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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Oct 19, 1886

Page

5

Trio of Candidates in New York Mayor Race

A thoughtful review of the New York mayoral field contrasts Theodore Roosevelt and Abram S Hewitt as leading contenders. Roosevelt, youthful yet polished, combines reform impulse with privileged society status while Hewitt, respected in commerce and Congress, grounds a broad reformist profile. The piece also notes Henry George as a rising influence and touches on social events in Tuxedo Park with Miss Fortescue’s anticipated appearance and theater set pieces featuring Barrett and Wallack’s company.

New York Abram S. Hewitt Theodore Roosevelt Roosevelt Long Island George Jones FE. L. Godkin The Times the Tribune Henry George Henry Crearge Abrai S. Hewitt Congress Hewitt Mr. Hewitt Mr. Roosevelt Gurniers Newport Lenox Miss Fortescue Lord Yarmoyie Lyceum Theatre I London Belmonts Bac James Brown- Potter United States London Mr. Barrett Star Theatre Claudia Barrett Booth Teele Wallack’s Lester Wallack Fifth Avenue Theatre Henri Rochefort Ireland Standard Theatre Stanford White New Scribner’s Magazine Richard Grant White Art Department Century Montgomery

Browns Fail to Score in World Series Opener in Chicago

In Cari, October 18, over five thousand witnessed the first game of a six game series between the Chicago champions of the National League and the St. Louis Browns, American Association title holders, with Chicago domInant from the first inning. The report lists players, errors, and fielding notes from the contest.

Cariaco Chicagos St. Louis Browns

New Yorks Top Philadelphia in Run-Heavy Action

In a high scoring set of games the New Yorks defeated the Philadelphia Athlet 66 to 6 while Baltimore and Brooklyn squads posted modest wins. The day featured lopsided scores and standout performances among urban teams.

Ames Speech Compare to Grant Sparks Reflections in Essex County

A reader cites Essex remarks by Lieutenant-Governor Ames likening himself to General Grant while another article praises Grant’s London speech. The note questions Ames’s boldness, then reports Boston Light Infantry units marching from Boylston Hall to New Bedford with a special train departing at 9:30.

Essex Ames Grant Adam Badean Guildhall London Oliver Ames General Grant Quincey Boston Light Infantry Henry Parkinson, Jr Boston Light Infantry Veteran Corps David W. Wardrop Randolph Brass Band Boylston Hall New Bedford Washington Street South Street Old Colony

Oriental Tea Company at 87 Court Street Opens with 18 Years of Trade

The Oriental Tea Company located at 87 Court Street highlights its long standing reputation for selling top tea and coffee grades built on more than eighteen years of business experience.

TUE Oriental Tea Company Court Street

Insurance audit flags Fidelity and Casualty of New York

Massachusetts Insurance Commissioner Tarbox reports Fidel ity and Casualty of New York misstated its 1885 finances to hide losses and enable dividend payments. The agency notes excessive risk on a Martin estate bond and praises post scrutiny for improved solvency, with action to be referred to the attorney general.

Commonwealth OF Massachusetts Insurance Department Boston Fidelity and Casualty Company of New York Massachusetts New York Martin Smith John K. Tarbox Insurance Commissioner

Boston Theatres Show Evening Performances Around Town

Entertainment listings note Fritz Our Cousin German at the Boston Theatre at 7 45. Harbor Lights at Boston Mushum Harbor Lights at Globe Theatre Minstrels evening show at 7 45. Macaie Mitchell at Park Theatre 8 pm. Adonis at Hollis Street Theatre 7 45. Marinelli’s Cosmopolitan Congress at Howard Athen Vum 4 pm.

Boston Fritz Boston Mushum Harbor Lights Globe Theatre Park Theatre Macaie Mitchell Hollis ST Adonis Howard Athen Vum Marinelli Eprench de Rolson CSA

Grape and lemon dealers listed in Philadelphia sale notices

On Wednesday October 20 Horatio Harris & Co. and Samuel Buntings sons & Co. are among firms in Philadelphia selling goods including loot and shoes. Leonard & Co. and A. Richards & Co. present carpets and rugs with times noted. Real estate and stocks sections feature Francis Henshaw & Co. and L Day & Co.Listings include buyers and timing for sales and auctions across multiple cities with shoe and carpet lines and horse deals.

Horatio Harris & Co Samuel Bunting’s Sons & Co Philadelphia Leonard & Co Boots Apa Richards & Co New York L. Day & Co Francis Henshaw & Co S. R

Marriages in Taverly Reaton Chelsea and Boston

The report notes several October weddings: Jamieson to Kathleen Katon in Chelsea with Rev Bijah Horr officiating. Jewell to Hattie Eaton in Chelsea by Rev Elijral Horr. Dennis to Annie Kerr in Milton by Rev W P Tilden. Hodgdon to Grace Plumer in Lexington by Rev W J Robbins.

Taverly—Reaton Bijah Horr Byes Jamies Avert Lynn Mass Lara Louise Katon Chelises Jiewerll—Katon Elijral Horr William H. Jewell Hattie M. Eaton Chelsea

Obituaries and death notices for Brady Carpenter Delano and others

In this city Oct 16 Nicholas A Brady 49. Carpenter Newton Oct 17 Thomas V Carpenter 67. Delano New Bedford Oct 16 Joseph C Delano 91. Gray Great Head Winthrop Eunice Barrett Gray 29. Worts Hopkins Brooklyn Oct 14 Franklin Hopkins. Kelsey Cambridgeport Oct 15 Elizabeth Kelsey 78. Norman Winchester Mae 18 died. Slater Mancheater by the Sea Oct 1% Winthrop Leeds Slater. Little Woburn Oct 18 Helen P Little 46. Darling this city Oct 18 Phebe Eustis Darling. Funeral Oct 20 1 p m from 73 Rutland St. Burial private.

Brady Nicholas A. Brady Carpenter Newton Thomas V. Carpenter Delano New Bedford Joseph C. Delano Gray Great Head Winthrop Eunice Barrett Gray Douglas Gray Prescott Arn Worts Hopkins Brooklyn Franklin Hopkins E Kelsey Cambridgeport Elizabeth Kelsey F Norman Winchester Mae Thomas Adelia Norman Slater Mancheater-by-the-Sea Winthrop Leeds Slater Andrew Caroline T Slater Boston Little Woburn Helen P. Little Darling Phebe Eustis Henry J. Darling Lp. m Rutland Street

Harvard Overseers Schedule Special Meeting in Boston

A special meeting of the Board of Overseers of Harvard College will be held at No 50 State Street Boston on Wednesday October 20 at 11 oclock a.m. Alexander McKenzie Secretary Cambridge October 13 1888.

Boston Washington Street Mary Anne Wales

Suffolk County Democratic Convention Delegates Meet in Boston

Suffolk County Democratic Convention delegates are asked to meet at the Meionaona 88 Tremont Street on Wednesday evening October 20 at 8 o clock to nominate Sheriff District Attorney and court clerks and to transact other business. The convention will consist of the Democratic City Committee of Boston twenty delegates from Chelsea three from Winthrop and three from Revere.

Suffolk County Tremont Street Supreme Judicial Sufolk County Democratic City Committee of Boston Chelsea Winthrop Mevere Eaden Shassachusetts Supreme Judicial Court Tooth Charles A. Norton Coleraine Northampton Williamsburg J. Victor Charles S A.D Annie L. Norton R. R. Gilman Charles PF. Howland Henry Howland Cambridee Middlesex Sada Court Sin. Tyler Seid Court Ongton Cambridge Pudia Boston Post Grorce M. Brooks J. Dh Tyler Register Nore Ron Wea Lohm Siassachbusetta SU EE Probate Court Moses W. Eaton Nashua Hillabero New Hampshire Caleb Richardson Lcense Suffolk Joan W. McKinn Joeln H. Paine Asst. Register Massachusettie Bostroyr ADLER and Square Fred H. Seave Sherit

Boston Voter Lists Printed and Polls Open Oct 6 19

Notice to voters lists qualified voters for Boston city elections in 1886 posted at precincts and central office. Evening registration sessions run Oct 6 to Oct 19 from 6 to 10 p m. Registration closes Oct 19 at 10 p m. Polls open 7 a m to 4 p m on election day November 2 1886.

Boston Pemberton Square

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