Dinner honors Democratic nominees for Massachusetts officers
The Sixth Congressional District Democratic Club hosted a dinner at the Quincy House honoring Democratic nominees for state offices. About fifty members attended as William Otis introduced Lovering and Thatcher spoke on tariff reform while Corcoran and other guests lauded the ticket.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sixth Congressional District
Democratic Club
Quincy House
William ©. Otis
Nahant
Mr. Lovering
Henry ©. Thatcher
Yarmouth
John W. Corcoran
Senator O'Sullivan
Lawrence
Philip J. Doherty
Charlestown
George
Washington
Grover Cleveland
Massachusetts
John F. Murphy
Lowell
Benjamin F. Butler
Clinton
Cabot Lodge
Tilden
Otis
Cook
Springfield
Henry C. Thatcher
Lovering
James W. Clarke
P. J. Riley
Cunniff and Lewis Confer Over Democratic Prospects
M M Cunniff of Boston and D L Lewis of South Framingham met Springfield area party chairs to discuss the election. Cunniff said federal interference unlikely and noted Mugwump and Prohibitionist sentiments may aid the ticket, while warning the campaign remains a cautious hunt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cunniff
M. M. Cunniff
Boston
State Democratic Committee
D. Lewis
South Framingham
Springfield
Springfield Republican
Meveland Indorsing Lovering
Mr. Cunniff
Levering
Great Thoughts on Liquor Law From Saloon Interest Leader
A debate line from a saloon supporter to General Butler discusses liquor prohibition or licensing. The speaker argues for a people expressed will through law with enforcement by honest officials, suggesting licenses could fund the state while restricting sales to licensed buyers only. Captain Plympton voices cautious approval.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Butler
Thayer Nominated for Senator in Worcester District
Worcester October 27 John R Thayer was nominated by the Democrats as candidate for Senator for the first Worcester district covering Wards 4 5 6 1 and 8 Daniel McCormack selected to join the central committee and to seat promptly following the resignation of James E Estabrook current postmaster of Worcester
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John R. Thayer
Worcester
John R.thayer
Daniel McCormack
Central Committee
James E. Estabrook
Darling Rally for Bailey in Middlesex Senate Race
A temperance Republican rally in Clarendon Hall West Somerville urged support for J Warren Bailey to represent the first Middlesex district. Rev E A Nichols presided and speakers included C Darling Somerville Rev Hugh Montgomery Worcester and Rev H Hitchcock Somerville criticizing Glines and urging votes for Bailey for temperance legislation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
MR. Darling
J. Warren Bailey
Middlesex
Clarendon Hall
West
Somerville
E. A. Nichols
C. Darling
Hugh Montgomery
Worcester
H. ©. Hitchcock
Glines
Senate
Bailey
Prohibition Speakers Rally Behind Darling Nomination
After speeches the Rev Mgr Hitchcock urged attendance at Monday caucuses to renominate incumbent Mr Darling for the Legislature. Rev Hugh Montgomery praised Darling's chances of Governor on the Prohibition ticket, both men receiving loud applause.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mgr. Hitchcock
Darling
Hugh Montgomery
Fifth Suffolk Democratic Senatorial Convention Nominee Named
The fifth Suffolk Democratic convention last evening chose Francis A. Brooks as candidate to oppose ex Representative Henry Sprague. Morris Cummings chaired. John Crowley and James B McKenna were secretaries. J Daly won a State committee seat 22 to 12 over Hugh Montague.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Suffolk
Henry H. Sprague
Morris Cummings
John Crowley
James B. McKenna
Sr. Murphy
Ward 11
Francis A. Brooks
Brooks
J. Daly
Tlugh Montague
Labor delegates nominate Dwyer for Senator in third Suffolk
A labor convention in the third Suffolk district names P. D. Dwyer for Senator. A rival group claiming to be genuine labor delegates nominates Dominick J. Hawkins the Democratic candidate. In nearby races S. B. Bird is the Republican candidate in the fourth Middlesex district. John J. Flaherty seeks the Democratic seat in the eleventh Essex district. Ward 23 councilman L L P Atwood plans not to run again.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Suffolk
P. D. Dwyer
Dominick J. Hawkins
S. B. Bird
Framingham
Middlesex
W. A. Davenport
Marlboro
John J. Flaherty
Gloucester
Essex
L. L. P. Atwood
Atwood & Weed
Stormy Boston council session over minor issues
The common council debated holidays for city employees on election days and reforms to ward representation. Ladd of Ward 40 pressed the city be governed by the criminal classes, drawing sharp rebukes from Whall of Ward 7. Adjournment set for Thursday morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladd
Ward 10
Boston
Whall
Gomez
Sidlins Fowler
Ward 7
Pavonia
McNary
Common Council
Messrs. R. Sullivan
Whitmore
Ward 12
Fottler
Kelliher
Frost
Tracey
Joint Committee On
Maguire-Corse
Ward 9
The Trade in Poultry in Boston and National Market
Boston leads in poultry distribution with high grade birds and strong demand. The piece explains humane handling from killing to packing, notes new laws affecting dressed versus undressed fowl, and highlights improvements in transit and cold storage from Chicago to Boston. It lists leading dealers and discusses West to East shipments and market outlook.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Hyde, Wheeler & Co
Mayo Bros
Donnelly & Arnold
F. Hoogs & Co
N. E. Hollis
Edward Shumway & Co
Whitney, Clough & Co
Corwin & Wilde
Frank O. Squire & Co
Illinois
Iowa
Michigan
New York
New England
Chicago
Chicago, Boston & Liverpool Company
Quincy Market
York
Somerville Aldermen Annul Railroad Track Extension Bid
At a special meeting the Somerville board of aldermen voted to annul the prior action granting Consolidated railroad sixty additional days to lay tracks on Central street. The company was allowed to withdraw its extension request.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Somerville Board of Aldermen
Consolidated Railroad
Central Street
Sudden Death of Domestic at Somerville Home
Miss Julia Webber, a domestic at 276 Broadway Cambridge, was found dead at her sister Mrs. J S Hook’s home at 7 Murray Street Somerville. She arrived at noon complained of illness, lay down, then vomited and suffered convulsions. Physicians suspect arsenic poisoning, likely Rough on Rats, but the motive remains unknown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Julia &. Webber
Broadway
Cambridge
Murray Street
Somerville
J.S. Hook
Boston and Chicago Lines Promote Equal Poultry Terms
Dealers will receive poultry under the same terms as merchants, placing Boston on par with the nation’s largest market and benefiting both dealers and consumers. The Chicago Boston and Liverpool Refrigerator line helped bring about this arrangement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Chicago
Boston & Liverpool
Was Deshon Of Sound Mind Will Contest In Suffolk Court
Judge McKim granted a hearing in the Suffolk county Probate Court on the will of James Deshon. Contestants George P. Deshon Pauline Deshon and Mrs Caroline Batchelder allege undue influence and unsoundness of mind. Witnesses include Dr David W Cheever and Nathan Morse detailing years of acquaintance and changes to bequests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McKim
Suffolk County Probate Court
James Deshon
George P. Deshon
Pauline Deshon
Caroline Batchelder
Messrs
A. A. Ranney
Nathan Morse
Robert M. Morse, Jr
Darwin E. Ware
F.A. Dearborn
D. BR. Clark
David W. Cheever
Daniel Deshon, Jr
Deshon
Norris
Bachelder
Witness
Sarah
Cheever
Morse
Gaston
Ranney
Free Hospital for Women Seeks New Home After Annual Meeting
The Free Hospital for Women held its annual meeting at Mrs. E. F. Pratt’s home on Bowdoin street. The charity plans a new hospital building as funds allow. The current site on Springfield street cannot meet demand with many applicants being refused. Professor A Reeves Jackson urged adopting Dr Baker’s cancer treatment, citing European colleges’ records. Dr T J Duryea spoke. The old board remained except Grant Walker appointed trustee replacing H L Higginson.
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Free Hospital For Women
E. F. Pratt
Bowdoin Street
Springfield Street
A. Reeves Jackson
Chicago
Martin
Berlin
Baker
Boston
T. J. Duryea
Grant Walker
H. L. Higginson
Fine Display Of Furs By Kakas Sons Of Boston
The Boston firm Messrs. Edward Kakas & Sons showcases a broad fur assortment at 404 Washington street. They offer seal garments, London dyed Alaskan sealskins, fur lined mantles jackets dolmans overcoats and a range of trims and accessories. The article highlights quality fitting and advises patronage of reliable dealers for cold weather ware.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Messrs
Edward Kakas & Sons
Washington Street
Boston
Messrs Award Kakas & Sons
Davis Improves Police Signal System Demonstrated in Davis
Newspaper men witnessed Edward Davis of Cambridge explain his new signal system at A. S. Russell’s electrical factory. Boxes the size of a fire alarm unit connect to a central station with unique officer keys, automatic time stamps, and simultaneous use of telephones for police calls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
DAVIS
A. S. Russell
Court Street
Edward Davis
Cambridge
Tre
Well Known Boston House Offers Boys and Children Clothing
Parents urged to visit G. W. Simmons & Co. at 32 to 44 North Street Boston for well made boys youths and children's clothing at low prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. W. Simmons & Co
North Street
Boston
Cosmosphere and Water Measuring Machine Demonstrated
The Society of Arts met at the Institute of Technology to examine Professor Bailey's cosmosphere and H M Lowes new water measuring appliance. Lowe showcased a device weighing water as it flows into a receiver and recording flow time on a clock, using a magnetic circuit to trigger a bell when the target weight is reached. Bailey lectured on teaching phenomenal astronomy with the cosmosphere model illustrating sun and moon rise, day length, and Earth's axial motion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Society of Arts
The
Institute of Technology
Bailey
H. M. Lowe
Lowe
Earth
Harvard shooting club and field events at Watertown
At Watertown range yesterday the Harvard shooting club held free-for-all and handicap matches with top scores by W. K. Post Carleton Greene and M. Blum. Hale won the broad jump with 18 ft 19 in. A hare and hounds run chased from Matthews to Tufts College and back. The hundred yard dash heat will be repeated on Holmes field. The Harvard Union debated forming an independent political party.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Watertown Range
W. K. Post
Carleton Greene
M. Blum
Blum
Watts
Post
Paine
Slade
Zoollogical Society
Agassiz
Felton Hall
Cambridge Street
Professor Norton
Somerville
Oldder House
College Frit
Tufts College
Cambridge
Harvard
Holmes Field
Harvard Union
Court Dismisses Suit Over 1885 Labor Import Statute
William K. Peabody sues Francis A. Messenger seeking $1000 under the 1885 act banning foreign labor contracts. Judge Colt rules Harrington’s job as horse driving may fit the personal servant exception and sustains the demurrer. Docket called. no trial set.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William K. Peabody
Francis A. Messenger
United States
John Harrington
Ireland
Harrington
Colt
O. H. Carpenter
C. Almy, Jr
City Notes and Local Court Updates
Resolutions on the death of Thomas B. Wales were adopted at Atlas National Bank directors meeting. Lectures and concerts include a stereopticon Viking ship image by Miss Brown and a Scandinavian quartet. Forty five stories and sales detail estate in Boston. auction results show five bids and prices from 26000 to 29000. Details of a temperance mass meeting and a lecture by Mr Welham Clarke are listed. Detective Hersom case postponed. estate sale at Bradford Street to Mary J. Sullivan for 4270 plus taxes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas B. Wales
Atlas National Bank
Leif Erikson
Hugh Montgomery
Worcester
Crystal Fount Division
Temperance
Woman’s Christian ‘Temperance Union
Joseph W. Balch
Forest Hills Cemetery
George Lewis
Balch
Richard C. Greenleaf
Newbury Street
Samuel Hatch & Co
Welham Clarke
London
Young Women’s Christian Association
Clarke
Boston
M. W. B. Hersom
Superior Criminal Court
Bradford Street
Mary J. Sullivan
S. KR. Knights & Co
Funeral of financier Thomas Lamb at Mt Vernon Street
The funeral forThomas Lamb was held yesterday at 83 Mt Vernon Street. Rev Henry W Foote of Kings Chapel led services attended by many. floral tributes from the Marine Society and New England National Bank adorned the casket. no pallbearers were named.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Lamb
Mt. Vernon Street
Henry W. Foote
King’s Chapel
The
Marine Society
New England National Bank
Sullivan Departs for Europe with Boston Crowd
The sporting world of Boston gathered early to bid farewell to John L. Sullivan sailing for Europe aboard the Cephalonia. He left from Boston Light with his wife and companions amid cannon fire and cheers, while several hundred onlookers accompanied him partway.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
John L. Sullivan
Europe
Cephalonia
Boston Light
Mr. Parker
Henry L. Phillips
Jack Ashton
Providence
John Barnett
John L
Harvard Odontological Society Meets at Youngs Hotel
Dr Frank Perrin presided over the regular monthly meeting and dinner at Youngs Hotel. Dr Dwight W Clapp read the paper of the evening. Brimmer School Association members dined at the Quincy House. Thirty members of the Fifty fourth and Fifty fifth Massachusetts regiments held an annual reunion at Youngs with Colonel N P Hallowell presiding. The dinner was informal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Perrin
Harvard Odontological Society
Young's Hotel
Dwight W. Clapp
Brimmer School Association
Quincy House
Fifty-fourth
Fifty-fifth
Massachusetts
Young's
N. P. Hallowell
West Odorless Oil Stove Offered for Washington Street Sale
The office oil stove is a superior heater and cooker with attractive appearance. It is especially adapted for business purposes and is available for examination by calling at 353 Washington Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Street
Porter v City of Boston Back Bay Park damages suit
Supreme Court first session lists Porter suing Boston over land taken for Back Bay Park seeking 4482 feet compensation. Clinton Savings Bank holds mortgage on same property. Jury awards Porter 130806 and bank 7500. Multiple cases named with lawyers listed. Second session and other dockets noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alexander S. Porter
City of
Boston
Back Bay
Untington Avenue
Clinton Savings Bank
Porter
The
Savings Bank
E. W. Hutchins
H. Wheeler
J. Bailey
Anne Alden
John M. Reber
John F. Gallagher
Spring Lane
Charles H. Hudson
Thomas J. Gargan
George Blackmer
Russ B. Hinchman
Cambridge Street
S. J. Elder
Frederick E. Hurd
J. J. Myers
J. B. Warner
Janet Malloy
Mary A. Roberts
F. Naphen
R. P. Clapp
Marley
Roberts
Foidick
Bangs
Robbins
Sare
Arbecam
Miller’s River Co
Downes
Campbell
Gould
Slacer
Williams
Merrihew
Carty
Manning
Doyle
Abrams
Lozowski
Coveney
Slavin
Burns
O’ Hearn
Hammond
J. No
Jacob Felt
Charles A. Wentworth
Commonwealth Avenue
M. Adams
N. Morse
H. G. Allen
Henry J. Holland
Way Street
S. B. Allen
A. D. Bosson
T. M. Babson
Plympton
Dunn
Honey
Holland
Blake
Whipple
Chartered Bank of India
Hall
Rennis
Crosby
Tryder
van Nostrand
Walker
Oliver
Voight
Preston
Wheelan
Fleming
Fales
Waite
Brewer
Severance
Petitions in Middlesex Court Include City of Waltham Claims
Superior Court notes verdict for plaintiff in Patman v City of Waltham for 4200 and details about assessments of damages to highway frontage. Other entries list cases McGrath v Town of Woburn Hennessy v Mass Catholic Order of Foresters Bell v City of Malden Forbes v Town of Groton Fall v Hamner and McCarty v B&L RR Co with involved counsels Storey Thorndike Hoar and city solicitor.
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Superior Court
Middlesex County
Pipman
Gooding
City of Waltham
Emerson
Storey
Hennessy
Mass. Cath
Order of Foresters
Bell
City of
Malden
Forbes
Town of
Groton
Fall
Hamner
McCarty
Supreme Judicial Court to hear Essex law docket cases
Notice that arguments in the law docket for Essex County will begin in the Supreme Judicial Court room at Boston Court House on Tuesday November 1, 1887 at 9 50 in the forenoon and continue until disposed of. Dean Propopy, Clerk.
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Supreme Judicial Court
Essex
Supreme Judicial Court Room
Court House
Boston
Dean Propopy
Imported Coachman Case Leaves Personal Service Exemption
In the United States Circuit Court Judge Colt ruled that a contract for an imported coachman is not a violation of the law under the personal service exemption. The suit by William H. Peabody against Francis A. Messenger sought a $1000 penalty. Also noting handsomely described family suites at the Revere House.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Circuit Court
William H. Peabody
Francis A. Messenger
Colt
New Store At Temple Place Announces One Day Inducements
A newspaper notice urges downtown visitors to spend Tuesday in the new store at Temple Place on November 1, 1887. It promises significant inducements and invites all friends to enjoy a day of shopping and special offers throughout the hours.
Nineteenth Anniversary of Ancient Order in Faneuil Hall
The Ancient Order of United Workingmen marked its nineteenth anniversary at Faneuil Hall with a banquet for about 500. Governor Ames entered with John Haskell Butler, receiving applause as he praised fraternal progress and liberal state laws recognizing mutual aid societies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Order of United Workingmen
Faneuil Hall
Meadville
Penn
New England
Fred C. Ingalls
Ames
John Haskell Butler
Commonwealth
Brotherhood of Man
Massachusetts
John J. Acker
Warner Wilson
Detroit
The
Supreme Lodge
Brackett
Salem Cadet Band
Reasons Why Alpheus Hardy Declined Board Aid
Edward E. Hardy said the late Hon. Alpheus Hardy revoked a legacy to the American Board of Foreign Missions in his last will of June 3 1887. Earlier a 1886 will named the board as beneficiary but was revoked due to disagreement with the board’s management. Law believed he would have maintained the action had he lived.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alpheu Hardy
American Board of Commissioners For Foreign Missions
Edward E. Hardy
Mr. Hardy
American Board
Prudential Committee
Urquhart Crooke Marriage Linked to Lynn Firm
A small East Boston family party gathered Wednesday evening at Mr. Crooke's Princeton street home for the marriage of Jessie M Crooke to Lewis F Urquhart of the Houston Thomson Electric Light Company of Lynn. The Rev J Laughran Scott officiated and the couple will reside in Lynn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crooke
Princeton Street
East Boston
Jessie M
Lewis F. Urquhart
Houton-Thomson Electric Light Company
Lynn
J. Laughran Scott
South Boston Paper Sued for Twenty Thousand Damages
Thomas J. Gargan, counsel for Alderman C. M. Bromwich, filed a libel suit in which the plaintiff seeks $20,000 against the South Boston Inquirer. Sheriff Martin delivered the writ yesterday.
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South Boston
Thomas J. Gargan
C. M. Bromwich
Martin
The
South Boston Inquirer
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MR. Sprague
Mr. Lowe
Nelson, J
Seabury
Tales & Towne Mfg. Co
Maryerick National Bank
Goulding
Flesham
Lane
North National Bank
Russell
Blackstone National Bank
Security Bank of Minnesota
Fogg
Thorndike
Wells Memorial Ass'n
Warner
Newhall
Smith
Coffee
Swig
Farrar
Arlington
Lambert
Gay
Revere House
Stearas
Tremont St. & Temple PI
Rilstears&co
United Workingmen
Alpheus Hardy
Awnes & Sons, Bag
W. Baker & CO
Dorchester
Mass
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