Republican ratification meet erupts over Morse in Music Hall
Speeches by Greenhalge Walcott Barrett and Knowlton unfold as over 1000 voices cry for Hajjah Morse. The riot peaks with band clamor and gavel blows before Morse supporters subside, while Barrett Guild and Wolcott receive mixed cheers and Knowlton Guild speak briefly.
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Greenhalge, Walcott, Barrett and Knowlton
Elijah Morse
Canton Statesman
Music Hall
Hajjah Morse
Mr. Morse
Barrett
Commonwealth
Baldwin
Barrett's Congressional Speech Endorses Republican Platform
Congressman Barrett presided in absence of the Republican chairman and urged ratification of the convention and Guilds Jr speech. He touted the party’s platform, defended candidates, noted uncertain majorities, criticized Mr Williams, and predicted a large Republican victory in Massachusetts.
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Barrett
Republican State Central
Curtis Guild, Jr
George Fred
Cowper
Williams
State House
Suffolk
Wilams
Massachusetts
Governor Greenhalge Favors Old Fashioned Wigs Reform Question
Governor Greenhalge addressed a crowd to express his view that reform presents no feasible proposition. He spoke in formal terms to voters and citizens, outlining his stance and calling for attention to the issue raised.
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Governor Greenhalge
Beecham's Pills for Constipation Ad Offers Book
Beecham's pills for constipation promoted with prices 10 and 25 cents and a directive to get the book at the druggist's and follow its guidance.
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Beecham
Ratification speech on Massachusetts Republican ticket
The speaker defends party achievements and governance, praising Republican record on reform, lobby control, and public schools while urging support for the ticket. He argues voters prefer practical administration over theory, stresses transparency in lobbying, and recalls Massachusetts’ historic values and leadership.
He With Mr Williams Wants to Better the Character of Legislators
Mr Wolcott addresses the Senate as he recalls a recent great meeting of delegated Republicans in this state. He notes a ticket was nominated as a Republican ticket in this state and urges reform of legislators' character.
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Mr. Williams
Wolcott
Curtis Guild Jr Defends Republican Platform and Unity
Curtis Guild Jr voices a partisan defense of Frederic Greenhalge and the Republican slate. He rejects race proscription, champions naturalized citizens, and urges nationwide guidance under sound currency and civil service reform. He condemns European misgovernance and warns that Democratic policy jeopardizes trade, defense, and missions, urging firm federal stance.
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Curtis Guild, Jr
Frederic T. Greenhalge
Republican Party
Greenhalge
Wolcott
Massachusetts
Carlisle
John Sherman
Theodore Roosevelt
United States
China
Turkey
Pacific
Boston
Bay State
Canada
Washington
Attorney General Knowlton Addresses Governor and Administration
Attorney General Knowlton expresses honor in advising the Governor and pride in aiding the administration. He notes a desire for more action this fall and mentions the British constitutional title solicitor-general as a historical Royal influence.
New Ear Device Promises Comfort and Clarity
An advertisement extols the Auraphone as a recent scientific invention that removes rad bearing for the deaf and is invisible in the ear. It claims comfort with no eye strain, likening it to glasses for the ear, and promotes testing at FREOF CAGE in New York with address 483 Phillips Building, 120 Tremont Street.
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Axihe
New York
Avuebaphone CQ
Phillips Building
Tremont Street
Massachusetts speech taunts reform and urges Reed for President
The speaker denounces Democratic reform efforts and dismisses adding offices while defending his duties to prosecute corporate abuses. He argues Massachusetts interests align with Union leaders, naming Thomas B Reed as a preferred presidential candidate amid looming national elections.
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Commonwealth
Democratic Party
Massachusetts
Thomas B. Reed
Dorchester Child Fréda Dancink Not Abused Says Parents
Freda Dancink’s mother and stepfather deny abuse claims after her August disappearance from Spring Garden Street. They insist she sold cigars by choice, performed only typical household chores, and that allegations of a $75 fortune are false. Freda is now in Wilkesbarre with her grandmother.
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Fréda Dancink
Spring Garden Street
Dorchester
Post
Denver Bicycle Meet Sees Tie And Record Fall
In Denver on Oct 18 the national circuit one mile Class B race set a new record of 1:55 1-5, beating prior marks 1:58 2-5 as C S Wells T Cooper C S Himstreet Charles Murphy BD Co Bald and W A Terrill competed. Bald and Murphy tied for first after a close finish and Bald won the prize by dice.
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Denver
Col
C. S. Wells
T. Cooper
C. S. Himstreet
Charles Murphy
BD. Co. Bald
W. A. Terrill
Bald
Murphy
Baid
Executions in San Quentin of Two US Prisoners
SAN QUENTIN Calif Oct 18 The execution of two United States prisoners Thomas Clesi and Hans Hansen for the murder of Third Mate Fitzgerald of the bark Hesper occurred this afternoon.
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San Quentin
Cal
United States
Thomas &J. Clesi
Hans Hansen
Fitzgerald
Hesper
Brakeman Daniel Early Pleads Guilty to Murder
New Haven, Conn. October 18 Daniel F Early a brakeman who killed Ly man M Fenn in the switch yard of the New Haven road in April last pleaded guilty to murder in the second degree in the Superior Court Judge Prentice committed Early to State prison for life for the crime and sentence was life imprisonment.
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New Haven
Conn
Daniel F. Early
Lyman M. Fenn
New Haven Road
Prentice
Early
State Prison
Rebuilt by the doctors inWinona story of George Burn
An eccentric Winona resident, George Burn, claims to be head engineer of the steamer City of Savannah which wrecked off Massachusetts on January 18 18. Injuries from the wreck left him crippled yet he endured operations by Dr Hayes Agnew including rib removal and skull trephining. Burn, 64, wears a plaster jacket for years, lost parts of his spine and elbow joints, and now walks with a cheerful disposition. He served in the Civil War on a gunboat stationed at Cairo and is a Grand Army of the Republic member.
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Winona
George Burn
City of
Savannah
Massachusetts
Boston
Florida
Bellevue Hospital
New York
Hayes Agnew
Grand Army of the Republic
Cairo
A Silver Plate Ten Dollar Note Discovery
A two foot long silver plate in the Treasury's redemption division bore a fresh ten dollar silver certificate pressed into its surface. The note had stretched to roughly twice its size during rolling. The accompanying explanation said a silverware worker dropped the bill on the plate, and the Treasury issued a replacement ten dollar certificate.
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Treasury
Washington
Fourteenth bulletin notes Paris cremations exceed twenty thousand
The bulletin reports that in Paris alone more than 20,000 bodies have been burned since the cremation movement began. The cremation of an adult takes just under an hour. The society, with many women members, promotes cremation through circulars and lectures and helps poor families afford this method within its funding limits.
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French Cremation Society
Paris
West Point Graduates in the Civil War
Historian note counts 1249 living graduates at the war’s start with 1 in the army and 428 in civilian work. Of those who left service 292 rejoined for the Union and 99 joined the Confederacy, while among current service 27 stayed loyal and 18 defected. Of 30 Southern graduates, 162 served in the Federal army, including General Thomas, the Rock of Chickamauga.
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West Point
Thomas
Skamauga
Corbett S Trial In Hot Springs Richly Filmed
In Hot Springs Arkansas on October 18 1891 Corbett arrived with Sheriff Houpt Brady and Florida Athletic Club officials. A habeas corpus petition was granted by Justice W A Kirk and Corbett was arraigned before Chancery Judge Leatherman. Evidence showed a planned 31 October glove contest with Fitzsimmons under the Florida Athletic Club.
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Hot Springs
Ark
Corbett
Spring Lake
Houpt
Brady
Joe Vendig
The
Florida Athletic Club
Office of
Justice of the Peace
W. A. Kirk
Martin
Leland Leatherman
Chancery Court
Garland County
Leatherman
Joseph Wendig
Fitzsimmons
Wendig
Little Rock
Odds On The Fight In Hot Springs Postponed
The Corbett Fitzsimmons meeting in Hot Springs has been postponed with no announced date. Manager Wendig warned Fitzsimmons to be there by Monday or the bout would be off. Martin Julian arrives tomorrow while Fitzsimmons is expected shortly after. The sheriff informed the Governor of his spotless record and readiness to act if needed. Odds from R C Chambers Co turf: Corbett 3 to 5, Fitzsimmons 7 to 6, Maher 4 to 5, O'Donnell even, Ryan 9 to 10, Smith 9 to 10.
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Republican Party
Commonwealth
Massachusetts
Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Old Commonwealth
Corbett
Fitzsimmons
Teague
Hot Springs
Ark
Wendig
Martin Julian
R. C. Chambers& Co
Maher
O'Donnell
Even
Ryan
Smith
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Hopiny
Congressman Barrett
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Curtis Guild
Mr. Wolcott
Morse
the Sunday Post
Uncle Tom
Executive Council
Old Bay State
Texas
Lone Star
Plymouth Rock
Concord Bridge
Bunker Hill
St. Paul of
Commonwealth of Today
Republican Party of
Provisional Government of
Great Britain
Freda
Mrs. Danchink
Minneapolis Tribune
Are Vega
Viva Voge
Champion
Sheriff
Caonanee
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