Mayoralty fight shows Republican tactics in Boston
In Boston the Republican machine presses harsh tactics for mayor Curtis while accusing Josiah Quincy of Wollaston residency. City employees allegedly aid the drive, distributing cards and registering voters during work hours. Democratic leaders plan to field Josiah Quincy with strong support as the aldermanic convention opens.
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Ihs
City Hall
Josiah Quincy
Curtis
Proup
Joal
Gymrores Ten
School Street
Charles
Wollaston
Quincy
Boston
Charles Street
Vicum- Seger
Patrick ‘Connolly
Ward 7
Democratic Committee
Josiah Dean
South Boston
Louis D. Brandeis
Suffolk
Lee
Barry
Flood
Bordman Hall
Salem D. Charles
Ward
Back Bay
George H. Innis
Arthur L. Spring
Committee
Innis
City projects and party politics claim architect’s role
The passage accuses Mayor Curtis and Congressman Harry Atwood of guiding city plans this year. It states Atwood managed construction of engine houses and several schoolhouses and that the mayor approved these plans. Democrats claim concealment by Republicans cannot succeed due to internal information.
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Curtis
Harry Atwood
Atwood
Funeral of Cornelius F. Doherty in East Boston
The funeral of Cornelius F. Doherty ex water registrar was held in East Boston with a large turnout. Pallbearers and a guard of honor included notable figures such as the Hon. P. J. Kennedy and Rep. William J. Donovan. The service at Church of the Holy Redeemer featured a solemn high mass and Gregorian chant, with floral tributes from various organizations. Burial followed at Holy Cross cemetery in Malden.
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Cornelius F. Doherty
Boston
Church of the Holy Redeemer
Matthew Brown
George Casey
J. Reagan
John J. Corrigan
Thomas Crook
John J. Quigley
A. J. Bulger
P. J. Kennedy
Guard of Honor
Thomas F. Doherty
Francis Lally
W. B. F. Whall
Thomas J. Doyle
Robert Wilson
William J. Donovan
J. H. Sullivan
William Kenney
Thomas F. Delehanty
Philip Attridge
Thomas McKenna
John F. Fitzgerald
Joseph H. O’neil
David Barry
Thomas W. Flood
William Walsh
Cornelius J. Flynn
John H. Duane
John P. Dore
J. Mitchell Galvin
Joseph O'Kane
Common Council
William Hickey
John J. Hasson
Water Department
P. J. Grady
James Walsh
Leary
Conry and Kelly
Frank Casey
William F. McClellan
Irwin Clark
John Marno
Otio K. Newell
Willam J. Burke
Charles Morris
Brooklyn
N. Y
Navy Yard
Simon J. Donovan
Winthrop
Lawrence P. McCarthy
Father McManus
Father McAuley
Walter Gin
Lottie Green
Katherine Hines
Joseph Ryan
John Hickey
Theresa Doherty
Miss Summers
Cambridge
Order of Hibernians
Excelsior Council
Knights of Columbus
Royal Society of Good -Fellows
East Boston
St. Vincent de Paull Society
James F. Doherty
Thomas Whall
Joseph H. O'Neil
Katherine Small
Holy Cross Cemetery
Malden
Death of a Decorator Absalom C Stanley in Somerville
Absalom C Stanley renowned interior decorator and master house painter died at age after heart trouble progressed to Bright's disease at his Somerville residence 3 Chester avenue. Born Hampden Maine he moved to Boston as a youth and worked on notable interiors including Fifth Avenue Hotel New York and Continental Hotel Philadelphia. He ran a large Boston business at 8 Broad street for eleven years, was a Mexican War veteran, leaves a widow and one daughter, funeral Friday at 1 45 led by Rev Powers.
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Absalom C. Stanley
New England
Chester Avenue
Somerville
Bright
Boston
Back Bay
Hampden
Davis C. Nye
Charles Street
Stanley
Manchester
N. H
D. C. Tufts
New York
Fifth Avenue Hotel
Paran Stevens
Philadelphia
Broad Street
Mr. Powers
Funeral of Lieut John J Grogan at Mt Calvary
The funeral cortège laid to rest Lieutenant John J Grogan in Mt Calvary after a long career in the Ninth Regiment where he won a gold drill prize. A requiem high mass was held at the Cathedral of the Holy Cross Washington Street with floral tributes lining the casket. Pallbearers listed Captain P T Sullivan Lieutenant J J Maguire P J Driscoll J J Downey Charles McConce Lieutenant James Walsh. He is survived by a devoted wife.
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John J. Grogan
Mt. Calvary
Grogan
Cathedral of the Holy Cross
Washington Street
P. T. Sullivan
J. J. Maguire
P. J. Driscoll
J. J. Downey
Charles McConce
James Walsh
The Wiskinskie Campaign Fund Pressure in City Departments
A 19th century opinion piece reveals a widespread push to extract 2 percent assessments from city workers in the street health park and water departments to fund Republican campaigns. Foremen and sub foremen recruit colleagues, with leaves of absence used to hustle support, while officials deny involvement though named individuals are identified.
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The
Post
New York City
Wiskinskie
Tammany
Street Department
Health Department
Charles Harrington
John C. Grouse
Alexander Burr
Durgin
Health Commission
Ithe
George A. Hibbard
Republican City Committee
Park Department
City Service
Water Department
Memorial for Jeremiah A. O'Neill at Fordham
Jeremiah A. O'Neill, 24, a bright Boston College senior and Jesuit order entrant, died after a six month illness at St. John's College Fordham New York. A Boston native from Shawmut Avenue he led in Fulton Debating and presided over the Athletic Association at BC before joining Frederick Maryland studies. His family, five brothers and three sisters, plan to attend the Fordham funeral.
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Jeremiah A. O'Neill
Boston College
St. John’s College
Fordham
N. Y
Boston
Order of Jesuits
Frederick
Fulton Debating Association
Athletic Association
Shawmut Avenue
Bishop Conroy Dies After Short Illness in New York
Right Rev Joseph Conroy Bishop of Curium died at his residence 148 West Forty fourth street after a brief illness He was about 84 years old and had served as bishop for many years The city mourns the loss of this church leader and pioneer figure
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New York
Joseph Conroy
Curium
Forty-fourth Street
Old Colony Bowling League Formed in Brockton
In Brockton on November 20 a new Old Colony Bowling League was organized with top city teams. Schedule lists matches begin November 20 through December 23 including Brockton, Campello, Keswick, Randolph, Metropolitan, and Spofford & Mitchells in varied home and away games.
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Brockton
Old Colony
Campello
Spofford and Mitchell
Randolph
Metropolitan
Keswick
Spofford & Mitchell's
Funeral for Lieutenant McCausland of Brookline Police
The funeral for Lieutenant Charles B. McCausland of the Brookline police was held yesterday from his Prospect Street home. The service, conducted by the Chandler Post 143 G A R, drew Brookline police on and off duty, Knights of Honor, and members of the First Massachusetts Regiment and local clubs. Rev Jeremiah Taylor spoke, Chief Bowman read G A R ritual, and burial occurred at Walnut Hill Cemetery.
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Charles B. McCausland
Brookline
Prospect Street
C. L. Chandler Post
No. 143
Knights of Honor
Brookline Lodge
First Massachusetts Regiment
Country Club
Jeremiah Taylor
Ard
Harvard Beats Boston In Scrimmage Before Crucial Quaker Tilt
Harvard’s football team concluded practice with a two half scrimmage against Boston, scoring on Curtis and Wrightington. Key players like Donald may miss Saturday’s game, with Haughton sidelined and Stevenson proving solid on the line as odds favor Pennsylvania 2 to 1 or 3 to 1.
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B.A
Moulton
R.e
Gould
Waters
Moyne
Shaw
Russel N. Shaw
Wilson Stevenson
R.t
Ehaventedsoved
B. Waters Newell
Opie
Curtis
Wrightington
Crimson
Draper
Harvard
Quakers
Hayes
Boston
C. Brewer
Dunlop
Cabot
Donald
Haughton
Stevenson
Rice
Lea
Hallowell
Pennsylvania
Yale Players in Fine Fettle Before Final Practice
Yale football players rested today and rehearsed signals and fresh moves in secret. Tomorrow's practice will be the last of the season, and Captain Thorne announced that the public would be allowed to attend.
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New Haven
Cent
Yale
Thorne
Yale Freshmen Edge Worcester Athletic Club 6 4
In New Haven on November 20 Yale freshmen defeated Worcester Athletic Club 6 to 4 in a tightly contested football game.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Haven
Conn
Yale
Worcester Athletic Club
Boxing Gossip and Promoters Shake Up in Eastern Cities
Boxing gossip notes a regional surge in glove contests from New York to Philadelphia with talk of revived interest after slumps. Griffo-Gans controversy draws press fire toward Eureka Club and Corbett’s status. Plans for twenty round shows surface at Maspeth, while several bouts and arrivals shape prospects for busting excitement in local rings.
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New York
Brooklyn
Long Island
New Jersey
Philadelphia
Baltimore
Washington
Cincinnati
Boston
Eureka Club
Griffo
Joe Gans
Jim Corbett
Maher O’donnell
Corbett
Maher
Empire Club
Maspeth
L. L
Jim Kennedy
Spike Sullivan
Kennard
The
St. Paul
Dave Sprague
Sprague
Jim Dwyer
Elizabethtown
N. J
Mike Murphy
Jake Kiirain
Ed Barrett
Barrett
Jack Ryan
Lawrence
William Neven
Young Collins
McLellan
Roxbury
Harry Hutchins
Cane Rush and Freshmen Sophomore Football At Institute
The annual cane rush and varsity game at the Institute of Technology stirred South End crowds. Sophomores won the football clash 16 to 0 after a 10-9 thriller. cane fight followed, 98 claiming 22 hands to 7 for 99 amid gales of noise and a 600-strong, rain-soaked audience.
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Institute of Technology
South End
Grounds
Boyleton Street
Ferguson
MacBride
Nolte
Sanchez
Watrous
Clifford
Harry Allen
Exeter Street
Reyes
E.ouy
T.t. Smith
Harris Umanon
C.r
G. Macintyre
R.t
Robinson
B. Underwood
Atrentine Acéoent
Somerville High Triumphs Over Roxbury 4–0 in Yardley Clash
Somerville High School defeated Roxbury High yesterday at the YMCA grounds in Somerville by 4 to 0, running their record to five victories and no defeats. The game ended at halftime due to darkness after Roxbury failed to arrive until after 4 p.m. The Somerville lineup featured Burton scoring the opening touchdown in the first five minutes. The junior league contest with Newton High awaits next Friday afternoon.
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Somerville High
Roxbury High
Somerville
Newton High
Burton
Roxbury
Bury
Orber
Jouett
Caccabecnaten
Ie Richardson
Raymond
Cotter
Stock
R. Pipe
Palmer
B.b
Pate Burton
Bien
Simpaon
Ramsay
Sophomores Triumph Over Freshmen In Wet Hanover Game
In Hanover New Hampshire on November 20 the sophomores defeated the freshmen 16 to 0 in a rain soaked clash. Standouts included Eckstrom Perkins and Belknap for the sophomores with Staley Eaton and Cavanagh leading the freshmen. The lineup lists Walker Boardman Nichols Turner Connelly Lyster Feth Bartlett Bacon and Perkins among others.
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Hanover
N. H
Ckstrom
Perkina
Belknap
Staley
Eaton
Cavanagh
Walker
Cavanagh Boardman
Walker Nichols
L.g
rTaham
Bartlett
B. Balen
Championship Billiards Discussed For Pros and Prospects
Chicago Nov 20 With cold weather interest grows in billiards tournaments and professional play. Schaefer agrees to many of Slossons terms including a table choice toss, 500 cushion caroms, one 80 point balk line game and two matches in Chicago and New York for 1000 a side. Schaefer shows good form with a 300 point balk line nine inning run. Ives may join on same terms but Slosson criticism of Ives is noted.
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Chicago
Schaefer
Slosson
Ives
Slosson Comments on Foss Averages and Betting Prospects
Slosson states Thatcher says Foss can average about 15, exceeding prior estimates, and Slosson himself could play Foss at 600 to 23 or 20. He claims this would push Slosson’s average to 3 or more, and suggests the New Yorker could win large sums if he maintains such averages in a money game.
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Slosson
Thatcher
Foss
Results at Baltimore Horse Race Cards
Baltimore results list six races with winners and placings. Frankie B won the first, Maurice second, Beatrice TV won third, Ocean Club handicap saw Augustus Helle take first, Tremargo won fifth, and Eclipse captured the sixth with times noted for each race.
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Baltimore
Fankie B
Holton
George Dixon
Maurice, McKee
Sunup
Beatrice TV
Helen H
Augustus Helle
Marshall
Tomoka
Tremargo
Venetlan
Florrie
Eclipse
Candelabra
van Brunt
Lexington Racing Results From State Street Track
In Lexington Kentucky on November 20 the first race over three-fourths of a mile saw Interior win with Kodak second and Bessie Mizner third in 1 16. The second event, one mile, was won by Sunburst with Addie Buchanan second Islin third and Time finishing in 1 48 1 2. The third race covering five and one half furlongs resulted in James Monroe first Sir Vassar second and a Peep o Day third with a time of 1 09 1 2.
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Lexington
Interior
Kodak
Bessie Mizner
Addie Buchanan
Islin
James Monroe
Sir Vassar
Bunting Club Dinner Honors Its Members at Thorndike
The Bunting Club enjoyed a refined gathering with all members present at the Thorndike last evening. Colonel William A. Bunting presided at dinner as roses and chrysanthemums adorned the table. Edward Hatch announced his resignation as secretary to take effect in 1920 and spoke on Forty Years of Club Life, comparing past and present entertaining.
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Bunting Club
Thorndike
William A. Bunting
Edward Hatch
Colonel Bunting
A. M. Thayer
Prominent Songwriters Mentioned in Brief List
The note cites James N. Brennan and E. Austin Keith as two well known song writers. It highlights their works titled Only Another Broken Heart and When We Were Waltzing.
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James N. Brennan
E. Austin Keith
Style Advice for Women for Elite Friends
Alich Amory urges women to dress to please Harvard Yale and Princeton friends. The piece emphasizes refined fashion, modest silhouettes, and tasteful grooming as social signals. It frames attire as a courteous gesture towards distinguished male hosts from elite universities.
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Alich Amory
Harvard
Yale
Princeton
Ellen Osborn’s Letter Feathers and Fashion Fantasies
A breezy fashion column highlights London trends with feathery trims, sables, and fur velvet ensembles. Featured items include toques, jackets, coats, capes, football gowns, a regal princess gown, and the season’s three newest fashions.
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Ellen Osborn
London
The Marlborough Knot Makes Bold Fashion Statement
A quirky fashion note describes a new Marlborough Knot as a flashy bonnet adornment for a lap dog. The bow and the bloomer style are praised for harmony, with the knot suggested to symbolize a striking boldness in clothing.
Two Bloodthirsty Kings In World History Compared
A stark claim paints two rulers as exceptionally ruthless since ancient times, framing a dramatic contrast in leadership and impact across eras.
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C. F. Doherty
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Bishop Conroy
California
Besk Square
Faneel Mail Square
WEW Bowling League
M'Causland
Yale Players
Sa Eee
Scheefer
Schaefer-Slosson
John Thatcher
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W. L. Alden
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