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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Oct 27, 1887
Page
8
A political field exposes campaign attire and labor nominations. Senator Roads faces a challenger as labor groups back alternate candidates, introducing tensions in the race and prompt voter scrutiny of endorsements.
A Lyceum Hall audience of 500 Republicans in East Boston heard State Treasurer Beard attack members of the Legislature and city government, prompting a sharp rebuttal from Representative Fitzgerald. The rally opened with Col William H. Hart praising temperance and labor protection, followed by Lt. Gov Brackett and speeches by Beard and Rev Elijah Horr.
Cambridge aldermen discuss a petition alleging improper influence on city employees to vote in state and municipal elections. The board votes to refer the matter to a joint elections committee for investigation, amid debate on whether to issue an immediate order and questions about signatories.
The Democrats of the second Essex senatorial district held their convention in Salem and renominated Samuel Roads Jr of Marblehead for Senator by acclamation. Harmony prevailed and Roads is expected to increase his majority, with strong support in Beverly and cross over appeal to Republican voters over the town division issue. He is also anticipated to run strongly elsewhere.
In the latest political briefing, ahead of his ticket in Salem, Marblehead remains practically solid for him, signaling strong local backing and stable support in the district.
The second Essex senate district Republicans met at Town Hall Salem with General William Cogswell presiding. John M Raymond of Salem received acclamation for the nomination and pledged to support the Republican platform. A split over the state central committee saw Odell and Reynolds receive 18 and 11 votes respectively before adjournment as Beverly and Marblehead clashed.
Carl Schurz spoke at the Commonwealth Club dinner in New York on reform, urging cross party unity against spoils politics. He noted Republicans and Democrats sitting together praising Mugwumps and argued independents should back good candidates over bad ones, even across parties.
Judge Vanderver at Hamilton appoints James E. Campbell of Hamilton as receiver for the Cincinnati, Hamilton & Dayton railroad. The case continues as Judge Cox stays the Hamilton order. a $5000 bond is posted. A merits hearing is set before the three Ohio circuit judges at 9 o clock tomorrow.
London reports the Royal Clyde Yacht Club of Glasgow has resolved to challenge for the America's Cup in the name of Charles Sweet. The challenger will be a cutter. In financial news, foreign securities firmed by about 4 percent as St. Petersburg exchange remained unchanged. A German Brazilian bank is planned in Rio de Janeiro with 10 million marks capital, not yet offered to the market. The Portuguese 5 percent conversion loan of 155,000 bonds will be issued next week in Berlin and Frankfurt.
General Butler outlines in a published letter how he will vote in the coming state election. He critiques taxation, state debt, and commissions, supports Lovering for governor, and argues for reform to curb corruption and regulate liquor with honest law. He emphasizes that his friends will act as they see fit.
At a Cunard Office meeting Boston lines and shippers backed a resolution arguing equal inland rates for Boston export trade. The motion says coordinated Boston New York rates and rebates sustain foreign commerce and should be sent to the Interstate Commerce Commission in Washington for consideration.
The Boston Provident Association held its annual meeting in Chardon street with Hon. Charles R. Codman presiding. It reported 5500 relief applications, aid to 1957 families, and distribution of garments, shoes, bedding, and cloth, plus over 12000 in fuel and essential needs. The treasurer showed a $1750 balance while deficits exceeded income by 1465. The report urged citizens to direct aid to the Charity building and warned against beggary and impostors.
Mme Helene Hastreiter and Miss Maud Powell headlined a concert in Music Hall assisted by Miss Adele Margulies and Mr Whitney Mockridge. Hastreiter debuting La Gioconda arias and Angels Ever Bright and Fair, Powell delivering a graceful violin program, Margulies offering Liszt and Rubinstein, Mockridge with O Vision Entrancing, Signor Gori as accompanist.
About one hundred veterans met at the National Lancers armory for the twenty-second annual reunion. Major Charles G. Davis presided as president and officers were reflected. A new badge was adopted. Committees reported on payroll access and regimental history, seeking historian Captain Crowningshield. Governor Ames attended the banquet and read a brief speech praising veterans, civic duty, and sacrificial differences.
Alarm 129 reported a stable fire on Tudor street owned by the heirs of Caleb Thurston causing about 1500 dollars in damage. In Artington Fowle's mills suffered large losses to ground logwood and machinery with total near 5900 dollars. In Quincy a house on Sawyer street owned by John A. Galvin burned causing 3000 dollars loss. In Arnot a mill picker house fire at Millers River Manufacturing Company caused about 500 dollars damage to stock and buildings due to a lantern breakage.
The Boston notes mention Channing Hall lecture for Sunday school teachers at 4 PM by Rev. Andrew P. Peabody on How to Teach the Old Testament. Governors Ames and his council refuse pardons for James W. Harris and Olmier W. Roper who defrauded tradesmen. Various social and cultural items follow including performances at Tremont Temple and a Cambridge concerts ticket sale at the University book store.
James Burke of Marblehead was found guilty of carrying on business as a dealer in malt liquors without the required special tax. Josiah O Hara of Gloucester faced the same charge and was also found guilty. This concluded the criminal trials.
Private dispatches report Cape Horn Pigeon from New Bedford with 5 whales, and several other bark and ship arrivals at San Francisco New York and ports. Listings include Josephine Lydia Kimima Harriman Charles Willbargan and Ohio with varying whale catches, along with numerous vessels cleared for sea or bound for Liverpool Antwerp and Windward Islands.
Proceedings from the First and Second Sessions covering multiple civil actions. Damages sought in a land-taking case for Back Bay ark abutting Huntington Avenue. a Clinton Savings Bank mortgage matter. a $3000 personal injury claim from laudanum error. numerous docketed cases listed by number. contract suit for goods and services with a $169,452 verdict. and a $5000 injury claim from a fall at 274 Commonwealth Avenue with defenses of contributory negligence.
Public record notes numerous cases across jurisdictions with plaintiffs including Morse Allen Sears Blake Chartered Bank of India Ennis Tryder Westminster Bank Walker Voight Fleming Fales Henry Brewer Wilkinson Wood Carty Blackburn Murphy Schaeffer Merrill Sullivan Hunt Stevens and defendants in disputes with institutions such as Boston Dearborn Union Trust and other firms. Third Session Mason J. presiding.
Jury reduces Rufus Stickney estate assessment from 856 to 50 in a Somerville betterment case. Other listed cases include Gooding vs Waltham and Emerson vs Waltham, with various petition for damages and forestry order notes. Local attorneys Storey Thorndike Hoar and city solicitor considered on trial or order in several dockets. Ad Cyril Pyle Pearline washing compound note appears at end.
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