Hart Nominated for Mayor of Boston at Party Meeting
The Boston Republican convention named Thomas N. Hart as mayoral candidate after acclamation. Ex Alderman Rogers seconded the nomination praising Hart’s service and open door policy. Hart accepted the nomination pledging to pursue a broader Republican victory and revealing plans to outline his campaign later.
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Republican Nominee Hart Outlines Mayoral Bid
Thomas Norton Hart, selected by the Republican party as its mayoral candidate, has a lengthy civic record. Born January 20, 1829 in North Reading, he moved to Boston at 13 and built business ventures before public service, including stints on the Common Council and Board of Aldermen, and serving as Boston postmaster in 1891. He is active with the American Unitarian Association and local clubs, and married in 1850 with one daughter.
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Elizabeth Snow
Bowdoin
Charles W. Ernst
Hart Scheme Sparks Mayoral Nomination Feud
The Hon. Thomas N. Hart faces a possible mayoral bid via nomination papers. Mr. Atwood filed a 900 name list with the registrars, but over 400 signatures lacked proper residencies or were improperly signed, requiring another visit to correct the filings.
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Eight styles of men’s sewed shoes in Emmet’s window
On Broadway between F and Dorchester streets, Emmet’s shoe store shows eight styles of men’s sewed shoes in the front window. The lace, congress and blucher styles are offered at a special price of 1.4 dollars for the next six days only.
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Public Duty Letter Endorses Hood's Sarsaparilla
A clergyman in Church Creek 1893 praises Hood's Sarsaparilla after suffering muscular rheumatism and grip. He recalls severe arm weakness, reliance on his wife for care, and failed treatment by five doctors before using the remedy.
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Boston City Committee Amends Rules and Nominates Mayor Candidate
The document details amendments to Boston city committee rules, naming new vice presidents, officer roles, and meeting procedures. It notes the call for organization on the first Monday in June and mentions nominations for Mayor and other posts, with Mayor Matthews receiving strong support from the crowd during the meeting.
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Mayor Matthews Renominated for Boston Mayor
The Democratic convention announces the renomination of Mayor Matthews praising his fiscal restraint and reform record. It contrasts his administration with the prior term, noting debt control, improved city services, and rapid public works including streets and schools.
Copies of Magnificent Art Portfolio Series Arrive for World’s Fair
The Sunday Post announces 2000 copies of the first number of a Magnificent Art Portfolio Series on the World’s Fair, available today to coupon holders for ten cents. No mail orders. office distribution only in Boston. more copies to come. Readers urged to order tomorrow’s issue to secure portfolios next week.
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Boston Mayor Nathan Matthews Jr. Nominated for Re-election
In a rally praising fiscal restraint and civic progress, supporters tout Boston Mayor Nathan Matthews Jr. for his handling of debt reduction and tax relief. They cite a low tax rate since 1876, bond sales to fund public works, rapid transit plans, and strong support for labor during hard times. Community leaders urge firm, intelligent leadership for Greater Boston’s future.
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Boston Mayor Matthews Nominated in Democratic Convention Speech
The nomination speech hails Mayor Matthews noting no need for defence of his administration. It recalls his 1891 start with bankrupt street and sewer departments and a $315,000 loan, adds no current expense borrowing in three years, mentions bond sales to weather a panic, and highlights $2,600,000 for public buildings and ongoing park and school improvements.
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Nathan Matthews Jr Nomination by Acclamation at Boston Convention
President David F Barry of the Common Council urges rapid action for Nathan Matthews Jr. He touts reforms in streets water supply hospital expansion and school funding under Matthews comparing his record with past mayors. The convention unanimously nominates Matthews by acclamation.
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Convention Votes to Form 25 Member School Board Nomination Committee
The convention backs a 25 member committee to nominate school board candidates with city clerk filing requirements. Officers to notify nominees and file mayor and street commissioner certificates. Candidates for the Board of Aldermen urged to submit names by noon and adhere to the convention decision. adjournment set for 9:2 o'clock with results tonight.
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East Boston
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Roxbury
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Democracy's Candidate Nathan Matthews Jr for Boston Mayor
Nathan Matthews Jr born March 28 184 in Boston West End is a Harvard and Harvard Law School graduate and long time Democrat. He served as mayor since 1890 with large majorities and led reform against the Gas Trust while heading City affairs as a business leader. He belongs to clubs including the Algonquin Union and Union Boat Club and is married to Ellen B. Sargent with two children Ellen Natalie and Sullivan Amory Matthews.
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Union Boat Club
Boston Athletic Association
New England Tariff Reform League
American Statistical Society
New England Historic Genealogical Society
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Ellen Natalie
Sullivan Amory Matthews
Workingmen Endorse Nathan Matthews Jr for Mayor
At a special Sewer Department Assembly meeting in Boston the group adopted resolutions endorsing Nathan Matthews Jr for mayor. They praised his methods and leadership, pledged support if he seeks renomination, and thanked him for past treatment of workers.
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Nathan Matthews, Jr
Sewer Department
City of
Boston
Hayes for Ward 2 Council Nomination
John W. Hayes of Ward 2 East Boston seeks the Democratic nomination for the Common Council. A longtime resident and staunch labor ally, he has been associated with the Typographical Union since apprenticeship and has spent eight years in public service.
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John W. Hayes
Boston
Nomination for East Boston Street Commissioner Candidates
The next business is nominating a candidate for street commissioner. John H. Duane of East Boston is renominated by Amos K. Tilden of Ward 10, described as a staunch Democrat. Tilden lauds Duane’s honesty and loyalty, noting his Ward 2 East Boston roots and past service on the Street Board. The nomination is moved by acclamation.
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Ward 10
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John H.e
Hayes Hailed as Ward 2 Council Candidate
An endorsed Herald composing room employee is presented by Democratic leaders of Ward 2 as a capable, honest candidate supported by labor groups. The caucus is set for Monday evening between 7 and 10 o'clock on November 20, with expectant supporters hoping for a strong Democratic endorsement.
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Herald
Hayes
Cambridge caucus committee abandons this year’s call
The committee appointed last year to call the next Citizens' caucuses in Cambridge met last evening and decided it was inexpedient to call caucuses for this year. This body had previously nominated ex Mayor Alger for re election when he was mayor.
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Cambridge
Alger
Opening social season shines amid Chelsea society
Prominent Chelsea socialites Mrs George Sanford and Miss Bullen Sanford host a season debut while reports praise Dr Greene's Nervura for curing a serious illness. A testimonial from a society member claims rapid recovery and health restoration after using the remedy.
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George Sanford
Bullen Sanford
Wo Unvegstreet
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Mothers and Daughter Credit Dr Greene's Remedy
Mrs George Sanford explains illness relief and renewed health after taking Dr Greene's Nervara blood and nerve remedy. Her daughter Ellen G H Sanford recounts severe nervous symptoms and St Vitus dance before benefiting from the same treatment and notes Dr Greene's Boston office offers free consultations.
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Dr. Greene
Ellen G. H. Sanford
Political notes on ward candidates and endorsements
Yesterday the Democratic city committee heard filings from numerous councilmanic hopefuls in Wards 2 3 5 12 13 14 16 17 19 and 22 with pledges to abide by caucus results. Thomas J Fitzgerald Ward 14 received Teamsters benevolent association endorsement and James Roche Ward 8 stood again as alderman candidate. A plan to seek supervisors ballot box and rail-side representation was urged by Norris Griffin Brown Ward 13 candidates. Gartland Ward 16 won endorsements from the Ward 16 Improvement Association. A Newton meeting formed a Young Men Independent Club to push non-partisan municipal politics.
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William J. Miller
John Hurley
William F. Cook
Michael H. Crotty
James J. Brock
James T. Roche
John L. Kelly
Cornelius F. Desmond
T. J. Crowley
John H. Griffin
M. W. Norris
Thomas J. Fitzgerald
William E. Mansfield
John J. Gartland
Robert L. Carpenter
Frederick R. Masters
Michael EB. Gaddis
Thomas Reynolds
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James F. Roche
Roche
John B. Moran
Coakley and Moran
James F. Creed
Daniel EB. Kelly
Bunker Hill
Mitchell
James W. O’brien
John J. Hogan
Charlestown
Michael J. Maloney
Galvin
Messrs. Norris, Griffin
Brown
John J. Gartland, Jr
Ward 16
Newton Upper Falls
Newton Ward Committee Discusses Nomination Strategy
A Newton city hall meeting of the citizens ward and city committee in West Newton reviewed the advisability of nominating citizens against Republican party candidates. The session ended with general summaries of political posture and potential cross-party cooperation.
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The Lesser Parties in Lynn Lynn Mayoral Convention
The People's party held a mayoralty convention in Lee Hall with Walter L. Ram dell nominated for Mayor. Aldermen nominees include Clarkson Paul J M Lamphier Walter Perkins BH Newhall John H Clark C W Ames J T Broderick and C W Brock. A municipal platform favors the coal question and condemns the new city charter. The Workingmen's party met and will report municipal nominations next Monday evening.
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Walter L. Ramedell
Clarkson Paul
J. M. Lamphier
Walter Perkins
BH. B. Newhall
John H. Clark
C. W. Ames
J. T. Broderick
C. W. Brock
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Workingmen’s Party
Councilman Draper for Alderman
Friends of Councilman Edward Draper of Ward 23 push his bid for the Board of Aldermen. Draper won his ward against ex-Alderman Sidney Cushing in the recent caucus and West Roxbury delegates will back him at the Republican convention tonight.
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Edward ¥. Draper
Ward
Board of Aldermen
Draper
Sidney Cushing
West Roxbury
Springfield Republicans Differ over Mayor Kendrick Support
Springfield Republicans held ward caucuses to pick delegates for the municipal convention. Main issue split over Mayor Kendrick, with a large portion of the 3815 delegates backing Kendrick and about 12 percent supporting Henry E Dickinson after concerns over arrests of pool sellers at Hampden Park races.
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M. Kendrick
Henry
Dickinson
Gloucester Republican caucus nominates city leaders and Cook favored
Gloucester voters hear that the Republican caucus of November 17 nominated aldermen and common councilmen and chose delegates to the mayoralty convention. A majority reportedly backs Colonel B. F. Cook, chairman of the city committee, for the nomination.
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Calonel B. F. Cook
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