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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Oct 20, 1886

Page

8

Donovan and Morse Letters Favor Independent and Greenback Nominations

Three Democratic and independent candidates for Congress published letters accepting nominations. Ex-Mayor Donovan of Lowell in the Eighth District pledges to faithfully represent voters and advance tariff reform, currency stability, and land preservation, citing national unity and veteran service. Rushrod Morse adds support for a vigorous administration and broad national interests.

Congress Donovan Lowell Eighth Lo Renel Williams Thom Amon Erchit Massachusetts Lim Lis Winle Boc Worcester America United States Canada Europe Michigan Wisconsin Minnesota Iowa Kansas Nebraska California Convention John J. Donovan

Burnet Accepts Democratic Nomination for Ninth District

Edmund Burnett of Southboro accepts the Democratic nomination for Congress in the Ninth District. In his Oct 19 letter to James Stratton, Burnett expresses honor, intent to serve honestly, support for Cleveland, a gold standard, tariff revision, and tax reductions on raw materials.

Bernetts Edmund Burnett Southboro Socraporoa James &. Stratton Ninth Congressional District Democratic Committee Congress Lama Cleveland Llavera KE. Burnet

Independents Nearing Citywide Gain in 1884 Efforts

The Independent headquarters on Washington Street buzzed with meetings led by Congressman Lovering and Dr. Everett as workers set up typewriters and coordinated with independents across towns. In Cleveland wards, Andrew supporters appear likely to win a large share of Republican votes, while Democrats push efforts in the Fourth District amid a long, contested Democratic convention marked by repeated ballots and procedural disputes lasting into the early morning.

Washington Street Congressman Lovering Dr. Everett Cleveland Andrew Ames Independent City Committee John F. Andrew Roger Wolcott Venticallin John T. Wheelwright Burnett Ninth Newton Krooktine Siath Lovering Chelsea Charlestown Lodge Russell Rice Bates

Prohibitionists Question Third Party Nomination Tactics

Prohibitionists debate the Worcester platform and a plan to nominate a candidate without deals. The convention is held in rooms of the Massachusetts Total Abstinence Society, led by Oliver Ames as president and Senator Morse as director. Some members fear the society is being used to back Morse and violate platform principles.

Worcester Massachussasse Assetts Total Abstinence Society Oliver Ames Morse Mr. Morse

Republicans Hold Annual Experience Meeting in Meionaon

The Massachusetts GOP held its annual experience meeting for town and city committeemen with Major Gould presiding. Governors, senators, and local leaders urged party duty, predicting success for Ames and the Republican ticket, with reports from local officials in Lynn, Haverhill, Waltham, and Essex County.

Meionaon Major Gould State Committee Robinson Loar and Dawes John D. Long A. W. Beard Henry Parkman Boston Burden Attleboro George C. Bent Cambridge Barnes Hankshire County Allen Lynn Johnson Waltham Fosdick Fitchburg Messrs Ames Brackett Massachusetts Hoar Cochman General Butler Mr. Ames Thomas Jefferson Andrew Jackson U.S. Grant Sir Andrew Lodee Cogswell Essex County Wardwell Haverhill French 8. O. Upham Cleveland

Morse Accepts Democratic Nomination for Congress

Bushrod Morse accepts the Democratic nomination for Congress in the second district in a letter from Bostox dated October 18 1886. The Second Congressional Democratic Convention praises Morse for his honest administration of public affairs and endorses reform in civil service tariff currency and governance.

Bushrod Morse Congress Bostox William G.4. Pattee Charles I. Young Cleveland

Close of Registration in Boston Shows Reduced Totals

Boston totals indicate about 55,000 registered, with 52,043 by yesterday morning and a projected 4,090 added yesterday. September lists held 40,862, lower than typical years. Precincts by ward and overall city vote strength remain uncertain, though early figures hint at a largely Republican rating in the 14th ward area and limited GOP effort beyond Lodge district in Charlestown. Democrats likely face a small net loss versus prior expectations.

Boston Charlestown Lodge

Prohibition Party Faces Endorsement Decision for Morse

The Prohibition State committee debates endorsing Elijah Morse of Canton for senator as the convention convenes at 36 Bromfield Street. The committee votes to tell the convention chair to push for only an outright Prohibition candidate, not a mixed endorsement.

Elijah Morse Elijah Va. Morse Canton Bromfield Street Dyer

Norfolk county Democrats nominate for county and state posts

Norfolk county Democrats met in Memorial Hall with fifty-one delegates representing sixteen towns. A.B. Endicott and Erastus Worthington were nominated by acclamation for sheriff and clerk of courts. George A. Cushing headed county commission with Timothy Baker and John Everett as special commissioners. Charles G. Chick chaired the second district councilor convention. Charles Ueanderson of Dedham was named senator for the second Norfolk district, with William Aspinwall chosen to the State Democratic committee.

Noreolis Coulney Democrats Depuam Norfolk County Memorial Hall William Aspinwall Brookline U. B. Marden Milton A.B. Endicott Erastus Worthington George A. Cushing Weymouth Timothy Baker Dedham John Everett Canton Albert LD Avery Braintree James B. Harvey Cohasset Siganor Butler Quincy Bushrod Morse Haron Don Gleason Hill James G. Scott Walpole Plymouth Hobart Willam Aspinwall Aspinwall Norfolk Samuel Allen James Jr. Mahar Grookline Charles Ueanderson Wiliam Aspinwall

Democratic district committees nominate Merritt and Hanson

The Democratic Representative committees of the twenty sixth and twenty seventh Suffolk districts met at Fraternity Hall Chelsea last night with seven delegates in the twenty sixth. Marcus M Merritt was nominated by acclamation and J W Hanson won a majority to secure the nomination. the twenty seventh district committee adjourned to Monday evening Oct 20 without further business.

Suffolk Fraternity Hall Chelsea Marcus M. Merritt J. W. Hanson

Bristol County Officers Nominated at Taunton Convention

Taunton October 19 The Republican county convention nominated Franklin Gray of River for county commissioner Simeon Borden of Fall River for clerk of courts Hi M Knowlton of New Bedford for district attorney and Andrew R Wright of Fall River for sheriff The New Bedford delegation tried to nominate City Marshal Tompkins and some delegates backed Sheff Wright for dual sheriff and Taunton jail keeper but Wright was renominated by a vote of 33 to 18.

Bristol Taunton Franklin Gray River Simeon Borden Fall River Hi. M. Knowlton New Bedford Andrew R. Wright Tompkins Sheff Wright Wright

Cambridge Democrats Nominate Hayes and Burns in Middlesex Districts

Cambridge Democrats in the first through fourth Middlesex districts held caucuses at evening meetings. In the first district Wards 1 and 5 the stormy caucus produced the nomination of D. J. Hayes of Ward 5 and David J. Burns of Ward 1. The friends of Represent-

Cambridge Middlesex D. J. Hayes David J. Burns Friends of Represent

Ward Politics Splits Over Perkins Vote

In Ward 5 caucus backers allege unfair treatment after Perkins vote on no measures. Ward 2 chairman Horace Clayton and secretary Arthur Gormley led nominations of Stephen Jennings and Major Horace Kemp. Ward 4 presiding officer M B Coogan and secretary E J Brandon oversee nominations of C W Henderson and Lingh R Gray amid 552 ballots cast with Scully 234 Anderson 220 Mundy 98.

Ative Perkins Mgr Horace Clayton Arthur Gormley Messrs Stephen Jennings Horace G. Kemp Ss Oes J. J. Kelly Daniel Shaughnessey John J. Scully Stephen Anderson DM. Munday Scully Anderson Mundy M. DB. Coogan E. J.brandon C. W Henderson Lingh R. Gray

Malden Independents Organize for Andrew’s Election

An informal meeting of Malden Independents convened in the Police Court room. John H. Farnham was chosen chairman and ward committees were formed. Members pledged active work before election day to support Andrew’s campaign.

Malden Maden John H. Farnham Andrew

Political Notes On Campaign Speakers And Roster In Essex County

General Collins and Colonel French speak in Gloucester next Friday night. Foster speaks in Worcester Friday evening. Brackett talks at Cambridge Saturday Taunton Tuesday and Plymouth night before election. Republican chairman Parkman lists a campaign committee with names from East Boston to Ward 21. Executive committee to meet at 875 Washington Street Wednesday afternoon. Additional events include Collins speaking in Gloucester Lynn Malden Fall River. various district conventions nominate candidates and set caucus dates.

Collins Jonas H. French Gloucester Frank K. Foster Worcester Brackett Cambridge Taunton Plymouth Parkman Republican City Committee East Boston Jesse M. Gove Bunker Hill John B. Wright H. H. Atwood Henry Parkman C.W. Whitcomb Ward Charles Mann John E. Huntress Henry S. Dewey Alpheus Sanford Washington Street Lynn Malden Fall River Cherrington Messrs Stetson & Moseley Ames Salem Fifth Essex Danvers William Dale, Jr North Andover Charles A. Ware Peabody Asa P. Newhall Andover State Central Committee Essex House Topsfield Allen Hardy Groveland Essex Manchester B. F. Cook Walter E. Cowdrey W. F. Candily Middlesex Faneuil Hall F. N. Whittemore Sunderland Franklin Union Fall Cambridgeport John D. Long John Q. A. Brackett Democrats Somerville Bacon Hall Union Square General Collins Russell Fourth Essex Timothy O' Hearn Lawrence Michael Carney

Burdett Young Ingalls Defalcation Case Revealed

A Boston clothing firm reports its former bookkeeper John F Birkmeier embezzled about 40600 over ten to twelve years. He fled to West Newton and is now said to reside in Quebec Canada. The firm notes the loss will not affect its standing though profits for a year may be reduced.

Burdett, Young & Ingalls John F. Birkmeier Messrs. Burdett, Young & Ingalls Winthrop Square West Newton Birkmeier Harbor of Refuge Quebec Can Post Canada Boston

The Poor Little Ones and Blood Purity Precept

The piece links red eruptions and scaly skin in children to bad blood during growth. It endorses Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery as a purge to purify blood, claiming healthy development follows. It warns neglect leads to scrofulous affections rickets fever sores hip joint disease and other grave maladies.

Refractory Witness Refuses to Answer in Ferry Case

East Boston ferry examination continued at City Hall as James Woolley faced Alderman Barr's counsel. Woolley refused to answer, alleging the questions sought statements he would not make. He described piles bought from city sources, their origins, and that some were from old slips and beaches. Adjourned until next Tuesday at 7 30 p.m.

East Boston City Hall James Woolley Allen Alderman Barr Boutilier Boston Old South Ferry Charles Woolley& Co William Woolley & Co East City Charles Woolley & Co Central Wharf India Wharf Battery Wharf Whitcomb Alderman Bair Alderman Sullivan Alderman Bromwich Counsel Allen Karr Bailey Ferry Department Stevenson James L. Townsend Smith & Townsend D. D. Kelly Kelly Revere Arbecam South Ferry William H. McKie Border Street John W. Fraser

World championship game notes from Chicago and St Louis

The second world series game drew 2009 to 9000 fans in warm weather. Umpire changes and a new double umpire system sparked dissatisfaction with officiating. Chicago and St Louis players posted mixed results while WWhitewash covers Chicago all over with hits and errors noted for both sides.

Chicago Wwhitewash St. Louis Caiiaco Deere

Knights of Labor Finance Report Sets New Pay

At Richmont Virginia on October 19 the General Assembly heard a finance committee report proposing annual pay of 5000 for the grand master workman and 2000 for the general secretary and treasurer. Executive board members to receive 4 a day plus expenses while on duty, with a resolution forcing International Cigar Makers' Union members to resign if joining the Knights of Labor. The convention is expected to adjourn tomorrow.

Knights Richmond Richmont General Assembly Knights of Labor Committee On Finance International Cigar Makers’ Union Order of Knights of Labor

Contempt ruling in Manning case over draft funds

United States Circuit Court hears petition to show cause why Manning should not be committed for contempt for not delivering a draft worth about £6000 to John McLaren’s estate. Rescripts vacate prior filings, declare Manning in contempt, order funds and draft disposition, refer to a master, and set hearing for Oct 27 1886. Parties included J J Myers for complainant and Charles Cowley for defendant.

United States Circuit Court Coir and Manning Adams Peace Company Adams Express Company J.J. Myers Charles Cowley

Salvage decree in Dido and Maggie Willett schooner case

The Dido owner George Steele must return 3767 to the court. salvage distribution is split with 4805.5 to Steele for costs, one third of 8274.5 to Steele and two thirds to the Dido crew, to be divided per voyage interests. Petitioners Fred Dodge and Charles A. Russell cite, W K Blodgett for original libellants.

Maggie Willett Dido Gloucester George Steele Fred Dodge Charles A. Russell W. K. Blodgett

Gildersleeve Oakes Suit Over Salary Alleged Balance

Supreme Court in Suffolk County opens with two cases. William W Gildersleeve seeks 900 dollars as yearlong salary balance. defense cites misconduct trying to lure an employee to dye-stuff making. Jury favors plaintiff. Other case John F Dutt et al v Mary Leary involves disputed Oak Street estate title between Duff heirs and a niece. third trial ongoing with ample counsel. Second session lists multiple docket entries and a stock sale suit verdict for plaintiff in Milton Mining case. Non-actionable details omitted.

Supreme Court Suaffolk County Knowlton William W. Gildersleeve J. Francis Oakes S. J. Elder & Proctor Hall John F. Dutt Et al Mary Leary Oak Street John Duff A. Hemenway C. G. Keyes J. Thomas J. A. Maxwell Barry Boston Duil Leary Kuron Brock Boyd Robinson Paii Pass—Wells Rhodes Thompson Houghaton Cushing Lathaway Boudrot Lyon Elses Young Noyes Wiliams Martin Gayrou Goodrich Goil Nashni Lav Hadiey Teele Howley Kelly Lee Willimantic Linen Co Pray Johnson Burt Smith Kerswell Brown Chapin Gudden Barnard Staples William H. Alien T. Brigham Bishop Et al Milton Mining and Milling Company E. Bb. Hagar J. W J. F. Pickering T. E. Lewis City of Boston Isabella Street I. M. Babson Marks Rubinouvf Thomas Kingsbury

Prisoners' Sunday Sermon at Boston Y M C U Vesper

The Reverend W J Batt of the Massachusetts Reformatory Concord Mass will speak on Who Is My Neighbor at the vesper service next Sunday at the Boston Young Men's Christian Union 18 Boylston Street.

W. J. Batt Massachusetts Reformatory Concord Mass Boston Young Men’s Christian Union Boylston Street

Democrats open campaign with city hall speeches

N. H. Krine reports a City Hall event where Colonel Thomas Cogswell campaigns for Governor along with W. W. Bailey seeking Congress and Charles F. Stone, state committee chairman, addressing voters.

Krine N. H City Hall Thomas Cogswell W. W. Bailey Congress Charles F. Stone State

Fires Reported In Several Local Dwellings

Record of fires from Box 99 at 407 Beacon street in a rear shed with no damage. Box 9 at 4 Holden court reported a slight blaze in a multiple dwelling caused by children playing with matches. Box 123 reported a slight fire at 65 aA street South Boston with unknown cause. Box 120, 179 Third street South Boston, a blacksmith shop owned by William B. Stone, reported a fire with unknown cause and damage listed as STDC.

Beacon Street Annie Henshaw Holden Court Thomas R. Roberts Aa Street South Boston Third Street William B. Stone

Oakland Fire Ravages Town of Terre Haute and Oldtown

Fire in Terre Haute Indiana devastates Oakland area with total losses estimated between 150000 and 200000. Individual losses range from 500 to 26000 with about one third insured by Zetna and Phenix. Oakland population around 1000 amid strong farming country in Mince Bancor. In Me Oct 19 a fire at Oldtown saloon owned by N C McCausland destroys saloon and laundry plus adjacent store. Losses about 3000 insured.

OFF _ Terre Havre Ind Oakland Zetna Phenix Mincis Bancor

Fatal sugar fall kills 16 year old in South Boston

Patrick Keevers of 5 Silver Street was struck by a pile of sugar from a drag at the Continental sugar refinery on First Street and died instantly. Thoms Flanagan, 80, injured when brick debris from a demolished wall toppled onto him. Also reports on Mr Stoddard's Napoleon III lecture, East Boston ferry meeting, funeral for Mrs A Dupes, Henry Wise held for trial, and South Boston Iron Works resuming with about sixty workers.

Patrick Keevers Silver Street Continental Sugar First Street South Boston Thoms Flanagan Boston Stoddard Boston Music Hall Napoleon Brooklyn Philadelphia Dames A. Dupes Cnurch A. Bartel United States Hallet Henry Wise Sea Gull District Court

Harvard Fall Tennis Tourney Opens Amid Perfect Weather

The fall tennis tournament at Harvard began yesterday with many matches in the preliminary rounds. Sturgis defeated Keasley in straight sets and several other results followed as the first round neared completion and third round play started.

Harvard Sturgis Keasley Zerega Brewer Keep Best Thompson Kuhn Blodgett Bowen H.M. Sears Tilton Norman Rublee Atsory Snow Lapsley Lee Mackay Howe Hallowell Morgan Zeréega Godling Keen Wilter Piiler Brown Parker Il-Zereva

Boston lumber dealer Nathaniel Littlefield assigns assets to creditors

Late this afternoon Nathaniel Littlefield a lumber dealer at 27 Doane street assigned 22 to John Warner for creditors. Once with several firms in Maine and Boston his career included Littlefield Clark & Co N Littlefield & Co Littlefield Jones Hammond and Littlefield Folsom before dissolving in 1886. The failure surprises as debts range from 260600 to 70000 with private liabilities. it will not affect Litt lefield & Folsom as affairs were not settled yet.

Nathaniel Littlefield Doane Street John Warner Kilby Street Littlefield Usebl Lyman Murphy 4 Boston Littlefield, Clark & Co N. Littlefield & Co Jones Hammond Littlefield & Folsom Littiefiehl & Folsoni Folsonis

Mrs Elliott Arraigned on Murder Charge in Malden

Mrs Elliott arrested Monday in Malden on a charge linked to the death of Archilact or Abraham Lamb of this city. She was arraigned in Municipal Court yesterday and committed to jail without bail until her next court appearance Tuesday.

Elliott Malden Archilact Abraham Lamb

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