Big fight threatened on school committee
Democratic leaders face a split over the school committee as independents and dissident groups mobilize against endorsing any Public School Association slate. With Boston’s Democratic majority, calls rise to nominate an own ticket. independents and ward committees prepare to field candidates if the PSA succeeds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Public School Association
W. T. Keough
P.S.A
Charlestown
North
Protest Against Public School Association Petition from Boston Democrats
Democratic members of the Boston School Board issue a petition to the city Democratic convention dated November 18, 1902. They urge the convention to refuse nominations to any candidate allied with the Public School Association, arguing its policies harm public schools and hinder minority board members. Signed by William J. Galvin, William F. Merritt, Augustine J. Bulger, John A. Brett, Julia E. Duff, Thomas J. Kenny, Daniels Harkins, and James A. McDonald.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
School Board
Boston
Boston Democracy
Public School Association
Boston School Committee
William J. Galulivan
William F. Merritt
Augustine J. Bulger
John A. Brett
Julia E. Duff
Thomas J. Kenny
Daniels
Harkins
James A. M’donald
Independent Women Voters denounce Keough and accuse PSA of bad faith
The Independent Women Voters met secretly in Wesleyan Hall and announced they would not endorse William T. Keough, deleting him from the PSA lineup. They endorsed seven PSA picks and claimed PSA supported candidates allegedly named by the IWV. They criticized PSA for not selecting Dr. R. D. Miller and accused PSA of misrepresentation while planning a new nominee for Keough’s vacancy.
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Keough
The
Independent Women Voters
Wesleyan Hall
William T. Keough
Republicans
Public School Association
Messrs. Temple
Ellis and
Morris
R. D. Miller
Dorchester
Miller
Mein Trick
Sarah J. Boyden
Sentinel
Heavy Registration of Women Voters in Local Wards
Registration of women voters rose to 16 469 by last evening with wardroom tallies showing Charlestown as a leading gain due to Mrs Dr Duff a school committee member. Officials note both parties mobilized as registration closes tonight and totals are expected to exceed last year by about two thousand. Outside registrations set a new record at 1153 with 13 386 revised list, now 16 459. 3083 names added.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charlestown
Dr. Duff
Ammg
Young Skipper Delivers Clipper Mary G Powers Without Rudder
The clipper schooner Mary G Powers, commanded by Captain Michael Powers, reached an anchorage below Boston Light after losing her rudder in fierce weather. With 22 crew aboard, the ship sailed by sail to safety, avoiding a costly salvage claim by negotiating a tow and docking for repairs.
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Atlantic
Mary G. Powers
Michael Powers
Maurice Powers
Benjamin F. Phillips
Boston Light
Powers
Atlantic Avenue
Joseph W. Ross
South Channel
Highland Sht
Cape Cod
Highland Light
Hardy North Enders
East Bostonians
Ty Wharf
Ross
Sultan of Johore Plans 1904 American Tour
The Sultan of Johore Malay Peninsula will tour America in 1904 and visit the St. Louis Exposition. He is the Malay Peninsula’s independent ruler, about 27, educated in England, and succeeded his father five years ago after a lengthy tour in Europe.
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Sultan OF
Johore
America
Singapore
Straits Settlements
Central Indian Ocean
England
Europe
Gompers Salary Increase Marks AFL Meeting
New Orleans November 18 The AFL president Gompers saw salary rise from 2100 to 3000 annually while the secretary's pay grew from 1200 to 2300 after a prolonged debate. A five member panel formed to resolve the Gompers Shaffer dispute, with El. A. Tanqueray joining as the fifth. The committee spent the day hearing testimony and expected a report Thursday morning. Gompers urged prompt action if no result in 24 hours, Shaffer defended his position, and discussions touched on President Eliot of Harvard and a strike breaker. The convention adopted or rejected several resolutions, including pensions and charter issues, and adjourned for the day.
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New Orleans
American Federation of Labor
Gompers
Shaffer
Amalgamated Association
el. A. Tanqueray
Telegraphers
Agard
Gompers-Shaffer
Lennon
Mr. Gompers
Reece
Edwards
Eliot
Harvard University
Berger
Carpenters
Carpenters of
Porto Rico
James O'Connell
Edwards and Arandel
Great Britain
Kennedy
Canada
Bureau of Printing and Engraving
Washington
D. C
Team Drivers’ International Association
National Teamsters’ Union
Hod Carriers
Building Laborers’ Union of Chicago
Cement Workers
Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners
Amalgamated Association of Carpenters
Funeral of an Italian Whose Life Is a Lesson
The obituary details Michael Carbone who arrived with nothing and became among New England’s wealthiest Italians. Beginning as a sailor, he moved to America, settled in Haverhill, started a small store, expanded with profit to Gardner, gained a local fruit trade monopoly, built a brick block, and left a widow, one son, five sisters.
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America
Michael Carbone
Haverhill
New England
Carbone
Gardner
Vernon Street
Revere Arrest Made in Beachmont Assault Case
Harry M. Goldberg of Chelsea was arrested for assaulting Hattie Osgood at Beachmont last Saturday. The 21 year old conductor, living at 132 Addison Street, Chelsea, was taken to Chelsea and then Revere police headquarters. Bail set at 300 dollars. He will plead in Chelsea District Court at 9 a.m. Tuesday.
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Revere
Harry M. Goldberg
Addison Street
Chelsea
Hattie Osgood
Beachmont
Sackett
Rollins
Goldberg
Pleasant Street
Boston & Northern Electric
Miss Osgood
Chelsea District Court
Boston Area Weather Forecast Brief
Local forecast for Boston and vicinity. Wednesday cloudy with fresh easterly winds. Thursday variable conditions follow with changing wind, no precipitation details provided.
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Boston
Vicinity
Roosevelt Bears Hunt Ends in Mississippi Without Kill
President Roosevelt's bear hunt in Mississippi ends without a bear as guides fail to bring within range. A deer drive yields a buck and a doe, killed by Major Helm, while the President and party depart for Washington on the special train. Large crowds greet the President at Smedes, and a private dinner with Mr. Fish precedes the Memphis leg of the journey.
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Smbsides
Miss
Roosevelt
Mississippi
Holt Volker
Major Helm
Lung
Cortelyou
Great Sunflower River
Helm
Washington
Remus
United States
Smedes
Mr. Fish
Memphis
Molineux Seeks Quiet Defense in Implied Divorce
Roland B. Molineux moved to defend a potential divorce action brought by his wife in South Dakota. He met with attorney George Gordon Battle at Centre Street Police Court and later in a restaurant to review legal papers, while Battle cautioned that official word depended on notification of the suit. A family statement from General Edward L. Molineux called the matter private and said relatives have treated Mrs. Roland B. Molineux with kindness.
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Roland B. Molineux
South Dakota
George Gordon Battle
Mr. Battle
Molineux
Battle
Centre Street
Sioux Falls
Joe
Criminal Courts
General Molineux
the Law
Edward L. Molineux
Bristol County Street Railway Bribery Probe Crosses Three Hours
In Woburn on November 18 the bribery investigation committee spent three hours cross examining Charles E. Stevenson former superintendent of the Bristol County Street Railway. Stevenson defended his prior testimony that Alderman Greaney said President Cummins would pay 3000 for a franchise. J F Sweeney of Boston led the questioning. Stevenson appeared uneasy but his testimony largely stood. The cross-examination was not finished when the session adjourned.
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Sweeney
Waltham Man Held Up Near Roxbury Doorway
Henry Manning a Waltham businessman living at 17 Union street was robbed Monday evening in a dark doorway at 1192 Columbus avenue Roxbury near Heath street. He was beaten and robbed of 2.75 dollars and a pocket knife. Patrolman Rooney found suspect Robert Doyle 88 Marcella street who carried the victim’s knife. Doyle was charged with robbery and held in 1000 bail for trial Friday in Roxbury District Court.
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Henry Manning
Waltham
Union Street
Columbus Avenue
Heath Street
Roxbury
Manning
Rooney
Brickley
Robert Doyle
Marcella Street
Ighland Street
Doyle
Boston Irish Defence Fund grows steadily
Subscriptions for the Irish national defence fund, started at the United Irish League convention in Boston, flow in fast. The Boston committee aims to raise 5000 and has already secured nearly 1000 with a promise to complete the goal next week. Governor Crane sent 100, Archbishop Williams 50, and Boyle Bros. 100. Since the prior list, about 1900 more has been received from contributors including the Ae.
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Irish National Defence Fund
United Irish League
Boston
Crane
Archbishop Williams
Boyle Bros
Meeting of Congressmen Elect in Boston for Speaker
Massachusetts Republican delegation at the Union League Club declared for Fred H. Gillett as Speaker. Ten Congressmen elect attended or sent proxies in a near unanimous vote, signaling a final blow to Maine Representative Littlefield’s candidacy and strengthening Joseph Cannon's position.
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Joseph G. Cannon
Union League Club
Chicago
Republicans of
Massachusetts
Boston
Union Club
Littlefield
Maine
New England
Canon
Massachusetts Delegation Backs Cannon for Speaker
The Massachusetts and New Hampshire congressmen announced support for Joseph G Cannon of Illinois as Speaker. The meeting covered the speaker contest and recent election, with emphasis on trust policy and tariff revision, while Littlefield faced scrutiny for inexperience and independent votes.
Cannon's Election to Speakership Shapes Republican Policy
Washington November 18 assurances from Republican Congressmen elect nationwide point to Hon. Joseph G. Cannon being chosen as speaker. His selection is viewed as definitively determining Republican policy in the next Congress. Cannon is a protectionist and an opponent of radical trust legislation.
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New England
Massachusetts
Littlefield
Cupa
New Hampshire
Cannon
Congress
Washington
Joseph G. Cannon
New Hampshire Backs Cannon for Speaker
Congressman Frank D. Currier in Lebanon announces NH will support James Lawrence Cannon of Illinois for the next national House speaker. Sullaway of Manchester conveyed the agreement, making New Hampshire the first New England state to join the contest.
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Lebanon
N. H
Frank D. Currier
Sullaway
Manchester
Cannon
Illinois
New Hampshire
New England
Iowa Republicans Back Cannon For Speaker At Caucus
Des Moines Iowa November 18 members of the Iowa Republican delegation to the next Congress met in caucus and decided to support Congressman Cannon for Speaker.
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Des Moines
Iowa
Congressman Cannon
Man Must Pay $200 for Kiss Against Her Will
In Middletown New York Supreme Court Judge Martin J. Keogh set $200 as the price a middle aged man must pay for kissing a woman against her will. Estella Hook sued Isaac H Harris after he forced entry March last and kissed her despite objections. The jury found in her favor.
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Middletown
N. Y
Supreme Court
Martin J. Keogh
Estella Hook
Isaac H. Harris
Harris
Hook
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L. M. Clark
E. H. Clark
G. D. Cushing
D. A. Ellis
Grace W. Minns
R. G. Morris
W. F. Temple
Anna E. Stoddard
Boyden
Carrie M. Denton
Allen
Harry Goldberg
BAY State
BEARS
Waltham Man
Irish Defence Fund
Tomowine
Thomas J. Gargan
John J. Collins
Senator Hoar
Massachusetts Breweries Company
Esses
Jenn B. Moran
James H. Walsh Seer
Thomas F Taff
Ce A. Cigar Company
M. H. Cobe
James
Cotte
Jeremiah J. McCarthy
John B. Martin
Anew
Holderer & McDonald U
Thomas J. Dowd
Thomas J. Dowd Nashua, N.eee Estees
Eugene Clifford
Hanovee Stree
Abn Geffeyr
Brookline
Fred H. Gillett
J.E. Purdy
Thompson's Spa
Washington Stree
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