Shamrock Proves Aerial of Seas In Fresh Breeze Test
The Columbia backers and yachting greats watch Shamrock’s performance off Sandy Hook with praise for speed and stiffness in a 25 mph wind. The vessel shows strong in heavy seas and is deemed a dangerous challenger, while Columbia boosters claim easy Defender victories prove superiority.
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Columbia
New York
Sandy Hook
England
Iselin
Shamrock
Scotland
Scotland 1
Former King of Coney Island McKane Dies in Gravesend
John Y. McKane once ousted as King of Coney Island dies at his Emmons Avenue home in Sheepshead Bay after a long illness. The Irish born figure, jailed in 1893 for crimes against the franchise, had been pardoned by the community despite past political turmoil and a history of para digmatic influence in Gravesend politics.
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New York
John Y. McKane
Coney Island
Morton
McKane
Gravesend
United States
James G. Blaine
Grover Cleveland
White House
Cleveland
Blaine
Hugh McLaughlin
Harrison
D. W. Couch
T. L. Paulson
A. Treadwell
Victor Redingfeld
Sing Sing
Emmons Avenue
Sheepshead Bay
Hill
Sing Fing
Rebellion and clear loyalties in Ward 23 politics
In Jamaica Plain Ward 23 Republican factions clash over Guild and Bates lines with Representative Root's flip from Bates to Guild signaling a belt-tightening struggle. Ward 17 Garrity earns a second term push after labor credentials. Ward 6 Kane defends anti corporation record while Donovan faces scrutiny. Ward 19 Flanagan seen backing anti monopoly platform.
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Jamaica Plain
Bates
A. B. Root
Representative Root
State House
Board of Police
Guild
R. S. Barrows
Barrows
Albert A. Ayers
L. S. Breed
Brauer
Beacon Hill
Robert J. Strang
Bowen
Aldrich
Roslindale
Root
Garrity
Richard W. Garrity
Lonergan
McQueeney
Massachusetts Federation of Labor
Springfield
Z. M. Whitney
West End
Central Labor Union
A. F. of L
Chicago
Sheridan Club
Roxbury Veteran Firemen’s Association
Representative Kane
Flanagan
John J. Flanagan
Public challenge to Ward 14 representative in 1899
A South Boston letter from Sept. 5 1899 challenges Michael J. Sullivan to appear in public debate. The writer accuses the representative of neglecting laboringclass interests and favoring corporations, urging a campaign explanation of conduct and stewardship before voters.
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South Boston
Michael J. Sullivan
Ward 14
House of Representatives
Ward
Timothy F. Cr Lisy Charges South Boston Representative
A citizen accuses a South Boston representative of breaking vows to oppose corporate measures and failure to vote on labor issues. He demands public explanation on the Cove Street extension bill and the Post telephone bill, offering to meet on a platform to hear defenses. Awaiting a reply, he signs Timothy F. Cr Lisy.
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South Boston
Cove Street
Post
Gray’s Hall
Timothy F. CR Lisy
Democrats Organize Ward 15 Young Men's Club
An enthusiastic Ward 15 meeting at 278 Dorchester street formed a Young Men's Democratic Club with 150 members. Officers include President Daniel F. Kiley and Vice President Joseph Haugh, with a leadership slate and a canvassing committee appointed. The club endorsed McNary and McIsaac for the House and plans nightly club rooms prioritizing registration and naturalization.
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Dorchester Street
Democratic Club
Daniel F. Kiley
Joseph Haugh
B. J. King
Andrew Leahy
Charles P. O'Neil
John Saunders
Thomas Burns
James O'Meara
William Moore
Frank D. O'Neil
P. Kiley
George Halloran
Frank Garnier
William
McNary
Daniel V. McIsaac
M. J. Reidy
Joan H. ‘Hblin
McIsaac
Rally Endorses Kane Rowan and Rourke for Legislature Senate
About percent of Democrats from Ward gathered at the Paul Revere hotel last night to endorse Daniel J. Kane and John A. Rowan for the Legislature and ex Senator Rourke for the Senate. Ex Representative Daniel J. McLaughlin presided. Alderman Dixon was endorsed for Alderman.
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Paul Revere Hotel
Daniel J. Kane
John A. Rowan
Rourke
Senate
Daniel J. Mclaughlin
Alderman Dixon
Hickey Campaign Rally Slated in East Boston Lyceum Hall
A rally for Councilman Joseph F. Hickey of Ward 2 and candidate for the Legislature will be held at Lyceum Hall in East Boston tomorrow evening. Hickey, a two term city councilor, seeks the House and will speak on his record, with prominent speakers expected.
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Joseph F. Hickey
Ward 2
Lyceum Hall
East Boston
Hickey
Powers issues writ for Reed successor election in Maine
Governor Powers at the State House on the way to Lewiston issued a special writ of election for Reed's successor as representative to the regentn to be held the first Monday in November. Resignation had taken effect.
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Augusta
Powers
State House
Lewiston
Thomas
Reed
Miss Elizabeth Lufkin Is Again Cut From Church
Miss Elizabeth A. Lufkin, a school teacher linked to a prior church dispute, has been voted out of active membership by the Harvard Avenue Congregational Church in West Medford. The split follows earlier suspensions and restorations amid disagreements over discipline of a deacon’s children and subsequent allegations by Lufkin against church leaders.
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West Medford
Elizabeth A. Lufkin
Harvard Avenue
Miss Lufkin
Popular Lake Winnipesaukee Excursion Set From Boston
A low rate excursion to Alton Bay and the Lake Winnipesaukee region is planned by the Boston and Maine railroad for September 9. The Mt Washington steamer will operate from our area landing points with a sixty mile circuit. Special train departs Union Station at 8 20 am and tickets are available at 322 Washington Street. Limited tickets. purchase early.
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Counry
Winnipesaukee
Alton Bay
Weirs
Wolfeboro
Centre Harbor
Mt. Washington
Boston & Maine Railroad
Bostoft
Union Station
Boston City
Washington Street
Officer Cronin Reward for Meritorious Service
Patrolman Michael H Cronin of Division 6 is commended for meritorious service in stopping a runaway on August 18 and receives general orders and two days additional vacation.
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Michael H. Cronin
Division 6
Civil Court Calendar Middlesex and Cambridge Sessions
The Middlesex Superior Court in Lowell convenes Monday at 10 AM with listed cases including Gage vs City of Lowell and Hall vs Lone Piling Shoe Co. Cambridge session follows with jury and jury waived cases such as McPherson vs Newton and Redmond vs B M R R, all arranged in order.
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Hamilton Ve. Rose
Lawrence Mfg. Co
Eagle in Athol: Man survives six foot bald eagle attack
In Athol near Pinedale William H. Berry shot a bald eagle over six feet from tip to tip that attacked his yard near a two year old child. He crippled the bird with a shotgun and clubbed it after it dropped to the ground. the eagle remained alive.
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Bird
Athol
William H. Berry
Pinedale
Berry
Royal Arganum Banquet Honors District Deputies
The Royal Arcanum district deputies were banqueted in Springfield with Grand Regent Ankirkinson as toastmaster. Herbert A. Boynton spoke on duties while Frank W. Reynolds and other officers addressed delegates. Attendees included Jens, Owell, Baker, Troy, Beech, Mur, Thayer, Peirce, and Andrews among many from towns like North Adams, South Yarmouth, and Worcester.
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Royal Arcanum
Crawford Case
Onder
Ankirkinso Springfield
Herbert A. Boynton
Frank W. Reynolds
Grand Regense
Tate Jens
Nd Reents
John Xtiet
Egan Owell
W. Badakefields
Wolaston
H. of. Morris
Pittfeld
F Reed
North Adams
B. L. Baker
South Yarmouth
Martin Troy
Waverly
H Beecher
Southbridge
George Mur Powerers
Leominster
Thayer
Haverhill
Frank Peirce
Concord
Adley
Worcester
William M. Nelatene
Springfield
Fred W. Andrews
Brocktos
Drumm Family Notice From East Dedham
Obituary notice for James T. drumm son of Timothy and Calne Drumm aged 30 years 9 months 11 days. Funeral from St Church Dedham at 9 am to Marry Cemetery Malden with services by Medford and Malden officials.
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Drumm
East Dedham
James T. Ron
Timothy
Calne Drumm
St.s Church
Dedham
Aries
Malden
Churd
Medford and
Michael En
Ae Dounhiad
Uate
John
Maria Moorley
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Committee On Mercantile Affairs
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