Wet Day in Worcester Prohibition ticket nominees listed at State convention
Worcester Sept 12 The Prohibition ticket for governor to be William H Earle of Worcester and John Bascom of Williamstown for lieutenant governor Henry Co Smith of Williamsburg for secretary of state Allen Corfin of Nantucket for treasurer John M Fisner of Attleboro for auditor Edmund M Stowe of Hudson. Delegates discussed finance rules, state committee structure, and party organization as rain-sodden meetings continued in Mechanics Hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William H. Earl
Worcester
John Bascom
Ll.d
Williamstown
Henry Co. Smith
Illiamsburg
Allen CorFin
Nantucket
John M. Fisner
Attleboro
Epmund M. Stowe
Hudson
James H. Roberts
Cambridge
John Blackmer
Springfield
Speciau
Mechanics’ Hall
Earle
Clapp
J. W. Hamilton
Boston
M.D
Dr. Blackmer
E. H. Clapp
D.D
Robert C. Pitman
William H. Earle
Fisher
Dr. Hamilton
Lincoln House
County
Prohibition Club
Grand Army Hall
Roberts
State Committee
Mr. Roberts
Frank P. Dyer
Ilingham
Amos E. Hall
Everett
A. A. Miner
Samuel Dickie
Maine
Vermont
Fisk
Brooks
Hamilton
Committee On Permanent Organization
Newton
Hingham
Alice J. Osborne
William J. Shilliday
Mary A. Livermore
Melrose
Julius H. Seelye
Takeee
Miner
Blackmer
Judge Pitman
Thayer
Pitman
Local temperance clash and tariff debate roil political rows
A Boston convention attacks liquor licenses and Republican control, condemns the saloon as a social evil, and links high license to political manipulation. It criticizes tariff policy as misused for partisan gain, urges wage and tax reforms, and demands abolition of the liquor trade alongside broader reform measures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Judge Pitman
Democratic Party
Republican Party
Boston
Og Ee
Dawes-Hoar
Carl Schurz
Tavors
Morrill
United States
Cleveland
Brookswell
England
Miner
Supreme Court
C. Fay
Southboro
Prohibition Convention Nominates Earle for Governor
Delegates voted to nominate Earle for Governor after informal balloting. Dr Blackmer and Hamilton spoke, Earle addressed the convention, praising gains and urging unity for the Prohibitionist ticket. A large rally followed in Mechanics Hall with speeches and musical performances.
Tenth District Fight Divides Worcester Republicans
Worcester observers report a split in the tenth district Republican convention as Walker delegates meet openly while opponents plan to attack Walker’s record and canvass strategy. Contenders include Daniel Kent for chairman and Colonel John L D Washburn to present Walker’s name with rival K W Warren for the opposing side.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Worcester
Walker
M. Ball
C. F. Washburn
Washburn & Moon Company
W. W. Rice
John D. Washburn
J. Evarts Greene
Spy
Daniel Kent
Leicester
John LD. Washburn
Bates
Hoosiers Again Win Big Across Three Cities
Indianapolis beat Boston 3 to 1 as Hines hurt early, Tate relieved, and Seery and Bassett starred in defense and hitting. Philadelphia defeated Detroit 6 to 1 with Irwin and Andrews leading. Pittsburg edged Washington 2 to 1 on sacrifice plays and timely hits. Chicago whitewashed New York 9 to 2 after Ewing injury forced game abandonment.
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Indianapolis
Boston
Kelly
Tate
Bostons
BE. R
Oj Tate
Ea Ee
Bassett
Nash
Glasscock
Myers
Bree
Denny
Seery
McGeachy
Hines
Boyle
Hornung
Detroit
Brown
Schoen’k
O Hornung
Joene Boyle
Morrill
Sanders
Ray
Sonders
Valentine
Buttinton
Philadelphias
Detroits
Mulvey
Olfwitchell
Clements
Ol Bennett
O Irwin
Campau
Bastian
Scheffer
Buflinton
Beatin
Petroitease Messes
Irwin
Andrews
Brouthers
Twitchell
Sche
Senators
Maine fishing towns swing toward Democrats in 1888 gains
From Portland Maine September 12 Democratic State committee reports from Maine fishing towns showing large gains for the Democratic candidate in St George Friendship and Cushing. Bucksport Deer Isle losses attributed to local issues rather than fishery policy. Excluding these, participating towns tally over 500 vote gain vs 1884 and over 300 vs 1886.
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Portland
Democratic State Committee
Maine
Bremen
Cranberry Isles
Matinicus
North Haven
Stratts Island
Gouldsboro
Cutler
Trescott
St. George
Friendship
Cushing
New England
Bucksport
Deer Isle
Sail-off race at Marblehead for championship pennants
The Corinthian Yacht Club second class sail-off at Marblehead featured Swordfish Carmita and Witch. Witch broke topmast and retired. Swordfish led as wind died, finishing near 6 pm. Winners: Saracen first class keels, Atalanta first class centre boards, Swordfish second class keels, Expert second class centreboards, Mosca third class centreboards.
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Marblehead
Corinthian Yacht Club
Swordfish
Carmita
Witch
Saracen
Atalanta
Mosca
American Barges Seized in Canada for Duty Violations
Ottawa dispatch reports Inspector Kavanagh of Quebec seized two American barges, the Beaupré and Pacific, for landing bituminous coal and other dutiable articles in the Valley Field district without report or clearance. Both vessels lacked certificates or registration licenses. case under consideration.
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Ottawa
Ont
Customs Department
Kavanagh
Quebec
Beaupré
Pacific
Valley Field
Puritanism and the English Revolution lecture at MIT
Professor Charles H Levermore spoke to the Old South course for youths on Puritanism and the English Revolution. He traced Reformation roots to Wyclif, highlighted Calvin’s influence, and discussed Puritan relations with Geneva, Elizabethan politics, and the rise of Puritanism’s democratic forms. The lecture covered Cromwell, Vane, the Restoration, the Glorious Revolution, and Hampden Pym, ending with notes on future talks and school chorus singing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles H. Levermore
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Levermore
University of California
Institute of Technology
John Wyclif
John Calvin
Geneva
John Hooper
Switzerland
Rhine
Calvin
Elizabeth
Wright
Igh
James Stuart
Scotland
James
Holland
John Robinson
America
Plymouth
New England
Charles Lee
New Engand
Anarliament
Cromwell
Sir Harry Vane
England
Hampden
Pym
George Makepeace
Towle
Lafayette
Baseball scores from Philadelphia Cleveland and St Louis games
In Philadelphia the Athletics lost 3 to 8 to Baltimores in the first game and Baltimores won 5 to 0 in the second. At Cleveland the Brooklyns defeated Clevelands 8 to 3. At St Louis the St Louis beat the Louisvilles 7 to 2. In Cincinnati the Cincinnatis won 6 to 2 against the Kansas Citys.
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Philadelphia
Athletics
Baltimores
Cleveland
Brooklyns
Clevelands
St. Louis
Louisvilles
Cincinnati
Cincinnatis
Kansas Citys
Cricket Postponed Due to Rain in Lawrence Match
Rain delayed the cricket game in Lawrence with forenoon activity halted. The match will start today at 11 o clock and continue tomorrow. The Irish Gentlemen viewed sights and theater. The Lawrence team lineup includes Brice as captain and players such as Smith, Carmichael, Bruce, Thom son, Clancy, Feather, Greaves, Keen, Orme, Calsar, Marshall, and Butterfield.
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Hhe
Lawrence
Brice
J. Smith
L. Carmichael
J. Carmichael
D. Bruce
T. Thomson
M. Clancy
S. Feather
M. C. Greaves
John Keen
J. Orme
E. Greaves
J. Calsar
Marshall
J. W. Butterfield
Massachusetts
Boston
Hearing on Chestnut Hill pumping station dispute continues
The inspection committee weighs defects in Carew’s Chestnut Hill reservoir pumping station work. Cross examination reviews stone quality and color uniformity while noting orders predated the petition. Ads and letters from Carew and international inquiries feature as evidence as adjournment is set to continue Tuesday at 7 30 p m.
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Journeymen
Freestone Cutters’ Association
Carew
Chestnut Hill Reservoir
Adams
Gargan
London
England
America
Journeymen Freestone Cutters’ Association
St. John Telegraph
Apps
Crane
All Seats Sold Out Except Forty at Worcester Musical Sale
The Worcester County Musical Association reports 163? season tickets sold for the annual festival, premiums totaling $2830, and receipts approaching $10,000. It marks the largest sale in the association’s history.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Worcester
Worcester County Musical Association
Public bequests and city notes from Dedham court
Mary Carey estate lists 500 to Little Sisters of the Poor 500 to Little Franciscan Church 300 to Home for Destitute Roman Catholic Children 500 to Sisters of the House of the Good Shepherd. James Hickey fell from a city scow at Fort Hill dock injuring his back. treated at City Hospital. Fire substitutes named for engines 26 3 and 7. Museum time changes to 7 45. Pallbearers listed for William B Wood funeral. South May Street widening petition and Randolph extension discussed. Henry Lafayette arrested for embezzlement in Portland. New England Club meetings set for Sept 15 at Youngs Hotel.
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Mary Carey
Brooklyn
Dedham
Little Sisters of the Poor
Franciscan Church
Boston
Sisters of the House of the Good Shepherd
James Hickey
Short Street Court
M. D. Mills
Blackstone Street
Boston Museum
William B. Wood
Josiah J. Abbott
William P. Frye
William A. Russell
Nathaniel Cushing
Charles T. Crocker
Jerome Jones
Charles Storrow
Thomas Mack
John M. Graham
Board of Street Commissioners
O. 8. Sanders
South May Street
Randolph Street
Washington Street
Lafayette F. Tileston
Henry Lafayette
Portland
New England Club
Young’s Hotel
Warren Downward Health for Comedian Declines
Mr Warren remains unconscious as fever returns and strength wanes. Dr William Ingalls attends twice daily with nursing and vigilant monitoring for unfavorable changes. Despite care, his age and illness portend an inevitable end with possible brief improvements followed by collapse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Warren
William Ingalls
Forty Seventh New York Regiment Arrives in Boston
The Forty-seventh New York Regiment of Brooklyn under Colonel Gaylor arrives in Boston by the Fall River line. They march through South Summer Winter Park Beacon Dartmouth streets and Huntington avenue to Mechanics' building as headquarters. A 4:30 PM review and dress parade on the Common follow, with a reception at First Regiment HQ later. Friday's schedule includes an excursion down Boston Harbor.
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New York Regiment of
Brooklyn
Gaylor
Boston
Fall River
Park
Beacon
Dartmouth Streets
Huntington Avenue
Mechanics’ Building
Boston Harbor
South Boston Yacht Club Sail Review Sept 16 1888
Commodore Fuller issues General order number five announcing an informal sail and fleet review by the South Boston Yacht Club on Saturday September 16 1888. An afternoon gun at the flagship signals departure for Peddock's Island with a rendezvous for late starters, return planned for Sunday at 3 p.m. and all club yachts asked to rejoin the squadron.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commodore Fuller
South Boston Yacht Club
Peddock’s Island
Pain's Pompeii Curtains Soon Close
Only a few more performances remain for Pain's Pompeii, inviting eager audiences to witness the grand spectacle before it vanishes from the stage.
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Pain
Colorado Nominations Nominate Patterson Porter Henderson for State Posts
The Democratic State convention in Denver nominated Hon. T. M. Patterson for Governor by acclamation. A. Porter of La Plata was chosen for Lieutenant-Governor, and Amos G. Henderson of Lake for State Treasurer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denver
Col
T. M. Patterson
A. Porter
la Plata
Amos G. Henderson
Lake
Brokers sue over pork futures losses in Supreme Court
Supreme Judicial Court heard a brokers case from Chicago over pork futures losses. The panel directed a pro forma verdict for plaintiffs for 23 042.84 with exceptions noted by defendants. Attorneys Hutchins Wheeler Morse Knox argued for sides as juries were excused to Sept 26 and equity hearings set for Friday.
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Supreme Judicial Court
Hovmes
William T. Harvey
Taylor Merrill
Chicago
E. W. Hutchins
H. Wheeler
M. Morse, Jr
W.S. Knox
Equity
Beharrell v Greenwood rent contract case in Middlesex court
In Middlesex Superior Court on September 12 Judge Bishop presided over Beharrell versus Greenwood an action to recover 84 dollars for rent with a general denial and a set off of 300 dollars for money had and received. Attorneys listed for plaintiff and defendant.
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Superior Court
Middlesex, Is
Bishop
Frank C. Beharrell
Sarah A. Greenwood
F. W. Qua
Lilley
G. W. Poore
Court action on files for Sept 12 cases
Harry Forsairn Jr Patrick McCarty held for trial in October Superior Court after attempt to break into railroad car on Atlant avenue. James Stach ordered to recognize for appearance in Superior Court on larceny of tools from Walworth Manufacturing. Michael Powers Ed Christopher and J Downey bound over in $2000 each for robbing Jennie Havey on Troy street of a $2 bill.
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Harry and Forsairn, Jr
Patrick McCarty
Atlant Avenue
James Stach
Walworth Manufacturing Company
Michael Powers
Ed Christopher
J. Downey
Jennie Havey
Troy Street
Municipal Court for Civin Business Writs Signed
Writs and summonses dated after Wednesday, the 12th inst, must be signed by John F. Brown, esq, my successor. Blanks bearing my signature may be exchanged at the clerk's office after said date. Wa. T. Connolly. September 12, 1888.
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Mounicipaal
John F. Brown
Wa. T
Connolly
Hunting Trip to Lake St. John by Pioneer Rod and Gun Club
The Pioneer Rod and Gun Club held its second meeting at president W. T. Montgomery’s office. Twenty new members were elected. The first trip departs Boston on Oct 2 for two weeks at Lake St. John, Quebec, a remote game-rich district. The club has forwarded papers and plans Quebec incorporation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lake ST. Joan
Pioneer Rod and Gun Club
W. T. Montgomery
Devonshire Street
Boston
Lake St. John
Quebec
Hudson Bay
Labrador
Boston Symphony announces 1988 89 concert season at Music Hall
The Boston Symphony Orchestra reveals a 24 concert season beginning October 13 at Boston Music Hall with Mr. Gericke leading. Rehearsals start October 12, and seat auctions for rehearsals and concerts are scheduled across the following days. Timothee Adamowski returns and Kneisel remains concert meister.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quivive
Boston Symphony Orchestra
Gericke
Europe
Kneisel
Timothee Adamowski
Boston Music Hall
Court holds Andrew Coster for attempting to pass counterfeit five dollar note
In the United States Commissioner's Court yesterday Andrew Coster was held in 1500 for attempting to pass a counterfeit five dollar silver certificate upon A. T. Donovan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Commissioner’s Court
Andrew Coster
A.T. Donovan
The New Public Library Building Plans Questioned
Street commissioners ask the law department if the tripartite land agreement confines the city to street lines and whether St James Avenue may be discontinued where the library foundations encroach. No official reply yet due to busy docket, but one is expected soon.
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Board of Street Commissioners
Law Department
Public Library
St. James Avenue
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