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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Sep 18, 1889

Page

2

Democratic Love Feast Sparks Ward 17 Delegation Fights

The Meionnon city meeting organized two vice presidents and a treasurer amid protests and sharp bids by E J Donovan Henry F Naphen John McDonough and James Donovan. Balloting produced McDonough and E J Donovan elected as vice presidents with Sullivan chosen treasurer and Ward 19 caucus leaders reported amid tense debates over open voting and caucus rules.

City Democracy Meionnon Thas James Donovan E. d. Donovan John McDonough FE. J. Donovan H. F. Naphen Cunniff McDonough John H. Sullivan Matthew Keany Mitchell Ward 21 Seraeant-At-Arms Murphy Ward 13 Donnelly Ward 22 John H. McDonough E. J. Donovan Evar Henry F. Naphen Dames Donovan P. Maguire Martin Reagan Worcester Hogan Alderman Murphy Revere House Crawford House Crawford Ward 19 Hart Pat Mike Meehan Paving Department M. M. Cunniff Keany McLaughlin Alexander B. McGahey

Political Weather Vanes Point To Crapo Lead In Delegates

The New Bedford candidate Crapo appears to be gaining delegates over Brackett and Sullivan, with Brackett headquarters showing Crapo ahead. Rumors suggest Crapo is near nomination, though Brackett loyalists deny it. Burdett reported 871 delegates yesterday.

Crapo New Bedford Mr. Brackett Brackett Buardett Burdett

Crapo Wins 34 of Worcester Delegates in Close City Vote

Worcester dispatch reports Republican caucuses drawing nearly 2200 voters with Crapo securing 34 city delegates to Brackett 11 in a tight total vote of 1081 for Crapo and 1032 for Brackett. Sheriff Sprague is defeated in his ward and carries only one city ward. Additional returns from Clinton Beverly and other towns note Brackett and Crapo wins as meanwhile several delegations to the State convention are listed with mixed results across wards and counties.

Crapo Mr. Brackett Clark Brackett Boston Alderman Kelly Arlington Pratt Worcester Speciau Sprague Fitchburg G. L. Gibbs Somerville George A. Bruce C. Frank Rice Bruce Rice John Haskell Butler Mark F. Burns Levi F.S Davis Elijah C. Clark John B. Viall Joshua H. Davis Richard E. Nickerson A. E. Southworth Joseph J. Giles Frank Rice Frank H. Raymond George H Derby Walter S. Barnes Charles H. North Warrend. Robinson George B. Clarke Eben Jackson Charlies I. Shepard A. H. Carvill L. K. Wentworth George A. Kimball A. L. Dodge Frank E. Fitts Albert R. Kerr Charles F. Stodder Charles &. Butters Wilber Clarke State S. Z. Bowman Edward Glines A. T. Nickerson Robert Dudley G. W. Watson R. B. Stickney A. Bb. Cushing J. A. Litchfield Fr. A. Preble W. ©. Puisifer John C. Ross W. P. Stoddard Alonzo Warren Charles E. Barnes Curcort George D. Robinson Emerson Gaylord J. H. Loomis L. D. Sanborn Walprose Stephen Pender John A. Way S. E. Guild Bradford Lewis A. N. Cram E. Frank Lewis G. W. Towle P. Boyden J. 5. Leach J. D. Lewis C. R. Freeman W. F. Hodge FE. F. Tinker O. J. Brown F. Luther E. A. McMillan E. Vadner Acton Charles J. Williams George R. Keyes Joshua Sawyer Frank Raymond Albert Wittum Charles L. Dodge Sprincreip Warren W. Rawson Charles O. Oan McCall Marcellus Coggan Middlesex County Ward 17 Republican Party Jonathan A. Lane Francis F. Emery Co. C. Coffin IA. A. Folcoin John A. Keefe Preston Vs. Kunyan A. H. Nhedes George P. Eustis Fred J. Hutchinson J.J. McNutt John Sweeiser George O. Carpenter Be. H. Hewlins Robert H. Bowman W. W. Towle Wiliam H. Vialle Ss. W. Lamson F. F. Emery Lamson A. C. Lamson Co. C. Ryder Albert Gay W. Loomis Albert A. 5. Smith George W. Reed Jlenry Warber Henry C. Morse A. Xs. Whitmore George A. Tirrell Franklin F. Koundy Alpheus Sanford K. J. McNutt, Jr William D. Sohier Beverly Senator Clark Tremont Temple E. Trask Hill Charlestown Prohibition Party Fremont Temple I. J. Lansing Lansing B. F. Sturtevant Jamaica Plain

Arlington Rights Shake Up In Fifteenth Middlesex Race

In the fifteenth Middlesex district comprising Winchester and Arlington, voters intrigue over McCall seeking a third term as representative. Arlington resents Winchester’s continued hold on roles, while Dwinnell also serves as senator from Winchester, fueling local maneuvering and committee discussions.

Middlesex Winchester Arlington W. McCall Dwinnell McCall

Blair Defines Education Bill Before Colored Boston

United States Senator Henry W. Blair of New Hampshire spoke to a full First African Church audience in Boston on the Blair educational bill. He argued for national funding for Southern education, urged mass participation in party platforms, and linked education to national strength and future status.

United States Henry W. Blair New Hampshire Boston Charles Street FE. E. Walker Charlestown Southern States South Massachusetts New York Ohio Pennsylvania Appomattox Blair Garfield Hoar Cullom William T. Clarris New York Herald

Maine Veterans Reunion Draws 600 For Civil War Day

Yesterday marked the eighteenth annual reunion of the First Maine Cavalry veterans in Bangor Maine with 490 comrades and 100 ladies at a grand banquet. Officers were elected including General C H Smith as president and a next reunion planned for Boston in 1890. The day featured a reception at Revere House, toasts to Massachusetts and the Union Volunteer, and remarks on pension injustices and wartime sacrifices.

First Maine Cavalry Penobscot County Maine Bangor Camden Brass Band Lancers Bulfinch Street Massachusetts Division C. H. Smith M. F. Ricker C. A. F. Emery Haskell J. P. Cilley Boston Revere House General Smith C. A. Drinkwater Drinkwater J. Q. A. Brackett B. F. Butler Smith Nineteenth Regular Infantry John D. Long A. Ellsworth Hart A. P. Martin Dalton Harry McGleven Internal Revenue Orcutt Harrison Hume Association Mendelssohn Union Butler Old Bay State Cororal ‘Tanner Pension Bureau Tanner Frye Reed Boutelle

London Strikers Meeting At Faneuil Hall Ends With Support

A public meeting in Faneuil Hall to aid late London strikers drew small early crowds and grew to about 100. Mgr E M Chamberlain praised John Burns and urged eight hour workdays, reading resolutions and a Mayor Hart letter. A Marlboro Knight of Labor Assembly sent $15 and a final collection raised funds for London.

Faneuil Hall London Mgr. E. M. Chamberlain John Burns Mr. Chamberlain Australia Hart Marlboro E. 38. Huntington

Plea of Not Guilty Entered for Mrs Hamilton

May’s Lanotnec New Jersey September 17 On the opening of court Captain Perry counsel for Mrs Ray Hamilton asked and obtained consent of the judge and prosecutor to enter a plea of not guilty on behalf of his client The reason stated was Mrs Hamiltons continued illness confined to bed with an attack of nervous prostration

Lanotnec N. J Perry Ray Hamilton

Detroit fair opens with governor Luce at ceremony

Governor Luce formally opens the Detroit international fair and exposition featuring exhibits from eleven U S states and many Canadian regions. About 25 000 people attended the opening ceremonies and saw the diverse displays.

Luce United States Canada

Boston Grocers Visit Philadelphia on Special Train

About 1200 members of the Boston Grocers' Association arrived in Philadelphia from New York on a Pennsylvania Railroad special train. They were welcomed by Retail Grocers' Association of Philadelphia, with President Scott delivering the welcome and Johnson of the New England Grocer replying. The group toured large stores and public institutions before continuing to Washington.

Philadelphia Boston Grocers’ Association New York Pennsylvania Road Benjamin Johnson New England Scott Johnson Washington

Death by Own Action Shocks Lawrence Community

Lawrence, Sept. 17. George W. Chandler, a well known stone contractor, disappeared after leaving home with a team. His body was found under a culvert near Methuen Village, head submerged in two feet of water. No inquest. Chandler, 45, leaves a widow. Ed Ahearn, later jailed, claimed Jackson caused the fight but disease may have contributed. Several saloon men and timekeepers were later captured.

Chandler Ed Ahearn Jackson Dan Jack Daly Mike Mooney Abe Quincy Stephen A. Malley

Fire chiefs from multiple cities visit Chicago after Kansas City convention

A large group of firemen from Boston Denver Fall River Nantucket Detroit and other cities toured Chicago today en route home from the Kansas City firemen's convention Prominent leaders included Commissioner Fitch of Boston Chief Webber Chief Devolt Chief Emmons Chief Pearce and Chief Battle They were guided by City Electrician Barrett and departed this evening for home

CuicaGco Chicago Fitch Boston The Fire Commission Webber Devolt Fall River Emmons Nantucket Pearce Denver Battle Detroit Kansas City City Barrett

Opening Address by President Diaz in Mexican Congress

President Diaz opens the eleventh Congress third session in Mexico City. He notes orderly state, ongoing US-Mexico boundary talks, a five year extension for reconnaissance and delimitation, and awaiting US Senate approval. He mentions participation in maritime conference, planned continental assembly in Washington, and appointing delegates for arbitration. He cites Texas justice delays, urges steps to fix it, and highlights postal service growth and a positive financial outlook.

City of Mexico Chamber of Deputies Diaz United States Rio Bravo Washington International Boundary Commission Senate of the Texas Guatemala Argentine Japan Kingdom of Portugal

Prize Fighter Jackson Dies After Saloon Fight in St Louis

A brutal eleven round prize fight at Daly Bros saloon ends with Thos J. Jackson dying after collapsing in the twelfth round. Ed Ahearn, lightweight champion, wins amid intense bookmaker and crowd interest. police order arrests. Jackson, also known as Jack King, was 18.

St Louis Daly Bros Thos J. Jackson Ed Ahearn Focal Jackson Bob Farrell Charley Daly Ahearn Steve Burns Mike Mooney Hubler Jack King Abearn

Fires and arson incidents reported across Maine towns

Spring Vale saw an arson attempt at A F Hilton's store with a basement blaze. residents warned and several arrests expected. In Bonaparte sugar refinery in Bontin city a blaze damaged 300000 kg of sugar, losses pegged at 1250000 francs. Forest fires in Dead River region threaten G Shaw land in Bath area. Fire at Freeman & Co hardware store rear storehouse detected around 2 am with incendiary suspected. Ladder 18 and Officer Wright contained a curtain fire at 1185 Washington St. with minor damage.

Spring Vale Sprecrar A. F. Hilton Borpraux Bontin Avausta Dead River Chain Lake G. Shaw Bath Presqua Isux Freeman & Co

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