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Domestic News September 29, 1884

The Rock Island Argus

Rock Island, Rock Island County County, Illinois

What is this article about?

In Boston on Sept. 29, a successful ratification meeting for Butler drew 8,000 enthusiastic attendees across three halls: Tremont Temple, Faneuil Hall, and Melodeon Hall. Presided by Ex-Senator Grady, Joseph H. O'Neill, and E. C. Carrigan, Butler spoke looking vigorous.

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Butler in Boston,

BOSTON, Sept. 29.—The Butler ratification meeting Friday night was a success in point of numbers and enthusiasm. Tremont temple, Faneuil hall, and the Melodeon hall, holding in the aggregate 8,000 people, were packed all the evening, and police were stationed at the doors to prevent the crowding of the corridors. Ex-Senator Grady of New York, Joseph H. O'Neill of Boston, and Mr. E. C. Carrigan of Boston, were the three presiding officers.

"The old man," who spoke to each audience, looked as fresh as an infant.

What sub-type of article is it?

Politics

What keywords are associated?

Butler Ratification Boston Meeting Political Rally Tremont Temple Faneuil Hall Melodeon Hall

What entities or persons were involved?

Butler Ex Senator Grady Of New York Joseph H. O'neill Of Boston Mr. E. C. Carrigan Of Boston

Where did it happen?

Boston

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Primary Location

Boston

Event Date

Sept. 29. Friday Night

Key Persons

Butler Ex Senator Grady Of New York Joseph H. O'neill Of Boston Mr. E. C. Carrigan Of Boston

Outcome

the meeting was a success in point of numbers and enthusiasm. "the old man" (butler) spoke to each audience and looked as fresh as an infant.

Event Details

The Butler ratification meeting was held Friday night at Tremont temple, Faneuil hall, and the Melodeon hall, holding in the aggregate 8,000 people, which were packed all the evening. Police were stationed at the doors to prevent the crowding of the corridors. Ex-Senator Grady of New York, Joseph H. O'Neill of Boston, and Mr. E. C. Carrigan of Boston were the three presiding officers.

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