Victory for Rice in Worcester Republican caucuses
Worcester Republicans report Rice carried 35 of 38 city delegates, Bates held Ward 38 narrowly 54 to 42, with Rice leading overall 1700 to 919. Northbridge Paxton Shrewsbury caucuses also held. Rice 40 to Bates 2 in county totals. Debates over county ring, candidate organization, and potential county commission vacancy noted. Dems watch for strategy and district attorney nomination.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Worcester
Sprotay
Ward 5
Rice
Ward
Bates
Mr. Rice
Northbridge
Paxton
Shrewsbury
Old County
Adin ‘Thayer
Adin Thayer
Mc Rice
Hildreth
W. W. Rice
A. N. ¢Urrier
M. Vv. B. Jefferson
A. B. R. Sprague
G. Henry Whitcomb
George Kk. Hoar
Henry
Smith
Eh. Heywood
O. M. Ball
George . Allen
F. W. Wellingtons
Lewis . Ryan
James Draper
Janes N. Egley
M. Houghton
Willian Douison
James Cuntard
W. M. Whittall
A. During
E. D. Burrows
John W. Pawneend
Joseph H. Walker
Loring Coes
C. Andrews
J. Cerench
E. B. Crane
E. T. Marbie
Amuel Brown
G. A. Longley
Harthorn
E. FF
Thompson
John §. Baldwin
Joseph Mason
W. A. Denholm
N.S. Liscomb
W. A. Gile
E. G. Parker
George 8
Clough
Congressional
I. J. Hastings
A. G. Walker
James Armstrong
George L. Newton
George IL. Alden
George ¥. Hoar
P. L. Aiven
Luther Ross
Amos Webber
W. W. Scott
Peter F. Javert
F. A. Harrington
A. F. Gates
William A. Worden
C. C. Boughton
Horace Wyman
Thomas Provan
Benjamin Booth
J. B. Willard
James E. Dennis
H. G. Otis
George
Barton
J. R. Torrey
A. Wward
P. A. Thompson
S. A. Goddard
Edwin J. Marble
David Manning
Winchester Caucus Splits Over Delegates Fight
A tense Winchester Democratic caucus roiled as rival Cleveland and Butler factions debated delegate lists for Worcester conventions. Chairmen swapped, motions blocked, and a new caucus named led by Dennis F. McCarthy with a full Cleveland slate chosen amid claims of parliamentary irregularities and anticipated contest. Prominent town Democrats, including John M. Corse and Walter Safford, named to multiple posts and committees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester
Butker
Tthem
Cleveland and
Hendricks
Walter Safford
Swan
Butler
Dennis F. McCarthy
Cleveland
Worcester
Tate
John M. Corse
Omas Riley
Frank J. Corcoran
Patrick E Blin McCarthy
John E. Flynn
Conan
Charles H. Cowdrey
George Nelgon
Miles Regan
George W. Spurr
Henry Bishop
W. Reardon
M. BE. Lyon
James Coney
T. H. Haley
M. E. Lyon
John BE. Flynn
D. ¥. McCarthy
John Lynch
Middlesex Republican Convention Promises Tumultuous Session
The Middlesex county Republican convention is expected to be more lively than in years past. Assistant district attorney Cooney declined to oppose his chief, District Attorney Stevens, but opposition to Sievers remains strong. Young participation is noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middlesex
Middlesex County
Cooney
Stevens
Sievers
Young
Democratic and Republican caucuses nominate key delegates
Democratic caucuses in Gloucester elected delegates to state and local conventions with most favoring against District Attorney Hubert. Wareham Republican caucus sent Davis delegates to the congressional convention by a four to one vote. Winchester Republicans named State James F. Dwinell Moses A. Herrick John T. Wilson and others for congressional councillor and senatorial posts. Springfield chose a unit delegation for Haile. Northampton produced a partial delegation likely to back General Otis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gloucester
Hurbert
Wareham
Davis
Winchester
James F. Dwinell
Moses A. Herrick
John T. Wilson
Samuel J. Elder
Sylvanus C. Small
Harrison Parker
George
Littlefield
S. A. Holt
Bond
Samuel W. Twombly
George H. Carter
C. M. Ayer
Stephen Thompson
Stephen W. Reynolds
Irving
Palmer
Springfield
Haile
Northampton
General Otis
Political Gossip on Ames Nomination and Old Liners
A quiet investigation shows many Republicans among the old liners might welcome relief from Ames nomination. A move to renominate the old ticket could rally many, with Governor Robinson pressured by duty to consider lending his name. Medford Republicans caucus tonight for convention delegates. Prohibition State central committee meets at 10:30 in Chapel Hall. Lowell polls total 16,286 this year versus 15,747 in 1885.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Ames
Ames
Robinson
Medford
Prohibition State Central Committee
Rumor and Rivalry in Early Caucus News
Salem says Newburyport will stay quiet while Blunt brings caucus backing and Cape towns lean to Babson or Haskell. Salem likely backs General Cogswell with possible Loring support, but prediction is uncertain. Small caucuses expected with local exceptions. one of the named figures will prevail. Worcester Times notes Grandmother Spy deriding dictatorship and Bates caucuses. Lowell Times reports anti saloon Republicans at Chicago seeking open anti liquor stance with private deals. Lowell News mocks Donovan and predicts future political canvassing focusing on civil service. The State editorial urges focus beyond clerical civil service issues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salem
Newburyport
Blunt
Cape Towns
Rockport
Gloucester
Essex
Manchester
Mr. Babson
Air. Haskell
General Cogswell
Loring
Worcester Times
Bates
Lowell Times
Chicago
Relief fund for Charleston sufferers tops sixty thousand
Treasurer Jordan reports yesterday’s contributions push the relief fund total to 61,665.69. A long list of donors from Bean Prior to the police departments and merchants adds many small gifts, with Theodore Lyman and several named firms contributing sizable sums.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charleston
Jordan
Bean
O. H. Wiley & Co
Bunting & Emery
Rich & Story
Arnold & Windsor
J W. Marston & Co
Coleman, Son & Co
Taylor & May
W. D. Freeman & Co
Snow & Rich
A. F. Rich & Co
J. Adams & Co
Prior, Ingall & Co
C. Hunt & Co
SG. W- Fuller & Co
Jackson & Rich
F. J. O'Hara & Co
Kerrigan & Perry
Atwood Te
A. Stats
H. _B._ Dresser
Frank Fitzpatrick
T. J. Coolidge
Drs
Henry Z. Sears
Meena
KE. L. Scott
Theodore Lyman
W. 8. Strong
Oriental Tea Company
William Viehhaeuser
James B. Adams
Sir
Jabez Fisher
Louis P. Ober
H. & J. Pratt
Joseph P. Sheafe
G. F. Bradford
Ivision
Police Department
Suprintendent’s
Henry F. Spencer
Charles Putman
William Ingalls
Missey
A.B. W
Shoninger
Moses & Co
Amos P. Tapley & Co
Charles N. Cotting
F. S
Johan Enstrom
J. Foseh
GS. R
L. Prang & Co
Yesterda
L. Prang Co
J. Marston & Co
Ohn R. Neal
Menmanspeptonized Beef Tonic Claim Card
Ter Mensman s peptonized beef tonic marketed as the sole beef preparation retaining all nutritional properties. Promoted to aid blood formation, vigor, digestion, and recovery from debility, exhaustion, nervous prostration, overwork, or pulmonary illness. Caswell Hazard Co New York proprietors. Sold by druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ter Mensman
Caswell, Hazard & Co
New York
Phillies Beat Boston as Radbourn Fails on Opening Day
In a South End grounds league game Radbourn pitched poorly for Boston as Philadelphia tied and then stretched ahead 7 to 1 by the sixth. Andrews and Mulvey sparked the Phillies with timely hits while Wood and Nash tightened defense. The game ended in darkness after eight innings with Philadelphia leading 9 to 4.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South End
Radbourn
Harry Wright
Phillies
Rad
Wood
Quakers
Andrews
Nash
Mulvey
Fogarty
Ferguson
Irwin
Clement
Wise
Merrill
Morrill
Bostons
Hornung
Sutton
Johnson
Butt
Daily
Buff
Bastian
Philadelphias
Po.a. E. Wood
Rae
O Wise
Pit
Radb
Przil
Iwih
Fint
Farrar
Gj Johnston
Welch
Connor
Dorgan
Deasley
Baseball game summary featuring Lovett and Murphy homers
Roque Whitely and Thayer led the lineup as Lovett and Murphy hit home runs. Brosnan and Campana stole bases while Brocktons and Lynns drew walks. Errors by Lynns and Brocktons produced runs. Caskins Peake Brosnan and Campana struck out. double plays by Whitely Lovett Coughlin Brosnan Campana and McCarthy Thayer. Wild pitches by Gruber and Tuck. Time two hours two minutes. Umpire Hol and.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Yorks
Washingtons
New York
Washington
Richardson
Connor
Finley
Decker
Welch
Ew York
O’day
Farrell
Houck
Krieg
Ward
Gerhardt
Grace Pierce
ST. Louis
Detroits
Po.a. E
Glassco’k
Rich
McKinnon
Lrouthers
Howe
Denny
Achy
Thompson
Dunlap
O'Leery
Rowe
Cahill
Bulls
Healy
Quest
Getzein
Roque
Whitely
Thayer
Lovett
Murphy
Brosnan
Campana
Brocktons
Lynns
Caskins
Peake
Coughlin
McCarthy
Wilson
PO. Murphy
A Brosnan
la Roque
McC’hy
Procktons
Lynna
Lynns Defeat Brocktons in West Lava Round Clash
Lynn team defeated Brocktons in a late finish on September 17. The game ended in the eighth inning with two outs and no runs by the Lynns at bat, keeping the score tied at the moment before play halted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lynn
Lynns
Brocktons
West Lava
Lawrences fall to Portlands in tight baseball tilt
In Lawrence on Sept 17 the Portlands edged the Lawrences 6 to 4 in a close affair. Conway pitched effectively for Portland while O Rourke and Gorman led the offense. Notable plays included Cox’s one hand catch and Gorman’s strong two base hits along with Sheffier and Burns contributing key hits. Home run by O Rourke and several errors shaped the scoring. Umpire McCloskey presided over a two hour five minute game.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City
Weidman
Lillie
Lawrence
Lawrences
Portlands
Conway
Fanning
Cox
O'Rourke
Gorman
PO. A.B. H
PO. A. EF
Galligan
O' Burns
Seaee Kearns
O Burke
Wheelock
Donovan
Hai
Hatfield
O Gorman
Sheffier
O’rourke
Schenk
O'Pettee
Hurley
Spence
Burns
Jone
Vettee
Scores From Evening Games Across Cities
At Baltimore 3 Baltimore B team beat St Louis 2. Manchester 14 over Boston 0. Concord 7 over Salems 5. Staten Island 7 over Pittsburgh. Brooklyn 7 over Jonesville 3. Bridgeport 3 over Waterbury 2. Philadelphia Athletics 9 over Cincinnati 8. Kansas City Chicago 4 over Kansas Citys.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore
Baltimores
St. Louis
Manchester
Manchesters
Boston Blues
Concord
League matchups listed for major city teams
The schedule lists multiple league games with teams in major cities. Matchups include Washingtons at Boston, Detroits at St Louis, Chicagos at Kansas City, Phila delphias at New York, American Louis at Baltimore, Louis villes vs Metropolitans at New York, Pitts boros at Brooklyn, Cincinnatis vs Athletics at Philadelphia, New England Blues at Lawrence, Lynns at Brockton, Portlands at Haverhill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washingtons
Boston
Detroits
St. Louis
Chicagos
Kansas City
Philadelphias
New York
Baltimore
Louisvilles
Metropolitans
Pittsboros
Brooklyn
Cincinnatis
Athletics
Philadelphia
New England—Blues
Lawrence
Lynns
Brockton
Portlands
Haverhill
Theatres Announcements For Next Week
Globe Theatre opens with Tangled Lives starring Robert Mantell and Fanny Davenport. Clio spectacle at Hollis Street Theatre with Adele Cornalba and John L Burleigh. Park Theatre features Annie Pixley in The Deacon's Daughter. Kiralfys Around the World at Boston Theatre. The Mascot at Bijou and Mikado ballet featured. Harbor Lights continues at the Museum with Vanderfelt and Evesson. Society gatherings prominent in local listings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Globe Theatre
Robert B. Mantel
Fanny Davenport
The
Globe
New York
Bohemia
Eleanor Carey
Effie M. Shannon
Marie Sheldon
Agnes Elliott
Louisa Eldridge
Nelson Wheatcroft
Archie Lindsay
Ringgold
W. F. Blanche
J. D. McKitrick
John Jannus
Clio
Bartley Campbell
Hollis Street
Mile
Adele Cornalba
John L. Burleigh
Sioyl Johnstone
Johnstone Bennett
John L. Marshall
William McCready
Venice
Plaza of St. Marks
Davenport Bebus
Robert Fisher
May Foudre
Annie Barclay
Boston
Mule: Qualitz
Berlin
Orchestra Announces Nationwide Concert Tour Plan
The orchestra will give many concerts in Worcester Cambridge Providence Springfield Hartford New Haven. Four Worcester concerts and six Cambridge Sanders Theatre concerts are on the schedule. Boston series runs through March with New England performances mainly before April next year. Early April marks Easter Monday start of a second annual tour under Mr. Gericke visiting key Middle and Western cities in April and May.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Worcester
Worcester County Musical Association
Cambridge
Sanders Theatre
Providence
Springfield
Hartford
New Haven
Boston
New England
Viking and Hiram H Race at Mystic Park in Sloppy Track
Mystic Park Medford September 17 1886 reports heavy rain left a slow track and a large crowd for the 2:25 class with Viking driven by James Golden taking the lead in each heat. Rex and George A chased, Sylvia M broke repeatedly. In the 2:24 pacers Hiram H led early but broke late. John Maloney surged to second as T L D and Howell battled. Final times 2:27 2:26 2:28 across heats with Viking winning the 2:25 event and Hiram H winning the 2:24 class.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mystic Park
Frank Meehan
B. G. George A
N. R. Stone
Br. G. Rex
A. J. Feek
B. G. Kearney
Viking
Jimmy Golden
Rex
Sylvia M
George A
Kearney
Feek
Golden
George A. Ete
Medford
James Golden
Peek
Ns. N
Kearmey
Ns. B. G. George A
N. J. Stone
Ns. Br. G. Rex
Sess
L. Herlitchek
Ns. G
John Bolger
B. G. Hiram H
C. E. Mosher
Ch. m. Stubby S
B. A. Clark
John Maloney
W.W. Elliott
G. Howell
Maloney
Howell
Mr. Elliott
Hiram H
Stubby
Stubby 5
L.D
Jock Bowen
Jim Dustin
Hiram Hi. Stabby
de Pak Jone
Hiram Maloney
Ore
Stubby S
Ealoeey
L. D
Drew Haxs
A Golden
Mr. Golden
Lady Whitefoot
William M. Rysdyk
A. E. Alvord
Syracuse
N. Y
A.J. Feck
Kitefoot
Park’s Volunteer
Goldsmith’s Volunteer
Andrew Cramer
Baldwinsville
Des Feck
DeBarry
Nil Desperandum
Gelavat
Alexander
Abdallah
Kysdyk
Hambletonian
Happy Medium
John Shepard
Boston
Bijou
Messenger Abdallah
George E. Clarke
James Gelden
George Lee
Albricht
Taggard
Farmer's Beauty
Gillard Morgan
Justin Morgan
Saladin
John Winch
Charles Yapp
Preston Brothers
Goshen
James Gosden
Don Carlos
Cuyler Clay
J. A. Graham
J. J. Bowen
Colonel Wood
Charley B
Seeby
Goodwin
Colone David Wood
Willian E. Weeks
Belmont
de Barry
Waterwitch
Pilot, Jr
Maud
Jay Eye See
Isaiah Thomas
Goffstown
N. H
Hiram Hr
Blackstone
Rysdyk
General Sherman
Young Columbus
Dorsey
Golddust
Maine
Hugh Jones
J.J. Bowen
Worcester County Festival Promises Splendid Concerts And Large Attendance
The Worcester County Musical Association stages an eight concert festival from September 21 to 24 featuring a stellar roster of soloists including Mile. Louise Pyk Mme Belle Cole Mr William Courtney and Dr F B Mandeville among others. An orchestra of fifty and a 500-voice chorus will perform with the Orpheus Club of Springfield contributing sixty male voices under Carl Zerrahn. Daily programs pair symphonies selections and noted works by Brahms Spohr Rubinstein Gounod Beethoven and Handel with premier pieces and festival commissions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Worcester County
Worcester
Worcester County Musical Association
Mile
Louise Pyk
Mlle
Jennie Sargent
Mme
Blanch Stone-Barton
Elene B. Kehew
Zeke de Lussan
Belle Cole
Mathilde Lennon
Gertrude Edmunds
William Courtney
Whitney Mockridge
Jules Jordan
F. B. Mandeville
Carl E. Martin
Geo. Prehn
Wm. C. Baird
Francis F. Powers
John H. Wilson
Carl Baermann
Michael Banner
Belle Botsford
Bernhard Listemann
Frederic Archer
A. Fryegang
Edward N. Larricain
E. M. Heindl
Wulf
Festival Orchestra
Bruch
Arminius
Mme. Cole
Mockridge
Prehn
Rubinstein
Archer
Gavotte
Mme. Barton
Miss Edmunds
Gounod
Mlle. Pyk
Miss Kehew
Lennon
Messrs. Jordan
Baird and Powers
Rheinberger
Toggenberg
von Weber
America
de Lussan
Dr. Mandeville
Mr. Wilson
Beethoven
Parkhurst
Miss Lennon
Messrs
Baermann
Orpheus Club of
Springfield
Mass
Goldmark
Mlle. Sargent
Mr. Powers
Handel
Judas Macecabeus
Cole
Courtney
Martin and
Wilson
Dramatic and Musical Notes Across City Theatres
The schedule lists afternoon and evening shows at Hollis Street and other venues. Casts include Miss Morris in Camille and Engaged, Monte Cristo with Mr. James O Neill, and Avery lineup at Museum Park Globe and Bijou. Mullaly Promenade Concert features Robespierre and Tannhauser overtures. Mile. Adele Cornalba, Milan native, discusses early training and U.S. debut as Clio and Ellinor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hollis Street
Music Hall
Robespierre
Museum
San Francisco
Mile
Adele Cornalba
Clio
Milan
Academia Della Scala
Casati
Elinor
United States
Symphony Concerts Begin Sixth Boston Series At Music Hall
The sixth annual Boston Symphony Orchestra concerts will run for twenty four Saturdays at Music Hall starting Oct 16. Conductor Wilhelm Gericke returns for his third season. New Europe arrivals include a first trumpet, trombone, fagetta player and a Baireuth hornist, plus a skilled harpist. Kneisel returns as concert master with Loeffler, Adamowski, Mullaly, and Giese guiding string and cello sections. Notable artists Lilli Lehmann, Mme Fursch-Madi, Miss Emma Juch, Julia Reve King, and Rafael Joseffy are slated for early appearances, with public rehearsals and auctions for seats on Sept 20 and 23.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston Symphony Orchestra
Music Hall
Wilhelm Gericke
E. M. Heindl
Europe
Baireuth Theatre Orchestra
Kneisel
Messrs. Loeffler
Adamowski
John Co . Mullaly
Globe Theatre Orchestra
Rafael Joseffy
Boston
What He Said to the Colored Convention Speech Beal’s Verbatim Address
Everett, Mass. cites a letter by C Beal disputing a reported Sept 16 account of his speech at the Charles Street M E Church colored convention on Sept 14–15 1886. He provides his verbatim address and notes reporter vs speaker version differences. He objects to garbled reporting and demands fair play.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Street M. E
New England
Newport
Cleveland
Sam
Boston
Democratic Party
Everett
Mass
Beal
Russell Lecture in Goddard Chapel at 4 15 PM
Sunday notices list multiple church events. Russell Lecture by Rev A A Miner at Goddard Chapel 4 15 PM. Cars leave Lowell depot at 4. Second Church in Boston at Copley Square has 10 30 AM service led by Rev Edward A Horton. Bible class 15 AM and address by Rev A B Kendig at 3 PM. Penn-Ask services on Boston Common at 5 PM with address by Rev William I Worth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
TrurtTs College
Russell
Goddard Chapel
A.A. Miner
D. D
Lowell
Boston
Copley Square
Boylston
Edward A. Horton
M. C. Association
Berkeley Streets
A. B. Kendig
D.D
Boston Common
Bau
Boston Young Men’s Christian Association
William I. Worth
Reeves's American Band Sets Nantasket Concerts
Two Nantasket concerts by Reeves's American band will close the current season with morning and afternoon performances. The program aims to provide a restful retreat for beachgoers after a day by the sea.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nantasket
Reeves
Sensor
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the Theatres
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