Local primaries set for mayoral race and city posts
In a quiet night before election, Republicans nominate likely candidate George Hibbard for mayor with William Hannan predicting wards he can win. Democrats expect Mayor Fitzgerald to face no opposition though some defectors may vote for others. Close alderman contests loom in multiple wards as Charlestown reports a heated race between Edward Cauley and Dan MacDonald.
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George Hibbard
William
Hannan
Mr. Hibbard
Frederick W. Bliss
Dorchester
Hibbard
Fitzgerald
Charlestown
Edward Cauley
Dan MacDonald
A F L Plans Expenditures for Labor Work in Fight
Norfolk, Nov 13. Resolutions directing the federation to spend as needed to carry on the work against the Manufacturers' Association were sent to a special committee. Other actions set salaries for officers, and urged a peace budget to foster friendly relations with foreign powers.
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Norfolk
Manufacturers’ Association
American Federation of Labor
Congress
United States
Pepper Rattled Rally in Gray's Hall South Boston
A political rally in Gray's Hall South Boston drew strong crowds in Ward 14 last night. Police sergeant and patrolmen kept the rough atmosphere from turning violent as cayenne pepper was used to break up the meeting and cheers rattled the windows while building supports trembled from the racket.
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Gray’s Hall
South Boston
Ward 14
Logan-Coogan ward rally supports Mrs Duff for school post
A rally backed by the Logan-Coogan ward committee was held in support of Mrs Julia Duff for a school position. Details continue on page 11 third column.
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Logan-Coogan Ward
Julia Duff
Linehan questioned over Deer Island wall contract details
Senator Frank J. Linehan faced a lengthy Finance Commission hearing on Deer Island boundary wall with City Engineer Jackson asserting Linehan’s price was too high. A police sergeant stood behind Linehan as Chairman Matthews pressed for a full account of the Atlas Construction contract, with counsel prepared to question.
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Frank J. Linehan
Finance Commission
Deer Island
Matthews
Jackson
Young’s Hotel
Linehan
Sughrue
Commission
John P. Feeney
Mr. Linehan
Atlas Construction Company
Deer Island Wall
Bridge Strengthening and Track Plans Halted by City Action
Boston Elevated Railway Company explains need to reinforce Boylston Street Bridge for larger cars. The project, bid to Boston Bridge Works, paused by mayoral and alderman consent as city repair plans loom. Company urges legal changes to permit bridge work and temporary tracks to avoid service impairment.
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Boylston Street
Boston Bridge Works
Newbury Street
Hereford Street
Hereford
Newbury
Jackson
Meridian Street
Boston
Huntington Avenue
Finance Board Hearing Ends With Row Over Etiquette
Senator Linehan testified as a policeman stood by to eject him if he ignored the chair. Chairman Matthews warned of permanent ejection for uncivil statements. Dolan defended his endorsements of large city checks for missing contractor Hallion as privileged. Linehan said Atlas Construction would lose 5000 on Deer Island wall contract amid city inquiry. City Engineer Jackson reported a conference with Mayor Fitzgerald over Linehan bid being too high. Stenographers begged order as voices rose and the group rushed to business.
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Matthews
Linehan
Charles F. Dolan
William Hallion
Dolan
Hallion
Atlas Construction Company
Deer Island Wall
Jackson
Fitzgerald
Swampscott Man's House Burns. Loss Reported at 6000
Swampscott on November 13. The summer home of Walter T. Dana a cigar manufacturer who lives in Porto Rico during the winter at 234 Toriton road was burned tonight. Loss estimated at 6000 and is covered by insurance.
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Swampscott
Walter T. Dana
Porto Rico
Toriton Road
RAPS AT HARVARD RAPS AT HARVARD
Harvard Bulletin urges editorial criticism of Harvard football as inefficient ahead of a likely defeat by Yale. It cites stronger material at Yale West Point and Annapolis, contrasts Harvard’s lack of good material and a coach, and laments the team’s low status in the upcoming clash.
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Harvard
Yale
Harvard Bulletin
Bulletin
West Point
Annapolis
Harvard Outlook Before Yale Game This Year
The closing Bul letin warns prospects against overoptimism about Harvard’s chance to beat Yale. It recalls prior struggles, noting graduates doubted the team after Springfield and Brown games, and cites a private prediction that Harvard would not win another game, though Carlisle later defeated Brown in a narrow upset.
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Yale
Harvard
Springfield
Brown
Carlisle
Emperor William in London Speech at Guild Hall
Emperor William of Germany, guest of King Edward, spoke at the Guild Hall urging stronger Anglo German ties and a firm commitment to world peace. The visit passed without disorder or riot, the London reception being respectful but not highly enthusiastic compared with prior royal visits.
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London
William
Germany
Edward
Guild Hall
Two Near Death in Newburyport Rum Vat
In Newburyport three men Dennis McCarthy James P. Plummer and John Thompson were overcome by toxic fumes while cleaning a deep emptied vat of New England rum at Caldwell's distillery. They revived and were confined to their homes. Rescue teams could not enter until Thomas F. Riordan started a powered fan to ventilate the area.
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Newburyport
New England
Caldwell
Dennis McCarthy
James P. Plummer
John Thompson
Thomas F. Riordan
Father John's Medicine Strength Claim Ad
An advertisement proclaims Father John's Medicine as all pure nourishment and a source of strength. The copy emphasizes the product's nourishing qualities and health benefits.
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Father John
New Haven President Links Burden to National Hard Times
President Mellen of the New York, New Haven & Hartford rail line warned at the National Grange convention that the country is entering a period of hard times affecting every person. He accused Massachusetts politicians of provoking federal scrutiny and claimed Wall Street will push financial panic costs onto the public. He said corporations are being targeted by demagogues as the burden shifts, and urged unity to meet the coming troubles. He also criticized extortion by blackmailers and noted the need for resilience as industry faces renewed scrutiny.
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Hartford, Conn
Massachusetts
Mellen
New York, New Haven & Hartford Railroad Company
National Grange Convention
Wall Street
Mellen quotes link justice to big business blackmail
The address cites themes of reform and cost of knowledge while warning that reformation by fiat is unstable. It argues the distress is widespread and will demand a shared burden as political pressure drives inquiry into the company.
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New England
Weather forecast for Boston and New England
Forecast for Thursday and Friday calls for fair skies across Boston area and New England. Eastern New York will see fair but colder conditions with fresher northwest winds. Friday remains fair with brisk west winds.
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Boston and Vicinity
Washington
New York
New England
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Boston Elevated Railroad Company
William A. Bancroft
Finance Board
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Teee
Holland
Gal Holland
Boylston St
Adams Square
Bostonians
Keith’s
W. H. Thompson and Co
Novellos
Lillian Shaw
Pilu
Mark Sullivan
Wolpert
James and
Jenny Jee
Sanford
Charles
Jas. J. McCarthy
Day St
New Haven
Charles Sanger Mellen
New Haven Road
Conroy
Boston Municipal Gym
Minard
Pithy
Blake
Aye
Adams, Taylor &Co
State St
Rye
Caen Ostom
Weer
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