Reform Club In Boston Debates Hawaii Annexation
At the Massachusetts Reform Club dinner in Young’s, Hawaii annexation was debated. Opponents Moorfield Storey and Captain Julius A. Palmer argued against annexation, while Ira N. Hollis and Gorham D. Gilman supported it. Admiral Belknap urged a critical view of Britain as the discussion drew a large attendance.
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Hawaii
Massachusetts Reform Club
Young
Moorfield Storey
Julius A. Palmer
Queen Liliuckalani
Ira N. Hollis
Harvard
United States Navy
Gorham D. Gilman
England
Belknap
Edward Atkinson
John E. Russell
Gorman D. Gilman
Samuel Y. Nash
Barthold Sc
Admiral Belknap Warns Hawaii Key to the Pacific
Rear Admiral Belknap urges annexation as vital to U S security and Pacific commerce. He argues Britain fortifies Halifax Bermuda and Canada border to target the United States, and vows American ship could defend Pearl Harbor with six to twelve modern guns. Godfrey Cabot also spoke in favor and the meeting closed.
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Belknap
Hawaiian Islands
Pacific
Hawaii Islands
England
Bermuda
Halifax
Canadian
United States
Hawaii
Pearl Harbor
New York
Boston
Godfrey Cabot
Palmer argues against annexation of Hawaii
Captain Palmer outlines three points opposing annexation: Hawaii and the United States need each other less than imagined, the Dole government lacks stability, and a better option exists. He proposes a congress of great powers to guarantee Hawaii's independence forever.
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Japan
Pearl Harbor
Congress
Great Powers
Annexation debate on Hawaii and war concerns by Storey
The Hon Moorfield Storey questions annexing Hawaii 2100 miles away arguing the islands are weak and their people have not chosen annexation. He cites corruption in governance and fears about voting rights and race barriers, challenging if war readiness justifies annexation.
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Moorfield Storey
Hawaii
United States
Honolulu
New York
Japan
England
Oldest Church in State Celebrates 265th Anniversary
The First Parish Church of Charles Town marked its 265th anniversary with formal exercises last evening. Founding links trace to the First Church of Boston, with early meetings under an oak and pastors including Rev. Thomas Eames and Rev. Zachariah Symmes. The Sunday school recently observed its eighty first anniversary.
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Charlestown
First Church
Boston
Thomas Eames
Zachariah Symmes
John Harvard
Harvard College
Samuel F. B. Morse
Charles H. Pope
Left Without a Candidate in Medford School Board Race
Mrs. Mary L. Wyatt refused to allow her name as a candidate for the Medford School Board at the Citizens caucus in Holton Hall West Medford on Monday night. With no substitute name found, the A P A faction opposed to Mrs. George A Wood faces an assured re election for Mrs Wood. Even if a different nominee emerged it would not guarantee Miss Elizabeth A Lufkin’s return to the Hervey School teaching staff.
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Mary L. Wyatt
Medford
Citizens’ Caucus
Holton Hall
West Medford
George A. Wood
Bryan Democrats Appeal for Boston Mayor Bid and Home Rule
The Bryan Democratic party in Boston nominates Mr. Thomas Riley for mayor and issues a platform endorsing Jeffersonian Democracy, home rule for Boston, public ownership where possible, and reforms to curb corporate influence. The document condemns city leaders who opposed Chicago platform support and calls for electoral, fiscal, and educational improvements, including free transfers and resident employment.
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Bryan Democratic Party
Thomas Riley
Boston
Democratic Party
Democratic Parg
Chicago
Bryan
Sewall
Williams
Democracy
National Democratic Party
Ee Ees Party
Massachusetts
Old
Boston Water Works
Professor Hollis on annexation as humanitarian duty
Professor Hollis says he was not an ardent believer but now sees annexation as a necessity and humanity for the Hawaiian islands. He recalls past misrule, credits progress under monarchy and Dole’s government, and argues Hawaiians are closer to the United States, urging Americans to fulfill their duty despite opposition.
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Hollis
Dole
Hawaii
United States
Consul General Gilman Sees Hawaii's Future Threats
Gilman cites long acquaintance with Hawaii and its people and warns that Hawaii must choose between American, English, or Japanese influence. He notes America needs Hawaii while England funds fortifications in the hemisphere and would pay heavily for a strategic link, but the conclusion is cut off.
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Gilman
Hawaii
American
England
Japan
United States
Awali
McNary faces rivals in Ward 15 bid for control
Local political clash intensifies as William S. McNary battles Representative John A. McManus and Timothy J. Sullivan. McManus and Sullivan rally against the long time ward leader amid past sporadic Republican toeholds.
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William 8. McNary
John A. McManus
Timothy J. Sullivan
McNary
Sullivan
McManus
Pledged Delegations Favor Mayor Quincy Across Wards
Regular organizations in twenty wards have filed pledges to Mayor Quincy. Wards 3 7 8 10 and 15 have not filed pledges. Ward 10 committee endorses Quincy by seven of nine. Senator Galli van filed an unpledged delegation in Ward 13 opposing the ward committee but plans to withdraw it.
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Quincy
Gallivan
Ward 13
William Brady Funeral Held at East Boston
The funeral of William Brady, a popular figure among East Boston youths, will be at 9 o'clock a solemn high mass of requiem at the Church of the Assumption following services from his Bremen Street home. Delegations from local social groups will attend. pallbearers include James Judge William Hartnett Joseph Kelly and George Bohannon. Interment will be in Malden.
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William Brady
Boston
Bremen Street
Church of the Assumption
James Judge
William Hartnett
Joseph Kelly
George Bohannon
Malden
Answer of America to the Social Indictment Address Delivered
Frank K. Foster, labor leader and Liberator editor, spoke to the National Educational Society at National Hall about the social indictment. He argued free education free press free assemblage and the ballot empower citizens to answer and solve social problems through loyal citizenship.
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America
Frank K. Foster
the Liberator
National Educational Society
National Hall
Hanover Street
J. L. Alberts
Foster
St Augustine Temperance Society Ball Set for Thanksgiving Eve
The St Augustine's Temperance Society of South Boston plans a ball at their hall on F street Thanksgiving eve. Many distinguished people have been invited and indications point to a pronounced success.
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St. Augustine’s Temperance Society of
South Boston
F Street
Chelsea Mayor Pratt Withdraws From Re Election Bid
Mayor Hermon W. Pratt of Chelsea announced he would not seek another term due to ill health. He had suffered bronchitis and was advised to change climate after a lengthy absence from the city.
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Hermon W. Pratt
Chelsea
Pratt
Nomination and Platform Battle at Boston Democratic Meeting
In a late night Boston convention ex Water Commissioner Doherty and supporters push for Riley as mayoral candidate after heated talks. Doherty emphasizes loyalty to the Democratic platform and Bryan era, stating the move aims to unite the party under shared principles.
Bryan Democracy Candidate Thomas Riley A Noted Irish Born Lawyer
Lawyer Thomas Riley a Bryan Democrat for mayor of Beeston is described as born in County Cavan Ireland on December 4 1849. He rose from Boston Post office work to Harvard Law School admission at age 21 and a career as a forceful self taught pleader active in Butler Greeley Tilden Hendricks and Bryan campaigns. He lives at 300 Beacon Street and champions public affairs with strong opposition to oppression.
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Thomas Riley
Bryan Democracy
Beeston
County
Cavan
Ireland
Riley
Boston Post
Beals & Greene
General Butler
Harvard Law School
Young Riley
Quincey School
Beacon Street
Baltimore
Horace Greeley
New York
Tilden and Hendricks
Butler
William Gaston
Massachusetts
Bryan
Ohio
Illinois
Democratic Ny. Committee
Young Men’s Democratic Club
Cuba
Russia
South
Beacor Street
Candidates and oil issue shape city caucus race
The text notes Ter 2 consulting physicians led to not seeking candidacy and Mayor Prett may win the Republican nomination unopposed. It lists Alderman Edwin R. Hoag ex-Alderman Seth J. Littlefield George H. Dunham and ex-Mayor Samuel P. Tenney as possible contenders with Littlefield favored to prevail after a narrow prior caucus defeat. Citizens of Ward 3 vow to oppose the oil station in the campaign.
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Prett
Edwin R. Hoag
Seth J. Littlefield
George H. Dunham
Samuel P. Tenney
Littlefield
Pratt
Ward 3
Charlestown Man Announces Ward 3 Common Council Candidacy
Mr John Fr Egan a rising Charlestown businessman becomes a Democratic candidate for Ward 3 Common Council. Endorsed by several social clubs including the Independent Ward 3 Literary Association and the Polk Associates, a lively campaign is planned and a strong contest is foreseen.
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John Fr. Egen
Charlestown
Egan
Independent
Ward 3 Literary Association
The
Polk Associates
Thomas Riley Named Mayor Candidate by Bryan Democratic Party
In Boston a unanimous nomination proclaims Thomas Riley as mayoral hopeful. Attendees cheer as Riley pledges dedication to the Democratic cause and accepts the honor with a vow to work for the city. Local party figures escort him to the gathering.
Jeffersonian Spirit Remains After City Meeting
A city meeting closed with renewed resolve to prevail against Toryism, invoking the Jeffersonian spirit as a pledge for a future victory. The speaker acknowledged a mayoral nomination and promised to explain the reasons for accepting later.
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Jefferson
Moran Urges Riley for Boston Mayor in 1896 Endorsement
Timothy Wilfred Coakley writes from Boston on November 12 praising Thomas Riley as a firm Chicago platform Democrat. He pledges full support, calls out rival Quincy elements, and offers time, labor, and $500 for campaign expenses in the three weeks before election day.
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Thomas Riley
Chicago
Bryan
Williams
Quincy
John B. Moran
Boston
White House
United States
Wall Street
Tucre
Everett
Cleveland Crib
Boston Terminal Company
South
Massachusetts
George Fred Williams
William Jennings Bryan
Riley
Timothy Wilfred Coakley
Coakley Supports Riley Against Mayor Quincy
Boston letter dated November 12 1897 from Thomas Riley to a local official explains his backing of Riley and reasons for opposing Mayor Quincy. The message references political alignment and campaign rationale in the Bryan Leader context.
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Quincy
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