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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Sep 26, 1888

Page

8

Harrison Defends Bond Purchase Plan At Indiana Reception

General Harrison, in his thirteenth week of public receptions in Indianapolis, spoke to about 1 200 delegates from Wabash and Park counties, including 200 Sunday school youths. He urged using a hundred million surplus to buy government bonds, argued against depositing funds in banks, and warned of patronage risk. He contrasted bond benefits with bank deposits and urged supporting the policy amid a rain-threatened crowd at University Park.

Inpianapolis Ind Harrison Wabash Park Counties Marshall Bethany Park County University Park B. F. Williams E. F. Leach Wabash County Park Altoether Sherman Senate United States Secretary of the Treasury Indianapolis Kansas City New York

Fire Record in Sharon and Nearby Homes

A series of fires across Sharon and nearby towns caused damages totaling thousands. Lind sey Shepard’s Main street residence burned, insured for $1000. Building on High street owned by Edward J Ellis suffered $500 in damage with $300 loss to Brad dock & Co stock and machinery. Joseph Gallagher’s Evans street dwelling damaged about $1000, while a small blaze at 97 Travers street caused $10 damage from forge sparks. Causes vary, with unknown origin for the main High street fire.

Sharon Lindsey Shepard Main Street High Street Edward J. Ellis H. R. Braddock & Co Joseph Gallagher Evans Street Dorchester Travers Street John Kennedy

Ex Congressman Converse Denied Leaving Democrats

New York Sept 25 The report that ex congressman George S Converse of Columbus Ohio had left the Democrats and planned Republican speeches was denied at Democratic headquarters today A letter to a friend identifying Converse as a Democrat was received from him Beriah Wilkins in the city called the story a fabrication.

Converse New York George S$. Converse Columbus De-Ote Beriah Wilkins

Raymond Eager Wedding at Beacon Street Home

Franklin Raymond of Bacon Paper Company married Gertrude A Eager last evening at her parents home 523 Beacon street The ceremony began at 630 with Rev A Horton officiating The bride wore a wedding gown with veil and flowers The couple will host friends Monday evenings in November at 623 Beacon Street

Raymond—Eager Franklin Raymond Bacon Paper Company Gertrude A. Eager George H. Eager Beacon Street A. Horton Raymond

Paine's Furniture Co. Displays Portor Bros. Washstands

At the manufactory on Canal Street Paine's Furniture Co. showcases Foiowne Portor Bros. table washstands with a magic mirror and toilet crockery offering every comfort and convenience.

Foiowne Portor Bros Paine’s Furniture Co Canal Street

Fast Horses at Mystic Park Open With Serious Accident

First day of Mystic Park breeders meeting marked by a severe accident as Mr H Nelson of Waterville Me. riding stallion Herolight was dragged after Brownwood shied and crushed his sulky. Nelson injured but extricated himself. race day drew a large crowd with six entries in stake No 10. Diana won the main race in 2:42 3/4 with Otis Shaw and San Jacinto distanced. A second race saw Beatrice lead before Wyndylla overtook to win by two lengths in one mile. Exhibitions followed featuring Nelsons stock and many other stallions.

Mystic Park H. Nelson Waterville Herolight Nelson Brownwood George H. Hicks San Jacinto William Tell Phantom Shorndale Diana Governess Shaw New England James F. Connors G. C. Moses Olis Shaw E. D. Wiggin Arrival P. Woodbury B. G San Dacinto J. M. Payne Br. J. Governess Sherwood Smuggler Keene Victoria Almont Eagle Wyndyila Ben Franklin General Sherman Salvia Allen Delight Beatrice Charley Wilkes Munjoy Belie General Knox Omeme Onawa Coupon Peacock Wilkes Daisy Lambert Daniel Lambert Little Fellows Wyndylla Wyn Dyl Farm Reese F. Beatrice F. Omeme W. Hi. Hadley B. S. Peacock Wilkes J. P. Mathews B. F. Salvia Allen LOS Red Hawk Wilkes Dictator May Prince Gretchen Mass Arago Steele Stable Rysdyk Jenny Patchen Tom Patchen George M. Patchen D. F. Barrett Portland Br. c. Westland Colonel West Egbert Tysdyk Mapes Hambletonian W. W. Moore Shoreham Gillig Aristos Pearsall Jupiter Long Island Black Hawk Boston B. S. Charley Wilkes Red Wilkes Kate Bradley Clifton Pilot Pilot, Jr Young Rolfe Knox Girl Gideon Judy Plate Long Island Black Hawk

Insane Woman Identified. City Car Crash Injures Two

A woman wandering in South Boston was detained by police, identified as Margaret Cassidy, and sent to Worcester insane asylum after hospital detention on Deer Island. A Tremont Street car collision near 295 Tremont Street injured Mrs. C. S. Everens and wrecked a buggy. James Lee was injured at Dorchester Avenue on the Old Colony line. Gustave A. Peterson was arrested for breaking into Broad Street 44 and stealing a valise from Andrew J. Hetherston on Sept. 22.

Boston Deer Island Margaret Cassidy Worcester Insane Asylum Tremont Street J. W. Hall C. 5. Everens Natick Broad Street Andrew J. Hetherston

Insolvency Filings Include Haverhill Shoe Maker Peaslee

Abby C Peaslee of Haverhill files a voluntary insolvency petition listing 17000 in liabilities and stock in process in Haverhill and New Hampshire. John Jamieson Co Montreal oil varnish makers assigns after suspension with 40000 direct and 30000 indirect liabilities. Bank of Montreal holds 30000 as a creditor.

Abby C. Peaslee Haverhill New Hampshire John Jamieson & Co Montreal Bank of Montreal

Man Passes Forged Check For Flowers At Vendome Hotel

A young man bought flowers from M. B. Bunker, a Beacon Street florist, and paid with a $50 check drawn on Maverick National Bank. The flowers were worth $40 and the purchaser claimed Mrs. John Shepard of the Hotel Vendome sent him. Bunker refused to cash the check and later learned Shepard had not ordered any flowers.

M. B. Bunker Beacon Street Maverick National Bank John Shepard Hotel Vendome

Display of Suitings At Parker Co Draws Crowds In Winnipeg

The display of suiting fabrics at Joseph W. Parker & Co. 516 to 621 Washington Street attracts many visitors. Their line of foreign suitings is the finest in the city and can be made up to order at the lowest possible prices. Leave your order for a suit and be paid.

Joseph W. Parker & Co Washington Street Geiger & Griesemer ANOVE

Fifth District convention names Higginson nominee

The fifth congressional Democratic convention met in Cambridge with 117 delegates. Robert Luce of Somerville nominated Colonel Thomas Wentworth Higginson, praising him as orator, statesman, and soldier, and Higginson was acclaimed. Speeches by Cambridge, Woburn, and Waltham members supported the nomination. Charles H. Taylor named presidential elector. League finances and HQ arrangements discussed.

Thomas Wentworth Higginson Central Square Cambridge Randall Brighton Temnete Rasporary Thomas F. Keenan Boston Robert Luce Somerville Higginson Sherman Hoar Waltham Joseph Kelly Mr. Hill Woburn J. D. Monahan Charles H. Taylor

Middlesex County Nominations at Jackson Jail Convention

The Republican Middlesex county convention in Sept held in Jackson jail saw Joseph L. Sargent chosen as chairman and Henry W. Pitman as secretary with 216 delegates present. Nominees included Joseph O. Hayden for county treasurer J T Tyler for register of probate and insolvency and A M Lunt Upham and Charles B Stevens in contested ballots for county positions. The county committee later organized with Sargent as chair Pitman secretary and J W Kimball treasurer.

Middlesex County Lowelt Jackson Joseph L. Sargent Dracut Henry W. Pitman Somerville Joseph O. Hayden J.T. Tyler Cambridge A. M. Lunt So, Upham Waltham S.e Henry Ross Newton Upham H. F. Rossee Champlin Charles B. Stevens Bridgeham Stevens William E. Lloyd Arlington Messrs Reyward Concord Ladd Lowell Morse Bentoff Horace K. Osborne Ofice Achdie William EB. Lloyd Horace Kosborne J. P. Thompson Middlesex J. L. Sargent H. W. Pitman J. W. Kimball

Democrats Want Russell for Worcester Con Con Renomination

Worcester September 25 reports indicate broad support for John E. Russell in the Democratic congressional convention. Rumors of a declining letter or GOP cross‑party deals circulate, but district chair Nye says Russell’s name will be presented and no opposition exists unless he objects. He is currently in New York State campaigning.

Russell Worcester John E. Russell Ham 8S. D. Nye New York State

Dr B F Campbell Gets The Prize In Suffolk GOP Meet

The Suffolk senatorial district Republican convention met at Maverick House East Boston. Harmonious on first ballot Dr B F Campbell of East Boston won twenty one of twenty five votes and the nomination was made unanimous. Hayes of Revere moved for unanimity. Senator D Frank Kimball declined renomination. Charles A Campbell of Chelsea chosen on state committee.

B. F. Campbell Suffolk Hayes of Revers D. Frank Kimball Charles A. Campbell Chelsea Republican State Committee

Large turnout as 6000 plus women assessed for registration

Over 6000 women were assessed with 4675 counted by Monday night at City Hall. Mondays record reached 1468, 2293 applied yesterday the highest single day yet, bringing total to 6969. Registrars report women being registered daily in large numbers.

City Hall Board of Registrars of Voters

Republican League of Massachusetts May Plan Boston Demonstration

The Republican League of Massachusetts executive committee met at the State headquarters to discuss a Boston demonstration planned for Oct 17. They considered delaying the affair to attract General Harrison and possibly get his attendance. Worcester's T. Bates noted Mr Morton wished to visit New England and might tour the region. Some doubt remained about success without the cream of the movement.

League Republican League Republican League of Massachusetts Boston Harrison T. ©. Bates Worcester Morton New England

Thacher Accepts Democratic Nomination for Treasurer

Yarmouth Port September 24 1888 H C Thacher of Yarmouth accepts the Democratic nomination for treasurer and receiver general despite personal reluctance citing opposition to taxation that burdens the many for the benefit of the few and injustices in labor and industry. The letter is addressed to John J Donovan and A B Alger.

H.C. Thacher John J. Donovan A. B. Alger

Urging Women to Vote on Brookline School Question

A Brookline meeting at Bethany Sanday school urged women to register and vote to protect the free public schools from sectarian influence. Miss Elizabeth S Tobey led the call, joined by Mrs Fessenden and Henry Blackwell who warned of Catholic control and parochial schools. A house to house canvass will urge women to assess and influence the school board election.

Brookline Bethany Sanday Elizabeth 5S Tobey Fessenden Boston Park Street Church Ezra Farnsworth Miss Pond Henry Blackwell Woman's Christian Temperance Union

Political Notes Show Cross Party Campaign Activity Across Counties

Judge Colt agrees to a hearing on a memorial requesting that the naturalization system used in state courts be adopted by U S courts. Democrats rally in North Abington with Doherty and Quincy as speakers. Petitions circulate in Quincy for John Quincy Adams to accept a mayoral nomination. Various parties report fund claims debunked and campaign events in Dedham Somerville Woburn Salem and Wareham with listings of speakers officers and delegates.

Colt United States Circuit Court Citizens’ Association United States Democrats North Abington Messrs Doherty Quincy John Quincy Adams James H. Slade T Mff Reform League Lovering Democratic Campaign McDonald Gallagher Hoyt Dedham Cleveland Thurman Robert Luce Fifth District Higginson William N. Osgood James A. McGeough John W. Corcoran William H. Hart Chelsea George St. Jones Uxbridge Woburn Democratic City Committee M.S. Seeley Thomas H. Uill Michael J. Mulkeen Salem William FP. M. Collins Senate Collins C. Hi. Symonds Symonds South Framingham George Masterson Nicholas Flynn John J. Slattery John Horan John Roach Charles Adams Edward S. Hemenway John W. Allard John H. Conway James L. Brophy E. J. Brown William H. Hastings Daniel Hollaran James P. Shea Horace A. Austin William O’callahan Michael Egan Wareham

Pending Foreclosures of Kansas Farm Mortgages to be Reported

The American Reporter will publish tomorrow a comprehensive tally of 607 pending foreclosures on farm mortgages in Kansas. The report, originating from Wool Reporter at 19 Pearl Street, aims to detail the value and scope of the Western mortgage business.

Kansas Pearl Stree

Massachusetts Riflemen Fall Shoot Sets New Records

The state militia rifle teams held their annual fall shoot in Framingham on Sept 25. Two teams scored 200 and 198, beating last year’s 197 record as clear weather aided a high tally. Winners included Company B Second Regiment for the team match, with other trophies going to Company CC Second Corps of Cadets and Companies F Second and E First regiments.

South Framingham Sparcrat Osborn Edes Fifth Regiment Ericson Edgell Catain Winsor White FE. Halton C. White

Military personnel list fragment with unit designations

A fragmented roster of Private and Sergeant names with units such as Eighth First Cadets Sixth Second Infar First Cavalr and A First Cadets. Repeated references to ranks include private sergeant corporal and coded unit initials. The text shows numerous OCR garbled entries and stray punctuation.

F W. Peirce Smith E. J.gihon F. J. Lounsbury Xate O D. Hapgood Infa Weant J. A. Sterling W. Babbitt J. F. Fitzgerald L. Ly Grant E. T. Brides Bean W. E. Smith C, T. Hilliker F. L. Caine J. L. Barnes G. P. Cooley M. Binney G. A V. G. Pond Hinds Edward Gee Antry N. H. Scribner J.C. Reardon O. F Ropes

Trial of Labram on obscene letter counts in federal case

United States District Court judge Nelson J William B Labram stood trial on three counts charging sending obscene letters via the post to three recipients. Trial unfinished. Assistant US attorney B Hall, defense counsel Marcellus Goggan and William Schofield appeared for the defendant.

United States District Court Nelson William B. Labram B. Hall United States Marcellus Goggan William Schofield

Heavy Registration in Brooklyn First Day Figures

Brooklyn N Y September 25 this citys first registration day saw 63545 names registered, up from 46839 in 1834 an increase of 6706. The new elegant fall suits at Spitz Bros Mark s 503 Washington street attract great demand featuring cassimeres cheviots and worsteds at low prices.

Brooklyn N. Y Spitz Bros. & Mark’s Washington Street J. W. Horne Tremont Street Boston Rubel Bros Chicago Cincinnati

Made to Order Garment Ad Promises Finest Quality

An advert invites experts to test a line of garments for correctness and truth of claims. It touts beautiful styles and excellent qualities, notes Union tailors and high salaries for cutters, and claims clothes will compare with top-notch Boston tailors.

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