Common Council Approves Higher Salaries and School Upgrades
The Common Council approved a $300,000 loan for school sanitation and ventilation and endorsed the Massachusetts Historical building lease and related purchases. Boston School Board passed a sweeping salary bill raising junior and master salaries, assorted assistants, and sewing staff, dating from 1896, with shifts in kindergarten and evening school wages. Thornton D. Apollino was named secretary pro tem as Phineas Bates’s successor is sought. The board also adjourned to June 30 and debated changing how school festivals are funded and diplomas awarded.
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Common Council
Miller
Ward 5
Civil Service Commissioners
Massachusetts Historical
Tremont Street
Committee On Finance
Boston
Thornton D. Apollonio
Phineas Bates
Henry Hitchings
Seaver
Chicago
Committee On
Loyal Legion Opens Seventh Annual Boston Convention
The seventh annual Loyal Legion convention in Boston featured a formal welcome after arrival Tuesday. Attendees toured historic sites including Bunker Hill Old Granary Burial Ground Faneuil Hall and the State House with General Miles dining with a friend. Evening events at Keith’s Theatre displayed Medal of Honor imagery and a vitascope program with greetings from London and portraits of notable generals and admirals.
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The
Loyal Legion
Boston
American House
City Hall
Leary
Bunker Hill
Old Granary Burying Ground
Faneuil Hall
King’s Chapel
State House
Legion
Miles
Keith’s
C. H. Towle
Keith
Keating
Ritascope Pictures
Medal of Honor Legion
Albee
Vitascope
London
Grant
Sherman
Sheridan
Howard
Schofield
Alexander Shaler
C. H. Smith
Farragut
Congressional nominations listed by districts and parties
The record enumerates congressional nominations by district: Vermont First district H. Henry Powers. Arkansas Second district Democrat John B. Little. Arkansas Fourth district Democrat W. L. Terry. Meine First district Pro Aaron Clark.
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Vermont
H. Henry Powers
Arkansas
John B. Little
W. L. Terry
Meine
Aaron Clark
Councilmen in altercation over mayoral school plan
At a city council meeting the mayor's $300,000 school plan sparked a clash between Ward 20 Councilman Timothy McCarthy and Ward 16 Councilman Patrick Bowen. After Bowen knocked McCarthy down, members left their seats and rushed to the scene. The president restored order and the pair debated in separate rooms, then were separated and sent home.
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Joan
Timothy McCarthy
Patrick Bowen
Bowen
McCarthy
Conry
O'Callaghan
Footpads Work On Marlboro Manufacturer Robbery
Willam E. Dextrus, a Marlboro shoe maker en route to the New York New Haven Hartford station, was robbed of $25 and a $20 watch by Bartholomew Griffin and another man. Patrolman Donahue pursued, recovered the watch, and made a double arrest after a struggle. Griffin was arrested about 6 o'clock.
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Willam E. Dextrus
Marlboro
New York, New Haven & Hartford
Bartholomew Griffin
Donahue
Griffin
Notification of New England committee members to notify nominees
NOTIFICATION COMMITTEE ST LOUIS June 18 The New England members of the committee to notify the nominees for President and Vice President are Connecticut George Sykes Maine C E Townsend Massachusetts Wv Jemerson Te J Cette e Ki am D Sawyer Island John C Sanborn Fermont James W Brock
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ST. Louis
New England
Connecticut
George Sykes
Maine
C. E. Townsend
Massachusetts
X Jemerson
Te J. Cettee
Kiam D. Sawyer
E Island
Massachusetts Republicans Rally Behind Western Nominee
In Boston and elsewhere Republicans hailed the St. Louis convention choice of a Western candidate with wary optimism. Notable figures like Osborne and Plunkett supported the Ohio nominee while others urged restraint. Local headquarters remained quiet as reporters awaited full convention reports and future developments.
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William M. Osborne
William McKinley
Adams House
Reublican
Pvincetown
North Adams
Maine
Osborne
Plunkett
Napoleon
Ohio
Massachusetts
Bill
St. Louis
Sypsy Math
West
Charles Levi Woodbury
Post
New England
Hobart
Harry” Atwood
Utica Steamer Explosion Kills Dozen at Races
On June 18 the pleasure steamer Hon Titus Sheard exploded near Taylor Driving Park as passengers traveled from Little Falls. Eighteen aboard. ten died or soon after, many others injured. Names listed include Dr George White, Charles Bradford, E J Tresselt, Miss Anna Golden, Van Dusen Young, and several injured. Two passengers remain missing. engineers and crew among the dead. The blast occurred as the engine shut off near shore.
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Utica
N. Y
Titus Sheard
Little Falls
Taylor Driving Park
Ware
George White
Mill
Charles Bradford
E. J. Tresselt
Tresselt
Thomas Hall
William Symonds
Elon Walker
Anna Golden
van Dusen Young
William Warmuth
George Denman
Irving Stroup
Perry Kingston
George Castler
T. Warren
McKinley Nominated by Ohio Delegates at Republican Convention
Foraker extols William McKinley as the only man who embodies the party’s ideals and promises a prosperous era at home and glory abroad. Delegates from Ohio, Nebraska, and Louisiana back McKinley, praising his character, record, and leadership as the campaign advances.
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William McKinley
Foraker
The
United States
Ocean
Gulf
Lakes
Ohio
McKinley
John M. Thurston
Nebraska
J. Madison Young
Louisiana
Quay Demonstrations Rage At Pennsylvania Convention
June 18 in St. Louis, Governor Hastings pushes Quay as the Keystone State backs him. The crowd erupts with applause and counter demonstrations, newspapers fly, and cries of Quay echo while delegates tense for balloting to nominate a President. J Madison Vance of Louisiana seconds McKinley as the roll of states concludes.
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ST. Louis
Keystone State
Daniel H. Hastings
Senator Quay
Overnor Hastings
Quay
Hastings
J. Madison Vance
Louisiana
McKinley
Dandruff Cure Claims Unusual Hair Benefits
Advert claims a scalp remedy kills pests by opening pores and cures hair loss. It mentions dandruff prevention, itching relief, and rash reduction by destroying the cause. The item reads like a product blurb from a historical newspaper page.
Ballot details shape McKinley nomination vote
Amid a hushed convention the roll call for presidential nomination unfolds state by state. Alabama shows 1 for Morton and 19 for McKinley. Georgia splits 2 for Reed 2 for Quay 2 for McKinley. New York vote challenged. Mississippi, Texas and Virginia show splits before final solid support for McKinley. The president announces McKinley has 112 votes as rapt crowds cheer and flags fly under the band’s rendition of America.
McKinley Nominated Unanimously at Republican Convention
The convention voices unity for William McKinley with Platt and Depew backing the move. Speakers hail McKinley and protectionist policy as American victory inspires national support across New York and New England.
Labor and trade unions active in Massachusetts events
Labor's Ranks reports a lecture by Herbert N. Casson of the Lynn Socialist Congregation and opposition to biennial elections. Ginn & Co. employees strike at 45 Eliot Street with the International Bookbinders backing action. Roofers' Protective Union elects officers and supports a stage employees strike. A joint committee plans Eugene V. Debs events at Faneuil Hall with a public parade from 58 Hanover Street and a Monday address for steam railroad workers. Tickets available from Hanover Street or committee members.
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Boot and Shoe Workers
America Hall
Herbert N. Casson
Lynn
Ginn & Co
Eiliot Street
International Bookbinders
Roofers’ Protective Union
Folowing
D. Scannell
P. J. Holland
J. W. Brooks
J. Hazen
P. J. Gargan
G. Pelm
Messrs
Jeremiah J. Donovan
George Coyle
0. Lauderman
J. O'Brien
Walter Wilson
The
American Railway Union
Eugene V. Debs
Faneuil Hall
Hanover Street
Hanover
Washington
Kneeland
United States Hotel
Debs
Adame
Dock Squires
Boston Names Incomplete Readable Clipping
The fragmentary OCR reads like a partial name list or caption with scattered words such as Boston and possible personal names. It provides no clear event, date, or action to summarize into a full news item.
McKinley Nominated Unanimously for President
The speaker pledged to support McKinley in the election. The chair put the question and the nomination was made unanimous. William McKinley of Ohio was proclaimed the Republican nominee for President of the United States.
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McKinley
Ohio
Loge
Platt
Depew
Lodge
Reed
New England
William McKinley
Hastings
Pennsylvania
Senator Quay
Republican Party
United States
Vote tallies of delegates and Hobart nomination at convention
The document lists state by state delegate tallies for McKinley and Reed, plus party figures and totals, showing McKinley leading with 661.5 delegates and Reed, Quay, and Allison also cited. It covers vice presidential ballots with Hobart winning 53.5 votes and adjournment after declaring Hobart the nominee.
Nomination battle for Vice President at GOP convention
In St Louis June 18 the Republicans moved to nominate the vice president after McKinley’s unanimous renomination. Fesenden named Bulkeley, Fort backed Hobart, Illinois pressed Hobart, Rhode Island offered Warren, Tennessee backed Evans, Virginia pushed James A Walker. Balloting began and Hobart appeared on first ballot as crowds dispersed after the result.
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Thurston
Fairbanks
Southern Hotel
Hobart
Evans
Bulkeley
Lippitt
Walker
Reed
Frederick Grant
Depew
Morton
Allison
Garrett A. Hobart
Gine Die
ST. Louis
McKinley
Lodge
Connecticut
Fessenden
M. G. Bulkeley
John Franklin Fort
New Jersey
Garret A. Hobart
Humphrey
Illinois
New York
Rhode Island
Charlies Warren Tiepiet
Tennessee
Randolph
Henry Clay Evans
Mr. Smith
Kentucky
I. C. Walker
Virginia
James A. Walker
South Dakota
Republican Convention Fractures Raise Senate Loss Fears
In St Louis on June 18 Senator Hans Brough of North Dakota warned the GOP that a gold plank in several states threatening next winter’s Senate elections could deny Republicans a majority and halt tariff legislation. J H Manley noted Maine’s disappointment but pledged loyal support for the ticket and platform.
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ST. Louis
Hansbrough
North Dakota
Senate
Maine
J. H. Manley
T. B. Reed
Republican Party
London Press Comments on US Politics and Currency
The Daily News salutes Republican restraint on currency delusion while critics question McKinley’s character and leadership. The Chronicle notes only honorable character cited, and The Standard condemns McKinley as neither distinguished nor wise. Debate centers on protectionist policy and potential debasement of currency, with capitalists wary of the St. Louis platform.
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London
The
Daily News
United States
Chronicle
McKinley
St. Louis
Colorado Honors Bolters in National Salute
A twenty one gun national salute was fired in Denver and simultaneously in Leadville Salida and Pueblo to honor the Colorado delegation that bolted at St Louis. The salute was ordered by the Governor at the request of silver men.
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Denver
Col
Leadville
Salida
Pueblo
Colorado
St. Louis
National committee list by state for St Louis convention
The national committee selections announced in St Louis include William Youngblood for Alabama, Powell Clayton for Arkansas, J D Spreckels for California, T N Jamieson for Illinois, W T Durbi for Indiana, A B Cummings for Iowa, Cyrus Leland Jr for Kansas, J W Yerkes for Kentucky, A T Wimberly for Louisiana, Joseph Manley for Maine, George L Wellington for Maryland, George H Lyman for Massachusetts, George L Maltz for Michigan, L F Hubbard for Minnesota, J Hill for Mississippi, R C Kerens for Missouri, Charles R Leonard for Montana, John M Thurston for Nebraska, F Gibbs for New York, James E Boyd for North Dakota, Charles L Kurtz for Ohio, George A Steel for Oregon, M Quay for Pennsylvania, General R C Brayton for Rhode Island, E A Webster for South Carolina, A R Kittredge for South Dakota, J Grant for Texas, O J Saulsbury for Utah, George T Childs for Vermont, George E Bowden for Virginia, P C Sullvan for Washington, N B Scott for West Virginia, Henry C Payne for Wisconsin, Willis Vandeventer for Wyoming, with several states listed as deadlock or postponed in various cases.
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ST. Louis
Alabama
Morton
McKinley
Arkansas
California
Conecticut
Reed
Delaware
Florida
Georgia
Quay
Thurston
Illinois
Indiana
Iowa
Allison
Kansas
Kentucky
Louisiana
Massachusetts
Mississippi
Montana
Don Cameron
Pennsylvania
Mr. Hartman
New York
Warner Miller
Joseph HM. Lewins
Gruber
John Parkhurst
Charles M. Woodward
Charles T. Andrews
Ohio
Texas
Virginia
New Mexico
Alaska
Parkhurst
Mor
Akin E Tota Orton
McKinlen Stgton
McAll
William McKinley
Calfornia
America
Colorado
Connecticut
Idaho
MecKinley
Maine
Maryland
Michigan
Minnesota
Missouri
Cameron
Blank
Nebraska
Nevada
New Hampshire
New Jersey
Newcete
Fan Carolina
North Dakota
Oregon
McKkinley
Rhode Island
South Carolina
South Dakota
Tennessee
Utah
Vermont
West Virginia
Wisconsin
Sesteve
Oklahoma
Indian Territory
District of Columbia
Hobart
Bulkeley
Evans
Town
Grant
Depew
Bulkeay
Thurson
Hobbart
James A. Walker
Washington
Wyoming
Arizona
William Youngblood
Powell Clayton
J. D. Spreckels
Sam Fessenden
James H. Wilson
EB. Rk. Gundy
J. W. Lyons
Clinois
T. N. Jamieson
W. T. Durbdi
A. R. Kittredge
John Grant
O. J. Saulsbury
George T. Childs
George E. Bowden
P. C. Sullvan
N. B. Scott
Henry C. Payne
Willis Vandeventer
Henry J. Asp
Po Territory
Leo R. Bennett
Opposed Rabbi Sale at New York Convention
A St Louis dispatch reports Methodists protested Rabbi Sale being chosen as chaplain of a convention insisting the nation is Christian. They argued a Jewish rabbi denies Christ’s divinity. Chairman Fairbanks sought a Methodist pastor as alt chaplain but failed to secure Bishop Bowman and selected Rev William G Williams of Union Methodist Church.
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New York
St. Louis
Rabbi Sale
Fairbanks
Bowman
William G. Williams
Union Methodist Church
New England Members Named to National Committee
St Louis June 18 The new national committee lists New England members Connecticut Samuel Fessenden Maine Joseph Manley Massachusetts George H Lyman New Hampshire Person C Chesney Rhode Island General R C Brayton Vermont George T Childs
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ST. Louis
New England
New National Committee
Connecticut
Samuel Fessenden
Maine
Joseph Manley
Massachusetts
George H. Lyman
New Hampshire
Person C. Cheney
Rhode Island
R. C. Brayton
Vermont
George T. Childs
Two Brockton Boys Drown While Bathing at Jerusalem Pool
Harry Tuell and Elbridge Allen, both about 14, residents of West Bartlett and Brook streets, drowned this afternoon at a swimming hole in West Bridge water. Their friend Harry Holmes, who could swim, cried for help as Allen slipped, and despite efforts by Holmes and two laborers, the youths vanished and were later recovered by Eldridge. Medical Examiner Paine ordered the bodies removed to their homes.
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Brockton
Harry Tuell
John O. Tuell
West Bartlett Street
Elbridge C. Allen
Micah Allen
Brook Street
West Bridgewater
Jerusalem
Harry Holmes
West Bridge Water
Whitman
Allen
Tuell
Well
Wing
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Spitz Bros. & More
Russell
MEN OF Loyal Legion
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M'Kinley
Penny
Woodbury’s
Mark
John H. Woodbury
J. H. Woodbury
Dermatological Institute
West 42d Street
Winter St
Walnut St
Philadelphia
State St
Marengo
Thomas B. Reed
Levi P. Morton
Senator Allison
Thomas C. Platt
Henderson
Mark Hanna
General Grosvenor
Major McKinley
Lang
Voters of America
Families of America
Homes of America
Hanna
LABOR
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Ceres
Pops
A. C. van Nostrand, Bunker Hill Breweries
Charlestown, Mass
Hansborough
Manley
Standard
Bolters
National Committee
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