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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Sep 27, 1888

Page

2

Greenhalge Nominated for Republican Ticket in Lowell Speech

The district party nominates Hon. Frederick T. Greenhalge of Lowell for representative, praising honesty and suitability. Charles A. Bell is unanimously nominated as presidential elector. Greenhalge vows a Republican triumph from sea to sea, urging unity with the new administration and protection for American industries.

National House of Representatives Frederick T. Greenhalge Lowell Merrill Daniel Needham Groton W. H. McAlpine Lawrence Charles A. Bell Mgr. Greenhalge Lincoln Harrison Ike

Split in the First District Democratic Convention

Wild scenes at the first district convention as Cummings and Delano delegates clash at City Hall. Reports say 61 Cum ming delegates and 69 Delano delegates, with delays from train washouts and locking disputes. The Delano faction nominated George Delano for Congress and electors, while Cummings backed John W. Cummings and George Delano for elector.

New Breprorp City Hall Mattapoisett Cummings Delano Charles 8. Ashley Committee On Cape Slocum Fall River Tucker New Bedford KE. L. Barney William A. Tucker John H. Carrell Ira K. Chase Swansea Delano Convention George del

Burnett Nominated by Acclamation for Ninth District Seat

The ninth district Democratic convention in South Framingham selected Edward Burnett of Southboro by acclamation after speeches supporting his candidacy. William Aspinwall was chosen presidential elector, with W. J. Foller filling a committee vacancy. The event stirred talk of Candler’s political methods and past ballot tactics, including a Brookline 1880 caucus circular endorsing opposition to Candler.

W. J. Foller Newton J. W. Stover

Civil Service Reform Debate and Congressional Influence

A letter discusses inflated claims of patronage by Congress members from our state and urges public disclosure. It reviews John W. Candler’s stance on civil service reform, noting his silence on Hubbell circulars and detailing his votes on river and harbor, naval, and sundry civil bills.

Congress Boston Transcript John W. Candler West Newton Civil Service Reform Association CopGlee Washington Robesons Hubbells Ielters Friends of Civil Service Reform Old Bay State Candler Boston Advertiser House Holman Democrat Bayne Curtin Willis Dineley Maine New England Committee On Ecommerce Robeson

Bates Declines to Stand in Tenth District Race

Worcester, Sept. 26. The Gazette reports a secret Bay State House meeting of Republicans opposed to Walker’s nomination. Hon. T. C. Bates was unanimously named the straight Republican candidate but declines, citing district needs and national issues to safeguard Republican success.

Southbridge J. R. Kane Spencer A. A. Putnam Uxbridge Bates Walker

Tufts For Councillor in Second District Convention

The second district Republican councillor convention met at Historical Hall in Tavnton with 116 of 137 delegates present. An informal ballot showed A W Entts of Boston and George H Rhodes of Taunton among leading figures, and the nomination was made unanimous amid enthusiasm. A district committee was named: Hobart, Pope, Spach, Hall, Towle. The venue for next year was deferred to the committee.

Tufts Tavnton Historical Hall F. A. Hobart Braintree Hobart Alfred C. Burridge Boston Willis A. W., Entts Rad George H. Rhodes Taunton WAVOL Loun Ton da Keene Spach F. S. Hall John T. Pope H. F. Spach Hall George M. Towle Brookline

Third Middlesex Senator Nominating Conventions Held

At Cambridge ward room and Brattle square last evening Republican delegates nominated Chester W. Kingsley for senator. Judge Wells won a seat on the State central committee. Freeman Hunt led Democratic bids with 21 votes to 6 for McNamee and minor support for Perkins Bradford Lindsey Corcoran and Alger. John F. O'Brien elected to the State central committee.

Middlesex George A. Perkins Isaac Bradford Colonel Lindsey J. H. Corcoran A. K. Alger John F. O’brien State Central Committee

Women urged to register at Warren Avenue church meeting

A Warren Avenue Baptist Church gathering discussed public school reform and non sectarian principles. Miss Cora Scott Pond led with calls for a qualified school board and women to secure votes for new school members. Mrs Fessenden urged safeguarding republican institutions and urged 1000 religionists to push turnout. Total women assessed reached 8281 after yesterday’s figure of 1310 plus 6971 prior.

Warren Avenue Baptist Church Cora Scott Pond William Blackwell Fifield Hastings Swinton Fessenden Women’s Christian Temperance Union Our Fathers

Worcester Democrats nominate county officers in notes

The Worcester county Democrats yesterday nominated Levi Barker of Worcester for county treasurer Joseph A. Titus of Worcester for register of deeds in the Worcester district and James H. McMahan of Fitchburg for register of deeds in the Fitchburg district.

Worcester County Levi Barker Worcester Register of Deeds Joseph A. Titus Fitchburg James H. McMahan Fitch

Brookline Seeks County Representation in Nominating Baker

The Republicans in Brookline instruct delegates to Dedham to nominate Benjamin F. Baker for county commissioner citing his long service as town clerk and special commissioner. Brookline residents note they pay half the county tax and seek direct representation on the board. Ransom C. Taylor and Samuel R. Barton are also mentioned in the broader context of county offices.

Bure John L. Ratigan Worcester Samuel R. Barton Oxford Ransom C. Taylor Brookline Dedham Benjamin F. Baker Baker Board of County Commissioners

Not Wanted by His Party in Washington Convention

The American party, once full of triumph, shows signs of decline as the national committee met to fill the Tennessee vice presidential vacancy after Judge Greer declined. A plan to urge presidential nominee Curtis to resign was tabled, with another meeting set for October 2 likely to prompt his withdrawal. The California member’s attendance was noted.

Washington National Executive Committee Judge Greer Tennessee Curtis California J. Cushing Thomas Boston Suffolk Elijah Glorge

Man Falls 1050 Feet in Balloon Ride at Ottawa Fair

At the Ottawa fair a balloon ascent ended in tragedy as Tom Wensley, a young butcher, plummeted from more than 1000 feet before spectators. He reportedly failed to release the ropes on the signal, clung on, and was crushed upon impact. The aeronaut escaped with a parachute.

Ottawa Ont SpredAu Tom Wensley Wensley

Trial of Joan Redmond Sentenced to Five Weeks Imprisonment

Dent Ireland Sept 26 The trial of Mgr. Joan Redmond MP for Wexford ended with a guilty verdict. He with his brother William Redmond MP for Fermanagh and Edward Walsh were arrested at Wexford for crimes act offences. The accused was sentenced to five weeks imprisonment without hard labor.

Nasal Voices and False Teeth in English Women

A prominent English woman claims American women suffer nasal voices and false teeth due to dry air and catarrhal trouble. The piece pushes Warner's Log Cabin cough and consumption remedies and rose cream as a cure, citing personal anecdotes and urging regular use to prevent catarrh and related illnesses.

Warner's Log Cabin Warner Eli Fisher Salem Henry County Iowa Log Cabin Coure

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