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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Sep 09, 1886

Page

8

General Otis Visits Boston Amid Lieutenant-Governor Talk

General Jol Otis of Northampton arrived in Boston for a stay at the United States Hotel. He said he only returned from California last Friday and wished to understand the origin and purpose of calls for his Republican nomination before making any public statement. He plans a brief eastern state tour to gauge the political situation.

Jol Otis Northampton Ehurnal United States Boesten Albany Road Oneral Otis Boston Otis California Oris

Middlesex County Politics Meeting Budgets October Convention

Middlesex county politics report a meeting at Youngs Hotel chaired by Richardson. Notable attendees include Pitman Bent and Butler. The group votes to hold county convention in Lowell October 6 to nominate county officers and a full slate including sheriff, clerk of courts, and insolvency commissioners. Discussion notes Butler and Gutler possible re nominations and Cambridge candidate Robert Fuller to contest Butler’s role. third term issue cited.

Middlesex County Bgattines Young’s Hotel Richardson Lowell Harry W. Pitman Somerville George C. Bent Cambridge Johnson Marlboro Messrs Dike Stoneham Namders Pepperell Sargent Dracut Henry G. Cushing Theodore C. Hard Stevens Clark A. Batchelder Ayer John Haskell Butler Greenhalge Butler Counillor Gutler Charles R. McLean Peron Robert ©. Fuller Fuller, Dana & Fitz Buller Camri

Senator Howland’s Mission in Marden Prospects

Senator Norris keeps an eye on ex Senator Marden as Senator Howland pushes westward for support. Lilley is out of the way and Marden believes he can win this year. The report, based on circumstantial western state chatter, recalls Howland’s past backing of Marden against Pillsbury.

Howland Norris Marden Lilley Plymouth Senate Mr. Marden Linces U S Pillsbury

Ex Representative Glines Faces Local Republican Convention

Ex representative Glines of Somerville is seen as unlikely to win a walk over in the Republican senatorial convention this fall. Friends of Arlington’s Peck press him forward now that Rider of Winchester is out. Somerville opponents accuse Glines of mounting a private machine and “robbing the roost” to block his candidacy. Some back Medford-Somerville unity to offset discontent, while Glines’s supporters cite the Medford-Somerville bond as stronger than city dissent. The convention has twenty eight delegates, fourteen from Somerville.

Glines Somerville Peck Arlington Rider Winchester

Plymouth County Representatives Reappointed by District

Plymouth County commissioners reappoint one representative per district across ten districts with voter tallies ranging from 1345 to 2116. Districts include Plymouth, Marshfield, Duxbury, Cohasset, Hingham, Abington, Marion, Lakeville, Brockton and surrounding towns.

Plymouth Plymouth County Marshfield Plympton Kingston Duxbury Seituante South Seituate Hann Pembroke Cohasset Hingluum Land Fill Warcs Drockton Bos Wascds Brockton

Worcester Democrats Organize After Meeting in Town Committee

The Worcester Democrats chairman led a meeting yesterday to organize Worcester County party efforts and set the choice of a new leadership slate. Local officials and party members attended to discuss campaign strategy and upcoming elections.

Worcester Worcester County

Worcester Committee Officers Elected in 10th District

Edward A Harris heads the Worcester city committees as president H Negent of Clinton as secretary and S R Edwards as treasurer The membership is limited to chairs of city and town committees in the tenth congressional district A resolution endorsing President Cleveland was unanimously adopted.

Edward A. Harris Worcester City H. Negent Clinton S. R. Edwards Tenth Congressional Cleveland

Wisconsin Republicans Name Rusk Victory Aboard State Ticket

Madison convenes with J W Quarles as chairman and Jeremiah M Rusk nominated for Governor by acclamation. George W Ryland for Lieutenant Governor Ernest Timme renominated secretary of state. Platform praises Rusk actions in Milwaukee mobs, supports local option law, labor sympathy, and public railroad regulation. Henry Harshaw of Oshkosh nominated for state treasurer.

Madison Wis J. W. Quarles Racine Quarles Rusk Blaine Logan Jeremiah M. Rusk George W. Ryland Ernest Timme Milwaukee Henry Harshaw Oshkosh

Pratt Coal and Iron Company Expands in Alabama

One million dollars of Pratt Coal and Iron Company stock is sold to New York investors led by John H Inman and Nathaniel Easter. The firm, owner of the world’s largest bituminous coal mines, plans a 1 million dollar expansion at New Pittsburg near Birmingham with four furnaces and Bessemer steel works. Three more coal mines to open and 20 hot blast coke furnaces planned in the Dinningham district within ten miles. A steel experiment with 2.06 million capital to be launched at Nyeessemer City ten miles south of Birmingham.

Brewmauam Ala Pratt Coal and Iron Company John Hi Inman New York Nathaniel Easter A. M. Shook Enoch Ensley T. T. Hilman John H. Inman Nathaniel Baxter Tennessee Iessemer City Birmingham

Prohibitionist Nominates Texas Ticket at State Convention

The Prohibitionist State convention in Dallas today nominated Kk. L. Doheny for governor and S. G. Mullins for lieutenant governor with B. F. Williams attorney general F. L. Yoakum comptroller W. D. Jackson land office head J. L. Blaine and W. K. Homan to court posts Addison Clark named public school superintendent The platform denounces the Democratic party for blocking a prohibitory constitutional amendment and accuses both Democratic and Republican parties of colluding with liquor interests across state and national groups.

Dallas Ooe Kk. L. Doheny G. Mullins B. F F. Williams F. L. Yoakum W. D. Jackson the Land Office J. L. Blaine The Supreme Court W. K. Homan Addison Clark Democratic Party Texas

The Albany Capitol Tale of Hunt and the Scaffolding

A New York writer visiting Albany to view the Assembly Chamber meets William M. Hunt on a scaffold. Hunt refuses polite greetings, declaring the approaching writer cannot enter his presence. The encounter unfolds amid talk of ceiling design and art criticism.

Albany N. Y William M. Hunt New York City New York Hunt West Point Linnt Capitol Tinnt Eidlitz Soand Se Mr. Hunt

Veterans Rights Union Formed by Massachusetts G A R

A delegates convention at John A Andrew Post 15 adopted the constitution of the Veterans Rights Union and Employment Bureau. Officers elected include D A Pierce president, W F Lane and I O Willey vice presidents, George Hitchinis recording secretary, Edwin Hant treasurer, with an advisory council from several posts. The body aims to secure veterans’ rights, assist pensioned peers, and help widows and children find employment.

Grand Army of Massachusetts Veterans’ Rights Union and Employment Bureau Aus Tobin John A. Andrew D. Edwin Hant W H. Poole Charlestown H. M. Porter Lowell W.S. Hixon Chelsea W. H. Abbott Holyoke Henry Wilson Lawrence

Woburn Leather Men Face Arbitration End Oct 1

Breach risks loom between Lee Stoneham Winchester leather makers and the Knights of Labor over arbitration terms. Manufacturers warn they may shut factories after October 1 if they lose control, with a meeting planned to decide next steps. Sustace, Cummings & Co. to shut for repairs October 1.

Lee Stoneham Winchester Knights of Labor Woburn New England Leather Manufacturers’ Association Sustace, Cummings & Co

Knights of Labor rally boosts Salem tanner strike

John B. Barry of the national executive board visits Salem to back strikers with mass attendance near 1000 at the skating rink. Non union men flood in for work as Matt Robson’s factory runs steam for the first time in seven weeks. The city board pledges impartiality, promising to investigate each case, while many strikers seek other jobs due to scarce openings.

Salem John B. Barry National Executive Board Knights of Labor Barry Matthew Robson Raymond Knights

Trial of Peter Leighton in Maine Murder Case Continues

The Bar Horror Maine murder trial of Peter Leighton proceeded with four to five witnesses for the prosecution and several for the defense. Leighton described the night of the incident claiming the girl upset the heat and he stayed with her for a half hour before she was found clinging to the boat. He swam ashore then hid for hours, later wandering to a fish house where authorities found him. A cloak belonging to Sarah Mayne was recovered on Iron Bound Island shore.

Peter Leighton Sarah Mayne Sappho Leighton Lronbound Island

Sea serpent sighted in Connecticut river near Cromwell

In New Haven on September 8 a sea serpent, about 100 feet long with a head ten feet above water, was seen by Col Stocking and Silas Sage as their boat was struck while crossing the river. The creature Then moved up river causing splashing and alarms as crowds watched from shore all day.

New Haven Conn Connecticut River Cromwell Colonel Stocking Silas Sage Stocking Ace

Highland Light crew to leave for Caos tomorrow

A telegram to Mr. Wilcox of the American fish bureau from Prince Edward Island states that the captain and crew of the seized schooner Highland Light will depart for Caos tomorrow.

Groucester Wilcox American Fish Bureau Prince Edward Island Highland Light Caos

Mayor Powell Re-Elected in Quiet City Election

New Corr R I Sept 8. City election passed off quietly today. Chief interest centered in the mayoral race between ex-Mayors Slocum and Franklin opposing the re election of Mayor Powell. Powell won by a handsome majority of 435 in 1745 state.

New Corr. R. I Slocum Franklin Powell

Nine Tired Cowboys Fail to Score in Opener

Sept. 8 reports from Kansas City detail a 2-0 Boston win over the Kansas Citys in a mistimed game. Edward Whitney held the tourney bats as Detroits slugged three homers in Chicago and St. Louis play. The box scores show Boston runs on three two-base hits and fielding miscues by Kansas City.

Kansas City, Mo Stermmyer Whitney Bostons Kansas Citys R. R Hornung O' Radford Litten Myers Niisitcoik Cso Rowe Beekea Ee Wise O' Bissett Johnston Chett Gunning Lilite Pee Capeca Redford Lennelly Morrill Detroit Decker O’ Day Washington Oj Irwin Cahill Farrar Haey L Clements Cale Steel Sanauuae St. Louis Philadel Iahias St Louis Glascock Denny Cahill Healy Casey Daily Grace Pierce

Blues Triumph as Lambert Debuts in Boston Victory

In a Boston Blues vs Lawrences game at South End grounds, Lambert debuted for the Blues with three baggers and errors shaping nine runs. Blues built a 12 run total aided by three-base hits from Ake and Shaw, while Lawrences scored in sixth and eighth innings amid miscues. Umpire McClosky officiated a 1 hour 56 minute affair.

Boston Blues Lawrences. R. Lp PO. A. EB. N PO. A OjGrady Sullivan Cox Gss QO & G Murn’y Vettee Ck Ek Oe Shaw Lambert, P Wiencod Eisencen Blues Lawrences Ake Ryan Hartnett McCormick M. Sullivan Shaw Burke Bells Wild nieh—Gorman Lambert Gormen Burns Pettee Grady Kartnett McClosky PortLand Portlands Lynns Madden

Scoring Lines From Multiple City Games

Chicago beat New York 12 to 3. Philadelphia Frooklyns 6, Athletics 0. Baltimore Metropolitans 8, Baltimores 1. Cincinnati Cincinnatis 4, Louisvilles 8. Hartford Hartfords 0, Newarks 0. Concord Concords 0, Manchesters 2. Pittsburg St. Louis 8, Pittsburgs 0. Pittsburg St. Louis 6, Pittsburgs 2.

Chicago Chicagos New Yorks Philadelphia Frooklyns Athletics Baltimore Metropolitans Baltimores Cincinnati Cincinnatis Louisvilles Hartford

Baseball Matchups List From Regional Games

League St Louis at Kansas City and Detroit at Chicago. American Metropolitans at Baltimore. Brooklyns at Philadelphia. St Louis at Pittsboro. New England Portlands at Brockton. Lawrences at Haverhill. Brocktons at Lynn.

St. Louis Kansas City Detroits Chicago Baltimore Brooklyns Philadelphia Pittsboro New England Portlands Brockton Lawrences Haverhill Brocktons Lynn

Bostons Prepare East Swing to Face National Clubs

The Bostons head east for a string of games against the Washingtons Phillies and New Yorks before returning home. Lambert the new Boston Blues pitcher, formerly with the Meridians and Crocktons, did not play for Crocktons this season. Blues meet Portlands in a postponed South End grounds game with Willis Murphy on the battery and Connolly to pitch for Portland. Yesterday Blues beat Lawrences with eight three-base hits and five double plays. Willie Murphy is sick again but excelling in his replacement. Washington club lands Krieg Gilmore Shock Mack and Henry from the Hartfords for 3500 dollars.

Boston Blues Lawrences South End Grounds Blues Lambert Ake Ryan Hartnett McCormick Riley Cox Sullivan Pettee Holland Burns Burke Kiley M. Sullivan Barger M. Murphy Shaw Fanning Bostons Washingtons Phillies New Yorks Meridians The Crocktons Portland South End Willis Murphy Connolly Portlands Willie Murphy Washington Club Krieg, Gilmore Shock Mack and Henry Hartfords

General Sheridan orders Apache and Warmprings moved to Fort Marion

General O O Howard reports a dispatch directing the Apache and Warmpring tribes be sent at once to Fort Marion Florida with Geronimo and other captured Apaches to Fort Bowie for confinement under guard until decisions are made Geronimo and other hostiles are to be tried by a military commission at Fort Bowie not turned to civil authorities due to lack of positive evidence Howard expects some hostiles may offer State's evidence as with Modoc marauders Apache at Fort Apache to depart for their new home tomorrow

San Francisco O. O. Howard Division of the Pacific Sheridan Fort Marion Fla Geronimo Fort Bowie Howard Modoc Fort Apache

Passumpsic & Connecticut Rivers Railroad picks new slate

At Newport Vermont’s annual meeting the old directors were elected with one change William D Bishop replacing Pierce. Stockholders authorized new stock to cover floating debt. President Emmons Raymond declined reelection citing age and interests. A. B. Harris became president N P Lovering treasurer and H C Cleveland secretary chosen by directors.

Newport Passumpsic & Connecticut Rivers Railroad Company William D. Bishop Bridgeport Conn Pierce Emmons Raymond A. B. Harris N. P. Lovering H. C. Cleveland

Brilliant wedding in Lawrence for A D A Deecourcey and Miss Lizzie Roberts

A highly celebrated ceremony was held at St Marys church in Lawrence as Assistant District Attorney Charles A Deecourcey married Miss Lizzie Roberts. The event drew top city and county officials including Attorney General Sherman and District Attorney Hurlburt along with friends from Boston New York and Montreal. A three week wedding trip to the White Mountains and Montreal followed after a reception at the brides mothers home.

Sherman Hurlburt Bruce Murdy Herrick Carter Haveni J. G. Blake J. B. Moran Boston New York Montreal White Mountains

Alligators Sighted In Cocheco River Dover NH

In Dover New Hampshire a Florida friend sent a male and female alligator to a resident last summer. The female escaped into the upper Cocheco River and has been sighted repeatedly but not captured. Today a small alligator, believed to be the offspring, was captured and two other young ones were seen recently, prompting locals to stop bathing in the upper river.

Dover N. H Florida Cocheco River

New Hampshire Club Holds Field Day at Wentworth Hotel

Portsmouth Sept 8 The New Hampshire Club conducted its field day at Hotel Wentworth with about 150 members and many ladies in attendance President J C Moore presided Distinguish guests included Frank Jones Henry O Kent and Alvah O Sulloway After dinner speeches were delivered by Kent Perkins Bell Richards and others In the evening 200 couples joined in dancing

Portsmouth N. H New Hampshire Club Hotel Wentworth J. C. Moore Frank Jones Henry O. Kent Alvah O. Sulloway Horace B. Perkins John J. Bell George F. Richards

Clothing cutters strike ends after arbitration terms

New York reports the clothing cutters strike is ended as the Knights of Labor arbitration committee accepts manufacturers terms. Strikers return to work individually while non union workers are kept. Union men complain of being sold out as in the Progressive Cigar affair.

New York Knights of Labor

City Notes Report From Nahant PicNic And Local News

Gaston master masons enjoyed a picnic at Nahant yesterday. The case of Herbert N. Smith charged with embezzling 3000 from the American Mortgage and Investment Company, Feb. 27, 1886, before Judge Curtis, continued with recognizance set at 1500. Special Officers Waits and Vinal seized books at Taneril Hall square tied to the Frankfort lottery. Oscar Farrar held on 500 bond. A portable platform for future processions is ordered between City Hall pillars. Division 1 to gain police signal service, likely at old Station 8. George Marshall, master of the whaling schooner William Grazier, arraigned on beating a crew member. held 800 for appearance. Officer McCausland recovered 165 in stolen property from Belle Gray. Boston Soul Association to hold session Feb. 22 at First Baptist Hyde Park. sermon by Rev. Spaulding. Edward McCluskey and Edward Sullivan arrested for obstructing the sidewalk. Sullivan fined 10 and McCluskey pleaded guilty. Harris E. Sloane, 19, injured by a falling timber at new house corner of Mia oh and Garrison. skull fracture and leg broken. Frank Rosa, 4, fell four stories from rear building. death. Count Litten found guilty of fraud for beard at Revere House. sentenced to two months in Charlestown jail.

Gaston Nahant Herbert N. Smith American Mortgage and Investment Company Curtis Taneril Hall Square Oscar Farrar City Hall Yard School Street George Marshall William Grazier Provincetown Fizh McCausland Inspector Belle Gray Fts First Baptist Hyde Park C. Li. Spaulding Boston Edward McCluskey Edward Sullivan Station 4 Sullivan McCluskey Harris E. Sloane North Bereen Street Brighton Mia Oh Garrison Streets City Hospital Frank Rosa Essex Street Litten Freudaient U P Revere House Charlestown

Fortieth Massachusetts Reunion and Eighth Regiment Parade

The Fortieth Massachusetts Regiment held its annual reunion at Attleboro with many comrades present. After touring town sites and a banquet at G A R Hall, plans were made to hold the next reunion in Boston. The Eighth Regiment parade and drill was also noted in Salem this morning. a Gloucester man, David Johnson, appeared in Salem District Court after a voyage across the Atlantic with a dog, then was escorted to Lowell by friends.

Fortieth Massachusetts Regiment Attlesboro Yeatersca LGO G. A. R. Hall Boston Eighth Regiment Salem Orenoon District Court David Johnson Gloucester Atlantic Lowell Nap G Leon

Hopeful Carpets in Stock at Pray Sons & Co

John H. Pray, Sons & Co presents the full line of Bigelow carpets with ball patterns all in and available for sale at reasonable prices.

John H. Pray, Sons & Co

Homey Cough Cure Leads Bargain Soap and Dye Offers

Local newspaper ad highlights Bale's Homey Cough Cure at 25 cents and 59 cents, Glenna Sulphur Soap at 26 cents, German Corn Remover at 26 cents, Hills Hair and Whisker Dye in black or brown, Pike's Toothache Drops at 26 cents, and Dean's Rheumatic Pills advertised as a sure cure for 50 cents.

Bale Glenns PIKE Dean

Probate Notice for Isaac A. Kenials Estate

The court calls heirs and interested parties to respond to a petition by Solon A. Vuck seeking probate of the will of Isaac A. Kenials of Lebanon Gratton County New Hampshire. A citation will be published in the Boston Post with three weekly notices. the first to appear within thirty days. The hearing is set for October in Boston Suffolk County at ten o'clock in the forenoon.

Isaac A. Kenials Lebanon Gratton New Hampshire Solon A. Vuck Seid Lebanon New Hamashire Shid Suchfork Boston Seid Suffolk Boston Post Donx W. McKim

Names Change Decree in Cambridge Probate Court

In Cambridge, Middlesex, a probate court on September 1, 1886, granted petitions by Maaar Owe Roprighus, Maris Glorea Serpa, and Manon Rodrigues Serpa as next friends for Alfred Seria and Maria Sirva. They win name changes to Maneel Rodgers, Maria Gloria Rodgers, Alfred Rodgers, and Maria Eugenia Rodgers. Public notice to appear for three weeks in the Postoy Post at Boston. Judge George My Brooks. Attorney Joan H. Tate.

Maria Sirva Manoy Somerville Sid Siaanel Rodrigues Serpa Maneel Rodgers Maria Gloria Serpa Maria Gloria Rodgers Seron Alfred Oscar Rodgers Muria Serpe Maria Eugenia Rodgers Ling Sid Che Postoy Post Dosten George MY Brooks Joan H. Tate Court Street

New Presses and Type Set for Toa Tag Bos JN

The New Presses announce a new form with eight pages of seven columns each. JN notes Toa Tag Bos updates in the latest issue, highlighting fresh typography and layout.

New Opinion and News Compilation In The Journal

A historic issue from the Thereueh News Journal presents the highest class coverage of finance commerce society politics and culture. It promises full news and comment across literary dramatic and general topics with club and society notes.

Boston Post debuts eight page quarto under new owners

The Herald and others laud the Boston Post for a typographic upgrade to eight pages under new management. Commentators praise the improved make up, attractive typography, expanded content, and renewed vitality while noting the Post’s long standing reliability and reach in New England journalism.

the Herald Boston Pot POST the Transcript The Advertiser Boston Post Providence Yost New England Beston

Probate notices from 1886 Boston area estate proceedings

Probate Court in Middlesex and Suffolk counties issues notices of administration and executors for multiple estates. Mary P. Praman seeks admin on Marry Braman estate. George M. Koos presiding. Advertisements call creditors and next of kin to file claims and bond details. Parties include William H. Gould and John A. Collins as administrators or executors with dates in September 1886.

Rassachusetts Braman Newton Gett Mary P. Praman Neston Middlesex Cambridge Sid Netitioner Boston West Boston Sid Co George M. Koos Squire J. Hi EN

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