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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Oct 18, 1888

Page

8

Enthusiastic rally for Higginson Hoar Everett in Woburn

In Woburn the Democratic and Independent voters heard speeches from Colonel T. W. Higginson of Cambridge Dr William Everett and Sherman Hoar of Quincy. Everett argued against protectionist tariffs and for liberal trade while praising President Cleveland. Hoar traced tax history from the Civil War era to present and urged tariff reform. Higginson closed with anecdotes and a defense of Russell as a strong candidate.

Worren Woburn T. W. Higginson Cambridge Sherman Hoar William Everett Quincy Cleveland Thurman Russell James Skinner A. E. Thompson B. E. Golden J. F. Rams F. P. Curran Seeley John O'Neil S. D. Samson J. K. Doherty Charles Jones Neil Lafferty Joseph Linnell Michael Reddy Henry M. Aldrich Thomas Salmon John I. Munroe P. McGowan R. W. Parker James McGuire John Wyman S. F. McCormick J. M. Hills P. E. Tenney Thomas H. Hill Charles K. Gunn M. S. Seeley Hill Dr. Everett Massachusetts Lr. Everett Thas Norfolk County Thomas Wentworth Higginson Republican Party Democratic Party Congress Russia Europe France England Wen United States Senate Everett Great Britain Union Great John Sherman Royal EF. Robbins American Waltham Watch Company Engand Germany Australia London Colonel Higginson Hoar St. Louis Chicago William E. Russell Higginson Thomas J. Gargan Boston Calumet & Hecla

Thanksgiving Day designated by Governor Ames

Gov Ames designates Thursday November 29 as Thanksgiving. Italian consul notified to inform police to hold Giovanni Bondiro, the Italian murderer recently arrested by Boston police. Miss Frankie Raymond, jailed for robbery in New York, returns without requisition papers. Suffolk Women's Auxiliary Conference to meet at 3 pm at South Congregational vestry. Samuel A. Eliot of Cambridge to speak on Unitarian Church in Seattle. Engineers with City Engineer Jackson inspect Harvard bridge. Policeman Hayes resigns to enter business. River pirates steal rope from Abbie A. Emery and schooner St Leon. rope recovered. First fall talk in Boston Electric Club series by J C Wilson on Police Alarm. Boston Baseball Club defeats Medford 11 to 3 in seven innings. Coquelin Hading season at Hollis Street Theatre begins Oct 29 with seven performances. Season tickets $14. single tickets $2.50, $2, $1.50, $1. Sale starts Monday for season tickets. single tickets on Thursday.

Ames Italy Giovanni Bondiro Boston Frankie Raymond Pinkerton Mills New York Suffolk Women’s Auxiliary Conference South Congregational Church Newbury and Exeter Streets Samuel A. Eliot Cambridge Seattle W. T Society of Engineers Jackson Harvard Bridge Thomas L. Hayes Station 3 Division 16 Abbie A. Emery Pearl Street Wharf St. Leon Russia Wharf Boston Electric Club J. C. Wilson Boston Baseball Club Medford Hollis Street

Quincy Democrats Nominate Josiah Quincy for Congress

The Second District Democrats met in Quincy to nominate Josiah Quincy of Quincy for Congress with strong support and unanimous acclamation. Bushrod Morse spoke of previous campaigns and urged reform, while Morse nominated Quincy by voice vote amid praise for Adams and Quincy lineage. John F. Andrew’s name was invoked as a symbol of progressive leadership and national reform in a period of tariff debate.

Josiah Quincy Quincy Congress Quincey Own W. G. A. Pattee Casey Brockton Pattee Taunton Sakaed Ethan Towns Bushrod Morse Sharon Long Cleveland Ij John F. Andrew Massachusetts United States Adams, Hancock Adams Morse Harvey H. Pratt Abington

Notable Weddings At Brookline And Nearby

Yesterday in Brookline society circles a wedding united Miss Lilly Wilder daughter of William Henry Wilder to Charles Faulkner Rice of Boston. The chancel overflowed with flowers as Eugene Buffinton played for the bride’s entrance escorted by her father with Miss Alice Wilder as maid of honor and five bridesmaids.

Brookline Lilly Wilder William Henry Wilder Charles Faulkner Rice Boston Eugene Buffinton Alice Wilder Quincy Paine Wilder Lane Crocker W. H. Wilder, Jr Parker, Balch Wendell Sutton Hall Bancroft and Bennett L. K. Storrs D.D Rige Walnut Street Whitmore Preston Edith Hall Stopford W. Brooke Shelton Proctor Joseph Woods Jarvis James Preston Courtney Guild William Townsend Martin Luce, Jr West Cedar Street James King Hoyt Emily Nickerson Sears Dughter J. Henry Sears Dorchester First Religious Society of

Florsford's Acid Phosphate For Indigestion Ad

An exploration of Florsford's Acid Phosphate advertised as a remedy for indigestion dyspepsia and related digestive disturbances. The short public notice highlights its use against stomach discomfort and associated complaints.

Florsford

Morse Accepts Republican Bid in Second District Letter

Elijah A. Morse declares in his acceptance letter that the coming election carries big national consequences for manufacturing states like Massachusetts The issue is whether a tariff reform national policy will close factories or depress workers while praising the Republican protective policy of the past decades John F Andrew cited as third district nominee by Democrats in a Oct 4 1888 convention in Boston urging unity and support for his candidacy.

Democratic Party Republcan Republican Party England John F. Andrew Morse Elijah A. Morse Congress Massachusetts Europe Third Congressional District

Democratic Nomination Letter for Third District Representative

A Democrat in the third congressional district accepts nomination for Representative to Congress. He supports President Cleveland, calls for honest government, tax relief, civil service reform, cessation of depreciated silver coinage, and tariff revision over free trade. He emphasizes principles over personal ties and party rhetoric.

Frederick O. Prince John H., Plunkett M. J. Litzgerald Third Congressional Congress Democratic Party Cleveland

Political Notes Rally and Nominations Across Essex and Middlesex

A Republican Club meeting in Oakland Garden near Blue Hill avenue and Columbia street is set for Monday Oct 29 at 8 pm with Hon Edward L Pierce presiding and speakers including Senator Hoar and Treasurer Beard. Essex county Democrats announce nominations for probate, deeds, and county posts among others. A mass meeting of United Citizens’ Association heard a nonpartisan address by Edward L Pierce urging Jewish citizens to participate, with tariff as a non-issue.

Republican Club of Dorchester Oakland Garden Blue Hill Avenue Columbia Street Edward L. Pierce Senator Hoar Beard Josiah Quincy North Easton Cleveland and Thurman Essex County J. T. Mahoney Galem Charles S. Osgood Salem Register of Deeds John R. Poor Lawrence Forthern Charles A. Maxwell Haverhill James Gwinn Hamilton Sixth Middlesex Benjamin F. Dutton Malden Fifteenth Essex Edward F. Brown Essex C. H. Shepard Danvers Fifth Middlesex William '. Harney Somerville A. A. Elston Republican State Committee Burien Massachusetts Ames Hobart James 8. Ailen Bridgewater Congress Elijah A. Morse Suffolk County Thomas F. Temple

Captain Miller Under Arrest for Cruel Seafaring Treatment

Captain Miller of the brig Water Witch faced Commissioner Hallett on a charge of cruelty to seaman John Thomas, who alleges a skull wound from a wood club during a voyage from Port au Prince. Thomas, a colored man, claims denial of relief from work and irons, with release at Wood's Hall in Boston before travel to the United States commissioners. The case was continued to the following morning.

Miller Water Witch Hallett John Thomas Thomas Port Au Prince Wood's Hall Boston United States Commissioners Aptain Miller Custom House

Investment results of a tontine policy from Equitable Society

A 25 year old man held Tontine policy No 78272 from Equitable Society of New York. Over fifteen years his payments totaled 200.30 starting with 66.02 first year. If death had occurred early, returns would exceed premiums. now options include cash value 426.61 or total premiums with interest, or a paid up policy for 5877 with heirs receiving over 391 per 100 paid.

Equitable Society of New York

Panor and Sitting Room Furniture at Patyn's Furn Co

Fine French style Panor and Sitting Room sets advertised from 48 Canal street factory with English underzlate decoration. Morey Churchill and Morey list 166 Friend street as supplier choice.

Panor Patyn’s Furniture Co Canal Street Morey, Churchill & Morey Friend St

Boston Superior Court Docket Highlights October 17

The Oct 17 docket spans First to Fifth Sessions with cases including Byron A. Osgood vs Thomas F. McGann and related cross actions over breach of contract for 1000 cash cars. Wood vs Atkins involves a hired horse and buggy, with damages and conversion claims, plus many listed case entries. Ham mond, J. presides over tort and contract matters. verdicts, denials, and defaulted defendants appear throughout.

Superior Court Mason, d Byron A. Osgood Thomas F. McGann R. Lund W. Bartlett Osgood E. C. Gilman Charles M. Barnes McGann Daniel Wood John E. Atkins T. J. Gargan C. P. Sampson H. BE. Swasey William B. Orcutt

Court Action Seeks Damages From City in Wagon Accident

Superior Court Norfolk County October 17. Joseph Montana sues City of Boston for injuries after being thrown from his wagon on Albany Street March 21, 1887. Defense asserts no defect for which the city is responsible. Case sent to jury. Attorneys listed for plaintiff and defendant. Other case references noted.

Hammond Henrietta Vaughn City of Boston Buckingham Street No. 7 B. Wadleigh T. M. Babson Samuel L. Holt Edgar J. Bliss J. L. Powers Henry J. Bartlett Bridget Dooley H. G. Allen W.S. Frost John Kelly Ann Maguire J. J. Feeley I. R. Clark Dunbar Frank W. Weston Martha A. Hanson Tietel Gleason Revere A.D. Bosson Salem D. Charles Cornelius Gearin Patrick D. Sullivan Piedmont Street Mary 5. Sullivan Patrick D Sullivans Guthron W. H. Towne W._F. Slocum Thomas Riley P. Sullivan Charles F. Jenney Gearin Sullivan Dealy Maller Vevern Dempsey Lattimer Fitch Wakefield Cochburg RR Nower Ree Pain Same Gordon Brothers Fernald Bleasington Car Deegan Cunnigham Cur Fitchburg RR. Co Fs O'brien Wagner Attwood Dumas Richard Greene Cowan Bradley Stroud Brown Gould

Superior Court Larceny and Liquor Cases Report

Oct. 17 session Dewey J James Crowley convicted of larceny from the person to one year in the house of correction. William Gaffney charged as idle and disorderly given six months in the house of correction. Daniel F Hutchins fined fifty dollars and costs for violating liquor law. William Daly found not guilty on liquor charge. Mary Moran discharged due to warrant error.

Superior Criminal Court Dewey J. James Crowley House of Correction William Gaffney Daniel F. Hutchins William Daly Mary Moran

Supreme Judicial Court Hearing Sets Equity Cases Tomorrow

Middlesex County Supreme Judicial Court judge Holmes reports the court will reconvene tomorrow to hear equity cases, marking the next phase in ongoing proceedings.

Supreme Judicial Court Middlesex County

Fireside Robber Ex Fireman Miller Bound Over For Trial

In East Boston Court Ex Fireman J Henry Miller alias Ford of 70 Pearl Street faced a breaking and entering and theft charge for four clocks and was bound over in 1000 for Superior Court. Charles H Thompson alias Harris alias Bourne waived for forgery and bound over 2000 for grand jury. Emma Thompson waived for stealing 160 dollars worth from American Instalment and bound over for grand jury. West End railroad conductors Ryner Katrick Whitman McDonald and Fred Hitchcock faced embezzlement hearings. Katrick and McDonald fined 10 dollars plus costs and held on 100 appeal. Hitchcock case continued to Oct 22.

J. Henry Miller Ford Nelson H. Brown Pearl Street Charles H. Thompson Harris Bourne Emma Thompson Boston Ryner C. Katrick Whitman McDonald Fred Hitchcock West End Katrick McDonald Hitchcock

General Ticket and Passenger Agents Elect Officers

At the New England General Ticket and Passenger Agents Association semi annual meeting at Path finder Railway Guide office, John A Fenno was named President and E A Watson became Vice President. A Waite of Boston and Maine was re elected Secretary, and C T Hempstead joined the executive committee.

New England General Ticket and Passenger Agents’ Association Pathfinder Railway Guide John A. Fennoeneral Boston, Revere Each & Lynn Railroad E. A. Watson Connecticut River Railroad A. Waite Boston & Maine Railroad C. T. Hempstead New York, New Haven & Hartford Railroad

Daylight Robbery Strikes Maynard Jewelry Store

W M Maynard owner of a jewelry store at 16 Brattle square reports a daytime robbery yesterday. Two men dressed as laborers entered after covering windows with whiting and using a ladder to reach a transom. Stolen items include fifty gold watches, seventy five silver watches, chains and diamond rings valued between 1200 and 1500 dollars.

W. M. Maynard Brattle Square Maynard

Social Law Library annual meeting elects officers

The Social Law Library proprietors met yesterday afternoon at the Supreme Judicial Court room. William G. Russell was named president, trustees include Charles A. Welch George O. Shattuck Richard Olney Henry C. Hutchins John C. Gray Augustus Russ Arthur Lincoln. A. Lawrence Lowell was elected clerk and treasurer, replacing the long serving Lincoln who declined reelection after fourteen years. The board update replaces W D Smith with Arthur Lincoln. The library report was postponed due to the librarian’s illness.

Social Law Library Supreme Judicial Court William G. Russell Charles A. Welch George O. Shattuck Richard Olney Henry C. Hutchins John C. Gray Augustus Russ Arthur Lincoln A. Lawrence Lowell Lincoln W.D. Smith

Shoe Company Directors and Firm Representatives Across the Nation

A lengthy list details numerous shoe company executives and partners across many cities including Atlanta Birmingham Cincinnati Chicago Detroit Indianapolis Louisville St Louis Nashville New York Philadelphia Pittsburgh Toledo and others. The directory names individuals such as J A Smith W W Draper T D Smith Benckenstein Plant Durrell Gates Richardson George Drake and many more along with firm affiliations and locations.

Atlanta J A Smith Moore, Marsh & Co W Draper Draper, Moore & Co Birmingham Bloomington Carpenter Guttmann, Carpenter Lelling Chicago Greensfelder Florsheim & Co Povenmuehle HFC Dovenmuehle & Son Ill Henderson C M Henderson & Co G Leonard Leonard & Co Craw I P Forum & Co Jen O A E Culter Miller, Culter & Co Columbus O Jones Reed, Jones & Co J K Orr JK Orr & Co Pallas Pex Buford Buford, Porter & Co Tre Detroit Mich McGraw A C McGraw & Co Fransville Ind B Hinkle Flinkle Hendricks & Cooper E McMillan McMillan Hazenco Wis M Meissner M Meissner & Co Minneapolis Minn Hefflefinger North Star Boot and Shoe Company Kilbourne Kilbourne Boot and Shoe Company Murray Murray, Dibrell & Co Nashville Tenn J B Richardson Richardson Bros & Co S$ Hollins Natchez Miss C Moore H Frank New York City T FE Greacen Neo F P Kirkendall Kirkendall, Jones & Co Philadelphia Penn T C Else TC Else & Co Pittston M McDonnell, Craw Platteboro C McDougall E G Rodgers Dewey, Rodgers & Co Toledo Wibe R H Lane & Co B Taylor American Hand Sewed Shoe Co Treance E McCoy Vance-Hughes Shoe Wilmington A French GR French & Sons York MB Spahr MB Spahr & Sons Zanesville

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