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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Oct 28, 1886

Page

8

Reardon Unanimously Endorsed for Democratic Ticket

Peter J. Rearden, current Ward 15 legislator, was unanimously endorsed as the Democratic candidate. The Marble Cutters' Assembly leader is seen as a key figure by the league, which also backs Frank K. Foster for Lieutenant Governor. Speeches by M. J. tarsal, A. A. Clee, PB. P. Connealy, James tt. McMann, and Reardon highlighted the meeting.

Peter J. Rearden Ward 15 Mr. Rearden Knights of Labor League Frank K. Foster John K. Andrew Oliver Ames M. J. Tarsal A. A. Clee PB. P. Connealy James Tt. McMann Peter J. Reardon

Doherty foes split as Charlestown Democrats nominate Davis

In Charlestown the Regular Democrats backed Joseph W. Davis for Senator after a split with supporters of Serge Doherty. wards 3 4 and 5 sent delegations. Ward 4 swung against Doherty with six of eleven insiders voting opposite him. Davis won the convention and Doherty ran as an independent, declaring opposition to machine rule and pledging labor and manhood suffrage agendas.

Joseph W. Davis Charlestown Wreaugie Suffolk

Democratic rally in Cambridge foregrounds 1890s party split

A Cambridge gathering drew large attendance as Democrats spoke on party direction. Dr William Everett of Cambridge condemned Republicans, praising emancipation and criticizing tariffs. Speakers included Dr Charles Randall and James Glynn, urging support for Cleveland era policies and local reform.

Cambridge Square Aisha Toore Adiscourses Weg Venrow Gilmere Hiewsant Giins William “Verett Gamey Democratic Party Wasigen GR College Bearea Long Sy Ames Brackett Ros Iossi Paryas Svogan CricKket Republican Party Tye Metropelian Piraeus JDO Fox Haition Congress Uis Randall James F. Glynn John W. Corcoran Clinton Glynn P. A. Collins Heath Cleveland W. E. Russell Lone Long Blaine

Proclamations on tariffs and policy mix in heated debate

The piece cites Republican calls for tariff revision and claims they once appointed a five-man commission of monopolists. It recalls a coal price attempt thwarted by Pennsylvania's Democratic governor. Henry Cabot Lodge champions a high tariff while railing against Irish free trade. readings note Ireland suffered not from free trade but from no trade. The event features Lafayette G. Blair and William E. Russell, candidates for the Legislature, addressing the audience.

Yvania Pennsylvania Henry Cabot Lodge Ireland Collins Lafayette G. Blair William E. Russell

Suffolk Democratic senatorial convention ends without nomination

The fourth Suffolk Democratic senatorial convention ended in a belt with no nominee after 17 ballots. Grady Donovan and Whitmore led early. a disputed delegate and ballot confusion followed, then Whitmore withdrew and votes fluctuated before chaos. Final counts varied as the chair declared the ballot void and adjourned. The convention planned to reconvene at 40 Kneeland Street.

Suffolk P. J. Grady Ward James Donovan W. H. Whitmore Dennis Quinn Messrs. Kennedy Driscoll Lehan Grady Donovan Whitmore John Foley Mr. Whitmore Burke East Boston Kneelind Street

Middlesex Senatorial Nominating Meeting at West Newton

The Middlesex senator ial district meeting at City Hall West Newton with 45 delegates chose J Harris Reed as chairman and Michael Lyons as secretary. Sherman Hoar was nominated for Senator by Thomas Drew, with nomination by a se topic. Jesse C Ivy of Newton later named chairman of the district committee.

Middlesex New Tos Speciar Waltham Newton Watertown Belmont Lexington Lincoln Concord City Hall West Newton J. Harris Reed Michael Lyons Thomas Drew Nexton Sherman Hoar Westham M. L. Halloran Aed Ben Sullivan O- Harvy Randall Iutkin Con- Core Pierce Thomas J. Dreemh Jelly Dorris Russell Reade Exincion

Withdrawn Candidacy of General Vlazard Stevens in Third District

Fraternal letter from General Vlazard Stevens announces his withdrawal from the third congressional district race. He cites risk of dividing reform supporters and urges voters to back Democratic candidate Leopold Morse, praising Morse’s tariff reform record and calling for reform unity.

eSayar Vlazard Stevens Take Congress Ieopald Morse Morse Fralard

Ninth Suffolk Republican senatorial convention held at city headquarters

The ninth Suffolk Republican senatorial convention met at 875 Washington street with Henry N. Sawyer calling to order at 7:45 p m. Adams of Ward 24 was chosen chairman and Fiske of Ward 21 secretary. Twenty one delegates attended and Halsey J Boardman led on a first ballot with seven votes. Boardman was later acclaimed as nominee but could not be summoned to the convention and the gathering adjourned.

Wihoipmumie Vrady Philip J. Doherty Hau Biee Goa U Joseph W. Davis Raoance John Reade Harrington Daniel E. Kelly Democratic State Committee T. F. Flynn W. A. Johnson Warren Gardner Lie Doherty M. J. Greene T. Frank Murphy Jonn W. Ou St. Doherty John HH. Conrey D. D. Corcoran John T. Brown Philip J. Doherty Myr Democrats Charlestown Boston Democratic Party Thoston Eveuzh Senate Suffolk Washington Street Henry N. Sawyer Adams Ward 24 Fiske Ward 21 Committee On Credentials Halsey J. Board- Tashent Man Younder Mie Boardman Boardenan Altevention Edwin T. Marble E. B. Stoddard State Central Committee Franklin Greenfield Captain J. Richmond Buckland Friends James F. Davlin Somerville Temperance Hall Hawkins Street Davlin Middlesey Foster Winter Hill Samuel C. Darling George B. Loring J. Q. A. Brackett Lyceum

Independent Rally in Medford Amid Party Show of Strength

An enthusiastic crowd gathered in Medford for a joint independent and Democratic rally supporting Andrew and Foster. Speakers including C. G. Plunkett and Henry D. Lovering urged reform over the Republican party, debating tariffs, wages, pensions, and the record of the current administration. Other political events included Democratic nominations and district caucuses, with sessions in Greenfield and Somerville, and a Republican rally in Woburn.

Medford Andrew Medford ‘Town Lal John Crawley C. G. Plunkett Middlesex Plunkett Party of Reform Andrew and Foster Henry D. Lovering Congressman Lovering Ife Labor Movement New York George Fred Williams Avas Massachusetts Lonea Blaine R. Ledge Tie Lovering Congress Cleveland

Ward Caucuses Report From City Election

Republican ward caucuses last night produced harmony with nominations by ward. Each ward named two representatives or left nomination to ward committees, listing candidates for the third district and the Legislature. Notable figures include A A Ranney, Leopold Morse, Edward Fisk, and William Owens among others, with several wards appointing committees for future reporting.

A. A. Ranney Leopold Morse A. W. Beard J. Henry Stevenson John E. Lynch George E. Carney Marshall Warren John H. Studly Ats George J. Cann Charles Field Joseph H. Gleason Taylor William F. Wharton John ©. Teele E. Mortain Hatch Henry C. Steltz William P. Owens C. J. Noyes R. F. Means Benjamin I. Dewing William E. Smith Albert A. Woodward Whittemore Lowell Albert E. Pillsbury Ilon Edward G. Uathorne John F. Colby Beard Cleveland B. F Bullera Thompson Knights of Labor Richmond Asa H. Caton David Hamblen Ward Frederick J. Herter James A. Hathaway

Representative Nominations for General Court Across Counties

Nominations list multiple representatives from Essex, Norfolk, Plymouth, Middlesex, Franklin, Worcester, Hampden, Berkshire and Hampshire. Names include David Walker, John Hitchings, H M Federtron, Warren Copeland, H E Lincoln, T J Watcom, John B Gerling, James Pillsbury, N G Brown, William T Ray, Benjamin F Boyden, E A Brown, S Arnota, T J Harris, J S Davis, S N Bennett, D C Judd, Joseph Sahanek, James S Davis, D C Judd, and others with party affiliations Rep or Dem noted.

Essex David Walker Awara Ashburnnamee Middlesex E. A. Brown J. Parker DP. Heath West Newton Worcester James S. Davis Barrest Hampden S. N. Bennett Agawam Hampden D. C. Judd Holyoke Hampshire Joseph Sahanek South Hamley Franklin Franklin L. Waters Orange Leepo Kuth Berkshire Joseph C. Cha William HH. Hastings Framingham Charles H. Dowse Sherborne

Devens-Osborn Wedding at First Parish Cambridge

Agnes Devens niece of Judge Charles Devens and Thomas Osborn of Auburn N Y married at First Parish Church Cambridge with large attendance including President Charles W Eliot and Harvard figures. Ceremony led by Rev E H Hall, cream satin dress, two nieces as flower bearers, bell arch backdrop, reception at Oxford and Riverett streets home.

Harvard Square Cambridge Agnes Devens Charles Devens Supreme Court Thomas Osborn Auburn N.Y E. H. Hall Charles W. Eliot Harvard College Greenough Lane Duches Holmes Russell R. N. Dana A. L. Devens B.S. Dixwell N. P. Garrison Estes Howe W. P. Garrison N. F. Wesselhoek 3. White A. Mi. Kinne Leduc W. H. Goodwin, Jr Jefferson Coolidge Gordon Abbott J. J. Storrow G. KR. Acassiz Theodore Punham Howard Fiiot Tudee Giovs Dudes Loyens Oxford Iiverett

Hamilton in Wakefield Race Draws Across Party Lines

The thirteenth Middlesex district which includes Wakefield faces a tight race as Democrats nominate a third candidate. A split vote could hand the seat to the Republican. Hamilton, Maine native and former legislator, is regarded as a strong candidate with broad support.

Middlesex Tla Wakefield Labor Hamilton Jtemen Foster Stevenson Maine Pine Tree Mr. Hamilton

Ward 15 Union Card League meeting discussed candidates

The Union Card League of Ward 15 met last evening at M. Augustine Lyceum Hall Dorchester and National. William S. McNary presided with Frank J. Wermers and James H. McMann as secretaries. They discussed the Democratic caucus and statewide senatorial concerns.

Union Card League Ward 15 M. Augustine Lyceum Hall Dorchester William S. McNary Frank J. Wermers James H. McMann

Temperance group meets in Tremont Temple today at 10

The Independent Temperance Organization with KE Praskhil as secretary will hold its fourth quarterly meeting at Meionaorn Tremont Temple today at 10 am. Delegates from temperance groups are invited. Notables like George W. Penniman, Goodspeed, and Moses Rockwood will speak.

Independent Temperance Organization Ke, Praskhil Meionaorn Tremont Temple Temperance George W. Penniman Minnesota Goodspeed New York Moses Rockwheed Hopkinton Reform Club Sivarhorse Charles S. Lincoln Somerwike Aeon Brown Middlesex County Lincoln Somerville Stevens Essex County L. S. Tuckerman Salem Lord of Mark Jewett Rowley John S Ar Flaherty Gloucester Charles A. Weare Peabody Frank C. Richardson Essex Mechanic Hall R. B. Gifford Adrain Scott Blackstone Worcester

Charles W Whitcomb Named Boston Fire Marshal

Charles W Whitcomb a young Boston lawyer was appointed fire marshal of Boston by the State Executive Council at the State House. The three year term sets duties to investigate fires, subpoena witnesses, and administer oaths with police board supervision. Salary is 8000 dollars annually plus investigative expenses, capped at 25 percent of Commonwealth premiums from Boston fire insurers.

State House Charles W. Whitcomb Boston Whitcomb Immedi Juat Dartmouth College Europe Schope Heer Lit Tas Gehool Suffolk Coune Republican Ward B. D. Whitcomb Massachusetts Builders’ Association Board of Police Commissioners Commonwealth

Mothers meeting at the Women's Union on Boylston Street

Mrs Edna Cheney will lead a free mothers meeting at the Women's Educational and Industrial Union 74 Boylston Street on Tuesday Nov 2 at 5 pm. City notes report charity officials saving 600 from prison this year, a false robbery claim at the Old Colony depot examined by detectives. truancy numbers dip. school schedules shift with early dismissal on Oct 28. Local concerts, lectures, and union gatherings fill the week with new debates on strikes and working conditions at Turn Hall and Parker Fraternity Hall.

Edna 2 Cheney Women’s Educational and Industrial Union Boylston Street atSp.m Department of Charities and Correction Savage Harvard-Exeter Union Hall Union and Lady Friends Hawthorne F. A. Norris J. G. Osborn H. G. Corning J. B. Hennessey M. E. Hitch Fannie Conant Nettie G. Wentworth J. Kichler F. J. Smith Edwin J. Mead Boston Carriers’ Assembly No K. of L Turn Hall Middlesex Street John L. Burns Michael I. Daly Jenkins The Common Council George F. Knight James C. Mealey Thomas Kelly M. J. Mahoney James H. Gallagher OT. Co. O. F Parker Fraternity Hall Lucy Dolan Old Colony Depot Franks and Hoffman Division 4

Deaths of John E. Chase and E R Balch Reported in News

Mr John E Chase son of the late Captain Chase of Portsmouth New Hampshire died of pneumonia on Monday at New Providence New Jersey He was born in Portsmouth in 1837 After sailing he went to Boston at 16 and joined Sumner Swift Co In 1857 he helped found Lyons Chase Co In addition to shipping he handled lumber trade He was vice president of the Maritime Association of the Port of New York He leaves a widow and two children Mr E R Balch veteran treasurer of the Providence Worcester Railroad died in Providence He was born August 27 1808 entered Providence Worcester service in 1845 became treasurer in 1851 and a director thereafter Cassina D Slade teller of First National Bank died in Somerset yesterday of consumption

John E. Chase Chase Portsmouth N. H New Providence N. J Boston Sumner, Swift & Co New York Lyons, Chase & Co Maritime Association Port of E. R. Balch Providence & Worcester Railroad Company That City Providence & Worcester Railroad Cassina D. Slade First National Bank Somerset Yesters

Fall Yacht Club meeting at Parker's settles dues and committees

The Fall Yacht Club met at Parker's to discuss regular meetings, kept the annual dues at five dollars then raised to ten after July 3, reduced the regatta and membership committees, formed a nominations and representation committee, and set officers deemed to attend New England Racing Association. They will hear a club house report later and adjourned by inviting members to visit the Great Head Club.

Clab Parker Messrs Bb. L. M. Tower Harry Hutchinson J. K R. Chadwick Frederick Pope J. B. Forsyth New England Racing Association Gerstin Whittemore J. W. Wheeler Great Head Club

Twelfth Annual Meeting of Massachusetts Veterans Odd Fellows

The twelfth annual meeting of the Veteran Odd Fellows Association of Massachusetts was held last evening at Odd Fellows Hall Tremont and Herkeley streets. Officers for the coming year were elected with Horatio Wellington named treasurer and J. F. Davis secretary. trustees include W. D. Pearson Charles S. Parker Naham Chapin W. Parkman Joseph Newmarch James Marble and James Price.

Odd Fellows Association of Massachusetts Odd Fellows’ Hall Tremont and Herkeley Viatioy Horatio Wellinngton John Ss. FP Bhuddjesten J. F. Davis

Walnut Hill range hosts rifle and trap shooting events

The Walnut Hill range continued rifle matches despite a storm with shooters tallying scores such as Washontie, Day Lee, Webbers, and Lt. Sanders leading. Next week the range stays open for regular matches, with trap shooting slated Wednesday.

Walnut Hill NC Washontie Sid Lee Mea Tor West Mare Marah Ates Webbers Perro Gml Sanders Feutenant Sanders Cla Wilitia Riffeiew Safars Wednessey the Shoten Fhomery Wall

Highway Ageley On Fleet Street Scuffle Reported

Edward Flanagan and James McCracken seized Daniel Kane on Fleet Street after Kane was found with $15 in his pocket. Kane was assaulted as Flanagan and McCracken searched his pockets. Officers Murphy and O’Brien placed them in custody.

Highest Class News and Commentary Across Sectors

A compact service presenting the latest and pullest items in finance commerce shipping politics letters drama society and club life. It surveys current events and notable opinion across multiple domains.

Aged Postal Notice Appears Inocr Incomplete Text

Fragmentary OCR item shows postal or mail subscription offer with unclear dates and prices. Mentions daily service and multiple timeframes. Content is garbled but indicates a request for mail delivery terms and cost options.

Kirst Massachusetts Cavalry Holds Twenty Fifth Anniversary Dinner

The Kirst Massachusetts Cavalry Association marked the regiment's departure for the front with a dinner at the Lancers' armory. Officers elected include President Major C. G. Davis. vice presidents D. I H. L. Gleason Cyrus D. Strong Samuel G. Chamberlain Samuel Hiarris John George Farnum Southworth E. O. Hyde A. A. Sherman W. Crane G. W. Sisson secretary and surgeon H. Durgin treasurer E. A. Smith B. F. H. trustees C. G. Davis E. A. L. Gleasen.

First Massachusetts Cavalry Kirst Massachusetts Cavalry Association Lancers’ Armory C. G. Davis D. I E.O. Hyde A. A. Sherman Webadd William Finney M. G

Death of Theodore Brenton noted in Fairfield

News in brief reports the apparent suicide of Theodore Brenton about 25, a scion of a wealthy New York family, found dead in his bed at General Parker's cottage Fairfield after living with his mother for the summer. It also notes labor wage adjustments at Reading Iron Works and Version company, and a wedding watch at Marlboro linking George J. Stevens and Miss Arabella Pratt with a reception following.

Theodore Brenton New York General Parker Fairfield National Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers BCC Reading Iron Works Reading Perth Version Company of Lancaster George J. Stevens Marlboro Arabella Fe Pratt Is. B. Pratt

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