Paymaster Delays Muster Out For First Heavies
The First Heavies face a pay delay as general orders announce no pay for the men due to unsettled rolls. Mustering out is set for Monday, November 14, 1898, with batteries listed for South Armory Boston and state armories in Fall River New Bedford Taunton Brockton and more. Several companies finish medicals while malarial fever affects Ninth Company men.
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Massachusetts
Springfield
United States Service
South Armory
Boston
State Armory
Fall River
New Bedford
Taunton
Brockton
C. E. Nostron
Henry Ives
East Armory
East Boston
Ninth
D. J. Keefe
Dwyer
Sullivan
Molloy
Caucus fights shape Boston aldermanic nominations
Republicans and Democrats race to control aldermanic and apportionment boards in Boston. Leaders anticipate Democratic dominance, with Ward 8 and Ward 4 quiet, while Ward 5 sees a pitched Miller Dugan clash. Ambitions span East Boston Dorchester Charlestown and South Boston as insiders name likely nominees and contest outcomes remain uncertain.
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Board of Aldermen
Ward 8
Lomasney
O'Toole
Norton
Dixon
Roxbury
South Boston
John Dunn
Ninth
Mr. Cronin
Machine
East Boston
Charlestown
Peter F. Tague
Senate
Corbett
John
J. O'Callaghan
Mahoney
Fitzgerald
Miller-Dugan
James H. Leary
Charles H. Dacey
Leary
Lkewise
David A. Barry
Patrick J. Bowen
Gallvan
Timothy FE. McCarthy
Dorchester
Patrick F. McDonald
Alderman Cleary
Charles
Sewall C. Brackett
William A. McDevitt
James H., Doyle
McDevitt
Charlestown, Ward 16
Brighton
John H. Lee
Norris
John Quinn
Presho
Paige
Codman
Adams
Dyar
Lott
Berwin
Riley toRead at Tremont Temple Tonight with Woman's Club
James Whitcomb Riley is expected to deliver readings of his poems at Tremont Temple under the Woman's Club House Corporation. Julia Ward Howe to introduce him, with a program of songs and readings by Riley and guest performers including Anna Miller Wood Caroline Gardiner Clarke Katharine M. Austin and Pauline Waltman.
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James Whitcomb Riley
Tremont Temple
Woman's Club House Corporation
Julia. Ward Howe
Arthur Foote
Anna Miller Wood
Mr. Foote
Mr. Riley
Lad
Helen Hopekirk
Caroline Gardiner Clarke
Mme. Hopekirk
H. H. A. Beach
Katharine M. Austin
Pauline Waltman
Mr. Chadwick
Charmed Life: Painter Survives Ninety Foot Fall
Harry Brennan, a painter, fell ninety feet from a swinging staging on Tremont Street at a building by Houghton & Dutton. Expecting death, on recovery he could not speak. doctors at Emergency Hospital found only a scalp wound and bruises, no serious injuries.
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Harry Brennan
Brennan
Tremont Street
Houghton & Dutton
Dean's Ointment Advertised for Skin Ailments
An advertisement touts Dean's Ointment as offering instant relief for various skin conditions including rashes and abrasions. The copy emphasizes rapid soothing effects and broad applicability to skin disorders.
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Dean
The Searching Wind Promotes Pneumonia Prevention
An old newspaper note argues pneumonia stems from pre existing weakness worsened by cold and damp and urges using Duffy's Pure Malt Whiskey as a preventive tonic to keep blood circulating. It claims government medicinal stamp supports its genuineness and warns against imitations.
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Duffy
Unknown donor sends $500 to Spicer family in Cuba death case
The Spicer fund for the Guantanamo postmaster's family received a $500 gift from a Boston donor, channeled through Rev. Boynton of Roslindale who asked anonymity. Mrs Spicer spoke of delays in locating Mr Spicer's body and noted customs of Thanksgiving and relief efforts including a school dinner plan and an endless chain donation to aid the family.
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Spicer
Guantanamo
Boynton
Roslindale
Boston
Cervera
Hobson
Lenora Hows
Halifax
Mass
Thomas
Second Army Corps Moves South From Camp Meade
The Thirty-fifth Michigan leaves for Augusta Georgia after heavy rain as three train sections load with surgeons and hospital cars attached. The Second Tennessee heads to Columbia South Carolina, with two or three regiments departing daily. General Young expects the 2,000-strong corps to reach southern camps by next Wednesday if railroads stay clear.
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Camp Meade
Penn
Second Army Corps
Michigan
Augusta
Second Tennessee
Columbia
S. C
Young
Lieut James Dalton Dies in Cambridge Fire
Lieutenant James Dalton of the Cambridge fire department died after falling from the blazing ice house at John P. Squire & Co.’s Gore street plant. Two alarms summoned Cambridge and Somerville crews, with estimated loss at $5000. Fire control achieved by 11:15, insurance placed by William A. Muller.
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Cambridge
James Dalton
Cambridge Fire Department
John P. Squire & Co
Gore Street
Somerville
Cooper
Cook
William A. Muller
Central Street
Boston
Firefighter Dalton Dies Fighting Somerville Mill Blaze
A Cambridge fire lieutenant, James Dalton, died after being knocked from a ladder while smashing a window during a blaze at a Gore Street mill. The disaster also injured Walter Quigley, with alarms from Cambridge and Somerville stations aiding containment. Dalton, 61, long served Squire’s yard and Cambridge Fire Department, leaving a widow, six daughters, and a son. funeral set for Sunday at Cambridge Cemetery.
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Dalton
Somerville
Squires Court
Walter Quigley
Cooper Shop
Jerry” Regan
Cambridge
Gore Street
Boyer
Jim’’ Dalton
Cambridge Fire Department
Cloyes
Batchelder
Murray and
Pullen
Parkhurst
Perry
James Dalton
Squire’s
East Cambridge
Massachusetts Battery
P. Stearns Davis Post
James Casey
Charles F. Dalton
Cambridge Cemetery
Still Hopeful On Electrolytic Marine Salts Company
The affairs of Electrolytic Marine Salts Co. remain unsettled as manager P. F. Jernegan is abroad. A committee chaired by Joseph O. Burdett urges stockholders to act to settle matters, proposing a new committee to review sea water gold process and protect holders. If Jernegan returns, stockholders could receive more than 30 cents if winding up proceeds.
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Electrolytic Marine Salts Company
P. F. Jernegan
Joseph O. Burdett
A. W. Johnson
E. 8. Davis
H. R. Perkins
R. D. Kilgore
Winslow Warren
E.P. Dodge
Arthur Lyman
James S. Ruggell
Joseph O. Surdett
Mr. Jeriegan
Cuban provisional leader vows to aid US in freeing Cuba
President Maso of the Cuban provisional government sends a letter to President McKinley from Santa Cruz del Sur dated Sept 23. He states Cuba seeks a democratic republic and pledges cooperation with the United States, expecting American troops to ensure order as Cuba moves toward self rule. Maso signs as Bartolome Maso.
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Washington
Maso
McKinley
Santa Cruz del Sur
Spain
Cuba
American Congress
United States
Bartolome Maso
Will of Lowell magnate Parker contested after discovery
William H. Parker, a wealthy Lowell resident who died in October, left a 1889 will now disputed by his widow Elizabeth D. Parker. The document, found after letters of administration were sought, would favor his first wife with $1000 yearly, use of the Mt Vernon homestead, and half the personal property. Sons George and Walter and daughter Mrs. Grifin would share the rest. If revoked, Mrs. Parker would gain the dower in real estate and about 200,900 in personal estate.
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Lowell
William H. Parker
Parker
Elizabeth D. Parker
Gritin
Disputed whitehall race settles harbor wager
In heavy rain and NE wind under a dripping sky, Captain Gus Molto’s Nellie beat Caplan Al Johnson’s Hilma by fifteen seconds over five miles from Lewis Wharf to Buoy No 9 and back. Both crews of three sailors battled rough conditions as spectators watched the private contest.
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Whitehall
Lewis Wharf
Gus Molto
Nellie
Caplan al Johnson
Hilma
Danaullvan
Nallie
Court philosopher quotes on dying for country
A fragmented quotation room reads like a court philosopher remark about dying for country and a Chinese emperor rebuttal about quoting earlier writings, reflecting scattered sourcing from an Indian newspaper snippet.
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Mimperor
Indianapols Journ
General Merritt Seeks Philippine Retention Policy
London dispatch quotes Major General Wesley Merritt, commander in the Philippines, praising the US election result and urging retention of the Philippine Islands. He notes strong Anglophone support abroad and argues for keeping the islands, expanding American influence in the Far East while preserving British interests.
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London
Wesley Merritt
Philippine Islands
United States
Marquis of Salisbury
Guildhall
Merritt
North China
Pacific
Quay declares candidacy for re election in Pennsylvania
United States Senator Quay announces his bid for re election in Philadelphia. He cites pressure from opponents in the late crusade against Republican candidates and says efforts will be made to tamper with incoming legislators but will fail. He offers a $10000 reward for information leading to arrest of bribery against state senators and representatives elect.
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Philadelphia
United States
Quay
Senate
Pennsylvania
Dr. Swallow
Wannemaker
Odd Window Exhibit Of Japanese Articles In Portland Store
A display at Bernard M. Wolf's My Clothier shop features Japanese photographs and handiwork including baskets and boxes. Loaned by a Boston physician recently returned from Japan, the exhibit offers a curious glimpse into Japanese life.
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Portland Street
Bernard M. Wolf
My Clothier
Wolf
Boston
Japan
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