Ward Caucuses Stir Boston Democrats Across Wards
The annual Democratic ward caucuses convene tonight in Boston as independents push to gain representation in Wards 13 15 18 and 22 while regulars defend control. Key fights center on Ward 13 independents led by Norris against Teevans regulars and Ward 15 leadership with McMorrow allies and ex alderman Flood. Ward 14 reports harmony with little dissent.
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Dennis H. Mahony
John F.fitzgerald
O'Neil
John F. Callahan
Ward 21
Callahan
Patrick Maguire
Mr. Callahan
Mr. Maguire
John A. Sullivan
East
Boston
O’neil
Mahony
Congress
Fitzgerald
Donnie
North End
Abe Spitz
Caucus Reform Association Plans Vote Tonight in Ward 15
At a South Boston meeting at Tonti Hall the Caucus Reform Association prepared to contest the ward caucus against the regular ward committee at the South Boston Courthouse. Ex Councilman Barry to lead the reformers with Daniel A. McCarthy James L. Ford James O'Brien William J. Bulgar Basil J. Rehill Thomas F. Donovan and Michael J. Collins on the ballot. Two supervisors would attend. a committee will confer with the regular ward committee to name a chairman and secretary.
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Ward 13
Donovan
James Donovan
Democratic City Committee
City of Boston
Boston
Ward Committee
Democratic Party
Harmony
Hart
Republican Board of Aldermen
Independent Movement
Post
Ward
Jeremiah J. McNamara
Representative Kelley
Leary
Michael W. Norris
John J. Teevans
Teevans
Norris
Geary
McNary
P. F. Gormley
William H. Carberry
Mooney
Cronan
Pat Gormley
Carberry
Gormley
Caucus Reform Association
Ward 15
South Boston
Tonti Hall
Street
South Boston Court House
Barry
Daniel A. McCarthy
James L. Ford
James O’brien
William J. Bulger
Basil J. Rehill
Thomas F. Donovan
Berlin merchant Rudolf Hertzog dies in Carlsbad at 79
Rudolph Hertzog nicknamed the A. T. Stewart of Berlin died in Carlsbad a few days ago at age 79. His store earned him vast wealth and wide renown across Germany, rising from humble beginnings to prominence in the capital.
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Rudolph Hertzog
A. T. Stewart
Berlin
Carlsbad
Germany
Warrant Quelled as Church Dispute Over Janitor Escalates
The article details a feud at People's Church over heating and a janitor Mr. Strout. Tensions involve Dr. Brady and trustees, a petition for reappointment, and a warrant sworn by Mr. Cummings for alleged assault. Dr. Brady vows to respond by Friday night amid Epworth League discussions.
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Brady
Dr. Brady
Strout
Cummings
Mr. Strout
Board of Trustees
People’s Church
J. H. Strout
Mr. Cummings
Epworth League of the Church
Julia Ward Howe Celebrates 75th Birthday With Praise
The celebrated writer and abolitionist Julia Ward Howe turns seventy five yesterday. A Boston observer praised her sharp intellect and lifelong activism, noting her role in writing the Battle Hymn of the Republic and her steadfast work for women's suffrage and social causes. Her birthday was marked by a family gathering and many congratulatory messages from prominent friends.
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Julia Ward Howe
Boston
Boswell
Emerson
Margaret Fuller
D’ossoli
Lowell
National
Howe
Andrew
Marlboro Street
Beacon Street
Post
Louise Chandler Moulton
Colonel Higginson
Martin Brimmer
Judge Grant
Robert Treat Paine
Ex Governor Denies Bell Company Funding Accusations
Ex Governor Long comments on Kneil and Hudson dispute over Bell Telephone capitalization asks. Kneil vows a sweeping probe into alleged lobbying and methods, while Hudson denies improper influence and says counsel pursues the matter with the governor and Morse.
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Kneil
Westfield
Bell Telephone
John E. Hudson
Bell Telephone Company
Journal
Hudson
Representative Kneil
Massachusetts
West End
State House
Committee On Mercantile Affairs
Bell Telephone Lobby
Mr. Kneil
Governor Long
Robert M. Morse
Sunday Post
Republican State Committee
J. Otis Wardwell
Haverhill
Houston
Samuel Powers
Mr. Bennett
Everett
Jerry McCarthy
Charlestown
Bunker Hill
Bliss of
West Springfield
Messrs. Bliss
Dows
Brockton
Bliss
William H. S. Hayes
Lowell
House
Mr. Bliss
Meyer
Messrs. Wardwell
Powers
Representative Hayes
Hayes
Long
Heights Residents Plan May 30 Citizens Demonstration
A Revere town notice invites all residents to a May 30 demonstration on the hill opposite the Town Hall to celebrate the town’s growth. Bands perform 2 to 5:30 and 7 to 9, with fireworks at 8. Public participation urged.
Eleven Die in Mine Explosion Near Charleroi
A fire damp explosion at the An derlues mine near Charleroi today killed eleven miners and seriously injured five others. Officials investigate cause and safety measures as rescue teams search for remaining victims.
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Brussels
Anderlues
Charleroi
To Those Building To Rent At The Heights
Advertises a Railway Certificate offering residents a 3 cent fare on the electric line between Boston and The Heights until 1900. Promotes renting houses near The Heights in Revere and invites readers to 13 School St for more details and free tickets to a grand opening on Wednesday.
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Boston Emocratst
Peter H. Corcoran
Bailiwick
Flood
St. Omer Hall
McMorrow
Tent Hall
E. P. Whipple
James Freeman Clarke
John Brown
Mr. Clarke
Atlantic Monthly
McCabe
Libby
Washington
Battle Hymn OF the Republic
President Hudson
Bell
MR. Hayes
Bell Company
Masten & Wells Fireworks Mfg. Co
Blake
St. John
N. B
Halifax
Duncan
Long Wharf
Bacchus
Revere
Heights
Scott F. Bickford
Board of Trade
Samuel S. Pratt
the Selectmen
Jas. H. Wade
Richard K. Hunt
Frank R. Patch
E. H. Pierce
Committee of
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