New York Suffering Violent Deaths Across City
A day of tragedy in New York with four killed in a Prospect Place apartment fire and numerous other fatalities. James McDonald a noted Tammany figure died after a speedway accident. Multiple victims died from shootings poisonings and falls in Hoboken and Manhattan areas. Names include Vincenzo Garagusi Lawrence Priore Catherine Werner Elizabeth Clinton Hilda Hesse and Peter Thompson.
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New York
Prospect Place
Brooklyn
John Winne
Carlton Avenue
Leon Abbott
Abbott
New Jersey
James McDonald
Manhattan
McDonald
Speedway
Vincenzo Garagusi
Broome Street
Lawrence Priore
William Walters
Second Avenue
Catherine Werner
First Avenue
Flower Hospital
Elizabeth Clinton
Bedford Street
Hilda Hesse
Hoboken
Peter Thompson
Third Avenue
East Thirty-ninth Street
David Walsh
Grove Street
Erie
Political Battle Endorses Sullivan For Board Of Apportionment
A Boston political notice presents James Sullivan a veteran public servant and banker as the preferred candidate for the Board of Apportionment. It praises his long service on the Common Council Aldermen State Senate Governor's Council and as a bank executive and trust company president. The letter endorses Sullivan and Minot as safer choices for city taxpayers over opponents.
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Common Council
Board of Aldermen
State Senate
Governor’s Council
Sullivan
Columbia Trust Company
East Boston
Sumner Savings Bank
Boston
Messrs
Minot
Sudlivan
Robert Codman
Russell S. Codman
Allen Curtis
Amory Ellitt
Charles P. Greenough
Walter Hunnewell
Charles C. Jackson
Eben D. Jordan
John F. Moors
E. Rollins Morse
Samuel Wels
Six Day Race Winners Rest Amid New York City Buzz
Victor and Vanquished of the Madison Square Garden six day bicycle race take a day off after the event. Miller the winner, with bride and family, rests at the Bartholdi. Waller at the Ashland. Vierese at the Putnam. Miller reports superb condition, plans a theatrical engagement, while Waller eyes a 24 hour garden race and a big appetite. Major Taylor era talks of a colored pacing event next year drawing attention.
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New York
Madison Square Garden
Bartholdi
Ashland
Putnam
Miller
O'Donnell
Chicago
Waller
Ashland House
Vierese
Putnam House
John West
Pierce
Spain
Portugal
Russia
Europe
Racing Board
Bevel Gear Wheel Company
Columbia
George H. Day
Elliott Mason
Aerate
W. F. Barker
J. Stimson
R. L. Coleman
Peter Dumont
Felton Parker
Major Taylor
Six Day Heroes Miller and Waller Gain On Keith Circuit
The stage gains Miller and Waller as six day heroes, each set for a comfortable sum. Waller plans a large Boston welcome for friends on his return next week. Barnaby has moved to Ohio for coal mining work after outdoor racing ends. The L A W board reports over 2600 from pro registrations and more than 3000 from sanctions, while fines on rebels remain largely ignored. Secretariat Strumey notes Canadian September climate may push world championships earlier, amid tensions with the L A W.
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Veddie Bald
Miller
Waller
Keith
Boston
Tom Barnaby
Ohio
Barnaby
L. A. W. Racing Board
Mott
Racing Board
Canada
Strumey
International Cyclists’ Association
Yale Athletics Revival Discussed In Secret Meeting
A confidential New Haven gathering led by James D. Magee and attended by ex-captains Sherrill and Williams along with Walter Camp and Captain Thomas Fisher discussed reviving Yale athletics. They did not decide on a plan or a trainer, and a further conference was planned.
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New Haven
Conn
Yale
James D. Magee
University Track Athletic Association
Sherrill and Williams
Walter Camp
Thomas Fisher
Magee
Fisher
Magea
George Foster Sanford
Connecticut Volunteers
South
Sanford
Funeral for Portland steamer victim held in Auburn
In Auburn Court Street Baptist Church at 2 PM, funeral services were held for Mrs. F. J. Bemis, a passenger of the steamer Portland. The Rev. F. M. Preble officiated. Her husband was buried a week earlier in a related service. the church pews were filled.
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F. J. Bemis
Auburn
Lewiston
Portland
Court Street Baptist Church
F. M. Preble
Championship Billiards Opens in New England Tourney at Hub
The New England championship billiard tournament opens today at Hub Billiard Parlors under Messrs. Splaine and Parks. Referee Murphy will call play this afternoon for the filter match with Yatter and Thomas to contest. In the evening Campbell versus Foxames. two fine contests are anticipated as top players Schaefer Ives Slosson and other leading professionals set the standard.
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Hub
Billiard Artors
Messrs
Splaine
Parks
Murphy
Yatter
Thomas
Campbell
Foxames
Schaefer
Ives
Slosson
Apportionment Act for Boston Finances Established Board
Boston enacts a board of estimate and apportionment to oversee city finances with oversight by the Mayor and aldermanic leaders. Provisions cover debt limits, loan-funded appropriations, council review within 30 days, veto rights, and transfer of funds between departments to balance the year.
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Board of Street Commissioners
Board of Commissioners of Sinking Funds
City of
Boston
County of
Suffolk
Board of Commissioners
General Treasury
John A Brett Nominated for Boston School Board
John A Brett a Boston born lawyer and Democratic nominee for the School Board has long served in public schools. A Ward 21 resident, Quincy School Association VP, he graduated from Boston College in 1888 and Boston University Law School in 1898 with magna cum laude LL B. He was admitted in Suffolk County the same year and taught at the Boston Truant School before leading Evening High School and serving as principal of the Brigh ton district Evening School.
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Michael W. Brick
Boston
Boston University
Stearns & Butler
Suffolk
John A. Brett
Democratic Party
Ward 21
Quincy School
Quincy School Association
Boston College
Boston University Law School
Suffolk County
Brighton
Brett
Dr Bull Cough Syrup Cures Catarrhal Measles Affection
An 19th century cure called Dr Bull's Cough Syrup reportedly treats catarrhal afflictions that accompany measles. The item notes the remedy and its claimed effectiveness in easing symptoms during outbreaks.
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Dr. Bull
Alderide Candidates Urge Support for Sullivan and Minot
A civic notice urges voters to cross off the seven Democratic alderman candidates and to vote for John H. Sullivan and Laurence Minot for the Board of Apportionment. The message emphasizes party alignment and specific endorsements for local offices.
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John H. Sullivan
Laurence Minot
Board OF Apportionment
Frederick W Day East Boston Drug Store Proprietor
Frederick W Day born in East Boston in 1864 graduated Lyman School 1879 East Boston High 1881 and Massachusetts College of Pharmacy 1891. He entered wholesale drug trade and now runs a drug store at 235 Meridian Street East Boston. Day is a Free Mason and Utarian Society moderator and chaired Ward 1 committee in 86 87.
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Frederick W. Day
East Boston
Lyman
Massachusetts College of Pharmacy
Wholesale Drug Commission
Meridian Street
Day
Unitarian Society
Charlestown-born ex-Alderman Mahoney profile note
Ex Alderman John J Mahoney born in Charlestown and about 44 years old. He served on the board in 1896 and was defeated in 1897, failed renomination last year, and shall extend contributions to the appropriations as directed by the contributors. Approved May 13, 1898.
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John J. Mahoney
Charlestown
Brett for School Board Cited by Boston Graduate Association
The Graduate Association of twenty five Boston public schools endorses Mr Brett highlighting his business ability education and experience. His long career as teacher and principal gives him intimate knowledge of the school system and practical educational methods.
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Graduate Association
Boston
Brett
No-License Rallies Draw Large Chelsea Crowds
No-license gatherings filled Chelsea venues last night with large enthusiastic audiences. Lincoln Hall hosted the principal rally led by Arthur E. Gates, Daniel H. Sullivan presiding, featuring Mrs. Leonora M. Lake of the Catholic Total Abstinence Union of America. Additional talks occurred at Central Congregational, Third Congregational, Mt. Bellingham Methodist, and Walnut Street M E Church with varied clergy and public figures addressing no-license themes. Closing rallies in Lincoln Hall will feature Congressman-elect Roberts presiding, with Judge Fallon, Senator Chamberlain, and Senate President Smith as speakers.
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Chelsea
Lincoln Hall
Arthur E. Gates
Daniel H. Sullivan
Leonora M. Lake
Catholic Total Abstinence Union of America
Lake
D. D
George Whittaker
Cambridge
Karnes
State Prison
Walnut Street M. E
Roberts
Judge Fallon
South Boston
Chamberlain
Brockton
President Smith
Senate
Ward 6 Republicans oppose Alderman Berwin for year
Several Ward 6 Republican committee members condemn Alderman William Berwin’s candidacy citing alleged deals and manipulations with Democrats. They claim his board record shows actions that should end his public service and reference votes on orders from the board.
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Ward 6
Republican Committee
William Berwin
Moors Defends Charges Against Roxbury Candidate Burlen
John I. Moors secretary of the Public School Association replies to M. W. Burlen of Roxbury refuting Burlen's denial. Moors says Burlen manipulated school committee nominations for personal gain and recounts an incident where Burlen shook a letters bundle in his face and made threats. A pocketed witness confirms Moors position in a circulating report.
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John I. Moors
Public School Association
M. W. Burlen
Roxbury
Moors
Burlen
Indorsement by Corcoran Club for Democratic School Board
The General Michael Corcoran Political Club met at Grand Army Hall 6146 Washington Street with President Owen O Loughlin presiding. After a full discussion of candidates and thorough character checks the club unanimously endorsed the straight Democratic nominees for the School Board and related boards.
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Michael Corcoran
Grand Army Hall
Washington Street
Owen O'Loughlin
Corcoran's Chances in Ward 6
Independent candidate Frederick L. Corcoran faces the ward ticket in Ward 6 as he runs a strong bid for Common Council. Corcoran promotes ward committee reform and favorable treatment for local interests, drawing support from notable labor leaders and several ward organizations.
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Common Council
Frederick L. Corcoran
Corcoran
Brackett Seeks Alderman Seat Backed by Lawyers
Sewall C. Brackett, a Democratic aldermanic candidate, enjoys strong backing from fellow lawyers he has practiced with Gargan and Keating. He is popular in his district and endorsed by prominent citizens, societies, and many organizations including the Ancient Order of Hibernians divisions.
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Sewall C. Brackett
Gargan & Keating
Thomas J. Gargan
Angcican Order of Hibernian
Death of General Garcia and family details follow
Continued from Page 1, le men, indicates condolences at the hotel. President McKinley sent a letter of sympathy and Vice-President Hobart sent a card. Senators Foraker Moncy Proctor Chandler and generals Lawton Wheeler called. Garcia family includes Justo aboard staff, a widow Mercedes and son Mario at Thomasville Georgia where the girl is ill, another son Colonel Carlos Garcia in Cuba, a daughter Leonora living in Paris, and Garcia's mother in Havana. The life story will appear on another page.
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le Men
McKinley
Hobart
Foraker
Moncey
Proctor
Chandler
Lawton
Wheeler
Garcia
Justo
Mercedes
Thomasville
Mario
Carlos Garcia
Paris
General Garcia
Havana
GARGIA A HERO General Careia a Cuban liberty fighter
General Garcia a hero of Cuban independence whose life spanned revolts and exile. Born Coguin Oct 14 1839 he rose to brigadier general under Gomez, fought in Jiguani Melones Ayres and Tunas and Guisa, endured captivity in Spain and France, led eastern Cuban forces, and helped coordinate with American troops around Santiago. Funeral plans not yet set.
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Careia
Jiguani
Santiago de Cuba
Cogquin
General Garcia
Havana
Spain
Isabel Velez
Gomez
Baire
Bermuda
United States
Cuba
Antonio Maceo
Maceo
Garcia
Tunas
Guisa
Guaimaro
Interior
Miles
Santiago
Peace commission hosts and holds long pull in Paris
United States and Spanish peace commissioners rest after dense negotiations in Paris. Mutual respect grows as they plan dinners and honor courtesy to the U.S. Senate. Treaty details emerge: Cuba to be relinquished, Porto Rico and the Philippines ceded, repatriation costs on the United States, prisoners to be returned, and older commercial treaties to be renewed. The protocol runs about 690 pages. The U.S. side to thank Faure and officials before sailing home.
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Paris
United States
Madrid
United States Commission
Frye
United States Senate
Cuba
Porto Rico
Philippines
England
Faure
Wno
Delegations Gather in Kansas City for Federation Convention
Delegates from across the nation gather in Kansas City for the annual American Federation of Labor meeting. The convention opens Monday at 9 am with Samuel Gompers central to discussions and a possible debate over Socialist endorsement and free silver. Gompers vows to lead without pledges if elected.
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Kansas City
American Federation of Labor
Samuel Gompers
Gompers
Party of the Secsond
Hobson In Alabama Visit Ends With Narrow Escape
Liemwtenmnt Tlobson arrived in Birmingham on his way to Greensboro to visit his parents before heading to Manila. It required the entire police force to save him from being crushed to death.
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Birmingham
Ala
Liemwtenmnt Tlobson
Greensboro
Manila
Grief in New York follows Garcia death
Newsrooms report General Calixto Garcia has died. General Palma could not travel to Washington and sent Treasurer Benjamin J. Guerra to handle funeral arrangements. Guerra and Palma praised Garcia as a liberator and friend, noting his lifelong sacrifices for Cuba. Mercedes Garcia, Garcia’s 16 year old daughter, is ill with consumption in Georgia.
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New York
Calixto Garcia
General Palma
Washington
Benjamin J. Guerra
Junta
Bayamo
Garcia
Mercedes
Georgia
B. J. Guerra
Surfsmen Recover Body in Portland Disaster Victim
From the Portland Massachusetts area life saving station, the bodies of another Portland disaster victim have been recovered. The remains are those of a man, but identification will be delayed due to decomposition. The medical examiner will view the remains tomorrow morning.
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Chatham
Mass
Chatham Life-Saving Station
Portland
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Berwin
M. W. Blauen
Leonora
Gargia
Zanjon
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