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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Sep 23, 1893

Page

6

Boston Caucuses Show Greenhalge Strength In Surprise Result

Boston caucuses produced an unexpected strength for Greenhalge and a poor showing for Pillsbury. Hart forces gained momentum in districts where Republicans underperform, with Greenhalge tallying 58 delegates and Pillsbury faltering amid packed wards and strong Krebs allies.

Boston Greenhalge Pillsbury Hart Ward 17 Waltham Street Franz Hugo Krebs Krebs Pilsburys Jonathan A. Lane F. H. Krebs Jonathan Lane Frederick T. Greenhalge

Fire insurance brokers labeled as parasites spark reform talk

A Massachusetts official denounces fire insurance brokers as parasites and argues the state cannot curb large insurance firms. He cites Springfield Fire & Marine Insurance, Etna Insurance, and rising capital with watered stock to explain how brokers and excess premiums sustain windfall dividends. He suggests direct company sales could succeed if brokers were removed and calls for legislative remedies to protect the public.

Massachusetts Springfield Fire & Marine Insurance Company Etna Insurance Company Hartford Virginia

Ward and Senatorial Candidate Lists by City Wards

A long OCR list outlines Ward by Ward state, councillor, and senatorial nominees across multiple wards. It includes names such as Peter Morrison, Westley A. Gove, Charles T. Witt, Jamey Smith, and many others, plus ties in Ward 4 and a note on a tied pair.

Names onballot slate list of officials and candidates

A long list of individuals presented as councillors and senators including John S. Ray Charles A Chenoweth Fred M. Salles George Z Burt John J May William C Pope Edmund F Snow Harlan Paige Josiah F Williams Frank F Farwell John Mears PD Frank Eddy Joseph T Paget John Robie Reuben Gleason George B Harriman Walter Jenkins John T Pope Thomas Knapp Erastus Willard Lucius H Foster George I Robinson Jr Henry VP Oakman Ariel M Cain John KE E Goward Frederick A Vinal Lyman Spaulding Iain 8 Murray Fred H Young Joseph G Grush W Herbert Boynton Willant W Hibbard Frank A Merriam Elmer FE Clark Charles H Davis Thomas W Curtis Josiah Fy Williams Charles W Richardson George PB Mimron Alexander L Hill George D Lamberton Ralph W Hobbs Edigar O Haddock Robert T Parks John 8 Tockwood John T Whippen James Smith Charles G Campbell Cephas W Fleming Word 25 State Granville A Fuller James W Harvey C W Sanderson Homer Rogers I G Newhall H B Goodenough S W Manning D O Sanger County W S Fuller ¢ P Harding W E Hibbard Homer Rogers J W Harvey G A Nute F G Newhall G E Brock Frederick Fenton Councillor Homer Rogers G A Fuller F G Newhall Frederick Hammond T Knowlton S H Mitchell F W Moore W E Hibbard Austin Bigelow Senatorial J I Wingate B M Fiske C P Harding C E Marshall G B Livermore C T Stetson J H Rubin John W Harvey G A Fuller

J. County Charles H. Dalton Francis C. Lowell Spencer W. Richardson Stephen M. Crosby Charles FH. Rollins Charles H. Hall Joshua B. Holden Edward W. Phillips W. Dana Kimball Andrew J. Fassett Willard C. Greenlaw Howard E. Hayden William C. Blanchard James H. Viplar James Means Andreas Blume Theophilus H. Betts Jonathan A. Bascom Robert Disbrow William Cannabell Henry Siebert Alexander A. MacDonald Anson A. Holt Rodney F. Paytow John Manley Mertain Hatch John J. Vortisch Charles H. Turner Walter H. Rockwell Frank Faulhefer Henry C. Bambere Winfield FB. Clegeton Nelson W. Steele Harry W. Farmer Edward W Peters Henry Mitchell Frederick J. Mitchell John J. Vortiseh Henry C. Bamberg Henry FB. Steltz Winfield E. Cloeston Charles T. Gallagher Archibeld T. Davidson William T. Eaton Richard D. Whitey George H. Lond Gaten Poole John W. FE. Willson James Lewis Oliver W. Chenery Frank J. Tuttle Bogzene Whittemore Benjamin James, Jr William G. A. Sampson John C. Tibbetts Francis E. Park George W. Bail Edward B. Wheeler George B. Hamer John B. Meads William ‘i. la Coste Joseph P James H. Lewis James F. McKenzie Russell P. Fisk George Co. Brown Charles W. Pratt John He. Sullivan World7 William A. Haskell Freeman O. Emerson William Berwin Isaac P. Hutchinson Julian S. B. Heath Alexander Randolph Franz Hugo Krebs, Jr Henry Barber Sjr Walter J. Holden Benjamin C. Lane Edony T. Emerson Charles F. Sanborn George A. Tirrell William J. Maxwell Maurice Greenwood Wilher C. Babcock S. Edward Shaw Norman Cox Samuel H. Harris W. Filiott Appleton William KE. Hodgkins Albert W. Hixon William Killmurry Gustavus F. Walker James B. Woodridge J. Otis Mefaiddon Arthur V. Pettingill John Newell John A. Clark William W. Towle Frank Hugo Krebs Horace EB. Andrews Richard A. Heath George H. Cripps Harry Oo. Alexander Herbert Woods Hugh McDonald Eimmett H. Randolph Horace M. Lothrop Thomas J. Emery Stillman Blanchard Edward J. Jones Wiliam Faxon, Jr Henry S. Fisher William P. Ordway Isaac RB. Alten Weston &. Lewis Albert C. Smith John W. Johnson Rthur G. Wood George E. Lovett Peter M. McDonald Charles A. S. Troup John A. Robison John H. Colby Alonzo D. Peck, Jr Isaac B. Allen Julius H. Honehton Arthur W. Evans Edson BE. Chick William M. Barber Orin Douglass Edmund W. Kingsbury Brice S. Evans James D. K. Willis John A. Ordway Gardner Murphy Nathaniel G. Wood Samuel FE. Courtney Lewis Coleman Nathan Crowell Israel Ratshesky Charles T. Grilley Isaac Gross Robert W.mcninch George A. Hibbard William Faxon, Jr Frederick H. Lewis John A. Ordway, Jr Arthur G. Wood Peter BE. Turtechaell Arthur M. Forristall George B. Ford Thomas Talbot William C. Mackie Leonard M. Kimball Charles B. Woolley Charles H. Lincoln Hiram H. Coleman Frank H. Schrepel Arnold Blaser Albert C. Sawyer Robert W. O'Toole Willis Hunter George W. Jeardsley George KE. Meeuen Alpert E. Fraser Joseph W. Hendricks George W. Bennett Jacob Bernhard Thomas J. Ewing Henrvy (. Pickering Charles H. Bryant Lewis N. Bissonett Henry F. Spach Joseph Bleischwitz John P. Getsecker Horatio G. Cole Joseph Utley Frank S. Griffin John C. Harriman Benson W. Potts Frank A. Clementson Edwin P. Bills Charles N. Bostwick Armstead P. Jones Henry Tyler George IT. Huckins Nathan A. Bickford Isaac H. Newton George T. Potter Edward M. Chase State Charles Whittier Charles E. Wiggin Joseph M. Wade Jediah P. Jordan Nathan Adams Luke P. Willard William H. Tett Willaim C. Morey Charles H. Haven Benjamin C. Converse Oscar L. Strout Augustin T. Sweat Frank H. Haynes Sonnty Charles FE. Wiggin David G. Eldridge Henry A. Silver Samuel Crowell William H Frank H Mudge County George Adams Frederick O. White Herbert F. Morse Linus D. Drury Robert G. Molineaux Solomon A. Polster William A. Goodman Nathaniel ©. Whitcomb James O. Libby Dother W. Bixby George G. Pulfinch Charles W. Foss George E. Gage Frederick Atherton Francis J. Ward John A Henry W. Folsom Gustaf A. Danielson Ward Thomas Sherwin Samuel B. Capen Henry F. Coe Charles G. Davis Alfred & Brown Charles F. Curtis James W. Rollins George R. Fowler A. Spaulding Weld Herbert W. Kimball Roswell S. Barrows Charles O. Bennett Eugene H. Hichorn Nelson S. Wakefila Frank B. Ames Walter Reed Frederick I. Zahn Robert C. Billings Charles G. Keyes Charles H. Souther Sidney Cushing Tosoph C. Stedman Eugene N. Foss Jason 8. Retley William E. Coggswell Robert Orchard Elward H. Wise Henry W. Beckwith Robert H. Moore Clifford Devens Warren G. Hills Charles BB. Wiggin Paul F. Folsom Philip H. Poleer George St. Fowler Charles J. Adams Sidney L. Burr Augustus C. Jordan Charles C. Bennett Willard H. Lethbridge Gustave Magnitzky Daniel Gunn Warren G. Wills Philip H. Folger J. Albert Brackett William G. Baker Frederick TP. Knapp Frederick HH. Hodgman William F. Coceewell H. F. Allen E. Orchard George K. Fowler Warren H. Taker Charles H. Johnson Alfred Stebbins William PD. Caiger Jacob O. Kidder Frederick Schmid John Moeller Frank Jk. Ames Bernard F. Post Jacob Mack Gustave Maenttzke J. Frank Howland Flbridge Torrey Charles E. Folsom, Jr Howard Wheelock John F. Tuttle Charles C. Taft William DL. Terhime Sewall A. Faunce William N. Waddock Henry P. Blackwell Harrison H. Atwood John H. Chandler Michael H. Curley W. Gordon Gerry T. Lyman Howe George F. Trathaway George A. Richardson John BE. Morrill Angus Currie George F. Jordan William G. Waitt Joseph S. Parker Joseph T. Paget County Charles W. Jones Louis M. Clark Robert W. Light Frank D. Butrick Charles F. Kittredge Donn Roble Thomas ©. Bachelder William FE. Parkinson John S. Ray Charles A. Chenoweth Fred M. Salles George Z. Burt John J. May William C. Pope Edmund F. Snow Josiah F. Williams Frank F. Farwell John Mears Frank Eddy John Robie Reuben Gleason George B. Harriman Walter Jenkins John T. Pope Thomas Knapp Erastus Willard Lucius H. Foster George I. Robinson, Jr Henry VP. Oakman Ariel M. Cain John KE. E. Goward Frederick A. Vinal Lyman Spaulding Iain 8. Murray Fred H. Young Joseph G. Grush W. Herbert Boynton Willant W. Hibbard Frank A. Merriam Elmer FE. Clark Charles H. Davis Thomas W. Curtis Josiah Fy. Williams Charles W. Richardson George PB. Mimron Alexander L. Hill George D. Lamberton Ralph W. Hobbs Edigar O. Haddock Robert T. Parks John 8. Tockwood John T. Whippen James Smith Charles G. Campbell Cephas W. Fleming Granville A. Fuller James W. Harvey C. W. Sanderson Homer Rogers I. G. Newhall S. H. Mitchell F. W. Moore W. E. Hibbard Austin Bigelow J. I. Wingate B. M. Fiske C. P. Harding C. E. Marshall G. B. Livermore C. T. Stetson J. H. Rubin John W. Harvey G. A. Fuller

P H Morrisey in Town Heads to Boston Labor Convention

P H Morrisey first vice president of the United Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen arrived in Boston to arrange for the ninth annual convention at Faneuil Hall October 14 to 24. Delegates from across the U S Canada and Mexico are expected. Prominent labor figures invited include Gompers Powderly Arthur and Morse. Cigar Makers Union No 37 rejected a wage cut at Wells Memorial Hall last night.

P. H. Morrisey United Brotherhood of Railroad Boston Faneuil Hall Morrisey Galesburg Til New London United States Canada Mexico Gompers American Federation of Labor Powderly The Knights of Labor Arthur Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers L.S. Coffin Iowa Morse Interstate Commerce Commission Cigar Makers’ Union No Wells Memorial Hall

Franklin’s Big Fire Destroys Church in Franklin

The Congregational Church in Franklin was burned along with the Crescent House and several dwellings after a spent rocket from a fireworks display ignited the blaze near the common opposite the church. Loss to church and contents estimated at 40,000 dollars. the church’s frescoing, organ, pictures, and furnishings were destroyed. The homes of Charles E. Johnson and A. P. Woodward were threatened but saved despite multiple flareups.

Franklin Congregational Crescent House Charles E. Johnson A. P. Woodward

Gladstone thanks Commons supporters for eight months of labor

In London Gladstone sends a circular to House of Commons supporters thanking them for their attendance and aid during nearly eight months of labor. He praises their devotion to public service and expresses belief that such unsparing efforts for high matters will receive warm appreciation.

London Gladstone House of Commons

May Irwin Seeks Divorce From Hugo Toland

The comedienne May Irwin applies for divorce from Hugo Toland after a year of marriage. She declined further comment citing privacy for stage people while Toland, known for Mr Barnes of New York, is described as over 80 with a large frame and dashing manners. The marriage surprised many in the profession.

May Irwin Comedienne Hugo Toland Miss Irwin Post Columbia Theatre Boston Papers Toland

Albany Settles Chester Disaster Claims with Railroad

The Boston and Albany railroad reached settlements with Chester disaster victims. Ralph De Forrest’s widow received 500 dollars and J. W. Johnson, a badly hurt colored porter, reportedly was paid more than 200 dollars. Johnson stated he did not get all he asked but could not afford further dispute.

Boston & Albany Railroad Chester Ralph de Forrest J. W. Johnson Post Johnson

Barber Tries Suicide in East Boston Home

Anton Burgess a 27 year old barber living at 48 Porter Street East Boston attempted to cut his throat with a razor at 9 last night in his room. An ugly four inch gash on the neck narrowly spared the jugular vein. Inmates and police found him and he was taken to Massachusetts General Hospital. No reason given for the act.

Anton Burgess Porter Street Boston Massachusetts General Hospital

Post argues on fire insurance expense rates and Boston Marine

A Post article cites four fire insurance companies Boston Marine Louisville Queen Sun Mutual of New Orleans as showing expense percentages of 13.8 9.1 8.5 and 11.2 but notes the Boston Marine figure was misinterpreted and that the Louisville and Sun Mutual could offer lower rates if licensed in Massachusetts. The piece decries brokers control, cites Etna dividends, and calls for a solid explanation rather than statistics to justify rate differences.

Etna United States Post Boston Marine Louisville, Queen Sun Mutual New Orleans Boston Marine Company Queen Company Philadelphia Louisville and Vicinity Massachusetts Southern Louisville and Etna Company Hartford

A Woman's Kind Words Judge Comments on Photos

A judge remarks on Miss Van Twilkens's photographs saying they show justice tempered with mercy. The exchange centers on whether the portraits do her justice and the judge's approving tone.

Concord and Montreal Werrimage Valley Route Timetable

Old time rail timetable shows Boston departures for Manchester Concord and many branches with numerous daily and Sunday trains. Includes local stations Nashua Concord Plymouth Laconia Weirs Plymouth via various routes, with sleeping cars from Boston, and instructions to contact Boston Passenger Agency for tickets and guides.

Manchester and Concord New Boston No. Weare Lienniker Manchester and North Weare Suncook Valley Nashua Concord Plymouth Belmont Tilton Lakeport Meredith Ashland Marbor Long Island Wolfboro Leconia Weirs Campton Village North Woodstock Flume Rouse Pemigewasset Valley Ruisvon Littleton Whitefield Lancaster Pleasant White Mountain Marlewood Bethlehem Profile House Jefferson Sidohuebury Newport Paossmiupsic R.R Wells River St. Johnsbury Lake Champlain R.ar Newporst Quebec Sherbrooke Boston Fabyan Boston Passener Washington Street Rogers Ailding White Franconia Merrimack Valley T. A. Mackinnon BROW Geo. W. Storer

Probate Notices from Boston Estate Matters

Probate Court in Suffolk announces probate actions for ELSEY WILLIAMS with Henry A Gordon seeking letters testamentary and citation set for Oct 5 1893, plus administrator appointments for Moses N Hubbard Nancy M Barrin Catherine Boylan John Harmon and Bridget Harmon with bond requirements and creditor notices.

Massachusetts Divorce Libel From Theresa Dalton Against Melvin Dalton

A Massachusetts Superior Court libel petitions a divorce from Melvin C Dalton by Theresa Dalton of Boston. The document notes cruel and abusive treatment and failure to provide maintenance, with notices to appear in Boston Suffolk County court. The case proceeds with publication in the Boston Post and service by mail to the defendant.

Commonwealth OF Massachusetts Superior Court Suffolk Boston Theresa Dai Eon Derry New Hamshire Melvin C. Dalton Medford Middlesex Theresa Dalton

Probate notices of estate sales and accounts

Suffolk probate notices list trustees seeking sale of real estate on Bellevue street and an executor’s final account for Anna L Burroughs. Citations require appearances at Boston Probate Court with weekly newspaper publication given in the Boston Post. Notices dated September 1893.

Probate Court Citation in the Will of Marown Crichore

Suffolk probate docket cites Dantel C. Linscott as trustee under the will of Marown Crichore of Boston to show cause why the eighth account for ROSE C. SHEPARD now ROSE S. C. DOW should not be approved. The citation requires publication in the Boston Post for three weeks ending at least two days before the court hearing.

Commonwealth Massachusetts Suffolk Superior Court Jonton Melyin Dalton Boston County of Boston Post Willard Henry E. Bellew Comatoveve AL Wassachuspus Steppen R. Clapto Charles G. Keyes Bellevue Street West Roxbury John W. McKim Esquire Elijah George Marsa Titus Setts Saffoir Anna L. Burroughs Charles A. Lamson Noston Elwvah George Register Marown Crehore Seid Dantel C. Linscott Rose C. Shepard Rose S. C. Dow Elijah Georg

Probate notices in Boston estates of Levi Boles and Laura Folsom

Notices in Suffolk Probate Court summon heirs creditors and interested parties regarding final account for Levi Boles estate with executors Harriet A Henshaw Carrie W Shepard and Frank W Boles due October 5 1898 and administration for Laura Ke Folsom to James F Shapleigh with bond abstention and three weekly Boston Post notices through September 1893.

Probate Notices for Mary T Fay and Miscellaneous Estates

Suffolk Probate Court issues citations for probate of Mary T Fay and final account distributions for Maryetta Dodan and others. Notices name John Fay, Patrick O Loughlin, and James W Stone as executors, with publication in the Boston Post over three weeks. Warnings to heirs, next of kin, and creditors to appear by September 28, 1893, or present claims.

Cam Wan Suffolk Maryetta Dodan Fannie EK Hemmenway Fannie E. Howard Marietta Doland Boston Patrick O'Loughlin Hoston Boston Post Witsness John W. McKim Esquire Sid Court Eluah George Register Mary Y P. Stone Jasver W. Stone

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