First Skirmish of the Presidency Battle Calls Dems to Vote
The Democratic State committee urges voters to mobilize for the 1897 election campaign with warnings about Republican misrule and trusts. It presses turnout in districts, highlights debts and currency concerns, and cites Bryan’s potential victory in 1900 as a turning point.
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Bryan
Republican Party
Congress of the American People
Wall Street
Barkers
Union Pacific Railroad
Robert T. Paine, JR
Frank H. Pope
Stage Matters In Boston Theatre Week Preview
Fanny Davenport closes her Boston engagement with The Soldier of France on Nov 6. Harris Metcalf’s father dies in Arnold Mills Rhode Island. A Broadway level week unfolds with Tess and M liss in city homes, Never Again at Museum, Irish Gentleman at Hollis, and The Girl from Paris at Park.
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the Howard
Bowery
Columbia
Chuck’ Connors
Keith’s
Maud Williams
Boston
Hollis
Miss Williams
de Wolf Hopper
the Tremont
Empire Theatre Company of
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Bowdoin Square
al Canby
Museum
Fanny Davenport
France
Charles A. Metcalf
Hollis Street
Arnold Mills
R. I
Park Theare
Tess
Ramsay Morris
Andrew Mack
Morris
Charles Frohman
E. M. Holland
Fritz Williams
George F. Marion
May Robson
Grace Kimball
Katherine Florence
Charley Hoyt
Harry Gilfoil
Marie D. Shotwell
Agnes Larel
Edouard Jose
Pormpier
Adelaide Mould
Marion Manola
Mr. Eustis
Chauncey M. Depew
Castle Square
Henry Arthur Jones
the Liars
Criterion Theatre
London
Hunting Outing Draws 1200 Sportsmen to Maine
The article notes a surge in hunting enthusiasm as open season nears with 1200 sportsmen in Maine, while Vermont allows deer and moose hunting for the first time in years. It highlights guides in Maine, refined rail access by Boston and Maine, and the appeal of remote camps and affordable hunts.
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Vermont
New Hampshire
Maine Woods
Huntsman
Boston & Maine Railroad
New England
Boston
General Passenger Department
New Mail Carriers Promoted by Postmaster
Postmaster Thomas submits to Washington the first fifteen sub-carriers to be made regular carriers effective November 1. Names listed include John Prince, George H Tileston, Joseph A Lyons, William H Murray, George H Robbins, Frankae Brown, James F Hatch, Henry Byrnes, William H Ridgway, Daniel J O Leary, William B Clarke, John E Farrell, J J McCarthy, Michael J Dwyer and J P Rich.
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Washington
John Prince
George H. Tileston
Joseph A. Lyons
William H. Murray
George H. Robbins
Frank Ae ‘Brown
James F. Hatch
Henry Byrnes
William H. Ridgway
Daniel J. O’leary
William B
Opposition to single chamber bill grows in city
Henry Parkman, leading Republican manager, denounces the proposed bi annual aldermanic dual Mayor bill. He cites no clear advantage to a single chamber and notes New York’s return to a two board system after trial. Parkman says he signed a protest and opposes altering the city’s legislative structure.
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Democratic Party
Parkman
Board of Aldermen
Boston
New York
Brooklyn
Single Chamber Debate Planned by Lincoln Republican Club
The Lincoln Republican Club of Boston hosts a debate at the United States Hotel on Saturday evening October 30. Hon. Samuel B. Capen and Hon. Thomas N. Hart will argue whether Boston should have a single chamber. Albert A. Gleason presides at 7 30 p m with Capen supporting the affirmative and ex Mayor Hart the negative.
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Lincoln Republican Club of
Boston
United States
Samuel B. Capen
Thomas N. Hart
Albert A. Gleason
Mr. Capen
Hart
Weathered seas delay coal and ships at Boston harbor
Heavy unfavourable weather keeps coal barges and ships, including Sterling Saturn Orion and Underwriter, tied up off Vineyard Haven and Hampton Roads. A flotilla of British steamers bound for Europe passes Indian Head as 50 sailing vessels ride out the calm. Fishing boats return with about 200000 pounds of catch, while granite cargoes and wrecking work proceed at local quays.
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Sterling
Saturn
Orion
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Underwriter
John Paul
Brunswick
Jacksonville
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Liverpool
Warren
Cambroman
London
Johnston Hner Strathnevis
Baltimore
Hamburg
Maurice Powers
Boston
Mary G. Powers
Haddock
South Channel
Alfred Sorensen
Charles River
Charlestown
Alice J. Crabtree
Sullivan
City Wharf
Roxbury
Mystery
St. John’s N. F
Record Figures Boost Food Fair Attendance
The first week of the Food Fair drew strong crowds with 80 the last week on track to break records. About 50 000 people visited the Mechanics building on Tuesday and Wednesday, filling the exposition to capacity during Sousa’s Band concerts. A nine year old girl cornetist performed to large crowds in the forenoon.
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Mechanics
Sousa
Marines Report Seeks Rifle Stock and More Men
Washington October 27 Colonel Charles Heywood commandant of marines has submitted his annual report to the Secretary of the Navy. He requests a supply of rifles for the marines to reduce reliance on ship stock and urges repairs at the Boston and Brooklyn barracks. He also complains about the current force size and asks for manpower increases.
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Charles Heywood
Marines
Secretary of the Navy
Boston
Brooklyn
Windsor blaze suspect McIntyre sent to Supreme Court
Windsor Halifax October 27 The man McIntyre has been committed to the Supreme Court for trial charged with starting the fire that burned almost the entire town of Windsor a week ago.
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Halifax
N. S
McIntyre
Supreme Court
Windsor
Home Library Club Offers Full Reference Library at $1
The Home Library Club proves popular as the R H White Co book department reports rapid subscription uptake. The offer includes a Frame Reference Library combining Encyclopedia Dictionary Atlas Gazetteer Biographical and Technical Dictionaries. The total value is presented as a single package with a preliminary payment of one dollar and free descriptive pamphlets by request.
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Home Library Club
R.H. White Co
R. H. White Co
A Strong Plea for the Diamond Frame Bicycle for Women
A plea advocates the diamond frame bicycle for women riders praising safety and ease. The piece laments limited options and urges manufacturers to expand offerings. It reflects early 20th century focus on women’s mobility and sporty empowerment.
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