Corbett Fight Signals Charlestown Ward Clash for City Chair
In Charlestown a fierce Democratic struggle shapes the Ward 3 and Ward 6 contests as Corbett seeks re election as city chairman with Hayes opposing. Doherty rises in Charlestown politics to back a united party, while Murphy weighs his influence on Miller in Ward 5 and mixed loyalties test the old guard. The May caucuses will reveal how deep factional lines run.
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Boston
Charlestown
Bunker Hill
Corbett
Hayes
Philip J.doherty
Doherty
Phil Doherty
John R. Murphy
Hart
Joseph J. Corpett
Nick Fury
Everett
O’callaghan
William J. Miller
Miller
Murphy
Galvin
Brock
Monument Square
Ward 8
Third Ward
Ward 3
Edward L Quigley
George A. Sanderson
Francis J. Murphy
David B. Shaw
Patrick C. Kelley
William F. Harrington
Mr. Hayes
Drowned Man Found Near Hoosac Tunnel Docks
Lieutenant Pease of Division 8 discovered a decomposed body floating at Pier 4 near the Hoosac Tunnel docks yesterday afternoon. The deceased was about three years old, dressed in a black sack coat and pants with a white undershirt, and a cloth around the neck. Believed to be the foreman of the steamer St Ronans who drowned in November 1896. The body was taken to North Grove Street morgue and Dr. Harris notified.
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Pease
Division 8
Hoosac Tunnel
Pier 4
St. Ronans
North Grove Street
Harris
Death of Unknown Man in Ambulance Shocks City
Sergeant Pendergast of Division 2 found a man bleeding from the lungs at the Winter and Washington corner yesterday afternoon. He could not identify himself and died en route to City Hospital. The body lies in the hospital morgue. About 40, 5 feet 7 inches, dark complexion, blue eyes, short curly hair, wearing a white striped suit, blue stockings, blue outing shirt, laced shoes, and a black derby hat. Medical Examiner Draper notified.
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Pendergast
Division 2
Winter
Washington Streets
Draper
Irish Fair Adds Notable Oil Painting to Gallery
New York April. The Irish fair at Central Palace in two weeks will feature an art gallery. The collection includes an oil of the O Donohue of the Glens donated by William L Jones and a new painting of Miss Sarah Curran by Sir Joshua Reynolds. The Curran piece is 12 feet by 8 feet, ninety years old, loaned by James Fay of Thirtieth street and Fourth avenue.
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New York
Central Palace
O’donohue
the Glens
William L. Jones
Sarah Curran
Robert Emmet
Miss Curran
Sir Joshua Reynolds
James Fay
Thirtieth Street
Fourth Avenue
Educational Revival Theme Praised by Hill at Y M C A Talk
The Hon. Frank A. Hill secretary of the Massachusetts State Board of Education delivered a forceful address at the Y M C A Union last evening on The Educational Revival in Massachusetts, the Story of Its Pioneer and His Ultimate Triumph.
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Frank A. Hill
Massachusetts State Board of Education
Y. M. C. Union
Massachusetts
Devastating Sabbath Fire Destroys Somerville Factory Row
A two alarm blaze on Washington Street Somerville spread from a three story frame building to nearby pattern shop and vinegar factory. Flames fed by strong winds caused extensive damage, with several firms insured and crews from Cambridge Medford and Boston aiding. Firefighters suffered burns and injuries while attempting to control the flames before 3 PM.
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Washington Street
Myrtle
Florence
Somerville
Cambridge
Casey
Medford
Boston
H. L. Huntley
Somerville Iron Works
Reid & Mildren
Myrtle Street
Amos Haynes
Washington and
Florence Streets
Fire destroys top floor as Somerville fears spread of flames
A large fire at a vinegar factory on Washington street caused alarms from Box 115 at 1 50 pm and 1 55 pm, with the Somerville and Charlestown departments rushing to the scene. The roof of corner building No 63 caught fire but was quickly extinguished with water and chemical fluids, sparing seven nearby houses built on a fragile matchbox design. Minor blazes and an assortment of accidents followed, including fires in Myrtle street residences and N A Fitch’s barn on Franklin street.
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Mildren
Somerville Iron Company
Standard Vinegar Company
Washington Street
Somerville Fire Department
Hopkins
Charlestown
William P. Mitchell
Board of Health
F. J. Benthall
Myrtle Street
T. Howard
Knight
Mr.Hlughes
N. A. Fitch
Franklin Street
Fire destroys multiple North Attleboro buildings
At Division and Broad streets two large frame structures a stable and a storehouse were destroyed by fire at 2 a m causing loss under 4000 dollars. Incendiary origin suspected as sparks spread to nearby homes. Fireman James Peckham badly burned but expected to recover. John Welch owned all destroyed property which was partially insured. A prior incendiary fire at Odd Fellows' hall prompted a 500 dollar reward with no suspect yet identified.
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North Attleboro
Division
Broad Streets
John Welch
James Peckham
Odd Fellows
Ewin A Barry Shoots in Early Morning Death
Edwin A Barry 65 of 70 Sullivan Street Charlestown killed himself with an eight caliber revolver early yesterday after a long period of unemployment and illness. He was found by wife Mrs Barry after a moaning night and died at about 3 PM. He had previously worked as an engineer in the navy yard.
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Edwin A. Barry
Sullivan Street
Charlestown
Barry
Mrs. Barry
Goodwin Bradbury Parker Addresses Listed
Geo C Goodwin and Co, B F Bradbury at 637 Washington Street. Joseph L Parker at 232 Tremont Street, corner Eliot.
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GEO. C. Goodwin & CO
B. F. Bradbury
Washington Street
Joseph L. Parker
Tremont St
Cor. Eliot
Water Front Sees Record Fleet of Ocean Steamers
A sunny day drew crowds to the wharves as nine ocean steamers from European ports entered the harbor, the largest single-day influx in years. Vessels from Liverpool Glasgow Hull Alexandria and Hamburg brought sugar and wool, with 462 steerage passengers aboard the Gallia and a large mix of cargo. Captain Warr reported heavy head winds and two icebergs sighted en route from Liverpool.
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Yarmouth
Cunard
Gallia
Liverpool
Allan
Glasgow
Wilson Hner Lepanto
Hull
Eng
Kairos
Glendower
Alexandria
Egypt
Hamburg
R. C. Warr
Queenstown
Allen A. Brown
Warr
Boston Light
Dominion Line
Canada
Landbman
Carrier pigeon message from sea voyage reaches New York
A carrier pigeon captured at Highland Light carries a tissue note to Mr Studwell at Waldorf Hotel New York expressing thanks from the Abbotts and a friend Lt Barnet. The reverse notes the bird’s voyage aboard the Howard D Troop from Sandy Hook to 250 miles from the station, covering the distance in under twelve hours.
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Highland Light
Studwell
Waldorf Hotel
New York City
Abbotts
Barnet
Howard D. Troop
Sandy Hook
Labor union notices and events in Caledonia Hall
Labor notes report Mary Halley of Lawrence praised and recommended for reappointment by Typographical Union No. 13 in Caledonia Hall. Allied Printing Trades Council plans May 5 Columbia Theatre event to raise funds for the union label with Shenandoah and a vaudeville program. Freight Handlers Union No. 6498 backs a Rhode Island summer excursion for the sick fund and mass meeting for seamen on April 30. Hoisting and Portable Engineers protest unauthorized advertisements for a souvenir. Bakers' Union No. 4 notes Massachusetts crackers firms refuse to unionize and endorses fair wages and sanitary plants. another bid to win master bakers’ agreement. Horseshoers Union in Wells Memorial Hall covers eight hour day with no action taken after speeches.
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Typographical Union
Caledonia Hall
Mary Halley
Lawrence
Allied Printing Trades Council
Columbia Theatre
Union
St. Stephen's Hall
Rhode Island
Wells Memorial Hall
Bakers’ Union No. 4
Bennet Street
Massachusetts
Horseshoers’ Union
J. C. Rasmussen
Messrs
Thomas J. Murphy
D. D. Driscoll
P. J. Lally
Jeremiah O’leary
W. H. Robinson
Farrow Arrested on Conspiracy Charge in Pittsburg
Edward S. Farrow, a former U.S. Army lieutenant, was arrested at Grand Central depot on requisition papers. He faces conspiracy charges tied to Mutual Reserve Fund Life Insurance frauds in Pittsburg, and is expected to be arraigned in General Sessions, likely waiving requisition formalities to proceed to Pittsburg for trial.
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New York
Edward SS. Farrow
United States Army
Grand Central
Central Office
Pittsburg
Penn
Canada
Farrow
Duchess of York gives birth to daughter at Sandringham
London April 25 The Duchess of York has delivered a daughter at York Cottage Sandringham at 3 30 pm Both mother and child are reported well in the latest royal bulletin The event enlarges the royal family and is welcomed by official circles and public alike
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London
the Duchess of York
York Cottage
Sandringham
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Philip J. Doherty
J. R. Murphy
Ross
Germadorf
Foster, Paul & CO
Flores
Tans
Jersey
Russia
Gardiner & Estes
Old Oak School
Ameri
Piazza
New England
Jane
Posey
Rocker
Bamboo
China
Mon's
Madras
America
Uge
Marcus Ward
Edinburgh
Crockery Dept
Java
Palmer
Lippincott
Chelsea
B. B. Emery & CO
Columbus Ave
Irish Fair Art Gallery
F. Larrabee
Washington St
Ele Place
Weat Street
Somervile
Standard and Haynes Vinegar Companies
Ring
Standard Company
Grace
Frank N. Lord
Lord
Cunningham Iron Company
Locke
Samuel D. Locke
Mr. Mildren
William B. Wilson
Mystic Avenue
H. E. Wright & Co
Chemical Engine No
B Street
South
Ewin A. Barry
Jimsoit
Greene
Duchess
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