Boston Republicans form city aldermanic combine
A Republican coalition organized yesterday seals out rival candidates including Charles A. Crocker and James A. Corcoran from the Boston aldermanic contest. Delegates from Charlestown West End Ward 12 Ward 11 Ward 16 South Boston and Dorchester pledged to back E. W. Presho William Berwin John H. Colby Perlie A. Dyar William H. Lott Milton C. Paige and Franklin L. Codman in the forthcoming convention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles A. Crocker
East
Boston
James A. Corcoran
Johns. Richardson
Herbert M. Manks
Samuel H. Mitchell
E. W. Presho
Charlestown
William Berwin
West End
John H. Colby
Perlie A. Dyar
Ward
William H. Lott
Milton C. Paige
South Boston
Franklin L. Codman
Dorchester
Democratic conventions set for November 30
Alderman John H. Lee, president of the Democratic city committee, announces the mayoralty convention on Tuesday November 30 in Farnell Hall and the aldermanic convention in Bumstead Hall. An executive committee meeting is scheduled this afternoon at headquarters 342 Washington Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John H. Lee
Democratic City Committee
Farnell Hall
Bumstead Hall
Washington Street
Lynn Republican Ticket Nominations in City Convention
In Lynn on November 26 the Republican municipal convention nominated for mayor George H. Sampson. Aldermen selections include Ward 1 W. S. Beckford. Ward 2 George Wells. Ward 3 Charles E. Sprague. Ward 4 Joseph Gri n and Dr Daniel Gri n. Ward 5 George W. Hayward and Stephen S. Marsh. Ward 6 Joseph C. Ranchett and Warren T. Babb. For assessor W. R. Melden. For school committee Rev. Frank M. Hot Louis A. Wyman Edwin L. Newhall and George H. Chadwell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lynn
George H. Sampson
W. S. Beckford
George Wells
Charles E. Sprague
Joseph G. Brown
Daniel Gri
George W. Hayward
Stephen S. Marsh
Joseph C. Ranchett
Warren T. Babb
W. R. Melden
Chelsea Caucuses Result in Local Mayor and Alderman Races
Seth J. Littlefield won the Chelsea Republican caucuses for mayor over Samuel P. Tenney by 711 votes. Tenney defeated Franklin O. Barnes by 282. William S. Hixon claimed the at large alderman seat by 217 over Samuel O. Jones. John Duncan beat Fred A. Cheney by 733 for two year alderman. Ward 4 alderman Norton prevailed by 112 over Rogers amid oil-station opposition. Ward 3 Cheney and oil-aldermen were defeated. School race in Ward 2 saw Fred A. King lose to Emeline A. Gilman by 79.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chelsea
Samuel P. Tenney
Mr. Tenney
Franklin O. Barnes
Williams
Hixon
Samuel O. Jones
Fred A. Cheney
John Duncan
Norton
Rogers
Cheney
Fred A. King
Emeline A. Gilman
Farnham Resigns as Park Manager in Maine Mile Track
H F Farnham steps down as manager of Rigby Park due to private business pressures. His term effectively ends Wednesday, though he stays on the board of directors and continues to aid the Maine Mile Track Association with his judgment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portland
H. F. Farnham
Rigby Park
Maine Mile Track Association
Strong Man Irving Endorses Postum as Coffee Alternative
Montgomery E Irving says coffee harms the heart and nervous system and advises brain workers and athletes to switch to Postum Cereal Food Coffee. He cites athletic trainers and famous riders endorsing Postum as a pure cereal coffee substitute with a coffee flavor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montgomery E. Irving
Baltimore
Rally Turmoil and Exiles Shake Gratz The Styrian capital faces riotous clashes
Newsprint confiscations swept through the capital as rioters attacked officials and papers. Police and troops restored order with twenty ringleaders arrested. Samuel L. Clemens was expelled from the Unterhaus gallery amid tense parliamentary strife led by Abrahamovits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gratz
Styria
Samuel L. Clemens
Mark Twain
Unterhaus
Herr Abrahamovits
Duke of Wellington
Brookline Silver Wedding Celebration Observed
Captain and Mrs. I. C. Young of Fuller Street Brookline marked twenty fifth wedding anniversary with nearly two hundred guests at their home. Hosts performed in the parlor alcove with flower backdrops assisted by daughters May and Ada. Ushers included F. S. Jopp F. J. Lewis N. T. Cole and J. H. Baker. Attendees ranged from W. A. Preston to Captain Jacobs of New Jersey and the Caddenish sisters of New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
I. C. Young
Fuller Street
Brookline
Vincent’s Silver Wedding Observed in Somerville
Twenty five years after their wedding City Clerk George S. Vincent and Miss Sophia E. Edwards were honored by Somerville officials. Mayor Perry presented gifts including solid silver spoons and a gold lined gravy ladle in the city treasurer’s office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George S. Vincent
Somerville
Sophia E. Edwards
Alliston
Perry
City Hall
Mr. Vincent
John F. Cole
Republicans Plan Free Transfers Platform At Convention
The Republican convention on Monday evening will adopt a principle driven platform led by General Curtis Guild Jr. It calls for free transfers and proposes that corporations contribute to the city treasury for valuable street franchises. Charles T Gallagher of South Boston will preside with a focus on local needs. Melvin O Adams will nominate ex Mayor Curtis with support from Sanford allies to unite Dorchester Republicans.
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Curtis Guild, Jr
Charles T. Gallagher
South Boston
Melvin O. Adams
Curtis
Sanford
Dorchester
Wagon Tipped by Electric Car in Somerville Incident
William Cram a provision dealer of Washington street Somerville was driving his wagon on the car tracks when Union square electric No 984 struck the rear end, tipping the wagon and spilling its contents. Cram was thrown under the team but not seriously injured. Damages about 300 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Cram
Washington Street
Somerville
Union Square
Boston
Union Square Electric
Norristown Murder Suspect Arrested in Newark Case
James A. Clemmer of Norristown Penn was arrested in Newark on a murder charge linked to the October 26 incident involving Emma P Kaiser, Charles Kaiser, and Elizabeth L DeKalb. Kaiser was later sentenced to death. DeKalb faces trial. Clemmer may face extradition.
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Newark
N. J
James A. Clemmer
Norristown
Penn
Emma P. Kaiser
Charles Kaiser
Elizabeth L. DeKalb
Kaiser Homestead
Dekalb
Clemmer
Kaiser
Columbia County
New York
Pennsylvania
Steamer City of Bangor Assault Ends with Wounding
George Walters aged about ? resides at 29 Porter Street, arrested by Patrolman Robinson for assault with a loaded revolver on Robert Dupree of 123 Pleasant Street. On the City of Bangor off Foster's Wharf, Walters followed Dupree to his room and fired. Dupree received a minor chest wound. Walters faces assault with intent to kill.
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George Walters
Porter Street
Robinson
Station 2
Robert Dupree
Pleasant Street
City of Bangor
Boston & Bangor Steamship Company
Foster’s Wharf
Dupree
Walters
Atlantic Avenue
Peculiar Charlestown arrest ends in injuries and dispute
Police at Princeton street responded to a crowd where two men fought. Constable Thomas J. Drury claimed a warted debt warrant and arrested William Hughes, who said Drury assaulted him after a drinking spree. Hughes suffered a head wound and a broken finger. Drury faced potential charges.
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Charlestown
Dobbins
Station 15
Princeton Street
Fottler
Thomas J. Drury
Court Street
Boston
William Hughes
Lehan Street
Roxbury
Drury
Hughes
Fire in Brookline Destroys Vintage Chair and Damages Home
Fire at W. R. Summers residence on Chestnut Hill road near the Newton line in Brookline damaged the 212 story frame house and contents. An overheated furnace caused the blaze. a large family chair over 200 years old was lost. Building and contents valued about $3500, insured. firefighters led by Chief Johnson and District Chiefs Proctor and Mulldowney battled the flames about three miles from the station.
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W. R. Summers
Chestnut Hill Road
Newton Line
Brookline
Johnson
Proctor and
Mulldowney
Cuban Assembly Declares Independence or Death Motto
The Cuban Constituent Assembly, meeting at Camaguey, issued a manifesto stating that no Spanish grant or autonomy will be accepted as settlement of the war. Independence or death is the unalterable motto of the Cuban nation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
American Wringer Co. Factory Notices in City Listings
The American Wringer Company lists its address at 77 and 7 Franklin Street and 80 RH Street as manufacturers of clothes wringers man gies and carpet sweepers. Wringers and sweepers repaired. Orders by mail or telephone will receive prompt attention.
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The
American Wringer Company
Franklin Street
Prescott Bros
Cornhill
Campaign caucus reshuffles reveal Quincy supporters sweep wards
In a city broadside of party shifts, Josiah Quincy aligned factions dominate mayoral delegations across wards. In Ward 13 Patrick OToole and Ward 14 Norton led anti Dean opposition while McNary Hayes backed Quincy in key districts. The night also features tight counts in Ward 9 and Ward 17 with wards 11 and 20 producing dramatic challenges at caucus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph A. Conry
Boston
Charlestown
James E. Hayes
John J. Mahoney
Philip O’brien
Ward
James H. Leary
James J. Brock
Corbett
John F. Fitzgerald
Daniel D. Rourke
Quinn
Lomasney
McNary-Hayes
Barry
Patrick Bowen
David F. Barry
John A. Kelcher
James J. Lanigan
Christie A. Scheele
David A. Mahoney
John J. Gartland, Jr
Thomas Untacke
Patrick H. Sheehan
Charles H. Reinhart
John J. Madden
Jeremiah A. Sullivan
Edward A. Moore
William A. Doogug
David Kasanof
Maurice J. McCarthy
John E. Murphy
Patrick Maloney
David McCarthy
Charles S. McAtter
Thomas W. Fitzpatrick
William T. Foley
Peter S. Ring
John J. Tobin
Harry M. Funke
John F. Curley
Edward F. Lally
Humphrey J. McCarron
Joseph T. Cunningham
Quincy
Bernard F. Lamb
Patrick J. O’toole
Josiah S. Dean
Joseph J. Norton
Alderman Dean
Mr. Norton
South Boston
McNary
Frederick S. Gore
John Drohan
Quirk
Hayes-McNary
Eed Rourke
Hayes
Combine
Frank J. O’toole
Michael H.cleary
John P. Dore
John H. Donovan
Mr. Dore
Patrick F. McDonald
James Warren
Friends of
Thomas Riley
Stephen J. Moran
Myrtle Street
Ward 11
Chicago
Nat’’ Robinson
Thomas H. Gerraughty
Gerraughty
Vote Totals For Aldermen By Ward Reveal Contested Races
Publication lists aldermanic vote counts by ward with candidates including Conry OBrien Hogan Leary Brock Dixon Driscak Quinn Dr. McDevitt Cunningham Lamb OToole McNary Moorhead Gore Drohan OToole Whittaker McDonald Warren Warren and others. Results show incumbents and opponents across wards with various tallies.
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Conry
Philip O’brien
John J. Hogan
James H. Leary
James J. Brock
Edward W. Dixon
Jeremiah
Aeponey
John Quinn, Jr
Daniel M. Driscak
David F. Barry
Patrick Bowen
William A. McDevitt, Jr
OP T. Eee
A. McDevitt, Jr
Joneah Cunningham
Ward
Bernard FP Lamb
Opponent
Patrick J. O'Toole
Wardee S. McNary
Mmothy J.ee
Frederick S. Gore
John Drohan
Frank J. O'Toole
George O. Whittaker
Patrick F. McDonald
James Warren
Dele- Wards
Gates Joseph A. Conry
John J. Mahoney Setee
David H. Barry
William A. McDevitt
Bernard F. Lamb
Frank J. O’toole
Frederick S
Gore Ee Eves
William S. McNary Atrick J. O'Toole
Patrick I’, McDonald
Salem
James Estes Charles
Ina
Ita
Alderman Contests Results For City Wards
The results of the alderman elections by ward are listed, detailing victors and losers across the city’s ward contests. Each ward result reflects campaign outcomes and representation changes.
Turmoil in South Boston Wards Sparks Large Turnout
In Wards 14 15 of South Boston the vote surged with about 2300 ballots by 11 o’clock and nearly 1700 by close. Norton supporters wore blue while Dean backers wore crimson as crowds cheered inside Gray's Hall and along Broadway. Prominent figures Flood Martin Cox McNary and McManus clashed in a heated fight with vigorous campaigning and political rivalries throughout Ward 15.
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South
Boston
Ward 13
Ward 14
Ward 15
Norton
Dean
Gray’s Hall
Flood
John M. Martin
Bob Cox
Broadway
William S. McNary
John A. McManus
Friends of
McManus
Edward P. Barry
Timothy J. Sulivan
McNary
Henry F. Naphen
McMorrow
Reidy
John J. Mahoney
Thomas J. Kinney
William 8. McLaughlin
Michael J. Creed
Ward 16 caucus shows strong youth vote amid tension
In Ward 16 last evening candidate John Drohan hailed a hard fought race and the largest young men’s vote in ward history. The quiet caucus faced a protest over James Flynn’s eligibility and disputes over poll clerks as Gore and regular factions backed different council choices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Drohan
James B. Flynn
Drohan
Flynn
Gore Party
Gore
Walter A. Buie
Pierson
Bute
Frank Costa
Charles J. McCormack
Quincy
Costa
McCormack
Ward 6 caucus ends after heavy 1600 vote total
The Ward 6 caucus opened amid a clash between Congressman Fitzgerald and Senator-elect Rourke over Rourke card distribution in the ward room. Warden Murphy ruled against Rourke and the polls closed at 9 after 1600 votes were cast.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fitzgerald
Rourke
Warden Murphy
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