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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Oct 21, 1887
Page
2
In Lynn on Oct 20 supporters of Lovering and the Democratic ticket gather at the Revere House. Key speakers denounce Boston machine rule and urge voters to back Governor Lovering and a reform slate led by Doherty.
A Monument Hall crowd in Charlestown heard Thomas Riley and speakers endorse Philip J Doherty for the State Senate. Christopher G Plunkett Medford Democrat praised Doherty and Lovering, attacked Republicans on police reform and labor, and urged a strong Democratic turnout for Doherty's election. Ex Senator Cornelius F Cronin praised Doherty as fit for the people's representative.
Philip J. Doherty of Charlestown writes to Charlestown Labor Club after its endorsement. He explains labor questions and his aim to balance capital and labor, pledging fair, reasonable Senate action if elected and thanking club leaders for support.
Governor Ames and his council visited the State asylum this morning after stopping at the Hampshire county convention. Mayor Hill introduced the governor who thanked Hampshire Republicans for their votes and good wishes. Lieutenant-Governor Brackett and Councillor Allen spoke. County Commissioner Gaylord of Amherst was renominated by Hampshire Republicans, as was Wilson Dewey of Williamsburg for the third Hampshire Representative convention.
Lawrence Oct 20 The Democrats of the fifth Essex district nominate W M F Moyes and Eugene A McCarthy for the Legislature. In the fourth Essex district the Democratic candidates are Michael Carney renominated and Michael F Sullivan. The Republican slate for the fourth district is William S Jewett and Lewis Toer, while in the fifth district Harry M Eames and William J Hinchcliffe were renominated.
The first Suffolk senatorial Republican convention at City Hall Chelsea nominating Colonel William S. Hart after a secret preconvention conference. Hart won on the first ballot with 15 votes to 10 for Campbell, with Campbell reelected to the state central committee. Hart thanked delegates, spoke on temperance tariff and labor, and was greeted with applause. He later hosted a banquet at Grand Army Hall.
The Fourth Essex district Republicans yesterday nominated James D. Pike of Merrimac for Senator. At the First Barnstable district convention in Truro yesterday the delegation from Provincetown, Truro, Wellfleet and Eastham met to select their slate led by David Conwell.
The Third Franklin district Representative convention of the Republicans at Miller's Falls nominated Joseph F. Bartlett of Turner's Falls. The Sixth District Democratic Club plans a complimentary dinner for Candidate Loring and others on Thursday Oct 27 at 6 pm at the Quincy House. Labor men from the ninth senatorial district met at 45 Eliot Street and nominated Nicholas Furlong for State Senator with W F Mansfield elected to the State Central Committee.
In Coxcorp New Hampshire on October 20, excitement ran high as the Great railroad struggle dominated state news. The House debated the Hazen bill veto message with substitutions proposed by S B Page and heated exchanges between Colby and Moore. The motion passed 159 to 125 with delays and a recess set for tomorrow morning. Senate action on adjournment failed by near consensus. Governor Sawyer met with Attorney General Barnard with indications the legislature will not prorogue tomorrow noon.
The final annual meeting of Harvard class of 1888 elected class secretary F G Lund first marshal Charles Francis Adams second marshal O F Holden third marshal J W Wood Jr class orator Herman Page poet Lloyd McKim Garrison class edist H S Sandford ivy orator J H Sedgwick chorister G A Carpenter and class day committee chair A P Butler with associates G B Leighton and W H Rand. A class dinner was planned and a lunch was served after the proceedings.
Review of J. H. Temple’s History of North Brookfield with earlier Brookfield roots. Notes inclusion of unpublished materials, genealogical register, and biographies. Praises thorough study of geography and early narratives, while noting need for a contents table and detailing emphasis on Indian wars and Rebellion era.
Allan V. Garratt, a Boston electrician, married Miss Mary Charlotte Wilder at Central Congregational Church Jamaica Plain with Rev George M Boynton officiating. The reception followed at the bride’s home and notable guests included Volney Wilder and members of the Boston Electric Club.
The Providence court heard three murder cases in one day. Connor received a year for choking his wife during a quarrel. A youth who admitted throwing a pistol and pincers at his stepfather was released. Sun Lung the Chinaman who fatally stabbed a man was discharged due to a missing government witness.
The article recalls the 1863 Battle of Gettysburg with praise for Union victory and endless sacrifice. It notes a Pennsylvania tour on October 26 spending about twenty one and a half hours in Gettysburg, including a night in the town.
Lina and Adelia Beard present The American Girls Handy Book arranged by season with Easter games crafts and inexpensive home projects. It includes dolls from eggs and corn husk and guides for needlework painting and making furniture. The work is praised as helpful for girls in small towns and recalled alongside Min Childs Girl’s Own Book.
The excerpt notes Baroness von Marenholz-Billow meeting Froebel in 1849 at Liebenstein baths where he ran a school for children. He was mocked as The Old Fool for dancing with kids. Baroness became a convert to his kindergarten system, which rose in popularity but did not extend to higher education as Froebel envisioned. Emily Shirreff of London contributed a biographical sketch. Translated by Mrs. Horace Mann, the edition is identical to the first and priced at $1.50.
A summary of a dramatic tale where four soldiers escape a Batavia garrison with Swiss Belgian and native allies. They traverse Borneo meeting natives, finding minerals, returning to Putops with wealth and a Dayak wife, while the book is translated and adapted by others. The review also notes Charles L. Flint’s new edition on grasses and forage plants with extensive guidance on grasses and grains.
Alarm 645 at 8 35 yesterday morning for a blaze on Kendrick Wharf Condor Street East Boston caused by boiling over fish kettle. damage 25 dollars. Officer Hayes of Station 4 extinguished a small fire at 292 Federal Street last evening due to an overheated stove. damage trifling.
Two Marinette blocks in Milwaukee area burned destroying 25 stores and many homes with a total loss around 200000 dollars. E Murdock Co saw mill and tube shop at Winchendon burned this morning with about 10000 dollars loss. Shaw's bark extract works at Millville York county burned with losses near 40000 dollars and unknown insurance.
Six year old Florence Loux, living with her mother on Sixth Street opposite Washington Square, presented the President with faded flowers. The President sent a portrait and note, and Postmaster Harrity traced her after remembering her name but losing her address. Florence awaits a reply to the President's letter on his return to Washington.
Shipping items from New York and Pensacola report cleared and arrived vessels, with numerous names of steamers barks and schooners. The American schooner Sarah F Bird lies dismasted and sunk near Pensacola with no lives lost, and the British steamer Reaper was abandoned at sea after crankshafts failed.
Boston firm lists securities including multiple national banks, railroads, and mills. Items cover bonds such as Burlington & Missouri 6s 1918 ex12 and Saginaw & Western 6s 1913, plus shares in Amoskeag Mfg Co and Atlantic Cotton Mills. Also notes holdings in Atlas Natl Bank and Boylston Mutual Insurance Co among others.
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