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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Nov 25, 1896
Page
5
The Somerville Board of Aldermen held a special session. Mayor Perry nominated Edward W. Burgess and Cornelius A. Doherty for caismen of Engine Co. No. 2, and George A. Dale for Ladder Co. No. 1, with nominations confirmed. A plan for a new city building on Central Hill was approved for $0, 003 and referred to the next Council.
The Chelsea Republican caucuses on the Australian system nominated Herman W. Pratt for mayor by a 1340 to 1125 margin over Seth J. Littlefield. A printer shortage delayed ballots, with ward alderman nominees chosen and school committee members listed.
The Ward 1 recount changes delegates and elevates Wesley A. Gove from 60 to 61 percent, electing him. Cochran delegates like Thomas B. Grimes, Charles T. Witt, and Luther W. Drowne gained votes, while Silas M. Stevens lost to Jesse M. Gove by one vote after the recount.
Cambridge Board of Aldermen amended city ordinances to set water price at 2 cents per 100 gallons. Alderman Wood argued for 3 cents but President Fairbairn disputed, rising from his chair. Alderman Conant called the issue childs play.
In Medford on November 24 the A P A failed in the Republican municipal convention. T. J. Bryant was mounted as alderman hopeful but fell short. Ex-alderman D. I. McIntyre presided, with C. H. Bird as secretary. Final ballot showed Thompson 45, Wilber 34, Mayo 22, Bryant 22, Dunster 6, Lowe 2.
Salem Republicans at the convention nominate Cyrus A. Jordan for Mayor and select seven aldermen including George A. D. Stickney Charles H. Danforth John B. Wardwell Arthur T. Way Lewis W. Marden Alvah T. Newhall Horace N. Smith for the city council.
Registration for Chelsea's upcoming city election began last evening with about 50 men and 5 women signing up. Officials anticipate a busy final day tomorrow as many more voters may register.
At the Democratic mayoralty convention William E. Quirk was nominated for Mayor. Also named for school committee were Dr. W E B Synan Pierre F Peloquire and Dr. Emanuel M Harris.
Gloucester November 24 delegates named at Citizens caucuses met in Good Templars Hall. On informal ballot Colonel B F Cook received 88 votes and W W French 26. Formal ballot declared Cook the nominee. Dr J E Garland John E Stanley and Henry C L Haskell incumbents were nominated by acclamation as school committeemen.
Lawrence voters heard Mayor George S. Junkins renominated by acclamation at the Republican municipal convention held tonight.
Nov. 24 Denver crowds surrounded Capitol grounds as William Jennings Bryan accepted a flag from East Denver High School. He spoke at First Presbyterian Church on Colorado's anniversary, then attended a Brown Hotel Chamber of Commerce banquet with remarks by Reed, Steele, McMurray, McIntyre, Adams, Teller, and Towne.
In Peage New York November the Hon Andrew D White Venezuelan commissioner here said recent diplomatic correspondence shows peace is permanently established between the United States and Great Britain. He noted the boundary dispute evidence is ready for a full report if the President requests but he doubts the commission will publish the material. He added the evidence will aid the arbitration tribunal greatly.
Fragmentary dialogue notes social dress in society, questioning meals and morning rituals. The excerpt captures casual speculation about etiquette and daily routines among fashionable circles with hints of satire.
The convention organized with Major J. Henry Gould as chair and Samuel B. Capen as secretary. A 25 member credentials committee reported 446 of 510 delegates present. Benjamin W. Cram was nominated for street commissioner by acclamation. A 25 member nominating committee for the School Board was formed, with debate over Loyal Women input and a split echoed by the colored lawyer James W. Wolf.
Patrick J. Donovan, aldermanic convention chair, names a Democratic committee to nominate School Board candidates. Members include Corbett, Hoey, Kennedy, McLaughlin, and others by ward. Committee to meet tonight at Democratic headquarters at 8.
Tonight at Bumstead hall the Republican aldermanic convention will be presided over likely by Major F. H. Briggs. A loud denunciation of combinations is expected as Berwin Codman Colby Dyar Lott Paige and Presho are named. Ex Mayor Curtis faces charges of opposing him and plans to threaten the slate makers.
The opposition to Alderman Bryant centers on his vote for Alderman Sanford for president of the board last year rather than supporting the Mayor’s candidate Horace G. Allen, reflecting a clash over loyalty to the Mayor’s wishes.
Sixty two delegates met at Foresters Hall to select candidates for Aldermen school committee and street commissioner. James A Slanker chaired the meeting with David L Munns as secretary. A 16 member committee named nominees including Patrick Haley Edward Barry Patrick A ONeill Albert Pillar C Fie Plummer W W Knox Edward J Ryan for Aldermen and James A Slanker for street commissioner.
Roxbury citizens form the Ward 17 Non Partisan Political Club to back nonpartisan city and state politics. It aims to nominate capable candidates and run city government on business principles. Headquarters will be on Warren or Dudley streets with many local businessmen among members.
Republican aldermanic convention at Bumstead Hall 8 o'clock to nominate Board of Aldermen candidates. Adjourned Republican municipal convention at Wesleyan Hall 7 o'clock to nominate nine School Board members. Loyal Women of American Liberty meet at 36 Bromfield Street 7 30 to nominate School Board candidates. Democratic committee of twenty five at 342 Washington Street 8 o'clock to nominate School Board.
The Hon. Thomas B. Reed and his daughter arrived home in Portland Maine late last night after a western trip. Reed will stay a few days before Congress opens.
Last evening at the American House the Massachusetts Bimetallic League held an almost all-night meeting. Philip J. Doherty presided with Citizen Hobart as secretary. The committee’s statement of principles sparked debate and several changes before final adoption. The articles endorse local self-government the income tax government control of railroads and reimbursements for wartime service.
The executive committee met in Boston at President John Herbert's office. A committee was appointed to arrange rallies next week in West Somerville Winter Hill and Union Square. The final meeting will be held Monday evening before election day in Union Hall.
In Havana Weyler says he left Pinar del Rio to settle the Spanish bank note crisis and other urgent matters. He doubts Maceo commands more than 6000 scattered forces and explains recent operations aimed at hills, passes, and Cuban supply lines. He notes more Cubans in Camaguey than Las Villas and Havana but says Spaniards have little to lose there.
Havana reports show 13 000 sick Spanish soldiers filling military hospitals and sugar warehouses as smallpox ravages the city. Officials fear scarce space and worsening conditions amid crowded facilities and rising deaths.
A London cablegram reported the death of Lieutenant-Governor Fraser of New Brunswick in Italy. Fraser had left New Brunswick recently to travel in Europe for his health.
A Jacksonville despatch says Maceo holds the field in Pinar del Rio and plans a move that could threaten Weyler and Havana. Lieut Aristada arrives with despatches. American dynamiters including Lynn disrupt Spanish lines with a mine that wounded and killed many, heightening fears on all sides.
Washington reports say no court martial has occurred for the Competitor prisoners. A government commission continues to indict, with Melton’s birthplace verification under way. Spain’s protocol and Cushing assurances guide expectations of a future, unified trial.
Washington reports no official word on General Weyler's Havana return. Observers think his Cuban reconnaissance showed patriots disperse in small detachments rather than hold fortified positions. The arrival of a 20,000-strong Spanish force from Cadiz Barcelona and Valencia is said to influence renewed operations, aided by recent heavy rains.
Washington reports Spain preparing heavy counter claims to damages Americans allege from Cuba incidents. Estimated American losses reach 12 million dollars with Spain seeking larger totals. Spanish legal adviser lists filibustering expeditions led by Commodore Laurada Three Friends and Bermuda, citing May 1895 as start and naming Amadis Lagonda Baracoa as pre May 1895 acting vessels.
Gossip on actresses Maud Adams Olga Wethersole Floy Crowell and Maud Hoffman plus notes on J M Barrie Miss Russell and Kneisel Quartet. Highlights include Daly s New York season deaths and forthcoming tours in San Francisco Boston and California venues.
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