Randall Accepts Nomination For Congress In Fifth District
Boston physician Dr. Charles L. Randall of Brighton accepts the Fifth District Democratic nomination for Congress after vacancy caused by Robert Treat Paine. Born 1841 in Boston, he is a former legislator and interpreter of party reform aims. Letter outlines views on tort reform currency and Cleveland administration, urging unity for a solid campaign. Hazard Stevens replies questioning his stated positions and the tenor of public discussion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Democratic Congressional Committee
Robert Treat Paine
Charles L. Randall
Brighton
Dr. Randall
Boston
Henry Randall
Sarah Ann Ruggles
Samuel Ruggles
Long Wharf
Harvard Medical School
Jr. Randall
Boston Public Library
Fifth District
Congress
Cleveland
Wentlemen
Chanles L. Randall
Mr Randney Civil Service Views Question Reform League Inquiry
Letter from 1886 to Ambrose Ranney asks if he supports civil service reform principles. It requests open, equal, merit based appointments for non political offices and the extension of reform to all government employments, plus repeal of periodic vacancies that force changes without removals. Signed by George William Cunlfin, President, and William Ports, Secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ranney
New York
Ambrose
Boston
National Civil Service Reform League
Congress
Jree
George WiLliam Cunritin
William Ports
Civil service reform letter from 1886 debate
A letter from A A Ranney discusses civil service reform, opposing partisan removals, supporting reforms to purify and elevate public offices, and urging stronger ballot integrity. Curtis, Williams, and Votis noted as officials. The letter stresses moderation, nonpartisan administration, and condemns official improprieties while cautioning against political exploitation of reform.
Stevens to Ranney letter on tariff discussion request
General biazard Stevens replies to Congressman Ranney after his declination of a joint tariff discussion in the third district. Stevens cites Ranney’s past opposition to tariff reductions and argues the issue dominates party platforms and public consciousness, urging open debate despite electoral considerations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stevens
Ranney
Biazard Stevens
Massachusetts Women Rally for Prohibition Standards
The Boston meeting of the Massachusetts Woman's Christian League denounced the Prohibitory Republicans and criticized the Lynn Prohibitory convention. Delegates were chosen for the Meionaon Prohibitory convention on October 28, and Rev. F B Dickinson warned that rum is akin to fire, urged church loyalty, and condemned the license law.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Massachusetts Woman’s Christian League
Boston Baptist Bethel
Trask Hill
M. O. Sterns
Peabody
Lynn
Knights of Daber
Woman’s Christian Prohibitory League of Massachusetts
Massachusetts Woman’s Christian Temperance Union
Meionaon
Oet
F. B. Dickinson
Somer- 7
Pielville
High Tariff Meeting Attracts Over Two Hundred
A rally at Faneuil Hall drew ce more than 200 opponents of free trade as speakers preached protection for American labor. Edward Fitzwilliam chaired with John M. Trohay as chairman designate. W. W. Doherty warned that free traders would harm workers and cited Blaine. Resolutions pledged opposition to any candidate tainted by free trade doctrine. The meeting adjourned at 10:10 PM with under 100 attendees remaining.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Faneuil Hal
Democratic Party
Edward Fitzwilliam
John M. Trohay
America
W. W. Doherty
John F. Andrew
Blaine
Congress
Maine
Ireland
Anthony Marnngham
Ames campaign rally in Coliseum Ames selects Lodge and Long
Lynn Oct 21 The Ames campaign opened in this city with Mar John L Parker presiding at the Coliseum Henry Cabot Lodge spoke championing protection to trade The Morrison bill aids Michigan and Ohio wool but harms Pennsylvania iron and New England cotton The Hon John D Long praised protection and noted John Boyle O Reilly supports tariff protection George B Loring General Swift and others echo praise for Lodge The rally highlighted Republican gains and liquor suppression in Boston remarks
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lynn
Soeciau
Coliseum
John L. Parker
Henry Cabot Lodge
Morrison
Michigan
Ohio
Pennsylvania
New England
John D. Long
John Boyle O’ Reilly
Boston
Long
Lodge
John L. Swift
George B. Loring
Prohibition Ward Lists General Court Representatives
Prohibition ward and city committee met in the Meionaon at 8 last evening. A two member credentials committee was appointed and twenty nine delegates reported present before a general caucus was voted. The ward executive committees pre‑listed representatives to the General Court by ward, with names including Ward 3 Timothy Parker Charles Bennett Ward 4 Richard Stark Charles Webb Ward 5 J A Josim H H Packard Ward 7 William A Tilton Lincoln Barnes Ward 8 Charles Howe Edgar Allen Ward 10 S Woodberry Edwin Kimbal Ward 11 Edward W Cra ford James G Shaffer Ward 12 H H Sexton Co W Goodwin Ward 15 John W E rei Ward 16 S Raymonds S J H Topman Ward 17 M A Marks J B Howe Ward 18 George E Ricker Rufus Putman Ward 19 Luther P Adams Valentin Bock Ward 20 E L Dunning M S Rice Ward 21 M A Blaisdell I X Rey
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prohibition
Meionaon
Johnson
General Court
Ward
Timohhy
Parixer
Charles Bennett
Richard Stark
Charles Webb
J. A. Josim
H. H. Packard
Wiliam A. Tilton
Lincoln Barnes
Charles Howe
Edgar Allen
S. Woodberry
Edwin
Kimbal
Edward W. Craford
James G. Shaffer
HH. L. Sexton
Co W. Goodwin
Thon
Wg E Rei Ward
Ymonds
S.J. H. Topman
M. A. Marks
Howe
George E. Ricker
Rufus Putman
Luther P. Adamaos
Valentine Bock
E. L. Dunning
M.S. Rice
M. A. Blaisdeil
I. x
Rey
Ward council and senatorial conventions nominate district leaders
The meeting in Ward 17 to 25 formed councillor and senatorial conventions. Preston & Bunyan of Ward 17 was nominated for councillor in the fourth district by acclamation. A councillor committee for the fourth district was appointed. In the fourth district Israel S. Trafton was named Senator. A fifth district senatorial committee by Brick, Cutter, and Shaffer was appointed to nominate a Senator, then the meeting adjourned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Messrs
Sharpe
Sexton
Woodberry
Clinton
Hough
Wilson
Israel
Trafton
Philbrick
Democratic Conventions Open in Music Hall
The first Democratic Recorder and councillor conventions met in Music Hall with fifteen delegates. B F Hathaway Jr presided and M F Slocum of Fall River served as secretary. George T McLanchlin of Sandwich named for Congress. Tucker of New Bedford Slocum of Fall River and Raymond of Middleboro elected to a congressional committee. Carpenter of Middleboro nominated for councillor and Hathaway Fair Haven Sweeney Fair River Raymond Middleboro elected to councillor committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Breproro
Music Hall
B. EF. Hathaway, Jr
M. FB. Slocam
Fall River
George T. McLanchlin
Sandwich
William A. Tucker
New Bedford
M. E. Slocum
Marenus M. Raymond
Middleboro
Charles C. Carpenter
John M. Hathaway
Fair Haven
Michael Sweeney
Fair River
M. M. Raymond
Democrats Select Winchester Town Committee at Quiet Caucus
Democrats of Winchester held a Lyceum Hall caucus to choose a new town committee with no contest. George K line of the sixth district urged party unity. The ticket drew 42 votes with James F. Scannell receiving 4. New members listed: General John M. Corse, Dennis F. McCarthy, Walter Safford, James I. Flynn, Arthur G. Loring, Patrick W. Reardon, James F. Butler.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Democrats of
Winchester
Lyceum Hall
George Kline
Sixth District
Saba Teow Bk
Andrew
Lovering
John M. Corse
Dennis F. NcCarthy
Walter Safford
James I. Flynn
Arthur G. Loring
Patrick W. Reardon
James F. Butler
James F. Scannell
Long Renominated in Quiet Second District Convention
The second congressional district Republican convention in Grockton renominated Congressman Long in a brief session. Fifty-two of 125 delegates attended. W. B. Harris presided, Walter H. Faunce kept minutes. The committee found six Arlington delegates, four present. Dr W. E. Swan moved Long’s nomination by acclamation amid modest remarks and swift adjournment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grockton
Bb. W. Harris
East Bridgewater
Walter HL. Faunce
Kingston
Allington
Wricht
W. E. Swan
Stoughton
Mr. Long
Harris
Lane
German Independents Organize Political Club
A Turn Hall gathering of German independents aimed to form a club like the former committee of fifty. Officers were not elected as many old members were absent. The group plans to discuss party affairs and steer German voters toward Andrew to defeat the Republican platform.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Turn Hall
Middlesex Street
Committee of Fifty
Cleveland
Republican Party
Andrew
Democratic Candidates Confer at State Headquarters
Democratic candidates for Congress and State Senate met at the state headquarters to discuss district race dynamics. General Corse presided as John E. Russell Henry K. Lovering Bushrod Morse and J W Corcoran spoke. Reported strong statewide ticket support and active registration with campaigns to energize turnout.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
State Senate
General Corse
John E. Russell
Henry K. Lovering
Bushrod Morse
J. W. Corcoran
Foster
Ruan
Andrew
Lovering
Lodge
Lynn
Burnett
City registration totals show supplementary voters added since Sept 20 1886
The table records the number of names on supplementary voting lists after Sept 20 1886 when printed lists showed 40.46 percent. Added registrations total 15.002 bringing the grand total to 55.865. The last column compares with pre State election 1355, indicating the eligible voters this year are significantly lower.
Switzer Nominated for Senate by Essex Republicans
Danvers October 21 The fifth Essex Republican senatorial convention nominated James W. Switzer of Lynn for Senator on the third ballot with 31 votes to 28 for Newton P. Frye and 19 for Phillips. Frye and Phillips trailed in earlier rounds as ballots shifted. In North Andover Newton P. Frye was elected to a state committee. Brockton reported a second Plymouth line on the same date.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Danvers
Essex
James W. Switzer
Lynn
Newton P. Frye
North Andover
Commuittes
Swiitzer
Frye
Phillips
Switzer
Brockton
Plymouth
Democrats renominate Douglas at convention in Salem
At a Democratic senatorial convention in Salem this afternoon William L. Douglas was renominated by acclamation. Hl. L. Gibbs won reelection to the State central committee. In the second Essex district Samuel Roads Jr of Marblehead was nominated for senator, while George A. Collins joined the central committee. In Lowe Massachusetts the seventh Middlesex district backed John Welch for senator and John H. Morrison was elected to the central committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wiliam L. Douglas
Hl. L. Gibbs
State Central Committee
SaLtem
Essex
Samuel Roads, Jr
Marblehead
George A. Collins
Lowe
Mass
Middlesex
John Welch
John H. Morrison
Political notes shape campaign talks and postponements
The Hon. David A. Wells canceled speaking in Boston due to illness, delaying a tariff reform demonstration at Tremont Temple. The piece lists numerous political events, rallies, and nominations across Massachusetts, including candidates for Congress, Senate, councillor, and clerks, with dates and venues such as Jamaica Plain Curtis Hall and Lynn banquets. Names include Wells, Lodge, Lovering, Wheeler, Trumbull, Stevens, and Upham among many others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David A. Wells
Boston
Wells
Tremont Temple
Hugh Montgomery
Ward 1
Worcester
C. P. Norcross
Congress
Lovering
Mr. Lodge
Third District
Tariff Reform Association
Curtis Hall
Jamaica Plain
Everett P. Wheeler
New York Free Trade Club
M. M. Trumbull
Chicago
General Hazard Stevens
Greenfield
James Oliver
Athol
Luther Dudley
Leverett
George Clarendon Hoedses
Henry B. Lovering
Christopher G. Plankett
Warren
John Francis O'Connor
Lafayette G. Blair
John W. Corcoran
Newburyport
Philip J. Doherty
Frank K. Foster
Jonas Tl. French
Waltham
Erskine Warden
Samuel O. Upham
John J. Glidden
Ward 7
Salem
G. Parker Bray
W. H. Upham
C. H. Symonds
Essex County
Dean Peabody
Willard Spaulding
Mechanic Halls
Washington Street
Danvers
William B. Morgan
Issex County
Daniel D. Saunders
Gloucester
Democratic City Committee
John Favor
Lawrence
David B. Kempton
George H. Freeman
Seth W. Godfrey
E. Williams
Hewitt Not Clubbed in Sunday Station Incident
A Brisbane rumor claimed John Hewitt was assaulted in Station 3 after intoxication. Lieutenant Gaskin and Officers Murray and Powers dispute the claim, stating Hewitt was unruly, received a facial bruise from a punch, and later walked home with a bondsman. Hewitt’s doctor notes fractures are unconfirmed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Hewitt
Bromfield Street
Jowell Street
Gaskin
Murray
Powers
Officer Powers
Duster
Hewitt
Officer Hayes
Mr. Hayes
Hayes
Liewitt
Station J
Dorchester Sewer Contract Claim Dominates City Council Debate
The Boston common council held a lengthy session over Patrick Hart’s $10,000 claim for extra Bowdoin street sewer work. Debates centered on Hart’s losses, with Ward 5's Quigley supporting pay and Blume, Whall, Ladd, and others opposing. The measure passed 34 to 23, triggering a later reconsideration and fresh conflict over taxation and public labor holidays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patrick Hart
Bowdoin Street
Dorchester
Quigley
Ward 5
Hart
Blume
Ward 7
Whall
Brown
Ward 24
Mr. Lee
Ward
Ladd
Ward 11
Whitmore
Cherrington
Ward 14
Lee
Boston
Wilson
Ward 9
Ward 10
Corporation Council
McNary
S. Kelly
Sheridan Installed Commander of Loyal Legion in Pumapeipria
The annual Loyal Legion session closed with Lieutenant-General Philip H. Sheridan installed as commander in chief. Ex-President Hayes and numerous high ranking officers attended, followed by a Meade Post banquet and Hayes reception at Post No. 2, G A R, before Sheridan's departure to Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pumapeipria
Military Order of the Loyal Legion
Philip K. Sheridan
Sheridan
Hayes
Army and Navy
Army
Navy
Meade Post
No. 1
General Sheridan
Washington
Obituary notices of Caverny and others in New England
William L. Caverny of Roxbury a former secretary of the Indian Mutual Insurance Company died at 51. Funeral Saturday at 1 p.m. E. H. Wadsworth of Eastport died aged 52 after months of illness. Wallingford Representative Boardman F. Stafford died in Montpelier at 70. Edward F. Hall formerly of Boston and San Francisco stock circles died in New York leaving widow and son.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William L. Caverny
Roxbury
Indian Mutual Insurance Company
Baston
Eastport
Boardman F. Stafford
Wallingford
Montpelier
Edward F. Hall
New York
Edward F. Halli
Boston
China
San Francisco
The
Stock Exchange
War on live stock rates begins in Oarada Neb
Rate dispute erupts as Rock Island starts using long distance rates for stock bound east. Burlington and Northwestern threaten retaliation, prompting anticipation of a general rate cut across the lines that feed Omaha yards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oarada
Neb
Chicago & Northwestern
Chicago, Burlington & Quincy
Omaha
Chicago
Rock Island
Milwaukee Roads
Nebraska
Landlords Try to Dispossess Over Skating Rink
New York reads that H H Maxton and wife leased Harlem river plot to Charles A Butler for eighteen years at 583 dollars yearly. Butler and H R Lounsbery formed a skating rink company, Lounsbery later became receiver and ran it. The Muxlows sought to dispossess for 4000 dollars unpaid rent. injunction halted suit until Judge Potter dissolved it and dismissed the suit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
H. H. Maxton
Harlem River
Charlies A. Butler
Butler
H. R. Lounsbery
Wall Street
Connecticut
Lounsbery
Blaine Arrives in Brownsville for Local Visit
James G. Blaine and party reached Brownsville at five. An escort band greeted him at the hotel where he held an informal reception. He plans to visit family graves, speak at the Lyceum, then travel to Washington with his sons to his Alma Mater.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brownsville
Penn
James G. Blaine
Blaine
Lyceum
Washington
Old National Pike
Marriage Scrapped as Groom Found Dead in His Rooms
Maiss Minnie F. Roesch a 20 year old heiress faced an aborted wedding when Julius Lefer 55 an assistant to Schmidt Labes was found with a bullet in his brain at his Chestnut street apartment. A note said he lacked the nerve to proceed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
CxHicaco
Minnie F. Roesch
Julius Lefer
Schmidt & Labes
North Street
Chestnut Street
Coal allotment boosted for October to 3.5 million tons
New York reporting the committee on coal allotment of the anthracite companies raised October output to 3,500,000 tons due to heavy demand at the West and on railroads. November's allocation remains 3,250,000 tons. If trade stays active, experts say current output may still be insufficient to meet demand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Cornerstone laid for Reformed Episcopal Seminary in West Philadelphia
Thursday afternoon witnessed the laying of the cornerstone of the Reformed Episcopal Seminary at West Philadelphia Penn. Bishops and clergymen from across the country attended as the seminary project with its buildings is valued at about 250000 dollars and fully funded. Efforts to raise an endowment are also underway. This marks the third cornerstone laid by the denomination within a month.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reformed Episcopal Seminary
West Philadelphia
Penn
Fires Report From Dorchester and South Boston Districts
A Boston record lists multiple fires overnight with addresses in Dorchester and South Boston. Notable incidents include a 5:30 AM blaze at 1 Walnut Street, Dorchester causing £200 damage, a second morning fire in the same house, a stable fire on Second Street near Dorchester Avenue with kerosene lamp explosion causing £50, an unnecessary alarm from Box 68, and a hat store fire at 91 Court Street caused by a gas jet with curtain contact resulting in £50 damage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walnut Street
Dorchester
Gre
Wiiliar
Milam Johnson
Second Street
Dorchester Avenue
Boston
A. A. Woods
Court Street
Cr Apt
Farm buildings burn at Plymouth and Yale Stable Co. fire at Westville
In Plymouth New Hampshire Daniel Dearborn’s farm buildings were destroyed by fire yesterday morning due to a chimney blaze. Loss estimated at 8150, insured for 2160. In New Haven Yale Stable Company factory at Westville, owned by Eli W. Blake estate, burned this evening. Building loss 810,000 and stock and machinery 825,000. The firm also lost 86,000 from a prior foundry fire and may not resume operations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Plymouth
N. H
Daniel Dearborn
New Haven
Conn
Yale Stable Company
Westville
Eli W. Blake
Charlestown Temperance Meetings Reported Across City
The Charlestown Temperance Club plans a debate on a National Prohibition Party at Winthrop Hall Charlestown Oct 26 at 7 am with several speakers. A united temperance meeting is set Oct 28 at Meionaon, 7 30 pm to discuss promoting temperance work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charlestown Temperance Club
Winthrop Hall
Main Street
Charlestown
Prohibition Party
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Hayden
Get
Hazard Stevens
Moore
A.A. Ranney
George Williams Curtis
William Votis
Moony Bowporn
Bostox
Bion
A. A. Iarney
Chariff
Massachusetts Tarif Reform League
Cape Democrats
Democrats
Bey Ter Ltd U
SRS Ab
Ad &T
Aioe
Senate
Barnstable
Buzzard’s Bay
Charles Dillincham
George H. Loring
Yarmouth
Lieutenant Gaskin
Claptron
Ward 25
Committee On
Judiciary
Committee On Finance
Battery Street
Lincoln’s Wharf
General
Phil” Sheridan
Lounsbery’s Skating Rink
City Notes
St. Paul Alpha Phieta
Boston University
Parker House
Alpha Phieta Chanter
Syracuse
N. Y
Hannah J. Grouce
Ile
Superior Court
Stonybrook
Board of Aldermen
Julius A. Palmer
No. 97
State Street
Rh. G. F. Candage
D. E. Archibald
United States
Watts and
Vinal
Division 2
Richard Lovett
Lovett
Tarbox
Sherman
Fidelity and Casualty Insurance Company
Aiacullar, Parker & Co
Addax Basting Machine Company
Russell
Cambridge
Walter H. French
Charleston
5. C
Osgood Bunker Hill Temperance Reform Club
Mystic Hall
Albert Howe & Co
Winship Street
Faneuil Street
Market
North Beacon Streets
Alton Dolls
Harrison Avenue
Warrenton Street
Jie
Grand Jur
Richmond J. Lane
Abington National Bank
Kentucky
C.H. Graves & Sons
Paris
W. Baker & Co., Dorchesier, Hass
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