Ready for Battle as Democrats Claim District Victory
The report notes confidence among labor party backers and predicts bright prospects despite some gloom. Willard Howland and Jerry McCarthy express optimism while Representative Birtlett urges calm. George N Swallow and Preble lose apparent enthusiasm as midnight results hint at Democratic success in the district.
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Willard Howland
Jerry McCarthy
Birtlett
Lynn
George N. Swallow
Preble
Zebra Club
Charlestown Rally for Seventh District Democrat Everett
A Charlestown crowd floods Monument Hall for Democratic standard bearer Dr. Everett. Senator Dee presides. speeches by Merrill Bradford Doherty and Miller rally voters. Everett lauds Grover Cleveland and Democratic unity, ending with cheers and ice water.
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Monument Hall
Fiverett
Everett
John H. Dee
William H. Merrill
Gamailiel Bradford
Philip J. Doherty
William J. Miller
Dr. Everett
Lynn
Chelsea
Andrew Jackson
Bunker Hill
Grover Cleveland
Enthusiasm in Chelsea for Dr Everett at Academy of Music
Democrats packed the Chelsea Academy of Music for a rally led by ward chairman Keefe. Hon. D Frank Kimball presided and praised Dr Everett as a worthy Democrat. Willat Schofield and Frank K Foster spoke briefly before Everett received sustained applause and praised the President's wish for a Democrat in the seventh district.
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Democrats
Chelsea
Academy of Music
Keefe
D. Frank Kimball
Dr. Everett
Willat Schofield
Frank K. Foster
Foster
Barrett
United States
Democrats Hear Dr Everett in Packed Lynn Theatre
The Shoe City Democrats held a large gathering at the Lynn Theatre to hear Dr. Willian Everett. Henry F. Hurlburt presided as the event featured Boston speaker John F. Fitzgerald and a slot filled by Frank K. Foster in place of George Fred Williams who could not attend.
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Shoe City
Dr. Everett
Lynxx
Willian Everett
Lynn Theatre
Henry F. Hurlburt
John F. Fitzgerald
Boston
Frank K. Foster
Chelsea
George Fred Williams
Gas company syndicate questioned over bonds and patents
Testimony described a complex web of securities from Boston, Dorchester, Roxbury, and South Boston firms. Questions centered on bond numbers, memory refreshed books, and transfers involving the Bay State of Delaware and a water gas patent. Observations noted price discrepancies and a $180,000 commission, with the Roxbury field highlighted as unusually fertile outside Boston. The witness claimed a $200,000 upgrade in making changes could be recovered in two years at $130 per thousand. Meeting adjourned.
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Williams
Boston
Delaware
Bay State Gas
Roxbury
South Boston
Bay State
Dorchester Company
Boston Company
Mr. Little
Boton Company
Little
Gas Syndicate of
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South Boston Company
Roxbury Company
North End
Big gains for boilermakers as union strikes end
Yesterday unions hit a settlement with boiler manufacturers. An eight hour day and maintained wages secure a nine hour workday from May 1 1893. Signers include Alfred E Cox James Killilea K C Hodges Harrison Loring. Union meetings in St Stephens Hall and Wells Memorial Hall urged solidarity amid broader organizing efforts led by Gompers and McNeil.
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BGL
Alfred FE. Cox
Associaion
Atlantic Works
Boston
James d. Killilea
The
National
Harrison Loring
Murray
New York
Russell
Steam Fitters’ Union
St. Stephen's Hall
Pressmans’ Union
Lower Columbus Hall
Wells’ Memorial Hall
President Gompers
George Kh
McNeil
Rapid Transit Bills Move in State Legislature
The rapid transit committee chaired by Francis W. Kittredge will report today or tomorrow with two bills. One favors an elevated road and broad street widening costing about 21 million dollars plus a three member commission to manage cars. The other also supports an elevated system but with less widening and possible private or city-led construction. Ex-Governor Ames and Henry M. Whitney commented on plans and franchise prospects.
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Rapid Transit Committee
Francis W. Kittredge
Kittredge
Salem D. Charles
Commonwealth
Tremont Street
Shawmut Avenue
Seclay Square
Sudbury Street
Hawkins
Union Depot
Cross
Leverett
Clinton
Commercial
West End Railway Company
Henry M. Whitney
Brookline
Ames
Boston
Olney Pays Tribute To Lamar In Supreme Court Introductory Speech
Attorney General Olney made a formal first appearance before the U S Supreme Court, presenting resolutions from the bar on Justice Lamar’s death. He lauded Lamar as a historical figure shaped by tempestuous times and sectional strife, noting his service in the Civil War and his steadfast legal devotion. Chief Justice Fuller offered a solemn tribute on behalf of the court.
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Washington
Olney
Supreme Court of the United States
Lamar
Missouri
Jefferson
Jackson
South
Fuller
Enterprise cadet cruise thrills passengers aboard ship
The Enterprise report describes a training voyage with cadets enjoying sea life and officers sharing stories. Passengers, including Lt C O Foster, observed the action from deck as the ship neared New York. The voyage featured a new water filter system, a popular dog named Cinders, and news of Martha's Vineyard grape prospects, with President Cleveland due to view the ship from One Hundred Fourth Street docking.
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Cape Cod
C. O. Foster
Nautical Training School
Merry
Osborne
Foster
Miller
Salisbury
Baker
Hichborn
New York
Brooklyn Bridge
Boston
Dog Cinders
Clinkers
Cinders
William Tyrelt
Saratoga
Pennsylvania
Martha's Vineyard
Seabree
North River
Anchorage
One Hundred and Fourth Street
President Cleveland
Caravels in New York At World’s Fair Exhibit
A detailed account of Spain’s caravels Pinta Nina and Santa Maria linked to the 1893 World’s Fair observes their journey from Sandy Hook to Chicago notices their construction in Barcelona and Cadiz. It notes the collaboration between Spain and the United States, and praises Captain Concas of the Spanish ship Nautilus.
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New York
Chicago
Atlantic Ocean
National Commission
Spain
Santa Maria
United States
Cadiz
Concas
America
Americans
From Boston to Alaska Pacific Coast Tourist Party Heads East
Messrs Raymond and Whitcomb launch their thirteenth annual spring tour from the East today. Two special trains carry passengers from Boston New York and Philadelphia with Fitchburg station set for 4 PM departures. Three tourist parties include Alaska and Pacific coast itineraries with a Yellowstone visit and a Chicago week then return eastward via Nevada Utah and Colorado. World’s Fair excursions soon begin with 108 special trains from Fitchburg station on Friday next.
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Pacific Coast
New York
Philadelphia
New England
Fitchburg
Alaska
San Francisco
Nevada
Utah
Colorado
Yellowstone National Park
Chicago
Fitchburg Station
Window by Boston Women at Massachusetts for World’s Fair
A Boston look at the Chelsea and Boston windows for the Chicago World’s Fair Women’s Building. Elizabeth Parsons Edith Blake Brown and Ethel Isadore Brown designed the center Mass window, funded by Massachusetts women. Names inscribed honor notable Massachusetts women.
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Massachusetts
Chicago
Boston
Chelsea
Rufus S. Frost
Women’s Educational and Industrial Union
Ford & Brooks’s
Boyston Street
Jonas H. French
Elizabeth Parsons
Edith Blake Brown
Edith Isadore Brown
Ford & Brooks
Liberty
Anne Bradstreet
Mary Dyer
Abigail Adams
Catherine Maria Sedgwick
Mary Lyon
Maria Weston Chapman
Margaret Fuller Ossoli
Maria Mitchell
Louisa May Alcott
Anne Hutchinson
Mercy Otis Warren
Hannan Adams
Eliza Lee Follen
Dorothea Lynde Dix
Lydia Maria Child
Abby Kelly Foster
Charlotte Cushman
Abby Williams May
Boylston Street
Parsons & Brown
Museum Art School
Tommy Connolly Wins Unbeaten Boxing Run at Bay State Club
Champion Tommy Connolly of the Cooper Athletic Club remains undefeated after defeating Dan McKinnon of Waltham in a highly scientific bout at Music Hall during the Bay State Athletic Club tournament. The event drew spectators despite a smaller crowd, and night-ending bouts featured Penny over Buttery, Manning over Crofton, and Elms over Ennis. Officials included Spencer Williams as referee and Sumner Paine as judge.
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Cooper Athletic Club
Bay State Athletic Club
Music Hall
Tommy
Dan McKinnon
Waltham
New England
McKinnon
Connolly
Penny
Buttery
Jack O'Connell
Joe Finneran Leaves Wonlancet for Denver Athletic Club
Athletic gossip notes Joe Finneran has joined the Denver Athletic Club as athletic instructor after severing ties with the Wonlancet Club of Concord New Hampshire. He will begin immediately with a good salary. Novice events and walking races are urged to boost amateur status and field strength at major meets. The B A A plans a ladies day tennis programme and novice mile runners for Dorchester and Gloucester events. Disqualifications for acts at the Auld Lang Syne festival spark debate over amateur rules.
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Joe Finneran
Horace Greeley
Joe
Wonlancet Club
Concord
N. H
Denver
Colorado
Technology
Brown University
New England
Tooker
W. Pettitt
Hunnewell, Jr
Tom Pettitt
Arthur Hunnewell
R. B. Metcalf
S. K. Sanford
Sweet Charity
Harvard Glee Banjo and Mandolin Club Concert
The Harvard Glee Banjo and Mandolin Club will give a concert on Wednesday evening April 26 at Eliot Hall Jamaica Plain. Proceeds aid the St. Peter's Church building fund on Paul Gore Street with dancing to follow the concert.
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Harvard Glee, Banjo and Mandolin Club
Eliot Hall
Jamaica Plain
St. Peter’s Church
Paul Gore Street
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