Fall River Republicans Hold Local Mayor Primaries
Republican primaries were held across all wards in Fall River Mass with heavy votes. By 1 am results were sparse. Ward 1 Alderman Nightingale led after doors were opened to a mob. Official returns show Ward by Ward outcomes for Aldermen and Councilmen, including a close Ward 9 race between Alderman Wiley and Councilman Hathaway with no returns at 1:50 am.
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Fall River
Mass
Nightingale
Greene
William J. Pearse
Thomas E. Gibney
Andrew R. Morrison
Joseph H. Buron
Henry Adams
H. H. Hartley
Joseph H. Bowen
Luther F. Benson
W. R. Smith
John F. Johnston
Charles E. Baker
Edward J’. Thompson
Alderman Wiley
Hathaway Close
M Kinley May Be There Home Market Club Banquet
The Home Market Club plans a banquet at Mechanics Hall on November 24 with President-elect McKinley expected to attend. Governors, Lt. Governor elect, Senator Hoar, Congressman Dingley, and veterans General Sickles Howard Alger are among invitees. About 1500 guests expected. balcony tickets include two per banquet ticket. Upper gallery open to public with behavior conditions. Banquet at 6 p.m.
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Home Market Club
Mechanics' Hall
McKinley
United States
Hoar
Dingley
Maine
Sickles
Howard
Alger
Gans Beats Marshall In Twenty Round Fight In Baltimore
At Eureka Athletic Club in Baltimore Joe Gans the South lightweight champion won a decision over Jerry Marshall of Australia after a hard twenty rounds. Gans landed early and often with stiff body blows and maintained the edge late when fatigue set in. The crowd of about 1900 approved the Baltimorean win as the referee ruled in his favor.
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Baltimore
Eureka Athletic Club
Joe Gans
South
Jerry Marshall
Australia
Marshall
Gans
Brush Electric Works Chief Denies Plant Move
General Manager Hamill of Brush Electric Works states there is no truth to reports that the Brush company plant will be moved to Lynn Massachusetts or to any other location.
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Cleveland, G
Hamill
The
Brush Electric Works
Brush Company
Lynn
Mass
Bacchante statue sparks temperance fight at Boston library
A heated debate erupts over placing a nude Bacchante sculpture by Macmonnies in the Boston Public Library. Temperance groups, clergy, and civic leaders denounce the work as inappropriate and demeaning to youth, while supporters cite artistic merit and potential loan for a Paris commission.
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Luxembourg
Paris
Mammonnies
Macmonnies
Boston
Bacchante
Ruth B. Baker
Massachusetts
E. T. Hill
Fliza Trask Hill
Massachusetts Kings’ Daughters and Sons
Art Commission
A. B. P. Walley
Irving O. Whitney
Young Men's Christian Association
Hugh Roe O'Donnell
William R. Geldert
Bethel Total Abstinence Guild
Aldermen Hall and Charles Lead Fight Against Slate
Alderman Hall and Charles oppose the aldermanic slate amid a growing contest in South Boston wards. The anti slate movement faces Bryan men and Mooney Cleary factions while Ward 11 and 22 battles test the plan. Recounts and bank ballots figure into the dynamics as leaders push for Democratic alignment and party control.
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South Boston
Aldermanic Trust
Thomas Riley
Riley
Bryan
Palmer
Buckner
Mooney
M. H. Cleary
Cleary
Charles
Hall
Peabody
Boston
Tenth
Sewall
Gold Democrats
Silver Democrats
All
Senate
Williams
City Hall
Parker House
Gallivan
Ward 13
Josiah Dean
Dyar, Presho
Bryant
W. H. Lott
Milton Page
J. H. Colby
J. A. Richardson
Curtis
Municipal League
Horace G. Allen
Richardson
Allen
Davis
Seth Smith
Berwin
Body Found In River After Suspected Murder At Causeway
Crawtender Charles J. Smith spotted a suspicious object near Boston Causeway yesterday morning and found a decomposed male body about 50 years old, 5 feet 7 inches, 150 pounds, dark hair with gray whiskers. A wound on the left temple and a tattoo suggest homicide or robbery. Police tie the death to a prior East Cambridge scream call and believe the body was dumped post crime. The body rests at Tinkham's undertaking rooms.
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Crawtender
Charles J. Smith
Craigie’s Bridge
Boston Causeway
Congress
Cambridge
West
Boston
Tinkham
Island Boat Plan Seeks Police Vessel Split
Commissioner of Public Institutions Marshall proposes using the old police boat Protector alongside the J Putnam Bradlee to handle rising inmate populations. If the police board consents and Mayor Quincy approves, island service would be divided between Bradlee and Protector.
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Marshall
Protector
J. Putnam Bradlee
Police Board
Quincy
Bradlee
Reign of Thieves Sparks City Thefts Across Night
Thief wave hits streets with a bold 10 year old ringleader stealing from women like Miss Alice Weeks whose purse holding $7.50 vanished near Clarendon Tremont. Other losses include a green velvet bonnet, jewelry, cash, and coats from Arm strong's wagon and Adelbert Knight's room as police investigate a suspect.
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Alice Weeks
Rockwell Park
Clarendon and
Tremont Streets
G. H. Smith
Adams House
Armstrong
Joseph S. Gabriel
West Sixth Street
South Boston
Adelbert Knight
Shawmut Avenue
Station 5
Adelbert
Williams Silent Departure for Rest on Bowden Steamer
George Fred Williams left East Boston under secrecy in the Bowden bound for Port Antonio Jamaica. The steamer operated by Boston Fruit Company sailed at 1 am Thursday with Captain Butman at the helm. Williams reportedly sought health and quiet, aided by a small circle of advisers while most connected to the voyage remained unaware.
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George Fred Williams
Boston
Boston Fruit Company
Bowden
Port Antonio
Jamaica
Mr. Williams
Atlantic Works
Willims
Bryan-Sewall-Williams
Williams
Concord Republicans Celebrate McKinley Hobart Victory Parade
Concord Massachusetts Republicans and sound money Democrats held a torchlight parade for McKinley and Hobart victory. About 600 torch bearers formed in Monument Square and marched through the town with many illuminated transparencies along the line of march.
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Concord
Mass
Sound
McKinley
Hobart
Republican Town Committee
Monument Square
Tufts College President Capen Creditors Meet in Court
The first meeting of Capen’s creditors occurred yesterday in the Middlesex Insolvency Court at East Cambridge. Attorney General Hosea M. Knowlton of New Bedford was elected assignee. The next meeting of creditors is set for January.
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Capen
Tufts College
Middlesex
East Cambridge
Hosea M. Knowlton
New Bedford
Five more ballots in Democratic caucus fail to break deadlock
Atlanta GA November 12 Five more ballots were cast in the Democratic caucus tonight leaving the deadlock intact as party leaders seek a resolution.
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Atlanta
Tanight
Deputy election officers seek pay after duty signoffs
Some deputy election officers protest being unpaid because precinct officers did not obtain signatures when they reported for duty on election day. Election commissioners are reviewing the matter. Railroad workers reportedly favor Dr. Bull's Cough Syrup as the trusted remedy.
Will of Miles Spaulding Filed in Middlesex Court
The will of the late Miles Spaulding of Groton is probated in Middlesex Probate Court Cambridge. Bequests include 500 dollars to The Lawrence Academy at Groton, 1000 dollars to Tuskegee Normal and Industrial Institution for a Miles Spaulding fund, 5000 dollars to the French American College of Springfield for a history and biblical literature chair, 100 dollars to the American Seaman's Friend Society of New York, and 4000 dollars to the Congregational Sabbath School and Publishing Society of Boston. The residue goes to the American Missionary Society New York, the Congregational Home Missionary Society New York, and the American Board of Commissioners for Foreign Missions Boston.
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Miles Spaulding
Groton
Middlesex
Cambridge
Lawrence Academy
Tuskegee Normal and Industrial Institution of
Tuskegee
Ala
American Seaman's Friend Society of
New York
Congregational Sabbath School and Publishing Society of
Boston
American Missionary Society of New York
Congregational Home Missionary Society of New York
American Board of Commissioners of Foreign Missions of Boston
Striking miners clash with Austrians in Colorado saloon
In Leadville Colorado an early morning clash between striking miners and a pacer of Austrians left one dead and four seriously injured, two of them fatally. The confrontation occurred in a local saloon as tensions flared between the groups.
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Leadville
Col
Market ends strong after early weakness on Cuban nerves
The market opened weak amid Cuban nerves but rallied after noon as short sellers covered. Copper shares led gains with Butte & Boston rising to 51-4 late day. Atlantic improved toward a potential 30 dividend. Chicago Junction Railways and Union Stock Yards re elected old directors. earnings and cattle figures reported for year ended Jan. 380, 1896. Bank of England kept 4 percent discount. Bay State Gas suit settled in Wilmington.
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Massachusetts
Bay State Gas
Boston News Bureau
New York
Wilmington
Bay State Gas Company of
Delaware
Godfrey Morse
Dwight Braman
Buchanan
Lake Force Delivery
Butte & Boston
Bigelow- Lewissohn
Davis
Lawson Syndicate
Sears
Butte
Atlantic
Chicago
Burlington & Quincey
United States
Illinois
Chicago Junction Railways and Union Stock Yards Company
Bank of England
Pinkham
Edward Hayes Sons and Co Note Brokers Note
Edward Hayes Sons and Co of 511 Exchange Building Boston operates as note brokers. The brief notice identifies the firm and location without further details on services or transactions.
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Edward Hayes
Chelsea anti-saloon campaign kicks off with grand hall reception
Chelsea residents will launch a no-license drive on Monday at Grand Army Hall. The Young Men's No-License League plans a reception, a council to craft a anti-saloons majority, and a Dec 14 parade with about 1000 marchers and 300 transparencies. Robert W. Russell of Columbus will speak at a rally.
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Chelsea
Grand Army Hall
Young Men's
Robert W. Russell
Columbus
Binford Billings Wedding in Dorchester
At the residence of Mr and Mrs Myron L Billings in Dorchester their daughter Myra Eleanor Billings married Willard Ernest Binford. The Rev Herbert White of Bethany Baptist Church officiated at 7 30 p m with only relatives and close friends present. The couple will reside at 9 Pleasant Place after a bridal tour, returning December 1.
Keir Clements unite at East Boston church
The Rev. James T. Black presided as Miss Cecelia J. Clements of Murray Harbor South wed Dr. E. J. Keir of East Boston at 106 Saratoga street the couple’s future home. A collation followed and guests included Mrs. G. A. Sharp of Charlottetown Mrs. Jennie McNeill of Koote nay Tessie Pyne and others.
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James T. Black
First Presbyterian Church
East_ Boston
Cecelia J. Clements
Murray Harbor South
E. J. Keir
East Boston
Saratoga Street
Keir
G. A. Sharp
Charlottetown
Chelsea Ex-Chief Henry A Smith Marries Emma Cole
Captain Henry A Smith former Chelsea police chief wed Emma Cole of Roxbury. Rev R Perry Bush of the Universalist Church officiated at the pastor's residence. The bride wore a handsome gown. The couple began a short wedding trip and will reside on Everett Avenue Chelsea.
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Henry A. Smith
Chelsea
Emma Cole
Roxbury
R. Perry Bush
Universalist Church
Everett Avenue
Superior Court Sentences In City Crimes
Chief Justice Mason sentenced John Bernard alias John Dupee to 2 years 6 months to 5 years for larceny of two finger rings worth 36 dollars from Charles Berger on October 19. Daniel Fenton got two years for breaking and entering. John H. Graham received one year for larceny of two type writing machines. Ethel Darling and Minnie O Neil were found not guilty of larceny of a diamond stud and a diamond ring from Dennis A. Driscoll on October 2.
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Superior Criminal Court
Mason
John Bernard
John Dupee
Charles Berger
Daniel Fenton
House of Correction
John H. Graham
Ethel Darling
Minnie O'Neil
Dennis A. Driscoll
Burfit Named State Inspector of Factories and Public Buildings
Governor and council yesterday appointed Charles Burfit of Pittafield as inspector of factories and public buildings, replacing the late Inspector Murray of Charlestown. Burfit currently supervises the North Adams State Normal School construction.
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Charles . Burfit
Pittafield
Murray
Charlestown
Burfit
State Normal School
North Adams
Waltham Watch Factory Moves to Full Time
Notice posted at American Waltham Watch Factory says starting Monday November 16 the plant will run on full time. The factory employs 2000 workers who have endured five months of short time operations.
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Waltham
Mass
Waltham Watch Factory
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Joseph Holley
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King's Daughters and Sons
Ladies’ Home Journal
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Reign OF
Thieves
Concord Republicans
President Capen
Georgia
Dr. Bull
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Silver Certificat 16,000 3 645 15; Southern Pacific 26,200 784 174 77 i St Paw
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Billings
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Smith - Cole
Waltham Watchmakers
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