Near Fatal Electric Car Accident on Beach Street
A Boston carriage collision with an electric streetcar on Beach Street left Mrs. Lowell badly injured and near death. Driver Daniel Barrett and electric car operator Patrick Keiley disputed responsibility while witnesses and surgeons described severe injuries, potential paralysis, and ongoing fears for her recovery.
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Boston
Lowell
Beach
Kingston Streets
Daniel Barrett
Barrett
Mrs. Lowell
Galvin
Massachusetts General Hospital
Station 2
Hubbard
Melrose Street
Patrick Keiley
Linsley
Priests Bless Two New Catholic Churches in Boston
Two new Boston churches opened their doors to worshippers, St. Cecilia's on Belvidere Street in Back Bay and Notre Dame des Victoires on Isabella Street for French Catholics. Dedications featured archbishop and local clergy with elaborate altars, Gothic and Romanesque details, and interior ornamentation. Notre Dame des Victoires showcases a French Renaissance influence, stained glass, and a large organ.
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St. Cecilia’s
Back Bay
Notre Dame Des Victoires
Isabella
Boston
Belvidere Street
St. Cecilia’s Church
Richard J. Barry
Notre Dame Des Victorers
Isabella Street
Brady
M. PB. Connery
St. Columba’s Church
Buffalo
Richard Burke
Lowell
William H. O'Connell
St. Joseph's Church
West End
Philip O’donnell
East Camtridge
Quigley
Cathedral of
Henry Barry
St. Apollinara
Nuova Ravenna
Italy
St. Patrick
Paris
Fracrobert
Father Barry
Hyde Park
Archbishop Williams
Ceram
Church of the Immaculate Conception
Pere Defains
Mission Church
Roxbury
Father Police
Emard
Valleyfield
Conn
Goesbriand
Burlington
Marist Rectory
Freeman Place
Bostons
Fiendish Deed in Penn Wild Fire Burnt Boy
Anthony Hanlon or Quinn, a tramp, sheltering near Tuna Creek shanty by Buffalo Rochester Pittsburg shops, attacked boy John Leggett 14 with crude oil and set fire to his clothes. Leggett burned severely and died after four hours of agony. Tramp captured and in lockup.
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Brrapford
Penn
Anthony Hanlon
Quinn
Tuna Creek
Buffalo, Rochester & Pittsburg
John Leggett
Tre
Young Leggett
Leona Lott Elopes Twice Then Marries Third Suitor
In Purvis Mississippi on November 13 Miss Leona Lott eloped with Lafayette Stade who left to secure a license then returned to discover another suitor Mr Jones. Lott eloped again with Jones and later with Wilbur Griffin, all leading to a marriage performed by Hon. J. W. Holleman.
Union Institution for Savings Moves to New 216 Tremont Street
The Union Institution for Savings, chartered 1865, relocates to 216 Tremont Street after 27 years of growth. With over 19 000 open accounts and deposits of 4 400 000, it reports a surplus above 200 000 including guaranty fund and declares a six month dividend. Notables supporting the bank include Archbishop James A. Meally and clergymen, with leaders Hugh O’Brien as president and Joseph D Fallon as vice-president among officers and trustees.
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Union Institution For Savings
Comedious
Tremont Street
Commonwealth
Boston
James A. “Lealey
William Byrne
William J. Bowditch
LR. S. 5
Andros
Moses Williams
William H. Thorndike
M.D
Joshua D. Ball
Thomas J. Lee
Robert M. Waters
Hugh O’brien
Joseph D. Fallon
William S. Pelletier
John J. McCluskey
Tough O'Brien
M. J. Ward
John M. Maguire
Paul H. Kendricken
John Curtin
Thomas B. Fitz
Bishop Brooks Sparks London Visitor Reverence
Clerical figure Bishop Phillips Brooks drew warm receptions in London during a summer visit. He shared a wit filled exchange when asked to preach before the Queen, noting he had preached before his mother. Brooklyn’s Americanist pride contrasted with British respect as he objected to the title My lord bishop.
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Clillian Witney
N. Y
Bishop Brooks
Poem Teases Party Decay and McKinley Portrait
A doggerel verse laments broken pledges and unspoken thoughts as the speaker notes the Grand Old Party busted. It suggests many politicians pursue positions while McKinley’s image is turned to the wall, mentioning 90 Dwight Street by R W W.
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McKinley
Dwight Street
Mendon Reader Thanks Editor for Victory Support
Charles Fletcher of Mendon Mass expresses gratitude and congratulations to the editor of the Post for the newspaper’s role in a great and glorious victory. Dated November 11.
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Charles Fletcher
Mendon, Mass
Bay State Republicans risk elevating Russell to national stage
From the New York Recorder, the piece argues that continued backing of Mr. Hailes by Bay State Republicans could propel Mr. Russell into a prominent national profile and potentially shape him into a serious presidential candidate four years from now.
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New York Recorder
Bay State
Hailes
Russell
Jealousy sparks fatal shooting in CuHicaGco
In CuHicaGco on November 13 a man shot Susie Ruff and Frank Whittaker then killed himself. Ruff was wounded in the left breast and likely to die, Whittaker wounded in the back with a slim chance of recovery. Jealousy was cited as the motive.
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CuHicaGco
Ryan
Susie Ruff
Frank Whittaker
Ruff
Whittaker
Republican Claim Doubt Stubborn in Electoral College
The piece notes Cleveland’s solid Electoral College lead and a fragile Ohio California picture with margins under 1000 reflecting ongoing official counts. It states 412 electors remain to be allocated, and Cleveland maintains a decisive lead even when uncertain states are excluded.
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Ohio
California
POP Diy
Siovgishg
Odes
BOP Orr
Seontiro
Gendso
Cleveland
President views election as tariff change cue
Washington November 13 The President sees the election as voters preferring a lower tariff than the McKinley law but not free trade He urges Republicans to let the incoming party take full control and warns against unwise opposition He thanks the nation for sympathy after distress and bereavement and notes pleasing press remarks from opponents
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Washington
Harrison
Democrats Plan Large City Demonstration With 50000 Marchers
The passage notes that major city Democratic groups including Tammany Hall New York the Har rity Club Philadelphia and the Iroquois Club Chicago sent representatives to Washington to obtain accommodations for members who will attend and participate in the event estimates place the marchers at about 50000 people.
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Tammany Hall of
New York
The
Harrity Club of
Philadelphia
Iroquois Club of
Chicago
Washington
Cleveland Silent in Public Life as Mail Swamps President
New York reports Mr. Cleveland stays out of public statements as he handles a mass of daily correspondence. Secretary O'Brien denies any imminent statement and says Cleveland will likely not be heard from until March.
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New York
Cleveland
O’brien
Fusionists win four districts and at large seat
Full returns from all Kansas districts show Fusionists have elected Congressmen in four districts and the Congressman at large. Republicans have elected three Congressmen.
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Kansas City
Kansas
Candidate for the Supreme Bench in Bloomington Illinois
James H. Ewing of Bloomington Illinois, law partner of General Stevenson, is nominated as a candidate for a seat on the United States Supreme Bench. The report places the announcement in Bloomington Illinois dated November 13.
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Bloomington
James H. Ewing
Stevenson
Supreme Bench of the United States
Fatal election bet ends in suicide in Sugartown
William Willams, a Sugartown farmer in Westchester Pennsylvania, died by self inflicted gunshot after losing an $800 wager on the Harrison victory. He had borrowed the money to place the bet and could not repay it, leading to his fatal act.
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Westchester
Penn
William Willams
Harrison
Aldermanic conventions loom in Boston wards
Democratic aldermanic bids surface across districts with names like Sullivan McClellan Lomasney Flood Dewey and Dever floated for renomination or independent runs. Ward 14 votes flood 20 in play while Dorchester ward 12 shows Republican strength and scant Dem talk.
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Boston
J. H. Sullivan
William McClellan
Wait
Charlestown
Mitchell
Keenan
Martin Lomasney
Dixon
Neptune Yacht Club
North End
George Wesley Poynton
Jacob Fottler
Harold Williams
Bird
Alderman Leary
Senate
James F. Burk
William H. Wood
Norris
Harrison says President to retire in Indianapolis amid gains
Russell B. Harrison states the President will return to Indianapolis for retirement among friends. He notes Indiana's Republican gain of 11,000 since two years ago, Ohio's strong GOP standing, and Montana's shift from Democratic to Republican. He emphasizes pride in Indiana and McKinley era gains.
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New York
Russell B. Harrison
Boston
White House
Indianapolis
Indiana
Ohio
McKinley
Montana
Harrison
Great boom to the South after Cleveland victory
General W. H. Jackson a Tennessee Democrat who presided at Judge Turney's governor nomination said Cleveland's win will propel Southern industry and development, reversing prior stagnation caused by Republican policy and the force bill. He noted restored confidence and Northern capital in the South, while alleging ironmakers from Pittsburgh may seek to hurt Southern rivals with force bill aims.
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New York
W. H. Jackson
Tennessee
Turney
Cleveland
South
Pittsburg
Pettigrew Criticizes Harrison Nomination Acknowledges Blaine Preference
Senator B F Pettigrew of South Dakota arrived in New York and faulted the Minneapolis convention for Harrison's renomination. He said West prefer Blaine and blamed office-holders for forcing support, calling Harrison's defeat due to personal unpopularity and misuse of patronage. He described himself as a strong Republican and blamed the convention for a grave mistake.
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New York
B. F. Pettigrew
South Dakota
West
Blaine
Harrison
Minneapolis
Graceful Lucy Stone Remains A Gentle Pioneer Of Reform
The New York Recorder portrays Lucy Stone as a small placid figure in the woman’s movement. Her voice is famed for sweetness and charm, with kindly eyes and a merry spark, aged nearly seventy five, seen in a Quaker style gown and lace cap.
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Lucy Stone
The
New York Recorder
Cleveland Inauguration Preparations Under Way
Washington November 18 Preparations are under way for the inauguration of Mr Cleveland on March 4 next. Details remain pending as ceremonies are planned by the administration and attending officials.
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Washington
Cleveland
Foundered Ship Secret Sunk in Irish Sea Mystery
Lonpox Nov 13 The steaming Secret left Lytham Lancaster county on Oct 25 bound for a short voyage with three passengers and six crew. It is believed to have foundered in recent gales as a passenger body was found off Lundy Isle at the Bristol Channel entrance.
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Lonpox
Lytham
Lancaster County
Irish Sea
Lundy Isle
Bristol Channel
Galvin Presses Bid Amid Boston Mayoral Backing
A report details Galvin withdrawing from 1890s mayoral race for party unity. Galvin and supporters claim Matthews pledged not to seek a third term. Matthews and allies deny any agreement. Galvin aims to secure nomination, citing his public service and U S district attorney tenure.
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Galvin
Parker House
Matthews
Mr. Matthews
Mr. Galvin
Boston
Russell
House
Senate
United States
Gray, Colt, Nelson
Grover Cleveland
Minister Keirn Accepts Call to Charlestown Mass
The Rev. G. I. Keirn of the Church of the Messiah has received a call to Charlestown Massachusetts and has accepted. The announcement comes from Charlestown and the event is dated November 18.
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Portland, Mo
G. I. Keirn
Church of the Messiah
Universalist
Charlestown
Mass
Alleged Franco Russian Treaty Reported by German Paper
The Vossische Zeitung claims a France Russia alliance treaty has been signed through Grand Duke Vladimir. Denials are noted, but the report cites the German newspaper as the source of the assertion from Berry dated November 13.
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Berry
Vossische Zeitung
France
Russia
Grand Duke
Vladimir of
Testimony of Hood's Sarsaparilla Heals Patient
A patient suffering years of vomiting spells dizziness neuralgia and fatigue credits Hood's Sarsaparilla with a complete turn in health after four bottles. Recovery includes restored appetite improved sleep and freedom from neuralgia and weakness. The account highlights drastic daily impairment before treatment and marked improvement afterward.
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Hood
Petroff accused of furnishing false Alaska seal data
Ivan Petroff a State department special agent and former Census official is alleged to have falsified almost all information on Alaska sealing for the Behring Sea arbitration. The fabrication, discovered after reports reached London, prompted high level inquiries and could end his government career. He is a Russian by birth, aged about 60, with forty years in Alaska. Officials declined further comment.
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Washington
the Post Today
Ivan Petroff
State Department
Census Office
Alaska
Petroff
United States
Bureau of Statistics
Treasury Department
Hubert Howe Bancroft
Census Bureau
Department
London
Census
Secretary of State
Secretary of the Interior
Francis A. Walker
Soares
Interior Department
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