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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 03, 1897
Page
6
In Democratic ward caucuses a large turnout showed the Common Council's hold on public interest. Many wards reported more than 1500 ballots, with several recording over 2000. Some wards faced ballot shortages, prompting potential new caucuses. Results follow by ward.
The contest in Ward 2 drew many young entrants with incumbents William J. Cronin and J. H. Donovan renominated. John F. Hickey replaces President Conry at the head of the ticket as voters weigh the slate amid a lively council contest.
In a close party contest last night Hayes supporters won Ward 2 sending C A Horrigan and J S Tolan to the council while W B Houghton will represent Corbett. Hayes follower H B Carroll was defeated, and vote tallies show Harrington and Horrigan leading with Carroll ousted.
Edward H. Madden defeated John F. Gibbons for Ward 5 with Falvey leading the poll and Bennett following. Other candidates included Harrington Gillooly McManus Johnson Hammond Quinlan Clougherty and additional scores listed for partial tallies.
Samuel H Borofsky led the field with the closest rival Michael J Donovan, a council mentor, as sixteen candidates contended in Ward 6. Michael J McColgan sought re election, George A Seigliano drew a strong vote amid ballot issues, and disputes threaten a possible third independent ticket or a new caucus. A protest to the election commission claims ballot shortages deprived 200 to 300 voters and alleges illegal caucus conduct at North Bennet street ward room.
Ward 7 caucus selects M. T. Callahan John P. Donovan and Daniel Donnelly as winners. Senator Quinn notes Donovan backed by Senator Lomasney aiding his top vote, Callahan seen as strong Common Council presidency candidate with Democratic support. other listed names noted in report.
In Ward 8 a rare contest forms with three young candidates Clancy Finnigan and McQuillan facing Senator Lomasney's slate. The list includes Michael Hart Louis Sonnabend James Finnigan George McQuillan Maurice Clancy Richard Fitzpatrick Edward Quirk and others as readable names amid OCR noise.
In Ward 9 the vote count showed Maurice J. Mc Carthy defeated for renomination. Nominees Cowin Kasanoff and Leonard led the tally with Cowin receiving 565 votes, Kasanoff 554, Leonard 157, and several other names and tallies noted in the fragmented results.
The article notes a ward election where citizens largely ignored factional ties and selected their candidates. It lists names such as Lawrence J. Earle Michael and Richard H. Foley with Charles H. Dirksmeyer and Edward M. Norton among those nominated. The three highest candidates received the most support.
In Ward 18 eighteen candidates vied for positions. James A. Watson known as Jerry Watson a secretary to Hon George Fred Williams was among the three winners. John Henry Daly was refused renomination. Charles Henry Jenny Sturgeon a Black candidate received 102 votes. Other listed contenders include James J. Casey John Curley Thomas L Nooman Michael W. Kelley Patrick F. Murray Jr John B Donovan Daly Hogan Bates Quinn Collins Steele Kemp Sturgeon Boudrot Nally John F Bowen.
In wards 1 10 11 12 20 21 22 23 24 and 25 no major races appeared on the ballot. Only a handful of voters cast ballots with candidates John A Brant Daniel McDonald George F Murphy Ward 1 Bernard Canavin John H Griffin Thomas M Heffernan Ward 11 William A L Bazeley James J Kenney George W Washington Ward 12 John H Corcoran James F Quinn Joseph P Walsh Ward 20 James H Baldwin David L Dannahy Martin J Mattimore Ward 21 John F Currier Thomas W Norton Edward J Shaughnessy Ward 22 George B Coox Thomas F Donnelly John A Marner Ward 23 James F Bigelow Sewall C Brackett William M McDonald Ward 24 John Devine Edmund J Hardy Thomas H Meade Ward 25 Thomas M Roddy Jeremiah F Sullivan Edward A Warren.
Word was issued at 4 a.m. that returns from wards nine thirteen and nineteen would be delayed until 6 30 a.m.
The Japanese wedding and an old folks supper highlighted the second night of the Japanese fair at Central Congregational Church Jamaica Plaza. A large crowd enjoyed decorated tea rooms, Japanese costumed workers, and ceremonies with marching music, staged by the Ladies' Home Missionary Society and the Thimble Club.
Delegates chose candidates as wards submitted names including James A. Coch Edward W. Presho William Berwin Perlie A. Dyar George A. Crocker John H. Colby Milton C. Paige William H. Richardson Samuel H. Mitchell and others. The substitute motion passed 287 to none amid cheers as the convention adjourned.
Gloucester Fresh Fish Company vows to withdraw its fleet from Boston as traders report brisk activity at Union Wharf. About twenty five Gloucester fishermen arrived with a six hundred weight haul, with haddock from two seventy five to three fifty, large cod three to three twenty and small cod two fifty to three twenty five per hundredweight. Boston dealers plan to land at a different wharf to maintain trade, while Gloucester skippers fear a market shift but Boston says it can handle the load with Wharf facilities and new buyers.
Three prisoners John Eng alias Driscoll John Averill and Frank Leclair escaped from Auburn jail by sawing off two iron bars at a north window during the noon hour. A local man reported seeing them on Gammage avenue and one left a blood trail to a gulley.
The Mother Goose Market opened in Warren Hall Brighton under the Ladies Association of the First Parish of Brighton to fund the final payment on a large organ. Laura Tuttle Hallet chairs the fair committee with booths run by a long list of local women. An art exhibition by the Belle Devries Martin Circle of Kings' Daughters highlights the event.
Francisco Gusman of New York seeks court approval to dissolve the Spanish-American Light and Power Company a New York firm supplying light heat and power in Havana Cuba A disputed $630 note for non payment of claims underpins the action A hearing is set for Monday before the New York Supreme Court
Mrs McKinley suffered a paralytic stroke with limited speech and fading strength. Doctors warned she could die at any time while Abner McKinley and the President monitored her condition in Canton. Late-night notes described slow deterioration and possible brief rallies only.
President McKinley departed Pittsburgh with Judge Day and other aides at 7 20 p m to rush to Canton to be by his ill mother The trip aims to reach Canton by tomorrow and his return depends on his mother s condition If she improves he plans to return for Congress opening and may travel again to Canton later in the week
McKinley and Assistant Secretary Day joined the President in the afternoon. Senator Kyle and Mr Kittridge of the Republican national committee of South Dakota were among callers, and ex Secretary of War Lamont met the President briefly.
News recounts 87 year old Mrs Mary Campbell Allison McKinley of Canton Ohio known as Mother McKinley. It describes her Washington inauguration week, daily letters from her son the President, lonely periods after her husband Abner's death, and memories of her family roots and eight children.
An Ohio household portrait shows Mrs. McKinley guiding a strong family ethic rooted in women’s rights advocacy, regular routines, and shared labors. The narrative highlights William and Abner McKinley’s chores, wood chopping, garden work, and the emphasis on usefulness and health.
E Matook the astrologer from Baghdad asserts a charm protected District Attorney Youngs from the evil eye, linking belief to Mohammedan folk charm. He notes a rabbit’s foot and coral holy relics as countermeasures and cites Koran verses as safeguards, while predicting danger for skeptics. The man, fluent in fifteen languages, studied astrology in Bombay.
In Vallejo California Needham halted Gallagher in the opening round of their bout. Baltimore reports Abe Ullman and Charles Campbell were to meet eight rounds but Ullman’s blow to Campbell’s solar plexus ended the match in the second. Peter Daly fell through the ropes in the third, dislocating his shoulder before facing Fred Sweigert.
Thieves entered William H. Brewster’s home at 32 Wales Street during supper hours through a second story window. They seized a sealskin cape and a mixed haul including gold rings, diamond pins, watches, earrings, a hunting case, a Waltham timepiece, watch chains, a purse with five dollars, and more. Police deem the crime professional.
Lowell December 2. Letter Carrier E A Howe and his wife were attacked at their Appleton street home by burglars armed with black sacks. They were knocked unconscious and the burglars escaped with about 50 dollars worth of silverware.
Official despatches from the front report the Kurran column of the British punitive force meeting fierce resistance on its march into Chamkanni country. Lieutenant Battye was killed Lieutenant Stuart severely wounded and Lieutenant Pennington slightly hurt. Ten men were killed and fourteen wounded. The column has burned thirty villages of the tribesmen.
Mrs Annie Niggt murdered her two young children by gas in the bathtub and attempted suicide. The husband found the unconscious children on pillows as the gas was turned on full. They died en route to St Agnes Hospital. Mrs Niggt is in critical condition with unknown cause.
In Covington and Cincinnati area industry news reports major mills restarting with doubled labor. Mitchell & Tranter rolling mills in Covington run a double shift with over men. Licing 50 ling mills triple time with 400 men. Overman & Scrader cordage moves add a second shift, boosting employment.
The Oxford Bible published by Wilmore Andrews Company of New York is called fraudulent and intended to mislead by the chancellors masters and scholars of Oxford University England who seek an injunction to stop further publication.
Ward 8 representative Keenan informs John H. Lee he cannot accept the nomination, citing long public service and a desire for rest. He notes prior efforts to expand education, including kindergarten integration and university courses, and urges nominees who will advance public education for all.
George Slosson outscored his rival Jacob Schaefer by 234 points in a late night billiards marathon. Slosson showed top form with a 61 point high run and finished 600 to 266, while Schaefer stumbled in the late stretches and never recovered. The match featured strong cushion and open drives as Slosson led from the 17th inning onward.
The Bryan Democratic party executive committee delayed releasing the acceptance letter for Thomas Riley the mayoral candidate. They plan to file nomination papers with over 3000 signatures by 3 PM tomorrow. 600 were certified and no further names are needed. A ratification meeting at Faneuil Hall is expected to be arranged after a session today.
William Thorp sues the trustees of John Ja Astor's will for 150000 dollars for services in reorganizing the Findlay Fort Wayne and Western railroad the Toledo Ann Arbor and Northern Michigan railroad and the Toledo St Louis and Kansas City railroad. The defendants obtain leave to file a bill of particulars.
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