Alliance ties Boston & Maine to Reading railroads
The deal centers on an alliance between the Boston & Maine and the Reading with the New York & New England used as a connector. Archibald A. McLeod, 45, leads the merged leadership after a career from the Northern Pacific to Philadelphia routes and coal operations. Reading’s control appears balanced by allied interests, with speculation about reorganization at the New England and varying market reactions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston & Maine
Reading
New York & New England
William C. Whitney
New York
Maine Railroad
Furbher
McLeod
George C. Horne
Hill
Richardson, Hill & Co
New York & New England Railroad
Archibald A. McLeod
Reading Roads
Northern Pacific Railroad
Philadelphia & Reading
Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers
Port Richmond
Pennsylvania Railroad
Philadelphia Marketmen’s Association
Reading Road
Lehigh Valley
Port Reading
Central Railroad of
New Jersey
New York Stock Exchange
Boston & Maine Railway Alliance
New England
Parsons
How Massachusetts Casts For Grover Cleveland In 1884
A Boston audience hears a Democratic speaker rail at McKinley over tariff excesses and protectionism. The talk covers Madison’s tariff views, cites cattle trust funding, lambasts Nova Scotia coal and English wool, lauds Russell, and urges Massachusetts to back Grover Cleveland in the election.
Boyd Winchester Defends Tariff Reform in Democratic Voice
Boyd Winchester advocates revenue tariff principles, denying tariff as slaveholders’ plank and praising 1846 revenue Tariff. condemns McKinley bill as wasteful and seeks repeal. He attacks the Lodge force bill as federal overreach, urges unity and loyalty to the Union, and calls for tariff reform to aid national prosperity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boyd Winchester
Journal
Mr. Dallas
Pennsylvania
Mr. Winchester
Everett, Webster
Abbott Lawrence
Democratic Party
Maine Speaker Attacks Blaine on Irish Vote at Dem Rally
The Hon D J McGillicuddy of Lewiston Maine mocked Blaine for citing an Irish vote as a political cudgel. He argued there is no Irish vote in American politics, predicts a Cleveland Gladstone outcome, and laments demagoguery. He ridiculed McKinley bill and laborers’ pay, ending with a forecast of Governor Russell’s re election and rise to the presidency.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Grover Cleveland
Cleveland
Mr. McKinley
Butler
Washington
General Butler
McKinley
Chicago
Samuel J. Tilden
Hancock
Garfield
Madison
James Madison
Mexinley
Congress
Philadephia
Lau Pat
Philadelphia
Cattle
Quay
New York
Massachusetts
Cattle Trust
Gilroy
Russell
Mr. Blaine
D. J. MccGillicuddy
Lewiston, Me
Maine
Blaine
Ste. Blaine
Salisbury
Gladstone
Augusta
Laborers Party
McGillicuddy
Irish Home Rule Speech Moves Boston Crowd to Applause
The eminent jurist, introduced as a new recruit for Home Rule, urged Local government for Ireland and argued the union had failed. He traced Irish policy from O'Connell to Parnell, urged ally with English liberals, and warned that reforms would take years with a two to three year path ahead. A banquet followed at the Parker House.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
McKinley
Boston
United
Massachusetts
New England
Pennsylvania
Nova Scotia
Canada
England
Philadelphia
McClure
Disraeli
Hisses
Lord Beaconsfield
Ireland
Mr. Chamberlain
Dicey
Chamberlain
Dublin Castle
Mr. Blake
O’connell
Grattan
Isaac Butt
Parnell
Gladstone
John Boyle O’reilly
Blake
Justin McCarthy
Parker House
Rev Joseph Osgood Celebrates Fifty Years in Cohasset Church
Cohasset marked the fifty-year pastoral anniversary of Rev. Joseph Osgood at the First Congregational Church. The celebration featured his pulpit address, a Town Hall supper, and reminiscences from longtime friends and colleagues. Osgood, who began as a schoolteacher, helped shape local education and governance, serving on the school committee, as superintendent, and as Derby Academy trustee for decades. His garden work and stable parish ties highlighted a life-long devotion to community and faith.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Comasset
Cohasset
Joseph Osgood
First Congregational Church
Osgood
Christ
Derby Academy
Hingham
A. P. Peabody
Mr. Osgood
New England
J. T. G. Nichols
F. D. Huntingdon
Central
New York
G. W. Briggs
Cambridge
Edward E. Hale
Ware
John E. Palfrey
Harvard
Palfrey
Emerson
John W. Dickinson
Ordination Service for Dr. Osgood and Fellowship Meal
State Board of Education and clergy including Rev W L Chaffin Rev John W Day and Rev EF W Bigelow presented Dr Osgood a silver cup. Hymns written for his 1842 ordination were sung as the audience joined in. After benediction the assembly moved to the Town Hall for a bountiful repast.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Board of Education
W. L. Chaffin
Plymouth Society
Dr. Osgood
W.C. Bates
Lawrence
John W. Day
Hingham
Cohasset
EF. W. Bigelow
Art at the Fair Showcases Young American Painters
Attendance remained strong despite dull weather as visitors flocked to the art department of the fair. W Jay Little oversees the division with a committee including E Neyes Whitcomb and C Howard Walker. Notable works feature French-inspired oil paintings and pieces by America’s youngest artists. Studio displays from Elmer Chickering and W H Pierce include photographic enlargements of historic sites. The event highlights include portraits of Governor Russell and Boston officials, and works by Margaret Mather. Audience interest extends to educational value, with talks by nurses and physicians and a Young Women’s Christian Association day featuring Anna Les demonstrations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Jay Little
E. Neyes Whitcomb
C. Howard Walker
Edward C. Cabot
Edmund C. Tarbell
America
Grand Hall
Elmer Chickering
West Street
Massachusetts House of Representatives
Governor Russell
Boston
Margaret Mather
W. H. Pierce & Co
Washington Street
Calleoni
Bridge of Sighs
Bridge of the Rialto
Parthenon
Young Women’s Christian Association
Boston City Hospital
Massachusetts General Hospital
New England
Anna Les
Also Mentioned on This Page
Ayer
Democrats
Winchester
Lodge
States of the Union
Johnnie”’ Davenport
South
MR. Mo LL Ujuy
Mr. McGillicuppy
James Ge Blaine
Epward Blake
Duffy's Pure
Duffy
Duffy Malt Whiskey Co
Rochester
N.Y
W. P. B. Brooks & CO
Hanover St
J. R. Hill & CO
Concord
James R. Hill & CO
Hancock Building
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