Ratification Talks Set by Parties at City Halls
Democrats and Republicans map ticket ratifications with star speakers and large gatherings. Prohibition rally at Music Hall opens the week with Judge Pitman, Earle, Frances Willard, and Clinton Fisk among speakers. Democrats plan a Wednesday Faneuil Hall event with Edward Avery presiding. Republican date set for Saturday to formalize plans.
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Music Hall
Judge Pitman
Earle
Frances E. Willard
Illinois
Clinton B. Fisk
New Jersey
Park
New England
Faneuil Hall
State Committee
Charles Leyi Woodbury
Edward Avery
Mr. Woodbury
Courtland C. Matson
Indiana
W. H. Crane
Texas
P. A. Collins
William FE. Russell
John W. Cummings
John H. McDonough
Major Hart Secures Democratic Nomination for Senator
At the Quincy district convention the voters from eight towns backed Major John W. Hart of Weymouth for senator by acclamation, despite calls for new candidates. An informal ballot produced Hart ahead of Braintree’s Cranmore N. Wallace, with Wallace gaining unsolicited backing from peers before Hart’s formal and unanimous nomination.
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Major Hart
John W. Hart
Weymouth
Norfolk
Quincy
W.G. A. Pattee
Thomas F. Lyons
Canton
John T. Flood
Randolph
Sr. Scollard
Braintree
Cranmore N. Wallace
Wallace
Flood
Ene
C. N. Wallace
W.G.A. Pattee
Tsg Mealen
State Central Committee
Albert E. Avery
Ex Mayor John Parsons Seeks State Legislature Seat
Former Gloucester mayor and noted anti liquor and vice crusader John Parsons announces his bid for the Massachusetts Legislature. In a public letter to Gloucester and Rockport voters he rejects party backing, pledges to run regardless, and vows to serve if elected. He claims experience, independence, and a stance against buying votes.
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John Parsons
Gloucester
Rockport
State House
Hon
Join Parsons
Norfolk Club Talk Highlights Republican unity in Boston
The Norfolk Club event drew Republican State ticket candidates to Youngs Boston. Delegates were elected to the New York convention December 15. Governor Ames praised Norfolk Club members and thanked them for hospitality. Other speakers included Attorney General Waterman Lieutenant Governor Brackett Secretary Peirce and Auditor Ladd.
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Norfolk
Young’s
Asa Irench
Frederick D. Ely
Warren E. Locke
Elmer H. Capen
Fred H. Williams
New York
George Draper
Hopedale
French
Ames
Berkshire
Leame
Norfolk Club
Commonwealth
Waterman
Brackett
Peirce
Ladd
Club
Independent republican defends fairness amid Worcester clash
In Worcester, Treasurer Beard defends decades of party loyalty while opposing a Springfield plank on biennial elections. He denies disloyalty accusations and targets the state party chair, urging independence on minor doctrines. Meanwhile Parker's Commercial Club weighing armory needs for First Corps of Cadets and the Paint and Oil Club discuss ending export rebate on imported goods.
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Rice-Bates
Worcester
Beard
Remblican Party
Republican Party
Springfield
Republican Central Committee
Worcester County
Republican State Committee
Parker’s
First Corps of Cadets
Political Notes and Local Electoral Moves
Attorney-General Waterman selects Henry C. Bliss of Springfield as assistant attorney-general. Bliss, son of the late Lucien Bliss, Dartmouth graduate, has worked on U.S. statutes revision and now practices in Rennyel. Jesse L. Nason resigns as Republican city committee treasurer due to campaign duties. Democrats nominate Leonard Thompson for State Senator and name George R. Keys to the state central committee. Governor Ames reportedly drew an 8000 check to the Republican state committee. Bay State Club to host Democratic ticket candidates at Revere House with a reception before dinner. Henry Faxon issues a manifesto favorable to Ames, noting possible influence by others in the governor's circle. Faxon quips that taxed alcohol cannot vanish and cites Long’s plea for duty-free arts liquor. In Quincy, druggists sell liquor mainly to tint noses of hard drinkers near delirium tremens.
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Waterman
Henry C. Bliss
Springfield
Bliss
Lucien Bliss
West Springfield
Dartmouth College
Washington
Rennyel
Maynard
Jesse L. Nason
Republican City Committee
Fifth Middlesex
Leonard Thompson
Woburn
George R. Keys
Acton
Democratic State Central Committee
Ames
Republican State Committee
Bay State Club
Revere House
Henry Faxon
Governor Ames
Long
Quincy
Great Cincinnati Fire Destroys Mill and Homes
A blaze at Crane & Co upper saw mill in eastern Fulton, Cincinnati, swept five acres near Eastern avenue and the river. About 9,000,000 feet of hardwood lumber, twenty dwellings, tenements, and St Rosa Church were damaged or destroyed. Losses total around 140,000 dollars with 37,000 insured at Crane & Co. and many uninsured homes, leaving numerous residents homeless.
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St. Rosa
Crane & Co
William Emerson
James Ferguson
Lewis Glenn
L. Glenn
Jacob Gardner
Kramer
Sam Furst
Two Children Smothered in Pratopy Fire Tragedy
In Pratopy on Oct 16 Mr OConnell and his wife left two young children alone in a house. A passerby reported smoke and firefighters forced entry to find the children unconscious on an upper floor. Doctors could not revive them. Ages about 3 and 6 or 7. House only slightly damaged. Source notes uncertainty if fire came from stove or matches.
Fire alarm for basement blaze at 84 Washington Street
Local alarm from Box 18 at 12 20 this morning reported a basement fire in a five story building at 84 Washington Street. Damage estimated at 200 dollars.
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Washington Street
Fire destroys Kline Bros. furniture plant in Williamsport
Fire yesterday morning gutted the finishing room and wareroom of Kline Bros. & Co. in a large frame building owned by the Novelty Mill Co. The building housed J. Rodgers & Co. and Scully & Hotchkiss planing mill, sash and blind factory, and a bric owned by E. Powell with E. Gundrum & Co. as occupants. Total loss placed at 50 000, partially insured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Williamsport
Penn
Kline Bros. & Co
Novelty Mill Company
J. ©. Rodgers & Co
Scully & Hotchkiss
E. Powell
E. Gundrum & Co
Labor Party Conventions Set Nomination Meetings in Boston
At a Labor party ward and city committee gathering in Boston Hall yesterday afternoon the groups announced that the third and fifth senatorial district committees will meet at 45 Eliot street next Thursday evening to nominate a Representative to the General Court. The sixth district committee will meet Wednesday evening and the seventh district committee tonight. The chair man is to call wards 21, 23 and 24 of the ninth district to meet next Thursday evening at 45 Eliot street.
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Labor Party
Boston Hall
Eliot Street
Sixth District
Seventh District
General Court
Ninth District
Harvard Varsity Eleven Tramples MIT 60–0 on Jarvis Field
Harvard dominated Saturday afternoon on Jarvis field defeating MIT 60 to 0 in two halves. The Techs fought bravely but could not match the Crimson offensive and defensive pace.
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Harvard
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Jarvis Field
Techs
Street Railways Seek Further Encroachment on Beacon Street
It is not generally known that street railways again ask for leave to encroach further on Beacon and Arlington streets. All drivers and teamsters should attend the aldermen hearing on Monday at 4 pm at City Hall to voice views on the proposal.
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Beacon
Arlington
City Hall
Sight Seeing Tours Promise Easy Travel Experience
The Pennsylvania tours ensure travelers face no worry from seating to itinerary. Tour details are perfected in advance by tourist agents and assistants, allowing visitors to relax and enjoy continuous and novel scenes during the journey.
Bartol Denounces Doctrine Wake at Springfield Sermon
The Rev. Dr. Bartol denounces the orthodox doctrine of eternal punishment in a Springfield sermon from Matthew VIII 22. He calls the death bed of dogma a wake and urges mercy and immediate mission work over fear driven preaching. He urges a broader access to truth beyond scripture as the church moves toward awakening.
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Bartol
Springfield
England
Walter Scott
Jesus
Nice
Germany
Givine
Horace Bushnell
South
Rown
God
Pound
Hell
Heaven
Philemon
Canaan
New England Music Teachers Elect Officers and Plan Concert
The New England Public School Music Teachers Association held its monthly meeting. Officers elected include President D. B. Hagar and secretary George A Veazie Jr. A lecture by John Spencer Curwen on tonic solfa was invited. A children's concert festival is proposed for Arbor Day, with expenses around $1000 to be funded by the association.
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New England Public School Music Teachers’ Association
D. B. Hagar
Salem
Mass
O. B. Brown
Malden
S. ©. Bailey
Winchester
W. L. Fitch
Portland
J. J. Kimball
Manchester
N. H
Kate C. E. Lincoln
Rutland
A. ©. White
Pawtucket
R. I
James A. Butterfield
Norwich
Medfield
J. B. Sharland
Boston
George F. Wilson
Wakefield
C. E. Whiting
W. W. Keays
Melrose
I. HH
O. Hadley
Somerville
J. M. Mason
Luther Whiting Mason
John Spencer Curwen
Association
Mechanics
Joseph Cook Denounces Probation as Destiny in Park Street Service
The Rev. Joseph Cook lectured at Park Street Church denouncing probation after death as a universal destiny. He cited seven Bible passages including Ezekiel, Matthew, John, Romans, Hebrews, Second Peter, and Revelation to argue that present life determines fate beyond the grave. He urged strict orthodoxy and defended Evangelical Christianity against unorthodox speculation.
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Joseph Cook
Park Street Church
Cook
Ezekiel
Mr. Cook
John
London
Boston
Jesus Christ
America
Germany
Springfield
American Board of Foreign Missions
Fagin
George Eliot
Romola
City Notes Highlight Horticultural Wins and Local Meetups
A Nashville Arkansas peach five inches wide drew attention at the Massachusetts Horticultural Society. Early vegetable and spring bulb prize schedules were announced. The year’s first High School Teachers' Association meeting convened at Hotel Brunswick with a banquet and discussion. 163 deaths occurred last week in the city. About 400 guests attended a Central Club reception led by Baldwin's Cadet Band, deemed a grand success. The Savage Club held another reception and planned a monthly ladies day. Tom Earl of The Bostonians stayed at Tremont House. Ward 10 merchants call a meeting on October 15 at 5 p.m. with sponsors including R. H. White & Co. and Jordan, Marsh & Co. The Anti-Poverty Club discussed poverty at Horticultural Hall with J B Roche presiding. Beacon and Arlington line residents are urged to support the Suburban Street Railroad petition for encroachment. a City Hall hearing is set for 4 p.m. The funeral of James Lawless at St Stephen’s Church drew large attendance, with Hanover Yacht Club and Western Union among escorts. interment followed at Malden.
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Nashville
Ark
Massachusetts Horticultural Society
Savage Club
Tom Earl
The
Bostonians
Tremont House
Boston Merchants’ Association
Bedford Street
Sp. m
R. H. White & Co
Jordan, Marsh & Co
John H. Pray
Horticultural Hall
J. BR. Roche
Samuel Brazier
Birmingham
England
Mr. Lanagan
Ireland
KE. M. Chamberlin
Boston
Beacon
Arlington Streets
Suburban Street Railroad Company
Board of Aldermen
City Hall
James Lawless
St. Stephen’s Catholic Church
Hanover Street
Hanover Yacht Club
Peabody sermon urges faith to launch into life currents
Professor F. G. Peabody preached on Christ and Peter at Harvard Chapel suggesting faith calls believers to venture into deeper life. An important Football Association meeting is set for Holden Chapel at 7 30 this evening.
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F. G. Peabody
Christ
Simon Peter
The
Football Association
Holden Chapel
Fall hat styles from Messrs Jackson & Co.
The fall styles of gentlemen's hats at No. 69 Tremont Street promise a broad variety. The house offers its own designs alongside English hats and Dunlap & Co. of New York, ensuring a fine assortment for selection. Jackson & Co. are noted for carrying only the latest fashions.
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Messrs.Jackson & Co
Tremont Street
Dunlap Dy Co
New York
Jackson & Co
Rumors of Control at South Boston Bank
Rumors say Irving A. Evans and associates have secured control of Mechanics' National Bank in South Boston and plan to shift to collateral loans. M. M. Cunniff confirms control with intent to respect minority stockholders, with a directors' meeting today and no changes before the January annual meeting.
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South Boston
Irving A. Evans
Mechanics’ National Bank
M. M. Cunniff
Sale of Autographs Auction to Feature Historic Signers
On Tuesday and Wednesday, C F Libbie Co at 18 Hayward Place will auction the Ferguson Haines collection from Biddeford. The items include signatures of Independence signers, Revolutionary generals, Presidents, Governors, and cultural figures such as Hans Christian Andersen, Dickens, Jefferson, Adams, Jackson, and Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Messrs. C.F. Libbie & Co
Hayward Place
Ferguson Haines
Biddeford
Congress
Hans Christian Anderson
A. Bierstadt
Daniel Boone
Andrew Jackson
Patrick Henry
Thomas Jefferson
Roger Sherman
Charles Dickens
Abraham Bueford
John Burgoyne
Horatio Gates
Lafayette
John Quincy Adams
George Washington
Brigham Young
Make Your Election Sure On Railroad Southern Tour
The Pennsylvania Railroad proposes a limited sale of 120 tickets for its Southern tour aboard four Pullman cars. Early reservations guarantee seating and preferred locations. Reserve at the company's office, 205 Washington Street.
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Pennsylvania Railroad Company
Washington Street
October term brief from United States Circuit Court
The October term opened with Judge Colt presiding on a Saturday. Prayer was by Rev. W. S. Heywood. The grand jury was charged and retired. only three unimportant cases will be presented and likely reported today. Juries will convene on the 25th for trial. equity cases may be argued in the interim.
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Colt
W.5
Heywood
Seaman Libel Case Award Hits One Hundred Dollars
Alexander Maloney sues as libellant for wages from the steamboat Mary Morgan. The judge awards $100. Attorneys J. B. Richardson for libellant and F. S. Nickerson for claimant argued. several motions heard.
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Alexander Maloney
Mary Morgan
J. B. Richardson
F. S. Nickerson
Superior Court calendar lists cases across Suffolk and Essex counties
Suffolk county first and second sessions assign numerous civil actions including Dimock vs. Kimball and Magee Co. v Whipple with Judge Blodgett. Essex county docket Brigham, C. J. says jury-waived trial proceed this morning. judge Hammomd and Thompson listed for motions. case mix includes Boston Daily Advertiser, Globe Newspaper Co, and others.
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Dimock
Kimball
Richardson
Murphy
Tuttle
Wakefield R. Co
Winchester
Magee i. Co
Whipple
Rockwell
Taylor
Hstabrook
Fleming
Wood
Atkins
Torrens
Ginn
Chapman
Globe Newspaper Co
Kyte
Commercial Union Ins. Co
Forbes
Boston
Ross
Same
McCarthy
Souther
Hill
Newell
Wheeler
Lechmere R. Co
McKay
Cooper
Blackmner
Henchman
Troeder
Hayes
Stogdale
Baker
Hammond
Detroit Browns clash at Polo Grounds in front of 10000
At the New York Polo Grounds the Detroits defeated the St. Louis Browns before about 10 000 spectators. Getzein was effective and the Hoosiers hit and fielded well. The game featured the World championship series setup with a Tuesday 2 pm Union Grounds game scheduled.
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New York Polo Grounds
Detroits
St. Louis Browns
Getzein
Hoosiers
South End Grounds
Bostons
Lowells
Boston Grounds
St. Louis
Union Grounds
Races Wrap Up at Beacon Park with Three Wins
Saturday closed Beacon Park racing with a large crowd enjoying three full races and two postponements. Winners included Factory Boy Thy Wilkes and White Socks. Owners from South Boston and East Boston prepare for a Franklin Park fall meeting in Saugus featuring trotting and pacing races and a $100 free for all purse.
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Beacon
Franklin Parks
Beacon Park
Factory Boy
I. 2
Thy Wilkes
J. B
White Socks
Boston
Franklin Park
Saugus
Travel Tour Cost Cut to 70 Dollars for PRR Special Train
A lone traveler faced nearly 60 dollars in rail fare plus similar costs for board lodging and carriage. Joining the Pennsylvania Railroad Company tour on October 26 reduces total expense to 70 dollars for the finest special train.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylvania Railroad Company
Women temperance union holds annual city meeting
At Union Congregational Church the Woman's Christian Temperance Union reports a year of activism. They credited 100 volunteers at the polls, 5821 voter names for a prohibitory amendment, 10,000 pledges from Sunday schools, and 117,305 pages read for temperance literature across central and twelve city branches. Mrs. Emily L. McLaughlin urged men to act against intemperance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union Congregational Church
Columbus Avenue
Meredith
Woman’s Christian Temperance Union
A. J. Gordon
O. P. Gifford
Helen G. Rice
Bromfield Street
Massachusetts Loyal Temperance Legion
Union
Emily L. McLaughlin
Engineer killed by safety valve blast at Phillips, Butler & Co
An engine safety valve exploded at 8 Beverly Street injuring Cornelius Mulreany the engineer of 54 Moulton Street Charlestown who died instantly from the head wound.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phillips, Butler & Co
Beverly Street
Cornelius Mulreany
Moulton Street
Charlestown
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Andover
Cesar
Shakspere
Cassius
Evangelical Brothers
Paul
Museum of History
Job
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Boston Post
Woodward's
Calder
Tremont and Boylston Sts
HoTel Pelham
Chas. L. Bly
Pearl ST
Roxbury
Washington St
William and Edwin Sheafe
Columbus Ave
Victor Cycles
Overman Wheel CO
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United States District Court
Nelson, J
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Russell
Eames
Bailey
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Roberts
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Dooley
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Green
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Jordan
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Soame
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Five Cents
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White
Connor
Connell
Thomas
Forbes Woollen Mill
Loomis
Wilbur
Wilbur. 2063—Sanford
Quinn
Cohen
Aaronson
Blackstone National Bank
Shirley
Drew
Gowen
Thorndike
Goodrich
Angevine
Mullen
Cottle
Robinson
Baseball News
Price
I. P. Lord & CO
Union Street
Henry F. Miller
Miller Mall
Tremont St
Boston Association
Chestnut Street
Philadelphia
New England Agency
Coas Lighting Co
Arch St
Genera
Boston Woman's Christian Temperance Union
Aves &Sons
Woodbury
Bromfield ST
Paris
W. Baker & CO
Dorchester
Rudy
Walter K. Wightman
Congress Street
Loston
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