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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Oct 29, 1886

Page

8

Adjourned yet again in fourth district convention turmoil

The 144 delegates gathered in Charlestown and then in Kneeland Street failed to nominate a Senator after lengthy ballots. Major Grady was later declared the nominee amid floor wrangling over signatures, with Ward 16 delegates denouncing the chair and Jenkins supporters cheering.

Grady Suffolk Kneeland Street Patrick J. Kennedy Boston P. J. Grady Donovan Ward 16 Kay Quinn Kelliher Democratic City Committee John D. Driscoll Driscoll John Emzir East Boston Connellman Kelliher Kennedy Jenkins Conway Democratic State Committee E. J. Holland Ward 12 Benjamin Sullivan Ward 2

Republican Rally At Waltham Opens Campaign

Waltham hosts a Republican gathering in Music Hall with a small crowd. speakers advertised include J. Q. A. Brackett for Representative from the eighteenth district. RH. F. Dillebury of Portland was absent, with Thomas Reed of Portland slated to appear later.

Waltham Sprcran Portland Thomas Reed Iy Scieetate

McLaughlin Accepts Democratic Nomination for Congress in First District

George T. McLaughlin confirms the Democratic nomination for Congress in Massachusetts's First District. He pledges reform, civil service continuity, a national bankruptcy law, navy expansion, and labor protections, urging support for Cleveland’s administration. Salem rally follows with Republican speakers opposing tariff reform.

George T. McLaughlin Andwich Congress Massachusetts Democratic Party Party of Reform and Progress Cleveland Polming Union Salem Mechanics’ Hall Flambeaux Jones JF. Almy J. A. Hall Maine Cogswell House of Representatives South Committee On Pensions Tie Ames Brackett

Fragmentary Civil War Era Letter Ends In Formal Gratitude

A historical fragment shows a leader named Grover Cleveland and formal thanks to officials and a secretary. The text includes ceremonial closings with titles like chairman and secretary, though many lines are cut off or misspelled.

Republicans Hear Speech In Eliot Hall Newton

A large Newton gathering at Eliot Hall heard speeches supporting Republican principles. R R Bishop presided and denounced the Newtonville postmaster removal as a civil service reform breach. J Q A Brackett urged contrasts between Shire tickets and administration, decrying free trade and praising protection. Other speakers included A W Beard and George G Loring.

Newton Speeran Eliot Hall Mag Wunios Histon T. B. Reed Maine R. R. Bishop A. W. Beard J. Q. A. Brackett United States England Cormany Avery Biy Wraitham A. We Beard Nance Q. A. Brackett

Independent Butler committee shown as campaign factor

About a dozen men in a Netle room at the Revere House formed the independent Butler committee. They declined party designation and had not taken firm action, though they announced support for Lodge in the Sixth district Ely in the Ninth and Viea in the Tenth.

Lesa Ahan Revere House Alix Batlee Butler Cheises Asc Ili Tm

Councillor Logan Renominated By District Democrats

The fourth district Democratic Councilor was renominated at a city convention held at the courthouse around 3 o'clock. Delegates formed a 24-member body with John B. Fitzpatrick as chair and secretaries from several wards. A credentials committee reported full delegation and W B Smart spoke, prompting the motion to renominate Colonel Lawrence J. Logan, carried unanimously, followed by a ward-by-ward district committee appointment and an adjournment motion.

Logan Court House John B. Fitzpatrick Daniel J. Doherty J. J. Holland Daniel J. Kneeland Cam Jeremiah Sullivan Alderman Carroll W. B. Smart Mr. Muldoon Thayer Cambridge Falcon W. B. Smarc Lawrence J. Logan Judge J. Otis Failon Abraham J. Gould Patrick J. Vale James P. Clifford John J. Regan Dennis N. Cronin E. J.traynor Fred W. Scheele Janica M. Kilroy James W. Cannon John Murphy John J.scully

Dem rally in Malden touts pension vetoes and tariff debate

Large turnout at Barrett's Opera House as Democrats rally in Malden with speakers including P J Maguire and George Fred Williams of Dedham. They attack Ames Brackett Lodge and Lovering, cite pension vetoes and tariff issues, and urge voting for working-class interests. John D Long then extols state record and protectionist policy.

Lovering Democrats of Malden Barrett's Opera House P. J. Maguire George Fred Willams Dedham Williams Ames Brackett Henry Cabot Lodge Henry B. Lavering C. E. Hodges Lincoln P. A Albany Collins Grover Cleve Lodge Wade Europe Loverand Harvard Law School Lesa H. B. Lovering Wakefield Democratic Party Mr. Lodge General Grant House Rhode Island Connseticut Massachusetts Cleveland Julius E. Robody Manchester Robody England America John DD. Long Dass Imilal Democraatic Powderly Knights of Labor Republic

Lodge and Long in Chelsea Rally at Academy of Music

Republicans in Chelsea hosted a rally with fireworks and a brass band at the Academy of Music. D Frank Kimball introduced Henry Cabot Lodge who spoke on tariff policy, defending protection as a wage and industry safeguard and attacking free trade and the Democrats.

Fae Samuel Z. Howman Somerville Bian Uskea Jis James G. Siame Bayard Bowman Lodge Olcred Thomas G. Simmons Washington Simmons Wineh Hiz Henry Cabot Lodge Mr. Lodge Chelsea Evgerett Direct Canada Ledge Republican Party Long Academy of Music D. Frank Kimball Free Traders Democratic Party Europe America

Letter on campaign funding ethics to independent committee

A letter from D. L. Pickman as published in the Evening Record questions campaign finance practices and ethics, arguing against contributions to party expenses and the so called barrel. The reply from A. J. C. Lowdon asks for Pickman’s opinion on funding for headquarters printings and events.

Pickman Independent Committee Evening Record the Record Washington Street Jostox Pickmen Newt D. L. Pickkanan Lym Ames Congress Massachuset Wiceman Commonwealth Avenue Als

Davis declines Senate candidacy in Charlestown district

Joseph W. Davis a Democratic candidate writes a formal declination dated October 28 1886 after Suffolk second convention nominates him. He thanks the committee and explains business commitments prevent him from campaigning. The vacancy is filled by George A. Sanderson.

Davis Joseph W. Davis Charlestown Messrs Warren Gardner H. E. Hayward Suffolk Joserh W. Davis George A. Sanderson

Third Party Prohibitionists Convene in Meiona

A temperance convention gathered in the Meiona yesterday with fifty four delegates from state organizations. George M. Butrick of Everett chaired, with Thomas Margetts of Hingham Moses Rockwood of Hopkinton and Shanklin of Boston as vice presidents, El Trask Hill of Boston as secretary, and T M Reed of Chelsea as marshal. Speakers denounced the Republican party and Henry Faxon praised Ames while opposing Lodge and Brackett.

Meiona George M. Buttrick Everett Thomas Margetts Hingman Moses Rockwood Hopkinton Shanklin Boston el. Trask Hill T. M. Reed Chelsea Hingham Mr. Stevens Henry Faxon Ames Lodge Brackett

Bolts in Ward Nine Nominate Independent Legislature Candidate

Disaffected Ward 0 voters met at J. S King residence 77 Phillips Street to oppose W. O. Armstrong the Legislature nominee. They allege fraud in caucus results and nominate Clifford H. Phanmer on an independent ticket urging support at Tuesday polls.

Bolt

Sullivan and Concannon Endorsed by Ward 13 League

An adjourned Union Land League meeting at the Avenues Hotel South Boston endorsed James Sullivan for Representative. John J. Concannon was briefly discussed. the chairmanship was claimed as indorsed amid wrangling. Twenty delegates withdrew and gathered nearby to denounce Dougherty and back Sullivan and Concannon.

Favor Sullivan Concannon Union Land League of Ward 13 Avenues Hotel South Boston SY Dougherty James Sullivan John 3 Swan Street Dorchester Avenue Dougherty Indorsed Sullivan

Ward Eight Union Card League Meets at Beverly Causeway

The Ward Eight Union Card League held a meeting at the Beverly and Causeway streets building with James S. McClachy as chairman and secretary keny ra. The committees reported Democrats ready to accord Daniel Breslin, labor candidate for Representative, fair representation at the caucus. The Republican committee will report later. Speeches were delivered by James Breslin, J. W. Keily, J. Meinnehy, Ture and James Winston.

Union Card League Union Card League of Wards Beverly Causeway Streets James S. McClachy Kenyra Daniel Breslin Republican Committee Jamies Breslin J. W. Keily Meinnehy ‘ Ture James Winston

Republican rally in Everett features Hoar Lodge and Greenhalge

A Everett gathering heard Senator Henry Cabot Lodge and Representative Frederick T. Greenhalge address supporters. The national Greenback party's executive committee decided against nominating a state ticket this year.

Everett Senator Hoar Henry Cabot Lodge Frederick T. Greenhalge Lowell National Greenback Party

Embezzlement Trial of Deputy Collector Norcross Opens

In Lowell Nicholas W Norcross a deputy collector faces embezzlement charges for funds from licenses. The case went to the jury while Joseph J Toy of the Icarus faced a separate case over wages paid to seamen under a new statute.

Caretster Nicholas W. Norcross Lowell United States Joseph J. Toy J. M. Boone

Steamship Venetian Company vs Boston and Boston collision case

United States District Court October 6 judge Nelson presiding. Steamship Venetian Company plaintiff seeks damages from Steamship Venetian Company et al for collision liability. Attorneys Dabney for Venetian and Babson for city represent respective parties.

United States District Court Steamship Venetian Company S. Boston Boston U.S. Dabney Reve Vey Vate Mworden McLaughin Warren Carey Partride Tucker Nelson McDonald Chase Panson Buttrick Austin Derbeckchew Schnitzer McKay Lien Rollins App Martin Atari Martin Martin Dien Rolins Rank Hei Cilke Goi Reid Griges Sherman Shbh Donlan Holbrook

Lawsuit disputes crockery sale and oil trade cases

A series of court entries cover No. 1896 Charles A. Rogers et al. versus James W. Stewart for conversion of crockery ware valued at 73 OS with verdict for $85.61. Also No. 2108 Fred W. Prescott versus Charles Ward et al. over oil delivered against price fluctuations with $200 claimed. Multiple docket items list writs, land disputes, and various civil actions with juries, pleas, and motions across Roxbury and Boston court sessions.

Charles A. Rogers Et al James W. Stewart D.C. Linscott Willard Howland Fred W. Prescott Charles As Ward LOGO W. B. French J. R. Clark No. Ifge Michael Kelley Luke Kilduff Rockingham Place Hollis Place Roxbury C. L. B. Whitney Safford Demandant J. A. Maxwell C.J. Noyes Tennant Boston Marton Kelly Buda Jo Yeod Bostoiates Ve Weltistern Railroad Ravreand Co Keith Metropol Shattuck Ve. Rand Hibaerdan Meine Lyer LPR Farringeoit Ostet Ce Qina Deke Rete Nod Ek Gurney Va. Beals

Estate sale and public notices fill city recap

Samuel Hatch & Co sold 1742 Washington st for 12009 to John Jeffers before 1886 taxes. A Stony Brook plan to curb Roxbury floods was recommended with tweaks. Ward 2 caucus aims to back James Fitzgerald. Irish school rally set for Codman Hall. Sinn Fein events and social balls advertised. A brakeman injured near First Street and a death by suicide at 41 Beach Street noted.

Samuel Hatch & Co Washington Watts Jin Jenks Kingston PY Browing Tate Portsmouth Braintree Water Supply Company State Street E.S Hobart Mlisha “Thayer Braintree Harvey Wheeler Concord Charlies F. Darks Waltham William Wheeler James Vaughn K Street Senta Boston New York & New First Genuth Hos Bospital Codman Hall Tremont Street Thomas Reed Maine Norfolk Club Young Hotel Sewall & Day Cordeco Company Landon Lincol Everett Western Avenue Strate Ceeds Strom Parker Kireien Roxbury Veterans Ge. Gighland Baldwin Arntiover Nest

Cambridge Couple United in Framingham Style Wedding

The lawyer of Beston Mgr Robert Parker Clapp and editor of the Civil Service Record Mary Lizzie Saunders daughter of Charles H Saunders of Cambridge united in marriage at No 50 North Avenue Cambridge last evening The Rev Heess officiated at 8 o clock The reception followed attended by ex Mayor B O Hough City officials and many prominent residents The ushers included Charles R Saunders Frederic W Leonard James M Hail and others The concert by the Germania orchestra closed the evening The couple will reside in Lexington and will take a wedding tour

Beston Robert Parker Clapp Civil Service Record Mary Lizzie Charles H.saunders Cambridge Northavenue Ife B. O. Hough D. Garnett A. Allen Dustin A.ton George Jacobs W. W. Dallinger W.H. Bradbury Jixber Fox Joan N. Hammond J. M. W. tHlays Charles KR. Saunders Frederic W. Leonard Philadelphia James M. Hail Havechill Wiliam B. de Lascosas Malden Ermantia Orchestra Lesington

Multiple Tragic Incidents Reported Across Cities

Reports from several towns describe infant death from diphtheria in North Centreville and a Providence man dying of heart disease aboard a horse car. Other notices include a $75,000 shortage at J F Bradley of Pullman Palace Car Co, a Rudolph Lange clothing fire death, a child crushed by a wagon, a drowning on Brad ley bridge, eight new hires at Dartmouth Vitrurian Society, and embezzlement charges against Andrew Monteith in Haverhill. Bodies found of Patrick Sweeney and Paul Kepler in Connecticut in apparent drownings.

Ivan, Jr John J. Sull North Centreville RK. F J. F. Bradley Pullman Palace Car Company Samuel J. Ladd Providence R.L. Gropped Rudolph Lange Atton Mre James Hickey Bradley Chandler Scientific Deparment Dartmouth College White River Junction Patrick Sweeney Paul Kepler Conn Andrew N. Monteith Union Pacific Tea Company Haverhill West Haven Con Jemas Allen Thoma

Lectures on Christian Science at Choate Parlors

Mrs. Clara E. Choate opens a four lecture course in her parlor at No 3 Wellington Street second door from Columbus Avenue Thursday November 4 at 745 PM After a summer in the Berkshire hills Lake George and the White Mountains she returns with enhanced ability for her work Her new lecture Scientific Possibilities of Mind Healing was given at the Woman's Literary Club of Woburn and at Somerville and is in press for publication very soon

Alend Heatine Clara E. Choate Wellington Street Columbus Avenue Berkshire Hills Lake George White Mountains Woman's Literary Club Woburn Eberly Ball Somerville

Break-In Arrest After Shoe Store Burglary Scene

Early yesterday Patreynean Ryan of Division 4 arrested a man on Eliot Street carrying a pair of shoes. Blood on his hand and a broken window at McLean & Co. linked him to a burglary. fourteen shoes missing. The prisoner, identified as Joan J. Y Hiearn care, faces charges of breaking and entering and larceny.

Patreynean Ryan Division 4 Eliot Street McLean & Co Joan J.Y Hiearn

Larceny Suspect John Clark Collapses On Route To Station

Joseph B Clark aged 26 of Wan cock street was arrested by inspector Pinkerton for stealing a gossamer coat. While en route to headquarters he attempted to swallow opium and was rendered unconscious before hospital treatment at Massachusetts General. He will be turned over to police.

Davies Burgess Beach Street Draper Joseph Gladback Peace Division 14 Society of Arts Institute of Technology Charles D. Jamison Joseph B. Clark Wancock Street Pinkerton Clark Massachusetts Generi Hospital

Cambridge School Pupil Describes Age In Odd Way

A young girl asks a teacher about her age at Cambridge School yet claims she is seven minus her horse ears, or five, a quirky moment highlighting a child’s playful math. The passage shifts to advertising for Bourdon rye whiskey aged to a smooth wholesome state, bottled by C H Graves & Sons Boston, with guarantees of purity from grocers and druggists.

Cambridge C. H.graves & Sons Boston

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