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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Sep 24, 1889

Page

8

Emancipation Anniversary Event at Tremont Temple

A large gathering at Tremont Temple and Meionaen marks the twenty fifth anniversary of the Emancipation Proclamation with abolitionist speeches, letters of regret from notable figures, and calls for a Wendell Phillips memorial hall. Prominent attendees include Joshua Young, Joseph Poland, George Downing, Lucretia Mott, and Wendell Phillips supporters.

Meionaen Tremont Temple Messrs Jones Fay Souther Coy Eliza Gardiner Cora Scott Pond E. Merritt Joshua Young Groton Mass Joseph Poland Montpelier Wilton N.H President Roberts Liberia George T. Downing Newport R. L. Edwin Battles Boston J. G. Crawford Clinton John W. Hutchinson Lynn M. M. Fisher Medway Charles P. Adams Pawtucket R. L Judge Austin Mary A. Blair Warren George Kempton Sharon Elon J. K. Fellows Lowell Benjamin F. Hutchinson William Conant New Hampshire P. H. Ray Brooklyn N. Y Joshua B. Nye Portland W. Johnson Cambridge Joan Brown Jesse Ki. Jones Abington Mr. Johnson Hutchinson George W. Putnam Malden Garrison Phillips May Quincy Henry Elizur Wright Lucretia Mott Jane Mott Stephen Abby Foster Sewall Alcott George Thompson Marvin I. Lincoln Deacon Conant New Stampshire Daniel Whitney Southboro Jesse Jones Wendell Phillips Increase Sumner Linccoln N. H Ada C. Bowles Salem George W. Stacey Milford George . Williams Worcester Europe Africa Cardinal Lavigerie Pce Helen Hall Keefe Hanover Mark Traiton Congress H.W. Blanchard George W. Patna George ‘Thompson Daniel Webster Samuel May Leicester George T. Downins Anti-Slavery Association Boson Lus Beng. F. Butler William H. Colcord Cedar Hunt Anacostia D. CO Sir South Norfolk Hayti Philadelphia John G. Whittier William Caroline F. Putnam Tremont Semple Sarah EL. Southwick Mr. Sherman Thomas H.jones J. &. Leavitt Edrwin G. Walker Walker Treland Massachusetts Mutchinson Borston Cora Lee Watson Moses H. Hodges David Thayer Lurner United States Army

Local unions report meetings and new members in Caledonia and Dexter

Local Labor Notes notes that the Bricklayers Union in Caledonia Blall held their meeting with many members present and elected eight new members. The Carpenters and Joiners Union in Dexter Hall admitted several new members and will elect officers next Monday. The Lasters, paper hangers and pattern makers held routine meetings with no major business.

Bricklayers’ Union Caledonia Blall Carpenters and Joiners’ Union Dexter Hall

P. J. Maguire's Democratic Club Addresses Ward 19 Meet

The Democratic Club of Ward 19 met in Friendship Hall with ex Alderman P J Maguire presiding A five member committee Gallagher Mahan Corliss Farrell and Good was chosen to prepare a debates list for conventions and caucuses on February night The committee will report Wednesday night at another meeting

Democratic Club Ward 19 Friendship Hall P. J. Maguire Messrs. Gallagher Mahan Corliss Farrell Good Channing Hall Beacon Street Arthur M. Knapp Japan J. G. Schurman Cornell University Abbott H. Allen Universalist President Capen J. W. Wilson E. L. Houghton Rockport Wesleyan Hall Hla F. Wood Chelsea Clark Atlanta University W. L Haven TC. Walker Pei

A Little Boy Stabs His Sister in New Reptorp

Frank Hollywood a ten year old boy fatally wounded his sister Mary age thirteen during a domestic incident after her kicking a clock from the cellar stairs. He threatened with a knife and inflicted a four inch gash above the knee as the artery bled. He was arrested trying to escape to the wharf to drown himself. The father, an Irish immigrant, had brought the children to the city seven years ago. the mother is in an insane asylum.

New Reptorp Frank Hollywood Mary Hollywood Ireland

Massachusetts Gubernatorial Nomination Battle Sparks Party Feud

Reports from Boston detail the Brackett and Crapo factions in Massachusetts Republicans sparring over who will secure the gubernatorial nomination. Delegates, caucus influence, and temperance loyalties shape strategy while insiders warn of buy and fraud risks. Clark sends delegates a circular urging vote for Brackett.

Crapo campaign managers deny fraud charges amid convention buildup

A Post reporter reached Crapo headquarters but chairman Burdett was unavailable. Crapo managers assert they lead in caucuses, dispute rival figures, and defend their integrity while criticizing Brackett loyalist papers for alleging fraud and paying delegates. They claim Boston caucus results favor Crapo and expect nomination to reflect genuine vote totals.

Massachusetts KE. W. Burdett Crapo Clark Brackett Co. State Peirce J. W. Hincks Vitman A. J. Pillsbury Alr Waterman New Bedford C. Frank Rice Brackett Campaign Committee Post Burdett Rice Mr. Crapo Berkshire Boston State House

Boston Board of Aldermen Reports on Fire Dept and Reforms

The Boston Board of Aldermen met at 4 p m to receive the fire commissioners annual report. They note 962 alarms and discuss fire waste, a push for a fire proof central building, retirement age fixed at sixty two, and a new drill school. Other actions include budget reallocations, free baths for the poor, street railway track adjustments, and pedestrian vendor restrictions. The board adjourned at 5 25 p m.

Boston Boston & Albany Commonwealth of Massachusetts Stoughton Street Grant Sheridan and Farragut West End Street Railway Company Tremont Street Park Street Boylston Street Tremont Charles Streets Norcross Bros Court Street Washington Street Adams Building Devonshire, Milk, Water Pear Streets Postoffice Square West End Street Railway Commonn Shawmut Avenue Guildrow Roxbury Street

Political notes on party headquarters relocations

The Brackett headquarters moved to the Tremont House yesterday afternoon while the Crapo group plans to establish there tonight Colonel Myron P Walker will maintain headquarters at the same Tremont House location serving as the central party point in the area

Clark Rice Mr. Brackett Tremont House Brackett

Boston School of Acting Prospectus Promotes Ethical Training

Mrs. Erving Winslow rejects teaching elocution to bore or mock actors and emphasizes nurturing natural expression. Kate Reynolds praises her sympathetic, cultivated approach, aiming to guide aspiring actors while strengthening moral character and discouraging illicit hopes. The note cites Delsarte as a warning against misuses of acting methods.

Boston School of Acting Erving Winslow Kate Delsarte

Missionary Work in Japan Advances Cited at Congregational Club

The Congregational Club at Horticultural Hall heard reports on progress in Japan and Asia, with speakers detailing new schools for girls, dispensaries, universities, and training centers. They urged continued support, noting rising Christian influence and native leadership in missions.

Congregational Club Horticultural Hall George M. Joynton J. T. Ise M. W. Cuiter N. G. Clark Daniel March Edward G. Porter D. G C. Green Michael Burnham Cyrus Hamlin John Chandler Madura Mission Cochran Arthur M. Knapp Boynton Edward G. Forter Lexington Japan Asia Aelis Woburn China New York Worcester and Webster Sien Tokio Dy N. G. Clark Boston Joseph Neesina

Star course season tickets sellout amid long line

The sale of season tickets began yesterday with about 500 people in line since Sunday afternoon. Demand remained high as arrivals continued, leaving few seats in the office and signaling strong interest comparable to last season. The West End Street Railway announces temporary rerouting of several lines via Tremont Street to allow Shawmut Avenue track work, with training and work ongoing. Commodore Dewey visited the Charlestown Navy Yard unofficially this forenoon.

West End Street Railway Company Lampden Street Warren Street Franklin Park Tremont House Shawmut Avenue Tremont Street Northampton Street Commodore Dewey Bureau of Equipment and Recruiting Charlestown Navy Yard

Fall hat styles in Boston from Jackson and Co

Announcement from Jackson and Co at 126 Tremont Street Boston introduces fall hat trends. They showcase their own designs and the renowned Dunlap hat, inviting gentlemen to visit and view the new offerings.

Boston Jackson & Co Tremont Street

Use Horsford’s Phosphate Says Dr Bilby

Dr A M Bilby of Mitchell South Dakota reports using Horsford's Phosphate in several cases of nervous debility with very good results. The testimony underscores the remedy's perceived effectiveness.

Horsford A. M. Bilby Mitchell, Dak

Campaign Issues Cited Over Interstate Commerce Debate

N Matthews Jr., of Boston, writes to The Post noting that interviews mention possible Republican efforts to extend the Interstate Commerce Act. He argues this could alarm merchants by aiming to curb Canadian competition, with Boston merchants seeing protectionist moves as key to their rivalry with New York and Philadelphia.

Interstate Commerce Commission Amercan Boston New York Philadelphia N. Matthews, JR

Court verdicts in Lowell cases by order of court

Murphy vs Prince no. 4246 McDuffee v Robarge and Chase v City of Lowell show verdicts for defendants. Attorneys C H Conant J M Hall R D Weston Smith for plaintiff and defendants. Contracts and real estate breach details noted with general denials and signature disputes.

Murphy Vs. Prince C. H. Conant J. M. Hall R. D. Weston Smith Thomas J. McDuffee Henrietta Robarge Lowell F. W. Quays Lilley Cady Davis Chase City of Lowell

Prolate Court Sequences in Suffolk County Estates and Wills

Administrators appointed for multiple deceased individuals include Cornelius Carr James P Briage James H Gattney Margaret Fegan William S Denvir Coffman Borkowski Charles Forster Waldo Edward R B Rankin Joseph W Philbrook George W Given Eliza Birmingham John J OBrien Isabella R Wells August K E Priessler Jeremiah Noonan Thomas Kelly Titus Makenzie Axe William West Thomas Williams Bernard McNalty Minnie Wortheylake Annie Treanor Hugh Lynch. Wills admitted to probate for Daniel Murphy Michael Holden Patrick Malone John Scott James H Champney Sylvester Hibard Samuel D Crane David A Dunbar Patrick Connors Elbridge Lawton John H Haines Joseph P Sheafe Gustavus A Godbold Stephen Stoddard Patrick Flynn Michael Mallen.

Cornelius Carr James P. Briage James H. Gattney Margaret Fegan William S. Denvir Coffman Borkowski Charles Forster Waldo Edward RB. Rankin Joseph W. Philbrook George W. Given Eliza Birmingham John J. O’brien Isabella R. Wells August KE. Priessler Jeremiah Noonan Thomas Kelly Titus Makenzie Axe William West Thomas Wiliams Bernard McNal

Probate Court Advances Wills and Grants Reins in Essex County

In Essex County Probate Court on Sept 23, Jo W. War man appeared as an executor for wills of Robert Rich of Amesbury and John Coleman of Beverly. Wills proved. reins granted on estates of George W. Philbrick Amesbury Inoch C Curtis De Honora Buckley Salem John Kelly West Newbury Robert Emerson Salem N H and Elisha Mc Creary Lynn. Larger inventories include George B Martin Danvers $17476 60 Proctor Perkins Tops field $2918 Joseph Merrill Salisbury $50035 62.

Robert Rich Amesbury John Coleman Beverly George W. Philbrick Inoch C. Curtis de Honora Buckley Salem John Kelly West Newbury Robert Emerson N. H Elisha McCreary Lynn George B. Martin Danvers Proctor Perkins Topsfield Joseph Merrill Salisbury

Superior Court civil cases with verdicts and settlements

Essex Superior Court cases list multiple civil actions from Lawrence and Malden. Dyer v Sleeper ended in a verdict for the defendant after a tort claim about misrepresented store goodwill. Parker v New England Telegraph settled before trial for injuries from contact with an electric wire. Morgan v Shaw argued over a $1000 assault claim with defense denials. several docket references follow.

Essex Lawrence Mason Alice Kelley Dyer C. Sleeper Malden Kane T. Burley George A. Parker C. F. Peters Benjamin Buckett Donovan Goss Morgan Shaw Morache Saffe Boston & Rent Maine RR Chase Et al Fulton Lawrence Leavits Puck Co Evans Leland S—Joss Chase Kracton Hale Lonovan Wright Murphy

Superior Court Records of Liquor Laws and Offenses

A 18th century docket lists sentences from Superior Criminal Court including fines for liquor law violations and correc tion time. Several cases name parties such as Damery Mullen Sweeney and Keenan, with varied offenses like drunkenness assault and breaking and entering, spanning years 1633 through 1792.

Superior Criminal Court Staples John Lord House of Correction James Shea John O’rourke Same John L. White John Kilbride John Costello Commonwealth Damery Mullen Saimne Sweeney Charlotte McManus Con Cannon Harrington Wadsworth Maxim Waters Keenan Foran Saime Ayer Gallagher Shea McCarty

Municipal Court List of Cases and Criminal Session Details

First and second municipal court sessions list numerous civil cases with defendants such as Brown vs Yassett Emers on v Pearl Lesion Light Inf Veterans Corp v Knowles Fraiser v Allen Paul v Tobin Weymiss v Wright McNutt v Tobin Montgomery Maney Thayer v Tenney Whitmore v Sullivan Brewer v Hoyt Clay v Melzar Green v Hilborn Gillespie v Low Way ye v Silva Hastings v Hab ard Hubbard v Hi Ligs Philips v Eaton Adams v Kuzzell Jackson v Chadbourne Sullivan v Olsen Fierce v Winch ter abust McCauley v Haines Stront v Chapman Ring v Hatch Thompson v Kenner Frescoe v Walker Baker v Stone Libble v Noble Hubblia v Asken Twombley v Prescott Messenger v Littlehare Way v Johnson Joyce v Knowles Winkle v Carleton Blynn v same Met. Nati Bank v Hopper Bayldone v Heath Whitcomb v Dooley Richmond v Foster Henderson v Porter Goldthwaite v Schroeder Jonecer v Rivers Ward v Allen Bearse v Trask Crowlie v Caswell. Criminal session notes a continuance request in a assault case, larceny and breaking and entering charges, and bond/set fines for several defendants.

Brown Yassett Keith Sme Eimerson Pearl Lesion Light Inf Veteran Corps Knowles Fraiser Allen Paul v. Tobin Weymiss Wright McNutt Tobin Montgomery Maney Thayer Thayer v. Tenney. 26038—Whitmore Sullivan Brewer Olsen Fierce Winchter McCauley Haines Stront Chapman Ring Hatch Thompson Kenner Frescoe Walker Baker Stone Libble Noble Hubblia Asken Twombley Prescott Messenger Littlehare Way Johnson Joyce Winkle Carleton Blynn Same Nati Bank Hopper Bayldone Heath Whitcomb Dooley Richmond Foster Henderson Porter Goldthwaite Schroeder Jonecer Rivers Ward Bearse

Season for Seal Sacques At Edward Kakas & Sons

Edward Kakas and Sons at 404 Washington Street advertise their most elegant seal sacques and jackets yet and offer special inducements to early buyers on the season’s latest fur garments.

Edward Kakas & Sons Washington Street

William Duncan Fund contributions for Metla kahila fire loss

A Boston appeal details gifts totaling 1593 dollars toward the 12000 dollar loss from a fire that destroyed the Metlakatla steam saw mill and contents. Names include Mrs. Mary Henenway, Hon. George F. Hoar, George Lincoln, W. I. Nichols, H. Rutan, and other donors from Brookline Worcester Norwhich and Cambridge with subscriptions noted. Epwamp I Tomas treasurer cites forwarding totals and subscriber prompts.

Metlakahila Alaska Mary Henenway Boston G. W George F. Hoar Charles S. Taylor Burlington Brookline William H. Lincoln Brookli William Lincoln & Son M. W. Lyon New York City Isk Ik Sieta Jeans Aico Wal W. I. Nichols Ittleton Mass Worcester Harriet N. Austin North Ce W Chase H. Rutan

Kennan Lectures Season Tickets Go On Sale October 1

The Kennan lectures ticket sale opens at the Tremont Temple box office on October 1 morning after repeated requests. Early sale arranged to accommodate demand.

Tremont Temple

Lace curtains and upholstery at J dl Pray Sons Co

Those seeking lace curtains portieres furniture coverings silk and upholstery goods of any kind in connection with carpets find it a great convenience at J dl Pray Sons Co where they can be found together ensuring perfect harmony

J. dl Pray, Sons & Co

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