Ex Mayors Clash Over Boston Common Transit Plan
Boston ex mayors express sharp views on rapid transit invading the Common. O'Brien backs elevating cars via the malls, Martin wants Tremont street mall used, Prince supports widening Tremont and Boylston with Back Bay cars stopping at Park Street Church. Green defends preserving the Common and opposes any encroachment, Lincoln also opposes, Gaston favors narrow surface strips but not tunneling.
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Boston Common
Tremont
Boylston
Boston
O’brien
Martin
Prince
Rapid Transit Commissioners
Beacon Street
Park Street
Huntington Avenue
Columbus Avenue
Globe
Tremont Street
Frederick O. Prince
Boylston Street
Park Street Church
Scollay Square
Post
Green
Samuel A. Green
London
New York
Old South Church
Dr. Green
Lincoln
Frederic W. Lincoln
Dorchester
Gaston
William Gaston
Governor Sad Free From State Prison
Governor pleads for mercy as widespread tumult follows news of release. Celebrations erupt in streets with cheering crowds and solemn observances across multiple counties. Officials urge calm while communities process the unexpected turn in a tightly watched case.
The Speakership Battle in Washington D C
Democratic candidates for the House Speakership gather in Washington to press caucus plans as Mills Carlisle and rivals jockey for support. McMillin rejects withdrawal talk while Bland may push a principles vote on silver before nominations. Timing for the caucus remains unsettled amid cautious, hopeful campaigning.
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Washington
Mills
Carlisle
McMillin
Bland Will
Yale Wins Again Princeton Defeated 19 to 0
Yale defeats Princeton 19 to 0 before about 49 000 at Manhattan Field in the Thanksgiving Day game. Yale dominates play after a tense first half with strong drives, key gains by McClung and McCormick, and the home team capitalizes in the second half to secure the victory amid rain and mud.
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Princeton
YALE
Hinckey
Vincent Winter
Holly Heffelfinger
Wheeler Sanford
Symmes Morrison
Riggs Wallig
Poe McCormick
William Brooks
Harvard
S. V. Coffin
Wesleyan
Symmes
Princetons
King
Sisboom
Sanford
Yales
Flint
Heffelfinger
Homans
Terrtory
McCormick
McClung
Vincent
Bliss
Blues
Jesse Riggs
Poe
Liss
Nassau
Vale
Harold
Blss
Riggs
Hetfelfinger
Tigers
McCormic
Friends of the Collegians
Princeto
Ex-Mayor Hart avoids commitment on common issue
The former mayor defers judgment on using the Common, deferring to a commission report. The Postman notes the debate centers on access to the Common and possible impacts on Park Street Church and Scollay Square, with no final stance offered.
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Hart
T. N. Hart
Park Street Church
Scollay Square
Passenger Train Collision Fatally Injures Engineer in New York Area
A west bound passenger train from New York to Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Railroad collided with an eastbound freight at Messengville. Engineer John Keating of Syracuse, the road’s oldest engineer, was probably fatally injured. his fireman and others were hurt. The crash delayed traffic five hours. track was slick with frost, hindering stopping.
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Coruiano
N. Y
New York
Delaware, Lackawanna & Western Railroad
Messengerville
John Keating
Syracuse
F.B. Denning
F. F. Currie
Krene
N. H
Walpole
Annual Prize Shoot at New Reptorp Honors Regiment Members
The annual company prize shoot at the First Regiment M.V.M range yielded top scores by Corporal Gibbs, Sergeant Baudoin, Corporal Slocum, and Sergeant Howland with 40s and 41s. Prizes totaled $75 with the top award of $12 to the leading shooter.
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New Reptorp
First Regiment
M. V.M
Gibbs
Baudoin
Slocum
Howland
Bradley
Pope
Swain
Fuller
Perry
Gillett
Hadfield
Duffy
Bartlett
Soule
W. K. James
Price
E. Clark
F. Dunham
Z. Dunham
W. D. Hathaway
Burt
Whitehead
W. A. Clark
Davis
Shefherd
Anthony
Ellis
Bennett, McBay
Devell
Little
A. &. Gifford
Hall
Clark
Kingsley
Kelley
Kennedy
Simaster
Morse
Hayhurst
Dewhurst
Lord
Stowell
C. H. James
Independence the Watch Word in Irish National League
In New York a conference of Irish American representatives gathered with about two hundred members present from various state branches. Dr J W Casey of Rochester was named chairman and Lawrence Fullman of New York secretary. A committee was formed to draft a platform asserting support for Parnell era principles and rejecting dependence on English statesmen, declaring independence as the watchword.
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New York
Irish National League
League
J. W. Casey
Rochester
Lawrence Fullman
Parnell
Gill Wins 110 Yard Dash Narrowly Ahead of Rival
In Concord, James Gill of Manchester defeated Joseph Gainley of Concord in a 110 yard race for a $50 purse. Gill received a three yard start and finished about six yards in front.
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Gill
Concord
N. H
James Gill
Manchester
Joseph Gainley
Chicago cattle market notes steady prices
Curiaco November 26 reports cattle receipts at 8000 with prices steady. Hogs receipts 30000 active and 5 cents higher, prime heavy 695.415, light 325.365. Sheep receipts 6000 all sold at steady prices.
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Chicago
Curiaco
Three Important Points on Insurance and Governance
The notice outlines three key points for sound policy and administration: first correct principles, second consistent maintenance, and third an honest and conservative administration. It advertises NAT'S LIFE INS. O. ., J. T. PHELPS as state agent with an address at 159 Dev. Boston.
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Nat
J. T. Phelps
State Agt
Bosten
Tremont Street Fire Destroys Tre mont Building Contents
A midnight blaze at 211 213 and 215 Tremont Street destroyed a four story brick and stone building owned by J Mason Little. Ticknor & Co and Heliotype Printing Co suffered major losses to books prints presses and lithograph stones. Ground floor pianos damaged and total losses estimated 15 000 to 20 000 with building at about 5 000. Firefighters Labored an hour to control flames. Lt Pitcher hurt. Chief Webber ordered all out at 1 20.
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Tremont Street
Bangor
van Rensaeller Place
Ticknor & Co
Heliotype Printing Co
William Bourne & Son
Heliotype Printing Company
Pitcher
Chemical 2
Webber
Paddy Ryan Benefit Crowds Hear Sullivan Ultimatum Fight
San Francisco crowds attend Paddy Ryan's benefit at the Pacific Athletic Club where John L. Sullivan and Ryan stage a three round go Sullivan weighs nearly 260 pounds and announces his final stance on Slavin match He lodged money in New York to bind a late 1892 bout Needham and Dawson matched for February or March at the California Club over a 4000 dollar purse
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San Francisco
Paddy Ryan
Pacific Athletic Club
John L. Sullivan
Ryan
Sullivan
Slavin
New York
Danny Needham
George Dawson
Australia
California
Opening of Riverside Park Half Mile Trotting Course
Fal River Nov 26 Thanksgiving Day at Riverside Park marked by the new half mile trotting course owned by Fall River Agricultural Society. About 3000 spectators witnessed a bicycle race won by Frank Nichols and a match race plus events for three minute and 2 59 horses. Jewett took the 2 59 race in straight heats best time 2 42. Lakeside range shoot between Companies E and M First Regiment MVVM ended with Company E scoring 285 to 253. New Home Sewing Machine 160 Tremont.
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Fal River
Riverside Park
Fall River
Jewett
Lakeside Range
First Regiment
Thanksgiving Outing for Prisoners at Boston Corrections
Thanksgiving was spent pleasurably by prisoners at South Boston House of Correction with chapel services led by Rev. Jonas B. Clarke and a brief address by Bishop Phillips Brooks. A turkey dinner, yard time, an afternoon chapel program, and efforts by Colonel Whiton highlighted the holiday. East Cambridge inmates enjoyed a 10 am chapel program and 1:30 pm turkey dinner in a gala day. Dedham Prisoners Receive Grand Thanksgiving Dinner with turkey, plum pudding, mince pies, cake, bread, vegetables, tea and coffee for 115 inmates.
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South Boston
Dudley H. Prescott
Whiton
East Cambridge House OF Correction
House of Correction
East Cambridge
Commonwealth Glee Singers
Frye
Dedham
Droham
Dedham House of Correction
Augustus B. Endicott
Vermont
Salvation Oil Drives Drugstore Bonanza Across Town
A local market note highlights Salvation Oil as a top seller for druggists, with high demand noted as customers purchase large quantities to ease pain and obtain relief. The item underscores the product’s strong market presence and widespread use.
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Salvation Oil
Ulls Pain
Thanksgiving in Boston Desolate Faneuil Hall and Busy Streets
A Boston Thanksgiving day described as desolate at Faneuil Hall with abandoned tables and butter slides, while streets buzzed with holiday crowds. Families gathered for turkey meals, hotels crowded, and streets quiet in business districts. theaters thrived as the German band played through the day.
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Faneuil Hall
Daniel Webster
Abraham Lincoln
Andrew
Faneuil
Boston
Fleet Street
Commonwealth Avenue
Herald
Washington
Tremont
New Post
State Street
Congress Street
Atlantic Avenue
Chinatown
John
West End
Cambridge
Back Bay
Court Street
Thanksgiving Dinner At Industrial Home Delights Guests
Scores of residents at the Industrial Home enjoyed a Thanksgiving meal as Superintendent Roberts asked for feedback. Diners described the feast as very good and splendid, expressing satisfaction with the dinner and the day’s hospitality.
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Roberts
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O'Brien
Sad GO Free
Thomas H. McMullen and
Charles A
Briggs
Life Men
State
Warden Lovering
Charlestown
Turkey
Lovering
Governor Russell
Thomas H. McMallen
Charles A. Briggs
McMullen
Jiggs
Russell
Masters Harry
Walter Bacon
Walter Tripp
Gracie
Jennie Corea
Griggs
Wilde
Prison Commission
Charles Stetson
Pelham
Amherst
Manhattan Field
Eighth Avenue
Inspector Conlin
Fifth Avenue
New Haven Boys
Columbia
University of Pennsylvania
Warren
Oak Hall
North Street
G. W. Simmons & CO
Fifth Regiment
Independence the Watchword
Yierald
Pus
Advertiser
Journal News
the Herald and Globe
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Bishop Brooks
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