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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Sep 28, 1895

Page

6

Boston Democrats Hold Peaceful Caucuses Ahead of General Court Nominations

The Worcester convention will feature a notable Boston delegation including ex Mayor Matthews Henry R Reed Josiah Quincy Congressman Fitzgerald Thomas J Gargan and others. Delegates caucused in an orderly manner and the party anticipates a more heated race for nominations next Friday.

Page Warwich Foward Boston Worcester Matthews Henry R. Reed Josiah Quincy Fitzgerald Thomas J. Gargan John H. Sullivan Edward J. Flynn Owen A. Galvin Patrick Maguire

Harmonious Democratic caucus backs O'Brien for Sheriff

At a Revere caucus last night Democrats united for O'Brien with several ex Republicans present. John B. Seward chaired and John Gannon was secretary as delegates from State, Councillor, County and Senatorial groups named their picks while a future town committee vote awaits.

Revere O’brien John B. Seward John Gannon Warren Fenno William Derby Albert E. Jeancret J. E. Doherty Henning Erickson Albert Fitzmeyer Edward J. Murphy David Butler John Russell Johnl. Gannon William A. Pendleton Thomas Mulligan William Daly, Jr D. A. Doherty John H. Collins D. Gallagher A. S. van Vorst William Walsh Patrick Coughlan Charles A. Young William Janvrin

Somerville Caucus Delegates Form Slate for Conventions

Somerville Democrats in all four wards held orderly caucuses selecting delegates to state, county, and senatorial conventions. Ward 1 named Farrel as chairman with McNamara, Farrell, and others. Ward 2 listed Flaherty as chairman and a long slate of delegates. Ward 3 elected Brown as chairman with multiple state and county delegates. Ward 4 appointed Huntlie Gordon as chairman and listed delegates.

Somerville Ward Farrel P. J. McNamara Legates Farrell Charles Orton T. F. Hopkins John F. Elkins A. J. Barnes A. L. Knowles F. T. Barnes Wiliam Roach James W. O’neil F. F. Fay P. S. Farrell James H. Hughes Frank O’brien T. F. Casey P. J. Sullivan Maurice J. White Ward 2 William A. Flaherty M. H. Tatten W. A. Flaherty J. P. Higgins W. H. Flynn I. F. Symonds G. E. Baxter A. A. Elston P. J. Smith M. E. Flynn Dr. J. F. Couch J. F. McCarthy A. D. Osborne Connor T. F. Tighe F. N. Norton J. J. Sheeran P. J. O'Malley James Delay John McPhillips J. J. Green B. J. McGrath J. Coakley John Follen J. J. McHugh W. G. Moore W. H. Tattan Bernard O’neil S. J. Collins P. J. Fitzgerald B. N. Knowles J. B. Monihan J. Muldoon P. F. Houhily Robert T. Brown Hugh McCaffrey J. S. Sanborn D. Horton C. K. Cutter B. Cushing R. T. Brown W. F. Griffiths J. R. Conant J. B. Curtis Hugh McCaffrey, Jr J. J. Corey M. J. Conneeney Joseph Suloway William McCarthy Peter Powers D. B. Foster R. E. Cronan W. H Mooney Martin Gill Co. F. Davis J. J. Finneil Huntlie Gordon William H. Goodwin

State Delegates Named To County and Senatorial Posts

State, S. H. Wilkins at large, H. Gordon, J. R. Armington, Dr. C. E. Mougan, W. H. Goodwin, B. W. Lawrence and J. A. Ginty named delegates with G. W. Hayes and others to county posts. Senatorial list includes L. P. Carton, H. H. Fisher, M. E. Jennings, John Lacey, James Walsh, C. Haseltine and C. A. Kelley at large.

S. H. Wilkins H. Gordon J. R. Armington C. E. Mougan W. H. Goodwin B. W. Lawrence J. A. Ginty G. W. Hayes M. W. White Edward Keating James Finnon Philip Caples E.S. Sears W. H. McAllister G. H. Gordon I. H. Parker H. A. Jones G. J. Lewis F. C. Savage P. F. Mahoney J. L. Nichols L. P. Carton H. H. Fisher M. E. Jennings John Lacey James Walsh C. Haseltine C. A. Kelley

Chelsea for O'Brien caucuses choose unified delegates

Chelsea Democrats held harmonious ward caucuses last evening with no contests. Delegates to the county convention uniformly support Sheriff O'Brien, listing numerous named individuals across wards and posts including state senators, county delegates, and councillors.

Chelsea Democrats Sheriff O’brien Eugene Cashman Charles W. Pierson Timothy J. Keefe Howard P. Nash William Murphy Benjamin L. Danforth Daniel J. Brown T. W. Morse M. J. Doherty Stephen O’hagan John O’hara Jeremiah Driscoll Peter McCann John J. Burke Patrick Fee, Jr Patrick Casey James J. Kane Patrick J. Dwyer J. J. Flynn Bernard Riley P. J. Kelly John T. Manning Charles J. McDonough Dennis A. O’brien M. M. Merritt J. K. Montgomery Joseph H. Gill John C. Hall John A. Hearn David C. Finlay Patrick H. Elliott Michael Lunney W. H. J. Tiernan William J. Hickey Patrick J. Ford William Tyrell Dennis O’keefe Matthew Foley John H. Crandon John H. Cunningham Thomas J. Gray John P. McKnight Edward Powers Edwin L. Clark Dennis H. Tyrell John J. Connelly W Liam H. Boyle Thomas F. Rogan John J. Tyrell John Muley John M. Oxton Michael F. Murphy John F. Moran Francis F. Snow John Mulloy Andrew C. Sullivan

No Wakefield Delegates Chosen in Democratic Caucus

Wakefield voters attend a Democratic caucus at the Town Hall to nominate convention delegates. Samuel K. Hamilton is elected chairman and the group votes not to send delegates, citing perceived lack of recognition by the Washington administration over the last postmaster appointment.

Wakefield Samuel K. Hamilton Washington

Majority for Williams in Democratic caucuses unpledged delegates

In statewide caucuses most delegates chosen were unpledged and where preferences were stated, they favored George Fred Williams. Reported delegates include Carlisle 1 unpledged, Middleboro 6 unpledged, Avon 3 unpledged, Amesbury 7 unpledged, and others unpledged including Sudbury 2, Malden 2, Beverly 10, Woburn 21, Hingham 4, Swampscott 2, Merrimac 3, Morwood 5, Danvers 5, Hudson 5, Kingston 2.

George Fred Williams Carlisle Middleboro Avon Ashland Amesbury Sudbury Malden Beverly Woburn Hingham Swampscott Merrimac Morwood Danvers Hudson Kingston

Unpledged and Pledged Localities Vote Williams in Missing Key List

A list shows multiple towns and voters with unpledged status or support for Williams. Several entries mark unpledged while others indicate favors or pledges for Williams, including Framingham and Lynn. Noted mentions include John E. Russell and various Massachusetts towns such as Canton Nahant Salem Dedham Weymouth and Brockton.

Sharon Canton Nahant Lawrence Weymouth Salem Dedham Williams Millis Marplehead Orange Arlington Peabody Manchester Marlboro Brockton Abington North Andover Nantucket John E. Russell Framingham Lynn Natick

Rockland Delegates and Officials Jotted in List

In Rockland on September 27 delegates and officials are recorded by category: State-I with Marks Perry Carney Spence O'Brien Kelly Owens. Councillor Wolt McCarty Mansfield OConnell Hutchins O’Donnell Smith. County O’Donnell Chubbuck Cameron Gould Burke Garrity Cushing. Senatorial Fitzgerald Mcintosh Healy Fobert Merritt Cullinane Baker.

Rockland I. Marks C. M. Perry J. D. Carney John Spence D. M. O’brien G. W. Kelly J G. Owens Lewis Wolt J. J. McCarty G. E. Mansfield D. M. O'Connell Charles Hutchins J. D. O’monnell H. T. Smith T. M. O’donnell

Chatham Democrats Skip Fall Caucus Over Apathy

Chatham Democrats will not attend fall party conventions as no caucus was called. The party polled 108 votes three years ago, but interest has waned and the town committee lacks members to call a caucus. Disagreement exists over who is responsible for the omission.

Chatham Democratic Party

City Caucus Notes Split in Ward 10 GOP Fight

Ward 10 Republicans fracture over Crockett and Bradbury nomination as Democrats and disaffected Republicans discuss backing Paine. Scrutiny of city employees over scrappy shrievalty campaign includes calls for a recount in Ward 20. O'Brien and Galloupe persist, with Mayor Curtis reportedly sympathetic. Ward 15 caucus victors McNary faction. Ward 17 Doyle faction defeats Creed ally Hayes. Dever solidifies in Ward 20 against Hoar, 566 to 361. Ex-Councilman Finneran denies Ward 22 bid and backs Mulvey.

Councilman Crockett Charles Bradbury Robert Treat Paing, Jr Paine Bradbury O’brien Galloupe James Shepard Income Division Water Department Curtis CouncilIman William F. Finneran Representative Mulvey Mulvey Ward McNary James Creed Doyle J. Hayes Dever Hoar

Death of Corean Minister in Korea Cholera Death

The State Department announced the death in Corea of Ye Sung Soo, Corean minister to the United States, from cholera. He had been away from the United States for about a year.

Washington State Department Corea Ye Sung Soo United States

Church in Controversy Over Unread Pastoral Statement

A heated church meeting ends abruptly over the reading of a pastor's contested statement. Deacon Mandell and others defend the pastor while reporters are expelled and questions of personal veracity dominate as members debate the letter at issue and potential resignations.

LACON FOXCROFTS STATEMENT IN A PERSONAL DISPUTE

Lacon Foxcroft explains a lingering quarrel with Pastor Mr. Smith over a letter critiquing sermons. He recalls a frank exchange, denial of specific epithets, and a later request that Smith publish or deny the letter’s contents. Foxcroft seeks clarity from the pastor amid media reports of the dispute.

Brookline Defeats Newton 22–0 in Senior Interscholastic clash

Brookline and Newton clashed on the Brookline field with over 2000 spectators. Brookline jumped to a 6-0 lead, then 16-0 by halftime, and finished 22-0 as Achtler and Cook twice crossed the line. Newton, failing to score, saw turnovers and wretched kicking in the second half. Attendance was about 2800. umpires were Johnson and Billy.

Brookline Newton Brookline High School Drum Corp Achtler Bryant Burden Boyce Cotting Yant Cook Worden Lewis Gillespie Newton High Duane Morse Gorden Neeeensseks Gey Agw Lee Eve Hutchins Vanvoorhis Seveeek T Seeve Howard Davis R. G J. Talbot Forssen Gesessles Ae B Parker Cotting Achtler Burden B.D. Bryant J. D Dy Boyce Johnson Billy Pers Ly Iranson

Myopia Club Wins Astor Polo Cup in Brooklyn

In Prospect Park Myopia Club of HamiltonMass defeated Rockaway Club 43 4 to capture the W W Astor gold cup and polo title before about 10000 spectators. Keene scored early and Agassiz Shaw Gardner and Fay starred for the winners shaping a dramatic championship finish.

Brooklyn N.Y Rockaway Club Prospect Park Myopia Club Hamilton Mass Myopias A. P. Gardner R. G. Shaw, Jr R. L. Agassiz F. Blackwood Fay Rockaways J. D. Cheever J. E. Cowdin Foxhall Keene Winthrop Rutherford Rutherford Shaw Gardner Rockaway Massachusetts Cowdin Agassiz Keene Cedarhurst Fay Albert Francke Fin

World's record broken by Springfield pole team trot

The world's pole team trot record fell at the Springfield fair grounds track as Effie Powers and Prestoria Wilkes, owned by D. Brenneman & Brother of Decatur Illinois, finished the mile in 2 123 4 without a skip. They lowered their own 2 133 4 set last Tuesday on the same track and defeated the prior 2 161 2 record held by Daisy D. and Silver Tail at Lexington Kentucky in 1888. Both horses are sired by Andrew Wilkes. Effie Powers is five, Prestoria Wilkes four, with existing records for three year olds and a listed mile mark.

Springfield Iil Fair Grounds Effie Powers Prestoria Wilkes D. Brenneman & Brother Decatur Ill Daisy D Silver Tail Lexington Andrew Wilkes

Patchen Beats Gentry in Sioux City Race Showdown

Twenty thousand spectators at the Sioux City fair grounds watched Patchen win the race in 2:04 despite a strong head wind. The first heat featured a 23 1 2 second final quarter and a 1:04 gait as Patchen edged Gentry for victory.

Sioux City Sioux City Fair Grounds Patchen- Gentry Patchen

Yale Open Season With Trinity Clash In Hartford

Yale prepares for its opening football game against Trinity in Hartford after a 15 minute halves practice. Expected lineup includes Bass and Hinkey at ends, Hickok and Murphy tackles, Chadwick Whitcomb guards, Morris quarterback, De Witt Thorne halves, Mills at fullback. Captain Frank A. Hinkey remains on hand to coach for a time.

New Haven Conn Yale Trinity Hartford Bass Hinkey Hickok Murphy Chadwick Whitcomb Morris DeWitt Thorne Mills Frank A. Hinkey Gome

Bowlers in Convention Form New League Membership

A Massachusetts Amateur Bowling League meeting at Parker's, chaired by President C. T. Palmer, saw 21 of 30 clubs represented. Old Powder House Club West Somerville and Commercial Club Brockton were admitted, predicting 22 to 23 teams this season. Schedule committee named: W. Garrison Reed, George A. Smith, and G. F. McDonald.

Massachusetts Amateur Bowling League Parker's C. T. Palmer Old Powder House Club West Somerville Commercial Club Brockton W. Garrison Reed Old Dorchester George A. Smith Casinos G. F. McDonald Highlands of Melrose

Mora Claim Paid in London Golden Draft Release

The department was advised today of the Spanish draft payment for the Mora claim in London. Net proceeds were deposited to the Secretary of State in the New York Sub-Treasury. The draft totaled $1,449,000 in gold.

Washington State Department London Secretary of State New York Sub-Treasury

Travel Offer to Albany via Boston & Albany and Hudson Route

An advertising notice invites travel to Albany with a multi‑leg rail plan by Boston and Albany along the Hudson, including a Fall River Line leg to Boston. The snippet touts a starting fare of five dollars for the journey, implying a promotional prompt for rail and boat connections.

Albany Boston Hudson New York Fall River Line

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