Opposition to Donovan in 9 Ward Contests Sparks Boston Caucus
In Boston this morning at 7 o'clock the Democrats file contest papers across wards while a large, noisy crowd gathers at Milk Street headquarters. Rep James M. Curley resists attempts to eject him as wards 3,4,5 and others prepare rival slates. Police, aldermen, and congressmen roam the scene amid threats, wedges at doors, and crowded sidewalks as ward committee contests, leadership bids, and the Donovan O Connell clash unfold across multiple wards.
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Democrats
Boston
Milk Street
William T. A. Fitzgerald
James M. Curley
Ward 17
Curley
McCarthy
John F. Fitzgerald
Hyde Park
Dugust
James H. Doyle
J. J. McNamara
Ward 13
M. J. Lydon
Doyle
Ward 14
Joseph J. Norton
Dorchester
O’connell
Charlestown
Dolan
Harrington
John Hurley
Quigley and
O'Brien
Bowen
Norris
Bresnahan
Hayes
Mack
Slattery
Baldwin
O'Toole
Samuel H. Porofsky
Donovan
O'Connell
John J. Gartland, Jr
Marguerite Cigars Shine At Banquets
Estabrook and Eaton promote Marguerite cigars as inferior to their own. They claim Estabrook and Eaton Mar guerites are preferred for flavor and quality, especially as an after dinner cigar. Sold by first-class dealers nationwide.
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Estabrook & Eaton's
Boy hunter found dead in woods near Belmont Village
Ava Bunker a 17 year old boy was found dead in the woods half a mile from Belmont Village on the road to Canterbury. A birdshot wound just below the left lung indicates a short range shot. Israel Willard 13, his companion, is being kept for questioning after he reported Bunker’s disappearance. The coroner's inquest will determine cause.
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Laconia
N. H
Ava Bunker
Belmont Village
Canterbury
Earle Sanborn
Bunker
Israel Willard
Willard
Veazey
John H. Wifield
Local Boston Area Rainy Saturday Outlook
Local forecast for Boston and vicinity calls for Saturday cloudy with light morning rain, cooler temperatures, and brisk northwest winds. Sunday looks fair and warmer.
Giant Athlete in a Mixup at Quincy House Bar
Thomas Callahan Edwards, a 6 foot 4 inch, 257 pound pitcher from Littleton NH and Johns Hopkins medical student, was arrested after a fight at Quincy House bar. Police officer Dee Smith tackled him single handedly after he allegedly assaulted three men, with injuries treated at Relief station. Chips found on him tied to a claimed poker game in Lancaster.
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Thomas Callahan Edwards
Thomas Edward Callahan
Littleton, N. H
Medical School
Johns Hopkins University
Baltimore
Dee Smith
City Hall Avenue
Callahan
Quincy House
Harry Ww, Richardson
Littleton
N. H
Albert McLain
Lincoln
Officer Smith
Texas
Station 2
Lancaster
Government to seek 10 million grant for loyal Transvaal residents
The Daily Mail reports the government plans next week to ask Parliament for a 10 million dollar grant for residents of the Transvaal who stayed loyal to Britain during the South African War, in addition to the 13 million already granted under the peace treaty.
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London
The
Daily Mail
Transvaal
Great Britain
South Africa
Temperature Yesterday at Thompson Spa
Yesterday's reading at 219 Washington Street records a temperature note. The text mentions Father John's Medicine, touting it as a cure for colds bronchitis asthma and throat and lung troubles and as a food medicine and body builder.
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Thompson Spa
Washington Street
Father John
John Good of Roxbury Dies at 68 in Roxbury
John Good of Roxbury died suddenly at his home 772 Shawmut Avenue Roxbury last evening from heart disease. An Irish native who came to the U.S. at 16 he served as superintendent of the Ames tannery on Ruggles Street for 25 years before entering wood and coal business on Mall Street. A former member of the Common Council representing Ward 19 in 1882 he remained a steady Democrat and life member and president of the Boston Catholic Cemetery Association. He leaves a widow and one son. funeral is at 9 o’clock Monday from St Frances de Sales Church Vernon Street Roxbury.
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John Good
Roxbury
Shawmut Avenue
Mr. Good
Ireland
Ames
Ruggles Street
Good
Mall Street
Wara 19
Ufe
Boston Catholic Cemetery Association
St. Frances de Sales
Vernon Street
Boy Burned in Oil Tank Explosion at Dorchester Store
An oil tank exploded at G. W. Gibson’s grocery store 1820 Dorchester avenue yesterday at 3 PM causing $200 damage and serious injuries to 14 year old Henry Nihill of 1814 Dorchester avenue. He suffered severe burns to hands and face.
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G. W. Gibson
Dorchester Avenue
Henry Nihill
Students Parade Signs On Boylston Street Protest
A group of six students marched down Boylston toward Charles Street singing and shouting at Yale and the Boston police. They carried signs and were chased by officers who booked them for signs, then released them after noting a bill of sale for six signs bought from a South End sign painter.
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Boylston Street
Charles Street
Yale
Boston
Lagrange Street
South End
Park Square
Canada Rejects Imperial Defence Force Plan
Ottawa reports Britain requested Canada permit a 500 man imperial defence force raised in Canada. At the imperial conference in London Canadian delegates rejected the plan, citing primary duty to maintain an efficient force for Canada under domestic control. Imperial authorities offered to share the expense, but the offer was declined.
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Ottawa
Ont
Great Britain
Canada
Brodrick
London
Leary Hurt by Electric Car on Dorchester Ave
John J. Leary aged 29 of 94 Eighth street was knocked down by an electric car on Dorchester avenue near the Mt Washington bridge last night and taken to the Relief station suffering a concussion of the brain.
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John J. Leary
Eighth Street
Dorchester Avenue
Mt. Washington Bridge
Trial of whitecapping cases draws Marion attention
Marion awaits the Plymouth County Superior Court term as the famous whitecapping case gears up. A large defense fund, including a reported $1000 gift from Richard Harding Davis, backs the defendants with other summer residents contributing. Officials anticipate more summonses and possible new disclosures before the trial.
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Marion
Richard Harding Davis
Davis
Tur
Feathering
Aisa P. ‘French
Maine
New Hampshire
Vermont
Manufacturers War on Labor Bills in Congress
The National Association of Manufacturers of the United States plans a campaign against two labor bills in Congress. A circular letter mailed to every manufacturer calls labor efforts for an eight hour day vicious. The letters urge recipients to join the manufacturers association, signed by president David M. Parry of Indianapolis.
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Chicago
the Record-Herald
National Association of Manufacturers of the
United States of America
Congress
Manufacturers’ Association
David M. Parry
Indianapolis
Medford Police Scoff At Slugger Suspect in South District
A short time in the South Medford area sought a man described as medium height swarthy dressed in a slouch hat who accosted a woman near the brick yards. A mob of boys pursued and beat an innocent Italian before a patrolman intervened and freed him. The man, likely a banana seller, spoke little Singlish and wandered from his brother, accidentally triggering the disturbance.
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Medford
Oct
South Medford
Jack the Slugger
Magoun Square
Somerville
Lewis
Holmes
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Estabrook & Eaton’s
Marguerite
Boy Hunter
Arlington
FOWLE
Arlington Mills
Mass
Stereeee
ST O ST
Leary
Rich
Harding Davis Aids Whitecaps
New York
Philadelphia
Seasnore
Massachusetts
Marton
French
Charley Potter
Potter
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