Sullivan Returns to Charlestown Senate Fight After Withdrawals
In Charlestown politics Senator Charles S Sullivan reenters the race against ex-Representative Arthur W Harrington after ex-Representative J J McCarthy withdrew in Sullivan’s favor. The move shifts factional alignments as Mahoney and Tague factions weigh new options while Sullivan seeks to solidify ward support and regain leadership.
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Charlestown
Charles S. Sullivan
Arthur W. Harrington
J. J. McCarthy
MecCarthy
Sullivan
the Post
McCarthy
Friends of
Corbett
J. J. Corbett
J. J
Harrington
Tague
Dennison
Hayes
Tague-Harrington
John J. Mahoney
Mahoney
Sullivan Forces
Newport Expected Hunnewell Divorces Stir Local Gossip
Newport Illinois August 7. Mrs Hollis Hunnewell Jr sues for divorce confirming long standing domestic strains. After Hollis Hunnewell Sr died last spring custody of two children may grant Mrs Hunnewell control of legacies until majority. He left Newport two weeks ago and plans to remarry amid European travel of the husband.
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Newport
R. IL
Hollis H. Hunnewell, Jr
Hunnewell
Tyler Cottage
Bellevue Court
Lenox
Europe
Hunnewells
Betrayed in a Delirium During New York Scandal
In New York society circles it is claimed the Hunnewell divorce suit began with an affair in Aiken South Carolina. A Boston millionaire Hollis Hunnewell pursued the young matron amid polo and hunts while her husband faced rumors and possible drink, with a fever and delirium exposing secrets that estranged the couple. The wife was sent south for care and has not returned to her husband who stayed with his mother in New York.
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New York
Aiken
S. C
Piny Woods
Hollis Hunnewell
Boston
Hunnewell
Hunnewells
Newport
Fifth Avenue
Sheridan Guards plan welcome for Portland Rifles visit
A meeting of Sheridan Guards, Ninth Regiment, East Boston, formed arrangements to host the Sheridan Rifles of Portland Maine on Sept 17 and 18. Captain John J Hayes presided and John P Grady served as secretary. A reception committee was named to arrange the visit.
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Sheridan Guards
Ninth Regiment
Armory Hall
East Boston
Sheridan Rifles
Portland
Boston
John J. Hayes
John P. Grady
P. J. Grady
Portland Sheridan Rifles
Settlement Nears in New Haven Trolley Strike
In New Haven on Aug 7 the State Board of Mediation and Arbitration saw optimistic signs and expected a settlement tomorrow. The mayor discussed the situation with Parsons and Ives, with a plan to avoid third-party mediation at this stage. A three-man arbitration panel from large local employers may decide reinstatement of discharged workers, while the union recognition is likely to be granted. The Fair Haven & Westville Railroad Co stated most discharged workers were based on reasons other than union membership and pledged to negotiate with the union. No strikebreakers were observed. travel remained by stage and carriage amid a peaceful downtown scene.
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Quincy Adams Sawyer
New York
New England
Charles Felton Pidgin
Justin Adams
Academy of Music
New Haven
Conn
State Board of Mediation and Arbitration
Studley
Parsons
Ives
Board of Mediation
Messrs. Parsons
Smith
Fair Haven & Westville Railroad Company
Gaston and Hamlin Clash in Ward 11 Caucus Battle
The coming Democratic gubernatorial caucus in Ward 11 pits Gaston backers led by ex Alderman William F. Donovan and Nat Robinson against Hamlin supporters headed by Benjamin W. Wells. The ward last year sent notable figures like Richard Olney Josiah Quincy and Charlies Hamlin into the delegation. This year Democrats plan a lively contest with Wells facing elimination from the slate.
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Hamlin
Benjamin W. Wells
Gaston
William F. Donovan
J. McGillicuddy
Nat Robinson
Wells
Richard Olney
Josiah Quincy
William A. Gaston
Nathan Matthews
Charlies Hamlin
Godfrey Morse
Colonel Gaston
Unidentified Burglar Shot at 8 North Bennet Street
The body of a burglar shot Wednesday night by Superintendent George C. Smith at 8 North Bennet Street lies unidentified at Haymarket relief station. He died early yesterday morning after resisting officers and speaking little. Smith faced manslaughter charges in Municipal Court with a hearing set for Tuesday.
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George C. Smith
No. 8
North Bennet Street
Haymarket Square
James Ferguson
Smith
Quarantine Friction At Somerville House In Smallpox Case
A smallpox quarantine at a Miller Street Somerville residence sparks daily disturbances between the mother and daughter. Police and health agents face a stalemate as red flags and defiance hinder action, with authorities awaiting quarantine relief before steps can be taken.
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Miller Street
Somerville
Caleb A. Page
Board of Health
Ray
Parkhurst
Perry
Hurley Guest at Boston Water Workers Picnic in Salem
Mayor Hurley of Salem was the star guest at Boston Water Workers Union 6856 11th annual picnic in Centennial Grove Essex Aug 7. He danced spoke and drew cheers along a 20 car train journey. 1000 to 1200 attendees enjoyed sports including a tug of war and boat race with many civic leaders present.
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Essex
Hurley
Salem
Boston Water Workers’ Union
Centennial Grove
Alderman Cashman
John W. Leahon
Charles J. Parks
Patrick J. Feeney
John J. Barry
Union
Boston
the Grove
Timothy Casey
Michael Ronan
Patrick Kelley
Matthew Brennan
William Smith
E. H. McLean
Sons of Members
George Doherty
Joseph Kelley
Department
J. Callahan
P. Kelley
P. A. McGann
James J. Connors
John J. Callahan
Annie Mullen
Katie Mullen
M. P. Welch
Michael Roonan
Richard Goode
J. Coogan
Michael McCarthy
Thom
T. Casey
M. Roonan
J. J. Callahan
M. Welsh
J. Gorman
William Trainor
John Cosgrove
Edward Green
Charles J. McKenna
Mayor Hurley
J. J. Gartland, Jr
Charles H. Reinhart
James M. Curley
William J. Trainor
Central Labor Union
Thomas Hannon
P. H. Shaughnessy
Sanitary Workers’ Union 6064
Isaac Rosnosky
The
Water Department
H. D. French
M. J. O’brien
Rogers Case in Police Court Seeks Three Week Continuance
Monroe Rogers the alleged North Carolina incendiary faced a bail set at 3000 dollars. His counsel requested three weeks for continuance and a bail reduction. The judge granted a continuance until Monday.
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Brockton
Monroe Rogers
North Carolina
Rogers
The Hound of Baskervilles Opens with a Dark Mystery
Sherlock Holmes investigates the death of Sir Charles Baskerville linked to an old Baskerville legend. Dr Mortimer introduces a 1742 manuscript about Hugo Baskerville and a monstrous hound on the moor. Sir Charles showed fear of the moor and strange hound-like footprints were found near his body.
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A. Conan Doyle
Sherlock Holmes
Sir Charles Baskerville
Rich
Baskerville Hall
London
Sir Charles
James Mortimer
Henry Baskerville
America
Dr. Mortimer
Baskervilles
Hugo Baskerville
Sir Hugo
Hugo
Charles
Mortimer
Moor-Gate
Moorgate
Mystery of the Baskerville Hound Opens New Clues
Dr Mortimer confides a chilling moor legend to Sherlock Holmes as Sir Charles Baskerville’s death prompts talk of a spectral hound. The physician seeks Holmes’s help with Sir Henry Baskerville’s arrival and Sir Charles’s will, while the detective weighs supernatural vs material evidence.
New Steamboat Surprise Begins Service from Lewis Wharf
The Surprise, a fast steamship of 218 feet length and 1000 tons freight capacity, starts Maine operated service from Lewis wharf Boston to Portland next Tuesday at 6 pm with a 1 dollar fare and free dinner at 7, plus light breakfast before landing.
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Lewis Wharf
Surprise
Portland
New England Transportation and Steamship Company
Maine
Boston
Isles of Shoals
Thomas W. Farnsworth
Charles E. Williams
Eastern Steamship Company
Union Wharf
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Quincy Adams
Sawyer
Detter
Gaston and
Hamlin Tought
City Hospital
Tonunign Men
Conan Doyle
Holmes
Watson
Mr. Holmes
Sir Henry Baskerville
Waterloo Station
Canada
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