Democratic campaign opens for 1901 mayoralty in New England city
The Democratic city committee holds an early meeting on Washington street with 23 of 25 ward chairmen present. Leader Donovan urges immediate voter assessment to counter Republican efforts and safeguard Democratic strength, noting no party divisions and naming Joseph P. Lomasney as Ward 8 representative.
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Beane in WOMEN IN OLD FANEUIL
Women night at Faneuil Hall spotlighted voting rights and politics. The event, co hosted by the Young Woman's Political Club and the College Equal Suffrage League, featured Ida Estelle Hall and Alice Stone Blackwell among speakers.
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Shirt Waists for Hub Letter Carriers
The Boston letter carriers will wear shirt waists this summer, in light gray chambray or gingham, as ordered by Postmaster-General Smith. The nationwide rule amends Section 631 to allow a neat shirt waist or blouse in hot weather, paired with a dark tie and belt, to replace heavy coats and vests.
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Gloucester schooner Hazel Oneita rescues shipwrecked French crew
The Gloucester fishing schooner Hazel Oneita towed the Assumption into harbor after sighting it off Sable Island on April 18. Heavy seas and eight fathoms of water challenged the rescue as Captain Geely maneuvered a dory crew to reach the distressed vessel. The French sailors, short of provisions and rations, feared for their lives during the perilous approach.
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Suffrage speakers urge union made goods and reform in Melrose
Melrose speakers including Mrs Mary Kenney O Sullivan and Alice Stone Blackwell urged support for woman suffrage and unions. They touched on pay equity socialism and social reforms with remarks from Representatives Foster Mac Cartney Boland and Senorita Carolina Halman Huldeboro.
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Mary Kenney O'Sullivan
John Foster
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Boland
Anna G. Fall
George A. Fall of
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South America
Alice Stone Blackwell
Governor Crane weighs in on Allston liquor license dispute
The Boston liquor license fight at 36 Western Avenue in Allston draws Governor Crane into the matter. He will review the license grant, meeting clergy and remonstrants as he considers the case, amid pressure from residents and local officials. Murphy’s saloon is described as a workingman’s bar with steady beer sales and no mixed drinks, now under scrutiny due to its location near a playground and city services.
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Assailant Captured After Fatal Blows in East Boston
Jerome J. Cowan of London street East Boston lies severely wounded and near death after a stabbing by his younger brother Cornelius Cowan 19 the attack occurred on Border street near Central square early this morning Cornelius fled the scene but was captured around 3 20 this morning Jerome 21 is hospitalized with two knife wounds including the abdomen Cornelius described 6 feet 6 inches tall 150 pounds dark complexion wearing dark clothes and a black derby hat police searched for the weapon and the suspect while officers pursued leads to locate Cornelius who was last seen after the quarrel.
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Tallman
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Miss Caldwell Missing in Medford
D H Wyckoff reports Miss Lillie Caldwell 26 missing from Farragut Avenue since Monday morning. She intended to see Dr Florella Estes in Boston due to illness and said she would return that night. Police asked to locate her. she previously left the Young Women's Christian Temperance Union in Boston and refused to name relatives or friends.
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D. H. Wyckoff
Farragut Avenue
Lillie Caldwell
Florella Estes
Trinity Court
Boston
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Young Women's Christian Temperance Union
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Row Over Assessments in Everett Sidewalk Plan
Everett's Board of Aldermen and Common Council clash over funding crushed stone sidewalks. Each side backs a $5000 expenditure but cannot agree on assessing abutters for half the cost. An order for $30,000 appropriation prompted a heated, debate-filled session.
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Common Council
Milner to England for health rest
London April 17 Sir Alfred Milner plans to return to England early next month for a two month health rest after strenuous duties in South Africa.
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Alfred Milner
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England
South Africa
Switchmen Quit Work in Scranton YardDispute
About 106 switchmen at the Lackawanna railroad yard in Scranton quit work at noon today in protest after three of their number were discharged.
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Penn
Lackawanna
Transvaal Leaders Reported Meeting at Ermelo
A Times despatch from Middleburg Transvaal says leaders including Acting President Schalk Burger Gen Botha Mr Steyn and Geneva Dewet met at Ermelo. Their subsequent movements are unclear with options in the eastern Transvaal described as unsettled.
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Ermelo
Weather Prophet Predicts Cloudy Early Week In Boston
Report cites Pat Smith’s rooftop forecast predicting cloudy to partly cloudy skies with brisk northeast winds. The reporter presses for when better weather arrives, heard as a day or two if a low pressure system moves away.
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