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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Nov 17, 1899

Page

6

General Collins Finds Joy in Home and Family Life

The Hon. P. A. Collins cherishes his quiet study and social chats, but happiness centers on a loving family. Mrs. Collins hosts graciously, daughters Marie and the elder miss share musical talent, and son Paul shows promise. The Corey Road residence features a grand hall, library, and billiard room.

P. A. Collins Mr. Collins Prudette London Marie Collins Collins Mrs. Collins Paul

Ancient Boston festival showcases Ye Old Towne Choir

Visitors wander Copley Hall for the 250th anniversary fair featuring replicas of Warren House Old North Church Ben Franklin House and more. The Minuet by Ye Old Towne Choir delights attendees as Rev Van Ness Horton and local leaders plan future events.

Unitarian Copley Hall Boston Ben Franklin Warren House Adams House Green Dragon Tavern Ye Old Towne Choir Massachusetts Bay Colony Second Church America Wolcott Charles W. Hiiot Harvard College Edward Everett

Rugg Wins 30000 Damages Against Railroad in Somerville

A Superior Court jury awarded plaintiff Charles W. Rugg $30,000 in the case against the Boston and Maine Railroad Company. The verdict follows a February 3, 1898 collision at Winter Hill, Somerville where damages were sought up to $60,000.

Charles, W. Rugg Boston & Maine Railroad Company Somerville

Collins leads Democrats in Boston caucus victory sweep

General Collins wins a sweeping Democratic caucus across wards 13 17 19 in South Boston Roxbury and Ward 2 7 13 as Murphy trails with 69 pledged votes and 39 doubtful votes. Late returns shift momentum with Collins securing the nomination lead and Collins forces claiming vast early support from older voters.

P. A. Collins Ward 19 General Collins Ward South Boston Roxbury Ward 17 John R. Murphy Boston Collins Murphy Ward 2 Fitzgerald Ward 7 Norris Quirk-McCarthy Gallivan M. W. Norris Finnegan Lomasney Dixon Sweeney O’brien Quinn Burnham Daniel Co. Casey Norton McNary Hickory Club Democrats McNamara-Gallivan James J. Whalen Patrick Donovan M. J. McCullogh Miles J. Clougherty Patrick F. Delaney, Jr John J. Burns W. J. Handrahan

Voters in Districts Report Large Returns in City Aldermen race

The report lists tallies across districts for multiple wards with candidates such as Wa. 1 Wa. 2 and Wa. 4. Figures show plurality margins and names including O'Brien Dixon Linehan Bowen and Norris, detailing uncontested wards and noted winners in several districts.

Edward W. Dixon J. F. Finnegan Shee Bowen Wa. A Bresnahan J. Collins Weed Thomas Mackey John Quinn, Jr W. Norris

Doan's Kidney Pills End Back Pain Claim

Boston reader O A Rollins describes years of back pain from a kidney disorder and credits Doan's Kidney Pills from Knight's Pharmacy with relief. He asserts improved sleep and ability to straighten, urging others to use the product sold by Foster Milburn Co. as agents.

Boston Thomas O. A. Rollins Hudson St Clary’s Beverly Street Dean’s Knight's Pharmacy Court St Doan Foster-Milburn Co Buffalo N. Y U.S

Fall River Democratic caucus names Clarke for mayor

Fall River on November 16 reports no opposition in ward caucuses and Samuel Clarke is slated for nomination by the Democratic convention. The city administration and related figures are noted, with totals including nine attendees and 1288 females mentioned among the names.

Fall River Samuel Clarke

Boston caucus ends with strong Collins support

The Collins campaign committee led by Joseph J. Corbett reports the caucus in Boston produced an unmistakable Democratic verdict favoring General Collins. The committee praises a dignified campaign, notes near unanimous delegate pledges, and rejects factional victory while emphasizing a decisive convention outcome.

Joseph J. Corbett Collins Campaign Committee Boston Collins

Unclear OCR sports ledger excerpt

Fragmentary OCR text lists names and scores without coherent event, team, or date context making a precise summary impossible. Entities include Brennan, CARS, Merrill, Shay and scattered numbers that do not form a verifiable report or outcome.

Democratic caucus favors Mayor Keith renomination

Quincy November 16 delegates elected at the Democratic caucus to back the renomination of Mayor Harrison A. Keith. The city faces a forthcoming convention next Monday to finalize candidates.

Quincy Harrison A. Keith

Boston Park Board considers all hours auto access after ride

Charles E. Stratton rode in an electric runabout at the invitation of George von L Meyer to assess permitting automobiles in Boston parks. Other commissioners will ride to gauge reactions before voting, with a decision not expected before next month.

George von L. Meyer New England Electric Vehicle Transportation Company Charles E. Stratton Boston Park Board Boston Stratton Roxbury Park Board Meyer Clausen Central Park Board of New York Automobile Club of America Central Park

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