Mass politics and a Crapo led plan in Massachusetts
A Massachusetts political intrigue article outlines a plan to boost William W. Crapo for the Republican nomination by sidelining rivals such as Ames, Talbot, Robinson, and Pierce. Ex-Collector Beard and Charles W. Clifford coordinate a trade with Hoar supporters, steering the field toward Crapo while predicting shifts in press support and voter loyalty before the November election.
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Mr. Crapo
Beard
Massachusetts
Pierce
William W. Crapo
New Bedford
Crapo
Hoar
Senate
New
GLOBE
Charles W. Clifford
Old Colony
Clifford
Lawrence Grinnell
Henry L. Pierce
Ames
Talbot
Robinson
Republican State Committee
Bruce
W. W. Rice
Worcester
Suere
Republican
Rice
Mr. Pierce
Guarda
Convention to Meet in Springfield September 26
A large Democratic State Committee meeting in Springfield set the convention for September 26 at noon. Details include delegate apportionment by city and ward, invitations to Charles Levi Woodbury as resolutions chairman, and Charles P. Thompson as permanent convention chairman. The body also listed officers, district delegates, and staff for the forthcoming gathering.
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Democratic State Committee
Jonas H. French
N. A. Plympton
New York
Reuben Noble
Westfield
J. W. Coveney
P. J. Donovan
Daniel Wetherbee
Acton
Middlesex
Messrs. Fales
Lewis and Stover
Springfield
Boston
Worcester
Salem
M. M. Cunniff
General Hancock
Ward 16
Ward
Ward 8
Charles Levi Woodbury
Charles P. Thompson
Gloucester
Warwick House
Messrs. Fifield
Josiah G. Abbott
A. A. Haggett
Lowell
J. P. Sweeney
Lawrence
L. S. Drake
Baston
Bushrod Morse
Sharon
Thomas Salmon
Woburn
Henry Walker
George 8. Willis
Pittsfield
Charles D. Lewis
Framingham
E. B. Maynard
Bringfield
John Hurley
Templeton
Finance Committee
Charlies KF. Raymond
Cambridge
James ¥. Estabrook
James W. Calvin
George W. Fifield
C. A. Galvin
B. F. Peach, Jr. Lynn
H. L. Butterworth
Brookfield
John W. Corcoran
Clinton
James Devine
Josiah G. Anbott
Charles Lay An
Reuben Nobie
Leander Sprague
A. 0. Drinkwater
Philander Cobb
N. A Plympton
James E. Stabrook
Joseph A. Ingalls
Suffolk County
Hayes Lougee
Chelsea
Newburyport
James H. Carleton
Haverhill
John P. Sweeney
Middlesex County
C. F. Atwood
Everett
J. W. Stover
Newton
C. E. Raymond
C. D. Lewis
James Salmon
G. W. Fifield
Hampshire County
S. P. Billings
Hatfield
J. W. Corcoran
Hampden County
George H. Blelock
R. P. Crafts
Holyoke
Berkshire County
George
Willis
H. W. Wright
Great Barrington
Plymouth County
W. Lavery
South Carver
W. Wilkins
Brockton
Cape District
T. B. Chase
Harwich
Marblehead sees surge in Butler vote opposition
In Marblehead August 13, Republicans discuss a state convention and the need for a candidate who can defeat Governor Butler. A local campaign hand argues that Charles Francis Adams Jr. lacks viability for a successful nomination, reflecting vigorous debate among prominent party members.
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Marblehead
Butler
Charles Francis Adams, Jr
Butler Gains Strength in Middlesex County Amid Political Currents
A Middlesex County tour shows Governor Butler's support rising in manufacturing towns, with labor and old-line Republicans largely backing his administration. The piece notes higher registration from first-time voters, questions about the Tewksbury report, and mixed views among farmers and party insiders. A German citizen writer defends Butler, criticizing Republican attacks and urging Democrats to test their governance.
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Middlesex County
Butler
Tewksbury Investigating Committee
Republican Party
Republican State Central Committee
Dewksbury
Dawes Rumors Over Chairman Race At State Convention
The Republican state papers push a claim that Senator Dawes will not attend the coming convention to chair the resolutions committee. Observers note past instances where Republicans tried to read officials like Ames, Adams Jr., Bruce, and Rice out of ticket roles. While some doubt Dawes will return, insiders expect him to be present and accept the position.
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Senator Dawes
Dawes
Far West
Republican State Committee
Ames
Charles Francis Adams, Jr
Senator Bruce
Rice
Greenback State Committee Elects Officers for Year
The Greenback State Committee met Saturday for organization. Charles H. Lightman of Marblehead presided and declined reelection as chairman. Elected: Chairman P. P. Fields of Boston. secretary and treasurer G. B. Hutchinson of Boston. executive committee Levi St. Pierce Lynn, Andrew H. Patten Danvers, Jonathan Johnson Greenfield, Nathaniel S. Cushing Middlesboro, Nicholas Furlong Boston. A state convention will be called at an early date, with theme and place to be fixed at the August 29 executive committee meeting.
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Greenback State Committee
Charles H. Litehman
Marblehead
P. P. Fields
Boston
G. B. Hutchinson
Levi St. Pierce
Lynn
Andrew H. Patten
Danvers
Jonathan Johnson
Greenfield
Nathaniel 8. Cushing
Middlesboro
Nicholas Fur
Ames Money and Loyalty in Massachu setts Politics
The New Haven Union reports on Lieutenant-Governor Ames amid accusations he voted for General Butler while a Republican candidate. He denies the charge and touts substantial donations to Bishop’s gubernatorial bid, including several thousand dollars and an additional 5000 near the campaign’s end to avert defeat. He argues such spending is owed to the party and expects renomination.
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Eall
New Haven
Massachusetts
General Butler
Oakes Ames
Bishop
Ames
Prompt Pay Reform Under Governor Butler
State treasurer clerks report workload rises as Governor Butler requires state employees to draw their own pay at the treasury rather than through department heads. Workers note pay is now received more promptly under the new rule, compared with the old system.
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State Treasurer’s
Butler
Treasury
Sympathy for Butler His Real Sin
The Republican machine moved to reject Mr. Cotton for the Charlestown Municipal Court chief justiceship despite a routine hearing before the Governor's Council. Cotton's past Republican appointments and confirmations were noted, but the core issue was his sympathy for Governor Butler, a stance that transcended party lines among many Charlestown citizens.
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Butler
Mr. Cotton
Charlestown
Cotton
Talbot
Chairman Lodge’s Difficulties and a Brass Cannon
The report paints Chairman Lodge of the Republican State Committee under pressure from Beara Insect Sawyer and others. A war relic brass cannon in Lodge’s residence needs constant polishing, sparking talk of a workers’ strike. The tale suggests he may earn the nickname Canon Lodge for his learning if he keeps control.
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Lodge
Beara
Insect Sawyer
Republican State Committee
Committee On
Canon Lodge
Massachusetts oligarchy and Butler’s support in Waltham Tribune
The Waltham Tribune argues Republican leaders misread General Butler’s popularity. It says voters back him as a protest against wealth and aristocracy ruling Massachusetts, claiming Butler embodies the common people and defeats an oligarchic elite. The piece asserts aristocratic sentiment is strongest in Massachusetts among Northern states.
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Massachusetts Olignarchy
Waltham Tribune
Butler
Commonwealth
England
Great Britain
Massachusetts
Massachusetts Political Wind Ups and Promises
A clipped digest of Massachusetts political chatter notes Charley Noyes denying any sheriff bid, claims about Governor Butler’s electability, Taft era figures, and party maneuvering. It cites promises for Springfield City Hall access, Senate presidency shifts, and Dawes writing the Republican platform. Reports name various candidates, towns, and newspapers tracking the fall campaign and party positions across the state.
Political talk and candidate prospects in Massachusetts
A compilation of editorials and letters from various papers discussing potential Republican and Democratic candidates for governor, including Henry L. Pierce and John D. Long, the Butler administration’s conduct, and party strategy. It notes factional battles, conventions, and public sentiment as campaigns loom in September and November.
Finance and Commerce. State Street Money Markets August 18 1883
The week features a firm but quiet money market with steady discount rates across banks and lenders. Call loans require top security while country banks meet local demand at modest discounts. New York funds show slight premium fluctuations and overall liquidity remains ample though cautious.
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State Street
Prime Corporation
New York
Lyque
Market notes from Smyrna figs to Wool prices
Quotations cover Jonas Muscates at 145.50, London layers at 81 96 8, Sultana at Die ice 7 fh, Currants at O 0'uc Rm, and various commodities from meats to hides. Iron and lead quotes show light demand, domestic bagging firm, spices steady, spirits steady, teas varied, and wool prices at low tones with mixed Michigan and California lots under pressure.
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London
Sultana
Smyrna
Turkey
South America
Barron
Loe
Eloas
Boston
Ulqarolge Bip
Calcutta
Chicago
New England
Imperial
Byson
Younus Hyson
Hyson
Congou
Mehone
Onlo
Pennsylvania
Michigan
Ohio
Maine
Immigrant Infants Arrive Alone at Castle Garden
Cassy Braun aged 5 and Lena Braun aged 34% years, two little immigrants, reached Castle Garden from Germany last week. A placard on Cassy states they are bound for 83 Martin Street in Cincinnati to join relatives.
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New York
Cassy
Lena Braun
Castle Garden
Germany
Martin Street
Cincinnati
Tarring and Feathering a Bigamist in Lexington
In Lexington Michigan on a Saturday William Gar wood, a white man, was dragged from his home and tarred and feathered. He fled the scene with two children accompanying him toward Cleveland Ohio while two African American girls were involved in the incident.
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Lexington
Mich
William Garwood
Cleveland
Low cost wants ads in the Daily Globe for Boston readers
The Daily Globe announces a three line wants section for ten cents a day covering job hires business leads lodging sales and lost or found items. Readers are urged to mail or post ads to 238 Washington Street Boston with postage stamps accepted.
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DaiLy Globe
Sunday Globe
Washington Street
Boston
Mass
BoseTow Wheely Globe Mention Requests Readers
A reader note asks customers to mention seeing advertisements in the BoseTow Wheely Globe when responding to ads in the paper, urging acknowledgment of source.
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Promes
Boston Markets and Trade Notes on Butter Coal and Goods
A market report details butter demand and prices from Weaterp creamery Northern creamery Western dairy and Franklin County Vermont New York markets. It notes anthracite coal demand with possible price rises by late August, steady gas coals, and Nova Scotia activity. Dyes and chemicals show moderate demand with wide price ranges. Dry goods movement is quiet. flour remains firm, and fresh meat supply meets steady demand. Freight rates to various destinations are listed alongside prices for feed, fish, and other commodities.
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Northern Creamery
Western Dairy
Choice
Northern
Franklin County
Vermont
New York
Jumberland
Clearfield
Nova Scotia
Sicily
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Halifax
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St Louis
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Baef. Hindqua
Worcester County
California
Melbourne
Sydney
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Liverpool
London
Glasgow
Darrel Tour
Malaga Kaisius
New York Markets Report Saturday August 18
Wheat futures dipped briefly then steadied in New York trade with August at 1 17 1 4 a for August and 1 18 1 86 for September. Spot wheat rose in elevator demand while No 2 red and white varieties moved. corn futures mixed with August at 64¢ and September at 62 1 4¢. Lard futures slipped then rose, pork and beef markets were quiet, and cotton futures closed firmer with notable prices for several months. Groceries and refined sugars traded steady with minor shifts.
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Cor
Lou
Canada
Orm
Chicago
de Gils
AS_c
P. T
Costa Rica
Ries
Molasara
Sogeis
Western
Liverpool
London
Glas
Baltic
United Dou
Gloucester Fish Market Quiet With Light Trade Amid Varied Still
Special Correspondent notes Gloucester market activity subdued on August 18 with small shipments and unsettled business. Mackerel trade improves with landings from St Lawrence and Cape Ann fleets, while overall weekly totals show large cod and halibut volumes and rising mackerel stock. prices quoted for fresh and cured fish reflect regional markets and assorted grades.
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Sunday Globe
Gloucester
Jayot St Lawrence
Cape Ann
Grand
Bay of St Law
Sc & Fh
Western Bank
Haddock
Labrador
LIVE STOCK MARKETS Brighton and Watertown Arrivals
Arrivals of livestock at Brighton and Watertown for the week ending Friday August 18, 1833 include Western cattle 1, a5. Eastern cattle 134. Northern cattle 519. total 1, a8. Western sheep and lambs 14,487. Northern 6 and lambs 6,332. total 30,924. Swine 10,696. veals 603. horses 270. Prices of beef cattle per 100 lbs show quality tiers. prices for hides and skins listed.
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Eif A.N. Monroe
Therian
Lingham & O'Brien
Iberian
F. Jewett & Co
The
J. Black
Cece
Nestorian
J. A. Hathaway & Co
D. McIntosh
Liverpool
Glasgow
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Watertown
Caifskills
Sheepsk's
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