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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Sep 30, 1890

Page

8

Major Gould Under Fire Over Auditor Rumors

The Republican State Committee met to address rumors about Major J. Henry Gould of Medfield and his Georgia revenue office tenure. Some members urge resignation, others defend him. the committee did routine work and did not act on a resignation, with discussions noting potential nomination of Charles S. Ladd if Gould resigns.

Republican State Committee J. Henry Gould Medfield Internal Revenue Collector Georgia South State Committee Gould Georgia Ofice Suite Thogh Friends Charles 8. Ladd

Sixth District Democrats Name Contender for Lodge Seat

The sixth district Democratic committee met in Boston to choose a candidate to oppose Mr. Lodge. After a brief session E H Morgan presided and a subcommittee was formed to seek the nominee’s consent. It is believed the pick is a current prominent district officeholder, possibly ex Congressman Henry B Lovering. A convention is set for October 4 in Charlestown Abbottsford Hall and a pre-convention district meeting will report findings.

Lodge Democratic Congressional Committee Democratic State Committee E. H. Morgan Everett Nicholas J. Furie Charlestown J. McCarthy Lynn Henry B. Lovering Nathan Matthews, Jr Josiah Quincy State Committee Abbottsford Hall

Raymonds Arrogant Followers Dominate Somerville Race

In Somerville the Raymond faction faltered after Bailey withdrew. Raymond supporters insulted Bailey backers provoking a rift. Bailey delegates refused to back Raymond, boosting Norcross of Medford to a likely Senate bid in the district.

Raymond Somerville Bailey Baley Norcross Medford

Michael J McEttrick for the Legislature

Labor leaders urge Ward 20 representative M J McEttrick to seek renomination in a memorial praising his labor work. Signatories include George S McNeill H J Skellington and several union leaders who cite his services and Mr McEttrick’s favorable reply.

Michael J. M’ettrick M. J. McEttrick Ward 20 George S. McNeill H. J. Skellington Boot & Shoe Workers’ International Union James H. Mellin Pickett A. A. Pillar Chainmakers’ International Union Moulton Boot & Shoemakers’ International Union S. F. Willard Frank K. Hester M. F. O’brien R. J. Anstow Central Trades and Labor Union Mr. McEttrick

Young Democrats Elect Members in Massachusetts Club

At a meeting of the Young Men’s Democratic Club of Massachusetts yesterday members were elected including Arthur A. Bailey Lawrence Louis D. Brandeis Boston and George E. Briggses New Bedford among others. It was reported that eleven new documents were in press.

Middleboro George Meadbroker Newtonville Francis J.oors Boston Frank J. Moynihan Worcester Edwin L. Munn Holyoke Charles F. Reed Whitman Charles Stewart Franklin Joseph Ke.whreshie Stephen H. Tyne, Jr Exington J. Arthur Wainwright Worthampton Robert W. Williams Eston Francis Woodward New Bedford

Watertown Republicans Nomination Convention Highlights

In Watertown the second Middlesex Senate district Republicans met in the district courthouse with 36 delegates. Erskine Warden chaired the gathering and Elliot J. Hyde served as secretary. An informal ballot showed support for several candidates as Watertown figures voiced opposition to Gilman based on past legislative actions.

Watertown Second Middlesex Erskine Warden Waltham Elliot J. Hyde Newton Milt Waltham Had Nathan Warren Ccssesecess B.S. Gleason Maloney NO Weon AG Messrs Oliver Shaw Charles Grigham Gilman

Morse Field Newton annexation contest selects Gilman

Ex Governor Claflin of Newton defends Mr Gilman as a man of high character and ability. Gilman wins 25 of 36 votes. Watertown delegation protests and withdraws. Bawd ich Coffin of Newton named district member of the State central committee, then committee chosen and convention adjourned.

Morse Field Newton Claflin Gilman Watertown Bowditch Coffin State Central Committee

Political notes on conventions and rally plans

The tenth district Democratic convention and Worcester county meeting will be at Continental Hall in Worcester at 2 and 3 p.m. Preparations for caucuses and a Democratic sena torial convention delay push for Friday night. The sixth Middlesex Republican convention in Malden nominated B Marvin Fernald of Melrose for Senator and selected Charles F Woodward of Wakefield for State committee.

Continental Hall Worcester Tomorow Worcester County Executive State Committee Tremont Temple Keany Democratic City Committee Ward 22 Middlesex Malden B. Marvin Fernald Melrose Charles F. Woodward Wakefield

Nationalists hold public meeting on individuality under Nationalism

The Second Nationalist Club met at Twilight Hall with Mrs. Leha Robinson Sawtelle presiding. Rev. Francis Kellamy argued that capitalism crushes individuality, while a nationalistic system would assign each person to suitable work and possibly reduce work to six hours daily.

Leha Robinson Sawtelle H. 8S Leke Francis Kellamy

Longwood Tennis Tournament Opens With Several Matches

The Longwood Cricket Club preliminary tennis rounds were held yesterday afternoon before a fair audience. Match results include Yale defeating Bates, Waterhouse over Manchester, Hovey over Bixby, Presbrey over Butler, Wrenn over Blake, Mansfield over Alien, Brown over Mansfield, Smith over Hil, Tallant over Fuller, Snow over Eaton, with Manchester, Chase, Riley and others advancing by default. Play resumes daily at 2 o'clock and leads into the first round tomorrow.

Longwood Cricket Club Kh. B. Yale Bates BR. Mitchell Waterhouse Philip Manchester H. Hovey H. G. Bixby P. J. Presbrey J. L. Butler Lverett Wrenn Francis Blake Mansfield H.T. Alien G. F. Brown, Jr Philip Mansfield George A. Smith Hil Hugh Tallant A. F. Fuller K. Snow W. (. Eaton Percy Manchester Lewis Rogers Samuel Chase George Crocker A. L. Riley Bb. Reid W. Lee W. C. Bailey, Jr Rufus Kine F. S. Mansfield Palmer E. Presbrey

Unfortunates Arrests and Accidents Reported in City

James McGee was arrested for drunkenness by Station 4 officers and later diagnosed with heart failure by Dr. Thayer. A discharged 1864 Minnesota sailor’s card was found. McGee was sent to City Hospital and not expected to live. Patrick O Rourke, 39, of Hyde Park, at MGH with a broken leg from a frog accident at Hyde Park station. Bridget Hill, 40, of Charlestown, at MGH with serious back injury after a lodger allegedly threw her downstairs. Catherine Glidden, 982 Harrison, fell twelve feet from a window and was admitted to City Hospital. Frederick Pinkham, 42, Ottawa Street, fell from a building onto Woodward Park, injuring his left leg and returned home. George M. Curtis, post office weigher, suffered a brain paralysis. Dr. Johnson had him taken home to Crescent Beach.

James McGee Thayer United States Minnesota Patrick O'Rourke Central Street Hyde Park Massachusetts General Hospital Bridget Hill Thorndike Street Charlestown Catherine Glidden Harrison Avenue Frederick Pinkham Ottawa Street Woodward Park George M. Curtis Johnson Curtis Crescent Beach

Kennan Lectures Planned by Boston Press Club

Boston Press Club arranges a six lecture series by George Kennan on Russia and Siberia. Tickets go on sale October 6 at Tremont Temple for $3, and on October 8 for $2.50 and $2 courses.

Boston Press Club George Kennan Russia Siberia Tremont Temple

Condition of New England farms voiced by letter writer

A letter from F. I. Winston of Phillips Maine dated Sept 12 1890 argues that New England farms are decaying with many abandoned acres and few young workers and questions tariff changes asking if worn land will recover after decades of decline and potential future improvement.

New England F. I. Winston. Phillips Franklin County

All the Clubs Play Ball Remarkable Game Ends Poorly

The National Boys make not a run in a remarkable game with the Chicagos. The players at the top of the list are worsted by those at the bottom, illustrating an upset performance and surprising result in a youth baseball matchup.

National Boys Chicagos

Curcano, Sept. 9 Boston vs Chicago ends 3-0

Boston team loses to Chicago in a pitchers duel. Nichols allowed no runs until the seventh inning when Chicago bunched hits to score all their runs. Attendees reported at $51.00. Curcano pitched for Boston with a single hit allowed in the fifth. Hutchinson excelled for Chicago.

Chicagos N. L Bosons Curcano Boston Chicago lElatchinson Bostons Nichols

Buffalos Edge Bostons in Seventh Inning Rally

In Burrago Sept 20 the Bisons beat the Bostons 7 to 4 after a late surge in the seventh. Radbourn was steady for Buffalo while Cunningham faltered with key walks. Buffalo completed a triple play in the ninth, with Brouthers and Richardson each drawing bases on balls earlier in the inning.

Buffalos P. L Bostons Burrago Bisons Jowlay Radbourn Cunningham Brouthers Richardson Nash

Chicagos Defeat Brooklyns In Straight Game

Sept 29 Chicago Chicagos easily beat the Brooklyns in front of 714 fans. Battery duo Baldwin Farrell for Chicagos and Weyhing for Brooklyns worked hard. Key moments included Kinslow doubling and Ryan's home run with errors split between the teams.

Chicagos P. L Brooklyns Curiaco Cuiprapor Ees Enens Ane del Nianse Lrrors Baldwin and Farrell Were Kinslow Ryan Baldwin Weyhing Duffy van Haltren Orr Pfeffer Knight Jones

Pittsbur gs Defeat Philadelphias in Home Opener

Staley’s culvers overwhelmed Philadelphia as Pittsbur gs won 8 to 1 in front of 650. Hits: Pittsburgh 10, Philadelphia 5. Erros 5. Staley and Fields starred for Pittsburgh with Knell and Hoakiman for Philadelphia. Attendance 650. Umpires Ferguson and Wolvert. Time 1h 40m.

Pittsburgs P. L Philadelphias Errore -Pittsboros Whiladelphias Latteries Staley Fields Knell Hoakiman Carroll Wisner Shindie Robinson Doule Corcoran Beckley Hallinan Ferguson Iolvert

Phillies Ground Pittsburgs In Narrow 6 2 Victory

Sept 29 Philadelphia attains 150 fans as Philadelphias prevail 6 to 2 over Pittsbur gs. Gleason and Schriver defend for Philadelphias while Anderson and Decker pitch for Pittsburgs. Errors favor Pittsburgs with 9. Stolen bases total two teams’ baserunning noted.

Philadelphias N. L Pittsburgs Pittsuurg Philidelphiags Vittsburgs Gleason Schriver Anderson and Decker Hiladelphias Whiladelphias Anderson Dowdle

Cincinnatis Recover To Edge New Yorks In Rainy Tilt

The Cincinnatis defeat the New Yorks 4 to 0 in a hard fought game before 612 fans. Rhines and Harrington matched Sharrott and Clark on the mound with 11 hits for Cincinnatis and 10 for New Yorks. Key plays include a two base hit by Horderson and steals by Beard as the hosts earn 6 earned runs to 1 for the visitors.

Cincinnatis N. L NEW Yorks Cincinnati Frrors Rhines Harrington Sharrott Clark Hordnung Beard McPhee Marr Reilly Ilallitay Glusscoeck Denny Tiernan

Cleveland Routs Giants 8 to 3 in Rough Day for NY Pitching

Cleveland battered the New Yorks 8 to 3 in a Sept 20 game. Key contributors included Wehbeau Carney O Rourke and Radford with two base hits each. Giants errors and loose pitching fueled the Cleveland win as Sutcliffe and Whitney were charged with losses.

Clevelands P. L NEW Yorks Cleveland Giants Ualleries O' Brien Sereliffe Ewing Brown Wehbeau Carney O'Rourke Larkin Conner Ome Radford Richardson Snutcliffe Rachardson Whitney Rowing Louble Stricker Connor Shannon Sutcliffe Frown O'men Galiney Sheridan Sime

Brooklyn N L defeats Cleveland 63 in road game

Brooklyn N L beat Cleveland 63 to 6 on Sept 20 in Cleveland. Brooklyns had 11 hits to 6 for the Clevelands, with two errors for Cleveland and two by Brooklyn. Batteries were Lovett and Clark for Brooklyn and a Cleveland battery of Foutz and Burns in the loss.

Brooklyns N. L Clevelands Cleveland Leatin Lovett Clark Funds Collins O'isrien Davis McKean Pinckney Nelaney Burns Foutz Terry Smith Zimmer Simalley Delaney Virtue McQuaid

Roanoke College Opens Its Thirty-Eighth Year

The Roanoke College term began September 17 marking a sizable rise in enrollment. Students hail from twelve states Indian Territory Mexico and soon Japan. Many are pursuing regular degree programs and trustees plan an extra building to house the growing student body, signaling a bright future for the college and Salem.

Salem Va Salem

Corner stone laid for Boston Chamber building at India Street site

Nearly two hundred members gathered at Faneuil Hall to witness the corner stone ceremony for the Boston Chamber of Commerce. Dignitaries including Alden Speare Mayor Hart J M Upton and ex Governor Claflin spoke as the copper time capsule was placed and the Stars and Stripes raised. The seven story Romanesque project at India Street and Central Wharf is contracted to Norcross Bros with completion in eighteen months.

Boston Chamber of Commerce India Street Central Wharf Faneuil Hall Market J. M. Upton Germania Band South Market Alden Speare Hart W. O. Blaney Claflin W. FP. Warren, DD Boston University Chamber Speare Boston Chamber of Commerce Boston Produce Boston Commercial Boston Directory Sampson, Murdoch & Co Boston Board of Daily Papers Grocers and Canners’ Gazette New England Grocer H. M. Whitney West Enid Street

Baptist Social Union Dinner Highlights Work and Faith

The Baptist Social Union held its first dinner of the season at the Meionaon with about 350 guests led by President William N. Harts horn. Speakers included Rev. C. P. Gifford and Prof. W. Eh. Harper. They urged defined purpose, Bible study, higher education, and broader church unity. Rev. Phillips Brooks praised youth and social reform. Rev. A. J. Gordon called for evangelistic effort. Cardinal Newman cited as an example of strong work. The Ruggles Street Church Quartette performed. Harry B. Evans of Wakefield joined the union.

The Baptist Social Union William N. Hartshorn Lyman Jewett Phillips Brooks O. P. Gifford Professor Brown Newton Theological Seminary P. H. Moxom A. J. Gordon M. M. Cutter Congregational Club State Street Union of Churches A. J.gordon Iman Cardinal Newman Ruggles Street Harry B. Evans Wakefield

West End Street Railway Withdraws Chestnut Hill Petition

Brookline selectmen honor request to withdraw a petition to lay double tracks and erect trolley wires on Chestnut Hill avenue to connect with the proposed car house. This is the second time permission has been granted.

Board of Selectmen Brookline West End Street Railway Company Chestnut Hill Avenue

Aldermen Vote on Transfers Amid Hart Vetoes and Court House Dome Talk

Boston Aldermen approved several transfers from police funds to projects including Ferdinand Street bridge and Frothingham avenue paving. Mayor Hart vetoed orders on street advertising and soldiers relief payments, while court house dome cost is estimated at about 200000 dollars not yet funded.

Hart Court House Dome Ferdinand Street Harris Court Charlestown Frothingham Avenue Flood First Street New York & New England Lower Mills Karl, Macdonald & Barnabee YuAs Carrath Micod Leary S. Nays Cushig Wolsom McLaughlin Reed Smith Stacey Wilson Woolley J. C. Richardson Corporation Counsel Richardson Dav Green Committee On State Aia John F. Anderson Banker Hill Street Land Carruth J. Lovering Shaver J. Loring Thayer Court House

Evening schools open with large turnout for new term

Last night the city opened its twenty two week evening school term. About seven hundred applicants crowded the High School on Montgomery street, ages ranged fourteen to thirty with roughly equal sexes. Two thousand five hundred pupils expected. exams and placement duties will continue this week.

Montgomery Street Isaac F. Paul Ellis Peterson Supervising Board Charlestown Monument Square East Boston Meridian Street Lyman Decatur Street Warren—Pearl Street Chot North Bennet Street Hancock—Parmenter Street Wells— Blossom Street Phillips —Phillips Street Quincy—Tyler Street Chapel -Warrenton Street Bigelow's Street Boston Lincoln—Broadway Franklin—Ringgold Street Sherwin—Madison Square Comins—Gore Avenue Roxbury Dearborn Dearborn Place Allston-Cambridge Street Allston Civen

Star Course Tickets Auction At Tremont Temple

The five dollar season tickets go on sale tomorrow Wednesday at Tremont Temple. Unsold seats and all two three and four dollar seats will be sold at the box office on Thursday in the regular sale.

Tremont Temple

Hood's Sarsaparilla Cited As Remarkable Blood Remedy

A testimonial notes strong confidence in Hood's Sarsaparilla and its cures for diseases from impure blood. The writing claims it surpasses other preparations and has helped many who failed with alternatives.

Hood

Bloody Monday at Harvard Freshmen Initiation Quietly Ends

The Harvard class of 1904 conducted Bloody Monday with unusually mild rites. Freshmen invited sophomores, but most fled to upperclassmen rooms or the yard. Captain Cumnock barred football players from rushing, reducing participation. The celebration narrowed to cheering, a few scuffles, and hats and waistcoats taken from grass by Cambridge spectators. After a brief uproar, the event ended before 9:50.

Harvard University Cumnock Harvard Square Cambridge Crimson Board W. 4. Farquhar, Vs. Managing Editor, T. W. Lamont W. ©. Nichols A. H Lockett Signet Society H. M. Landon D. Grey J. H. Corbin A. R. Benner G. H. Scudder Perkins W. P. Carpenter A. S. Fiske R. Bisbee C. W. Eyes B.S. Waters C. H. Slade J. Donellan O. B. Mastings T. A. Jaggar Winthrop Goddard Kelton Bowman Austin Black Barron Baldwin Bangs Burling Corning Dodge Embick Farquhar Guerin Harris Healy Huntress Keene Mariner Marsh McLeod Nichols Page Randol Valle Wainwright J. Walker Weld G. Winthrop

Hotels Host Big Gathering as Agencies Meet in City

More than 100 members of the Ancient Order of United Workmen attended a conference and dinner at the American House with Grand Master Workman Spencer presiding. Prominent hotel arrivals included E W Bond and wife Springfield and many others from New York, Chicago, Philadelphia, and Boston as the city hosted multiple associations and private business discussions.

Ancient Order of United Workmen Spencer New England Retail Furniture Dealers’ Association Young St. Paul Minn Henry Lewis

John Boyle O'Reilly Memorial Committee Plans 50 000 Dollar Tribute

An adjourned meeting at Parker House with F A Walker presiding reviewed a progress report on memorial costs. A resolution proposes commemorating John Boyle O'Reilly by a statue or other public memorial and an alcove in the Public Library. The group aims to raise 50 000 dollars and will reconvene at 4 p m on Monday to finalize the form of the memorial.

John Boyle O'Reilly Parker House F. A. Walker Depuam Norfolk Braintree Water Monatiquot Oliver Ames & Sons Corporation Betsey Hobart Jenkins Manufacturing Company Sumner Ho Barker Horatio Parker Felix Rackermann James Colt Monatiquot River Oliver Ames Corporation

New England Grocers Plan Washington Tour

The New England Grocers announce a grand tour to Washington on Monday October 6 under the Pennsylvania Railroad Company. Following the success of last autumn’s trip, the organizers offer a second chance for grocers from New England their families and friends to visit the capital. Mr ee Johnson publisher of the New England Grocer is the projector of the tour.

Tur New England Grocers Washington Pennsylvania Railroad Company New England Ee Johnson The New Englan Grocer

Continental Clothing House Custom Department Ad

The store promotes its extensive collection of novelities for gentlemen including business and dress suits pantaloons and over coats. Patrons are urged to select for the fall and winter season now with samples and cost estimates available on request.

Continental Giotakg House Tailors in New England

A local clothing house in New England continues operations under a familiar name. The firm focuses on ready to wear and tailored garments for men and women, showcasing recent fabric selections and new tailoring services.

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