Dunraven Challenge Accepted for America's Cup Race
New York Tonight Lord Dunraven accepted the challenge from the Royal Yacht Squadron for the America's Cup. The New York Yacht Club approved unanimously by 32 voters, outlining terms from earlier letters and noting the date is ten months from December 5, 1892, with possible mutual adjustments.
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Election Results and City Politics Review
The article details ward by ward outcomes with names like Mitchell Lomnosey Fottler Halestrom Maguire and Dever plus Aldermen Flood Roche Lamb and Mooney. It analyzes mayoral campaign dynamics, budget pains, and the balance of power between Democrats and Republicans in Boston.
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Medford Elects Samuel Lawrence Mayor by Two to One
Medford's first city election yields Samuel C. Lawrence as mayor with 1392 votes against 609 for Morris W. Child. Aldermen elected include Edward F. Allan, Milton C. Brownell, Walter F. Cushing, Lewis H. Lovering, Dana I. McIntire, and others. The license question fails by 282 votes with 891 yes and 1173 no. Republicans win both city branches and several school committees are seated.
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Samuel C. Lawrence
General Lawrence
Morris W. Child
Reynolds T. White
J. Henry Norcross
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Milton C. Brownell
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Death in Its Path cyclone devastates Summit Mississippi
A morning cyclone two miles north of Summit Mississippi leveled the Rev Young residence. Mrs Young and family survived but with serious injuries. Killed include a six year old girl, William Freeman, a colored woman and a boy unknown. Wounded include S R Young with arm and internal injuries, Mrs Young with internal injuries, two S R Young children, and others. The path ran about 300 yards with uprooted pines and widespread wreckage. Relief parties rushed to assist.
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Drowned Boys’ Funerals in Watertown Mass
Funerals held for Ralph B Haynes and Sydney P Critchett after drowning. Town suspended business. public schools closed. Services led by Rev W H Savage Rev G M Smiley and Rev G W Richardson. Both boys members of local grammar school bands. interred at Mt Auburn and Mt Feake Cemeteries.
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Democrats suffer school board setback in fall vote
The Democrats failed to elect any candidate for the school committee. The top Democrat on the ticket received 32,088 votes while the lowest successful candidate had 35,884, a margin of 3,846. The result suggests about 4,000 to 4,500 votes represented the strength of the women’s vote. The elected school committee members and their votes followed.
Late Night Televised Results Aid Rogers Health
The article notes Mr. Rogers, afflicted with bronchial trouble, stayed home in the evening yet received results by telephone. It discusses how a contest pushed back by thirty days could have improved Republican prospects, implying strategic implications without detailing broader events.
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Mayor Matthews Thanks Supporters After Strong Election Vote
Mayor Matthews expressed deep gratitude to the Democratic city committee officers and citizens for generous support in the last three elections. He said the aim to serve city interests, not just personal praise, was ratified by the party and people and pledged a clean progressive administration for the coming year.
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Returns at City Hall as Democrats Pack Chamber
A large Democratic crowd gathered at City Hall to hear election returns with Mayor Matthews pleased by the figures. Main interest centered on the license vote and Aldermen results as Ward 16 backed Mansfield and Maguire supporters cheered. The verdict, seen as Osborneism influenced and license jealousy, indicated a margin near 1600 with readings by long distance phone from Horticultural Hall.
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Verdict in Decie case in Salem damages awarded
In Salem on December 18 the jury ruled for Charles H Decie administrator of the estate of Charles H Decie Jr of Newburyport against Boston and Portsmouth Steamship Co. The verdict awarded $1379.16 to the plaintiff for the death of Decie Jr aboard the steamer John Brooks.
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Rogers in Defeat at Alliston Election
The Hon. Homer Rogers, seen at his Alliston home, reflected on his defeat. He cited uncertainty in the campaign and noted that his long tenure earned him enemies among laboring men who disapproved of his approach, while tracing Matthews's growing plurality to those tensions.
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Bancroft Wins Cambridge Mayoral Race by Plurality
In Cambridge yesterday Colonel William A. Bancroft was elected mayor amid a strong no license majority. Four candidates contested the race with a vigorous but civil campaign, aided by organized caucus support and active volunteers. Bancroft’s margin exceeded expectations at 719, and no license supporters held a decisive victory of 800 to 900. The event drew church bells, jubilation at Union Hall, and speeches from Bancroft and city leaders.
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Evans Wins in Everett Mayor Race in 2291 Ballot
Everett voters chose Oliver A. H. Evans as mayor by 191 votes amid a split Republican slate. Aldermen and council seats favored both Evans and Smith factions across six wards, with results partly sealed on the license issue and the former School Board retained with few changes.
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George E. Smith
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Francis E. Dyeren
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George C. Ai
A. R. Henderson
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H. W. Lewis
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Salem Election Re-elects Mayor Amid License Reversal
In Salem on December 18 the election outcome re-elects Mayor Cyrus A. Jordan and most of the current Board of Aldermen. No license backers lose, overturning prior years as public liquor enforcement looms. New aldermen include J Frank Dalton replacing Palfrey and J H Turner leading Ward 6. School committee picks list Keating Jewett Bixby Hagar Higgins Lord Brown.
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A. T. Newhall
James Keating
George R. Jewett
H. M. Bixby
D. B. Hagar
P. P. Higgins
W. S. Lord
E. F. Brown
Newburyport Election Quiet Amid One Mayor Candidate
Newburyport voters approved the status quo with Mayor Orrin J. Gurney re elected as Independent Citizens and Citizens’ candidate. Aldermen in Ward 6 and several council seats faced light opposition as temperance supporters hoped for a no license majority next year. The Republican city government retained control with 13 to 12 Democrat council balance. School committee races centered on a one session debate. seven of the old Common Council members were returned.
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Worcester voters elect Mayor Henry Marsh by large margin
At the Worcester city election 13 603 votes were cast. Republican Henry A. Marsh won the mayoralty by a 1977 vote margin over Col James E Estabrook Denn with 7790 to 5815. Marsh achieved the largest mayoral vote and the largest first year majority. Four Republican Aldermen and several councilmen won by narrow to wide plurarities across wards.
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Lowell Still in Doubt After City Election
Lowell December 14 report shows a large vote with partial overturn due to Democratic factional fights and religious prejudice. Republicans likely win the mayoralty by 30 to 40 votes, plus three aldermen and three councilmen. Pickman elected mayor, city license vote likely about 600 in favor of prohibition, 1816 last year.
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Lynn No License Victory in City Elections
In Lynn, Republicans re-elected Mayor Elihu B. Hayes and the full slate of nine Aldermen plus 19 of 24 Councilmen. The Municipal Reform party drew nearly 1000 votes, cutting into the Democratic total. A decisive no license majority, 423, sparked church bells and signals a shift in local politics.
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