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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Sep 07, 1886

Page

2

Democrats Face Key Vote as 1880s Plans Hold

The piece weighs Democratic and Republican propensities in an upcoming election. It notes potential abstention by Democrats, predicts shifts from Prohibitionists and Greenbackers, and cites 1882 and 1884 voter patterns. It mentions General Dow’s cautious stance and Knights of Labor influence, with Edwards as governor candidate if GOP voters swing.

Jaine Argus St. John General Dow Knights of Labor Colonel Edwards

Vote Looms Large in Vermont Off-Year Election

Wint River Junction Vermont September 6 Off year expected heavy turnout for statewide races. Edmunds leads Republican faction with many papers backing re election while opponents cite inactivity in 1884. Democrats seek gains but unlikely to unite with anti Edmunds Republicans amid three tickets Prohibition present. John F Alexander nominated by Republicans. Union Hall rally boosts Meldon and Titus nominations.

Wint River Junciion United States Edmunds Vermont Mr. Edmunds John F. Alexander Saxton’s River Union & S . Hall P. M. Meldon Henry Titus Cheshire Railroad

Bloody Shirt in Maine Campaign Sparks Democratic Outrage

Bancor Me September reports 5000 to 5000 attendees hearing Son James G Blaine and General Gibson address issues including the Dakota admission and southern disenfranchisement. Blaine denounces the disfranchisement of 6 million southern voters and condemns the altered electoral power favoring white men in Mississippi and South Carolina. He argues that corrupt ballots threaten republican government and urges persistent protest against the injustice.

Dakota Congress United States Mississippi South Carolina South Union Carolina Republican Party Tsay

Strike-Driven Shift to Non-Union Labor in Tanneries

Sanem Sept 6 report shows manufacturers filling shops with non-union workers as most former employees stay out. Firms like Rearden Crocker & Brown and Varney Bros. hire new men while Knights receive treasury funds and amass payoffs to keep the strike line.

Crocker & Brown Stone & Parshley N. R. Treadwell A. A. Evans Porter Lambert & Son Varney Bros J. A. Lord Fisx A. R. Williams Arthur Poor P. D. Fagan John Conway R. H. Brown Peabod T. E. Procter Matthew Robson Senate Boston Knights National Treasury Brookfield

Racing at Concord Drives Big Purses in Hurdled Matches

Concord New Hampshire September racing drew many spectators as two match races drew heavy bets. Nellie Gray defeated Rob Roy in heat claiming a “pulled” driver led to a redraw while the judge voided bets. Open to two year olds the purse was 50 dollars and results show Fast times and notable finishes in three heats.

Onawa Hiram H Q. F. Locke Concord Bik Owissa Mosher Lawrence B. m. Fonsin Nats Jenkins S. Gladstone Dodge & Bickford G. Black Roe L. Mosker Blk S. Onawa J Bolger Haydenville, Vt G. Hiram H G. Pe TS Ch. m. Stubby

Republican Party Army of Temperance Gains in State

The speaker notes that offices were increased rather than reduced and accuses Union soldiers of being replaced by Confederates in the third army Movement. He also criticizes St. John for his role in the presidential campaign and portrays the Republican party as leading temperance measures and much legislation in the state.

St. John Third Army Republican Party

Alexander's abdication shakes Bulgaria crisis

Sept 6 reports from Brunn and Sofia describe Prince Alexander's plan to abdicate, Russian consulates seeking a successor, and Serbian King Milan returning amid Balkan tensions. Britain notes a Berlin treaty path for change, while Sofia hints at possible civil war and demands from Russian officials to influence Bulgaria's future.

Brrun Alexander Bulgaria Prince of Oldenburg BrirerapEe Semlin Milan of Servia M. Garashanin Gluckenburg Balkan States Belgrade London Sir J. Ferguson House of Commons Berlin England Daily Telegraph Lasselies Prince Alexander Sofia National Bismarck M. Stambulo M. Radoslavof M. Karaveloff M. Gueehoff M. Stoiloff Russia MM. Stambuloff Radoslavoff St. Petersburg

Social Science Association Opens 1886 Meeting in Saratoga

The American Social Science Association held its general meeting in Saratoga on September 6 1886 with President Carroll D Wright delivering the opening address on Popular Instruction in Social Science followed by a general debate. The group plans to meet again tomorrow in the department of education.

Saratoga N. Y American Social Science Association Carroll D. Wright Department of Education

Miller to illustrate Scribner's magazine starting 1887

New York Sept 6 Mr J B Miller who has supervised the art department at Houghton Mifflin for five years will oversee illustration for Scribner's magazine the first issue of which is announced to appear January 1 1887 by Charles Scribner's Sons.

New York J. B. Miller Art Houghton, Mifdin & Co Boston Scribner's Magazine Charles Scribner’s Sons B. M. Field Sims and Pettitt Harbor Lights Adelphi Theatre London

Beach to row Hanlan on the Paramatta in Australia

New York report says Hamilton Busbee, Hanlan's backer, received a London cablegram stating Beach will only row Hanlan on the Paramatta in Australia.

New York Hamilton Busbee Hanlan London Today Beach Paramatta Australia

Germantown Wins by 88 Runs in Cricket Victory

Germantown and West Indian teams clashed with Germantown scoring 310 for one in first innings and West Indies replying 24 for two. Skeet and Lees made 18 each not out, then Germantowns bowled them out. West Indies second innings ended 148, total 222 for two, Germantown winning by 88 runs and one wicket. Lees 37 Farquherson 48 Marshall 16 Stewart 17.

Philadelphia Germantown West Indies Skeet Lees Germantowns Farquherson Marshall Stewart

Suffolk grand jury to hear cases led by Dacey

Judge Staples presided as the Suffolk county grand jury, led by Assistant District Attorney Dacey back from Europe. Sentences: Timothy Gerry fined 20 dollars plus costs for disturbing the peace. Stephen Lawess fined 15 dollars and half costs for assault and battery. 10 dollars and costs for refusing carriage fare. Edward Keenan held on 1000 dollar bond for attempted larceny. Jail list totals: trial 82, examination 6, oo 14, fine and cost 46, debtors 2, total 150.

Suffolk County Grand Jury Staples Dacey Europe Timothy Gerry Stephen Lawess Edward Keenan

Disturbance Ends With Assault on John Quinn

Robert March and William Lockhart visited friends at 12 Shawmut avenue and rude conduct led to a clash. March and Lockhart assaulted John Quinn with clubs outside the house and were arrested by Officers Little and Kenney of the fourth division.

Robert March Pleasant Street William Lockhart Melrose Street Shawmut Avenue John Quinn March Lockhart Quinn Little Kenney

Obituary of Benjamin Thaxter oldest Boston merchant

Benjamin Thaxter died yesterday at his home on 658 Tremont Street at age 98. Born June 2, 1788 in Abington, he spent youth in Worcester and sailed as supercargo before a captured return voyage. He co founded Thaxter & Rice, had a long trading and packet line, served as bank director and savings trustee, and was an Arlington Street Church member. His wife died years ago and he leaves an adopted daughter, Mrs. Wendell.

Benjamin Thaxter Tremont Street Boston Mr. Thaxter Abington Mass Worcester Mediterranean Chesapeake Bay Thaxter Thaxter & Rice Philadelphia Eagle Bank Provident Institution For Savings Federal Street Church Arlington Street Church Wendell

Judge John S. Ladd Dies at Cantherdon Home

Judge John S. Ladd of Cantherdon died at his Roseland Street home after a long illness from Brights disease. Born in Lee New Hampshire in 1809, he graduated from Dartmouth in 1835 studied law and opened a Cambridge office in 1839. He served Cambridge in the Legislature in multiple terms and led the Cambridge Police Court from 1844 to 1882, earning fame for judicial wisdom. He withdrew from the bench to pursue literary studies, leaving a widow and four sons.

John Ss. Ladd John S. Ladd Cantherdon Roseland Street Bright Judge Ladd Lee N. H Epping Dartmouth College East Cambridge Cambridge

Morley Bristol MP Dies At 77 Noted Dissenter and Benefactor

Samuel Morley, longtime Bristol MP and prominent Protestant nonconformist, died at 77. He funded church and Memorial Hall projects, led charitable work with lay evangelists and colporteurs, and served as treasurer for Homerton College and the Home Missionary Society. His portrait by Weiss hangs in the Memorial Hall library.

Samuel ‘Lerley Bristol Farringdon Street Morley Orly Nottingham Morton Peto Miles Morley Decemer J. & R. Morley Wood Street London Homerton Home Missionary Society J. K.wilson England Wales Weiss R.A Memorial Hall Church of England

Italian laborer struck on railroad near Franklin Mass

Antonio Paola, an Italian laborer, was struck by an engine on the New York and New England tracks near Franklin Massachusetts yesterday afternoon. He suffered a compound skull fracture and was transported to Boston for treatment at Massachusetts General Hospital.

Antonio Paola New York & New England Franklin Mass Boston Massachusetts General Hospital

Cambridge Teachers Resign From Local Schools

Miss Carrie H Hazeline resigns as master's assistant at Washington grammar school Cambridge to teach in Yonkers New York. Miss Elizabeth J Garcelon from Harvard school also resigns to become principal of a training school in Puiston Ms at an annual salary of 1000 dollars.

Carrie H. Hazeline Washington Grammar School Cambridge Yonkers N.Y Elizabeth J. Garcelon Harvard School Pwiston

Embezzlement Suspect Held in Glidden Office

George H. Pent a book-keeper at 7 Spring Lane Glidden faces embezzlement charges after police say he appropriated small sums from M J Kiley. He began work a few months ago and was arrested by Inspector Quarters last night. Alfred Norton of Burlington Vt swam yesterday in Lat afternoon. Robert Lampry of San Saukee died yesterday. he had resided on the island. Cyclones and earthquakes were forecast for Sept 26 27 and 25.

George H. Pent Prn Spring Lane M. J. Kiley Alfred Norton Burlington Robert Lampry Sansaukee E. D. Han Newport Portsmouth Navy Yard Luce Nave

Arrested steward and missing nurse linked to yacht incident

Peter Leighton, steward of the yacht Yantho, is under arrest at Bar Harbor amid suspicions after Sarai Mayne, a nurse in John George's household, disappeared following a Sunday rowing trip with Leighton. Leighton claims their boat overturned and Mayne drowned. a search is ongoing.

Peter Leighton Yantho Bar Harbor Sarai Mayne John George Leighton Miss Mayne

Fragmented list of investments and rights held by Salem firms

A disjointed ledger lists 5 shares in Salem Marine Insurance Co 5 at New England National Bank 16 in Boylston Insurance Co 25 in Wakefield Rattan Co 50 in Middlesex RR Co 3 in Merchants National Bank 10 in Lincoln 50 Third National City Shoe and Leather Nail 9 Pacific Mis 4 6 3 20 totaling 4404 UUITOTA LI LU 32 shares Brookline Gas Light Co 20 rights Lowell Bleachery Laconia Mfg Co Lowell Machine Shop Boston Maine RR Co Philadelphia Wilmington Balt RR Co Roxbury Gas Light Co MiAdlaess DD Also 13 shares Lowell Bleachery rights on 50 Union Metalite Fastening Association 16 Amery Manufacturing Co 10 Franklin Co Lewiston

National Revere Bank Freeman’s National Bank Toledo Cincinnati & St. Louis Middlesex H RR McKay Bigelow Heeling Machine Assoc’n Bay State Live Stock Co Winnisimet Co Old Colony California Southern RR New England Kidder Press Mf¢ Co Boston Crelorama Conn & Pass R RR Chicago, Kansas & Western C,b&qrek Salem Marine Insurance Co New England National Bank Boylston Insurance Co Wakefield Rattan Co Middlesex RR Co National Bank Lincoln National City Pacific Mis Brookline Gas Light Co Lowell Bleachery Laconia Mfg Co Lowell Boston & Maine RR Co Philadelphia, Wilmington & Balt RR Roxbury Gas Light Co MiAdlaess DD Do Union Metalite Fastening Association Do Amery Manufacturing Co Co. Franklin Co Lewiston

MNMIGHTS CQ Office Addresses in Boston Cambridgeport

Office details list 226 Washington Street Boston and 50:31-2 Rain Street Cambridgeport. Names and full context unclear but indicates locations.

8. M. Mnmights & CQ Washington Street Boston Rlain &T Cambridgeport

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