Jury splits over Bartlett Bigelow verdict in breach case
In a Boston breach of contract dispute Miss Bartlett failed to win a verdict as three jurors held the woman's story untrue. Foreman Lyman Grout of Stoneham and two others stood against payment, recounting a prolonged, tense jury room and confirming they sought a formal disagreement after long ballots.
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John McGovern
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George J. Smith
Wakefield
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Hood's Pills Cure All Liver Ills Claim
Advertisements promote Hood's Pills as a universal cure for liver problems biliousness jaundice indigestion and headaches priced at 206 cents per bottle.
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Hood
Ellen Morrison Ashore on Shovelful Ledge at Chatham
Schooner Ellen Morrison ran ashore on Shovelful ledge near Chatham on October 22. Deck load was saved and rafted into Monomoy, but the vessel and remainder of cargo likely total losses.
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Chatham
Ellen Morrison
Wheaton Duped by Three Card Monte Ring in Waverly
Chauncey Wheaton, a wealthy farmer from Waverly, New York, was swindled out of $500 today by a pair posing as gamblers using three card monte. The incident was reported from Waverly on October 22.
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Waverly
N. Y
Chauncey Wheaton
Bishop Taylor’s Grandchildren Die in Nyack Fire
A fire in South Nyack destroyed the new residence of Reverend Ross Taylor, son of Bishop William Taylor. Four of Taylor’s children perished and three workmen were seriously injured.
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Nyack
N. Y
South Nyack
Ross Taylor
William Taylor
Africa
Democratic campaign to surge on as registration ends
The Democratic State committee plans a more vigorous stump campaign after registration closes. Leaders including Judge Corcoran, Josiah Quincy, and Treasurer Sullivan met to discuss strategy amid reports of improved mill town business and a potential shift away from anti Dem rhetoric. Ex Governor Russell and George Fred Williams will tour key points with other big names while Boston observers expect a surprising Democratic vote.
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Josiah Quincy
Sullivan
Executive Committee
Russell
Springfield
Worcester
Leicester Shepherd
George Fred Williams
Thomas J. Gargan
Coughlin
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Lowel
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James Donovan
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Boston
Matthews
Candidates Withdrawals Stir Political Closings
The secretary of state reports few withdrawals as filing closed at 5 pm. White refused to withdraw in Ward 17. Casey stays in the sixth senatorial race against McMorrow. A protest filed for Granville Fuller against Brooker in the eighth senatorial race cites fraudulent papers. Similar charges target W H Jordan in the twelfth congressional race and Charles F Howard in the eighth Norfolk district. The Ballot Law Commission will pass.
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Ward 17
Casey
McMorrow
Granville A Fuller
Brooker
Suffolk
W. H. Jordan
Charles F. Howard
Norfolk
Ballot Law Commission
Congressman O Neil to Tour New York for Eight Democratic Speeches
The Hon Joseph H O Neil representative of the ninth district sails to New York to deliver eight speeches aiding the Democratic ticket and Senator David Bennett Hill. Health concerns delayed him but he agreed after consideration. He has long held friendship with Hill and helped defend tariff policy for cloths. He may speak in Massachusetts as well and plans to return home late this week.
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Washington
New York
David Bennett Hill
National Campaign Committee
Senator Hill
O’neil
Boston
Massachusetts
Hill
Massachusetts Democratic Committee
Buckley Seen as Likely Next Boston Surveyor
Daniel Buckley head of the Democratic State committee appears poised to become Boston surveyor with President Cleveland backing him after the state election. Kitfield also expected to fill the former appraisal post, with Curran slated as assistant appraiser but likely opposed by Collector Warren. Rivers widely anticipated to be reappointed as deputy surveyor.
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Democratic State Committee
Boston
Cleveland
Buckley
Kitfield
Dodge
Curran
Warren
Josiah Quincy
Quincy
Surveyor Blount
Rivers
Reed in the Pork Pit at Chicago Board of Trade
Thomas B. Reed of Maine received an ovation at the Chicago Board of Trade as he entered with Congressman Aldrich and ex Congressman Dunham. A broker shouted Hurrah for Tom Reed and a crowd of leather lunged traders surged to cheer, lifting him toward the telegraph area.
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Chicago
Thomas B. Reed
Maine
Board of Trade
Aldrich
Dunham
Pork Pit
Tom Reed
Mr. Reed
Reed's surprise visit sparks loud broker welcome
The visitor arrived to a fierce spontaneous reception from hundreds of brokers at the west hall tables. He avoided speaking, preferring handshakes, then moved to the main entrance amid cheers. Later he spoke briefly to the Republican Commercial Traveling Men at their Fifth Avenue headquarters to an enthusiastic crowd.
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Mr. Reed
Stevenson Draws Crowd Across Missouri Tour Stops
Vice President Stevenson's Missouri tour drew large crowds with many turned away. Attendance figures show Keokuk about 2000 Memphis 5000 Lancaster 3000 Macon 5000 as business halted at each stop.
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ST. Joseph
Stevenson
Missouri
Keokuk
Memphis
Lancaster
Macon
Charlestown Democrats Rally Behind Corbett Bid
The Charlestown Democracy presents a united front after a sharp senatorial race. Representative James K. Hayes and ex-Councilman Frank McGinness have sent letters to Candidate Corbett offering support and campaign help against Senator Swallow, with an anticipated 200 to 50 district victory.
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Charlestown Democracy
James K. Hayes
Joseph J. Corbett
Frank McGinness
Corbett
Swallow
Charlestown
Fallon Seen as Sure Winner in Ward 19 Nomination
Representative Thomas I. Fallon, renominated by Democrats in Ward 19, is broadly deemed the likely victor amid a crowded field. A proven fighter, he earned a place on the Post's roll of honor for opposing the $30,000,000 American Bell Telephone Company grab and never missed a House roll call in 1894.
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Thomas I. Fallon
Fallon
Ward 19
American Bell Telephone Company
Dinner Plans Announced for Republican Club Dinner
The committee for the fourth annual Republican Club of Massachusetts says tickets for the Music Hall dinner tomorrow night are on sale to the public at 223 Washington Street. Each ticket includes two coupons for balcony seating, and tickets will be sold until the hall is full.
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Music Hall
Washington Street
Norfolk
Daniel S. Healy
Weymouth
Northampton Street
Boston
Windsor Street
Westminster Street
Suffolk
Jeremiay J. Healy
Charles Babbidge
Lorenzo Maynard
Dorchester
King Street
Dorchester Avenue
L. Briggs & Co
Miller
Fred Joy
Milk Street
Mnary Rallies in South Boston Tonight
Two rallies support the State Democratic ticket and William S. McNary for Congress in South Boston. Gray's Hall Ward 14 and Spelman Hall Ward 13 host events with speakers James E. Hayes H F Naphen Louis Blumenthal William J. Miller C O Ainstrom D J Moynihan Jr M J Moore J F Jennings and McNary. Edward J Leary presides Ward 13 and Dennis M Cronin presides Ward 14.
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William S. McNary
Congress
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Ward
Spelman Hall
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H. F. Naphen
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D. J. Moynihan, Jr
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J. F. Jennings
Edward J. Leary
Dennis M. Cronin
Candidate seeks flowers to woo women voters in congressional bid
A Congressional candidate likely from Colorado or Kansas asked the agricultural department for flowers and garden seeds to distribute to women voters. The department refused the request.
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Washington
Congress
Colorado
Kansas
Agricultural Department
Harrison's Eastern Trip Delayed For Private Business
Ex-President Harrison stayed in Indianapolis today and did not depart for New York as some reports suggested. He may travel east later this week but the journey will be for private business and he will not give speeches.
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Indianapolis
Harrison
New York
Wilson Confident About WV Bid for House Seat
Representative W. L. Wilson of West Virginia traveled today and returned energized. He stated he is confident of victory and expects to be elected.
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Washington
W. L. Wilson
West Virginia
Madison Park Indorses McNary for Congress
The Madison Park Social Club of Roxbury endorsed William S. McNary for Congress in a letter from Secretary Martin Burns.
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Mad'son Parks
Indorse
M'Nary
Madison Park
Roxbury
William S. McNary
Congress
Martin Burns
American Wringer Co. Wringers and Sweepers Makers
The American Wringer Co located at 18 and 15 Broadway extension is a city manufacturer of wringers mangles spring beds and carpet sweepers. They repair all kinds of wringers and sweepers. Orders by mail are promptly attended to. Telephone Tremont 76% set.
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American Wringer Co
Broadway Extension
Tremont
Fire at St Marys Church Stonington Loss About 5000
Fire was found in the basement of St Marys Church in Stonington this afternoon. Flames spread quickly and the church was flooded with water to control the blaze. The organ statuary and paintings were destroyed, with a loss around 5000, partly insured. The fire is believed to have started from the furnace.
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Conn
St. Mary’s Church
Stonington
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