More Trouble Quinn Makes Protest In Ward 7
Ward 7 Democrats refuse to fund campaign efforts with Chairman Lee absent from calls for funds. Treasurer M T Callahan alleges no contributions have been received and accuses others of improper use of funds. A fraudulent ecard bearing Felt and Fitzgeralds names circulates, prompting denial from Fitzgerald and expectations of trouble at the polls.
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Ward Committee
Quinn
City Committee
Brighton
M. T. Callahan
Post
Publi
Robert Treat Paine, Jr
Feit
A. Fitzgerald
Donovan
Fitzgerald
Mr. Felt
Ward 7
Boers' Strength Surprises British Across Cape Colony
Cape Town reports a dramatic Boer invasion changing the war outlook. Boers concentrate near Bethulie and Springfontein after crossing at Norvals Point, claim a victory at Blandslaste, and allege British abandonment at Ladysmith. Rumors include White's death and captured papers.
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Cape Town
Cape Colony
Colesburg
Bethulie
Springfontein
Norvals Point
Orange River
British Jingoism Alarmed Over Boer Strength at Ladysmith
London dispatch reports Jingoists wary of Natal policy driven by politics not warfare. Boer siege artillery surprises observers while press censorship rules tighten as correspondents face licenses and field access. American papers urged to pool with London dailies to reach South Africa.
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Fiel
United States
South Africa
London
Ward 2 Fight Signals Democratic Edge in Contest
In Ward 2 the race for Representative features incumbents J. H. Donovan seeking a second term and Joseph F. Hickey challenging on the Democratic ticket. Donovan is praised for attentiveness in his first year and backing people’s measures, while Hickey is noted for progressive council service and a strong record.
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J. H. Donovan
Joseph F. Hickey
Donovan
Hickey
Council
Election Day Forecast From Weather Bureau
The Weather Bureau issues a special election day forecast for Tuesday. Fair and cool weather will continue across the Atlantic coast states, the Lake region, the upper Ohio valley, and generally west of the Mississippi River, with exceptions in the Southwest.
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Washington
Weather Bureau
Atlantic Coast
Lake Region
Ohio Valley
British Withdraw from Stormberg Camp in Natal
Colesburg falls with minor police surrender. 2000 Dutch inhabitants. Stormberg Junction camp broken up and moved to Queenstown. British approach to Mafeking and Ladysmith faces setbacks as Boers gain momentum. Reports note evacuations of Colenso and Stormberg and rising discontent in Cape Colony amid Boer advances.
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Colesburg
Stormberg Junction
Redvers Buller
Queenstown
Stormberry
Stormberg
Pretoria
Cronje
Mafeking
Prince Christian
Durban
Ladysmith
Kimberley
Tunner
Maseru
Basutoland
Lagden
Free State
Natal
Colenso
Western Cape Colony
East London
Port Elizabeth
Cape Town
Buller
de Aar
Colony
South Africa
Cape Colony
Basters Hill
War Office
the Times
Robbed of 850 as man in England trip tale unfolds
James Lee of 38 Emerald streets withdrew 900 from a bank to fund a trip to England and pay fare. A buxom woman described as 5 feet 4 inches, 225 pounds, light complexion sat with him at Washington street and Hayward place before he lost 850 from a bag inside his home. Police note the incident mirrors the gem like name of his street. Natal and Cape Colony tensions also reported with General White facing possible capitulation while British forces press to relieve Natal.
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James Lee
Emerald Streets
England
Mr. Lee
Washington Street
Temple Place
Hayward Place
Columbus Avenue
Brookline
Africa
Natal
Cape Colony
White
Ladysmith
Lower Natal
Paine in Gloucester Rally Highlights Campaign Kickoff
In Gloucester on November 6 the Democratic party held its only campaign rally after years of inactivity. Speakers included Governor candidate Robert Treat Paine Jr. and auditor candidate George Fred Williams, along with Senatorial candidate Charles D. D. Smith and Rev. Robert B. Bisbee. A reception followed in City Hall as the event focused on national issues.
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Gloucester
Democratic Party
Robert Treat Paine, Jr
George Fred Williams
Gerry Rown
Brockton
Robert B. Bisbee
Pepperell
Charles D.D. Smith
Ayor
City Hall
Lynn Lasters Win Strike Settlement at Varney Factory
The workers at Co. W. Varney & Co.'s factory reached a settlement today after mediation by Richard P. Barry of the State Board of Arbitration. Citing a substantial wage increase, the men will return to work tomorrow morning.
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Lynn
Co. W. Varney & Co
Richard P. Barry
State Board of Arbitration
Pietermaritzburg Mobilizes Defences After Plea
Governor responds to town council on defence by forming emergency mounted corps of local gentlemen with horses and equipment. An ambulance unit is created. A proclamation on annexation is deemed null. Rifle associations in Durban Isipingo Krontzkloof Malvern and Natal coast mobilised. An irregular corps is formed.
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Pietermaritzburg
Orange Free State
Mapper Tugela
Natal
Durban
Isipingo
Krontzkloof
Malvern
War Correspondents Regulations Enforced for Field Coverage
British rules for war reporters restrict field access and licensing. Correspondents must hold a commander in chief license naming their papers and may only write for those papers unless leave is granted. Retired officers favored. mutiny act applies. outpost visits require written permission. cipher use forbidden.
A Million Ballots Prepared for Election Returns
The Secretary of State reports pre election work complete with ballots issued. Two sets were printed for each area. Boston received 127 400 for last year, another 127 400 printed for contingencies. State total reached 644 000 ballots, doubling to 1 288 000 overall.
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Secretary of State's Department
Boston
Election Board
Conservatives win Exeter by election with increased majority
A parliamentary by election in Exeter filled the seat vacated by Sir Henry Stafford Northcote. Conservative and Unionist Sir Edgar Vincent defeated Liberal Allan Bright of Liverpool by 659 votes, 4030 to 3371, slightly increasing the ministerial majority from the last general election.
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London
Exeter
Henry Stafford Northcote
Chiltern
Bombay
Edgar Vincent
Allan Bright
Liverpool
Filipinos Establish First Autonomous Government on Negros
At Bacolod Negros Island the first autonomous Filipino government was formed with General Smith administering the oath to the Supreme Court judge who then swore in the Governor three judges twelve councilmen the auditor and the secretary of the interior. Natives from the island attended the ceremony and officials from Iloilo were present.
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Manila
Bacolo
Negros
Smith
Supreme Court
Tloilo
Soup Order for English Army Reaches Michigan Firm
A Michigan firm received an order for fifty tons of vegetable soup destined for the English army. The shipment to be prepared at East Tawas, Michigan, was announced on November 6.
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Tawas, Mich
Temple Adath Israel Auxiliary Reunion Opens Season
The season’s opening reunion of Temple Adath Israel Auxiliary Society was held last evening in the temple vestry. Piano selections entertained members, and lawyer Miss Diana Hirschlar delivered the address on True Philanthropy. Rabbi Charles Fleischer chaired, and refreshments followed.
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Temple Adath Israel
Temple
Diana Hirschlar
Charles Fleischer
Death of Former Probate Judge Chester C. Conant
Greenfield Nov 6 The Hon Chester C Conant former judge of Probate Court died at 12 20 today after a third stroke of apoplexy last night He was elected register of Franklin Probate Court in 1868 and became probate judge in 1870.
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Greenfield
Chester C. Conant
Conant
Franklin Probate Court
Jealous husband fatally shoots wife in Hyde Park street act
Gustave Ludwig, 30, shot his wife in Hyde Park on a busy afternoon after a history of jealousy and departures. He then wounded himself, dying hours later at Massachusetts General Hospital. The wife survived initial care, later reported in dangerous condition.
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Massachusetts General Hospital
Gustave
Ludwig
Boston
Dedham
Bussey Street
Maine
Macomber
Hydé Park
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