Hart Campaign Echoes From 1890 Boston Election
The 1890 municipal race in Hart’s city features Democratic optimism for a Matthews victory and Charlestown opposition to Hart’s past stance on bridge facilities. Republicans in Ward 21 rally around Bowker while Ed Curtis’s backers hope Hart steps aside as Curtis eyes a mayoralty bid.
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Nathan Matthews, Jr
Wrewyer
Thomas N. Hart
Matthews
Hart
Charles E. Folsong, Jr
William PB. Ordway
Charlestown
Henry L. Bowker
Moody Merrill
Horace G. Allen
Edwin A.' Curtis
Political pointers and local council notes in Dorchester
Alderman John H. Lee resigns chair for the first time in months to answer labor charges, warmly praised by board members. Le Patriote, a new French paper, endorses Mayor Matthews. Nat Robinson aids Donovan in the Democratic city committee campaign and runs a small corps of assistants. E P Pond, the Democrats’ ward nominee for Common Council, holds a prominent position with citizen support. Republicans fear his challenge in a Dorchester stronghold. The Young Men’s Democratic Club dinner, December 18 at Quincy House, expects speakers including John E F Russell and James B Carroll, with Charles S Hamlin among others.
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John H. Lee
Donovan
Democratic City Committee
E. P. Pond
Dorchester
Young Men's Democratic Club
Quincy House
Charles Stratton
Éf Forte
John E F. Russell
James B. Carroll
George Fred Williams
Corcoran
Charles 8. Hamlin
Democratic rallies draw major Boston politicians this week
President James Donovan co leads a string of monster rallies across Monument Square Charlestown South Boston and nearby wards with speakers including Senators Fitzgerald Leary and Moore Aldermen Barry Dever and Hall and ex Representative Moore Also scheduled are addresses by Mayor Matthews and Councilman Marnell The events highlight a crowded municipal campaign with additional rallies planned in Dudley Street Opera House and Hust Best area as details finalize
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James Donovan
Democratic City Committee
Wght
Monument Sigll
Charlestown
Supelman
Hall
South Boston
Mst
Iwo
John. F. Fitzgerald
Ward
J. Leary
Michael B. Gilbride
James E. Hayes
Salem D.charien
Lee and Dever
Michael J. Moore
Barry
Common Council
William H. Marnell
Bor
Éman Hall
William J. Miller
John F. Sullivan
Matthews
Fitzgerald
Joe
Moore
John IF. Sullivan
James J. Lannigay
Peter H. Corcoran
Thomas J. Gargan
Dudley Street
Fif Flaye
Charles
Hrniderman
Information Wanted.
Information sought on a case settled by Wisconsin company on Union Street. The notice hints at payment or action by Wisom Co. Readers with relevant facts urged to come forward.
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Wisom
Union Street
Gleason Tames Three Horses For $1000 Purse
Professor Gleason entered the ring in a dark coat and white trousers to subdue three horses in two hours for a $1000 purse. Bowstring the Vermont demon, Robert R. the Canadian Thunderbolt, and Gypsy Girl the Burlington Terror were tamed through a series of restraint, harnessing, and driving maneuvers amid crowd interference. Total time was 18 minutes 41 1/2 seconds, with Bowstring 18 3/4 minutes, Robert R. 54, Gypsy Girl 32. Judges were J. C. Warner, J. P. Silsby Jr., and H. E. Browner.
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Gleason
Vermont
O Gleason
Robert R
Burlington
Mercury
J._C. Warner
H. E. Browner
Robert, Somerby
George Millank
Moranites and Meehanites to Convene For Endorsement
Independent Ward and City Committee holds a convention tonight at Union Hall Boylston Street to unite Moranites and Meehanites. Leaders claim all city wards will send delegations and Hart is likely to be endorsed for mayor. Possible endorsements for alderman include P J Maguire John Drohan and Edward F Draper with Moran slated to speak for Hart.
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Moranites
Meehanites
Union Hall
Boylston Street
Hart
P. J. Maguire
John Drohan
Edwar F. Draper
Independent rallies back Maguire and Drohan in Roxbury Ward 19
Two large rallies drew enthusiastic crowds in Roxbury as ex-Alderman FP J Maguire and candidate John J Drohan addressed supporters. Michael J Coyle of Brighton denounced the Democratic machine while Maguire urged reforms to public works and Drohan pushed for one day off per week for firemen, with Joseph Carmody closing. A second Ward 22 gathering at Smith Street Schoolhouse, led by John B Duffy, echoed the sentiment with speakers from the Cabot Street bath house as both meetings ended in cheers for the candidates.
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Roxbury
J. Maguire
John J. Drohan
J. Thomas ‘Miuffrin
Ward 19
Michael’ J. Coyle
Brighton
Fire Department
Joseph Carmody
South Boston
Smith Street
John B. Duffy
Bath House
Cabot Street
Maguire Arid ‘Drohan
Union Leader Denies Hart Endorsement
President J McCarthy of Street Laborers’ Union No 6164 of the American Federation of Labor states Hart has not been endorsed by the union. He cites no recent meetings or actions by the union in the municipal campaign and expresses support for Mayor Must thewas’s re-election.
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Hart
J. McCarthy
Street Laborers
Thomas
N. Hart
McCarthy
Ua Ht
Lam
Muatthewa
Garfield Club Dines in Pawtucket Event
Providence dispatch reports the Garfield Club annual reception in Pawtucket with Mayor-elect Henry Stepe in the chair. Guests included Corporal Tanner of Ington ex-Commissioner of Pensions Charles W. Anderson and state officials from Massachusetts and New York social circles.
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Providence
Garfield Club
Pawtucket
Henry S.tepke
Evvening
Corporal Tanner
Ington
Fensions
Charles W. Anderson
Mall and Express
New York
George A. Marden
Treasurrer
Massachusetts
Addison B. Colvin
Leet
New Ae Fnetten
FE. B. Green
Bayer
Biton
Jan A
Otter
Ork
Governor Town
The Letter Meant What People of Nonan Tum Worsted Do
A clipped item examines local opinion and duties for the Nonan tum Worsted community. It reflects on collective obligations and actions expected of residents in shared tasks and governance.
Nonantum Worsted Plant Workers Silent on Signatures
A Boston Post feature exposes a tense dispute at the Nonantum Worsted Company in Nonantum Massachusetts. An employee letter accuses management of forcing families including Armenians and Italians to sign loyalty papers as a condition of employment. Workers and former staff dispute Ballantyne’s actions while praising McCann and Hardie as skilled machinists. The article records questions at boarding houses and machine shops revealing deep unease among staff as signatures and alleged coerced signatures draw scrutiny.
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Post
Boston
Nonantum Worsted
Nonanim
Nonantum
Mass
Ballantyne
Nonantum-Worsted
Nonantum Company
Frank McCann
Walter Hardie
Sunday Post
Office of
the Post
Hardie
Myself
Mr. Ballantyne
New England Gleanings From Providence and Nearby
In Providence New England Gleanings reports James F. Quinn of Pawtucket pleads not guilty to manslaughter for administering poison to a beer and posts bail of 2500 dollars. Other items note labor agitator James J. O’Flynn’s possible Ireland trip, a Nashua court case, a fatal fall in Bridgeport, and public notices from Middleboro and New Haven.
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Common Pleas Division
Supreme Court
Providence
R. I
James F. Quinn
Pawtucket
James J. O'Flynn
Newport
New York
Ireland
Nashua
Ny H
Matthew Cunningham
Lowell
Keely Cure
Bridgeport
Eugene P. Lebaron
H. B. Storer
Boston
William Litchfield
Unity Church
Middleboro Lodge
K. of H
Nemasket Tribe of Red.Men and Commercial Club
Charles H. Babcock
Grace Church
Columbus
West
Griffiths
Division 2
Cambridge
Robertson
New Haven
Henry T. Blake
Marett
Philip Marett
Basserman
Cedar Hill
Longmeadow
East Longmeadow
Universalist Church
North Attleboro
North Weymouth
Dedham
G. A. R. Hall
Dedham Centre
David Neal
Edwin A. Brooks
N. G. Baker, Jr
John W. Chase
Nathaniel Morse
Francis Marsh
Andrew J. Norris
Alfred Bewina
Augustus B. Endicott
Thomas J. Baker
Charles Russell
J. Everett Smith
Raymond
Dr. J. W. Chase
Edwin Ramsdell
John B. Fisher
John Dean
Aaron W. Baker
Horatio G.turner
Esterday
Fire
Republi
George M. Ington
James
W. Sho
Employee contracts reveal harsh conditions at Nonantum Worsted
The article exposes wage scales from 80 cents to $2 daily and ages 10 to 14 allowed under strict rules. Reading is restricted, and workers sign liability clauses absolving the employer for injuries. It notes the difficulty of proving company fault in accidents despite liability law.
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Nonantum Worsted
Salem Bank Defalcation Highlights Big Deficit
Salem December report says Clarence Murphy, late Salem Savings Bank teller, absconded with an estimated deficit not exceeding 20000 dollars. Trustees note bank can cover the loss from undivided profits and surplus without harming future dividends. Discovery of customer deposit slips, poker chips, and a whiskey flask suggests irregularities may extend two years.
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Salem
Clarence Murphy
Salem Savings Bank
Savings Banks
Murphy
Danbury Hatters Lockout Bites With Union Label Plan
Danbury Connecticut reports the second week of the lockout with no change in the situation. The hatters executive committee discussed the union label and plans to pressure dealers nationwide to buy only union made hats. General Master Workman James R. Sovereign and three general executive board members are in New York to be interviewed by Hatters District Assembly 128 about a union label.
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Danbury
Conn
The
Hatters
James R. Sovereign
Knights of Labor
General Executive Board
New York
Hatters’ District Assembly
NW Second Class Senator Demands Senate Oath in Capitol
A 60-year-old man named Samuel Ames from Vermont appeared in the Capitol and demanded to be sworn in as a second class Senator. He questioned Morrill and Vice President Stevenson about his oath and claimed to be deputized by Vermont citizens. He spoke on politics calmly but remained firm in his belief, and he was placed under arrest.
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Washington
Capitol
Samuel Ames
Vermont
Morrill
Stevenson
Senate
Two men held on charge in fatal assault case
Lowell December 4. Matthew R Cunningham and Joseph B Radcliffe were held in $10,000 bail this afternoon for the fatal assault on John O Connor last Sunday. Both have been identified by eye witnesses. Peter Crowley, who was under arrest, has been discharged.
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Lowell
Matthew R. Cunningham
Joseph
Radcliffe
John ‘O’connor
Peter Crowley
Pensioners Line Up For Quarterly Federal Payments
Two thousand pensioners formed at the Federal building for their quarterly payments with a line across the building. Pensioners were paid first, with 3 percent presenting before noon. The current agent may retire soon, with Henry B. Lovering named as the only known candidate. The job pays about $8,000,000 annually to 57,000 New England pensioners, making it a significant post.
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Federal
Osborne
Washington
Henry B. Lovering
United States
New England
Toy Dolls and Books for Children Christmas Sale
One of the largest toy bankruptcies in America featured B F Larrabee Co liquidating a vast stock of Christmas goods. New holiday items never before seen will be sold at forty to fifty cents on the dollar, including dolls, toys, china, cups and saucers, and children's books, with prices so low the firm could almost give them away.
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America
New York
Wiliam H. Zinn
Washington Street
Temple Place
West Street
Free medical services offered by Dr Dewey at Hotel Pelham
To sufferers from catarrh bronchitis lung troubles dyspepsia rheumatism diseases of the kidneys skin and blood Dr Dewey at Hotel Pelham 74 Boyleton Street will render his services free for two weeks Offices open till 8 p m except Sunday 10 to 4 p m Elevator or one flight
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Dewey
Hotel Pelham
Boyleton Street
Will Ratshesky to wed after bachelor years end 94
The Hon. A Ratshesky secretary of the Republican State committee is rumored to marry Miss Edith Shuman of a wealthy Hebrew family. Family members confirm a courtship and say the engagement is decided with a ceremony planned for early next year and public receptions on Dec 10 17 and 24 at the Shuman home. Ratshesky, about 30, has long been thought a bachelor.
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Ratshesky
Republican State Committee
Columbus Avenue
Edith Shuman
Samuel Shuman
A. Shuman & Co
Shuman
Miss Shuman
Senator Ratshesky
Boston City Clerk's Election List December 1803
City Clerk J M Galvin certifies the dominations for the city election to be held December 12, 1803. Names for Mayor Aldermen School Committee and Common Council are listed with party designations Prohibition Democratic Republican and Independent Women Voters. Voters are assigned by ward and street addresses with multiple candidates per position.
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J. M. Galvin
Edward I. Aldrich
Garguet Street
Ehese
David F. Barry
Chauncy “Place
John ‘Drohau
Vernon
Euverste Epourth Nom
Thomas W. Flood
Cin Nai i Derne
Bij Hail
Appieton
Cheey Demo- Mh
Seo McEepetalianes
Hwaggan
Vilaceton Street
Committee One Hundred
Independent Women Voters
Republi Street
Charles B. Gon Jr
Romsey Street
Borden Hall
Pleasant Street
Charles W. Hailstram
Dartmouth Street
Walter L. Hueyes
Be Savin
Hu Avenne
William F. McClellan
Saratoga Street
Oie
Olaus Olson
Jeffries Street
Edward W. Presho
Chestnut Street
Alpheus Sanforn
Shawmut Avenue
Ieee
Charles T. Witt
White’ Street
Ienry C. Bispham
W. Broadway
Samuel H. Calderwood
Washington Street
Walter Gilman Page
Weatland Avenue
Alfred Blanchard
Dalton Street
Esther F. Boland
E. Broadway
Archibald T. Davison
Edward H. Dunn
Hamilton
Emily A. Fifield
Ashland Street
Independent Women
James A. McDonald
Main Street
Timothy F. McDonough
Woodbine Street
Stephen A. Wetmore
West Chester Park
Samuel H. Wise
Kant Broadway
One
Ward by Ward Political Notices for Common Council
Dense candidate list with names and addresses across wards 6 to 24. Highlights include Owen F. Keating Republican for Ward 6 and John J. Boyle Democrat for Ward 8, with numerous Democratic and Republican contenders such as George S. Coleman Ward 7 and Frank H. Briggs Ward 11. The notice enumerates residents, parties, and street addresses in a ballot guide format.
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Common Council
George R. W. Battie
Gladstone Street
James A. Cornea
Lexington Street
Frederick i Wayte
Saratoga Street
John W
Frederick Bailey
Sprague Street
Michael W. Collins
Tufts Street
Harles H. Lane
Fin
John M. O'Hara
John H. Spear
Bunker Hill Street
Peter F. Tague
Corey Street
Martin F. Connorton
Belmont Street
Gepesaechagid
Timoth Demoran
Lincoln Street
Owen F. Keating
Eastern Avenue
Jeremiah E. ‘Mahoney
Commer Cial Street
Cee Ceeseeseweee
Mazur
Hanover Street
O'Brien
Commerceial Street
Michael
O'Donnell
Frank H. Briggs
Blagden Street
Charles H. Hall
Buckingham Street
Joshua Kk. Holden
Gloucester Street
George B. Moore
Chandler Street
Samuel C. Thayer
Park Square
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Everett Street
Andrew P. Winver
General
John W. Hayes
Sumner Street
Anders P. Kronander
Haynes Guc
Michael J. Lee
Havre Street
Alesander J. Forrison
Chelsea Wireet
Sssceseesescees
Dantel D. Rourke
Wesley Place
George S. Coleman
Cambrites
Charles M. Drew
Friend Street
William Grant
Portland Street
James H. Horan
Cooper Street
Bernard McMackin
Ditcott
John J. Boyle
Cotting Street
Fred Butler
Poplar Street
Calvin T. Emery
Inn Street
Thomas Gafield
Allen, Street
David T. King
de Street
Matthias J. Lambert
Nashua Street
Democratic
Daniel A. Whelton
Billerica Street
J. Henderson Allston
Grove Street
John E. Boylen
Cambridge Street
Pees J. Carney
Revere Street
Celineres
George M. Greenwood
Tremont , Street
Michael T. Callahan
Ash Street
Timothy J. Crowley
Federal Street
Cornelius I. Desmond
Hudson Street
Charles B. Fallick
Beach Street
Anson A. Holt
Carver Street
Joseph M. Sullivan
John J. Babi
John H. Ores
Thomas Kelly
Second Streets
John Merrill
C Street
Michael W. Norris
Fourth A Street
William H. Woods
Silver Street
John F. Baldwin
W. Flrst Street
John B. Ane
E. Second Street
Jeffrey R. Kager
Second Street
Lee E. Mansfield
Ind
John B . “McNutt
Bend Brins
Eee Republican
William B. Nice
E. Wae Street
John P.o'connor
William G. A. Samipson
Tak Place
Republicas For Common Council
Fawin R. Brackett
Mercer Street
Charles H. Dirksmeyer
Locust Stree
Citizens’ Foam
Ement G. Lewis
Gates Street
Daniel A. McCarthy
Jonas J. Reidy
Dorchester Bitode
J. Saliiven
Andrew B. Tarbett
Vinton’ Street
Republicae For
Edward B. Ball
Taylor Street
Republicas
Richard J. Car
Genesee: Street
Keenan
Jeremiah K. Kelicher
Oneida Street
Michael J. Maloney
Osborn
Emerson
Appleton Street
Daniel
Harriso Avenue
George M. Gray
W. ‘Dedham Street
James A. Mercy
R. Anires
J. Patterson
Montgomery
John H. Colby
Wellington Street
Pegublices
John E. Crowley
Trenont
Atreet
Henry
Flaher
Tremont Street
John B. O’brien
W. Newton Pap Hey
Chayenne
Rowley
Albert c .Smith
Norman Mints
Sterling Street
Walter F. Wilson
Shawmut Ave
Licen
Surere Fwin &. Fields
Danmore Street
Oswald FP
OH. Landrieb
Clifte
Sargent
Richard F. Andrews
Sjr
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Sracereseesegeveress Republica
Halbert W. Manks
Parkman Street
Tte Terrace
Patrick F. Gormley
Worthington
Democratie
William A. Manning
A. Cushman
Westingis
Carleton
A. Sai
Bas
James E. Robina
Penno
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Oekiaod Street
John J. Kilroy
Marestis Street
Theodore Kranofuss
Fulda Street
William M. McInnes
Howland
George J. Blasser
Avon Street
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Heath Street
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