Sixth Annual Maritime Provincial Club Ball Lights Up Odd Fellows Hall
The sixth annual Maritime Provincial Club ball drew a large crowd despite bad weather. About 350 couples joined in the festivities with President W D McDonald and Miss Mamie Wells leading the march, followed by Vice-President Dr McKennan and Miss May Campbell.
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Maritime Provincial Club
Odd Fellows’ Hall
W. D. McDonald
Mamie Wells
Gloucester
Dr. McKennan
May
Ward caucuses reveal shifting control across city wards
Detailed ward by ward results show factions led by O'Callaghan, Miller, and Bowen contesting nominations. Notable outcomes include Norris and Norton retaining seats, Leary winning in Ward 5 amid a Brock challenge, and unexpected defeats such as Cleary in Ward 19 and O'Toole’s absence aiding Norris’s margin. Pending recounts and late results in Ward 2 and Ward 17 noted.
Hirsch Club Seventh Annual Hall at Copley Hall
About 400 persons attended the Hirsch Club seventh annual gathering at Copley Hall last evening. The event followed the society’s usual high standard of organization with presidents and officers of major Hebrew educational and social societies in attendance.
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Copley Hall
The
Hirsch Club
Progress Club Smoke Talk At West Canton Street
The Progress Club held a smoke talk at their clubhouse on West Canton Street with Mr. Thomas A. Mullen as speaker. The address titled Shall We Remain the United States of America explored national unity and future prospects for the country.
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Progress Club
West
Canton Street
Thomas A. Mullen
Dwight resigns as Yale president at age sixty ten
After Yale Corporation meeting President Timothy Dwight announced his resignation saying he must abide by his earlier statement. Edward G. Mason of Chicago commented that Dwight resigned by plan upon reaching thirty score years and ten and dismissed rumors of opposition. He praised Dwight as firmly intrenched and highly respected.
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Haven
Corporation
Yale Corporation
Timothy Dwight
Edward G. Mason
Chicago
Dwight
Yale University Corporation
Nantucket Sons and Daughters Hold Fifth Reunion
The Nantucket group met at the Brunswick for their fifth annual reunion with a 3 to 5 reception where Henry Macy Upham called the meeting to order. A nominating committee presented a ballot naming William F. Macy as president and a slate of officers including Albert B. Long Eliza Drew Gardner Fred V. Fuller Annie Coffin Oliver G. Fosdick Stella C. Nunn Herbert IL. Grew Madeleine Fish as secretary. Officers were unanimously elected. An adjournment at 6 moved to the banquet hall decorated with American flags pink fairy lamps and pink yellow lights. The secretary announced the roll with most members replying and about 150 in attendance. Mrs. Laura W. Fowler and Miss Marion H. Brazier were special guests of Mrs. Grace Le Baron Upham.
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Sons and Daughters
Nantucket
Brunswick
Henry Macy Upham
William F. Macy
Albert B. Long
Eliza Drew Gardner
Fred V. Fuller
Annie Coffin
Oliver G. Fosdick
Stella C. Nunn
Herbert IL. Grew
Madeleine Fish
Laura W. Fowler
Marion H. Brazier
Grace le Baron Upham
Hanna Explains Dingley Tariff Endorsement
Senator Hanna says he was misquoted and asserts the Dingley tariff bill is the most scientific and best adjusted tariff, will bring greater revenue, remain in force for years, and only change if the country demands it, noting he would not disturb its operations.
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Cleveland, CO
Hanna
Republican Party
Impressive Ceremony for Holy Ghost Hospital Building
The new Holy Ghost Hospital building on Cambridge Street near Quincy Street Cambridge was formally opened yesterday. The service featured a sermon by Rev. P. J. Supple assistant pastor of St. Pete's Church Cambridge with Archbishop William participating. A reception followed in the afternoon and evening.
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Holy Ghost Hospital
Cambridge Street
Quincy Street
Cambridge
P. J. Supple
St. Pete's Church
William
Arrest of Ambrose at Ward 2 caucus Michigan East Boston
John B Ambrose 65 of 46 Webster Street East Boston was arrested at the Ward 2 caucus last evening while attempting to vote a second time in his own name.
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John B. Ambrose
Webster Street
Boston
Ward 9 Vote Fight Ends With Early Poll Closure
In Ward 9 at the old Franklin Schoolhouse a heated contest between ex-Alderman Davin F. Barry and Patrick Bowen drew a crowd from Washington street. Debates over poll closing hours led Bowen supporters to push for a 9 pm close, while Warden Reinhart proclaimed 8:30 pm. Despite protests and claims of trickery, polls closed at 8:25 pm with over 1300 votes cast, and it was believed Barry won the delegation.
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Ward 9
Old Franklin
Davin’ F. Barry
Patrick Bowen
Washington Street
Bowen
Barry
Reinhart
Record Caucus Packed Ward 17 In 1800 Ballots Cast
The Vine street ward rooms in Ward 17 drew a large crowd for a hot Democratic caucus. Ex-Councilman Timothy McCarthy led one faction backed by John Dever, opposing Daniel C. Casey with Charles J. Quirk and Connolly of the Common Council backing Casey. Both sides campaigned hard as results loomed with expectations of a Casey victory. McCarthy predicted success despite Casey’s strong showing.
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McNary
MeckEttrick
Timothy McCarthy
John Dever
Daniel C. Casey
Charles J. Quirk
Eut Connolly
Common Council
McCarthy
Connolly
Quirk
Beavers
Casey
Jury disagrees in Redmond suit against Butler estate
The jury in the case of Joseph J. Redmond against the estate of Benjamin F. Butler of Lowell reported a disagreement yesterday. Redmond sought $30,000 in damages for injuries suffered while employed by the United States Carfe Company at Lowell in September.
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Joseph J. Redmond
Benjamin F. Butler
Lowell
Redmond
United States Carfee Company
Slate making blocks nominating slate for street and apportionment positions
Republicans hold caucus at American House to finalize an aldermanic slate of twelve for the coming convention. Alderman Innis is set to be nominated for street commissioner by both parties. Merchants Association backs Codman and Johnson for Apportionment Board but Codman ill may withdraw. Benjamin Cram excluded from street commissioner nod.
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Alderman Berwin
Innes
Young Republican Party
Lyon
Dorchester
Codman
Adams
Albee
East Boston
Presho
Charlestown
Berwin
Northend West Ends
Brooks
Crocker
Colby
Paige
South Boston
Codmin
Soorchester
Bryant
Roxbury
Newmarch
West Roxbury
Bigeow
Brighton
Bis
Eri
Joseph Lundy
Senate
Kelcher
Ward 17
Lundy
American House
Board of Apport
Curtis
Maccabe
Fiske
Lott
Merchants’ Association
Robert Codman
Samuel Johnson
Peter Morrison
Benjamin Cram
Innis
Merchants’ Committee
Aldermanic Fights Narrowed By Easy Convention Task
The field narrows as candidates weigh chances to enter the convention and win leadership backing. The machine aims to settle alderman fights to satisfaction of nearly all nominees. Both frontrunners expect victory and prefer no third candidate to threaten electability. Laven is weak at the polls while Ernest C. Wagner’s bid gains traction with about 7 percent external support.
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Laven
Ernest C. Wagner
Old South Clock Takes Liberties With Time
A Boston morning tale reports the Old South Church clock misbehaving, repeatedly showing odd times. A man frightened by the erratic hands frets over his windless watch until a bystander explains someone is setting the clock.
Lee Declines Run Shapes Board of Apportionment Race
Democratic leaders struggle to confirm two candidates for the Board of Apportionment with John H. Lee likely to decline. Lawrence Minot remains a chosen option, while William S. McNary is discussed as the possible replacement. caucus results do not yet change the outlook.
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John H. Lee
Lawrence Minot
Lee
Nifght
William S. McNary
John H., Lee
Warren Tuesley Found in Manchester New Hampshire
Police located Warren Tuesley and his six year old daughter in Manchester after they disappeared from Andover on November ninth. He has a wife and brother in Somerville and has previously made similar trips without his child. He walked to Manchester. the mother was worried and a search began. The brother plans to collect the child and return her to the mother.
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Manchester
N. H
Warren Tuesley
Andover
Tuesley
Somerville
Mass
Murphy Cunniffe Wedding in Bow Street Charm
John J Murphy of Bow street married Nora Panniffe of Charlestown at St Marys Parochial Residence. Rev William J Millerick officiated with Timothy Murphy as best man and Hannah Cunniffe as bridesmaid. Reception at Mrs Catherine Cunniffe’s home featured many guests and wedding gifts. The couple will reside at 12 Bow street after a two week trip.
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John J. Murphy
Bow Street
Ward 6
United
Nora Panniffe
Charlestown
William J. Millerick
St. Mary's
Timothy J. Murphy
Hannah Cunniffe
Catherine Cunniffe
James Powers
Miss Powers
Catherine Murphy
T. Hartigan
Misses Hartigan
Martin J. Roche
Mary
Julia
Kate Lucey
Daniel Lucey
Mary Coughlin
Agnes McDougal
Agnes Biner
Katie Mahoney
Katie Warren
Katie Canty
Julia Sweeney
Maggie Mahoney
Harry Martin
Richard Joyce
John Russell
Patrick Gallagher
Algonquin Club Elects Officers At Inaugural Meeting
The first annual Algonquin Club meeting was held at 217 Commonwealth Avenue. President Charles H. Taylor presided as by-laws were adopted and officers were elected including vice presidents Nathaniel Thayer Washington P.B. Thomas John Mason Little Neremiah W. Rice Lucius Tuttle Josiah H. Kent Jr secretary Leonard K. Ahl treasurer Charles H. Cole and an executive committee for one to three year terms.
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New Algonquin Club
Commonwealth Avenue
Charles H. Taylor
Nathaniel Thayer
Washington PB. Thomas
John Mason Little
Neremiah W. Rice
Lucius Tuttle
Josiah H. Kenton, Jr
Leonard K. Ahi
Charles H. Cole
Frank G. Webster
Thanksgiving Hymns Publicized by Boston Journalists
Dudley Street Baptist Church and Dorchester Congregational Church plan to sing the Hymn of National Thanksgiving next Sunday evening. The new hymn, music and words by two Boston newspaper men, will appear in the Sunday Post with exclusive publication rights. Choirs should obtain copies for church use next Sunday.
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Dudley Street Baptist Church
Dorchester Congregational Church
The
Post
Boston
Two Hundred Sheep Stampede Through South End
A city driver attempts to move about 200 sheep from Park Square station and ends in chaos as the flock scatters through South End streets. Spectators watch a comical stampede amid torn streets and electric rail disruptions, with some sheep later found grazing in backyards. The incident raises a tongue in cheek fear of mutton becoming a staple for locals.
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Park Square
South End
Washington Street
Common Council
South Ind
Dedham Street
Veterans recall Cuba siege at lively town gathering
Colonel Clark narrates troop movements to El Caney and Santiago, praising Second Massachusetts, colored troops, and Springfield rifles. Major Darling recalls port side swill and hot water aboard ship as Olin links Civil War resolve to fighting Spain. Ford and Simeon Ford share humor. the event honors veterans and recalls 1860s hardships.
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Clark
Horton
Cuba
General Shafter
el Caney
Santiago
Twenty-second
Massachusetts
Shafter
Darling
Yale
Porto Rico
Boston
Simeon Ford
New York
Faneuil Hall
William M. Olin
Commonwealth
Stark
Parson
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Cornelius J. Keyes
Michael Dillon
C. A. Spellicy
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CC. A. Spellicy
Lizzie O’brien
Prise
O'Callaghan
John J. O’callaghan
Mahoney
Ward Committee
O’callaghan
Philip J. O’brien
Miller-Dugan
James H. Leary
Brock
Leary
Dacey
Dixon
John Quinn
Ward 7
Fitzgerald
Quinn
Ward 8
David F. Barry
Norris
Patrick J. O'Toole
Gallivan
O’toole
O'Toole
Alderman Norton
John H. Dunn
Norton
Thomas J. Kenny
Alderman Cleary
Timothy E. McCarthy
Hahna
Caucus
Vine Street
C. H. Bryant
W. F. Adams
Wilton C. Paige
William Berwin
Edward W. Presidlo
Descene
Alfred Newmarch
John HH. Colby
Franklin L. Codman
Old South Church
Milk and
Washington Streets
Rat
Milk Street
M'Nary
Algonquin Club
Valrant
Major Darling
Sunday Post
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