Peabody Emerges as Likely Democratic Mayoral Candidate
General Francis Peabody has been tapped by Democratic leaders as the likely successor to Mayor Matthews. Curtis is the Republicans’ top prospect, with other names like Andrew, Pierce, and Allen discussed but not chosen. Peabody, a Boston Democrat and prominent lawyer, would bring strong party appeal and independent support, though sources note potential changes before the nomination.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peabody
Curtis
Francis Peabody
Matthews
Edwin A. Curtis
Donovan
Democratic City Committee
General Peabody
John F. Andrew
Phineas Pierce
Pierce
Charles H. Allen
Allen
Charles H. Taylor
Francis Peabody, Jr
Salem
London
Francis
Harvard College
England
Cheltenham College
Trinity College
Lincoln’s Inn
Middle Temple
Boston
Morse, Stone & Greenough
Harvard
The Scotchman likely to join Warren Line as newest steamer
The Warren Steamship Company ordered a $500000 steamer named The Scotchman to be ready by next May. Captain Maddox will command. other line captains rise one rank. The twin screw freighter, 470 feet long with 49 foot beam and 1000 cattle capacity, features a double cellular bottom for ballast and carries 2699 tons of water, enabling three boats a week when needed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warren Steamship Company
Maddox
Cambroman
Boston Harbor
Release Denied For Boston Lawyer In Dipsomaniac Case
Munroe Stevens of Boston, a lawyer, faced a harder path to release from the Foxboro institution for dipsomaniacs than to gain entry. He was committed in June on his own petition, and yesterday Judge Morton denied his plea for liberty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Munroe Stevens
Boston
Foxboro
Morton
Harvard Prepares For Chicago Game As Snow Delays Practice
Harvard coaches monitor daily improvements as the team eyes a decisive clash with the Chicago Athletic Association. A recent drubbing of the Boston Athletic Association by the Westerners raises anxiety about scoring, while practice in a snowstorm tests signals and conditioning. A possible Harvard Brown game may be rearranged if scheduling blocks arise.
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Harvard
Yale
Chicago Athletic Association
Boston Athletic Association
Chicago
Waters
Moore
Providence
Brown
Boston Tech
Boston Chrysanthemum Dinner Highlights Growers’ Show
The Gardeners' and Florists' Club of Boston held its annual chrysanthemum dinner at the Tremont House with ninety flower growers in attendance. P Welch chaired, Edward Hatch hosted, and many notable figures from horticulture spoke about the Greater Boston chrysanthemum show and the bloom’s growth over twenty five years.
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Gardeners’ and Florists’ Club
Boston
Massachusetts Horticultural Society
Tremont House
P. Welch
Edward Hatch
Jackson Dawson
Bussey Institute
Alexander Montgomery
Natick
E. M. Wood
Judge Hoitt
Nashua
N. H
A. H. Wingate
Lenox
John Galvin
Joseph Dillwanger
Portland
W. Mott
Philadelphia
Sam Goldering
Albany
N. Y
T. O'Connor
Providence
John Walsh
The
Florists’ Exchange
M. H. Norton
American Society of Florists
E. M. Nichols
Quincy
T. O’ Connor
Rhode Island
Samuel Goldering
J. H. Woodford
T. McCarty
W. J. Stewart
Thomas Dee
Lawrence Cotter
William H. Eliott
Club
W. A. Manda
New Jersey
Warren Ewell
J. H. Kerrison
Post
Mr. Manda
Whose Property Is This Chief Inspector Seeks Owners
Police recover a list of clothing and steel knives found at a second hand shop run by John W Darling at 148 Shawmut Avenue. William B Watts seeks owners for items including brown striped woollen trousers cloth, black chinchilla overcoat cloth, beaver cloth overcoat pattern, several coats and shawls, and multiple knives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William B. Watts
John W. Darling
Shawmut Avenue
Paris
Shore's Skull Fracture After Truck Fall Incident
John Shore of 319 D Street South Boston lies at Emergency Hospital in critical condition with a fractured skull after falling from his truck at the New York and New England freight house yesterday afternoon. He is a teamster employed by Jenness and Baker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Shore
D Street
Boston
Shore
Jenness & Baker
New York & New England
First Annual Meeting of South End Postal Men
The Station A Social and Benevolent Association held at Minot Hall organized permanently with officers: President Thomas A. Farron, Vice President Daniel F. Barry, Secretary N. S. Davis, Treasurer Edmund B. Meehan, Trustees William A. Motty M J Mc Tiernan Daniel J. Haggarty. Members are South End Post Office clerks and carriers. aim to aid members who are sick or distressed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minot Hall
Thomas A. Farron
Daniel F. Barry
N. S. Davis
Edmund B. Meehan
William A. Motty
M. J.mctiernan
Daniel J. Haggarty
South End
Casinos Win Narrow Win Over Charlestown Bowling Team
The Casinos defeated the Charlestown club 1% pins after a close league bowling match on their alleys last night. Visitors edged out the home team to claim the victory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charlestown
Melrose Beats Oxford in Alley Bowling Casual
The Melrose Athletic and Oxford Club bowling teams met at the Oxford club alleys in Lynn last night. The Melrose team defeated Oxford with a final score of 25 to 2339.
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Melrose Athletic
Oxford Club
Oxford
Lynn
Melrose
Newton
Adams
Team 3
Team
Kinsley
Bayard Warns on Elections and Tariff Path
Ambassador Thomas F. Bayard spoke in Baltimore on the eve of Tuesday’s elections. He warned of grave apprehension about the result and urged immediate passage of free raw materials and pure Democratic tariff legislation to ensure the tariff works for two years before the next national vote.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore
Thomas F. Bayard
Cleveland foresaw defeat of Hill and Tammany in New York
President Cleveland, after a two day New York sojourn, believed Hill and Tammany would lose and withheld endorsement. Washington dispatches reveal Cabinet members felt the election reflected voter discontent with Democratic leadership and tariff reform, not a rebuke to the President.
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Washington
Cleveland
Hill
Tammany
New York
Democratic Party
Congress
House
Senate
Stronger in the End
William C. Whitne y argues the 1894 Republican victory mirrors 1874 due to hard times and Democratic misrule since 1892. He says the GOP will claim a party verdict, while the Democratic party has suffered more defeats than victories but will be stronger in the end.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
William C. Whitney
Democratic Party
Moses Would Like It Special Vigilance League Meeting
Dr. Parkhurst calls for a city Vigilance League meeting to chart future anti Tammany plans. He praises Mayor-elect Strong as non partisan and Recorder-elect Goff as a man of deep character. He lauds Governor and Legislature backing, warns against extremism, and credits women for strong voter influence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
City Vigilance League
Parkhurst
Strong
Goff
Moses
Governors' Comment on Hopeful Democrats and Navy View
Several governors shared views with the Herald on hopeful Democrats and naval policy as the political landscape sharpens. A Southern governor offered critique of Cleveland's stance while discussing national defense and party dynamics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Navy
Democratic leaders react to 1896 defeat and calls for unity
Governors Jackson Missouri Hogg and O Ferrall comment on the electoral setback. South Carolina Governor-elect Evans blames Grover Cleveland for the party's collapse, arguing for free silver and a tariff of revenue while condemning the gold standard and Cleveland's policy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jackson
Iowa
Stone
Missouri
Hogg
Texas
O’ferrall
Virginia
John Gary Evans
South Carolina
Grover Cleveland
Democratic Party
Congress
Johnson Reflects on Loss and Names Congress Comeback
Cleveland analyst Tom L. Johnson declares no Democrat could have won, says he led the state-ticket despite defeat, and plans to run for Congress in two years, expressing confidence in another victory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland, O
Tom L. Johnson
Congress
Budd Leads in California Governor Race in Narrow Plurality
A San Francisco canvass reports Democrat James H. Budd with a small statewide plurality between 1000 and 2000 for governor. Republican S. G. Hilliard wins lieutenant governor, with most of the GOP slate elected. Jackson Temple (Dem) secures a long-term Supreme Court seat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
James H. Budd
S. G. Hilliard
Jackson Temple
Supreme Court
Bynum Charged With Treachery in Indiana Returns
In Indianapolis on November 8, reports say Bynum in the seventh district was defeated amid claims he rejected bribes of 5000 dollars and a smaller sum to win a federal appointment for two local leaders. The charge, publicized after the election, has stirred political circles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Holman
Bynum
Mayor asks if he could win another mayoralty fight
In a private interview Congressman Joseph H. O'Neil is asked by Mayor Matthews if he could win another mayoralty bid. O'Neil replies he did not think he could win.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph H. O'Neil
Matthews
Mr. O'Neil
Joe
Dunraven Letter Prompts NYYC Debate on America's Cup
The New York Yacht Club reviewed a letter from Lord Dunraven proposing conditions for the Vigilant Valkyrie matches. He favors on board weight measurement for yachts and windward starts, backs Marblehead racing, but objects to crowding by pleasure craft. The club votes to sail future America's Cup races off New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
New York Yacht Club
Lord Dunraven
Windward
Leeward
Marblehead
Cable
Herman Long Signs to Return to Boston Club
Herman Long, Boston’s great short stop, signed with the Boston team for next year after meeting Colonel George B. Billings in Woburn. The roster already includes Wilson, Sullivan, Hodson, and Dolan, ensuring depth for pitchers. Duffy and McCarthy plan to open a new bowling emporium with four alleys and billiard tables in about a week. Jack Glasscock also signed with the Louisvilles for next year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herman Long
Boston
Woburn
George B. Billings
Wilson
Sullivan
Hodson
Dolan
Duffy & McCarthy
Jolly Jack Tars Enjoy Free Sailors Supper at Seamen's Chapel
Two hundred fifty sailors shared a free substantial supper at the Seamen's Chapel on Hanover street with hot coffee beans and plum duff. Rev Temple and Mr Allen gave short speeches as Boston talent joined sailors in music and banjo solos, ending at 9 30 as the crew turned in for the night. The Phillips Congregational Church hosted the event through its pastor Rev W H G Temple.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seamen’s
Hanover Street
Keelson
Phillips Congregational Church
W. H. G. Temple
Wholesale Grocers Election Names New Boston Officers
The Boston Wholesale Grocers Association held its annual meeting at Young's Hotel with forty members. Officers chosen include President Fitzroy Kelly. vice-presidents Benjamin W. Munroe and Rufus A. Flanders. secretary and treasurer William J. Seaver. and members for arbitration negotiating investigating transportation and weights and measures committees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston Wholesale Grocers’ Association
Young’s Hotel
Fitzroy Kelly
Benjamin W. Munroe
Rufus A. Flanders
William J. Seaver
John J Andrews
William H. Raymond
John F. Nickerson
O. T. Boyd
Charles A. Rollins
James A. Sawtell
William Saville
A. E. Southworth
C. A. King
Edric Eldridge
M. Haskell
William A. Dole
H. Dana Hutchinson
Hiram H. Logan
George F. Gay
Silas Pierce, Jr
E. S. Conant
J. Parker
C. G. Burgess
George C. Powers
R. Boyd Watson
Frank Bott
Addicks Aims for Delaware Senate Bid After State Victory
Wilmington dispatch reports Republicans win the Delaware Legislature and aim to nominate Edward Addicks for U S Senator. Addicks mobilized support across newly elected lawmakers, claiming a majority pledged to him, while oil interests and gas magnate ties complicate the race. He is seen as likely to win the senatorial caucus and succeed Senator Higgins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilmington
Del
United States
Higgins
Edward Addicks
House
State Senate
Mr. Addicks
Addicks
Boston
Delaware
Standard Oil
Olney Speaks On Reading Railroad Case
The Reading railroad receivers press employees to renounce the Brotherhood of Trainmen or quit. Judge Dallas hears the Brotherhood’s appeal as Attorney General Olney sides with the men. Olney argues the receivers act against court control and the Brotherhood’s aims are lawful.
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Philadelphia
Reading Railroad
Brotherhood of
Dallas
United States
Olney
Montague
Samuel Dickson
Reading
Harris
Tales of a City: Roxbury Woman Arrested for Shoplifting and Theft
Charlotte A. Woods, 27, of 25 Hampden Street Roxbury, was brought from Deer Island and jailed on charges she stole about 250 dollars of goods over five to six weeks from R H White Co and Jordan Marsh Co. She had been found guilty of shoplifting in up town stores and fined 30 dollars but could not pay, leading to her transport to Deer Island. A recent house search recovered similar property valued at the amount and identified by the two firms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charlotte A. Woods
Hampden Street
Roxbury
Deer Island
R. H. White & Co
Jordan, Marsh & Co
Swede Woman Arrested for Shoplifting Shoes
Josephine Swede 38, a Swede, was arrested yesterday afternoon by Inspector Cleary on a shoplifting charge. She allegedly stole a pair of shoes and was locked up in the Tombs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Josephine Swede
Inspector Cleary
Not Guilty Verdict For Greenberg On Counterfeit Coin Charge
United States Circuit Court jury acquitted Labor Greenberg before Judge Nelson of possessing attempting to pass and passing counterfeit silver half dollar to Joseph Hayes a Hanover Street bartender last April. Greenberg claimed ignorance of the coin’s falsity and lack of intent to pass it as genuine money.
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Labor
Greenberg
United States
Circuit Court
Nelson
Joseph Hayes
Hanover Street
Young Girl Injured in Central Square Sled Accident
About five yesterday afternoon Pency O Handey of East Boston was crossing Central square when she tripped over a sled drawn by two boys and broke her right leg above the ankle. She was taken to City Hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pency O. Handey
Marion and
Saratoga Streets
Boston
Central Square
City Hospital
Youth Girl Injured In Fall On City Sidewalk
Annie Perkins aged 17 living at 111 Fifth street South Boston fell on the sidewalk in front of 14409 Washington street at 6 yesterday afternoon fracturing her left wrist. A macintosh displayed at 101 Court street doorway was stolen last evening but a newsboy chased the thief and had him arrested. The suspect Michael Stanton 32 claimed residence at 20 Green street.
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Annie Perkins
Fifth Street
Boston
Washington Street
City Hospital
Mackintosh
Lewis Segal
Court Street
Michael Stanton
Green Street
Arrest of Stanley Hale for petty larceny at Lagrange station
Stanley Hale aged 19 is under arrest at the Lagrange street station for the alleged larceny of shirts and collars valued at 40 cents from Solomon Aronson of 660 Washington street.
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Stanley Hale
Lagrange Street
Solomon Aronson
Washington Street
Handler Stops Greenfield For Lightweight Honor Title
Jimmy Hand ler of Newark defeats Walter Greenfield of Birmingham in the sixteenth round at Eureka Athletic Club near this city to win the lightweight title.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Jimmy Handler
Newark
N. J
Walter Greenfield
Birmingham
Eng
Eureka Athletic Club
Steamer State of Nebraska Rescues Schooner Morrison Crew
After a brutal night at sea the schooner Morrison foundered with sails blown away. The State of Nebraska rescued Captain Howes and his crew after they lashed to pumps gave way. Morrison owned by T. L. Mayo & Co. valued at $7000 and insured. Waesland reported the rescue and Lena Nelson nearby with prize crew possible.
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Vowes
Brown
Nebraska
Morrison
T. L. Mayo & Co
Howes
Lena Nelson
New York
West Indies
Sandy Hook
Nelson
Red Star Line Rhynland Missing Off Antwerp
New York reports the Red Star Line steamship Rhynland overdue five days on its voyage from New York to Antwerp. The vessel, with 18 cabin and 150 crew and steerage passengers aboard, has not been seen since October 25 amid heavy weather. Company officials suspect detainment by head winds rather than a wreck.
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New York
Red Star Line
Rhynland
Antwerp
Wrecked Eddie H. Wicks Off Sandy Point Near Green Salt Pond
Newport reports a wreck near the Green Salt Pond inlet after the Eddie H. Wicks ran aground off Sandy Point at midnight. Captain Andrew V. Willis and four crew were rescued by life savers after hours offshore. The 17 year old schooner was stripped and is likely a total loss.
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Newport
R. I
Danielson
Block Island
Green Salt Pond
Eddie H. Wicks
Sandy Point
Andrew V. Willis
Rough Trip of Steamer Sylvia Attacked by Storm
The steamer Sylvia arriving from New York via Halifax reported fierce weather after leaving Halifax. A hurricane swept decks and 250 barrels overboard. Captain Clarke called it the worst voyage ever. A nearby schooner with 21 men bound for a neighboring harbor has been missing since Sunday and is believed to have foundered.
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ST. John's
N. F
Sylvia
New York
Halifax
Clarke
Mary Rice Schooner Raised After Stratford Storm Sinking
The schooner Mary Rice lies in ten fathoms at Stratford shoals after sinking in Monday night’s storm. She is not damaged and will be raised. The vessel was light bound for New York when she went down near Bridgeport, Connecticut.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bridgeport
Conn
Mary Rice
Stratford Shoals
New York
Polo Game Tonight in New Bedford Versus Boston
The New Bedford poloists meet the Bostons tonight at the West Newton street rink at 8 30 p m. Fred Doe leads the New Bedford team as an amateur league plans form with games at 7 45 p m. A meeting for interested players is set for next Wednesday evening.
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New Bedford
West Newton Street
New Bedfords
Fred Doe
Whaling
Cotter
Boston Polo Rink
Beavers
Battery
Shawmut Avenue
Tremont Street
Washington Street
Salem Club
Walker
League PCLO results in New Bedford Pawtucket and Salem
New Bedford hosts Providence 9 to 2 as Pawtucket beats Boston 7 to 3 and Salem defeats Lynn 5 to 2 in league play. The results list scores by venue with team matchups.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Bedford
Providence
Pawtucket
Boston
Salem—Lynn
Salem
Benson Falls From Window Death Blows City Street
R. C. Benson a 45 year old colored man of No. 1 Chapel place lies at City Hospital with probable fatal injuries after a 30 foot fall from a window at 120 Federal street yesterday. He fractured his skull and left elbow in the accident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. C. Benson
No. 1
Chapel Place
City Hospital
Benson
Federal Street
Chip Bellew Dies in New York at 32
Frank W P Bellew known as Chip the artist died in New York yesterday from pneumonia at age 32. He is the son of Frank Bellew the famous caricaturist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Frank W. P. Bellew
Chip
Bellew
Frank Bellew
Fire Hits Home of Barnaby Company's Treasurer
A blaze struck the residence of S. B. Ashley treasurer of Barnaby Manufacturing Company in Fall River on Highland Avenue. A defective furnace caused the fire which reached the roof and remained uncontrolled past midnight. Furniture was removed and losses run to several thousand dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fall River
S. B. Ashley
Barnaby Manufacturing Company
Highland Avenue
Five Old Colony workers sentenced for 1893 riot
In North Abington five Old Colony road employees, now part of the New York New Haven Hartford system, were sentenced by Judge Sherman to four and two month terms for inciting a riot on August 16 1893. The cases drew protests from railroad officials seeking clemency, while probation and appeals were discussed. Detective Bailey's odd career link is noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Plymouth
Old Colony Road
New York, New Haven & Hartford
North Abington
John C. Sanborn
Christopher T. Bailey
Old Colony
Angus L. Frazer
John Bolen
Emery B. Bryant
Sherman
Superior Court
Harris
Soule
West Abington
Samoset House
Licely
Greenhalge
Council
Bailey
Brockton
Whipple
Profligate's Success in New American Premiere
Marie BUR roughs produced Pinero's The Profligate for the first time in America at the Park Theatre Philadelphia. The work drew remarkable success and strong applause, described as the strongest play in years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Marie Burroughs
America
Pinero
The
Park Theatre
Smith to Fight Gardner in Buffalo Nov. 27
Sally Smith of Los Angeles and Oscar Gardner the Omaha Kid were matched by Billy Madden for a fifteen round featherweight bout on November 27 at the Buffalo Athletic Club rooms. If no decision is reached the fight continues until a decided advantage is achieved. Weigh in at 118 pounds.
Burglars Cause Fire Destroying Postoffice in Glastonbury
In Glastonbury Centre Hartford District the W E Gates store and adjoining postoffice were wiped out by a fire at about 3 am. The blaze likely started by burglars who blew open the safe and absconded with stamps and money. All mail matter in the post office perished.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hartford
W. E. Gates
Glastonbury Centre
Malden Mayor Stevens to Seek Re election
Malden mayor Everett J. Stevens announced his bid for re election for the coming city vote. He expects two rivals in the race one independent candidate and one on nomination papers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Malden
Everett J. Stevens
Evening Studies Begin at Young Men's Christian Union
Young people are reminded of the evening classes starting this week at the Young Men's Christian Union located at 48 Boylston Street near Tremont Street. Further announcements appear in another column.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Young Men’s Christian Union
Boylston Street
Tremont Street
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Massachusetts
Casinos
Bayard
Whitney
Mr. O’neil
Dunraven
Jolly Jack Tars
Wholesale Grocers
Brotherhood of Trainmen
Tales OF
Handler
Wave
State of Nebraska
Glasgow
RED Star
Narragansett
Silvia
St. Johns
Bostons
Newton Street
Dad
Electric J Hallock
DR. Hallock
Mass
Thumim
Park Square
Providence Depot
Cook Remedy CO
Washington St
MABA
Gordon
Tremont St
the Profligate
Stevens
Winsted
L M. Jones Company
Prof. Shaw
Price
Ima St
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