Worcester Republicans Hold Several Nominating Caucuses
In Worcester on October 28 Republicans met in multiple wards to nominate representatives. Ward 5 featured a clash with Senator Hoar, as Thomas Parker urged unity while denouncing Hoar and others. Ward 7 saw a contest, while Ward 1 delegates favored Rice and Johnson. The Lyceum Hall gathering drew about 250, with speeches by Hayden, Allen, Cogswell, Lodge, and ex Senator Marden. Nominations included Thirteenth Essex district Frank Tey, Fourteenth Essex S. L. Gracey, Fifteenth Essex C. H. Symonds, and Second Bristol district W. B. Rogerson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Worcester
Hoar
Thomas Parker
Messrs
Rice
Bates
Thayer
Republican Party
Parker
W. W. Rice
T.S. Johnson
Malden Representatives Nominated Without Barker
Maven Oct. 28 Colonel Thomas E F Barker declines the Republican bid for General Court due to health and work demands. William A Wilde, a prior representative, is likely to be renominated. Democrats convene to nominate two candidates for the ninth Middlesex district Allan J Chase and Judge J F Wiggin chosen unanimously.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Malden
Maven
Thomas EF. Barker
General Court
William A. Wilde
Middlesex
Allan J. Chase
J. F. Wiggin
Democratic Rally Opens Campaign in Adelphi Rink
New Reprorp Oct. 28 reports the first campaign rally in the city with about 1000 attendees at the Adelphi rink. Ex-Congressman Henry B. Lovering, ex-Senator John W. Cummings, James A. McGeough, and Rep James H. McDonough spoke after a torchlight procession from Parker House. E. L. Barney presided. addresses covered key campaign issues and drew frequent applause.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Reprorp
Adelphi
Henry B. Lovering
John W. Cummings
Fall River
James A. “McGeough
James H. McDonough
Boston
Parker House
E. L. Barney
Republicans split over Ames Lovering at state convention
The Republican State committee's annual meeting drew 150 to 200 delegates at the Meilonnon with Gov Ames and Lt Gov Strackett among speakers. After three hours of talks and county reports showing variable registration, the convention adjourned to Monday at 2 pm with headquarters at the Revere House.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Republican State Committee
Meionnon
Burden
Ames
Srackett
Southworth
Wardwell
Beasratt
Messrs
Beard
Lodge
State Committee
Butler Independent State and Executive Committees
Revere House
Lovering
Party Nominations Across Districts Prompt Local Meeting
The tenth Bristol district nominates HE A Davis of Somerset for Representative while the Democrats back Iva R Briggs of Dighton. A Winchester meeting Oct 29 will ratify Warren Bailey for Senator, with leaders Capen Hamilton Darling Woods addressing. Ward 11 forms Volunteer Club to aid Republican interests. Colored voters rally for Jenkins and Ames Brackett. Worcester nominations outline several district picks and a Woburn Republican Club event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bristol
HE. A. Davis
Somerset
Iva R. Briggs
Dighton
J. B. Chagnon
Lyceum Hall
Winchester
Warren Bailey
Middlesex
E. H. Capen
D.D
Tufts College
J. W. Hamilton
The
People’s Church
Boston
Darling
Somerville
John M. Woods
Luther Hill
Spencer
Eighth Essex
Newburyport
Edward R. Shaw
Luther Dame
Newbury
Franklin
E. J. Jenkins
S. R. Riley
H. St. P. Ruffin
W. H. Bonaparte
Crispus
Ames
John W. Plaisted
Worcester
David Manning
William A. Gile
Republican Club
Woburn
Conclusions Drawn from That Smelling Committee's Report
Francis W. Bird claims the Massachusetts smelling committee exposes civil service reform as a point of Democratic gains since 1888. He asserts the 1880s party line supports reform, accuses Republicans of obstructing, and argues spoils politics would undermine the administration if Democrats won. He warns of sweeping loyalty tests harming national unity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James A. McGeough
John W. Hart
Knowles Freeman
John Stratton
Waldon B. Cowdrey
Massachusetts
Fedoval
United States Treasury
Cleveland
Ieee
Shave
F. W. Brrp
Clever Trick Robs Roxbury Gas Light Cashier
A well dressed woman lured the cashier from Roxbury Gas Light Company to a carriage outside, claiming her lame husband wished to discuss bills. While the cashier was away, a roll of 500 dollars vanished from the drawer. The vehicle vanished and police were notified, but descriptions of suspects were vague. The cashier suspects a third party man aided the woman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roxbury Gas Light Company
District Attorney Probes Gould and Sage Over Kansas Paville Bonds
New York October 28 District Attorney Martine and assistant Vernon Davis began examining the foreign holders complaint alleging Gould and Sage misappropriated 3 million dollars in Kansas Paville railroad bonds. Counsel for Gould and Sage ensured Gould’s appearance when wanted to avoid travel disruption. Martine says he may investigate despite questions on the statute of limitations in grand larceny withholding securities. the inquiry will span several days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Martine
Vernon Davis
Messrs
Gould
Sage
Woollen mill worker struck by revolving fan in Brighton
William Cahill of Faneuil Street Brighton was struck by a revolving fan at a woollen mill on North Beacon Street and suffered a compound skull fracture. He was removed to City Hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Cahill
Faneuil Street
Brighton
North
Beacon Street
City Hospital
English and French shoes arrive for Tuttle’s store bargain
Comfort in walking comes from a well fitting and good looking shoe. Late steamers have delivered Henry H. Tuttle & Co. at corner Winter and Washington streets a number of cases of English and French shoes for pencere. Don’t miss this chance to secure a bargain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry H. Tuttle & Co
Washington Streets
Infantry Drill Ends in Mock Battle at Powder Horn Hill Chelsea
The First Devote Regiment of Chelsea staged a mimic battle on Powder Horn Hill amid heavy public turnout and patriotic displays. The event drew about 4000 spectators and ended with the regiment returning to Boston for a dress parade and dismissal at the Common. The day featured prominent officials and locals, including Mayor Mitchell, and highlighted elaborate armory decorations and city-wide holiday atmosphere.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Powder Horn Hill
Peach
Chelsea
City Square
D. Fran Kimball
City Hotel
Broadway House
Academy of Music
P. J. Thompson
8. S. Tukey
A. F. Black
W. L. Perry
Cobb, Bates & Yerxa
M. M. Merritt
Alter Ego Club
Grand Army Hall
Ethian Hall
Wheeler’s Block
People’s Clothing Store
Lynn & Boston Railroad
Company H
Nation
Commonwealth
Postoffice Square
Edward E. Currier
Follett
Milk
India
State, Court and
Hanover Streets
Boston
Noddle’s Island
Wellington
Rink Building
Second Street
Mitchell
Broadway
King
Matthews
East Boston
Chelsea Ferry
Hanover
Tremont
Briggs
Rogers
Allen
Harvard Jottings: Moen wins final dash in eleven seconds
Harvard notes Moen wins the final hundred yard heat in eleven seconds with a foot to spare. Exeter meets the varsity on Jarvis field at 2:80. A moonlit bicycle run to Lexington was postponed by clouds. Various appointments and lectures are announced with geography lectures starting Nov 9 at the Museum of Comparative Zoology.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moen
Phillips Exeter
Jarvis Field
Lexington
B.L. Tilton
Memorial Dining Association
RB. B. Hale
H.tallant
Holmes
Whitney
Museum of Comparative Zoology
G. A. Bailey
Bécher
Duane
Edson
Elkins
Goodwin
Hammett
Harriman
Leahy
Loch
Lund
Mahany
Manning
Means
Thayer
Thompson
Walden
F. Bb. Williams
Barnes
Bolster
Whensweth
M. B. Clarke
Ewald Gibson
C. W. Gleason
Hallowell
Hayes
Henderson
Holden
Kalopothakes
E. C. Mason
Peale
Pulsford
Sempers
K. W. Taylor
F. B. Williams
Anderson
Bancroft
Bennett
Bliss
Bohlen
Bowen
Brock
Brodhead
T. Q
Brown
Durdett
M. R
Charles River
Parker
Carpenter
Tilton
Slocum
Matthews
Perry
Davis
L. Alexander
Hutchinson
Griffing
Herrick
W. Alexander
Sandford
Might
Cabot
Lothrop
Hale
Crehore
Storrow
Ayer
Burr
Hibbard
Amory
Taylor
Random
Putnam
Osgood
Tudor
Wainwright
Knapp
Rogers
Denny
Bishop
Shaw
Lester
Garceau
Leland
Walter
Sears
Longstreth
Winthrop
Dodge
Duff
Brackett
Rich
Universalist Conference in Cambridgeport Church
The Boston Association of Universalists held an all day conference at First Universalist Church Cambridgeport. Morning sermon by Rev L S Briggs of Lynn on Jesus Only. Afternoon sermons by Rev L W Ryder of Gloucester on Christians and Church Membership and Rev E Rice of East Cambridge on The Sunday School and the Church. Mrs Start of North Cambridge spoke on Womans Work. Evening speakers included Rev Dr C W Biddle Rev J W Harrison and Tufts President E H Capen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston Association of Universalists
First Universalist
Cambridgeport
C.W. Biddle
J. W. Harrison
E. H. Capen
Tufts College
New High School Building Planned for Cambridge
Overcrowded Cambridge high schools prompt city government and the school committee to approve a new school. Location near the public library site, land donated by Frederick H. Rindge with conditions including a $100,000 building cost and a commemorative inscription. Action to be taken at the next city meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick H. Rindge
Cambridge
Nature of the Will In New England Normal School meeting
The New England Normal School Teachers Association met in Boston with a plan for continuity among normal schools. Professor William James of Harvard spoke on The Nature of the Will, noting involuntary causes, memory's role, and the struggle of strong will to hold ideas. officers including President Edward Conant and Secretary Amelia Davis were elected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New England Normal School Teachers’ Association
Boston School Board
Messrs
Boyden
Hagar
Carroll
Plymouth
N. H
Randolph
Salem
Bridgewater
Boston
William James
Harvard College
Edward Conant
Randolph, Vt
Mr. Wilson
Providence
Amelia Davis
Framingham
Tally-ho Missing as Autumn Clyde Park Scene Dull
A Clyde Park autumn gathering lacks the tally ho of the past, leaving only coexisting colors from riders’ jackets and ol d coaches. Boston society circles gather for Browning Club's opening meeting at Brunswick with Mrs. Jean Davenport-Lander notable.
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Clyde Park
Tandem
T Cart
Surrey
English Mail
Phaeton
Boston
Browning Club
Brunswick
Jean Davenport-Lander
Colombe
Browning
Henry G. Spaulding
City notes detail thefts, court cases and church events
Patrolman Harris recovered many stolen books from 11 John Street linked to John L Ham. In Charlestown District Court Fred W Sweetser and George H Hines faced charges for damaging Charlestown high school walls with ink. cases continued with damages estimated at 800 dollars. An assault on a Chinaman in Cambridgeport led to one arrest after a fight. The Forty Hours devotion began at the Church of the Immaculate Conception with high mass by Rev A P Charlier. A unique spherical granite monument was erected in Forest Hills cemetery by Henry Sawyer. Notables will dine with the New England Club at Youngs. Funerals for George W Cleary and Hosea Isley were conducted with high mass and interment at Woodlawn. Various church events, militia roster changes, and an autopsy linked to Rough on Rats death were reported.
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Harris
John Street
John L. Ham
Joseph D. Bogan
Charlestown
Fred W. Sweetser
George H. Hines
Charlestown High School
Cambridgeport
Church of the Immaculate Conception
A. P. Charlier
Larkspur Path
Forest Hills Cemetery
Quincy
Henry Sawyer
Sawyer Woollen Mills
Plymouth
Corse
John E. Fitzgerald
T. E. Stoan
New York
New England Club
Young's
George W. Cleary
Church of Our Lady of Perpetual Help
Boston Highlands
Father Rathke
Hosea Isley
Chelsea
Shurtiett Street
Baldwin
Congregational Church
Woodlawn Cemetery
Raymond
Revere House
Louis C. Elson
Liberal Union Club
Young's Hotel
Baptist Tabernacle
Temple Quartet
George A. Cleveland
Warren Avenue
Haverhill Street
Samuel Abbott, Jr
M. V
Hersom
Adjutant-General
Edward W. Hagerty
Ninth Infantry
Mahoney
David J. Hagerty
E. W. Hagerty
George F. H. Murray
D. J. Hagerty
Dr. Durell
Julia B. Webber
Cambridge
Marsh
Dorchester Reading Room Fundraiser Near Mt Bowdoin
Dorchester boys in uniform act as butlers at a street-side sale opposite the station to raise funds for their reading room. Aimed proceeds total about 300 dollars, to sustain the room through winter alongside summer lawn party earnings. A darkey baby feeds on nickels observed from afar.
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Dorchester
Mt. Bowdoin
la Militaire Air
Mission meetings announced by E P Telford in Nottingham Enc
Notingham Enc mission preacher Mr E P Telford has arrived and will conduct meetings on Sunday and every night next week except Saturday. He is joined by Rev J W Hamilton and his wife at Union Square Church Somerville where the two will lead the services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. P. Telford
Nottingham
Enc
Union Square
Somerville
J. W. Hamilton
Megantic Fish and Game Club publishes guide book
Dr Heber Bishop secretary of the Megantic Fish and Game Club has issued a guide book covering the Megantic Spider and Upper Dead River regions. It includes a detailed map of the Maine and Canadian sections, descriptions of hunting and fishing grounds and access facilities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Heber Bishop
Megantic
Probate hearing on late James Deshon will ends
The Probate Court concluded the hearing with only testimony from George P. French, a witness to the will. Judge McKim ruled in favor of admitting the will, a decision contestants will appeal to the Supreme Court as understood.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Deshon
George P. French
McKim
Supreme Court
Sunday Religious Services Listed in City Churches
A series of Sunday services across Boston churches including B Y M Christian Union at Union Hall 18 Boylston Street Arlington Street Church with subject Brotherhood vs Communism and 10:50 a m sermon at Arlington Street Church Disciples Church with Manners and Morals free seats Baptist Tabernacle Bowdoin Square with multiple services 10:30 Bible school 3 p m sermon by George A Cleveland Temple Quartet and Warren Avenue Baptist Church quartet in evening service plus additional talks at Music Hall and Somerville Union Square MyrHopist Church with pastor J W Hamilton preaching at 10:30 a m and 7 p m women’s service at 3 p m starts a lecture series at New Jerusalem Church Bowdoin Street on The Head of the New Church with a summary of its principal teachings all welcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. Y. M. Christian Union
Union Hall
Boylston Street
Brooke Herford
Arlington Street
Byron A. Robinson
Jabez L. Robinson
Church OF the Disciples
James Freeman Clarke
B. Y. M. C. Association
Boylston
Berkeley Streets
W. Cole
BaPiTist Tabernacle
Bowdoin Square
M. R. Deming
George A. Cleveland
Melrose
Temple Quartet
Co. N. Allen
J. W. Hamilton
EB. P. Telford
New Jerusalem Curch
Bowdoin Street
Beacon
Courts Close with Jury Results and Dockets in Boston
A busy Boston court session reports verdicts for plaintiffs and defendants in cases involving horse race pools, service charges, and device purchases, plus extensive lists of pending actions. The docket covers multiple sessions under Justices Hammond and Mason with notices of forthcoming motions and equity assignments.
Fair for Working Girls Home Advances Preparations
Final meeting for a charity fair aiding the Working Girls Home was held at the Children's Mission. Committees reported favorably, room secured for reception, ministers invited to dine Monday, placards planned for horse cars and stores, and thanks extended to tea and jelly contributors. Charlestown ladies to serve opening day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Children’s Mission
Horticultural Society
W. B. Smart
Oriental Tea Comany
Cobb Tea Company
Chase & Sanborn
Cohnson
Dwinnell, Hayward & Co
Pierce
Charlestown
Unveiling of Leif Erikson Statue on Commonwealth Ave
The Leif Erikson statue dedication on Commonwealth avenue follows a 1:30 p.m. procession to Faneuil Hall with a Swedish march, address by Rev. B. E. Hale, and Leif Erikson chorus music. At 3:45 p.m. the ceremony continues at the statue with a congratulatory message, chorus, unveiling, city presentation by O. W. Peabody, mayoral acceptance, wreaths, and Norwegian National Hymn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leif Erikson
America
Commonwealth Avenue
Faneuil Halls
B. E. Hale
E.N. Horsford
O. W. Peabody
Land Auction Near Morgan and Stanhope Streets
A large tract of about 28 075 feet on the Morgan and Stanhope corner near Columbus Avenue will be sold by auction Wednesday next by Mr Charles W Sawyer. Suitable for stores coal lumber yard or machine shops. Also notes Beverly street fire losses estimated at 10000 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morgan and
Stanhope Streets
Columbus Avenue
Charles W. Sawyer
Gentlemen Henry H Tuttle Co Face Business Troubles
The J L Reagan Printing Company, once among Chicago's largest, failed with liabilities near 125000 and assets about 150000. Other notices include Barney Lambley Co Syracuse creditors 40 cents on the dollar, Avery Lactate Boston attachment, and multiple small firm assignments or detachments across Providence, Irwin, Connersville, Brockton, Attleboro, Addison, Cincinnati and Salem.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. L. Reagan Printing Company
Chicago
Reagan
Barney, Lambley & Co
Syracuse
N. Y
Avery Lactate Company
Devonshire Street
Boston
H. L. Parsons & Co. Commission
Providence
R. 1
Stephen D. Edwards
B. B. Copeland & Son
Irwin, Penn
Thomas McFerrin
Connersville
Ind
James McCann
Leonard & Fitz
Brockton
Mass
F. L. Wiswell
Attleboro
John Clancy
Addison
Mich
John O. Moore
John O. Moore & Co., Commission Produce Dealers
Cincinnati
Co. W. McIntyre
Shriver Bros., Grocers
Salem
Will of Sylvanus Cobb filed in Dedham Probate Court
The will of Sylvanus Cobb Jr of Hyde Park, dated March 30 1874 and written by the testator, names his wife executrix with full powers and provides for his widow daughters and a grandchild. It directs potential remarriage be weighed with a third of remaining property to Ella Wait and asks loved ones to seek faith rather than mourning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sylvanus Cobb, Jr
Hyde Park
Dedham
Henry B. Terry
W. H. Ingersoll
H. C Chamberlain
Mr. Cobb
Ella
Simon the last of the Maccabees lecture topic
Rabbi Schindler spoke at Temple Aduth Israel on Simon the last of the Maccabees. He traced Jewish isolation before Alexander the Great, then the shift to merchants and Greek influence. The Helenists and farmers clashed, leading to a compromise of Hellenic and Jewish law and the first Greek translation at Alexandria, spreading the Bible worldwide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rabbi Schindler
Aduth
Israel
Simon
Judea
Alexander
Greece
Alexandria
Dickens's Son to Read Selections at Music Hall
Charles Dickens Jr. will read selections from his father's works at Music Hall on Tuesday evening. A large gathering of distinguished citizens will occupy platform seats to welcome him, reflecting the lasting popularity of the author’s readings from twenty years ago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Dickens, Jr
Music Hall
Charles Dickens
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Peril
Senator Hoar
MR. Lovering
Francis W. Bird
Gould and
Harvard Jottings
Universalist Conference
Nature
Ordway Partridge
Doll & Richards’s
Partridge
Europe
France
Italy
Mme. Henri Gréville
Mme. Gréville
Gleaner
Sportsmen’s Guide Book
Superior Court
Anne Alden
John M. Reber
John F. Gallagher
Spring Lane
Charles H. Hudson
Thomas J. Gargan
Janet Malloy
Mary A. Roberts
National Heat and Light Company
New Hampshire
Ormont
B. C. Moulton
CG. F. Loring
C. F. Dearborn
Fodick
Bangs
Robbins
Same
Slacer W
Farley
Martin
Cecconi
Rodden
Sewall
D. Cordage
Brooks
Johnson
Townsend
Clifford
Kelley
Merrihew
Carty
Doyle
Abrais
Lozowsk
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Buckiey
Joyce
Cassidy
Dunham
Met
McLaughlin
Troeder
Shattuck
Rand
Hammond
Jacob Felt
Charles A. Wentworth
M. O. Adams
N. Morse
H. G. Allen
Henry J. Holland
City of
Way Street
S. B. Allen
A. D. Bosson
T. M. Babson
N. A. Plympton Et al
William F. Dunn
Penn Mutual Life Insurance Company
J. G. Holt
W. C. Greene
T. J. Gargan
Pat H. Keating
Plympton
Dunn
Honey
Blake
Whipple
Walker
Oliver
Voight
Preston
Toomey
Chandler
Boardman
Hathorne
Grady
Upton
Messenger
Spence
Marston
Timany
Mason
Unh. R. Co
Tn Order
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Goulding
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Lane
North National Bank
Russell
Blackstone National Bank
Roberts
Security Bank of Minnesota
Fogg
Thorndike
Wells Memorial Ass’n
Warner
Newhall
Smith
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Swig
Farrar
Town of
Arlington
Lambert
Gay
Toda
Norice
Equity
Middlesex County
Pitman
Emerson
Hennessy
Mass. Cath
Order of Foresters
Bell
Ine of
Forbes
Groton
Fall
Hamner
McCarty
Lowell
Beverly Street
Winter Street
Sylvanus Cobb
MR. Dickens
Anves &Sons, Posto
Pilor
Oie
Kentucky
Paris
Aker
W. Baker & CO
Walter J. Wightman
New England
Congress Street
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