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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Oct 25, 1886

Page

8

Registration ends as figures rise in state wide races

Voter rolls close across cities outside Boston with higher totals than last year signaling Democratic strength. Lynn and Fall River show notable gains, Lowell adds many names, and Gloucester Salem report small increases amid heated congressional battles.

Boston Andrew Foster Lynn Levering Fall River Robert Howard Lowell Lawrence Allen Newton Gloucester Salem Ose Hill Beadford Newbury North Eco Brockton

Tariff reform talk at Jamaica Plain meeting presided by Tyne

The Jamaica Plain tariff reform gathering led by Stephen N. H. Tyne featured General Hazard Stevens arguing that the two major parties fail to reduce the federal surplus and taxes. He blamed protectionists for monopolies, warned of extravagant legislation, and urged tariff reduction to aid manufacturers with raw materials, citing leather, wool, dyes, and copper goods.

Jamaica Plain Stephen N. H. Tyne Hazard Stevens Stevens Washington Henry Cabot Lodge Congress Friends of Protection Treasury Department Everett P. Wheeler New York Boston Harbor Boston Andrew England

General Hawley at a Connecticut Republican club

The Middlesex Club hosted General Joseph R. Hawley at the Revere House in Connecticut on Saturday drawing about 125 Republican leaders including Lieutenant-Governor Ames and Speaker Brackett. Hawley defended the party and attacked the administration, praising the GOP’s record and its historic role in guiding the republic.

Ceneral Hawley Middlesex Club Joseph R. Hawley Connecticut Revere House Ames Brackett Allen and Hayden Beard Sherman J. H. Gould R. A. Southworth Wells Cambridge E. H. Haskell McPherson G. A. Marden J. H. Builer Bourne Cedin H. J. Moulton Lowell John C. Rand J. G. B. Adams Lynn George Bb. Loring Salem Russell Lawrence B Hawley Grackett Hawley Republican Party Democratic Party

Cambridge caucus tangles over Perkins renomination

Democrats in the first and fifth wards failed to renominate Perkins in a Saturday caucus aimed at facing Daniel J. Hayes and David F. Burns. Michael Corcoran opened the meeting in Ward 1, with Charles E. Raymond as chair. A chaotic show of hands led to a adjournment and rival ratification meeting by the Hayes Burns faction with John M. Hurley as chairman.

Cambridge Perkins Daniel J. Hayes David F. Burns Michael Corcoran Charles E. Raymond Edwards Edward R. Cogswell Shaler Charles River Railroad Cambridge Road McCarthy Pelmont District Raymond the Bolters George A. Perkins Mr. Raymond Hayes Burns John M. Hurley

Tarr Accepts Nomination for Sheriff in Independent Run

The Hon. Robert Tarr, after solicitation, accepts sheriff nomination but denounces the district Democratic convention. He now runs as an independent with the district labor committee’s endorsement. Tarr backs labor candidate George Willard Spaulding for Congress, praising Spaulding for rejecting bribes.

Robert ‘Tarr Troncesterr Robert Tarr Hr. C. Moulton Haverhill Tarr Mr. Spaulding

Bribery Claims Taint Spaulding Campaign Effort

The report notes allegations that a district Democratic committee was bribed to withdraw a Congress campaign, citing a salary claim and 8500 pounds to lift a farm mortgage. Tarr says he can prove the substitution of Breen’s name in a tribunal and appeals for Mrs. Spaulding’s election.

District Democratic Committee Tarr Breen Spaulding Congress

Spaulding Opens Salem Campaign with Labor Talk

The Reverend Willard Spaulding opened his seventh district congressional campaign in Salem addressing about a quarter of Mechanic Hall’s capacity. He attacked labor conditions, claimed low earnings for Salem and Peabody workers, and urged laborers to vote for justice. He warned against corruption, promised not to withdraw, and set a Nov. 2 city hall return deadline.

Satem Congress Vieaven Beodle Boodle

Dawes Victory Fails In Melrose Caucus For Legislature

Melrose Republicans debated instructing a nominee for the Legislature to back John D. Long for U S Senate over Henry L Dawes. Opposing views argued against voter instruction. The caucus finally laid the matter on the table and John Larrabee was re nominated by acclamation.

Dawes Melrose John D. Long Henry L. Dawes D. W. Gooch George Jones Mr. Dawes Mr. Long Robinson Gooch United States Mr. Gooch Larrabee John Larrabee

Tobin Nominated for Senate by South Boston Republicans

Richard F Tobin author of the soldiers exemption bill bearing his name was nominated for the Senate by the Republicans of South Boston. The sixth Suffolk district held a convention with fifteen delegates. Charles T Gallagher chaired the meeting and J A Huntress was secretary. An acclamatory nomination followed, with Kendall and Hatch as candidates for State committee and Kendall leading on ballots.

Richard F. Tobin Senate South Boston Suffolk Saranel Kelley State Central Committee Charles T. Gallagher J. A. Huntress Alderman Bromwich F. F. Hatch Ward Kendall State Committee Ward 18 Hatch Slatch

Republicans Rallying in Rural Towns After City Registration

The Republicans, alarmed by large Democratic registration in the eighth district cities, plan country town rallies. Congressman Charles H. Allen and ex-Mayor Greenhalge spoke at a poorly attended Westford rally on Saturday night.

Charles H. Allen Greenhalge Westford

Shea Hunt Contest Alleged Knaves Plan Card League

Friends of Representative Shea accuse Hunt supporters of covertly forming a Union Card League in Vernon Hall to boost Hunt. Eighteen attendees signed a favorable paper. Shea backers say broader Knights of Labor members were misled and will be urged to vote against the scheme.

Shea-Hunt Friends of Shea Suffolk Hunt Knights of Labor Vernon Hall

Second Worcester Democratic senatorial convention set for Oct 27

Political notes report the second Worcester Democratic senatorial convention will meet at Liberty Hall in South Framingham on Wednesday Oct 27 at 2 PM. Fleury Cabot Lodge refuses to discuss temperance with the Prohibitory candidate in the sixth district saying he is not opposing prohibition in this canvass. Republican caucuses in the city to nominate Representatives will be held next Wednesday evening with Democrats voting on Friday. The Union Card League of Ward 15 plans a Wednesday meeting at Lyceum Hall and the Young Men's Democratic Club of Ward 15 will meet Tuesday night at their rooms at the corner of Dorchester and Seventh streets. The second Middlesex district Democratic senatorial convention is listed as held on Wednesday.

Worcester Liberty Hall South Framingham Fleury Cabot Lodge Union Card League Ward 15 Lyceum Hall Young Men’s Democratic Club Dorchester Seventh Streets Middlesex District

New York Literary Clubs Show Ties Between Authors and Society

A survey of New York clubs and gatherings reveals how writers mingle with other professions. The Century, Lotus, Union, St Botolph, Calumet, and University clubs host authors, editors, actors, and painters, shaping a web of literary and social influence across the city. The Lambs theater circle, The Kinsmen, and The Author's Club unite writers with performers, managers, and critics, reflecting a vibrant, era-defining cultural network.

New York George Lothrop Harper's Boston Kifieornth Street St. Botolph Club Thackeray Century Club Lotus Club Union Club Fifth Avenue Whitelaw Reid Calumet University Club Madison Square Twenty Sixth Street Sixth Avenue Wordsworth Lester Wallack London William Black Austin Dobson Edmund Gosse Henry Irving Andrew Lang Lawrence Barrett Edwin Joseph Jefferson Charles Dudley Warner W. D. Howells E. A. Abbey S. L. Clemens H. €. Bunner Mr. Irving Lyceum Theatre

Theatres Schedule Usher Busy Week With Several Engagments

The Hollis Street and Museum theatres will keep bills unchanged this week with Adonis and Harbor Lights running. Robson and Crane present The Merry Wives of Windsor at the Boston Theatre, with a large cast. Park Theatre offers A Parlor Match starring Evans and Hoey. Globe hosts Rose Coghlan in Shaksperian and English comedies with a strong company. Week features As You Like It, London Assurance, School for Scandal, Lady of Lyons, and more, plus Hallen and Hart’s First Prize Ideals at the Doward Atheneum.

Hollis Street Museum Adonis Harbor Lights Robson Crane Shakspere Boston Theatre Sir John Falstaff William H. Crane Fenton Edward MceWade London Assurance Lady of Lyons Bilt Hallen and Uart Doward Atheneum

Stage notes and cast at Boston Theatre and Tremont Temple

Mr. Miller once managed Bartley Campbell and aided the ill fated playwright at an asylum. Pauline L Allemand opens the Star course in Tremont Temple with a vanishing tramp scene in A Rag Baby. Star performers at the Grand Opera House benefit include Wilson Barrett May Fortescue Mrs Langtry Violet Cameron. Denmann debuts The Old Homestead at Boston Theatre starting Monday November 1.

Mr. Miller Rose Coghlan Bartley Campbell Frank Daniels Pauline L’allemand American Opera Company Tremont Temple Signor Liberati Mr. Innis St. Cecilia Ladies Quartet Carl Eichler Actors’ Fund New York Grand Opera House Wilson Barrett May Fortescue Langtry Violet Cameron Denmann Boston Theatre

City Notes on festival plans and local events

A Mechanics Hall meeting finalized arrangements for this week’s festival in aid of Carney Hospital. Maypole dance rehearsal occurred, Press day with the New England Club featured a journalism dinner at Young’s. Governors appointed Cheever and Peters as delegates to the National Cattle Growers’ Association meeting in Chicago on Nov. 16.

Mechanics’ Hall Carney Hospital New England Young's Albert Wilson Sing Sing Whittemore Maverick Bank Robinson Alonzo W.W. Cheever Dedham Austin Peters Boston National Cattle Growers’ Association Chicago

Seal Plush Sacques by Warren & Co Display Prices

Garments described as seal plush sacques by Warren and Company are advertised with premium quality claims. Each piece is said to be inspected and perfect, silk or satin lined and quilted, ranging in lengths 40 to 2 inches with sealskin loops. Prices listed from 35.00 to 76.00 and up to finer grades.

Paris Novelties Exhibit At Jordan Marsh

Monday morning exclusive Paris novelties in fancy metals pearls crochet jets feather trim ostrich wings and 54 inch feather trimming in black and colors offered at unusually low prices. Hats bonnets and winter bat items shown from $3.00 to $85.00 with latest Paris patterns. Upholstery dept features five pieces Figured English Mohair Cloths 69 inches long at $1.50 per yard.

Paris

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