Democrats clash over Willams succession in Boston showdown
Last night a Democratic leadership scramble formed as gold and silver factions debated a standard bearer to oppose Williams. Talks sought Winslow Warren while others targeted Sub-Treasurer O Neil. Bryan Sewall and national figures eyed Boston receptions and statewide mobilization ahead of the State convention.
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Golf Democrats
Williams
Bosworth Street
Winslow Warren
John B. Moran
Matthews
Quincy
Gold Democracy
O’neil
O'Neil
Federal
Cape Cod
Berkshire
Boston
Charlestown
Roxbury
Bryan
Sewall
Senator Lomasney
Hendricks Club
Winthrop Carnival Meeting Plans Grand Illumination
A meeting at the New Winthrop Hotel chaired by Mr. Frank Tucker approved a program for the Winthrop carnival replacing the coach ing parade on the 29th. Events include water sports, band concerts, a torchlight bicycle parade, bonfires, and a reception to King Carnival. Committees were named for finance illumination lanterns and press, with another meeting scheduled for Monday evening.
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Winthrop
New Winthrop Hotel
Frank Tucker
King Carnival
Finarice
F. J. Allen
R. D. Treland
F. H. Appleton
Leo J. Lyons
Lawrence Neebe
Louis Auerback
Carnival
Commodore George E. Leighton
Harrison Gray Otis
Press
James Rice
D. A. Ahern
J. H.kerrison
George H. Pratt
E. W. Lewis
Edward Seavey
W. Garratt
B. F. Cobleigh
Parker Weeks
W. Greenwood
Crossman
J. Flatley
Charles Freeman
O. J. West
Lena Cooke
G. C. Bertram
Oscar West
James Hodder
J. C. Davis
Snug Harbor Cottage
Neptune Avenue
Mystic Chapter
Order of the Eastern Star
Boston
F. C. Wood
F. Amazeen
T. G. Graves
G. N. Durgin
J. Marquand
C. Marr
C. Parmenter
A. Smith
M. L. Alexander
H. Smith
Linda Wood
Sadie B. Allard
D. Simpson
Wills Admits This in Addition to Other Crimes
Taunton August 10 Herbert Willls, in court for murder of Frederic N. Strangé, pleads not guilty to theft. Willis admits stealing a wheel, says the pistol fired in error during a confrontation, and claims he hid in a cave with stolen goods from multiple burglaries. He waives examination for grand jury and is jailed pending action.
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Taunton
Herbert Willls
Desperado
Fox
Frederic N. Strangé
Willis
Pierce
Raynham
Bosworth
Strange
Lincoln
Providence
Drowning at Lake Champlain Ends Marian Burnham Life
A special train carried Marian Burnham’s body from Lake Champlain where she drowned Sunday. She was 14, one of four siblings, and drowned while swimming near Pride’s Crossing with Maggie Tohmey, a nurse for the Thomas family, who perished aiding others. Both families mourn as locals recall Maggie’s heroic, selfless act.
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Marian Burnham
Lake Champlain
William A. Burnham
Thomas
Columbus Avenue
Maria Hanlon
Maggie Tohmey
Maggie
Pride's Crossing
North Shore
Cork
Ireland
Boston
Cambridge
Raynham Robbery Case Faces Willis, Boston Inspectors Say
Boston postoffice inspectors announce a case against Willis in the Raynham postoffice robbery that occurred about four weeks ago. Inspector White, Taunton resident, concludes the probe after finding stamps money and various small items missing from the store where the postoffice is housed. Police yesterday recovered items from a cave and the postmaster may identify further goods at headquarters this afternoon.
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Postoffice
Boston
Willis
White
Taunton
Raynham
Ladies' night in Everett hosts Irish dignitaries
Division 10 A O H Everett plans a Grand Army Hall event on Wednesday Aug 20 with guests Rev Eugene Sheehy Bruree Ireland Commander John B O Higgins Hibernian Knights Captain George J Lovett East Boston and many prominent Hibernian leaders. The program blends addresses music and recitations and is expected to draw a large attendance.
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Division 10
Everett
Grand Army Hall
Everett Square
Eugene Sheehy
Bruree
County Limerick
Ireland
John B. O’ Higgins
Hibernian Knights
George J. Lovett
Boston
Everet
R. E. McCormack
Hibernian
A Little Hero Victor Gilbert Saves Playmate at Winthrop High
Victor Gilbert, 11, son of Boston comedian James Gilbert known as The Mandarin Zune, saved schoolmate Robert Turnbull from drowning at Winthrop near Crescent Park Rhode Island. Victor acted quickly after seeing Turnbull struggle in deeper water, pulling him to shore after twice submerging.
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James Gilbert
Boston
Crescent Park
R. I
Victor
Winthrop
Robert Turn-bull
Robert
Woonsocket Rubber Company Pays Off 100000 Note
In Providence on August 10 the Providence Institution for Savings reported the Woonsocket Rubber Company paid a $100,000 defaulted note endorsed by ex-President Banigan. The note due July 30 was extended while Banigan was away. Frederick Cook, Woonsocket treasurer, paid it after bank hours. Banigan had reportedly refused further extension. The company shows $879,000 in funds.
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Providence
R. I
United States Rubber Company
Woonsocket Rubber Company
Banigan
Providence Institution For
Salt Lake City
Cook
Frederick Cook
Woonsocket Company
Banijgan
Russian Educator Visits US To Study Blind Education
Awkeanor Hazunobr, principal of a Odessa college for the blind, tours the United States to observe teaching methods in schools for the sightless. He yesterday visited the Perkins Institution for the Blind and plans to visit St. Louis and other major cities. He notes Russia has nearly seven times as many blind per population as the United States.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Awkeanor Hazunobr
College For
Odessa
Russia
Perkins Institution For the
St. Louis
United States
Foresters clash with Brockton pastor over burial ritual
Eastern Massachusetts Foresters react as Rev. Edward R. McClure of St. Patrick's Church, Brockton, objects to reading any ritual at graves after church burial rites. Parishioners and Companions of the Forest defend the custom, noting Forester laws require following these rites. If McClure refuses to officiate, another pastor would be sought.
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Order of Foresters
Massachusetts
Edward R. McClure
St. Patrick’s Church
Brockton
Companions of the Forest
Joseph F. McNulty
Post
E. KR. McClure
Bridgeport firm Savage and Smith go insolvent
In Bridgeport Connecticut on August 10 Savage and Smith, a leading local building firm, made an assignment in insolvency. Liabilities are listed at 15000 dollars with assets expected to reach 30000 dollars. Impatient creditors and inability to collect bills are cited as the cause of the trouble.
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Bridgeport
Conn
Savage & Smith
Bank Seizes Langslow Fowler Furniture Firm Assets
Rochester August 10 The Traders National Bank filed one mortgage and four real estate mortgages covering nearly all Langslow Fowler Co assets. Bank holds $40,457 in debt and total liabilities approach $80,000.
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Rochester
N. Y
Delegates to Indianapolis Convention Seen Surging
The country discusses selecting delegates for the September national convention at Indianapolis. Many delegates come from states not represented at the recent conference, and party leaders expect attendance to be larger than anticipated.
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Indianapolis
Russell Russell Honored Trustee Death Memorandum
Boston University trustees met at Jacob Sleeper Hall to pass resolutions on ex Governor William Eustis Russell. The article notes his early life at Harvard and BU Law, his leadership and public service, and that the board will place the minute on record and share a copy with his family.
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Boston University
Jacob Sleeper
Somerset Street
Russell
Warren
William Eustis Russell
School of Law
College of Agriculture
University
Harvard College
New England
Commonwealths
Chicago
Burns to Seek Republican Nomination for Congress
Apsley’s Place, Ayer Aug 10 Senate candidate George J Burns announces his bid for the Republican congressional nomination to succeed retiring L D Apsley of Hudson after completing his second State Senate term.
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George J. Burns of
Ayer
George J. Burns
L. D. Apsley
Hudson
Senate
Reed Taking a Rest at Bar Harbor
Thomas B. Reed arrived at Winter Harbor aboard the yacht Sachem for a week’s rest, hosted by John G. Moore of New York, after traveling from Bar Harbor on August 10.
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Bar Harbor
Thomas B. Reed
Winter Harbor
Sachem
John G. Moore
New York
Sympathy for Mrs Russell Prompts Cambridge Republicans to Open HQ
The Cambridge Republican city committee met in City Building Central Square and voted to open headquarters at Prospect House on Massachusetts Avenue September 1. A sympathy letter was to be sent to Mrs W E Russell on the death of the ex Governor. The third Middlesex senatorial committee then met. R C Surbridge was chosen chairman and Thorndike Spaulding secretary.
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Cambridge
Republican City Committee
Central Square
Prospect House
Massachusetts Avenue
W. E. Russell
Middlesex
R. C. Surbridge
Thorndike Spaulding
Medical Examiner Reports on Death of Mrs Crampsey
The Stomach contents of Mrs Eliza Crampsey who died last week at Grape Island are with H B Hill Harvard chemistry professor. His analysis is expected in about six days. Dr McCarthy agrees with Medical Examiner Clark that stomach lining shows irritant, but if alcohol caused death remains to be determined.
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Hill
Clark
Ipswich
Mather Cites Rum Gift in Crampsey Case Discussion
In a heated exchange, Mather contends the Crampsey case was worsened by secrecy about liquor given to Miss Burke. He asserts Post supplied rum that could have killed her, insisting the woman died of alcoholism and urging arrests only for the poisoning, not for potential misconduct by others.
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Mr. Mather
Post
Rogers.Jr
Rogers
Miss Burké
Prominent Captain Cunningham of Somerville Dies at 3:30
Obituary records Captain Cunningham a leading Somerville figure who died at his Oak Street home after a long illness following a December apoplectic shock. Born January 3, 1815 in Groton Mass, he rose from sailor to captain, served as town treasurer 1863 to 1872, and led Somerville's Civil War recruiting efforts while delivering goods to soldiers. He belonged to Boston Commandery K T and several local lodges. Walter W Fuller, 19, Cambridge English High School graduate and notable runner, also died in New Hampshire after seeking health rest. funeral today at parents’ residence on Lee Street.
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Captain Cunningham
Somerville
Oak Street
Groton
Mass
Boston
Fort Hill
Hawkins Street
Thomas
Ocean Express
Reed & Wade
Cunningham
Washington
Boston Commandery
K. T
Royal Arch
John Abbott Lodge
Oasis Lodge
Walter W. Fuller
Cambridge English High School
New Hampshire
Lee Street
Dorchester School Sealed Proposals Invitation 1896
New Dorchester School building project invites sealed proposals with a 1000 dollar certified check and 10 000 dollar bond. Erection and completion of a brick primary schoolhouse with yard grading on Robinson Street Dorchester district. Plans at A W Gould 178 Devonshire Street Boston bids to be opened before 4 p m August 20 1896 in Mason Street Boston secretary of school committee office.
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Dunn
City of
Boston
Robinson Street
Dorchester
A. W. Gould
Devonshire Street
City
Mason Street
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William J. Bryan
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Jane
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City Democracy
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Maine
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Springfield
Philip J. Doherty
McAttrick
Crisp
Daniel
Sulzer
Foland
Stone
Missouri
Boies
Iowa
Peter Casey
Murphy’s Grocery
D and
Baxter Streets
PB. F. Gavin
Casey
The
Sanfords
Sanford
Petree Crane & Cosm. Corp
Winthrop’s
Wills
Alaska
COLF
R. T. Almy & Co
Washington St
Col
Hayward Place
Philadelphia
Delaware River
Bridesburg
Amelia Holman
Rose Breininger
Charles Minnick
Cincinnati
John T. Bexter
Abraham Bradley
William Bradley
Hampshire Street
Charles
Bradley
Wood's Wharf
Murray, Sullivan and McElIroy
Boy IN
the Merrimac
Haverhill
Everett Stewart
Ferry Wharf
Bradford
Merrimac River
Emerson Street
Quinebaug River
Waramaus
New Milford
Victor Anderson
Lake Waramaug
Woonsocket
Cambridge Police
Cloyes
Corcoran
Fr. McClure
Foresters
Bynum
Ind
W. D. Bynum
Apsley
Reed
Edward S Bragg
Sound Money Forces
National Democratic Party
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Mather
New Dorchester School
Thomas Carson
Lawn Street
Jamaica Plain
Paul Gore
Mary Sugerman
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