Mayor candidates loom as Democrats set convention
The Democratic conventionTonight in Horticulture Hall will nominate Josiah Quincy for Mayor with Alderman John H. Lee presenting Quincy and Amos K. Tilden seconding. Eight School Board seats also to be nominated with a committee of twenty five and talks of resolutions on strong municipal planks.
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Josiah Quincy
James Donovan
Democratic City Committee
Charles B. Stratton
Wary 11
John H. Lee
Quincy
Amos K. Tilden
Heniy Lloyd
Streat. Commission
Josiah Dean
South Boston
Norris
Flood
Frederick
Gore
Dean
Hebdt
South
Boston
John Hurley
Hurley
John J. Mahoney
Charlestown
Stacey
James
Ward 14
Ward 15
Mooney Delegation Gains Votes in Ward 22 Aldermanic Recount
The report notes no change overall, with eighty ballots discarded. In Ward 22, the Mooney delegation gained 100 votes on the recount, affecting the aldermanic convention results.
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Mooney
Political notes on ward headquarters and registration changes
Democratic committee of Ward 2 moved to the Amory building on Maverick street. John Cusick withdrew as a Democratic candidate in Ward 14 to back John J. Murphy, Bay View Democratic Club. City election registration closes Nov 20 at 10 pm with in‑ward and Court House registration hours. William H. Lett seeks Alderman for Ward 20 with campaign plans at the American House. A large meeting of Ward 9 colored citizens supported Republican candidates for Common Council and Board of Aldermen with several speakers.
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Street Commission
Edwin G. Brown
O’brien
Republican Board of Aldermen
John B. Moran
Walker
Moran
Boston
Faneuil Hall
Albany
Jacob Spitz
Spitz
Charles
Warren
Democratic Committee
Ward 2
Amory
Maverick Street
John Cusick
Common Council
John J. Murphy
Bay View
Old Court House
William H. Lett
Ward 20
American House
Ward 9
Robert T.teamod
Republican Club
Phillips Street
Nelson I. Southwick
William Simms
John R. Foster
Jacob Fottler
Board of Aldermen
Edward Bryant
John D. Powell
John Franklin
Bloomers Enter NYC Eateries as Waitress Fashion
In New York on November 11 bloomers appear in a John Street restaurant near Broadway. Advertisements had called for eight girls who must wear bloomers. Applicants varied in age and looks, and the proprietor selected the best formed and prettiest. Waitresss wear jaunty caps, short waists, and silk stockings as bloomers are showcased. The proprietor notes downtown caterers may adopt bloomers to stay competitive.
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New York
John Street
Broadway
Fenno Known in Lynn Faces Cloud Over Ad Agent Scandal
Henry Fenno, once an advertising agent for the Boston Emergency Hospital and Massachusetts General Hospital, fled Boston amid accusations of wrongdoing and has allegedly harmed victims in Lynn. He published a 1896 book on city police history with sketches of officials, but artists writers and printers have not been fully paid. An estimated $500 remains in unsettled accounts.
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Lynn
Henry Fenno
Boston
Massachusetts General Hospital
Proctor to Speak at Boston Merchants Banquet
The Boston Merchants Association banquet at the Hotel Vendome Friday expects General Thomas L. Casey to speak on harbor improvements. Senator Redfield Proctor and Senator Jacob H. Gallinger plan to attend and discuss Boston Harbor needs affecting property owners and businessmen. Tickets are selling quickly. early sign-up is urged.
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Boston Merchants’ Association
Hotel Vendome
Thomas L. Casey
Washington
Casey
Redfield Proctor
Vermont
Jacob H. Gallinger
Boston Harbor
Boston
Cambridge Barn Fire Kills Six Horses
A major blaze at J. H. Finley's Vandike Street barn in Cambridge destroyed the structure and six horses, plus two carriages, with a total loss of about 2500 dollars no insurance. One coach horse was saved before flames consumed its stall, and cries from the horses were audible as firefighters fought the fire.
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Cambridge
J. H. Finley
Vandike Street
Brookline Brook Improvement Bids Opened
Bids for Smelt Brook improvement in Brookline were opened yesterday. The project will raise property values in the developing area. Contract awarded to Michael J. O Heath after lowest bid King and Hodge was discarded for miscalculated item. Bids listed include O Heath 19128.60 and Driscoll 220...
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Brookline
Michael J. O'Heath
King & Hodge
T. J. Kelly
F. A. Snow
Metropolitan Construction Company
Cra Trumbull
Bi M. J. O'Hearn
T. H. By
Dennia Driscoll
James Driscoll, Jr
D. F. O'Connell
N. McBride
Great Northern strike ends after noon at Devil's Lake
ST. PAUL MINN Nov 11 The A U branch at Devil's Lake declared the strike off this afternoon ending the dispute with Great Northern Railway. Recalcitrant workers at Hilliard Columbia Falls and Spokane had already returned to their placer work.
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ST. Paul, Minn
A. U
Devil’s Lake
Great Northern
Hilliard
Columbia Faille
Spokane
Nervous Exhaustion From Overwork Highlighted
The Boston Herald editorial notes nervous exhaustion from excessive work as a cause of death among great minds like poet Eugene Field. It urges readers to protect nerve strength and promotes Dr. Greene's Nervura blood and nerve remedy, citing testimonials from Frank E. Hamblen of Woodfords, Me., and praising the doctor’s Boston practice and free consultation.
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The
Boston Herald
Eugene Field
America
Greene
Nervara
Temple Place
Boston
Mass
Dunraven to face NYYC special meeting over Cup charges
Notice posted at the New York Yacht Club house announces a special meeting on Monday Nov 18 at 9 pm to consider the Earl of Dunraven’s statements about the late America's Cup races. Discussion of Dunraven's foul play charges continues in club and business circles with strong criticism. Members feel insulted and expect his expulsion in disgrace.
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New York
New York Yacht Club
Dunraven
Arabia troubles Sultan as Arabs clash near Sehna
Constantinople dispatch reports the Sultan unsettled by affairs in Arabia the empire’s most vulnerable point. A clash between Turkish troops and Arabs near Sehna leaves thirty dead. Troops sent to Arabia were forced to debark at Port Said for five days due to unpaid Suez Canal dues.
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London
Constantinople
Arabia
Sehna
Port Said Pha
Fair For Every Day Church Fair On Shawmut Avenue
A weekly fair at Every Day Church on Shawmut avenue presided by Dr. George L. Perin aims to pay half the parish house mortgage and fund daily operations. Proceeds support charitable work for youth, with a day nursery and planned classes, plus a cafe serving hot dinners and lunches.
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Shawmut Avenue
George L. Perin
Missing shoemaker Aaron Arensberg sought by family
Aaron Arensberg, a shoemaker at 842 Harrison avenue, disappeared a week ago after leaving home without funds or a destination. His wife Mary and their four children endure destitute hardship, as this is the fourth departure in under three years, with no sign of his return or effort to provide.
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Aaron Arensberg
Harrison Avenue
Mary
Spe
Arensberg
New Electric Fenders Approved by Railroad Board
The street railroad fender matter is practically resolved by railroad commissioners. The board has approved no special fender since the last Legislature empowered railways to use existing fenders, so railroad companies will continue with their present equipment.
PLO Results From Salem and Providence Games
PLO results show Salem defeating Paptucket 3 to 2 at Salem Salem and Providence defeating Fall River 11 to 5 at Providence.
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Salem—Salem
Paptucket
Providence-Froviden
Fall ‘River
Three to One Court Case Ends With Discharge at Central Wharf
Charles Bennison and his two sons testified in Municipal Criminal Court that Edward Marden assaulted Bennison after an insult at 33 Central Wharf on November 9. Bennison and his sons tied Marden, who denied intent to threaten, and the judge discharged Marden. No weapon was shown as loaded, and officers arrived after the restraint.
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Charles E. Bennison
Municipal Criminal Court
Hardy
Edward R. Marden
Central Wharf
Marden
Charles E
Albert HB. Bennison
Bennison
Charles R. Bennison
Bennisons
von Charles
Waterfront Accidents Report Across Several Vessels
A string of incidents along the wharf includes the schooner Speculator and the Adams collision, a crewman Manuel Perrin saved from drowning, George Swain badly injured after a fall, and reports of the bark William Hales sinking after collision. Also noted are Maine Cove incidents, Gudrun storm damage, Tug Cottingham damage, and a ship fire aboard the M. M. Chase near Portland Harbor. Captain Hewitson arrives at Queenstown and the Moselle burns at Tusket. The Landsman.
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Speculator
Manuel Perrin
Adams
George Swain
Gloucester
Oganza
Glouester
Corkum
Annie C. Newhall
Swain
Sargent Street
Barnstable
Port Antonio, Jr
E. B. Andrew
John Scott
William Caver
Dr. Wypond
Jacob Geil
Ira Lyndsay
Daisy Lyndsay
Stuart Lyn
Gudrun
Java
Cape of Good Hope
Martin Neilsen
Louis Carl Rosenkranz
Rostock
Germany
Vieregge
Bred Schoenwandt
Schoenwandt
Marguerite
Boston
John C. Cottingham
Cottingham
Sorcha
M. M. Chase
Hastport
Portland
Combing Island
Hewitson
Cunard Line
Queenstown
Cap
Aptain Yorke
Port Wilams, N.S
Boston School Regiments Formed for Cadets
The Boston school committee assigns English High School Regiment as the first Boston School Cadets unit while the Boston Latin Schools and Highland Battalion form the second regiment.
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Boston School Committee
Boston School
Boston Latin Schools
Hirhland
King of Them All Doan's Kidney Pills Endorsement
Asa F Crocker of Jamaica Plain Boston testifies after kidney trouble lasting fifteen years. He credits Dean's Kidney Pills with relieving backache and kidney pain and notes rapid effect and continued health. Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY distributes them as sole US agents at 50 cents.
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Asa F. Crocker
Boston
Washington St
Jamaica Plain
Dean
Knight’s Pharmacy
Court and
Hanover Sts
Doan
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo
N. Y
U. S
Editorials Target Morse. Beacon Hill Rift with Governor
Colonel Cyrus A Page editorials attack Congressman Morse draw Governor’s sharp rebuke. Governor denies endorsing staff comments and weighs limits on staff political speech. Page, Carter, Parker on staff. Thomas defends Morse friendship and refuses sanction of attacks. Governor emphasizes lack of an official organ.
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Cyrus A.page
Eirjah A. Morse
Canton
Beacon Hill
Executive Department
Colonel Page
Heacon
Congressman Morse
The
Beacon
Commonwealth
Amy Wai
Morse
Page
Parker
Carter
H. A. Thomas
Thomas
Universalists At Dinner Reflect On Memorials And War
The Universalist Club met at Hotel Thorndike for a 6:30 to 8 pm banquet and readings. Memorials for Dr. Miner and Alonzo A. Ham were read, with praise for the late temperance advocate and the two Universalists. Rev Reupen Thomas spoke on Social Worth, condemning war as barbarism and criticizing jingoist sentiment by Senators Lodge and Chandler.
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Universalist Club
Thorndike
Dr. Miner
Alden
B. Wiles
Capen
Tufts College
Alonzo A. Ham
Thomas N. Hart School
Curtis B. Merritt
Swampscott
Universalists
Reupen Thomas
Harvard Congregational Church
New England
Lodge
Chandler Post
West End Denies Discrimination in Newspaper Car Sales
Boston newsprint clash unfolds before railway commissioners as West End Street Railway defends its policy headlined by a three year exclusive contract with the Hotel and Railroad News Company. The Standard claims bias against its sale on West End cars. hearing resumes November 25 with the case ongoing.
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Boston Daily Standard
West End Street Railway Company
John HB. Sanford
George E. Bishop
William J. Dale, Jr
E. R. Anderson
Bartlett & Anderson
The
Standard
Mr. Prentiss
Jeaneile
West End
Hotel & Railroad News Company
EB. C. Benton
Anderson
Cummings
West End Street Railway
Boston
Henry M. Whitney
Hotel and Railroad News Company
M. A. E. Whiting
Street Railway Company
St Francis de Sales Fair Social and Financial Success
A grand autumn party for St Francis de Sales Church was held at Orienta Hall Roxbury last evening. Stone's Orchestra played from 8 to 9 with dancing 9 to 2 am. about 400 young people attended. Clergy were present and floor director James W Kelley with George K Watson and Martin Millmore assisted.
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St. Francis de’ Sales
Orienta Hall
Roxbury
Stone
James W. Kelley
George K. Watson
Martin Millmore
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Meri Tion
Cphen D. Ryan
Raiuetn
John J
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Proctor
Smelt Brook
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Sultan
PLO
Harvey
Central
King OF Them
Col Page
Miner
Ham
Hood
Hood’s
Hotel & Railroad News Co
ST. Francis DE Sales Fair
American Wringer Co
Broadway Extension
City
Tremont
Puritana
Meal Estate
Lexington
Aiddress P. O. Box
Melrose
An &Room
Dorchester
the Post
Harbor View St
Dorchester District
Crescent Ave
C. R. BR
Presches
City OF
Charles H. Bryant
Boston Water Department
Charles W. Smith
Office of the Water Commissioner
City Hall
Miss Grant
B. W. Ward
Philadelphia
Park Street Church
Wilson Bros
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