Roosevelt Victory in New York Seen as Moderately Strong
The Boston Post analyzes the New York results as a mixed signal for McKinley’s administration. It notes Roosevelt’s military fame from El Caney and Santiago boosted his appeal while local issues such as the Raines law and canal scandals shaped the race. It cautions against reading the win as a broad endorsement of imperial policy, given a reduced plurality from 1896 and a divided Democratic slate.
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Re-election of Oliver Stevens as Boston District Attorney
The Boston voters re-elected Oliver Stevens avoiding party politics in justice. The piece urges repeal of rent payments for the DA and assistants now that the Court House provides space and recommends raising salaries directly.
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Stevens
Redemption of the Tenth District Returns to Democratic Control
The tenth Congressional district in Massachusetts returns to the Democratic line with Henry F. Naphen elected to Congress. The victory follows Democratic unity on issues reflecting Massachusetts interests and imperialism opposition. The Ninth District re-elects Fitzgerald as part of the same trend, signaling a state gain against Republican caucus dominance and a stand against imperialist policy.
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Tenth District Dominance Cited by Democratic Leader
A political figure declares the tenth district as a guaranteed Democratic stronghold and warns that any future loss would stem from political stupidity, signaling confidence in the district's voting bloc and strategy.
Massachusetts votes repudiate imperialism in state election
The Massachusetts election shows a steep Republican vote decline while Democrats gain seats. Governor Wolcott’s 16.0 percent last year collapsed, and the tenth district swung to Democrat John Naphen. The result signals a unified Democratic shift and a rejection of imperialism and Algerism in the state.
Fitzgerald Wins Third Term in Ninth District Victory
Congressman Fitzgerald secured re election amid strong opposition from both a Republican rival and a popular Democratic challenger. The ninth district remains Democratic though competitive, and Fitzgerald’s consistent voting in line with his stated views earned broad constituent support.
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Local Brookline Homecoming and City News Snapshots
The Observant Citizen recalls Brookline’s Sixth Regiment welcome and a quiet return from Cuba. Repairs at Faneuil Hall progress with the regilding of the wind vane and a steel lantern replica replacing the belfry. Paymaster Littlefield describes a daring U.S. St Paul encounter with the Spanish torpedo Terror off Porto Rico. A subway etiquette note advises boarding at the front and exiting at the rear to ease crowds. sidewalk safety addressed near Beacon Bowdoin and a new Congregational entrance. The Twentieth Century Club promotes loaning unused musical tickets to students. The piece ends noting a calm election day in Newspaper Row.
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Notable Night Scenes and Whimsical Local Anecdotes
A crowded Post building area buzzes for information while police note calmer crowds. tales recount boy soprano Richard Coker’s rise, a White Heather sheep loss, boarding house mischief with a Mandy photo prank, multi generation women in transit, a Franklin statue ruse, a Boston expressman’s confusion, and a Morton street Italian-speaking overseer guiding workers.
Emperor displeased during Jerusalem visit sparks tense reactions
From Bey Rout Syria on November 8, reports say Emperor William’s trip to Jerusalem triggered displeasure over Vatican responses to Mt Zion rights and French guardianship at holy sites. The Sultan allegedly asserted possession of land given to William, while local authorities blocked harbor shipping for the royal arrival.
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Messagaris Maritimes
Marine Society Meeting Reports Growth and Changes
The Boston Marine Society held its annual meeting in the Chamber of Commerce parlors. President Eldridge chaired. 42 members, 22 deaths, and 3 new admissions were noted. The fund disbursed totaled 13 725 dollars, 710 more than last year, as by laws were amended to admit marine members over 40 by unanimous vote. New members included Wallace of Bath Nye of Wareham and Corey of Westport. Captain Lavender was elected port warden. treasurer reported 272871.19 dollars invested. a 200 dollar donation was received. A Quincy House dinner preceded the meeting.
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Chamber of Commerce
Martin L. Eldridge
Charles T. Wallace
Bath
William E. Nye
Wareham
Andrew A. Corey
Westport
Isaac M. Bearse
Harwich
Robert M. Lavender
Daniel Baker
Horace N., Berry
William Wallace Frost
John Weston
Treasury
Quincy House
Newark quarrel at polls leaves two hurt at Springfield
James T. Sikley and Morrison, both prominent Democrats, fought at the Town Hall in Springfield. In the scuffle they fell through a glass door. Morrison was badly injured and may die after making an ante mortem statement. Sibley was hurt but not seriously and will be arrested.
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Sikley
Morrison
Sibley
The Post's Original Short Stories After Five Years
A tale of a woman and a soldier torn between love and duty, choosing exile over ruined lives. Five years later a banker returns to find the former lovers transformed, and they reunite in a new union. The scene shifts from a mossy bank to a glamorous salon.
Notable Donations And Remembrances Across American Europe
Frederick York Wolseley the Australian inventor of a sheep-shearing machine visits England. The body of Bishop Clagett, Maryland’s first Protestant Episcopal bishop, re-interred at Washington’s planned cathedral site. Cincinnati philanthropists fund university projects, Asa Van Wormer endows a library hall. Oberlin College honors Adelia Field Johnston with a new professorship for women. London benefactor Dr Maurice Davis dies at 7.
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Maryland
Croom
Washington
Briggs 8S. Cunningham
Cincinnati
University of Cincinnati
Asa van Wormer
Adelia A. F. Johnson
Theoman
Oberlin College
Adelia A. Field Johnston
Peace Commission Meeting Delayed By Spanish Engagements
Peace commissioners in Paris postponed their joint session after finishing Spain's lengthy presentment could not be completed before 2 p.m. The Spaniards asked for 4 p.m. today, but declined that time citing other commitments, so the meeting was moved to 2 p.m. tomorrow.
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Evacuation Commissions Clear Havana Delays
Havana dispatch reports no business by evacuation commissions today. American members appear irritated by delays from the United States commissions tasked with selecting camp sites and arranging transport, which have accomplished little and postponed bringing U S troops stores and supplies.
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Death of Hon. James F. Dwinell Prominent Boston Trader
Hon. James F Dwinell of Dwinell Wright & Co Boston died at his Winchester home after long illness. Born July 25 1826 in Newport NH he built a career in tinware dry goods express and coffee trades in Charlestown Boston and Winchester. A longtime public figure he served in the General Court Winchester Water Board and state legislature and was active in Masons Odd Fellows and various civic bodies.
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Death of German tenor Max Alvary in Tabarz
Berlin reports the death of Max Alvary the renowned German operatic tenor after a battle with cancer at Tabarz Thuringia He rose to fame in America singing the title role in Siegfried and later continued to perform in state theaters of Germany and Austria His farewell appearance in New York in 1889 drew unprecedented public acclaim with crowds showering him with flowers and affection He was born in Dusseldorf about forty years ago and learned music early in church and festival choirs He debuted in Weimar and soon sang at the Metropolitan Opera New York as Don Jose in Carmen followed by Siegfried's rise to fame and later European triumphs.
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Thanksgiving Proclamation and New York Theatre Roundup
Governor Wolcott proclaims November 24 a day of remembrance and thanksgiving for harvests, unity, and peace. New York reports May Irwin at Bijou Theatre with Kate Kip Buyer and notes on vaudeville acts, theater bids, and possible new plays and venues in town.
Wails o Fun and Tommy's Naughty Playful Talk
A tiny humor fragment contrasts wry origin jokes about lead from Mr Figg and a witty exchange about Mrs Oalb's children. Tommy quips that Santa loves naughty boys, capturing a liminal city-paper tease of the era.
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