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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Sep 29, 1886

Page

2

Cleveland Nominated for Governor in Unanimous Meeting

The Hon Edward Cleveland was chosen unanimously as the gubernatorial candidate. The meeting featured a strong platform endorsing cohesive policies and unity within the party.

Edward &. Cleveland

Connecticut Democrats Convene State Convention in Hartford

The Democratic State convention in New Haven convened with James Gallagher as chair and A E Burr as temporary chair. Delegates elected a state central committee and nominated Edward S Cleveland for governor, Joseph Alsop and Edward Bradley for lieutenant governor, Bryan Mahan for secretary of state, W W Skiddy for treasurer, and Malcolm Griswold for comptroller, adopting a platform endorsing reform, economy, and temperance.

New Haven Conn James Gallagher State Central Committee A. E. Burr Democratic Party Grover Cleveland Grover Cliveland Cveat Democrantic Party of Connecticut Attie Cotes Connecterat Robert J. Vance New Britain George W. Sawter Stamford E. M. Graves Hartford Edward O. Goodwin East Hartford John P. Healy Windsor Lewis Henry 8. Wheeler Southbury John Wi. Barro Meriden Edward L Lime Rock William G. French Watertown Charles A. Elliott Clinton Lawrence R. Butler Middletown William W. Jones Hebron Norman Perkins Mansfield Edward S. Cleveland Joseph W. Alsop Edward &. Bradley Milford Brvan T. Mahan New London W. W. Skiddy Charles N. Allen Putnam Malcom R. Griswold Grswold Issa Cleveland Executive Democratic National Convention Europe Congress United States Ingersoll Michael F. Dooley

The Hon Edward S Cleveland Biography and Political Rise

The Hon Edward S Cleveland born May 22 1825 in Hampton Conn. entered politics early serving as Hartford postmaster eight years after Lincoln’s election and later a State Senator. He aligned with the Democratic party, aided labor interests, and was a prior advocate for his namesake’s presidential bid two years ago.

Edward S. Cleveland Hampton Conn Hartford Democratic Party Lincoln Cleveland Senate Mr. Cleveland

Fishing Reports From Groverst er Sept 28

The American Fish Bureau notes today large catches of cod and halibut with schooner Clytie returning from Iceland and several vessels reporting mixed mackerel landings. Strong northeast winds and fog hindered mackerel seiners, many vessels unaccounted, while Ipswich bay saw some activity and locals reported plentiful schools northwest of Georges. Prices and stock levels for 1885 fish are listed, with mackerel findings in Halifax and other ports.

Groverster American Fish Bureau Georges Clytie Iceland United States Gertrude Summers Charles Washington Nathan Cleaves W. J. Rich A. P. Higgins Wellfleet Emma E. Curtiss Provincetown A. Burnham Boston Sca Foam Maine Ipswich Bay Mt. Desert Nellie N. Rowe Wood Island Halifax U. S Carroll North Bay

Knights of Labor claim money from strike action in Alem

In Alem on September 28 the Knights of Labor say they have $15 000 or $8 000 according to sources, enough to pay off strikers and still have funds for next week. George F Putnam's factory remains idle though set to resume at old prices if workers return. Non union workers at Janes Deans suffer an assault with a rock, while another non union man faces threats after a late night confrontation near a boarding house on Main street.

Alem SerciAn Knights of Labor George F. Putnam New York Wiley & Poor’s Ereen Brown & Studley’s Poer Henry McMillan Janes Dean’ S WHS Main Street

Liquor dealer Michael Hughes dies after street collapse

On Central avenue at about 4 PM pedestrians saw Michael Hughes 45 a liquor dealer at 129 Commercial street stagger and fall blood streaming from his mouth. He died before reaching City Hospital identification at City hall. widow no children. Contributions for Charleston sufferers totaled 81286 by 6 PM. Wage scale expires Thursday with no anticipated trouble.

Lyxx iSrecrau Central Avenue Michael Hughes Commercial Street Hughes Charleston

Dover Prisoner Pleads Guilty in Barrington Stabbing

In Rochester Police Court Joseph Le Blanche pleaded guilty to a murderous assault on Alfred Millard the doctor known as Dr E S Can at Barrington yesterday. Le Blanche was remanded to county jail to await trial. Albert Billerdeaux was discharged on the assault charge but kept as a witness. Millard’s condition is reported better and out of danger.

Dover N. H Rochester Thisfforenoon Joseph le Blanche Albert Billerdeaux Alfred Millard E.S. Can Barrington le Blanche Billerdeaux

Corner-stone laid for Trinity Church in Melrose

The corner-stone of the new Episcopal Trinity Church was laid this afternoon with ceremonies. A chapel service preceded the event with overflow crowds. Addresses were given by Rev. Charles L. Short Bishop B. H. Paddock and Rev. Frederick L. Courteney of St Pauls Boston. The church is expected to cost about $20 000.

Melrose Episcopal Trinity Church Charlies L. Short B. H. Paddock Frederick L. Courteney St. Paul’s Church Boston

Mexican village exhibition thriving amid weekly interest

The village continues its second week despite bad weather with rising interest in artisans and Mexican antiquities. Mummies attract attention from several scientists who will publish a report soon. The site adds changes that heighten appeal and the musical offerings include soles on the saltaris and bandolin.

Moody pleads nolo contendere in lottery case

Yesterday Judge Staples heard C R Moody in Superior Criminal Court on a lottery law complaint. He was tried in the lower court and fined 8100 and costs. Moody, acting on counsel C J Brooks argument, challenged jurisdiction claiming Municipal Court lacks power unless penalty exceeds 1000. The judge overruled the motion to quash, sending the case to the Supreme Court on law questions.

C. R. Moody Staples Superior Criminal Court C. J. Brooks Moody Brooks Supreme Court

Roughs Attack Patrolman on Medford Street Incident

Early yesterday Morning a gang on Prince Street harassed residents with loud language. Patrolman Floyd of Division 1 dispersed them, but they regrouped on Medford Street. He was seized from behind, knocked down, kicked, and his badge torn off before the attackers fled with his revolver missing.

Prince Street Floyd Division 1 Medford Street

CHICAGOS BIG KICKERS AND NEW YORK CAPTURES

Chicago and Philadelphia game ends under darkness as disputes flare around pitching and umpire Fulmer fines Gore for back talk. New York defeats Kansas City in a contested affair as Radford drives runs with timely hits. Washington hosts a rescheduled thriller with St Louis, where McGeachy and Farrell power a 5 to 2 win.

Fulmer New York St. Louis Philadelphia Chicago Hardie Kelly Anson Irwin Gore Philadelphias San Agos Rely OlAnson Oud Ferguson ePletter Ok Twin Gj Wil Dal Oo BR Gow Pagiian Farrar Dalrymple Clements Cormick Lee Philadel Pias Chinaros Chicagos Wita—Gore McCormick Andrews Kansas City Kine Cowboys Radford New Yorks Hee Ls. Po.a.e. Evrine HanoLe Ici Ayers Rowe Horvat Donnerly, Sb Hervardt Deisley Kansas Connor Dorgan Deasley Hackett Keefe King Kansas Citys Ward Gerhardt Phil Powers Washington Maroons Washingtons Gilmore Healy BT Eolis GoMshsy Knowles Graves Ae Healy Gihnore Petal St Louis Walinsons Guise Denny McGeachy Goldsby Farrell Kreig Pearce

School Committee Reverses Ruling on Textbook Use

At a summer meeting President Dacey altered his stance, allowing Wentworth and Hill algebra exercises in Latin and high schools with a majority vote. The change followed counsel’s view that the item constitutes a new book. Routine transfers, nominations, and temporary staff appointments were also approved, with accounts showing six months’ expenditures at $742,625.33 and an unexpended balance of $741,374.67.

Blake Committee On Text Books Wentworth and Hill Dacey Chapin Bates Miriam Sterne Cora F. Plummer Everett Dwight Carrie G. White Franklin School Amaritta E. Esslman George Putnam Lowell Maria F. Upton Mather William H. Brown Prescott M. Louise Foster Mary E Graham Quincy Clara A. Brown Stoughton Sarah L. Dyer East Boston High Parnell S. Murray Girls’ High Almas Brigham West Roxbury High Belle K. Sawyer Bennett Sabina J. Sweeney Bigelow Delia L. Wiles Annie E. Hills Gaston Mary E. Dee Mary E. McMann Lawrence Caroline Bernhard Norcross Julia S. Dolan Elizabeth J. Doherty Florence Coffin Gibson School Mary A. Merritt Augustine L. Raiter Comins Ashmont Committee On Accounts

Foolish Stanley Steele Faces Federal Mail Theft Charge

Twenty year old Stanley Steele was arrested by Inspectors Watts and Skelton for stealing letters from the N D Whitney Co post office box in August. He admitted taking a key, passing twelve checks totaling 150 dollars in Portland, and stealing a gold watch and chain valued at 200 dollars plus 35 dollars in cash. The case is forwarded to Special Agent Edgerton for federal action tomorrow in U.S. Court. Steele, a Salem resident, had planned to move West as a cowboy and was found with revolvers in his trunk. The recovered watch and chain were returned to Brown of White & Brown.

Stanley Steele Watts and Skelton N. D. Whitney & Co Tremont Water Street Edgerton Post Office Department United States Steele Salem Geronimo New Mexico Arizona

Fire department promotions and reorganized staff in East Boston

The fire commissioners announce new appointments and transfers across units in East Boston. Lieutenant J W Godbold leads Chemical preliminaries with promotions. Hosemen Pailev and Smith move from Engine 9 and 15. Numerous ladder and engine transfers follow, plus permanent appointments and lieutenant salary increases to 1151 dollars effective October 1.

Chemical Previe C Poeony 7 Boston J. W.godbold A. Pailevg WR. Smith Ladderman Stengel Ladderman Springer Hieseman Batchelder Hieseman Curran Heseman Kenney J. W. Fitzgerald Hieseman Loker Stoseyan Harris

Containing the Latest and Fullest News and Comment

A broad overview notice highlighting diverse topics from finance and commerce to shipping politics literature drama society clubs and general commentary. It signals a comprehensive coverage approach and invites readers to explore detailed reports across multiple domains.

Post Updates Under New Boston Proprietors

The Boston Post’s new owners promised better typography and yesterday’s issue appeared eight pages, attractively laid out to please both editor and readers. The reform highlights the paper’s improved presentation and commitment to audience satisfaction.

Tire Herald Boston Post Post

Auction List and Bank Names from September 29 1886

The item lists ESRANTIS ESENSHAW & CO Auctioneers and a Saturday sale schedule, followed by a long roster of banks and corporations including Atlas National Bank Blackstone National Bank Columbia National Bank and others. Also included are railroad companies and securities like Boston & Maine RR and Continental Mills with bond listings.

Metropolitan RR. Co Metropolitan RR Newton Natl Bank Newton Shoe and Leather Ins. Co Pai Bay State Live Stock Co National Bank Hamilton Koott Cotton Mills Falls Mfe Naumkeag Steam Cotton Mills Lyman Mills Maine Central BR. Boyston Ins. Co Hingham Hull Downer Landing Atlas National Bank Blackstone National Bank Columbia National Bank Continental National Bank Globe National Bank Hamilton National Bank Massachusetts National Bank Merchants’ National Bank Merchandise National Bank North National Bank Old Boston National Bank State National Bank Shawmut National Bank Suffolk National Bank Tremont National Bank Union Market National Bank Washington National Bank National Bank of Commerce National City Bank National Eagle Bank National Revere Bank National Webster Bank

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