Washington letter revealed at Columbia Historical Society
At a Washington historical society meeting in Washington the reading of an unpublished 1778 letter from George Washington to an Alexandria contact drew lively discussion. The ink stained note discusses Gates Conway and Mifflin and hints at a cabal to depose him, with memoranda and names filled in as G s Gates TM%-y Conway M-, Mifflin.
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Washington
Columbia Historical Society
Valley Forge
York
Alexandria
George
Gates
Conway
Mifflin
James’ Dudley Morok
John Fitzgerald
T. DeWitt Talmage
John Kasson
J. M. Toner
Waterway to Hudson Bay Could Cut West Freight Costs
Winnipeg farmers welcome a proposed canal from Winnipeg to Churchill Harbor on Hudson Bay promising cheap direct access to European markets. The plan envisions a 907 mile water route with a 43 mile canal segment at a cost around 1.79 million dollars. Hudson Bay ships have long navigated the area with strong safety history.
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Winnipeg
Man
Seaboard
Great West
Tidewater
Lake Winnipeg
Hudson Bay
Hudson Bay Company
Laly
Atlantic Ocean
Hudson's Straits
San Francisco
Liverpool
Port Churchill
St Lawrence
New York
Governor Greenhalge Smiles at Victory for Good Government
Governor Greenhalge appeared happy and smiling last night over the result, saying it was exactly as he expected. He declared that the result reflects the people's desire for good government and that Boston's vote was also gratifying, noting he never doubted carrying Boston.
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Greenhalge
Massachusetts
Boston
Mayor Curtis Reaffirms Bet After Boston Poll Result
Mayor Curtis recalled his prediction to a Post reporter last week after Boston favored Williams by 2500. He said JT told you so a week ago and praised the State committee’s campaign while shifting focus from distant outcomes.
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Curtis
Williams
Boston
Post
State Committee
Lyman Pins Campaign Critique on Democrats Abilities
Chairman Lyman declares the Democrats ran a weak campaign, relying on money issues and attacks on administration instead of Democratic principles. He says Republicans hold the sentiment and that Democrats tried to create unnecessary prejudices to win votes, which Massachusetts voters rejected.
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Lyman
Massachusetts
Corcoran Credits Greenhalge Liberalism for Big Win
The Hon. John W. Corcoran told a Post reporter that the defeat was as expected with a large city majority. He blamed Greenhalge's liberal religious stance and the A P A seeming opposition for drawing independent voters and swelling the margin while the A A P failed to stand firm.
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John W. Corcoran
A& Post
Greenhalge
Democrats See Encouragement in City Election Result
President Donovan of the Democratic State committee noted Governor Greenhalge drew votes in sympathy in Boston. He said the statewide result should not be used to judge next month's city election and claimed the Republicans had forecast Boston but the Democrats carried it, finding the outcome encouraging.
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Greenhalge
Donovan
Democratic State Committee
Boston
Sullivan claims victory in fourth district council race
The Hon. John H. Sullivan, victorious in the Governor's Council race from the fourth district, told a Post reporter he expects election as a certainty though details are unclear. He credits heavy Republican opposition and notes Boston Democrats aided Greenhalge, while expressing regret over Corcoran's defeat.
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John H. Sullivan
Governor’s Council
Post
Boston
Greenhalge
Corcoran
Senate
Dever Expects Recourse After Narrow Senate Loss
Alderman John F. Dever, defeated narrowly in the seventh Suffolk district by I. P. Hutchinson, expresses optimism and vows a recount. He cites ward 17 factional fighting, indifferent wardens, and polling delays that kept many Democrats from voting, affecting the result.
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John F. Dever
Suffolk
I. P. Hutchinson
Mt. Pleasant Street
Post
Lomasney Victory Speech Echoes Modesty in Win
Martin M. Lomasney thanks voters for support after winning the district seat in the Legislature. He pledges to fulfill duties promptly and openly in his representative role, stating he will work to reflect the will of his constituents.
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Martin M. Lomasney
Election Defeat Brings Quoted Resolve from Council President
The report records Christopher F. O'Brien acknowledging his loss in last night’s district race. Despite defeat the council president remains undeterred and states he can weather the setback, emphasizing confidence in continued public service.
Ward 16 club thanks voters after vindication for James Keenan
To the voters of Ward 16 the William B Russell Club and Representative James Keenan express thanks for the vindication he received yesterday. Charles R Trask chairman Joseph P Malley secretary executive committee William B Russell Club Ward 16 November 6.
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William B. Russell Club
James Keenan
Charles R. Trask
Joseph P. Malley
William BH. Russell Club
Republicans Sweep Massachusetts Say Victories Prove Strength
Secretary Daniel H. Kent of the Republican State central committee said the result shows the party's strength and solidity in Massachusetts. He called the victory larger than expected and noted the inevitable sweep with magnificent majorities.
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Daniel H. Kent
Republican State Central Committee
Massachusetts
Boston Wedding Draws Rich Set From City and Salem
A large crowd of notable Boston and Salem residents attended the Church of the Advent for the marriage of Theodore F. Dwight and Sally Loring. The event featured Boston ushers, a Benson officiant pair, and arrivals including Judge Endicott and Mrs. Endicott, with Mrs. Jack Gardner among the final leaving guests in Nile green satin and sable accessories.
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Church of Advent
Jack Gardner
Boston
Church of the Advent
Brimmer Street
Theodore F. Dwight
Sally Loring
Salem
George B. Loring
Clayton Johns
Henry Luce
Leverett Tuckerman
Charles A. Sampson
Henry W. Swift
William Woodworth
Brimmer
Bell
Burlingame
Mr Byrne
George Bradley
T. Jefferson Coolidge
Miss Cummings
Arthur Cabot
Cabot
Laurence Curtis
C. A. Clough
Charles Dalton
Henry Dalton
Seiney Everett
Sidney Everett
Hilda Everett
Madam Fay
William P. Fay
Katharine Fay
Dr. Fox
Fox
O. B. Frothingham
Frothingham
John L. Gardner
John C. Gray
George P. Gardner
Olga Gardner
Madam Howe
Loring Hildreth
Eliot Hubbard
Howe
S. H. Howe
Gordon
Endicott Peabody
Ellerton L. Pratt
Jacob C. Rogers
John C. Ropes
Jack” Gardner
Boston University Class of 1897 Social Plans and Maine Club
Boston University students held meetings for a class social to be held Friday evening and for a freshman social on Friday November 15. A Maine Club initiative grew from a Sprague Hodgdon study finding about forty four Maine students, fourteen in Liberal Arts, with meetings appointing officers and committees to recruit across departments.
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Bugbee
Katharine Chamberlain
Maine
Boston University
Pine Tree State
John C. Sprague
Ohio Wesleyan
Carrie Hodgdon
University
College of Liberal Arts
Sprague
C. E. Parker
Emily Burnham
Gertrude Crosby
Open handicap golf match at Country Club Brookline
Under clear skies at Brookline Country Club an open handicap golf match saw sixteen players remain in contention. The day featured fine dry conditions and competitive scoring as the field battled for top honors.
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Brookline
Greenwood suicide shocks quiet NE town on Forest street
Nov 6 Greenwood, brother of Town Clerk Charles G. Greenwood, shot himself at his Forest street home. The wealthy recluse, 63, lived with an unmarried daughter and kept to himself. despondency is blamed for the act.
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Nehdham
J. Wesley Greenwood
Charles G. Greenwood
Forest Street
Greenwood
Grocer Raid Targeted Endicott Street Premises
General Martin praised a raid on John O Connor’s store at 174 Endicott Street where police found a rear bar with several drinkers and bartender Michael Houghton arrested. Martin has long suspected grocers of illicit sales and confirmed at least one prior instance. The piece also mentions The American Wringer Co at 18 and 15 Broadway Extension offering wringers sweepers and repairs by mail and phone.
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General Martin
John O'Connor
Endicott Street
Lcenses
Ind
Michael Houghton
The
American Wringer Co
Broadway
City
Mall Promptee
Tremont
Republicans Rejoice at Music Hall Screening of Returns
About 2500 attendees, nearly all Republicans, filled Music Hall to watch election returns via stereopticon. Cheers greeted Greenhalge, Reed, and McKinley images while Morse and Hoar faced boos. Dem scores were minimized as bands, songs, and whistling dominated the lively display.
Republicans Celebrate Quiet Victory Night In Albion Building
At Republican headquarters in the Albion building crowds were sparse on election night. Early returns showed a slow trickle with strategists predicting a solid state win for Williams and gains for Greenhalge. Officials projected a statewide victory by more than sixty thousand votes despite Democratic upticks in some towns.
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Republican State Committee
Albion
Southworth
Williams
Greenhalge
Kent
Reynolds
Secretary Kent Observes Narrow Lead After City Returns
Secretary Kent, looking pleased, notes Williams leading the Democratic ticket by 160 votes across fifty towns but predicts the urban results tonight will erase the gain. By 8 pm committee rooms empty, the group moves to the Parker House to view returns with notable Republicans present.
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Kent
Williams
Parker House
Boston Victory Boosts Williams Bid in State Race
The Democratic State committee headquarters filled with supporters after polls closed as leaders including Williams ex-Mayor Matthews and Josiah Quincy monitored returns. Boston reports showed Williams leading by about 2500, defying Republican claims. President Donovan called Boston’s result encouraging, and the faithful remained buoyant through the evening despite the overall election uncertainty.
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Democratic State Committee
Williams
Matthews
the Hons
Josiah Quincy
Edward J. Flynn
James Donovan
Alfred Whitney
Henry V. Cunningham
Boston
Donovan
Election Night Returns Show Williams Up By One Vote
A crowded chamber witnessed the election tally as 106 precincts reported Greenhalge 15,896 and Williams 15,897, yielding a one vote advantage for Williams. Spectators cheered when any Democratic gain appeared, with veterans Richardson and Dalton guiding the board and a host of local officials present.
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Greenhalge
Williams
George BE. Richardson
Joseph H. Dalton
Richard D. Cleary
Bryant
Dyar
Barry
Witt
Dever
Manks and Miller
Galvin
United States
Lady Watson Edges Benton M In Frail Franklin Park Trot
At Saugus Franklin Park three races were run on good ground in 2:40 pacing and trotting card. Lady Watson won heat one by a nose over Benton M with Benton M leading heat two by a length before finishing a neck ahead of the mare. The meeting was postponed to Thursday at 1 o clock.
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Saugus
Franklin Park
Lady Watson
Benton M
Brody
Bie
Black Sultan
Corr
Prady
R ‘Ackard
Billy L
B. G
Hal Nt
Haght
Johnny Goldsmith
Draper
Y Watson
B. m
Sim Watson
Dominion Chie
Guvseasoce Benton M
Gov. Benton
Hanson
Republicans Jubilant Over Corcoran's Defeat Cablegram
Republican leaders celebrated early results with Robert Southworth predicting Greenhalge would win by last year's margin or more. At Parker House the party gathered as returns came in, with Governor Greenhalge receiving congratulations and Eben Draper announcing Corcoran's defeat. A cablegram to Senator Lodge in Madrid proclaimed the state carried by 70,000.
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Republican State Committee
Robert Southworth
Brookline
State Committee
Greenhalge
Lyman
Curtis
Eben N. Draper
Parker House
GO P
Hunt
James Burton Reynolds
Herbert Plympton
Knowlton
Shaw
Sam Winslow
Jane] Thomas
Drinkwater
Curtis Guild, Jr
Darling
Sanger and
Malone
James A. Bailey Jr
Jerry McCarthy
George A. Hibbard
William C. Lovering
Taunton
Wolcott
J. Otis Wardwell
John W. Corcoran
The New Political Party at Women Voters HQ
At 36 Bromfield Street the woman voters’ headquarters buzzed with election chatter and questions. Mrs Eliza Trask Hill directed actions like a political Napoleon as women reported precinct results and compared them with prior years amid lively debate on man’s suffrage and politics.
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Woman Voters
Bromfield Street
Eliza ‘Trask Hill
Busy election day at old Court House and swift returns
Election commissioners Billings Pargon Costello and Farmer oversaw a smooth process as 180 precincts reported by 5 20 pm with 150 in before 5 o clock. Carriages delivered ballots around Court square and eight guards managed the area while boxes lists and keys were checked in.
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Old Court House
Billings
Peargon
Costello
Farmer
Board of Aldermen
Court Square
City Hall Blackboard Scenes After Poll Closing
City Hall Common Council chamber buzzes after polls close as officials and aides gather to monitor results and anticipate outcomes. Politicians, analysts, and reporters mill about the Mecca for decision makers while boards and screens track early tallies and district shifts.
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Common Council
City Hall
Races at Morris Park Opens Westchester Jockey Club Meet
Morris Park New York November fifth crowd of 3500 as first meeting of Westchester Jockey Club opens. Bookies cash business despite police vigilance. Saratoga meet eyed at Pimlico. Races include five furlongs Karma first Medica second. six furlongs Weinberg first Peacemaker second. two year olds Hazel first Merry Prince second. mile and a quarter Lucania first Refugee second. Withers mile Sir Dixon Jr first Doggett second Manchester third. Withers mile Gotham first Deerslayer second Monaco third. steeplechase two miles Richards first Duke of Abercorn second Woodford third. Time details provided.
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Morris Park
N. Y
Westchester Jockey Club
Saratoga Racing Association
Pimlico
Themargo
Karma
Medica
Weinberg
Peacemaker
Patrol
Hazel
Merry Prince
Silver NI
Lucania
Refugee
Brandywine
Sir Dixon, Jr
Doggett
Manchester
Gotham
Deerslayer
Monaco
Richards
Duke of Abercorn
Woodford
Myopa Hunt Club Holds Drag Hunt In Glen Valley
The Myopa Hunt Club conducted a successful drag hunt through Glen Valley. At the finish about forty men and women gathered for a hunt breakfast hosted by R. M. Appleton at Wallingfield.
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Rowley
Myopa Hunt Club
Glen Valley
R. M. Appleton
Wallingfield
Gentry beats Patchen in three heats at Reidsville
In the postponed race at Reidsville on November 5, John R. Gentry defeated Joe Patchen in three straight heats with times of 2:10, 2:09, and 2:09. The program featured a mid afternoon pace and drew racing fans to the track.
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Charlotte
N. C
John R. Gentry
Joe Patchen
Reidsville
Gentry
Riverside Park Racing Closes With Sleepy Dick Victory
Riverside Park season finale drew good crowd as Sleepy Dick of Hudson won the race with John H. of Hudson finishing second. Best time recorded was 2:37. The event capped a solid season for local harness racing.
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Hudson
Riverside Park
Sleepy Dick
John H
Fight in Waterbury may host Corbett Fitzsimmons clash
Naugatuck reports McGrath and Hayes of Waterbury are surveying sites in Naugatuck and Beacon Falls for a potential Corbett Fitzsimmons fight in Connecticut. Beacon Falls park owners were interviewed as a possible venue. Police Chief Hosford of Naugatuck says he will prevent the event in that town.
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Waterbury, Conn
Naugatuck
McGrath
Hayes
Waterbury
Beacon Falls
Connecticut
Hosford
Plan for steam ship traffic pool discussed in Chicago
Chicago November 5 reports that eastern lines back a pool to share steam ship traffic. Steps are set for a meeting next Friday to discuss the pool, with little objection from any line, making its formation likely.
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Chicago
Parliament of Man Opens at Fanueil Hall in November
The Parliament of Man opens in Fanueil Hall today with noon lectures by speakers of high standing each weekday noon in November. Music of excellent quality will be performed and the general public and business men are urged to attend these meetings for the furtherance of civic welfare.
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Parliament of Man
Faneuil Hall
Spekers
County of
Suffolk
Mouton
Charlestown
Mass
P.m
Peepers Towit
Boston
Thomas
John Doane
Mer
Thomson
Admr
Charles W.H. Sullivan
Pemberton Sq
South Boston Residents Suffer Stairs Falls
Mary Connelley aged 65 of I Street South Boston broke her right knee when she fell down stairs at home Monday night. John F. Murray, 37, also fell at 7% L Street South Boston and sustained a severe spinal injury. Dr Gallivan treated him and he was sent to City Hospital.
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Mary Connelley
I Street
Boston
John F. Murray
L Street
Gallivan
City Hospital
DISSATISFACTION IN BEACHMONT VOTERS MISS EARLY BALLOT
Voters in Beachmont faced widespread frustration as the Ballou's block polling booth opened at 6:15 AM, causing about thirty to forty residents to miss voting before the 6:13 city train. The delay cost many their ballots and stemmed from the late opening.
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Beachmont
Ballou’s Block
Illegal voting arrest reported for a child voter case
Inspectors Gaddis and Lynch arrested Dennis Sullivan aged two of 37 Fayette street for illegally voting under the name of William ODonnell of 83 Compton street at Precinct 3 Ward 16. The case names involved and the precinct details are noted in the report.
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Gaddis and Lynch
Dennis Sullivan
Fayette Street
William O'Donnell
Compton Street
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