Somerville’s Ton sorial Politician in the Spotlight
A Somerville barber nicknamed Norton pursues the mayoralty, promoting labor equity and local hiring while clashing with Mayor Hodgkins. Norton’s path includes debates and a bid to mobilize working men with a school-centered platform amid a triangular political fight.
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Philadelphia
Norton
Jimmie
South Framingham
Somerville
Somervillé
Pope
Tana
Hodgkins
Robert Taiée
Bonnerville
Kelly
Mr. Norton
Talks on Individuality by James Logan Gordon at the YMCA
James Logan Gordon opened a lecture series on Individuality at the YMCA rooms yesterday. He urged self belief and the unleashing of personal potential by embracing the example of historic figures from Shakespeare to Lincoln, stressing individual conscience and decisive truth in leadership.
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James Logan Gordon
V. M
Cromwell
Cromwell, A Shakspere
Milton
Gladstone
Lincoln
Garrison
Napoleon
Webster
Bunker Hill
Luther
David
Isaiah
Abraham Lincoln
Tila
Gas buoy advocated after Hannah McLean ashore at Nix's Mate
The schooner Hannah McLean from Hunter's Point to Boston ran ashore at Nix's Mate. Tugs Harry Roussell and Camilla floated her at high water. she rests uninjured. The incident renews calls for a gas buoy at Nix's Mate to improve harbor safety and mark the passage. Captain Elliott led the crew, and Pilot Maxwell questions the government's buoy policy.
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Hannah McLean
Elliott
Hunter's Point
L. 1
Boston
Nix
Harry Roussell
Camilla
Boston Towboat Company
William J. Bird
Bald Capt. Maxwell
Pilots’ Association
Nix's
Fire injures fireman during Tremont Street blaze
A fire at 4 Winchester Street yesterday afternoon damaged an upper floor unit of a four story brick tenement owned by James Stevenson. Hoseman Philip Sullivan was thrown from Engine 2’s hose wagon at Tremont and Boylston Streets and suffered internal injuries and a broken arm. He was taken to Massachusetts General Hospital.
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Winchester Street
James Stevenson
Margaret Sullivan
Tremont
Boylaton
Philip Sullivan
Massachusettes General Hospital
Assailants Unknown In Attack On Watchman Susa
Police know little about the assailants who attacked Vick Susa, watchman for L Picker and Co. at 410 Atlantic Avenue. Friday night he confronted two men seen climbing a ladder near Foster's Wharf. a struggle ensued and one man fired two shots. One shattered a lantern and the other pierced his pantaloons. The pair fled.
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Sen
Vick Susa
L. Picker & Co
Atlantic Aveniue
Susa
Foster's Wharf
Suze
Hebrew Citizens' Club Forms Ward 16 Chapter
A meeting at Kline's Hall Washington Street gathered 300 400 citizens to organize Hebrew residents of Ward 16. Prominent speakers Josephanne and Samuel Brits of New York attended. Officers were Solomon Birds president Isaac Cohen vice president Mark secretary S B Sternberg financial secretary Louis Harri treasurer. About seventy three men were noted for naturalization papers awaiting citizenship. Membership cited as 0% with plans to grow by about 100 in coming weeks.
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Hebrew Citizens’ Club
Kline’s Hall
Washington Street
Hebrew Citizens of
Ward ‘16
Citi Sens
Josephanne
Samuel Brits
New York
Ward 16
Solomon Birds
Isaac Cohen
Mark
Sternberg
Louis Harri
House Burned at Worth Easton Fires Blaze
Worth Easton report says Charles B. Annege's dwelling burned this noon from an overheated stove located on Loge 1400. The home was partially insured and the cause is under investigation.
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Worth Easton
Charles
Annege
A New Terminus At Causeway Street Union Station
The old Eastern railroad station on Causeway street is closed as trains shift to the new Union Station. The move involves demolition of the old building built after a fire, with the Eastern division continuing to operate for now. The new hub promises a grand waiting room, updated heating, and a busy future timetable.
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Old Eastern Railroad
Causeway Street
Union Station
Eastern Railroad Company
Boston
New Hampshire Line
Boston & Maine
Portland
Conway Junction
North Conway
N. H
White Mountains
Gloucester
Rockport
Saugus
Old Causeway Street
Curtail Train Service In Vermont Rail Lines
Central Vermont cuts passenger service due to light travel starting today. The 6 a.m. Rutland service and night expresses to Rutland are discontinued, along with key daytime trains between Northfield and St. Albans. Fitchburg line ends the Boston train run from here at 2 a.m. with arrival by 7 a.m. Public disappointment grows as freight remains robust and shipments from Western crops and Canadian hay increase.
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Bellows Falls
Central Vermont Road
Rutland
Here
Northfield
St. Albans
Fitchburg Road
Boston
Seaboard
Book dealer C. C. Morse dies after paralysis shock
Charles Carlton Morse 62 longtime partner of C. C. Morse & Son books and stationery died this afternoon after a paralysis shock. Born in Bradford he came to Haverhill in 1840 and served in Company G of the 17th Massachusetts in the war. He was a longtime Odd Fellow and G A R member. He leaves a wife a daughter and three sons including George D Morse a noted book auctioneer.
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Haverhill
Charles Carleton Morse
C. C. Morse & Son
Bradford
Seventeenth
Massachusetts Regiment
Odd Fellows
George D
Arrest of Martin Finnerty for assault and robbery in Roxbury
Martin Finnerty aged 22 is in custody at Station 9 on a serious charge. He allegedly assaulted Peter McAuley on Palmer street Roxbury and took McAuley’s silver watch valued at twenty dollars. Finnerty will be arraigned in Roxbury district court today.
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Martin Finnerty
Station 9
Finnerty
Peter McAuley
Palmer Street
Roxbury
Alleged Boston Minister Arrested for Pickpocketing in Chicago
J Nelson Williams a Baptist minister from Boston was arrested in Chicago after allegedly picking the pocket of Engineer Daily. He claimed only three days in the city and showed a gold watch found on him while denying the charge. Local Baptist leaders doubted his identity and questioned his clerical garb.
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J.nelson Williams
Boston
Chicago
Bridewell
Engineer
Foster
Baptist Church
Williams
Post
South End
West End
Frederick W. Hagar, Jr
Bowdoin Square
Wiliams
PRINCESS KAIULANI GAINING ROYAL SUCCESSION HOPES
Victoria Kaiulani of Hawaii sees improved chances of succession as C G Nottage promotes her in a new book. The portrait by Nottage in In Search of a Climate highlights her charms and native Hawaii, noting observers once obscured her appearance during recent visits.
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Victoria Kaiulani
Hawaii
Katulani
Mr. Nottage
Grant resigns as Assistant Secretary of War
The resignation of General L A Grant as Assistant Secretary of War, tendered to the President on taking office, is accepted to take effect December 15. General Joseph B Doe of the Wisconsin National Guard is named his successor and will relocate to the post. he is a lawyer from Janesville Wisconsin and is described as young with strong executive ability.
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Washington
L. A. Grant
Joseph B. Doe
Wisconsin National Guard
Doe
Janesville
Wis
Lamont
The Only Japanese House in the Country Stirs Salem
The residence of Bunkio Matsuki in South Salem nearly completes as the unique Japanese style home in the United States. Noted for its projecting southerly roof and small portico, the house draws hundreds of visitors curious about this singular structure and is described as the only Japanese house in the country.
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Salem
Bunkio Matsuki
Salem No-License Sunday Highlights Temperance Stance
In Salem on November 19 churches united for a no-license Sunday. Prominent speakers across three churches urged temperance, signaling a victory for the no-license movement. Speakers included Rev. D. N. Beach at South Street, Rev. A. W. Hitchcock, Hon. D. I. Robinson, and Revs. Farnham and Bedinger at First Baptist. East Church hosted Rev. J M Qutton and other ministers including E D Bowle.
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Salem
South Street
D. N. Beach
First Baptist
A. W. Hitchcock
Newburyport
D. I
Fire quenched at Art Museum basement trash box
About 2 pm yesterday a small blaze was found in a rubbish box in the Art Museum basement at Copley square. An officer helped extinguish it without alerting the fire department. Damage is trifling and police suspect arson. investigation will follow.
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Art Museum
Copley Square
Division 16
Paine's Furniture Company Price Announcement Draws Attention
Some firms cry wolf but Paine's Furniture Company stands out with a genuine price announcement. The notice in another column warrants instant reader attention for bargains believed to be real.
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Paine’s Furniture Company
Hebrew Ward 8 Club Holds Joint Debate at Lowell Street
The Hebrew Ward 8 Citizens' Club hosted a joint debate at 68 Lowell street with 150 members present. Democratic and Republican speakers were well represented and M Wechsler D Koch and R Korinsky gave recitations. A special meeting is set for next Wednesday night.
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Hebrew Ward 8 Citizens’ Club
Lowell Street
M. Wechsler
D. Koch
R. Korinsky
20 000 FEET ON AIR Bailey Mount Misti Observatory Breaks Records
Professor H. J. Bailey established a meteorological station atop Mount Misti Peru at 19 267 feet, far higher than prior French and Arequipa sites. He used mules for transport, built a six foot hut, and plans hourly observations with wind, temperature, and humidity instruments, hoping for future high altitude science.
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J. Bailey
Arequipa
Peru
Mount Misti
Studets
Harvard
Pickering
Bailey
Milagros
Batley
G. A. Waterbury
Waters
Mt. Misti
Mt. Blanc
Robinson
Passengers Arrive on Cunarder Catalonia From Liverpool
Catalonia brings 169 aboard including N. Smith Miss W T Lowndes Mrs L L Norris. Secon d cabin 49 and steerage 117. Total passenger count noted.
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Catalonia
Liverpool
N. Smith
W. T. Lowndes
L. L. Norris
Robbery at Trinity Church Splashes Lenox Reward Offer
Lenox awakens to church burglary at Trinity Church and a $1000 reward posted by town authorities for the arrest and conviction of the burglars. Officers have followed the suspects into New York State and expect custody by tomorrow.
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Pittsfield
Lenox
Grosvenor
Trinity Church
New York State
Hale Painless Dental at 74 Boylston
An advertisement promotes FINE DENTAL WORK of every description at Hale Painless Dental located at 74 Boylston Street with popular prices for services.
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Hale
Boylston
Russia Drives Standard Oil From Far East Markets
Brokers report a historic setback for Standard Oil as Russia gains leverage in Eastern markets. The article notes declines in India China Japan and Java, Russia’s growing refining capacity, and a shift to bulk shipments via the Suez Canal. It cites Russia’s price advantage and vast oil output, suggesting American firms face ongoing losses and upheaval.
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New York
Standard Oil Company
Great Combine
Russia
Rockefellers
Standard
Mediterranean
India
Far East
Rothschilds
Europe
America
China
Japan
Java
Italy
Cape Horn
Suez Canal
Methodist Speakers at Faneuil Hall Weekday Meetings
The Evangelistic Association of New England presents noon talks at Faneuil Hall by city and area Methodist ministers. Schedule lists Rev. L. B. Bates on Monday, Rev. Edward M. Taylor on Tuesday, Rev. H. W. Ramsey on Wednesday, Rev. L. A. Banks on Thursday, Rev. Willard T. Perrin on Friday, and Rev. C. L. Goodell on Saturday.
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Evangelistic Association of
New England
Faneuil Hall
L. B. Bates
D. D
Edward M. Taylor
H. W. Ramsey
L. A. Banks
Willard T. Perrin
C. L. Goodell
Memorial Service in Dorchester Honors Gounod at St Peter's
A 45 voice chorus, quartet soloists, harpist and violinist paid tribute to Charles Gounod at St Peter's Church Dorchester. The all Gounod program featured the Messe Solennelle with Father T C McGoldrick officiating and soprano Mrs James J Herrick delivering Ave Maria with harpist Gerard Ruese and violinist James Martin. Charles F E McLaughlin directed the service which ended with Marche Cortege from La Reine de Saba.
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Charles Francois Gounod
St. Peter’s Church
Dorchester
Boston
Gounod
T. C. McGoldrick
T. H. Keenan
Father Glennon
Bach
James J. Herrick
Gerard Ruese
James Martin
J. B. Donovan
H. W. Goff
Charles FE. McLaughlin
Lighted match blamed for 26 blaze at West Springfield home
A smoker dropped a lighted match starting a 26 blaze on the first floor of the dwelling at 196 West Springfield street last evening. An alarm was raised from Box 76. The mouse is owned and occupied by F. Alexander.
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West Springfield Street
F. Alexander
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Barhuyn
Darty
Congre McCall
Jon
Bomerville
J. E. Norton
the Hebrew Citizens’ Club
Union
Taylor
Chester H. Graves & Sons
Princess Kaiulani
THE
Prof. Bailey
Cambridge Savant
Mount Mists
Washington St
Summer Street
Pearl &T
Edward Miller & Co
Meriden, Conn
Osar
of the
Shawmut Furniture CO
Shawmut Ave
St. Peter's
United States
Colorado
Keeley Institutes
Providence
Lexington
Springfield
Worcester
North Adams
Dow
Ria Tremont Street
Sholviovy
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