03 Dec 1897
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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 03, 1897
Page
1
Ex Speaker Charles J. Noyes, ex Alder man Jesse M. Gove and lawyer James H. Wolff lead opposition to the city combine pushing reforms. Their protest centers on cost and governance as backers argue for unified control. The trio vow to continue campaigning amid public debate and political pressure.
The Ballot lists candidates including John H. Colby Milton C. Paige Franklin L. Cochman and others. It notes that seven highest were nominated and includes multiple names such as William H. Lott Edward W. Presho William Berwin and more.
Councilman Frank H Briggs presided as delegates at Association Hall debated expanding the aldermanic slate from seven to twelve. The slate backing incumbents Berwin Coiby Codman Dyar Lott Paige and Presho was nominated amid protests and a strong push by John Richardson James Cochran George Crocker Samuel Mitchell and Isaac Allen with Fottler and Hallstram receiving votes. Charles Noyes led the bid for twelve, arguing for no backroom deals and praising Edwin A Curtis.
Arthur G. Wood offers a substitute to motion for seven names on ballots as the convention fractures into cheers. Jesse M. Gove scolds the proposal while praising Cochran, urging support for the substitute. Randolph King and Isaac Hutchinson push for amendments and broader delegate inclusion amid party duty and internal strife.
Heartrending Prague despatch details four dead and 150 to 600 injured amid rioting. Ten thousand troops with 12 000 expected, standrecht tribunal to fast track sentences with no appeal. Jewish shops looted and German property targeted as authorities vow strict action.
Local forecast for Boston and vicinity calls for fair weather in the morning followed by increasing cloudiness. Snow is probable Friday afternoon or night with rising temperatures and easterly winds.
Providence reporting a disastrous early evening blaze at Flint and Co. furniture on Eddy and Weybosset streets. A cigarette caused the fire sending smoke through a four story building. Workers and rescuers freed a unconscious tailor's wife and others. Samuel Berg, a Swede, died from smoke before rescue. Loss is tabulated at $125,000 with $185,000 insurance.
Mrs. Nancy Allison McKinley, aged mother of the President, suffered a paralytic shock and drifted toward semi consciousness as Abner McKinley and Helen cared for her. The President was en route and expected to arrive at about 10 o clock. bulleins were sent to him at stops. The outcome appeared unlikely as daybreak approached.
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