Charlestown Democrats miss seat in alderman race
Democrats from Bunker Hill faced a torn field as three Charlestown candidates split votes at Saturday’s convention. Leaders blamed their committees for the split while predicting Charlestown representation on the ticket may still come via ex representative Edward Presho or George Swallow.
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Charlestown
Post
Bunker Hill
Mitchell
O’brien
Hogan
Matthews
Hart
P. J. Donovan
Ward 4
George N. Swallow
Edward Presho
Oakes
William
Marnell
Greenhalge's Colonels Named for Governor's Staff Honors
A list of potential officers and friends considered for Governor Greenhalge's staff includes Adjutant-General Dalton Brigadier-Generals Kittredge and Peabody Jr ex-Senator Edward Glines Colonel Augustus Goeting ex-Representative James A. Lakin David W Farquhar C. W Wood C D Paige Colonel Joseph B Maccabe E S Richardson W E H Prescott George Bliss Dr Marion Hon Stephen B Ashley Colonel Benjamin S Lovell Colonel Samuel E Winslow Henry P Emerson E C Benton A C Ratshesky and others, reflecting the social circle shaping the governor's honors.
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Ernor Greenhalge
Dalton
Thomas Kittredge
Francis Peabody, Jr
Russell
Edward Glines
Somerville
Augustus H. Goeting
Springfield
James A. Lakin
Westfield
David W
Farquhar
Newton
C. W. Wood
Worcester
C. D. Paige
Southbridge
Joseph B. Maccabe
East Boston
E. 8. Richardson
North Adams
W. E H. Prescott
Haverhill
George Bliss
Warren
Marion
Allston
Stephen B. Ashley
Fall River
Benjamin 8. Lovell
Weymouth
Samuel E. Winslow
Henry P. Emerson
Boston
E. C. Benton
Republican State Committee
A. C. Ratshesky
Popular Dave Barry Nominated for Board of Aldermen
President David F. Barry of the Common Council, a long serving Boston native about 40, nominated for the Board of Aldermen at the Democratic convention Saturday night. He has fourteen consecutive years on the council and has been elected council president five times.
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David F. Barry
Common Council
Barry
Boston
Not a Local Disease But a Constitutional Catarrh Cure
The text argues catarrh is constitutional not local and demands a full blood purifier like Hood's Sarsaparilla. It promotes Hood's Pills for liver ills and indigestion and asserts high regard for Mr. Barry, lauding his self made success and popularity in city government and Grand Army support.
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Barry
Henry Morgan
Grand Army
Paving Assembly 9816 Endorses Mayor Matthews Backing Aldermen
A special meeting of Paving Department Assembly 9816 in New England Hall adopted resolutions opposing partisan bias in city politics. They endorsed Mayor Matthews and affirmed satisfaction with his two year financial leadership and endorsed aldermanic candidates Barry Dever Bordman Hall Lomasney Lee Maguire and McClellan.
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Paving Department Assembly
New England Hall
District Assembly
Knights of Labor
Matthews
Barry, Dever
Bordman Hall
Lomasney
Lee, Maguire
McClellan
Board of Aldermen
Park Department Assembly backs Mayor Matthews in Chickering Hall
David K. Brophey withdraws from Ward 6 Common Council race. Councilman Daniel A. McCarthy wins renomination bid at Ward 15 caucus in South Boston with about 250 Democrats praising his record and contributions. Remarks from E. P. Barry and others highlighted McCarthy’s past year achievements.
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Park Department Assembly
K. of L
Matthews
Chickering Hall
David K. Brophey
Common Council
Daniel A. McCarthy
South
Boston
McCarthy
E. P. Barry
Barry
Republicans Name Board of Aldermen Candidates in Boston Race
The Republican convention lists Edward W. Presho Charlies T. Witt Jacob Fottler Charles W. Hallstrom Charles E. Folsom Jr Alpheus Sanford Edward F. Draper as a ticket with incumbents seeking renomination. Mayor Hart favors twelve candidates but the group opposes flooding the field. A Parker House meeting at 1 pm will finalize the ticket amid South Boston and Jamaica Plain dynamics.
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Edward W. Presho
Charlies T. Witt
Jacob Fottler
Charles W. Hallstrom
Charles E. Folsom, Jr
Alpheus Sanford
Edward F. Draper
Hart
Edward Presho
Charlestown
Jamaica Plain
William H. Oakes
Presho
Draper
Parker House
South Boston
Peninsula
Woburn Seeks Mayor as Dr John M Harrow Accepts Nomination
Woburn voters face a mayoral race after Dr John M Harrow accepted a nomination by a fifteen member committee. A letter from the Hon George F Bean was read, declining the city’s nomination attempt.
Nomination Committee Fails to Secure Maguire Acceptance
The school committee considered John G. Maguire for a vacant seat. A committee asked him to decide within 24 hours. He then stated he would not accept, leaving the panel with authority to nominate another candidate.
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Zens
John G. Maguire
Kerr Backed by Friends in Ward 2 Council Race
Friends of Thomas I. Kerr campaign hard for his ward council seat in Ward 2 as they predict a strong showing in the Democratic caucus tonight. Kerr, a longtime East Boston resident and veteran, is praised for his public spirit and district improvement efforts.
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Thomas I. Kerr
Ward 2
Mr. Kerr
Boston
Independents Likely to Nominate Coggan for Mayor
Malden reports the Independents plan to nominate Hon. Marcellus Coggan for mayor at the meeting tomorrow night amid city political activity and expectations.
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Malden
Independents
Marcellus Coggan
A Possible Explanation in Porter Cyanide Case
The Post presents a probable theory from testimonies that cyanide powder resembled sugar and may have been moved by Margaret. It suggests Mrs Toole and Margaret drank porter, Mary saw movements around the kitchen, and a misperceived sugar could explain the poisoning, while motive remains unclear.
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the Post
Tucker
Stephen
Sheehan
Mary
Margaret
Annie
Labor Fight at Knights of Labor Convention in Philadelphia
At a session in Philadelphia on November 19 the secretary treasurer Hayes accused Powderly and the executive committee of fraud and forgery. A fight erupted as Powderly supporters attempted to seize documents, multiple chairs were thrown, one delegate was beaten, and the meeting adjourned.
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Philadelphia
Knights of Labor
Hayes
Powderly
the Times
Yale Coaches Lead Light Practice Before Harvard Game
Yale's three veteran coaches Rhodes Corbin and Tompkins direct the football program as the final week of practice for the Harvard game begins. Players recover from Pennsylvanias game injuries and the lineup is expected to match the Pennsylvania game. Ticket sales include about 1500 still unsold to be distributed in New Haven and New York.
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New Haven
Yale
Harvard
Rhodes
Corbin
Tompkins
McClung
McCormick
Hartwell
Terry
Springfield
University of Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania
New York
Abusive Attack on Chinese Resident in North Carolina
Secretary Gresham received a Chinese protest alleging a Chinaman in a Western North Carolina town was chased into the mountains for his nationality and died from exposure. An investigation by the U S district attorney is under way with possible U S reparations if the charges are proven.
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Washington
Navy
Gresham
Yang Yu
North Carolina
United States
Tremendous Demand for First Issue Portfolios at Post Office
The Post Office reports a rush for the first invoice of portfolios direct from the Portfolio Department. Coupons sent by mail will be forwarded to Chicago. portfolios will be mailed in tubes. Personal application with coupons is advised to avoid delay. about three thousand No 1 portfolios may be available today.
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the Post
Chicago
Office of the Post
Washington
Gresham
State Department
White House
Willis
Australia
San Francisco
Hawaiian Legation
Alameda
Honolulu
Haawaii
Rail Strike Disrupts Lehigh Valley System Across Regions
Telegram from Bethlehem reports most operators on duty with some firemen and brakemen off. At Sugar Notch a tough gang spotted near Franklin switch, lights removed at Caxton. Reading may aid Lehigh Valley against labor unions as idle workers seek protection and possible rehiring on the disrupted line.
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Bethlehem
Lehigh & New Jersey
Welch
Sugar Notch
Franklin
Caxton
Reading
Lehigh
Reading Company
Auburn
N. Y
South Central Division
Lehigh Valley Railroad
Woman Leaves 4 Month Infant in Cambridgeport
A young woman named Davis arrived at 4 Gordon Place claiming to need boarding for a 4 month old baby. She took a shawl from the infant and left promising to return. she did not, and the baby may be sent to the almshouse.
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Cambridgeport
Central Labor Union Meets on Unemployment and Brewing Boycott
The Central Labor Union held a meeting in Type Hall addressing job instability in the street department and urging state and municipal work programs for the unemployed. Delegates were appointed to confer with the Equity Union about employment, and the group endorsed the American Brewing Company while endorsing government work at the Navy Yard.
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Central Labor Union
Type Hall
Carter
Herbert N. Casson
Equity Union
Casson
McCarthy
O’sullivan
Lloyd
Anslow
Morrison
Knights of Labor
American Brewing Company
Massachusetts
Navy Yard
Knights of Labor Hold Mass Meeting on Brewing Company Trouble
State and district boards call a mass meeting in Wells Memorial Hall to review the American Brewing Company dispute. Master Workman Kelly outlines the controversy history as the gathering reendorses the boycott and supports the Merchants and Miners' Transportation Company longshoremen strike at the wharf. the topic itself remains undiscussed.
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Knights of Labor
American Brewing Company
Wells Memorial Hall
Kelly
Merchants and Miners’ Transportation Company
Sundays at the Boston Museum Draw Wide Crowd
A vivid portrait of Boston crowds at Sunday afternoon at the Art Museum. The piece notes diverse visitors from the North End and Back Bay, including foreigners, couples, families, and youths, all admiring Egyptian mummies and ancient wares. It describes a laborer and wife commenting on sarcophagi and a curious woman admiring antique lamps.
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Art Museum
Boston
North End
Back Bay
Art ‘Museum
Boiler-Makers Unite With New National Constitution
The National Boiler-Makers' Union and the International Boiler-Makers' Union merged. Boiler-Makers' Union 10 of this city met at 45 Eliot Street yesterday afternoon, considered and adopted the new constitution.
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National Boiler-Makers’ Union
International Boiller-Makers’ Union
Boiler-Makers’ Union 10
Eliot Street
Boston Bar Tenders denounce K of L boycott at meeting
At a meeting in Boston at No 67 Essex street members denounce the K of L boycott of the American Brewing Company and endorse the Central Labor Union and Brewers Union No 14.
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Boston Bar Tenders’ Mutual and Benevolent Association
Essex Street
K. of L
American Brewing Company
Central Labor Union and Brewers’ Union No. 14
Convicts Attack Moorish Outposts in Melilla
A 30 man convict band led by Ariza launched a sortie from the camp near Melilla with artillery and Mauser support. The Moors returned fire, but the convicts held a three hour engagement, feigning flight to draw a deadly fusillade. Moors abandoned trenches but kept firing on the Spanish camp. arms smuggling continues with three arrests and five more expected at Malaga.
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Madrid
Melilla
Ariza
Malaga
Incendiary Fires Reported At Dighton Post Offices
Boston residents expect mail from Dighton and fear incendiary fires after two blazes within a week hit the North Dighton and South Dighton post offices. The offices were recently re staffed with John A. Rose and Ferdinand Waldron replacing the previous operators. Local speculation links the fires to political upheaval surrounding the changes.
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Taunton
Boston
North
Dighton
John A. Rose
Ferdinand Waldron
Blaisdell Firm Insolvent with Large Liabilities in Springfield
Springfield insolvency filing shows total liabilities of 304165.64 plus potential notes of 154294.23. Major creditors include Traders National Bank in Boston. Assets comprise bank deposits 8508.57, cash on hand 1528.12, notes from Miller Knitting Co 368.62 and McLachlin Co 1266.96, mill stock and materials, office furniture, book accounts, and a Tucker Cook note 1734.48 with a 218.34 settlement check.
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Springfield
C,. M. Blaisdell, Jr., & Co
Miller Knitting Company
McLachlin, Condi & Co
Traders’ Bank
New York
Tucker Cook
Brazilian cruiser El Cid armament tied to Springfield maker
In Springfield on November 19 J. B. Chapman produces torpedoes for the Brazilian cruiser El Cid to be used against Admiral Mello's rebel fleet. The design mirrors those supplied to the United States for the Vesuvius, with dynamite replacing gun cotton. Chapman remains under government contract but was allowed to fulfill the Brazilian order first due to urgency.
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Springfield
el Cid
Mello
J. B. Chapman
United States
Chapman
Lavers firm to build Brockton shoe dies factory
The Boston manufacturers W. G. & G W. Lavers chose a site at Field and Dyer streets in Montello Brockton for a factory 100 feet long.
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Brockton
W. G
G W. Lavers
Boston
Field and
Dyer Streets
Montello
Frederick D. Jones Dies After Long Illness at 8
Malden reports the death of Frederick D. Jones aged 8? years at his daughter Mrs. G. G. Bailey's home after a brief illness. A former 35 year Boston commission merchant retired ten years ago with a fortune. Born Weymouth May 8, 1807. Last June a Boston carriage accident injured him and his wife who died soon after. he had been in declining health since. He leaves one daughter.
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Boston
Horus
Isis
Pat
Malden
Frederick D. & Jones
G. G. Bailey
Rockland Avenue
Weymouth
Mr. Jones
Express Train Shot At West Haven
A 5:30 p m New Haven express was fired upon as it passed the water works in West Haven. The bullet hit the smoker car and narrowly missed several passengers. Police are pursuing the shooter but are not confident of success.
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New Haven
West Haven
Gamblers rounded up in two city raids
Police from Division 5 touched up a house at 551 Shawmut avenue arresting George Coleman Alfred Godman Burns Pierce Charles Russell Henry Cohen and David Cain on gaming charges. A second raid at 488 Commercial street busted Lena Porter Constine Garlo and others for a Sunday poker game. A man died after a fall from a train identified as Frederick W. Cordingley of Patterson New Jersey.
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Division 5
Shawmut Avenue
George Coleman
Alfred Godman
Burns Pierce
Charles Russell
Henry Cohen
David Cain
Commercial Street
Division 1
Lena Porter
Constine Garlo
Joseph Marrino
Joseph ‘Tatso
Jose Tatso
Fred Mitchie
New Haven
Consolidated Road
William Cordingley
Ellison Street
Paterson
N. J
Julia Cordingley
York Street
Philadelphia
Frederick W. Cordingley
Patterson
Aged Couples Home Bazaar Planned at Horticultural Hall
Members of the Home for Aged Couples commended a plan at their Park Street Church vestry meeting to hold the annual bazaar in Horticultural Hall from November 20 to 25. All members present pledged or gave contributions.
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Home Corporation of the Home For Aged Couples
Park Street
Horticultural Hall
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