Railroads press five year delay on automatic couplers laws
The Interstate Commerce Commission opened hearings on extending the 1893 law requiring automatic couplers hand rails and air brakes. Executives including John K. Cowen and Samuel Hoar argued for a five year extension with annual car upgrades, estimating costs at 40 to 50 million dollars. Labor leader Pp H Morrissey urged a one year limit citing 2000 deaths and 10,000 to 20,000 injuries annually.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Interstate Commerce Commission
John K. Cowen
Baltimore & Ohio Railroad
Samuel Hoar
Boston & Albany Railroad
Cowen
Congress
Prouty
Pp. H. Morrissey
Morrissey
Julius Rosendale
Philadelphia
Cardinal Gibbons
Samuel Gompers
American Federation of Labor
Gompers
Knapp
Grand Duchess Helena of Russia a Mark for Matchmakers
Paris dispatch notes Grand Duchess Helene of Russia, 16, a cousin of the Emperor, is a bride-seeking prospect for royal matchmakers. Daughter of Grand Duke Vladimir, she is lively, athletic, musically inclined, and already appears at state functions. Her three elder brothers are Grand Dukes Cyril Boris and Andreas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grand Duchess
Helena
Russia
Paris
Helene
Imperial House of Romanoff
Vladimir
Alexander
Marie
Mecklenburg
Cyril
Boris
Andreas
Along the Water Front from Boston Harbor
The Boston harbor scene features Captain Arthur McGray on the steamer Prince Edward from Long Wharf to Yarmouth with about fifty passengers including U S consul R W McLachlan. A patent idea covers davits, a sponge receiver keeping deck clear, and several ships leave harbor including the Lancastrian Georgian and Scandinavian. The article notes cattleman scam schemes, immigration controls, ferry labor critique, shipyard moves, auctions for veteran tugs, Gloucester fishing fleet returning, and a drowning tragedy of Boatkeeper Charles Glawson with family details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur McGray
Prince Edward
Long Wharf
Yarmouth
R. W. McLachlan
United States
Windsor
Washington, D. C
Washington
McGray
St. Louis
New York
Liverpool
Randle
Leyland
Lancastrian
Furness
Georgian
London
Glasgow
Beverly
Jamaica
James
Warren
Montreal
Leyland Passnger
Victorian
Sachem
Norfolk
Pacific Mail
South Carolina
Pacific
Harrison Loring
South Boston
Ferry Department
South Ferry
East Boston
Mr. McKie
Southern
Johns. Emery & Co
Richards Building
State Street
Thurlow Weed
York’s
Coal Wharf
Boston
Louis Osborn
Morrison’s
Philadelphia
Osborn
Gloucester
T Wharf
Cod
Haddock
Mariner
Golden Rule
Aurora
Java
Green
J. C. Disney
Aries
New Foster Wharf
Rickinson, Son & Co
West Hartlepool
James Evans
Cambroman
J. H. Sullivan
Fast
Gov. Wolcott
Charlestown
Sullivan
Volunteer Harbor
American Association’ of Masters and
Music Hall
Meridian Street
Charles Glawson
Hesper
Eldred Glawson
Dorchester Life Saving Station
Cunningham, Barker & Co
Lewis Wharf
Ned
Hamlin
Port Medway
N. C
Amon
Republican List Dominant in Aldermen Convention Bid
The seven incumbent aldermen Dyar Presho Berwin Colby Paige Lott and Codman face renomination at a Bromfield Street Wesleyan Hall convention. Backing is described as over 300 votes, with 333 for the incumbents versus 136 for the opposition, amid complex ward delegations and prior caucus ties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dyar
Presho
Berwin
Colby
Paige
Lott
Codman
Wesleyan Hall
Bromfield Street
Lkely
Hix
John
Richardson
Curtis
Perlie Dyar
George A. Crocker
Ward 11
James A. Cochran
East Boston
Samuel H. Mitchell
Ward
Herbert M. Marks
Dorchester
Codman’s
Frezho
Colpy
Lett
Gallagher Receives Endorsement After Dorchester Rally
Daniel T. OConnell of Dorchester Peter Kelley of the Boston Journal John Gram ey George W Toohey B G Richards and Daniel W Gallagher headlined a campaign rally. A communication from Hebrew leaders endorsed Gallagher and he was later hosted by the Owl Club at the Columbia Trust Company building.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daniel T. O’connell
Dorchester
Peter Kelley
The
Boston Journal
John Gramey
George W. Toohey
B. G. Richards
Daniel W. Gallagher
Mr. Gallagher
Owl Club
Columbia Trust Company
Sanford Makes A Speech At Dorchester Republican Dinner
Dr Henry B Blackwell said at Youngs Chickatatbut Club gathering that Democratic conventions are worth 5000 votes to Mr Curtis. Alpheus Sanford’s Dorchester Republican group hosted the reception where Mr Curtis explained he had not yet been officially notified of his nomination. The event ended with supper and remarks by Sanford pledging loyalty and urging Dorchester to boost Republican turnout.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Curtis
Henry B. Blackwell
Young
Alpheus Sanford
Dorchester
Lettter
Major Young
Carson
Sanford
Henry Richardson
Charles C. Taft
Representative Bartlett
Representative Batchelder
J. Austin Bassett
J. Loring Thayer
Dr. Blackwell
John Mears
Stephen L. Emery
Elmer Chickering
E. P. Jackson
A. Warren Gould
Theron H. Porter
Charles H. Horne
J. E. Tuttle
J. ¥. Dunbar
H. H. Atwood
Lyman
Charles Nute
William Hadock
Lomasney Affirms Loyalty to City Democratic Ticket
Senator Martin M. Lomasney appeared at a Ward 8 Hebrew Democratic voters meeting to deny bolt rumors and pledge support for Mayor Quincy and aldermanic candidates. Julius Friedman presided as speakers included Councilman Louis Sonnabend and candidates M. J. Hart W. H. Cuddy Martin Leftovitech H. J. Weinberg Louis XS Frank and B. Reisman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martin M. Lomasney
Ward 8
Quincy
Julius Friedman
Louis Sonnabend
M. J. Hart
W. H. Cuddy
Common Council
Martin Leftovitech
H. J. Weinberg
Louis XS
Frank
B. Reisman
Riley Ready Campaign Kickoff Under Bryan Democracy
Thomas Riley, Bryan Democracy candidate for mayor, began organizing yesterday in court and at the American House with his executive committee. His acceptance letter will be released Saturday, and a campaign kickoff is set for Monday at Faneuil Hall with Riley and others speaking. Riley plans twenty three ward visits and open air talks if halls are unavailable. He vows a earnest aggressive fight and will campaign until polls close.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Riley
Bryan Democracy
American House
Riley
Anevil Hall
Coakley
Moran
Doherty
Mr. Riley
Faneuil Hall
Rally for Gallagher Draws Ward 2 Support in Auto Parade
Friends of Daniel W. Gallagher a popular Ward 2 Common Council candidate closed an auto caucus campaign with a parade from the Owl Club Meridian Street led by East Boston Cadet Band and Station 7 police chief marshal William H. Sampson. The event moved through ward streets to Maverick square where Gallagher spoke then to Columbia Hall for further addresses by Healey Burke Pinansky Alpert and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daniel W. Gallagher
Common Council
Ward 2
Autocaucus
Owl Club
Meridian Street
East Boston
Station 7
William H. Sampson
Daniel A. Diamond
The
Edward Burke
William Burns
Maverick Square
Gallagher
Columbia Hall
William 8. C. Healey
William E. Burke
Louis Pinansky
Abraham Alpert
Mr. Charack
Rallies For Curtis In Citywide Indorsement Drive
Curtis managers push a business men endorsement with circulated signatures across Boston. A speaking campaign will feature Hon. Charles T. Gallagher and Colonel Melvin O. Adams as speakers as organizers arrange dates and venues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Curtis
Aigners
Boston
Maccabe
E. M. Mansfield
Charles T. Gallagher
Melvin O. Adams
Washington Club Endorses Josiah Quincy for Mayor
The East Boston Washington Club voted unanimously at a spirited meeting to endorse Josiah Quincy for mayoral nomination, signaling strong local backing for his campaign.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Club
East
Boston
Josiah Quincy
Ward 6 Democrats Rally for Farren in Princeton Club
A rousing Ward 6 meeting at the Princeton Club rooms 217 Endicott Street drew over 400 voters in support of Joseph J. Farren for Common Council nomination. Mayor Josiah Quincy’s administration was endorsed as ex-Representative Daniel McLaughlin presided with speakers including Farren, James Bower, Patrick A. McCarron, John J. Harkins and John Beyle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Princeton Club Rooms
Endicott Street
Joseph J. Farren
Common Council
Josiah Quincy
Daniel McLaughlin
Farren
James Bower
Patrick A. McCarron
John J. Harkins
John Beyle
Assembly at Urbane Hall Backs Toland Carroll Politicians
A Ward 3 rally at Urbane Hall drew 600 voters in support of Councilmen John J. Toland and Henry B. Carroll. A resolution condemning the treatment of ex-Alderman John J. Mahoney at the Bumstead Fall aldermanic convention on Nov 30 passed by a rising vote.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Urbane Hall
Bay Night
John J. Toland
Henry B. Carroll
John J. Mahoney
Bumstead Fall
Rallyes and endorsements for Boston Common Council candidates
Friends of Peter F Conway back his Ward 3 bid for the Common Council and express confidence in victory. A Hanover Street rally endorsed Jeremiah A Ryan for the council with speakers including Peter Connelly John Mullen and Ryan. Ward 17 precinct rally nominates James M Curley for council. Ward 6 backers praised Edward Finn with an address urging strong local representation at City Hall. Wards 2 and 24 associates elected a vice president and financial secretary and enrolled seven new members as alderman candidates debated. A Lusi tana Hall rally endorsed Samuel B Cohen for Ward 6 on the Democratic ticket with speakers James H Shannon James B Doherty Joseph Cohen and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peter F. Conway
Cleveland Associates
Hanover Street
Jeremiah A. Ryan
Peter Connelly
John Mullen
Common Council
James M Curley
Roxbury
N. McGovern
Lusitana Hall
Samuel B. Cohen
James H. Shannon
James B. Doherty
Joseph Cohen
Max Belvitz
Charles C. Engstrom
Damel Gallacher
S. B. Cohen
Sybil Sanderson Weds Antonio Terry in Paris
Opera star Sybil Sanderson married Antonio Terry sugar magnate in Paris on December 1 and left for Italy with him. The bride was formerly Grace Dalton Secor who died in Paris on September 11. Terry had remarried in 1876 in New York and their divorce case was pending when she died.
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Paris
Sybil Sanderson
Antonio Terry
Italy
Terry
Grace Dalton Secor
New York
Gold discovery sparks Maine excitement near Lone Star mine
In North Woodstock Maine on December 1, excitement grows over a gold find in a mountain side, reportedly paying quantities. The discovery is credited to C D Bradbury of Boston and Thomas Bradbury of Buckfield, sons of Dr. Charles P Bradbury, linked to the Lone Star gold mine once famous in Maine.
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Woodstock
C. D. Bradbury
Boston
Thomas Bradbury
Buckfield
Charles P. Bradbury
Lone Star
Maine
Camp 96 elects officers for ensuing year
At John F. Andrew Camp Sons of Veterans in this city officers were elected for the coming year. Kilpatri Captain Gilbert P. Brown, first lieutenant John H. Cripps, second lieutenant N. J. Hendricks, camp council Roger G. Sumner William H. Potter Harry S. Kempner, delegates John H. Cripps Charles I. Kelhear alternates William H. Potter Louis N. Marison.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John F. Andrew
Sons of Veterans
Gilbert P. Brown
Leutenant
John H. Cripps
N. J. Hendricks
Roger
Sumner
Williamh. Potter
Harry
Kempner
Charles l. Kelhear
William H. Potter
Louis N. Marison
American Wringer Co Fabrics Wringer Repair Services
The American Wringer Company operates at 7 Franklin Street and 8 Arch Street offering clothes wringers and carpet sweepers and repair service. Orders by mail or telephone receive prompt attention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American
Franklin Street
Arch Street
Boston Mayor Election Speech Advocates Republican Choice
A speaker urges Boston voters to elect a Republican mayor, contrasting Democratic pressure from office seekers with a Republican approach. The address ends with reading Mr Curtis's letter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Curtis
Democratic rally pledges support for Sanford campaign
Dr Blackwell urged support for Alpheus Sanford and proposed a Chickatabut Club resolution pledging hearty cooperation in the coming campaign. The resolution was adopted as he praised Democratic conventions, claiming they could yield about 6000 votes for the candidate.
Sanford Backing Curtis Aims for Dorchester Victory
Mr Sanford praised Curtis as next Mayor of Boston and urged energy to win. Councilman Harvey advocated stronger Republican planks, including free transfers and lower fares. Dorchester’s growth and Mayor Quincy’s record were cited as factors, with club president Lockiin backing Sanford while warning against GOP apathy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Sanford
Mr. Curtis
Liam Harvey
Sanford
Curtis
West End
Quincy
Dorchester
Lockiin
Lower Mills
Republican Club
No Walkover Remark Highlights GOP Need for Effort
The report notes the Republican party cannot expect an easy victory as candidates must work hard to secure success. Charles C. Taft endorses Dr. Blackwell's resolution and stresses every vote's value. Major Young is introduced as a speaker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Republican Party
Quincy
Charles C. Taft
Dr. Blackwell
Major Young
Boston Democratic club preps for election night returns
A Boston Democratic club meeting features critique of aldermanic coverage, praise for Curtis’s city reforms, and a proposal by Charles Ufford to back a Quincy & Forest Hills Street Railway. A petition commends Curtis and the group plans to hear election returns at their next dinner.
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Carson City
Federal
Charles Ufford
Quincy
Forest Hills
Boston
Big Clock Store Invites Merchants Week Shoppers
Wilson Bros big jewelry store at 14 and 15 Tremont Row in Boston lures Merchants' Week visitors with 14 karat gold filled watches at 12.50, reduced prices on silverware, clocks, musical instruments and diamonds, and a wide range of holiday novelties and gifts. The long established shop touts constant bargains and expects strong patronage as Merchants' Week ends.
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Wilson Bros
Tremont Row
Boston
New England
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Thos. O'Callaghan & Co
Coats
Washington ST
Adams House
Cloak Store
Duchess Helene
Hood
Republican List
Vention
Streets
Lomasney
Aldermanio
Riley Ready
RALLY
Methyl Dental CO
ST. Syenen
Meio
Tel
Jgon
A. Johnson
Almos
Camp
Larrabee’s
Rheu
Matic
Liniment
Dragoem
Eddreas
Winkelmann & Brown-Oruo CO
Baltimore
U.S
New England Piano Co
Keene
Brilliant
East Gap West Indies
Salm Long Wharf
F. L. Rich
Marry
Jennie
Davidson—Dorman
Christopher R. Eliot
Harrie L.R. Davidson
Gertrude L. Dorman
J.newman & Sons
ST Tremont ST
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