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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Dec 08, 1899

Page

2

Rush on finance bill sparks House drama and athletics debate

The House moves to frame a special order for the finance bill while minority members block rapid passage. Folk like Mr. Roberts, a Mormon representative, maintains his seat amid the discussion. Senate actions include athletic sports promotion at West Point and Annapolis and veterans’ civil service preferences.

Washington Overstreet Richardson Daizell Pennsylvania Jasvénor Ohio Tennessee Bailey Texas Roberts Representative Hepburn Iowa Nicaragua Canal Sherman New York Sprague Massachusetts House Committee On Rules Senate Chandler New Hampshire Hale Maine Military Academies West Point Naval Academy Annapolis Senator Jones Arkansas Jones Cockrell Martin Bacon Rawlins Turley Money Republican Caucus Committee Aldrich Foraker Nelly Young Egbert Henry ‘Jay Febert Twenty-second Infantry Harris House Tillman Stewart Holland United States

Roberts Utah Congressman Faces House Investigation

A special House committee met behind closed doors to probe charges against Congressman Roberts. Chairman Taylor of Ohio led the session with limited progress and a new session set for tomorrow. Testimony location and whether hearings will be open depend on Roberts preferences.

Washington House Roberts Utah Taylor Ohio

No News on Galapagos Group Sale

Washington December 7 The State Department has no information to enlighten the Senate about Britain’s reported attempt to acquire the Galapagos Islands. Longstanding rumors say Ecuador may be willing to sell, though Ecuador is hard to sway on the issue and disapproves of foreign possession of the group.

Washington Detment Senate Great Britain Ipagos Islands Senatore Massachusetts Ecuador Galipagos

Hart Favors Eight Hours for City Workers

Chairman Swallow of the Republican city committee states that Hart supports eight hours for municipal workers and accepts the act as sufficient daily labor. He argues Hart’s mayoral record shows consistent concern for workers while opposing factional attempts to damage city services.

Swallow Republican City Committee Hart Ders

Cure a Cold in One Day Emphasized by Grove’s Signature

Bold claim promises a rapid cure for a cold using Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets. The ad notes a money-back guarantee if the remedy fails and features Grove's signature on each box.

Grove

Boston Election Speech Abandoned in Bitter City Debate

Speakers denounce John R. Murphy and pledge support for General P. A. Collins and Michael J. O'Brien. Debates address municipal reform, debt, and infrastructure as Boston voters hear sharp charges and calls for unity in wards 10 and 19.

Ex Mayor Hart Defies Critics at Boston Rally

Ex mayor Hart denounces a City Hall insider board and defends eight hour work thirds while pledging open doors at City Hall. He vows to root out corruption, attack the Board of Strategy led by John Fitzgerald, and defend laborers police and firemen amid a heated election rally.

Board of Strategy Thomas N. Hart Ord 6 Hart Josiah Quincey Boston Ward City Hall William Berwin Somerone Joseph Spektorsky Charles 56 George W. R. Harriman William H. Bradley Collins Board of Health Fitzgerald John F. Fitzgerald Copp’s Hill Africa Sweden Strategy Board Concord Statesman North Mny Court House John IF. Fitzgerald George N. Swallow Mr. Hart Presho Colby Tom Hart East Boston West End Ward 19

Boston Mayor Race Analyzed Amid Democratic Lead

A Boston Democratic outlook dominates municipal race coverage as the author argues General Collins will win by a large margin. The piece criticizes the Republican campaign for lacking a platform and highlights past city election trends, voter list gains, and business support shifting to the Democratic ticket.

Margi Aine Boston Hart General Collins

Campaign rhetoric on city race between Collins and Hart

The piece argues attacks on the Democrat candidate arise from malice and contend the race is not within party lines but between Democrats and Republicans. It credits the Democratic party with Boston governance and criticizes the Republican platform for lack of concrete policy changes, noting no prominent Democrat defectors and strong Collins party support ahead of next Tuesday's vote.

Collins Hart Democratic Party Boston Quincy Wolcott Fomer Repubican

Collins Denies Bolting Nomination and Attacks Lies

The Hon. P. A. Collins responded to John R. Murphy's statement by denying two alleged lies. He said he never bolted a Democratic nomination and did not participate in a 18% campaign due to military service. He also refused to comment on remarks about the O Reilly memorial dedication.

P. A. Collins John R. Murphy O'Reilly

Munyon cures claimed in long list of remedies

A promotional pitch touts cures for rheumatism dyspepsia liver kidney headaches and more with testimonials and prices. The text includes Munyon remedies and Inhaler terms, plus a note about a memorial meeting and a rebuttal to a false statement.

Munyon Bright Tremont Temple

Mayor brushes off Collins Murphy spat as personal matter

Mayor Quincy said he has no comment on the Collins Murphy controversy. He stated the dispute concerns only Murphy and Collins and that Collins can defend himself. he sees no need to intervene or defend either side.

Quincy Collins-Murphy Mr. Murphy Mr. Collins

Refused Ward Room Sparks City Hall Clash

Alderman Barry failed to secure the Ward 9 room at Franklin schoolhouse for a rally. He blasted Mayor Quincy and a so called Strategy Board for blocking free speech, claiming they aimed to undermine the local Democratic ticket and split the party. Barry planned a Ward 9 rally despite the setbacks.

Barry Board of Aldermen Franklin Quincy Barrye Board of Strategy Ward 9 Bresnahan Democratic Party Lamp Department James Donovan Kelcher Bowen Norris

Ward 19 Loyal to Collins Following Caucus Unite

Councilman Mc Inerney of Ward 19 says John R. Murphy’s statements won’t sway Democratic voters. He asserts Ward 19 backs General Collins, noting unity after the caucus and endorsements from the Hickory Club. He cites Ambrose Woods, William L. Mooney, Michael O'Brien, and others supporting Collins against the strategy board.

McInerney Ward 19 John R. Murphy General Collins Murphy Mary Urphy Thorndike P. A.collins Collins Colling Hickory Club Cellins Ambrose Woods William L. Mooney Michael O’brien Board of Strategy Democratic Party

Ward 6 Democratic Rally at North Bennet Street

A Democratic rally is set for Saturday evening December 9 at 8 o clock in the ward room North Bennet street. Speakers include Theon John F Fitzgerald Edward J Flynn John H Lee John A Kelcher Joseph J Corbett David B Shaw Jeremiah K E Mahoney Alderman Edward W Dixon Joseph A Conry Joseph A Dennison William A Mc Devitt Jr Representative Charles S Sullivan Representative Samuel H Borofsky Representative Michael J Donovan Councilman Andrew A Badaracco Councilman Patrick W Bradley and Thomas J Grady.

North Bennet Street John F. Fitzgerald Edward J. Flynn John H. Lee John A. Kelcher Joseph J. Corbett David B. Shaw Jeremiah KE. Mahoney Edward W. Dixon Joseph A. Conry Joseph A. Dennison William A. Mc Devitt, Jr Charles 8. Sullivan Samuel H. Borofsky Michael J. Donovan Andrew A. Badaracco Patrick Wh, Bradley Thomas J. Grady

School Committee Rally in Allston Prospect

Public School Association holds a Friday evening rally at Temple Halls Allston to back a school committee ticket. Judge Henry Baldwin presides with speakers A Lawrence Lowell Edmund aor Homer Rogers J Adams Brown and Mrs Fanny B Ames.

Allston The Public School Association Temple Halls Henry Baldwin Messrs A. Lawrence Lowell Edmund Homer Rogers J. Adams Brown

Massachusetts Guardian Bid For Philadelphia Heiress Draws Fire

Josephine Wright a 23 year old Philadelphia heiress valued at 400 600 seeks Massachusetts court appointment as guardian and conservator as her nurse Mrs Boggs and Boston lawyer Peter S Maher push the case. Wright currently resides in a Lexington Waverly cottage under watch as legal battle with her father unfolds amid inquiries into her fortune and guardianship status.

Josephine Wright Philadelphia Massachusetts Court Boston Waverly Peter 5. Maher Tremont Building Lexington and Sycamore Boggs Europe Miss Wright McLean Asylum Somerville Peters Maher Post Mr. Maher Midlesex County Mass Wright Peter S. Maher Massachusetts Florence A. Boges

Judge Warns Against Abduction Conspiracy

A judge asserts precautions against strangers gaining control, hints at writ of habeas corpus if needed, and declares conspirators will be punished if a conspiracy is proven. The statement frames the case as based on mistaken premises and emphasizes vigilant action against alleged abductors.

Catherine Driscoll funeral notice at Sacred Heart East Boston

At East Boston on December 6 Catherine Driscoll aged 53. Funeral from 276 Havre Street Saturday morning at 8 15 High Mass of Requiem at Church of the Sacred Heart. Relatives and friends requested to attend.

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