24 Dec 1898
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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 1898
Page
1
The store offers a wide range of styles and materials across departments to suit all tastes. Prices are set on a generous value basis, showcasing why this Boston shop is known for well made goods at low prices.
Frederick W. Day defeated George A. Crocker by 97 votes after a recount, giving Democrats seven seats to five for Republicans on the Board of Aldermen and likely securing a Democratic majority in the Apportionment Board. Ward 20 flips to no license, while Ward 24 remains no license with no recount.
Colonel William Jennings Bryan returns to Lincoln and urges continued opposition to the gold standard and growth of trusts. He defends his resignation to join national issues, criticizes imperial ventures, and argues for flag symbolism tied to republican ideals.
In the full vote recount all twelve winners gained votes with Day and Crocker showing material shifts. Barry widened his already large lead by 424 votes, followed by Preshon with 246 and Doyle with 236. Other gains included Codman 68 Berwin 7 Colby 88 McDonald 68 Day 28.
McKenney and Waterbury of 81 Franklin Street display gas and oil lamps art globes and shades as sensible gifts. The entire line is offered at retail but at wholesale prices until January first.
Madrid reports premier Sagasta gravely ill with bronchial pneumonia and high fever after six doctors examined him. The Queen Regent queried his condition twice and sent her physician to assist. Foreign diplomats and many notables phoned and visited Sagasta’s residence as acting premier Groizard coordinates affairs.
Mark J. Cole a brakeman with the Midland division of the New York New Haven & Hartford railroad was struck and fatally injured by a passenger train east of Woonsocket station while signaling the incoming train from Boston. He died hours later at Woonsocket Hospital. He lived at 1% D Street South Boston.
Police captured James Oakey and Mary Shea, leading false key workers tied to a three month spree in the West End. Officers McGuire and Williamson traced stolen goods to 18 Pioneer avenue Cambridgeport and 4 Adams place, uncovering jewelry, silverware, clothing, a stolen boa, and other valuables. The man and woman were identified after a pawnshop tip and a veil linked to Ezra St. Ruben’s 47 Allen street burglary.
The fragment notes items identified as belonging to Mr. Ruben include a dozen small silver knives three large solid silver knives and forks a dozen solid silver teaspoons six heavy silver spoons a silver cream ladle a silver cream tray a silver berry spoon and three pears.
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