Lost life of William Foley in South Boston accident
William Foley died after being thrown from a West End repair wagon on Broad Way South Boston. He sustained a fractured skull and was taken to Emergency Hospital where he died about an hour later. Foley had been discharged from the West End for drinking two weeks earlier and was rehired yesterday amid reports of heavy drinking yesterday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Foley
West End
Broadway
Boston
Foley
Governor Wolcott Praised as Veterans Parade Moves Swiftly
In a Maine town crowd cheers as Lynn's Light Infantry Veteran Association and Naval Battalion units march past. Governor Wolcott, center of attention, draws applause yet the marching veterans and Classical High School Battalion led by Major A. B. command the scene with their erect, soldierly bearing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lynn
A. B
Oxford Club
Essex County Knights of Pythias
Mt. Vernon Street
Silsbee
Union
Central Avenue
Andrew
Summer
Shepard
South Common
City Hall Square
Market
Munroe
Broad
Exchange Street
Democratic caucuses report full of tension and turnout
In Charlestown Democratic caucuses last night, predicting the result proved difficult as voting neared 1500 by 9:30. Fights between rivals emerged, notably Giblin and Keiman, while Ward 3 and Ward 4 produced fierce contests for House seats with Tague and Haley leading in initial counts and ward leaders backing different slates. Ward 9 saw a hot scene at Franklin school with Gartland and Mahoney favored by late votes and confidence growing among supporters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas J. Giblin
Harry Keiman
Lane
Connors
Kelly
Hayes-Corbett
Peter F. Tague
T. Frank Noonan
David B. Shaw
James F. Haley
Ward 9
Franklin School
James F. Ryan
John J. Gartland
William A. Clark
David A. Mahoney
Maurice J. McCarthy
Nicholas J. Quinn
Mahoney
Post
Harmony in Ward 13 Caucus Reaches Historic Turnout
In Ward 13 at Spellman Hall Broadway South Boston a Democratic caucus drew a continuous line from E Street to Broadway from opening until midnight. James B. Clancy and James T. Mahoney were seen as likely winners with Whalen as a partner. no repeats reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spellman Hall
Broadway
Boston
Ward 13
Athens Street
E Street
Hall
Harmony
Clancy
James T. Mahoney
J W Leighton Dead A Noted Boston Builder Passes Away
John W Leighton a Brookline contractor died at his home at 10 15 last night family members present He oversaw the 1869 Hotel Pelham move the first of its kind without an accident He built the Boston post office Boston Providence station Rialto and Commonwealth Bank among others He chaired the State Armory Commission since 1888 and helped remodel the State House He served on the Common Council and in the 1881 82 legislature as well as on the Boston Water Board
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John W. Leighton
New Parkman Terrace
Garrison Road
Brookline
Mr. Leighton
Hotel Pelham
Boston
Boston Post Office
Boston & Providence
Rialto
Commonwealth Bank
Williams Building
State Armory Commission
Commonwealth
State House
Leighton
Boston Water Board
Patrolman Hurt as Wagon Incident Tallies Bruises
A horse pulling a wagon owned by Louis E Merry of 39 Prince street driven by George Grennell went out of control near Essex and Chauncy streets. It struck Patrolman James Orr of Division 4, bruising his leg and hip and sending him home by patrol wagon. Moments later the same wagon struck W F Gardner at Kneeland street and Harrison avenue. Gardner suffered bruises but walked away after care at Emergency Hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis E. Merry
Prince Street
George Grennell
Essex and
Chauncy Streets
James
Kneeland Street
Harrison Avenue
Gardner
Gardner Knocks Out Van Heest in Eleventh Round
Oscar Gardiner defeats Johnny Van Heest at Navarre Athletic Club Lexington in a scheduled twenty round 120 pound bout. Gardner dominated early and again in rounds four and nine, with the finish coming a minute into the eleventh round from a right hand to the jaw.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lexington
Oscar Gardiner
Johnny van Heest
Navarre Athletic Club
Gardner
van Heest
Platform Collapse Injures 30 at Independence Railway Station
Thirty people were injured tonight, several seriously, when a platform collapsed at the Fifteenth street station of the Independence electric railway in Kansas City Missouri.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City, Mo
Fifteenth Street
Independence Electro Railway
Ward 6 Elects Miller and Toomey Over Five Rivals
Ward 6 backed the regular ticket as Councilman William J. Miller and Edmund J. Toomey won by a large margin. They led with 1023 votes, one of the ward's highest caucus tallies, defeating Rep. R. F. Denvir re‑election bid, Martin P. Higgins, and George W. Wilson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ward
William J. Miller
Edmund J. Twomey
Robert F. Denvir
Martin P. Higgins
George W. Wilson
Edmund J. Toomey
Miller
Toomey
R. F. Denvir
Ward 6 Caucus At North Bennet School House
In Ward 6 at the North Bennet Street School House last evening a large caucus opened at 2 o clock with candidates Daniel J. Kane John A. Rowan Michael J. Donovan James H. Shannon Charles J. Miller Israel Pinanski Michael A. McColgan Edward A. McDonald listed among attendees. Shannon and his group fought hard while Kane and Rowan stood best chances as votes grew heavy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ward
Daniel J. Kane
John A. Rowan
Michael J. Donovan
James H. Shannon
Charles J. Miller
Israel Pinanski
Michael A. McColgan
Edward A. McDonald
Bennet Street
Ward 7 caucus yields large turnout and close race
Ward 7 voters produced one of the ward’s largest caucuses with 96 ballots cast. Candidates were Representative John J. Falvey Thomas Mackey Councilman William T. A. Fitzgerald and William J Foley. Foley lamented disqualification and committee indorsement obstacles while noting the Union station move and housing issues. He warned of a possible post election protest if successful.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Mackey
William T. A. Fitzgerald
John J. Falvey
William J. Foley
Ward
William J .Foley
Fitzgerald
Falvey
Mackey
Foley
Union Station
Dorchester
Vote Split by Raftery in Ward 14 Caucus
In Ward 14 the caucus produced a split result among factions led by Martin Flood Cox Deane Norton Flood. Patrick H. Raftery entered the race causing a vote split. Baldwin and Toomey led on one side, Casey and Gleason on the other. Total 2867 votes. Raftery 378. Toomey 638. Casey 624. Gleason 625. Baldwin 702. A recount will decide the running mate for Baldwin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ward 14
Ward 15
Patrick H. Raftery
Patrick J. Harrnet
John E. Noonan
Martin Flood
John P. Casey
David Gleason
Cox- Deane
John E. Baldwin
John J. Toomey
Messrs
Baldwin
Toomey
Norton-Flood
Mr. Raftery
Casey
Gleason
Rattery Independent
Mr. Toomey
Mr. Casey
Mr. Gleason
Mr. Baldwin
Messrs. Gleason
Mahoney Beaten in South Boston Ward 15 Council Race
In Ward 15 Boston last night a fierce council primary ended with Alfred J. Huling and five candidates including John J. Mahoney. McManus led with 763 votes, Kells 650, Hurley 345, Mahoney 332, McDonald - McManus and Kells backed by McNary interests while Mahoney faced vigorous opposition over Faneuil Hall Market leases and labor union tensions.
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Boston
Ward 15
Alfred J. Huling
William Kells, Jr
John J. Mahoney
Donald A. McDonald
John A. McManus
McManus
Kells
McNary
Back Bay
McDonald
Hurley
Mahoney
Committee of Democratic Citizens
William S. McNary
J. D. Fenton
Dorchester
Mt. Vernon Street
Faneuil Hall
Mr. Mahoney
Along the Water Front Reminiscences and Maritime News
Old pilots Captains Alfred Nash and Maxwell Reed recalled early Gay piloting from Lewis wharf. Passengers from Yarmouth, N. S., and planned races with F. E. Bacon are noted. The Felix barge was raised and towed to Vineyard Haven for repairs while fishing schooners arrive with a large catch. Enterprise arrives for winter quarters as Canada steamer brings notable Bostonians.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lewis Wharf
Alfred Nash
Maxwell Reed
Nish
Yarmouth
N. S
George Tindler
Nova Scotia
Joseph Maguire
Bradford Boat Club
M. J. Ahern
Tindler
Cephalonia
England
F. E. Bacon
Felix
Boston
Vineyard Sound
Vineyard Haven
T Wharf
Harry L. Belden
Haddock
Massachusetts Nautical
Enterprise
Eaton
Marblehead
East
Argentine Republic
Congress
South American Republic
Buenos Ayres
J. H. Bowers
Herbert Black
Benjamin F. Hunt, Jr
Hudson
Honiton
Progreso
Mex
Hampton Roads
Fortress Monroe
Baltimore
Captain Pierce
Cunard
Carinthia
Inman
Leyland
Cestrian
Muir
Liverpool
Yarmouth Steamship Company
Joseph Spinney
Horatio F. Hammond
United States
Act of Congress
Warren
National Association
Jacob J. Winslow
Portland
James H. Cox
New York
William A. Anderson
Port Richmond
L. I
Frank Harrington
R. R. Freeman
Charles D. Hall
New Haven
Henry Sutton
Ward 17 Caucus Sees Late Surge With Garrity Ahead
Ward 17 held a quiet caucus with light afternoon voting. by 8 30 p m a large turnout formed, prompting a motion to keep polls open until 9 30. Richard W Garrity led over rivals Thomas I Hogan John Kearns John J Mansfield George H Norton Albert A Piller and James H Queeney with Representative Quirk commenting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ward 17
Richard W. Garrity
Thomas _ I. Hogan
John Kearns
John J. Mansfield
George H. Norton
Albert A. Piller
James H. Queeney
Ward 18 results show Conroy and Gaddis win by safe margin
Ward 18 splits with Thomas A. Conroy and Michael E. Gaddis taking the lead, total 1271 votes cast. Early in the evening Warden John J. O'Connor ordered the hall cleared, prompting excitement. On Dowd's motion, flyer distribution by supporters was halted amid allegations the warden favored relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tnomas A. Conroy
Michael E. Gaddis
John J. O’connor
Frederick C. Dowd
Ward 19 Candidates Face West End Voters Bid Arrest Threat
The Ward 19 slate John J. Fenno John J. Flanagan Hubert u Gormley OliverS Grant and Patrick J Stone faced about fifty outsiders from the West End who gathered to vote for two candidates. An insider warned them voting could lead to arrest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John J. Fenno
John J. Flanagan
Hubert U. Gormley
Olivers. Grant
Patrick J. Stone
West End
Mellen Edges Russell in Worcester Ward Caucus Nomination
Democratic caucuses across seven of eight Worcester wards nominated candidates for the General Court. In Ward 4 James H. Mellen won the nomination over Michael L. Russell, who had defeated him last year. Russell will run independently.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Worcester
James H. Mellen
Michael L. Russell
Russell
Creedon and McCoy to fight in December finish bout
New York Oct 6 Dan Creedon and Kid McCoy signed articles for a finish fight to be held between December 15 and December 30 Honest John Kelly for the Canadian Athletic Club organized the match with an offer of 7500 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Dan Creedon
Kid” McCoy
John” Kelly
Canadlian Athletic Club
Regatta of Union B C On Charles River Yesterday
The fall regatta of the Union B C on the Charles River saw Fred Tudor Jr win the singles club championship over R P Blake, with E B Hardy clear in novice singles. Tudor and Blake won the pair race against Gardiner and Henderson while Clark and Holder Jr claimed the canoe title. The four oared race, led by captain C K Cummings, was ruled a dead heat after a close finish. total time 86 minutes 30 seconds.
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Union B. C
Charles River
Fred Tudor, Jr
R. P. Blake
E. 8. Hardy
E. D. Marsh
J. P. Gardiner
W. P. Henderson
J. P. Clark
D. C. Holder, Jr
C. K. Cummings
Base steel list shows 1898 NL reserve players by club
President Nick Young releases the 1898 National Baseball League reserve lists by club. Brooklyn includes Griffin Dunn Lee Payne Fisher Grim Smith Shindle Jones James and McCarthy. Washington, Cleveland, Newark, Pittsburg, Chicago, St. Louis, Baltimore, Philadelphia, Cincinnati and other clubs follow with full rosters of reservists and associated players.
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Washington
Nick Young
National Baseball League
Brooklyn
M. J. Griffin
John Dunn
William Lee
P. Payne
C. Fisher
John Grim
Baren Aes Smith
H. Lachance
LY *Shoch
A Canavan
G.J. Smith
Wilnoes Shindle
Wielder Jones
J.eae
James Nea
Thomas F
J. Warner
A. Wilson
D. W. Zearfoss
Tis Westervelt
Pittsburg
P. J. Donovan
F. Killen
PF. Posedner
J. H. Tannehill
W. H. Merrill
Jose Hughey
D. Padden
Ze Rothfuss
Leever
Oe Boyle
Brodie
Hastings
EK. Smith
J. Sugden
BE. P. Hawley
F. Hy
Davis
J. H. Hoffmeister
J. Guanzela
Aes A
J. E. Stivetts
C. Hick- J. Sullivan
A. Klobedanz
EB. M. Lowie
V. Nils
D Wa Mend Yeager
F. Bergen
Reamer
R. L. Lowe
H .C. Long
A Collins
R. Hamilton
C. Stahl
Slagle
C. Pittenger
Chicago
M. Kittridge
T. ©. Donahue
0. Griffith
D. Friend
H. T. Briggs
J. J. Callahan
W. M. Thornton
R. Denzer
J. Connor
William F. Dahlen
G. A. Decker
W. J. McCormick
W. Leverett
W. A. Lange
A Isbel
Z Ryan
St. Louis
W. B. Douglas
W Seabee Ertman
J. Sullivan
W. Hallman
C . Esper
D Lally
FE. L. Donohue
M. Grady
R. Grey
M. Murphy
L. Bierbauer
W. Cartes
A. Turner
W. F. Hart
J. J. Doyle
W. H. Keeler
J. Quinn
J. Corbett
J. H. Nops
H. P. Reitz
J. Stenzel
Philadelphia
J. A. Boyle
D An Meeyz- Geler
Edward McFarland
J. Taylor
L. Cross
EB. J. Keamaatee
Dien Brandt
L. F. Re A. Orth
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H. H. Ghevigny
Brockton
Mass
J. B. Williams CO
Glastonbury, Conn
Williams
Wolcott
Senator Hayes
Joseph J. Corbett
Charlestown
Corbett
Tague
Haley
Noonan
Shaw
Hayes
Warden Sullivan
William E. Mahoney
Henry L. Wightman
Martin F. Connorton
James D. Sullivan
Timothy L. Casey
Henry L. Wrightman
Martin Connorton
Mark Smith
Wrightman and
Driscoll
Curtis
John J. Gartland, Jr
J. W. Leighton
Armory Commission
Detroit
Mich
Detroit Opera House
Hood
Cornhill
N. Campbell
Raftery
A. Johnson
Garrity
Conroy
Gaddis
Mellen
Essex-Middles
D. D. McCarthy
Wakefield
Dem
Ninth Middlesex
John C. Gillis
Antonio Volpi
Elizabeth
Elm Place
Creedon and
M'Coy
Regatta OF Union B. C
Larrabee
Winkelmann & Brown Drug CO
Dingley Law
West End Street Railway Company
Grove Hall
Park Street
Warren Street
Shawmut Avenue
Park Square
H. E. Holt
Gilbert Hall
Tremont Temple
ST. Andrew Brothers
American Wringer Company
Franklin Street
80Th Street
Notion Shoes
Roxbury
the Post
Amelia
Wilson Bmos
Tremont Row
Sandford
Ted Et Arlington, Vom
Herbert Valentine Sandford
Edna Leds
Henry Leeds
Cambridgeport
Get
Mary
William Kersey
Lincoln
Watertown
Sarah Stearns Lincoln
William ‘A. Lincoln
Cambridge
Elizabeth Bassett Lunt
New York Herald
Tremont
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