Tragedy on the Dolly Train Ends Two Foremen on Revere Bridge
Two section hands Patrick White and James Mahoney were killed on the drain bridge at Revere while walking the Boston & Maine line from East Boston. Foreman Cornelius Daly warned others and survived. Timothy Foley was injured but not killed. Bodies of White and Mahoney were not recovered from a deep creek before nightfall as search efforts continued.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patrick White
Cornelius Mahoney
Boston & Maine Railroad
Drain Bridge
Revere
East Boston
Timothy Foley
Warren Street
Cornelius Daly
White
Hichbornaveere
Daly
Fogey
What is Life and the Mind Body Connection
A feature on Professor Elmer Gates’s double microscope idea linking cell life to mind, arguing mind is life and that health hinges on bodily perfection. It cites Dr William Edward Robson and Dr R A Gunn praising Warner's Safe Cure as a potent remedy for kidney and Bright's disease.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elmer Gates
Washington
Wiliam Edward Robson
London
Warner
R. A. Gunn
United States Medical College
Bright
Gould Estate Tax Appeals To Court Of Appeals
The Gould heirs and the New York State and city controller prepare cross counter appeals over the appraisal of the estate for taxation. The surrogate valued the estate at 78 002 000 and exempted 5 000 000 bequeathed to George Gould. Executors argue overvaluation and low executor commissions while the controller contends the 5 000 000 legacy was a gift, not a debt, and should affect taxable value.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albany
N. Y
Court of Appeals
Jay Gould
New York
George Gould
George J. Gould
Everett Aldermen and school committee candidates listed
Nomination papers for Aldermen, Common Council and school committee expired at 5 pm. Ward 6 shows only two filings, while other wards have multiple contenders. Some races lack opposition as Albert M. Lewis and Clarence C. Smith face no opponents in their terms. Ward and at large slates include many former city officials and new names. two mayoral candidates remain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert M. Lewis
Francis Batchelder
Clarence C Smith
E. C. Mead
C. C. Nichols
Belle Curtis
A. B. Cook
Messrs. Washburn
Cook
Tower
City Council
Common Council
Albert E. Deussing
Peter J. McCarron
William
Green
Thomas F. Shinney
Harry M. Johnson
William M. Robinson
Alvert Downing
Schwin WP. Crossman
Augustus
Meiklejohn Praises Army Posts After Western Tour
Assistant Secretary of War George WD Meiklejohn returns from inspections across twenty states and territories. He lauds overall excellent conditions at army posts with one post abandoned since inspection and credits officers and men for high standards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
George WD. Meiklejohn
Pacific Coast
Sooner Story Denied by Indian Affairs Chief
Commissioner W. A. Jones touring western agencies denies reports that men in Oklahoma and Kansas plan to seize the Wichita Indian reservation to force early white settlement. He says such plans are unsubstantiated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Indian Affairs
W. A. Jones
West
Oklahoma
Kansas
Wichita Indian
Democratic caucus nominates Daniels for Senate seat
In Richmond Virginia on December 3 the Democratic legislative caucus nominated the Hon. John W. Daniels to seek reelection to the United States Senate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richmond
Democratic Legislative Caucus Tonight
John W. Daniels
United States Senate
Independent Bradley seeks Alderman berth after failed senatorial bid
East Boston's Ward 2 representative Manasseh E. Bradley announces he will run as an independent for the Board of Aldermen if he can file papers by 5 p.m. tomorrow. He vows to challenge Mayor Quincy and ignite a political clash, claiming backing from Hayes Mahoney Miller and others in Charlestown and across wards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manasseh E. Bradley
Ward 2
East
Boston
Board of Aldermen
Mr. Quincy
Quincy
Bradley
Senator Hayes
John J. Mahoney
William J. Miller
Charlestown
Senator Lomasneye
Rourke
William S. McNary
Fred S. Gore
Timothy E. McCarthy
Bolt
Quinn
Gallivan
Hayes
McNary
Lomasney
Three Democrats Vie for President of Council in 1898
Three Democratic nominees with council experience announce for president of the Common Council. Michael W. Norris of Ward 13, Timothy Connolly of Ward 17, and M. T Callahan of Ward 7 seek the post. Norris backs Lee Corbett, Callahan aligns with Senator Quinn, and Connolly draws Roxbury support, signaling factional backing and likely contest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Common Council
Michael W. Norris
Timothy Connolly
M. T Callahan
Norris
Messrs
Callahan
Connolly
Lee-Corbett
Boston
McNary
Quinn
Malden Mayoral Race Letter Exchange Shows Stance on Grade Crossings
In Malden, two Democrats run for mayor with no Republican opposition. Dana J. Flanders and Mayor Farnham are discussed as Savage presents an open letter exchange about grade crossing abolition. Flanders resists pledges, cites political liberty concerns, while Savage disputes the response as unsatisfactory and appraises duty to the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Malden
Farnham
Dana J. Flanders
Thomas Savage
Maplewood
Boston & Maine Railroad
Board of Aldermen
Superior Court
Boston
Mr. Savage
Al@rmen
Mal
Boston & Maine
Democratic School Ticket Finalized With New Additions
The Democratic ticket for the School Board was completed with Gustavo Liebmann and W F Merritt joining the slate along with Ignatius McDonough and Rev Albert Walkiey. The mayoralty convention committee proposed Gallivan Strange Anderson and Kneeland from the Central Labor Union. A second meeting was held and several candidates were considered before a close ballot result.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gustavo Liebmann
W. F. Merritt
Ignatius McDonough
Albert Walkiey
Brighton
Willam J. Gallivan
Thomas F. Strange
George W. Anderson
Fred J. Kneeland
Central Labor Union
Professor Sedgwick
Dole
Jamaica Plain
Charles Parker
John Lewis
David A. Collins
W. J. McDermott
Ward 7 Council Race Count Corrected
The Thursday night total for William H. Sullivan in Ward 7 was 90 votes, not 20 as previously reported. Local officials have updated the tally to reflect the correct figure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William H. Sullivan
No-License Meeting and Republican Campaign Band Formed
A no-license meeting is set for Sunday at 4 p m in Lincoln Hall with Senator Roberts presiding. Speakers include John Anderson of Boston and Willard Howland of Chelsea. At 7 p m Senator Roe of Worcester will address Central Church attendees. Republicans of Ward 21 organize a political workers band in honor of ex Mayor Curtis with P J Sondheim as president and J J Sewell, W Dudley as vice presidents, Edwin W Beal as secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lincoln Hall
Roberts
John Anderson
Boston
Willard Howland
Chelsea
Central Church
Senator Roe
Worcester
Ward 21
Curtis
P. J. Sondheim
J. J. Sewell
Winfred Dudley
Edwin W. Beal
Navigation Figures Highlight Savings and Options for Maritime Policy
The annual report to Secretary Gage shows a four year gain of $92,000 and ship owner relief of $61,000, with bureau costs under $27,000. It notes US annual maritime spending near $20,000,000 and argues for Congress to consider funding methods and foreign shipping contributions. The report also proposes optional, not compulsory, imprisonment for seamen under civil contracts and cites seven merchant marine bills.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Bureau of Navigation
Gage
Chamberlain
Bureau
United States
Great Britain
Congress
Murderer Escapes From West Virginia Jail In Decoy
John Morgan, awaiting execution on December 16, slipped from a Ripley jail after selling a jailer a confession for 25 dollars. He bought a new gallows outfit, hid in his old cell clothes, and escaped as guards locked up. The murders occurred November 8 near Gross Lick in Jackson County.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ripley
W. Va
John Morgan
American Wringer Co Advertises Wringers and Sweepers
The American Wringer Company promotes cloth wringers, mangies and carpet sweepers at 77 and 79 Franklin Street and 80 Arch Street. They repair wringers and sweepers and offer mail or telephone orders for prompt attention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Wringer Company
Franklin Street
Arch Street
Councilman Shea Accused in Labor Bribery Case
Lawrence reports a bribery allegation linking Councilman John F. Shea to a laborer who claims $50 was promised for job placement in the street department. Patrick J. Burns says he paid $38, with investigations led by State Detective Hammond and District Attorney White underway.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence
Charles A. de Courcey
John F. Shea
Shea
Jenkins
White
Patrick J. Burns
Valley Street
Burns
Ryan
de Courcey
Good Government Association
Hammond
President McKinley May Send Message From Canton
Washington dispatch notes if McKinley is detained in Canton Congress may delay its opening. Formalities require the president be in Washington, but past practice allowed communications to be sent by White House channels. If absent, Congress likely adjourn. otherwise the written message could go to Canton for signature and delivery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Canton
Congress
White House
McKinley
Government Printing Office
Dishonest Half-Breed Detained in Postoffice Theft
Inspectors White and Srow of the postoffice department arrested Joseph M. Prophet at his Planet Street home in Providence. Prophet, a mixed Narragansett descendant who drives a morning mail wagon, confessed after marked bills were found on his person following a shift change and in the mailing room.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Providence
R. I
White and Srow
Postoffice Department
Postoffice
Joseph M. Prophet
Planet Street
Prophet
Ostmaster Walker
Mr. Walker
Perkins Seeks Cambridge Mayor Post Promises Street Reform
George A. Perkins who will oppose Mayor Sortwell accepts the nomination. He pledges to improve city streets and reduce the tax rate. He plans to explain the tax increase from 15.10 to 17.69 and how he would address it if elected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George A. Perkins
Sortwell
Cambridge
Mr. Perkins
H. Towey Cody Nominated for Mayor in North Adams
In North Adams on December 3 the Democratic convention nominated H. Towey Cody for mayor. Cody is a Republican candidate in the race. Republican Harry B Homer is the rival. A Chicago platform reaffirmation and Bryan greeting resolution was tabled after debate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Adams
H. Fowey Cody
Cody
Harry B Homer
Chicago
Bryan
Final dress rehearsal of Athalie at Sanders Theatre
Harvard French department staged Athalie by Racine in Sanders Theatre with full orchestra and eighty five voice chorus. Louise Cushing led a strong cast including Clara May and Grace Forbes with De Lumichrast directing. Parisian costumery and Eastward robes impressed critics.
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Athalie
Racine
Harvard French Department
Sanders Theatre
de Sumschrast
Radcliffe
Boston
Louise Cushing
Newport
New York
Olsevior Joas
Coolidge
J. Templeton Coolidge, Jr
Josabet
Clara_ May
Paris
Miss May
Princess
House of Cade
Zacherie
Grace L. Forbes
Salenuth
Gould
C. S. Wright
George Cabot Ward
Nathan
Cambridge
Cecilian Society
Helen Wright
de Trimichrast
New York Custom House
Odeon
Comedie Francaise
Notables Guests Attend Fifth Annual Street Dept Ball
The Boston sanitary and cleaning divisions held their fifth annual ball at Odd Fellows Hall last evening. About 150 couples danced after a concert by Stone's Orchestra, with a mayoral visit and remarks praising the department. A long guest list included city officials and street division staff.
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Street Department
Odd Fellows’ Hall
Boston
Stone
Charles Burns
Katherine O’hearn
Charles Carey
Kittie Craffey
Quincy
M.T. McKttrick
Charles McConnell
Patrick O'Shea
John [. Kelly
Josiah Atwood
Thomas J. Murphy
Edwin O'Donnell
Henry Abrahams
Messrs. Driscoll and
Kneeland
Municipal Commission
James Timilty
M. J. O’brien
John J. Murphy
Charles McCormack
Charles Norton
Charles Forestal
John F. O'Sullivan
Frank Pickett
T. Fr. Tracy
Sullivan
Water Works Commission
George Ellis
Thomas Donlin
Timothy J. Murphy
John J. Fay
Thomas A. Mullen
Pete Cotello
James Craffey
P. J. O'Brien
James Regan
Thomas Cari
James Girt
A Short
Minnie Dodge
Mamie Sawyer
Dora Young
Missoura Klauck
Misses Cora
Clara Hill
Messrs. P. Gallagher
D. Donlan
M. Heffernan
C. Carey
I. J. Lally
M. J. Hughes
J. Hurley
Joseph Walter
G2urns
Jesse Brock
Benjamin Test
E. Stoddard
R. J. Peck
Gate of Heaven Bazaar Supports New Church Building
A fundraising bazaar for Gate of Heaven Church is held in St. Michael’s Hall South Boston. The event runs through next Wednesday with seven booths each led by a priest and a team of volunteers including Mrs. O’Leary, Miss Dudley, Miss Healy, and others assisting at various booth locations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gate of Heaven Church
St. Michael's Hall
Fourth Street
Boston
Father Mahoney
Margaret O'Leary
Dudley
Healy
Kelly
Conlan
Stanton Grand Army Post Marks 30th Anniversary
Amherst. The B. M. Stanton Grand Army Post celebrated its thirtieth anniversary at Town Hall with remarks by Department Commander Dean and Post Department Commanders Derby and Hersey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amherst
B. M. Stanton
Grand Army Post
Town Hall
Dean
Derby and
Hersey
Calfskins Declared Free of Duty Under Dingley Act
The United States Board of General Appraisers ruled calfskins imported raw are not uncured cattle hides and thus fall under the free list with no duty. The decision, pivotal for shoe and leather makers nationwide, ends protests from New England manufacturers who argued the tax raised upper leather costs and harmed sales.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
United States Board of General Appraisers
Boston
West
New England
Sades
Kurram column raids Chamkanni villages in Bilious fight
Dispatches report the British Kurram column advancing into the Chamkanni country after fierce resistance. Gurkhas storm a hill position capturing it by bayonet, many tribesmen killed, 30 bodies left. British casualties include Major Vansintart wounded and two privates killed. Maharajah Singh injured during night firing but silent on the bandage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Simla
Vansintart
Maharajah Singh
Will Probe Spirit Land
President Becker of the National Anti Spiritualistic Association invites the National Spiritualistic Association to join a joint committee to investigate modern Spiritualism. The plan allows Spiritualists to present beliefs and phenomena while ensuring full investigative opportunity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toledo, O
Becker
National Anti-Spiritualistic Association
Adrian
Mich
National Spiritualistic Association
anti-Spiritualistic Association
Trolley Wire Break Sparks Brookline Street Panic
Excitement rose on Brookline street in Cambridge last night when a trolley wire broke on an Allston car near Decatur. Three men on the front platform were struck as the wire twisted across the track, causing a dangerous scene until Patrolman Bob Mullen alerted an emergency wagon and workers repaired the break within about thirty minutes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brookline Street
Cambridge
Allston
Decatur
Bob” Mullen
Oscar Wilde Poem Planned for London and New York
Report says Oscar Wilde plans publication of a poem titled The Ballad of Reading Jail in London and New York with the author credited as C. 33. The notice hints at a controversial work linking Wilde to Reading Jail.
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London
Oscar Wilde
New York
Reading Jail
Big Fire Damages Bangor Block on Exchange Street
A blaze in Bangor Maine early today damaged a brick block on Exchange street with losses in the thousands. Adams and Co lumber office on the ground floor and the fire department fought the flames through two alarms, still at work at 2 30 this morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bangor
Exchange _ street
Adams & Co
Chelsea High School Battalion Officers Party Held in Armory Hall
The seventh annual officers party of the Chelsea High School Battalion was held last evening in Armory Hall Chel sea attended by about 250 persons. Guests included many officers and ladies from out of town schools such as Lynn Classical High Ly Latin Lynn Girls Classical High Lyng English High Lowell High Readingigh Wakefiel High and Boston Latin among others. Major E J Lagomarsine and Miss Virgie Murphy led the grand march followed by Captain A L Collier and Miss Grace Martin with Major Lagomarsine as floor director and Captain A L Collier Captain G A F Perry as assistant directors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chelsea High School
Armory Hall
Chelsea
Lynn Boys’ Classical
Ly Latin
Lynn Girls’ Classical
Lyng English High
Lowell
Readingigh
Wakefiel High
Brighton High
Boston English High
Charlestown High
Dorchester High
Boston Latin
Medford High
West Roxbury High
East Boston Hgh
Newton
E. J. Lagomarsine
Virgie Murphy
A. L. Collier
Grace Martin
Lagomarsine
G. A. F. Perry
W. Bryden
Howard Alker
M. H. T. Williams
M.S. Holway
M. M. Burke
C. S. Walker
F. A. Sanford
R. Z. Williams
W. T. Endicott
Distressing stomach illness cured by South American Nervine Tonic
Advert says a masterful nervous tonic permanently cures stomach weakness and indigestion for all invalids. Claims immediate relief from the first dose and a certain cure regardless of duration, described as pleasant and safe. Promises worldwide efficacy and is sold by Geo C Goodwin Co., druggists in Boston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
GEO. C. Goodwin CO
Hanover St
Boston
Father of Grace Missing Girl in Serious Condition at Hotel
James Stevenson real estate dealer and father of Grace Stevenson, missing since April 26, lies gravely ill at the Clarendon Hotel. Doctors report enlarged liver and possible dropsy, with three physicians lending aid after a prolonged illness. Mrs Stevenson has not been admitted to the hotel, per orders and hotel staff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Stevenson
Grace Stevenson
Clarendon Hotel
Stevenson
Grace
Russia Objects to Kiao-Chou Occupation
Russia cautions against permanent German control of Kiao-Chou on the Shan-tung peninsula while Berlin reports plans to move 20 artillerymen with field guns and 1000 marines to China amid Eastern conflict tensions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Germany
Kiao-Chou
China
ST. Petersburg
Far East
Shan-tung Peninsula
Berlin
Naval Department
Kiel
Snow Storm Paralyzes Rail Traffic In Iowa Towns
Snow wrecks rail service in Sioux City and Marshalltown with heavy drifts. authorities warn of blockades as the worst storm in years rages for forty eight hours.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sioux City
Marshalltown
Reed Arrives in Washington For Winter
Speaker Reed reached Washington and moved into the Shoreham for the season He declined to comment on major upcoming questions but indicated he saw no need for a protracted session He was greeted by many allies in the House and several Senators and said he is in excellent health.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Reed
Shoreham
Congress
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James Mahoney
Prof. Gates
Gould Estate
New York City
Everett
Senator Daniels
Bradley , Bolts
Mayor Quincy
Council
Messrs. Norris
Democratic
Larrabee’s
Winkelmann & Brown Drug CO
Baltimore
Bad
Johnson
Anodyne
Liniment
Cures
CoLos
Wlcte
Johnson & CO
Custom House St
Mkinley
Perkins
H. Towey Cody
Dr. E. Detchon
GEO. C. Goodwin & CO
Radcliffe and Society Girls
Gate OF Heaven Bazaar
DR -T
Rus*li
Tremont Temple
Wit. Wet AD
Munyon — Remedy Co
Mead
Ernest Frederick Robinson
New York Electro-Therapeutic Clinic
Beacon Street
Tremont
M. Teg P. M
West End St, Railway Co
Columbus Avenue Line
Grove Hall
Columbus Avenue
Granary Burying Ground
Park Street
Berkeley
Boylston Streets
New England Mutual Life Insurance Company
Messae Ana
Ciabil
Massachusetts
Benj. F. Stevens
Alfred D. Foster
S. F. Trull
WM. B. Turner
Sec’y
Dingley
Chamkanni
Spirit Land
Russia
Czar Reed
City Hospital
Coveny
Ladder 12
F. Harris
O’leary
Daily Mail
Moscow
Kieff
Ulyanitski
Ulyanitans
ASO
Earl Kiser
Dayton, O
Jacquelin
France
Linehan
Charles Linehan
Haymarket Square
Burke
Municipal Criminal Court
F. L. Rich
Sta. T
Marry
Wilson Bros
Tremont Row
Russell
Trueman E. Russell
Allen Street
M. E. Church
New Medford
New Bedford
Baker
Frances Augusta
George Baker
William Beals
Flowers
J. Newman & Sons
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