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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Oct 31, 1894

Page

2

Cape Cod Democrats Rally at Harwich Opera House

Cape Cod voters from Sandwich Yarmouth Provincetown Barnstable and nearby towns attended a Harwich rally at the Opera House to hear Thomas J. Gargan and Alderman Hall. Gargan attacked Simpkins and praised tariff shifts while Hall linked hard times to prior Republican policy and urged Democratic reforms in state election laws and ballots.

Harwich Cape Cod Harwich Opera House Cape Sandwich Yarmouth Provincetown Barnstable Orleans Hyannis Chatham Democratic Town Committee Centre House Opera House Josiah Paine William E. Nye Bourne H. C. Thacher Seth Taylor T. C. Day P. Murphy Gorham Davis Percy Allen Brewster M. W.W. Howard J. J. Howes George Bassett Ambrose Doane J. F. Crosby N. D. Nickerson Dennis Thomas J. Gargan Boston John S. Simpkins Gargan

Colonel Edward P. Loring Dies Suddenly in Hallway

Colonel Edward P. Loring a prominent lawyer and county accounts controller died last night in the hallway of 231 West Newton street after visiting friends He was taken ill while passing through West Newton and died at 10 o clock Dr Liedman ruled asthma as the cause and the Medical Examiner ordered the body moved to the Hotel Oxford Huntington avenue where he had resided

Edward P. Loring West Newton Street Loring 231 Liedman Draper Oxford Huntington Avenue

Abbott Blasts Gehring For Knockout in Third Round

In Baltimore at Morris's Academy of Music Stanton Abbott the English lightweight champion stopped Charley Gehring in the third round after a exchange of blows. Gehring who had 23 pro wins and once US amateur champion fought valiantly but tired as Abbott landed a sharp uppercut and a finishing punch.

Baltimore Stanton Abbott England Charley Gehring Morris Academy of Music Tonight Gehring United States New York Abbott

Yale Denies Yale Cornell Football Match This Fall

Yale manager Cable denied reports of a Yale versus Cornell game this year saying Cornell had not challenged Yale and Yale has no open dates left. Alexander Brown, a guard hopeful, can play no more this season after a leg tendon strain.

New Haven Conn Cable Yale Cornell Alexander Brown Brown

Ethan Boy Wins 2:25 Class at Kenoza Trotting Park

Small crowd witnesses a tight finish as Ethan Boy wins the 2:25 trot in one heat over Boneta at Kenoza Park in Haverhill. Yankee Luck surprises by sweeping the 2:22 class with Navarro and Little Belle as favorites. Prince Albert dominates the 2:29 heats before darkness postpones a final leg.

Prince Albert Joe B Nellie Hastings

Watertown Catholic Association marks fifth anniversary banquet

The Watertown Young Men's Catholic Association celebrated its fifth anniversary in Town Hall with over 250 attendees. Toastmaster D. J. Gallagher introduced speakers including Rev. T. W. Coughlan on The Catholic Citizen in the Republic and J. P. Rattigan on Twenty Years Hence. Afterward, dancing ran from 10 until 3.

Watertown Young Men's Catholic Association Watertown D. J. Gallagher T. W. Coughlan Catholic Citizen Republic James H. Vahey M. J. Greene Old Guard J. P. Ratti

Allston Bowlers Defeat B A A Second Team In Close Match

The Allston Club bowling team defeated the B A A second squad 2268 to 2218 at their quarters last night. The Allstons schedule games with Norfolk Casinos on November 5 and Riverdale Casinos in Brookline on November 8.

Alston Allston Club Allstons Norfolk Riverdale Brookline

Brookline High Game Postponed as Noble and Hale Fail to Appear

Noble and Hale's eleven did not show up for the scheduled football clash with Brookline High School, causing a postponement of the game. No scores recorded.

Brookline High School Noble and Hale

American Wringer Co. Advertises Manufacturers and Repairs

The American Wringer Co. at 13 and 15 Broadway extension advertises as city manufacturers of wringers mangles spring beds and carpet sweepers. They repair all kinds of wringers and sweepers and attend to orders by mail with prompt service. Telephone Tremont 764.

The American Wringer Co Broadway Extension Tremont

Coakley Seeks Daily Joint Debate Amid Election Scramble

In a high tension campaign, Coakley pressures rival for nightly joint debates as both campaigns maneuver for dominance. The two men spar over formats, timelines, and public visibility while stoking voter interest and media coverage.

Salem and surrounding towns list local political figures

River John E Russell Joseph H Neil Salem Thomas J Gargan Charles E Stratton Robert S Rantoul Marlboro John W Corcoran Josiah Quincy John J Desmond Somerville John F Fitzgerald Charles A De Courcey Charles A Conant Southbridge George Fred Williams Charles Haggerty West Newbury Frank Hope Blumenthal Michael J Gore East Boston Hibernia Hall Ward 2 John F Fitzgerald Charles G Engstrom Thomas A Mullen

John E. Russell Joseph H.neil Salem Thomas J. Gargan Charles E. Stratton Robert S. Rantoul Marlboro John W. Corcoran Josiah Quincy John J. Desmond Somerville John F. Fitzgerald Charles A. de Courcey Charles A. Conant Southbridge George Fred Williams Charles Haggerty West Newbury Frank Hopeeo Blumenthal Michael J. Gore East Boston Hibernia Hall

Boston Campaign Rally Notes Amid Tight Democratic Push

The piece catalogs Democratic campaign activity in Boston and surrounding towns with speakers George Fred Williams, Thomas Gargan, and Senator Fitzgerald prominent. It notes rallies, noonday events at Faneuil Hall, Hamlin’s Washington visit, and GOP counter-mobilization efforts led by Greenhalge and Simpkins.

Russell George Fred Williams Thomas J. Gargan Fitzgerald Williams Worcester Donovan Democratic City Committee Charless. Hamlin the Treasury Washington Faneuil Hall Hamlin Matthews Winthrop Ward 1 Boston Jesse M. Gove Mystic Jesse Quincy House Simpkins Ninth District O'Neil John Simpkins Parker House Greenhalge Wolcott Sam Winslow Republican State Committee Howard

Cronan Accepts Challenge for Senate Debate in 1894

Boston letter from John I Cronan dated October 30 1894 accepts T W Coakleys open challenge to a joint debate for the eighth Suffolk senatorial district. Cronan fixes dates November 5 6 and seeks split costs and a named chairman with possible choices Jon W Corcoran Josiah Quincy or Joseph H ONeil and authorizes John A Daly to arrange details at 242 Washington Street Democratic State headquarters.

T. W. Coakley Senate Suffolk Warren Hall Columbian Hall Conant Hall Mechanics' Hall John W. Corcoran Josiah Quincy Joseph H. O'Neil John A. Daly Democratic Washington Street John I. Cronan Boston

Debate challenge in Eighth Suffolk district voters

John F. Cronan challenges rival candidate to joint debate before Democratic voters of the Eighth Suffolk district. He cites the rivals political records and character, noting the opponent’s shift from Republican to Democratic nomination dating back to 1889.

John F. Cronan Suffolk

Debates Proposed in District as Election Nears

Timothy W. Coakley urges a district based public debate with his opponent before voters in Ward 19 22 and 25. He lists venues Cabot Street Bath House Smith Street School House Columbia Hall and Warren Hall and proposes dates from Oct 31 to Nov 8 with weekly sessions or a single early meeting.

Senate Mechanics’ Building Cabot Street Bath House Smith Street School House Columbia Hall Warren Hall Daniel F. Buckley Democratic State Central Committee Henry V. Cunningham Timothy W. Coakley Boston Democrat

Moran Rally Targets McEttrick in Milton

A Milton rally touts Michael J. McEttrick for Congress with John B. Moran accusing William S. McNary’s stenographer of relaying claims. Moran cites a Boston Post report and Shea’s denial as he presses for truth amid broader campaign criticism. Additional remarks come from McEttrick and a Neponset meeting with other speakers.

Milton John B. Moran Michael J. McEttrick Congress Moran William S. McNary McNary St. Nicholas Boston Boston Post Shea Gray’s Hall Fitzgerald Gove Post McEttrick Neponset Denis F. Brennan Joseph J. Kelly John W. Scott Lewis J. Dowd Frank

Debates set as McNary and McEttrick clash in Gray Hall

In a court street meeting McEttrick and McNary representatives Moran and Shay discussed chairing and record disclosures. No chair agreed, Moran warned McEttrick would reveal records whether or not he speaks. McNary mails to McEttrick urging a Gray's Hall debate with tickets and limited personalities.

McNary McEttrick John B. Moran Court Street Gray Hall Mc3attrick John T. Shay Moran Shay Mr. Moran Timothy Wilfred Coakley M’nary M'Ettrick Michael J. McEttrick Sir Gray's Hall Gray’s Hall John IF. Shea William M'Nary

Rally in Neponset backs Callender for Ward 24 House seat

An enthusiastic rally in Neponset supports independent candidate Henry B. Callender for Ward 24. Speakers attack the A P A while praising Callender and denouncing opponent John E. Tuttle and his alleged A P A ties. A follow up rally is planned for tomorrow night at Old Town Hall.

Neponset Henry B. Callender George W. Calef Chelsea Red Men Callender Walter S. Hayes John E. Tuttle Michael F. Lynch Old Town Hall

Winthrop Democrats Rally Highlights Scattered Speeches

A Winthrop rally drew a mixed audience as speakers including William J. Burke Thomas A. Mullen Edward J. Flynn and John F. Fitzgerald addressed topics from free speech and tariff to coinage A P A criticism and harbor needs were noted with Fitzgerald stressing cross religious friendship and fairness in voting for political rivals.

Winthrop William J. Burke East Boston Thomas A. Mullen Cambridge Edward J. Flynn John F. Fitzgerald Winthrop Harbor North End Hoar Worcester

Fitzgerald Rallies Across East Boston Warrants Support

Two large rallies for Senator John F. Fitzgerald were held in Winthrop Town Hall and Stirk Hall East Boston. Speakers included Edward Flynn Thomas Mull en William Burke and Daniel Ryan with Fitzgerald defending his past Congress work and criticizing ex Alderman Jesse M Gove on free text books and poll tax votes. The Winthrop event ended at Simon J Donovan’s residence.

John F. Fitzgerald Winthrop Town Hall Stirk Hall Ward 1 East Boston Charles Foxcroft Winthrop Thomas F. Delahanty Fitzgerald Edward J. Flynn Thomas A. Mullen William J. Burke East Boston Ferries Daniel Ryan Ward 6 Jesse M. Gove Gove Senator Fitzgerald Simon J. Donovan

McNary Rallies Highlight Campaign Drive Across Five Districts

Six rallies were held for Hon. William S. McNary in Ward 19 Ward 22 Ward 20 and at Smith Street School Germania Hall and Pine Street Church. McNary condemned Congressman McEttrick Moran and discussed a planned joint debate. Hayes echoed sharp rebuttals against Moran as support speakers included Farley Corcoran Moynihan Hagan Engstrom Miller Murray Moore Pope.

William S. McNary Cabot Street Bath House Smith Street School House Germania Hall Pine Street Church McNary McEttrick Hayes John B. Moran Dorchester Philip J. Farley, Esq Lowell Peter H. Corcoran Boston Daniel J. Moynihan The Machinists’ Union James H. Hagan Upholsterers’ Union Charles O. Eng

Reception for Congressman McCall Draws West Somerville GOP

The Republican Club of West Somerville hosted Congressman S. W. McCall at Columbia Hall last evening with about two hundred attendees. A planned rally in Clarendon Hall was halted after the building inspector declared it unsafe, delaying a speech by Henry Cabot Lodge. President Howard D. Moore presided and Walter C. Mentzer spoke briefly after McCall.

Hall Walker Harrison Cleveland Congressman Walker Republican Club of West Somerville S. W. McCall Columbia Hall Clarendon Hall Henry Cabot Lodge Howard D. Moore Republican Club McCall Walter C. Mentzer Republican City Committee

Populist Rally in Ward 15 at Court House

The Populist party of Ward 15 held a rally last evening at the Court House corner of Dorchester and Fourth street. P. O Neil Larkin, Edward C. Baldwin and others spoke on the late business depression.

Ward 15 Court House Dorchester Fourth Street P. O'Neil Larkin Edward C. Baldwin

Murder Arrests In Rutland Case From 1889 90

Henry Harris and Albert Brown were arrested in Rutland Vermont on charges of murdering Henry D Lawrence in the winter of 1889 90. Lawrence's body was found in the Cold River April 15 1890 with a crushed skull. Police say they have enough evidence for murder in the first degree and the hearing was adjourned to November 14 at the government's request.

Rutland Henry Harris Albert Brown Henry D. Lawrence Lawrence Cold River

Five Kinds of Politics Debate in City Hall

A joint political debate organized by the Central Labor Union took place in City Hall. Speakers included Rufus M. Dodge Jr. of Worcester Republican William P. Cherrington of Atlantic Democrat James Campion of Portland Socialist Mrs. Martha Dean Avery Prohibition and Professor Evans of Ashburnham with others in attendance.

Lawrence City Hall Central Labor Union Rufus M. Dodge, Jr Worcester William P. Cherrington Atlantic James Campion Portland Martha Dean Avery Professor Evans Ashburnham

St Stephens Temperance Society Gifted Desk at Han Over Street

The St Stephen's Temperance Society members were surprised by the St Stephen's Auxiliary Society in St Stephen's Hall Hanover Street. They received a handsome roll top desk, followed by a delightful collation and dancing directed by Henry Fitzgerald and Dennis T McCarthy.

St. Stephen’s

Dartmouth Full Back McCormack Injured For Season

Dartmouth football player McCormack, a standout full back and key offensive leader, hurt his shoulder in a practice game and cannot play in the remaining season. The team must train a replacement quickly for the championship showdown with Williams next Saturday.

Hanover N. H McCormack Dartmouth Williams

Ward 19 caucus trial ends with fines and jail term

Judge Bolster in Roxbury District Court fined Mack H. Lynch $25 on the first count and $100 on the second. John Mulhern, the warden, received $100 and three months in jail. Edward B. Hickey was acquitted amid the Ward 19 caucus controversy.

Bolster Roxbury Timothy W. Coakley John Mulhern Mark H. Lynch Edward B. Hickey Mack H. Lynch Warden Mulhern

Strikes Hit New Bedford Mills Over Pay Cuts

In New Bedford on Oct 30 two strikes began at local mills. Winders at Columbia mill walked out over pay and City mill No 2 doffers refused to work after a 6 percent reduction, arguing they were the only workers cut.

New Bedford Columbia Mills

Heenan Challenges Kaveney in 112-Pound Bout

Heenan of Woonsocket Rhode Island issues a boxing challenge to Jimmy Kaveney of Boston at 112 pounds. Kaveney posts a $100 forfeit. Heenan backers will cover the forfeit and arrange the match on Friday.

Woonsocket R. I Jimmy Kaveney Boston L. J. Heenan Heenan

Medford Faces Debate on Greater Boston Annexation Plan

The Metropolitan District Commission in Medford discussed the Greater Boston proposal. Chairman Rice said no final plan yet and most towns likely oppose annexation, with speakers opposing annexation but favoring sewer and water federation. A public hearing may be held later in a larger hall.

Medford Metropolitan District Commission Greater Boston Council Chamber William KB. Rice D. A. Gleason Pearl Martin W. W. Fifield

Fallen West End Wire Causes Fire Alarm Panic

A supply wire from the West End Street Railway toppled on Rutherford avenue opposite the State Prison causing crowd alarm. An excited passerby pulled a fire alarm from Box 459 at 8 12 PM, but the fire department was not needed. The wire was quickly repaired by company workers.

West End Street Railway Company Rutherford Avenue State Prison

Newton Church Fair Transforms Armory Hall Into Fairy Land

Old Armory Hall in Newton was transformed into a fairy land for a Christmas bazaar and entertainment to aid the Central Congregational Church building fund. The event drew over 60 attendees and was a decided success, with a substantial amount raised for the fund.

Inter scholastic football clash English High vs Newton High

An interscholastic football game is on today featuring English High and Newton High. Both teams are strong, and a good contest is expected.

Englishigh Newton High

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