Republican convention names Nute in New Hampshire district
Manchester reports the Republican congressional convention chose Alonzo Nute of Farmington as the nominee after a first ballot tallied 161 votes needed for a choice. Sulloway and Burnham received support, with Lyman, Gilmore, and Moore mentioned in attendance amid an active party scene. Bailey announces he won’t seek renomination in Concord.
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Congress
Moore
E. F. Mann
White Mountains
Boston & Lowell Railroad
Manchester
N. H
Gorge C. Gilmore
Mr. Nute
Alonzo Nute
Farmington
Nasuva
W. W. Bailey
Democracy
Concord
Colonel George L. Perkins Dies in Groton at 66
Colonel George L. Perkins longtime treasurer of the Norwich and Worcester railroad died of old age at the Fort Griswold House in Groton Conn while on annual vacation with his family. Born in Norwich Aug 5 1788 he survived a remarkable life including walking to Poughkeepsie to ride the Clermont and serving as paymaster in the War of 1812. He helped secure Massachusetts funding for the railroad and was revered as a gentleman of the old school.
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George L. Perkins
Norwich & Worcester Railroad
Fort Griswold House
Groton
Conn
Norwich
George Washington
Perkins
West Indies
New England
Poughkeepsie
N. Y
New York
Fulton
Payminster
Connecticut
Rhode Island
Tasancuiantis
Tie
Stonington
Monroe
New Englan States
New London
Buckingham
Washington
Lincoln
Cameron
New York Regiment
Boston, Norwich & New London
Road
Norwich & Worcester
Massachusetts
Lee
Colonel Perkins
Massachusetts Democratic Rally for Cleveland and Thurman
The Massachusetts Democratic platform denounces Republican trusts and Blaineism, argues for Mills tariff reform to boost wool and leather industries, and pledges a state ticket of honesty and progress. Speakers claim independent voters back Cleveland and Thurman to lift burdens and promote prosperity.
George Hussey Chase Dies in Lynn at 81
George Hussey Chase a longtime Lynn resident died at 81 Newhall Street of heart disease. Born May 26, 1826 he rose from local schools to Lynn Academy graduate and entered the family shoe business. He served as Lynn postmaster under Lincoln for eight years, led the common council as president, chaired the school board, sat in the State Legislature, was city auditor, and retired as deputy collector of the port of Lynn in Marblehead district after eight years. Funeral from his home Friday afternoon.
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George Hussey Chase
Lynn
Newhall Street
Old Lynn Academy
Isaiah Chase
Lincoln
Port of
Marblehead
Deaths of Dover leatherman Nute and Boston hardware chief Nichols
Lewis W. Nute of Dover died at his Milton home after a life in leather, starting with Potter & Co in Boston where he rose to silent partnership and later ran shops in Dover. Edward L. Nichols of Nichols Bellamy & Co. died at 32 of typhoid fever in Dorchester, leaving a widow and two children. Andrew J. Taylor, Marblehead, aged 66, died after a stroke. William Talbot of Bath, Maine, 76, Navy veteran and WWI medal recipient, died. Rev. Frederick Huntington of Worthington, 38, died of typhoid in Amherst. funeral Friday and memorials Sunday.
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Lewis W. Nute
Dover
N. J
Milton
Nute
Boston
Potter & Co
Nate
Natick
Edward Lawrence Nichols
Nichols, Bellamy & Co
Dorchester
Boston Commandery
K. T
Cambridge Royal Arch
Mizpah Lodge
Nichols
Andrew J. Taylor
Marblehead
Mr. Taylor
Salem
Mugford Association
William Talbot
Bath
United States Navy
Frederick Huntington
Bishop Huntington
Chuch
Worthington
Chief Engineer Webber Shows Gradual Improvement
Chief Engineer Webber of the fire department at 9 o'clock last evening was improving and in a fair way to be out in a few days.
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Webber
Newport
George
Bradford
A. B. King
Lynn
Sreet Au
Warren Martin
Beach Street
Thomaston
John Turner
Hanover
N. H
Rollins Chapel
Lawrence
E. L. Whittier
Methuen
Norway
Brookside Avenue
Blanchard Meeting At Mystic Park Draws Horse Fans
Crowds will descend on Mystic Park next week for the Blanchard running meeting, promising a large turnout of horse enthusiasts and bettors to the city.
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Mystic
Mystic Park
Nomination speech for Massachusetts Governor Russell
The Massachusetts Democratic Convention hearsHon. John R. Murphy of Boston praise unity against Republicans and nominate William E. Russell of Cambridge for governor. speakers emphasize progress, public trust, and party strength with Cleveland and Thurman as national figures, urging support for Russell.
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John R. Murphy
Boston
Massachusetts
Democratic Party
Republican Party
Democratic _ party
Party of Progress
Party of Retro
Democratic Party of
William E. Russell
Cambridge
John C. Crosby
Pittsfield
Young Men’s Democratic Club
Jim
William KE. Russell
National Democracy
Cleveland
Thurman
Russell
Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Shurman
Commonwealth
Grover Cleveland
Allen G. Thurman
Collins
Willian E. Russell
Crosby
Ile
Capolause
Massachusetts Democrats Platform Embraces Cleveland Doctrine
The platform declares the Democratic Party's support for Grover Cleveland's presidency, praising his honesty and fiscal policy. It lauds his foreign policy, his moderate use of power, and the aim to continue the current administration’s stability and prosperity for four more years.
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Committee On Resolutions
Massachusetts
Union
Grover Cleveland
United States
Democratic Party
Democratic Platform and State Ticket Endorsed at St Louis Convention
The document outlines Democratic aims including tax reduction, tariff reform, and opposition to Republican policies. It praises Allen G. Thurman as Vice Presidential nominee and endorses Cleveland administration principles, labor protection, and Irish Home Rule support. It also introduces Massachusetts candidates Henry C. Thacher, Samuel O. Lamb, and William A. Williams with brief bios and roles.
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Massachusetts
Congress
Republican Party
Pharisee
Ufe
Cleveland
Thurman
Old Bay State
St. Louis
Allen G. Thurman
Olio
Treasury
Washington
Commonwealth
General Court
New England
Senate
Ireland
William Ewart Gladstone
Charles Stewart Parnell
United States
North Carolina
Alabama
Louisiana
William Everett
America
Americans
England
Spain
Turkey
Everett
Grover Cleveland
M. M. Holmes
Malden
Labor Day
Candidates for Governor and Officials of Cambridge
The piece profiles Mayor William E. Russell of Cambridge as the Democratic candidate for Governor, detailing his Cambridge roots, Harvard training, law career, mayoral tenure, and key projects. It also outlines The Hondoin W. Corcoran of Clinton as Lieutenant Governor candidate, plus brief notes on William N. Osgood of Charlestown as Secretary of State candidate and other party figures.
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William E. Russell
Cambridge
Massachusetts
Charles Theodore Russell
Harvard College
Boston University Law School
Law School
William Beach Lawrence
Russell
Suffolk
C.j. & T. H. Russell
State Street
Boston
Middlesex County
Cleveland
Democratic Club
Lovering
Margaret Swan
Joshua Swan
Hondoin W. Corcoran
Clinton
Batavia
N. Y
Holy Cross College
Worcester
St. John’s University
New York
Boston University
Schoo Committee
Lancaster National Bank
Chicago
St. Louis
Judge Abbott
William N. Osgood
Charlestown
Henry Cabot Lodge
Harvard
Russell Accepts Nomination for Cleveland Administration
Mayor Russell declares he will accept the nomination, calling it a call to stand up for a faith and party he deeply believes in. He emphasizes loyalty to Cleveland and the Democratic administration, and says he will speak in Maine before following direction from the State central committee.
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Russell
Cleveland
Lolo
Democratic Party
Maine
State Central Committee
Independents back Russell candidate says Sowden
Mr A J C Sowden of The Committee of One Hundred spoke with a Post reporter on the gubernatorial race. He praised Russell as a strong, level headed choice and predicted most Independents will back the Democratic national and State tickets while Bird welcomed the nomination.
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A.J. C. Sowden
Committee of One Hundred
Post
Russell
Lie
Sowden
Democratic Party
Frank W. Bird
Dillingham Leads Vermont Vote Across Towns
Official returns from Vermont towns show Dillingham leading with 45 836 votes to Shurtleff 18 225 and Seeley 1 281 in 217 of 243 towns. Prohibition votes are under 1 400. Senate leans Republican. House projected 22 Republicans and 23 Democrats. In Windham county Dillingham 4 028, Shurtleff 1 496, Seeley 92 from 20 towns. Governor-elect Dillingham honored at Waterbury torchlight procession including Montpelier visitors.
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Burumeton
Free Press
Vermont
Dillingham
Shurtleff
Seeley
Senate
House
Brathevore
Windham County
Pingree
Waterbury
Montpelier
Iscent
Publican
Fisk and Brooks Rally in Tremont Temple South Boston
A large audience packed Tremont Temple for a Prohibition rally ratifying Fisk and Brooks. General Clinton B. Fisk led the event with speeches by Pitman Miner and Gifford, ending with a doxology after lively banter about politics and temperance.
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Fisk
Brooks
Tremont Temple
Clinton B. Fisk
Meionaon
Fisk and Brooks
Park Sisters
Annie Park
James H. Roberts
Robert C. Pitman
A. A. Miner
D.D
O. P. Gifford
Mary A. Livermore
Eugene H. Clapp
Thoms Dixon, Jr
Frank P. Dyer
State Committee
Thomas Dixon, Jr
Dr. Storrs
Cuyler
New York
Augusta
Chicago
Blaine
Maine
Bangor
Old Orchard
General Fisk
Portland
City Hall
Mr. Blaine
Soes
Farmington
Franklin County
Texas
Alabama
John Brooks
James A. Garfield
Garfield
Dr. Brooks
St. Font
Tariff Reform Meeting at Malden Hall
A Malden Tariff Reform Association gathering at Barrett's Hall drew a crowded audience led by W. B. de Las Cassis. Harvey N. Shepard argued the issue is principled with party labels fading, urging government reform of Treasury excesses and restraint on collecting $9,000,000 monthly.
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Barrett’s
Malden
Malden Tariff Reform Association
Maplewood Band
W. B. de Las Cassis
Harvey N. Shepard
Republican Party
Circular Letter Alleged State Fund Solicitation
A Boston reader denounces a campaign fund solicitation to state and city officials as violating Section 7 of the 1884 Acts. The letter notes a circular sent to officers and employees asking for political contributions to cover a campaign deficit. It calls on Republicans to investigate the managers' methods.
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Sir
Republican State Committee
Westboro Democrats form Cleveland and Thurman club
The Democrats of Westboro organized a Cleveland and Thurman club. Officers: President T H Reiley, Vice Presidents P McGuire and H M Brigham, Secretary J B Putnam, Treasurer Edward Halloran. Club plans flag, campaign speakers, and counts sixty members.
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Democrats
Westboro
Cleveland and Thurman Club
T. H. Reiley
P. McGuire
H. M. Brigham
J. B. Putnam
Edward Halloran
South Boston
Broadway
Young Men’s Democratic Club
Ward
Ames
North Boston
General Banks
W. A. Gile
Worcester
Cohasset
Dr. Burden
Taunton
Draper
Burden
Congress
Morse
Captain Sanders
New Bedford
John H. Galligan
Northampton
Bond
Walker
Grand Army
East
Hampton
Amherst
Fair Haven
Randall
Lowell
Whitman
Congressional
Harrison and Morton
Salem
Fitchburg
Gloucester
B. F. Cook
South Framingham
Arrest of a Tailor in Larceny Case at Shuman Co
Inspectors Burke and Gerraughty arrested tailor Hyman Goldstein on a larceny charge for clothing valued at 1200 from A. Shuman & Co. on Aug 27. Fire Marshal Whitcomb and Detective Hedley probe a fire at Goldstein's 40 Kneeland Street shop, alleged insurer claims total 3900 with 2800 damaged. Witnesses doubt Shuman's garments were burned.
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Burke and
Gerraughty
Hyman Goldstein
A. Shuman & Co
Whitcomb
Hedley
Goldstein
Kneeland Street
Shuman
Missing Man Probe After Coat Found by Charles River
A coat and vest were found on the Charles River bank near Beacon Street sluice way with receipts from St. Catherine's Church made to John Walsh. Sergeant Houghton traced Walsh to Norwood, where a church of that name exists. Walsh reportedly visited Boston Monday and planned to return home Monday night but had not returned by the time of the visit.
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Charles River
Beacon Street
St. Catherine’s
John Walsh
Sergeant Houghton
Norwood
Boston
Public Library plan change at Copley Square
Street commissioners approved a modification reducing the building’s projection into St. James avenue and shortened sidewalk extension at Huntington avenue corner. Corner stone for the new Public Library in Copley square will be laid on September 17 with ceremonies.
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Public Library
Copley Square
St. James Avenue
Huntington Avenue
School committee to meet after summer break
The first regular meeting of the school committee after summer vacation will be held next Tuesday evening. The board of aldermen meet next Tuesday afternoon, and the common council, after a vacation of ten weeks, will convene on Thursday evening, Sept. 13.
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Cleveand
Donovan
Cleveland and
Hendricks
Henry Wilson
Cayil
Wilson
Ime
Arthur
Folger
Hugh J. McCulloch
John Sherman
Barnum
Long
Frye
Representative Lodge
Edmunds
Mr. Carnegie
Land's End
John O Groat
Carnegie
Europe
Henry C.thacher
Yarmouth
Henry C. Thacher & Co
Pearl Street
Swedenborg
Samuel O. Lamb
Greenfield
James 8. Grinnell
William A. Williams
Williams & Thayer
John R. Thayer
Democratic City Committee
MR. Russell
A. J. C. Sowden
Mr. Bird
Gen. Fisk
Maiden
Dr. Everett
Harry N. Shepard
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