Williams Urges Mass Uprising to Protect Liberty in Mass Rally
In Woburn Massachusetts on October 22 William denounced private police powers and court overreach. He warned against corporate control of police and judiciary and urged a party promotion of popular government and protection of liberties. He cited 1895 street railway police law and Homestead as examples.
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Mr. Williams
Massachusetts
Turkey
Homestead
Pennsylvania
United States
Latimer
Judiciary Department
United States Supreme Court
Courts of Equity
Courts of Law
Equity
Napoleon
Court of Equity
Chicago
Three Men Arrested in Halifax Fire Case
A colored youth Charles Croxon says firebugs caused Sunday's blaze at Windsor. Fletcher and McIntyre deny, with Croxon claiming they fled as flames began. Croxon alleges furniture moved from Fletcher’s room and that McIntyre bought oil before the fire.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Halifax
Charles Croxon
Windsor
Croxon
Fletcher
John McIntyre
McIntyre
Contractors Withdraw Stone Masons on Bangor Water Works
Bangor Me Oct 22 J D Clifford of Bearce Clifford Lewiston withdrew fifty stone masons from the Bangor Water Works extension project after Engineer Bowker of Tower Holyoke rejected granite laid in the lead gates as not of proper quality. Clifford counters that the granite is adequate and says work will not resume until Engineer Tower arrives next week.
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Bangor
J. D. Clifford
Bearce & Clifford
Lewiston
Bangor Water Works
Bowker
A. B
Tower of Holyoke
Clifford
Inter-Revolving Cylindrical Steamship Aims for Atlantic Records
In Toronto on October 22 the roller boat built by Lawyer Knapp underwent trial testing. Two engines drive an inner cylinder to rotate an outer shell, causing the vessel to roll across the water. Early tests were problematic with instability and loud motion, though Knapp claimed progress toward oceanic speed records.
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Toronto
Ont
Knapp
Atlantic
Krebs Campaign Attacks Lomasney in Boston Caucus Rally
Franz Hugo Krebs Jr opens campaign at Franklin School Ward 9 denouncing interference by Martin M. Lomasney and urging direct election of state senators by the people. He cites the caucus act repeal and reads committee testimony while urging independent nominations and frequent roll calls.
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Francis Hugo Krebs, Jr
Charles O. Engstrom
House of Representatives
Old Franklin
Ward 9
Martin M. Lomasney
Boston
Boas
Committee of the House
Charles M. Horton
Lincoln
Krebs
House Committee
David B. Shaw
Joseph J. Corbett
Boston Democrats condemn machine politics and Lomasney
A Boston public rally denounces machine politics as Senator Martin M. Lomasney and his allies intervene in Republican conventions. Speakers Berwin and Engstrom urge honest caucuses, oppose Democratic bosses, and back Krebs's reform bill to end boss influence. The crowd pledges to wipe out dishonest manipulation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alderman Berwin
Boston
Martin M. Lomasney
Berwin
Charles O. Engstrom
Lomasney
Roe
Towle Praises Krebs Amid Calls to Protect People's Rights
Senator William W. Towle defended protecting citizens rights against centralization and praised Krebs for standing with the people. Jesse Gove and Charles H. Innes lauded Krebs as a fighter with a bright future who would heed public wishes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William W. Towle
Massachusetts
Krebs
Jesse Gove
Mr. Krebs
Charles H. Innes
Portrait of Franz H. Krebs Jr. Honored at Rally
A speech closed with praise for Franz H. Krebs Jr as a gallant brave champion of the people. The remarks marked a rally highlight honoring his record and dedication.
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Franz H. Krebs, Jr
Three Sole Fasteners Strike Calls End Near Brockton
Labor circles in Brockton note settlements reached by B Taylor & Co F B White Co and Joyce & Fletcher with their striking men. Wages to 2 1 4 cents per pair discussed and returning workers will rehire non union help. Six strikers returned to work today with three non union hires.
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Brockton
B. Taylor & Company
F. BE. White Company
Joyce & Fletcher
Universalists call for halt to capital punishment and wine use in communion
At the Universalist general convention in Chicago on October 22, delegates denounced capital punishment and the use of fermented wine in communion. The wine resolution was tabled for action at the 1899 convention, with a plan to meet in Boston next year. Resolutions also mourned the death of George M. Pullman.
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Chicago
George M. Pullman
Boston
Duty on reentry of Barnum & Bailey animals
Secretary Gage ruled that a 20 percent duty applies to animals not born in the United States when re-entering after export to Europe. The duty had been paid on their original entry.
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Washington
Gage
Europe
Belle Clifton Insane In New York Stage Artist
Miss Belle Clifton a 42 year old song and dance artist from Belleville was committed to Bellevue Hospital after a violent onset of insanity. Married to Samuel Dearin a musical performer, he deserted her three years ago and she blames his departure for triggering paresis that affected her mental state.
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New York
Belle Clifton
Bellevue Hospital
Antrim Boy Wins at Driving Park in New Hampshire
Charles Sullivan's gray gelding Antrim Boy won over Tom Foley's Baronet in half mile heats at the Driving Park. Antrim Boy took the second, third and fourth heats with a top time of 1 17 1 2. Ivan and Parnell are tied after two heats and will trot the decisive run at 10 o clock tomorrow morning.
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Manchester
N. H
Charles Sullivan
Tom Foley
Baronet
Ivan
Parnell
Opposition to West End Double Tracking Hearing Held
Medford officials and the West End Street Railway faced a heated hearing on laying a double track along Main and Salem streets. West End argued against street widening costs and free transfers while locals urged city backing and half the expenses, plus $5000 for post project work. A special Aldermen meeting was set for next Tuesday to seek a compromise.
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Medford
West End Street Railway Company
Main
Salem Streets
Council Chamber
City Hall
J. F. Cummins
West End
Medford and
Everett
Salem
Main Streets
Salem Street
Pearl Martin Rose
Messrs. A F. Sise
W. H. Doherty
W. C. Waite
John D. Street
A. M. Stickney
William Morrison
John S. McDonald
Board of Aldermen
Yellow fever case confirmed in Memphis
President Thornton of the Board of Health announced a confirmed yellow fever case in Memphis Tennessee on Oct 22 The city remains calm with little evacuation and physicians say there is no danger of the plague spreading
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Memphis
Tenn
Thornton
Board of Health
Croker Responds to George Dayton Attacks in NYC Race
Richard Croker denounces Henry George and Charles Dayton as hoodwinking voters and urges a return to Democratic principles. He says the campaign should focus on policy, taxes, and public order, not personalities. Dr. McGlynn endorses George while emphasizing candor and honesty in government.
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New York
Richard Croker
Henry George
Charles Dayton
George
Rebellion in German American Reform Union over Citizens' Union bid
In New York on October 22 a faction of the German American Reform Union splits after the general committee backed the Citizens' Union ticket. A 250 member meeting, led by F O Dettman of the Thirty-third Assembly District, declares a revolt and vows to back the German American Democratic Union, with speakers denouncing Van Wyck and allies.
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New York
Clermont Rink
Brooklyn
German American Reform Union
General Committee
Citizens’ Union
F. O. Dettman
Thirty-third Assembly District
Gentry Wins Trotting Meet with Track Record
In Louisville on October 22, John R. Gentry wins all heats against Robert J. and others. Gentry sets a track record by taking the first heat in 2 6. Dare Devil and Geers dominate earlier races while Pearl Onward posts fast times in the trials.
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Louisville
Bumps
Pearl
Dare Devil
Geers
Neve
John R. Gentry
Robert J
Gentry
Spain Rejects Mediation on Cuban Question
Madrid dispatches report that the government replies to the United States declining mediation of any kind in the Cuban question.
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Madrid
United States
Young men discuss marriage plans and family costs
A Washington Star note quotes wr. cumrox urging skepticism of stories about taking daughters to the seashore to marry them off. The dialogue weighs expense as a reason not to enlarge the family, and a humorous line from Enthusiastic Cyclist Gust about choosing between marriage and cycling.
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Wr. Cumrox
Washington Star
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Williams
Railroad Police
Homestead and Latimer
Windsors
Ings
Franz Hugo Krebs
Isaac P. Hutchinson
Towle
Senate
Quirk
P. J. Daly
Quinn
Hst
Circus Animals Dutiable
Joe Jefferson
New Haven, Conn
Joe Jefferon
Hyperion Theatre
Virginia
Richmond
N. 8
Savannah
Crokers
Georges
Dayton
Dr. McGlynn
Spain
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