Kearsarge Reunion Holds Quiet Naval Veterans Gathering
The eighth annual Kearsarge Association reunion gathered at the American House with Rear Admiral Martin L. White presiding. Guests of honor included Lieutenant Brainard and Surgeon from the Enterprise, William Hinn, naval constructor, and Aldermen Lee and Dover. A banquet preceded an evening of dancing with no speeches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kearsarge Association of Naval Veterans
American House
Martin L. White
Lieutenant Brainard
Enterprise
William Hinn
Lee
Dover
Govers
White
Better Mail Service Between New York and Boston
Second Assistant Postmaster General Neilson arranged improved mail service between New York City and Boston with special benefit to Boston and easier access to New York. Train hours on the New York New Haven Hartford line have been adjusted for greater convenience.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Neilson
New York City
Boston
New York
New Haven & Hartford
Sunset Route Opens at Algiers with Elegant New Station
The Southern Pacific opened its sunset route station in Algiers Louisiana on November 27 marking a modern facility 300 feet long with oak finish and the latest railroad innovations. A formal endorsement from Sunset Limited passengers lauds reduced travel hours between New Orleans and San Francisco, a vestibuled train, luxurious dining car cuisine, nightly entertainment, and courteous staff. The note is signed by a list of named patrons from multiple cities praising the service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southern Pacific Railroad
Algiers
Southern Travel
Sunset Limited
San Fransico
New York
Southern Pacific Company
San Francisco
New Orleans
Publc
Abilee
J. M. Munyon
Philadelphia
L. A. Mackintosh
Philaore
Albert B. Strange
Paterson
N. J
F Royster
Boston
B. White
J. B. Costworth
Atlanta
F. M. Meigs
Oakland
Cal
J. W. Flynn
Chicago
A Montgomery
Sacrament
Shelds
Sacramento
Osgood's Yuletide Window Display Stuns Town
The 744 and 746 Washington Street store showcases Arctic ice scenes with bears and a ship, marble statues, and a cozy home tableau with stockings. Crowds gather daily for the festive attraction as Curtis faces debates on debt limits and taxes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Osgood
Washington Street
Santa Claus
Congregational Club Meeting At Colonial Club
Over 100 members attended the monthly Congregational Club gathering at the Colonial Club in Cambridge with a banquet in the dining rooms. Mr W J Mandell of North Avenue Congregational Church spoke on Methods of Church Work and spurred informal discussion afterward.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congregational Club
Colonial Club
Cambridge
W. J. Mandell
North Avenue
Tam No Actor in Galway Boxers Rise to Fame
Peter Maher recalls his unlikely path into boxing from Galway born in 1869 to a Dublin gardener, recounting early defeats, amateur wins, pro debuts, and a clear aim to win the world title from Jim Corbett rival Fitzsimmons. He asserts a preference to fight over showbiz and plans to train next month, denying marriage rumors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Peter Maher
Galway
Dublin
Phenix
London
Vanity Fair
John L. Sullivan
Haire
John Seenan
Gus Lambert
Fitzsimmons
Joe Goddard
Jim Corbett
Slavin
Choynski
Ed Smith
Peter Jackson
Lanky Bob Declines to Sign For Maher Bout Purse
Houston report states Robert Fitzsimmons refused to sign articles for a fight with Peter Maher over Dan Stuart's $10,000 purse. Fitzsimmons demands a $20,000 purse and a $5,000 side bet, stating terms not yet agreed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maher
Houston
Tex
Robert Fitzsimmons
Peter Maher
Dan Stuart
Vote for Quincy or Curtis in City Affairs
A local election argument claims a vote for Quincy favors proper economy in municipal affairs while voting Curtis would raise the city’s expenses by about half a million dollars annually.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Curtis
Commencement List at Harvard Brings 89 Names
Harvard announces 89 senior class members for commencement, with few athletes among them. Captain C. J. Brewer of the track team and Alfred Borden, varsity football quarterback, are noted as prominent. The roster includes L. A. Ames, J. C. S. Andrew, J. M. Bagnes, G. P. Baxter, and many others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harvard
C. J. Brewer
Alfred Borden
L. A. Ames
J. C.S. Andrew
J. M. Bagnes
G. P. Baxter
H. L. Belisle
H. H. Bigelow
W. E. Blod Co
D. Booth Alfred Borden
J. L. Bremer
Harry L. Brown
Howard D. de Wn
C. Be, Bryan
C. 8. Bryant
N. G. Baugh
A. J. Burdett
W. B. Cannon
Pail Capron
A. M. Chase
E. N
D. H. Morris
W. O' Malley
W. Wh Orr
F. R. Page
Q. L. Paine
F. E. Parker
J. W. Phelps
F. D. H. T. Rich
A. Robinson
H On. Jr
P. E. Santecom
O. Skinner
G. H. Spaldne
H. Stillwagen
Quincy Rally Attacks Curtis Brady in Boston Campaign
A Boston rally denounces Mayor Curtis and opponent Edwin Curtis Brady as the crowd backs Josiah Quincy. Speakers accuse Curtis of appointing corrupt allies, criticize handling of the A P A issue, and pledge to mobilize detectives to uncover irregularities before election day. Other rallies follow in several wards with Democratic praise for Quincy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Curtis
Pinkerton
Cambridge
Roxbury
Manchester
Dover
Brighton
Jamaica
Quincy
Odds Are On Quincy In Tight Boston Mayoral Race
Boston campaign betting shows Quincy as favorite with little action from urban gamblers. Notable wagers involve Councillor John H. Sullivan offering $1000 without takers, P J Kennedy betting on Quincy carrying East Boston and Boston proper, and Groves flopping from $10,000 Curtis stake to no bet. Multiple bettors hold cautious positions as odds shift to 2 to 1 with Colville confident on Quincy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quincy
Curtis
John H. Sullivan
Groves
Jimmy Colville
Charley Groves
Boston
Jerry Watson Arrested Over unsigned political circular
Jerry Watson, a well known independent, was arrested in Pemberton square on a charge of writing an unsigned political circular intended to injure a person. He was released on bonds after brief police custody. Inspectors Robinson and Mahoney made the arrest amid claims of a political trick. Watson denies writing any circulars and his supporters argue the circular was signed or not unsigned. A printer is accused of producing copies omitting the signature. Lawyer H V Cunningham prompted the arrest, and Watson says he will sue for damages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blaine
Burchard
Curtis
Brady
Quincy
Republican Party
Democratic Party
Moran
M’nary
William S. McNary
Alderman Lee
J H. Lee
Burchard Brady
Connemara
House of God
Josiah Quincy
James EB. Hayes
James E Hayes
Chlan
Edwin A. Curtis
E m
H Dyor
Greenhalge
American Protective Association
Boston
Chelsea
Squantum
H. H. Atwood
Matthews
Fire Department
Russell
Atwood
Independent Press
Friends of Atwood
Jerry McCarthy
Jerry Watson
Watson
Pemberton Square
Robinson
Mahoney
Mr. Watson
H. V. Cunningham
Cunningham
Pete Tremont Street
Liverpool
Bright
Tremont Street
Quincy Confident of Victory After Late Night Campaign Tour
The Hon Josiah Quincy stayed up late and headed home after receiving favorable reports and strong support from Boston voters and business leaders at the Boston Tavern. Unlike Mayor Curtis, Quincy remained buoyant about his chances while Curtis vanished from City Hall and city campaign headquarters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Josiah Quincy
Quincy
Boston
Curtis
Chas. Cobb
Newton
Charles Utley
Brookline
City Hall
City Committee
Champion's Fair Rival Sue Zimmerman Sets Pace
Miss Sue Zimmerman of Rock Island Illinois, cousin of famed Arty Zimmerman, is noted for rapid cycling feats. She rode nine miles and a half in thirty two minutes, is a member of the Ladies' Wheel ing Club and supports the League of American Wheelmen. Known for beauty and numerous admirers, she seldom races other society ladies despite invitations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sue” Zimmerman
Rock Island
Arty
Zimmerman
Sue
Ladies’ Wheeling Club
League of American Wheelmen
Aldermen defend current city administration in speeches
Aldermen Bradford and Fairbairn argued there is no valid reason to change how the city's affairs are run, delivering speeches to advocate maintaining the present administration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bradford
Fairbairn
CANDIDATES OF TODAY FOR ELEVEN CITIES MAYOR ELECTIONS
Municipal officers vote held today in eleven cities with lists of mayoral candidates and 1894 license majorities. Boston and Cambridge feature licenses, Chelsea and Cambridge oppose no license, Lynn and Worcester support license, while Salem Newburyport Beverly Everett Lowell Medford and others report race outcomes and incumbents seeking re election.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salem
Henry M. Meek
James H. Turner
Newburyport
Orrin J. Gurney
Ind. Cit
Andrew
R. Curtis
Better Government
Cambridge
William A. Bancroft
Temple Hall
Library Hall
Andrew J. Rady
Cit
N. P
Beverly
C. H. Odell
Perry Collier
Worcester
R. B. Dodge
A. B. R. Sprague
Medford
A Good Democratic Nominee Dr. Isaac Louis
Dr. Isaac Louis, a Democratic candidate for the school committee, is a South End physician and Harvard graduate with European study of public schools. He is active in United Workmen, Good Fellows and several kinship groups.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Isaac Louis
South End
Brimmer and Latin
Harvard
Europe
United Workmen
Good Fellows
Kindred
Boxing Gossip and Boxing Match Plans
The column critiques the Choynski Hall bout as tainted by public perception of Choynski. It reports on Dan Stuart’s silence about the venue, Julian Fitzsimmons's windbag persona, and the push for a $6000 side bet. It also previews Lincoln era club shows and matches in Central Falls and Lynn with fighters like Haley Broderick Kaveney Sullivan and Corrigan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Choynski
Hall
Fitzsimmons
Joe
Dan Stuart
New York
Julian
Johnny
Stuart
Texas
Fitz
Corbett
Bob
Central Falls, R. I.,athletic Club
Patsey Haley
Patsey Broderick
Jim Baker
Young Mack
James Cadden
John Blake
Jimmy Kennard
St. Paul
Central Falls
Lynn
Jimmy Kaveney
Spike Sullivan
Sullivan
Kaveney
Kirtland Club
Spike
Jack Smith
Philadelphia
Bobby Dobbs
al Mitchell
Roxbury
Dick Cronin
Carl Center
West End Railway Gymnasium
Paul Clifford
Peter Corrigan
Ike Weir
Corrigan
Woburn
Paddy Fenton
Joe Mullen
Frank Steele
Steele
Billy Brierly
Reddy
Woburn Club
Brierly
Ireland
Harry Hutchins
National committee deadlocks over convention claims
Washington December meeting of the Republican National Committee shifts plans as cities San Francisco St Louis Chicago Pittsburgh and New York contend for convention honors. Carter Manley delay and a rule limiting speakers set the stage for an open session followed by an executive vote.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Natonal Committee
Messrs
Carter
Manley
Pittsburg
San Francisco
Salt Lake
Executive Committee
National Committee
Messrs. Carter
M. H. de Young
California
Samuel Fessenden
Connecticut
D. J. Layton
Delaware
Percy H. Carson
D. C
John C. Long
Florida
W. W. Brown
Georgia
George L. Shoup
Idaho
W. J. Campbell
Illinois
J. N. Huston
Indiana
J. S. Clarkson
Iowa
Cyrus Leland
Ijr
Kansas
Albert H. Leonard
Louisiana
Joseph Manley
Maine
James A. Gary
Maryland
George L. Maltz
Michigan
R. G.evans
Minnesota
R. C. Kerens
Missouri
John M. Thurston
Nebraska
G.A. Hobart
New Jersey
Cornelius N. Bliss
New York
H. C. Hansbrough
North Dakota
W. M. Hahn
Ohio
Isaac Trumbo
Utah
Thomas W. Carter
Montana
W. F. Forrester
W. D. Bradley
Kentucky
J. F. Saunders
Colorado
Henry C. Cowles
North Carolina
E. M. Brayton
South Carolina
William Lamb
Virginia
N. B. Scott
West Virginia
Mr. de Young
de Young
Hahn
Messrs. de Young
Clarkson
Campbell
St. Louis
Chicago
Charity concert honors Ella Chamberlain in Cambridgeport
A testimonial concert in Union Hall Cambridgeport honored Ella M. Chamberlain under Cantabrigia Club auspices. Mayor Bancroft introduced her, praising her generosity and hospitality. The event featured blue satin attire with pearl embroidery and violets, and was attended by notable figures including Mayor Bancroft, Dr Herbert Chase, James Woolson, and J H Russell among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union Hall
Cambridgeport
Ella M. Chamberlain
Cantabrigia Club
Miss Chamberlain
William A. Bancroft
Herbert Chase
James A. Woolson
A. F. Softwell
George H. Howard
Daniel C. Frazier
Keefe
Common Council
J. H. Russell
Learned and Burke
Charles Lloyd
George H. Lawrence
Kemp
Walter Paine
J. B. Lang
BOWLERS AT WORK IN LOCAL LEAGUES OF BOSTON AREA
Three bowling matches were completed in the Consolidated Cycle Clubs circuit on Boylston Street. Garden City Wheelmen, Pequot C C and Alpha B C posted wins over Mt Pleasant B C Shawmut C C and Tiger Roadsters respectively.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Consolidated Cycle Clubs
Boston
Vicinity
Boylston Street
Garden City Wheelmen
Pequot C. C
Alpha B. C
Mt. Pleasant B. C
Shawmut C. C
Tiger Roadsters
Insolvency Notices For Mansfield and Wood in Massachusetts
Commonwealth insolvency notices issued for George E Mansfield of Boston and Eugene E Wood of Woburn. Meetings to prove debts and appoint assignees set for January 24 1806 in Boston and January 9 1896 in Cambridge. Messenger and Deputy Sheriff Wardwell oversee these proceedings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commonwealth OF Massachusetts
Suffolk
Boston
George E. Mansfield
Court House
Pemberton Square
County of Suffolk
Joseph P. Silsby, JR
Shere, Essenger
Middlesex
Eugene E. Wood
Woburn
Cambridge
Walter C. Wardwell
Charles I. Brooks
George A. Saltmarsh
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A. Rehntcal
GS Pateotipol
THE
American Tobacco Company
Ew York USA
Kearsarge Reunion
Congregational Club Meeting
Blanchard
Farrhar
Dock Square
Vaneuil Mall Square
Tam NO
Actor
Lanky
Hilo Banagor
Warren Hall
Francis Burke
Conant Hall
M. H. Cleary
Vine Street Church
C. Casey
Columbia Hall
John E. Heslan
Bay State Hall
M. J. McEttrick
John F. Fitzgerald
James A. McGeough
John B. Moran
James F. Creed
Louis Blumenthal
William J. Miller
Nicholas J. Quinn
Harvey N. Collison
Salem D. Charles
Bordman Hall
William L. Mooney
Albert Wise
Mr. Quincy
Mr. Curtis
Frank Parsons
M. R
Majority
John C. Loud
Samuel P. Tenney
Eugene A. Bessom
Asi. T. Newhall
Everett
John 8. Cate
John D. Henderson
Lowell
Joseph Miller
William F. Courtney
Quingy
Geo. Godfrey
Court St
Ella Chamberlain
Jeffries
Reading A. C
Old Dorchester
OLD Colony League
Brocktons
Metropolitans
Blackstone
Erie Medical CO
Buffalo, N.Y
William Timmins
William A. Manning
Copartners
Timmins & Manning
Mass
Charles S. Knowles
Reuben Owe
Midareser
R. B. Rowe Company
County of Siecle
Thomas M. Wetmore
Be Game
Odd Fellows’ Hall
H. Morse
Reud Pike
Louisburg Harbor
Duff & Balmer
Carbonnear
N. F
Hope
Low Point
C. B
Annesley
North Sydney
Flaherty
Gallagher
Pawtucket
R. L
Pawtucket Athletic Club
Nervease
Nervease Co
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