Dudley Wins Narrow Victory Over Arlington
Dudley defeated Arlington in a tight match. Final decision came down to four pins in the decisive frame.
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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 13, 1899
Page
3
Dudley Club Beats Arlington Boat Club In Gilt Edge League
In a close three game match on the Dudley alleys the Dudley Club bowlers defeated Arlington Boat Club two games to one. A B C took the first game while Dudley captured the second. Dudley won the rubber by four pins aided by Emery's eighteen strong spare shots. Dodge led Arlington with 544 for three games and Armstrong Saxe and Marston surpassed 500 as the night’s scoring highlighted a split effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dudley Club
Arlington Boat Club
Dudley
Emery
Dodge of
Arlington
Armstrong
Saxe
Marston
Champlin Victory Reflects City Support Amid Tight Races
The article details Champlin's post election remarks praising city supporters and distinguishing thanks from promises. It outlines party results: Republicans sweep Aldermen and school committee, Democrats win few seats, Ennis defeats Belcher in a tight Alderman at large race, and minor shifts in Ward contests with independents close behind.
Proctor Re-elected Mayor in Somerville Contests
George C. Proctor, Republican, wins re election as Somerville mayor. Five of seven wards vote in school committee contests, with Mrs H B Attwood re elected in Ward 7 as the sole woman on the board. Isabel Gd Higgins gains 248 votes in Ward 5. No license vote falls short of last year by about 500. firemen pension act passes with near same margin. Yes 1792 No 3228.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. B. Attwood
Isabel Gd. Higgins
W. B. Porter
Chelsea Mayoral Race Ends In Narrow Victory
Chelsea voters chose James Gould, Republican Convention, over Charles E Rowe, Republican Citizen, by 8 votes, with Gould leading Green Democrat Social by 354. All Republican alderman candidates won, shaping the city board for next year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chelsea
James Gould
Charles E Rowe
Charles R. Green
Gould
Mr. Rowe
Board of Aldermen
Boxing Gossip Highlights Shifts in Promoters and Fights
Coverage outlines Flaherty Downey no show fueling scrutiny of Hercules A. C. Edgy notes include Dixon venture at White Elephant renamed Tiger, and Chicago Jan 20 bout for Terry McGovern against Eddie Santry. Also reports on Boston liquor law fight plans, and local election results with a notable school committee defeat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martin Flaherty
Jack Downey
Brooklyn
Lowell Boy
Hercules A. C
Flaherty
Downey
George Dixon
New York
Sixth Avenue
Twenty-eighth
Twenty-ninth Streets
Dixon
Maurice Kelly
Charlestown
Detroit
Mich
J. J. Axtelle
Gus Dondero
Clark
Curtis
Adams
Terry McGovern
Eddie Santry
Chicago
Dick Burge
McPartland
Eddie Connolly
Burge
Will Curley
Ben Jordan & Co
M. Mulligan
Boston
Frend Siler
The
Post
Tom O’rourke
Charlie White
D. Hayes
Dover
Superintendent killed in prison mill shafting incident
Curtis M. Taylor the superintendent of machinery at the hosiery mill inside the State Penitentiary was caught in the shafting and killed. He had arrived from Manchester Ohio last Saturday to assume the post.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbia
8. C
Curtis M. Taylor
State Penitentiary
Taylor
Manchester
O. H
Polo Games Last Night Across Several Cities
Reports show matches at Taunton Lawrence 15 to 9 over Taunton. New Haven beat Meriden 10 to 6. Rockland defeated Rockland 6 to 5. New Britain won over Waterbury 11 to ?
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taunton
Lawrence
Everett Mayor and Aldermen Election Returns
In Everett Charles C Nichols led a sweeping victory against Mr. Brown and his supporters carrying every ward and winning by 993 votes. The mayoral tally had Nichols with 1912 to Brown 919 and Jones 122. Aldermen chosen included William J Brickley Isaac C Harvey Charles L Paine and William J Schoppelry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. J. Irwin
George W. Witehill
Whitehill
George R. Brown
Alfred K. Jones
Charles C. Nichols
William J. Brick
Albert Downing
Augustus
Marshall
Fred EK. Sawer
William P. Collins
Sylvanus Tre Percere Currier
Francis Maen C. Currier
Francia M. Dana, Jr
Benjamin Randall
Ward
Charles F. Spencer
William A. Straight
Walter 8
Thompson
Ward Oy Raware
Bean
Henry B. Black
George M.cook
Wilson wins Newton mayoralty in tight re-election race
Edward J. Wilson, the Republican nominee, is re-elected mayor of Newton by 112 over Democrat William H. Baker as the city goes no license. Republicans win 18 of 27 council seats. Virgil G. Barnard the purchasing agent winner by 1128 votes. aldermen elected include eight Republicans and one Democrat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newton
Edward J3. Wilson
William H. Baker
Caroline Anders
S. E. Howard
Aldrich
Howard
Anders
Wilson
Baker
Aids
Ward
Virgil G. Barnard
Andrew E. Barrett
George H. Taylor
William B. Badger
Charles D. Paige
William H. Brown
Edward
Howe
William Whitter
Curves Barton
John H. Beaulieu
James H. Carmichael
Woburn Elects Davis Mayor and Notables In City Vote
William F. Davis is re elected mayor of Woburn by citizens papers with a 6 vote margin over ex mayor John P Feeney. License vote stands 1302 Yes 1208 No. Aldermen at large tilt to Republicans eight in total four wards split. Elwyn G Preston re elected to Board of Public Works. School committee picks include Lizzie B Blake Frank E Cotton and Herbert S Riley. Ward results list Dolan Winn and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Democrat Social Party
Board of Aldermen
Franklin ©. Barnes
Barnes
Joseph M. Bulger
A. J. Bulger
Boston
Woburn
William F. Davis
John P. Feeney
License
Elwyn G. Preston
Board of Public Works
Lizzie B. Blake
Frank E. Cotton
Herbert &. Riley
T. H. Dolan
F. A. Winn
City election yields Republican control of boards
Voters turnout reached 21.4 percent as Republicans won both legislative branches of the city government. The Board of Aldermen finished 5 Republicans to 1 Democrat, and the Common Council 16 Republicans to 2 Democrats. No license defeated 1652 to 834, down from last year’s 1584 to 669. Aldermen elected are Miron S. Curtis, Lewis A. Dodge, and Edward J. Doherty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Aldermen
Common Council
Citizens
Mirons
Curtis
Lewis A. Dodge
Edward J. Doherty
Crowley Wins In Lowell Mayor Race By Narrow Margin
In Lowell on December 12 Hon Jeremiah Crowley a Democrat was reelected mayor over Hon George K Putnam a Republican by about 150 votes The city approved license by 1913 votes The campaign drew heavy spending and unprecedented betting amid a tight race with late precincts deciding the outcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lowell
Jeremiah Crowley
George K. Putnam
Putnam
New Board Elected Without Political Tie
President Averville and Messrs. Luscomb and Hathaway were defeated. The newly elected board lacks a clear political complexion and includes G. Arthur Bodwell, Thomas G. Pinnock, and Michael J. ...
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Averille
Luscomb
Hathaway
G. Arthur Bodwell
Thomas G. Pinnock
Michael J
City Council Welcomes Mix of Old and New Members
The council includes 10 existing members and 14 new faces. The eight hour law was not submitted to voters at this election. Names Doyle William A Clapp Thomas H Fanning W S Fulton and Charlies B Fowler are noted among the members.
Huse Wins Newburyport Mayor Race Over Social Democrat
Mayor Thomas Huse, Republican, is re-elected with 1263 votes to 744 for Charles W. Johnson Social Democrat. Independent candidates Hunt and Hidden receive 399 and 43. License approval passes 1307 yes to 1118 no. City Council mix favors Democrats and Republicans in a non-partisan city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newburyport
Thomas Huse
Charles W. Johnson
Social Democrat
Albert F. Hunt
Charles W. Hidden
James F. Carens
Irvin Besse
William G. Fisher
Arthur Withington
Andrew J. Casey
Somerville Elects Republican Mayor and Aldermen
Somerville held a quiet city election with % fewer votes than nine years ago. A Republican mayor was elected without opposition along with eight Republican aldermen at large and twelve Republican wards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Somerville
Ayor
Republic
Salem Election Overturn Reshapes City Government
In Salem on December 12, a stubbornly fought race toppled Mayor James H. Turner who sought a fifth term. Alderman David M. Little won with 3900 votes to 1230, while independent candidate John F. Hurley surged ahead of the incumbent. Sidney Perley trailed with 25. The new administration becomes non-partisan and reform minded. License policy also flipped from no license by 603 to a license majority 2967 to 2820.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salem
James H. Turner
David M. Little
John F. Hurley
Sidney Perley
Lcense
Beéord
Ald
Webber Re-elected Mayor in Beverly Citizens Vote
Benjamin D. Webber won a mayoral re election in Beverly on citizens nomination papers by a 729 point over Perry Collier and 969 over Thomas B. Broughton. The Board of Aldermen and Common Council split along party lines, with a strong Republican majority and no license vote passing by a wide margin. Ward 1 produced the only close contest as Democrats won their Aldermen and two Councilmen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ware 2
Willam H. Ennis
Horace A. Belcher
Municipal League
Ennis
Joseph S. Pike
George S. Canfield
John M. Woods
Caleb L. Sanborn
Beverly
Benjamin D. Webber
Citizens
Perry Collier
Thomas B. Broughton
Board of Aldermen
Collier
Oppose Democrats as Long as Strategists Control Boston Politics
The Hon. John R. Murphy spoke after the election, praising Mayor-elect Hart and criticizing the board of strategy. He blamed Collins for public distrust and said he would align with good government over the Democratic party unless the strategists load the city’s board. Murphy claimed evidence supports his charges and urged focus on the city’s welfare.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John R. Murphy
Post
Murphy
Hart
Board of Strategy
Collins
Democratic Party
O’reilly
J. 9. Murphy
O'Reilly
Mr. Murphy
City Election Results Reflect License and Labor Shifts
Plurality of 627 over W P Buckley and Buck. Republicans elected eight Aldermen, Democrats six, Socialist Moritz Ruther defeated for re election. City voted for license by 823. Eight hour day for city employees and pensioning of firemen adopted by large majorities. No license supporters suffer a setback.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. P Buckley
Buck
Moritz Ruther
Ward
Dodge Reelected Worcester Mayor In Tight Race
Worcester Massachusetts mayoral race ends with Rufus B Dodge Jr winning by 3226 votes over Thayer. License question passes by 1388 with Yes 6673 No 5290. Aldermen lineup remains six Republicans and three Democrats. school committee and Common Council solidly Republican.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thayer
Goodwill
Marcy
Sanders
Common Council
Dodge
John A
Mayor Hart Wins City Hall Vote After Nightlong Balloting
Scen es at City Hall show a packed chamber as returns roll in for mayor. Republicans cheer as Hart’s lead fluctuates with Charlestown and later precincts while Democrats hope for later gains. Hart finishes with a 1904 vote majority amid mixed reactions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Councilmanic
City Hall
Mr. Hart
Charlestown
Hart
John R. Murphy
Collins
City Officials and Assignments List
A partial roster lists city officials and department heads including the public grounds superintendent William Doogue, city auditor, assessor Charles E Folsom, Maguire, city collector Nat H Taylor, building commissioner John Com, health commissioner Andrew Bailey, solicitor Thomas Babson, registrar William Rideout, bridges and ferries chiefs, water department staff, and election official Timothy McDonough. The OCR shows multiple names with associated roles and salary figures such as 7500 for Babson and 3000 for Drew, reflecting a municipal payroll summary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles F. Day
Sic Bee
Roscoe P. Owen
Fisher Ames
Ain Sie
Pepiansasere Ae
William Doogue
City Auditor Dodge
Charles E. Folsom
John M. Maguire
Nat H. Taylor
John 8
George F. Babbitt
Andrew J. Bailey
Cration
Thomas M. Babson
John T. Wheelwright
Eaeneet & Isisieebestat
Samuel M. Child
James Donovan
Lioanades
Ray George E. McKay
Thomas A. Wahalen
Noes Ei Abbees
Joan Drohan
Zao Charles Logue
William H. Rideout
Benjamin W Wells
William H. Carberry
William F. McClellan
Ferries
John J. Kelly
Charles R. Cutter
Oshua Atwood
Alfred T. Turner
Edward ©. Ellis
Water Department
Joseph H. Caldwell
Hugh McNulty
Daniel P. Sullivan
Frank A. Drew
Timothy F. McDonough
Sionet
cScope
Samuel H. Hudson
Thomas A. Mullen
Herry
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Walter Lang
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Young Foss
New England
Young Callahan
Scotty
Billy Hurd
B. H. Benton
Rob Roy
Bidy
Everett
Nichols
Brown
People’s
Mr. Brown
Cit
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Charles ©. Nichols
Edward B. Wilson
Davis
Board
Crowley
Huse
Meyer Proctor
P. H. Doherty
H. N. Conn
B. J. Golden
A. A. Dickson
M. J. Greaney
Medford
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Webber
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Excelsior
Thorp& Martin Co
Milk St
Holyoke
Chapin
Arthur B. Chapin
A. B. Chapin
Worcester
Rufus B. Dodge, Jr
Mayor Dodge
Chicopee
Springfield
Denis Murphy
Mellen
Loomis
Repulicans
Dennis Murphy
Shepherd
Lynn
Eynn
William Shepherd
Chester W. Dennis
James WB. Rich
Yex
C. W. Ernst
Siggar Ca
Meyer Hart
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