18 Dec 1897
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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 18, 1897
Page
1
Lynn December 17 Chairman of the License Commissioner David H Sweetser says he will resign from the commission due to adverse criticism over the panel’s decision to revoke ten hotel licenses.
Privy Councillor Ittenbach defended the government’s military measure in the Reichstag. He stated the regime’s discipline is unconditional devotion to the King and obedience to superiors, and that as long as discipline holds they fear no Socialist schemes.
The reunited central committee of the reformist party approves the autonomist proposals and plans a manifesto next week. Electoral committees will be appointed before December 3 as the autonomist central committee also approves the commission's acts.
An advertisement asserts Runnymede Club Whisky is absolutely pure with a government guarantee. The brief copy emphasizes quality and official endorsement, phrased in a formal 1920s style.
Norman Selby known as Kid McCoy defeats Dan Creedon after fifteen rounds at Long Island City to become the world middleweight champion. The Hoosier dominated with reach and science as Creedon’s resolve waned and the challenger threw in the sponge to concede the title.
Kid McCoy defeats Dan Creedon to claim the middleweight world title as betting odds swing in his favor. Spectators pay premium prices in Carson City while Charley White lauds McCoy as the era’s greatest middleweight. Mayor Gleason and Jim Corbett add reactions as the crowd awaits further details.
The Honorable Owen A. Galvin, a former mayoral candidate, had suffered months of stomach trouble. A recent operation appeared to go well, but he worsened last night and fell into unconsciousness. By midnight family and doctors were at his bedside as recovery became unlikely at his home on West Newton Street.
Boston born law graduate and Democratic figure Patrick Galvin built a long public career. He practiced law after 1881, served in the General Court and Senate, chaired committees on liquor law education and more, led district attorney offices, ran for mayor, directed the Charles River Improvement Commission, and held Catholic Order of Foresters roles. He married Jennie T. Sullivan in Boston in 1879 and had three children.
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