1899 Legislature composition and district results
The election returns for the 1899 legislature show Republicans gaining seats while Democrats shrink. A tie exists in Berkshire fourth, and one seventh Norfolk seat remains unresolved. Officers Pinkerton and Barrett were re elected. District lists cover Boston areas and counties from Essex to Berkshire with named members and party affiliations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norfolk
Berkshire
Senate
House
Essex
Suffolk
Middlesex
Worcester
Bristol
Franklin
Plymouth
Hampshire
Hampden
Pinkerton
Barrett
Easeves
ESSOK
Cersees
Ristol
Geree
Barnstable
Ses Dukes
Nantucket
Cescees
Bogais
State District 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 race slate
A long list shows district by district candidate slates with party labels across many districts. Names include Lewis Burnham R Frank Wood R William Donovan D Benjamin Sullivan D James Hayes D John Mahoney D Myron Cressy R Jeremiah McVarthy R Chiaries vacev D Michael O'Brien D Jeremiah Crowley D William McInerney D Patrick Brogan D Cornelius Toland D Michael Gilbride D Hugh McLoughlin D Charles Harris R George Meyer R Marcus Cook R Bowdoin Parker R Royal Robbins R Thoms Russell R John Quinn Jr D Daniel Toomey D Thomas Quinn D Joseph Kelsey D James Geason D Daniel Kinnally D William McMorrow D Enoch Shaw D John Murphy D Isaac Rosnosky D Richard Bayes D James Doyle D George Lovett R Augustus Perkins R Charles Bryant R William Dolan D John Hoar D John Golding D Benjamin Brown R John Richardson RB 2 Richard Sullivan D Saleim D Charles D James Tilden R Frederick Bliss R John Tuttle R Granville Fuller R C Hitrlolmes of Chelsea R Marcus Merrill of Chelsea D
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lewis Burnham
Frank C. Wood
William J. Donovan
Benjamin J. Sullivan
James E. Hayes
John J. Mahoney
Myron D. Cressy
Jeremiah J. McVarthy
Chiaries M. Vacev
Michael J. O’brien
Jeremiah J. Crowley
William H. McInerney
Daniel P. Toomey
Thomas A. Quinn
Joseph J. Kelsey
James F. Geason
Daniel J. Kinnally
William H. McMorrow
Enoch J. Shaw
John L. Murphy
Isaac Rosnosky
Richard J. Bayes
James H. Doyle
George E. Lovett
Augustus C. Perkins
Charles H. Bryant
William J. Dolan
John J. Hoar
John Golding
Benjamin ¥. Brown
John
Frederick W. Bliss
John E. Tuttle
Granville A. Fuller
C. Hitrlolmes
Chelsea
Marcus M. Merrill
Mary Anderson Debuts Ingomar At Mechanics Hall
Mary Anderson, 18, of Salem, opened on the professional stage as Parthenia in Ingomar at Mechanics Hall. Critics note a weak voice and mixed promise but applaud her zeal, with Charles Barron as Ingomar and Rachel Noah as Aden receiving favorable notices amid an enthusiastic audience.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Anderson
Parthenia
Miss Anderson
Laly
Juliet
Charles Barron
Ingomar
Rachel Noah
Aden
Muddy track era paints a mixed day at Guttenburg races
Rain drenched Guttenburg New Jersey racing fixtures as Panway toppled Belle in the mud. Outsiders Game surged to win in the final stretch while favorites struggled in the six race card with times and betting odds listed for each event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Panway
Miss Belle
Sulross
Sweetbread
M.keever
McKeever
Caledonia
Trump
Maric Stoops
Tine
Stoops
Chauncey
Kirkover
Fenelon
Baylor
Alma T
Berwyer
Bob Sutherland
Among the Musicians Brings Boston Symphony Return
The Boston Symphony Orchestra returns after a successful tour with a fine program led by soloist T Adamsowski. Local talent auditions to appear on a Sunday concert by Mr. Rice. Next Thursday H G Lonsdale will give a vocal recital at Dr. Wesselhoefts residence. Cecilia Society concerts in Music Hall feature Dvorak Requiem on Nov 30 with noted soloists, Bruch violin cycle with Maud Powell, and Berlioz Damnation of Faust on March 22. Handel and Hylda Society rehearses for Messiah on Christmas night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston Symphony Orchestra
T. Adamowski
Rice
H. Gittus Lonsdale
Conrad Wesselhoeft
Boylston Street
Cecilia
Music Hall
A. Dvorak
Marie Barnard Smith
M. H. How
J. H. Ricketson
Arthur Beresford
Rheinberger
Grieg
Max Bruch
Shakspere
Dr. Dvorak
Handel and Hiyda Society
Harvard Hare and Hounds Opens Season Run
The Harvard Athletic Association held its hare and hound event on a 5 mile course with hares D. W. Fenton and J. Manley leading early. First hound A. Blake, followed by J. L. Nichols, L.S., near Harvard Observatory. Regular runs set for Monday and Thursday afternoons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harvard Athletic Association
D. W. Fenton
J. Manley
Harvard Observatory
A. Blake
J. L. Nichols
L.S
Fire destroys Phillipsburg dwelling. cripple Samuel Wright dies
A Phillipsburg New Jersey dwelling burned early today in a blaze that killed Samuel Wright, a 60 year old cripple, in Easton Pennsylvania reporting.
Gloucester Results From Nov 10 Horsemeet Varying Finishes
Results of six races at Gloucester New Jersey show Jack of Diamonds and Empera leading early events with times around 2:08 and 1:06.4. The card lists bettors and odds, with multiple entries for Friday’s races and Rob Roy's selections among the favorites including Simplicity and Spartacus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack of Diamonds
Grenadier
Souvenir
Empera
Bert
Majoliea
Majolica
Vulpina
Great Guns
Bias
Florimor
Pelham
Larchmont
Judge Post
Mail
Blarney
Syracuse
Blaze Away
Mart
Patrick
Blazeaway
Tod
Florimer
Crispin
Carroll Reil
Danning
Gierall
Jurge Nelson
Pocatello
Albemarle
Birthday
Easter
Log
Hairspring
Lillian
Saragossa
Moverate
Lou
Starlight
Little Alice
Ve Us
Simplicity
Basil Dule Aquasco
Crocus
Tioga
Dora
Lucre
Jim Kagan
Arizona
Flagrant
Keystone
Jim Gates
Forest
Genevieve
Queen d’Or
Green Bay
Bargain
Great Guus
Piedmont
April Fool
Censor
Elmstone
Battle Cry
Owen Golien
Barthena
Spartacus
Salvini
Charles Reed
John Lackland
Burnside
Leatherstocking
Vendetta
Rob Roy
Racing Notes on Tracks and Odds From Yesterday
In spite of dangerous track conditions owners planned to race. Alina T. led a heavy card with 5 to 1 odds giving the stable a chance to place. Maria Stoups and others faced mixed fortunes as heavy track and price influenced outcomes. Prominent mentions include Miss Belle, Majorca, Sim plicity tilly, Kickover, Berwyn, Mike Kelly, Cocoa, Black Top, Alma T., Syracuse, Mohican, and Jim Dunn nearing readiness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alina T
Maria Stoups
Maria
Miss Belle
Majorca
Berwyn
Mike Kelly
Harry Olmstead
Alma T
Syracuse
Mohican
Jim Dunn
Princeton Cancels Nov. 16 Game With Cornell
President Frazer of the football association confirmed via telegram from New York that Princeton will not play Cornell on November 16. Rumors had circulated for days but were denied until the advisory committee met and urged cancellation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Princeton
N. J
New York
Frazer
The
Football Association
Cornell
Harvard Football Changes as Acton Is Injured
Acton the big right guard for Harvard football cracks a rib and will miss the Yale game. Mackie steps in, having challenged for the spot last year. Sears, Trafford, and others remain involved, with Corbett versus Brewer for full back and Lee versus Gray for half back. Coach Cumnock reports progress despite the BAA setback and no Saturday game scheduled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton
Harvard
Yale
Mackie
Joe” Sears
Cambridge
Perry Trafford
New York
Corbett
Brewer
Vil Lee
Gray
Cumnock
Yale U. of P
Polo League Forms New England Circuit in Boston
Four clubs Boston Brockton Waltham and Pawtucket formed the New England Polo League at Quincy House with President Murnane presiding. Briefed on rink issues in Worcester and potential Newburyport entry, meetings set for Tuesday to finalize schedules. Committees named for Schedule Players and Rules.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Brockton
Waltham
Pawtucket
New England
Quincy House
Murnane
Billy Murray
Frank Bancroft
Worcester
Cycclorama
Tremont Street
Arena
Newburyport
Frank Selee
Crcuit
W. H. McGunnigle
Selee
Keough
Pawticket
Doe
Canavan, Murray and
Shopsmith
Cotter
Canavan
Boxing Rules Gain Ground in Amateur Clubs
The clubs adopt strict amateur rules to protect athletes from conflicting duties. Boxers argue for higher prizes and compensation for training, but the sport’s principle forbids training that replaces work. Open class prizes total 35 dollars, with trophies valued around 50 dollars.
Frazier's Challenge Lightweight Champion of New England
Somerville Massachusetts November 10 1892 Captain A W Cooke publishes a challenge for the 128 pound American title with $1000 aside and a large purse. He invites Walter Campbell Jimmy Dime Joe Walcott to matches at 130 133 pounds, with a two week acceptance window and $100 forfeit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Somerville
Mass
A. W. Cooke
Police
Deir Sir
America
Walter Campell
Jimmy Dime
Amsterdam
N. Y
Joe Walcott
Boston
Silly Frazier
New England
Football notes at Jarvis Field Hopkinson vs Manual Training
Hopkinson and Manual Training School elevens meet at Jarvis Field in a evenly matched game expected to be competitive. English High and Manual Training failed to appear for a scheduled match on South End grounds yesterday. B A A manager Cornish seeks a game with Tufts for tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jarvis Field
Hopkinson and
Manual Training School
South End
Cornish
Tufts
Boxing Championships Committee Meets at B A A
A meeting of the boxing championships committee was held at the B A A last evening and arrangements were made for the forthcoming meeting.
Challenge for the American Cup Sent by Cable
New York Nov 10 H Maitland Kersey American agent for White Star and representative of Lord Dunraven says a challenge for the American cup is on the way by the Ger man ic mail steamer leaving Queenstown today. The ship sails to reach the United States in about a week. Kersey will inform the cup committee chair of the contents of the cable as soon as possible. The White Star office notes agreement on preliminaries and no obstacle remains for a September match.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
H. Maitland Kersey
White Star Line
Lord Dunraven
Queenstown
Kersey
United Press
Royal Yacht Squadron
General Paine
Siddons Attacks Pacific Coast Boxing Clubs in Letter
George Siddons vents at San Francisco promoters in a harsh letter to Pete Donohue. He accuses the club of cheating in a $2,000 purse, says $1,750 was promised to the winner, and describes referee and management as corrupt. Siddons urges Eastern pugilists to avoid the California scene and favor New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pete Donohue
George Siddons
New York
Pacific
San Francisco
Astern Pugilists
America
Coney Island
Olympic
California
Ney
Sol Smith
Smith
Lre
Clu
Club of Clubs
Belfast Spider Ike O'Neil Weir to Box Two Featherweights
Ike O'Neil Weir, known as the Belfast Spider, agrees to meet two featherweights for upcoming nights at the Nonpareil Athletic Club Philadelphia. The Spider takes 50 percent of gate receipts plus railroad expenses. Jack McAuliffe of Williamsburg, N Y, and Jack McKay are noted boxing enthusiasts. Amsterdam N Y’s Jack Green seeks a 135 pound opponent with a $500 outside bet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ike O’neil Weir
Belfast
Philadelphia
Jack McAulife
Williamsburg
N. Y
Noel
Olympic Athletic Club
McAuliffe
Boston
Jack McKay
Back Bay Athletic Club
Jack Green
Amsterdam
Athletic Gossip on Cambridge cross country events
The Cambridge Athletic Association plans the season opener cross country at Cambridge on Thanksgiving morning with elegant prizes. Entries are via N E A A A A A blanks to Captain Harry Hodgkins. The handicap race offers every runner a chance. The indoor all round championship meeting starts Monday night at the B A A.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cambridge Athletic Association
Cambridge
Blanks
Harry Hodgkins
Boom. Ing Post
Kenneth Harvey
T. A.C. Tames
Harvey
Woman exposes husband in Cambridge counterfeiting plot
Golden G. Tramilton, 28, a Cambridge man, is jailed on counterfeit charges after his wife, 20, led police to the scheme. She told how he assaulted her and fired a pistol as she fled. Police recovered part of his outfit and 110 counterfeit coins. he worked as an engineer at Sullivan furniture on Main Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Golden G. Tramilton
Cambridge
Sidney Street
Golden
Tie
Hamilton
Sullivan Furniture
Main Street
Wreck at Opraun Mill Kills Dozens in Moravia
A mill collapse in Opraun Moravia trapped about fifty workers. Fifty men cleared the ruins as rescue efforts continued. Authorities pursue the builder amid suspicion the second floor heavy machinery caused the disaster.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vienna
Opraun
Moravia
Immigrant Laborers Detained Over Second Cabin Contracts
At Ellis Island officials detained a crowd of contract laborers from the steamship Friesland after finding Belgian glass blowers aboard under contract to work in Pittsburg. Foreman Francis Kidel aided the group, and twenty four more workers were discovered among second cabin passengers. A prosecutable case may target the glass factory owner under alien contract labor laws.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Ellis Island
Layden
Pittsburg
Contract Labor Bureau
Antwerp
Friesland
Francis Kidel
Pittsburg Glass Works
Harriity thanks followers in brief Philadelphia trip note
New York November 10 Chairman Hare rity left for Philadelphia at 4 30 pm for several days. Don M Dickinson also left town for a day or two. Hare rity said he and TJ thank all earnest Democrats who wrote or telegraphed congratulations to the Democratic National Committee. Due to the overwhelming number, individual replies are impossible, and the public acknowledgment is offered as appreciation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Harerity
Philadelphia
Don M. Dickinson
Democratic Natonal Committee
Cream to Be Hanged Next Week in Nov. 10 Report
Loupon reports that Home Secretary Mr. Asquith has decided Neal Cream shall be hanged next week. The notice notes the execution follows arrest and trial details from the ongoing case. The source emphasizes government confirmation of the hanging date and its legal basis.
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Solons
Suffolk County
Arthur S. Burnham
Revere
John H. Dee
John F. Fitzgerald
Patrick J. Kennedy
Henry Parkman
Edward J. Leary
Abraham C. Rushesky
Herbert L. Baker
Francis W. Kitterdge
Middlesex County
William B. Lawrence
Medford
Henry S. Milton
John Read
Maurice F. Coughtan
Holliston
Elisia H. Shaw
Chelmsford
Charles F. Brown
Reading
Frederick Lawton
Lowell
Essex County
Charles H. Baker
Lynn
Francis T. Berry
Salem
Luther Dame
Newbury
Edward P. Shaw
Lemuel M. Brock
Richard L. Carter
Lawrence
Norfolk County
John F. Merrill
Quincy
William IF. Kay
Plymouth County
Francis P. Arnold
Pembroke
Hiram A. Monk
Stockton
Bristol County
Everett S. Florton
Attleboro
Robert Howard
Fall River
William M. Butler
New Bedford
Dukes and
Cape District
John Kendrick, Jr
Orleans, R
Stephen Salisbury
Ware
George K. Nichols
Grafton
Eben S. Stevens
Dudley
Alfred S. Pinkerton
Worcester-Hampshire
George H. B. Green
Belchertown
R. Franklin
Joseph F. Bartlett
Montague
Solomon F. Cushman
Monson
William P Buckley
Holyoke
Stephen A. Hickox
Williamstown
Berkshire-Hampshire
Henry A. Kimball
Northampton
Thomas W. Rich
Arthur B. Curtis
Myers
R. Perry
Daniel T. Coakley
Albert E. Lynch
Stephen Anderson
Malcolm E. Rideout
R. Townsend
Cambridde
Charles H. Cram
Ailen F. Carpenter
George D. Proctor
William P. Martin
Charles F. Shute
Malden
Arthur H. Wellman
Frank P. Bennett
Everett
William E. Barrett
Melrose
William UH. Sprague
Stoneham
Edwin C. Miller
Wakefield
Henry C. Iail
Woburn
Michael J. Meagher
John J. Prevaux
Amesbury
George E. Ricker
Merrimac
Warren Hoyt
Haverhill
Nathaniel C. Bartlett
Robert A. Richardson
J. Donohue
Thomas A. Brooks
Dennis E. Lally
James Hi. Derbyshire
John Haigh
James B. Smith
Andover
Gariiner S. Morse
Boxford
Oliver B. Merrill
Eben S. Dole
Phineas A. Dodse
Rowley
Sylvanus Smith
Gloucester
Jacob Tucker
Clarence E. Richardson
Swampscott
John B. Newhall
Edward L. Daley
Amos Beckford
George
Higsins
Herbert C. Bayard
James A. Hartshorn
Norwood
William H. White
Brookline
Francis W. Danning
Hyde Park
George R Rivers
Milton
Timothy F. Ford
Charles L. Hammond
John RK. Graham
Frederick W. Whitlumb
Holbeook
William Moore
Ees
Edward B. Atwood
John Sherman
Henry P. Collamore
Joseph B. Linevin
Cobass
Joshua
George H. Garfield
Emery M. Low
Frederic W. Hathaway
Albert W. Sturdy
Syretll Porter, Jr
North Attleboro
Edward B. Hayward
Easton
George A. Crane
Taunton
John C. Alden
Robert C. Brown
Moses
Douglas
Acushnet
Samuel Ross
Isaac B. Tompkins
George M. Eddy
Barnstable County
Charles H. Nye
Elkanah Crowe
Yarmouth
Augustus M. Nickerson
Harwich
John A. Clark
Eastham
Dukes County
Asa Smith
Chilmark
Anthony Smalley
Worcester County
George Whitney
Royalston
Samuel S. Greason
Gardner
Moses P. Greenwood
Ashburnham
William A. Warner
Spencer
Albert W. Martin
Southbridge
Joseph Lucian Woodbury
Oxford
Henry C. Batcheller
Sutton
William E. Hayward
Uxbridge
John T. McLaughlin
Milford
George FP. Sieldon
Hopedale
Silas A. Forbush
Grifton
Charles Potter
Northboro
Wellington E. Parkhurst
Clinton
Franklin County
Dana Malone
Greenfield
Joseph B. Farley
Orange
George A. Fleming
Wendell
George A. Elder
Whately
Lucius Hunt
Hawley
Hampshire County
Arthur F. Nutting
Eugene W. Wood
Easthampton
Hiram Taylor
Middlefield
Myron H. Judd
South Hadley
Charles E. Wakefield
Amherst
F. A. York
Hampden County
William H. Grange
Agawam
Arthur §. Knell
Westfield
Lenry W. Ashley
Westfeld
Frank L. Buck
Roger P. Donoghue
Eugene J.O’ Neil
Chiedpee
Ralph W. Eilis
Springfield
John W. Adams
Ekdwin F. Lyford
Edward 8
Springfeld
John H. Howarth
Alvin A. Gage
Madsen
Edward E. Buller
Ludlow
Berkshire County
Edward W. Gleason
Clarksburg
Elbert L. Jewett
North Adams
John M. Morris
Adams
James S. Barnes
Peru
French
Dalton
Reed
Nelligan
Abner Rice
Lee
John N. Easland
Great Barrington
Frank B. Schutt
Mt. Washington
Middlesex Ee
Cape
Berkshire Serkshie-Hampden
Guttenburg
Miss Bell
Shotover
Macauley
Lillie K
Merry Duke
Radiant
Irregular
Cultivator
Eleanor
Dan Sullivan
Eugenie
Violet S
Woodchopper
Bon Voyage
Harry Alonzo
Remorse
Balbriggan
Blitzen
Hoey
Pat Conley
Logan
Gladiator
Beldemonio
Innovation
May D
Mamie B. B
Belle of Phoenix
Priscilla
Mondlece
Knick Kuck
Sixta
Violet
Dulged
Ifranal
Corneil
Manheim
Chicago Athletic Club
Pennsylvania
Chicago
Harvard Hare and Hounds
Guloucester
Post
Todas
Darling
Sucre
Nubian
Agton
Frazier
Earl Dunraven
Gang OF Shyloges
TEX Manutes’ Consultation
Samuel W. Clifford
Maynard Jr. Stiles
Court Street
Ters
Harrity
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