Meigs Victory Echoes Across City Hall and Exchange
In a curious election scene the Meigs forces were absent from City Hall while supporters gathered at George Towle's Stock Exchange office. City Messenger Peters announced late returns from Ward 22 Precinct 10 at 5 38 PM.
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Brown
Barry
Dever
Sanford
Meigs
City Hall
George Towle
Stock Exchange
Peters
Precinct 10
Mayors reaction to the subway vote and plans
Mayor Matthews received the returns in City Hall as rain reduced turnout by about 6000 to 10000 votes. He called the result a satisfactory conclusion to rapid transit agitation, urged Governor to appoint two subway commissioners, and anticipated early plans and takings, with Gargan informed by cable from Consul General Collins.
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Matthews
City Hall
McKibben
Brown
Barry, Dever
Tom Keenan
Subway Commission
Elevated Railroad Corporation
Board of Aldermen
Thomas J. Gargan
Collins
Howland Towle Profess to Be Satisfied With Vote
Willard Howland counsel comments after election result in Exchange Room 626. He says the outcome was natural and probable given the pill submission and that pleasant weather might have boosted the Yes vote. He notes spirited canvassing by opponents and their representations were weak.
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Willard Howland
George H. Towle
Exchange
Gauze Underwear Jersey Ribbed Vests Offered
Classified item notes ladies garments including Jersey ribbed vests in white ecru cream pink and blue. Describes regular 190 goods but now offered in current stock with available colors and sizes.
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Ecru
Meigs proposed elevated road stirs town politics
Charles C Coffin accuses Mayor Matthews of fixing the July 24 vote to favor Meigs scheme while most property holders would be away. He calls the Meigs plan a costly municipal project, predicts electric power and lower fares ahead, and doubts the measure, suggesting possible Supreme Court challenge if re-voted in fall.
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Dartmouth Street
Post
Meigs
Matthews
Senate
General Dalton
Swain
Subway Commission
Supreme Court
Captain Joe Vincent Meigs Biography and Family Ties
Captain Joe Vincent Meigs gains renewed prominence after yesterday's vote. Born in Nashville in 1840, he is the son of Return Jonathan Meigs, a noted lawyer beloved by Lincoln. His life covers abolitionist work, Civil War service, and a career in Washington and Lowell with a notable family, including four children and a late daughter named Eugenie.
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Nashville
Tenn
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Lincoln
United States Supreme Court
Meigs
Johnson
Jincoln
Supreme Court
Washington
Joe Meigs
Sally Keyes Love
Tennessee
United States
Montevideo
South America
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Court of Claims
B. F. Butler
New England
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General
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Eanes
Notable 19th Century Figures and a Missing Woman Tale
The article recalls a charitable woman who freed slaves before the war and died in 1858, drawing a large turnout in Nashville to honor her memory. It also touches on Joe Meigs and his role with the War Department in Sumter and colored troops, debates over franchise and ballot integrity, notes on Tonawanda, and a missing woman case with Mrs Eyles last seen with no certain destination, aided by police.
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Joe Meigs
South
War Department
Sumter
Stanton
Aftermath Letter on Rapid Transit Victory Moral Defeat
A Boston reader writes to the Post after the Meigs subway bill wins by 12 000 in a 30 000 vote in a city of 80 000. He calls it a legal victory but a moral defeat, noting the low turnout despite broad official and press backing.
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George H. Towle
Boston
City Hall
Plutocracy News and Public Outcry in Massachusetts
A reader voices outrage over a Massachusetts bill seen as highway robbery by the Commonwealth, alleging labor groups and the press cooperated to rush it through. The letter warns of dire consequences, predicts relief as plutocracy withers, and signs off with T. W. Curtis.
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Commonwealth of Massachusetts
The Missing Wife in Providence
Joseph L. Byles an insurance agent shipped from Tonawanda New York charged with fraud. He allegedly married Theresa Miller in November and had a wife and two children in Preston England. Theresa sought to join relatives in Pawtucket but has not been heard from since. A sister in Pawtucket aided her and met plans at the depot. A Mrs. Hall reported Eyles urged her wife to return, then took her and the baby toward Pawtucket. The chain of contact ends with Mrs. Eyles missing after Monday progress.
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Providence
Joseph L. Byles
Tonawanda
N. Y
Theresa Miller
Preston
England
Pawtucket
Theories on Missing Wife and Baby Circulate
Mrs. Taylor notes three theories about the missing wife and infant. One theory says the couple harmed themselves, another suggests both were removed, and a third posits the husband sent her on the wrong train to be kept by force. Mrs. Taylor believes the third theory is likely, citing his remark that the wife would never reach Pawtucket.
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Tonawanda
Eyles
Taylor
Pawtucket
Tragic Cistern Collapse Kills Four at Seminary
In Winona Minnesota on July 24 a cistern wall cave in at the Young Ladies Catholic Seminary. Three bricklayers and a boy were buried eighteen feet beneath bricks and earth and killed.
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Winona
Minn
Young Ladies’ Catholic Seminary
Enterprise in port at Liverpool after voyage to England
The Massachusetts school ship Enterprise arrived at Liverpool harbor during its voyage to England, marking a successful stop for the vessel.
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Enterprise
London
Massachusetts School Ship Enterprise
Liverpool
Fire damages Walker Street shop. five firemen injured
A five story dry goods building at 21 Walker Street in New York sustained $40,000 in damages this evening after a fire caused by an explosion of an unknown object. Five firemen were slightly injured by falling walls.
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New York
Walker Street
Maine Foresters Form Grand Court in Bangor
In Bangor Maine a grand court of the Ancient Order of Foresters was formed today. Maine courts had fallen under Massachusetts jurisdiction but have expanded enough to necessitate a separate Maine grand court.
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Bangor
Grand Court of
Maine of Ancient Order of Foresters
Maine
Massachusetts
Fault-Finder Uncle Eben Seeks Investment Interest
Extracted from a compilation of old quotes, highlighting a bragging fault-finder and Uncle Eben claiming high returns from his own ventures. The fragmentary lines showcase wartime era speech and light theater-related humor from Adele and a theatre dream.
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Washington Star
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Chicago
Inter-Ocean
Hill Voices Keep Away From White House in Tariff Debate
Senator Hill urges the Senate to press the tariff compromise without White House influence, recalling past fights over repeal and mocking political allies. He answers questions on coal sugar iron and wool duties and likens opponents to Shakespearean figures while defending the presidents letter and tariff provisions.
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Hill
Senate
Cleveland
Gorman
Boston Newport Excursion Seeks Quick Catches
A $1 round trip excursion from Boston to Newport and back departs tomorrow. Tickets available on early application at 2 Old State House or Park Street station. Seats strictly limited. A day of delights awaits with minimal expense. Don’t be left behind.
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Newport
Old State House
Park Square Station
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