Massachusets Back Cleveland Rise in Key Campaign
The piece urges Massachusetts voters to back President Cleveland as the key issue in the campaign. It argues Russell is superior to Greenhalge, links support for Cleveland to financial policy, and condemns Western Union for aiding pool rooms, urging franchise withdrawal if misused.
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John E. Russell
Greenhalge
Cleveland
Harrison
Massachusetts
Senate
Russell
Western Union Telegraph Company
Telegraph Company
Boston
Western Union Company
Denver Responds To Silver Currency Crisis
The Denver populace expresses relief as calls to repeal currency measures fade. Governor’s fiery stance over gold and silver sparks alarm, but the present mood is cautious optimism. Banks and businessmen absorb the shock, signaling a calmer financial climate.
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Colorado
Denver
Pickle Jar Prank Exposed by Local Narrator
A city resident relates a long humorous tale about stealing the top layer of pickles from a restaurant jar and replacing it with a dated mark. He later finds the jar again, accuses the proprietor, who doubts the claim, and jokes about leaving a witness next time.
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Josiah S. Dean
Register of Probate
Elijah George
Boston
Washington Street
The New West End President
An editorial argues Samuel Little should not head the West End Street Railway Company, saying the post demands exceptional talent. It lauds Little’s character but asserts he lacks the genius to handle finance and administration, contrasting him with retiring president Henry M. Whitney and ideal replacement Nathan Matthews Jr.
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Samuel Little
West End Street Railway Company
Little
Highland Street Railroad Company
Gas Trust
West End
Henry M. Whitney
Nathan Matthews, Jr
Mr. Little
Whitney
Gallantry To Women Across Nations
The piece contrasts gender courtesy among nations, praising German courtesy as sincere and respectful toward women, while criticizing French preciseness not backed by real reverence, and noting English condescension. It describes American behavior as flattering when women are attractive but rude otherwise, and highlights Teutonic gentleness as a refined ideal.
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New York Sun
Brenner Lane Wedding in North Cambridge
William D. Brenner of South Boston and Miss Annie E. Lane of North Cambridge wed at St. Peter's parochial residence with Rev. John J. McKenna officiating. The couple plans to reside in Somerville after a honeymoon trip via Fitchburg line to Troy Albany and New York City.
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St. Peter’s
North Cambridge
William D. Brenner
South Boston
Annie E. Lane
John J. McKenna
Lowell
George E. Brenner
Mary A. Lane
Fitchburg
Troy
Albany
New York City
Belshazzar’s Feast at Music Hall Sparks Attacks on Greenhalge
A Massachusetts Republican Club dinner at Music Hall drew sharp attacks on Greenhalge over alleged hypocrisy about workingmen’s hunger. The writer accuses candidates of preaching calamity and destitution while seeking votes, noting a handwriting on the wall the crowd could read.
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Massachusetts
Greenhalge
Repubican Club
Music Hall
Waligat Music Hall
Famed Names in Court Over Internal Revenue Violations
Michael Angelo, Freddie Gebhardt, and Charles Barron appeared separately in the United States Circuit Court charged with violating internal revenue laws. Angelo, an Italian, allegedly sold malt liquor without a tax stamp, while Gebhardt and Barron faced charges for not complying with prohibitions on selling spirituous liquors without the internal revenue tax.
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Michael Angelo
Freddie Gebhardt
Charles Barron
United States
Angelo
Gotham
Uncle Sam
Brockton Woman Exonerated in Mail Fraud Case
The United States Circuit Court grand jury exonerated Mrs. Hattie M. Russell of Brockton on the charge of sending through the mails a letter with intent to defraud Levy Merrithen. The body found no bill, and she had appeared with ex-Mayor Douglas as surety on her bond.
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Brockton
United States
Circuit Court
Grand Jury
Putnam
Hattie M. Russell
Levy Merrithen
Russell
Fiske
Douglas
United States Circuit Court
Mr. Merrithew
The Honeymooners Draws Aristocratic Crowd at Columbia
Pauline Hall stars in The Honeymooners at the Columbia Theatre drawing large audiences. Annabelle, the new Park Theatre danseuse, headlines Venus with dazzling butterfly and sun dances. Della Fox rumors of a Panjandrum farewell are denied. Salvini opens at Star Theatre November 27. Robson's Comedy of Errors praised. Tom Ricketts and others highlight current bills across Boston venues.
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Pauline Hall
Columbia Theatre
Miss Hall
Amadie
Pierrot
Richard Golden
Reneki
Caroline Hamilton
Eva Davenport
Tom Ricketts
Alf C. Wheelan
Annabelle
Boston
the Park Theatre
Venus
Mars
Hallen & Hart
Grand Opera House
Reed and Greenhalge Debate Highlights Massachusetts Race
At Music Hall last evening Hon. Tom Reed delivered a forceful partisan speech while candidate Greenhalge offered weak rhetoric. The piece notes Reed’s strong appeal and predicts voters will write in Reed next Tuesday, sidelining Greenhalge. Reed is deemed more capable of energizing Massachusetts voters.
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Republican Committee
Tom Reed
Greenhalge
Music Hall
Massachusetts
Reed
Frederick T. Greenhalge
Letters on charity and responsibility echo in Post appeal
A reader defends the Post's charity appeal while asking not to be blamed for irresponsibility. An array of donors from the city contribute amounts from two dollars to support rent, including a Lynn laborer, a City Point traveler, a Methodist supporter, and a family man, with more help from the Globe staff.
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Post
Lynn
City Point
Texas
The
Globe
W. D. Co. Pattyson
Falmouth Street
Drain dispute asks court for removal of shared sewer
John H. Davis of South Boston seeks a court ruling on removing a drainage line serving two houses. The deed lacks clarity if the drain was built for convenience or economy, and Davis calls it a nuisance while noting cutting off another's drainage is a crime unless settled legally.
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John H. Davis
South
Boston
Obscure Boston Inquiries and Holiday Ditties
The piece profiles Motorman Daniel Haley of the West End line renowned for his large frame and six years on duty. It introduces Yawcob Strauss’s dipper novelty, a Prang designed wall illustration, and notes Arlo Bates on Bourget’s popularity among Boston women, with a coy closing remark.
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West End
Daniel Haley
Harvard Square
Dan
John H. Sullivan
Yaacob Strauss
Prang
Yawcob
Charles Follen Adams
Arlo Bates
Boston
Bstedman
Darwin
Huxley
Spencer
Hat query follows judge Woodbury likeness in Post
A Portsmouth Times note comments on a Boston Sunday Post silhouette of Judge Charles Levi Woodbury. The piece playfully asks where the judge obtained his hat, reflecting a genial, lighthearted tone.
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Portsmouth Times
Boston Sunday Post
Charles Levi Woodbury
Fair and His Fair Bride Vanish From New York
New York reports Charles M. Fair and wife Caroline D. Smith known as Maude Nelson may be abroad or hiding in the city after a $15 000 000 marriage settlement. He sailed the day of inquiry on the Havel to France and had his baggage moved by a St James Hotel porter, prompting hotel clerks to doubt his plans. The couple’s names do not appear on the Havel passenger list.
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New York
Charles M. Fair
Caroline D. Smith
Maude Nelson
Senator Fair
San Francisco
France
Mr. Fair
Havel
St. James
Hotel Bartholdi
Fair
Fuller-Fairchild Wedding Lights Back Bay Society
The wedding of Miss Lucia Fairchild daughter of Charles Fairchild took place at First Church yesterday at noon in Back Bay society circles. Hamilton de Forrest Lockwood served as best man with ushers Blair Fairchild C N J C and 8S Cabot F P Cabot and Robert Blake. The couple will reside in Deerfield after a breakfast at the bride’s parents home on Commonwealth Avenue.
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Back Bay
Miss Lucia
Charles Fairchild
Sallie Fairchild
Miss Fairchild
Hamilton de Forrest Lockwood
C. N
J. C
Blair Fairchild
P. Cabot
F. P. Cabot
Robert Blake
Commonwealth Avenue
Mrs. Fuller
Deerfield
Wright Opinion Trashes Boston Police Board Crisis
A Haverhill Gazette column by Johnwie Wright criticizes the Boston Police Board for lack of consistency and suggests widespread discontent with police leadership while noting tension over Cape Bohouls area issues and cranberry industry concerns affects everyday life and Sunday Post coverage.
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Haverhill Gazette
Boston Police Board
Boston
Sunday Post
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Boston Theatre
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Splendia Company
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