Gloucester Aldermen Clash Over Highway Funds
Gloucester faces a heated Board of Aldermen session as Mayor Cook and Alderman Merchant trade accusations over highway funds. Deputy Sheriff Cronin served papers on the board as tension peaked with Merchant shouting I tell you you lie and both men clashing before adjournment.
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Gloucester
Board of Aldermen
Cook
Merchant
Gloucester Avenue
Cronin
Alderman Merchant
Committee of Highways
Aldermanic Committee
Boston Area Saturday Forecast Highlights
Local forecast for Boston and vicinity expects fair weather on Saturday with cooler temperatures and brisk northeast winds. Residents should plan for a light to moderate breeze and stable conditions throughout the day.
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Boston
Essex Club hosts 250 guests including Wolcott and Lodge
In Hamilton Massachusetts Essex Club gathering brought Governor Wolcott Lieutenant Governor Crane and prominent national figures to Rock Maple Farm. The event enrolled eighty new members and ratified state convention nominations while praising McKinley and contrasting Republican and opposing party conventions.
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Hamilton
Mass
Hmussex County
Essex Club
George von L. Meyer
Rock Maple Farm
Wolcott
Crane
Henry Cabot Lodge
William H. Moody
W. S. Sknox
Samuel W McCall
John Simpkins
Curtis Guild, Jr
Francis H. Appleton
Essex County
Meyer
McKinley
Hat Quality Driven by Hand Work and Binding
The text emphasizes that a hat’s value hinges on its craftsmanship and binding as much as the felt. Every inch of thread and trim is chosen to serve, with hats designed to stay stylish until the customer opts for a change.
Engagement in breach of promise case ends with mutual consent
Defense in the Melcher Hadley breach of promise case admits engagement existed but says it was broken by mutual consent before the Hadley marriage. Testimony shows no engagement at marriage, rings returned, and expressions of best wishes. Witnesses include Mrs Dingley and Mrs Melcher with details of prior trouble and recent public scrutiny.
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Auburn
Melcher-Hadley
W. J. Hadley
San Diego
Cal
Melcher
Mr. Melcher
Mr. Hadley
Miss Dingley
Devastating Montreal Boston Express Wreck Near West Medford
The Montreal express on the Canadian Pacific and Boston & Maine railroads derailed after 8 18 PM near West Medford, injuring eleven passengers. A wheel flange failure on the third coach from the rear is suspected, with victims including Miss Agnes Southacote and Mrs Robina Ely among the injured. The eight car train, en route from Montreal to Boston, continued from Concord after a stop, with no fatalities reported by nightfall.
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Montreal
Boston
Canadian Pacific
Boston & Maine
West Medford
Harvard Freshmen and Local Trade at Prays Carpet House
Workmen from John H. Pray, Sons & Co.'s store are visible in Cambridge as Harvard Freshmen assist with the carpet house's longstanding ties to Harvard College business.
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John H. Pray, Sons & CO
Cambridge
Harvard College
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