Delicate Duty as Aldermen Reappoint New City Engineer Probe
The Somerville Board of Aldermen discharged its prior investigating committee after honoring Horace L. Eaton late city engineer whose suicide followed a tense probe. A new six-member panel was appointed to review the office of the city engineer and its affairs. the investigation may extend over an extended period and include books, witnesses, and a stenographic report. The mayor named Rich Jones and Downs to the new panel, with public-availability decisions to be set by the committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Horate L. Eaton
Somerville
Board of Aldermen
William H. Hodgkins
Alderman Rich
Hodgkins
Horace L. Eaton
Eaton
Burns
Boston
Congregational
Alderman Downs
Rich
Jones
Downs
McKay's Cough Balm Vanished Years of Relief
This old and reliable cough remedy has provided widespread relief for fifty years without opiates or dangerous ingredients. Vegetable formula praised for consistent results, improved since its original fifty year old recipe, and considered superior to other proprietary syrups on the market.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McKay
Frank K Foster Addresses Direct Legislation Talk
Labor advocate Frank K Foster spoke to a large audience on Direct Legislation last night at a venue on Shawmut Avenue. The address was delivered amid a crowded room, with attendees hearing arguments supporting citizen direct action and legislative reforms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank K. Foster
Labor Advocate
Shaw+ mut avenue
Belle of Saratoga Operetta Draws Wide Attendance
The two act operetta Belle of Saratoga featuring Mile N Antoinette Cote as Paul Western and Celia Sartoris as Clara Rivers drew a large audience. Edward Gramer played George Ardent, J Philip St Coeur Sir Charles Grandiswell, Thomas Connell Captain Western. Annie Powers accompanied the performers. Supper and dancing followed. The grand arch showcased kaleidoscopic calcium lighting and vivid costumes. Harry A Feinmarrons directed the floor. many prominent Becherer and Sartoris family members appeared among attendees and organizers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saratoga
Mile
N. Antoinette Cote
Paul ‘Western
Celia Sartoris
Clara Rivers
Edward Gramer
George Ardent
J. Philip St. Coeur
Charles Grandiswell
Thomas Connell
Captain Western
Annie Powers
Terpsichore
Harry A. Feinmarrons
Mary Laninger
Hhert
Becherer
Nellie A. Cote
Nellie A. Cote, Miss Fastabrook
Misees Gumpricht
K Misa Boewer
M Haberstroh
Tallie Fein
Karleein
Sadie Singler
Mamie Stockinger
Tillie Koelsch
Lizzie Becherer
Lizzie Bosse
Lulu Bertsch
Mamie Fink
Annie Schell
Mrs. Schell
Annis Becherer
John A. Schleicher
A. J. Burkhard
Joseph A. Fein
Valentine Baier
Fred Weisenberger
Joseph Tondorf
Henry Weasling
Henry Gramer
Tobias Glueber
Frana Schwendemann
Leopold Fein
Carl Becherer
Frank Kamp
Bernard Wessling
Fred Schwab
Christian Lamprecht
Carl Risert
Louis Hertgen
Nichols Dana
John Rose
Revere Yacht Club Masquerade Dazzles North Shore Crowd
The Revere Yacht Club held a grand Thanksgiving Eve masquerade at Parker Hall Beachmont with Towne's Orchestra providing music for about 200 guests. Ex-Commodore Charles Hopkins directed the event with a large corps of aides as attendees in elaborate costumes showcased home and foreign life themes, earning praise as North Shore's most successful masquerade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Revere
Charles Underwood
Ll. M. Brown
J. E. Otten
Eva Shaw
Fanny Hodgson
A. M. Brackett
Ella May Cate
Gertrude Garbutt
Ruth Cate
Laura Fredericks
Louise Reynolds
Gussie Taylor
May Chandler
Addie E
Littlefield
Aggie McKenna
Mamie Gargan
Dolly McAllister
Bertha Vorban
Annie Wilfert
Harold J. A. Street
Lucy Garbett
Willie Hartford
Josie Johnson
Philip W. Golliff
Madge Dunderdals
Charles McIntire
A. H. Meisener
W. F. Davis
G. E Morgan
Harry Sawyer
C. H. Eaton
G. P. Henry
Domino
N. Kigellstrom
Albert Carter
Miss Eva Riley
Boston Roxbury High School Dance Attracts Officers
Last night Roxbury High School hosted its first district dance with officers from several high schools in attendance. The event, directed by Captain M. J. Tobey and support staff, showcased bright uniforms and festive costumes, drawing many current students and alumni including leaders from English High, East Boston, Boston Latin, and West Roxbury.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Roxbury High School
Roxbury
Ware
Wheaton
Upham
M. J. Tobey
Roberts
F. ¥. Nelson
J. M. Lorden
W. E. Handy
Angier
Curry
Frankentol
Swafi
Maguire
Lewis
Pepperell
Berry
Babcock
Burgess
Potter
Marshall
Banstein
Miller
Watkins
Grant
Ober
Barry
Goldenberg
Henry
English High School
Smith
Emery
McArdie
Palmer
Kellough
East Boston High
Kelly
Davidson
Ordway
Stirlings
Boston Latin School
Slater
Cowee
West Roxbury
Clay
Messrs
Aldrich
Blinn
White
Green
Stfreader
Cochran
Desa Felton
Taylor
Osgood
Inslee
Sheehan
Lowell
Olin
Bolles
Henessy
Wane
Clark
Leatherbee
Grush
Firemen's Ball At Chelsea Charitable Event Delights Crowd
The Chelsea Firemen's Charitable Association held its annual ball at Pittian Rink last evening with flags, inscriptions, and a grand march led by Chief H. A. Cor and wife. Assistant Engineer R. T. Williamson and wife, 150 couples, and a team of officers including Chief Spencer, Hamond S. Godfrey, C. A. Norris, O. Jones, L. O. Spencer, G. M. Anthony, J. H. Harrie, J. Robertson, W. H. Reed, J. W. Lincoln, and many others participated. Hon. Samuel Feononan appeared as representative alongside B. O. Bey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chelsea Firemen'a Charitable Association
Pythian Rink
H. A. Cor
R. T. Williamson
Spencer
Williamson
Hamond S. Godfrey
C. A. Norris
O. Jones
L. O. Spencer
G. M. Anthony
J. H. Harrie
J. Robertson
W. H. Reed
J. W. Lincoln
A. Anthony
W. L. Almeder
G. A. Hadley
F. M. Brown
J. W. Grover
H. Smith
G. A. Smith
R. W. Hawkes
F. Toote
Senate
H. Ber
Bey
B. J. Jones
Hion
Samuel Fe Onan
B. O
Notable Firemen and Attendees Listed for Boston Event
A long list of attendees includes Barnes and Aldermen Whiting Littlefield Haskell O’Brien and President Thomas Taylor of the Veteran Firemen’s Association plus District Chief Eagan of Boston Chiefs Hopkins Swan and others from Somerville Everett Portsmouth Lyon Malden Revere Chelsea and more. Names of many ladies and gentlemen accompany the roster with numerous Miss titles and initials.
Shawmut Rowing Club Holds 26th Annual Ball at Odd Fellows Hall
The Shawmut Rowing Club’s 26th annual ball was held last night at Odd Fellows Hall with about 30 attendees. Floor Directors J A Morrison and John F Dunn organized the affair. Grand march led by the president and Miss Mary Kelly. Stone's Orchestra provided music. Catering by Mr Tufts. A long menu and full attendance. The dance ran until 3 am with guests declaring it a success. Prominent attendees included John Quinn Glasgow Googan Wyse Nat Googan Brown OToole Googan Murphy Morrison Dunn Smith Murphy Calvert Sullivan OToole Stoppel Mary Kelly Malcolm Joyce Bresnahan Lannon Costello ONeill Cohalan D Joyce Julia Early Della Griffin Lillie McCarthy Maggie Burke Delia Gill Minnie Mooney Mamie Gill Bila Mooney Annie ODonnell Glasgow Marks Lewis Watson Conley Kittle ORourke Ortman Maggie Shea Magsie Daley Katie Doyle Mamie Doyle Mamie Clest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shawmut Rowing Diuhb
Odd Fellows
Halk
J. A. Morrison
John F. Dunn
J. J. F. Smith
Mary Kelly
Stone
John Quinn
Glasgow
Sylvester Googan
John P. Wyse
Nat J. Googan
John Brown
Cornelius O’toole
Wiliam Coveney
John J. Murphy
Joseph Bergen
John McCarthy
J. F. Morrison
FP. Smith
BD. Murphy
Tt. J. Calvert
A. C. Sullivan
P. O'Toole
W. T. Stoppel
Miss Malcolm
Miss Joyce
Bresnahan
Miss Lannon
Miss Costello
O'Neill
Cohalan
D. Joyce
Clan Stewart Ball at Monument Hall Charlestown
Members of Clan Stewart and friends gathered at Monument Hall Charlestown for the annual ball, a flourishing Scottish Clans event. An earlier concert featured stereopticon views of Scotland with a lecture by Melville Morris of Edinburgh, followed by a long dance session and a noted collation by Rexford Leighton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clan Stewart
Monument Hall
Charlestown
Scotland
Melville Morris
Edinburgh
Rexford& Leighton
John Hunter
Malcolm Norwood
William Smith
Aids Sarhrel Dunlop
Peter Ainstice
Robert Boyce
William MacDougall
Dugald Mespoania
D. McFacDougall
James Watson
Stewart Ogilvy
Robert Dickson
David Bremner
James Grierson
St Stephen's Levee for the Poor at St John's Hall
A grand ladies' levee at St John's Hall in St Stephen's Church North End drew a large crowd to benefit the poor. Dancing started after 9 with National Guard Band providing music. Miss Agnes T Crowley led the floor with Miss Hannah L M McCarty assisting, joined by many attendees including Miss May Stewart and several others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Stephen’s Church
North End
St John’s Hall
National Guard
Agnes T. Crowley
Hannah L. M. McCarty
May Stewart
John McGee
Maggie Vernon
Abbie McSherry
Annie Desmond
Anna Murtha
Winnefréd McHugh
John F. Hayden
Patrick Carrol
T. D. Rice
Lizzie Cronin
Boston Printers to Celebrate with Sunlight Dance
Typographical Union No. 13 hosts a 1 to 6 pm sunlight dancing and musical party. Over 700 tickets issued with music by Musicians' Union members. President S J Nevins chairs the general committee. Walter Metcalf and James Desmond secretaries. Robert W Murray treasurer. Invitations sent to newspaper and book establishments. reception committee led by composing room superintendents will greet guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Typographical Union
Thevs
Musicians’ Union
Walter Metcalf
James Desmond
Robert W. Murray
Bakers Benevolent Association Marks 26th Anniversary Social
The Bakers Benevolent Association celebrated its twenty sixth anniversary with a social ball at Puritan Hall led by Robert G Barry and Miss Barry, a 100 couple grand march, Skilling's Orchestra, a midnight banquet by C J Tufts, and a full staff of aides and dancers listed by name.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bakers’ Benevolent Association
Puritan Hall
Robert G. Barry
Miss Barry
Skilling
C&jerer Tufts
R. G. Barry
G. Bitman
Pleg
May Hoar
Maggie Hoar
Thomas E. Hayes
David Sheehan
Francis Daly
Frank Hanly
John Cook
Miss Barnes
Frank Hoar
Michael Higgens
William Kennedy
Patrick McLaughlin
Thomas Waters
Louis Cars
Gus’ Meyers
M. Joses
John J. Martin
C. J. Iton
P. Doherty
T. J. Sullivan
S. A. Sanderson
A. W. Clark
W. Buckley
F. Hoar
Miss May Casey
Powhattan Tribe Holds Annual Peace Dance in Chelsea
Powhattan Tribe No. 40 Improved Order of Red Men of Chelsea held its annual peace dance last evening in Grand Army Hall with over 100 couples participating. The grand march was led by Floor Director J. M. Riley and his wife, with W. W. Griffin as assistant floor director and aides W. Little A. L. Porter W. C. Searle and C Bigwood. Entertainment committee members included W. 8 S. Little W. W. Griffin J. R. Oldrieve J. M. Riley W. C. Searle W. A. Bolster H. W. French C. G. Bigwood A L. Porter and Mr. Hodgkins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. M. Riley
W. C. Searle
W. A. Bolster
H.W. French
A L. Porter
Mr. Hodgkins
Watertown Mutual Relief dance ushers large seasonal party
Frank Quitin, mascot of the Water town Mutual Relief Association, led the grand march with a crimson banner at the annual hall event in Watertown Town. It was the season's largest dance, with many out-of-town friends present. Souvenirs featured a colored wreath front page with president M. B. Vahey as floor director, assisted by H. E. Tilson and thirty-four aides. supper followed at midnight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Quitin
Watertown Mutual Relief Association
Watertown
M. B. Vahey
H. E. Tilson
Medford Firemen Hold Third Annual Relief Ball
Medford on November 27 hosted the third annual ball of the Firemen's Relief Association at the Opera House. Fire laddies from Woburn Marblehead Somerville Boston Cambridge Malden Melrose and Stoneham attended with ninety couples in the grand march led by Chief Engineer C. Bee and his wife. The party continued until 2 a.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Medford
Train Kills Two Boys On Taunton Bridge
In Taunton on the Second Street railroad bridge two youths, James Donnelly aged 11 son of Edward Donnelly of 181 Somerset avenue and Charles Gibson aged 13 son of John Gibson of 28 Godfrey street, were struck by an up train from Fall River tonight. Donnelly was killed instantly and Gibson died a few moments later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taunton
James Donnelly
Edward Donnelly
Somerset Avenue
Charles Gibson
John Gibson
Godfrey Street
Fall River
Second Street
Donnelly
Gibson
Carey Faunce wed at St Joseph Roxbury ceremonies
Miss M Elisabeth Carey daughter of Mrs Maria Carey Roxbury married Mr W Co Faunce of Roxbury yesterday afternoon at St Josephs Church Dana Street Roxbury Rev Father Barry officiating Bridesmaid Annie B Carey Best man H B Faunce brother of the groom brother Robert Carey gave away the bride Wedding supper hosted by the bride’s mother at Blue Hill Ave and Dudley Street with many friends and relatives in attendance
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. Elisabeth Carey
Maria Carey
Roxbury
W. Co. Faunce
St. Joseph's Church
Dana Street
Barry
Annie B. Carey
H. B. Faunce
Robert Carey
Blue Hill Avenue
Dudley Street
End
Chisholm
May
Katherine Dolan
James Carey
Ryan
James Fr. Carey
Curtis & Pope
Jes M. Bent
Harry Quinn
Harry
Pette, Lies of the
Ferry Department Row Sparks Public Debate
William J. Burke replies to G Stretts Wheeler criticizing ferry management. He defends past bills, asserts proper audits, and condemns wage cuts and staff dismissals. Burke accuses Wheeler of deteriorating boats and facilities to mask true costs while claiming savings through wage reductions and layoffs.
Maine All Up for Reed Meeting Reports Strong GOP Support
At a Lincoln Club session in Portland the Reed Club of Maine sub committee, including Governor Cleaves and Col. Shaw, announced letters from over 20 leading Republicans favoring Reed. They expressed enthusiasm to back the Hon. T. B. Reed and were appointed to nominate officers for the new club.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portland
Lincoln Club
Reed Club
Maine
Cleaves
T. P. Shaw
George P. Wescott
W. F. Milliken
E. P. Chase
T. B. Reed
Martin Kenney Case Letter to the Editor Examines Post Report
Edwin Dudley defends the account of Martin Kenney's case, disputing omissions about politics and witnesses. He notes Kenney refused a public grounds job after discharge, praises Mayor Curtis for fairness toward veterans, and cites a separate Cook case being settled with corporation counsel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martin Kenney
Kenney
Curtis
Public Grounds Department
Wheeler
Keney
Cook
H. Edwin Dudley
Bromfield
Labor League withdraws alderman candidate in favor of school board choice
The Working Men's Political League explains via column that removing P Dolan as Alder man candidate does not endorse any party. The group says concentrating support on Henry Lloyd for the school committee offers a strong chance for his election while presenting league principles. The statement asserts nonpartisan, labor-organized municipal representation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Organized Labor
Workingmen's Political League
P. Dolan
Alderrhe
League
Henry Lloyd
Mage Peon
Protest over nomination papers of Fields for Ward 20
Hearing before election commissioners reviewed the validity of independent Democratic Councilman candidate Dien 8 Fields in Ward 20. Fields presented his own case while regular Democratic rivals Riddle Mary and Connolly, represented by William Miller, saw the case dismissed as the charge was deemed without merit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dien
Fields
Ward
Messrs
Riddle
Mary
Connolly
Wiliam Miller
Tien
Schwab Denies Ward 5 Council Nomination
William Schwab of Charlestown issues a formal denial of rumors that he accepted the Republican nomination for Ward 5 Common Council. He states he is a Democrat and could not support a Republican bid, noting the nomination was tendered by leading ward Republicans and he refused involvement. He asks publication to clear voters’ doubts from the November 27, 1896, notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Common Council
Ward 5
William Schwab
Charlestown
Greenhalge Wins Plurality in State Returns
Governor Greenhalge secured 186,280 votes to 121,599, a 64,681 plurality, while Lieutenant Governor Wolcott led Grinnell 181,254 to 117,267, a 63,987 plurality, per executive council returns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greenhalge
Executive Council
Wolcott
Grinnell
Dr Frederick W Stuart Nominated for School Board Seat
Dr Frederick W Stuart of South Boston has been named as a candidate for the school committee by the committee of twenty five appointed by the Democratic convention to fill vacancies. He is to succeed John J Kennelly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick W. Stuart
South Boston
Stuart
John J. Kennelly
Tenney Accepts Chelsea Mayoral Candidacy Letter
The Hon. Samuel Tenney, candidate for Chelsea mayor, sent his acceptance letter last night declaring himself opposed to partisan candidates for municipal offices. He emphasizes nonpartisan reform and focus on local governance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel Tenney
Citizens
Chelsea
City Briefs and Local Incidents
Channing Hall Talk at 2 30 PM Saturday at 26 Beacon Street led by Rev. W Hanson Puisford on The Shepherd and His Flock. A oneyearold died in his mother's arms on Raymond Street. Agnes Flynn, 7, fractured her left leg by a falling marble slab at Tremont Street. A fire at 26 Hollis Street rear shed caused $200 damage. A 6 year old tried to jump onto a moving car on Centre Street and injured his hand. The Boston Bichloride of Gold Club benefit set for Dec 18 at Norfolk Hall features Frank Curtis, Elsie Adams, Marie Schumacher, Tremont quartet. Booker T Washington to speak at Old South Church. Governor Greenhalge, Drs Donald, Dole, and Dr Gordon connected to Washington visit. Tyler, wanted for diamond fraud in Philadelphia, to be sent for. Policy shop raid at 181 South Street. several suspects arrested. Boots stolen from Kestler property. two men held. Timothy Bacon, ings of Hudson Street, injured after falling at a Knights meeting. John Donnelly arrested for breaking and entering Kilman’s Terrace Street dwelling and stealing a gold watch and chain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beacon Street
W. ‘Hanson Puisford
Amos Blair
Raymond Street
Agnes Flynn
Tremont Street
Massachusetts General Hospital
Hollis Street
Centre Street
Roxbury
Clarence F. Taylor
Mozart Street
Norfolk Hall
Dorchester
Frank Curtis
Elsie F. Adams
Marie Schumacher
Tremont
Booker. T. Washington
Old South Church
Governor Greenhalge
Atlanta
Donald and
Dole
Tuskegee
Dr. Gordon
Gerillemen
Tyler
Watts
R. J. Linden
Police
Philadelphia
Dalph
Goddard Supply Company
Washington Street
Liquor Squad
South Street
George Harrie
John Murphy
James Sulloway
Harry Wells
John Anderson
Alfred Haworth
Charles Bishop
Lagrange Street
Fred Kestler
Knight
Timothy Bacon
Hudson Street
Knights of Pythias
Essex Street
Williams
Ohn Donnelly
Hampshire Street
John Kilman
Terrace Street
Also Mentioned on This Page
MR. Eaton
B. J. Downs
W. D. Rich
M. D. Jones
Kirstein
The
Revere Yacht Club
Firemen’s Ball
Chelsea's. Pythian Hall
Ladies
Flannelette
Expresa
Paix
Winter Street
Katie Harty
Henry McArdle
Daniel Nolan
John Car
John A. Martin
Michael Donahue
Eliza Lynch
Mollie Marsh
Ella Nolan
May Murphy
Mamie Fife
Mamie Gorman
E. D. Dixon
James Hagerty
J. F. McCarthy
Charles Carroll
Maurice Powers
M. Sinnott
James T. McGirr
Margaret O’brien
Ada. Burke
Mollie Stack
Annie Nolan
Lillie Jordan
Jare E. Mehoney
William Hickey
M. J. Finn
Thomas Rggers
Katie D. Collins
A. Badaracco
P. Collins
John Feeny
Neilie Hally
Misa
Frances Momy
Mamie Halveston
Rose Keenan
Isabelle Caffrey
Marie O’niel
Mary Kane
J. H. Agnew
Grace Gibbons
Shawmut
Clan Stewart Ball
ST. Stephen's. Levee
Boston Printers
Odd Fellows’ Hall
Jolly Bakers
RED Men
Medford Firemen
Faurce—Carey
William J. Burke
Mr. Wheeler
East Boston Ferries
G. Stretts Wheeler
B. T. Wheeler
Josiah Quincy
Ferry Division
Ferry Department
North Ferry
Matthews
East Boston
Sip
East
Boi
Police Department
Kay
Mfe
Yankee
F. E @ Cho
Wsters
Ulster
Vlstel
Rock Bottom
Summer ST. Somhaz
Bordman Hall
T. W. Coakley
Timothy W. Coakley
John B. Moran
Reed
Bolam
Svea
Lieyd
New
Schwab
DR. Stuart
Tenney
Massachusetts Clothing Company
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