Sailors of the Competitor Return From Cuban Prison
The steamer Saratoga brings back crew members of the American schooner Competitor held by Spain near Berracos for nineteen months. Captain Alfredo Laborde and four others describe harsh confinement and a possible release amid talk of pardons and prosecutions. Julio Arteago y Quesada, a Cuban insurgent, explains his release linked to a secret compromising insurgent allies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Saratoga
Havana
Berracos
Santa Cayetana
Alfredo Laborde
William Gildea
Ona Melton
William Leavitt
Charles Barnett
Brraces
Julio Arteago Y Quesada
Weyler
Blanco
Mexico
Joseph A. Springer
United States
Quesada
Corresident
Melton
Captain la Borde
la Borde
Havana City
Cabanas
Dr. Pardia
Telagado
Cuba
Young Quesada
Gonzales de Quesada
Columbia Col Iege
Pinar del Rio
Arolas
Ner
Anak
Trocha
Gomez
Maceo
Garcia
Death of French woodchopper found face down in woods
News from Rockland reports Frank Robinson a French woodchopper was found dead in woods near Hanover with face buried in leaves and needles. Authorities conclude suffocation caused by a fall while intoxicated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rockland
Frank Robinson
Hanover
Postum Coffee Aids Mental and Physical Health
A health-oriented piece urges daily cheerfulness through good mental and physical balance. It warns against narcotics and stimulants and promotes Postum Food Coffee as a brain and body nourishing beverage, detailing preparation time and alleged benefits.
Captain Lovering Faces Court Martial Over Dragging Private Hammond
CHICAGO November 22 Captain Leonard A Lovering of the Fourth Infantry at Fort Sheridan appeared before a court martial on charges of conduct prejudicial to good order and discipline. Private Hammond was dragged feet first from his cell to the adjutant's office after refusing to walk. Witnesses testified Lovering ordered the dragging and used kicks and bayonet prods. Hammond suffered a bloody wound and clothing torn as he was dragged through multiple locations. Adjournment set to 10 a.m. tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Leonard A. Lovering
Fourth Infantry
Fort Sheridan
Hammond
John J. Bernard
Lovering
New
Vering
Barnard
Mayor Perry Endorsed At Somerville Meeting
The Equal Rights Association of Somerville held a lively Temperance Hall gathering in Hawkins Street. Speakers from the Municipal League slate and regular Republicans attacked the A P A while endorsing Mayor Perry amid strong support for his bid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Equal Rights Association of
Somerville
Mocal
Temperance Hall
Hawkins Street
Aid 2
Municipal League
John McCarthy
John MacDonald
James F. Daviin
Board of Aldermen
James W. Seaney
Arthur D. Osborne
Irving F. Simonds
Cambridge Caucuses Report from Temple Hall
Cambridge caucuses last night drew about 230 votes in Ward 1, 100 fewer than last year. Wardwell for Alderman at large, Bradford for renomination, and Beedle for alderman won. Spalding and Carke tied at 122 for Councilman, Spalding withdrew, Clarke favored, secretary directed to cast vote for Clarke.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Temple Hall
Cambridge
Wardwell
Bradford
Beedle
Thorndike Spalding
Repee City Committee
Carke
Spalding
Clarke
Mr. Clarke
Independent Citizens Announce Fitchburg Nominations
Fitchburg voters receive the Independent Citizens slate for municipal offices. Mayor H. F. Rockwell seeks a third term alongside Aldermen candidates C. C. Walker Ward 1 F. A. Rivers Ward 2 W. G. Farrar Ward 3 A. A. Train Ward 4 Joel Joel Ward 6 F. F. Woodward.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fitchburg
Independent Citizens
H. F. Rockwell
C. C. Walker
F. A. Rivers
W. G. Farrar
A. A. Train
Joel Joel
F. F. Woodward
Quincy Municipal Convention Nominates Sears for Mayor
The Republican convention in Quincy nominated Russell A Sears for mayor. Councilmen-at-large nominees were Richard R. Freeman George A. Siderlinger Alexander Clark William K E Badger and Charles F Merrick. For school committee-at-large James L Edwards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quincy
Russell A Sears
Richard R. Freeman
George A. Siderlinger
Alexander Clark
William KE. Badger
Charles F. Merrick
James L. Edwards
Fall River Democratic Mayor Hopeful Nominated at Convention
At the Fall River mayoralty convention James H. Hoar won the nomination for mayor. Leontine Lincoln and two physicians P Sullivan and A C Lewis were named for the school committee. Lincoln is also a Republican candidate. In Springfield Colonel John L. Rice was nominated for mayor by the Democratic municipal convention with 77 votes on the informal ballot, vs 1 for Mather and 17 for Trask.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fall River
James H. Hoar
Leontine Lincoln
P. Sullivan
A. C. Lewis
Lincoln
Mayor Williamson Renominated at Brockton Republican Convention
Brockton on November 22 Mayor Charles Williamson received a unanimous renomination at the Republican municipal convention held tonight He accepted the renomination delivering a brief acceptance to the gathered delegates and supporters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brockton
Charles Williamson
Eaton Nominated for Mayor in Lawrence Convention
In the Republican mayoralty and aldermanic conventions held tonight, James H. Eaton was nominated for mayor.
J A Gale Favored for Mayor at Haverhill Caucuses
Haverhill November 22 Republican caucuses produce a majority of delegates backing John A Gale for mayor with the party seeking a candidate to lead the city.
Two Masted Schooner F A Pike Sinks After Harbor Collision
The F A Pike of Mott Haven owned by C B Gates sunk off Slate Ledge Boston Harbor after colliding with the Hogan liner Menemsha. Captain Brett blames the steamer while Pilot Lawlor and Captain Connor absolve the Menemsha. Crew rescued by Tug Jennie. vessel valued about $3000 and uninsured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. A. Pike
C. B. Gates
Mott Haven
N. Y
Thomas Brett
Slate Ledge
Boston Harbor
Menemsha
Pike
Jennie
George W. Lawlor
Brett
Connor
Perry
Calais
Church E. Gates
Ott Haven
A. B Connor
Governor's Sland
Lawler
Chamber of Commerce
Dining Tables in Oak with Various Sizes and Prices
Oak dining tables offered in several styles with 6 or 5 heavy legs and polished finishes. Sizes range 44x44 to 62x52 inches with extensions from 8 to 14 feet priced from 9.50 to 28.50. Also available sideboards with mirrors at 16.50 and oak dining chairs at 2.00.
Boston Boxer OBrien to Meet Burge for 7500 Purse
Boston middleweight Dick OBrien has signed to box twenty rounds with Dick Burge for 1550 pounds. The bout is set for December 21 at the Olympic Club in Birmingham following OBrien's victory over Frank Craig at the Olympic Athletic Club last month.
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Boston
Dick Burge
London
Dick O’brien
Frank Craig
Harlem
Olympic Athletic Club
Birmingham
Olympic Club
Boston Boy Knocked Out by Marshall in Maryland Bout
In Baltimore at the Empire Athletic Club Jerry Marshall of Australia stopped Jimmy Obey the Boston Boy after two rounds in front of a large crowd. Obey showed little skill and was outmatched from the opening bell. Earlier, Johnny Smith, billed Maryland champion, knocked out Tommy Wilson at 110 pounds in 2 minutes 46 seconds.
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Baltimore
Jerry”’ Marshall
Australia
Jimmy’’ Obey
Boston
Empire Athletic Club
Obey
Tommy’’ Wilson
Cincinnati
Johnny” Smith
Maryland
Smith
McKinley Relatives Greet White House Era Inaugural Roles
Grace McKinley and cousin Mary Barber emerge as social figures among Mount Holyoke alumni named as ladies of the administration. Mabel McKinley and other kin from Canton to Cleveland and San Francisco prepare for White House duties and society leadership as the McKinley family lines loom large in incoming officials and lobbyist circles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grace McKinley
McKinley
James
Mt. Holyoke
Grandmother McKinley
Canton
Mary Barber
White House
Miss Barber
Farmington
Mabel McKinley
Abner McKinley
Halls of Congress
Somerset County
Penn
Mabel
Ohio
McKaley
Duncan
Cleveland
Dauhter
George B. Morse
President McKinley
San Francisco
Marjorie McKinley Morse
Morse
David McKinley
Woman from Haverhill Sentenced for Abandoning Child
In Somerville Police Court Miss Goldie A. Williams age 20 from Haverhill was charged with abandoning four children and sentenced to one year in the Sherborn Prison for Women. The child was committed with her. The abandonment occurred in Somerville on July 15.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Somerville
Goldie A. Williams
Haverhill
Sherborn
Indictments Returned Against Fall River Councilmen
Taunton, Nov. 22. The grand jury indicted W. Shay and Frank Hoag, Fall River Common Councilmen on three counts each, on charges of soliciting bribes for influence to obtain contracts for furnishing the Hicks school. The cases revive the old Bobrick and Farnham bribery matter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taunton
W. Shay
Frank Hoag
Fall River
Grand Jary
Shay
Hoag
Bobrick
Farnham
Farnham Bribery Anneinst
Trial of Arroy murderers ends in Mexico City
The November 2 report states ten police officials were sentenced in the Arroy murder case after a seven hour jury deliberation. Belide received eleven months imprisonment while Cuellar and Bravo were acquitted. Cuellar acted under orders from the late Inspector-General Velasquez.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City OF
Mexico
Arroy
Bellide
Laskey Sentenced to Three Years for City Bond Forgery
John H. Laskey, convicted last Friday in Cambridge for forging and uttering city bonds, was sentenced by Judge Wardwell in Middlesex Superior Criminal Court to three years in the House of Correction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John H. Laskey
Cambridge
Wardwell
Middlesex Superior Criminal Court
House of Correction
McClelland and Bernstein Fight to Eight Round Draw
In Pittsburg on November 22 Jack McClelland of Pittsburg and Joe Bernstein of New York fought eight rounds to a draw. The bout drew a huge crowd and featured spirited, technical exchanges with Bernstein having weight advantage early but McClelland finishing strong. The crowd felt McClelland would have won if the fight continued.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
Penn
Jack McClelland
Joe Bernstein
New York
McClelland
Bernstein
New Yorker
Jack
Perusnay
Butler Bests Black Griffo in Brooklyn Bout at Greenpoint
In Brooklyn at Greenpoint Sporting Club, Zoe Butler of Brooklyn defeated Black Griffo of Cincinnati by decision after ten rounds in the main event. Earlier, Eddie Goodbody beat Eddie Martin in a 112 pound bout, and Kid Thomas drew with Jack McKeck at 115 pounds, with Joe Cain topping Mike Streeber in separate action.
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New York
Greenpoint Sporting Club
Brooklyn
Zoe Butler
Black
Griffo
Cincinnati
Eddie Goodbody
Johnny Martin
Butler
Californian Charley Goff Stops Paddy Gorman in Yonkers Bout
Charley Goff defeated Paddy Gorman of Australia in the tenth round at Yonkers New York. The Californian middleweight held the advantage in height and reach and floored Gorman with a straight right in the tenth as Gorman battled gamely. Gorman was carried to his corner after the knockdown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Charley Goff
Paddy” Gorman
Australia
Waverly
A. C
Yonkers
N. Y
Goff
Gorman
Whyo Fishing Club Hosts Social and Concert
The Whyo Fishing Club held its second social and concert at Lyceum Hall East Boston drawing about 1500 attendees. The event featured a grand march led by William J Walsh and Katherine Grady with numerous couples and a long list of notable guests including Hon John H Sullivan Hon Patrick J Kennedy Alderman William J Donovan and Lt T F Clark among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whyo Fishing Club
Lyceum Hall
Boston
Graud
William J. Walsh
Katherine Grady
James Gardner
Eliza Brown
Joseph P. Hanton
Lizzie Ryan
John M. Manning
Manning
Wiliam H. Stzgerald
Annie Riley
Henry B
William J. Donovan
James Donovan
Conry
Common Council
T. F. Clark
Ninth Regiment
William Mahoney
Daniel Diamond
Frank Killion
Owl Club
James J Shea
Vasa
Robert Kert Sspooper
Sane Uian
Jose Nell
William Fi
Jase Jone J. Deer
Louis Kelly
B. Frank Kelly
Richard Crowley
Rebell
James J. Irwin
Washington Receptions Set by President for 1890 Season
President Mc Kinley schedules a series of official receptions in January and February from public gatherings to diplomatic, judicial, and military events. Invitations will target officials. Boyle Bros. expands to accommodate Whitten Burdett stock, adding an extra floor and improved lighting at their Boston store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
McKinley
Supreme Court
Army and Navy
Diplomatic Corps
Congress
Judiciary
Army
Navy
Marine Corps
Boyle Bros
Credit Clothiers
Whitten, Burdett & Co
Boston
Professor Eliot Opens Harvard Talk to Ministers
Professor Eliot of Harvard College addressed Unitarian ministers at Harvard Divinity School. He argued that religious truth is not fixed or revealed 4000 years ago, but imagined by science and interpreted by scholars, supported by consensus after rigorous examination, embodying the university method.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eliot
Harvard College
Harvard Divinity School
Tragedy and warning on kidney disease and a medical cure
A young New York woman dies mysteriously at home from kidney disease described as acute Bright's disease. The piece warns of symptoms such as headaches chills and loss of appetite and promotes Warner's Safe Cure as a proven remedy endorsed by doctors worldwide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bright
Quinn Rival Circulation Highlights Convention Split
Senator John Quinn Jr and allies spread circulars in Warri urging voters to back the delegation led by P. J. Day. Opponent W T A Fitzgerald, who heads the Quincy pledged delegation, says Quinn shifted stance fearing defeat over his opposition to Mayor Quincy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Quinn, Jr
Heyes
Williams. M.nary
Warii
P. J. Day
Quincy
W. T. A. Fitzgerald
Quinn
Berwin Rally Prompts Hebrew Ward Campaign Divide
At West End Hebrew Educational Club on Leverett Street, Alderman William Berwin pledged no stones or snowballs against a Hebrew head after his re election. Speakers assailed Councilman Louis Sonnabend as a tool of Senator Martin TM. Lomasney and urged support for Berwin ally Louis Novick.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Berwin
West End
Hebrew Educational Club
Leverett Street
Louis Sonnabend
Martin ™. Lomasney
L. Danisevsky
Louis Novick
Common Council
Novick
Berwin
Frank Wasserman
Hebrew Democratic Club
Ward 8
Alderman Berwin
Henry Getterman
Jacob Roth
Simon Alexander
Mc Ade
Riley Will Stand for Bryan Mayor Nomination
Thomas Riley, Bryan Democratic mayoral candidate, will not withdraw. He would quit only if another rival appears. He is preparing a letter of acceptance and plans three rallies in twenty-three of twenty-five wards after the Democratic convention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Rile
Quincy
Riley
Ward 3 caucus oversight fuels anti machine push
An anti machine circular signed by David Wal was distributed in Ward 3. The leaflet targets the ward committee contest and amplifies the publicans’ tussle over control.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Wal
Ward 3 Republicans nominate an honest ticket
The message names Captain Francis Meredith Jr. and other city figures as indirectly attacked while pledging a ticket of thoroughly honest and reliable citizens for Ward 3. It lists several businessmen and public figures associated with the campaign and local boards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ters, Jr
Frank B. Cotton
Fred R. Pease
Herbert S. Russell
James H. Stevens
Ward 3
Francis Meredith, Jr
City Guards
William B.ite
Chase & Sanborn
William P
Local Democratic committee sets mayoral race timing and ward fights
This afternoon the Democratic city committee will appoint mayoral and aldermanic convention times. Ward 10 predicts George Moore leads the ward contest with Atkins second and Kinney third. The Bryan party executive meets tonight at the American House and Thomas Riley prepares his mayoral acceptance letter for December. Withdrawals for Democratic councilmanic candidates are due at 8 pm with Alderman John H. Lee. A new Continental Club forms in Ward 7 led by W T A Fitzgerald and officers Dodd Waggett Dwyer Brown. German Americans rally for Ernst Donath in Ward 22 at Schwaben Hall with many speakers. John J. Mahoney shifts to McNary, while W H McMorrow backs McNary delegates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Democratic City Committee
William A. Byrne
George Moore
Charles A. Atkins
Mr. Kinney
Bryan Democratic Party
American House
Thomas Riley
John H. Lee
Washington Street
Ward 7
Washington and
Bennet Streets
W. T. A. Fitzgerald
Bernard J. Dodd
Andrew J. Waggett
Daniel J. Dwyer
Henry Brown
Continental Club
Ernst Donath
Common Council
Schwaben Hall
John Bleiler
Howard W. Forbes
John Kalbskopf
Frank Selberlich
John J. Mahoney
Creed
McNary
W. H. McMorrow
Dorchester
Two Accidents Reported In City Yard And Wharf
About 10 15 last night Cornelius J Daley a brakeman on the New England road was crushed between bumpers in the yard near Congress street his right arm badly hurt and he was taken home by friends Early this morning Lee Ferris mate of the schooner Maggie Miller had his right leg crushed above the ankle by being caught between the hawser and the pier at Federal street bridge and was taken to City Hospital
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cornelius J. Daley
C Street
Boston
New England
Congress Street
Lee Ferris
Maggie Miller
Federal Street Bridge
City Hospital
Porter Return Sparked by Breakin Arrest in Charles Town
Inspector Shields from headquarters brought Henry Porter to Charles Town jail after his arrest for breaking and entering the home of W. H. Thomas at 20 Cordis Street on June 17, 1896.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Inspector Shields
New Yor
Henry Porter
W. H. Thomas
Cordis Street
Charlestown
American Wringer Company Ad
Advertisement for the American Wringer Company listing address 79 Franklin Street and 80th Street. Promotes clothing wringers, mange ies and carpet sweepers, with repair services and prompt telephone orders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Franklin Street
80Th Street
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Hood
Lottie B. Young
Stratford
New Hampshire
James Gorman
Riverton
N. H
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Somerville Equal Rights Association
William E. Robinson
Caucuses
Rockwell
SEARS
Williamson
J. A. Gale
Mensinsha
Jordan, Marsh and Company
Avon St
Bedford St
Brien Matured
Jerry Marshall
Chey
Goldie Williams
Laskey
Larrabee’s
Imba Ze
Winkelmann & Brown Drug CO
Nad
U. Ss. A
Miss Hunter
Lord de Burke
Mies Ten Stryke
Washington St
New England Piano Co
Black Griffo
Paddy Gorman
Sogies
Professor Eliot
Herbert Wiswall
Grady Hospital
Indies
Doan
Pily
Condit
Mberle Mall
Coe
Easant
T. Sugar
Johnson
Madison Avenue
Warner
William Robeson
England
Beyer
Germany
R. A. Gunn
Dio Lewis
America
Robeson
Prescott Bros
Cornhill
Eunice
Wilson Bros
Barnes—Low
Falladelphia
W. N. Beviee
Edward Biggs
Coaren B. Bar’, Jr
Josephine Lea Low
Philadelphia
J. Newman & Sons
Tremont
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