New York business leaders hear Cleveland on campaign questions
A mass Madison Square Garden meeting under the Business Men's Democratic Association attracted a large audience. Ex-President Cleveland and Governor Hill received warm welcomes as Grover Cleveland urged business men to engage in politics, stressing issues of tariff, currency, and state administration, and urging support for Democratic candidates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Korr
Madison Square Garden
Business Men’s Democratic Association
Cleveland
Hill
J. Edward Simmons
Oscar Strauss
New York
Erhardt
United States
Muchas
Democratic Party
Frank McCabe Knocks Out Curtis in New Bedford Bout
At the New Bedford Athletic Club William Curtis of Boston loses to Frank McCabe of Cambridge after a swift second round knockout. Referee James F Moore and timer Ed Cavanaugh oversaw the match with Jim Godfrey and Jack Williams among the seconds. Curtis Ferns to ropes and a brutal right hand ends the fight as time is called.
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New Repforp
New Bedford Athletic Club
William Curtis
Boston
Barney Hubbard
Jim Godfrey
Frank McCabe
Cambridge
Jack Williams
Watchford
James F. Moore
Ed Cavanaugh
McCabe
Curtis
Whalen’s Coat and Vest Found in Mountain Dig
William Coy, the suspect in John Whalen’s death, led Sheriff Crosby and Detective Pease to a rock beside a brook on the mountain where he unearthed Whalen’s coat and vest. The mildewed garments may be tested for blood to support Coy’s self defense claim or to bolster the prosecution. Preliminary hearing starts Wednesday.
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Pierstretp
William Coy
John Whalen
Whalen
Coy
Sheriff Crosby
Pease
Washington
Offensive partisan rally in Lawrence by Walker and Beard
Congressman Joseph H. Walker and Collector A. W. Beard addressed a Lawrence crowd at City Hall. Beard attacked Governor Russell’s policies and tariff claims, while Walker defended protection and argued wages and production in the United States outpaced foreign workforces.
End of Their Love Dream Nettleton Sentenced in Great Barrington
Reuben Nettleton of Monterey eloped with Mrs Bertha Stannard wife of John Stannard. They fled from Monterey to New Haven where caught last week. Nettleton bound over to grand jury with $500 bond and jailed. Mrs Stannard sentenced to six months in the House of Correction but appealed and posted bonds for January Superior Court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Great Barrington
Reuben Nettleton
Monterey
Bertha Stannard
John Stannard
Nettleton
New Haven
Stannard
House of Correction
Wesleyan Names Pullman Interim Captain After Hall Resigns
Wesleyan’s famous full back Hall of Meriden Conn. resigns the captaincy today. Pullman 92 is elected to lead the team. Hall’s health is poor and he may retire from football. Pullman is regarded as a superior player and capable field captain.
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Wesleyan
MippLet Town
Conn
Hall
Pullman
Plac
Haill
Corbett Covered for $1000 Challenge by Madden
In New York on October 27 Billy Madden acting for Billy Maher the Irish champion covered the $1000 deposited in a local newspaper for Jim Corbett and issued a challenge to meet any top heavyweight in the city or region.
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Jim Corbett
New York
Billy Madden
Billy Maher
No strike in the Loring shipyard denied by owner
Harrison Loring denies a strike at his South Boston yard saying everything is all right at the works. Mr Loring was seen at his residence last evening to refute reports published in several papers.
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Loring
Harrison Loring
South
Boston
Liniment and Cough Syrup Advice for Travellers
The piece urges Salvation Oil as a must for travelers and advises keeping Dr Bull’s Cough Syrup handy with the new moon signaling cold weather ahead. It presents practical health tips in a brisk, period voice.
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Salvation Oil
Dr. Bull
The Evans Case Out Account Mystery Deepens
An intimate friend claims Evans died by suicide over a partner’s debt in a joint stock account, denying loss as the cause. Banks and associates dispute the joint account theory while notes and letters allegedly point to unresolved financial tensions. The friend cautions that asset details would clarify if public records were released, though he would not name the debtor.
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Irving A. Evans
Evans
Potter
Maverick National Bank
United States
Post
Boston Club Scandal Ties Police Board to Liquor Deals
A Boston Post investigation reveals testimonies from George Ray and others alleging that the Boston Club operated with tacit protection from the Police Commissioners. Duffy and McSorley allegedly leveraged police influence to shield gambling and liquor activity, while political pressure aimed to sway votes for Colonel Allen. Witnesses claim liquor dealers secured licenses and easy terms in exchange for support, raising questions about entrenched favoritism and corruption in local enforcement.
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Duffy
McSorley
Daffy
Duffy Hnd
Allen
Russell
George Ray
Commonwealth OF Massachous Arts
A. D
Jonn E. Hany
Justice of the
Boston
Police Board
Police Department
Ray
Police Commission
Boston Club
Board of Police Commissioners
Police
Heavy blows on head in street repair altercation
Timothy McLaughlin a laborer and George Tileson a city teamster clashed over a shovel on Gilman street West Roxbury yesterday afternoon. McLaughlin struck Tileson multiple heavy blows, leaving him with a severe scalp wound and bruises. Tileson was taken home and McLaughlin was taken into custody.
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Timothy McLaughlin
George Tileson
Gilman Street
West Roxbury
McLaughlin
Tileson
New South Evangelical Church in West Roxbury Dedicated
The South Evangelical Church at West Roxbury was dedicated last evening with a large audience including Boston visitors. The service opened with an anthem and a solo by Mrs. Jennie Patrick Walker, followed by an invocation by Rev. William R. Campbell. Augustus C. Jordan presented the keys, accepted by Samuel J.D. Smith, with a sermon by Rev. Clarence A. Beckwith and remarks from Rev. Dr. Herrick of Mt. Vernon Church.
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South Evangelical
West Roxbury
Boston
Jennie Patrick Walker
William R. Campbell
Highland Church
Augustus C. Jordan
Samuel JD. Smith
Clarence A. Beckwith
Dr. Herrick
Mt. Vernon Church
Death of Boston musician J A Stein at 22 N M Ford Street
J A Stein, a noted musician who came to America in 1848 with Josef Gunel's orchestra, died at his home on Monday night. He helped found the Germania Band in 1850 and later joined the Boston Symphony Orchestra. Funeral services will be held at the house at 1 p m tomorrow.
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Boston
J. A. Stein
Nmford Street
Mr. Stein
America
Josef Gunel
Germania Band
Boston Symphony Orchestra
Massachusetts
Suffolk
Catherine Mc Donald
Frances Harkins
A. L
Ann
The
Boston West
Sail
Bease
Joan W. McKim
Squire
Elijah George
Register
Portrait of Himself Presented to Mr C N McGuire
The Irish American Club of the peninsula honors former president C N McGuire with a finely framed crayon portrait at his home 267 West Broadway. D J O Connor delivers the presentation speech.
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C. N. McGuire
Peninsula District
West Broadway
D. J. O'Connor
Midland Strike Halts Trains in Waxstanp Indiana
Trains spiked on the Midland switches in Waxstanp Ind causing no outbound service today as section men strike continues. Local disruption stops all trains from the town.
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Waxstanp
Ind
Midland
Salvation Army demo at Tremont Temple in Boston
The Salvation Army will hold a demonstration in Tremont Temple this evening at 7 45 with Commander Booth and Mme Booth Clibborn addressing the gathering. A debate on State issues is planned at the Young Men's Christian Association rooms corner Boylston and Berkeley streets Thursday evening at 7 45, and the event is open to the public.
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Salvation Army
Tremont Temple
United States
Booth
Mme Booth-Clibborn
la Marechale
France
Young Men’s Christian Association
Boylston
Berkeley Streets
Country Club Meets At Clyde Park This Afternoon
The second day’s meeting at the Country Club runs at Clyde Park starting 2:30 this afternoon. Five events are listed: polo pony race five furlongs five hurdles open handicap sweepstakes one mile open handicap sweepstakes mile and a quarter match pony race half mile and open handicap steeple chase two and a half miles. Intervals of a half hour between starts.
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Country Clubs
Country Club
Clyde Park
Pin in Boy's Throat At City Hospital
Joseph Cripps aged six of 31 Fabin Street was playing at Rice primary school yard near Dartmouth and Appleton streets when a pin stuck in his throat. He was taken to City Hospital where doctors removed the pin. The injury is described as dangerous.
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Joseph Cripps
Fabin Street
Rice Primary
Dartmouth
Appleton Streets
Deal over liquor dealers and Police Commission sale
The Republican State Committee and liquor dealers reportedly traded support for Candidate Allen. In return the liquor lobby sought to keep the Police Commission unchanged, ensuring continued license renewals next year. Two committee members who disclosed details described the pact and its sources.
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Republican State Committee
Police Commission
Beacon Street
Allen
Republican Committee
George P. Cooke
Riddle opens six readings with Antony and Cleopatra
Theatres featuring Mr George Riddle presented scenes from Antony and Cleopatra and selections by Stock ton and Wiggin. He drew a large audience and proved Shakespeare alive to eye and ear with vivid, descriptive readings especially in the royal barge and Cleopatra scenes. His method balances dramatic flair with simplicity, avoiding mere theatrics.
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George Riddle
Association Hall
Antopy
Frank Stockton
Kate Douglass Wiggin
Shakespeare
Riddle
Browning
Coriolanus
Julius Cesar
Julius Caesar
Mark Antony
Antony and
Cleopatra
Arnold
Antony
Mr. Riddle
Mr. Ridde
Rome
Enobarbus
Macbeth
Shakspere
M. dSardou
C. T. CopeLanp
Modjeska S brings Camille to Globe Theatre stage
Madame Modjeska presented Camille at the Globe Theatre in a production that underscores the misnaming of both the play and its title in English. The performance featured her renowned portrayal and drew attention to translation quirks in La Dame aux Camélias.
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Camille
Mme. Modjeska
Mr. Booth
Globe Theatre
Mme Modjeska
Marguerite Gautier
Mme
Sara Bernhardt
Clara Morris
Marguerite
Armand Duval
Hamlet
Mr. Thalbere
Kate Meek
Prudence
John A. Lene
Mons. du St. Gaucdens
Carter
Peaumont Smith
Helen Jones
Edith Meek
Nichette
Nanine
Olympe
Lut Olympe
Miss Meek
Mr. Thalberg
Leatrice
Madame Modjeska
Camile
Globe ‘Theatre
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Madison Square
Empire State
Frank McGabe
Joe Walker
Pemberton Mills
Old Bay
Straits
Lawrence
Mr. Beard
Nova Scotia
Beard
Colonel Allen
Joseph H. Walker
Worcester
Walker
New England
England
Mills
Nervy Evans
Nore Redeemers
Mek
Shea
Ala Clarkson
Prohibition State Committee
Republican Party
South Evangelical Church
NEW Post
R. W. Bryant
Boston Post
Johnson
Johnson & CO
J. W. Morrison
City Hall
G. J. Bacon
Northfield
Mass
H. M. Nash
Clara Brook
Roxbury
Opera Glasses
M. A. Pratt
Ben J. Johnson
Food Health Exposition
James A. Litchfield
F. H. Cusaman
Record and Advertiser
Jonn S. Browning
Boston Globe
Equitable Building
W. GC. Strong
Waban
Patrick Walsh
Isoston
Uwe
Thomas Walsh
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