Boston Post Newspaper Archives, Sep 15, 1888, p. 2

Candler for Congress Dominates Republican Convention

Frontrunner John W. Candler of Brookline led a 109 delegate tally at the ninth district Republican convention in Framingham, with Charles Q. Tirrell and Levi C. Wade among the other prominent contenders. After five ballots Candler was nominated for Congress and Tirrell chosen as presidential elector.

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Sowru Framingham Court House John W. Candler Brookline W. H. Chester George M. Towle Levi C. Wade D. W. Farquhar Newton Charles Q. Tirrell Isaac Parker Natick Samuel L. Powers Crawford Clinton Farquhar Boston Robert W. Carpenter Foxboro William W. Alley Marlboro Committee On Committee On Permanent Organization W. E Locke Norwood Jd. F.C. Hyde F. A. Wyman Hyde Park J. W. Chase Dedham L. Leighton G. M. Towle Carpenter Benjamin Harrison Congress G. A. Heighway J. G. Crawford L. D. Apsley Hudson Candler Charles Q., Tirrell Sears

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Lynn Democrats Rally and Flag Raising Sept 14

The Lynn Democrats announce a grand rally and flag raising at Music Hall on Thursday evening Oct 4 with speakers Hon William E Russell and Hon John W Cummings. Democrats claim harmony and expect success next November despite political division. Ward 3 Democratic Club reports effective campaign work and plans a Friday Sept 21 ball at headquarters.

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Lynn Ward 3 Democratic Club

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Tariff Reform Meeting Draws Everett Crowd

The Cleveland and Thurman Tariff Reform Club of Everett, recently formed, reports sixty to seventy members and growing. It holds Friday talks in Society Hall with M. M. Holmes, Andrew J. Bennett, and George F. Foster, focusing on how tariffs affect labor wages and the Mills bill impacts industries compared to England’s low tariff.

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Everett Cleveland and Thurman

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Quincy and Sievens at Revere rally in town hall

The Revere Democrats held a rally at Town Hall with outside band music. General Hazard Stevens and Josiah Quincy spoke for about an hour after the meeting opened at 8 41 PM. Harvey N Shepard did not attend.

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Quincy Sievens Revere Warrenenno Hazard Stevens Josiah Quincy Harvey N. Shepard Stevens Cleveland Thurman

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Charlestown Democrats declare ward caucus outcomes and listings

The three Charlestown wards held caucuses under the state central committee. Ward 38 saw Philip J. Doherty win, while wards 4 and 5 backed the sogulars. Vote tallies show Doherty 96 to 305 in Ward 3 and Reade 845 to 282 over Doherty in Ward 5. Delegates are named for each ward including chairs secretaries and candidates for senatorial and congressional posts.

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Charlestown New Democratic State Central Committee Philip J. Dohert John. W. Corcoran Clinton Harvey H. Pratt Abington Michael J. Mitchell Edwin Kelly John Whalen John J. Doherty John I. Hayes M. J. Coughlin Tt. Barry D. J. Gilbert Daniel F Doherty Peter Coughlin John F. Sundberg John. Kerr James J. Doherty John J. O'’Callahan John F. Anderson Thomas Meade J. W. O'Neil T. F. Dugan Patrick Flynn R. B. Joyce R. F. Jones John E. Curry T. J. Brinnin William J. O'Neil Warp 4 James B. Carroll T. J. Coolidge, Jr Manchester Philip O William Casey John F. Doyle John Connorton William T. van Nostrand Levi H. Turner Willard Rice Dennis O'Sullivan William Ward Patrick Cotter Charles Cullinane John H. Cauley Patrick Coakley John Mullen John F. Sullivan Warp 5 Edward A. Harris Worcester George T. McLaughlin Sandwich

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Political notes on rallies, elections and civic notices

West Medford hosts grand rally and flag raising at 8 pm with speeches by William Cushing George Ayres and David Moreland and Bay State Band. Winthrop Democrats name delegates while Revere Republicans quarrel. Women may soon be assessed for school committee voting. Tremont Temple hosts pre-application sessions. Young Men Democratic Club to meet at 166 Washington St. Jonas French denies congressional candidacy in seventh district.

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Cleveland and Thurman Club West Medford William Cushing Boston George D. Ayres Malden David F. Moreland Woburn Bay State Band Revere Democratic Town Committee Cleveland Thurman Winthrop Democrats Congressional G. G. Belcher A. Freeman Tremont Temple City Hall Young Men’s Democratic Club of Massachusetts Washington Street Jonas H. French

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Was it a case of yellow fever

A New York Times excerpt questions the diagnosis and hospital transfer of Professor Proctor during a yellow fever scare. A veteran observer argues temperature changes killed him, not Yellow Jack, and contends misdiagnosis risks repeating 1878 New Orleans errors. The ad notes Keeler's mattress remaking at 91 Washington Street.

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N. ¥. Times Professor Proctor Westminster Hotel Willard Parker Hospital New Orleans Proctor Bright

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Lumber Yards Ablaze at Blacker Shepard and Leatherbee

A major fire last evening devastated the rear shed of Blacker & Shepard and Andrew Leatherbee on Albany street, threatening nearby yards and ships. Fire boats Flanders and Protector fought the blaze amid high tides and calm winds, with total losses cited at about $75,000 to $85,000 across firms, mostly insured. The scene drew thousands as flames illuminated the water, tanks, and surrounding streets, while authorities controlled crowds and saved key offices and stock. Similar 1880 blaze memory noted on Boston’s Sept 17 anniversary.

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Blacker & Shepard Albany Street Andrew Leatherbee Frederic Donovan Leatherbee Flanders Protector Fremen Andrew F. Leatherbee J. W. Leatherbee Millie K Otranto Elmworth John Leatherbee John W. Leatherbee Fort Point Channel Edward Fitzgerald Andrew Leather Boylston Mutual Lynn Insurance Company Phenix Washington Fire and Marine Manufacturers and Merchants Western Howard George O. Carpenter Western Assurance Company Toronto Boylston Weaver Albany Dover Street Old Colony Railroad South Bay South Boston Venice Boston

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Fires in Sixth Place: Thirty Buildings Destroyed in Washburn

Wasburny Wis Sept 14 A morning blaze in Washburn destroyed the business district and left about thirty structures burned or severely damaged. Fire crews battled the flames but the rapid spread caused extensive property loss and economic disruption. No exact cause is given.

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Biddeford Albert J. Jelleson Union Avenue Ola Orchard E. Rollins Cummingsville Washbury Wis

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Real Estate Transactions Signal Reservoir Lot Decision

A contested fate for the reservoir lot looms as the state may seize it or auction it on Oct 7. The outcomes will influence Ashburton access to Teample Street versus launching a market sale of the valuable property. Other items include sales on Newbury and Hanover streets and numerous building permits granted for various city addresses.

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Ashburton Pace Teimple Street Henry A. Rogers Newbury Street A. M. Hobart Burroughs Place Samuel Weltch Ton B. E Mary A. Benney Appleton Street J. A. Small Robert H. Horner Et al D. W. Kimball Hanover Street Salem Street Concord Street J. Feldman J. Berwin South Russell Street John Utley East Stockline Street A. Jackson Roxbury Fannie M. Byrne Saven Streets M. A. Byrnes Centre Marcella Catharine Drummey H. F. Naphen Harriet P. Osborne Julian Penley Dennis Street Dorchester W. B. Merrill E. Shaw Albion Street J. A. Neal Sharon Street W.H. Stewart William Minot Kingston Edinboro Essex Streets Mercantile Nilding Bellamy, Harris & Grinnell Daniel Bernhard Sarsfield Street Mitchell & Sutherland A. A. Hewitt Riverdale Street Dorchester Avenue Wiliam Eadie A. Elwell Harvest Street KE. M. Chapman William Phipps John McCormick Sumner Street Alexander Murray William H. Thayer Blue Hill Avenue Felix J. Portunate Ottawa Street William Priesing Frank Uhrig Berry Street Hugh Nawn Warren Street John Bass Margaret Dukelow Kenwood Street Ellen R. Laws Spencer Street Linden Place Brooks Street Daniel Doane R. Knights & Co Washington Street Boston

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Books Received This Week Collection Includes Scott Browning and Hugo

A catalog of new and reissued titles received this week featuring Marmion by Scott, The Mystery of the Ocean Star, Cruel as the Grave, and Remember the Alamo among others. Listings cover fiction, history, poetry, and reference works from publishers in Boston New York Philadelphia and London.

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Hiram Orcutt Boston W. Bb. Clarke & Co Marmion Sir Walter Scott New York Cassell & Co Cassell’s National Library Funk & Wagnalls W. Clark Russell D. Appleton & Co Emma D. E. N Elizabeth Barrett Browning Houghton, Mifflin & Co Price H. Lovett Cameron Philadelphia J. B. Lippincott Company Civil Service Law William Harrison Clarke L. KK. Strouse & Co Roseladies Mary H. Catherwood D. Lothrop Company Grandma Elsie Martha Finley Dodd, Mead & Co Louise Imogen Guiney Editha’s Frances Hodgson Burnett Jordan, Marsh & Co Sallie Joy White Mollie Bishop’s. Family Catherine Owen Houghton, Miffin & Co Ralph Iron Olive Schreiner George Munro Seaside Pocket Eden Alexandre Dumas William R. Jenkins Carl Schoenhof Victor Hugo Helen B. Dole Thomas Y. Crowell & Co Emma D.E. N. Southworth T. B. Peterson & Bros Robert Elsmere Humphrey Ward Macmillan & Co Gutmaker Moscow Vladimir the Mons Sylvanus Cobb, Jr Robert Bonner’s Sons E. Marlitt T.H. Tibbles J. $. Lockwood Julian Hawthorne Ticknor & Co Kate Sanborn Margaret Vandegrift Harry M. Kieffer Robert Browning

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Doctors refuse to sign death certificate for Boston child

Mrs Hall of 55 O Street South Boston faced delays as doctors refused to sign the seven year old son’s death certificate. The medical examiner was summoned and indicated the cause was unknown. An advertisement from George S Stevens & Co prompts readers to learn about real estate and business opportunities at 339 Washington Street.

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Hall O Street Boston George Stevens & Co Washington Street

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Theatrical Gossip Highlights Few New Bills This Week

The period notes limited changes at major theatres with four new bills. Highlights include Erminie at Globe Theatre, Annie Pixley in The Deacon's Daughter and M liss at Park, The Two Johns at Grand Opera House, and the Australian Novelty company at Howard Atheneum. Little Lord Fauntleroy at the Museum draws praise for Elsie Leslie and Pitt.

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Globe Theatre Erminie the Park Annie Pixley M’liss Grand Opera House Howard Atheneum Lord Fauntleroy Elsie Leslie Cedric Pitt Elisler Vanderfelt Weston New York

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Hyde Park Letter Carriers Appointments Approved

Postmaster Stark of Hyde Park has received notice that the following appointments of letter carriers and substitutes have been approved. Fairmount district Charles F. Sloan Hazelwood and Greenwood districts John A. Jackson Sunnyside district Thomas Mulcahy. substitutes G. E. Beals J. W. Dempsey F. E. O'Donnell Robert Scott Jr. Daniel T. Adams James E. Sheridan John H. Rogers. Service begins October 1.

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Hyde Park Stark Fairmount Charles F. Sloan Hazelwood Greenwood John A. Jackson Sunnyside Thomas Mulcahy G. E . Beals J. W. Dempsey F. E. O'Donnell Robert Scott, Jr Daniel T. Adams James E. Sheridan John H. Rogers

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Twenty Bodies Recovered After Sud America Sinking

Maprio report from September 14 says eighty one passengers mainly emigrants and six crew members are missing after the Sud America collided with the La France last evening. Twenty bodies recovered and the rescued are in quarantine aboard the La France which is badly damaged.

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Maprio Sud America Montevideo la France

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Shipping Movements and Arrivals at New York Harbor

The list records arrivals and clearances of steamers and ships at New York on September 14. Vessels clearing include La Normand ie De Kersabiec Havre P Caland Am sterdam Sirius Stapledon and others bound for Liverpool Havre and Havana. Arrivals include Coronilla Girgenti Lucy Pr Miller and Eleanora from various ports. several vessels depart for London Havana and Baracoa.

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New York la Normandie de Kersabiec Havre P. Caland Potter Amsterdam Sirius Stapledon Liverpool Lasselle Hammond Pomona Legve Port Maria Mexico Carmona Havana Llandaff City Gore Bristol Eng City of Richmond Bedford Atlas Lobin Gonaives Parks Falmouth Merrian Windsor Lillian Dexter Port Williams N.S J. W. Dresser Parker Rio Janeiro British America Lawrence Lordear x Mary Ella Mallett Mallett Paramaribo Starlight Sears Port of Spain Eastern Star St. Pierre Coronilla Girgenti Lucy Pr Miller Bangor Eleanora Portland W. Dd. Mangam New Bedford Alberta Sorrento London Unita Baracoa Arabia San Francisco T. L. Sweat Brisbane Veronica Rotterdam Harriet G Nuevitas

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Seabury Sulphur Candles Offer Odor Control

Household odor problem solved with Seabury's Sulphur Candles for kitchens closets sinks outhouses chicken coops and bird cages. Candles burn freely with no fire danger and are sold by druggists from Seabusy Johnson New York sole manufacturers.

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Seabury Seabusy Johnson N. Y

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Candler for Congress Dominates Republican Convention

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Tariff Reform Meeting Draws Everett Crowd

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Quincy and Sievens at Revere rally in town hall

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Charlestown Democrats declare ward caucus outcomes and listings

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Political notes on rallies, elections and civic notices

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Was it a case of yellow fever

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Lumber Yards Ablaze at Blacker Shepard and Leatherbee

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Fires in Sixth Place: Thirty Buildings Destroyed in Washburn

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Real Estate Transactions Signal Reservoir Lot Decision

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Books Received This Week Collection Includes Scott Browning and Hugo

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Doctors refuse to sign death certificate for Boston child

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Theatrical Gossip Highlights Few New Bills This Week

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Hyde Park Letter Carriers Appointments Approved

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Twenty Bodies Recovered After Sud America Sinking

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Shipping Movements and Arrivals at New York Harbor

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