How Boston Will Vote Big Registration Causes Elation
Boston's heavy registration favors Democrats as 72 500 registrants closed. Analysts predict Cleveland and Russell leads with a large Democratic plurality, possibly 12 000 to 15 000, shaping likely victories for Higginson and Usher in adjacent districts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andrew
Steve Polish
Boston
Cleveland
Thomas J. Barry
Cleveland and
Russell
Higginson
Usher
Blaine
Butler
Robinson
Madicott
McCafferty
Lovering
Ames
No Nomination In The Eighth District Ballot Impasse
The eighth Suffolk senatorial district met in Brighton Old Town Hall after sixty then thirty more ballots yielded no choice. Delegates backed Hunt Comerford and Fallon while three Hunt backers shifted to Shea on the thirtieth ballot, ending without agreement on a conference or adjournment. Political notes follow with rallies, speakers, and candidate status across Massachusetts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Suffolk
Old Town Hall
Brighton
Charles Gallagher
Morris F. Hickey
Messrs. Hunt
Comerford
Fallon
Debnee
Fortiethelegate
Messrs. Daly
Lyons
Bamwick
Thomas F. Hunt
Thomas F. Fallon
Aie
Ieee
John Comerford
Hunt
John F. Shea
Shea
Governor Long Seeks Tariff Revision in Letter to Morse
Boston, Oct. 23, 1888. Governor Long defends his tariff views in a letter to Robert M. Morse Jr., asserting support for a protective system with careful adjustment, tax reform after the war, and repeal of internal revenue taxes. He cites Republican policy shifts and echoes Morse’s own tariff concerns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
Tremont Temple
Boston
Woman's Christian Temperance Union
National Prohibitory Party
Internal Revenue
Whiskey Trust
United States
Joan D. Lona
Robert M. Morse, Jr
Governor Long
Morse
Henry Clay
Republican Congress
Publican
Senate
Republican Party
Ward 11 rally for John F. Andrew election club
Voters of Ward 11 invited to meet at Association Hall on Oct 29 to organize a John F. Andrew club for his bid to Congress. Attendance urged across party lines to boost support in this historic Republican ward. The call lists prominent local figures backing the effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andrew
Ward 11
John F. Andrew
Association Hall
Berkeley and
Boylston Streets
William Gaston
Darwin E. Ware
Arthur Amory
J. Blake
J. C. Shattuck
W. Curtis
E. P. Merritt
Os C. Jackson
Charles P. Putnam
3.C. Cobb
Russell Sturgis, Jr
Waldo Adams
Charles J. Underwoo
Albert A. Bizeiow
S. M. Morton
A. P. Browne
Frank Seabury
All
E. W. Warren
Nominations Listed for Essex Plymouth and Other Districts
A lengthy roll of nominating results across Essex Plymouth Norfolk and Middlesex shows multiple incumbents or nominees from Salem New Bedford Dedham and Lynn, with James Pike Merrimac and Charles C Bixby among others renominated. The piece notes bolting Republicans in the Second District and opposition to Morse the Rising Sun candidate including ex district officials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Essex
William Leonard
Salem
Plymouth
Levi P. Simmons
Duxbury
Bristol
John Davis
Michael Canavan
New Bedford
Denn
Frank W. Francis
Frederick A. Bradford
Norfolk
George E. Stearns
Dedham
Charles W. Steele
James Harris
James B. Gifford
Middlesex
Hartwell J. Whitcomb
Littleton
Hampshire
Charles K. Brewster
Worthington
William C. Douglas
Greenwich
James D. Pike
Merrimac
Charles C. Bixby
Montressor T. Allen
Kirth Franklin
F. Gray
Ashfield
John McFarlane
Rufus Kimball
Lynn
John Driscoll
William W. Low
John T. Merrill
Warren W. Adams
Quincy
Morse
Rising Sun Stove
Harris
Republican
Lodge at Revere Town Hall Rally Attacks Democratic Platform
A large crowd filled Revere Town Hall as Henry Cabot Lodge spoke on tariff policy and surplus removal. Provisions in Mills bill and Senate plan were debated, with Lodge criticizing Democrats and praising protective duties while noting regional manufacturing contrasts and labor import issues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Cabot Lodge
Revere Town Hall
Burnham
Willet Howland
Mr. Lodge
Howland
Cleveland
Lodge
Republican Party
Chicago
Women’s Christian Temperance Union
Democratic Party
Havemeyer
Ways and Means
Senate
Puck
Harper’s Weekly
Mr. Mills
Breckinridge
Arkansas
Ways and Means Committee
Georgia
Sanders Theatre Concerts Season Tickets Sale
Season tickets for Boston Symphony Orchestra Cambridge concerts go on sale this morning at University Bookstore Cambridge. Five Thursday evening performances are scheduled Nov 1 Dec 6 Jan 3 Feb 7 and Mar 7 with a soloist at each event and popular Boston numbers in the programs.
Pettifer the Imported at Cambridge Republican Rally
Cambridge Republicans held a large Union Hall rally in Cambridgeport with John Hopewell Jr presiding. Pettifer, an English tariff advocate, argued Ireland’s unrest stems from free trade and urged immediate protective tariffs, then William Morrill spoke on tariff policy after discussing wage conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cambridge
Union Hall
Cambridgeport
John Hopewell, Jr
Cambridge Republican Club
Harrison Glee Club
Pettifer
England
Ireland
William F. Morrill
Harvard Republicans Elect Officers at Harvard University
The Harvard University Republican Club elected officers including President W C Boyden and secretary H T Gage Jr. The club invites all members to enroll by signing a pledge about support for honest government. A Pennsylvania Club formed with temporary officers. Hare and hounds prize awarded to J T Gorham with protests over scent. M Coquelin expected to pack large audience for upcoming lecture. long ticket line formed yesterday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harvard University Republican Club
W. C. Boyden
L.S
P. Smalley
C. Hudson
H. T. Gage, Jr
B. W. Palmer
J. H. Bronson
F. Dana
C. M. Sudden
E. Carpenter
J. H. Kidder
I. W. Lamont
F. Skinner
Republican Party
Republican Club
Harvard University
Pennsylvania
R. D. Brown
J. W. Sloan
W. Leach
W. M. Lorenz
W. W. Mumford
Brodhead
Hare and Hounds
J. T. Gorham
Hare
W. Wells
H. Davis
Brighton
Brookline
M. Coquelin
Banquet highlights bond of Retail Clothing Assoc
The Retail Clothing Association banquet at Ellis' Hall drew 75 members. Clem Johnson of Standard Clothing Co is praised as a standout mascot. toastmaster M A Dowling led remarks with Sparhawk noting explorer Stanley’s enduring hope and O Gorman urging better salesmen hours and potential sick benefit incorporation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clem” Johnson
Ellis’ Hall
Clem
Standard Clothing Company
F. H. Nevens
M. A. Dowling
A. Sparhawk
S. Bearse
H. O’gorman
Eri. A. Joslyn
W. Eaton
B. Cutter
G. W. Gardner
John McAndrew
Mr. As Sparhawk
Explorer Stanley
Mr. Sparhawk
Mr. Stanley
H. O'Gorman
Notable guests pack Boston hotels from New York to Ireland
A roaming roster of visitors fills Boston hotels with notable names. Rev. J H Houghton of Salem and excursionist S Winslow of Waldoboro join patrons at the Quincy while J L Russell of Pittsfield and others stay at the Revere.ADVERTISEMENT At the Tremont House Admiral William Roger Taylor of Newport and Mrs Taylor and many more arrive. The Thorndike hosts the Veteran Odd Fellows fourteenth anniversary with 150 members, electing W H Pearson as Chief veteran and James W Price as vice veteran, J K Davis as secretary, J S F Huddleston as treasurer and a slate of directors. The register includes I A Hill of Semprony Ht WY, Capron of Providence, R J, A H Siegfried, Mrs A Wright, Miss A J Kerby, Miss C L Gilligan and T W Johnson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. H. Houghton
Salem
N. Y
Nashua
N. H
Charles A. Stern
Montgomery
Ala
United States
Dwight Allen
Windsor Locks
Burlington, Vt
van Zandt
New_York
F. C. Twiss
New York
Brunswick
B. F. Sherman
Frank Conklin
F . Appleton
R. A. Robertson
Glasgow
E. W. Marston
California
H. J. Woolacott
Springfield
A.B. Cummings
Portland
Robert W. Hunt
Chicago
Tremont House
William Roger Taylor
Newport
Thorndike
Veteran Odd Fellows’ Association of Massachusetts
W. H. Pearson
James W. Price
J. Kk. Davis
J. S. F. Huddleston
James Marble
Fuller
George Lyon
Joseph Newmarch
L. c. Ricker
Daniel B. Hallett
Asahel Wheeler
I. A. Hill
Semprony
Ht Wy, Capron
Providence
R. J
A. H. Siegfried
A. Wright
A. J. Kerby
C. L Cilligan
T. W. Johnson
Philadelphia
Tue Homines Patent Extension Lamp Gains Notable Reputation
The Tue Homines Patent Extension Lamp earns praise for beauty and multiple features. R Hollings and Co of 647 Washington Street Boston promotes the device as a superior general merit item in communities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. Hollings & Co
Washington Street
Boston
Lace Curtains and Draperies Arrive at Paine's Furniture Co
New importations of lace curtains and draperies described as very choice in design have just been received by Paine's Furniture Co at 48 Canal Street. The items promise stylish window coverings for homes seeking refined décor and quality fabrics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paine’s Furniture Co
Canal Street
Paris
W. Baker & CO
Dorchester
Mass
W. B. Brewer Co. Offers Low Prices on Imported Fabrics
The line of imported fabrics controlled by W. B. Brewer & Co. tailors at 488 Washington Street guarantees substantial satisfaction. To introduce them thoroughly, prices are made as low as possible.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brewer & Co
Washington Street
Massachusetts Dredging Co and Shoe Co Receive Charters
Articles of incorporation granted to the Massachusetts Dredging Company of Boston with $100,000 capital and Elmer P. Howe as president. The E. & A. Mudge Shoe Company of Boston gets $20,000 capital, Edward Hutchinson as president. State board of agriculture seeks club returns. Hichborn & Co. sells 66 Fayette Street for $4970 to P. T. Connor. Halifax steamer at Lewis’ wharf open for inspection. Tremont Bank building sold to William H. Hill estate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Massachusetts Dredging Company
Boston
Elmer P. Howe
Grenville D. Braman
E. & A. Mudge Shoe Company
Edward Hutchinson
Wilbur S. Clark
State Board of Agriculture
Farmers’ Clubs
Hichborn & Co
Fayette Street
Ferdinand Street
P. T. Connor
Halifax
Canada Atlantic Steamship Company
Lewis’ Wharf
Tremont Bank
William H. Hill
J. D. K. Willis
Beals versus Thompson slander suit in Superior Court
First session notes an action for 20000 dollars for slander in writing to the plaintiff husband. The case names Mira Beals and Augustin Thompson with attorneys listed for both sides. The docket includes numerous other queued cases and references to civil actions and trials across sessions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mason
Mira Beals
Augustin Thompson
R.M. Morse, Jr
F. A. Dearborn
Hunt
J.C. Kimball
Linton
Sunderland
Hammond
J. Yo
Helen C. Prince
City of
Lynn
Ocean Street
H. F. May
J. M. Berry
Sybel W. Weld
Thomas Brooks
Same
Andrew A. Meyer
George H. Monroe
William Griswold
Charles E. Weld
Hyde Park Avenue
West Roxbury
G. G. Keyes
J.C. Cotter
C. F. Jenney
Superior Court docket for Middlesex County Oct 24 1888
BisHor J presides with cases listed for Thursday Oct 25 1888. Dockets include Page v Walker 2997, Woodland v Nixon 18868, Crow v Lawrence et al 180, Dana asso v Lay 2435, Williams v Hough ton 3377, Fenneren v Town 8208, Holloran v Holl o f Wakefield 3895, McCarty v same 3209, Joyce v West 3432, Ward comp't v3451, Cooley v City of Adams Cambridge 8086, Sullivan v McKeon 3477, Phipps v Homes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Page
Walker
Woodland
Nixon
Crow
Lawrence
Dana, Asse
Lay
Williams
Houghler
Ton
Fenneren
Town
Holloran
Hollo
Wakefield
Ran
McCarty
Same
Joyce
West
Ward
Compil’t
Cooley
City of Adams
Cambridge
Sullivan
McKeon
Phipps
Homes
Superior Court October Session Admits Liquor Case Quiet Day
The Superior Criminal Court session on October 24, Dewky, J, focused on liquor cases with little notable trial activity. Philip Stetson faced breaking and entering charges but was found not guilty by the jury.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philip Stetson
Case Progress in Lead Theft and Larceny Case
A case against Peter McDermott for stealing 150 pounds of lead pipe from Stephen Lappen was continued for a day. John Haynes alias Hines was held in $300 for larceny of a $50 note from Eliza Thompson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peter McDermott
Stephen Lappen
John Haynes
Alias Hines
Eliza Thompson
Medford Residents Convicted in Superior Court
Middlesex County court session opens with juries seated. Alfred M. Allen and Samuel Cushing, both of Medford, named foremen. Florence Ey of Lowell? and Florence ey of Medford charged with assault and battery fined 100 dollars or six months house of correction. Richard J Tupper and Margaret Cosgrove of Medford convicted of fornication each given three months in the house of correction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Superior Criminal Court
Middlesex County
Eric Ham
C. J
Alfred M. Allen
Medford
Samuel Cushing
Florence Ey
Owell
House of Correction
Richard J.tupper
Margaret Cosgrove
Insolvency Court in Essex adjourns third meetings
In Essex County Insolvency Court on October 24 Judge Harmon presided. Third meetings were held for cases including K. K. Jacobs E. W. Jacobs J. C. Hall S. N. Tarr G. A. Andrews George T. Haslam J. C. Remen Jr E. O. Robinson Ricker Moody Enoch R. Quinby L. Watson & Son McGinley Parker Joseph W. Sheppard Joseph Newhall J R L Africain Ebenezer E Hill O S Andrews Barlow M Cook J H Andrews A Davis R H Eustis. Second meetings were held for Moses F. Carter Abiezer H. Price. Rich & Woodbury’s case was continued to next Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Essex County
Joseph Newhall
J. R. L’africain
Ebenezer E. Hill
Somerville Aldermen Return After Chamber Renovation
The Somerville board of aldermen met in the renovated chamber for the first time in months. A city messenger was sent to obtain an oil painting of Mayor Burns to hang beside portraits of former Somerville mayors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Somerville Board of Aldermen
Mayor Burns
Somerville
Use Horsford's Acid Phosphate for Brain Fatigue
An excerpt notes Dr. C. C. Stout of Syracuse administers Horsford's Acid Phosphate to a patient unable to transact ordinary business due to brain fatigue and confusion. Immediate improvement led to eventual recovery, illustrating a historical use of the remedy in mental fatigue cases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Horsford
C. C. Stout
Syracuse
Boot and Shoe Buyers in Town Addrs Across Nation
A long list shows buyers and firms in multiple cities including Addison New York Atlanta Birmingham Bloomington Binghamton Chattanooga Cincinnati Chicago Dallas Dubuque Evansville Gallipolis Galveston Grand Rapids Indianapolis Knoxville Memphis Minneapolis Montgomery Nashville Omaha Philadelphia Portland Quincy Savannah Sedalia St Louis Toledo Wheeling and more. Names include Farnham Gramling Everett Perry Smith J Gates Manss Leonard Farnum Henderson Culter Howell Hinkle Dixon Andrews Andrews Arnold Henson Weaver Goodbar Carrington Murray Richardson Throne Kirkendall Huston Bainbridge Grieb Blasland Einstein Mackey Schafer Lindsley Stribling Noyes Jacobs Humphrey Bell Taylor Egley French among others. The document catalogs boot and shoe trade buyers and firms by city and representative agents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Addison
J Benckenstein
J Benckenstein & Co
Cincinnati
J Gates
J Gates & Co
L Manss
Manss Bros’ Boot and Shoe Co
Chicago
G Leonard
Leonard & Co
Farnum
Farnum & Co
M Fargo
Fargo & Co
M Henderson
M Henderson & Co
Tre
Shilicothe
E Culter
Miller, Culter & Co
Dallas
Tex
J Howell
Howell Bros B & 5 Co
Dubuque
Sears
B Hinkle
Hinkle
Nisbet & O
Evansville
Ind
L Dixon
Dixon, Mackey & Co
Gallipolis
H Andrews
J Dages & Co
Galveston
F Breath
PJ Willis & Bro
A Blum
L & H Blum
Grand Rapids
Mich
C Bertsch
Kindge, Bertsch & Co
Indianapolis
W K Hendricks
Hendricks & Cooper
IB Arnold
JB Arnold & Bro
Knoxville
Tenn
J A Henson
Haynes, Henson & Co
Mansfield
H M Weaver
H M Weaver & Co
Memphis
A B
Goodbar
E J Carrington
Goodbar, Love & Co
Minneapolis
Minn
C B Heffiefinger
North Star Boot and Shoe Company
Kilbourne
Kilbourne B & 5 Co
Ad. Montgomery
Ala
A Stein
Stern & Co
Nashville
Throne
Adams, Throne & Co
Omaha
Portland
Ore
Akin
Akin, Selling & Co
Quincy
S A. Blasland
Blasland & Co
Savannah
Einstein
Einstein’s Sons
Sedalia
W S Mackey
St Louis
J H Schafer
Schafer, Swarts & Co
D B Linds
Toledo
B Taylor
American Hand Sewed Shoe Co
H Egley
Wheeling
McCoy
Vance-Hughes Shoe Co
Atiimineton
A French
GR French & Sons
Lasters Protective Union Opens Semi Annual Convention
The Lasters Protective Union of New England met at Wadman Hall with 134 delegates from New England and Middle States. President E Perkins of Lynn presided. Reports from local branches showed good business and a favorable winter outlook. The convention will elect delegates to the Federation of Labor. Meeting adjourned to 9 oclock this morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Federation of Labor
Pythian Hall
Charles Rawbone
Frank K. Foster
Henry Abrams
Knights of Labor
Federation of Labor
Lasters’ Protective Union of
New England
Wadman Hall
E. Perkins
Lynn
Middle States
Lasters' Protective Union
Also Mentioned on This Page
Builer
James M. Gray
South End
Christ
Cogswell
Brackett
Odd Fellows
Stetson Hall
Randolph
Josiah Quincy
Collins
John W. Corcoran
Nathan Matthews, Jr
Harvey N. Col
Stockbridge
Berkshire-Hampshire
James Kirkham
Hampden
Democrats
Mechanic Hall
W. E. Russell
J. W. Corcoran
L. E. Millen
Cleveland and Thurman Battalion
Boston University
People’s Church
Judge Park
William H. Earle
Probaly
Walter Thomas Mills
Judge Pitman
Curtis Hall
Jamaica Plain
Messrs. Collins
W. H. H. Andrews
J. W. Kittredge
H. 5. Dewey
C. C. Powers
George S. Hale
F. O. Prince
J. J. Putnam
C. Thayer
Wiliam Watson
E. C. Donnelly
H. H. Buck
William Hooper
James Means
William Farnsworth
Allen Curtis
N. Foster, Jr
Harold Williams
Clarence A. Dow
A. B. Turner
Reginald Foster
Pean
W. Lee
Joseph
A.lasigi
S. W. Clifford
Henry de Ford
Revere
Hie
Harvard Republicans
The
Retail Clothing Association
Stanley
McWilliams
Higgins
Lynch
Chase
Weld
Brooks
Meyer
Gillinger
Hane
Ring
Lehan
Martine
Kimball
Harrington
Casey
Moore
Valda
Bangs
Pulsifer
Manning
Mitchell
Winthrop Shore Land Co
Hastings
Atwood
Randall
Green
Johnson
Knelz
Lund
I— Barker, J
Baldwin
Crowley
Bradley
Abbott
Lombard
Gurney
Household
M. Co
McLeod
Hale
Nickerson
Howard
Gibson
Loomis
Indus’s World Co
Bird
Shedd
Washburn
Darrell
Wemyss
Beckler
Crosby
Thomas
Deutsch
Pratt
Dunbar
Lorenzo Cowen
W. L. Bradley
Billerica
Buckingham Street
E. V. Achorn
J. M. Browne
Mary Dealy
William Muller
Deendants
C. H. Hudson
Curtis Abbott
J. G. Holt
Dealy
Muller
Weeks
Smith
Lattimer
Jat Oes
Bostonburg RR. Co
Eddy
Coffin
Reinstein
Oelshe
Brothers
Fernald
Gel
Duffy
Wm. T. Cutter
Connecticut
Duffty
Hocket
Tes
Wade
Aaron KR. Gay & CO
POST
Emond & Quinsler
Goddard
Washington St
Haverhill Street
Dr. J. Semmes
Winter St
BisHor, J
Dewky
Municipal Court
Parmenter
Somerville Aldermen
San Francisco
Alta
Best & Belcher
Caveue Chours
Savage
Cal
Sierra Nevada
Crown Point
Union Con
Gould & Curry
le & Norcross
Yellow Jacket
Nevada
Oak Grove Farm
Ruccle
Health Food
Tremont St
Roston
Tuttle's Elixir CO
Hyde Park
Cirewar
Merrimas Street
Cushing Process Company
R. M. Pallifer
Boston Daily Press
Roland Worthington
F. B. Whitney
W. W. Clapp
Royal M. Pulsifer
Boston Herald
Boston Press
Christian Endeavor
Young People’s Christian Endeavor Society
Berkeley Temple
Mr. Dickinson
James L. Hill
Mystic Church
Chester H. Graves & Sons
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