Political fallout from Massachusetts Legislature on Boston mayoral race
Democratic leaders condemn the 1899 Legislature for actions against Boston and charge Ward 8 figures with betraying the party to aid Republicans. They predict a Democratic revival in Boston city politics and a shift of independent voters toward Home Rule for Boston.
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Ward 8
Boston
Quincy
Massachusetts
Everett
Slomasney
Tome Rule
Riley
Treasury
Lomasney
Sewer Department
City Hall
Beacon Hill
Picayune
Body parts found from Bay Ridge murder case raise clues
The upper chest and neck of a man, matching a trunk found off Bay Ridge, were located at Forty second Street foot in Brooklyn. Two hours later the right arm appeared in Erie Basin and was sent to Hamilton Avenue station. A rope attached to the first piece suggests weighted disposal. Police seek identification via scars and teeth.
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New York
Bay Ridge
Forty-second Street
Brooklyn
Erie Basin
Hamilton Avenue
Manhattan
Charles Foster
Bush's
Henry A. Kerr
Club
Fragments Reveal Details of Struck Man Identification
A damaged report describes a severed skull, missing upper head, and amputated legs. The victim is estimated at 35 to 88 years old, about 200 pounds, athletic in build, with teeth, ear, and forearm tattoos including a crucifix and an anchor.
Senator Kelshers Charge Against Republicans Over Boston Policy
Senator Kelshers attacks the Republican majority for a hostile Boston policy enacted during the 1909 session. He cites interference with municipal operations and argues Mayor Quincy sought local matters, prompting city protests and press pleadings as the Legislature advanced the measures.
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Boston
General Court
Beacon Itill
New York
Claret Wine Delivery Request for Summer Home
A business note from Cushing Medical Supply Co of Boston requests weekly delivery of one case of Claret wine to a summer home in Maine. The letter extols its cooling effect and claims it as the blood’s preferred drink in hot weather.
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Cushing Medical Supply Co
Washington St
Boston
Maine
Boston Clothiers and Higgins Chop House Ad
Suits and Overcoats offered at $1 per week with a large Boston stock and 45 years of reputation. H. White & Co., 122 Boylston St. Higgins Chop House at 128 Court, 35 Howard, with dining rooms and quick access near Seollay subway.
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Boston
H. White & CO
Boylston St
Higgins
Court
Howard
Seollay
Congressmen Fitz Gerald Criticizes Adjourned Legislature
The Hon John F F Fitzgerald denounces the recently adjourned Beacon Hill legislature as the weakest ever for his state citing failure to uphold Massachusetts tradition of wise conservative laws and justice. He claims the current body destroys the state’s global reputation for wise laws.
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John FF. Fitzge
Beacon
Destructive Waterspout Ravages Towns Across Midwest
Reports describe an immense rainstorm that escalated into tornado-like winds. Hastings Minnesota New Richmond Wisconsin and Lacrosse Wisconsin suffered severe damage with bridges lost and many fatalities feared. Rescue efforts mobilize as crews report widespread flooding and rail disruptions from Minnesota to Wisconsin.
Havoc in New Richmond Cyclone Leaves Death and Ruin
A cyclone blasted New Richmond causing death and extensive ruin. An emergency appeal for doctors and help was issued as reports come from Stillwater Minnesota.
Waterspout and Tornado Sweep Hudson Area
A Hudson special to the Tribune reports a massive waterspout form four miles south of Hudson on Lake St Croix and move inland toward the city. It damaged F. C. Mattison’s farm, struck H. S. Mattison’s building, and destroyed the Gridley barn after a torrential rain and fierce lightning.
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Minneapolis
the Tribune
Hudson
Stt. Croix
F. C. Mattison
Mattison
Gridley
Whole town wiped out in North Wisconsin report
A courier from Boardman reports the entire town of North Wisconsin Junction wiped off the earth. Many injured and possibly some dead. Dave Hefferon severely injured and his wife killed. A courier also says two or three hundred injured at New Richmond.
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ST. Paul
Minn
Hastings
Hudson
New Richmond
Wis
Burkhardt Station
Wisconsin
Minneapolis
Twin Cities
Lacrosse
Dubuque
Minnesota
Miwaukee
Lacrosse River
Milwaukee
Chicago & Northwestern
Burlington
Winona
Fountain City
Black River Falls
Milwaukee Railroad
Omaha Road
Galesville
J. A. Carroll
Portage
Nicollet House
Carroll
Charles McKennon
Barrett
Newall
Stillwater
the Tribune
Burkhardt
The
Times
Wisconsin Junction
Boardman
Dave Hefferon
Justin
Brick Buildings Collapse In Rain Flood At Sparta Wis
Heavy rain undereined the C. R. Cinover brick building as Beaver Creek swelled through Sparta. The structure collapsed into the flood with contents, occupants barely escaping. The C. E. Rich brick block also sustained heavy damage.
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Sparta
Wis
Beaver Creek
C. R. Cinover
C. E. Rich
Licht Contract Investigated Amid Aldermen Objections
Report notes about 100 workers may lose jobs and wages could drop. Aldermen push ahead with a inquiry despite mayoral influence. Parental Home prison committee criticizes management.
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Committee On
Committee to Inquire Into Rising Sun Lamp Contract
The Committee on Lamp Department is instructed to investigate the lamp lighting contract with Rising Sun Lighting Company and report its conclusions to the board.
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Committee On Lamp Department
Rising Sun Lighting Company
City council to probe mayor over lighting contract
Aldermen vote to investigate the mayor and the lighting contract amid protests from labor groups over wage cuts for retained workers. Alderman Presho seeks legal opinion from the corporation counsel as a heated political clash foreshadows a first municipal inquiry under the new law granting stronger investigative powers.
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Alderman Doyle
Presho
Corporation Counsel
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Crescent Athletic Club
Hay Ridge
Senator Kelsher
Sachem
Koston
Fitzgerald
Ihan An
Hollis
New England
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Holmes, Luce & CO
C,h, Robinson & CO
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Adams Square
Washington
Boyston St
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Overman Wheel CO
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HAVOC
Stillwater, Minn
LICHT
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