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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Sep 26, 1895

Page

6

Republican factional fight shapes ward nomination outcome

In a heated meeting, Royal B. Young faced questions over party loyalty as delegates debated representation. Levi F. Cook Jr. of the A P A was defeated by Kaen 191 to 101 in the state convention favored tally, ending with Cook moving for a unanimous nomination before Alderman Gilbert announced his withdrawal from politics.

Levi F. Cook, Jr A. P Rank W Kaan Levi F. Cook Kaen Cook Gilbert

A P A Victory in Malden Ward Caucus Majority

In Malden the A P A made limited gains with Ward 6 carrying the caucus by about 2 to 3 and 201 A P A votes to 153 for Greenhalge. State delegates favored the A P A ticket 194 to 51, while Ward by ward results showed defeats in Wards 1 and 4 and no opposition in Wards 2 and 3.

Somerville caucus splits between Greenhalge and A P A strongholds

In Somerville, the Republican state caucus saw a split result with the A P A sweeping Ward 4 for Greenhalge while Ward 2 backed the A P A ticket over Greenhalge. Ward 3 had an unpledged slate and Ward 1 produced eight delegates, with factions divided on state and local representation.

Watertown A P A Wins Republican Caucus In Watertown

The Republican caucus at Watertown last evening was captured by the A. P. A. faction and their strength was about 210 to 75 or 80 for opponents. J. H. L. Coon served as chairman and H. F. Morse as secretary. The senatorial delegation is solid for Niles. Chapter 507 of the Acts of 1895 was accepted and three tickets were in the field.

Watertown Greenhalge J. H. L. Coon H. F. Morse Niles Antis Curtis Bixby GC. A. York

Cambridge Divided in Delegates Fight for Greenhalge

In Cambridge the delegate split shows twenty for Greenhalge and eleven unpledged with an A P A leaning. In Ward 2 the A P A nominated legislature candidates but gained no state representation. Ward 4 saw half the state delegates aligned with the order and helped defeat Representative Higgins. Dallinger carried every ward for senator, with Parry supporters predicting vote totals in the convention. A P A backing reportedly aided Dallinger’s camp. The winner hailed as the strongest contest against the county ring.

Higgins Dallinger Parry Subilany Cambridge

Everett Republicans pick Brown for Legislature and Greenhalge slate wins

In Everett last night the Bailey Brown contest for legislative representation ended with Brown carrying all six wards and 63 delegates. The State delegation of eighteen was unanimously chosen for Greenhalge, while Harlow remains favored for councillor and Sheriff Cushing for county delegates. All delegates support Senator Wellman and the Evans faction dominates the new ward city committee.

Everett Dudley P. Bailey George A. Brown Boston Brown Greenhalge Harlow Woburn Sheriff Cushing Middlesex Senator Wellman New Ward Evans

Republican caucuses crushed by A P A in Gloucester

In Gloucester on September 2 the Republican caucuses ended with the A P A carrying the field. The Old Guard faced a vigorous yet quiet campaign and were annihilated. Ex-Collector Pew drew no support. most state delegates favored anti Greenhalge with 18 antis and three Greenhalge supporters, one vote pending.

Gloucester Old Guard Pew

Quincy in doubt after Republican caucus

In Quincy on September 25 the A P A pressed its claim in all wards during the Republican caucus. Ward 4 yielded one A P A delegate. Ward 5 saw a hard fight with Greenhalge delegates elected. Ward 2 and Ward 6 backed Greenhalge, while outside Ward 1 seventeen delegates were chosen with Greenhalge holding four and the A P A fielding a full slate, leaving the result uncertain.

Quincy A. P A Greenhalge

Fight in Brookline caucus at Town Hall ends in heated debate

A Brookline caucus at Town Hall produced a row over resolutions denouncing the lobby system and attacking senatorial candidate Williams. Presiding officer T. heads the meeting with inspectors E. F. Baker E. B. Gibbs and W. Tyler and tellers F. M Bond Joseph Wallitr Henry Paige and F. A. Russell. Long remarks by M. F. Flanders Prentiss Cummings and Alfred Chandler followed, with Flanders challenging Williams who was defended.

Brookline Town Hall T. ©. Head E. F. Baker E. B. Gibbs W. Tyler F. M.bond Joseph Wallitr Henry Paige F. A. Russell Williams M. F. Flanders Prentiss Cummings Alfred Chandler Flanders

Sanford's Ginger Promises Health In Summer

An advertisement extols Sanford's Ginger as essential for summer health. It claims purity taste and health benefits, warns against substitutes, and directs readers to ask for Seaninfords Ginger with the trademark on the wrapper. Distributed by Portin Dru and Cuem, Corp. Sole Proprietors, Boston.

Sanford Seaninford Portin Dru Cuem. Corp

Williams delegation defeated amid fiery red oratory

The report notes intense rhetorical display by speakers, with the Williams delegation suffering defeat in the proceedings.

Cummings Williams

Woburn Supports Greenhalge as Delegates Pledged

In Ward 3 Woburn backed Governor Greenhalge with a 38 to 20 defeat of Rev. George A. Crawford. Of eighteen statewide delegates, nine are pledged to Greenhalge, with Ward 2 4 and 6 showing potential support if the convention leans his way.

Greenhalge Ward 6

Winthrop Republicans Back Greenhalge at Local Caucus

The Winthrop caucus saw the A P A element present but defeated on the first ticket as Republicans endorsed Greenhalge. A motion instructed the town committee to call a caucus to gauge acceptance of the caucus act of 189, and to elect a town committee for 1896.

Winthrop Greenhalge

Republican caucus names pledged for state convention

Lawrence reports the thirty Republican delegates to the state convention were unpledged yet inclined toward Greenhalge. Senatorial votes split between John L. Brewster with seventeen and James H. Derbyshire with fourteen. Charles A. Sayward holds a one vote edge over Alden P. White for district attorney with sixteen to fifteen.

Lawrence Greenhalge John L. Brewster James H. Derbyshire Charles A. Sayward Alden P. White White

Framingham GOP Primary Votes Shift Against A P A Support

In Framingham Massachusetts the Republican primary brought a strong showing against the A P A. Greenhalge delegates won 151 to 98, with the trend repeating across the delegate slate and town committee. Older Republicans joined, aiding defeats of the A P A while backing Cushing for sheriff Begilow for commissioner Reed for senator and Moore for representative. Reed leads the seven member State delegation.

Framingham Mass Greenhalge Cushing Begilow Reed Moore

Republican caucuses elect delegates in Lowell

Republican caucuses in Lowell chose state delegates with Greenhalge receiving five pledged votes and 38 unpledged. Many unpledged delegates oppose Greenhalge due to A P A leanings, though this claim is debated. Senatorial delegates likely favor Foss, while Putnam, Roper and Hayes were renominated for representatives.

Lowell Greenhalge Foss Putnam Roper Hayes

Ward 17 caucus feud over disqualified Republicans

In Ward 17 the A. P. A. faction showed its hand. Twelve old line Republicans who have voted in past caucuses were refused to be allowed to cast their ballots. The matter will be taken before the ballot commission.

Ward

AP Aces Fall In Arlington Republican Caucus

Arlington, Sept. 25. In the Republican caucus tonight the A P A tried to sway the vote but its ticket was defeated by about a ten vote majority.

Arlington

People's party nominating slate at Lynn convention

At the twentieth district Representative convention of the People's party Roscoe F. Harden and J. W. Gibbonney were nominated.

Lynn The People’s Party Tonight Roscoe F. Harden

Thirteen for Greenhalge at Newburyport caucuses

In Newburyport Massachusetts on September 25 the Republican caucuses showed no A P A strength as thirteen delegates pledged to support Greenhalge and Moody.

Newburyport Mass Greenhalge Moody

Haverhill Caucuses Name 25 State Delegates for Greenhalge

Haverhill voters on September 25 chose twenty five state delegates for Greenhalge. The congressional delegates favor Moody as the party proceeds toward the next stage of the contest.

Haverhill Greenhalge Moody

Medford Chooses Delegates Pledged for Greenhalge and Unpledged

In Medford on September 25 the choice is made for three delegates pledged to Greenhalge and six unpledged. The result reflects the local preference in the party's delegate selection.

Medford Greenhalge

Pittsfield Delegation Supports Greenhalge

Springfield dispatch reports Pittsfield formed a solid delegation in support of Greenhalge on September 2. The gathering emphasized backing for the candidate amid local politics and regional advocacy.

Pittsfield Greenhalge Springfield

Democratic dinner planned in Worcester before convention

The Democratic hosts plan a lively evening in Worcester at the Lincoln House hosted by the Young Men's Democratic Club of Massachusetts. President Charles E. Stratton will preside with invited speakers including the Secretary of the…

Worcester Lincoln House Young Men’s Democratic Club of Massachusetts Charles E. Stratton

Democrats weigh Worcester convention and Senate bid in seventh Suffolk

Richard Olney and ex Governor Rus sell lead a list of Democrats as Worcester hosts the party’s five year gap. Alfred Hayes of Ward 18 gains in the seventh Suffolk bid amid fights with Hayes Lanigan and Dever Hoar. O’Brien of Ward 5 seeks renomination and Murphy and McMackin contest. Noonan of Ward 8 in Charlestown prepares a strong House bid with long Democratic involvement.

Richard Olney Russell Josiah Quincy John W. Corcoran Charles §. Hamlin John F. Fitzgerald John C. Crosby James B. Carroll Thomas J. Gargan Worcester Suffolk Alfred Hayes Richard J. Hayes James J. Lanigan Dever Hoar Starvard Democratic’ Club Hutchinson West End Senate General Court

West Cambridge society hosts farewell wedding reception

In St James vestry Cambridge a farewell and wedding reception honored Miss Kathleen Elizabeth Pillsbury and Miss Minnie Gertrude Dodge. They will travel to Los Angeles to wed Thomas Pattison Robertson and David Willis Clark with Rev B W R Taylor leading their East Coast church circle. Hundreds attended as costumes impressed and refreshments were served. Notables included Lieutenant Commander J Elliott Pillsbury and numerous Boston and Salem guests.

St. James’s Church Cambridge Kathleen Elizabeth Pillsbury Minnie Gertrude Dodge Los Angeles Cal Thomas Pattison Robertson David Willis Clark B. W. R. Taylor J. Elliott Pillsbury United States Navy J. A. Remick D. J. Crandon Malden J. Medley Robertson St. John N. B Mms. H. Osgood Boston J. G. Bugbee Stephen A. Holt Winchester J. H. Batcheller Salem Charles S. Osgood John Hassam John W. Sutter Charles Norris Addison Fitchburg Drowne Edward Abbott

Dawson Gets a Station in Dorchester Police

The Dorchester Police Board filled the long‑standing vacancy at Police Station 11 by transferring Captain Henry Dawson from assistant to the chief inspector to command the station. Acting Assistant Chief Inspector Joseph Dugan is named to fill the vacancy, with promotion anticipated later. Patrolman Daniel J. Courtney of Station 2 was found guilty of neglect of duty for leaving City Hall two weeks ago and was fined two weeks’ pay.

Dorchester Michael Merrick Board of Police Henry Dawson Dawson Watts Joseph Dugan Daniel J. Courtney City Hall

Crane collapse injures three fresco painters at St. John's Hall

Staging at St. John's Hall in North End collapsed during a morning shift, sending two painters Carroll Hanson 28 of 1203 Washington and Sullivan from Hudson street to the floor twenty feet below. Sullivan suffered a fractured skull and internal injuries and is expected to die. Hanson sustained internal injuries and neck trauma. Richard Phillips of 3412 Chambers street barely saved himself by grabbing staging. Both injured were taken to local hospitals Massachusetts General and City Hospital.

St. John’s Hall Moon and Lewis Streets North End Carroll Hanson Washington Street Mr. Sullivan Hudson Street Sullivan Massachusetts General Hospital Hanson City Hospital Richard Phillips Chambers Street

Fire damages tailor shop at No 4 Stamford street

About 6 15 last night an alarm from Box 23 sounded for a fire in the tailor shop of Thomas H Costello on the street floor of the three story brick building No 4 Stamford street caused by naphtha fumes ignited by a lighted kerosene lamp damage put at 250 dollars.

Thomas H. Costello Stamford Street

Autumn trip to New York by Boston & Albany line

The autumn excursion to New York via Albany Hudson River returning by Fall River Line and Boston arranged by the Boston and Albany railroad for Tuesday October 8 offers best value. Ticket price is named as a bargain for the trip.

New York Albany-Hudson River Fall River Boston Boston & Albany Railroad

Fitchburg Excursion to New York on Oct 3

Fitchburg railroad announces a round trip excursion to New York on October 3. Tickets are offered at a price of percent for the journey, with the route described as especially appealing. The offer targets travelers seeking a pleasant railway outing from the area.

New York Fitchburg Railroad

Italians at Hobbs Brook Face Unpaid Wages Riot Threat

In Cambridge laborers including Italian workers at Hobbs Brook have not been paid for weeks. Mayor Bancroft and Water Board officials are feeding them while a new contractor, Sauci er from Boston, prepares to take over. A court order may force payment. unrest looms as disputes with Leavitt’s assignment persist.

Cambrid Hobbs Brook Leavitt Cambridge Bancroft Hall The Water Board Cambridge City Water Board Saucier Boston Post Cty Hall

Irish independence call at rally for rebel Tories

A crowd hears speakers including M. E. Kelly and Patrick Butler profess devotion to Irish independence while pledging American citizenship. Major OLeary and General ONeill back enlisting Irishmen to join any nation opposing England. The audience cheers for ODonovan Rossa as a leading rebel.

John M. Leonard Massachusetts John M. Cotter M. E. Kelly Rhode Island Patrick T. Butler Connecticut Maurice W. Wilhere Philadelphia Washington Ireland M. J. Logan New York O’neil Ryan St. Louis Timothy O’leary Montana O'Neill Canada England O’donovan Rossa Rossa

Fitchburg Excursion to North Adams Next Saturday

A low rate of 2 dollars offers a picturesque route and general interest along the Hoosac Tunnel as part of the Fitchburg railroad popular excursion to North Adams planned for next Saturday.

Hoosac Fitchburg Railroad North Adams

New Line-Up Boosts Harvard Football Practice

Harvard's afternoon scrimmage shows 49 players, six more than before, with new contributors from rowing and prep schools. The two 10 minute halves featured a mix of first and second elevens as coaches seek better line play and coaching depth. injuries disrupted Latin and Charlestown games in a brisk practice.

E. H. Fennessy R. M. Townsend Billy Raymond Cambridge Latin Dibbles Groton C. C. Bull Wheeler Fuller A. Brewer Fennessy Davis Wadsworth Townsend Bull Charlie Brewer Beale Brewer Holt Gonterman Knox Varsity Jaffray Harvard J. Norton Shaw Cozzens Jim Lee Springfield Lee Traffords Dean Lake Andover Exeter

Dartmouth Opens Season With 60 to 0 Victory Over Exeter

Dartmouth overwhelmed Phillips Exeter 60 to 0 in Hanover opening the football season. Eckstrom, Smith and Crolius starred at halfback with repeated long runs, while Abbott and Eckstrom each scored twice. Kelly kicked two goals, and Exeter struggled after the first half as Dartmouth continued its dominance. Attendance listed at 450.

Hanover N. H Dartmouth Phillips Exeter Exeter Eckstrom Smith Crolius Erkins Quester Kelly Cavanaugh Abbott Sakeman R. E. Shaw Abbott I. Perens Scannell Bow Tee Breen Turner Casson Marsh Walker Peyton Foss R. T Higley Walker Evans McCormack Perkins G. GaSe Bartlett Robertson Ore Lakeman Sisith Ee Eckstrom MacAndrews Nay Professor Me

Latin School Triumph Over Charlestown in Football Clash

Boston Latin defeated Charlestown High School 1 to 4 yesterday afternoon at Cloverfield. Large crowd gathered as hundreds of supporters from both schools watched the tense struggle.

Boston Latin Charlestown High School Cloverfield

English High Defeats Dorchester High In Rivalry Tilt

English High beat Dorchester High 12 to 0 as the Dorchester eleven, though many alumni, failed to score. Key moments came on touchdowns by Murphy and Whittemore with English High dominating line work. Umpires Legate Ward refereed. Stevens was linesman. time 40 minutes. attendance about 700.

English High Dorchester Dorchester High Boston Boys English H. Dorchester H. Paget Goss O Reilley R. E Purteiwick Ceet Peyasitecek Verssss R. T Alden Stearns R. G Alten Callahan Tio Eles Ears Bio Herre L. G Leonart Higgins seVaveesecuee Veel Son Manahan Crane Mitchell Dewick Sherlock Whittemore H. B. Murphy L. Bh. B. Paget Seedeeweesse H. B. Souther Ellsworth SS Ag Legate and Ward Green Stevens

Andover Beats Exeter A A 26 to 0 in One-Sided Tilt

Andover defeated Exeter Athletic Association 26 to 0 in a football game. Touchdowns by Goodwin three and Holman and Butterfield two each, with Wickes kicking three goals after touchdowns. Referee McDonald with Yale captain Austin as umpire and Gray as linesman. The 49 minute match drew an attendance of 400 in Andover.

Andover Exeter Athletic Association Exeter A. A Goodwin Holman Butterfield Wickes McDonald Austin Yale Gray

Amherst Opens Season With Sharp Win Over Agricultural College

Amherst opened its football season at home against the Agricultural College with a hard snappy game. Aggies managed under thirty yards total gains while Amherst stood out with new players Foster at left end and Boyden at left tackle showing strong performances.

Amherst the Agricultural College Aggie Foster Boyden

Cambridge Rowing Team Declines Penn Games

Cambridge track captain Horan announces the team will not participate in University of Pennsylvania games in Philadelphia citing out of condition athletes and academic reopening after Yale. Team plans to visit Harvard after Yale games. Football practice sees D L Sage, 97, break a collar bone on scrimmage. injury not serious.

New Haven Conn Cambridge University of Pennsylvania Philadelphia Pennsylvania Horan Yale Harvard D. L. Sage Sage Scrub

Governor at the Taunton Fair headline event

Governor Greenhalge visited Taunton for the cattle show with 35000 attendees the largest turnout in years. He luncheoned with Col P H Carr and spoke from the grand stand on prosperity. Trotting winners included Whistle in 2 21 4, Tom Q in 2 24 4, and Forshner's Church Belle in 2 23 2.

Taunton Greenhalge P. H. Carr Fair Grounds Baylies Whistle B. G Johnson Brockton Tom Q Forshner North Attleboro Church Belle

Amesbury and Salisbury Agricultural Society Fair Opener

Amesbury September 2 Today marked the second Amesbury and Salisbury Agricultural Society fair with a grand street parade featuring merchants teams grange teams from nearby towns decorated farm teams and citizens in carriages A A Hardy served as chief marshal The society dinner followed with 300 at the table Speakers included Hon William R Sessions secretary of the State Board of Agriculture Hon Isaac Alger delegate from the State Board Hon O S Butler Hon E P Weare W H B Currier and F W Sargent.

Amesbury Salisbury Agricultural Society A. A. Hardy William R. Sessions State Board of Agriculture Isaac

Austrian Count Sierstorpff Linked to Miss Virginia Fair

An unconfirmed report from Newport Illinois says Count Sierstorpff of Austria, a Newport society figure for two seasons, is engaged to Miss Virginia Fair, heiress from California, famed for her beauty.

Newport R. IL Sierstorpff Austria Virginia Fair California

Unfinished races concluded at Gentlemens Driving Park

Baltimore Md Sept 2 At Gentlemens Driving Park today the unfinished events of yesterday were disposed of only one race of today’s card completed Hubert won 2 40 trotting best time McDuff won 2 19 1 4 18 pacing Happiness 2 18 1 2 Ald

Baltimore Hubert Bes McDuff Ald

Accident at Vermont fair leaves Barton girl with broken leg

At the Orleans County Fair in Barton Vermont Miss Bertha Lothrop of Barton Landing was injured when she fell from a merry go round during the fair's second day. The event drew a record attendance while a single race, the 2:35 class, saw Strikeson owned by George M Stevenson win in three straight heats.

Barton Orleans County Fair Association Bertha Lothrop Barton Landing Strikeson George M. Steyvenson

Fitchburg Excursion to North Adams and Hoosac Tunnel

Travelers urged to take the Fitchburg railroad popular excursion to North Adams and the Hoosac tunnel next Saturday. Round trip rate is advertised as a single price.

Fitchburg Railroad North Adams Hoosac Tunnel

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