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Boston Post

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Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Sep 27, 1889

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2

Contested Wesleyan Hall Confab Influences Gubernatorial Race

Anger flared at the Wesleyan Hall conference as Brackett and Capen supporters sparred over convention votes. Ex-Mayor Fosdick and others rail against perceived unfairness, while Rev S L Gracey circulates a consulate petition to sway outcomes. Dorchester Weekly Beacon notes Brackett backing for police issues.

Gracey Wesleyan Hall Haskell Fosdick Mr. Capen Willard Howland Chelsea Brackett Capen Hai Arlington B. B. Johnson Waltham Russell S. L. Gracey Dorchester Tam L. Epwin Dudley

Faxon Attacks Temperance Plot In Republican Mockery

Henry H. Faxon denounces a Republican temperance stance as a farce. He notes a Saturday conference with B. 3. Johnson, Frederick Fosdick, J. B. Gould, and Rev. Hugh Montgomery. He accuses Brackett supporters of patronizing the Tremont House bar and says the party has abandoned prohibition to suit political aims.

Faxon Henry H. Faxon Brackett B. 3. Johnson Frederick Fosdick J. B. Gould Hugh Montgomery Theepublican Party Bauer Tremont House

Political Notes From Washington Street Headquarters

The first Brackett and Haile flag was hung from the Republican State central committee on Wash in street. The Crapo and Brackett headquarters were deserted as few visitors visited the managers. Secretary of State Henry B. Peirce, renominated, left for a two week vacation to Fort Payne Alabama. Cambridge Prohibitionists met in Raymond Hall and named Wards 1 and 5 W A Start and W H Wheeler. Ward 2 J S Paine C L Page. Ward 3 John East. Ward 4 J G Ball Hugh Stewart. Senator Edward Kendall.

Republican State Central Committee Washin Street Burdett Clark Henry B. Peirce Fort Payne Ala

Essex County Prohibs Convene in Salem Amid Disorder

Prohibitionists from Essex county met in Salem for their county convention. Rev Willard Spaulding was named chairman and Sidney Perley secretary amid questions over credentials and a disputed Peabody caucus. Nominations included W B Morgan for sheriff J T Choate DA Samuel Trask for county commissioner and others. Councillor Alcott and senatorial nominee D W Friend were also named.

Sausa Peabody Stevens Trask Dr. Miner Republican Party W. B. Morgan Winham J. T. Choate Amesbury Samuel Trask R. Lawrence Lawrence B. Brickett Haverhill I. W. Andrews Danvers Wellington Donaldson Topsfield J. H. Orne Marblehead State Committee W. P. Alcott Boxford Isj D. W. Friend Manchester

Plymouth Republicans Choose Officials At County Convention

Plymouth county Republican convention convened at 10:30 with W. S. Danforth presiding. J. J. Whipple was named chairman and W. L. Chipman secretary. Charles W. Sumner Brockton led for district attorney with 104 votes. R. O. Harris East Bridgewater had 21. Other nominees and committee members listed. sumner favored for renomination. next convention set for Brockton.

Brockton Plymouth County W. S. Danforth Plymouth J. J. Whipple Isrockton W. L. Chipman Wareham Charles W. Sumner R. O. Harris East Bridgewater W. H. Faunce Kingston C. H Pame Halifax Bb. A. Hathaway S. W. Seymour Hingham A. P. Sprague Marshfield F. M. Bixby Danforth C. W. Sumner Beorkean

Bankers Convention Debates Silver, Interest Laws, and Mail Vote

Lively Kansas City meeting discusses reviving the American merchant marine and amending the national bank interest forfeiture to limit penalties to the excess over legal amounts. Officers report gains, election results keep most officers and council intact, and a plan to vote by mail on St. John’s silver policy is set.

Kansas City Bankers’ Convention New York Congress White Cincinnati Fourth National Bank of Chicago George F. Baker Sneed Kentucky United States Butler Connecticut Executive Council St. John John Jay Knox Knox Ile Muvea Ihe Mr. St. John Charles Parsons St. Louis Morton McMichael W. K. Green

OUR TRADE WITH MEXICO MINISTER TAKES 60 DAYS LEAVE

City of Mexico September 26 Minister Ryan has left for Washington on a sixty days leave of absence to confer with Secretaries Blaine and Windom on trade complications between the two republics. He aims to illuminate U S Mexico trade ties and aid American interests while in Washington.

City of Mexico Ryan Washington Blaine Windom United States

Boston Excursionists Visit Capitol With Engineers

A Boston Society of Civil Engineers delegation led by General John P. Masterson toured Albany's Capitol after supper at the Kenmore. The group from Aupany New York traveled from Lake George and planned to continue to Boston, with a day line steamer departure and arrival tomorrow morning.

Aupany N. Y Bogart John P. Masterson Boston Society of Civil Engineers Lake George Kenmore M. M. Tidd A. S. Tidd R. H. Cole E. W. Howe Bertha Pitman Mis W Howland J. D. Wesley C. H. Bartlett Levi G. Hawkes T. P. Hawkes Arratsel Hawkes A. K. Walker Mary W. Sampon George T. Sampson L. B. Bidwell Sidney Smith W. W. Wright Henry Manley C. A. Babrick C. Frank Allen S. E. Winkham George A. Kimball Etta Kimball Lucy M. Kimball T. P. Perkins J. H. Webster H. C. Keith W. E. McClintock Fred E. Ryer New York Boston

Blaine and Anita McCormick Wed in New York Church

In Blaine Springs on Sept 26 Emmons Blaine son of Secretary James G. Blaine married Anita McCormick daughter of Cyrus Hall McCormick. The ceremony at Presbyterian Church was performed by Rev. Dr. Herrick Johnson with Rev. Holmes assisting as rain fell. The couple left for Bar Harbor after a wedding breakfast at Clayton Lodge.

Richfield Springs N. Y Presbyterian Church Emmons Blaine James G. Blaine Anita McCormick Cyrus Hall McCormick Chicago Herrick Johnson W. V. Holmes Mr. Elkins Blaine Cyrus Clayton Lodge McCormick Valenciennes Marie Antoinette F. A. Keep C. F. Sprague Boston Harold Stanley McCormick Margaret Harriet Blaine Walker James G. Blaine, Jr Cyrus McCormick Cyrus McCormick, Jr Virginia McCormick Algernon S. Sullivan New York Stanley John Hall Bar Harbor

Frightful molten metal blast at Carnegie's Edgar Thomson Works

Sept 26 Pirrspure reports a furnace failure at Braddock's Edgar Thomson Steel Works. Captain W R Jones general manager and several workmen were horribly burned as tons of molten metal poured from a furnace. Injured include Jones, Michael Quixn, Joan McKaxl, Captain Nep Quixn, Patrick H Michael Cons JouN Needen, and Michael King is missing feared buried. Victims taken to Homeopathic Hospital for relief.

Carnegie Edgar Thomson Steel Works Braddock W. R. Jones Steel Works Jones Michanl Quixn Joan McKaxl Nep Quixn Patrick H. S. Michael Cons Joun Needen Michael King

Democratic State Convention of Maryland Chooses Leaders

The Maryland Democratic State convention met in Baltimore with James Hodges as temporary chairman and Col. L. V. Baughman nominated for comptroller by acclamation. The platform urged curbing trusts, fiscal restraint, and continued debt refinancing saving $100,000 annually, as 78 members were selected for the state central committee. The group adjourned after brief remarks by Baughman.

Baltimore Stevenson Archer State Central Committee James Hodges Hodges L. V. Baughman Frederick Democratic Party of Maryland St. Louis Baltimore City Baughman

Unearned land returned by Michigan governor

The Governor of Michigan surrendered to the United States the unearned lands granted in 1856 for railroads in the upper peninsula. Lands totaling about 220000 acres were returned, affecting homesteads, with two routes from Ontonagon to the Wisconsin line and from Marquette to Ontonagon.

Lansina Mich Michigan United States State of Michigan Congress Upper Peninsula Ontoragon Wisconsin State Line Marquette Ontonagon

Government Suit Aims to Return Timber Land Payments

In Portland Oregon on September 26 a test suit seeks $1230 plus $30 in ad fees from the United States for timber land claims paid under Sparks rules. Three quarter sections were bought with certificates issued, but patents blocked by Supreme Court decisions. The government still holds funds from many settlers, with hundreds of thousands at stake.

Portland, Or Sparks General Land Office Northwest Dealy Department Supreme Court of the United States A. C. Emmons United States

Woman Attacks Judge in Court Slugging Fracas

A Wheeling Sun report from Baximmorr Md describes Mrs Annie Costello, a woman of great size, leaping at Justice H Davis in his court. She choked the judge, brought him to the floor, and struck him with a cane, injuring him. Officers restrained her. she faces at least one year hard imprisonment.

Baximmorr W.va Sun H. Davis Annie Costello

First Convention Forms Union Prohibitory League of Pennsylvania

The Union Prohibitory League of Pennsylvania held its first convention in Harrisburg in the House hall with about one hundred delegates. A. J. Kynett was named permanent president. the platform condemned liquor evils and argued the failed constitutional prohibition ruling should not end the effort, urging statewide organization and prohibitionist candidates. Over a thousand dollars was raised, with further contributions at a mass meeting addressed by Albert Griffin of New York and B C Christy of Pittsburgh.

Harriscore Penn Union Prohbitory League of Pennsylvania House of Representatives Kynett A. J. Kynett League Mas Albert Griffin New York B. C. Christy Pittsburg

Rich Editor's Offering to Back New York World's Fair

The World will report that Joseph Pulitzer, editor and proprietor, will join twenty four others in subscribing $100,000 each for a $2,500,000 guarantee fund. The move aims to spur enterprise and show New York's seriousness amid delays in fiscal planning.

Joseph Pulitzer World's Fair Guarantee Fund New York the World New York City Friends of

Hazardous device found at Kansas City court house

A possible hazardous device with a fuse was found in the court house wall in Independence area after a gaspipe plan. A letter on newspaper steps warned more devices at jail and Sentinel office. Sheriff to test the court house device tomorrow. search around jail and newspaper offices found none.

Kansas City Independence Court House J.C. D L. D.S Sentinel Jd. S

Navy and Army Gazette Dispatches Sept 26 1890

Naval orders list multiple transfers and duties across ships and yards. Captain Theodore Kane becomes equipment officer at New York Navy Yard on Oct 1. Ensign Sears to training ship New Hampshire. Lt Ridgeley Hunt detached from Kearsarge and placed on waiting orders. Lt Stewart reassigned to Yantic from Naval War College. Ensign Garrett to special duty at Bureau of Navigation from Endeavor. Ensign Wilson to special duty at Bureau of Navigation from New Hampshire. Ensign Field from Yantic to Minnesota. Ensign Shoemaker from Vermont to Johns Hopkins University. Passed Assistant Surgeon C H Hall resigns effective Nov 1, 1890, with leave through that date.

Wshington Naval Theodore F. Kane Navy Yard New York Walter J. Sears New Hampshire Ridgeley Hunt Kearsarge John W. Stewart Naval War College Yantic L. M. Garrett Coast Survey Endeavor

Seaman Loses Leg After Ship Boom Accident

Schooner Katie J. Hoyt from Boston to New York docked Seaman John Leard at Stonington after his leg was torn by the main boom near Point Judith. He underwent amputation below the knee at Ocean House and, an unmarried native of Prince Edward Island, has twenty years of U S sea service. Custom officials plan to send him to the United States Marine Hospital in New York.

Katie J. Hoyt Bearst Boston New York John Leard Stonington Point Judith Ocean House Prince Edwards Island Custom House United States Marine Hospital

Washingtons win delayed by Lynch gift at Cleveland

In Cleveland, Umpire Lynch awarded the game to Cleveland by 9 to 0 after the Washington club arrived late. Earlier in Indianapolis Boyle started weakly for the Bostons while Rusie faltered with poor support. Chicago beat New York on an error in the seventh, and Pittsburgh defeated Philadelphia as Galvin and Gleason struggled on the mound. Attendance varied with cold, raw weather noted in each city.

Washingtons Cleveland Lynch Indianapolis Ind Boyle Bostons Rusie Sommers Curiaco Chicago Richardson Dally Ewing Brown Chicagos New Yorks I. BE A. E Fa. Buleo A. Ferran Tiernan Inffy Wardas Anson OjKich'dson Pfeffer Connor Willi'ms O'Rourke Iurus Darling QO Brown Hutchinson Whitney jWelch Chicaos SeAeahees Ces Old Olas New Ward Duffy Welch Powers Pittsburg Phillies Galvin Gleason Anderson Dunlap Myers Sunday Mulvey Pittsburgs Philadelphias K. BH R.bhlpo A. Ee Miller Nelahanty Rowess O Mulvey Beckley White Pittsburgh Miller Dunia Rowe Fogarty Hullman Farrar Clements Wild piches—Galvin Low Knight Tine Washington Baseball Club Eel Waaay Go

Brooklyn and Kansas City Matchups Report Scores

In Brooklyn at Brooklyn vs Columbus the Brooklyns led 7 to 7. In Kansas City game Kansas Citys edged Cincinnati 8 to 6. In St Louis St Louis defeated Louisvilles 5 to 4. In Baltimore Baltimore Athletics dominated 9 to 1.

Brooklyn Columbus Brooklyns Kansas City Kansas Citys Cincinnatis St. Louis Louisvilles Baltimore Baltimores Athletics

Salmon Falls Manufacturing reports strong year earnings

Net earnings reach 89300? No. The company announced 986,000? The text states net earnings for the year were 93,200 with 36,000 paid as dividends and most remainder reinvested in plant improvements. 8,600,000 yards of cloth were produced and 8,000,099 sold. Goods sold up to Oct 1. no stock remaining. Officers elected include Orange Brown as clerk and agent and Boston directors William G. Means Charles W. Amory Howard Stockton Amory A. Lawrence Walter Tredick and Charles H. Joy.

Dover N. H Salmon Falls Manufacturing Company Orange 5 Brown Salmon Falls William G. Means Boston Charles W. Amory Howard Stockton Amory A. Lawrence Walter Tredick Portsmouth Charles H. Joy

Army of the Tennessee elects officers at Cincinnati meeting

At the Society of the Army of Tennessee business meeting in Cincinnati on September 26 officers were chosen. Sherman was elected president, Dayton recorded secretary, Force treasurer, Hickenlooper corresponding secretary, with several vice presidents. Resolutions urged Congress to liberalize pension laws and to recognize the military telegraphic corps.

Army OF the Tennessee Cixcinnatt Society of the Army of Tennessee W. T. Sherman L. M. Dayton M. F. Force A. Hickenlooper Green B. Bawm Congress Wuter

Concord Reform atory junk sacks inquiry at Lincoln wharf

In a state storehouse on Lincoln wharf officers Johnson, Whitney, and Hart examined 33 sacks from the Concord Reform atory. They found 112 coats, 97 vests, 42 pairs of trousers and numerous worn or altered garments suggesting theft. Some sacks contained unissued prison caps. The examination supported guilt findings with no value estimates due to difficulty valuing items.

Concord Reformatory Lincoln Wharf Johnson Whitney Hart Reformatory

Watch Case Trust Breakup Shakes Industry

A Canton despatch reports the Dueber Watch Case Works and Hampden works moved to Chicago drawing 5000 workers. The watch trust expelled from the association, forcing independent jobbers to form from Boston to Cincinnati. Four large jobbers have left the trust, signaling a fierce battle and expected gains for independents as prices plummet.

Chicaco Canton Dueber Cincinnati Hampden Works Springfield Mass Dueber Enterprise Boston New York Chicago Buffalo

Railroad freight reductions announced for Pittsburg to Minneapolis

The Pennsylvania Company and New York Pennsylvania and Ohio line announce Sept 30 as the effective date for large rail and lake freight rate cuts from Pittsburg to St Paul and Minneapolis. Rates for first through sixth classes drop to new levels, with iron and steel prices adjusted for carload and less than carload shipments. The changes accompany benefits to glassware makers and align with Chicago to Northwestern tariff moves.

Pittspurg Penn Pennsylvania Company Pittsburg St. Paul Minneapolis Eerie New York Pennsylvania & Ohio Road Chicago Miygeaports Minn St. Paul & Minneapolis

Automatic brake test on Old Colony train spectacle

A special 10 10 a m demonstration on the Old Colony showcased Rowell automatic safety stop devices for train control. The party, led by Division Superintendent French and including inventor Benton C Rowell and engineers from Westinghouse and other firms, rode the train as it halted from 30 mph in about 250 feet with the stop triggered by a rail mounted flat iron bar or a portable device. The system claims instant brake activation within a train length and can be applied at crossings and switches, with low cost and simple operation.

Old Colony Rowell French Benton C. Rowell F. E. Galloupe B. 8. Lovell Weymouth J.C. Sanborn Old Colony Railroad W. H. Vincent Vincent & Hathaway L. L. Parsons Kennebec Framing Company F. E. Orcutt Henry Kelseth Westinghouse Air Brake Company Fitchburg L. J. Harris Harris Car Company John Oldfield George W. Mantle Peter Flint New York J. 8. Shaw R. A. Quimby L. M B. C. Rowell Boston

Democratic caucuses name delegates and schedule

Democratic caucuses across several cities report elected delegates to state, county, and senatorial conventions. Notable names include William Aspinwall, Aaron Latham, James Hand, Osborne Howes Jr, and William White. Mass meetings and ward plans set for October 5 and 18 with preps for Dedham conventions.

William Aspinwall Aaron H. Latham D. Blakley Hoar Moses Williams C. Granville Way Charles IT. Duncklee Thomas Mahon Frankn Fay Dedham New Tay M. J. Follet C. H. Graves D. J. Mahoney O. Childs G. E. Bridges J. A Williams J. E. Mulls A. C. Mudge A. F. Rogers MippieBoro T. C. Collins Samuel Shaw Henry A. Ford E. P. LeBaron M. M. Raymond Peter Foran James H. Shaw J. Witham Cobb A. J. Bailey J. S. Cozner William McAllister Pittsfield W.A. Plunkett Walter Cutting W. M. Mercer E. M. A. Learned Louis Blain J. H. Daly J.C. West Clement Coogan L. K. Albro R. F. Stanton G. W. Clark M. W. Sprague C. N. Drowne J. G. Holland C. W. French FA. River Russell

Burglar Arrested After Saloon Break In

Special Officer Shields of Station 5 and Officer Wentworth of Station 2 yesterday arrested Charles Burkhardt for breaking and entering on the 24th inst. at No 1 Franklin street saloon of John L Williams, and stealing several articles and a small sum of money.

Shields Wentworth Charles Burkhardt John L. Williams Franklin

Auction Sale of 1747 Washington Street Estate

Auction on September 30 at noon of a brown stone house with 22 rooms and 2479 square feet of land at 1747 Washington Street near Chester square Boston. The premises offer five stories, detailed interiors, and describe a promising investment with Harvard Bridge nearing completion. House viewings Sept 25 to 28, 2 to 5 pm. $1000 deposit required.

Washington Street Chester Square Sylvester Bowman Boston Harvard Bridge Cambridge Dorchester

Mortgagee's Sale of Roxbury Lot by Butford Trust

Public auction announced by Warren Institution for Savings as assignee of the mortgage. Property in Roxbury, Boston, Massachusetts, Lot 9 on Wiggin plan, 17 283 square feet, with Hawthorn Street frontage and adjacent lot boundaries. Sale set for Monday October 7 1889 at 4 pm. terms £500 paid at sale. rights and appurtenances conveyed. Boston notices dated September 4 1889.

John H. Butford Samuel Weld Henry Janes Jonathan Luffinton Norfolk Boston County of Suffolk Commonwealth of Massachusetts Roxbury James Wiggin Lot Copeland Hawthorn Street Butford Hawthorn St Warren Institution For Savings Henry W. Peace Washington St

Administrator's Sale of Real Estate in Neponset Dorchester

Public auction of one undivided half of Clementina B Minot estate in Neponset avenue and marsh land opposite. Auction set for 4 PM Thursday October 3 1889. Plans from Robert S Minot administrator or Holbrook Fox of Boston.

Neponset Dorchester Suffolk County Clementina B. Minot Boston Neponset Avenue Said Avenue Codman Hunt Holbrook Blanchard The Baptist Church Chickata Vine Neck Creek William Tolman Sarah K. Pratt Hammond Pratt Roberts Minot Court Street

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