Democratic ward chairmanship contest faces compromise talk
The fight for the city committee chair shifts as a potential compromise candidate emerges amid pressure from Senators Hayes Gallivan Lomasney and Quinn. Mayor quincy hosts discussions seeking party harmony while Daly favors Lee and Quinn remains noncommittal, with labor leader Foster opposing Lee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Messrs
Lee
Hayes
Gallivan
Lomasney
Quinn
City Hall
P. J. Daly
Mahoney
Daly
lLomasney
Quincy
Charlestown
Post
Mr. Hayes
Senator Quinn
Corbett
Dean
Frank Foster
Ward 3
M. M. Lomasney
Jim’ Donovan
Kelcher
Roxbury
Harry Nawn
Auburban
Henry Lloyd
Maguire
Fitzgerald
Ninth
Congress
Fitz
Peculiar Poisons and the Stomach’s Role in Health
A health note explains that all living beings contain decay germs called ptomaines, often arising from indigestion. It credits weak digestion with a chain of effects from dull blood and headaches to heart and kidney issues, urging Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets as a remedy. The ad claims tablets improve appetite, flesh, blood, nerves, and complexion, and notes price and mail order options from Stuart Co. Marshall, Michigan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bright
Huxley
Stuart
Stuart Co
Marshall, Mich
Lee faction seeks Boston delegation control for presidential race
Report on Boston political factions led by Lamps Donovan and Ferries McClellan pressing public servants to back a Lee presidency. Lee supporters claim broad ward majorities from wards 1 2 4 6 7 9 10 11 12 17 18 19 20 21 22 2 and 2 percent, forecasting victory. Hayes team doubts a compromise and predicts split wards with a narrow win at Monday’s convention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lamps Donovan
Ferries McClellan
Boston
Lee
Hayes
Ward Committees Organize Democratic City Committee Leaders
Democratic ward committees held last night forming leadership for city party. Ward 4 elected John J Hogan as chairman and John H Lee received unanimous endorsement for city committee president. Ward 9 chose John A Kelcher as chairman and endorsed John H Lee. Ward 19 met at Roxbury Crossing Clubhouse with Mich ael H Cleary as chairman and Michael J Greene as secretary, Edward M Stanton treasurer, Edward T Hurley on executive committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Main Street
Charlestown
John J. Hogan
Thomas J. Keating
Thomas H. Green
John F. Desmond
John A. Kelcher
David A. Mahoney
Samuel Kasanos
James J.lanigan
Richard J. Hayes
John H. Lee
Roxbury Crossing
Michael H. Cleary
Michael J. Greene
Edward M. Stanton
Edward T. Hurley
Democratic City Committee
Wedding Links Maine Widow to Sacramento Groom
In Hartford on June 1 a wedding joined Mrs. E. J. Hoadley’s mother bride, widow A A Lufkin of Walnut Hill Maine, to T D Lufkin of Sacramento California brother of the deceased husband. The Rev W W Raney officiated. They plan summers in Maine and winters in Sacramento and honeymoon in Maine. The groom is 79.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hartford
Maine
Sacramento
Pine Tree State
Expensive Jump Leaves Somerville Man Injured and Charged
Thomas McNamara of 14 Webster Avenue Somerville leaped from a fast moving Union Square car on Washington Street near Medford Street at about 9 last night. He fell striking his face, sustaining a bad gash over the left eye and multiple cuts. a physician stitched the wound and he was locked up on a drunkenness charge at the station.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas McNamara
Webster Avenue
Somerville
Union Square
Washington Street
Medford Street
Case Settled In Reece Estate Suit Against McDowell
Shea and others executors of John Reece v. A F McDowell settled after a second Superior Court session. A prior April verdict was set aside May 15 for a new trial. Plaintiffs agreed to accept about 40 percent of the suit amount plus costs after being misinformed about horses sold.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shea
John Reece
A. F McDowell
Superior Court
Hammond
Hood's Pills Card Claim About Mild Family Cathartic
An advertisement touts Hood's Pills as a mild family cathartic that stimulates the liver and removes waste. It emphasizes wide favor and effective relief for general digestion while pricing at 25 cents.
Bernal at Odds With America Over War Aid
In the Eastern Provinces Bernaral blames U S actions for prolonging the war and cites Cuban losses as a consequence. He accuses American help of worsening the conflict and calls for policy changes.
Decree for Cuban Operations Opens Eastern Island to War
Captain-General Weyler announces imminent military actions in eastern Cuba. The decree orders cultivation zones, closes stores in undefended towns, concentrates rural population, destroys undefended resources, and grants one month to comply.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Havana
Weyler
Cuba
Steamer Biscayne Seized and Crew Arrested
The steamer Biscayne was seized in Miami on June 1 with six crew members under arrest for transferring arms and ammunition and men to the tug Dauntless early yesterday. The reported capture of the Dauntless is not believed to be true.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miami
Fla
Biscayne
Havana Drivers Strike Over Wage Cutbacks
Street car and stage drivers in Havana strike as transit firms refuse wage increases amid a decline in bank bill values. The action affects city transport services starting June 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Havana
Cuban conflict toll reported by Spanish officials
Havana dispatch says in ten days Cubans lost 327 killed, 10 prisoners captured, 186 firearms seized, and 62 surrendered. Among the dead were a colonel, two lieutenant colonels and seven other officers. Spanish losses include two officers and 2% soldiers killed and 113 soldiers wounded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Havana
Floods Destroy Railroad Bridge at Los Palacios
Floodwaters in Pinar del Rio province destroy the large railroad bridge at Los Palacios cutting railroad communication in the region and impacting transportation and supply lines across the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pinar del Rio
Los Palacios
Charles H Andrews Dead Herald Proprietor
Charles H. Andrews, proprietor of the Herald, died at his home 401 Beacon Street at 12:65 p.m. yesterday after a long illness of liver disease. He had been confined to his house for about two months and gradually declined with intermittent recoveries before death.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles H. Andrews
The
Herald
Beacon Street
Dr Asa F Pattee Dies After Illness in City
Dr Asa F Pattee a longtime physician in Amesbury and Boston dies after Brights disease at end of thirty one years service He was born March 6 185 in Warner New Hampshire son of Asa Pattee He held Dartmouth MD 187 he taught at New England Female Medical College and later at the College of Physicians and Surgeons He leaves a widow and brother Stephen C Pattee Funeral Thursday 2 PM from West Springfield Street burial in Merrimac Mass
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Asa F. Pattee
Bright
Warner, N. H
Asa Pattee
William Pattee
Oliver Cromwell
Charles II
Dartmouth College
Amesbury
Mass
Boston
New England Female Medical College
College of Physicians and Surgeons
Massachusetts Medical Society
American Medical Association
Boston Therapeutical Society
Botanical Society of Italy
Stephen C. Pattee
West Springfield Street
Merrimac
Cuban military action in Havana province reports Rodriguez death
Official dispatches from Havana dated June 1 describe Colonel Perel engaging and routing a large Cuban force at Novedad. Eleven Cuban soldiers were killed. Documents seized by Spaniards indicate General Alberto Rodriguez died on May 18.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Havana
Perel
Novedad
Alberto Rodriguez
Noted surgeon Dr. Charles OLeary dies in Providence
Providence Rhode Island June 1 Dr Charles OLeary a leading New England surgeon died at his home today from Brights disease He was former president of the Rhode Island Medical Society and taught at St Marys College Emmetsburg Md There he authored a Greek grammar long used in Catholic colleges Biddeford Maine June 1 John M Goodwin longtime Biddeford Dayton business man died this noon at 87 He served as Stmaster of Biddeford Rep from Hollis to the State Legislature in 180 He also held roles as assessor and deputy sheriff
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Providence
R. L
Charles O’leary
New England
Bright
O'Leary
Rhode Island Medical Society
St. Mary’s College
Emmetsburg
Biddeford
John M. Goodwin
Dayton
Hollis
Run Down and Arrested in Chelsea Collision
David Buckley and Richard J Shanahan of Lynn were driving a one horse buggy rapidly toward Lynn when they struck a Crescent Beach Lynn & Boston railroad car on Broadway near Parker street. Shanahan was thrown and badly cut he suffered head wounds and facial bruises. Patrolman Morrison arrested both men for drunkenness and reckless driving.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Buckley
Richard J. Shanahan
Lynn
Chelsea
Broadway
Parker Street
Crescent Beach
Lynn & Boston Railroad
Shanahan
Morrison
Printing Plant Purchase Report Delayed by Council Debate
A committee evaluating the city printing plant purchase held yesterday. Alderman Donov an promised a majority report but it was not submitted. He will present it Thursday and forward it to the Common Council the same evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donovan
West End
Common Council
Presho
Hotel Damiano Expands With New Dining Halls
The Hotel Damiano at 11 13 and 15 Avery Street adds two large dining halls and several private rooms decorated with mural scenes of Venice and oriental life. The Italian cuisine will be premier in Boston and opening is set for tonight with a press dinner held last night and guest Major Burke of the Buffalo Bill company offering toasts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hotel
Damiano
Avery’ Street
Messrs
Smith & Damiano
Venice
Boston
Major Burke
Buffalo Bill Company
New York
Fitz
Corbett
Carson
New York State
Columbian Rowing Club
Maverick Street
East
Frank Slavin
Joe Butler
Tom Sharkey
Kid McCoy
Sharkey
Maher
National Club
Brady
Babe Left at Boston & Albany Station Again
A young woman entered the Boston and Albany station with a large bundle and left. Moments later a cry from a closet revealed a baby in the package. The infant was named Jonathan J. Jones and sent to the Chardon Street Home for custody.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston & Albany
Station 4
Jonathan J. Jones
Chardon Street
Epsilon Chapter Reunion Elects Boston Leaders
The twelfth annual reunion and convention of the Epsilon Chapter of Boston University elected F. Spencer Baldwin president and appointed Caroline Atherton and J. D. Pickles as vice-presidents. Lizzie Dame became auditor with a literary committee of Butler Freeman and Latham. Dr. J. R. Taylor attended as guest. Speakers included Alice Stone Blackwell and Rev. J. D. Pickles. The event was praised as one of the association’s pleasantest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Epsilon Chapter
Boston University
Young’s
F. Spencer Baldwin
Caroline
Alice Stone Blackwell
J. D. Pickles
N. 8. French
M. B. Evans
G. A. Crawford
Emily B. Clark
Caroline Stone Atherton
Emily O’brien
Association
Man overboard from Chelsea ferry near Charlestown Navy Yard
An unknown middle aged longshoreman jumped from a Chelsea ferry at 9 45 pm as it neared Charlestown Navy Yard. Captain Phelps halted the vessel and scoured the river, but no trace of the man was found.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chelsea
Charlestown Navy Yard
Charles H. Phelps
Turks Retreat from Othryg Mountains to Thessaly
Athens dispatch reports Turkish forces pull back from the Othryg Mountains into Thessaly plains due to supply line hardships, complicating rations delivery to troops on the elevated front.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Athens
Othryg Mountains
Thessaly
Repairs Offered for Wringers and Carpet Sweepers Boston
The American Wringer Company at 13 and 15 Broadway extension and 2 and 31 Corn Hill Boston repairs wringers and Bissell carpet sweepers and delivers without extra charge. Write or telephone Tremont 74.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Wringer Company
Broadway Extension
Cornhill
Boston
Fifth Game Was a Draw In International Chess Match
The international chess contest between the American and English Houses of Parliament ended in a draw. Shafroth won the final game to tie the match after two wins and a draw for each side. Cheers echoed for the President and Queen as messages from London and thank-you votes followed the result.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
House of Representatives
House of Commons
Shafroth
Plowman
Handy
Wilson
Shafrath
America
Parnell
Richard Pearson
A. J. Balfour
Henniger Heaton
Balfour
Heaton
England
London
Baron Hengelmueller
Hay
Shotgun for Husband Drives Lewis Hide from Home
Jasper Ga June 1 Lewis Hide county superintendent of the Poor Farm and Public Charities was driven from his home by his wife who used a shotgun. He fled to his brother’s house and found his leg peppered with bird shot after a quarrel born of affections and a recent mis understanding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jasper
Lewis Hide
Poor Farm and Public Charities
Faxon Wins In Hotel Assault Case At Superior Court
In a Superior Court session, Dr. Eudora M. Faxon won verdicts against Charles A. Jones and Elizabeth Jones of Hotel Huntington. The jury found for Faxon on assault for being locked out of her hotel suite and awarded $1, and $127 to Jones for calling her a thief in front of others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eudora M. Faxon
Superior Court
Charles A
Elizabeth Jones
Huntington
Jones
Mr. Jones
Busy Corner Sells 60 Cents On Dollar Suits
Mr Wolf of Massa tts Clothing Co touts a steady course toward progress as M Mamlock & Son of New York clears 7000 dollars in spring suit stock at 60 cents on the dollar. The Busy Corner at Hanover and Portland streets draws shoppers with the bargain sale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wolf
Massatts Clothing Company
M. Mamlock & Son
New York
Hanover
Portland Streets
Monica Whist Club Hosts Party at Catholic Union Hall
The Monica Whist Club held a whist party and ball at Catholic Union Hall last evening with about 20 persons in attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monica Whist Club
Catholic Union Hall
Eagle figure-head from Niagara to lead Charlestown parade
A 15 foot high American eagle figure pulled from the Niagara frigate will top a parade float on June 17 in Charlestown. The float, decorated with national colors, will be escorted by the Massachusetts Naval Brigade and driven by a Columbia figure. Local groups have volunteered to man the floats.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charlestown
Massachusetts Naval Brigade
Egle
Columbia
Charlestown Cadets
Veteran Temperance Union
Bunker Hill Catholic Order of Foresters
A. Shuman
King Andrew
Meptune
Guard of Honor
Charon
Triton
Posidon
Queen of the Mist
Lohengrin
Niagara
Sears
Fractured Ankles After Fall From Window
Tomaso Zarella of 10 Fleet Street fell from a second floor window to the yard below while sleeping near the edge. He landed on his feet but suffered fractures to both ankles and will be confined to City Hospital for some time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tomaso Zarella
Fleet Street
Boxing Gossip and Controversy Surrounding Horton Law
George V. Tuohy reports on New York papers opposing the Horton law amid boxing news wars and copyright spats. The column notes rival outlets, training-period reports from Carson, and plans for upcoming bouts and challenges across cities including Boston New York and San Francisco.
Parkway Driving Club Opens Summer Meet at Old Pimlico
After rain delays the Parkway Driving Club of Brooklyn started its summer meeting at Old Pimlico with two trotting class races. Crescent led the 2:50 race from start to finish, posting a 2:29 1/4 in his first race as a 4-year-old, while Gloster H. and Dudley Olcott battled through the 2:19 class finale with Ben Davis narrowly holding off in the final heat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Parkway Driving Club
Brooklyn
Crescent
Stamboul
Gloster H
Ben Davis
Dudley Olcott
Olcott
Agnes Morrill
Neeks
Opening Pimlico card delivers lively events and a fall
At Pimlico on June 1 the trotting pacing and steeplechase drew a large crowd. The track was heavy but conditions allowed solid racing. In the steeplechase ridden by Mr. S. M. Nichols Little Giant fell in the first heat but Nichols remounted and finished a strong second after brave riding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore
Pimlico
S. M. Nicholas
Readville Track Opens New England Trotting Circuit
Readville opened the season with light crowds amid cold wind and rain threats. Architects won the 3-minute class with Architect taking first after leading late. Volante placed second after early wins. Cobden captured the 2:24 class, Daylight led early but faded, with Big Ike and John G. sharing minor money.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New England
Readville
McDonald
Almont
E. V. Thaiyer
Volante
Wilton
S. L
Cobden
J. F. Beverly
Daylight
Peacemaker
Big Ike
Hal Braden
John G
Meriton
Yellow Ash
Charles M
Architect
Temorah
Little Lady
Belfast man named principal of Waterville High School
Hugh D. McClellan of Belfast was chosen principal of Waterville High School. A Colby College graduate of 18% and a law student with his father in Belfast, he campaigned statewide for Bryan last fall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waterville
Hugh D. McClellan
Belfast
Waterville High School
Colby
Bryan
Death from falling tree injures Chadwick at camp
Henry C. Chadwick long time superintendent of the Methodist camp grounds at Cottage City Mass was struck by a heavy limb that broke free from a large oak while he was at work. The injury is described as probably fatal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cottage City
Mass
Henry C. Chadwick
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Jonathan Jones
Epsilon Chapter Reunion
Fels & CO
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Ka Do Blood Tonic
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Tom Causer
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G. G
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New Orleans
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George V. Tuohey
Old Pimlico
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Portland St
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Wilson Bros
Tremont Row
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Poor
Church of the Transfiguration
Houghton, Mildred
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West Boxford
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