Corbett Wins Key City Committee Race Amid Tight Wards
Corbett ticket dominates a sweeping city committee win with wards 1 2 4 6 7 8 9 10 11 21 24 25 backing Corbett while Miller takes ward 5 and Donovan defeats Keenan. Hayes ticket trailing in Ward 16 and several wards outstanding. Keenan protests citing unfair measures. Inspector Kelly praised for challenging ex convict entrants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corbett
Democratic City Committee
Hay
Savewenswstae
Corbett 1% His Own Ward In Hot Ward Four Contest
In Ward 4 the Bunker Hill Grammar Schoolhouse crowded for a major election with a large turnout. Corbett backers pressed voters at the doors while policemen kept order. Names listed include Joseph J. Corbett and several others, reflecting a crowded field and intense campaigning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bunker Hill Grammar
Corbett
Krebs Thrown Out of Ward 9 Caucus After Ticket Battle
The Ward 9 caucus opened at 5 with a clash between Keenan and Donovan factions. Rep Franz Hugo Krebs was escorted out after distributing Keenan ballots, while Donovan's ticket led the vote. Police guarded the rail, repeaters were challenged, and Alderman Barry and Donovan pressed for turnout. Krebs and Keenan plan a protest to ballot commissioners. Donovan declared the caucus a strong, fair effort and invited by constituents to report results.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ward 9
Franz Hugo Krebs
James Donovan
Thomas J. Kelliher
Krebs
Keenan
Whitman
Shields
Donovan
Alderman Barry
John J. Shea
Timothy J. Farrell
Adonis cosmetic cure claims painless facial changes
Promoter JOHN H. WOODBURY of 11 Mater et Boston offers facial alteration services promising painless changes while you wait. The ad suggests transforming faces and features with no downtime.
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John H. Woodbury
Mater Et
Boston
Ward 20 caucus erupts in disputed ballot lurch
Amid a fierce Ward 20 caucus the independents accuse manipulation after the regular ticket appears with full names while five independent candidates are omitted. James Toland and Michael J Mahoney protest, Toland escorted out by police, Mahoney’s vote protested yet accepted. Donovan machine claims ballots altered. election officials puzzled by three crossed out names.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harmony
James Tolani
Michael J. Mahoney
Mr. Mahoney
Mr. Toland
Charles Peters
John H. Donovan
Peters
Warden Dwyer
Mahoney
Mather
Meeting House Hill
Toland
Donovan
Old Court House
James Donovan
Corbett
Hayes
Back Bay for Corbett in Ward 11 election showdown
In Ward 11 at Prince Schoolhouse Democrats supported rival tickets. Moran led early but Coolidge top ticket won decisively 180 to 69 as rain did not deter voters. Included lists name Francis L. Coolidge and Brandeis, Robinson, Dolan, Cole, Boylen, Wells, McGrain, Herman, Williams.
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Prince
Stephen J. Moran
Francis L. Coolidge
Coolidge
Corbett
Louis D. Brandeis
Nathaniel G. Robinson
John J. Dolan
Charles H. Cole, Jr
John KE. Boylen
Stiles
Ward 20 caucus erupts in clashes and expulsions
At the Ward 20 caucus last night officials report a violent scene with challengers and repeaters. Duffey was ejected after a scuffle with General Martin's men and claimed assault. The crowded hall spilled into the street as police cleared the area and repeaters surged.
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Ward 20
McNary
McEttrick
John B. Duffey
Martin
Duffey
Thomas Ray
Quiet Ward 3 Caucus Defeats Corbett Ticket in Hectic Balloting
In Ward 3 a large but peaceful caucus backed Hayes and Mahoney while Corbett’s slate faced stiff opposition. About 891 ballots were cast as Hayes supporters patrolled entrances and congratulated voters. Results announced around 3 a.m. show Hayes and Corbett each winning six of twelve delegates amid a crush at Winthrop Schoolhouse.
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Jimmy Hayes
Ward 3
Mr. Hayes
Mr. Corbett
Corbett
James Connolly
Jimmy Anderson
Hayes
Winthrop
Alderman Mahoney
John W. O'Neil
O'Callaghan
Mahoney
O'Neil
Dave Shaw
The
Republic
Corbit
Napoleon O'Callaghan
Ernest C. Marshall
George A. Sanderson
O’neil-Corbett
Marshall
Donnie Doherty
Connie
Tom
Pete
Bill
Ike O'Neil
Danny Collins
Bill Quigley
Dawny Collins
Dawny
McConnell Leads Vote Win Over Galvin at West Concord School
In the Twelfth Ward last night a heated contest pitted the McConnell led ticket against the Hayes ticket headed by Owen A. Galvin. About 750 votes were cast by nine oclock with the McConnell faction jubilant and confident of victory as Galvin’s side was defeated. The ballot list includes Charles McConnell Hugh Devine Charles A. McNamee Thomas M. MacBarron George J. Spitz James H. Doyle Cornelius J. Keyes Dennis D. Driscoll James F. Quinn Owen A. Galvin and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Keenan
James Keenan
Concord Street
Twelfth Ward
Democratic
Owen A. Galvin
Charles McConnell
McConnell
Gus’’ Galvin
Hayes
Hugh Devine
Charles A. McNamee
Thomas M. MacBarron
George J. Spitz
James H. Doyle
Cornelius J. Keyes
Dennis D. Driscoll
James F. Quinn
Unpledged Ticket In Ward 18 Local Issues Predominate
In Ward 18 the local issues dominated the contest and the presidential race mattered little. The winning slate was led by Frank J. O Toole with delegates Corbett Frank J. O Toole Daniel F. Connor John P. Sweeney John H. Ryan Patrick J. Crowley George QO Whittaker Thomas H. Duggan Thomas F Kenney Michael A Martin Michael K Gaddis John J Curley Thomas J Cahill. The Hayes line followed with Daniel J Curley Thomas I Fallon Thomas L Noonan John Cronin John Coffey Thomas H. Murphy Thomas J Fallon Charles P Barner John I Curley Edward Dowd Michael Sullivan Hubert Cunniff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank J. O'Toole
Corbett
Daniel F. Connor
John P. Sweeney
John H. Ryan
Patrick J. Crowley
George QO. Whittaker
Thomas H. Duggan
Thomas F. Kenney
Michael A. Martin
Michael K. Gaddis
John J. Curley
Thomas J. Cahill
Hayes
Daniel J. Curley
Thomas I. Fallon
Thomas L. Noonan
John Cronin
John Coffey
Thomas H. Murphy
Thomas J. Fallon
Charles P. Barner
John I. Curley
Edward Dowd
Michael Sullivan
Hubert Cunniff
John I. Fitzgerald
Jeremiah E. Mahoney
Charles Logue
Octave Brogi
Daniel D. Rourke
James A. Doherty
Dennis F. O'Connell
John A. Ryan
Samuel H. Borofski
Patrick J. Carroll
Patrick FP. Brogan
Daniel McLaughlin
Edward A. Rogan
Frederick K. Cloutman
John Quinn, Jr
Daniel M. Driscoll
Michael J. Fitzgerald
John Morrissey
Thomas Mackey
Patrick J. Daly
Lawrence J. Towle
John H. Rothe
Timothy J. Crowley
Thomas McCarthy
Michael T. Callahan
Ward
Senator Lomasney
Ward 8
Martin M. Lomasney
William EF. Donovan
Thomas F. Keenan
Joseph L. Flanagan
John B. McGrath
Dennis J. Collins
Thomas F. Gargan
Simon Hirshon
Thomasc. Butler
Daniel A. Downey
David T. King
Daniel J. Kiley
Martin Leftovitch
Francis J. Horgan
William 8. McNary
William McMorrow
Michael J. Reidy
Edward C. Cadigan
Henry F. Naphen
John J. Cusick
Timothy J. Sullivan
Alfred J. Hurley
Daniel G. Slattery
Dennis W. Hickey
John A. McManus
Thomas J. Kenney
Bartholomew J. Ochs
James Sullivan
Patrick Maguire
Henry VY. Cunningham
Henry P. Nann
Daniel D. Kearns
Thomas J. Leach
Daniel J. Mitchell
John Finn
Charles R. Cutter
J. Henry Gramer
Michael I. Shea
John H. Lee
George H. Wentworth
William I Kennedy
Michael Kiernan
Patrick F. Carley
Richard A. Welch
William J. Maguire
Joseph I. Kelley
Thomas FE. Kenney
Four Arrests in Ward 19 Caucus at Smith Street Schoolhouse
At the Smith Street Schoolhouse ward meeting two factions led by ex-Alderman Mooney and Michael Cleary clashed as polls opened. Inspectors Coggan and Gaddis arrested four men for repeating voting while Cleary and Mooney supporters vocally challenged voters and demonstrated throughout the evening.
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Smith Street
Mooney
Michael Cleary
Coggan
Gaddis
Edward H. Fay
Roxbury Street
Herbert A. Hart
Fort Avenue
Thomas Flannagan
Gardner Street
Thomas H. Lynch
Andrew Street
Cambridge
Cleary
Quiet caucuses and ward by ward Corbett delegates listed
Ward by ward results show Hayes and Corbett tickets prevailing with small opposition in several wards. Delegates named include McClellan Riley Nolan Farmer Day Salter Sheehan Horner Hodnett Woodside Kennedy Sullivan Donovan Arthur Bradley Sears Taylor Kelly Conry Cronin Nolan Fitzpatrick Donovan Lane. Corbett supported in wards 2 6 7 8 15 21 24 and 2 percent ward with delegates named for each.
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Ward 1
Hayes
Hugh A. McClellan
Thomas A. Riley
James F. Nolan
Thomas EB. Farmer
Frederick W. Day
Joseph I. Salter
James M. Sheehan
Fred G. Horner
William Hodnett
William C. R. Woodside
Corbett
James G. Fitzgerald
Patrick J. Kennedy
John H. Sullivan
William J. Donovan
Thomas Arthur
Manasseh E. Bradley
Michael J. Sears
William Taylor
John L. Kelly
Joseph A. Conry
William J. Cronin
Louis Nolan
John H. Fitzpatrick
James H. Donovan
Edward I. Kelly
Danick J. Creamer
James F. Barry
John H. Lane
Theatrical Matters at Tremont Theatre Benefit
The Woman's Press Club benefit at Tremont Theatre featured three pieces led by Rohan the Silent with Alexander Salvini in the title role. Performers included Eugene Ormonde Ida Conquest and others. The event raised funds and praised Salvini's dramatic portrayal while previews of upcoming Museum season included Burlesques and Shakespearean reruns.
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Woman’s Press Club
Tremont Theatre
Dorothy
Rohan
Alexander Salvini
Eugene Ornonde
Ida Conquest
Emma Sheridan Fry
Maud Horsford
Blind Bleeding Piles Protruding and Licking Cured
Fragmentary OCR reads as a sensational medical claim about curing severe anorectal issues. No verifiable details, dates, or sources present.
Cyclone wrecks Louis Brook factory district
The Kupferle Brass Company building at Second and Mound streets and Louis Brook's factory at Broadway and Howard street were completely wrecked. Along Twenty first street between Drive and Papin streets no structure or pole escaped. Streets and sidewalks form a solid mass of debris including bricks poles tin roofing water spouts glass and signs.
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Kupferle Brass Company
Second
Mound Streets
Louis Brook
Broadway
Howard Street
Twenty-first Street
Drive
Papin Streets
Destructive Tornado Chronicle Across United States
A May 28 report catalogs historic cyclones and their tolls from 1877 to 1889, noting unprecedented destruction in yesterday’s event near St Louis. It lists notable storms in Iowa Illinois Missouri Wisconsin Minnesota Pennsylvania Connecticut and Delaware with deaths, injuries, and property losses, including Marshfield Missouri and Mount Carmel Illinois.
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ST. Louis
United States
Iowa
Illinois
Mount Carmel
Richmond
Wallingford
Conn
United
Minn
Delaware
Neck
Philadelphia
Camden
Mount Vernon
Ill
Reading
Penn
Tornado strikes Columbia Pennsylvania. lives lost
A tornado from York county crossed the Susquehanna into Columbia, killing one man and injuring several, with many trapped in debris. The storm wrecked the planing mill of John Forey, collapsed the Columbia Rolling Mill, and shattered the electric light station, killing engineer John Hughes and leaving workers badly hurt.
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Lancaster
Penn
York County
Susquehanna River
Columbia
John Forey
Front Street
Percy Zerger
Isaac Haverstick
Puddler
Walter Brunner
William Schleeger
Harry Duck
Joseph Dangert
Albert Hill
Shawnee Creek
Electric
John Hughes
Government tents authorized for tornado victims in St Louis
Representative Bartholdt introduced a joint resolution authorizing the Secretary of War to send tents to St. Louis and nearby areas for residents who lost homes in yesterday's tornado. It also envisages sending eight to ten boats from Jefferson City for river work if Congress approves. Senate passage followed amid mixed views on the extent of need and federal aid.
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Washington
Bartholdt
Rep
St. Louis
East St. Louis
Ill
Hubbard
War Department
Department
Congress
Jefferson City
Missouri River
House
Senate
West
Dem
Missouri
United States
Harris
Tenn
Vest
Cullom
Illinois
Mississippi River
Local physicians rush wounded to St Louis after catastrophe
News from the scene reports physicians could not attend all the injured promptly. They departed for St Louis at once to seek urgent medical care for the wounded.
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St. Louis
Reign of Terror Follows Bridge Collapse in East St Louis
East St Louis suffers at least a partial blackout after a section of the Eads bridge is carried away. Thieves and rioters plunder overturned trucks and freight cars as police prove unable to stop the lawlessness. Mayor Bader appeals to Governor Altgeld, who orders militia into the city. first company arrives by 9 PM, second en route, Governor arrives late to direct protection of properties.
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ST. Louis
Bader
Altgeld
Belleville
Greenville
Cyclone Ravages Southern Illinois Four Counties Hit
A May 28 report says a cyclone swept Southern Illinois causing widespread destruction. New Baden largely wiped out except six houses with several deaths. seven killed and thirty injured at New Madrid. Pinckneyville damaged with one death. Boies and Dix partly destroyed with fatalities. Clinton Washington and Jefferson counties tally about fifty deaths and heavy farm losses.
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Chicago
Illinois
New Baden
New Madrd
Pinckneyville
Boies
Dix
Clinton
Washington
Jefferson
Sympathy from Shoe Town to St. Louis Mayor
May 28. Mayor Brickett of Shoe Town Haverhill wires the St. Louis mayor expressing profound sympathy in the hour of calamity and distress. He offers substantial aid if needed and asks to be informed of needs and wants, noting the city’s identity as a leading shoe center.
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Haverhill
Brickett
St. Louis
Benjamin F. Brickett
Praise for the Boys despatch praises storm news team
New York May 28 United Press general manager Walter P. Phillips sends praise to G O Perkins in Chicago and O J Mc Auley in St Louis for their storm news coverage. He commends their work and that of everyone who assisted.
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New York
Chicago
St. Louis
United Press
G. O. Perkins
O. J. McAuley
Walter P. Phillips
Home Prospects For The Storm Across The Coast
The local weatherman says experience shows storms often flatten out before reaching the coast. The probable path favors the St Lawrence Valley, with Canadians receiving the worst, New England the southern benign edge. Thunderstorms may pervade the southern edge, making it interesting farther north though not as severe as St Louis. Wet conditions depend on how far north the storm center travels.
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New England
St. Lawrence Valley
St. Louis
For Ladies' and Gents' Russet Shoes Cream Sale
Sawyer's Improved Russet Cream and Paste marketed for ladies and gents russet shoes. Bottle and box priced at 15 cents. Sold by Cobb, Bates & Yerxa and Cobb, Aldrich & Co.
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Sawyer
Cobb, Bates & Yerxa
Cobb, Aldrich & Co
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William J. Miller
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Charles H. Fitzgerald
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