Testimony in Reform Era Police Probe Reveals Raids and Alerts
The Rev. Warfield testifies after a visit by the Mayor and police committee regarding statements at a lecture. He recalls signals for raids at Packard's block, misdirected searches, and later claims of officials being alerted. Officer Ashport details club warnings and druggist notices, while the Mayor defends efforts to enforce the law.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warfield
Harris
Ilegal
Marshal Chase
Packard’s
Ferry Department Faces 1 Percent Campaign Levy Claim
Reports claim two foremen sought 1 percent of ferry department salaries for a Republican campaign fund. Superintendent Kellough denies any knowledge or authority and calls the charge a campaign lie. If true, totals would reach about $1600 from the department.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wheeler
Republican City
Ferry Department
Republican Campaign
Kellough
Engineers’ Department
Henry Christermon
Laborers’ Division
Levi Sampson
Christienin
Sampson
Post
Strikers Pull Spikes In North Dakota Rail Strike
In Depvil North Dakota on November 8 railroad strikers pulled spikes from rails west of the city delaying trains. Police increased to twenty patrols as trains run hourly with many new crews. Forty men were discharged as the strike promises broader action in days ahead.
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Depvil
S Lakh
N. D
Boston Officials Form National Postal Superintendents Group
In Baltimore the Navy and sub-postal station leaders from major cities met and formed a national association. O. E. Windsor of Boston was elected president with J. T. Ward as secretary. A Windsor-chaired committee will pursue the reclassification bill from the previous Congress.
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Baltimore
Navy
O. E. Windsor
Boston Association of Postal Superintendents
J. T. Ward
Boston Association
Windsor
Electric car collision injures driver on Watertown street
On the Newtonville and Watertown line an electric car collided with an express team owned and driven by John Kenney on Watertown street. Kenney was thrown from the vehicle and the team overturned. The accident was blamed on a balky horse and his injuries are reported as possibly fatal.
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Watertown
Newtonville
John Kenney
Watertown Street
Mr. Kenney
Kenney
Ward Ward Aldermanic Contests Stir Quincy Balloting
In Quincy Ward 23 the ticket backed ex Counc ilman Frank Proctor faced defeat by about 4 to 1. Ward 4 delegates back ex Alderman Bordman Hadl while Ward 2% backs Alderman John H. Lee. Ward 22 produced one of the hottest showdowns with ex Alderman William L. Mooney's delegation losing about forty votes. Ward 15 awaited results as McNary faced Creed and Phil Jackson in a contest for ward supremacy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Proctor
Bordman Hadl
John H. Lee
William L. Mooney
William S. McNary
James F. Creed
Phil Jackson
McNary
Independent Democrats Call For Open Caucuses Reform
A Boston letter from John B Moran appeals to Joseph J Corbett urging party unity after years of Democratic machine control. It praises adoption of caucus reforms and delegate conventions, denounces bosses, and argues independents must support the party majority to preserve Democratic principles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph J. Corbett
Democratic City Committee of
Boston
Democratic Party
Democrats
Repubican
Young’s Hotel
Beecham's Pills for Constipation Ad
An old advertisement promotes Beecham's pills for constipation with a price of 2s 5d and urges buyers to consult their druggist for the accompanying book.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beecham
Moran Offers Speech to Aid Democratic Campaign
In a letter dated November 8 1895 John B Moran extends his services as a speaker to oppose an opponent and support the Democrats in re election plans. He outlines political differences and signals a stump campaign may follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
All Democrats
Democrats
John B. Moran
Alderman Folsom Endorsed by North Dorchester GOP
At a regular meeting the North Dorchester Republican Club unanimously endorsed Charles F. Folsom for Alderman and urged Ward 24 Republicans to caucus on Nov. 18 to elect a favorable delegation. The club outlined aims to promote purer politics and support able public officers. Officers and notable members are listed, including H. H. Atwood and C. E. Folsom.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Dorchester
Republican Club
Charles F. Folsom
Folsom
Dorchester
Crescent
Dorchester Avenues
Palmer Estate
Dorchester Avenue
Caleb D. Dunham
William E. Converse
Arthur L. Whittemore
George E. Smith
H. H. Atwood
Alpheus Sanford
Charles E. Folsom
Perlie A. Dyar
Charles T. Witt
Charles H. Bryant
John S. Murray
C. F. Osman
Elmer E. Chickering
I. Austin Bassett
W. T. Leach
Republican City Caucuses Delayed To November Eighteenth
Withdrawals for Republican city council races end yesterday with candidates in wards 2 3 4 12 16 and 24 stepping down. Ward 14 aldermanic delegation faces dispute as John R Ince denies signing papers while President Hutchinson threatens to throw out the paper if issues are not resolved by today. Substitutions include Gibbon for Hewitt Ward 4 and Harrison Lindsay Gill for Call Collery Abbott in Ward 12.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Republican City Committee
Ward 14
John R. Ince
Hutchinson
Councilmanic
William A. Coan
William Elms
George A. Marks
Proposed Mobilization Threatens Ottoman Fronts
London dispatch reports five army corps in European Turkey and Asia Minor likely to be mobilized soon to bolster Anatolia defenses. Additional troops needed in Constantinople as Fourth Army Corps proves insufficient. Baron von Goltz Pasha seeks relief from Turkish army command. The Ottoman bank suspends gold payments for 30 days to allow coinage, amid rising diplomatic pressure from foreign powers.
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London
the Standard
Vienna
Turkey
Asia Minor
Constantinople
Anatolia
Philip Currie
Cologne
Baron von Goltz Pasha
Porte
Ottoman’ Bank
Times
Dunraven Claims Valkyrie Sailed Poorly Measured Defender
Lord Dunraven explains his stance on the America's Cup contest reporting disapproval of copper markings, crowding at the start, and fouling at the second race. He alleges Defender sailed beyond measured length, notes remeasurement, and defends Valkyrie while criticizing the committee verdict as mistaken.
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London
Lord Dunraven
Canfield
Erie Basin
Bridgeport
Fish
Valkyrie
Iselin
New York Yacht Club
Warren Wins Tie in Boston Shooting Association Meet
Warren won the day’s highlight event in the fall tournament at wellington as the Boston Shooting Association hosted nineteen events with 3265 targets. Spectators saw twenty two clean scores led by LeRoy Puck Hoyle Mascroft Conn and Keler Ellsworth and Davis each with one. A tie for the Class C badge among Boston Shooting Association members and clubs from Lexington Marblehead Lynn and Lyndhurst was shot off and Warren emerged victorious.
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Wellington
Boston Shooting Association
LeRoy
Puck
Hoyle
Mascroft
Conn
Keler
Ellsworth
Davis
Lexington
Marblehead
Lynn
Lyndhurst
Warren
Mr. Jordans Illness at 46 Beacon Street
Eben D. Jordan of Jordan Marsh Co. is very ill at his home 46 Beacon Street with a general breakdown of the system from business pressures and age 73. Dr. Warren of 58 Beacon Street attends him. he has been ill for some time and is slightly easier this morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eben D. Jordan
House of Jordan, Marsh & Co
Beacon Street
Dr. Warren
Mrs Wakefield Funeral Held After Sudden Death
Beverly notes the funeral of Margaret Wakefield who died suddenly at her Rantoul street home. The 87 year old, once a East Boston resident, leaves five children including Mrs. James Ivers of Pastpone. Services are at Star of the Sea Church with burial at Holy Cross Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beverly
Margaret Wakefield
Rantoul Street
Star of the Sea Church
Chelsea differs on prohibition of prize whist
A Chelsea police action led by Chief Drury bans prize whist as unlawful under Chapter 419 of the Acts of 189. The move draws attention from Boston where General Martin suggests the law might be tested in court if enforcement spreads. The originators say the law was not meant to stop innocent whist but enforcement is required until corrective legislation is passed.
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Chelsea
Drury
Boston
Martin
Police Commission
Women’s congress opens in New Orleans with notable guests
Delegates to the Association for the General Amelioration of Women arrive in New Orleans. Mrs Julia Ward Howe presides as papers on municipal reform and women’s welfare are read. Attendees include Mrs Edna Cheney Mrs Florence Hall and others from Boston Plainfield Syracuse and Decatur.
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New Orleans
Women’s Congress
Portia and Women’s Clubs
Association For the Advancement of Woman
Woman's Club
Louisville & Nashville
Atlanta
Julia Ward Howe
Boston
Edna D. Cheney
Florence Howe Hall
Plainfield
N. J
Henrietta L. T. Wolcott
Dedham
Mass
Corneta Bigelow
Syracuse
Nellie V. Mark
Baltimore
Mary B. Moody
New Haven
Ellen Stevens Hildreth
New Decatur
Ala
Eva Channing
Bayley
Association
Lily Lord Lift
Rumrill
Stoneman Williams
Buffalo
N. Y
M. J. Stoneman
Alhambra
Cal
Congress
Sophie Newcomb College
Portia Club
Florence Huberwald
Association For the General Amelioration of Women
Florence Ward’ Hall
Howe
Channing
America
Hildreth
Decatur
Nellie Read Cady
Cady
Margaret Fuller
Edna Cheney
Colby
Man Jumped From Express Train After Wild Pursuit
Patrick J. Burke leaped from a Pullman car as the New Haven line train ran forty miles per hour near Burrville. Mrs. Burke identified his hat and rubber on the track and led a search, but Burke remained missing overnight. The couple's troubled history, including a breach of promise suit and prior attempts to flee, frames this latest incident.
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Winsted
Conn
Patrick J. Burke
Naugatuck
New York, New Haven & Hartford Railroad
Lovelace
Dickerman
Burke
Torrington
Burrville
Anna Nunan
Miss Nunan
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Trinity
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the Sunday Post
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Quincy
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