Sewer Fight Rocks Somerville Alderman Meeting
The Somerville Board of Aldermen faced a sensational session as Alderman Downs accused the sewer committee of robbing the city through noncompetitive bid practices. Alderman Gilbert challenged the charges while calls to advertise bids were debated and the meeting ended with a motion to lay the matter on the table.
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Somerville
Chandler
Rich
Downs
Gilbert
Alerman Chandler
Broadway
Sperrow
Wiley
Sparrow
Jones
Alderman Downs
Embarrassing Position in British Diplomatic Delay
Washington October 23 United Press reports quote a well known diplomat saying great nations delay settling disputes with small nations. He notes Britain may use the arrest of Sergeant Behrens to pressure the United States and test the Monroe doctrine, a tactic that could provoke trouble.
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Washington
United Press
Great Britain
England
Sergeant Behrens
United States
Two Small Fires in Roxbury and South Boston
An alarm from Box 319 reported a minor roof fire on a coal shed at 68 East Cottage Street Roxbury owned by H. G. Jordan & Co. Sparks from a locomotive caused the blaze with trifling damage. A second fire at 191 E Street South Boston damaged a three story frame building owned by Willam H. Quirk, with about $10 in damage.
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East Cottage Street
Roxbury
H. G. Jordan & Co
E Street
South
Boston
Pipe Fire Kills Bristol Woman at 70
Mrs. Berry aged 70, wife of Benjamin Berry, a Bristol Manufacturing Company employee, died after a chair fire caused by her smoking pipe. Husband left for work. she was found in flames, the body burned severely. The infirm woman was described as a confirmed smoker.
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Hartford
Conn
Berry
Benjamin Berry
Bristol Manufacturing Company
Bristol
Dermatologist Removes Them At Inter St. Jon Krauches
Fragmentary notice reports dermatologist John amasehe performing removals at 11 inter St. Jon Krauches M.Y. Phi. 2 i Louis, and invites readers to send stamps for a book.
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Elaens
John Amasehe
St. Jon
New England Urges Reed for President at National Convention
A political appeal argues for Thomas B Reed of Maine as the Republican choice for president. It denounces Democratic opposition as obstructive and praises Reed as courageous and able to lead, promising respect for the flag under his administration and urging New England delegates to unite and support him at the national convention.
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United States
Supreme Judicial Court of the United
New England
Thomas B. Reed
Maine
Roosevelt Addresses Massachusetts Republicans in Support Speech
Theodore Roosevelt praises Massachusetts Republicans, lauds Governor and Lieutenant Governor, endorses honest law enforcement and nonpartisan police policy, criticizes Tammany Hall and Belmont, defends jingoism policy, argues for firm foreign policy and strong navy, lauds Tom Reed, and thanks Massachusetts for renomination of state leaders.
Republican pride in enforcing laws in New York City
The speaker touts Republican achievements and high standards in New York, praises Massachusetts as a leader of Republicanism, predicts strong statewide victory but notes a 50,000 hostile city majority. He argues Republicans must support honest, non partisan government and oppose organized evil forces in New York City.
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New York City
New York
Massachusetts
New York State
Governor Greenhalge on local self-government and police power
The governor argues that public peace is a Commonwealth duty, not just local, and endorses direct Commonwealth appointment of police in Boston and Fall River, praising local boards but urging vigilance against municipal exemption. He cites Boston’s improvements, cites specific instances, and lauds police loyalty while affirming Boston as best governed in the nation.
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Republican Club of
Massachusetts
Camae
Commonwealth
Hill
Boston
Mass
Holyoke
Woburn
Fall River
Martin
Roosevelt
Christian Endeavorer
Templar
Republican Party
State House
Isaac Davis
Acton
Concord
Little Red School House
New England
Greater Boston
Great Barrington
Tisbury
City
United States of America
Wolcott
Smith
Invention Promises Hearing Restoration Device
A near invisible ear device named the Theavuraphone is advertised to improve hearing for those not completely deaf. Described as painless and like glasses for the ear, it claims to restore hearing with scientific design and is tested in a Phillips area setting.
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Cat
Ieee
Phillips
Baker Kidney Pills Advertise Cure for Bed Wetting
An advertisement claims bed wetting signals weak kidneys and promotes Baker's Kidney Pills as a tonic that prevents further disease. The offer includes a book on the topic and lists the Baker Pill Co. of Bangor Maine, with pills priced at 50 cents at local druggists.
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Free of Baker Pill Co
Bangor
Maine
Dennison Rally At Cambridge Draws Large Democratic Crowd
Reardon's Hall in Cambridge was packed as Democrats gathered for a Dennison senatorial rally. The crowd erupted in cheers as Joseph A. Dennison spoke, with Peter Mullin presiding and predicting victory for the senatorial and representative candidates including Alderman Andrew J. Rady and Representative James E. Hayes.
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Reardon's Hall
Cambridge
Joseph A. Dennison
Succes
Dennison
Peter Mullin
Andrew J. Rady
James E. Hayes
Boston
Siders Hilton Tie The Knot In Cambridge Home
At the home of Mr and Mrs Charles B Siders 190 Prosser street Cambridge Miss Charlotte Frances Siders and James Henry Hilton wed The ceremony was led by Rev Dr Bicknell pastor at Inman Street Universalist Church Plants and cut flowers decorated the room Maid of honor was Miss Sara Siders Brother of the bride served as usher list of ushers included D G Emery Allston W Nelson Gale Cambridge W E Doyle Jr and Charles F Siders All credited with the ceremony
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Charles B. Siders
Prosper Street
Cimbr'dge
Charlotte Frances Siders
James Henry Hilton
Bicknell
Inman Street Universalist Church
Sa-ra Siders
D. G. Emery
Allston
W. Nelson Gale
Boston
W. E Doyle, Jr
Charles F. Siders
Cambridge
Behring Sea Treaty Talks Advance in North America
Ottawa reports that Sir Mackenzie Bowell and Sir Charles H. Tupper will travel to Washington in a few days to negotiate a Behring Sea treaty. The accord aims to settle Canadian damage claims against the United States by arbitration.
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Ottawa
Ont
Mackenzie Bowell
Charles H. Tupper
Washington
United States
Newport Elects Mayor and Council Gains
Newport New Jersey voters re-elected Mayor P. J. Boyle with a 314 plurality. Republicans gain two seats in the City Council by securing three of four representatives in the joint convention.
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Newport
P. J. Boyle
Elegant Boston Wedding at St Peter's Church Meeting House Hill
Miss Charlotte Gertrude Lythgoe and Dr. Thomas Edward Quinn wed at St Peter's Church with Rev. Peter Rowan officiating. The ceremony featured Lohengrin music, a large bridal party, and a reception at the bride's home on 7 Sargent Street Dorchester. Family and friends offered congratulations as an augmented choir and orchestra performed.
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St. Peter's Church
Meeting House Hill
Charlotte Gertrude Lythgoe
Thomas Edward Quinn
Peter Rowan
Lottie Fitzgerald
H. T. Fontaine
Frederick L. Cadogan
BE. D. Wood
J. B. Bellevue
R. F. Daley
Thomas J. Lythgoe
John Berran
David Lythgoe
Cincinnati
Digby Bell Opera Company
William
Charles McLoughlin
Lon F. Brine
Sargent Street
Dorchester
Quinn
David
William Lythgoe
Machugh Murray wedding at Cathedral in Roxbury
Edward Machugh and Emma Aldine Murray wed at the Cathedral yesterday at 11 am with about 2000 guests. Ushers included Dr F T Mara J J Andrews and others. maid of honor Miss Susan L Mara. The ceremony was conducted by Rev James A Doonan SJ with many clergy present. The couple will reside at 62 Hartford street Roxbury after January 1.
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Edward Machugh
Emma Aldine Murray
F. T. Mara
J. J. Andrews
Harkins
W. J. Flanagan
M. L. Madden
W. F. Coogan
Susan L. Mara
James A. Coonan
J. “Pers
Father McCormack
West Canton Street
Hartford Street
Roxbury
Drs. Murphy
Lawlor and Wilson
P. Maguire
John W. Corcoran
Alderman Dever
Galvin
O. A. Galvin
T. M. Watson
J. B. Martin
Dearborn Kinney Wedding at Ocean Spray Winthrop
Eleanor Kinney daughter of Mr and Mrs Joseph B Kinney wed David Gilbert Dearborn of Boston in a ceremony at the Kinney residence Ocean Spray Winthrop officiated by Rev O W Bleckett. The couple plans to reside with the bride’s parents after traveling through the Southern States.
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Joseph B. Kinney
Wave Way Avenue
Ocean Spray
Winthrop
Mabelle Kinney
David Gilbert Dearborn
Boston
O. W. Bleckett
Methodist Church
Herbert R. Dymond
Roxbury
Ellie M. Campbell
Harriet A. Campbell
Norman K. Smith
Philip P. Pretto
Mrs. Dearborn
Allston Chrysanthemum Wedding Of Catherine Brown
Miss Catherine Brown wed John Louis Howard at 6 30 p m in the bride’s home 35 Allston street Allston with Rev B Turner officiating The bride is daughter of Mr and Mrs Syrus H Brown The bridal party includes Belle Brown as bridesmaid and Fred M Brown as best man Usher guests Clifford Brown George Brooks Henry W Bird Colby Brown The decor features chrysanthemums palms and tropical plants a chrysanthemum wedding ceremony by the Allston Baptist Church circle
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Allston
Catherine Brown
John Louis Howard
Miss Brown
Syrus H. Brown
Allston Baptist Church
Allston Street
B.turner
Belle Brown
Brooklne
Fred M. Brown
Weddings in Allston Unions at Two Homes
Last evening in Allston there were two weddings. Miss Theresa Larrabee and Daniel Herbert Philbrook of Wakefield were married at Miss Moses home with Rev. A P Davis officiating. They will live in Wakefield. Emma D Chain of Allston and Charles Brodrick of Faneuil wed in their new Murdock street home with Rev. C H Hanaora officiating. The ceremony was a family affair with relatives from Brookline Cambridge Newton Faneuil and other areas attending.
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Allston
Miss Moses
Pratt and
Ashford Streets
Theresa Larrabee
Daniel Herbert Philbrook
Wakefield
A. P. Davis
Congregational Church’ of
Emma
D. Chain of
Charles Brodrick
Faneuil
Maplewood Wedding of Earle and Dr Wright
Earle of Maplewood and Dr. Wright wed at Maplewood Methodist Church at noon. Rev L W Adama officiated with Rev Seth Cary of Reading assisting. The bride wore ruby crepon with ruby velvet and white lace, carrying bride roses. ushers included Jeddle Mor rill of Boston University and Rev Arthur L Howe. They left for a future home in South Norwalk, Connecticut.
Marlborough Ward wedding ushers to be chosen soon
New York reports that ushers for the Marlborough Ward wedding will be selected by week’s end. Thousands of wedding presents are being sent, and the floral decorations are planned to be as elaborate as possible.
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New York
Marlborough-Ward
Reverend laments waning patriotism in Somerville talk
The Rev F E E Hamilton spoke at Somerville M E Church on The New Patriotism arguing arms will yield to arbitration. He blamed Beacon Street elites and praised mass voters while denouncing immigration, labor, socialism, and Afro-American indignities. He urged renewed civic duty.
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F. E. E. Hamilton
Newtonville
M. E. Church
Somerville
Wendell Phillips
Beacon Street
Charles Sumner
Mt. Auburn
Boston
Cvic
Cora Harla Marriage Report from Malden
BEAN EARLE MALDEN Oct 23 The marriage of Miss Cora Harla daughter of Mrs Mary…
Engineers Consider License Law At Stationary Engineers Meeting
At a meeting of Stationary Engineers No. 12 tied to the National Association, last evening at Ellis Hall, the new license law was discussed. The exam for eligibility was deemed high grade yet practical, with a plan for daily classes at State Street HQ to refresh memories before tests. The roll is growing with first class engineers, who see license rules as protection against incompetents. Admission requires citizenship, good moral character, and at least one year in charge of a steam engine.
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National Association
Ellis’’ ‘Hall
State Street
The
Union
Knights of Labor Meet in Boston Hall Action on City Work
Massachusetts Assembly Knights of Labor held a quarterly session at Blatchford Hall Wells Memorial building 987 Washington street with 65 delegates from 21 local assembl ies. They endorsed a district merger into the State Assembly and urged candidates to pledge to abolish the contract system in city and town work. The legislative committee was tasked to oppose the biennial resolution at the next Legislature.
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Massachusetts Assembly
Knights of Labor
Blatchford Hall
Wells Memorial Building
Washington Street
John J. Galvin
State Assembly
General Court
Hardie to Visit Boston Address Working People
The Hon. J. Keir Hardie former English MP and socialist leader arrives in Boston on Wednesday November 13 likely to stay several days He will speak to workers during his stay accompanied by secretary Frank Smith former Salvation Army officer and ex London councillor and ILP secretary
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J. Keir Hardie
House of Commons
Boston
Hardie
Frank Smith
The
Salvation Army
London
London Independent Labor Party
Drivers Ball Brings 400 Couples to Union Hall Cambridgeport
The second annual hall of the drivers of Fresh Pond Ice Company drew about 400 couples to Union Hall in Cambridgeport last evening. The event opened with a grand march led by Mr and Mrs E J Langley at 9 o'clock after musical selections by an orchestra. H J Langley directed the floor with aides including W J Kilroy and W G Hadley among many others.
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Fresh Pond Ice Company
Union Hall
Cambridgeport
E.J. Langley
H. J. Langley
W.J. Kilroy
W. G. Hadley
A. E. Walker
A. E. DeCoste
C. Johnson
J. R. Campbell
H. Holt
J. G. Hadley
J. McKenna
J. F. Bushman
J. H. Bouse
J. White
Madest Man in Boston and the Wedding Cake Mixup
A Boston man, angry over a mistaken wedding cake delivery, stormed to Raymond's store seeking a collar and an indispensable. The cash clerk returned a package revealing a slice of wedding cake, leading to confusion as the man realized the store clerk had attended a wedding the night before and misdelivered the item.
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Raymond's
Syndicate
Boston
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