Democrats Sweep Legislature Gains Hit 70 House 9 Senate
The upcoming Massachusetts Legislature will feature a large Democratic majority with 70 in the House and 9 in the Senate. Notable returns include Mellen in his sixteenth term, Dewey’s re election, and key gains from Norfolk Middlesex and Berkshire counties. The party faces a potential tie in Chicopee and may push to organize to name the Speaker.
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Democratic Party
Beacon Hill
Hcouse
Senate
Fall River
Donahue
Jones
Commonwealth
Mellen
McLoughlin
Massachusetts
Worcester County
David Walsh
Clinton
Norfolk County
Clark
Dedham
Rives
Milton
Whelan
Weymouth
King of
Marblehead
Sea Serpent Club
Sam Roads
Lawrence
Daly
Murphy
Cloutier
Davis
Kelly
Berkshire County
Adams
Savoy
Lee
Great Barrington
John H. Casey
Hampden County
Dewey
Frank
Dillon
Dooling
Holyoke
Stone
Springfield
Chicopee
Daniel J. i
Prasitin
Davenport
Greenfield
Kavenaugh
Montague
Brooks
Orange
Boston
Charleytown
Jamaica Pitin
McNary
Meiisaac
McCarthy
Donovan
Douglass
Fitzgerald
Etter Gartland
Mahoney
Jnson and
Currier
House
Vcter
Newton
Reptative Ray
Ashland
Thomas W. Kenefick
Palmer
Tague
Kelcher
Baldwin
A Street in Old Boston at Copley Hall
The Second Church ladies staged a colonial street scene in Copley Hall for the society's 20th anniversary. Historic Boston buildings including Warren House and the Old North were depicted with period costumes, displays, and a rear-stage orchestra. Tonight features a Ye Olde Towne Choir concert and a colonial style minuet.
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Old Boston
Ladies of the Second Church
Copley Hall
Boston Theatre
Old City
Warren House
Hanover Street
Elm Street
Old North
Cotton
Increase Mather
Ben Franklin
Mayo-Mather
Union Street
King’s Head Inn
Lamb Tavern
Peri
Lame
New Zeland Conservatory of Music
Copley
War rumors from the western frontier and Ladysmith reports
The piece notes war rumors from Mafeking and Kimberley with optimism about British morale. It cites Paris rumors of Ladysmith’s fall, Nov. 7 despatches on bombardment and Basuto activity, and claims of Boer casualties at Dewdrop. It questions Boer ammunition and suggests burgher fatigue could force Joubert north.
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Baden- Powell
Mafeking
Kimberley
Natal
Buller
Paris
Ladysmith
Orange Free State
Free State
Dewdrop
Joubert
Everett's Baby Show at Universalist Fair Draws Big Crowd
Everett, November 15, annual baby show alongside the Universalist Society fair drew many families. Awards went to Paul Winsor Freeman, Edith Hawkins, George Fred Buch, Alice Smith, John Herbert Wood, Ralph Curtis Norrby, Elliott Cannell, and Charles Everett Lawrence across three age classes from under one year to 2 and a half. The notable entry Mamie May, in Oriental attire, highlighted the event.
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Everett
the Universalist Society
Mamie May
Paul Winsor Freeman
Edith Hawkins
Edith
George Fred Buch
Alice Smith
John Herbert Wood
Ralph Curtis Norrby
Elliott Cannell
Charles Everett Lawrence
Manchester Fire Injures Building on Pine and Central
A early morning blaze damaged a three story tenement deck at Pine and Central streets. The Eaton building owner Nason Hall suffered about 4000 in damage. Lodger John Morrison was found semiconscious and rescued by Mr. Caffrey who alerted the district. The fire originated in the boarding house kept by Mr and Mrs John W Caf frey. A general alarm rang as firefighters battled flames through the structure.
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John Mayo
Increase Mather
Blackstars
Rene Rendential
Boston
Boston Public Library
Arch Street
Peter Faneuil
Beacon
Tremont
King’s Chapel Burying Ground
Laban Adams
W. T. Adams
Oliver Optie
Adams House
Dock Square
North Street
Gayaway
Water Front
Green Dragon
Massachusetts
Bos
Nason Hall
John W. Caffrey
John Morrison
Philippine Question Draws Large Hamilton Club Audience
Dean Worcester spoke at Central Music Hall on the Philippine Question under Hamilton Club auspices. He argued independence promises were not made, criticized meddling in party politics, and warned of U S and Aguinaldo contrasts over Manila and Insurgent conduct. He cited harsh conditions in Batangas and abuse under bayonet rule.
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Chicago
Dean C. Worcester
Philippine Commission
Central Music Hall
Hamilton Club
Worcester
Aguinaldo
Singapore
Spencer Pratt
Admiral Dewey
Manila
Dewey
Merritt
Itam
Atempts
Otis
United States
Philippine Islands
Philippine
Batabgas
Taal
Lost Sister of Wyoming to be Dedicated
The piece centers on the 1778 Wyoming massacre history and a planned dedication next year honoring Frances 8lo cum, termed the Lost Sister of Wyoming, who lies in a desolate Indian cemetery twelve miles from Wabash.
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Frances 8Locum
Wyoming
Wabash
Slocum Family Tragedy and a Lost Daughter’s Long Search
The narrative recounts the 1778 massacre by Delaware Indians of Slocum settlers in a peaceful valley. Mrs Slocum and children fled as Frances, the daughter, was taken. years of pursuit followed, with Frances hidden in Sandusky Detroit and Indiana, finally found near Wabash as a 60 year old woman who died in her lonely cabin. A monument is planned at her memory.
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Slocum
Kingsley
Frances
Sandusky
Detroit
Indiana
Wabash
Boers Active Near Bulawyo and Cape Town
A Bulawayo dispatch reports Boers looting and damaging property near Machudil as an armored train traveled south. Fort Tull notes heavy Boer activity south of the fort with reconnoitering parties firing. a skirmish at Dyck's Store forced defenders to withdraw to the bush. An officer and five troopers are missing from Spreckley’s force.
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Cape Town
Bulawayo
Machudil
Basuto
Fort Tull
Spreckley
Dyck’s
Catholics in Transvaal in Boer government dispute
Dr Lieyds the European Boer agent writes to William Redmond denying claims that Roman Catholics cannot hold office in the Transvaal. He names four current Boer officials who are Catholics.
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London
Lieyds
William Redmond
East Clare
Transvaal
Fall of Ladysmith Reported by Pro Boer Papers
Paris despatches announce the fall of Ladysmith with claims the garrison is demoralized and insubordinate. London press notes ongoing anxiety until official or independent confirmation arrives.
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Paris
Matin
Ladysmith
London
War Office
Reinforcements Reach Durban Amid South Africa Campaign
On November 15 the troopship Ha wetter Castle carrying the Royal Irish Fusiliers arrived at Durban. Reinforcements total 6227 landed to date with several ships en route from Canesows. Since Friday the landing includes 19 000 men chiefly infantry, nearly 13 horses and mules, three batteries of artillery and rapid firing guns.
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Ondon
Hawetter Castle
Royal Irish Fusiliers
Durban
American Leading Biers Mauch Hun
Charles McBride of Beaver Meadow near here joined the Boer army as a lieutenant under General Joubert now besieging Ladysmith. He recently wrote home predicting Boer victory and had fought with United States regulars in Cuba during the Spanish American War.
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Mauch Hun. Penn
Charles McBride
Beaver Meadow
Here
Aieutenant
Joubert
Ladysmith
McBride
Unitedate
Cuba
Possible revolt of Baguto Chief Joel amid rival feud
London reports Joel, a Baguto chief, may join the Boers amid tribal jealousy stemming from a long feud with half brother Jonathan over succession. Joel opposed Jonathan since 1880s and committed atrocities, raising risk chiefs Lerothidi and Jonathan may act against him if he sides with the Boers. Dean's Ointment advertised at drugstores for eczema relief.
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London
Joel
Dr Hallock Electric Pills Promise Nerve Strength
An advertisement touts Dr Hallock's Wonderful Electric Pills for nervous and exhausted people. It claims to relieve back pain, tremors, depression, insomnia, and related symptoms, purify the blood, and improve complexion. Sold in drug stores nationwide with a price of $1 per box and extensive retailer listings.
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DR. Hallock
Hallock
Ranee
Klein's
Cor
Geet and Boylstone
Horace S. Bar Sq
Cambridge
Wae ER CO
Washington St
GRO. C. Goodwin
Carter
Li Bros
Boston
Geo
L. Clarlin & & & 60
Providence
Secant
SOHN
Os Commercial Bt
Portland
Rabl Drug CO
Court St
Farwell Worsted Company Buys Star Woollen Mill
The Star Woollen mill at Middleboro Centre and 26 acres were sold at auction for 18000 dollars. The Farwell Worsted Company of Central Falls Rhode Island bought the property and will assume possession immediately to resume worsted cloth production. The plant has been idle for two years with many workers in hardship.
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Middleboro
Star Woollen Mill
Middleboro Centre
Farwell Worsted Company
Central Falls
R. I
Bertha Berbert Files First Woman Election Expense Bill
Miss Bertha Berbert of Hastings filed the expense bill for her school commissioner race in Worcester County second district. The Republican defeated a Democratic male opponent by 268 votes. Total expenditures were 825.61 dollars. Items include 10.60 for cigars. no drinks listed.
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New York
Bertha Berbert
Hastings
Worcester County
Westchester
Misa Berbert
Musgrave Goes To Second Trial For Cambridge Slaying
The second trial of Andrew H. Musgrave of Cambridge began in Middlesex Superior Court East Cambridge before Judge Bond on a knife killing of his wife Mary on May 16 at their Farwell place home. Jury deadlocked at June term. Linwood S. Pratt represents Musgrave who is about 32. wife was 24. Two witnesses testified similarly to the first trial.
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Andrew H. Musgrave
Cambridge
Middlesex Superior Court
East Cambridge
Bond
Musgrave
Mary Musgrave
Farwell Place
Old Cambridge
Y Linwood S. Pratt
Boston
de Eee Tuver Or
Hemrides
Ann Jane Gillen
Moody Receives $16000 From Lathrop Will
Nov 16 Springfield reports Evangelist Dwight L Moody will inherit nearly $16,000 from the estate of Erastus Lathrop of Westfield. The will directs the entire property to Moody to advance Christian principles and support the cause of Christ, with Moody to allocate the funds as he sees fit for maximum good.
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Springfield
Dwight L. Moody
Erastus Lathrop
Westfield
Moody
Moo
Mills Arrives as Speaker Race Heats Up in Newburyport
Representative Charles P. Mills of Newburyport visits town amid active campaigning for Speaker. He says his viability depends on Myers and Bennett votes, with pledges varying among members. Other candidates like Bennett Moyers push for signatures as caucus plans loom.
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Charles P. Mills
Newburyport
Post
Mills
Myers
Bennett
Representative Moyers
House
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