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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Sep 22, 1886

Page

2

Greenback Labor platform rally at New Era Hall

A small Greenback Labor gathering at New Era Hall nominated a platform and denounced capitalists while urging labor reform. Jonathan Johnson presided, G B Hutchinson was secretary, and a committee on resolutions led by William Murray outlined aims to elect reform-minded state and national officials, promote arbitration, and curb monopolies. The convention debated whether to assign nomination duties to the central executive committee.

From Palace to Prison Suffolk County Ex-Treasurer Snelling Sentenced

Samuel G. Snelling former Lowell Bleachery treasurer arrived at Charlestown State Prison yesterday after a Monday afternoon conviction. Escorted by a deputy sheriff he entered the guard room, the registry was opened, and the seven year sentence began as he prepared for months of confinement.

Suffolk County Charlestown State Prison State Street Commonwealth Avenue Samuel G. Snelling Lowell Bleachery Snelling Charles Street

Boston Base Ball Club President Warns Players

President Soden of the Boston Base Ball Club met Captain Morrill to urge the team to avoid wretched play seen in Monday's game. Repeated errors may bring heavy fines or suspension without pay, as managing and public tolerance for poor performances ends. Directors praised effort but will discipline careless play.

Soden Boston Morrill

Ode to McClellan on Antietam Anniversary

A heartfelt tribute on September 17, 1886 honors McClellan for safeguarding the Union and restoring law and peace after Antietam. The speaker recalls his leadership from Civil War battles to saving the nation and laying his grave among heroes, with reverent praise for his enduring legacy.

Organized Labor Delegates Meet in Manchester for Platform Pledge

The organized labor state convention met at Knights of Labor Hall in Manchester. Delegates, many from labor groups, adopted a broad platform urging government control of transportation, a graduated income tax, federal legal tender money, weekly wages in lawful money, and employment laws including child labor bans and ten hour workdays, while pledging to support only candidates who sign the platform.

Greenback Party New Era Hall Knights of Labor Jonathan Johnson Greenfield G. B. Hutchinson Boston William Murray C. L. Damon South Scituate T. D. Shumway Plymouth Warner Johnson Goodwin Lynn Asa F. Hall Hudson G. Ff. Sheldon Hanson National Greenbaeck-Labor Party National Greenback-Labor Party National Greenback Labor Party Committee On Murray National Labor Party Congress Manchester N. H Knights of Labor Hall William M. Kendall John J. Dillon Benjamin M. Flanders Rochester Edward Flaherty Nashua O’cloeck New Hampshire Wwe United States

Belknap County Democrats Name Local Nominations

In Laconia on September 21 the Belknap county Democratic convention announced nominees for county offices. John Washman of Laconia was chosen for register of probate and H. L. Wilkinson of Laconia for register of deeds. A. D. Plummer of Gilford was named treasurer and W. P. Long of Tilton for sheriff. Commissioners listed are M. H. Merrow of New Hampton and D. W. Judkins of Bel-

Jerome Wright Keene C. Buffinm T. Q. Coolidge A. W. Burt Walpole Elbridge Kingsbury Roxbury Fox Marlboro Worrbone N. H Alvah Libby Claremont Sullivan County R. P. Claggett Newport Charles H. Weed E. M. Kempten S. J. Bowers Albert L. Hall F. Rossiter A. S. Bartholomew Plainfield Hiram H. Heywood Acworth Franklin Worcester Hollis Hillsboro Greenfield John Hadlock Milford John P. Bartlett Manchester Patrick Fahey Charles L. Gilson Nashua Edwin S. Knight Louis P. Lucien Josiah Jovering Antrim Frank Dowst Laconia Belknap County John Washman H. L. Wilkinson A. D. Plummer Gilford W. P. Long Tilton M. H. Merrow New Hampton D. W. Judkins Bel

Boston Man Robbed After Saloon Drink Incident

Louis Simmons of Boston was drugged and robbed in a Bowery Division street saloon. A pursuing officer captured Alfred Anderson, found Simmons’ belongings on him, and Anderson awaits trial. Simmons remains a witness as Judge Patterson orders rework of the saloon license.

New York Louis Simmons Boston Bowery Division Streets Simmons Alfred Anderson Anderson Pattrson

Tramps Suspected in Freight Car Fire Fatality

Greenfield report states an early morning fire on the Turner's Falls branch of the Fitchburg road. Charred remains of a tramp were recovered from a burned freight car, with belief that tramps entered the car and fell asleep while smoking, causing the blaze and a death. A second tramp claims three were in the second car, though only one body has been found.

Greenfield Turner's Falls Fitchburg Road

O'Brien Resigns Democratic State Chair in New York

Saratoga N Y Sept 21 John J OBrien resigns as chairman of the Democratic State committee resignation accepted and the committee votes to forego a state convention adjourning to meet September 29 at the Hoffman House New York.

Saratoga N. Y John J. O'Brien Democratic State Committee New York Globe Theatre John Stetson Robert B. Mantell John W. Keller

Cornerstone Laying at St Pauls School Chapel

The corner stone of the new chapel at St. Pauls school was laid at noon by the Rt. Rev. Bishop Niles. Morning prayer and an address by Dr Samuel Eliot of Boston preceded a long procession of pupils and friends to the construction site for the ceremony.

Concorp N. H St. Paul’s School Niles Samuel Eliot Boston

Assault on Tremont Street, two men attacked

Preanopy Sept 21. Police arrest a drunken man on Tremont Street incites a crowd to assault Austin Curtis and John Osborne of Salem, workers at Prae tors shop. Osborne left badly injured, Curtis escaped. No clues to attackers.

Tremont Street Austin Curtis John Osborne Salem Praetors Shop Osborne Curtis

Garfield Council official accused of accounting shortfall

New Haven reports A. L. Chandler financial secretary of Garfield Council No. 14 Order United American Mechanics is said to be about five thousand dollars short in his accounts.

New Haven A. L. Chandler Garfield Council United American Mechanics Massachusetts Cambridge Middlesex Manoel Rodrigues Serva Maria Glorta Serpa Manoel Rodrigues Serpa Alfred Serpa Marin Serva Somervillé Chancel Rodrigues Serpa Manuel Rouvers Maria Gloria Serpa Maria Gloria Rodgers Alfred Oscar Rodgers Mis Ra Serpa Maria Eugenia Rodgers Deston Post Boston Wis Court George M. Brooks Joan le Tafe Court Street

Yacht Edith Raised After Rocking Near Narrows

The yacht Edith, which struck a rock and sank near the Narrows on Sunday, is said to belong to George H. Hood, treasurer of the Boston Rubber Company. A tug Elsie and a lighter sent a diver yesterday and recovered the vessel.

Edith Narrows George H. Hood Boston Rubber Conpany Elsie

Man Found With Severe Head Wound On Federal Street

Daniel Donovan of 350 Federal Street was found last evening with a deep head cut unaccounted for. He was taken to City Hospital for treatment.

Daniel Donovan Federal Street City Hospital

Officers Arrest Two Men for Unlicensed Jewelry Sale on North Street

Officers Place and Pike of Station 1 last evening arrested Felix McManus and William Cahill for exposing jewelry for sale on North Street without a license.

Officers Place Pike Felix McManus William Cahill North Street

Metropolitan Railroad Co directors issue 30 shares notice

By order of the directors of the Metropolitan Railroad Company a notice announces the allotment of 30 shares. The brief item records corporate action within the line of the city’s transit interests and names the issuing authority.

Eecapolitan RR. Co Metropolitan RR

Francis Pienshaw & Co Auctioneers and Brokers

Francis Pienshaw and Company operates as auctioneers brokers and appraisers at No Gil State street in the Merchants Exchange building on the first floor room L.

EE. EL. Day & Co Merchants’ Exchange State Street If Exchange Horatio Carris & CO

Boston Stock Exchange Auction Sales Ledger Fragment 1886

Boston Stock Exchange notices list auction sales on Saturdays and Wednesdays with numerous bonds and shares including Roxbury Gas Light, Middlesex Mills, National City Bank, Cambridge RR, Lowell Aliga, Eastern RR, St Louis 6s, Old Colony RR, and many others from 1886. Names of companies like Ames Mill, Chicopee Mill, Essex Co, Boston & Albany RR, and Merchants' National Bank appear amid a dense tally of lots and dates.

Manchester Mills International Button Hole Machine Co Great Falls Mfg Co Sandwich Glass Co Dedham National Bank Laws & No Massawinnk Valley Central Rd Iowa Boston, Con & Mont Lamson Store Service Co Eng Mort See Co Ene Mort Union Laeilie Rv OF & Lake Champlain Midh Central Howard National Bank Cambridge Ri. Co South Boston Horse Dé California Raine Central Old Colony RE Conn Pass Jeveland & Canton RR Middlesex RR. Co Middlesex Horse RR State of Maine Toledo Cincinnati St Louis St. Louis Boston Exchange Co Middlesex Skill National City Bank Continental Mills Wakefield Rattan Co Conn & Pass River RR Co Cambridge RR Co Lowell Alig Co Lyman Mills Newmarket Miz Highland St RR Co Consolidated RR of Vermont Ormeda & Southwestern RR Eastern RR Old Colony RR Shay E. & T. Fairbanks Co Ames Mig. Co Chicopee Mig. Co Essex Roott Cotten Co Dixon, Pieria & Hannibal Boston & Albany RR Portland Nashua & Lowell RR Chicago, Burlington & Quincy RR Massachusetts National Bank Marquette & Ontonagen RR Rockland Bank Cheshire RR. Co Maine Dune Osceola Township Stark Co Burlington & Missouri River RR Burlington & Quincy RR Merchants’ National Bank Merrimac Mfg. Co Mercantile Marine Insurance Co Eastern RR. Co Union Stock Yard and Transit Co Metropolitan RR Ogdensburg & Lake Champlain RR Lurlington & Missouri Jenks’s Valley RR Atlas National Bank Blac Ee National Bank Columbia 2 National Bank Continental National Bank Globe National Bank Hamilton National Bank Merchants Ape See Bank Merchandise National Bank North National Bank Old Loston National Bank State National Bank Shawmut NationalBank Suffolk National Bank Tremont National Bank Union Market National Bank Washington National Bank National Bank of Commerces National City Bank National Eagle Bank National Revere Bank National Webster Bank

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