Socialists Sweep City Council in 1900 Victory
The Socialist ticket wins council seats with Bradley and Bean in Ward 6 and Ward 7, Manders in Ward 4, and Bellefenille, Hillegrave, and Reed among other socialists. John Chase leads for mayor with 2,293 votes as the social Democratic platform calls for municipal control of utilities, public works, and direct democracy.
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Charles H. Bradley
Joseph W. Bean
Rurkman B. Manders
Joep Bellefenille
James H. Hillegrave
Frank Reed
Vassor
John C. Chase
Somerville Votes Split by Municipal League and Republicans
In Somerville 5600 votes were cast with George O. Proctor of the Municipal League at 338 and L Herbert Huntley the regular Republican at 2115. Three other league candidates were elected as ward 2 councilmen while Ward 2 aldermanic seats went to regular Republicans Tarbox and Ennis after beating league nominees.
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Somerville
George O. Proctor
Municipal League
L. Herbert Huntley
League
Dewitt Lapham
Orice M. Tracey
Frank LB. Burours
Independent Citizens
French O. J. Tarbox
William H. Ennis
James
Somerville Election Yields Ward and Board Shifts
W. Kenney and John W. McDonald headline a council slate with new faces. Ward 3 backed Kilmer and Wilson, Ward 4 elected Cummings and Story. School Board gains Fred W. Gilbert and Mrs. Henrietta Attwood, ending years without a woman. Ten new men on the council. no license option carried strongly, as usual. Mayor Nathaniel W. French led Republicans amid tight races and highway bond defeat.
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Fred W. Gilbert
Henrietta B. H. Attwood
Somerville
French Beats Out Mayor Davis in Gloucester Vote Yes
In Gloucester L. W. French defeats Mayor Davis as voters again approve the measure. Supporters credit the slate of reforms and growth plans, while opponents warn of increased taxes and crowded services. Election turnout remains strong across the city.
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L. W. French
Davis
Pittsfield Democrats win city government on joint ballot
In Pittsfield on December 6 mayor William W. Whiting was re elected and Democrats gain control of the next city government by one vote on joint ballot. Whiting carried three wards and outpolled his rival while the Socialist Labor candidate Weidman drew larger than expected votes. License supporters split, with one ward voting against liquor. Republicans hold the Aldermen, Democrats secure a council majority. Vote totals: Whiting 1890, Rice 1861, Weidman 182. License Yes 2207, No 1615.
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Pittsfield
William W. Whiting
Whiting
Weidman
Board of Aldermen
Rice
Brockton Returns to Prohibition by Large Victory
Brockton on December 6 voted to return to prohibition by an overwhelming majority. After the result was announced a citywide demonstration followed with meetings led by nearly every minister. The YMCA closed the evening with an enthusiastic gathering as KK W Low, the Republican mayoral candidate, secured election by a substantial margin.
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Brockton
KK. W. Low
Election Victory in Quigny Quinsy Seals Mayors Win
A Dec 6 election produced a decisive Republican victory as the mayoral race ousted the incumbent. Mayor Seary carried Ward 1 with 24 votes amid mixed results as Renuliivah supporters showed limited turnout across other wards.
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Bears
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Mayer
Effion
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Renuliivah Stronghalf
Local Democrats Elect Only Two of Ninety Three Council Seats
The council results show Democrats winning only two of the 93 seats. Mayor Harrison A. Skelth, a Democrat, received 1786 votes while Republican Russell Sears posted 1743. License referendum passed with 11091 yes and 2124 no.
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Harrison A. Skelth
Russell Sears
Mayor George L. Mayberry elected in Waltham vote
In Waltham on December 6 Mayor George L. Mayberry was re elected for a fourth term while the city again voted no license. The council will have 3 Republicans and 6 Democrats next year. Mayberry 2012 votes Otis M. Gove 1179. License yes 1821 no 1896.
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Waltham
George L. Mayberry
Otis M. Gove
Election overturns Independents in Malden race
Malden election results show Independents defeated after two years in control. Mayor Charles J. Dean, Republican, received 2682 votes to John B. Farnham, Independent, 1854. License vote: Yes 1699, No 3204.
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Malden
Des
Charles J. Dean
John BD. Farnham
Ind
Taunton Mayor Re-election Margin Shrinks in Race
Taunton December 6 The re-election of Mayor Nathaniel J. W. Fish was seen as likely but his plurality fell by 690 votes from last year. The license majority also declined though Republicans held firm in a reduced margin.
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Taunton
Nathaniel J. W. Fish
City election results reveal mixed mayoral retakes and ward contests
The City Council and school committee race details include the defeat of Simon Swig, a Republican candidate for Alderman Ward 8, by Democrat John J. Hoye on nomination papers. Elected officials include Mayor Nathaniel J. W. Fish and others with party lines and reform tickets noted. A license vote in Bugene shows 1527 yes.
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W. French
Nathaniel W. French
David I. Robinson
Prank BK. Davis
George FE. Merchant
Leonard J. Presson
Cit
Simon Swig
John i. Hoye
Bugene
Fall River Mayor Re-elected Amid Volatile Races
In Fall River on December 6 the mayoral race produced a tight result with Amos M. Jackson 5681 against John S. B. Clarke 5614. The election also featured close alderman contests in Wards 5 and 3 and a narrow council win for Waterhouse in Ward 8 by one vote amid shifting party support and local fiscal discontent.
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Amos M. Jackson
Fall River
Plunkett Wins Marlboro Mayor Race in Labor Victory
In Marlboro on December 6 Democrats won the mayoralty with Edward J. Plunkett defeating Republican Walter B. Morse 1471 to 1197. The Alder Men board will be five Democrats and two Republicans. city council seven Democrats six Republicans and one Citizen Workingmen candidate. Voters approved license by 1539 yes to 3021 no. Mayor-elect Plunkett, 28, in the livery business, has four years in city government and strong labor support.
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Walter B. Morse
Ex-Mayor Mather Wins Narrowly In Northampton Race
Ex Mayor John L. Mather, who served in 1897, defeats Joseph L. Fowler by twenty one votes in Northampton. License support carries by eighty with 1218 Yes and 1138 No. Aldermen seats split four Democrats and three Republicans. Common Council has fourteen Republicans and seven Democrats. School committee gains include one Republican and two endorsed by both parties.
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Northampton
John L. Mather
Joseph L. Fowler
Joseph I. Fowler
Common Council
Lawrence mayor re-elected in 1899 results
Lawrence voters return Mayor Eaton as Republican. City aldermen will be two Republicans and four Democrats. Council members total ten Democrats and eight Republicans. Mayor James H. Maton received 4431 votes, John P. S. Mahoney 4243, Charles Wilbee 268 for Socialist. License vote Yes 5106, no 5260.
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Lawrence
Eaton
Council
James H. Maton
John P.S. Mahoney
Charles Wilbee
Citizen Temperance Party wins Highbur s mayoral race
In Highbur s Fitchburg on December 6 the Citizen Temperance party won by a wide margin electing Samuel Anderson as mayor over Independent candidate Edgar Belding. The party also gained four of six aldermen and the city again voted no license, with a reduced margin despite the split vote.
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Fitchburg
Citizen Temperance Party
Samuel Anderson
Mdgar FF. Belding
Independent Citizen
Sumner Ashley elected Mayor with large plurality in New Bedford
New Bedford on December 6 reports Charles Sumner Ashley elected mayor for the fifth time by a 728 plurality over Samuel E. Bentley. Ashley’s ticket also captured six aldermen and 18 of 24 Dominion Councilmen, with the campaign highlighting a straight Republican municipal slate for the first time in the city. The city remains a Republican stronghold in state and national elections.
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New Bedford
Charles Sumner Ashley
Samuel E. Bentley
Ashley
Dominon
Rejected Ticket Votes Highlight Socialist Challenge
Socialists cast 26 votes versus 80 for Governor. John W. Wilde jailed for attempting to vote under another name in Ward 6. Mayoral results show Charles Sumner Ashley leading, with Samuel BE Bentley and Peter J. McMadden also noted. License vote 4093 Yes and 25 No.
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John W. Wilde
Charles Sumner Ashley
Ind
Cit
Samuel BE. Bentley
Peter J. McMadden
Soc. Labor
Springfield Elects Republican Mayor In Low Turnout Vote
In Springfield on December 6 the low turnout favored Democrats who boosted the Republican mayoral candidate and city ticket. Republicans won mayor by 805, control of city clerk and treasurer, two school panel members, and the Board of Aldermen. City approved license by 16388 and pensioning firemen.
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Springfield
Dwight O Tilmore
David Power
Adolph Mieller
Another Lamp Victim Mary Sullivan Dies?
Mary Sullivan 28 of 30 Kirtland Street is dying at City Hospital after a kerosene lamp toppled at her home last night at 9 30. The lamp burst into flames when a shawl was tossed over her shoulders. Surgeons say survival tonight would be miraculous as her body is burned extensively and clothing burned away. Passers by helped extinguish the fire. building damage is slight.
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Mary Sullivan
Kirtland Street
City Hospital
Jewett of Lawrence Tried in U S Circuit Court
William S. Jewett of Lawrence faced a nine six counts embezzlement case in the United States Circuit Court. Judge Brown presided as the trial resumed with Charles F. Parker, former Lake National Bank of Wolfboro cashier, testifying that Jewett took control of the bank. The indictment totals about twenty five dollars and the trial is expected to last over a week. Testimony suggested the Lake National Bank was in good financial condition.
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Williams
Jewett
Lawrence
Brown
Lake National Bank
Wolfboro
N. H
Charles F. Parker
the Lake National Bank
Farewell Review of Sevent h Army Corps in Forsythe Park
In Savannah on December 6 a farewell review for the Seventh Army Corps before its Cuba deployment drew about thirty thousand spectators. Sixteen thousand troops, plus the Third Georgia Regiment and several artillery units, marched past General Lee with Troop A of the First Georgia Cavalry as escort. Dignitaries included Misses Lee and Mrs. Nellie Grant Sartoris. The corps movement to Cuba will start at once and be completed within ten days.
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Forsythe Park
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Third
Georgia Regiment
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United States Artillery
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Maine Artillery
Georgia Cavalry
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Public School Meeting Endorses Gallagher Support
The Public School Association held a mass meeting at Grey's Hall in South Boston last night. Colonel J Payson Bradley presided with speakers Harry Lloyd of the Democratic State committee and Edmund Billings, an independent candidate for the school committee. A strong pledge letter backed Hon. Charles T. Gallagher.
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Democratic State Committee
Edmund Billings
Charles T. Gallagher
Wreck lightering and sale plans at Vineyard Haven
About 100 tons of clay were lightered from the Nellie M. Slade with Boston Towboat Co expecting to float her soon. A heavy sea at Cuttyhunk broke over the Fairfax hull. The Merritt Wrecking Co. lightered part of its cargo. The Christina Moore was condemned and to be sold with cargo on Dec 7. The Sadie Willcutt hull is up for sale with sails and rigging to St John.
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Nellie M. Slade
Boston Towboat Company
Cuttyhunk
Fairfax
Merritt Wrecking Company
Christina Moore
Navy
Sadie Willcutt
St. John
Georgie IH
Marine Disasters Reported Along East Coast and Bays
December reports describe schooner Henry S Little arriving leaky from Portsmouth with one anchor lost and repairs underway in Baltimore. Brig Co Co Sweeney, while anchored near Brunswick Georgia, parted chains, drifted to a mud bank, was towed off, and docked at the city wharf. Nellie M Slade lightered about 100 tons of clay at Vineyard Haven. Boston Towboat Co expects to float her soon. Heavy seas at Cuttyhunk battered the steamer Fairfax. Merritt Wrecking Co. lightened part of her cargo, with fears of the vessel breaking up after yesterday’s strong wind.
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Nellie M. Slade
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Merritt Wrecking Company
Torrington Company Mortgages $1,000,000 in New Firm
Torrington Connecticut December 6 The Torrington Company now Excelsior Needle Company has placed a mortgage of $1,000,000 on all real estate and factory buildings. The mortgage is held by New England Trust Company of Boston. This filing is part of the formation of the new concern and reflects its expanded capacity.
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New England Trust Company of
Boston
Excelsior Needle Company
Portland Wreck Hunt Slowed by Lack of Clues
Agent C F Williams of the Portland Steamship Company said in an interview that no definite steps are being taken to locate the steamer Portland. If any clue to the wreck is found, divers will be put to work at once. the search hinges on new information.
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Portland Steamship Company
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Portland Steamer Missing As Divers Hunted For Clues
Company officials vow full effort to locate the Portland and recover bodies and valuables if the hull is found. Port officials and investigators sweep the Cape area, while Morong seeks news of Faith Morong and Mrs E Dennis among the missing passengers.
Body washed ashore at Scituate identified as likely Columbia crew
A second body was found near Scituate yesterday afternoon. The man appeared 45 to 50 years old, about 5 feet 10 inches, 269 pounds, with a reddish brown beard and thinning hair. He wore blue trousers and coat, gray shirt, dark outer coat, oil coat, and hip boots. Authorities think he was a member of the Columbia's crew.
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Kenberma
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Steamer Tremont Damaged in Gale at National Dock
Wreck reports describe Steamer Tremont damaged near National dock with repairs underway. A three mast schooner fouled the two master Minnesota in the stream during the gale. Minnesota receives a new bowsprit at East Boston shipyard. A larger boat was torn from its mooring and adrift.
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National Dock
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Boston
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