Election Day in Revere Chooses Five of Eleven Candidates
Voters head to the polls in Revere to select five of eleven candidates for the Board of Selectmen with Republican and Citizens tickets. Incumbents, nominees Doris Young and Arthur Curtis alleged dissension, while John Hargreaves runs on nomination papers. Polls open at six and close at four with contests also for town clerk assessor and several town offices.
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Revere
Doris A. Young
Arthur B. Curtis
Board of Selectmen
Albert S. Burnham
Solomon Woodberry
Charles H. Frye
Joseph G. Stowers
Michael Sullivan
Citizen
Albert A. Tapley
William T. Janvrin
Brainard A. Andrews
George M. Ingalls
Walter A. Hayes
John Hargreaves
Warren Fenno
Citizens
Minot D. Fenno
Samuel A. Segee
Thomas P. Soaftés
Public Library
Board of Survey
Board of Health
Melrose Election Promises Busy Ballots and Rivalries
In Melrose today voters choose re election for all five Selectmen Harry A Batchelder Sidney H Buttrick Sidney D Farrar Eugene H Moore and Jonathan C Howes. Four candidates seek tax collector with Addison Lane stepping down amid brisk competition. Murray supporters expect his victory as assessor Frank Upham appears to lead. For school committee William D Stewart and George N Howard face Sarah A Day as a strong third.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melrose
Harry A. Batchelder
Sidney H. Buttrick
Sidney D. Farrar
Eugene H. Moore
Jonathan C. Howes
Addison Lane
James W. Murray
Frank Upham
William D. Stewart
George N. Howard
Sarah A. Day
Sheridan Guards Celebrate Emmet Birthday Banquet
The Sheridan Guards of Brookline held a banquet in Columbia Hall honoring Emmet. President Patrick J. Toner presided. Speakers included James Ryan Frank McHugh Col John M Cotter E Maurice Bolen and many others. Resolutions supported the proposed arbitration treaty between the United States and England.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sheridan Guards
Brookline
Emmet
Columbia Hall
Patrick J. Toner
James Ryan
Frank McHugh
Lynn
John M. Cotter
E. Maurice Bolen
Timothy Hayes
Daniel Finn
John Spencer
Patrick Deasey
John Daly
William J. McMahon
John O’neill
T. Harry O'Neill
Michael O’donnell
Thomas Juyons
Michael Frost
Patrick Touhill
John Devers
Patrick Toner
John McGee
Thomas McGee
Thomas O'Neill
William Fitzsimmons
Patrick Hannon
Patrick McKenna
Patrick Kenny
James Considine
John Lynskey
James Boles
William Fitzgerald
John Sullivan
Patrick Maloney
Martin Golden
John Quigley
John McNamara
James Golden
Parnell Club of Brighton
Michael F. Lynch
John Collins
Patrick MacKenna
Daniel Reagan
United States
England
Purim Observances Begin Tonight in City Synagogues
Purim starts this evening and lasts two days with services at all synagogues and festive meals at homes. The holiday emphasizes gifts exchange and merriment with balls, theatricals, masquerades, concerts, and other entertainments. Rabbi Margolis at Beth Israel will speak on Mordecai and Esther. Rabbi Schoher at Wadratt Kedeth geregemce discusses modern humane and anti Semites referencing France.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beth Israel
M. S. Margolis
Mordecai
Esther
S. H. Schoher
France
Edward F Stevens Dies After 26 Years With Boston Herald
The Belmont Methodist Chapel on Fairmont Street hosted the funeral of Edward Francis Stevens, a 26 year veteran of the Boston Herald. Prayers were said at his Bradford Street home, and the procession included Good Templars in regalia. The service featured Scripture, a fervent prayer, and the Good Templars burial rite conducted by local dignitaries.
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Malden
Belmont Methodist Episcopal Chapel
Fairmont Street
Edward Francis Stevens
Boston Herald
Bradford Street
George H. Clarke
Everett Dge
Good Templars
Puppert
G. H. Clarke
G. C. T. Joseph A. Fancy
P. C. T. Leonard
Salem
G. V. T. Della Walton
American Wringer Co. Offerings at Franklin and Arch Streets
The American Wringer Company lists clothes wringers man gles and carpet sweepers with repair service for wringers and sweepers. Orders from mail or telephone receive prompt attention.
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The
American Wringer Company
Franklin Street
Arch Street
Razors Sharpened and Barber Supplies Ad
Razors honed and ready for use twenty cents. Shears and knives sharpened ten cents. Cutlery hardware paints and more. Washineen renin and barbers supplies. 990 Washington near 2 to Columbia Theatre, open evenings.
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Washington
Columbia Theatre
Hold up shocks Cambridge as cash is counted by Mary Rourke
The Cambridge incident centers on a bold robbery aimed at Mr. Rourke's establishment. His daughter Miss Mary E Rourke fainted at the event and narrowly escaped serious harm amid the cash bell and a locked safe. She recounts the fear and decisive moments in the store.
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Cambridge
Rourke
Mary E. Rourke
Mr. Rourke
Police
Cronin
Miss Rourke
Post
Had Anticipated Robbery in Small Town Store
A store owner recalls warning police about a planned hold up after hearing of similar incidents in nearby cities. He notes the area’s poor lighting and quiet evening traffic, says he moved cash to the safe before the raid, and estimates the bandits stole $122.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lynn
Boston
Mask and Clothes of Cambridge Bandits Placed on Cronin
Cambridge police hunted bandits who held up Peter F. Rourke on Harvard Street. They arrested "Jack" Cronin, who wore the same disguise, and tested him at headquarters. Rourke could not identify the voice, while Mrs. Rourke hid under a meat-block basket fearing for their daughter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peter F. Rourke
Harvard Street
Cambridge
MR. Rourke
Jack” Cronin
Jack’’ Cronin
Catalonia Overdue After Twelve Day Atlantic Passage
A Boston telegraph reports a fleet arrival as twelve steamers, four tugs, six schooners and ten fishing vessels reach port. The Cunarder Catalonia left Liverpool a day earlier and has not yet arrived, with pilots unable to confirm her status at sun set. Her managers hope she reaches East Boston today.
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Warren
Norgeman
Williams
Liver Pool
Saunders
Antwerp
Catalonia
Thomas Stephens
Liverpool
Boston
Boston Pilots’ Association
Store Robbery Fearsas Bandits flee after cash hoard
A frightened witness described bandits entering a store and pointing revolvers at her. One robber pocketed cash from the register while the other kept a revolver trained on her head. They searched the desk and drawers for more money but left after shouting readiness. Mrs Rourke and her daughter endured the ordeal.
Plans Were Well Laid in Robbery Escape
A robber gang failed to guard a back door allowing Peter and James Bevins ages 15 and 12 and a customer named James Bevins to escape. The bandits warned they would shoot if pursued and took money while sparing a daughter, claiming they knew their business and had the ground covered. They escaped safely, choosing a time when a local boat officer was away.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peter
James
James Bevins
Sunday Gaming Raids At Two Homes Result In Arrests
Police from Station 4 raided 3 Oxford Place and arrested four Chinese men for presence with gaming gear. About the same time they seized 14 Oliver Place and detained nine Armenians on the same charge after failing to obtain bail for the night.
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Oxford Place
Oliver Place
Along the Water Front Rides and Seafaring News
The new police launch Watchman enters service with Patrolmen Russell McCarthy and Eldridge assigned from a reserve patrol. The 110 ton Lunenburg schooner Muriel arrives with 875 barrels frozen and 6312 barrels salt herring from Placentia Bay. Sail races renew between four masted schooners George P. Davenport and Maria O Teel near Norfolk, while Captain Johnson and Captain McLeod set sail in pursuit. Wreckage of a spar near Winter Quarter lightship is observed and several ships move toward New York and Shanghai cargoes. Provincial fishing schooner Isaac Collins reports high halibut and stock values in Provincetown. The Gloucester steamer and Mallory line ships navigate seasonal movements as warps and gun carriages are prepared for Fort Constitution.
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Russell
McCarthy
Eldridge
Placentia Bay
N. F
Lunenburg
N. S
Muriel
Er. C. Walters
W. J. Eynon
Warren
Sagamore
Liverpool
Warren Company
Norfolk
George P. Davenport
Maria O. Teel
Tapis
Johnson
McLeod
Teel
Commercial
Mate Dill
Winthrop
Smith
Orion
Dr. Grimes
Io Taurus
Clifford
Paul Revere
Mullin
Boston
New York
Shanghai
Provincetown
Isaac Collins
Joseph Bragg
Gloucester
Baltimore
Comal
Mallory
Galveston
Matteawan
Lone Star Line
Cotton
Sorensen
Trilby
Portsmouth
N. H
Fort Constitution
Day at Crescent Beach Draws Large Crowds
Yesterday a large crowd flocked to Crescent Beach with about 1000 people reported by Superintendent Herbert W. West of the reservation. Park police made their first arrest since October for intoxication.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crescent Beach
Herbert W. West
Mills End Labor War as Peppermill and Laconia Strike Concede
In Biddeford Maine on March 6 workers at the Pepperell and Laconia mills vote to return to work Monday under a cut down and to rely on Agent McArthur to restore wages when markets allow. A mass meeting at National Hall heard Noel Beaupre defend the strikers while authorities prepare for possible trouble at mill gates.
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Biddeford
Mil
Pepperell and
Laconia Mills
Slashers’ Union
McArthur
National Hall
Noel Beaupre
Harmon
Fire damages central house block at Millville
A three story Millville block named Central House suffered morning fire damage. About thirty occupants including twelve boarders escaped. three could not reach stairs and used a rope to exit upper windows. Charles Cummings was recovered unconscious. Basements liquor barrels exploded and loss is $200, insured. fire suspected incendiary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blackstone
Millville
Charles Cummings
Thyng to have grace period in defalcation case
Town Treasurer Edwin S. Thyng arrested in Boston on embezzlement charges returns to Exeter with an officer. He is granted ten days to restore funds alleged at 14000 dollars, about 500 less than first reported, with no statement from him and hope that friends will reimburse the town.
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Exeter
N. H
Edwin S. Thyng
Boston
Thyng
Parnell Associates Meet in Williams Hall
The Charles Stewart Parnell Associates gathered in Williams Hall with over 100 members, President Joseph F. Madden presiding. Five new members were initiated and seven applications accepted as the social committee reported clearing over $150 for an upcoming event. Messages on the Spain United States tension were delivered, and members pledged to defend the flag, amid songs and recitations.
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Charles Stewart Parnell Associates
Williams Hall
Hampden
Albany
Joseph F. Madden
Washington
Messrs
McGee
Madden
Murray
McCluskey
James Crossin
Thomas
Spain
United States
The Mascots of the Navy and Their Pets
Sailors prize mascots aboard ships. cats like Tom of the Maine, a brave survivor of the disaster, roam decks while other vessels host monkeys in full uniforms, dogs, parrots, bears, and a wide array of animals in a shared naval tradition.
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Maine
Old Tom
Tom
Navy Yard
Brooklyn
Navy
Wainwright
United States Navy
Minnesota
Detroit
Vermont
Brooklyn Navy Yard
Emmet's Day Observed By Meagher Association At Hall
The Thomas Francis Meagher Literary Association marked Robert Emmet's birthday at Hibernian Hall Hanover Street with diverse clubs from East Boston and South Boston among attendees. Eighteen candidates joined and thirty applications were filed at the Meaghers earlier business meeting. Speakers praised Emmet and heroes who died on the Maine. Patriots' Day events are planned for Partridge Hall April 18.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Francis Meagher
David O’mara
Peter Dolan
M. J. Jordan
South Boston
John A. Ryan
T. H. Dowd
P. J. Murphy
Daniel Murphy
A. J. Coughlan
Peter Clark
John W. Flynn
James McGinty
Owen O’laughlin
J. M. Glaiey
Emmet
Maine
Thomas Francis Meaghers
Partridge Hall
Hugh ONeill Club Admits Nine Members in Blake Hall
The Hugh ONeill Club met in Blake Hall Field's Corner chaired by E. J. Colgen. Nine candidates were initiated and admitted. The group adopted a resolution offering sympathy to Maine families and pledging support to the U S government in defense of national honor. Members and guests were then entertained with speech song and recitation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hugh O'Neill
Blake Hall
Field’s Corner
E. J. Colgen
U. S. S. Maine
Cotter Leaves Halifax After Murder Case Talks
Mate Bram’s senior counsel J E Cotter returned to Boston after a Halifax visit. He declined to reveal trial details and may not summon local witnesses. Cotter met City Recorder MacCoy and Chief O’Sullivan, who remains convinced Bram is guilty.
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Halifax
N. S
Bram
J. E. Cotter
Boston
Baltimore Ships Orders to Sail for China
Captain Dyer of the U S S Baltimore received orders to ready the ship for a China station voyage about April 3. If relieved by the Olympia now in China waters Admiral Miller will transfer his flag, with the Olympia to depart China about March 15 and reach Honolulu March 27. The Olympia has spent three years in China waters and will be sent to Mare Island for dry dock after relief.
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Washington
Dyer
Baltimore
China Station
Olympia
China Waters
Miller
Honolulu
Mare Island
Raid in Chelsea Shuts Down Pinochle Game
Police raided a Chelsea pinochle game at 54 Pearl Street. Officers seized cards, money, whiskey, wine, and beer. Louis Bernstein was arrested as proprietor. others listed faced Lord's Day violation charges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chelsea
Pearl Street
O’' Neill
Hebblethwaite
Alston
Holman
Louis Bernstein
Mike Bernstein
Jacob Melman
Morris Savinsky
Osef Jacobvitz
Jacob Goldburg
School for Scandal Lecture at Temple Adath Israel
Rabbi J. Leonard Levy of Philadelphia spoke at Temple Adath Israel in Columbus Avenue during Sunday services. He delivered a lecture titled School for Scandal, occupying the pulpit of Rabbi Charles Fleischer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Temple Adath Israel
Columbus Avenue
J. Leonard Levy
Philadelphia
Charles Fleischer
Levy
School For Scandal
Hope for Irish Prisoners Eyes June Release
London March 6 Reuters reports six remaining Irish political prisoners jailed for dynamite offenses will be released in June. Sentences are reviewed in June and the men are said to be fit for release on medical grounds.
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London
American Queen March issue with artful cover and new stories
The March American Queen showcases a refined cover design and fresh tales by Rosa Nouchette Carey Edward S Ellis and Barry Pain along with fashionable Paris London and New York ideas. Gilchrist Co offers the magazine at one dollar a year with free monthly copies at their office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mademoiselle
Rosa Nouchette Carey
Edward S. Ellis
Barry Pain
Paris
London
New York
Gilchrist & Co
Winter Street Dry Goods Company
John Mitchell Club Marks Robert Emmet Anniversary
The John Mitchell Club Irish Nationalists of Roxbury met at Kossuth Hall to celebrate Robert Emmet's birth anniversary with the president John Dolan presiding. The gathering featured songs speeches and recitations. Resolutions were adopted protesting the arbitration treaty between England and the United States.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Mitchell
Roxbury
Kossuth Hall
Robert Emmet
John Dolan
M. T. Curley
Patrick Smith
Thomas Flynn
John Deady
Michael Fay
Patrick Hannon
Pierce Lonergan
John Cotter
James Cotter
P. J. Toner
W. J. Fitzsimmons
John Burns
James Considine
William Menderson
Thomas Allen
John Reilly
M. Golden
M. O'Donnell
P. J. Cummins
M. Ruane
L. Murey
William Barrett
P Barrett
D. Allen
M. Clarke
F. Hamilton
John Sullivan
Patrick Joyce
England
United States
Personally Conducted Tour to Philadelphia and Washington
A Fitchburg Railroad run tour to Philadelphia and Washington on April 1s with all expenses included. The price is $25. Full information and the itinerary are available from J R Watson General Passenger Agent Boston Mass.
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Philadelphia
Washington
Fitchburg R. R
J. R. Watson
Gen’'s Pass. Agt
Poston
Mass
Tendering of Bonds by New England Telephone Company 1898
The New England Telephone and Telegraph Company invites tenders to redeem bonds from first series 1 to 500 and second series 501 to 1000. Tenders must be received by March 19 1898 with offers payable at 1020 dollars plus accrued interest for each $1000 bond. Tenderers should address the Treasurer at 125 Milk Street Boston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N England Telephone and Telegraph Company
American Loan and Trust Company
Bogeton
New England Telephone and Telegraph Company
Milk Street
Boston
Mass
Bankers and Brokers Ad for American Express Services
American Express Co established 1841 with capital of 18 million. At 43 Franklin St it offers traveler's checks, immediate funds, foreign drafts in sterling marks and money orders, and cable transfers to England and the Continent. services available at all offices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Express Co
Franklin ST
Mates Cable
England
Drowned Off Spar Island in Ice Filled Channel Rowboat Accident
March 6 report from Fall River says Michael Callery and William Tope drowned when their rowboat capsized near Spar Island while returning from Mt Hope. Two other men in the party were rescued after signaling for help. Medical Examiner Dolan was summoned to Staple's wharf.
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Fall River
Michael Callery
William Tear
Spar Island
Mt. Hope
Tope
Acton
Calelery
Staple’s Wharf
Dolan
Callery
Reunion of GarryowenFootball Team At 53 Hanover Street
The Garryowen football club held a reunion yesterday at 53 Hanover Street with many players from other clubs applying for membership. Jeremiah O Connors from Sarsfields, Winchester, and Jeremiah McCarthy ex-president of the Sarsfields were named among applicants. Officers elected include Manager Jeremiah McCarthy, President Robert Wiseman, Vice-president William Fleming, Captain James Hayes, Vice-captain Timothy J Sullivan, Recording Secretary Richard Walsh, Financial Secretary Richard O Brien, Treasurer James Murray, Inside Guard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Garryowen
Hanover Street
Jeremiah O'Connors
Sarsfield
Winchester
Jeremiah McCarthy
The
Sarsfields
Robert Wiseman
William Fleming
William Wareys
James Hayes
Timothy J. Sullivan
Riche Richard Walsh
Riard O’brien
James Murray
Gaelic School weekly session held at 45 Eliot Street
The Gaelic School session in Erigena Trall yesterday afternoon was led by P J O Daly John M Doran and Michael A Hurley. An anniversary entertainment committee reported only seventy five of one thousand tickets remain unsold after a program of songs readings and Gaelic and English recitations. Participants included John M Doran Patrick Kelly George Finneran Miss Mary J Moriarty James H Fitzgerald and F J O Boyle accompanied on piano with national airs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Erigena Trall
Eliot Street
P. J. O'Daly
John M. Doran
Michael A. Hurley
St. Patrick’s Day
Patrick Kelly
George Finneran
Mary J. ©. Moriarty
James H. Fitzgerald
Ancient Order of Hibernians divide 56 66 formed here
Division 56 and Division 66 of the Ancient Order of Hibernians in Suffolk County were instituted yesterday at Phenix Hall 724 Washington Street. Fifty four applicants joined with an investigating committee reporting favorably on several members. Elected officers include Daniel J Sullivan president Charles P McAfee vice president John E Kinsella financial secretary Denis J O Connor recording secretary and John H Roth treasurer. Addresses were given by Colonel Charles McCarthy Thomas J Kelly John Lane William F Ellis David Condon and County President Cronin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ancient
Order of Hibernians
Suffolk County
Phenix Hall
Washington Street
William J. Cronin
Suffolk County Directory
Daniel J. Sullivan
Charles P. McCafeffey
John E. Kinsella
Denis J. O’connor
John H. Roth
Charles McCarthy
Thomas J. Kelly
John Lane
William F. Ellis
David Condon
Cronin
Shipping News Miniaturd Almanac For March
Maritime brief lists tide times and harbor movements. Steamers Norseman Norseing and vessels from Norfolk, Baltimore, Philadelphia, New York, and other ports carry merchandise and passengers to Warren, Furness Withy, Richardson Barnard, and John G Hall among others. Several barges and tugs tow or depart from Norfolk Newport News Gloucester and Boston with cargoes including cotton frozen herring and passengers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norseman
Williams
Livernest
Warren & Co
Norseing
Saunders
Antwerp
Furness
Withy & Co
Boston
Stanwood
Yarmouth
John G. Hall & Co
Matteawan, Lewis
Galveston
Nacoochee, Smith
Savannah
Newarysport
Muriel
New
Walters
Plaecentia Bay
N. F
Hattier
Buck
St. John
N. B
Highland Queen
Dobbin
Jonesport
Ripley
Banks
Rockport
Mary Steele
Paschal
Mass
Mt. Hope
McLean
Newport News
Clara Dinsmore
Fou Sabee
Nantasket Roads
Maple Hill
Centipede
Shenandoah
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Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Commonwealth
Commonwealth Coffee
JES
John F. Nickerson CO
Sheridans
F. Stevens
Ann Burns
Harvard
Rosber
MR Rourke
RoBeEs
Ivorine
J. B. Williams Co
Glastonbury, Ct
A Rourke JR
Ty Hood
Othiaero Heturn
Polise
Parnell Associates
Minnwest
Puss
Mr. Monk
Emmet’s
Hibernian Hall
Cotter
China
Bartholomay’s
Rochester Bock Beer
Boston, Mass
Bankers and Brokers
William Tepe
Shipping News
Miscellaneous Stock Exchange
Wilson W. Fay & Co
State Street
Allouez Mining
Boston Co-Operative
Batopilas Mining
Sana Kits Mining
Seecesvesees
United Telegram
Viglet
Wilson Bros
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