Deserving It James Donovan’s bid to head Boston Democratic city committee
The Boston Post notes James Donovan, long-time Democratic leader since 1882, seeks re election as city committee president amid strong party backing and a record of energetic, statewide campaign leadership across multiple terms. It cites past victories in 1893 and recent city-wide resilience.
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James Donovan
Democratic City Committee
James E. Hayes
Donovan
Common Council
House
Senate
Executive Council
Post
John H. McDonough
Congress
Cleveland
Boston
John E. Russell
Matthews
Hart
New York
Brooklyn
Chicago
Carter Harrison
Matthew Keany
Owen A. Galvin
Keany
Rebels Repulsed in Dos Caminos Raid Near Santiago
Government troops repulsed a Dos Caminos attack in Santiago de Cuba province today. Insurgents fled after clashes leaving dead and wounded on the field. The raiders set fire to two houses, which were destroyed.
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Santiago DE Cuba
Dos Caminos
Funeral of Deacon David Floyd Held at Winthrop Residence
Deacon David Floyd’s funeral was held yesterday afternoon at his Winthrop Highlands home. Relatives and friends from Cambridge Revere Everett Salem and Chelsea attended. Floral tributes were numerous. The Rev J B Bixby of the Lay College Revere and Rev Walter S Eaton of the Congregational Church Revere officiated. Floyd had served with the Congregational Church for 40 years. The burial is in Winthrop Cemetery.
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David Floyd
Winthroighlands
Cambridge
Revere
Everett
Salem
Chelsea
J. B. Bixby
Lay College
Walter 8. Eaton
Congregational Church
Floyd
Winthrop Cemetery
Marblehead to pass Suez Canal with Emperor's escort
The United States cruiser Marblehead will transit the Suez Canal for the ceremony of the waterway, as part of an imperial escort of warships. The event marks Marblehead’s participation in a notable naval procession through the canal.
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Marblehead
Berlin
United States
Sercett
Emperor Accepts Kalnoky Resignation as Foreign Minister
VIENNA May 15 It is reported that the Emperor has finally accepted the resignation of Count Kalnoky imperial premier and minister of foreign affairs.
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Vienna
Count Kalnoky
Tremont Piano Factory Announces Record ENGLAND Exports
Over 60 000 new pianos and encased instruments produced in years. Claims unmatched variety and range. Advertising rental options by year week or month. Read as a period trade notice for Tremont establishment in New England.
Missing 1500 Sparks Office Shakeup Over Funds
A missing thirteen hundred and fifty dollars unsettles the city treasurer and collector as $47,000 in daily receipts were counted but show a $1500 discrepancy. Treasurer Turner and Collector Ricker remain quiet, while Mayor Curtis says improvements are promised after an apparent lapse in office procedures.
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Stoddard
Ricker
Turner
Curtis
O. K
Broken Bones Derby Prompts Knights Court Martial Threat
A New York incident during a Knights of Columbus ceremony left Congressman Fitzgerald with a broken arm and rib after a collision with ex-Deputy Sheriff John B. Pitapetricn. Witnesses say a court martial is planned, while Fitzpatrick jokes about the mishap and past football days.
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Congressman Fitzgerald
Knights of Columbus
John B.pitapetricn
Post
Fitzpatrick
New York
Knights
Empire State
James E. Hayes
Washington
Fitzgerald
Hayes
J. William J. Gallivan
Pharmacy Fair Closes Early Amid Attendance Concerns
An unofficial report says the Pharmacy Fair will close today due to low patron age. Officials note age-related attendance as the primary factor for the early shutdown.
Melrose Social Club Banquet Draws Governor Greenhalge
The Melrose Social Club banquet honored Governor Greenhalge with a large turnout of members and guests led by F L Washburne. Prizes from winter tournaments were awarded including bowling and billiards with notable scores and team totals highlighted.
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Melrose
Melrose Social Club
Governor Greenhalge
H. A. Thomas
W. E. Barrett
George R. Jones
Rufus D. Kilgore
George M. Tufts
J. M. Harris
Herbert Wheeler
Alonzo Hall
W. H. Littlefield
Henry Spurr
Frank Wilde
N. D. Blake
Edward E. Babb
F. L. Washburne
Greenhalge
Samuel J. Elder
Washburn
W. R. Lavender
W. H. Lent
R. C. Fraser
Charles Sprague
Mr. Sherman
Mr. Stebbins
Mr. Hopkins
Mr. Hume
A. W. Clapp
Higginson Talks on Socialism and Public Ownership
Colonel Thomas Wentworth Higginson spoke at Prospect Union in Cambridgeport on The Strength and Weakness of Socialism. He said he is about 60 percent Socialist and praised Edward Bellamy while noting Henry George’s opposing view. He denounced competition as waste and argued for national and municipal ownership of railroads telegraphs electric light and gas plants.
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Thomas Wentworth Higginson
Prospect Union
Cambridgeport
Edward Bellamy
Henry George
Higgingon
Dressmaker Seeks Return of Dress for V in Back
A dressmaker asks Mrs C to return a dress made last fall to insert a letter V in the back. The customer questions the request while the shop keeper explains the purpose as a reminder.
Colden Jubilee Celebrates Mass and Banquet in Boston
The Boston celebration honors Archbishop Williams with a high mass at the Cathedral of the Holy Cross attended by Cardinal Gibbons and many archbishops and bishops. A grand banquet and extensive program follow in Music Hall with speeches, music, and a final reception showcasing church leaders, dignitaries, and educators from Boston.
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Cathedral of the Holy Cross
Archbishop Williams
William Byrne
D. D
V. G
Nicholas R. Walsh
Edward Connolly
Thomas J. McCormick
Hugh Roe O’donnell
Cardinal Gibbons
Abbe Hogan
St. John’s Seminary
Thomas Shahan
Malden
Mer. Satelli
Williams
Corrigan
New York
Ryan
Philadelphia
Elder
Cincinnati
Ireland
St. Paul
Riordan
San Francisco
Chapelle
Santa Fe
Troy
N. Y
United States
Archdiocese of
Boston
Worcester
Providence
St. John’s College
Dennis M. Bradley
Manchester
Alfred de Seve
Kugler
Thepgig
Capocci Sanctuary
Haydn
Hummel
Elizabeth Clahane
Annette McMunn
Bass
J. Frank Donahoe
Greenhalge
Delphia
Maginnis
Jamaica Plain
San Franco
Mgr
Satelli
Aldermantis
Thomas B. Peads
Pion
Bishopere
M. Deslouis
Paris
QMO Corres Seccesseres -Gounod
Michael J. Dwyer
Archbishop Ryan
Philadsco
Feehan
Chicago
Horace G. ‘Allen
George F. Hoar
Henry Cabot Lodge
John F. Fitzgerald
Senate
William M. Butler
House
George von L. Meyer
Alpheus Sanford
Common Council
Christopher F. O’brien
William Lawrence
Episcopal Diocese of
Massachusetts
Horace Gray
United States Supreme Court
Thomas L. Nelson
United States Circuit Court
Walbridge
E. H. Clement
The
Transcript
George L. Richardson
Traveler
James Jeffrey Roche
Pilot
Patrick Maguire
Republic
Peter Rowan
St. Peter’s Church
Dorchester
Thomas Magennis
St. Thomas's Church
Thomas B. Fitzpatrick
Newton
Mgr. Satelli
Governor Greenhalge
Alderman Allen
Mullaly
Messrs
M. J. Dwyer
J. J. Herrick
Lon F. Brine
Sig. D'Andria
Sweet Home
John Brady
Henry A. Sullivan
Thomas J. McCormack
William
John J. Keane
Catholic University of America
Ima
Ecce Sacerdos
P. Terziani
Imtroit
G. Capocel
Kyrie Eleison
Gregorian
Goeetaker
Agnus del
Charles Gounod
de la Motte
Boston College
Catholic Union of Boston
Sacco Con Oesse
Union J
Patriots in Brookline Form July Fourth Association
Citizens of Brookline held a mass meeting to form the July Fourth Association. Warren H. Hill elected president with Maxwell as vice president, Nash as secretary, Ripley Jones treasurer, and a 10-member board. The group aims to fund a proper July Fourth celebration with sports, parades, fireworks and concerts through annual dues of two dollars, with no town aid. About one hundred gentlemen signed the constitution.
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Brokline
Evangelistic Symposium at Park Street Church
The evangelistic symposium opened with a praise service and papers led by Rev. Walter Calley. E W Bliss spoke on Hindrances to the Work and Rev A C Whittier on Lessons from A B Earle, followed by Evangelistic Methods. Misses Rounsfell and Merrill sang, and evening devotions featured The Office and Work of the Holy Spirit.
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Park Street
Walter Calley
E. W. Bliss
A. C. Whittier
A. B. Earle
Ralph Gillam
Bliss
Carrie E. Rounsfell
E. M. Merrill
William Nast Broderick
Boston University Law School Competitive Speaking Winners
Daniel J. Gallagher won first place at the BU Law School competitive speaking event with the subject The Lawyer Militant. James F. Creed took second for The Referendum Its History and Development. Oscar Storer was named alternate after delivering Justice vs Precedent.
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Boston University Law School
Daniel J. Gallagher
James F. Creed
Oscar Storer
William M. Crawford
Michael M. Shea
Melvin M. Johnson
George A. Bacon
Mr. Gallagher
Creed
Storer
Hornpipe Wins and Floretta Dominates Expectation Stakes
The day drew a crowd of about 15 000 despite threatening weather as Hornpipe pulled up lame yet cooled out, while Floretta captured the Expectation Stakes with ease. Daly wagered 10000 against 11000 on Hazel winning the fifth race and won. the Brooklyn Handicap featured a $20000 purse with a crowded field and tight finishes, and detailed betting settled around Ramapo Rey El Santa Ania Rubicon and other contenders.
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Hornpipe
Floretta
Daly
Ike Thompson
Hazel
Keene
B.c
Rayou a'Or- Lil R
Eepecegivees
M. Rien
St. SimoniaBs Wa
Littlefield
Pearl Thorne
Lamley
R. D. Leach
Ed Kearney
Tom ‘Ochil- Atgia
Penm
J. R
F Keene
Spendthrift
Mata
Athol
Keefe
Gideon & Daly
Pairpoet
Pontiac-Annie F
Griffin
Be. Rice
Rey el Santa Ania
Ir Walter
Rubicon
the Bard
Hanover
Prince Royal
Tenny Prince Royal
Morrow Pessara
Boston
Lynn
Munroe Street
Brooklyn
Rey el Santa Anita
Dr. Rice
Ramapo
Sir Walter
Lazzarone
Lynn Pool Room
Sharon Fire Department Crisis Over Reorganization
In Sharon on May 15 a fire department dispute led to mass resignations after the Selectmen replaced engineer George H. Mann with Elmer E. Narramore and then appointed new engineers A. D. Packard and Charles S. Harper. A heated indignation meeting followed, producing majority and minority resolutions. the majority urged the Selectmen to reinstate an experienced engineer.
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Sharon
Fire Department
Board of Engineers
George H. Mann
Elmer E. Narramore
Narramore
Mr. Holbrook
W. H. Delance
A. D. Packard
Charles S. Harper
Hose No. 1
Hose No. 2
Hose No. 3
George H. Kempton
Harry Hight
Board of Selectmen of
Razor Slashing Incident At Phillips Street
Kid Johnson, a young Black man, allegedly attacked Mason Murray with a razor in a cobbler shop at 52 Phillips Street. Murray suffered partial ear loss but the ear segment was reattached after four stitches by Dr. Johnson. Johnson had not been found as of early this morning.
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Kid" Johnson
Phillips Street
Mason Murray
Murray
Johnson
Joy Street
Brown and Codding Wed in Somerville First Methodist
Miss Addie M. Brown and Walter M. Codding married last evening at the First Methodist Church in Somerville. Rev. I H Packard officiated. No bridesmaids or best man. two girls served as attendants. Ushers included Arthur Holt Frank Solomon Frank Ashton Merche E Philbrick George Wood and Nestor Davis. They will live at 14 Putnam Avenue and be at home in September.
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Addie M. Brown
Walter M. Codding
First Methodist
Somerville
I. H. Packard
Ruth Dodge
Isabelle Snell
Arthur Holt
Frank Solomon
Frank Ashton
Merche E. Philbrick
George Wood
Nestor Davis
Eliot School Association Elects Officers at Dinner
The Eliot School Association held its annual meeting and dinner at Young's with twenty five members present. President W W Doherty chaired as new officers were elected for the year including Hon. W W Cherty as president and Joseph B Dilloway as vice president. Directors named include John C Howe Edmund G Lucas Harvey N Shepard Albert W Hastings Horace Dodd Parker Ridler John W Robinson Arthur C Wiggin Levi L Wilcott Albert Pratt Nathaniel G Snelling and Joseph A Metcalf. Isaac H Sipley was secretary, Edward H Dunn treasurer, with George O Carpenter auditor and Samuel J Burns historian.
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Eliot School Association
Young’s
W. W. Doherty
W. W. Cherty
Joseph B. Dilloway
John C. Howe
Edmund G. Lucas
Harvey N. Shepard
Albert W. Hastings
Horace Dodd
Parker Ridler
John W. Robinson
Arthur C. Wiggin
Levi
Barber Shop Scene Sparks Husband Wife Misunderstanding
A dialogue fragment shows a husband joking that his wife has gone to the barber to be shaved while an “advanced man” and “advanced woman” look on. The caller asks for the wife and the husband’s quip hints at a domestic misdirection.
Brookyln Handicap Sends Boston Bettors Into Frenzy
The city buzzed with wagers and tips as thousands piled into pool rooms to back the Brooklyn Handicap. Hornpipe and Lazzarone, outsiders, won first and second, stunning bettors and underscoring a rare windfall for bookmakers across the country.
Uniform debates rile officers and soldiers alike
The army officers and soldiers argue over new uniforms as women do over fashion. Discussions center on coat and hat patterns and the merits of department issued clothing. The blouse and cap receive attention for their simple cut and braided trim on the edges.
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Naval
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Razor
Kid” Johnson
Boston Sports
United States Army
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