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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Oct 21, 1889
Page
8
The lieutenant governor concedes the lobby exists and defends it as safer than the unseen third body. Russell strengthens support while Brackett’s replies reveal a wavering leadership. Voters weigh the lobby issue as Republican leaders brace for sharp scrutiny before November fifth.
In Springfield on October 20 a Democratic rally led by Willmore B. Stone featured William E. Russell as the principal speaker. He denounced the Brackett and Crapo machines, attacked the state tax on se adequacy as a constitutional relic, and criticized metropolitan police and state control plans as assaults on local self government. Also speaking were John W. Corcoran and E. B. Maynard.
The Hon. F W Bird of Walpole publishes a letter on the Norfolk sheriff race praising Endicott's tenure since 1885 and criticizing the Bradlee endorsement by party bosses. He accuses influential Republicans of intimidation and urges Norfolk Republicans to resist corruption and uphold party traditions.
County political discussions unfold as town committees meet at Youngs Hotel to decide support. Dover members push for Endicott while others waver or oppose. The meeting reveals strong sentiment for Endicott and weak backing for Bradlee among Republicans.
The Young Men's Democratic Club, handling the campaign document work, distributes pamphlets including President Eliot's Bay State Club dinner speech, the 3889 Democratic platform, Nathan Matthews Jr. address, and acceptance speeches by William E. Russell and John W. Corcoran, plus an open letter.
The August Russ public note cites the Boston Journal's June assessment of John Q. A. Brackett as weak and William E. Russell as strong, accusing the State House lobby and corruption. documents will be provided free to Democratic town committees.
Lieutenant Governor Brackett spoke at the Chickasawbut Club in Young's Hotel, rebutting William E. Russell's charges about an "irresponsible third body" between voters and the Legislature. He argued such influence exists nationwide, not just in Massachusetts, and urged campaign reform and election of incorruptible lawmakers with lobby registration proposed.
Essex county Democrats express confidence in electing ex Senator James O Parker of Methuen as sheriff. Republicans show fatigue with Sheriff Herrick after twenty five years and a split over nominations. The anti Herrick sentiment includes Colonel Nat Shotswell opposition and rumors of deals with Moody. The county convention in Salem amplified dissatisfaction with Commissioner Low. The combined discontent and Australian ballot secrecy favor a straight Democratic win.
A compiled slate of candidate nominations across Massachusetts counties. Democrats and Republicans in multiple districts name their nominees for state or local offices, including Franklin, Worcester, Middlesex, Norfolk, Hampden, Berkshire, and others, with several electors and districts listed.
Ex Governor John P. St John of Kansas will be the attraction at the Prohibition rally in Newton Monday evening Oct 28 with Judge Robert C Pitman presiding. Democrats of the seventh Suffolk district nominated F S Risteen of Ward 18 for Senator and elected John E Fitzgerald to the State committee. The sixth Suffolk Republican senatorial convention nominated A T Davidson for Senator and William T Eaton to the State committee. Ex Speaker Charles J Noyes had 7 votes to 11 for Davidson.
The Democratic convention for the first Middlesex senatorial district met in Somerville on Saturday. A. B. Lincoln of Somerville was nominated, and Dr. J. v. Couch was elected a member of the State committee.
Freeman C. Griswold has been nominated by the Democrats for Senator in the Franklin district. John H. Sanderson was chosen a member of the State committee.
P J Maguire independents held a Saturday rally in Friendship Hall backing William H Carbury independent candidate for Senator. They assailed the record of Democratic candidate Thomas F Hunt as part of their campaign effort.
The Republican contest for district attorney in Norfolk and Plymouth counties ended Saturday with Judge Sumner of Brockton as the nomination. Harvey H. Pratt of Abington was chosen by the Democrats to oppose Sumner.
In a Saturday caucus the Democrats of Ward 24 nominated Joseph H. Beale Jr and Nathan H. Glover as candidates for Representatives, signaling their intent to contest the upcoming election.
A letter to the Post urges forming a society to raise funds to place idle Vermont and Massachusetts farms under American owners. The writer argues home aid beats foreign labor, notes mortgage burdens at 6 percent, and pledges support if a scheme starts, despite limited means.
The Rev Dr Francis G Peabody of Harvard preached at King's Chapel on Romans 8 19 describing the verse as a Pauline touchstone for evolution of the universe into a living, growing creation. He argued that creation awaits the revealing of the sons of God and that human progress hinges on moral leadership and the human family as the seed of civilization. He urged self improvement and the abandonment of mercenary thoughts to illuminate others during trials. The address praised the founder of the church and urged steadfast faith amid adversity.
Dr. Herrick delivered a memorial sermon at Mt. Vernon Church for the late Deacon Joseph Tyler. He spoke on grief as a common burden and argued suffering strengthens faith, citing Martha and Mary and the idea of vicarious suffering for the many.
Rev. Minot J. Savage spoke in Boston on the second of his series Fifteen Years in Boston focusing on Ten Tendencies of Religious Thought and Life. He praised growth toward naturalism within God and the universe and noted increased ethics in religion, greater church attendance, and the spread of liberal Unitarianism despite obstacles.
A terse note asserts liberal ideas are in the air and permeate life and thought across the civilized world. The fragment hints at a broad cultural critique without specific events or figures.
The Liberal Christian Church held a morning service at Steinert Hall led by Rev. Henry Bernard Carpenter. The sermon explored Revelation’s Alpha and Omega as signs of the universal God and urged oneness of creation with divine spirit guiding humanity.
Rev Phillips Brooks returns to Trinity Church after attending the Episcopal convention in New York. He preached on St John chapter seventeen verse fourteen and urged believers to improve the world through their own good deeds, so as to inspire others toward better living.
Notes about the city announce soprano Mrs E T Lenfest contralto Miss M G Hill man and reader Dr L B Fenderson at the Young Men's Christian Union opening entertainment on Wednesday. Boston weekly deaths 177 with 22.17 rate. zymotic deaths 26 including diphtheria 11 typhoid 7 whooping cough 3 cholera infantum 1 and other 3. Consumption 24 heart disease 18 marasmus 13 pneumonia 12 accidents etc 7, cancer 6 Brights 4 paralysis 3 old age 6 and 22 over 70. Infant deaths 28. Globe Theatre tonight Richard Mansfield first US Shakspeare role awaited. notable attendees listed. Police arrest Diggs Butler Wilbur for Sabbath gaming. telegraph wire accident injures Officer Hanson.
Trustees met at Berkeley Hall for the annual dinner with guests. President Thomas C Porter presided while Charles Hayden reported on property improvements including $4000 spent on Grand Lodge Hall renovation. Board of trustees reorganized with 11 of 20 original directors remaining. Charles D Cole attended as grand secretary of Odd Fellows Massachusetts.
Evangelist Leyden spoke at the Reformed Catholic Church on Ferdinand Street delivering a treatise titled God Our Only Pope. He urged a silver collection to fund a silver boiler for the Lord and criticized Catholic artifacts. He denied the crucifix’s life like image and photographs of Apostle Fulton were sold at the exit.
At yesterday afternoon's men's meeting the Rev L A Banks of South Boston delivered an excellent gospel address. He based his talk on the Ephesus burning of evil books as described in Paul's preaching, drawing a large audience of young men.
George W. Clark president of the Massachusetts branch of the American Federation of Labor has sent a notice to trade unions asking moral and financial aid for the North Adams shoemakers who have been thrown out of work by a dispute between the Shoe Manufacturers Association and the Boot and Shoe Workers Association.
The second Ken nan lecture at Tremont Temple is expected to draw a full house tomorrow night. George Ken nan will discuss The Mountains and Mountaineers of the Caucasus using stereopticon images, costumes, weapons, and musical performances to illuminate the region.
October term notes show Judge Devens absent, no equity hearing this week in Suffolk. A long docket lists numerous cases across sessions including Barker, Cent. Nat. Bank v. Frye, Smith Old Colony, Fox v. Saunders, Reed v. Thornton, and many others with references to Old Colony RR and Boston matters. Motions set for Monday in Fifth Session with an Anast. case and Dinsmore v West Ena St Ry among items.
Chronology of cases titled Same v. parties including 1887 Commonwealth case against Carney for liquor law violation and subsequent liquor law prosecutions. Includes 1999 2000 Bridges, 1943 Lynch robbery, 1915 Jennings liquor law, 1646 Mahoney break and enter, 1861 Smith O Sullivan liquor law, 1884 Bogan liquor law, 1926 Moynihan liquor law, 1945 Taylor liquor law, 1947 Waters liquor law, 919 Carter civil suit, 1789 Sarne burton emireasione, 1924 McIntyre liquor law.
A long list of probate actions, guardianships, trusteeships, and accounts for numerous individuals and estates. Names include Mary FE Barry Rose Brown Henry Callender Aaron P Cleveland Eunice W Dearborn Patrick Devlin Frederick G Eaton James Gaffney Michael R Gately Thomas K Glover Mary Healy James Kenneally Edmund Lechie Samuel May Ann McCarthy Sarah Pesinais Eva McVay Johanna Murphy Catherine Palmer William G Pierce John H Proctor Ruth Prouty Franklin D Reed Ella F Reehl George Rogers Milo L Russell Philippine Schmidt Gutabe Shepard James Timmons George Francis Train Mary Ward Edward G Welch Catherine P Emerson Mary Elizabeth Dorr Ollison Henry Palmer Jeremiah Williams Bulkley Hastings Ethel Whiting and Henry Colby among others, with numerous petitions for administration probate guardianship and trustee accounts.
The court docket shows first session and second session listings with numerous case numbers and parties including Abbott, Carstairs, Trask, Parker, Barron, Horton, Price, Kallen, Spinoza, Aldrich, Lindstrom, Fay, Currier, Webb, McKay, Beale, Hear, The R. H. Allen Co, Albert, Gordon and others. The list includes case numbers and involved names in a procedural ordering for trial sessions.
Municipal Court notes on October 19 criminal session Curtis Exy judge. Charles Simpson charged with embezzling 237 dollars from Amos J. Judkins and Company at No 149.
Beach street, held in $500 for the Superior Court. Edward Whitehouse, larceny of an overcoat, two months House of Correction. Appealed and held in $200. Timothy Whelzy, larceny of two rolls of leather from C. F. Stillman, 46 Lincoln street, found not guilty and discharged. Samuel Hirsch, selling flowers without a license, fined $3. William Daly, larceny, three months House of Correction. Simon Miller fined $15 for keeping an unlicensed dog.
Josiah S. Dean of Boston has applied for admission as an attorney and counsellor of the U S Circuit Court in the District of Massachusetts. Henry L. Hallett, Commissioner of the U S Circuit Court, notices the filing dated October 17, 1889.
The list records numerous guests at Parker's and various hotels including Tom Karl and Mrs J Bartlett Davis of the Bostonians, critic William Winter, and many others from cities like Montreal Jamestown New York Pittsburg Worcester Bangor Philadelphia and Chicago. Names include Horace Vinton E M Dennis B Parker W Taylor J Till liker J S Ey M Darling Rood Williams and many more. The notice presents a snapshot of guest movements across prominent houses with extensive cross listing of surnames and hometowns.
Strangers and residents are urged to visit Daniels Badser Co at 25 Sudbury and 183 Friend streets to view their fine line of first class furniture in artistic designs of their own manufacture. Spacious warerooms display a premier assortment in new elegant styles at reasonable prices for time w
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