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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Oct 21, 1899

Page

9

Independent ticket filings clash with Kane candidacy

A list of latest Independent tickets filed yesterday shows contests for Senate and Representatives across districts. Names include John O Rourke Daniel D Rourke Herbert Co Par sons Michael Melody Kenslea Tinckham Robertson Chamberlain Carruth Wallace Gertsch Porter Bradley Skinner White Barr McDonald Koni kow Powers Byrne Wixted Ramaier and William Peel among others.

Senate Suffolk John O’ Rourke Dem Daniel D. Rourke Franklin Hampshire Herbert Co. Parsons Greenfield Ind Essex Michael Melody Haverhill Middlesex Robert Luce Somerville Rep Kenslea Newton Yee Eee James J. Byrne William Wixted Benjamin Ramaier Wiliam Peel

Independent nominating deadline seals three senate contests

Independent candidates rush to file for state tickets as three Senate races loom. Rourke and O Rourke clash over Democratic Citizens designation while Mahoney backs Donovan successor candidacy. Ward 6 and 2 battles mirror broader party split with Kane and Douglass both running as independents. Socialists and Prohibitionists also file full state tickets.

House Senate Parsons Greenfield Ledge Daniel D. Rourke Franklin Pierce Suffolk Rourke J. E. Mahoney Donovan Fitzgerald John O’rourke Ward Mahoney O’rourke O'Rourke Daniel J. Kane John A. Kane Daniel J. Kane John J. Douglass W. A. H. Crowley James Robertson Robert J. Strange

Paine Letter Edges Democratic Endorsement

Congressman Henry F. Naphen praises Robert Treat Paine Jr in a Democratic State Committee endorsement letter. He argues against imperialism, supports anti imperial views, cites Lincoln and the Declaration, and warns of trusts tied to protectionist policy. The correspondence signals party backing for Paine’s campaign platform.

Henry F. Naphen Democratic State Committee Robert Treat Paine, Jr School Street Boston Mass Paine Masachusetts Abraham Lincoln England Congress Havemeyer Republican Party Ohio Mark Hanna

Trusts and election faith in Americanism voiced

A political letter discusses Attorney-General Monett’s anti trust stance, warns of growing combinations controlling wealth, and urges a future administration to be free of trusts. It emphasizes true Americanism and the duty of the ballot to remedy past errors, signed H. F. Nap hen.

Nate Monett H. F. Naphen

Proctor Denies Involvement in Dewey Presidential Boom

Senator Proctor told reporters in Washington on October 20 that he has no special charge of Dewey's bid for president and that he is out of politics while believing Dewey is the one pursuing the boom. He emphasized he holds no involvement in the effort.

Washington, D. C Proctor Dewey

Donovan's Surprise Honored Ward 7 Councilman

Councilman John L. Donovan of Ward 7 received a horse, buggy and harness from friends in the West End yesterday afternoon. Edward F.

John L. Donovan Ward 7 West End Edward F

German immigrant Hugo Grolman commits suicide in Boston

The body of Hugo Grolman was found at noon in Boster Tavern with a gunshot wound to the head. A letter to Berger Rosentwist at 18 Custom House street cites stomach cancer as the cause and mentions employment at Arthur Merritt, a wholesale dyestuff merchant, in Custom House street.

Germany Hugo Grolman Boster Tavern Berger Rosentwist Custom House Street Rosentwist Grotman Arthur Merritt Jamaica Plain

Henderson for Alderman and Arbor Day notes at Winchendon

Witnesses recount Donovans embarrassment at a lunch at the Revere House as Henderson for Alderman receives backing from the Boston and Vicinity Club. The Massachusetts State Federation of Women's Clubs meets at Winchendon with talks on forestry Arbor Day and outdoor occupations for women.

Boston and Vicinity Club Elm Street James M. Henderson State Federation of Women's Clubs Winchendon Massachusetts State Federation of Women’s Clubs O. M. E. Rowe Boston Alice Tyler Jacobs Dorchester Woman’s Club Aen Chamberlain Winchester Forestry Association Massachusetts Forestry Association Cora C. Jones Roxbury United States J. Woodward Manning J. H. Hare South Glastonbury Conn Mary E. Cutler Holliston Mass

Omega Oil for aching muscles and fatigue

A homemaker style pitch urges rubbing Omega Oil into tired muscles after long days of standing or walking. It claims the remedy refreshes weary limbs and helps people sleep, noting early skepticism but touting the product as mighty good and available from druggists.

Omega Off Boosts Sales At Fenlon’s Pharmacy

Fenlon's Pharmacy in Somerville reports a man bought Omega Off to treat a leg and also used it on a troublesome coin. The customer said it was the best product for both uses, noting strong sales.

Fenlon’s Pharrmacy Union Sq Somerville Mass

One Bottle Omega Oil Promises Rheumatism Cure

A maternally shared letter from Readville Massachusetts describes Omega Oil as a new remedy for rheumatism. The writer claims a friend with severe rheumatism improved after using one bottle and urges faithful use and thorough rubbing.

J. S&s Sanborn Readville Mass Cambridge

Rumor of a Boston operatic theatre at Music Hall site

New York whispers suggest Henry W. Savage may convert the existing Music Hall into an operatic theatre. The old hall is to be torn down after Symphony concerts, with autumn plans and leases in flux as speculation grows about Savage’s control and the prospect of grand opera at popular prices in the city.

New York Henry W. Savage Castle Square Savage Boston

Adulterated Food Case Under 1897 Law Tried in Chelsea

J A Andrew & Co., Boston wholesalers, faced trial before Associate Justice Fitz in the Chelsea Police Court for selling canned peas labeled HWarly June peas. The canning allegedly used old dried peas softened before processing. Plea of no contendre resulted in a $19 fine, the minimum.

Fitz Chelsea Police Court J.A. Andrew J. A. Andrew & Co Boston Chelsea Grocers

Memorial Service at Rathbone Hall by Ruggles Lodge

Ruggles Lodge 126 A. O. U. W. holds memorial service at Rathbone Hall 24 Warren St during regular meeting Monday Oct 23 1899 Grand Master Workman of Massachusetts Nathan Crary will be the speaker All Roxbury judges invited to attend.

Queen Victoria riches feature teased for next Sunday's Post

The note suggests readers will see an article about the wealth of Queen Victoria and other rich individuals in the upcoming Sunday edition of the Post.

Queen Victoria

Charlestown Girl Rising To New Life After Tragic Fall

The Post next Sunday will tell the story of a Charlestown girl who fell into depths and rose again splendid and glorious in a new life, a tale of sympathy and resilience from a small town.

Boston Eldridge The Sunday Post Man’s Domain Charlestown

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Daniel C. Rourke Naphen Massachusetts Admiral Dewey Hugh Grolman Oame Cuddy Mr. Donovan Peter J. Newell Daniel Finnegan John H. Irwin Thomas McDonald Thomas Gerraughty Revere House Africa America Back Bay Arbor Day DNR Nowang Toon D. A. Eaton Brattle St Camsbridge Martin Flaherty N. E BH. M. Lemons Quincy St Brooklyn, N.Y New York Report H. W. Savage Harvard William J. Bryan Malden Jeffries‘Sharkey South Africa
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