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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Sep 11, 1889

Page

5

Prohibitionists Target 25 000 Votes in Gubernatorial Bid

Prohibition leaders at Worcester predict about 25 000 to 26 000 votes this year citing past shifts after temperance ticket runs. They claim Labor for Cruel Prohibition shows growing support, with ratification meeting planned for early October at Tremont Temple and strong delegate interest across Essex and other counties.

Prohibition Miss Pierce Voice John McTammany Worcester Tremont Temple Prohibition Party Crapo Brackett McTammany Judge Pitman Rice Pitman Charles J. Noyes Liquor Dealers’ Association Board of Police Commissioners Boston Whiting

Boston Municipal Club Banquet Brief and Election Notes

The Boston Municipal Club held a banquet at Boston Tavern last evening with William H. Preble presiding. Eighteen members attended, with eleven new members elected including J. M. Jimstead and Oscar M. Wieden, among others. A constitution and bylaws were adopted to hold monthly meetings. reporters were kept out during post prandial speeches. Also noted were informal political discussions on Brackett and Sprague, and a Worcester County sheriff reelection circular defending his integrity. The Lawrence American accused a local figure of $1000 Crapo money and hinted at caucus packing.

Crapo Haverhill Burdett Salem General Cogswell A. E. Pillsbury J. M. Olmstead Boston Republican City Committee Brackett Mr. Crapo J. Otis Wardwell Senator Symonds Clark Essex County William Cogswell Henry Cabot Lodge Mr. Crapp Mr. Brackett Cogswell Mr. Lodge Lodge Lynn Boston Municipal Club Boston Tavern William H. Preble J. M. Jimstead E. E. Drew J. O. Libbey Oscar M. Wieden John 8. Phillips J. W. Haight W.H. Oakes W. F. Prince A.J. Pratt H. L. Baker Jesse Gove William M. Preble Alpheus Sanford Fred G. Pettigrew Speare W. W. Campbell General Sprague Worcester County Stephen Salisbury Philip L. Moen George F. Hoar Samuel Winslow W.S. B. Hopkins Rockwood Hoar Theo C. Bates

Burdett Probes Fall River Caucus Influence

Chairman Burdett from the Crapo committee visited Fall River to learn what the local caucuses indicate. He ties the outcome to Randall influence opposing New Bedford, which he says walked away with the congressional nomination.

Burdett Crapo Fall River Randall New Bedford

Straws From State Street Market Commentary

Market in New York was heavy and dull with no major news guiding values. Northwest frost talked of, but weakness seen as manipulation. local sentiment improving and likely to rise with any New York advance. Evans sold West End Land. Kidder, Peabody bought for President Whitney. State Street syndicate shares offered at 75. Ogdensburg & Lake Champlain traded 300 shares. last sale months ago at 734. Bell Telephone suit viewed as favoring Bell by Boston watchers. Crawbaugh evidence excluded, outcome favoring Bell. Electric Piano Company seeks subscriptions at 25 per share for a patent driven piano accessory. Atchison trims expenses. Hynes in Los Angeles cuts clerical force and salaries. Opinions clash on twelve active stocks used for comparison. NP and CP railroads clash over Northwestern traffic with NP pushing through mountains to Prince Albert. CP counters with 700 miles of new road toward Edmonton and Vancouver.

New York Northwest Northern Pacific Canadian Pacific Mountains Northwest Territory Prince Albert Saskatchewan River Northwestern Territory Edmonton Rocky Mountain Vancouver

Democratic slate chosen at Ellensburg state nominating

Eugene Simple of Tacoma was named for Governor by acclamation with M H Platter Whitman for Lieutenant Governor W H Whittlesey Port Townsend for Secretary of State Colonel Kaufmann Tacoma for Treasurer H J Snively Yakima for Attorney General H J Morgan Ellensburg for Superintendent of Public Instruction and J H Taylor for Commissioner of Public Lands The platform backs Grover Cleveland administration supports free schools public land use for public purposes denounces the Chinese exclusion act as run by Republicans and endorses opening the Columbia River and building forts for Pacific coast harbor protection.

Ellensburg Wash Eugene Simple Tacoma M. H. Platter Whitman W.H. Whittlesey Port Townsend Colonel Kaufmann H. J. Snively Yakima H. J. Morgan J. H.taylor Grover Cleveland St. Louis Reublicans Columbia River Pacific Coast

Eleven Miners Die in White Ash Mine Disaster

Denver dispatch reports eleven miners killed at the White Ash coal mine in Golden Colorado. Workers were 730 feet down in a drift beside the Old Loveland Mine when floodwater from a connected shaft caused the disaster. All attempts at rescue were futile.

Denver Col White Ash Golden John Murphy William Collins John Collins Joseph Allen Joseph Butler William Bowden David Lloyd John Morgan Henry Huseman Richard Rowe Loveland

Trial of Henry S Ives Opens With Jury Selection

In New York on September 10 the Henry S Ives trial began in the Court of General Sessions before Recorder Smyth. Jury selection proved lengthy as jurors were secured. Ives appeared unconcerned and 2:30 p.m. saw a full panel chosen, with court adjournment set for 11 o'clock tomorrow morning.

New York Henry S. Ives Court of General Sessions Smyth Ives

Bank President Convicted in Kansas Grand Larceny Case

William P. Higinbotham, president of the Blue Valley Bank in Manhattan Kansas, has been convicted of grand larceny following the bank’s suspension last January after a ledger deficit of 100000 dollars. A motion for a new trial was made.

Manhattan Kan William P. Higinbotham Blue Valley Bank

Menhaden Steamer Released After Bond Set at 20000

New Breprorp Sept 10 The menhaden steamer Joseph Church of Tiverton seized yesterday by State officers was released today after bond of 20000 was posted. The vessel and her crew are bound to appear in Barnstable court on Monday next.

New Breprorp Joseph Church Tiverton Barnstable Bickford—Guy M. R. Deming Edward Horace C. Bickford Jennie E. Guy Boston Dewindt—Mandell New Bedford Mass William J. Potter Heylizer A. DeWinat Chicago Ill Bertha Edward D. Mandeil Podd-Coleman

Carriage Sale Opens at Ford F French Co Boston

Ford F. French & Co. at 14 Sudbury street Boston launches a ten day sale of new, little worn and second hand carriages at great reductions. Buildings coming down and renovations necessitate the sale. A full descriptive catalogue will be mailed on request.

Ford F. French & Co Sudbury Street Boston

Doctrine of Protection and Canada United Question Clubs

The essay by Samuel W. Meachum answers six inquiries on protectionism, foreign imports, railroads, and cross border trade. It argues protection harms American capital and labor, demands equal protection for railroad and mill workers, and warns against special interests dominating tariffs. It also discusses the impact of improved Canada U.S. railroad service on tariff effects and advocates broad, national welfare driven policy.

Samuel W. Meachum, Esq United Question Clubs of Massachusetts Sir Commonwealth United States New England Congress Boston Journal Arkwright Club Canada Tor Joan C. Crossy

Comfort and Luxury Aboard Norwich Line Steamers

Advertises the Norwich Line offering luxurious steamers with dining service and first class seating on a steamboat train leaving Boston at 7 p m via the New York New England Teatrain. Tickets sold at 822 Washington Street and at the depot foot of Summer Street Boston. Always on time.

New York Norwich Boston New England Teatrain Washington Street Summer Street

Portsmouth Athletic Club Celebrates Fourth Anniversary

The Portsmouth Athletic Club marked its fourth anniversary with 100 active members and a similar number of associates. Events on the cricket grounds included a 100-yard dash won by Robinson, a 16-20 pound shot put won by Nash, and jumps won by Lear and Robinson. A baseball game among members preceded an evening dinner at Sea View House Rye Beach with about 150 attendees.

Portsmouth N. H Portsmouth Athletic Club Robinson Nash Lear Sea View House Rye Beath

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