Reform Club debate on caucuses and reform in politics
Massachusetts Reform Club members debate how to change or abolish caucuses. Speakers include Mayor Bird S. Coler and Hon. Edwin B. Hale. Thomas J. Gargan advocates keeping caucuses with reforms. They discuss direct public nomination and unified party primaries to curb fraud.
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Massachusetts Reform Club
Young's
Bird S. Coler
City of New York
Edwin B. Hale
Cambridge
Thomas J. Gargan
Moorfield Storey
Coler
Gargan
Worthington ©. Ford
William ©. Wait
Edmund A. Whitman
Charles Warren
Storey
Reform Club
Cape Cod Travellers Hold Thirteenth Annual Dinner At Parker House
Cape Cod Commercial Travellers Association gathered for its thirteenth annual banquet at Parker House. Women attended as guests for a “Ladies’ night” with Jed S. Johnson noting an average membership around 159. Rev H Roblin spoke on success and world progress, while Hon William A. Morse discussed benefits of commercial travel. Officers elected: President L. Davis, Vice-President Moore Flint, Secretary Arthur Knowles, Treasurer Clinton Hobbs.
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Parker House
Jed S. Johnson
H. Roblin
I. D
America
Merica
William A. Morse
Ae L. Davis
Moore Flint
Arthur T. Knowles
Clinton KE
Hobbs
Second Handed Lover Arises from Van Tass Song
A brief excerpt from a song by Van Tass Li recounts a man who calls himself a second handed lover while pursuing a woman. He admits deep feeling yet insists he should not be considered. The girl’s curiosity grows as she questions his commitment amid competing affection.
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Ff. van Tass Li
Executors of Pullman Estate Awarded Large Fees
Robert J. Lincoln and Norman B. Ream, executors of the late George M. Pullman, were granted 425000 in compensation for services. The award, approved by Mrs Harriet S Pullman and other residuary legatees, aims to fund a monument in Graceland Cemetery. Final accounting and estate value updates eyed for next week.
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Robert
Lincoln
Norman B. Ream
George M. Pullman
Batten
Eee
Harriet Sanger Pullman
Frank O. Lowden
Miss Maria Goodhue Buried In Danvers Home
In Danvers on January 6 a short service led by Rev G J Sanger was held for Miss Maria Goodhue whose body lay buried in her house after a recent death. Executor Charles H Whipple of Peabody will not reveal will details until probate. A possible New York blood relative may claim the property.
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G. J. Sanger
Universalist Church
Maria Goodhue
Miss Goodhue
Charles H. Whipple
Peabody
New York
Veteran Odd Fellow William Rowell Dies in Franklin
Franklin New Hampshire January 5 William L Rowell aged 72 long time member of Merrimac Lodge of Odd Fellows died today at his home in town. Rowell had joined the lodge over fifty years ago and was active in local fraternal work.
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Franklin
N. H
Willam L. Rowell
Merrimac Lodge of Odd Fellows
Burglars Enter Dover Street Store Through Transom
Thieves forced a front door transom at David Condon & Co. 13286 Washington Street stealing a small amount of cash and 1009 cigars. Patrols pursued from Dover Street to Northampton but the burglars escaped.
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David Condon &Co
Washington Street
Dover Street
Northampton
Postum Restores Health in Omaha Man and Wife
A Omaha reader recounts quitting coffee after a coffee habit left him weak and cold. He switched to Costum Cereal Food Coffee and Postum Food Coffee, reporting restored heart strength and renewed vigor. His wife also benefited, and they promote four heaping teaspoons per pint of water with cream.
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Tam
Postum
A Sehuellice
United States Army
John Corcoran
South Omaha
Cudahy Packing Co
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Omaha
Neb
Moody to Defend Cole in High Profile Case at Trial
Congressman Moody expected to serve as counsel for Charles H. Cole with Deputy Jones’s backing amid court proceedings and shifting defence plans. In a separate fire incident, William C. Sanborn burned escaping a blaze at a hotel building owned by Dr. Charles H. Shackford. Kerringer, a Kentucky native, died in the incident along with losses to property and tools.
Plumber Dies in Chelsea Fire at Division Street Shop
William H. Ferringer a Chelsea plumber was burned to death last evening while asleep in his shop at 174 Division Street in a one and a half story wooden building. Another occupant filled an oil heater as the fire broke out leaving his mother and sister in danger.
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William H. Ferringer
Chelsea
Division Street
Roberts Defends Polygamy Charge in Five Hour Hearing
In Washington the Roberts case featured his own defense on polygamy claims. He argued the people must judge a member’s moral status, noting Utah’s silver interests and challenging witness testimony. The hearing adjourned to resume next morning after nearly five hours of testimony.
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Art
Roberts
Supreme Court of the United States
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Congress
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House of Representatives
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Moody to Likely Represent Cole in Coming Trial
Washington January 5 Congressman Moody of Haverhill has not yet been engaged as counsel for Charles H Cole but will probably be. He declined to discuss the question when interviewed.
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Jones
Moody
Washington
Haverhill
Charles H. Cole
Broadway National Bank of Boston Faces Time Question
Temporary Receiver Wing will travel to Washington tomorrow to confer with Comptroller Dawes on whether the bank should receive more time to reach conditions to resume operations. The decision will address the bank's ability to extend its stay before action.
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Washington
H Broadway National Bank of
Boston
Low Water Affects Merrimack Mills in Lawrence
Mills in Lawrence report reduced water power from the Merrimack with Washington mill departments No 2 combing and carding suspended since Thursday. Rain is hoped to relieve the shortage. In South Manchester Cheney Bros mill weavers strike in the White Silk dept was settled this afternoon, restoring 100 looms by tomorrow.
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Merrimack
Washington
Uites
Manchester
Conn
Cheney Bros.’ Mills
Prisoners Rescued in Northwest Luzon Mission
General Otis reports complete success of operations in Northwest Luzon. American prisoners were rescued and evacuated to Vigan. the message hints that Lieutenant Gillmore may be among the saved. Several names of fallen sailors are listed from the Ardaneta and Yorktown parties.
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Otis
War Department
Luzon
Gillmore
Manila
Hare
Howie
Vigan
Schwan
Wheaton
Cavite
Opa
Yorktown
W. CC. Wood
William Mitchell
Samuel Jones Tilden Herbert
Arthur W. Drummond
Thomas Gray
Samuel Stone
Fall River
Mass
John Dillon
Charles Albert Morrissey
Ora B. McDonald
Edward J. Nygard
U S Navy Seizes Island Near Philippine Group
Washington reports another island seizure by the United States Navy in the East. Despatch from Cavite notes Lt Wentzbaugh aboard Albay hoisted the flag on Siotu Island on December 21 with Chief Dato supplying a pole. The island lies near the boundary of the Philippine quad and close to Borneo.
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United States Navy
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Wentzbaugh
Albay
Sioutu
Dato
North Borneo
Watson
Ine
Hes
Borneo
Phillippines
Steamer Victoria Reported Missing After Guam Departure
Washington cable from Manila reports Victoria with a broken shaft left Guam for Manila December 25 towed by collier Brutus. The inquiry notes the steamer had not been heard from since leaving San Francisco October 11.
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Victoria
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Bribery probe opens into Senator Clark of Montana
January hearing before the Scena committees on privileges and elections launched an investigation into bribery charges linked to Senator Clark's Montana election. Ex-Senator Edmunds led the complainants, arguing expenditures were traceable to Clark, while Faulkner defended Clark and reviewed Montana politics and factional elements.
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Scena Committees On
Clark
Montana
Faulkner
Edmunds
Senate committee votes adverse report on Quay resolution
The Senate committee on privileges and elections, by 4 to 3, moved to issue an adverse report on the resolution to remove Senator Quay. Chandler, Hoar, and McComas voted for. Burrows Gateven Pettus and Harris voted against, with Turley and Pritchard paired on the matter. No date set for presenting the report in the Senate.
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Washington
Senate Committee On Privileges and Elections
Geat
Quay
Chandler
Hoar
McComas
Burrows
Gateeven Pettus
Harris
Turley
Pritchard
Senate
City Council in a Tangled Power Struggle
Rival factions in the city council and Democratic eight meet to resolve deadlock over chairmanship and key posts. Codman Adams Norton Doyle Day and Jordan vie for chair, with alliances shifting as names for city messenger clerk and city clerk remain unsettled.
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Norton
O’ Brien
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Dorchester
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Open Letter to Councilman Bradley Details Ward 13 Endorsement
The letter criticizes Councilman Bradley for aligning with outside influence and defends Ward 13 support for a second term. It accuses Bradley of copying a statement from a Ninth District congressman and notes a past 1899 council vote on a Boers sympathy resolution. It questions Bradley’s independence and loyalty to Josiah Quincy.
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Linehan
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Kiley
Tam
Ward 13
Josiah Quincy
City of
Boston
Mr. Badaracco
Wash
Mayor Hart leads conference on Council muddle over Kiley legality
The gathering included George N Swallow Cor poration Counsel Bailey and Horace G Allen as Republicans and anti Kiley factions debate attendance. Some anti Kiley members would back Kiley if a D'xon caucus occurs. Republicans deny Thursday caucus split and deny tension between Gove and Swallow. Mayor Hart refuses to judge hastily until legality of past sessions is clarified.
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Mahoney
Charlestown
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Conry
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O'Toole
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Kiley
Hart
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Bailey
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D'xon
Board of Aldermen
Gove
Swallow
Gibbons Addresses Ward 5 Council Statement
Councillor Gibbons of Ward 5 clarifies his presence at the January 1 and January 4 meetings. He notes conflicting council roll records and asserts he was present on both dates. He mentions being recorded as J. Kiley for press coverage and calls for accurate roll calls.
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Councillman Gibbons
$100000 Bond for Street Improvements Up for Vote
Alderman Horace N Conn of Ward 4 told a Post reporter he is confident the order for $100,000 to improve highways will pass the bond. The measure had been under consideration for some time and excitement grew as the vote neared.
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Woburn
Post
Aldereman Conn
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