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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Sep 20, 1886

Page

8

Rice Men Jubilant in Worcester Caucuses for Republican Nomination

In Worcester and surrounding towns 24 delegates elected 15 pledged to Rice and 9 to Bates. Oxford 67 for Rice 65 for Bates. 10 Rice and 7 Bates voters challenged risking a contest. Rice leads likely in the Republican nominating convention. Bates remains defiant. Twenty one delegates remain to be elected with Grafton, Southbridge likely Rice, Hampden county towns claimed for Rice. Harmonizers to smooth asperities Wednesday evening to seek a solid Rice delegation.

Worcester Speciau Rice Bates Chariton Oxford Milbury Spencer, Barre Grafton Southbridge Mr. Rice Brimfield Holland Wales Hampden County Bares

Gossip from Lowell hints at Democratic tilt for state amid council talk

Low Ett Sept 19 Democratic sentiment favors James Grinnell for governor seconded by Senator Douglas support. Lowell delegates back Melvin of Lawrence for renomination to the senate seat, with Jewett favored for Republican nod. County sheriff Cushing praised, while ward politics loom over the senatorial race and speaker bid by Solon Stevens.

Pedau M. H. Fietcher Democratic Committee Douglas Lowell Fletcher James Grinnell Jeremiah Crowley Crowley Lawrence N. P. H. Melvin Francis Jewett Jewett Byron Truell Frost Stevens Sheriff Cushing Cushing George A Waeden Senate House Solon W. Stevens John J. Hogan Edward B. Quinn Friends of the Hion

Malden Everett Fight Grows in Sixth Middlesex Nomination

The Republican senatorial race in the new sixth Middlesex district heats up as Everett wins three Everett delegates in a Malden caucus. Malden splits among Deacon Ezra A. Stevens J H Millett and George W Walker, with Millett noted for opposing the metropolitan police bill of 1885 and Walker facing Knights of Labor opposition. Stevens linked to Lodge and Converse campaigns, and exiting the era of Lovering’s first term.

Malden-Everett Sixth Middlesex Everett Alonzo H. Evans Messrs. Smith Marshall Evans Malden Ezra A. Stevens J. H. Millett George W. Walker Millett Walker Knights of Labor Deacon Stevens Lodge Congressman Lovering Stevens

Contest for Democratic Senate nomination in North End shapes up

The North End race for the Democratic senatorial nomination, third Suffolk, shows candidate strengths. Ex Representative Kelly is out. Dwyer’s Cambridge backers gain support in Ward 8. Harkins draws seventh ward. Ward 6 leans Harkins though Flynn gains initial aid. The GOP legislature’s heavy Democratic tilt ensures a Democratic win at the polls.

North End Suffolk Kelly Cambridge Patrick D. Dwyer Harkins Harkins, and the Sixth Ward Ward 6 Flynn

Party Caucuses Report From Newton and Nearby Towns

The Newton Democratic caucus elected J. Harris Reed as chair and C. H. Lopkins as secretary with delegates directed to back W. E. Russell for Governor and resolutions endorsing President Cleveland while urging tariff reform supporters in Congress. Delegates and ward city committees are listed, showing extensive cross-town selections and instructions for other conventions.

Newton J. Harris Reed C. H. Lopkins W. E. Russell Cleveland Congress Childs C. H. Graves Few T. B. Fitz M. J. Duane Thomas Drew Frank Humphrey Ward W.E. Plummer John Dolan P. A. McVicar F.C. Lyon R. T. Sullivan C. H. Hale P.T. Bagley F. W. Barney W. E. McOwen Barton M. Jackson TC. Donovan P. J. Linnehan A. W. Pope F. J. Parker L. D. Boise John W. Hahn Jesse C. Ivy A. C. Madge Braintree State C. (. Anderson Samuel W. Ford P. D. Holbrook James Dennithorne Thomas Roche Caleb Lincoln Quincy Isaac M. Holt H. M. Federden Charles W. Jonson Warren W. Adams Edwin W. Marsh Thomas Gurney C. R. Sherman C. A. Spear G. L. Miller G. O. Langley J. Q. A. Field H. O. Souther Centre District W. W. Adams G. O. Bass F. F. Prescott Horace T. Spear John McGowan South Peter Dackers A. W. Gardner H. Penniman F. F. Green West Orne John Murray A. K E. Baxter John Harris W. L. Ripley Robert Kent Point J. ©. Souther William Caldwell Joseph Warren Hayden H.P. Kittredge Atlantic Edward H. Richardson John T. Hunt Wollaston A. G. Olney Thomas F. Mitchell H. H. Faxon Tate Dedham F. D. Ely T. L. Wakefield H. T. McClearn W. F. McQuillen Morse C. K. Conant George W. Weatherbee George C. Stearns Wiliam W. Baker John Wardle, Jr E. P. Hewins C. F. Foss Woburn Edward D. Hayden John M. Harlow Joseph G. Pollard J. S. True Charles C. Adams Milton J. Walter Bradlee Nathan Godfrey Medford Eleazar Boynton Daniel A. Gleason G. F B. Spaulding J. H. Hooper Marblehead J. J. Harris William Stevens, Jr C. H. Goodwin Knott V. Martin Simeon Dodge W. H. Coates Moses Gilbert Frank L. Fabens William Standley R. G. Cross W. A. Brown W. L. Hooper Philip B. Laskey Ames

Prohibition State central committee names officers and appointees

The Prohibition State central committee met Saturday choosing George Kempton as chairman Frank P Dyer as secretary James Hi Roberts as treasurer Claudius B Travis as auditor and an executive committee of several members. Several resignations were accepted and replacements named including Rev I T Johnson Edwin Sawtell and Lewis D Carroll. Mrs Josie Reynolds resignation not accepted. The party’s governor and lieutenant governor candidates sent letters with platforms stressing woman suffrage and the destruction of liquor traffic as the party’s chief aim.

Prohibition State Central Committee George Kempton Sharon Frank P. Dyer Hingham James Hi, Roberts Cambridge Claudius B. Travis Natick A. KE. Hall E. H. Clapp E. Trask Hill E. D. Conant Edward Kendall J. M. Fisher A. A. Williams State Committee I. T. Johnson Oxford Edwin Sawtell Brockton Lewis D. Carroll Marblehead D. B. Gurney Whitman Josie Reynolds Lawrence Lothrop

Down on the Cape in a GOP delegate race

The Davis and Randall factions fight for Cape delegate votes with Davis leading 12 to 9 as Fall River and parts of New Bedford loom. Yarmouth Republicans held a caucus Saturday evening and chose though the text cuts off before finishing.

Cape Dr. Davis Randall Davis Fall River New Bedford Yarmouth

Davis delegates for C. F. Swift senatorial delegates

Davis delegates for C. F. Swift, the assignment lists senatorial delegates. The fragment hints at party organization but provides no date, place, or outcomes.

Davis C. F. Swift

Cate Election Prospects Highlight Newton Cambridge Delegations

Mr Edward Cate of Newton, a Harvard graduate and practicing attorney, seeks Middlesex district attorney with Newton and Cambridge backing plus others. Malden Democratic caucus set for Thursday at Barretts Hall. Malden voting list at 2845, down 210 from last year. Republican ninth district convention in Malden aims to placate an anti Lodge faction. Dr Dean of Brockton being wooed for Governor by Plymouth county Democrats. Chelsea caucuses Wednesday at 8. Willard Spaulding accepts Seventh District Congress nomination and addresses fisheries policy. Suffolk County Democrat to field Jenkins organization weekly. Ward 17 Democrats open headquarters at 545 Harrison Ave.

Edward Cate Newton Middlesex County Stevens Cambridge Cate Harvard College Law School Newton Water Board Plymouth County Dean Brockton Douglas Chelsea Willard Spaulding Congress Howard E. Gaffney Suffolk County Democrat

Indorsing the Reform Mayor from The State Press

A compilation of editorial snippets praising Russell as a progressive, veteran Democrat suited for mayor. It notes youth andDemocratic lineage, contrasts with Grinnell and Wood, and discusses reactions from Boston Globe Newton Graphic and local papers.

the State Press Indorsing the Reform

Russell Lecture at Tufts on Christian Faith and Citizenship

The Rev. Dr. A A Miner delivered Tufts College's Russell Lecture in the chapel. He said a good citizen must be socially and morally independent, heroically virtuous, and self sacrificing, with Christian faith the sole source of those traits, though a good man need not be a Christian.

Russell Tufts’ College A. A. Miner D.D Boston

Captain Ham Resigns After Board Reinstatement

The police commissioners, after restoring Captain William A. Ham as chief inspector, received his resignation. Ham’s action led to Hanscom being promoted to chief inspector and Mountain advancing from patrolman to inspector, with Ham’s resignation accepted immediately.

Board of Police Commissioners William A. Ham Supreme Court Hama Whiting Ham Hanscom Inspector Mountain Patrolman Mountain

Odd Fellows Week Plans For Parade In Boston

The Sovereign Grand Lodge prepares for a major Odd Fellows event in Boston with a Wednesday grand parade expected to draw about 10,000 members. Visitors toured aboard the Nantasket cruise, raised funds for children, and officials expect a week of banquets, elections, and civic honors led by Lt Gen Underwood and Col Porter.

George E. Harvey Wesley A. Gove A. F. Means H. V. Haywood Fred A. Lull George B. Brown H. C. Bispham William Heron C. C. Kimball J. Bensimon D. A. Clark W. M. Rumney E. M. Cower Harrison Wilder, Jr James G. Scott David O. Felt W. J. Moore W. J Richardson W. P. Thaxter D. Henderson A. G. Pike H. C. Pickering F. E. Page J. O. Record James H. Richardson Charles Waugh Bugler E. H. Wise Elmer Millett H. H. Osborne A. W. Herrick William A. Waterhouse J. H. Blanchard W. S. French H. G. Green Fitchburg Joseph Bradbury Providence R. Co Department of the Pacific C. W. Breyforle San Jose Cal Department of the Mississippi Henry Cadle Underwood Grand Sire Sovereign Grand Lodge East E. Burritt Palmer Clarendon Hotel Odd Fellows’ Hall Tremont Street Vendome Brunswick Order Odd Fellowship United States of America Order of Odd Fellows Henry F. Garey Baltimore John H. White Albion N. Y Theodore A. Ross EH. H. Whitney Lansing, Mich Grand Messenger

First Chicago excursion train arrives at Fitchburg depot

The first section left Chicago Saturday morning and, after stops at North Adams and Irving, reached Fitchburg at night with 350 excursionists. Officials expect eleven or more sections to arrive by noon today as crowds await guests and relatives at local hotels.

Fitchburg Chicago Inquirer Grand Trunk Railroad North Adams Et Railroad Irving Boston

Carney Hospital Fair Plans Under Discussion at Meeting

At Carney Hospital a meeting in Mechanics Hall discussed the October 28 festival to aid the hospital. About 100 ladies attended with parishes represented by various tables. An invitation was sent to Hon. James G. Blaine and the group adjourned to meet October 3, promising a great social success.

Carney Hospital Mechanics’ Hall J. F. Dacey St. Mary’s Parish Charlestown O. E. Burdick St. Augustine’s Cathedral Immaculate Conception St. Joseph West End St. Mary’s North End St. Patrick’s Highlands St. Francis de Sales Mission Table St. James St. Joseph's Roxbury East Boston SS. Peter’s and Paul’s South Boston St. Augustine Holy Rosary James G. Blaine

Thirty Six Hours Ahead of Time for Symphony Seats

A lengthening line formed outside the Winter place Music Hall ticket office as twelve men camp overnight to secure first choice seats for the Symphony Orchestra concerts. Four colored youths led the line, each with a grub basket, while police planned to station an officer to maintain order on the busy stretch toward Winter and Washington streets.

Winter Place Music Hall Winter Street Washington Street Vaughn

Home From Europe Horton Preaches to Large Second Church Audience

The Rev. Edward A. Horton pastor of Second Church on Boylston Street returned from Europe and preached yesterday on Psalm 22 22 about assembling the congregation as the church s core. He urged a living earnest message less metaphysics and more love hope and tolerance while noting church attendance may be undercounted and urging open week rituals and a stronger organized approach. He cited large congregations abroad and called for unified moral religious forces to renew spirit and life.

Edward A. Horton Boylston Street Europe Horton Spurgeon’s Westminster Italy Scotland Boston

Indictment Shifts Center on Abington Bank Former President Lane

Grand jury in U S District Court reports eleven indictments against Richmond J. Lane former president of Abington National Bank. Sixty five counts allege embezzlement totaling 79416 dollars with false entries and unauthorized withdrawals from the Boston reserve agent. Trial date not set. Lane expected to plead when jurors return.

United States District Court Nelson Richmond J. Lane Abington National Bank Boston Lane National Bank of Redemption Gatchell

Harvest to Open Wallace's Theatres Season

Wallace's opens on Oct 11 with Henry Hamilton's Harvest in London first. Kyrle Bellew, Herbert Kelcey, Annie Robe star. Carrie Coote to feature. Sophia and Sister Mary follow, with Dominic's Daughter and other American pieces planned. Wallack aims for a brilliant season with new and familiar faces.

Wallace’s Lester Wallack Hig Wallack’s Henry Hamilton London Princess’s Theatre Hamilton New York Mr. Wallack Bevil “Brooke Carrie Coote Henry Orving Tom Jones Sophia Mary Messrs Clement Scott Wilson Barrett Comedy Theatre Alice Dunning Lingard Dominic’s D. D. Lloyd Ouida George Eliot Museum Bijou Howard Music Hall John Stetson Boston J. C. Mullaly Mullaly The Callahans Bigley Bryant Meg Newman Mary Hilforde Bessie Rowland Frank R. Foster Fred G. Ross Joseph Weldon Charles T. White Academy of Music Justin M’carthy Mme Modjesha Union Square Theatre Maurice Barrymore Charles Vandenhoff William F. Owen Hamilton Beil Ian Robertson James Cooper Errol Dunbar Howell Hansell Max Freeman Albert Lang Florence Girard Marie Nevins Laura Johnstone P. M. Potter Arthur Pinero Standard Theatre Daly's A. ©. Wheeler Mom Crinkle New York Mirror the Mirror University of Pennsylvania Aclearmans Aristophanes Philadelphia Academy of Music New England Athens Philadelphia Booth Chicago Star Theatre

City Notes and Local School and Civic Updates

President Powers of Boston Consolidated Street Railway contracts with Jones & Co for fifteen new cars to run from Charlestown to Roxbury, delivery expected by November. Charlestown High School Cadets elect officers. Nan tasksket band gives farewell concerts. Boston Young Men's Christian Union class list announced with twenty-one classes, some open to ladies. Ward precinct officers appointed for state and municipal elections. Home for Aged Couples bazaar slated for Horticultural Hall on November 15 16 17 18 and 20. A man drowned after jumping from a Beacon Street seawall and river drag nets recovered. Post 68 G A R held reception for Commander Charles D Stiles with 500 attendees. poem and silverware presented. Noonday prayer meetings of the Boston Y M C A arranged for the week.

Grand Lodge of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows Boston Cole O'Brien Sovereign Grand Lodge Nantasket Rowe’s Wharf Fort Independence Governor’s Island Fort Warren Boston Light Natasket Beach Deer Island J. W. Cadman Nahant O’brien Alderman Bromwich O'Neil Board of Odd Fellows’ Hall Grand Lodge Massachusetts Tufts Robinson Grand Sire United States Order Ipril John Duncan Richard Rushworth John Cheatham Grand Lodge of Tremont Temple Army of the Patriarchs Militant John C. Underwood Kentucky Army of Patriarchs Militant Commonwealth Avenue Arlington Street Boylston Streets Clarendon Boylston Berkeley Street Columbus Avenue Dartmouth Street Tremont Street Temple Place Washington Street Summer High Congress Milk Broad State Washington School Beacon Arlington Streets City Hall Wellesley College Durant Hunnewell Australia New Zealand North America Baltimore Columbus, O Board of Trade Charles H President Powers Boston Consolidated Street Railway Company Messrs. Jones & Co Troy Charlestown Roxbury Charlestown High School Fir A. B. Shapleigh E. F. Curtis R. W. Bray J. F. Kenny W. H. Curtis I. T. Ford C. J. Doherty F. E. Allen Reeves Boston Young Men’s Christian Union O Brien Beacon Street Charles River Fitzgerald Power Murray Charles D. Stiles Grand Army Hall Harrison Square B. Read Wales Boston Young Men’s Christian Association Tremont Row H. A. Cooke H. J. Pierson E. A. Harris S. T. Frost G. M. Gardner S. S. Nickerson

Cleanliness Emphasized with Pearline Brand Usage

A period advertisement urges cleanliness at all times urging use of Pyle's Pearline for bath, laundry and cleaning tasks across household chores.

Pyle

Aztec Fair Opens in Boston Horticultural Hall Today

Mexicans involved with the Aztec Fair arrived in Boston Saturday and prepared exhibits for the event. A private view previews the unique showcases including a Mexican kitchen, bullfighting gear, onyx goods, a Mexican orchestra, and a mummy room. The fair opens at 1 PM with three daily receptions to follow.

Horticultural Hall Boston

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