Gove and Curtis Clash Amid Convention Nominating Fight
Ex mayor Edwin A. Curtis and Hon. Jesse M. Gove clashed on the floor of the Union Hall Republican municipal convention over Board of Apportionment candidates. Curtis urged referral to a 25 member committee while Gove pressed for direct convention action. Peter Morrison of East Bos- ton was nominated.
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Edwin A. Curtis
Jesse M. Gove
Union Hall
Board of Apportionment
Gove
Peter Morrison
East Bos
Nominations For Board Of Apportionment Raise Tensions
Republicans nominate two candidates for at large Board Of Apportionment seats. Morrison and Ward face opposition after ex Mayors backing, with Mr Gove guiding nominations despite refusals by the nominees. Brown of West Roxbury also declined, prompting further maneuvering by Major Briggs.
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Flere Dere
Thomas Russell
Ward
Gove
City Committee
Merchants’ Association
Morrison
J. Adamy Brown
West Roxbury
Major Briggs Pri
Board of Apportionent
Convention nominates George H Innis for street commissioner
The meeting in Back Bay nominated George H Innis for street commissioner by acclamation, praising his peace and war record. Ex-Alderman Bromwich and others backed the choice, while debates centered on Board of Apportionment candidates and the role of business leaders in selecting school committee nominees.
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Russell
Back Bay
J. Payson Bradley
George H. Innis
Bromwich
South Boston
G. M. Marshall
Board of Apportionment
Curtis
Merchants’ Association
Frank H. Briggs
Jesse M. Gove
Josiah Quincy
Merchants’ Committee
Mr. Morrison
J. Adams Brown
Morrison
Peter
Brown
Gove
United Convention
Fourth National Bank
McCarthy
Peter Morrison
F. H. Briggs
Thomas Russell
Briggs
Roxbury
Mr. Gove
Jesse Gove
Boston school committee candidate panel announced
A twenty five member committee met after the convention and chose ex Mayor Curtis as chairman with F H Briggs as secretary. They will meet today at 4 PM in Room 6 Parker House to hear one representative from each Boston organization, no others, on candidate selection.
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Peter Morrison
A. M. Fisher
G. J. Kemp
J. J. McCarthy
George N. Swallow
Arturo de Fillipo
John Huntress
Henry Getterman
J. IF. Morgan
J. Henry Gould
F. H. Briggs
J. B. Dumond
John H. Gordon
Stephen
Parker House
Curtis
Boston
Spain Sees Ultimatum on Philippines and Cuba Terms
The United States presses its peace terms to Spain on Cuba Puerto Rico Guam and the Philippines. It seeks open door access for American and Spanish trade and a mutual relinquishment of indemnity claims since the Cuban revolt. Spain may adjourn to Madrid to respond Wednesday.
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Spain
United States
Philippines
Philippine
United States Commission
Cuba
Porto Rico
West Indies
Guam
Joint Commission
Madrid
President McKinley to push expansion and army buildup
President McKinley's forthcoming message will outline plans to leave Cuba to its people after a stable government is established and to expand U S protection with a Cuba protectorate. It urges a larger army of about 100 000 and a stronger navy with five new battleships under construction.
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Washington
McKinley
Cuba
United States
Philippines
Guam
Porto Rico
Hawaii
Congress
Pingree Opposed to Keeping the Philippines
Detroit November 21 Governor Pingree denounces imperial ambitions calling the Philippines unsuitable for habitation and a costly burden. He predicts Congress and the presidential campaign will focus on policy, warns against annexation of Cuba and Puerto Rico, supports West Indian options but draws the line at the Philippines. He adds Americans seek fair play, not conquest.
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Detroit
Mich
Pingree
Philippines
Wolic
Mark Hanna
Cuba
Porto Rico
West Indian Islands
Spain's Cuban Debt Grows From Wars to Present
Washington dispatch notes Spain claims it intended to repudiate Cuba debt but traces growth from 1864 when Spain created a $38 million loan to fund foreign wars. It lists debts from Mexican, Santo Domingo, Chilean, and Peruvian wars and costs of Spain's diplomatic and consular needs in the Americas.
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Washington
Spain
Cuba
Santo Domingo
Allpain
North
South America
Dr Wilson Offers Free One Month Treatment
The advertisement states a genuine offer from Dr Wilson, a renowned medical expert, promising one full month of free medicines and treatment without any catches. It contrasts this with common scams that trap patients into paying for two months to get a third free month.
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Wilson
Free Treatments Offered by National Association in 1899
Announcement promotes free medical care at 18 Boylston Street with no charges for one month to applicants before January 1, 1899. Highlights include free Edison X ray exhibitions, trials for deafness and rheumatism, free examinations, and weekly free lectures on Tuesday evenings. Office hours are weekdays 10 to 4, Sundays 10 to 12, with Tuesday and Thursday evenings 7 to 8.
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The
National Association
Boylston Street
Cuban Debt During the War and Consolidation
The text outlines Cuba’s debt from the ten years war and the Cuban War. It notes 1886 consolidation at 124 million, and current bonds outstanding: 6 percent 124 million issued 1883 plus 5 percent 126.49 million issued 1890. Total debt around 160 million with Bank of Spain holding 150 million and the rest spread across France, England, Germany, Belgium, and the United States.
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Madrid
Bank of Spain
Spain
Cuba
France
England
Germany
Belgium
United States
Conaty Opposes Imperialism and Colonies in U S Ideals
The Rev Dr Thomas J Conaty rector of the Catholic University in Washington denounces imperialism in American policy saying the nation should rule by ideas and self government not conquest. He warns against standing armies and the dangers of greed and syndicates steering America into governing others.
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New York
Thomas J. Conaty
Catholic University In
Washington
Evans Ale Promo Describes Ale Qualities
Fe Evans presents The Ale for You praising an ale that is nappy frothy mellow clear sparkling and free from sediment with emphasis on its smooth finish and clarity for drinkers.
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Fevans
Joige Sturgeon Campaign Faces Ward 18 Dispute
In Ward 18 trouble erupts as Charles Henry Kemp Sturgeon denounces a bad slate and seeks council candidacy with or without ward support. The Anti-Deception Club unanimously indorsed his bid, with a rally set at Cabot street bath house to feature Colonel Michael Vincent Maloney and speakers including Peter Rooney of Worcester.
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Charles Henry Kemp Sturgeon
Sturgeon
Jerry’’ Watson
Judge Sturgeon
Judge
Cabot Street Bath House
Michael Vincent Maloney
Riley
Quincy
Colonel Maloney
Peter Rooney
Worcester
Harvard Triumph Parade Ends In Fireworks And Feasts
Harvard students and grads revived a victory celebration after a football win. The parade moved from Harvard Yard to President Eliot’s house with bands, banners, and cheers. Public figures including President Eliot and Coach Forbes spoke, then crowds lit a large bonfire at Holmes Field as speeches followed amid raucous jubilation.
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Stone
Harvard
Bill Burden
Grads
Crimson
John Brown
Harvard Square
Ben Dibbblee
Jack MacMasters
Cambridge
Yale
Percy Haughton
Daly
Dibblee
W. Cameron Forbes
George Marvin
Eliot
Elis
England
Higginson
Pennsylvania
Princeston
Holmes Field
Dave Fatrebanks
Captain Dibblee
Alexander
Forbes
Marvin
Burden
Cochrane
Reid
Jaffray
Farley
Burnett
Buster Burnett
James Russell Lowell
New Haven
Little Girl Delays Letter to Santa Until After Thanksgiving
A Lakewood girl visits her aunt and asks if Alvira has written to Santa. The aunt says the letter was sent a week ago, and the child admits she has not written yet fearing Santa won’t be ready to take orders until after Thanksgiving and might forget her letter.
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Lakewood
Alvira
Santa Claus
Santa
Cleveland
Price Tug Over Quinine Sparks Cash-Strapped Buyer Clash
In a sharp exchange from the Chicago Record a buyer recalls a quarrel over quinine pricing. The woman argued the price should drop ten cents because she pays her boy to help fetch it. The anecdote highlights wartime era cash strain and household budgeting pressures.
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Chicago
Dorchester Wheelmen Beat Chelsea Club In Whist Loss In Pool
Dorchester Wheelmen defeated Chelsea Cycle Club in whist and lost in pool. Pool totals show Chelsea 120 and Dorchester 8 percent. whist Chelsea 208 with minus four, Dorchester 216 with plus four. Alter Ego Club beat Charlestown Cycle in pool and whist. Pool prices show Alter Ego 120. Charlestown 120. whist Alter Ego 316 with plus four, Charlestown 208 with margin of loss.
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Chelsea
Dorchester Wheelmen
Doane
Andrewa
Dorchester
Hipmeyer
Beal
Charlestown
Price
Pettengill
Holm
Woods
Alter
Mbrus
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Peter Morrison and
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National Association OF Physicians and Surgeons
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DR. Conaty
Joige Sturgeon
Will
Coach Forbes
William H. Lewis
President Eliot
Quincy Street
Tal
Professor Hollis
Harvard Athletic Committee
Rans
Harvards
Holmfo Sea
Hanover St
Child's
Wilson’s New Jewelry
Waltham
Wilson’s
Pocket Books
Christmeas
Hanover St. Wilson’s
Elgin
Illinois
Wilson's
Hanoverst
Ilunover St
Instruments
Thos. Gillard
Ligin
Sterling Newedy Company
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