Colby Nominated as Senator in Fifth Suffolk District
At the Hotel Langham last night the fifth Suffolk district senatorial convention featured John H. Colby nominated for senator Isaac P. Hutchinson defeated for re election as state committeeman and Charles B. Woolley substituted Superintendent of Streets Bertrand T. Wheeler was called a disgrace to the city of Boston and an intimidator of workingmen. After a tense start the gathering moved toward a contentious race that could reach the polls.
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John H. Colby
Isaac P. Hutchinson
Charles B. Woolley
Bertrand T. Wheeler
Boston
Suffolk
Langham
Innes-Colby
Colby Nomination Wins Amid Convention Fury
In a rancorous ward convention, Colby supporters outvoted Innes allies 17 to 12 to secure the senatorial nomination after a heated roll call. Emerson urged unity for unanimous backing while Ward 10 pressed for Hutchinson’s reelection to the State committee amid distrust and discord. Continuous frictions marked the meeting with sharp accusations and party strife.
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Innes
Ward
Dr. Johnson
Colby
Charles B. Woolley
Emerson
Ward 10
Hutchinson
Tiutchinson
John H. Colby
Kinney
Bloody Monday at Harvard Fights End in Widespread Plundering
Harvard students and outsiders staged a fierce rush through Cambridge last night from 7 to 9 pm. Freshmen led by Rainsford faced clashes with sophomores and older students as mobs charged, causing injuries and thefts including pockets and a watch. The uproar drew crowds of 500 freshmen and ongoing chaos spilled into a chase toward a continuation on Page 2.
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Harvard
Rainsford
Cambridge
Horace Thurlow
Thurlow
Rinehart
Wages Increased Powder Reduced In Coal Region
In Wilkesbarre and surrounding towns in Pennsylvania workers face wage boosts and powder price cuts as operators announce a 10 percent wage increase and powder cost reduction from 2.75 to 1.50 per keg. Union recognition remains opposed by operators and a mass meeting is expected in Wilkesbarre with miners prepared to strike until concessions and union recognition are granted.
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Wilkesbarre
Penn
Wyoming, Lackawanna & Lehigh Valley
W. A. Lathrop
Hazleton
Lehigh
Mitchell
Architects delay in building drawings for contract
A letter from Peabody & Stearns of Boston to S. A. Isaacson & Co. dated October 1 states unavoidable delays prevent drawings from being ready for contract on the requested date. The communication notes the delay as unavoidable and closes with a courteous sign-off.
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Boston
Messrs
S. A. Isaacson & Co
Peabody & Stearns
Top-to-Toe Outfitters Offer Deep Winter Bargains
The letter notes planned building delay to sell off remaining stock at extreme sacrifices. Isaacson & Co. advertises large winter men and boys apparel stock including overcoats ulsters reefers woolen underwear hats caps boots shoes and complete men’s furnishings at unprecedented prices for a limited time at 154-168 Washington St opposite Cornhill near Adams and Dock Squares.
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A. Isaacson & CO
Washington St
Cornhill
Adams and Dock Sqs
Blue Store
Local forecast notes fair weather for Tue and Wed
The forecast calls for fair conditions on Tuesday and Wednesday with light to fresh easterly winds.
No Break Among Strikers In Hazleton Coal Row
In Hazleton Penn October 1 striking anthracite miners ignore a 10 percent raise offered by Philadelphia and Reading Coal and Iron Company. Workers remain united demanding further concessions. President Mitchell gathers more information but offers no settlement. Lehigh valley tensions grow as hundreds quit at Calvin Pardee mines Lattimer and more men leave at Oneida and Cranberry.
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Hazleton
Penn
Philadelphia & Reading Coal and Tron Company
Schuylkill Valley
Mitchell
New York
Lehigh Valley
Calvin Pardee
Lattimer
Oneida
Cranberry
Navajo Indian Rugs and Blankets Show
A sales notice advertises a large collection of American Indian curios including Navajo blankets Sioux beadwork Apache bows and arrows Acoma and Zuni pottery medicine drums baskets rattles and stone tools with a guarantee of genuineness and an invitation to visit whether buying is planned or not.
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Casey Corners
Irish Aid Drive in Boston for Ireland's Self Rule
Nearly two thousand dollars will flash this morning over the cables from the united Irishmen of Boston to the united Irishmen of Ireland to aid them in sending a strong representation to Parliament for full national self government. Faneuil Hall hosted a crowded gathering with high enthusiasm, signaling unity after internal Irish dissension. The event showcased a powerful platform list, a Patrick Collins speech, and calls to rapidly move funds to the United Irish League and solidify support for Ireland’s patriot party.
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United Irishmen
Boston
United Irishmen of
Ireland
Faneuil Hall
Old Land League
United Irish League
Parnell
America
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Fremefapleaimmmide
Arirar
Erin
Collins
Eae Wee
Vorenberg’s
New England
Zwart
New
New “Big Store
Washington, Hanover and
Elmets
Lehigh Valley Coal Company
Wilkesbarre, Penn
Mitchell Reticent
Shamokin
Here
Centralia
Reading Company
United Mine Workers
Ople
United Mine’Workers
Exchange Building
State Street
Gibson
Monongahela
Pennsylvania
Am. Journal of Health
Gibsonton
Monongahela River
United States
Moore & Sinnott
Front St
Philadelphia
State St
Jas
B. Ramsay, Jr
Shepard, Norwell & CO
Winter St
Temple Place
Rathskeller
Fellner
Breck’s
Market St
General Collins
Congressman Fitzgerald
P. A. Collins
Thomas Riley
Denis O'Callaghan
D. D
John F. Fitzgerald
William J. Cronin
James Jeffrey Roche
P. J. Timmins
Michael Maynes
James A. Punch
Thomas F. Fitzgerald
Lawrence Cotter
Mark H. Cronan
FP. Hurley
Alocese
St. Joseph
M. F. W. Donnell
Neponset
J. H. Harrigan
Roxbury
Thomas M. Gurney
Mathew Crehan
W. F. Henderson
Lawrence J. Logan
Edward L. Logan
B. J. Saunders
John A. Morehouse
Charles O'Dea
Patrick Sweeney
Massachusetts
M. J. Jordan
T. J. Dillon
T. Cassidy
Monasterbaie
County Louth
John J. Daly
Dorchester
James J. Lynch
Dr. Gallagher
Charlestown
Thomas B. Fitzpatrick
Mr. Collins
Patrick Collins
Lord Heutenant
Down
Mark Hanna
Pillar
Post
Wall Street
Hanna
Charles Stewart Parnell
Patriot Party
Ay Clothier
Lernard
M.wolf
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Hanover and
Portland Sts
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