Desperate Boston Ward 8 Fight Over Lomasney and Dem Leaders
In Boston a fierce political clash unfolds around Thomas Lomasney as Ward 8 backs independent and Republican hopefuls while critics accuse him of hypocrisy and self interest. The Fitzgerald Donovan faction rallies with about 200 citizens endorsing the congressman and ex-alderman against Lomasney.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lomasney
Boston
Fitzgerald
Charles E. Barnet
Ward 9
William Morris
M. Levengan
Morris L Morrison
Morrison
Donovan
Boston Democrats move to oust ex Senator Lomasney in Ward 8
The Boston Democratic leaders press to remove ex Senator Martin M. Lomasney from influence in Ward 8. Lomasney, once central to a powerful coalition, faces defections as rivals such as Gallivan and Rourke gain ground. Watch Ward 8 returns as the city party eyes decisive shifts.
Ward 8 Americans Hebrew Club opens rooms in dispute with Lomasney
The American Hebrew Democratic Club of Ward 8 unveiled new rooms at 13 Lowell Street during an entertainment last evening. The club, formed by Fitzgerald supporters and Lomasney opponents, voiced rebellion against the ward boss and his alleged despotism, criticizing endorsements by Republicans and Hebrew recognition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Hebrew Democratic Club
Ward 8
Lowell Street
Congressman Fitzgerald
Lomasney
West End
Fitzgerald
Martin M. Lomasney
Borofsky
Dr Bull's Cough Syrup Cures Cough Attending Measles
An old sales claim asserts Dr Bull's Cough Syrup cures the cough associated with measles. The note presents a generic medicinal advertisement style with no verifiable medical evidence.
Toomey Announces Independent Democratic Run in Ward 14
Ex-Representative John J Toomey declares he will run as an independent Democratic candidate for re election to the Legislature from Ward 14 South Boston date October 22 1898. He says nominating papers are filed and will explain local reasons to ward voters later while reaffirming support for Democratic principles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ward
John Toomey
South Boston
Timothy F Crowley
Charles
Chance
South
Boston
John J. Toomey
Gallivan and McNamara Rally Postponed in South Boston
A planned meeting in St. Omer Hall to organize support for Senator Gallivan and ex Representative McNamara was postponed due to a hall scheduling error. A large crowd gathered, and the event is rescheduled for Tuesday evening with both candidates present.
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St. Omer Hall
South Boston
Gallivan
McNamara
Politigal Meetings Across North End and South Boston
Thomas A. Hickey of New York Jay Robert Simmons and others will address voters at the Ware Primary school house North Bennet street this evening at 8 o clock. Hickey will speak to South Boston voters tomorrow evening at 8 o'clock at Spelman Hall B street and Broadway.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas A. Hickey
New York
Jay Robert Simmons
North End
Ware
North Bennet Street
South Boston
Spelman Hall
B Street
Broadway
Nomination Withdrawals Loom In State Race
The deadline to withdraw from the State ticket nears five o clock with independents and prominent names unsettled. McNamara plans a South Boston push and campaign speeches while Gallivan resists withdrawal. Krebs hovers between illness and active bid as Atwood and Wardner weigh paths before the deadline.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jeremiah J. McNamara
South Boston
Boston
Gallivan
McNamara
Franz Hugo Krebs
Atwood
Torrey E. Wardner
Wardner
William S McNary Denounces Gallivan Over Senate Promise
In a lengthy letter to the Post McNary accuses James A. Gallivan of breaking a pledged commitment to back Michael J. Reidy for the Sixth Suffolk Senate. He cites witnesses, defends Reidy and Ward 15, and claims Gallivan sought a third term while denying any deal with Ward 14 or Ward 13. McNary asserts Gallivan’s treachery harmed Reidy and loyalty to allies.
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James A. Gallivan
Suffolk
Gallivan
Michael J. Reidy
Ward 15
South
Boston
Mr . Gallivan
McNamara
Mr. Clancy
Ward 13
Robert Cox
Judge J
Ward 1
M. J. Reidy
Daniel G. Slattery
Daniel J. Moynihan
Senate
Dean
Board of Aldermen
Mr. Reidy
Reidy
Mr. Gallivan
Mr. Naphen
Ward 14
Mr. Baldwin
Naphen
Baldwin
Clancy
Alderman Flood
Alderman Norton
Ward 18
Quirk
Mr. McNamara
Lomasney
Ward
Ward 8
Highlands
Kelcher
Martin
Norton
Flood
Fitzgerald
Mr. Fitzgerald
Boston Machine
William S. M’nary
Cyrano’s Nose Reconsidered Across Centuries
The article argues Cyrano de Bergerac’s nose has been exaggerated by readers and performers. It notes the nose was a prominent feature in his era and on the title page of one of his books. It imagines Cyrano returning to find author Rostand and actors misrepresenting him and demanding apologies.
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Hemispheres
M. de Bergerac
M. Cyrano
M. Rostand
M. Coquelin
Mr. Mansfield
Mr. Daly
Death of 7 year old Morrison ruled accidental fall
The medical examiner determined the Roxbury boy Samuel C. W. Morrison aged seven died from an accidental fall down stairs at his Vernon street home. Fractured skull confirmed the cause.
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Samuel C. W. Morrison
Vernon Street
Roxbury
Mystery deaths unfold in Boston hotel and streets
A man registered as Eugene Manning with wife, then vanished as Mrs Manning jumped from a Boston Hotel window onto Harrison avenue, badly injuring herself. Miss Martha Durat, 23, found with white arsenic at 13 Pelham street, refuses to identify kin. Mrs Ella V Smith died of laudanum in South Boston, leaving relatives tight lipped as police probe secrets.
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Durat
Eugene Manning
Boston
Beach Street
Harrison Avenue
City Hospital
Mrs. Manning
Manning
Pelham Street
Martha Durat
Miss Durat
Anl
O’lalor
Station 5
Campaign Opens in Boston for Democratic ticket
George Fred Williams returns from the West to lead a Boston campaign with Bruce Slattery and other allies on stage in Roxbury and South Boston. Ex-Senator Henry F. Naphen joins Williams for the tenth district race while Dorchester pivots to support Naphen amid shifting local alliances and growing party activity.
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George Fred Williams
West
Roxbury
Boston
Fettle
Bruce
Slattery
Henry F. Naphen
South Boston
Party For Congress
Dudley Street Opera House
Gray’s Hall
Williams
Tenth District
Naphen
Walcott
Lodge
Bates
Quincy
Atwood
Dorchester
Barrows
Alpheus Sanford
Senator Folsom
Pbordman
Cambridge Stabbing Sends Kelcher to Hospital
Police investigated a North Cambridge stabbing scene where William J. Kelcher was found comatose with abdominal and head wounds. He had been in Boston earlier and returned with two men after a car quarrel near Reed and Dudley streets.
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Cambridge
William J. Kelcher
Station 1
Reed and
Dudle Streets
Dr. Donoghue
Cambridge Hospital
Kelcher
Boston
Cimmene
Keliher
Russia to Aid France and Britain Over Fashoda Rift
In Berlin and Paris reports cite Count Muravieff as Moscow’s envoy to press for an international arbitration panel on the Fashoda dispute. Diplomats say Russia seeks to deter a France England clash while Berlin fears a growing alliance with Paris. German experts note Britain's fleet edges France and Russia in manpower and armament.
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Berlin
Russia
France
England
Paris
Count Muravieff
Margaret Peters's Case Report From Medical Examiner
Medical Examiner Draper investigated the death of Margaret Luby who died Sunday morning at 12 05. He told a reporter he had no statements to make about the binding or conclusions. The writer visited the involved parties and reviewed all he could, but details remain unclear.
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Draper
Margaret Luby
Putas
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Joseph H. O'Neil
O'Neil
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John H. Sullivan
Charles I. Quirk
Eighth Ward
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Mr. Donovan
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