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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Apr 08, 1896

Page

3

City Democrats battle in ward contests and Russells surge

In tight wards across the city the Russell ticket led by William B. Russell and backed by Mark Lynch won in Ward 19 defeating Falon and Dolan tickets. Mayor Quincy heads the state delegation favored by Olney as Gargan and Ellis suffer losses. Flats hold power in the Flats and Ward 9, while several ward committees realign around Russell and Quincy enduring a mixed outcome for regulars.

William B. Russell Quincy Thomas J. Gargan Elis Gargan Ellis A Committee Willam E. Russell Olney Matthews John F. O’brien Cambridge Mark Lynch Russell Thomas F. Fallon Thomas Feathery Dolan Thomas Brackett Reed Dolan Cleveland Democratic Party Massachusetts FE. Russell William S. Russell George Fred Williams John W. Corcoran Edward C. Ellis Richard Olney Ward Committee Congressional Quincy and O'Brien Richard A. Roach James J. Porter Matthew A. Fitzgerald Bernard J. Monaghan Edward Sliney Mr. Sliney Robert J. Campbell John F. Comer John S. Shepard John L. Ennis Thomas F. Carmon Otho T. O'Leary Neil J. Devlin Dennis H. Gleason O'Leary Mr. Ellis Martin A

Ward 19 ballot ends in Ward 19 bid for Reed ticket

In Ward 19 historic bath house eight policemen watched citizens vote as the Reed ticket led by Thomas F. Dolan faced rivals from Fallon and Lynch. The polling closed at 8 25 with 212 ballots cast. Dolan did not attend the tally, while Lynch and Whittaker appeared pleased with results, and Curley and Noon kept watch through the final vote.

Bath House Ward 19 Thomas B Reed Thomas F. Dolan Cabot Street Ward Thomas F. Fallon Russell Mark Lynch Gaddis Joseph J. Hayes Dolan Whittaker Dan’’ Curley Tom Mark H

Mayor Quincy Wins Ward 9 Race Amid Old Feud

In Ward 9 the Regular Ticket led by Mayor Quincy defeated a faction led by Russellites and Wiats in a heated local contest. The Hill faction, tied to past feuds, faced a crushing loss as long standing rivalries resurfaced during the election night turmoil.

Russellites Olf Quincy Ward Committee Thomas J. Wiets

Modern Astronomy and Religion The Harvard Talk

The Rev Father G W Searle told the Harvard Catholic Club in San ders Theatre that there is no real conflict between orthodox Catholic teaching and modern astronomy. He argued the church did not oppose accepted astronomy, discussed cosmogony and the plurality of worlds, and noted the unlikelihood of inhabited planets due to stellar heat, orbital stability, and other factors. He concluded that even vast cosmic possibilities do not equate to divine priority and cited humility in God’s creation.

Father G. W. Searle Harvard Catholic Club Sanders Theatre Eliot Father Searle Galileo Phi Gece God

Princeton Defeats Georgetown In 11to5 Ball Game

Washington April 7 A large crowd witnessed Princeton defeat Georgetown College 11 to 5. Princeton bats lit up the fourth inning with seven runs and added three in the fifth and another in the second. Georgetown rallied with five runs in the eighth, but the game was halted as Princeton team left for the South.

Washington Georgetown College Princeton Princetons Georgetowns South

Harvard Athletes Shine in Marathon to Athens Race

Arthur Blake, a Harvard College graduate, stars in distance runs and the 28 mile marathon from Marathon to Athens. Gourkos places second in a 10.08 metres score while Elliott, an Englishman, wins the one hand lift at 71 kilos. Ellery H. Clark, Harvard, tops broad jump and is tipped for high jump. Jensen, a Dane, wins long jump. Flack, Australian, wins 1590 metres in 4 33. Acropolis lit with electric displays as crowds cheer. manager John Graham, veteran of American and English athletics, praised for training Harvard athletes.

Arthur Blake Harvard College Blake Marathon Athens Gourkos Elliott Ellery H. Clark Clark John Graham B. A America England Harvard Charlesbank Harry Cornish Boston Athletic Club

Ward 13 caucus pits Norris and Gallivan factions for control

Last night in Ward 13 a hotly contested ward committee caucus unfolded with three tickets. Norris aligned groups used alphabetical ballot ordering to swing delegates while Gallivan led a ticket backed by ex Councillor Mee Namara. A third ticket headed by Thomas F Barron and warden Daniel J Sheehan completed the field as the tally stretched past 3 AM.

Ward 13 Norris Edward S. Crockett Thirteenth Ward James A. Gallivan Jeremiah MeeNamara Gallivan Michael Ww. Norris Thomas F. Barron Daniel J. Sheehan

UNC Defeats Yale Baseball Team In Greensboro

University of North Carolina defeated Yale 8 to 4 in Greensboro. UNC scored six runs in the fourth inning. Key hits came from Johnson, Gregory and Winston for UNC and Bartlett, McCandless and Letton for Yale, with Yale's Keator making a fine running catch.

Charlotte Greensboro University of North Carolina Yale North Carolina Johnson Gregory Winston Bartlett McCandless Letton Keator

Arlington Meeting allocates funds to schools and memorials

Arlington on April 7 reports show a school committee and superintendent submission approved. The meeting appropriated 34300 dollars for the schools and 159 dollars for memorial purposes.

Arlington

Negotiations Stir as Hebrew Painters Plan Strike Stand

A large assembly of painters and decorators met at 170 Hanover Street at 10 AM to discuss a possible continuation of the North End strike. Speakers included labor leaders from Journeymen Tailors and Building Trades, with a committee formed to hire counsel and draft a binding contract for Hebrew master painters. Overtures offering 30 cents, nine hours, and other demands were rejected. leaders refused promises and insisted on legal guidance, citing fear of being misled.

Hanover Street North End Charles W. Mowbray George Gunter John Rodden M. Hauer Jacob Rehistadter M. J. de Witt F. Thompson

National Mule Spinners Conclave In Puritan Hall

The National Mule Spinners held a quarterly convention in Puritan Hall with President Michael Duggan of Lowell presiding. Delegates from numerous cities across New England attended as reports on treasurer and secretary duties occupied much of the day. The body endorsed a Senate bill to end overtime for lost time and noted Maine and New Hampshire spinners seeking a fifty eight hour week.

Puritan Hall Michael Duggan Lowell Fall River Lawrence New Bedford Holyoke Chicopee Waltham Lewiston Dover Biddeford Paterson Kearney Taffville Pawtucket Cohoes Utica Blackstone Waterville Manchester Brunswick Augusta East Taunton Warren Massachusetts Robert Howard American Federation of Labor South New England Senate Maine New Hampshire

Chicago electoral clash alters aldermanic balance

Chicago voters elected 34 aldermen with 13 Democrats 18 Republicans and 3 Independents while Republicans captured seven towns. Riots flared at polling sites with shootings injuring Joseph Grogan and William Hickey amid clashes between Bath House John Coughlin and George H Williams factions as precincts tightened security.

Chicago Municipal Voters’ League People’s Party Bath House John Coughlin George H. Williams Coughlin Levee Joseph Grogan Grogan William Martin Williams William Hickey Hickey Wiliams

Holy Cross Beats Boston College In Indoor Team Race

Holy Cross defeats Boston College in a Suffolk gymnasium indoor meet marked by heavy track conditions and several accidents. McDonald of Cambridgeport won the one mile in 4m 28s 5f, Conneff and Wefers led Holy Cross entries, while Fox won the 30 yard dash open in 33.5 seconds.

Holy Cross Boston College McDonald Fox Boston College Athletic Association Suffolk Gymnasium Bernard J. Wefers Tommy Conneff Wefers Conneff Holy Cross College Weters Boston Colleges R. P. Williams East Boston Athletic Club Bernie’’ Wefers Callanan Dan Brown Walter Fuller Collins McSweeney McKinnon Shoul Cambridgeport Reade Dees Connell Quinn Flynn Carey John D. Lyons E. J. Grainger R. F. Croker J. S. Quinn J. A. O'Hara Robert F. Croker J. A. O’hara W. H. Fox W. D. Rising J. F. Callanan D. T. Brown E. A. Crane W. E. Carey H. C. Cc A. A C. S. Collins G. A W. D. Fuller G. L. Collins W. A. Applegate C. H C. O. Woodbury EB. H. S C. W. Emery J. Erskine J. FB. Quinlan J. F. Quinlan H. J. Kane A. McDonald T. MacQueeney W. PD. Rising N. A. A. Gin J. J. Flannery A. C First Infantry H. A. Every T. Barry J. F. Magee A. Fisk F. M. Whelan W. F. Burrill E. M. Mills Croker A. J. White E. J. O'Neil M. J. Driscoll P. Doe J. J. McAllister T. P. Conneff E. Pp. Does J.S. Quinn M. F. Flynn J. J. McDermott

Spalding’s Lawn Tennis Guide for 1996 released

Spalding's Lawn Tennis Guide for 1996 is published featuring official playing rules, portraits of leading players such as Hovey Larned Chace Pim Hobart Paret Mahoney and others, the official ranking for 189% and prize winners list, plus hints to beginners and season tournament reports. It costs 19 cents and ships to addresses in the United States or Canada from American Sports Publishing Co., 43 Broadway, New York.

Spalding Hovey Larned Chace Pim Hobart Paret Mahoney United States Canada American Sports Publishing Co Broadway New York

Massachusetts Bicycle Club events and racing notes show season openings

New flags and air pump prestaciones arrive at Pope Manufacturing and Massachusetts Bicycle Club venues. Lecture on Paul Revere's ride at Union Hall precedes the Lexington run. Noddle Island Wheelmen plan Maverick Hall ball and Dedham road race prep. Glaucester and Fitchburg gear up for major races. local riders train in Waltham amid Mayo’s shape worries. Boston Cycle Board of Trade elects officers. Chronograph Club sets race timer fees and appoints timers and members.

Massachusetts Club Pope Manufacturing Company Boylston Street Pope Company Massachusetts Avenue Paul Revere Edward Webster McGlewen Massachusetts Bicycle Club Union Hall Lexington Noddle Island Maverick Hall Dedham R. W. Brown Massachusetts Charles G. Percival Dedham Cycle Club Grant Manufacturing Company Dedham C. C Glaucester Fitchburg Saunders Seavey Mayo Farrell Callahan Waltham Boston Cycle Board of Trade Castle Square F. A. Very John F. Morrill A. O. McGarrett Chronograph Club Orient Cycle Company G. W. Dorntee G. W. Tarbell J. E. Savell Theodore Walters C. E. Fay V. C. Bond

Bowling Results At Waltham Watch Factory League

Barrel Makers 2437 finishers 2300 lead the Waltham Watch Factory League standings as the latest scores list.

Waltham

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