Independent Voters Pause as State Campaign Looms
Independent voters in Ames avoid formal action ahead of State conventions. They favor either Russell or Andrew, with strong support for Grinnell from Worcester and local Democrats. The scene features discussions on tariff, currency, and bankruptcy bills, while the convention fight centers on locality and key endorsements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reform Club
Winslow Warren
Ames
John F. Andrew
Russell
Andrew
Lovering
Taylor
Warren
Blaine
Grinnell
Avery
Gaston
Abbott
Prince
Worcester
GENERAL COLLINS'S SUCCESSOR IN FOURTH DISTRICT
The fourth district politics swirl as John B. Martin is pushed by East Boston backers, with Water Commissioner Doherty considered to block and hold East Boston delegates. Collins weighs another term while Dacey and Martin may stand aside if offered, and ward caucus lines hint at Martin leading South Boston alongside North End rivals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
General Collins
Fourth
John B. Martin
Souch Boston
Thomas F. Doherty
Doherty
Congress
Boston
East Boston
South Cove
North End
South Boston
Mr. Dacey
Collins
Messrs
Dacey
Martin
Timothy J. Dacey
Europe
Jenkins
County Democracy
Ward 12
Alderman Carroll
Joan F. Callahan
Hese
Ward 16
Joseph H. O'Neil
O’neil
South Loston
Pressure in Senate Race Aide Sees Long Favoring Demands
A Republican state official says the Dawes versus Long fight hinges on youth factions and tariff views. He notes Dawes’ rigidity on tariff policy weakens his bid, while Long gains from a younger, more flexible base. Lane could tilt the race if he resigns renomination for the true senate fight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Long
Republican Party
Dawes
Senate
Deanes
Fall political maneuvering around sheriff race
Reports claim Democrats may raid the sheriff’s office this fall but current risk appears small. Sheriff O’Brien seeks both party nominations and a united victory, while a strong Democratic ticket could deter a sheriff contest. Ex Senator Martin is discussed for Congress, not the other post. Representative Halsey J. Boardman denies pursuing the Republican nomination, and Department Commander Dick Tobin would likely accept if offered though unlikely.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sherif O’brien
Martin
Congress
Halsey J. Boardman
Dick” Tobin
Westboro Republican Caucus Names Forbes Chairman and Scribe
At the Republican caucus in Westboro Senator Forbes was made chairman and E S Grant secretary. Delegates chosen include J A Fayerweather, O Staples, F W Forbes for state. Forbes is listed for congressional and senatorial posts with Knowlton Goodell Harvey Brigham Denfeld Eaton Staples Burnap. County and town committees include Chase Grant Dunlap and Bullard among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Westboro
W. T. Forbes
E.S. Grant
Hose
J. A. Fayerweather
O. Staples
F. W. Forbes
N. M. Knowlton
A. H. Goodell
George Forbes
B.C. Hathaway
H. A. Burnap
H. L. Chase
Political muddle in lieutenant governorship race described
The report outlines a tangle among Ames and Long factions over the lieutenant governorship. Haile of Springfield is urged by Long supporters, Dawes loyalty touches Brackett opposition, and Springfield sentiment favors Dawes. Jay Jenkins denies presidency of a county Democratic group while Bates opponents seek splits in Worcester county. Salem Republican ward caucuses are scheduled for Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ames
Speaker Brackett
Haile
Springfield
Long
Dawes
Brackett
Samuel A. Green
Jenkins
County Democracy
Bates
Worcester County
Republican City Committee
Salem
Winchester
Republican caucuses choose Bates delegates in three towns
In North Brookfield Uxbridge and Millbury last night the Republican caucuses elected Bates delegates, bringing his total to nineteen of twenty chosen to date.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. R. Brine
E. W. Reardon
J. F. Scannell
P. Holland
G. RK. Brine
M. Holland
J. Sheehan
J. P. Cosgrove
C. W. Swan
W. Dudy
T. E.lynch
T. Haley
J. F. Butler
G. Nelson
W. J. Broderick
C. Drerdron
Political notes and endorsements across New England
The Springfield Republican reports on Democrats split over Governor Grinnell and loyalty to Cleveland, while the Percshire and Worcester papers weigh candidates like Bates and Frye. Other notices mock political maneuvers, postmaster bids, and district race skepticism across towns including Haverhill and Newburyport.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springfield
James 8. Grinnell
Greenfield
Cleveland
Grinnell
Russells
Stearns
Andrews
Mr. Grinnell
Mr.Grinnell
Woman's Temperance Council Holds Sixth Middlesex Convention
Nearly 250 delegates from Boston to Wakefield attended the Middlesex County Woman's Christian Temperance Union meeting at the Stoneham Methodist Episcopal Church. Elizabeth Gordon of Boston was elected president as committees were formed and lectures given on practical work for the union.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middlesex County Woman’s Christian Temperance Union
Methodist Episcopal Church
Stoneham
Boston
Charlestown
Chelsea
Malden
Medford
Melrose
Wakefield
J. O. Knowles
Natick
Elizabeth Gordon
E. T. Hill
Baca
Moers
J. Mansfield
Winchester
Joseph W. Barnes
Marlboro
Eastman
K. Stenne
Picnlos
Massachusetts Game Law on Buried Grouse Shooting Clarified
Massachusetts Fish and Game Association clarifies that current laws ban killing or possessing ruffed grouse before October 1 and prohibit certain game year round. The letter lists protected periods and fines for a range of birds and mammals, plus permanent bans on trapping and setting snares. It notes no sale of grouse after September 15 and reiterates enforcement by the Game Protection Association.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Massachusetts Hoe
Hrewnky J. Thayer
Massachusetts Dish and Game Protection Association
Trials of a Downtown Cat Rescued by Society Workers
A Beacon Street witness and three laboring men helped the SPCA rescue a downtown cat from a sewer after being chased by a bull terrier and a mastiff. The cat, once found unclaimed, is now living comfortably at the Gifford Home in Brighton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Society For the Prevention of Cruelty To
Tremont
School Streets
King’s Chapel
Parker House
Beacon Street
Animals’ Friend
Gifford
Brighton
Horstford's Acid Phosphate Remedy Endorsed by Doctor
Dr. E M Gavitt of Toledo Ohio praises Horstford's Acid Phosphate as a valuable remedy for nervous prostration and weakness of the alimentary canal. The claim highlights its use in aiding nerve fatigue and digestive weakness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. M. Gavitt
Toledo, O
MEN WITHOUT A PARTY Short Addresses by Local Orators
The non partisan temperance convention at Mechanics Hall Worcester heard stirring speeches by Hon B B Johnson Frederick Fosdick W S Hopkins and John Winslow with a long list of resolutions urging enforcement of liquor laws boycott of saloons and constitutional prohibition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Worcester
B. B. Johnson
Mechanics’ Hall
Frederick Fosdick
Fitchburg
W.S. B. Hopkins
John Winslow
Brooklyn
N.Y
John D. Long
Robert R. Bishop
George D. Robinson
Henry H. Faxon
Mary A. Livermore
Law and Order League of Massachusetts
Maddock
Sioux City
Massachusetts
Pennsylvaning West
Virry
Breage Oea
Feanssark
Missouri
Michieven
Mompshire
Tennessee
Friends of Reform and Order
Total
Daniel Dorchester
E.S. Watson
Beverly
Essex County
J. Ellen Foster
Iowa
Mayor Parsons
Gloucester
D. C. Mears
Hugh H Montgomery
Beecher in England A Sermon Tour Ticket Note
A London Truth item notes Rev Henry Ward Beecher as an eloquent speaker who has not fared well financially in England. It mentions an impresario staging a touring sermon circuit and includes a South Cliff Church Scarborough ticket for September 12 indicating Beecher will preach.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Beecher
England
South Cliff
Scarborough
Henry Ward Beecher
Pulpit Fees Stir Debate Over Beecher Appearance ruling
A newspaper note questions heavy expenses behind a ticket price for Mr. Beecher’s appearance. The impresario’s charge is deemed proper by some yet seen as a new departure in pulpit oratory, sparking debate on church fundraising and contract norms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beecher
Cricket Match Unfinished Between Longwoods and English Players
The Americans trail 18 for one wicket as weather disrupts the Longwoods versus English team match. Play began at 11 am amid wet, muddy fields and light rain that forced stoppage before stumps were drawn. Second innings score at postpone shows Mansfield and others at bat with several dismissals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Longwoods
Confidence Man Convicted In City Trial
John Harris alias William Farrell a noted confidence man faced a Superior Criminal Court jury on a stealing charge. Ellis testified Harris duped him with a tale of prior acquaintance and a $75,000 fortune, requesting $15 to cover supposed rail baggage charges, promising repayment in half an hour. A second witness did the same, and Fitchburg station staff disputed Harris baggage charges. The judge instructed the jury, and after about an hour, Harris was found guilty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Harris
William Farrell
Superior Criminal Court
Harris
George Ellis
New Mexico
Fitchburg
Mr. Ellis
Mr. Elis
Daniel Butler
Ellis
Fitchburg Railroad Prepares for Major National Excursion
Fitchburg railroad officials brace for a record excursion from Chicago to Boston for the Sovereign Grand Lodge I G F meeting with 100 cars from North Adams in ten trains. Nearly 100 staff will travel to North Adams, then guide the crowd into Boston by evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fitchburg Railroad
Chicago
Boston
Sovereign Grand Lodge
Fitchburg
North Adams
Oston Senate
Odd Fellows
Wagner
Saratoga
East Cambridge
Cambridge School Committees Elect New Teachers and Set Hours
The Cambridge school committees met last evening and elected teachers including Kate P Richardson Clara A Ames George F Jewett Miss Maria F Williams Mary Hi Ross Julian S Gushee Miss Lucy C Wyeth Charlotte E Jewell Alice E Berry Nellie E Hastings Jennie C Frazier Miss Celia C North Julia Crane and others. Resignations of Elizabeth J Garcelon and Annie L Hill were accepted. Leave of absence granted to Mary F Emerson and Susan S Adams. Textbook adopted for high school and a committee tasked to study industrial training with a report next meeting. School hours set for all schools except high from 9 to 11:30 and 2 to 4, with November to January hours 1:30 to 3:30 and 5 minutes daily for salaaering exercise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cambridge
Kate P. Richardson
Clara A. Ames
George F. Jewett
English High
Maria F. Williams
Dana School
Mary Hi. Ross
Tarbell
Julians. Gushee
Willard School
Lucy C. Wyeth
Quincy School
Charlotte E. Jewell
Quincy
Alice E. Berry
Harvard
Nellie E. Hastings
Lowell School
Jennie C. Frazier
Chittenden
The Charleston Fund Additions Reported by Treasurer Jordan
Treasurer Eben D. Jordan lists new contributions to the Charleston relief fund totaling 60,173.27, with donors including St. Pauls Church Boston and Newport Vermont, plus city departments and multiple firms and individuals, bringing the total to 60,173 dollars and 27 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eben D. Jordan
Charleston
Lamb & Ritche
A. E. Parsons
Jacob A. Dresser
William Simes
Horatio Bigelow
Downer Kerosene Oil Company
Mary S. C. Reed
Do You Appreciate White Linens See that your laundress uses Pylo's Pearlinee
A consumer notice highlights white linen care and suggests laundresses prefer Pylo's Pearlinee products for improved whiteness and fabric softness. The message appeals to households seeking brighter laundry results and trusted brand performance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pylo
Stabbed Five Times on Bridge Street in Early Morning Attack
James H Forbes, 21, a mule spinner, and friend Joseph Geerin were assaulted on Bridge street after 10 30 PM. Forbes was stabbed five times, near heart and elsewhere, and identified assailant Charles Weldy, 22, with a bloodied case-knife, taken at his Boott Corporation room. Police report serious injuries and possible death.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lower
Spectrau
James H. Forbes
Joseph Geerin
Bridge Street
Jim
Forbes
Geerin
Voerbes
Lefore
Massachusetts Corporation
Charles Weldy
Boott Corporation
Geerm
Festival Committee Plans Charity Event for Carney Hospital
The Festival Committee meets at Parker's to organize a charity festival at Mechanics Hall on Oct 28 for Carney Hospital. They seek an oration by Hon. James G. Blaine, arrange church table allocations, and confirm entertainment while noting dancing restrictions after 6 PM per Baltimore decree.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parker
Blaine
Carney Hospital
Mechanics’ Hall
James H. Macaire
William J. Quinn
Keenan
Quinn
Macaire
Simplicia
Church of the Immaculate Conception
St. Joseph's
West End
St. Joseph’s
Roxbury
St. Mary’s
North Indt. Mary’s
St. James's
Charlestown
St. Patrick’s
St. Francis de Sales
Highlands
SS. Peter and Faults
St. Augustine’s
Church of the Holy Rosary
South Boston
Church of Our Lady of Perpetual Help
East Boston
Carney Liespitalable
Horal
John J. McCluskey
Committee On Entertainment
James G. Blaine
Baltimore
Donovan
McDonald
Flood
Wescott
Death of Arlington Heights hotelier John Davis at 82
John Davis of Arlington Heights, a longtime hotelier and veteran, died Tuesday. Born in Boston, he led a varied career from Davis's tavern and the Massasoit House to No Nantum House, Union Hotel, and later farming. He served in militia ranks, escorted Lafayette, and was a member of the Ancient and Honorable Artillery Company. A large funeral is planned with militia presence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Davis
Arlington Heights
Franklin Street
Davis
Charles Greene
West Newton
Washington Street
Bromfield — Street
Waterbury
Conn
Quincy
Arlington
Boston
Mgr. Davis
Lafayette
Deston
Charlestown
Larcers
Ancient and Honorable Artillery Company
United States Watch Co. produces first movement at Wal tham factory
The United States Watch Company of Waltham has built a factory and stocked it with machinery over the past two years and now has completed its first watch movement. The initial 16 size movement with 4 plate, open face, stem winding and stem setting is in a nickel case and will be kept by the company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Watch Company of
Waltham
Rumor of Looming Lockout Near Salem Tanneries
Salem September 16. A rumor spread that Lord & Buxton had removed the manufacturers' circular and recalled old workers. The claim proved unfounded. Two men arrived from Woburn and began work in a tannery under the circular, saying they feared a winter lockout and preferred regular pay to loafing. New workers arriving daily.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salem
Speday
Messrs. Lord & Buxton
Woburn
Trial acquits trio in Knights of Labor railroad strike case
At the trial of Knights of Labor defendants Frank Young Oscar Harron and Fred Hundhausen on conspiracy charges to injure Missouri Pacific Railroad property and business, the jury returned a verdict of acquittal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knights of Labor
Frank Young
Oscar Harron
Fred Hundhausen
Southwestern
Missouri Pacific Railroad Company
Infringement Case Over 1552 Paper Bag Patent
United States Circuit Court hears Eastern Paper Bag Company versus Standard Paper Bag Company over a patent issued May 26 1552 to Daniel Appel No 258272 for improving paper bag manufacture. Plaintiffs seek injunction and accounting while defendants deny infringement and patent validity and claim prior disclosure. Attorneys Thurston Fiss for complainants Smith Bailey for defendants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eastern Paper Bag Company Et al
Standard Paper Bag Company
Daniel Appel
B. F. Thurston
F. P. Fiss
Chauncey Smith
Marcellus Bailey
Dam Damages in Middlesex Suit Over Cranberry Bog Dam
Superior Court cases No 56 and No 948 involve Henry B J Judkins Edward J Hill vs John M Bailey alleging water flooding damages to lands near Winning and Billerica. Jury answers set dam terms including annual payment of 10 dollars and gross damages of 145 dollars with December to March dam opening, dam not lowered, and right to use dam forever under verdict. Brown Alger represent plaintiffs Marshall Hamblett defendants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middlesex County
Henry B. J. Judkins
John M. Bailey
Edward J. Hill
Billerica
Brown & Alger
Marshall & 7
Hamblett
City Notes roundup from Boston items and events
Boston notes report new officers of the Boston I Iaternal Accident Association with capital stock of 1000. East Boston ferry inquiry to start next week with public hearings in the common council chamber. Roxbury arraignments of John Allison Henry Allison Edward Murphy and John Mahoney for daytime burglary. bonds set at 1600 each. Free Protestant Homes meeting at Tremont Temple. Abbott Graves to wed Miss Montie Mayo on Thursday Sept 30 with Parker House reception 8 to 9:30. Gallia birente carried 193 cabin passengers the port’s largest tally in twenty years. Dr Everett M Nelson case postponed till Monday bail at the Conservatory of Music. Reeves’s band to perform at Nantasket Sunday morning and afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles W. Baldwin
Henry A. Bates
Boston i Iaternal Accident Association
Boston Highlands
Bolster
Abbott Graves
Montie Mayo
Louis Aldrich
Parker House
Birente
Everett M. Nelson
Lancaster Bank Fame
Kallett
How to Go to the Race at Newport
A yacht race off Newport on Saturday September 18 closes the yachting season. The Puritan Mayflower Galatea Sachem Miranda and Wilgrim will be present with other craft. Kell River line sells tickets via Ola Colony railroad to Newport. Round trip and race viewing from Pilgrim costs five dollars. Special train departs Boston early morning of the 15th.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Neweport
Galatea
Sachem
Miranda
Boston
Kell
Ola Colony
Newport
Wilgrim
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Russell R Andrew
North
Caecival
O'Neil
Butler
Dawes and Long
Suffolk
the State Press
Perkshire
Erkshire Courier
Governor Long
Henry Cabot Lodge
Banco
Henry Cabot
Worcester Gazette
Sly
Blunt
Newburyport Herald
Traverhill
Haverhill
Lowell
A. P. Frye
North Andover
Essex
Donal H. French
Woman’s Temperance Council
Horstford’s
Mansfield
B. Roller
Tubbard
C. Fortesque
B. Cottrell
McKean
Stara Ate E
Bixby
Bahia
Ieee
Dodge
Fitchburg Road
Cambridge School Board
THE
Charleston Fund
United States Circuit Court
City Notes
Society of Workers For Free Protestant Homes
Tremont Temple
W. Baker & CQ
Dorchester
Hass
Ant
Boston Post
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