Leary Men Outside as Murphy Faction Wins Ward 13 Nominations
Delegates to Suffolk Democratic senatorial convention meet at Municipal Court in South Boston. Leary faction seeks hearing. petition tabled as Murphy delegates vote to maintain control. Creed gains one vote to become nominee. Hartlett elected State committee member. Ward 13 Connelly named chair with Donohoe as alternate. Ward 14 Kenealy and Gleason named alternates. Ward 15 McCabe named chair with Wall as alternate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Builing
Corner Fourth
Dorchester Streets
Boston
Leary
Francis H. Wail
James L. Ford
Foye
Horan
Alderman Murphy
Frank J. McCarthy
Ward 13
State Committee
Creed
J. J. Hartlett
James H. White
James J. Connelly
Timothy Donohoe
Daniel J. Kenealy
James F. Gleason
James L. McCabe
F. H. Wall
Ward 24 Republicans Nominate Oakman and Bicknell
A Ward 24 Republican caucus completed nominations with Henry P. Oakman and Thomas W. Bicknell securing the tickets after a quiet ballot. Frederic W. Bliss and William G. Waitt were named by earlier statements but were not chosen. Bliss denounced the caucus as illegal and hinted at an appeal to the Secretary of State.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ward 24
Ward
Frederic W. Bliss
William G. Waitt
Henry P. Oakman
Thomas W. Bicknell
Rederic W. Bliss
Messrs
Oakman
Bicknall
Mr. Bliss
Beverly Democrats Endorse Sohier For State Representative
The Beverly Democrats held a caucus and endorsed Mr. Sohier for reelection. They praised his faithful service to Beverly in the General Court and his alignment with the Democratic platform on state issues, while not nominating a separate candidate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beverly
Democrats Indorse
Schier
Republican Party
Worcester County Republicans Meet To Rally Campaign
About fifty chairmen and secretaries from Worcester County third senatorial district met at the Bay State House to hear Secretary Wardwell of the State central committee and plan activities aimed at energizing Republican supporters during the campaign. Colonel F Wellington invited town committee officers to a Bay State House conference on Wednesday evening October 23.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Worcester County
Worcester
T. C. Bates
A. A. Woodbury
Third Senatorial District
Republican Committee
Bay State House
Wardwell
State Central Committee
F. Wellington
Republican Rally Draws Springfield Crowd
About 2000 gathered at City Hall for a Republican rally with ex Governor Robinson presiding. Speakers included Lt Governor Brackett, candidate Haile, Rep Greenhalge of Lowell, and W H Brooks for district attorney. Greenhalge energized the audience while Eliot of Harvard faced pointed remarks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springfield
Robinson
Brackett
Haile
Greenhalge
Lowell
W. H. Brooks
Lidyoke
Eliot
Harvard University
Springfield Republican
Brookline Democrats Select Candidate for General Court
The Brookline Democratic caucus at the lower Town Hall nominated Aaron H. Latham for Representative to the General Court. Chairman Duncklee and Secretary Sullivan presided as speakers praised Latham’s abilities and civic service. The meeting adjourned at 9 10 p m with a note urging support for Sheriff Endicott.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brookline
Charles Duncklee
William Aspinwall
Duncklee
Frank T. Sullivan
D. Blakely Hoar
Aaron H. Latham
Latham
William H. White
P. O’laughlin
D. B. Hoar
Endicott
Senator Gunn Seeks Re Election Indorsed by Democrats
The ninth Suffolk senatorial Democratic convention at State headquarters endorsed Senator Daniel Gunn for re election. Gunn did not win the Republican nomination and is running as an independent candidate after the convention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senator Gunn
Suffolk
State
Daniel Gunn
Gunn
Seventh Suffolk Senatorial Republican Convention Chooses Wade
The Seventh Suffolk district GOP held a heated convention with Joseph M. Wade winning after thirteen ballots and securing unanimous nomination. Others debated reporters access and potential nominees including John A. Nowell and C. Coffin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Suffolk
Joseph M. Wade
E. H. Houghton
George Leonard
Ward 18
J. G. Bostwick
Ward 20
J. A. Keefe
Ward 17
John A. Nowell
Brackett
Perkins
Coffin
Leonard
Hathorne
Senate
Boston
W.S. Stevens
Jooeph M. Wade
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Sesseeerreesrers
C. Coffin
Eeseeseevereeesers
Franklin County Republicans Nominate Edwin Baker for Senator
At GreenFreed on Oct 18 the Franklin County Republican convention nominated Edwin Baker of Shelburne Falls by acclamation. F M Thompson of Greenfield elected to the State central committee. Major A L Shattuck of Orange presided. sheriff nominees included George A Kimball and E Fowler with Fowler favored. County commissioner nominee was Lyman A Crafts, with B W Fay and A J Dennison as special commissioners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Franklin
Edwin Baker
Shelburne Falls
F. M. Thompson
Greenfield
State Central Committee
A. L Shattuck
Orange
George A. Kimball
Arthur A. Smith
Coleraine
Isaac Chenery
Montague
William Smead
E. ©. Fowler
Smith
Fowler
Chenery
Kimball
Lyman A. Crafts
Whatlely
B. W. Fay
New Salem
A. J. Dennison
William E Plummer Nominated for Cambridge Councilor
The third Middlesex Democratic councillor convention was held in Cambridge. W R Howard of Cambridge was chosen chair man and George E McGrath of Waltham secretary. The nomination of William E Plummer of Newton was unanimous.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William E. Plummer
Middlesex
Central Square
Cambridge
W. R. Howard
George E. McGrath
Waltham
Newton
W. H. Carberry Chosen At Suffolk Democratic Convention
The eighth Suffolk Independent Democratic senatorial convention met in Goldsmith Hall at 9 PM. Wards 19 22 and 25 sent delegates totaling fifty, with W. H. Carberry named as the ticket’s choice after a committee presentation. Carberry pledged reform aims amid endorsements from Alderman Short and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. H. Carberry
Goldsmith Hall
T. J. Mahan
Ward
P. J. Maguire
Ward 19
Carberry
Richard Sullivan
Ward 9
Mr. Hunt
John C. Short
Representative Nominations Released Across Essex and Surrounding Counties
The slate lists Democratic candidates in Essex for Thirteenth Joan Collins Fourteenth George W Kinsley and Fifteenth William H Stearns. Middlesex Republicans Charles Moore and H B Milton of Waltham and Democrats N F Libby and T F Curley of Waltham. Berkshire Republicans Andrew J Bucklin Adams and Charles L Lapham Hancock along with Edward A Bee Pittsfield and George W Smith Alton from Fourth Berkshire. Franklin Prohibition Edwin A Stebbins Shelburne Brainerd F Graves Conway Fifth Hampden Prohibition George H Clarke Chicopee. Hampden Democrats Horace H Sanders Palmer Twelfth Plymouth Republicans H C Thomas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Essex
Joan H. Collins
George W. Kinsley
William H. Stearns
Middlesex Ublican
Charles Moore
H. 8
Milton
Waltham
Middlesex
N. F. Libby
T. F. Curley
Berkshire Publican
Andrew J. Bucklin
Adams
Berkshire
Charles L. Lapham
Hancock
Ourth Berkshire Reblican
Edward A. Bee
Pittsfield
George W. Smith
Alton
Franklin
Edwin A. Stebbins
Shelburne
Brainerd F. Graves
Conway
George H. Clarke
Chicopee
Horace H. Sanders
Palmer
Plymouth
H. C. Thomas
Strikes spread in Lens coal fields as Chambers opening looms
Paris reports a growing Lens miners strike now at 12 000 men possibly doubling. coal leaders propose 5 percent wage rise while miners demand 10 percent. ministerial council fixes Chambers opening for Nov 12 at the Elysee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Elysee Palace
Lens
France
M. Thevenet
Vienna
Francis Joseph
Hungary
Tancier
Fez
Laraiche
Hameure
Whitechapel
London
Flensburg
Nightless display lamp sale at Hollings & Co
Two hundred brass and pottery lamps of odd patterns now on sale at less than half their value by R. Hollings & Co. at 647 Washington Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hollings
R. Hollings & Co
Washington Street
Secretary Noble's Halt on Pension Increases Proposed
Secretary Noble replies to Commissioner Tanner, asserting the secretary's power to halt abuses in pension cases. He cites ten related cases where increases were granted before surgeon certificates and total over 16,000 dollars. Noble warns continued rapid reratings could exhaust government resources and calls for reconsideration on the record.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washinoron
Noble
Tanner
Pension Bureau
Lam
West End street railroad hearing on Rosindale extension
A Rosindale petition seeks a one and a half mile extension into the locality to serve about 6000 residents. Twenty to thirty men attend as talks cover Centre street, Forest Hills, or Washington street routes and fare at five to seven cents. President Whitney supports rapid transit via Washington street but notes grade crossing objections. A survey will be made and city action sought. no line this season due rail and rail supply limits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West End Street Railroad
Rosindale
Centre Street
Forest Hills
Washington Street
Whitney
Egleston Square
Local business failures rise across week with several settlements
J Wilkinson of Cambridge Massachusetts declares solvency and offers 15 cents on the dollar to creditors. M R Chase of Wolfeboro New Hampshire contemplates compromise. H E J Miller Mountain Grove Missouri and H T Rush Co New ton Illinois have assigned. National failure totals show 223 this week, up from 214 and 211, with Canada at 41. The year to date US failures stand at 8942 versus 7866 in 1838.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. ¥. Wilkinson
Cambridge
Mass
M. R. Chase
Wolfeboro
N. H
E. J. Miller
Mountain Grove
H. T. Rush & Co
Newton
Ill
United States
Canada
Imported Cigars at Bargain Offer
Attention is called to the advertisement on the first page of this issue of Charles E. Pearce & Co. at 109 Devonshire street. The sale of 100000 fine imported cigars at 25 percent less than the cost of importation offers all smokers a chance to secure an excellent cigar at a low figure. Banks brokers and real estate men and other business people are urged to avail themselves of this opportunity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles E. Pearce & Co
Devonshire Street
Two political figures stage unlikely theater act
President Carnot has his Baker and President Harrison his Tanner vanquished by voters. The two allies are urged to combine forces and star in The Two Orphans as a symbolic wartime stage partnership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carnot
Harrison
Court actions and verdicts in United States and Superior Courts
The United States District Court Oct 18 reports Catherine Hallesey found guilty of selling liquor without tax. Hannah Mattheson acquitted. Flonora Rorke found guilty and fined $200. Superior Court First Session Oct 18 lists George E. Smith vs Old Colony Railroad damages claim. testimonies closed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States District Court
Carpenter
J. _ Catherine Hallesey
Hlannah Mattheson
Flonora Rorke
Superior Court
Barkin
George E. Smith
Old Colony Railroad
R. M. Morse, Jr
M. Morton, Jr
J. Fh. Benton, Jr
Foss v. Howe et al case in Middlesex Superior Court
In Middlesex County Superior Court on October 18 Judge Brigham presides over the Foss versus Howe et al. matter which remains active.
Bray vs Hood executor ends in contract action in Salem court
In Essex County Superior Court at Salem on October 18 Judge Mason presided over the case 5128 Bray vs Hood executor stemming from a contract claim by Walter E. Bray for services rendered to Esquire Holmes of Tesfield. Defense denies contract. Jury deliberated past midnight. Attorneys Badger for Bray Moulton for Hood.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Superior Court
Essex County
Salem
Mason
J. Yo
Bray
Hood
Walter E. Bray
Esquire Holmes
Tesfield
Mr. Badger
H. P. Moulton
Forsythe v Fallon trespass damages verdict
Norfolk County Superior Court civil sitting in Dedham on October 18 heard Thomas Forsythe versus John Fallon for trespass by defendant pigs. Verdict for the plaintiff awarded 250 dollars. Attorneys: Jidridge for plaintiff, Edward Everett for Fallon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norfolk County Superior Court
Dedham
Pitman
Thomas Forsythe
John Fallon
Plaitiff
Gainer
Idridge
Edward Everett
Charles B. Dana
Wellesley
Linden Street
Batl & Tower
A. B. Abbott
C. BE. Washburn
Superior Court Session Notes from Yarmouth
Barnstable County court on October 18 heard multiple cases including Snow vs Mayo for conversion with no decision, Morgan vs Morgan decree nisi for desertion and non support, Kelley vs Kelley divorce nisi with custody questions, Chase vs Chase heard and confined, Baldwin vs Baldwin decree nisi for desertion, Chase vs Chase libel dismissed without prejudice, Weekes vs Baker replevin for a boat with no decision, and adjourned Thursday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barnstable County
Yarmouth
Sherman
J. R. A. Snow
Jacob W. Mayo
Sarah E. Morgan
Lewis P. Morgan
Mary E. Kelley
Charles L. Kelley
Myra EB. Chase
Edwin L. Chase
Fannie A. Baldwin
Henry A. Baldwin
Nisi
Hattie F. Chase
Noble H. Chase
Weekes
Baker
Larceny and adultery sentences listed by Superior Court
On October 18 Thompson J William Washington was fined 30 dollars and costs for larceny. Peter Nichols and Joseph Kunz were involved in larceny with Nichols receiving fifteen months and Kunz probation. Sarah Simpson received two years in the House of Correction for larceny. John Doherty and Francis Hallett faced adultery sentences of six months and fifteen months respectively in the House of Correction. George A Baker was placed on probation for larceny and further probation for the same offense.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Superior Criminal Court
Thompson
J. William Washington
Peter Nichols
House of Correction
Sarah Simpson
John Doherty
Francis ©. Hallett
Joseph Kunz
Jarceny
George A. Baker
Insolvency Court in Suffolk Adjourns Multiple Meetings
In Suffolk County insolvency court Oct 18 McKim adjourns third meetings in several cases including Macomber vs Greenwood and Mayer J Cohen. Other matters such as discharges, adjournments to Nov 15 Jan 17 and April 18, and petitions to expunge claims or stay proceedings are noted along with first meetings and a stay grant for Alfred H. Batcheller.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Suffolk County
McKim
Macomber
Packard
Freeman
Thomas F. Maney
Mary F. Maney
Morris Myers
Charles
George Meacom
Benjamin Burgess
Thomas F. Maney & Co
William Browne & Co
Hyde
T. Dimick, & Co
Edwin B. Temple
Samuel H. Smith
Levi L. Whitney
J. L
G. H. Whitney
William H. Leatherbee
Littlefield & Folsom
John Warner
J. Tyler Hicks & Co
Roscoe M. Plaisted
Alfred H. Batcheller
Court Dockets Continue Assault Embezzlement Cases
In October 18 criminal session, the case against Martin Bornstein for assault was continued in 200 dollars bail. Nathan saden, charged with embezzling twelve overcoats valued at 106 dollars from Abram Cohen of Kingston street, also continued. William Murphy held in 300 dollars on assault charge. George Montgomery on embezzlement probation. Stella DeMarko fined six dollars plus costs for staying with hand-cart in one place on Bowdoin square over twenty minutes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Curtis, Exy, Jr
Martin Bornstein
Saden Nathan
Abram Cohen
Kingston Street
William Murphy
George Montgomery
Stella DeMarko
Bowdoin Square
Massachusetts Druggists Hold Annual Meeting at Young's
The Massachusetts Druggists Alliance met at Young's last evening with W. W. Bartlett presiding. Officers elected for 1850 include President Bartlett vice president A. G. Trafton and secretary treasurer T. Tillearn. A Gurtis Club social discussed the Superior Court action in entering Neither Party when counsel did not appear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Massachusetts Druggists’ Alliance
Young’s
W. W. Bartlett
A. G. Trafton
T. Tillearn
Young
Gurtis (Lawyers) Club
Superior Court
Boston Light Infantry
Thorndike
Globe Theatre
Vendowe
W. H. Bosworth
Cleveland
1. B. Johnson
New York
G. I. Green
Springfield
G. A. Brag
Providence
R. I. Harry White
Sreester
W. J. Dale
North Andover
W. Thurston
M.D
Joshua L. Chambelain
United States
C. F. Wilson
Albanys
F. F Emerson
Co. D. Leet
R. B. Currier
Springheld
Robert Cook
Brockton
L P. Farnum
Chicago
L. D. Smith
St. Paul
Minn
J. W. Henshaw
Worcester
H. A. Osgood
Lewiston
J. S. Parker
Utica
N. Y
E. Macomber
Fall River
L. D. Hills
Amhers
Newport
R. L
C. G. Mallan
London
Eng
F. Tatt
Whitinsville
H. B. Morse
Omaha
Thomas Burlingham
L. Stokes
Helena
Mont
C. H. Brandon
Nashville
Tenn
Petition to appoint Lambert Chelsea postmaster circulates
The Friends of Acting Postmaster Lambert of Chelsea are circulating a petition urging his appointment as postmaster.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chelsea
Lambert
Howard Benevolent Society elects long-serving officers
The annual meeting kept the old board of officers, with Clinton Vilas elected as third district distributor replacing Rev William S Heywood. Reports by secretary and treasurer were favorable. Cars on Tremont Street will be detoured nightly from 8 pm to 6 am via Berkeley Street Columbus Avenue and Boylston Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howard Benevolent Society
Clinton Vilas
William 8. Heywood
Tremont Street
Dover
Boylston
Berkeley Street
Columbus Avenue
Boylston Street
Walter Emerson
Medora Glenson Emerson
John Thomas
Rudolph King
Harvard
New York & New England
Hyde Park and Mattapan
Edward Adams
Hyde Park
Richardson & Rafter, Carpenters
Rafter
St. Johns
Two murderers respited in Pennsylvania
Harrispurg. Oct 18. James H Jacobs of Lancaster county and George Clark of Greene county, both condemned to die on Oct 23, have been respited until Dec 19.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrispurg
Penn
James H. Jacobs
Lancaster County
George Clark
Greene County
Diverse-church services set for Sunday across Arlington
The article lists multiple sermons and events at churches in Arlington Street and Brighton. It notes Rev Brooke Her ford at 10:30 a m at Arlington Street with Sunday school, vespers, and open seating, plus newly proposed services at Grand Anny Ho Brighton with Rev James M Gray of Boston. Additional notices cover Union Hall vesper services with W H Baldwin, and varied religious meetings at Congregational and Disciples churches, including choirs and special sermons across Boston area venues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arlington Street
Cuouren
Brooke Herford
HH. Bk. Holt
H. E. Hole
Minnie Brown
Everett Locke
Nellie May Holt
Walter C. Hooks
J. F. Sumner
J. E. Holt
Byron A. Robinson
George Menuall Taylor
S Christian Association
Reyision and
Orkeley Streets
R. L. Perkins
P. m
Rev. L. A. Banks
South Boston
Clarendon Male Quartet
C. W. Downing
the Angels
F.W. Hemenway
G.nese
Mr. MacLeod
Jose H Stewart
George W. Proctor
Allien
Bruce
Christadelphia Chandler Hall
Essex Street
Cabeca
Towellin
Boston
Cuurnenh
Brooktine Street
Warren Avenue
Charles G. Anes
Newb Street
Lake
Jesus
Berkeley
Marsboro
Stopford Wentworth Brooke
Sucono
Also Mentioned on This Page
Murphy
M. J. Creed
P. O’shea
J. G. HB. Johnson
Seeger
Ids Mitchell Galvin
Mr. Galvin
M. T. Mullen
Thomas J. Shea
General Foreign News
Ryt An
James Pyle
Rosindale Horse Car Service
Kakas & Sons
Washington ST
Hammond
Frank Irens
Dehn Tarringtoen
J. J. Ad. Browne
Is. B. Perry
Sess
S&s Lopertt
Edward
Ishar
Patrick Curley
Hampshire Street
P. B. Kiernan
John ¥. Cronan
Benjamin Johnson
City of
Washington Avenue
Prattville
M. F. Stevens
F. & Fitz
Safford
Pet
Johnson v. Walkins Hot Water Heater Co
DeMerritt
Martin
Harris
Inhabitants of
Welch ¥Sanie
Irion
Moseley
McIntosh
Hender- Bol
Druggists’ Alliance
Curtis Club
F. Dalton
Parker
S—L. Larria
Porto Rico
A. G. Fuller
St. Louis
M. Cowles
J. B. Webb
Portland
J. W. Parke
South Bend
Ind
Robert Gordon, Jr
Hamilton
Ont
Joseph Oppenne Mer
R. Spooner
Philadelphia
D. Knight
Leicester
H. S. Holt
W. H. Milliken
W. M. Gorham
Louise Woodruff
Taunton
Philip Schaefer
Hartford
Conn
Doran
B. F. Wittum
Doverad
J. Bartlett
Haverhill
C Hamilton
Stat
W. Blackmer
Chica Ee
J. R. Davis
Oscar
W. B. Packard
Troy
N.Y
J Aten
Minneapolis
Moon
James Maguire
T. J. Maguire
Bangor
Dyer, Rice & CO
Alaska
Chauncy Street
E. 0. Thompson
Old South
Kixe
Charel
Francis Geabody
D.D
Edwin A. Sherman
Masonic Veteran Association of the Pacific
San Francisco
Cal
Chinigny
Republic
Fime
Bruno
B. A. Atkinson
Boston Wharf
Boston Post Office
Congress, Sieper
A. Grahite
Richards Streets
Mt. Washington Avenue
Fort Point
J. B. Russell
State ST
The
American Insurance Co
Kilby Street
George Croshaw & CO
Lonion Francis Peabody
J. W. Field
Henry S. Bean
Jobs Jeffries & Sons
Amos Binney
Milk Street
Pakeaatt
Sapolio
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