Senator James A. Gallivan Emerges as South Boston Leader
South Boston lauds Senator James A. Gallivan for a five year record as a faithful legislator and rising political force. Born 1866, he rose from journalism to win ward control, led free transfer bills, opposed railroad moves, and backed labor employment while shaping Dorchester and South Boston policy.
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Boston
Hamiet
Peninsular
James A. Gallivan
South
Lawrence School
Harvard College
Harvard
Pfeffer and Dunlap
Globe
Gallivan
House
Boston Post
West End
Senate
South Boston
West End Road
Roxbury
Field's Corner
Cambridge
City Point
Charlestown
East Boston
Everett
Dorchester
New York, New Haven & Hartford Railroad
Federal Street
Cove Street
Tion
Police Department
Fels-Naptha Soap Promises Quick Household Cleaning
Fels-Naptha soap from Fela & Co of Philadelphia claims fast washing power when used with simple directions. The ad highlights easy stains removal and efficient cleaning for various laundry tasks.
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Fela & CO
Philadelphia
Mrs Graven to Fight On in Widow Claim
Mrs Nettie Craven continues to press her claim as widow of James G Fair to a share of his fortune. She plans a series of suits basing her case on the 1892 marriage contract produced in court on Aug 8 1896. The suits follow findings and an appeal in Judge Slack’s decision.
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San Francisco
Nettie Craven
James G. Fair
Slack
Alaska Nomenclature: Board Adopts Local Geographic Spellings
The United States Board on Geographic Names issues decisions on 149 place names. It preserves Lebarge for a Yukon lake, Lindeman for a Yukon headwater lake, and Talya for the Lynn Canal inlet and village, while standardizing Dyea variants.
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Washington
United States Board On Geographic Names
Alaska
Klondike
Yukon
Lebarge
Mike Lebarge
Schwatken
Lindeman
Linderman
Inlet
Lynn Canal
Admiral Meade
Schooner In Distress Off Chatham In Calm Conditions
A lumber-loaded schooner bound south stood outside Chatham harbor and signaled for help. Captain Doane and the life saving crew boarded her, and she anchored at sunset due to no wind and a bad leak. The crew stayed aboard after dark and will likely be towed to harbor.
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Chatham
Doane
Chatham Ife Saving Station
Skaguay Growth Sparks Alaska Town Boom Tale
Skaguay, Alaska, climbs from a log cabin and a store to a town in a month. Tents line the shore as 150 wooden buildings rise, with two new piers, several saloons, barber shops, and a bathhouse. Prospects hinge on a reliable inland Yukon route and a wagon road. 100,000 to 150,000 gold seekers expected next spring.
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Skaguay
Alaska
Beattle
Ben Moore
Puget Sound
Alaska & Northwest Trading Company
United States
Smith
Willa
Mette
McKinney
Vigilance Committee
Klondike
Possi
Broadway
Juneau
Troy Laundry
Seattle
Skagway
Yukon Territory
Klondike Fame for Dawson Stage Beauty Gussie La More
Miss Gussie La More returns from Dawson City after six weeks as a soubrette in a tent theatre. She recalls harsh travel via Chilkoot Pass and Dyea, packed crowds, heavy tips, nuggets tossed on stage, and champagne sales. She plans a spring return with new wardrobe and more performances.
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New York
Gussie la More
Klondike
Miss la More
Dawson City
Chilkoot Pass
Dawson
Gussie
Miss la
Swiftwater
Bill
Oppose the single chamber plan for better city government
In a Boston letter from October 9 1897 M H NEW urges against a single chamber municipal government. He warns that a strong president and mayor could dominate legislation, eroding checks and inviting the rise of a political czar. He calls for intact two chamber style, honor and good governance, and better elected men.
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Robert Treat Paine
Senmeny
M H. New
Boston
Mass
Appeal for Game The Post Letter Contends Against Cruel Sports
A letter from M. Dorchester criticizes public praise of hunting and animal cruelty, arguing such sport reflects barbarism and harms humane instincts. The writer, signing as J Greene, questions whether modern exhibitions honor civilized values or celebrate bloodlust.
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Heaven Save the
Mark
Thei J Greene
M. Dorchester
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