Massachusetts Delivers Electoral Votes for Roosevelt and Fairbanks
The 16 electoral votes of Massachusetts went to Theodore Roosevelt and Charles W. Fairbanks for President and Vice President. Hon. William W. Crapp of New Bedford presided, Captain Isaac Edgett was chosen messenger to carry the official result to Washington. He will depart Wednesday, deliver Massachusetts' vote to Senator Frye, then pay respects at the White House.
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Theodore Roosevelt
New York
Charles W. Fairbanks
Indiana
Massachusetts
William W. Crapp
New Bedford
Isaac Edgett
Washington
Frye
Senate
White House
Roosevelt
Beverly
Massachusetts Electoral College
United States Senate
Morrissey recalls entertaining an Emperor with operatic stars
James W. Morrissey, a leading theatrical manager, shares reminiscences of entertaining an Emperor during Philadelphia’s Centennial festival. He weaves in anecdotes of Brignoli Annie Louise Cary Clara Louise Kellogg and Julia Rive-King, promising more in next Sunday's installment.
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Annie Louise Cary
Clara Louise Kellogg
James W. Morrissey
Philadelphia
Brignoli
Julia Rive-King
Morrissey
Boston Society Notes Highlight Debutantes and Travel
Miss Caroline Morgan trains her musical voice in Italy after a debutante season success. Debutante Corinne Robinson joins New York circles as her brother’s family entertains in Hong Kong. Florence Morrell’s engagement draws congratulations and flowers. The Sherwins attend social events in town with relatives nearby. Aiken, South Carolina hosts Wadsworths, while Mrs Nazro travels with Captain Nazro. The Laurel House weekend at Lakewood gathers A. Paul Keith with his parents.
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Caroline Morgan
Miss Morgan
Richard H. Morgan
Italy
N. F. Hatton
Robinson
Corinne Robinson
New York
Florence M. Russell
Park Street
Brookline
Leon G. Morrell
Thomas Sherwin
Jamaica Plain
Beacon Street
Maida K. Sherwin
Anne Sherwin
Sherwins
Boston
Edward Sherwin
Hereford Street
George M. Mifflin
Marlboro Street
Clarence 8
Wadsworth
Aiken
Arthur P. Nazro
Philadelphia
Captain Nazro
U.S. N
Great Astor Ball Attended by New York Notables
New York January 9. Mrs Astor hosted a grand ball for the city’s leading society figures. The Astor home and 842 Fifth Avenue were transformed by florists into a lush display as guests arrived after 11 pm. The evening featured a cotillon led by Harry Lehr and Elisha Dyer Jr with Mrs M Orme Wilson and Mrs John Jacob Astor, followed by a buffet supper and secret cotillon favors.
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New York
Astor
John Jacob Astor
Fifth Avenue
Harry Lehr
St. Regis
Lispenard Stewart
Sherry’s
Mrs. Astor
Tufts Professor Recruited to Manchester Universalist Church
The Rev. G. A. Miller of Tufts College has been called as pastor to the First Universalist Church in Manchester New Hampshire.
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Tufts College
Manchester, N. H
Manchester
N. H
G. A. Miller
Universalist
Tidal Wave Nearly Sinks British Tramp Steamer Manningtry
First Officer Knight recounted a Christmas Eve tidal wave that nearly sank the Manningtry, a British tramp steamer from Huelva to England. He described a 60 foot wall of water that wrecked hatch covers and flooded the ship, with only one lifeboat remaining and no casualties save a cat washed overboard.
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Knight
Manningtry
Huelva
Spain
Post
Tommy
West Hartlepool
England
E. Lawson
Governor and Council End Inscription Battle on Hooker Statue
Governor Douglas and Lieutenant-Governor Guild agreed to remove the controversial inscription from the Hooker statue. They will keep only the name Hooker on the tablet. The statue, unveiled in 1903, cost $50,000 with $23,000 for dedication.
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Hooker
Douglas
Guild
Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Joseph Hooker
Street Car Union Elects New England Branch Officers
The New England Branch of the Amalgamated Association of Street Railway Employees held its annual Boston convention. Officers elected include President William Walsh of Quincy and vice presidents John H. Reardon Worcester Frank Keefe Fall River recording secretary T W Cunningham Lowell and others. The meeting urged yearly agreements and adjourned to meet January 1906.
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New England
Amalgamated Association of Street Railway Employees
Boston
John Reardon
Worcester
John T. Coughlin
Fall River
Taunton
Quincy
Lynn
Lowell
Hyde Park
Chelsea
Salem
Fitchburg
Wakefield
Nashua
N. H
Melrose Highlands
William Walsh
John H. Reardon
Frank Keefe
T. W. Cunningham
Marcus Shea
W. E. Ebbs
G. A. Rose
N. J. le Doux
Mildred Carson Go Free After masquerade on Boston Common
Crowd fills Municipal Court seeking update on Mildred Carson's arrest for impersonating a U S marine on Boston Common. She was discharged overnight as no law punishes her conduct, while marine John W. Price explains another man and the girl swapped clothing, with Price facing 30 days at the barracks for the escapade.
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Mildred Carson
Boston Common
Mildred
John W. Price
Boston
Harrison Avenue
Chelsea Aldermen Push Five Cent Fare and More Cars
The Chelsea Aldermen considered a five cent fare for the Boston & Northern and Elevated lines and urged the Legislature to amend laws to require five cent carriage from any metropolitan point. They asked the Mayor to press Elevated road to increase cars through the East Boston tunnel to Scollay square and to double service during peak hours. A special committee was appointed to pursue charter changes restoring the Common Council. Captain William H. Reed of Combina tion Steamer 4 retired on half pay after over twenty years of service.
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Chelsea
Boston & Northern
Alderman Young
Boston & Northern Railroad
Boston
Scollay Square
Black
Gates
Bartlett
Board of Trade
Common Council
William H. Reed
Combination Steamer 4
Four firms sign sheet metal workers' 1905 wage scale
Four firms have signed the wage agreement of the Sheet Metal Workers' Union for 1905. The firms are John Mullen C Anderson Kesselhuth & Co and Du Parquet Moncuse Co. Business Agent John F Kennedy said every member of the union is at work. The union voted to assess each member five cents a week to aid the Fall River textile strikers.
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Sheet Metal Workers’ Union
John Mullen
C. Anderson, Kesselhuth & Co
du Parquet-Moncuse Co
John F. Kennedy
Fall River
Jackson Club Ward 7 Ball Tomorrow Night
Final arrangements for the first grand ball of the Jackson Club of Ward 7 in Paine Memorial Hall are made. William J. Barry serves as marshal with M. P. Shea directing and M. P. Burns as assistant chief of aids. Reception chair Hon. John Quinn leads a large committee. The club organized last year with officers William J. Barry president and M. J. Burns vice president.
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Jackson Club
Ward 7
Paine Memorial Hall
William J. Barry
M. P. Shea
M. P. Burns
F. C. Willard
John Quinn
M. J. Burns
James T. Cronan
William B. O’brien
Tnensurer
M. Pp. Shea
Eugene F. Sweeney
Somerville Children's Home Elects Officers
The Somerville Children's Home Association held its annual meeting in Social Hall Tufts street. Officers elected for the year include Honorary president Elizabeth A. Waters president D. W. Sanborn vice presidents Mrs. Carrie M. Scott and Mrs. Helen M. Heald recording secretary Mrs. Emma E. Whitney corresponding secretary Mrs. Sarah E. Maynard treasurer Mr. H. A. Hoadlett assistant treasurer Mrs. G. H. Rowell.
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Somerville Children’s Home Association
Tufts Street
Elizabeth A. Waters
D. W. Sanborn
Carrie M. Scott
Helen M. Heald
Emma E. Whitney
Sarah E. Maynard
H. A. Hoadlett
G. H. Rowell
Danzig Chosen Captain by E. H. S. Basketball
The English High School basketball team yesterday elected Danzig captain replacing Ayer who was disqualified due to school difficulties.
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Danzig
Ayer
Boston's Foremost Economy Centre Double Stamp Day
Boston store on Washington through Winter streets promotes a Tuesday double stamp event. Special items marked to close at once share space with economy opportunities across the store. Double stamps available all day and from 8:30 to noon.
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Boston
Giant Bargains on Fabrics Shoes and Coats in White Sale
Bargain catalog listing discounts on veiling and ribbons in various colors, plus slippers, shoes, coats, umbrellas, gloves, hosiery, underwear, and fabrics. Notable items include fur coats, fur lined coats, Persian lamb, and ladies walking gloves with prices from 10 cents to several dollars. Strong emphasis on across many lines with bulk sale pricing and wide selection.
Mulliken details alleged illegal marriages in Philippine court-martial
Captain David B. Mulliken testifies at Fort Sheridan court martial that he and a Filipino woman in Negros Island were allegedly married in a manner he calls illegal after eight months of wooing. He says she later declined to move to the United States due to her mother's age, and he sought parental consent but could not due to religious differences.
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Chicago
David B. Mulliken
Fort Sheridan
Escalante
Negros Island
P. I
Mulliken
United States
Regina Battismo
Islands
Salute at Inauguration Heard by Few due to Snow and Mist
Assistant Adjutant-General Capelle explained the Battery A salute at the inauguration was fired at 12 30 but muffled by heavy mist and deep snow, leaving many spectators unable to hear the cannons though a mounted signal recipient at the State House reported the signal.
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State House
Post
Capelle
Colonel Capelle
Cambridge Woman Recounts Assault by Colored Man
Mrs. Mary E. Smith of Worcester Street Cambridge says she was knocked down and assaulted in her home by a colored man. She alerted Cambridge police who pursued the suspect through the city yesterday.
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Mary E. Smith
Worcester Street
Cambridge
Laxative Bromo Quinine Cold Remedy Ad
The ad promotes Laxative Bromo Quinine as a worldwide cold and grip remedy that removes the cause. It urges readers to call for the full product name and look for E. W. Grove's signature. Price listed is 25 cents.
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E. W. Grove
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Street Car Union
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Washington Street
Winter Street
Chantilly
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