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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Sep 07, 1888

Page

2

Amsden Named Governor Candidate At New Hampshire Dems

The Democratic State convention in Concord endorses President Cleveland’s tariff reform and tax policies. Charles H. Amsden of Penacook wins the governorship on the first ballot. Cogswell, Van Dyke, Bingham, and Aiken selected as presidential electors. The meeting endorses Grover Cleveland Thurman and adjourns after nominating the governor and electors.

Charles H. Amsden Penacook Frank G. Noyes Nashua Amsden N. H. Wilson Manchester Major Hasley Od Gharte I. Amsden John Hasley Thomas Cogswell Gilmanton Hosea W. Parker Claremont Giess S Scattering Thess Wilson Hasley Cleveland George van Dyke Lancaster Harry Bingham Littleton Walter Aiken Franklin Boscawen Concord J. H. Tolles W. W. Bailey Edward F. Mason Haverhill

Minnesota Republicans Renominate Judges and Nominate Merriam for Governor

The Minnesota Republican State convention adopted the platform and renominated Chief Justice James Gilfillan and Associate Justice L W Collins. After two failed governor ballots, William R. Merriam won the nomination on the sixth ballot. The ticket also includes A E Rice for lieutenant governor Hans Matsen secretary of state Joseph Bobeleter treasurer and Moses E Clapp attorney general. The platform endorses liquor-control measures tariff modification and protection of domestic industries and calls for honest civil service reform and strong support for Union veterans and Home Rule for Ireland.

Concord N. H Phenix Hall Cleveland Thurman Charles F. Stone Laconia State Central Committee Thomas Cogswell Gilmanton Irving W. Drew Lancaster Stone Drew Democratic Party Congress Democratic Grover Cleveand Senate Civil Service New Hampshire Cogswell Committee On John W. Sanborn Wakefield Dumanly Ireland Parnell Gladstone Republican Party South Groverleveland Allen G St. Paul, Minn Supreme Court James Gilfillan L. W. Collins William R. Merriam A. E. Rice Hans Matsen Joseph Bobeleter Moses E. Clapp Senate of the United States Northwest

Rally Opens 1888 Campaign in Concord Town Hall

Concord Republicans held a kickoff rally at Town Hall with Edwin Barrett presiding. George Marden of Lowell and George Towle of Brookline spoke on protectionist policy, tariffs, and the contest between Republicans and Democrats, amid band music, fireworks, and a large enthusiastic audience.

Concord Sordau Edwin 5 Barrett George A. Marden Lowell George M.towle Brookline Chelmstordd Harrison and Morton Messrs Marden and Towle George Heywood Towle Democratic Party Republican Party Cleveland Bismarck United States Great Britain Colonel Taylor the Globe Marden

Obituary of Nathan Robbins Poultry Dealer of Faneuil Hall Market

Nathan Robbins a leading poultry and game dealer of Faneuil Hall Market died at his Arlington home at 6 30 PM Wednesday after illness since spring. Born Sept 7 1803 in Arlington then West Cambridge he started in Boston commerce and later occupied stalls 33 and 35 at Faneuil Hall Market. He helped found Faneuil Hall National Bank served as its president from 1854 until death and amassed real estate in Boston and Arlington. A Democrat with Unitarian leanings he supported benevolence but kept it private. He left a wife Eliza Parker of Lexington and five children three sons and two daughters who died young.

Nathan Robbins Faneuil Hall Arlington West Cambridge Boston Dock Square Jabez Fisher Mr. Robbins Eli Amos Henry L. Lawrence Faneuil Hall Market Pecenrey Arkman Robbins Faneuil Hall National Bank Eliza Parker Lexington Theodore Parker

Erroneous Death Report For Milton Man Clarified

An incorrect notice of the death of Mr. Lewis W. Nute of Milton New Hampshire appeared Thursday. The paper reports that Mr. Nute is alive and in better health and comfort than recently.

Lewis W. Nute Milton, N. H Nute

Kesmark Fire Burns Bark Off Campbellton

The 627 ton bark Kesmark from St John was burned at Campbellton today with cargo intact. Owned by Henry O’Leary, she was loading lumber at his mill and would have sailed for the River Platte in a few days.

DaLnovsk N. B Kesmark St. John Campbellton Henry O'Leary

Prohibition Rally At City Hall Draws Crowd

General Fisk opened with a brief talk at City Hall amid a large crowd in Springfield. Dr John Blackmer presided while Prof John Bascom of Williams College outlined Prohibition principles. Fisk spoke briefly and later addressed Laurel Park Northampton with Dr J W Hamilton and John Lloyd Thomas presenting others. A letter from Amherst College president Seelye offered support.

General Fisk III Springfield City Hall General Fisk John Blackmer John Bascom Williams College Laurel Park Northampton J. W. Hamilton Boston John Lloyd Thomas New York J. H. Seelye Amherst College

Republican caucuses elect delegates in Provincetown and Falmouth

In Provincetown on September 6 Republicans favored Jo Ames Young Keith and Conwell for state posts by acclamation while Charles B Randall won 145 to 87 for congressional delegates. County treasurer race favored Adams 114 to 112 over Freeman. Fant River also held a Republican caucus naming congressional and councillor delegates with Davis and Randall factions claiming Ward 2 balance.

Provincetown Jo Ames Young Keith Conwell Charles Randall Adams Freeman Chatham Fant River Davis Ward 2

Cambridge Prohibition Caucuses Name Prohibition Delegates

Prohibition caucuses in Cambridge last evening chose delegates favoring Eugene H. Clapp for governor James H Roberts for Congress and Edward Kendall for senator. Delegates listed by ward, with many local figures named including W H Wheeler and George Cheney.

Cambridge Eugene H. Clapp Boston James H Roberts Edward Kendall W. H. Wheeler George Cheney M. J. Johnson W . Brunt W. H. Brunt Lyman G. Case Ward and W. HH. Brunt J. S. Paine Carlos Page George W. Robbins Alexander Case I. W. Sneath Sneath L. M. Robinson Carlos Page John Alexander C. H. Christopher J. H. Thurber William E. Lewis J. P. Stearns Alfred Gould J. N. Deer E.T Gilbert F. E. Lewis Elmer Slocomb J. H. Ball KE. Lewis John H. Thurber H. P. Ball W. H. Porter N. J. Deer N. B. Fiske C. A. Reed J. G. Ball Charles A. Osborn James Stewart H. M. Gibbs T. Gilbert Age Ball James H. Kendall James _N. Deer J.G. Ball Herbert_R. Gibbs Edward F. Kendall C. ¥. Gibbs Francis Kendall W. D. Farnham, Jr

Somerville Caucuses Name Ames Delegates in Race for Conventions

Republican caucuses in Somerville elected delegates to conventions with Ames sweeping the city except Ward 2 where Draper supporters prevail. Kingsley led Ward 4 for Congressional delegates. Dwinell headed Senatorial delegation. councillors split between Fuller and Pilsbury. Delegates listed by ward with state, congressional, senatorial, county, and councillor assignments.

Somerville Ames BANKS Draper General Banks Chester W. Kingsley Dwinell Robert O. Fuller E. N. Pilsbury Mark F. Burns John Haskell Butler Sanford Hanscom Levin Davis William Taylor Horace C. White T. J. Buffum George W. Perkins J. Foster Clark James A. Munroe William F. Sanborn Herbert P. Howe John B. Viall F. A. Noyes J. A. Bartlett C. F. Wildes Amassa E. Outores R. E. Nickerson E. C. Clark Park F. H. Raymond J. F. Wellington C. G. Pope J.J. Giles C. F. Rice W. D. Osgood W. H. Brine George Bb. Clark George H. Derby W. S. Clarke L. R. Wentworth George F. Loring C. L Shepard A. H. Carville W. J. Robinson A. B. Gookin W. M. Armstrong F. W. Wooster John Kennedy Edward G

Hyde Park Republicans Caucus Names 216 Voters

Hyde Park Republican caucus drew 216 attendees under the new meeting law with printed ballots. A. L. Bartlett presided as chairman. delegates named for State F. A. Wyman and others, all supporting Tirrell for Congress and Morrill for county commissioner.

Hyde Park A. L. Bartlett W. C. Eustis J. L. Barney, Jr F. A. Wyman C. F. Allen Andrew Washburn O. I. Gray Ames F. N. Tirrell B. Balkam Wilbert J. Case George Miles Tirrell D. ©. Marr H. J. Townsend Albert Davenport E. Palmer H. F. Arnold G. G. Bailey D. Cooey H. M. Cable James McKay H. N. Bates C. L. Farnsworth Melville P. Morrill I’. A. Wyman W. H. Powers George H. Miller Hobart M. Cable Samuel R. Moseley

Republican Rally in Ames Memorial Halls and Torchlight Procession

A Republican rally was held in Ames Memorial Halls under the Harrison and Morton Club with a torchlight procession led by Harrison and Morton guards and Captain William H. Ames. The parade, joined by the North Easton Brass Band, escorted speakers to Governor Ames' residence and back to the hall. L. J. Southard presided. speakers included W. A. Gile of Worcester and General N. P. Banks.

North Easton Harrison and Morton Club Ames Memorial Halls Harrison and Morton Guards William H. Ames

Democratic City Committee Rooms Open at 867 Washington

Report notes the Democratic party rooms at 867 Washington street opened for business. A flag with presidential and state nominees was raised yesterday morning by the Young Men's Democratic Club of Ward 13 Boston. A later flag unfurling displayed Cleveland Thurman Russell Corcoran as nominees after a telegraph from Springfield. Delegates to Republican State conventions from Newburyport and Ipsfield are listed with several candidates for the first district congressional seats.

Democratic City Committee Washington Street Young Men’s Democratic Club Ward 13 Boston Springfield Cleveland Thurman Russell Corcoran Newburyport C. C. Dame Rufus Adams J. A. Greeley I. C. Simpson W. Is Fale C. B. Huse P. K. Hills I. N. Balch, Jr J. E. Bailey F. W. Hinsdale D. J. Dodge H. B. Wellington T. E. Hall Dodge A. J. White W. H. Rogers Robert T. Davis Fall River Charles Randall New Bedford Hosea M. Knowlton

Vermont Election Shows Shifted Republican Lead In Early Returns

Vermont newspapers report early returns confirming a growing Republican majority across multiple counties. Dillingham leads with about 45,000 votes to Shurtleff’s roughly 18,000 in numerous towns, while Seeley and Prohibition votes remain modest. County gains vary, with Orange at 54 percent and Essex 42 percent, indicating a stronger GOP footprint than in 1884. The consolidated totals project a large statewide majority for Dillingham, exceeding prior Governor margins.

Dillingham Shurtleff Vermont Orange County Washington Essex Lamoille Windham Rutland Chittenden Bennington Windsor Franklin Orleans Addison Caledonia Grand Isle Carrol S. Pace Republican State Committee Waitre River Junction Orange Seeley Seatterig Pingree Redington Burnington Free Press Dilling

Thurman Ill During Campaign Speech in New York Rally

The crowd cheered as Judge Thurman, frail from illness, spoke briefly before being led away. Governor Hill and other Democrats praised Thurman and Cleveland, with remarks on tariff policy and labor protection. Parallel German and local precinct meetings followed, praising Democratic leadership and urging support.

Flower Thurman Mr. Thurman Allen G. Thurman Colonel Brice Mr. Flower Judge Thurman Governor Hill Cleveland Hill Democratic Party Congress Republican Party Sherman James G. Blaine Garfield Grant Levi P. Morton New York Green New Jersey Senate Voorhees Indiana Blackburn Kentucky P. A. Collins John McSweeny Ohio David M. Burke Calvin Anson P. Hill Philip Stokes Mr. Hewitt Fourth Avenue Twenty-Sixth Street Garden Otterburg Louis F. Schneder Franz Sigel Edward Grosse August Freech Merkel Edward J. H. Tamsen Justice Nehrbas August Kleinman Madison Avenue Twenty-Seventh County Democracy Justice Murray Tammany Hall Democracy S. 5. Cox

Springfield convention endorses Russell for governor and Donovan reform stance

Washington dispatch reports broad satisfaction with the Springfield convention ticket led by Mayor Russell for governor. The President and Massachusetts officials praise Russell and electors at large, while Sigourney Butler, John Boyle O Reilly, and Red Moseley commend his integrity and leadership. Reactions from Donovan supporters stress tariff reform and strong campaign prospects across district towns.

Washington Springfield Russell Massachusetts Donovan John Boyle O'Reilly Sigourney Butler the Treasury Red’’ Moseley Interstate Commerce Commission Putnam Maine Congress House Reuel Williams State Committee Acton Third Auditor’s Middlesex County Desovant New York Williams

Democratic State convention re-nominates Richardson Maul

The Democratic State convention in Columbra South Carolina reopened at noon and nominated J. P. Richardson for governor and W. L. Maul din for lieutenant governor. A recessed was taken until 7 p.m.

Columbra S. C J. P. Richardson W. L. Mauldin

Chairman Blanchard resigns from Central Traffic Association

George R. Blanchard today tendered his resignation as chairman of the Central Traffic Association at Cuiiaco. The move ends his tenure overseeing regional traffic coordination and policy decisions.

Cuiiaco George R. Blanchard The Central Traffic Association

Body found in Charles River near sluiceway

A dead man believed to be John Walsh of Norwood was found yesterday in the Charles River near the sluiceway. Facial bruise suspected but no fatal injuries. Autopsy scheduled for today. Reports of the Eastport firm George O Grady Co failing denied.

John Walsh Norwood Charles River George O. Grady & Co Eastport, Me

General William Terry Drowns After River Ford Attempt

LYNCHBURG Va Sept 6 General William Terry of Wythesville a noted Stonewall Brigade officer and former congressman from the ninth district was accidentally drowned last night while trying to ford a river near his home.

Lynchburg William Terry Wythesville Stonewall Brigade Congress Ninth District

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