Roads for Congress in Newburyport Convention
In Newburyport on September 20 the Democratic district convention nominated Samuel Roads Jr. of Marblehead by acclamation for Congress, with Colonel Jonas H. French withdrawing and James F. Dean elected presidential elector. The meeting, chaired by George Messervey, approved credentials and permanent officers and pledged a vigorous campaign.
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Newburyport
Samuel Roads, Jr
Marblehead
Cogswell
Sam
George P. Messervey
Salem
Mark C. Pettingell
Danvers
Collins
C. W. Morse
Haverhill
T. J. Coolidge
Berkeley Johnson
Pedrick
George C. Collins
Perry Collier
Beverly
B. F. Stevens
Collier
Horace F. Longfellow
Newbury
Sidney Bancroft
Peabody
J. H. O'Toole
Amesbury
Congress
J. Otis Winkley
Jonas H. French
Messervy
District Committee
French
J. R. Huntington
Messrs. Jones
Bancroft
Peabody and Hall
Mr. Dean
Messrs. Morgan
Richardson
Essex
Gaffney
Gloucester
Morse
Coolidge
O’neal
Roads Poised as One of Congress Maiden Run Youthful Democrat
Senator Roads, born in Marblehead, could be among the youngest in Congress if elected, turning 34 on October 22. A seasoned Massachusetts legislator, he won five straight terms in districts with Republican leanings, always running as a Democrat. An old newspaper man, he authored a town history at 19 and led in the Legislature, known for tact. He also serves on the Young Men’s Democratic Club executive committee and advocates tariff reform.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senator Roads
Congress
Massachusetts
House
Senate
Mr. Roads
Roads
Amos Cummings
New York
Marblehead
Young Men’s Democratic Club
Revere Chelsea Split Over License Reform In Suffolk District
In the twenty seventh Suffolk district comprising Winthrop Revere and parts of Chelsea a license restriction law fuels Republican infighting. Charles Grant Jr leads the anti license faction with F William Smith. Democrats from Chelsea back a candidate likely to win. Revere holds balance of power as Winthrop remains loyal to the incumbent Floyd.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Revere
Suffolk
Winthrop
Chelsea
David Floyd
Charles Grant, Jr
Marlboro Republicans dedicate first log cabin HQ in Massachusetts
The Marlboro Republican club held a flag raising and ratification meeting to dedicate a new log cabin as campaign headquarters. A telegram to General Harrison was sent from Marlboro, detailing greetings and presenting the original Harrison Club constitution from 1840. Speakers included Waldo Brigham, Hemnan Fay, Samuel Darling, W S Frost, and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marlboro
Marveoro
J. O. Eaton
Lodi
Wis
Old
Harrison Club of
General Harrison
Benjamin Harrison
Indianapolis
Ind
Republicans of
Massachusetts
W. A. Alley
CO. Waldo Brigham
Hemnan
Fay
Samuel C. Darling
Somerville
W.S. Frost
S. Herbert Howe
J. E. Curtis
A. F. Newton
A. A. Brigham
F.S. Rice
F. C. Curtis
Bristol County's Fight for County Commissioner
Republican caucuses were held in all city wards to elect delegates to the Bristol county conventions. The Bristol county convention hosts a contest for county commissioner between Killey E. Terry, the incumbent, and William Sanders, drawing strong local interest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bristol County
Bristol
Killey E. Terry
William Sanders
Sanders Delegates Elected Citywide by Clear Majorities
The captain of Company E First Regiment and current superintendent of burial grounds, Sanders, had delegates elected in every ward by majorities from 20 to 110. Councillor delegates backed I N Keith of Bourne, and Senator delegates supported Major Thomas N Cook, who has three years in the lower house. Delegates to councillor and senatorial conventions were chosen by acclamation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sanders
I. N. Keith
Bourne
Thomas N. Cook
Russell Club of Cambridge Elects Officers at Formation
Seventy five young men gathered in Cambridge to form the William E. Russell Club in the ward room of the city building. Edmund T. Phelan was chosen president with Edward A. Bingham and Thomas Houllahan as vice presidents, Frank Facey secretary, and J. W. Mahady treasurer. An executive committee includes Houllahan, Kelley, McKeown, Rady, Bingham, Welsh, Hackett, Mahady, Waterman. The club plans to support Mayor Russell for governor regardless of party, with the next meeting set for Thursday evening, Sept. 27.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russell Club
Cambridge
Ward Room
City Building
Central Square
William E. Russell
Andrew J. Rady
Edward A. Bingham
R. H. Welsh
J. H. Hackett
D. J. Mahady
Herbert A. Waterman
Russell
Greenhalge Gains in Lawrence Delegation Split
Lawrence Republicans elect eighteen congressional delegates with eight for Greenhalge and Merrill opposes. Eight to Merrill, two or three doubtful. Merrill will not receive a complimentary vote from the Lawrence delegation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greenhalge
Lawrence
Speciau
Major Merrill
Mayor Raymond declines bid for Essex senator seat
Sept 20 Special. Mayor J M Raymond told a Willows gathering he will not seek the Republican nomination for senator in the second Essex district. He stated he is out of the race and not a candidate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raymond
Saem
J. M. Raymond
the Willows
Essex
Political activity across Massachusetts nominees campaigns and rallies
The second Suffolk Democratic senatorial convention meets in Charlestown this evening while Middleboro Republicans open their campaign with a Town Hall rally led by George A. Marden and Solon Stevens. Campaign flags, torchlight parades, and key speakers mark events in Lawrence, Dorchester, Cambridge, Barnstable, and Jamaica Plain with Democrats, Republicans, and Prohibitionists preparing rallies, meetings, and organizational actions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Suffolk
Raymond Hall
Main Street
Charlestown
Middleboro
Town Hall
George A. Marden
Solon Stevens
Lowell
Democratic City Committee
Lawrence
W. E. Russell
John J. Donovan
Messrs
Boston
American Citizens’ Republican Club
Tremont Street
Cambridge
Ward
General Banks
Kingsley
Barnstable County
Buzzard’s Bay
Beard
Washington
City Hall
Anti-Free Trade League
Ward 8
N. R. Morse
Salem
Essex
Peabody
Lynn
Turkey Gives Offence Greek Warships Ordered to Be Ready
In Athens on September 20 Greek authorities ordered several warships to be ready to sail within two days. A squadron that had been absent for a month arrived at Piraeus under full steam and will move toward Turkish waters. Greece protests over the seizure of a Greek vessel at Chios and the Porte’s unsatisfactory reply is reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athaens
Pirwus
Chios
Porte
William
Leland
Boston
Suffolk
Boston Post
Jonny W. McKim
Esquire
Elijah George
Register
William Minot
William Minot, Jr
Harrison C. Bryant
Joan W. McKim
Morton D. Andrews
Joan W. McKrim
George Lyman Agee
Ellen K. Dwight
JoHn W. McKim
Rebecca
McClellan
bKsoston
George Lyman Appleton
Hoston
Joan W. McKi
James Bowdoin
Algernon Coolidge
el Elwah Gerge
Elizabeth T. Regan
Joan W. McKim. Esquire
Charlotte A. Bradstreet
Joun W. McKim
George A. Blaney
Cambridge
George M. Brooks
J. H. Tyler
Andrew J. Browne
Emeline A. Randall
Joan W. Moka
Eliwah George
Commonwealth OF Massachussetts
William H. Gallagher
Emma C. Gallagher
Commonwealth OF Massachus
Levi Whitney
James B. Richardson
Joan W. McKim, Esquire
Elwan George
Surgeons and Physicians Meet Elects Officers for 1889
At Washination on Sept 20 the American Surgical Association discussed George W Gay on Comparative Methods of Tracheotomy and Inurbation in Croup. Officers were elected for the year: Cheever president, Richardson and Roberts vice presidents, with Weist, Connor, Mears, Peck and Cross among others. Next meeting set for first Tuesday in May 1889 in this city. The Association of American Physicians also elected officers led by Francis Minot president, Howard and Busey vice presidents, Hays recorder, Hunt secretary, Johnston treasurer, and Peabody on council.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Surgical Association
George W. Gay
City Hospital
Boston
Cheever
Annandale
England
D. W. Cheever
Poston
Washington
John S. Billings
Association of American Physicians
Francis Minot
R. P Howard
Montreal
8. C. Busey
I. M. Hays
Henry Hunt
Albany
W. W. Johnston
George L. Peabody
Carpet closing out sale draws hundreds at J. & J. Dobson
The opportunity rarely offered to carpet buyers continues at the closing out sale of J. & J. Dobson. Hundreds visit daily and all leave with a purchase, making the event a strong bargain for shoppers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. & J. Dobson
Death Rate Undiminished in Florida Fever Cluster
Pleasant Jacksonville weather contrasts with a fever surge as 131 new cases bring total to 1464 and 15 deaths today, including John Seeley and Julia Smith. Reports defend fire protection, describe health efforts, and note cases across Gainesville McClenny and Decatur with quarantine actions and rumors in Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacksonville
Fla
John Seeley
John Ryan
Mr. Bollermansky
Julia Smith
Nathaniel Sherman
R. Bowden
Charles Hinckley
Mr. Zohn
O. Z. Tyler
Harry Scott
Willie Long
Arthur Turner
Taylor McFarland
L. Lawrence
T’. B. Hernandes
Gainesville
Miller
Board of Health
Fernandina
McClenny
C. S Sheldon
F. A. Gould
E. M. Mitchell Post
Harvard College
Irmingham
Ala
Decatur
Montcomery
GaAterston
Tex
Washington
Defrees Street
Downshend
Corrigan's Silver Jubilee at St Patrick's Cathedral
The silver jubilee of Archbishop Corrigan was celebrated at St Patrick's Cathedral New York with mass and pomp. Archbishop and 800 priests attended a banquet where a $20,000 purse was given by diocesan priests and a $10,000 check from Eugene Kelly funded the new seminary, with greetings from the Pope and other church leaders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Corrigan
St. Patrick’s Cathedral
Rvar
Donnelly
Eugene Kelly
City Treasurer records contributions for Jacksonville fever relief
City Treasurer Turner lists donations received for the relief fund to combat Jacksonville yellow fever. Amounts include 7,249.85 from Alba Davis & Co, 5,000 from Ursula Cushman, 10,000 from George F. Blake Mfg. Co, 10,000 from George H. Bond, 6, 5 from various residents and firms, with many individual gifts noted as acknowledged previously and additional late entries. The list shows diverse support from individuals and Boston-area businesses toward the relief effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Turner
Alba Davis & Co. Saar Erares
William Everett
Ursula Cushman
Conway
N. Riss
Andover
Mass
Moon
George F. Blake
Boston
Mrs
Chadwick
Pecan Office
John Phmestin I
Esha Aatelsea
Jia Sak
Music Gallery Collapse Harms Newark Crowd at Rink
At Belleville Avenue Rink in Newark Henry George and Hugh O Pentecost spoke when the music gallery collapsed injuring eleven. The seriously hurt include James Gould Benjamin Francisco Thomas Morgan Henry Hayes and James Early.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newark
N. J
Hugh O. Pentecost
Henry George
Belleville Avenue
James Gould
Benjamin Francisco
Thomas Morgan
Henry Hayes
James Early
Delaware Republican Convention nominates Willis and Treat
Dover Sept 20 The Republican State convention opened with temporary chair John Pilling and adopted a platform endorsing the national ticket while denouncing pension vetoes. It calls for a constitutional convention next Legislature. Kent county backed Rev Jonathan S Willis and Sussex for Charles H Treat in the congressional race. First ballot favored Treat. A State central committee was formed and the convention adjourned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Delaware
Dover
Del
John Pilling
Committee On Resolutions
Cleveland
Kent County
Jonathan S Willis
Sussex
Charles H. ‘Treat
Trent
State Central Committee
United Labor Party Convention Adopts Ticket Pledge
In New York on September 20 the United Labor party adjourned after a heated debate on endorsing the Republican State ticket. The final vote approved nominating a full State ticket with Governor race support for the electoral reform pledged party.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
sWew
York
United Labor Party
Farmers greet General Harrison at Indianapolis meeting
About 300 agricultural machine men and employees, along with local supporters, gathered at the Grand Hotel in Indianapolis to march to General Harrison’s residence. FE P Wingate introduced the visitors, bringing the crowd to nearly 1000 as Harrison delivered a brief speech and exchanged handshakes with well wishers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Grand Hotel
General Harrison
FE. P. Wingate
Montgomery County
Merchants Weeks Outlook Praised By Boston Merchants
The Boston merchants report a very satisfactory outlook for Merchants Weeks. Rufus A. Flanders, secretary of the committee, praised planning and foresight while noting more ticket applications for the second week. A list of registered visiting merchants appears elsewhere in the paper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Merchants’ Weeks
Rufus A. Flanders
Merchants of
Exhibition of Horticulture Draws Mixed Attendance
The Massachusetts Horticultural Society reports attendance at its annual fruits vegetables and flowers show has suffered from dreary weather yet a steady stream of visitors persists. Managers note the orchids display draws the most attention and premiums for flowers and plants will be awarded today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Massachusetts Horticultural Society
Bailey's Store Promises Broad Bargains at 615 Washington
Bailey at 615 Washington Street runs a double column ad in this morning's Post highlighting bargains on crockery, lamps, tinware, shirts, and other discounted items. The notice touts special sales across a wide range of goods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bailey
Washington Street
Post
Funeral arrangements for Col Austin C Wellington
Col Sampson issued notice of funeral services for Col Austin C Wellington to be held Sunday at 1 pm at the Unitarian Church on Austin Street with viewing from 10 am to 12 pm. Militia units, floral tributes, and escort details are announced, along with official messages from Brigades and the Adjutant General.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sampson
Wellington
Austin C. Wellington
Unitarian
Austin Street
Briggs
First Regiment Infantry
Mt. Auburn
Austin
Inman
Harvard
Trowbridge
Broadway
Gardner, Mason and
Bartlett
Mtt
Auburn
Benjamin F. Bridges
B. F. Briooks
B. S. Parker
Eves
Cavalry
Isaac H. Allard
Stillman B. King
George A. Keeler
Infantry
St. James Avenue
Clarendon Street
Welington
Boston
Kilby Street
Commonwealth OF Massachusetts
First Infantry
Cambridge
Exx&cutttivee
Oliver Ames
Thomas R. Mathews
Mathews
Dauron
East Brookfield Woollen Company organized in Boston area
Herman Rawitser and Fred Rawitser have formed the East Brookfield Woollen Company with a $20,000 capital to manufacture shoddy and woollen goods. Hearings on a governor and council commutation for Mrs. Robinson are not set for Oct and may occur late in October. A nurse Mrs Helen Thompson is accused of theft at Malden and a pocketbook was taken from Mrs E F Bugbee in Boston. Cricketers’ reunion postponed. Iron pipes contract awarded to H S Robinson for $726. Union 38 Carpenters discuss constitutional amendments in Detroit plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robinson
Herman Rawitser
Fred Rawitser
East Brookfield Woollen Company
Helen Thompson
Wellington
Malden
R. H. White
Felt
E. F. Bugbee
Newbury Street
New England Cricketers
Longwood
Boston & Maine
Travers Street
H. S. Robinson
Union 38
Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners
Wells Memorial Hall
Detroit
Names Listed in Ocean Steamer Passenger Arrivals
A long row of passenger names and home ports appears, listing travelers such as Brunswick Henry B. Godfrey of Bangor New York residents Franz Merz F W Pittman Job Abbott Montreal and many others, along with several couples and families from Philadelphia New York London Ont Chicago and other cities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brunswick
Henry B. Godfrey
Bangor
J. A. Montant
New York
Franz Merz
F. W. Pittman
Job Abbott
Montreal
Vendome
Edmund Baylies
Richard M. Elliot
Philadelphia
Charles Wheeler
Augustus J. Brown
Yonkers
George D. Robertson
London
Ont
B. R. Lee
Toledo
John Robinson
H Young
K. W Breckenridge
Omaha
Charles W. White
Florida
Mipgen
Miss Mipgen
Miss Brown
Chillicothe
R. Perry French
Paris
France
E.V. Low
Davenport
H. Garland
Saco
J. O. Halsey
Newark
Cobb Aldrich Co Market Finest Tea and Coffee Goods
Cobb Aldrich & Co advertise a premium selection of tea and coffee at unusually low prices calling attention to their September catalogue for readers to review.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cobb, Aldrich & Co
Courts Report Indictments Atlas Internal Revenue Cases
The grand jury returned thirty four indictments including twenty for liquor license violations. Others cite Della Tarr Worcester for opening a letter, George A Babcock raising a five to ten dollar silver certificate, and multiple felonies involving letter theft counterfeit money embezzlement and a break in at Major Huston s office Charlestown Navy Yard with $100 and a silver watch stolen. Trials begin Tuesday next.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States District Court
Oak
Washington Streets
Charles H. Copely
Rudolph Woolson
Thomas Leddy
Wolf Arronson
Ellen Murphy
Charles L Rawson
Worcester
Andrew Costa
Illiam F. Labram
Joseph M. Morse
Cassius
Dieekf
Major Huston
Charlestown Navy Yard
Land damages sought for Atlantic avenue Marblehead case
Superior Court Essex County September 20 before Judge Lathrop No 4282 Phillips et al versus inhabitants of Marblehead reports a petition for assessment of land damages for land taken in laying out Atlantic avenue Marblehead. F L Evans represents petitioners W D Northend for defendants. Other case numbers listed include Kenny v Carroll Miller et al v Lyne Electric Co Coughlin v Kellen MacAuliffe v Coleman Kneeland v Hood and several against City of Salem and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Essex County
Lathrop
Phillips Et al
Marblehead
Emily H. Phillips
Atlantic Avenue
F.L. Evans
W. D. Northend
Kenny
Carroll
Miller Et al
Lyne Electric Lt. Co
Coughlin
Kelleen
MacAuliffe
Coleman
Kneeland
Superior Criminal Court September orders list
In Sherman court on September 20, judges rendered verdicts and sentences including Charles Goodwin acquitted of larceny. Wilhelm Smith jailed three months for cheating. Michael Doherty found not guilty on liquor law violation. Charles Rex, arson, discharged on own recognizance. Peter Keane not guilty on liquor law. John Pounce tried for manslaughter. W Rothman found guilty of larceny and fined $20. Henry Von Serene, manslaughter, three years in state prison. William Sullivan idle and disorderly, eighteen months house of correction. Hugh McGaffagan breaking and entering, two years house of correction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Superior Criminal Court
Sherman
Charles Goodwin
Wilhelm Simith
Michael Doherty
Charles Rex Why
Peter W. Keane
John Pounce
W. Rothman
Supreme Judicial Court Decides Municipal Election Dispute
The Supreme Judicial Court hears the case Sanford I Morse versus Frank H Burgess et al over a March Sandwich town election for three selectmen. Despite Morse’s claim, a recount showed Frederick S Pope elected. The court rejected Morse’s petition, ruling it would go against the people’s will. petition dismissed with costs. Berry represents petitioner, Knowlton for respondents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sanford I. Morse
Frank H. Burgess
Morse
Sandwich
Charles Dillingham
Samuel Nye
Frederick S. Pope
Pope
Mr. Pope
Bonk
Curtis, J Joseph M. Chase Held For Trial In Larceny Case
Municipal Court records show J Joseph M. Chase held for trial September 27 on three larceny charges. Hinted thefts include a gold bracelet from Herbert Young and boots from William B. Butcher, plus a bundle of clothing belonging to Elizabeth Jones of Eastport Maine. Martin Mitchell charged with assault and battery on Thomas Madden was sent to the grand jury.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Curtis
J. Joseph M. Chase
Indian Joe
Herbert +. Young
William B. Butcher
Elizabeth Jones
Eastport
Martin Mitchell
Thomas Madden
Train disaster narrowly averted on Housatonic line
Great washouts on the Housatonic railroad between Lee and South Lee cause a baggage car to leave the track on the Tecen Bridgeport excursion from Pittsfield. The train rode on broken ties and rail fragments for hundreds of yards with no injuries reported among the Sons of Temperance travelers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springfield
Housatonic
Lee
South Lee
Tecen Bridgeport
Sons of Temperance
Pittsfield
Sullivan Resting Quietly at Crescent Beach
The sick pugilist John L. Sullivan rests at Crescent Beach with a physician reporting he is comfortable and recovery probable. Also, J. B. Barnaby & Co. promotes new ready-made clothing in rhythmic verse and pyramidic columns describing good, cheap, stylish wear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John L. Sullivan
Crescent Beach
Dr. Bush
J. B. Barnaby & Co
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William FE. Russell
Raymond of
Turkey
United Labor Party Convention
Harrison
Col. Wellington
Trinity-Eight
Massachusetts Regiment Association
Cambridgeport
A. C. Wellington
K. F. Evry
Notkhes
Same
Bray
Brady
City of
McKean
Hetlernan
Supreme Judicial Court
Hoymes
Commonwealth OF
EN Airy Bangs
Said County
Elizabeth B. Andrews
Massbachusetts
James A. Appleton
Massachus
Aaron P. Cleveland
Massachi
Mary Ellen Arnold
Commonwealth OF Massachssetts
Settus
Ss A Coolidge
Nomrionwealth
Massachussetts
Middlesex
Daniel Jenkins
Albert G. Wilbur
Sarah Jenkins
Patrick M. Keating
Joseph New. Hall
David Jenkins
Massachitt' sErrs
John H. Regan
Ommon
MASSACHUSE/SETTS
Benjamin Bangs
Cornelia J. Thomas
Commonwealth OF Bassachussett
Mindlesex
Philander Ames
Stoneham
Thomas J. Dunbar
John P. Bayley
Patrick J, Corridon
Thomas Dean, Adinr
Otice Is
Nores
Wilhelmine Riese
John C. H. Riese
Alice Timney
James Lee
Wace
Joshua E. Hadlock
Charles A. Hadlock
Adinr
Daniel Doh “Ry
Jane Doherty
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