Gove and Swallow Guard Ballot Vault After Election
Jesse Gove and Chairman George Swallow led a security vigil at the Court House watching ballot boxes after Hart's victory. Two guards stood by while others observed from shadows as passers by noted the unusual group. Mayor-elect Quincy voiced disappointment but said the defeat belongs to the party, not Collins, and analyzed reasons for the loss.
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Boston election results show Hart ahead with 1900 plurality
In Boston yesterday ex Mayor Hart leads with about 1900 plurality as total votes top 81 000. Republicans gain across wards including notable increases in Wards 20 and 2 8, while Democrats win eight of thirteen aldermen and the Common Council stands 42 Democrats to 32 Republicans.
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James A. McDonald
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Hart Wins Boston Mayoral Race After Democratic Interregnum
Mayor elect Hart speaks at 998 Commonwealth Ave, pledging fairness for city workers, pursuit of business-friendly finances, and cooperative governance with the Council and press. He thanks supporters including Swallow, Gove, and local papers, noting a Republican victory amid a Democratic city and promising swift policy changes.
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Collins not disappointed in not seeking office
Collins states he was never set on any office and is free from personal disappointment. He says he did not seek the nomination and, having accepted, left the election role. The people have again chosen Mr. Hart as a friend.
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Republicans Celebrate Hart Victory At City Watch HQ
Republican leaders and volunteers cheer a Hart victory as crowds at the party headquarters hail a city change. Figures like Swallow Gove Sands Berwin and Hutchinson praise Hart and the Republican turnout while noting public approval of Collins.
Murphy Recognized as Saunders Urges Hart to Honor Charlestown Man
Representative Charles R. Saunders, who opposed Tremont and Boylston streets track replacement, praised Boston voters for endorsing his stance. He also called the mayoralty decision a verdict for honesty and against municipal excess, framing it as resistance to hidden power and demagogic influence.
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Tremont
Boylston
Boston
Reform Fight Over Boston Votes Spurs Party Pressure
The article accuses assistant assessors of bias and piracy in Boston elections. It claims voting lists are padded and contracts used to keep a party in power, with independent Democrats helping defeat the ticket in Democratic wards. John R. Murphy is praised for truth in his charges and called for accountability in the incoming administration.
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Fitzgerald's Views on Board of Strategy and City Election
Congressman Fitzgerald discusses the Board of Strategy and its impact on Democratic votes. He notes Tremont Street track gains shifting Republican support from Back Bay and Charlestown defecting votes, while Hart's victory shows Democrats still strong in local government. He credits Lomasney faction for backing General Collins and cites Ward 8 returns as favorable.
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Treachery Hit Democratic Mayor Race, Lee Says
Democratic city committee chair John H. Lee issued a midnight statement blaming the defeat of General Collins on a larger Republican reserve vote and treachery in Democratic quarters. He said reliable information misled him about broad support and that honest work by Democrats appeared fine at polling places but failed in the final count.
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Battle of brains against boodle marks political clash
Kelshersons Murphy cites a contest as a clash of brains against treachery. He compares Mark Hanna to a barrel and praises General Collins as a capable, honest chair, while condemning treachery that upended the Democratic effort and haunted the dying campaign.
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Moffatt Breaks Arm in Bout With Gardiner
Chicago fighter Jack Moffatt broke his left forearm in the seventh round against George Gardiner of Lowell Mass. after leading on points. referee Charley White stopped the match and Gardiner was declared the winner.
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General Collins in Court Over Patno Will Case
Judge McKim allows the will of Mrs Mabel C Patno estate about 9000 with all to husband Nelson H Patno who died ten days earlier after a divorce decree. The 1801 will contestes while Patno sisters argued the will’s legal effect.
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Arbitration ruling cuts minor league control of Wrigley
The national board of arbitration ruled Syracuse had no right to control Wrigley's services after his contract ended. The decision lets any National League club draft minor leaguers at season end without transfer payments, affecting small clubs amid the Wrigley controversy. Also reports describe a devastating Ceram earthquake killing most residents and wrecking towns.
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John J. Rogers
Baltimore
Charles Ebbett
Ned Hanlon
Harry van der Horst
F. A. Abell
Cincinnati
John T. Brush
Washington
J. Earl Wagner
Pittsburg
Barney Dreyfuss
W. W. Kerr
Chicago
James Hart
St. Louis
Frank de Haas Robison
Cleveland
Stanley Robison
Fred Knamles
Louisville
Harry Pulliam
Dr. Stucky
Andrew Freedman
Indoor Cycle Races See Records, Delays, and International Wins
Last night indoor track events faced a late start and a near strike by amateurs. Albert Champion chased the one hour record but fell 6 seconds short with 2 18, paced by Henri Fournier on a motor single. George A Banker defeated Tommaselli of Italy in the mile and claimed top honors in the international professional cycle events.
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Billiard Tourney In New York Sees Close Scores
In the Class B amateur championship series in New York the du al games continued at the Bockerhof Club. Rontrione of New Haven defeated George Hevner of Philadelphia by 300 to 4. Man Smithies St. beat Albert Butler of Boston by 300 to Fess.
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Philadelphia
Legion of Spanish War Veterans Hold Benefit Ball
The Legion of Spanish War Veterans staged a military ball and sham battle in Mechanical Hall to aid sick and disabled soldiers. A crowd of over 3500 gathered as teams from Noxbury, Fort Warren artillery, U S Navy detachments, and English High staged evolutions and a mock battle amid cheering crowds.
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Melrose Elects Levi Gould Governor in First City Vote
Melrose transitioned to city status today and elected Levi S. Gould mayor with 1168 votes over Sidney H. Buttrick. The council includes eight aldermen at large and ward representatives. licenses were rejected and the eight hour law approved. party splits visible in several races.
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Levi S. Gould
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Sidney H. Buttrick
Jonathan C. Howes
Charles J. Barton
Hart Unconcerned Ex-Mayor Hart Votes at Prince Schoolhouse
Ex mayor Hart walked to the polling place on Commonwealth Avenue and cast a ballot along Republican lines. He visited Mt. Vernon Bank for business, attended a bank directors meeting, and later learned of the election results at home. A messenger from General Collins delivered congratulations before Hart replied from his home.
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Brighton
Collins Casts Ballot in Brighton Precinct 7 Ward 26
Hon. P. A. Collins votes at 843 o clock in Precinct 7 Ward 26 Brighton. He walked from his Aberdeen area home refusing a carriage, appeared erect and cheerful at the wardroom, chatted with Thomas Young, then entered the voting booth and headed to his office.
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Two Suitors Die After Gas asphyxiation at Hotel
Two men registered at the Charles Hotel on Monday night and later collapsed from gas fumes. One died at the North Grove Street morgue, the other was critically ill at Massachusetts General Hospital. The room was found full of vapor and occupants unconscious. Doctors treated the victims as J Barrett and an unnamed man. authorities investigated the gas exposure.
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Charles Hotel
North Grove Street
Massachu General Hospital
Sampson Honored At Naval and Military Order Dinner
Enthusiasm rose at the Hotel Somerset as Rear Admiral William T. Sampson was guest of honor for the Spanish-American War veterans. Commander John Gilman of the G A R hailed him as the real hero of Santiago, but Sampson could not speak due to illness. Colonel Curtis Guild Jr praised the order's apolitical stance and service to the republic.
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William T. Sampson
John Gilman
Grand Army
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School Committee Plans Centennial Observance and Staffing Changes
The school committee approved a general observance in schools tomorrow for Georges Washington's 100th death anniversary. They set the director of music salary at 3000 yearly, but did not finalize James M. McLaughlin as director. Wallags C. Boyden’s headmaster election at the Normal School was postponed to the next meeting.
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Gatacre Reports Stormberg Attack Aims Misjudged
Forestier Walker at Cape Town reports Gatacre's attack on Stormberg misjudged distance and terrain. Boer fire from a hill wounded many. two guns were damaged and could not be recovered in time. Nine miles’ march preceded by patrols, with missing count now listed as 366.
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Lady Wilson Released in London Special Despatch
A London special despatch reports Lady Wilson has been released. Details are scarce as the telegram notes an exche who was a yprismar at.
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Democratic defeat and city leadership transition echoed in Beaton remarks
The speaker comments on General Collins and the shift to a Republican mayoral administration, noting anticipated strain from tax limits and personnel changes. He expresses support for Hart’s experience, pledges cooperation, and hopes unpaid boards will remain loyal to the city’s interests.
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