Fruitless Balloting Ends As Lynn Democratic Convention Adjourns
The sixth session of the fourth district Democratic congressional convention adjourned at 2:00 am after another fruitless effort to unite on a candidate. Ballots showed little change. discussions continued with recesses and calls for caucuses. Tonight Bates and Page split delegates, Bates winning 35 to 24 for the nomination. Senator Joslin was named for the senatorial slot with Prohibitionists running their own candidate. The party pledged to curb liquor traffic if elected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Collison
Dacey
Martin
O'Neil
Murphy
Ward 13
McCarthy
Ward
Kenney
Ward 2
Gomez
Keaney
Ward 6
Alderman Carroll
McLaughlin
Ward 7
Smith
Carroll
State Committee
Fennessey
Bates
Leicester
Page
Joslin
Commonwealth
The First Plymouth Senator Race In District
Harvey H Pratt of Abington the Democratic candidate fights a brave campaign for the first Plymouth district seat against Republican Dr Jubal Gleason of Rockland a former House member Gleason faced waning support as Brockton and surrounding towns shifted in the new district labor support could decide the outcome Pratt enjoys broad labor backing and wide acquaintance among workers his generosity in assisting the unable to pay for services boosts his appeal Democrats believe a strong effort could win the seat
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Plymouth
Harvey H. Pratt
Abington
Jubal €. Gleason
Rockland
John J. Whipple
Brockton
Colonel Whipple
Dr. Gleason
Abingtons
Gleason
Whipple
Pratt
Senator Joslin Renominated at Worcester Convention
In Worcester on October 25, at the Republican convention for the third Worcester senatorial district Senator Joslin of Oxford was renominated by acclamation. Hon T C Bates of North Brookfield won election to the Republican State central committee amid lasting animosity over Bates. C D Page of South Bridge previously held the seat. changes moved North Brookfield from the second to the third district.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joslin
Worcester
Oxford
T. C. Bates
North Breckfield
Republican State Central Committee
Bates
Waltham Democrats name delegates and city committee
The Democrats of Waltham chose delegates to the Representative conventions and elected the city committee with members across six wards including David C. Craig, A. J. Neville, J. F. E. Alexander, W. F. Hackett, Thomas F. Powell, P. J. Riley, F. J. Tay Jr., Henry D. Wilder, C. M. McCarthy, J. M. McCarthy, P. H. Desmond, P. J. McGuire, George G. Hill, Charles H. Hyde, Thomas E. Major, William F. Quinn, and George Cox Jr.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waltham
Democrats of
David C. Craig
A. J. Neville
J. FE. Alexander
W. F. Hackett
Thomas F. Powell
P. J. Riley
F. J. Tay, Jr
Henry D. Wilder
C. M. McCarthy
J. M. McCarthy
P. H. Desmond
P. J. McGuire
George G. Hill
Charles H. Hyde
Thomas E. Major
William F. Quinn
George Cox, Jr
Democratic rally opens campaign at Lynn Coliseum
Lynnx Oct 25 Special The Demo crate of Lynn staged a large campaign meeting at the Coliseum with 3000 attendees. Frank W. Jones presided while William M. Everett denounced being a professor and declared he is a mugwump and urged votes for the Democratic ticket. Frank K. Foster, Lt Governor candidate, spoke, recalling his early support for H. 3. Lovering and paying tribute to Henry Cabot Lodge. The Hon. P. A. Collins and Congressman Lovering also spoke effectively.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lynnx
Lynn
Coliseum
Frank W. Jones
William M. Everett
Frank K. Foster
Haverhill
Lovering
Congress
Boston Record
Henry Cal
P. A. Collins
Farmington Fire Calamity Probes And Relief Plans
Farmington Me October 25 1888 a twenty member ways and means committee organized with I W Merrill Bone and J W Fairbanks treasurer. A relief corps formed in local churches. Merchants to aid merchants as fire inquest is held and safes opened show preserved contents. Citizens vote to raise relief fund while Lewiston reports two arson suspects and further fires narrowly stopped. warnings issued for immediate aid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farmington
I. W. Merrill
Bone
J. W. Fairbanks
Music
Lewiston
F. W. Hunt
West Farmington
Emery
Tarbox
Chicago eastbound rail rates restored to tariff plan
Chicago local passenger committee of east bound roads met with all lines present except Baltimore & Ohio. A resolution ordered immediate restoration of through rates to tariff, bans commissions in Chicago and sale of tickets below tariff. Commissioners may buy outside tickets. each road to redeem its own issues at tariff. Telegram sent to B&O general passenger agent requesting agreement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Baltimore & Ohio
Harvard College Notes and Athletics Committee Formation
President Eliot appoints a college athletics committee including Sargent Welcott Storrow Peabody Adams to supervise athletics. Graduates may obtain Sanders Theatre exercise tickets from Wetherbee. Tailor and Snow won the tournament match against the Sears brothers, leading 2 sets to 2 with scores 6 5, 6 4 and 5 7, 1 6 8. fifth set delayed by darkness to be played today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eliot
Dudley A. Sargent
H. P. Welcott
J. J. Storrow, Jr
L.S
H. E. Peabody
C. F. Adams
Sanders Theatre
W. Wetherbee
Matthews Hall
Tailor and
Congregational Club Debates Home Mission Work in New England
The Congregational Club held its second monthly meeting and banquet at the Meionaon with about 800 attendees. Rev FE B Webb presided, and speakers included Rev J A Adams Maine Rev E H W Greely New Hampshire Rev Joshua Coit Massachusetts Rev William H Moore Connecticut and Rev C B Ameron Lowell. Members admitted included B Holman Dorchester D A Newton Stoneham William A Wilde Maiden E S Tead Somerville Charles A Haskell Newton F O Whitney Boston George H Rugg Arlington and Lt Porter Smith Cambridge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congregational Club
Meionaon
FE. B. Webb
D.D
William F. Whittemore
New England
J. A. Adams
Maine
E. H W. Greely
New Hampshire
Joshua Coit
Massachusetts
Wiliam H. Moore
Connecticut
C. BE. Ameron
French Protestant College
Lowell
M. Barrows
Thomas Weston
S. Matthews
B. Holman
Dorchester
D. A. Newton
Stoneham
Willam A. Wilde
Maiden
E. S. Tead
Somerville
Charles A. Haskell
Newton
F. O. Whitney
Boston
George H. Rugg
Arlington
Porter Smith
Cambridge
Body of James Connors Found in North River Salem
The body of James Connors a striker formerly at John Gibney's tannery was found in North River Salem. He had been missing since Saturday and is about 85 years old residing on Aborn Street with family in Lynn. A head wound suggests a fall may have caused death.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Conners
John Gibney
North River
Salem
Aborn Street
Lynn
The Proper Study of Mankind Is Man Says Pope
A newspaper item notes Dr. R. V. Pierce’s life study of both sexes focusing on women and pelvic disorders. It praises his Favorite Prescription as a panacea for leucorrhea prolapse and other female ills, priced at one dollar.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pope
R. V. Pierce
Dr. Pierce
Atlantic Mills Purchase Talks Spark Secret Directors Meeting
Directors of Pacific Mills and Atlantic Mills discussed buying Atlantic Mills property at Lawrence. Plan aims to unite contiguous grounds and steady year round production. No decision reached though price settlement seen as key obstacle and next consultation expected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pacific Mills
Atlantic Mills
Lawrence
Mason Building
J. Huntington Walcott
Pacific
New England
Handel and Haydn Society Mourns Charles Verkins President
At a special meeting in Chickering Hall Boston Charles C Verkins longtime president of the Handel and Haydn Society is remembered as a refined critic and loyal advocate of high art. Resolutions laud his devotion to art for art sake and his leadership in preserving Music Hall and the Bach Mass score gifts. George H Chickering elected to the presidency.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Handel and Haydn Society
Chickering Lall
John S. Sawyer
E. B. Hagar
Charles C. Verkins
Music Hall
Hagar
A. Parke Brown
John A. Nowell
Lorin B. Barnes
George H. Chickering
Sales of Back Bay Lands Amid Gleaming Avenues and Beacon Street
The piece outlines rapid Back Bay development with 9.61 high value buildings in the Commonwealth Marlboro Beacon stretch from Arlington to Chester Park. It notes total invested values exceeding 20 million pounds and shifts in lot values, frontage sizes, and remaining unsold plots on Commonwealth avenue Marlboro street and Beacon street. It highlights Marlboro street’s higher per foot prices, influenced by horse cars and river proximity, and lists recent builders and sold units along the street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Back Bay
Commonwealth Avenue
Marlboro
Beacon Streets
Arlington
Chester Park
Marlboro Street
Beacon Street
Charles River
F. H. Appleton
W. Sims
John W. Shanleigh
Silas W. Merrill
Exeter Street
Bradbury
Willam S. Dexter
Morse
George Wheatland, Jr
W. V. P. Weeks
H. P. Freeman
Chadwick & Stillings
Louis J. Parker
Union Building Will Not Be Remodeled Soon
City notes report rumors of the Union building remodeling after the Hospital Life Insurance Company project. Owners met yesterday and decided to defer the Union building remodel for three years. Also noted is the eighteenth annual reunion of the Sixteenth Massachusetts Volunteers at the Quincy House with about seventy five attendees and newly elected officers: President H. C. Hall, vice president B. A. Bridges, secretary and treasurer J. I. Capelle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hospital Life Insurance Company
State Street
Union
Sixteenth
Massachusetts Volunteers
Quincy House
H. C. Hall
B. A. Bridges
J. I. Capelle
Coes Cough Balsam Promises Quick Cough Relief
For coughs creap and whooping cough Coe's Cough Balsam is pitched as the surest remedy at v0 cents per Qo ra, reflecting a period ad style for patent remedies.
Court docket notes on Tully vs Norseman damages case
United States District Court records show the Oct 20 session with judge Nelson re summation of the Tully versus the steamer Norseman damages to an orange invoice. United States Circuit Court on Oct 25 reports juries arriving to hear criminal cases with civil docket pending after the criminal calendar.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States District Court
Nelson
Tully
Norseman
United States Circuit Court
Superior Court First Session Damages in Charlestown
Cities and courts note multiple cases with verdicts and trials. Mary W. Khan v Brock awarded £1500 for zinc fall injury on Tufts street Charlestown. Barry v City of Boston and Boyd v Boston involve ice injuries and stream overflow effects. Continuous lists and in order references follow.
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Superior Court
Knowlton
Mary W. Khan
Edward Brock
Tufts Street
Charlestown
R. D. Smith
J. H. Sherburne
J. W. O’brien
Isabella Barry
City of
Boston
Dover Street
C. F. Cronin
T. M. Babson
Theodore H. Boyd
East Chester Park and
New York & New England Railroad
Norfolk Avenue
South Bay
Edwin W. Carter
William G. Reed
R. W. Nason
Tort suit over break in and removal of goods from dwelling
Middlesex Superior Court notes a case by Philip Moffatt against Robert L. Day for breaking and entering a dwelling and removing family property and chattels, with jury out and procedures set for Tuesday. Other docket entries include Doherty v Hilton, Riecker v Medford town, and several listed civil actions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Superior Court
Middlesex County
Cambridge
Philip Moffatt
Robert L. Day
Luis
Charles Robinson, Jr
E. Washburn
Doherty
Hil
Riecker
Town of
Medford
Tracy
Handy Oal
Turner
Abbott
Talbot Et al
Richardson
Trustee
Probate Court proves wills and grants eight administrations
In Gloucester a Probate Court session on Oct 26 proved the wills of Hugh Murray of Salem William Swasey of Haverhill and Nathaniel G White of Lawrence J There were eight administrations granted Inventories filed include Harrison C Johnson Jr of Newburyport 187462 746 Nicholas T Snell of Salem 10698 Caroline L Randall of Lawrence 6749 Amos B Poor of Haverhill 4101
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Gloucester
Hugh Murray
Salem
William Swasey
Haverhill
Nathaniel G. White
Lawrence
Harrison C. Johnson, Jr
Newburyport
Nicholas T. Snell
Caroline L. Randall
Amos B. Poor
Hart's Claim Vetoed in Boston City Council Debates
Mayor O'Brien vetoed Patrick Hart's $11,000 claim for extra sewer work on Bowdoin street citing lack of detailed expense statements and unreasonableness. He compared bids to city averages, urging caution on disputed payments. The session also debated building laws, street railroad rights, and other ordinances before adjourning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O'Brien
Board of Aldermen
Hart
City of
Huguh O'Brien
Mayor OBrien's Request on City Claim
City Hall records show Mayor OBrien asks Corporation Counsel E P Nettleton to review Patrick Hart's claim. He seeks legal liability assessment under the contract and whether it should be settled on the proposed basis for the city’s best interests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O’brien
City of
Boston
City Hall
E. P. Nettleton
Patrick Hart
Will Oll
HvuGu Oben
City Counsel Denies Hart Sewer Claim Uplift
Boston Corporation Counsel concludes city liability for Patrick Hart on the Hart sewer contract does not exceed 8787 plus possible minor extras, rejects a 22 per yard ledge rate as a clerical error, and cautions against paying 11000 proposed. no tangible equitable grounds offered. Also notes bridge danger on Quincy street and lease violation at Apple Island.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Haugh O Brien
Patrick Hart
Hart
Sewer Department
E.P. Netterton
Donovan
O’brien
New York & New England Railroad
Quincy Street
Benjamin J. Berry
Apple Island
Corporation Counsel
Joseph Jenkins
Committee On Public Lands
George A. Newhall
Samuel Emmes
Texas Street
John Robbins
Richfield Street
Columbia
Olney Streets
Olney Street
Franklin School
Grammar School
Roxbury
Kearsarge
Alderman Bromwich
Parker House
Henry M. Whitney
Mr. Whitney
West End Street
Alderman Carew
Bromwich
Alderman Coe
Dorchester
Alderman Maguire
Near
Stony
Succeed the Late Mr Dupee as Treasurer at Mills
Following the death of the Hamilton and Appleton Manufacturing treasurer, candidates flood the field. Directors reportedly favor C. B. Amory of Appleton, Amory & Co., now residing in the city, with a salary near 12000 yearly. The Appleton Mills treasurer role may go to Charles W. Jones, a 20 year veteran, while S. B. Dana acts as treasurer temporarily. the Appleton position is valued around 60000 annually.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dupee
Hamilton
Appleton Manufacturing
Hamilton Manufacturing Company
Hamilton Mills
C. B. Amory
Amory
Appleton, Amory & Co
New Orleans
United States
James Longley
S. B. Dana
Dana, Tucker & Co
Appleton Mills
A New View Of Consumption And Its Cure
An interview with Dr. S. C. Clark of Watertown presents a theory that consumption often stems from non lung sources and acids in the blood. He explains how liver and kidney function affect acid buildup, and touts Warner's safe care as a specific treatment deemed effective by physicians and health officials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. C. Clark
Watertown
N.Y
Warner
Boards of Health
Weather Indications For New England And Eastern New York
For twenty four hours beginning 7 am Tuesday October 26 weather will be generally fair in New England and eastern New York. Winds shift to northerly, bringing a colder air and a slight cold wave.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
New England
New York
Weather item from Boston report
Weather notice from Boston at 1 30 p m reports signals and conditions for the city, including time and service reference.
Meteorological Observations Across Stations Reported
Observations compiled as of 10 pm from all stations at the same moment. Data covers temperature, humidity, wind, and pressure readings, indicating regional atmospheric conditions for comparative analysis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pein
Wood ury Antidote cures Newport gin prohibition distress
A Saturday Evening Gazette clipping describes Wood ury Antidote as a cure for Prohibition distress in Newport Rhode Island. The medicament mimics gin flavors lemon juice bitters and sugar and could pass for a gin cocktail, marketed to salve stomach emergencies and anti license regions. It notes the product is sold by druggists and Grace.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woodury
Newport
Rhode Island
Saturday Evening Gazette
Grace
Ladies and Gents Dining Rooms Menu Offerings
Table d hôte served from 11 80 a m to 3 p m priced at 35 cents. Provision Bicnry Vietch featured as the luncheon option in this historical notice.
Publishers Note on Warner’s Safe Cure Interview
A publisher notes receipt of an interview from H. H. Warner & Co. Rochester urging publication to aid consumption sufferers. They cite Dr. Clark and Mrs. Rev. Dr. Theodore Wolf claiming liver and kidney health restore consumption. The note emphasizes removing the cause to restore the system and requests a marked copy, arguing for public duty to curb consumption.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. H. Warner & Co
Rochester
N. Y
Clark
Warner
Theodore Wolf
Gettysburg
Penn
Lutheran Quarterly
Also Mentioned on This Page
Nousing Democratic
Lynn Democrats
Relief Committee
Harvard College Notes
the Congregational Club
the Atlantic Mills
THE
Pacific Mills Directory
Rea
Son
Charles C. Perkins
Avenues
City Notes
Barry
Boyd
Robinson
Paul
Boynton
Partridge
Park
Wells
Rhodes
Houstis
Putnam
Rogers
Stewart
Prescott
Thompson
Loyen
Bises
Young
Noyes
Cushing
Hadley
Kelly
Lee
Johnson
Burt
Glidden
Barnard
Walsh
Minton
Pelton
Drew
Hanney
Sharp
Tripp
New Metallic P. Co
Sullivan
Donahue
Leatherbee
Driscoll
AQT
Stockman
Long
Dickerman
Baldwin
Mason
Kilduff
Stevens
Carlton
Haeckett
Barlow
Germain
Lefever
Leighton
Parks
Snow
Cannata
Pierce
Arnold
Essex County
Choate, J
Messrs. Coe, Freeman and Hart
Committee On Police
Stamford Street
Hiram E. Feleh
Benjamin C
Susan J. White
Mayo Street
Castile
Cobb Streets
Orient Heights
Corporation Counsel's Office
Pemberton Square
MR. Dupee
Hamilton and
Appleton Manufacturing Companies
Onseaven
Signal Service
U.S. A
Ieee Nieana
Eastport
Portland
Mit
New London
Lear
Albany
Philadelphia
Savannahie
Het
Fair Tacksonville
Atlanta
Orleans
Clear
Memphis
Ccloudy Cincinnati
Clouuty
Pittsburg
Gkimc Ee Ie
Kain Oswego
Jeveland
Detroit
Alpena
Marquette
Fair Milwaukee
Pasey Paul
Minn
Lous
Rain Cenceorth
Kan
Rain
Omaha
St. Vincent
Bismarck Area
Somme Ale
Cheyenne
North Platte
PSG
Sthie Lear Santa Fe
Dore
Avery St
Buc Estt
Fey
Pets
James Pyle
New Yorks
Paris
W. Baker & CO
Boreboster
Tass
Squires Parlor
Sidney Squires & CO
Tremont Street
Otis Street
Eastonn Shoes
Stearns & George
Telegraph & Telephone
Suz Wiles
Boureiar
Annuneia
Lorisdarg
P.O
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