Colored Republicans seek power in Boston ward battles
Colored voters in Ward 11 push for F. E. Turpin nomination to Common Council amid White rival ticket led by Major F. H. Briggs and J. Holden Tinkham. Brown backed by Wendell Phillips Club for school board. Courtney favored by city machine but Brown gains support. Alderman Allen prefers renomination but council split prompts harmony move. Hall withdraws to avoid faction fights. South Boston leaders press for three candidates in tenth district races. Ward Nine Improvement Association hosts a smoke talk with lawmakers and Cowan as guest.
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Boston
Ward 11
F. E. Turpin
Common Council
Turpin
F. H. Briggs
J. Holden Tinkham
Joshua B. Holden
Charles Saunders
Nelson J. Southwick
John R Foster
8. E. Courtney
Edward Everett Brown
Brown
Wendell Phillips Club
Massachusetts
Republican Party
Courtney
Hofie G. Allen
Municipal League
Republican
Post
Hall
Bordman Hall
Dorchester
South Boston
Ifa
Roxbury
Fale Ie
M’morrow
McMorrow
McNary
Tenth
East Boston
Charlestown
West
South
Ward Nine Improvement Association
Alderman Barry
John A .Kelcher
P. J. Daly
Quinn
Thomas J. Kelcher
Frank I. Cowan
Chelsea mayoral race heats up with independent bid
President John T. Hadaway of the Chelsea Board of Aldermen, one of three mayoral candidates, says he will not stand for the Republican caucus nomination on November 24 and will run independently. He accuses the Republican caucuses of being controlled by a political ring, overpowering voters.
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John T. Hadaway
Chelsea
Train Kills Fitchburg Man Walking to Station
Fred E. Holland aged 25 of Fitchburg Mass was struck by an inbound passenger train near West Everett while walking to the station after leaving Faxon's iron foundry. He died at once and his Fitchburg brother was notified.
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Fred E. Holland
Fitchburg
Mass
Faxon’s Iron Foundry
West Everett
Boston
North Adams
Eli Cardany
Paris Green
Hoosar Tunnel
Wolfe Tone Ball in Boston Celebrates Irish Liberty
Wolfe Tone Association of Boston held its annual ball at Bethesda Hall South Boston. An extended promenade concert ran 8 to 9 pm with the land march led by Thomas C Collins and wife. dancing lasted until 4 am. Notables present include J Delaney, Hough W. Brosethan, Ida Golden, Julia Hanlon, and many others. Bethesda Orchestra provided music. In Holyoke the Lyman & Kellogg Company announced voluntary reorganization with mobility debts of 24 900 and assets of 36 000 plus stock, due to rates and cash shortages.
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Wolfe Tone Association of
Boston
Bethesda Hall
South
Thomas C. Collins
J. Delaney
Hough W. Brosethan
Ida Golden
Julia Hanlon
James Cotter
John W. Young
Mahoney
M. J. Jorain
J. Maher
A. McManus
Thomas J. Carey
Joh Golden
J. J. Keaney
John A. Murnane
J. Bowe
James W. Coriiss
Miss McMahon
Whalley
Miss McManus
Miss O'Brien
Misa O'Connell
Miss Corlles
Miss Madden
Bethesda Orchestra
Holyoke
Lyman & Kellogg Company
Hidden whiskey still raided in Willard Street den
Detectives and federal officers raided a locked Willard street den where a 100 gallon galvanized still operated with a heat tunnel and condensers. Operators Cohen and Markelitz were surprised. a sample of spirits and sugar were seized along with the installation. The raid followed recent similar captures in Brighton and South Boston.
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Kentucky
Old Country
Captain Brown
Officer Murray
Markolitz
Willard Street
Leverett and
Lowell Streets
Craigie Bridge
Saxton
Murray, Searles and
Wright
United States
Waters
O'Keefe
Monroe
Internal Revenue Office
Cohen
Markelitz
Oeeras
Poaite
Donovan
War Rumors Quelled by White House Remarks
President Cleveland reiterates traditional U S sympathy for Cubans and vows to meet international obligations if needed. Lamont calls for an authoritative statement to end war rumors. The Spanish minister’s cablegram from Madrid rejects reports of notes by Taylor and Madrid as false and likely filibustering.
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Washington
Lamont
Senor de Lome
Duke de Tetuan
Madrid
New York
Ndon
United States
Taylor
Weyler Again On The March In Cuba At Brujo Hills
Reports from Havana say General Weyler has resumed movements after the Rubi Heights engagement. Unconfirmed news places his force encamped in the Brujo hills as anxiety rises for the campaign's outcome. A Havana volunteers delegation offers 2000 men to support Weyler's effort.
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Havana
Indictment Hearing for First Mate Bram on Fuller Case
The murder case against First Mate Bram, linked to the Herbert Fuller, was heard yesterday before Judges Webb and Colt in the U S Court. It centered on legal arguments over jurisdiction affidavits juror qualifications and admission of evidence rather than testimony. Bram attended the discussion with seeming indifference as lawyers argued authorities for their points.
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Bram
Herbert Fuller
Webb and Colt
United States
Boston Common Council Faces Criticism Over Absences
The Boston Common Council is accused of neglecting city business after three meetings with many members absent. Only five Democrats are noted as having attended all three sessions and are praised for their loyalty to duties.
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Common Council
Boston
Seekin
John E. Baldwin
Joseph Conry
John L. Kelly
James C. Mu
John J. O'c Wega
George Y Banchor
Sceeeecetevescold
Patrick Bowen
Seevertovacsese
William E Mahoney
David F McCarthy
John C McCarthy
Michael J McColgan
Collingwood C. Millar
Stanley Ruffin
John A. Ryan
Pevesasesemons
Nelson J. Southwick
Walter W Strangman
William B. Whitney
C.sessees
Thomas C. Bachelder
Joseph H. Barnes, Jr
Rank H. Briggs
Edward ©. Canigan
Michael T. Callahan
Elmer E Chain Sees
Alfred H. Colby
Michael F. Connorton
Ohn- Dryan
Arthur G. W
Car crowd causes slip on East Boston streetcar
An East Boston streetcar crowded with riders lurches forward after a heavy-set old lady and a girl alight. The lady slips and the conductor scolds her, while the child shouts at the conductor and a nickel is given for candy.
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Boston
Dudley Street
Frere
Jumping Horses Draw Madison Square Crowd in New York
At Madison Square Garden about 8000 filled the afternoon show and tonight 10,000 were present. High jump tests opened at 5 feet and rose to 6 ft 6 in with Lady Bird Majestic St Rudolph and Ladylike competing. Adam Beck of Canada won $90 for 6 ft 6 in, Lady Bird took second. Hackney classes followed with Patriot winning the futurity, Mambrino King impressing in Class 3 standard breds as he led his progeny to blue ribbon glory.
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New York
Madison Square Garden
Lady Bird
Senator
Majestic
St. Rudolph
Ladylike
Durland Academy
Adam Beck
Canada
Messrs. McMeekin
Gibson and
Bloodgood
Patriot
Cadet
Freedom
A. J. Cassett
Berwyn
Penn
H. G
Ed Willett
Island Wilkes
B. W. Ford
Trevillian
Mambrino
C. J
H. H. Hamlin
East Aurora
N. Y
Economic reform and sound money advocates at public meeting
Speakers urged treasury stability with a gold standard and sale of silver to curb vault surplus. Reverend Barrows applauded immigrant influence and warned against dependence on law for value while calling banking reform and universal taxation. Attendees included Edward Atkinson and Charles C. Jackson.
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Congress
Cleveland
Samuel J. Barrows
Indian Department
Consular Service
Edward Atkinson
Charles C. Jackson
Beta Theta Pi Initiation Banquet Held by Upsilon Chapter
The twentieth annual initiation banquet of Upsilon Chapter Beta Theta Pi at Crawford House in Boston University last evening drew 55 attendees. Hon. John L. Bates presided with guests including A. H. Flack of Slavarick College and Hon. Harrison Hume. Newly initiated members listed and toasts delivered by Bates, Shattuck, Snow, Butler, Elliott, Dunn, Bugbee, and Rev. George A. Crawford.
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Upsilon
Beta Theta Pi
Boston University
Crawford House
John L. Bates
A. H. Flack
Slavarick College
Harrison Hume
A. Royal Curl
Thomas J Elliott
Maurice B. Fuller
E. A. Hamilton
Henry Hindle
Evertt W. Lord
B. V. Mathews
H. T. Muzzy
E. F. Smith
J. L. Bates
William L. Shattuck
Wiliam B. Snow
Frank R. Butler
Thomas J. Elliot
George A. Dunn
L. H. Bugbee
First Snow Arrives As Wet Unfunny Show
The weather clerk reports the season’s first snow as wet and clingy, causing street puddles and damp coats. He notes a cold wave from the West pushing toward freezing as three locals fetch sleighs, while meteors linger in promise for next year. Historical first-snow dates are listed by the Weather Bureau.
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Texas
Arkansas
Dakotas
Weather Bureau
Fire Society Meets in Boston as 104th Year Noted
The Massachusetts Charitable Fire Society held its annual meeting at Young's Hotel with a large turnout. Henry B. Rice presided, Henry H. Sprague served as secretary, and new officers were elected for the coming year including J Otis Webberbee and Charles B Cumings among trustees and finance and donations committees. A banquet followed with Charles A Cummings delivering a speech honoring Charles Bulfinch and the Bulfinch front.
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Massachusetts Charitable Fire Society
Young’s Hotel
Tere
Henry B. Rice
Henry H. Sprague
J. Otis Weherbee
Charles B. Cumngs
James G. Freeman
William G. Richardson
Harvey N. Shepard
Francis C. Welch
George G. Crocker
Edwin A. Hills
Benjamin A. Gould
Charles A. Cummings
Thomas Sherwin
Charles M. Green
Charles Bulfinch
Hanna Announces GOP HQs Moves to Washington
Chairman M. A. Hanna said permanent Republican national headquarters will be set up in Washington. Chicago offices will close within a week and New York headquarters will shut on January 1.
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Washington
Cleveland
Today
M. A. Hanna
Chicago
New York
Boston Sons of Revolution Hold Parker House Social
The Boston Chapter of the Sons of the American Revolution gathered at the Parker House with Major H. D. Pope presiding and George Ernest Bowman serving as secretary. No public business was conducted beyond drafting resolutions in memory of Gardner A. Churchill, a charter member.
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Boston
The
Sons of the American Revolution
Parker House
H. D. Pope
George Ernest Bowman
Gardner A. Churchill
McKinley Health Update Delays Boston Banquet Plans
In Canton Ohio on November 12 Major McKinley faced interrupted work hours while neighbors and friends visited Mrs McKinley who has recovered enough to receive guests. General William Osborne traveled to Cleveland to meet Mr Hanna and a discussion with Major McKinley is anticipated. McKinley will miss the Home Market Club banquet in Boston on November 24.
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Canton
Major McKinley
Major
McKinley
Home Market Club
Boston
Receiver appointed for Vandalia line in Indiana
Judge Woods of the United States Circuit Court designated Volney T. Mallett president of the Indiana National Bank as receiver for the Terre Haute and Indianapolis Railroad Company known as the Vandalia line. The action was announced in Indianapolis on November 13.
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Indianapolis
Ind
Woods
United States Circuit Court
Terre Haute & Indianapolis Railroad Company
Vandalia
Volney T. Mallett
Indiana National Bank
May McKinley Aims for Slow Tariff Progress
Canton Ohio November 18 Some of May McKinley s intimate friends say his tariff aim is Senate passage of the Dingley emergency tariff bill to gain extra revenue for the administration. They favor slow conservative legislation to limit business disruption and avoid haste before the new administration takes office.
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Canton
Mayc McKinley
Senate
Cleveland
Dineley
Agitation over grade crossing removal in Cambridge
A Cambridge plan to abolish the Prison Point street grade crossings prompts state and local scrutiny. Railroads propose raising Prison Point street by 21 feet from Bridge Street toward Austin Street, Cambridge, to Charlestown, while Cambridge objects to a 21 foot wall at the junction with Bridge Street and to a largely unused Commercial Avenue building.
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Cambridge
Prison Point Street
Boston & A
Fitchburg
Commonwealth
Pevcy
Avorage Craft
State Prison
Bridge Street
Commercl Avenue
Falls Down Elevators Injures Local Machinist
Edward Wescomb 38 of 264 Williams Chelsea, a machinist for Elias Brewer elevator maker Sudbury, fell five stories in an Arlington street apartment house elevator well after gearing broke. He suffered contusions and shaking but survived. evacuation to City Hospital and expected return to work in a day or two.
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Edward Wescomb
Williams Street
Chelsea
Elias Brewer
Sudbury Street
Wescomb
Boston
Arlington Street
Two Suicide Attempts Reported. Both Expect Recovery
Fred Crowne, who shot himself four times Thursday afternoon, was reported much better at City Hospital on Friday night. Lottie Burney, who also tried to poison herself with Paris green, may recover, officials said.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Crowne
City Ospital
Lottie Burney
Paris Green
Cora Gordon Discharged After Abduction Charge
Cora Gordon was discharged in Municipal Criminal Court after the complaint charged her with abducting Millie Ruff from 79 Washington Street to a disreputable house on October 1.
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Cora Gordon
Municipal Criminal Court
Millie Ruff
Washington Street
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