Second Church at Copley Square marks 250th anniversary
The article details the closing of the Second Church anniversary celebration in Boston at Copley Square with a large audience, a chorus, and an extensive program. Addresses by Governor Wolcott and Harvard President Eliot were not delivered due to illness, while Dr. Hale and Dr. Peabody spoke on the church's influence in religion and literature.
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Second Arch
Copley Square
Wolcott
Eliot
Harvard University
Second Church
America
Edward Fiverett ‘Hale
Francis G. ‘Peabody
Stephen M. Crosby
E. A. Motta
Thomas van Ness
Menneishonn
Tingers
Carl Behr
Revlon "Titus
Bertha Ohoman
B. W. Hobbs
Richétson
Sy Pecker Antes
Reed
Crosby
Elan
aBoil
Ahat
Depa
Rancis
Peabody
Ton Mather
Mather
Emergon
Emeraothes
Ude
Matia Awae
Namin Sc Radter
Emerson
Origi
Sto Emerson
Edward Everett “Hale
Nestor
Mathers
Cotton
Boston
Salem
Amd
Cotton’ Mather
Moses
Henry .Ware
Waldo Emerson
Massachusetts
Women’s Alliance
H. Brigham
Mary P. Wells Smith
Emily A. Fifield
Kate Gannett Wells
Anna Gurlin Spencer
Democratic national committee debates free silver stance
The Democratic national executive committee chaired by A. K. Jones met for most of the day at the Sherman House to discuss organization and administration. They indicated free coinage remains in the platform and did not show signs of shelving it, while speakers including William Sulzer and James F. Minturn argued trusts or free silver as the key issue in their states.
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Chicago
Democratic National Executive Committee
A. K. Jones
Sherman House
William Sulzer
New York
James F
Minturn
New Jersey
Pettigrew
South Dakota
Igorasa A. Towne
Duluth
Democratic Party
Democratic City Nomination Fight in Boston Convention
The Boston Democratic caucuses roused tense debates as John R. Murphy and General Collins vie for mayor. Joseph A. Dennison and John Quinn challenged strategy while pledging loyalty to the party and urging unity ahead of December’s contest.
Convention debate centers on franchises and home rule
The late assembling convention elected temporary chairmanship for Alderman Day as John Hf. McDonald and Representative William Mahoney served as secretaries. Resolutions urged broadening municipal functions, fair compensation for city franchises, and endorsing Democratic stewardship while reaffirming Boston's home rule principles and opposition to oppressive policies.
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Pea
Nomination Speech Elevates Boston Mayor Race Leader
Charles W Casey is nominated for Mayor of Boston by the Democratic convention. The speaker extols the nominee’s rise from state legislature to congress and consul general, praising his unity across party lines and his embodiment of American opportunity.
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Charles’ W. Casey
Collins
Boston
Democracy
Democratic Party of
Congress
United States
British Empire
Collins Nominated at City Convention Amid Cheers
The convention declared General Collins the nominee by 187 to 104 after a heated roll call led by Chairman Lees. Supporters for Murphy protested, while John B. Duane was named street commissioner and a 26 member slate for School Board posts was announced with ward by ward selections.
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Conry
James F.° Nolan
Patrick A. Collins
Collins
Murphy
Patrick Roughan
Thomas M. McBarron
Lee
John
Duane
Twentysix
John. E. Baldwin
Daniel V. McIsaac
Daniel J. Coffey
George H. Sexton
George W. Goodwin
John J. McCarthy
William J. Power
Henry P. Nawn
Edward C. Kelley
John F. McDonald
John P. Riley
Thomas J. Young
General Collins Confident Convention Vote Expected
The article notes General Collins was so confident of victory that he retired early and did not await the vote results. It states there is no doubt the convention’s choice will be ratified by Boston voters at the polls.
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Collins
Boston
Will Support Collins in Local Convention
Joseph A. Dennison of Ward 3, who placed John R. Murphy in nomination, said he could only speak for himself. He pledged to do all in his power to elect Mr. Collins and expressed confidence that they can win.
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Murphy
Joseph A. Deninison
General Collins
Charles V Dasey
Dorchester
Joseph A. Dennison
Charlestown
Dasey
Collins
Dennison
Norton
McNary
Pott
Ward 18
Charles’ H. Kip
Ward 11
Borofsky
Baldwin
Ward
Quifin
John H. Duane
London
Reaton
Patrick A. Collins
Charles H. Kip
John Quinn
Boston
Ani
Europe
Patrick A. ‘Collins
Patrick A
Colli
P. A. Collins
George Washington
Robert Emmet
General Colns
Collings
Eneral
A .Democratic
Ueppieuee
Laupater
Quinn
Ide
Nyo
Fern
Ward 3
John .R. Murphy
Street Department Annual Report 1898 Expenditures Detailed
The annual report shows street department spending for 1898 totaling 5 488 684 07 with allocations for maintenance 2 401 630 60 street improvements by wards 407 860 44 bridge and ferry specials 2 137 12 paving specials 81 699 12 sewer specials 0 laying out and construction of highways 1 372 74 Blue Hill avenues boulevard act 255 537 29 Stony Brook improvement 94 434 76 new ferry boats 0 South Union station 120 261 56 sewerage works 1 49 743 50. Total 5 488. i
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Pavn
Blue Hill
Stony Brook
New Fe Landing
Captain Breaks a Leg in Gale Off Bank Quere
The schooner Gladstone from Provincetown, Massachusetts, docked in Halifax today reporting Captain L. McKay fractured his leg. A heavy gale last Friday night drove a large sea over her and swept the captain from the wheel, injuring him above the knee while he tumbled into the companionway.
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Halifax
Gladstone
Provincetown
Mass
L. McKay
Quero
Lipman Vote Count Questioned in Ward 21
The report cites Harry Lipman on the Kelly ticket as miscounted. He was listed at 22 percent but corrected to a 42 percent total after a recount, showing a 20 point gain.
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Harry Lipman
Democrats Fail To Nominate Mayor Candidate In Waltham Convention
In Waltham on November 20 the Democratic municipal convention dissolved without nominating a mayoral candidate. Mayor George L. Mayberry appears nearly certain to win re election as a Republican ally looms. A Ward 7 seating dispute caused a lengthy deadlock and prevented decisions.
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Waltham
Umit
George L. Mayberry
Mayberry
Ward 7
Fitchburg Railroad Brakemen Protest New Wage Schedule
Brakemen on the Fitchburg western division from Mechanicsville to Greenfield met to discuss the new freight wage schedule effective last week. Brakemen would earn 70 dollars monthly, flagmen 7 dollars, conductors 100 dollars, with no material change in total pay if hours remain the same. workers say they must log more hours for the same pay. No action was taken, but dissatisfaction exists.
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Troy
N. Y
Fitchburg
Mechanicsville
Greenfield
Mass
Moody Improves as Doctors Monitor Heart Condition
East Northfield Nov 20 Dr N P Wood reports Mr Moody had a comfortable day with improved appetite and normal temperature His heart walls are weakening from overwork and fatty degeneration but steady gradual improvement is expected Nurses Mrs Moody and Mrs A P Fitt will assist at home as doctors continue examinations focusing on the heart region
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Northfield
N. P. Wood
Moody
Wheeler Not To Return Manila November Letter to McKinley
General Wheeler opts not to come back to Congress. He writes to President McKinley asking that the letter be forwarded to the House. In an Associated Press interview he urges a session first day resolution affirming U S sovereignty in the Philippines to save lives avert famine and reduce costs.
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Manila
Wheeler
Congress
McKinley
House of ‘Representatives
Associated Press
United States
Philippines
Aguinaldo
Boston Museum gala hosts Lord Mayor Tallon and Redmond MP
At a Boston Museum box last night Lord Mayor Tallon of Dublin and Hon John E Redmond MP attended the performance of Because he Loved Him 80 and praised Dodson's renowned comedy triumph as guests of the museum management.
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Boston Museum
Tallon
Dublin
John E. Redmond
M. P
Dodson
Brandy for Pies and Puddings Offered by Cushing
Brandy for mincemeat and plum pudding advertised with prices 75c per quart to 4.00 for larger bottles. California and French brandies listed with multiple price points. Cushing Medical Supply promises the product is absolutely pure.
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California
Cushing
Cushing Medical Supply
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