Boston Syndicate Offers Land for Beaumont Oil Investment
The Boston firm Morrill Smith & Co promotes a limited 150 share syndicate at $100 each, aiming to form a $150,000 company to develop gusher land in the Beaumont oil district. Promises high profits from 20,000 to 60,000 barrels daily and tripling land value, with officers to be chosen from subscribers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sugar Trust
Standard Oil
U. S. Steel Corporation
Northern Pacific Syndicate
Morrill Smith & Co
Smith
Beaumont Oil District
Beaumont
Texas
Boston
Water St
Pan-American Exposition Company Faces Large Liabilities
In Buffalo on November 14 a meeting of the Pan-American Exposition Company directors and creditors reviewed the financial report. Liabilities total $3,826,114 net, based on assets of $146,454 assumed collectible at face value.
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Buffalo
N. Y
Croker Honored at New York Democratic Club Dinner
Richard Croker was guest of honor at a dinner tendered by the Democratic Club’s board of governors and officials. Covers were laid for four and a handsome silver jardiniere was presented to him.
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New York
Richard Croker
Democratic Club
Board of Governors
Croker
Clergymen urge halt to Jeffries Ruhlin fight in San Francisco
A group of clergymen spent the day pressing officers to stop the Jeffries Ruhlin bout. They met Mayor Phelan and were told the state outlaw prize fighting while a local ordinance allows boxing exhibitions under an incorporated club.
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San Francisco
Phelan
Fusion rally unites Healey and Douglass factions in Webster Hall
Toast Boston staged a fusion rally in Webster Hall opposing the regular ward committee and centering on the ticket for Thomas J. Giblin for alderman and Joseph F. Carter and William S. Nelson for council. The Healey Douglass bloc merged to back Giblin and oppose Alderman John I. Kelly with speeches from Healey Carter Douglass Noonan Gallagher Murphy and Giblin. Buffalo Club of Ward 1 endorsed Giblin.
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Boston
Webster Hall
Thomas J. Giblin
Joseph F. Carter
William S. Nelson
Healey
Douglass
Thomas J. @iblin
John I. Kelly
Giblin
Carter
J. J. Douglass
John W. Noonan
Daniel W. Gallagher
William Murphy
Alderman Kelly
William J. Burke
Buffalo Club
Ward 1
Messrs. Douglass
Fast
William Burroughs
Foreign entries at Henley may be allowed under rules
The Daily Telegraph reports the Henley stewards are expected to rule against excluding foreigners. It says Americans will be welcomed if they acknowledge the festival nature of the event, but suggests foreign crews be limited to clubs affiliated with the American Rowing Association or barred if coached by professionals.
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London
The
Daily Telegraph
Henley
American Rowing Association
Hurley Ticket Wins Ward 5 Caucus Ballot Position
The Hurley or Harrington ticket gains first place on the Ward 5 caucus ballot, reversing the prior Democratic city committee allocation. Ballot law commissioners ruled Hurley delegations filed first with Judge Forsaith and Saunders and Hogan in the majority. Burlen and Kennedy backed Dolan.
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Hurley
Lively Malden caucuses show intense ward fights
At Malden Republican caucuses on November 14, wards 2 4 5 6 and 7 produced key contests for Aldermen Common Council and ward committees. Ward 2 saw a clash led by John Fitzpatrick defeating Patrick Maher while Charles Farmer led another slate. Ward 4 Renominated Alderman Pierce faced five council candidates. Ward 5 featured Odiorne Swain and James H Kimball seeking seats as 299 votes produced Swain with 19 percent. Ward 6 voter turnout reached 249 with council and ward committee battles. Ward 7 recorded 48 votes for Alderman with Ransom ousting Bishop 272 to 186 and the regular council ticket prevailing. Mayor Dean faced no opposition in convention.
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Malden
John Fitzpatrick
Patrick Maher
Charles Farmer
Fitzpatrick
Pierce
Common Council
Daniel E. Moriarty
Allan H. Wilde
F. A. Magee
Ransom
George M Bishop
Dean
Baker Leads in Newton Mayor Nomination Caucuses
Newton, Nov. 14. The Democratic mayoralty race will be decided at the convention after tonight's caucuses. William H. Baker captured four of five ward delegations, with two wards yet to pledge to Henry Bailey who plans a strong bid and to run on nomination papers. Attendance was the best in years.
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Newton
Newtons
William H. Baker
Henry Bailey
Snow and gale sweep New York and New England
Heavy snowstorm and high winds are reported from northern and central New York with snowfall in Vermont and New Hampshire. A gale blows off Chatham and the English coast likewise reports continued wrecks.
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New York
Vermont
New Hampshire
Chatham
English
England Braces for Blizzard as Vessels Sink
London reports a severe blizzard expected to strike England with wreckage from at least 50 vessels along the coast. Thirty four wrecks cursed with over 180 presumed drownings, Yarmouth lifeboat disaster leaves 44 fatherless children as Scotland, Scandinavia feel the cold snap and snow.
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London
England
British
Yarmouth Life Boat
Scandinavia
Great Britain
Scotland
United Kingdom
Bark Helpless In Gale Off Monomoy
A large square rigged bark with sails and spars gone was seen off Monomoy and blown to sea by a freezing northwest gale. Almost 100 steamers tugs and barges crowd under Chatham beach seeking shelter while the distressed crew rations to find a lee anchorage.
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Chatham
Monomoy
Chatham Beach
Northwest gale continues at Chatham on Nov 14
The northwest gale persists tonight at Chatham with rough seas and strong winds expected to maintain conditions along the coast. No injuries reported as crews monitor harbor and waterfront operations for safety.
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Chatham
Boston Schooner Annie E Kitkerson Runs Aground
The 213 ton American schooner Annie E Kitkerson, Captain Richter, ran ashore Tuesday night near the southwest coast of Brier Island in a gale while bound from Boston to St John in ballast. She floated off, anchored, and Westport fishermen assisted to port. She reached St John leaking slightly but with limited damage.
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Boston
ST. John
N. BR
Annie E. Kitkerson
Richter
Brier Island
Westport
Blizzard Rages Through Central New York Trapping Trains
A heavy blizzard sweeps Utica and northern New York with drifting snow ranging from one to six feet. Trains are blocked in the Adirondacks region as the storm disrupts travel and daily life across the area.
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Utica
N. Y
New York
Adirondacks
Snow Blocks Rochester Streets Overnight
Four inches of heavy snow blankets Rochester New York as street car traffic halts for hours leaving roads blocked and services disrupted tonight.
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Rochester
N. Y
Blizzard Strikes Jamestown. Snow Plows Keep Lines Open
Jamestown is beset by heavy snow and a fierce gale. Several inches have fallen and city crews rely on snow plows to keep street railway lines open through the night.
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Jamestown
N. Y
Lake Placid Snow Depth Reaches 12 Inches
Snow fell at Lake Placid and North Elba reaching a depth of 12 inches with the storm continuing through November 14.
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Elizabethtown
N. Y
Lake Placid
North Elba
Collier White Abbey Reported Lost in Belfast Lough
From wreckage seen in Belfast Lough today it is supposed the collier White Abbey has been lost and her crew of nine men drowned.
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Belfast
Belfast Lough
White Abbey
Severe snowstorm strands Canadian vessels and blocks roads
Oswego New York reports a severe snow and wind storm. A large fish of Canadian vessels is windbound here. Country roads are blocked with snow.
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Oswego
N. Y
Willard Leads Chelsea Republican Caucus For Mayor Nomination
Edward E. Willard won the Chelsea Republican caucus nomination for mayor by a 500 vote plurality over George H. Dunham. Horatio R. Delano led Alderman at large with other victors Harry W. James Fred A. Cheney William J. McClintock and Hudson L. Hall. Ward 4 produced the closest race with Captain William J Williams renominated over George F B McBride by 16 votes. School committee names were set for wards 1 through 6 with Brown Bacon Fenwick Jewell Johnson Lewell in various wards.
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Edward E. Willard
Chelsea
George H. Dunham
Horatio R. Delano
Harry W. James
Fred A. Cheney
William J. McClintock
Hudson L. Hall
William J. Williams
George FB. ‘McBride
William M. Brown
Charles A. Bacon
Minnie L. Fenwick
William N. Jewell
Edward S Johnson
Edoward H. Lewell
Leonids Said to Sparkle for Cambridge Observatory
Harvard Observatory attaches watched for the leonid swarm last night and Wednesday night. Weather hindered the view Wednesday but last night a few leonids appeared and several photographs were taken for study. The first meteor crossed about 11 30 PM and others followed in small groups.
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Harvard Observatory
Paanen
Democratic caucuses in Cambridge show sparse turnout
The Cambridge Democratic caucuses last night were largely dull except Ward 2. Ward 1 had only two nomination contenders for the Common Council where four were expected. Citywide turnout was about five percent. Ward 2 nominees included James W Cairnes Michael H Flynn John H Gartland Joseph E Sharkey William J Sullivan and Michael J Shea. incumbents Thomas H Heaton and Thomas H O'Brien were defeated. Temple Hall caucus expected this evening with unclear outcomes.
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Cambridge
Common Council
James W. Cairnes
Michael H. Flynn
John H. Gartland
Joseph E. Sharkey
William J. Sullivan
Michael J. Shea
Thomas H. Heaton
Thomas H. O'Brien
Temple Hall
Two Candidates Lead in South Boston Aldermanic Race
In wards 14 and 15 the Democratic aldermanic nomination pits Charles H Slattery Ward 14 against Daniel V McIsaac Ward 15. Slattery is backed by Alderman Joseph J Norton and Health Commissioner Robert E Cox whose support may backfire. McIsaac previously served two years in the Common Council and two in the House and his campaign held last night at the Peninsular Club Linden Associates and Colonial Club with speeches by McIsaac and McNary.
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Boston
Charles H. Slattery
Daniel V. McIisaac
Slattery
Joseph J. Norton
Robert E. Cox
Colonel Cox
Doan’s Kidney Pills Backed by Local Boston Testimony
A Boston resident, John L. Mulheam of 178 West Springfield Street, a West End Street Railway conductor, states his backache and dull pain vanished after using Doan’s Kidney Pills. He reports improved general health after two and a half years of intermittent suffering. Sold by all dealers for 50 cents. Foster-Milburn Co. Buffalo NY sole agents. Remember the name Doan’s.
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Boston
John L. Mulheam
West Springfield Street
West End Street Railway Co
Dean
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo
N. Y
U. S
Doan’s
Voter Arrest Intervenes After Ballot Attempt
Exciting scenes continued from Page One as Gillespie, clocking in around 4 to 5 pm, allegedly cast a ballot then tried to vote again for a man out of town in Precinct 9. He was recognized, challenged, and arrested while attempting to place the second slip in the ballot box.
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Gillespie
Ingrate battle rages in Boston ward caucuses
A fierce ward caucus battle pits Myrick and Monahan against Campbell in Ward 9 as printing plant patronage, civil service clashes, and graft claims heat up. Delegates boast frayed nerves, rowdy scenes, arrests promised, and claims of vote irregularities across wards 9 12 13 21. The stakes center on alderman and council nominations with local officials and party leaders in the mix.
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Boston
Henry C. Richardson
Ward Committee
Richardson
Myrick
Michael T.monahan
Hart
Monahan
Charles le Clair
W. . Rothfush
Civil Service
J. J. Shea
McPherson
Myrick’s
Campbell
Donnovan
Democratic City Committee
Republicans tighten watch at ward caucus as arrests rumored
John Marno, chairman of the Republican ward committee, described efforts to closely follow Station 7. Rumors spread of an alleged repeater being arrested, drawing a large crowd outside the building but causing no disturbance. Last year’s ward caucus saw over 100 voters challenged, prompting extra police detail from Station 7 during peak voting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Marno
Republican Ward Committee
Printing chief links to vote buying at caucus
Campbell alleges payments to secure votes while Michael T. Monahan and printing workers aided Myrick in the caucus. Myrick concedes contractors and paving division staff backed Campbell, claiming only the printing plant accompanied him. After polls closed, Myrick declared, I think I'm licked.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michael T. Monahan
Campbell
Myrick
Street Department
Bost cAote
Egough
Ward 1 Dominates Boston Caucus Aldermanic Fight
Three spirited contests drew a big vote at the Wards 1 and East Boston caucuses. Ward 1 was the chief battleground where L. G. Demond and David W. Simpson fought for the aldermanic nomination. A Stalker bid aimed to break the machine slate in councilmanic nominations. In Ward 2 harmony mostly prevailed amid two tickets led by Sanders and Parker, while two alderman candidates split and fought in Ward 1. Simpson, though machine backed, faced opposition and was reported targeted for defeat. last year he lost East Boston aldermanic race by 150 votes.
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Jamaica Plain
West Roxbury
William P. Meehan
Edward Jéhard
Albert B. Root
Gould
Meehan
Orchard
Council
Gec
Charles H. Inne
Cox
Phelan
Alexander
Eee
Stewart
Frederick W. Farwell
Dorchester
E. Mortain Hatch
Hart
Hatch
Ward 13
Weisslinger
Zininskie
Lynch
Azorowicz
Hayes
Zoba
Plehowicz
Latvensky
Flaherty
Kawalawski
Dwyer
Boston
L. G. Demond
David W. Simpson
Gilbert M. Stalker
Harmony
Waldo N. Sanders
Ferries
Dennison
George Parker
Stalker
Simpson
A Good Wife Pleases Guest With Hub Punch Mince
A historical note suggests a wife and husband improve mood and hospitality through hearty food. It mentions a “Hub Punch” added to each ten pounds of mince to enhance flavor, marketed by grocers and druggists and recommended for good cooking.
Enthusiastic Convert Praises Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets
Mrs. Ira Knowlton of Butte Montana extols Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets as a cure for chronic indigestion. She details relief from gas pain heart pressure and cramps after two tablets after meals and notes family use. The ad-like account also quotes E H Davis of Hampton Virginia praising their effectiveness.
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Ira Knowlton
Butte
Montana
Stuart
Pittsburg
E. H. Davis
Hampton
United States
Canada
Great Britain
Lynch family prominent in caucuses and council race
The Lynch family played a prominent part in the caucuses with about six voting members. Michael J. Lynch stood as a candidate for delegate to the convention, served on the ward committee, and sought a seat on the Common Council.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Common Council
Lynch
Michael J. Lynch
Arrest of John A Bacon Over Alleged Illegal Registration
John A Bacon of 261 Ruggles Street was arrested on a complaint by the Election Board for alleged illegal registration. He reportedly registered on September 17 from 31 Carver Street, giving an age of 2 and birthplace of New Bedford, though he was born in Waltham on July 6, 1881, making him 20 years two months at registration.
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John A. Bacon
Ruggles Street
Election Board
Bacon
Rugglestreet
Carver Street
New Bedford
Waltham
Suffering Women Seek Relief from Orangeine Powers
A sensational claim promotes Orangeine powders as quick relief and lasting benefit for women. The advertisement emphasizes strength and wellbeing, urging readers to try the product for health improvements.
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Boston Syndicate
Groker
Gold Dust Twins
N. K. Fairbank Company
Chicaca
Lively Malden
Caucuses
Baker
N. W. Gale
Off
Catham
Collier
sNbessee
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Bai
Neely
Havana
Noddle Island
Demond
Silverman
Samuel Silverman
William Berwin
Berwin
C. Alfred Wilton
Charles T. Witt
Presio
Moses I. F. Rueben
William W. Campbell
Isaac P. Hutchinson
Curtis Guild, Jr
Irvin McDowell Garfield
John W. Johnson
Arthur P. Russell
Augustus T. Sweat
Aaron Wolfson
Edwin A. Curtis
Horace G. Allen
Arthur A. Maxwell
Samuel B. Capen
J. Adams Brown
George A. Hibbard
Harrison H. Atwood
James M. Douglass
Charles A. Record
Ward 21
Herbert R. Averill
Willian W. Davis
Averill
Winsloe
Mr. Davis
W. M. Curtis
Edmund Webber
C. W. Starratt
Edwin T. McKnight
Bill’ Campbell
Citizens’ Movements
Ward
James William Horace Myrick
William
Ward Room
Franklin
Washington Street
Bill
Board of Aldermen
John L. Neff
Marks Berwin
Heintz
C. R. Barker
Messrs. Upham
Jenney
Gavlord
Upham
F. H. Jenney
Frank FT. Gavlord
Edward F. Allen
W.B. Chester
O. Edward Kaine
I. G. Demond
East
W. W. Davis
Py Chickering
William D. Wright
Republica
Samarajian
Marks
OUR Woman's Department Clothing
Keilty & Cummins
Common St
Vineocwt Lhd
Kin Dentals
Washington ST
DR. King
Avon
Jordan Marsh Co
Oxford
Junius Barnesson
Burlington, Vt
Landis
Hamilton
I Saenston
Tremont St
Mass
E. J. Brody & CO
Portland Street
A. Sawyer
M. D
Boylston St
A. W. Wheeler & Co
Hanover St
American House
Collins
John H. Collins
West End
Mary Collins
Alexander Street
St. Peter's Church
Meeting House Hill
Royal Society of Good Fellows
Corsin
Damas T. Corsin
Bower Street
Roxbury
Notre Dame Des Victoires
Montreal
Mt. Benedict
E Crego
Mary Louise
Annie
John Crego
Camden Street
St. Philip’s Church
Harrison Avenue
Ngan-Aimes
Pile
Ey Langan
Jamaica Ain
John
Hansve Taegan
Philip Langan
Carolina Hshagne
Carolina Avenue
St. Thomas's
Sburg
Penn
Harold
Yaase
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