Subway Train Breaks Up In Boston Traffic Chaos
Thousands of riders at Scol lay Square Park and Boylston street stations endured delays after a southbound elevated train broke apart in the Boylston Street subway. Repairs restored service briefly, another break near Boylston halted southbound traffic, and a third incident near South Station blocked trains for about 15 minutes. Over 100,000 people were disrupted.
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Newton families battle blaze as old mill burns
Fire at 1325 Boylston Street Newton Upper Falls spread from the Acme Broom Works and Leather Tire Goods plant, sparking embers that set 15 nearby homes alight. Two girls helped raise alarm, with total losses around 40000 including the mill, companies, and residences.
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Randlett
Frank Osbourne
High Street
Hibard Nominates for Boston Mayor in Republican Bid
Hibbard states he has been nominated as the Republican candidate for mayor of Boston. He says the nomination came unsolicited, and he accepts with honor and responsibility. He pledges to fix finances and administration, delivering an honest economical and efficient city government. He asks Republicans and citizens to support a non partisan administration focused on honest governance.
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George Battis
Fitzgerald
Good Government Association
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Woods
Coal Hearing Fame
Charles Mackenzie
Baldwin
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J. Frank O'Hare
Newton
Many Surprises in the City Primaries
The article reports 14,888 Republican votes and 45,264 Democratic votes with Mayor Fitzgerald unopposed and not tabulated. John A. Coulthurst won the Independence League nomination for mayor, while Hibbard and Bliss urged Republicans to unite for victory amid factional tensions.
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Bliss
Hibbard
Fitzgerald
Independence League
John A. Coulthurst
Boston Aldermanic Races See Surprises and Shifts
Salem D Charles defeats Giblin amid large vote for Giblin. Doyle and allies plotted to nominate Giblin then back Charles Draper to curb Giblin and gain street office control, but plan failed. Charles wins. Glynn, Berwin, Battis, Woods lose. Mackenzie and Ballantyne win. various ward results show Curley wipeout of Glynn and Logan faction gains.
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Thomas J. Giblin
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City Hall
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Teddy Glynn
Curley
Rosebud Club to Celebrate Second Anniversary in East Boston
East Boston women plan the Rosebud Club second anniversary party at Music Hall this evening. The Noddle Island society includes 12 young women with Theresa Sexton as president and floor director, assisted by Alice Berry. Matrons include Mrs James F Nolan and others, with May O Connell chairing arrangements.
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William F. McClellan
Edward Grainger
Charles M. Kimball
Theresa Sexton
Alice Berry
May O'Connell
Alice Burns
Laura Cronin
Sadie Hamilton
Eleanor Cammerer
Alecia Doyle
Party Fights Crown Phelan as Ward Machinery Dominates
Thomas Phelan, Independence League candidate, wins 228 Democratic votes amid ward battles. Republicans defend via stickers for Tammany nominees, while machine-backed candidates sweep ward majorities. Key results include Ward 1 Graves-Marno ticket victory led by Ex-Alderman Witt, Ward 8 Henry Gediman, Ward 9 Myrick faction, and multiple wins across Ward 12 7 18 23. The Red Devil and Power factions clash in Ward 20 with O Connells losing seven ward committee places.
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Henry Frothingham
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Charles Carr
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Tom” Curley
Curley
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Francis L. Calyan
Francis J. Brennan
Edward G. Graves
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McCabe
Charlie’’ Witt
Graves-Marno
Henry Gediman
Myrick
Charles «A. Heintz
James M. Douglas
George P. Beckford
Charles A. Bates
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O'Connell
Don” O'Connell
Red Devil
William J. Power
Charlies
Cooney
Red Devil City
Frank J. Linehan
Eleed George F. Monahan
Timothy J. Buckley
J. Frank O’brien
James E. Fitzgerald
Arthur Harrington
Duff
James J. Mellen
Martin Quigley
Street Commissioner Hannan backs Postmaster Hibbard for mayor
De feated Republican candidate Hannan endorses Postmaster Hibbard claiming he is the clear choice of a large Republican base. He thanks supporters from the primaries and wishes Hibbard success in the race.
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Newbury Tracks Needed for Permanent Street Location
Permanent double tracks likely to be laid in spring on Hereford street from Boylston to Newbury street and to Massachusetts avenue. Officials refuse to comment on filing a location petition, deferring to morning front-page statements. It is commonly understood the streetcar company seeks a permanent location.
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Boylston Street
Newbury Street
Massachusetts Avenue
Engineer backs temporary tracks over bridges plan
Chief Engineer Jackson declares support for the scheme noting both Boylston Street and Massachusetts Avenue bridges need spring repairs and street car service will be disrupted. He argues temporary tracks on Hereford and Newbury streets are necessary with permanent tracks as a contingency if needed.
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Boston & Albany
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Hereford
Newbury
Complimentary Dinner For Willis P Shumway
Willis P Shumway, connected with Franklin P Shumway Co. advertising, was honored with a complimentary dinner at Young's Hotel on his 21st birthday and his election as a stockholder. He lives in Melrose and is a well known young social figure admired by friends for a bright future.
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Franklin P. Shumway Co
Young's Hotel
Big Office Associates
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Melrose
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