Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers Hold Boston Theatre Meeting
The Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers held a grand union meeting at the Boston Theatre with about forty divisions represented. P M Arthur grand chief engineer spoke on the aims of the order, noting its growth to 365 divisions and 25 000 members and praising railroad leaders and cooperation with chiefs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers
Boston
William E. Weade
P. M. Arthur
Brotherhood
Chauncey M. Depew
New York Central
Bliss
Boston & Albany
Clark
New York & New Haven
Edward W. Kingsley
Massachusetts
Shandy” McGuire
Purgatory and Popery at West Church pulpit
The Rev Dr Fulton denounces purgatory and Catholicism as frauds at Music Hall with sharp attacks on indulgences and priests. He cites reformers and public figures, urges preaching the gospel, and warns against Catholic influence on schools and politics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Music Hall
Dr. Fulton
John
Jerry McCauley
Gardner
New York
St. Peter
Salvation Army
Rome
Christ
Hell
Purgatory
Europe
America
Jesus Christ
Christ Jesus
Miner
Democratic
Republican
Falton
Ready for Worcester Democratic Campaign Faces Uncertainty
The article describes the Worcester trip launch for the Democratic tariff and civil service reform campaign. It notes limited Saturday conferences, ongoing questions about a gubernatorial candidate, possible reinforcement from Mayor Russell of Cambridge, and talks of Colonel Cutting for second on the ticket. The smoking out committee reports finished statistics and the state committee plans to review McGeough’s analysis to gauge convention tone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Worcester
Russell
Cambridge
Colonel Cutting
Pittsfield
Cummings
Fall River
McGeough
Bay State House
Democracy on Civil Service Reform and Tariff Debates
The Democratic platform recalls 1882 pledges against spoils corruption and calls for a thorough civil service reform. It endorses Pendleton and Willis bills, favors a fair tariff revision, and highlights President Cleveland’s measured approach to surplus and appointments amid ongoing political debate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Democratic Party
Persoas
Chamber
Senate
Cleveland
New York
Congress
After the Organization Becomes Effective
The provision states actions to be taken following the organization’s completion and effectiveness. It outlines steps and responsibilities assigned to parties once the organizational process has been effected.
Prohibition State Committee Elects New Worcester Chairman
The Prohibition State committee met Saturday to accept J M Fisher’s resignation as chair and elect C B Knights of Worcester as the new chairman. Gov candidate Wis Earle spoke on campaign plans as Alfred Clark’s death was announced and Dr John Blackmer’s acceptance letter for lieutenant governor was read.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prohibition
Prohibition State Committee
J. M. Fisher
Attleboro
C. B. Knights of Worcester
Wis Earle
Worcester
State Committee
Alfred Clark
Franklin
John Blackmer
Springfield
Frank P. Dyer
Massachusetts
Joan Blackmer
Allen Coffin
Amos E. Hall
J. C. Kilbon
Boston
F. E. Willard
W. C.T.U
E. ‘Trask Lill
Temperance Meetings in Somerville Oppose Senator Glines
Cold water Republicans held four Somerville ward temperance meetings denouncing Senator Edward Glines amid calls to caucus for pro temperance candidates. Clergy and leaders urged turnout to defeat his renomination, citing liquor interests and past votes on tenement house and temperance bills.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senator Glines
Somerville
Edward Glines
Middlesex
First Methodist Episcopal Church
Wesley Square
Noyes
Winter Hill
J. W. Hamilton
Glines
Senate
Capen
Tufts College
Daniel Dorchester
Brewers’ ‘Association
Congress
Tater
Liquor Dealers’ Association
Franklin Street Orthodox
W. A. Smith
H. C. Hitchcock
Day Street Congregational Church
E. S. ‘Toad
Church address given by local officials lineup
At the Sycamore Street Church in Winter Hill Rev. Lee Price Representative Darling and John Hoerbert spoke along with the Rev. J. W. Hamilton and the Rev. J. C. Bartlett.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel OC. Darling
H. C. Hitchcock
Sycamore Street
Winter Hill
Lee Price
Darling
John Hoerbert
J. W. Hamilton
J. C. Bartlett
Labor Candidates for Governor Change as Ticket is Adjusted
The Massachusetts Labor Party shifts its top line with Charles E. Marks of Plymouth named to head the ticket as E M Chamberlin declines the gubernatorial nomination. The slate includes W D P Bliss, John S Small, Dr Goodwin, F Harvey Lincoln, and John R Roche with party offices at 27 Pemberton Square. A Boston meeting and a Lynn gathering plan campaign organization and a state committee launch. John R Roche declines state auditor nomination in a dated letter from Sept 18 1887.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. M. Chamberlin
State Committee
Charles E. Marks
Plymouth
W. D. P. Bliss
Lee
John S., Small
Provincetown
Dr. Goodwin
Lynn
F. Harvey Lincoln
Adams
John R. Roche
Boston
Pemberton Square
Boston Hall
O'Neill Larkin
Luther as Guide to German Americans at Tremont Temple
The Rev Emory J Haynes spoke to German Americans at Tremont Temple. He praised Luther as a national hero and reformer, linking Anglo Saxon unity to Germany England and America, urging Germans to embrace Luther’s Bible and religion while condemning modern German infidelity and Sabbath neglect.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tremont Temple
Emory J. Haynes
Haynes
Fle
Germany
Imperia
England
America
United States
Britain
Martin Luther
Mr. Haynes
Luther
New England
Knox
Wesley
President and Mrs Cleveland Return to Washington
The President and Mrs. Cleveland with Secretary Bayard and Mr Lamont arrived at 2:30 a.m. in Washington. Mrs Cleveland and Mrs Lamont wore ball gowns after the Philadelphia banquet. Mrs Cleveland received a blue ribbon basket and a large bouquet of white roses as souvenirs from Philadelphia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Cleveland
Bayard
Docking the Thistle at Van Brunt Street Docks
Watson and Bell hire Handren and Robbins to place the Thistle on a Brooklyn dock at the foot of Van Brunt Street. The docks are closed to the public, allowing exclusion if desired.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Watson
Mr. Bell
Messrs. Handren & Robbins
Washington Street
Brooklyn
van Brunt Street
Captain J B Mullet Ends Life In San Francisco
Captain J B Mullet of the United States Revenue Marine Service died by his own hand in San Francisco on September 18. Moroseness from ill health is given as the suspected cause of the tragedy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mullet
San Francisco
J. B. Mullet
United States Revenue Marine Service
Unidentified cyclist knocked cold on Middle Street
An unknown man riding a bicycle on Middle street in East Weymourn fell and was rendered unconscious. By nightfall he had not regained full awareness or given his identity. The hat bore the name W. E. Denslow as a possible clue to his identity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East Weymourn
Middle Street
W. E. Denslow
Great Damage by a Hurricane in Nassau
A severe hurricane on August 21 and 22 wrecked structures, fences, orchards and plantations across Grand Bahama and Abaco. The Elbow Bay lighthouse sustained damage and 25 to 30 small vessels were sunk or stranded. No loss of life reported yet.
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Nassau
N. P
Grand Bahama
Abaco
Elbow Bay
In the Revere House Boston Hotels Selective Choice
The Revere House in Boston presents a select homelike hotel with large handsomely furnished rooms and suites. It offers moderate European plan rates and has become immensely popular among guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Revere House
Boston
Prospero Boston Firm Enlarges A Shuman & Co Store
The Boston clothiers Messrs A Shuman & Co enlarge to six stories on Washington Street and four on Washington and Summer Streets. The update creates a grand salesroom on the second floor with enhanced daylight and a new fabric display window for custom gentlemen's wear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Messrs. A. Shuman & Co
Washington Street
Washington
Summer Streets
No. 440
No. Summer Street
Gentlemen's Custom
Fires Cause Damage to Buildings and Stable
The building at 83 Boylston Street owned by George R White and used by Merretto & Co as a restaurant was damaged about 1200 dollars by fire Saturday evening and partially insured. A stable behind 551 Shawmut Avenue owned by James Jeevans burned for about 500 dollars last evening. eight horses were rescued but one horse owned by W E Jackson suffocated. A box of rubbish fire at 67 Lenox Street occupied by James Teevan caused slight damage yesterday afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boylston Street
George R. White
Merretto & Co
Shawmut Avenas
James Jeevans
W. E. Jackson
Lenox Street
James Teevan
Fire destroys several business blocks across towns
A series of fires reported September 18 damaged multiple sites. In Asuand two leading business houses burned, losses near 50000 with limited insurance. Michigan City wreck wiped out round house and machine shops of a major railroad with losses under 25000. Keyport saw a section of Jacob Lorillard's Union brick yard burned, total loss about 250000 including 60000 on machinery, with no insurance and unknown origin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ashuand
Michsiagan City
Ind
Louisville, New Albany & Chicago Railroad
Keyport
N. J
Jacob Lorillard
Union
Will of Thomas J. Allen Names Caroline B Allen Executor
Probate Court records reveal the will of the late Thomas J. Allen appointing his wife Caroline B. Allen as executor and sole beneficiary. If she dies with no issue the estate would pass to listed Boston institutions and private groups, but since Caroline is alive her heirs receive the estate and the named beneficiaries lose their legacies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas J. Allen
Caroline B.allen
Unitarian Association
The
Children’s Mission
Children’s Aid Society
Seamen’s Aid Society
Young Men’s Christian Union
Children’s Hospital
Home For
Aged Men
Aged Women
Home For Little Wanderers
Boston
Caroline Li. Allen
Special Raymond Trip to California Leaves Boston
A special party departs Boston in hotel cars on the 26th inst under Raymond and Whitcomb guidance for California. Limited vacancies remain and must be filled promptly. An advertisement elsewhere lists rates and details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Mesars, Raymond and Whitcomb
California
Grand jury reports fourteen indictments in September term
The September term grand jury returned fourteen indictments including Sophia S Thompson for false pension affidavits Peter Raney James Connelly William J Furgerson Hannah Barry Margaret Yenney Bernard McDonough and others for liquor tax evasion Catherine Barrett for pension fraud Albert Blowell an embezzling letter carrier Frank Stevens a seaman Eva L Harris case against Oscar St John Timothy D Baker for margarine dealer tax evasion Frank Dinusa for counterfeiting George T Getchell pleaded nolo contendere for harsh punishment of a seaman John Stroyer triced at Pisagua Peru George Bennett first mate beaten and wounded at sea Richard Peterson a seaman pleaded nolo contendere and discharged Jury trials expected to begin Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States District Court
Nelson
Grand Jury
Sophia S.thompson
Peter Raney
Boston
James Connelly
Chelsea
William J. Furgerson
Revere
Hannah Barry
Margaret Yenney
Bernard McDonough
Catherine Barrett
Albert Blowell
Frank Stevens
Eva L. Harris
Oscar St. John
Timothy D. Baker
Frank Dinusa
Richard Peterson
Marble Executor Will Case Resumes This Monday
Supreme Judicial Court resumes the Marble executor case V5 today, with continued attention on the will and its provisions as proceedings proceed this Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Circuit Court
Supreme Judicial
Marble
Small
Superior Court Docket at Salem Hearings List
Essex county court session Sept 19 opens with cases including Prescott versus Boston and Maine Railroad and Simpson versus Storyaul. Adams v Boston and Maine also on calendar, plus Brown v Edwards and Dougherty v Mills. Lynn city and Peabody inhabitants cases noted among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Superior Court
Essex County
Barons
C.J
Salem
Prescott
Boston & Maine Railroad
Simpson
Story
Whitcomb
Admx
Brown
Edwards
Dougherty
Mills
Cunnigham
Sumpter
Whittier Va
City of Lynn
White Horse Races at Mystic Park Next Thursday
Mystic Park hosts a renewed White Horse race event with Silver Cup prizes valued at 200 dollars. L G Trott promotes the program with a dozen entries in the gentlemen’s road race to wagon and a 2 50 class for white or gray horses with top Boston owners represented.
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Mystic Park
L. G. Trott
Sone
Boston
Gentlemen's
W. Carlton
Bostom. Wen
Etta FP
Rayner
Ben Butler
Harlow
Bostomt
Robert Dr. Eel. Browm
Somerville
Rolie J. HL. Witcher
Daisy
Pacer
R. Ellis
Cambridge
B. G. Lookout
J. Hi. Davis
Bik
G. Plumed
H. A. Wortibhy
Dexingtom
Ness Ms
Ors
Bulan
William
Allen
Tony Pastor Herbert Pike
West Somerville
Jack Lewelan Mank
Kitty M
James Cahill
Stee &, HH. Barnes
Denversport
Ajax
J. G. Buzzell
Lyum
Rosa Lambert
H. A. Worthley
Lexington
Thompsom
Bostom
Nams
Kirtiy W
W. Carroll
Chelsea
Nellie C
N. PD
Blake
Melrose
Pauntiy
Durrell
South Boston
M. C
Italians Defrauded Man in July Case Probed in N Y
Inspector Robinson traveled to New York on Saturday night to arrest Stefano Maroco and Carlo Antonette, two Italians alleged to have defrauded Michael Cappuclio of 865 dollars in July through a confidence game. Boston reports 208 deaths last week, twenty three from consumption. Workmen digging the foundation for a new store at Boylston Street and Park Square uncovered a deep veil of clear cold water.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Inspector Robinson
New York
Stefano Maroco
Carlo Antonette
Michael Cappuclio
Boston
Boylston Street
Park Square
Towle to Offer Winter Lectures On Modern Figures And Europe
George Makepeace Towle announces four courses for the coming winter. One course surveys Famous Men and Women of Our Day with twelve lectures on Bismarck Gladstone Beaconsfield Gambetta Queen Victoria and more. Others cover Great Movements of Our Day Nihilism the Irish question German socialism Poetry of science and The Governments of Europe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Makepeace Towle
Lowell Institute
Branklin
Washington
Bismarck
Gladstone
Beaconsfield
Gambetta
Queen Victoria
Robbery on Dover Street Bridge Reported
About twelve thirty at night Jeremiah O Leary was robbed on Dover Street Bridge by three men who knocked him down and took seven shillings in silvers. He identified one assailant as John J Lydon and Lydon was arrested around 1 am.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Parker House
Thomas Fay, Jr
Frank E. Brigham
Postmaster Kennedy
Taunton
New York Life Insurance Association
Murphy
Boston Cab Company
Maynard
Irene Hoyt
Jesse Hoyt
New York
Hoyt Will
Jeremiah O Leary
Dover Street
Leary
John J
Lydon
Average daily egg sales and spirits trade noted
The report records average daily egg sales around one million in Parity Orange and cites Chester J. Graves & Sons of Boston praising the G. Taylor Qld Bourbon and Pure Rye Whinkies. They have sold these standard spirits for over fifteen years through top druggists and grocers, aiming to give patrons the best.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chester J. Graves & Sons
Boston
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West Church
Dr. Bartol
Bartol
Tabernacle
New Hampshire
John Quincy Adams
Henry Clay
Clay
Andrew Jackson
Meena
Republic
Ain
Moses
Beacon Hill
Concord
Nevedy
Heappraiser
Cardinal Wolsey
Henry VIII
Cromwell
Messrs
N. E. Chase
E. M. White
Labor Party
Joun RK. Roche
J. Haynes
Emory Tremont
Raymond
Boston Post
Woodward's Rine
Bromfield Street
Alex
Calder
Tremont and Boylston Sts
Pelwam
Chas. L. Bly
Pearl ST
Columbus Ave
Price
Roxbury
Washington St
William and Edwin Sheafe
Picycles
I. P. Lord & CO
Union Street
Pure Rye Gp
Bournes
Ces
Kentucky
Best Drug and Grocer
Wade Everywhere
Boadburn
Henry F. Willer Pianos
Miller Hall
Tremont St
Boston Association
Chestnut Street
Philadelphia
Health Food CO
Gas Lighting Co
Arch St
MR. Towle
Dover Street Bridge
Ine
Lowder CO
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