Crowley Danvers Ee. P. Messervey I. H. O'Neil Essex House Rea the

Colonel Walker files as independent for Eleventh District

Political allies in Springfield met tonight as Colonel M. P. Walker of Belchertown plans a congressional bid. Tomorrow J. P. Saylor of South Hadley will submit nominating papers in Boston, listing 470 certified names for Walker, well above the required 300.

Colonel Walker Springfield M. P. Walker Belchertown J.P. Saylor South Hadley Boston Walker Congress

Milford Democrats Invite Joint Tariff Debate in Ninth District

Dr George P Cooke, Milford Democratic town committee chairman, invites Republican and Democratic congressional nominees J W Candler and George Fred Williams to a joint discussion on campaign issues in Milford during October. Williams replies willing to participate with Candler choosing the subject. Candler has not yet replied.

Williams George P. Cooke Democratic Town Committee Milford J. W. Candler George Fred Williams Ninth District Sir Congress Ninth Georgce P. Cooke George P. Coote

State committee faces Gould ballot fate in tense standoff

The Republican state committee wrestles with whether Major Gould stays on the ticket as ballot law commissioners weigh the issue amid maneuvers and crowding pressure. Gould’s supporters urge remaining on the slate, while critics cite duress and integrity questions. Today’s decision looms large as officials meet.

Republican State Committee Major Gould Burdett Gould Medfield Internal Revenue Office Savannah State Committee

Bates Named Senator Candidate at Suffolk Republican Meet

The third Suffolk Republican senatorial convention met on Washington Street with eleven delegates. James F. Malone was chairman and Charles F. Atwood secretary. George H. W. Bates won ten votes to McLaughlin's one and was declared the nominee. Charles Gould won a seat on the State committee.

George H. W. Bates Suffolk Washington Street James F. Malone Ward 7 Charles F. Atwood Ward 8 Ward D. F E. McLaughlin Mr. Bates Charles Gould

McNary Wins In Sixth Suffolk Democratic Convention

The adjourned sixth Suffolk District Democratic convention met in Dorchester street and nominated W S McNary. Ballots showed McNary leading with 32 votes on the final formal ballot, Creed 20, Moore 10, O’Brien 2, with scattered votes.

M’nary Suffolk Municipal Court Dorchester Street W.S. McNary J. H. Crowley Florence C. Sullivan Willian S. McNary Michael J. Creed Michael J. Moore Francis O'rien Scattering McNary Creed Moore O’brien O'Brien

Cronan Wins Over Carberry In Ballot Commission Hearing

The State Ballot Commission heard John F. Cronan's protest against William H. Carberry’s Democratic nomination for Senator from the eighth Suffolk district. Alfred Hemenway represented Cronan and Louis D. Brandeis represented Carberry. The objection centered on cronan’s unanimous convention and claims of improper Carberry nominating proceedings. The commission left Cronan on the ticket and Carberry supporters may file another protest.

Cronan Carberry State John F. Cronan William H. Carberry Suffolk Alfred Hemenway Louis D. Brandeis Alteged Poer Mr. Cronan

Joseph Bennett Nominated for Senator at Suffolk GOP Meet

The eighth Suffolk Republican senatorial convention met last evening with sixteen delegates. H L Baker was chosen chairman and F S Charles secretary. Joseph Bennett was unanimously nominated as candidate for Senator. Captain J P Gragg was elected a member of the State central committee.

Joseph Bennett Suffolk H.L. Baker Ward F. S. Charles J. P. Gragg State Central Committee

W W Doherty Nominated for Councillor by Republicans

The Republican fourth district met at the city committee headquarters with 47 of 98 delegates present. C S Ruhl moved the nomination of W W Doherty and the convention voted unanimously to nominate him for councillor.

W. W. Doherty Republican City Committee Edward T. Eastman Ward Mr. Crane C. S. Ruhl

Candler Accepts Nomination for Fifty-second Congress

In Brookline on October 14 1890 John W Candler accepts the Republican nomination by acclamation as their candidate for election to the Fifty second Congress. He thanks William Whitman General Draper and James J Allen committee members and pledges efficient service if reelected.

John W. Candler

Republicans Nominate Davison for Senator in Sixth District

The sixth district senatorial Republican convention held at Ward 14 rooms last night nominated Dr. Archibald T. Davison of Ward 14 for Senator. William G. Bail was named a member of the State committee. The district committee elected includes John S. Godfrey Ward 13 H 3. Keadwell Ward 14 and George B. Hamer Ward 16. Davison accepted the nomination in a brief speech.

Davison Ward 14 Richard D. Whitney D. W. Warren Archibald T. Davison William G. Bail John S. Godfrey H. 3. Keadwell George B. Hamer Mr. Davison

Minor Nominations for Representatives and Senator

Second Worcester selects George Keidall and G. K. Stoneton as nominees. Kirst Franklin seat lists Myron L. Corbett and Freeman C. Griswold. Franklin and Middlesex seats include Myron L. Corbett, Samuel L. Haskins, E. D. Andrews, Henry Langdon, Aaron C. Handiey, Philip H. Coleman, H. T. Bingham, Fitz J. Babson, Howard Lane, E. D. Thompson, A. M. Howe, William C. Walloffstedford, John H. Farwell, James i. Carter, Thomes Curley, Major H. C. Hail, J. Henry Fletcher, and J. W. McDonald as noted.

Worcester George Keidall G. K. Stoneton Kirst Fitz J. Babson Howard Lane Middlesex E. D. Thompson Auddlesex A. M. Howe Piace Richard Fl. Dana William C. Walloffstedford Ain John H. Farwell Melrose James i. Carter Wakefield Vem Thomes Curley Major H.C. Hail Walliam Wem J. Henry Fletcher Belmont Rep J. W. Mc Donald Smariboro Dem

Common Council Passes Loan Order Amid Quiet Session

The Common Council approved a $670000 loan with few defections after a drawn out debate. The body also authorized a New York visit to inspect scows to save $3000 on a possible second hand vessel, and approved an electrician wires inspector salary dispute, a $3000 death benefit for Fireman Patrick Crotty, free book delivery near Dorchester station, and rebuilding the North Ferry slip pier at a cost not to exceed $10000.

Common Council Norris Clark Thompson Griffin Iamilton Drew Ward 5 Sanitary Police New York Yeas and Yeas F. Pierce Kovinon Kosnosky Shaw Sullivan Godbury Bacon Goodmnough Hall Harris Lowell Meyer Paige Barker Board of Aldermen Rosnvsky Patrick M. Crotty Callaghan Chauncy Street Board of Trustees The Public Library Dorchester New York & New England North Ferry Boston

The Syracuse Hotel Fire Tragedy At Leland Hotel

The Syracuse Leland Hotel blaze killed up to six with more injured. Survivors describe hurled guests, heroic rescues via a rope fire escape, and frantic crowding as flames swept floors. Names of the dead and injured include Annik Cummunnes and William H. Harrop, among others, with Miss Tanner saving jewels and escaping via the elevator.

Syracuse Leland Hotel Sre Annik Cummunnes New York William IL. Harrop Elizabeth N. J Face of Business Worth Street St. Joseph’s Hospital BripGer Doygr Marcellus Ross Schwarz Mary Doyle Maryy Padden Groves M. Burroucns Buffalo Annie Campbell M. J. Curry Samuel Comstock R. S. Dryspar Joan Dunn Burret Horses Herbert Fernald Rochester F. W. Gillemore Pawtucket R. L Gutiterr Company I Macgie Giles Hetel Domestic John Lower Fireaman Lizzin Landeroff Hotel Domestic American Express Company Leland Central Railroad Franklin West Fayette William I. Grover Cora Tanner Mr. Grover Miss Tanner Ada Dwyer Miss Dwyer Grover Miss ‘Tanner Miss Dupree Miss Klein Vanderbilt House Leland Hotel van Buren Leland Warren Leland, Jr Everson N. O. Hickok M. A. Shumway Everson Estate Leland Brothers Hiram Wall William 8. Orr Curtiss Manufacturing Company Globe Hotel N. Y Louis Aldrich Lie Chapman Miss Goldthwait Globe Frank Chapman Louis Aldrich Company Miss Mr. Aldrich

Also Mentioned on This Page

W. E.russell tHame Queen Elizabeth Hume Boston Traveller Wadlin New Public Library Guilding Vesper Services Col. French Cogswell Mr. Candler M.J. Creed Francis O'Brien Thomas W. Flood John Foye D. J. Conealy E. J. Shaw M. J. Moore the Common Council Jnucket U. S. Gov’t F. Pease Co Union St Mechanics’ Fair Whidden, Seaver & CO. Grand Hall Walter Baker & CO Gur Washington St. Corner Haymarket Sq Franklin Street Kakas & Sons Washington St Recca Hals Machines Harrison AV Mazo Alpmonse Major William ST New York City Our Firm Chester Prietors Boise City Wright Oberlin College G. O. Taylor G. O. “Taylor Graves & Bons
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