Boston Municipal League Pushes Single Chamber Plan
A Boston meeting at Perkins Hall heard Samuel B. Capen advocate consolidating the Board of Aldermen and Common Council into a single legislative body. He outlined bill provisions, nomination methods, and the goals of simplifying city government for greater efficiency and integrity.
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Municipal League of Boston
Perkins Hall
Boylston Street
Samuel B. Capen
Board of Aldermen
League
Seth Low
Boston
Jealous of Model Dr Berett For Governor
New York September 30. Mary B Corwin 75 sues Walter E Corwin 69 for absolute divorce naming Miss Louise Harris 19 as co respondent alleging alienation of affections. Corwin, cloaks maker at 512 Broadway, denies claims while living with Miss Harris. couple married in 1866, separated six years ago with $80 monthly alimony.
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New York
Walter E. Corwin
Broadway
Mary B. Corwin
Milton-on-the- Hudson
Louise Harris
Corwin
Honeyman & Co
Benjamin D. Levy
Levy
Miss Harris
East Eighty-fifth Street
Fifth Avenue
Answers Objections to a Single Legislative Chamber
The speaker argues against a bicameral system in favor of a single chamber. Citing European cities and notable advocates, they claim one body better governs Brooklyn than Philadelphia. They challenge cost concerns, warn against clinging to past systems, and criticize self serving politicians.
Married to win a bet in New York City Hall
James B. Juvenal 23 and Annie Gilbert 22 from Philadelphia arrived at City Hall at 4 PM to wed. Juvenal claimed a bicycle ride to New York sparked a $100 bet he would marry before returning. Alderman Clancy performed the ceremony with Dr. Max Frankel as best man.
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New York
City Hall
James B. Juvenal
Annie Gilbert
Philadelphia
Juvenal
Gilbert
Alderman Clancy
Max Frankel
Woman at risk of blindness after hot crimping iron incident
Mrs. Pool of Watchung avenue near Plainfield suffered eye burns when a hot crimping iron slipped while curling a lock near her eye. She fainted after visiting her sister and woke unable to see from either eye. Doctor warns there is little hope to save the eye and potential lifelong blindness.
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Plainfield
Prosperity Report From Mayors Across Cities
Prosperity has come and is returning, says a Dispatch survey of twenty eight mayors from Cincinnati Linx weldler Dayton Andrews Roanoke Wilmington St. Paul Foote Washington John son Fargo East St. Louis Quincy and others. Times are improving across the nation per municipal leaders.
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Columbus
Dispatch Today
Gustav Taffel
Cincinnati
Linxweldler
Dayton
Monetary Commissioners Arrive as London Debates Proposals
Senator Edward C. Wolcott of Colorado arrived from Paris and said he awaited the British government’s reply to the commission’s propositions. Ex Vice President Adlai E Stevenson, also a member, is due in London on Monday.
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London
Edward C. Wolcott
Colorado
Paris
Adlai BE. Stevenson
Baroness Seeks Divorce in Boston Superior Court Case
Mrs Anna M Rydingsvard files for divorce on statutory grounds against Karl Rydingsvard in October session. The couple known as baron and baroness have ties to Boston society with Mrs Rydingsvard famed as a translator and former State regent of the D A R. The libel was filed August 18 and Mr Rydingsvard is reportedly in Oklahoma.
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Anna M. Rydingsvard
Karl Rydingsvard
Boston
Rydingsvard
the Baron
Park Square
Annie Brown
Baron
Baroness von Rydingsvard
Superior Criminal Court
Oklahome
Political indictment rails at Republican promises and leadership
The speaker denounces Republicans for empty pledges and flawed policy promises. He criticizes currency, revenue, labor prosperity, and foreign policy while urging a bold, unifying principle. He credits McKinley for merit-system support amid internal opposition and notes the administration’s limited reforms since Cleveland.
Massachusetts Democrats Endorse Platform At Faneuil Hall
The Massachusetts Democratic convention at Faneuil Hall declares loyalty to gold standard monetary policy, opposed free coinage, and calls for a regulated banking system. It endorses tariff reform, civil service, Supreme Court integrity, arbitration, territorial limits, and state governance reforms. The platform praises William E. Russell and invites voter support.
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Indianapolis
Palmer
Buckner
Chicago
Supreme Court of the United States
Jefferson
Jackson
Cleveland
Supreme Court
United States Supreme Court
OCB
International
Gold Standard and Unity Mark Old Time Political Rally
The nomination rally praised a gold standard of money and a tariff that benefits the nation. Speakers urged bold voting, spoke of dignity abroad, and endorsed party principles free of spoils. A large slate of state and congressional district committee members was ratified before adjournment.
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Charles A. Conant
Winchester
Frederick
Prince
John C. Lane
James E. Cotter
Frank H. Steward
Melrose
Cotter
Charles Warren
Nathan Matthews, Jr
Boston
William L. Douglas
Brockton
Henry W.lamb
Brookline
Charles B. Stratton
Railroad orders shut Lakeport repair shops
The Boston & Maine railroad orders the early abandonment of its Lakeport repair shops. Workers will be reassigned to the new Concord shops when completed, and the Lakeport facility will close except for light wood repairs.
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Lakeport
N. H
Boston & Maine Railroad
Concord
Isaac Bell Dies at 83 Pioneer Steamship Owner in New York
Isaac Bell a pioneer in steamship business and principal owner of the Old Dominion Steamship Line died at his home 27 Fifth Avenue New York aged 83. He was a director in several financial and art institutions. The death occurred September 30 in New York.
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New York
Isaac Bell
Old Dominion Steamship Line
Fifth Avenue
Dizer Co Workers Strike Amid Brockton Factory Tensions
In Brockton on September 30, the shoe industry faces new complications as seventeen factories remain on strike. Secretary McSherry urged Dizer & Co to sign an agreement others have accepted, but Dizer refused. Clough & Co signed, bringing return to work planned for tomorrow with twelve hour days to catch up orders. Pickets and police monitor the scene. Howard & Foster refuse to sign.
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Dingley
Treasury Department
Pennsylvania
Brockton
Sherman
House of Representatives
Senate
McSherry
M. P. Clough & Co
Howard & Foster
George G. Snow
John S. Kent
M. A. Packard & Co
Harvard College Reopens With Large Incoming Class
Harvard College reopened for the 261st time as the entering class nears 600 students. The Scientific School expects about 12 new entrants including William K Vanderbilt Jr from St Mark’s Prep. President Eliot returns to welcome the class at Memorial Hall as Brooks House adds a new memorial and a $75,000 building for religious and charitable societies.
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Harvard College
New York
William K.vanderbilt, Jr
Vanderbilt
St. Mark’s Preparatory School
Harvard
Beck Hall
Goodwin
Munsterburg
Germany
Eliot
Northeast Harbor
Memorial Hall
Brooks House
Phillips Brooks
Old College Yard
Holworthy Hall
Subway Extension Opens South Section to Forest Hills and Jamaica Plain Cars
The second subway section between Shawmut Avenue Tremont Street and Boylston Street opened at 6 am for Forest Hills and Jamaica Plain routes. The first through car, a Forest Hills run, arrived at Park Street at 6:08. The southern exits show steep grades and tight clearances, affecting ride smoothness, with the tunnel noting a tunnel-like, narrower interior and changing vistas for riders.
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Shawmut Avenue
Tremont Street
Boylston Street
Forest Hills
Jamaica Plain
Park Street
Allston
Michael F. Gately
Frederick Pendexter
Public Garden
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Europe
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Quincy
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Carruth
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W. R. Grace
Albert Shaw
Strong
Houghton
North Adams
Clinton Rogers Woodruff
Arine
Clancy
Monetary Commissioners
Baroness
Platform of the National Democracy
Democratic National Party of
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Faneul Hall
House
New England
State House
William E. Russell
Commonwealth
Samuel K. Hamilton
Wakefield
Henry C. Thacher
Yarmouth
Charles C. Spellman
Springfield
Henry R. Reed
William T. Jenney
Medford
Norwood
James E. McConnell
Fitchburg
Charles Head
Thomas J. Gargan
Henry F. Hurlburt
Lynn
Eben 8. Stevens
Dudley
Waldo Lincoln
Worcester
Henry B. Little
Newburyport
Godfrey Morse
Willis S. Kellogg
Westfield
Charles C. Jackson
George F. Maxwell
Charles G. Saunders
Lawrence
J. Russell Reed
Morton Prince
Nathaniel 8S
Shaler
Cambridge
Harry Douglas
Great Barrington
Henry A. Kimball
Northampton
Wiliam H. Walker
Holden
John T. Burnett
Southboro
George F. Bean
Woburn
T. Jefferson Coolidge
Manchester
Charles J. Barton
William G. Brown
Martin J. Roche
Charlestown
Charles V. Casey
Prescott F. Hall
Charles S. Davis
Plymouth
M. H. Walsh
Falmouth
Dizer & Co
Jon
Clough
M’sherry
Willie K. Vanderbilt, Jr
Samuel George
Ha Erhilk
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