Question of Constitutionality of Voting Machine Test
Massachusetts faces a constitutional test over the Bardwell vot ing machine used in Northampton for a special August election on a city charter and armory. The issue is whether the machine can legally substitute a written ballot for members of the General Court, given current constitutional and statutory rules.
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Northampton
Olin
Bardwell
Massachusetts
Robert Treat Paine, Jr
W. Murray Crane
United States
Commonwealth
General Court
New England Arrives at Charlestown After Fine Voyage
The steamship New England under Captain James of the Dominion line docked at her berth in Charlestown before 8 am after a smooth passage from Queenstown lasting six days and fourteen hours. She rode in below Boston Light with 86 saloon, 222 second cabin steerage passengers aboard, among them Hon. P. C. Cheney former Governor of New Hampshire and his wife.
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New England
James
Dominion Line
Charlestown
Queenstown
Boston Light
P. C. Cheney
New Hampshire
Massachusetts Voting Machines A Historic Trial Run
The Massachusetts voting machine history shows an 1830s effort to let towns order machines, then a 1896 law allowing cities and towns to use them with Commonwealth funding. Secretary Olin bought fifty machines, Worcester received forty eight, a small town two. they failed, are stored, and must be disposed of before a building demolition. The law promised 200 more if satisfactory, with fifty bought yearly, shifting costs from towns to the Commonwealth.
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Massachusetts
McTammany
Commonwealth
Olin
Oforcester
Havin
Davis
Boston boards to buy Bardwell voting machines
The Boston Board of Election Commissioners plans to purchase Bardwell machines for city elections. Secretary Olin notes debate on machine use, citing past trials and a desire to simplify voting while respecting independent voters and election laws. The Northampton trial is watched with interest.
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Secretary of the Commonwealth
Bardwell
United States
Ellis
Boston Board of Election Commissioners
Tenth
Olin
Post
Northampton
Commonwealth
New Hampshire Forecast by Democratic Leader Amey
John T. Amey, chairman of the Democratic State committee, predicts in Concord that Bryan’s NH vote rises to 35,000 from 21,000 in 1896 while McKinley’s falls to 40,000 to 45,000 from 67,000. He cites Republican gains in Congress, likely in councillor districts, and expects a Republican legislature with a larger House after 1901.
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Concord
N. H
John T. Amey
Democratic State Committee
New Hampshire
Bryan
McKinley
Congress
Watches Gift to Deputy Campbell by Boston Republicans
Deputy Sheriff William W. Campbell was surprised at home with a gold watch, chain, and a diamond acorn charm presented by friends from the Republican Party in Boston. The scene included notable attendees and a formal testimonial list, praising Campbell’s service and loyalty.
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William W. . Campbell
Dwight Street
Campbell
Republican’ Party
Boston
Jesse M. Gove
William H. Lott
Bath
Charles F. Morse
Alderman Codman
Stephen M. Marshall
Peter Morrison
J. A. W. Sliver
le Forrest A. Hall
Aaron Wolfson
L. F. Smith
Mr. Gove
Bill
Mr. Campbell
William W. Campbell
W. Murray Crane
Edwin M. Curtis
Andrew J
D. N. Payson
Guy . Emerson
Bath Commission
Joseph J. Dennison
Arthur P. Russell
Frank IL. Codman
Stephen M. Martshall
T. H. Bond
William P. Wilson
Charlies
Edith Jones Of Malden Reported Attempted Suicide
Edith B Jones wife of David B Jones a Bangor Me drug clerk reportedly attempted death by morphine and strychnine both internally and hypodermically and was said to be dangerously ill News traced her from Malden where they wed in Lexington last May Her past includes nursing in Boston Montreal and a previous marriage plus a history of alleged desertion and vigilance over her hand by observers
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Malden
Bangor
Edith B. Jones
David B. Jones
Lexington
Edith Worthington
Mr. Jones
Pharmaceutical School
Cambridge
Young’s
Boutwell Leads Anti Imperialist Appeal Against McKinley Policy
Ex Governor George S Boutwell president of the Anti Imperialist League issues an address to the people of the United States urging voters to oppose the Philippine policy of the administration. He cites Spencer Pratt on Filipino allies and warns that voting for McKinley supports imperialism and its deadly consequences in the Philippines.
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George S. Boutwell
Anti-Imperialist League
United States
Spencer Pratt
McKinley
Philippines
St John Celebrates Return of South Africa Contingent
St John New Brunswick marks a public holiday to welcome the first contingent home from South Africa. Businesses closed, streets and homes decorated as the city honors the returning troops.
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ST. Joan
N. B
South Africa
St. John
Republican speakers to address Cambridge gathering tonight
Senator Hoar and Representatives Tattlefield and McQCall will speak in Union Hall Cambridge under the Cambridge Young Men's Republican Club and city committee auspices. The event targets local voters and party supporters.
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Senator Hoar
Tattlefield
Maine
McQcall
Union Hall
Cambridge
Republican City Committee
Cambridge Young Men's Republican Club
Temperance letter mocks coffee drinkers in Tower Hill
A Tower Hill Illinois woman rebukes temperance advocates who cling to coffee as firmly as drinkers to whiskey. She cites health harms from coffee and praises Postum Food Coffee as a healthier substitute, naming Battle Creek Michigan as the origin of the product.
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Tower Hill
Ill
Battle Creek
Mich
What Causes Deafness and How to Cure It
An ear specialist notes most deafness stems from throat catarrh and describes how nasal throat secretions clog the Eustachian tube, causing hearing loss. Stuart’s Catarrh Tablets are promoted as a safe, affordable remedy improving hearing by addressing catarrh, with claims of quick relief and broad physician approval.
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Stuart
Betting in New York Figures in Election Wagers Across Wall Street
As election draws near, Wall Street bets surge on McKinley or Bryan. Firms like Boody McClellan & Co and Bell & Co trade $200 against $500 and other large sums at 5 to 1 or 4 to 1 on McKinley, with bets also on Bryan and Indiana’s state result. Rumors of statewide Republican plurality and various curb bets circulate, including a large offer of 10,000 on McKinley.
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New York
Wall Street
Bryan
Boody, McClellan & Co
McKinley
Bell & Co
Cooper, Cramp & Beadleston
New York State
L. Feder
L. A
G. Heineman
Indiana
Flower & Co
William B. Lockwood
C. I. Hudson & Co
John J. Judge
Charles Co. Levenson
J. G. Wall
Thomas Tucker
Fire Merk
Anawanda Club
Second Avenue
McClellan
Parsons
Congress
Board of County
Ashbauch
Hoffman House
F. H. Brooks
Brooks
Roosevelt's record campaign ends in New York
Theodore Roosevelt Republican candidate for Vice President concluded a historic eight week campaign covering 24 states, 21,209 miles, 567 towns, and an estimated 3,000,000 listeners. He surpassed past records except Bryan's 1896 run, finishing with a two week New York tour totaling 2,253 miles and 120 speeches across 37 counties ending in Owego.
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Owego
N. Y
Theodore Roosevelt
United States
Union
W. J. Bryan
Mr. Bryan
New York
Roosevelt
Jamestown
Chautauqua County
Toga County
Olean
Platt
Ovation to Stevenson in Fort Wayne draws huge crowds
Adlai E. Stevenson received Fort Wayne’s greatest ovation for any candidate. He toured with Congressman J. W. Bailey and Judge Welty. A farmer parade of about 2000 started the day, many mounted. A massive evening parade, 3500 strong, followed. Stevenson spoke to 3000 from Wayne Hotel balcony and to over 6000 at Princess Rink.
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Fort Wayne
Ind
Adlai E. Stevenson
Bryan
Stevenson
J. W. Bailey
Texas
Judge Welty
Canton
Wayne Hotel
Codman Denounces Imperialism at Wellesley Rally
November 2 at Wellesley news reports Colonel Charles R. Codman speaking at a Democratic demonstration. He rebukes advocates of conquest in the Philippine Islands and questions the morality of killing inhabitants. The address urges the nation toward peaceful influence and criticizes McKinley’s prospects in the presidential race.
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Wellesley
Charles R. Codman
Uewman
Philippine Islands
Mr. McKinley
Travis Beaten by Thompson in Westchester Golf Shock
Walter J. Travis the golf champion loses to W W Thompson of Baltusrol at Westchester Club in New York. Thompson leadsearly and holds on after a strong comeback by Travis. It marks Travis's first defeat since the Lakewood tournament last April.
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New York
Westchester
Walter J. Travis
W.W. Thompson
Baltusrol
Travis
W. J. McConville
Crescent A. C
Thompson
Ae Eae
Lakewood
Despondent North Cambridge Storekeeper Tries Suicide
Mrs. Sarah J. Parry living behind her Walden street corner store in North Cambridge attempted self destruction by inhaling gas and taking laudanum yesterday morning. Dr. Cahill revived her. she regained consciousness and was moved to 100 Charles street, Boston, by her nephew White. Neighbors cite business losses. landlord disputes add to tensions, with Abbot denying claims.
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Sarah J. Parry
Walden Street
Crescent Avenue
Cambridge
George S. Cahill
Massachusetts Avenue
Harvard cancels athletic agreement with Pennsylvania
Move by Harvard announced by the Press states Harvard has cancelled its athletic agreement with the University of Pennsylvania. Harvard cites concern over alumni binding undergraduates and says next year’s meeting would depend on Harvard and Pennsylvania captains, with graduates taking no action. Pennsylvania officials expected this action.
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Pennsylvania
Philadelphia Press
Philadelphia
Harvard
University of Pennsylvania
Penn
Ira N. Hollis
Red and Blue
Hollis
Harvard Committee On
Crimson
Mc Govern Beats Bernstein in Seven Round Victory
Louisville report says Terry Mc Govern defeated Joe Bernstein by referee stoppage in the seventh round, securing a decisive boxing win for Mc Govern tonight.
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Louisville
Terry McGovern
Joe Bernstein
Russell Fights Choynski End With Knock Through Ropes
In Denver California heavyweight Fred Russell bloodied by cuts over both eyes broke from a clinch as the bell rang for the fourth round and drove two punches to Joe Choynski’s body, sending him through the ropes to the floor where he lay nearly five minutes. The foul cost Russell the fight though he likely would have won if the bell had not sounded.
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Denver
Col
Fred Russell
California
Joe Choynski
Colorado A. C. Association
Joe
Russell
Hanna Attacks Bryan Over Imperialism and Trusts
In Chicago on Nov 2 Senator Hanna addressed three meetings, the largest at Western avenue and Bloomingdale road. He denounced Bryan as promoting imperialism and socialism, warned that his rhetoric misrepresents the standing army, and claimed Bryan’s actions echo threats to property and the republic.
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Chicago
Hanna
Western Avenue
Bloomingdale Road
Bryan
Bailey inquest continues in North Saugus murder case
Lynn November 2 Judge Berry resumes the inquest into the death of George Bailey at Breakheart Hill farm North Saugus on October 8. The hearing will continue November 16 with a preliminary hearing set for November 8 in Police Court, Best listed.
Arrests in Madrid as Carlist agitation cracked down
Queen Regent presided over a cabinet council. Premier Azcarraga outlined actions against Carlists including closing their Madrid club and arresting agitators. Marquis Villadarias, a Don Carlos representative, was arrested. Baron Langarrea arrived in Bilbao. An Official Gazette circular orders prefects to arrest agitators, search homes, close Carlist clubs and suspend newspapers with false or alarming news.
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Madrid
Azcarraga
Marquis Villadarias
Don Carlos
Baron Langarrea
Bilboa
Canada Campaign Heats Up As Nomination Vote Nears
Canada Stirring Up Ottawa November 2 The campaign grows hotter as nominations close and voting nears. Sir Mackenzie Bowell attacks John Haggart in South Lanark while H H Cook shifts to the opposing side. John Charlton criticizes the government but remains loyal. Conservatives refrain from opposing him due to his criticism.
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Ottawa
Sir Mackenzie Bowell
John Haggart
South Lanark
Mackenzie
Canada
H H. Cook
John Carlton
Cook
Charlton
Kelley couple thank community for Mary Cecilia loss
Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Kelley express gratitude through the paper for the kindness and sympathy shown after the death of their only daughter Mary Cecilia. The Kelley family at 66 Blue Hill Ave, Roxbury.
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J. W. Kelley
Mary Cecilia
Blue Hill Ave
Stoxbury
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