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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Aug 27, 1898

Page

8

Five In Rage Seventh District Republicans Vie For Nomination

The Seventh District faces a crowded field with Lynn sending two candidates while Chelsea Everett and Charlestown join in the bid. A possible deadlock looms as five Republican contenders marshal campaigns across Boston wards and region towns. Incumbent William E Barrett has decided to step down, opening the race to new aspirants and shaping a pivotal nominating contest.

Lynn Chelsea Everett Washington William E. Bar- Tell Charlestown Boston Malden Melrose Nathant Saugus Revere Stoneham Wakefield Lodge Converse Henry B. Lovering Senate William E. Barrett Judge Elihu B. Hayes Barrett J. J. McCarthy W. A. Brown E. W. Roberts House Lynn Ler Speerseekers C. E. Harwood Frank D. Allen Harrison Harwood Shoe City

Seventh District Gubernatorial Race Hints at McCarthy Bid

The article analyzes the Seventh District race with Rep J J McCarthy of Charlestown a leading potential nominee. It details weights of delegates from Charlestown Revere Chelsea Lynn Saugus Nahant Malden Everett Melrose Stoneham Wakefield and Boston area factions. It notes Harwood and Roberts as contenders and outlines delegate math and expected ballots.

Brown Roberts Allen Harwood Mr. Barrett Charlestown Lodge Barrett McCarthy Republican Ward Committee Minneapolis Hoar and Massachusetts Horace Porter McKinley Hoar Brackett Jerry’’ McCarthy Congressional A. W. Brown Chelsea W. W. Stover Custom House Stover

Ninth Cavalry to Arrive for Framingham Camp Duty

South Framingham Aug 26 The First Battalion of Cavalry M V M arrives for its annual tour of duty. Troops F Chelmsford A Lancers Boston and D Horse Guards Roxbury form the battalion. One hundred six new tents and improved stables at the cavalry camp. The Lancers to Newton for a banquet then arrive about 3 am. Nineh welcomed, with preparations and personnel listed.

Camp Dalton South Framingham Cavalry Chelmsford Lancers Boston Horse Guards Roxbury Perrin Adjutant Carr Wardwell Mills Peters Hall Parke Hill Berle Wyman Kerrison Lovesey Mudge Newton Fiftl The Ninth Leland Parker Whitney Bancroft Buechner Charles R. Gow Charles Cabot Attleboro Charles W. Facey Henry Y. Gilson Roland Bray

Mabel Beatty Probed in Knockout Drops Case

Mabel Beatty of Kneeland Street gave her mother knockout drops to dodge a curfew and attend a late engagement. She and a companion were taken to Lagrange Street station where her mother denied knowing of her daughter's whereabouts. The case, heard in court before Judge Adams, was placed on probation.

Mabel Beatty Kneeland Street Mabel Corning Street Station 4 Lagrange Street Adams

Sick Eighth Arrives in Boston From Chickamauga

A hospital train brought home about 128 Eighth Massachusetts and 85 First New Hampshire volunteers to Park Square depot. Four men could not continue, taken to City Hospital. One patient, William H. Brooks of Gloucester, Company G, Eighth Massachusetts, suffered malaria.

Chickamauga Massachusetts New Hampshire Park Square Eighth Massachusetts City Hospital Aid Association William H. Brooks Gloucester

Maryland Daughters Engaged to Cervera Officers

A Washington letter reports two Maryland brides to Admiral Cervera’s officers. Lieutenant Enrique Lacierva will wed Miss Clara W. Duff of Baltimore, and Lieutenant Juan Cavanillas will marry Miss Mamie Hays of Annapolis, daughter of Joseph F. Hays, a musical instrument dealer.

Washington Maryland Cervera Spain Enrique Lacierva Juan Cavanillas Clara W. Duff Baltimore Cavanillas Mamie Hays Annapolis Joseph F. Hays Church Street

Neapolitan men in municipal court accused of wife swapping

Judge Adams heard a case in municipal court about two Neapolitan men Spirano and Otto and two women claimed as wives. They allegedly exchanged wives after moving to North street and were arrested following a citizen’s report. The quartet was sent to the grand jury.

Adams Spirano Otto North Street Grand Jury

Young Women Bullfighters Stir Madrid Audiences

In Madrid on August 26 crowds flock to a bullfight featuring young women toreros. The event sparks protests from clerics with the Taragona bishop rebuking festive displays amid national mourning for fallen soldiers. A Republican paper likens public mood to a doomed vessel's crew ransacking the storeroom.

Madrid Taragona

Helen Gould Arranges Camp Wikoff Helpers

Miss Helen Gould called Bellevue Hospital superintendent O Rourke from the Windsor Hotel to name three unpaid workers. He recommended three hospital men who would go to Montauk as general utility helpers. Miss Gould offered to cover expenses and pay $18 a month. The men departed for the camp immediately.

New York Helen Gould O'Rourke Bellevue Hospital Windsor Hotel Camp Wikoff

DINE CHOICE LISTING MYSTERY LOCAL PAGE

Readable text offers a dining options snippet mentioning Higgins A and Vercelli likely as restaurant names or locales with a planned dinner time. The fragment lacks full context to confirm exact venues or events.

Anderson Reprieved Before Execution in Norfolk

John Anderson, who faced execution for murders on the schooner Olive Pecker, was reprieved today and postponed until the fourth Friday in October. The case unfolds in Norfolk, Virginia, with authorities granting the delay on a mercy basis.

Norfolk John Anderson

Proper Diet for Soldiers

Mr. Sherman Hoar urged notifying families of returning volunteers that careful diet in the first weeks at home is vital. He cited cases of illness and relapse from overindulgence including one death. He advised avoiding stimulants and rich foods and keeping meals reasonable but nourishing.

Sherman Hoar Hoar

Foster to Run for Ward 20 House Seat

Frank A. Foster announces campaign for the Ward 20 seat in the state House. He campaigns on local issues and emphasizes representing Ward 20 constituents in the legislature.

Frank A. Foster

Cautious witness questions defendant's intoxication and effort

In cross examination a lawyer asks if the man seemed drunk and able to carry the load. The witness declines insult but suggests the man should have attempted the task twice, implying caution rather than certainty about intoxication.

Eighth Massachusetts settles at Camp Hamilton after storm

Camp Hamilton Lexington Aug 26 The Eighth Massachusetts rapidly settles in its new camp showing improved health conditions. Men remain tired from the storm but are on detail cleaning and bayonet drills. Milk sales are allowed despite Camp Thomas orders as Colonel Pew praises the site and its health advantages amid unsettled future moves.

Hamilton Lexington Massachusetts

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