Reformers argue for official nomination and compulsory voting
A speaker urges direct voter involvement in nominations, proposes methods to capture party wishes via registration or written expressions, and advocates compulsory voting. Critics discuss ballot reform results, the impact of spoils politics, and the need for informed civic duty in elections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Springfield
Republican Party
Washington
Jefferson
Republican Association of Washington
S. R. Stratton
Grover
Uncle Sam
Ballot Reform League
New York State
Massachusetts
Governor Hill
Boston
Prion
George O. Shattuck
Henry W. Jamb
Brookline
William A. Munroe
Cambridge
Debate on Ballot Reform Highlights Community Voices
Speakers argued for moral and intellectual forces to shape elections, stressing free honest ballots and public discussion in clubs. Attention to outside influences and a Cambridge incident where 1300 ballots were cast for an unofficial candidate underscored concerns. Myers praised the Crawford county primaries and proposed impartial Australian ballot use for both races.
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Cambridge
James J. Myers
Crawford County
Fire saves three Feldman children from attic blaze
In a two and a half story brick tenement at 25 Bilerica Street a fire trapped Moses Feldman wife Bertha and three youngest children in the attic. Firemen and a neighboring rescuer freed the three children aged two months to five years. All were taken to Massachusetts General Hospital with burns to faces neck and an arm. The fire is believed accidental, started by the children playing with matches. Building owned by Max Rodman of 48 Lowell Street.
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West End
Bilerica Street
Moses Feldman
Feldman
Lowell Street
Bertha
Arthur Bradley
Hook and Ladder Company No. 1
Callahan
Captain Johnson
Ladder Company
McLaughlin
Gir
State Street
William Yates
Fiesler & Nienberg
Fiesser & Neinberg
Fire hits Beal & Clement stable and nearby block
An overturned lamp sparked a morning blaze in Beal & Clement’s stable, spreading to the wooden tenement block of J Black in front. The lower floor housed several tenants including Bancroft groceries Alexander restaurant Hodson wallpaper Herrick barber Lanton fish dealer and Beals & Clement. Black’s block losses total about 4000 with Hanley furniture dealer losing 2000. Black insured for most of his 7500 loss. Multiple other fires reported in New York Evansville and Boston areas with various damages and casualties.
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Reapimna
Beal & Clement
J. Black
J. H. Bancroft
John I. Alexander
A. Hodson
Wall Paper
George Herrick
John Lanton
Beals
Black’s Block
Matthew Hanley
Mr. Black
Hanley
Black
New York
Ludlow Street
Anderson, Inn
Red & Nail Mills
United States
LowEtn
Auburn and
Elm Streets
Hoprook
Plymouth Street
John F. Porter
Evansville
Ind
Armstrong Furniture Factory
Fred Sachs
Willie Cheatham
George Crawford
Charles Shelby
Falls of J. C. McGregor and other deaths in Fall River
The reading clerk of the Ohio House of Representatives J C McGregor died of diphtheria after his wife and four children perished in the last two weeks. Thomas J Parsons of Rye New Jersey also died after a long local career, including service as lieutenant colonel and colonel. John Pew founder of John Pew and Sons fisheries died at eighty two, leaving a widow and five children.
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J. C. McGregor
Reading
Ohio House of Representatives
McGregor
Thomas J. Parsons
Rye
N. J
Gloucester
Pew
Paul Pry
Epes Marchant
The
Baptist Church
Mixed Weekly Trade Quietly Rises in Some Sectors
The Weekly Review of G Dun & Co reports little overall change in trade with temporary gains in some lines due to an improving weather spell. Domestic activity remains steady with pockets of strength in Boston, St Louis, and Western clothing orders, while iron, wool, and coal sectors show mixed or softer conditions. Prices trend upward overall, but commodity ranges stay narrow. failures rise slightly versus last week, with totals year to date reflecting broader economic activity.
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BR. G. Dun & Co
New York
Boston
St. Paul
St. Louis
Omaha
Milwaukee
Kansas City
Chicago
Philadelphia
Pittsburg
Obituary of Josiah B. Hagar Boston Merchant
Josiah B. Hagar of 33 Temple Street, a prominent Boston merchant and long time Beacon Hill resident, died Thursday night. Born March 19, 1811 in Weston, Mass, he worked for Spotford and Tileston in New York before moving to Boston in 1839 to join his brother in the grain business, later at Long Wharf. He was a longtime Corn Exchange member, active in Park Street Church, aided tomb removals there, and leaves a son Eugene B. Hagar, secretary of Hindel and Haydn Society.
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Josiah B. Hagar
Temple Street
Boston
Beacon Hill
Mr. Hagar
Weston
Mass
New York
Spotford & Tileston
G. W
J. B. Hagar
Philadelphia Packet
No. 37
Long Wharf
Hagar
Corn Exchange
Chamber of Commerce
Park Street
Eugene B. Hagar
Hindel and Haydn Society
Arc light blaze on Mon roe Essex streets injures no one
Salem report describes an arc light failure at Monroe and Essex where a live wire sparked a blaze. Officer Pray quickly controlled the danger by pulling the wire into the gutter and the circuit was shut off. Also noted is Judge Safford sending Ellen Hayes to await trial over extortion allegations. Ice men see Wenham Lake ice thickening as cold weather may improve housing prospects.
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Salem
Monroe
Essex
Pray
Safford
Ellen ¥. Hayes
Thomas J. Hayes
Beverly
Wenham Lake
Attack on Newspapers and Senate Leaks Shows Press Wars
A long Senate debate exposes press influence and partisan bias as Democrats rail at the New York Tribune and other papers while a special committee led by Senator Dolph probes leaks from executive sessions. Witnesses deny disclosing proceedings and the inquiry resumes Monday with further Senate examinations.
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New York Tribune
The
Tribune
Senate
New York
Country
North
Boston Herald
Herald
Times
the World
Evening Post
Chicago Tribune
Higgins
Dolph
Aldrich
Allen
Mr. Aldrich
Messrs
Allison
Berry
Bate
Ransom
Alabama Election Contested Seat Declared for Clark
In the House debate on the Alabama contest Threat versus Clark, the committee reported unanimously that Clark is entitled to his seat and the resolution was adopted. A tied vote defeated the Court of Claims claim by W K Woodbridge. Private pension bills later passed after a recess.
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Washington
House
Haugen
Wisconsin
Committee On Elections
Alabama
Clark
Senate
Court of Claims
W. K. Woodbridge
Allen
Michigan
Secretary of the Treasury
Albert H. Emery
Connecticut
Malden Woman Severely Burned After Kitchen Fire
Mrs. B. P. Marr of 380 Highland avenue narrowly escaped death in Malden when a kitchen fat fire ignited her dress as she checked her throat during a medical visit. Dr. J. R. Goodwin extinguished the flames and treated her burns to the chest and arms, though recovery is in doubt. the doctor suffered burns to his hands in the effort.
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Malden
B. P. Marr
Highland Avenue
Citation for accounting in Codman estate partition
Commonwealth of Massachusetts probate citation to Charles C. Morgan as agent in the Simon W. Robinson partition. Benjamin Codman and Ellen Codman petition Morgan render account of Edward Codman funds from a sale and distribute to executors. Court in Cambridge sets appearance for the first Tuesday of April at nine. Publication in Boston Post required weekly for three weeks.
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Commonwealth OF Massachiu
Middlesex
William R. Sanborn
Bridgeport
Connecticut
Jabez A. Sawyer
Cambridge
Boston Post
Boston
George M. Brooks
Jude
J. H. Tyler
Masgaochusetts
Suffolk
Burgess
Allen
Chelsea
George Dexter
Witheas
Joan W. Mekchim
Elijah George
COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUUS_ SETTS
Charles C. Morgan
Simon W. Robinson
Lexington
Benjamin &. Codman
Ellen T. Codman
Willard W. Codman
Benjamin S
Edward
Codman
Morgan
Edward K
Henjamun S
Ellen T
Benjamin
Esquire
Register
Norfolk
Hannah B.D. Stetson
Quincy
J. Emory Hoar
Dedham
Greforce White
Esqui
Jonathan Cobl
Altassachulus Setts
Joan S. Robinson
Benjamin S. Codman
Willard W. Colman
Soston
Edward 8. Codman
John 8. Robinson
Simon W
Benjamin Sr
Edward B
John Sr
Holden
Oston
Geornor M. Brooks
J. WU. Tyler
Thomas Pr. Proctor
Nancy J. Hancock
John W. McKim
Mommons
Massatchila Setts
Daniel White
Charlestown
Henry W. Bragg
Winslow Warren
Georges M. Brooks
Hollis R. Bailey
Bostor
Joan W. McKim
John H. Appleton
Charles II
Wing
Benjamin T
of Norfolk
George White
Jonathan Cobb
Commonwealth OF Massachusetts
Sufpolk
Superior Court
Crumnek
Officr
Virginia T. Smith
Jos
A. Willard
Jos. A. Willard
Auctioneers trustees list various securities and notes
Francis Henshaw & Co auctioneers present a notice by order of trustees of multiple companies including NX Tube Works Co Gt Falls Mfz Co Middlesex Lowell Manufacturing Atlantic Cotton Mills Nashua Manufacturing Continental Mills Rutland RR Central Mass RR and others. It lists bond and stock items such as 5s 1896 1000 and 10000 Kan Cy Ft Scott Memphis 6s 1028 10000 and 6s for Birmingham Ka Co 1000 with various railroads mills and bank names.
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NX. Tube Works Co
Gt. Falls
Mig. Security Co
Kan. Cy
Ft. Scott & Memphis
Birmingham Ka. Co
Ola Colony Steamboat Co
Chi
Burl. & No. RR
Grand Rapids, Law
Det. Im
Flop
Santa Fe
Dwight Mfg
Cabot Mfg
Lowell Machine Shop
Boott Cotton Mills
Brookline Gaslight Co
Everett Mills
N. Tube Works Co
City of Newton
City of Boston Gs
Appleton Co
Globe Nail Co
Saco Water Power & Machine Shop
Ponemah Mills
Merchants’ Oe Bank
Third Nat. Bank
Suffolk Nat. Bank
Mass
Cheshire RR
Cincinnati, Sand. & Cleve. RR
Boston & Lowell RR
Pittsfield & N. Adams RR. Co
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Fall River
G. M. Haffords & Co
Faun River
G. M. Datfards & Co
American Linen Co
Barnard Mig. Co
Hsourne Mills
Ieee Ko Ee
Border City Miz. Co
Chace Mills O
Barnaby Mig. Co
Crescent Mus Vniveres Ces
Flint Mills
Seus Ee Ko
Globe Yarn Mills
Granite Mills
Hargraves Mills
King Philip Mills
Laurel Lake Mills
Los . Merchants’ Mtg. Ve
We Mechanics’ Mills
Pee Narragansett Mills Ceree
Osborn Mills
Pocasset Miz. Co
E. Richard Borden Mfg
Robeson Mills
Sagamore Mfg. Co
Shore Mills
Slade Mills
Stafford Mills
Wee Ee Lou
Seaconner Mills
Tecumseh Mills
A. Troy C.& W. Mfg.Co
Union
R. G. Dun & Co
E. Russell & Co
Mercantile Agency
Canada
Dominion of Canada
Bradstreet
Salem Matters
California
San Francisco
PRADA
Cs Best & Belcher
Es Biporar
MBO Commonwealth
Savage
Cal
Sierra Nevada
Crown Point
Union Conveno Eseee Lo Hale & Norcross
Yellow Jacket
Moxican
Saeco Cece
Reed
Park’s Hotel
Bosworth Street
Ellen M
Wilson
Josiah
Admr
Jotich
Jacob IL Salkeld
Harry B.salkell
Thomas F. Salkeld
Andrew D. Salkeld
Toston
John A. Whittemore
Charles W. Whitlemore
High Street
Mary C. Reddy
Patrick F. Reddy
Charlotte FE. M. Caldwell
Charloste E. Caldwell
Gov. Goodell
Hampshire
State OF
New Hampshire
J. A. Melvin
Blackstone St
Concorp
Goodell
Massacilias Setts
Probate Court
Joan T. Rancock
Massachussetts
Hannah Richardson
Horatio Harris & CO
Fitzroy
Messina Oranges
Palermo Oranges
Palermo
Pier 2
South
Rondelion Mercuanits and Actioneers
North Market Vt
G Fatton St
Thayer & Judd Paraffine Corp
New Bedford
J. B. Crawford
E.S. Thayer
Wiliam S. Randall
Germania Cooperative Bank
West Roxbury
Randall
Mary A. F. Randall
Samuel W. Randall
Germania Co-Operative Bank
Martin Hasenfulls
Treas
Joseph Bennett
Court St
Samuel Veakce
Ommonwealth
Harriet Hallet
Said County
Samuel Lomands
Mary Edmunds
Hannah Wilson
Ssoston
Margaret E. Murphy
hKoston
Francis Henshaw & CO
Congress Street
Corner Exchange Place
Boston Stock Hachange
Atu
Passett Wen
Der
Livlt de
Columbian N. Bank
Cocheco Mfg
Stark Mills
Boston Wharf Co
Thorndike Mfg. Co
Lso
George Helfrich
Theresia Helfrich
Atwood Avenue
Roxbury
Day Street
Trescott
Said Avenue
Lana
William A. Garbett
C.E
Caroline T
Isaac Fk. Atwood
Germanta Co-Operative Bank
Martin Hasenbuss
Court Street
New England Glass Co
Ray
William H. Munroe
Franklin Street
John Jeffries & Sons
Devonshire Street
Financiay
Belmont County
Ohio
Belmont
Lampreght Br&s
Baxkers
Coase
C.S. Williams & CO
Congress ST
Congress Sq
Devonshire St
Quincy Mouse
Western Farm Mortgage Trust Co
Boston Safe Deposit & Trust Co
Acc
F. B. Rogers
Rialto
London
Paris
Berlin
John Munroe & CO
Post Office
Devens, Lyman & Co
the Eastern Banking CO
Milk Street
Francis A. Osborn
WM. F. Hammett
Davis
Scrool Street
James F.C. Hyde
Milk St
William 0. Smith
Virginia
L. “Smith
Detroit
Windsor
Veremont
Bestow
Toston Asooresaid
Virginia J. Smith
William O. Smith
Watker
Gale
Aaron EB