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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Sep 07, 1887

Page

8

Just Twenty Minutes The Caucuses to Be Held Next Friday

Boston Democratic city committee meeting at Meionaon features a five dollar cash shower for members and approval of caucus dates to elect delegates. President Thomas J. Barry presides, resolutions honor Henry Pelley, and ward by ward delegate schedules and officer elections are set amid political maneuvering and proposed amendments.

Fred J. Donnelly Democratic City Committee Meionaon Treasury Colonel Logan Grady Ward 2 Mr. Cunniff Alderman Carroll Alderman Lee Donnelly Thomas J. Barry Prince Albert Barry Mr. Tilden Ward 10 Henry Pelley Patrick Maguire Ward 21 Democrats Boston Wilson Ward 3 Philadelphia Maguire East Boston United States Regan Rene Beery Wiheiak Eiels Ieee

Delegates Elected in Cambridge and Surrounding Areas

Democrats of Cambridge and neighboring towns held caucuses to pick delegates for state county councillor and senatorial conventions. The lists name delegates for Warp 1 to Warp 5, including J. F. O'Brien, G. A. Thurston Jr, J. H. H. McNamee, D. G. Haskins Jr, H. H. Gilmore, and many others across wards and city committees.

Democrats Cambridge J.F. O’brien G. A. Thurston, Jr J. H. H. McNamee BE. R. Cogswell D. G. Haskins, Jr Thomas Devens H. E. Clayton Colon Chisholm James Melvin Stephen Jennings Thomas Hollahan Thomas Cowan James Flynn Thomas Hallahan Garrett Culhane A. T Chadwick G. Davis J. Donovan WP. J. White E. J. Sullivan William McKeown John Delaney P. J. White H. G. Kemp James Newmarsh Mortimer Downey I. J. Davis Ward P. A. Lindsay James Kelley Thomas McDermott Alfred Chadwick John 7Ree Daniel Shea William §. Doyle Thomas Cawley Andrew Keete Timothy Sullivan Thomas Conroy J. J. Kelley Timothy Hartnett Stephen Granger J. McGinnis James Gorman William Shannon J. Callahan Thomas McManus John Gaughan Peter Bleiler Legeenter Jen Anderson KE. A. Cooney J. W. Coven Lawrence Govern Wayno W. B. Patterson J. F. McCarthy J. F. Gurry R. H. Welsh J. Lennon James McDonald Frank Facey J. Segar J. A. Cunningham James Murphy W. K. Pattison Herman Bird John Corcoran J. F. WicCarthy J. J. Keenan J. B. Maloney Thomas Sheridan Samuel J. Segar W. H. Lynch Jon Mabahy J. Commerford W. J. Connell Ward and City Committee J. D. Maroney R. J. Welsh S.J. Segar D. J. Mahady J. W. Mahaty A. B. Alger W. A. Buck Timothy McCarthy Isaac Mclean E. A. Alger Freeman Peter Nelligan Cutler Benjamin Howe R. P. Trelegan J. A. Sawyer Harry Myers J. L. Riley F. J. Mahaffy Janes Patterson WW. E. Hutchins

E S Wheeler and Co Failure Shocks New Haven

The Sept. 6 report details a formal assignment of E S Wheeler and Co with Samuel A. Galpin named assignee and Sept. 13 hearing set. Liabilities estimated at 1.9 to 2.0 million dollars. local banks hold large Wheeler paper. The firm faced suspensions due to overextension and reliance on borrowed funds. The 400 worker wire mill may close pending settlement.

New Haven Conn E. S. Wheeler & Co Samuel A. Galpin New Haven Wire Company Wheeler Mechanics’ National Bank City Bank Yale National Bank First National Bank National Tradesmen’s Bank National New Haven County National Brown Bros. & Co New York United States Wheeler & Co S. Wheeler Hillhouse Avenue Dun’s

Faneuil Hall Again Debates and City Property Sale Plans

The Boston City Council discusses a petition to use Faneuil Hall for an aliens naturalization talk amid heated debate on race and democracy. Mayor Huey O'Brien urges selling unproductive city lands across Harrison avenue to fund public needs, detailing parcels in Brighton Cambridge Street and South Boston with proposed sales to ease taxes and spur development.

Faneuil Hall Mr. Carroll Carroll O’ Brien Donovan Barry Bromwich McLaughlin Alderman Allen James H. Stark United States Yeas Allen Haynes Lee N. G. Smith C. W. Smith Sullivan Maguire City of Bostron Harrison Avenue Stoughton East Newton Albany Dover Streets Boston South Wilson’s Hotel Brighton Cambridge Street Corner Stoughton Dover and Harrison Swett Street East Side Fellows West Side Fellows Brown Hunneman Street Bainbridge and Kingsbury Marcella Street Corner Heath Tremont House of Corr Second Street N Street Newand Cross Streets Park Street Dorchester Avenue Gibson Gibson Street Gibson School Fund Boston Street Wilson’s Moreland Street West Roxbury Quincy Milton Everett Cabot Street East Street East Place

Richmond Paper Company creditors meet in Providence

About one hundred gentlemen attended the creditors meeting led by Charles H. Merriam. Net liabilities were 601 409 90 with net assets 999 071 60. construction assets totaled 927 542 36. A five member committee was appointed to investigate: Royal C. Taft William Ames C D Owen William Knight and Stephen Holman. The committee is to report before further action and creditors should refrain from attachments or suits until then. The Mills may continue pending report. Schedules show liabilities 17 666 175 16 assets 25 664 268 87 equity 400 000. assignees bond 250 000. Additional reports note BE L Harper assets and KE L Harper indorsements. The Charles Stewart Paper Company in Cincinnati estimates liabilities around 100 000 with assets about 75 000. Hurlbut Paper Company creditors in South Lee met. A L Fennessy of Springfield was chosen assignee.

Richmond Paper Company Providence Charles H. Merriam Sackett Royal C. Taft William Ames C. D. Owen William Knight Stephen Holman Holyoke Henry. Ives & Co Court of Common Pleas J. H. Stewart BE. L. Harper & Co Cincinnati KE. L. Harper Harper Charles Stewart Paper Company Walnut Street Coe Charles Stewart E. P. Hayson P. J. Acker Stewart Purcell Hurlbut Paper Company South Lee Probate Pittsfield A. L. Fennessy Fennessy, Armstrong & Co, Brokers Springfield

Leonard & Co Exhibit Opens Autumn Art Season in Bromfield Street

Messrs Leonard and Co launch a monthly series with an autumn gallery show at Bromfield Street. The mixed collection includes 150 paintings from American and foreign artists such as E D Lewis Otis Ss Weber William Bradford and George Bunn along with Van Severdonck Verschnur Van Schendel Simoni and others. Notable works include Venetian subjects by George Buno and a red chalk drawing by Boucher. The sale runs Thursday Friday and Saturday afternoons.

Messrs. Leonard & Co Bromfield Street E. D. Lewis Otis Ss. Weber William Bradford E. L. Smythe W. F. Macy George Bunn van Severdonck Verschnur van Schendel Simoni Cignani Boucher Desrousseaux Domschroeder Verveer van Essen H. G. Tenkate Campi George Buno Kh. L. Smythe Art Club E. W. Gillette Boston

Reed Resigns as Assistant U S Attorney to Resume Practice

Mr. J. R. Reed leaves the office after serving ably with Hon. George M. Stearns and resigns to return to private legal work in the city. The two leaders close their terms together as Reed resumes his profession.

J. R. Reed United States George M. Stearns Reed

Beacon Street Veterans Plan Parade Amid Parodies and Pranks

The Boston Veteran Firemen meet in the State House basement to chart plans for the upcoming parade. They approve a Philadelphia centennial trip, welcome Lowell and Wakefield contingents, and modify the route to avoid Beacon Street. They discuss uniforms straw hats and the purchase of No. 6 engine, aiming to boost turnout at Faneuil Hall. Chief Webber sends good wishes and beef and pudding for the banquets.

Old State House Cunningham Philadelphia Boston Wakefield Cheswell Fire Department Beacon Hill Beacon Street School Street Bacon Street Tremont Street Scollay Square Howard Cambridge Charles South End Boylston Tremont Union Park Street Washington Webber Lowell Faneuil Hall Daniels Cap’n Blake Shell Dan Beersheba Cap'n Blake

Obituary notices of local figures including Edmund Smith

Edmund Smith a Cambridge florist died at his Linnean Street home after a game of checkers with his son Frank. Born August 15 1807 in Waltham he ran a Boston provision business then lived in Brighton before twenty one years of floristry in Cambridge. He left four sons and two daughters. Other obituaries include H F Williams Northampton banker D D Alan Woods Providence and Alva Woods Transylvania and Alabama president roles. Dana Holden Malden politician and almoner. William Dickinson Worcester life insurer. Henry Wood New York minstrel. Rev Alvah Hatch retired Methodist minister.

Edmund Smith Cambridge Linnean Street Frank Mr. Smith Waltham Boston Brighton Lie H. F. Williams First National Bank of Northampton Board of Water Commissioners Alan Woods D.D Providence R. L Iie Shoreham Abel Woods Leonard Woods Theological Andover Alva Woods Phillips Academy Harvard Columbian College Washington Brown University Transylvania University Lexington University of Alabama Newton Theological Institution Brown Dana Holden Malden Billerica Chelsea Overseers of the Poor L. D. Holden William Dickinson State Mutual Life Assurance Company Worcester Henry Wood Wood New York Fernando Wood Benjamin Wood The Daily News Alvah Hatch

British American Association of Massachusetts Formed

A meeting at the British and American Club in Park Street organized the British American Association of Massachusetts with a permanent council and officers led by James Wemyss Jr. The group plans talks at Faneuil Hall on Sept 15 and an upcoming naturalization papers event next Thursday, noting over 2500 locals have already naturalized.

British and American Club Park Street Medo. Stark J. H. Stark H. G. Kennedy D. Ramsay P. C. Anderson George A.thompson Thomas Anderson James H. Stark Faneuil Hall Boston

Court convenes with two juries chosen for lowell cases

Franklin Hathaway of Somerville was chosen foreman of the first jury and Edward F. Phelps of Concord foreman of the second. Many trials are set, including George A. Chase vs City of Lowell with Marshall Hamblett for the plaintiff and City Solicitor William J. Courtney for the city. If all trials proceed, the term may extend four to five weeks.

Pitman C. A. Dickinson Franklin Hathaway Somerville Edward F. Phelps Concord George A. Chase City of Lowell Marshall & Hamblett William J. Courtney

Rosina Vokes Plans Touring Season in North America

Rosina Vokes announces a new troupe of charming performers with Felix Morris replacing Weedon Grossmith who is unable to tour. The company opens in Toronto on September 20 then performs across the West and East including San Francisco Boston Philadelphia and New York at Daly's Theatre. The tour is paced to avoid frequent one night towns and includes several new plays alongside popular old ones. Vokes notes minimal London activity during her visit and she took her children to see Raddygore at the Savoy.

N. Y. Tribune Weedon Grossmith Felix Morris Toronto San Francisco Boston Philadelphia New York Mr. Daly London

Inquest Decisions on Railroad Deaths and Bussey Bridge

Judge Curtis finds death from own careless act in Michael Owens case on Boston & Albany line. Judge Parmenter declines inquest into four Bussey Bridge disaster victims following railroad commission inquiry. He also rules James G Stewart died from excessive liquor use. Judge Curtis absolves Boston & Albany of blame for Patrick Gallagher’s death. For Thomas Johnson who died at Massachusetts General Hospital after being struck by a train at Natick, July 2, the inquest notes engine bell rung, whistle may not have been sounded, gate tender and flagman absent, and notes safety responsibility lies with the railroad corporation.

Judge Curtis Michael Owens Boston & Albany Judge Parmenter Bussey Bridge Parmenter James G. Stewart Curtis Boston & Albany Railroad Patrick Gallagher Thomas Johnson Massachusetts General Hospital Natick

Love Match Seals Quick City Marriage

John Riley aged 65 and Ann Hewett aged 44 applied for a marriage license yesterday after claiming a Deer Island discharge. The registrar quoted a half dollar fee. they paid, obtained the license, and were married ten minutes later, leaving with city blessing.

John Riley Ann Hewett John Deer Island Elty

United States Sues Firm for Importing Foreigner Labor

The firm Ross, Turner & Co of 81 Otis Street faces a U S suit for importing five Irish female spinners in violation of a federal labor importation statute. Penalty is 1000 dollars per case. A second suit follows another action against Bay State Brick Company still pending.

Ireland Ross, Turner & Co Otis Street United States Bay State Brick Company

Boy Struck and Killed by Train at Cambridge

William Dumphy fourteen residing at No 16 Seventh Street Cambridge was playing on the Grand Junction railroad tracks near Broadway when a coal train passed yesterday afternoon about 340 killed instantly. The corpse was terribly mutilated with the head severed from the body.

Cambridge William Dumphy Seventh Street Broadway

Watch presentation to W H Morrill on Boston and Providence line

General Freight Agent W H Morrill was presented with a fine gold watch by associates and station agents on his line. Superintendent A A Folsom delivered the presentation address. The New York made watch cost over $200 and bore the recipient name and office. A celebratory dinner followed presided by Superintendent Folsom.

W. H. Morrill Boston & Providence Railroad A. A. Folsom New York Folsom

Suffolk County Grand Jury convenes for term under Judge Hammond

The Suffolk county grand jury met yesterday forenoon before Judge Hammond and retired with Assistant District Attorney Dacey to conduct trials this term. The jury list shows counts for trial examination sentence costs witnesses debtors totaling an uncertain sum.

Suffolk County Grand Jury Hammond Dacey

Dr Munhall's Farewell at Baptist Tabernacle Service

Last evening at the Baptist Tabernacle closed the series with Dr. Munhall. Forty one men and six women signed up to become active Christians with thanks voiced for the meetings. Dr Edward Judson of New York will preach today at 8 and 7 30 daily except Saturday.

The Baptist Tabernacle Munhall Edward Judson New York

City Notes on Trials, Lectures and Local Incidents

Frank Stevens of the schooner Eva L. Ferris was arraigned for unlawfully depriving Oscar St. John of master authority and held for examination. The full bench of the Supreme Court meets. circuit work starts next Monday at Pittsfield. Roxbury canal sea wall bids include Boynton Bros. at 9774 dollars for Boston water board. Drowned sailor Austin Scott’s body recovered by harbor police. Dahlgren Post excursion returns from Bar Harbor. Nantasket steamers timetable takes effect with fewer trips. Old South lecturer Henry L. Southwick speaks on Patrick Henry’s stance to the Constitution at 4:30. Nathan Smith duped for 25 dollars on Cornhill. Branagan and Leonard jailed for breaking Keith & Bachelder’s dime museum and stealing tools. Young Henry D Arcy saved after drowning attempt. resuscitation failed. Boston Photogravure Co. issues Hallett painting reproduction of the steel sloop Volunteer. Eighteen horses and one pony sold at Boston & Albany stables. Chantrau to perform Kit. next week A Run of Luck at Boston Theatre. Gideon Haskel party boat strikes rocks off Hull. hull damaged but rescued. Monopoly Club meets at Hollis Street Theatre and sends a box with a gold-mounted harness to George Schiller.

Frank Stevens Eva L. Ferris Halleft Oscar St. John Supreme Court Pittsfield Boston Water Board Roxbury Canal Boynton Bros Austin Scott Sandolphin Dahlgren Post Bar Harbor Old South Henry L. Southwick Boston Herald Patrick Henry Nathan Smith Yarmouth Lewis’s Wharf Cornhill Thomas Branagan Henry L. Leonard Keith & Bachelder’s Henry D’arcy Frank Winthrop Junction Boston Photogravure Company Hallett Albert Howe & Co J. P. Dinsmore Boston & Albany Brighton Chantrau Boston Theatre Gideon Haskel Hiyde Park Hull Monopoly Club Hollis Street Theatre George Schiller

Unpleasant Labor Day Police Arrests Highlight City

City police made 201 arrests on Labor Day Monday with 149 for drunkenness. Stations 8 and 4, covering the West and South Ends, led with forty arrests each while the North End and South Boston stayed quiet. An arrest tally on July 5, a holiday reputed to be drunkenness prone, showed 129 arrests with 98 drunk individuals.

West South Ends North End Boston

Ferry Hancock Saves Boat Passengers After Collision

Yesterday the new ferry Geneva Hancock began regular service under Captain Charles N. Crocker. A small boat carrying a boy and two young men tried to pass ahead, jammed its tiller when avoiding a collision, and capsized. Deck hand Henry Christian acted quickly and bravely to rescue the occupants from drowning.

Geneva Hancock Charles N. Crocker Hancock Henry Christian

Festival of the Seasons Fundraiser in Weston

The Unitarian Society ladies of Weston host a fair and festival of the seasons at the Town Hall this afternoon and evening. A supper is served from 6 to 8 o clock. Proceeds support the society's new church building under construction.

the Unitarian Society Weston

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