Suburban Municipalities Rally For License In Elections
Many cities held annual votes with licensure dominating. Quincy voted against license while Woburn backed it. Haverhill, Fitchburg, Chelsea swung to license, Cambridge stayed against. Lawrence shifted from no license to license this year. Brockton favored no license overall despite license-led aldermen.
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Quincy
Woburn
Haverhill
Lawrence
Fitchburg
Brockton
Chelsea
Cambridge
Weather and Coffee Market Report from Boston and New York
The weather section notes rain and warmer conditions for New England and eastern New York, with southwest signals near Narragansett and Wood's Hall. Boston reports a high of 60 and low around 52, with humidity and wind data. rainfall total is 0.0. In New York, coffee trading surged as prices rose about 70 points amid expectations of a smaller Brazilian crop and tighter world stocks. brokers Henry Hentz and J A Drakely led purchases, with Arbuckle principals rumored.
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Henry Hentz
J. A. Drakely
Removal and Unframed Etchings Engravings and Photos
Removal and unframed etchings engravings and photographs offered at greatly reduced prices to close out.
Coercion in Ireland Tenants Pressured to Join League
Lonpox December report from the Parnell commission details witnesses testifying to coerced tenant support for the league. Moonlighters threatened homes and employment, two men recruited tenants, payments were made to secure votes, and officials debated prison conditions and land disputes amid political recriminations.
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Debate on Suakin troop dispatch stirs House of Commons
Lord Randolph Churchill moved to adjourn the debate over sending troops to Suakin accusing the government of ignoring military advice. The motion was defeated 231 to 189 as Liberals and some Conservatives supported him while many Conservatives abstained or opposed. The session saw intense party maneuvering and censure of Lord Randolph.
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Emperor William drives out amid rumors of illness
Berlin December 4 The Emperor’s noon outing ends ten days of quiet. Paris and Vienna chatter about an ear malady, but the court circular says his health is satisfactory. He met Dr Lucanus and Count von Schellendorf and issued a new order banning civilian dress for officers off duty in garrisons.
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Sugar Trust Prosecution Opening for the People
New York reports General Roger A. Pryor opened the Sugar Trust case in the Supreme Court against the North River Sugar Refining Company. Pryor argued that monopolistic aims harm the public, while defense members contended combinations to promote commerce are lawful and not harmful. Proceedings adjourned to continue tomorrow.
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General Pryor
Pryor
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James C. Carter
Uarier
German Plans for Artillery Increase Stir Reichstag Debate
In Berlin on December 4 the report of a planned 50 million marks increase in field artillery spending sparked questions in the Reichstag. War Minister Von Schellendorf confirmed consideration of larger German artillery holdings but denied a 50 million-mark demand. Dr Windthorst pressed East Africa policy, urging action against slave trade and supporting an armed expedition for blockade, while defending the East Africa Company from charges of oppression. A parliamentary dinner by Count Herbert Bismarck drew criticism of Windthorst’s crusader rhetoric.
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Cologne
von Schellendorf
Germany
Windthorst
Africa
German East Africa Company
Count Herbert Bismarck
Dr. Windthorst
Count Herbert
Spain Again Strains Ties With Germany Over War Attitude
Bern dispatches report deteriorating Spain Germany relations as new ambassador Count Fascon arrives. Count Benomar still recalled, Armijo evades questions, and Berlin complains of Prussian influence. Spain contemplates trial of Benomar before the state council, signaling unfriendly reception.
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Madrid
Senor Amijo
France
Senor Armijo
Dismarck
Senor Armio
State Council
John Bright Slightly Better Amid Uncertain Health
Dec. 4 from Loxton reports Mr. John Bright is somewhat better but his overall condition remains unimproved. The French government has secretly advised, details unclear.
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Loxton
John Bright
O'Brien Accused of Selling Out in Fifth Assembly District
New York report shows John J. O'Brien allegedly took payments totaling $14 800 from County Democracy Tammany and Republicans to favor Tammany. Defenders Barney Biglin and John E. Brodsky admit accepting money but justified it as safeguarding the national ticket. Police board vote on O'Brien’s removal ends in a deadlock among four members.
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Fall River
New York
Chicago
New York Board of Police
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Bureau of Elections
Tammany
Harrison
Quincy
Charles H. Porter
Essex Bar
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John E. Brodsky
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Mellen Plans Insolvency Filing After Business Ventures
George F. Mellen once a leading force in Fort River ventures will file for insolvency tomorrow. Once broker with bold aims he built a horse railroad and Forest Hill Gardens project, later losing funds to debt. He says ongoing enterprises remain unaffected and hopes to settle remaining claims.
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George F. Mellen
Mellen
New England
Forest Hill Gardens
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Forest Hill
Steamers Arrived From Multiple Ports In Latest Coastal List
Shipping bulletin records arrivals and departures across major ports including Boston Liverpool Kalimore Dover Leith Marseilles New York Philadelphia Glasgow Halifax and London. Vessels include Pavonta Virate Buffon Lonavista Minnesota Connemara Sarmatian Burygunaia Rialto Bonavista and more with origins such as Jamaica Norfolk Barbados Java St John’s St Johns and Harmburg among others.
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Chelsea Mayor Champlin Re-elected by Big Margin
In a vivid Chelsea municipal race the Republican and Regular Citizens tickets backed Arthur B Champlin for mayor, while the Independent Citizens’ ticket backed James Walker Jr. Champlin won by 716 in 8626 ballots, sweeping every ward. Aldermen elected along partisan lines, with a license vote showing 1941 yeas to 1688 no, a 263 majority for licensing.
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Independent Citizens
Citizens
Arthur B. Champlin
James Walker, Jr
Champlin
Board of Aldermen
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Emeline A. Gilman
John P. Payson
Henry Mitchell
Yeas
Very Heavy Vote Cast In Somerville Mayoral Race
Somerville’s municipal election set a record turnout with 2 179 votes for mayor. Republican Charles G. Pope defeated Citizens nominee Walter C. Mentzer 2 179 to 1 298. Aldermanic race between Charles L. North and T. C. Dwyer was close, with North winning by 188. One woman, Addie B. Upham, was elected to the school committee. No License liquor measure led to a sweeping No vote. 248 ballots were left blank due to un-crossed Yes/No.
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Somerville
Charles G. Pope
Walter C. Mentzer
Mentzer
Charles L. North
T. C. Dwyer
Addie B. Upham
Benjaminb. Brown
Newton Elects Heman M Burr Mayor in Surprise Victory
Newton chose a young Mr. Heman M. Burr as mayor by a 667 vote plurality over Alderman James J. Nickerson from the Citizens party. Burr carried all wards except two, with Republicans sweeping the ticket. The contest featured a heated race between J W Dickinson and other candidates.
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Heman M. Burr
James J. Nickerson
Citizens’ Party
Messrs
J. W. Dickinson
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