Keliher Withdraws From Fourth District Democratic Race
Boston, Oct. 15 1897 John A Keliher withdraws from the Fourth District Democratic senatorial contest after a disputed delegation offer and signatures drive. He expresses gratitude for Democratic support but says he cannot risk a three cornered race and urges voters to back the regular party nominees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John A. Keliher
Fourth
Board of Election Commissioners
Sam
Senate
Quinn
Patrick J. Daly
Ward
Ople
Ard
Boston
Burglar Letter Reveals Wife's Lover in Bridgeport
Henry M. Wichman on Park Street stopped a burglar and found a letter from his wife Minnie to her lover Eddie. The note mentions meeting at Ogden and Park and planning to board with Mrs Klein and Mrs Glover. The arrested man is Gerard Edward Proutt of Kingston New York, an old lover of Mrs Wichman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bridgeport
Conn
Henry M. Wichman
Park Street
Wichman
Eddie
Bill
Henry
Ogden and Park
Miss Josephine De Rosay Weds Mr Eugene Owens in Somerville
Miss Josephine De Rosay director of music at St Catherine Church will wed Eugene Thomas Owens of Owens and Owens Boston at St Catherine's Church Somerville Thursday at 3 p m. Nearly 200 invitations issued. They will reside in Boston after a wedding dinner at the bride's mother's home 134 Lowell street. The couple recently news involved in a breach of promise suit against John F O'Brien Cambridge florist and politician.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Somerville Society
Josephine de Rosay
St. Catherine’s Church
Eugene Thomas Owens
Owens & Owens, Tailors
Boston
Father O’brien
Lowell Street
New York
Canada
Yale’s Social Event Prominent Junior Prom Committee
Yale New Haven Oct 15 The Yale junior promenade committee, seen as the chief social honor, was elected tonight in the following lineup W S Griswold Penn Pa Brooke Mt Tabor Ore W B White New York C F Sweet Grand Rapids Mich Raymond A McGee Plainfield N J H T Bowles New York Alfred G Vanderbilt New York C H Welles Scranton Pa H C Cheney New Haven.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Haven
Conny
Yale
Griswold
Prie
Penn
P. Brooke
Mt. Tabor
Oregon
W. B. Whitehouse
New York City
C. F. Sweet
Grand Rapids
Mich
Raymond A. McGee
Plainfield
N. J
H. T. Bowles
New York
Alfred G. Vanderbilt
C. H. Welles
Scranton
H. C. Cheney
Bicycle thefts in Jamaica Plain reported
Fred Slaver of Centre street Jamaica Plain reported his Rambler bicycle stolen from in front of his residence during the early evening. F H Clemant of Green street Jamaica Plain reported his Wolf American bicycle stolen at about 730 last evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Slaver
Centre Street
Jamaica Plain
F. H. Clemant
Green Street
Seized Tin Plate Smuggling Case At Pembroke Factory
The special agent of the Treasury Department, William F. Bunn, seized tin plate believed smuggled across the Canadian border at the West Branch Sardine Company factory in West Pembroke. The seizure occurred today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Treasury Department
William F. Bunn
West Branch Sardine Company
West Pembroke
Pembroke
Williams Addresses Democrats in Lowell Victory Ahead
Hon. George Fred Williams Democratic candidate for Governor attracted a hearty reception in Lowell on October 15. He criticized trusts and banks, spoke on mill conditions, and was met with strong applause as he laid out his campaign themes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lowell
George Fred Williams
Jefferson’s Democratic Party as the people’s guardian
Mr Williams argues that the Democratic party originated to empower the masses but was corrupted by wealth and industry. He cites Jefferson’s trust in the people and warns that wealth and educated leaders have weakened the party, noting a return to Jeffersonian democracy when the party united with the poor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Williams
Party of the People
Party of
Thomas Jefferson
Republic
United States of America
Democratic Party
Jefferson
Liberty Party
Free Soil Party
Whig Party
Reublican
New Party of Liberty
Republican Party
Democrats of
Lowell
Party of the
New Democracy Defends Liberty Against Wealth Monopolies
In Lowell speeches a reformist leader attacks monopolies and money power, rails at Vanderbilt fortunes and Standard Oil, and argues the new party seeks to level wealth gaps and extend equal opportunity. He cites factory workers, calls for accountability, and questions Republican promises of prosperity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Party of the
Chicago
Downing
Lowell
Republic
Vanderbilt
Standard Oil Company
Painless Catarrh Remedy Praised by Satisfied User
John MacInnes of Watha back Bridge North Carolina reports Dr Agnew's Catarrhal Powder rapidly relieves catarrhal deafness. He states relief begins in 10 minutes and one bottle restores hearing to full natural acuity. Sold by Re Woodward Co and Jaynes & Co at $2.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John MacInnes
Wathaback Bridge
Agnew
RE. Woodward & CO
Brodel St
Jaynes & C O
Record Heat Reigns as Boston Hits Sudden October High
The Boston weather report notes 86 degrees at 2:35 pm and 82 at 5 pm with a late cooling to 76 as the apparatus failed after 5 pm. Forecaster Smith says a cool wave may arrive Sunday and the month remains unusually pleasant with many clear days this October compared with prior years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Federal
Boston
Weather Bureau
Smith
The Fraud of Monopolies and the Republican Dilemma
A speaker denounces railroads owning mines and monopolies, accusing them of corrupting legislatures and courts. He claims the Republican party once stood for freedom but now fails to halt murder and monopoly, urging Massachusetts voters to choose between parties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylvania
Beef Trust
Coal Trust
Republic
Massachusetts
Republican Party
A Radical Call for Metallic Money to Restore Wages
The speaker argues that falling wages and closed mills stem from monetary policy favoring precious metals over people. He condemns government notes retiring and coinage limits, urging return to metallic money to reduce bank power, restore rising wages, and revive Lowell’s era of wealth and growth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Booth
Lowell
California
Australia
The People’s Party Promises a Single Goal for All
A speaker argues for a new party of the people and contrasts it with the rival party tied to trusts. The message appeals to working masses, vows to curb extortioners, and positions the party as honest and focused on the many.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Boyle O'Reilly
Water Front Steamers Passengers and Personnel Movements
The Prince Edward carrying 165 passengers from Yarmouth travels to Boston but delays two hours due to engine repairs. Officials P. Gilk in s, A. D. Hewat, and M. Youlds plan dock work and vessel alterations. Other notes cover crew changes, ship arrivals, and upcoming new steamers in the London to New York service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prince Edward
Yarmouth
N. S
P. Gilkins
Dominion Atlantic Railway
Kentville
A. D. Hewat
M. Youlds
Simpson
Boston
Saturn
Axel Olsen
Castle Island
Seniion
Philadelphia
Boston Light
Kidder
Honiton
J. M. Hudson
London
Commercial Steamship Company
Edward Seery
Dave Kendrick
Adams No. 4
Catalonia
Tom Stephens
Queenstown
Liverpool
L. Smith
G. Smith
William Litchfield
Gallia
Warr
Cestrian
Muir
T. S. Winsor
Boston Towboat Company
Constitution
Meme
Vesta
Yarmouth Steamship Open
J. F. Aplandy
Hammond
International Steamship Company
Sound Lines
Boston Provincial Steamship Service
L. B. Baker
Johnston Line
Clyde
Isaac T. Campbell
Stevens
Carrie
the Landsm
Sunday church services and sermons listed citywide
A page lists numerous Boston churches with morning and evening services. Tremont Temple, Old South, Berkeley Temple, Bromfield Street, People’s Temple, Tremont Street M E, Roxbury Presbyterian, First Presbyterian and others detail pastors, sermon topics such as The Trinity and The Kingdom of Heaven, and schedule items including Sunday schools, temperance meetings, and choir events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Will
Old South Church
Third Church
George A. Gordon
D. D
Berkeley Temple
Charles A. Dickinson
Hamilton
Conant
Christian Endeavor
Spiritualist services and lectures across Boston area venues
The notice lists multiple congregations and events. Minnie M. Soule at Appleton Hall hosts preaching and evidences at 2:30 and 7:30. Eben Cobb’s circle at Hollis Hall offers spiritual tests and music at 11. Helen Stuart Richings appears at Boston Spiritual Temple Berkeley Hall with 10:30 and 7:30 services. Exeter Street First Spiritual Temple covers Continuity of Life demonstrations by J E Bartlett at 10:30 and Mrs M R Goff at 7, plus a 2:30 p m lecture by W J Goulville on the National Spiritualist premates convention duties and opportunities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gospel OF Spirit Return Society
Minnie M. Soule
Appleton Hall
Appleton Street
Paine Memorial
Hollis Hall
Washington Street
Eben Cobb
J. B. Tyler
Jubilee Singers
Boston
Berkeley Hall
Helen Stuart Richings
Fred Watson
Shubart Quartet
First Spiritual Temple
Exeter Street
J. E. Bartlett
M. R. Goff
W. J. Golville
Union religious meetings and sermons at Boston venues
Sunday programs feature B M Christian Union Vesper at Union Hall 48 Boylston St with Rev Charles T Billings of Lowell presenting The Failure of Success and musical offerings by TLadies Quartet. Also Union Meeting at Music Hall and gospel service for men at Boston Young Men's Christian Association.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christian Union
Union Hall
Boylston Street
Charles T. Billings
Lowell
Mass
Tladies
H. Carleton Slack
Anna Clifford Breed
Florence I.mine
Flora Eli. Barry
Musica
Ambrose
Eli
Costa
Parker
Cherubini
Gounod
George Mendall Taylor
AD Pine
UNION
Music Hall
Benjamin Fay Mills
Boston Young Men’s Christian Association
Boylston
Berkeley Streets
F. P. Shumway
Prominent Citizens Recommend Bull's Dough Syrup
Leading local figures and officials endorse Bull's Dough Syrup, citing trusted quality and reliable baking results for household use and commercial kitchens alike.
Halvorson Klondike fund proposal endorsed and details given
Corbett praises practical approach and urges public to invest in a $5000 Klondike venture led by C A B Halvorson. The plan offers 50 percent property and 50 cents return pro rata, no salaries, no office rent, no stock, and accepts subscriptions from $2. Halvorson invites inquiries and meetings at Room 3 Herald Building.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Klondike
C. A. B. Halvorson
Halvorson
Yukon
Herald Building
City
American Wringer Co Market Leader With 200 Stores
The American Wringer Company stands as the world’s largest instalment house with over 200 stores in the United States and Canada and branches in London Paris Berlin and Vienna. It specializes in wringers clocks banquet lamps Summa rugs lace curtains and Bis sell carpet sweepers and Rogers silver ware.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Wringer Company
United States
Canada
London
Paris
Berlin
Vienna
Bissell
Rogers
Widower Furnishes Wife’s Vault as Living Room on Long Island
A Long Island widower has fitted his wife’s vault like a living room with tables, bric-a-brac, a ticking clock, a canary, and a wheel spinning squirrel. An empty coffin awaits its occupant. He spends hours there daily, but cemetery authorities may intervene to stop this invasion of customs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Long Island
Beans Rally Across Boston Tonight
The city buzzes with a playful chant as residents await the Boston Baked Bean Company at 654 Shawmut Avenue to deliver hot beans for a neighborhood bean bake. The event promises a spirited show of local pride and hearty servings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Boston Baked Bean Company
Shawmut Avenue
Farmers Question Payoff: Nebraska Replies Favor Nonpayment
Of a hundred replies to the Nebraska commissioner of labor on Does Farming Pay seventy-one say it does not pay twenty-one say it does and four rate it as well as anything else four give up the question. Farmers are noted for paying bills promptly and having plenty of good food.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lowell
Commonwealth
Commissioner of Labor of
Nebraska
Ladies' lunch crowd at Cook's cafe on Avon street
A cheerful, well-satisfied gathering enjoys a ladies' lunch at Cook's cafe, No 23 Avon street, as patrons praise the specialty offered there.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cook’s Cafe
Avon Street
Up-to-Date Piano Chair at A. M. Lelands
Don’t fool with a rickety piano stool any more than you would with a buzz saw Get an up to date piano chair at A. M. Lelands No 120 Boylston street
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. M. Leland’s
Boylston Street
Fashion treads back to old time in men’s wear
Fashion gossips say mens styles will move toward the old time. It notes that the old fashioned black satin stock wrapping the neck with a bosom ruffle is now seen in London and Paris.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
London
Paris
Public benefactors of summer street outlet
The Manufactur ers Outlet Company at 8 and 91 Summer street sells clothing, shoes and hats at extraordinary low prices, aiding the public in a practical and substantial way.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manufacturers’ Outlet Company
Summer Street
Painful corn cured at Dr Thompson chiropody
Is there anything more painful than an aching corn It can be stopped in a jiffy without pain at Dr Thompson s chiropody parlors No 19 Winter street with careful treatment and relief promised.
Paper wheel collapse blamed for Maine Central wreck
The incident is described as another example of press power after a paper wheel failed, causing a railroad smash-up on the Maine Central line.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maine Central Railroad
Christmas Is Coming Says Corbett in Thanksgiving Prompt
E. A. Corbett remarks that Christmas approaches as Thanksgiving arrives soon, greeting readers with seasonal note and good wishes.
Not as a partisan but as a man at St Andrew conference
At a Buffalo conference Rt. Rev. Thomas A. Dudley bishop of Kentucky spoke on American citizenship. He said he would vote in every election not as a partisan but as a man, stressing personal responsibility.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buffalo
N. Y
Brotherhood of St. Andrew
Thomas A. Dudley
D. D
Kentucky
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Landscape Trademark
Pond's Extract CO
Keliher
Miss DE Rosay
E. T. Owens
Sunday Post
Lenox
Kelly
Somersworth
Haymarket Square
George Fred Willams Ad
MR. Williams
Fall River
Lancashire
England
LA Po
Europe
J. L. Prescott & CO
Baptist
Methodist
Bromfield Street
M. B
Stranger’s Church
L. B. Bates
People’s Temple
Columbus Avenue
Berkeley Street
Brady
Sweden
Denmark
Tremont Street
Concord and
Tremont Streets
John D. Pickles
Rear
Epworth League
Presbyterian
Roxbury Presbyterian Church
Warren
Woodbine Streets
J. J. Dunlop
First Presbyterian Church
Scott J. Hershey
John Eaton
LL. D
United States Commissioner of Education
Spiritualist
Christades
Phians
Arcade Hall
Park Square
Col.econ
Chiniquy
Montreal
Great Britain
Martin Luther
Walter Baker
Washington
Corner Park Street
Dorchester
Institute
B. AB. of G. Club
Reading
Puritan
Frank A. Munsey
E. A. Corbett
Felg & CO
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