Lee backs Collins in coming mayor race
John H. Lee predicts a victory for General Collins and says the selection of Quincy will aid party harmony. He denies being disgruntled over his city committee presidency and urges unity to deliver a strong Democratic triumph amid Republican weakness.
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Collins
Quincy
Democratic City Committee
P. A. Collins
Post
Lee
Music Hall
General Collins
Donovan
Hart
Veteran Captain Pohle Leaves the Sea on Record Voyage
Southampton Sept 5 The North German Lloyd steamer Lahn captained by Pohle sailed for New York at 4 30 pm. This marks his final voyage after completing 176 round transatlantic trips and traveling 1 609 610 miles, a record for transatlantic captains.
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Southampton
Pohle
Bremen
New York
Atlantic
Li Hung Chang Announces Peace Protocol Arrival
Li Hung Chang notified foreign ministers that the imperial edicts for signing the peace protocol had arrived. The timing follows the settlement of Prince Chum’s difficulties before Berlin, supporting the view that China used the protocol to induce Emperor Wilhelm to waive the kowtow ceremony.
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Phein
Li Hung Chang
Prince Chum
Berlin
William
Doans Kidney Pills Endorsed by Boston Dentist
Dr F B Carleton of 176 Chestnut St Chelsea testifies that Doans Kidney Pills cured his back pains after other treatments failed. He endorses them for Boston residents with kidney trouble and urges use of the Dean’s Kidney Pills, 50 cents a box, Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY sole agents.
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Boston
F. B. Carleton
Chestnut St
Chelsea
Dean
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo, N. Y
United States
Doan
Stray Bullet Kills Man at Lewiston Fair Grounds
George N. Thornton of Chesterville died after a stray bullet from a target practice tent at the Lewiston fair grounds near the midway. The shooter, said to be a woman, vanished into the crowd. Target gallery owner Harvey White was arrested and held for a hearing. Charles W. Shaw of Portland suffered a facial scratch from flying debris.
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Lewiston
George N. Thornton
Chesterville
Harvey White
White
Charles W. Shaw
Portland
Thornton
Brighton Young Men's Ball Draws Bright Attendance in Warren Hall
The second annual ball of the Young Men's Association of Brighton was held last evening in Warren Hall. Daniel W. O Leary led floor arrangements with assistants James W. Young Peter F. Murphy Chester A. Hasset and John C. Temple on duty. Guests included Miss Agnes Burke Lizzie Brennan Josephine O Leary May Tierney Ivy Callahan Kitty Barrett Lizette Burns and Margaret Burns along with Messrs Thomas Dolan Joseph Cook and George Borden.
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Young Men's Association of
Brighton
Warren Hall
Daniel ‘W. O’leary
James W. Young
Peter F. Murphy
Chester A. Hasset
John C. Templeon
Agnes Burke
Lizzie, Brennan
Josephine O'Leary
May Tierney
Ivy Callahan
Kitty Barrett
Lizeteurns
Margaret Burns
Messie
Thomas Dolan
Joseph Cook
George Borden
Gambling arrests at South End baseball game
Officers from Division 10 raided the third base bleachers at the South End grounds yesterday and arrested Charles Pratt aged 38 of 15 Mystic Street Charlestown Frank H Ridge $2 of 8 Carter Street Charlestown and Harry Philips 30 of 416 Tremont Street for making bets at a public baseball game.
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South End
Charles Pratt
Mystic Street
Charlestown
Frank H. Ridge
Carter Street
Harry Philips
Tremont Street
Sparks on Boston’s elevated rail spark fears and calls for action
Chief Engineer Kimball disputes that metal from the third rail harms eyes while sparks fly from shoe rail contact. Ten riders treated at Emergency Hospital show serious injuries, and city officials debate powers to compel safeguards as railroad commissioners may order action before the next grand jury session.
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Elevated
Castle Street
Washington
Boston
Mr. Babson
Phate & Siecia
Bab
Stevens
M. J. Sughrue
Grand Jury
Mr. Sughrue
Lowell Ordinance Invalidated by Supreme Court
The full bench of the Supreme Court rules the Lowell city ordinance forcing all city printing to bear the union label is invalid. It contravenes public statutes prohibiting city councils from participating in contract making and interferes with printing contracts.
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Supreme Court
Charles R. Goddard
City of
Lowell
Lowell Elopers Hold Wedding Rebound After Blessing
Mr and Mrs C P Leslie who eloped were interrupted by the bride’s father Lawrence L Spencer of North Andover who later blessed the marriage allowing the honeymoon to resume in Lowell.
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C. P. Leslie
Lawrence L. Spencer
North Andover
Pa Spencer
Third rail metal fragment sparks safety concern in Boston
DEENEZ ALEXANDER of Boston reports a hot piece of metal struck his clothing as a train passed over the third rail near Warren and Northampton streets. He found a shin irregular solder-like spatter on his pants and preserved it for study, noting its heat and origin on the rail.
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Kimball
Warren
Northampton Streets
Northampton Street
Deenez Alexander
Boston
Third Rail Dust Incident Stirs Charlestown Crowd
In City Square Charlestown a train passed and a shower of dust settled on a lady in black silk and the writer. He warns ladies with costly gowns to avoid standing there to keep dresses free from grit and rust. The note is dated September with a signature H. Be cautious in future posts about third rail eye claims.
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The
Post
City Square
Hinkley
Charlestown
Sept
Balloon Burst At Crescent Beach Carnival
Large crowd at Crescent Beach witnessed a balloon ascent fail due to a rupture in the hot air balloon during the noon attempt. A second ascent by Professor Donnelly reached near a mile high before landing in the marsh and water. Miss Lottie Brandon performed a daring seat on the chute. A big bicycle parade with extra prizes and illuminated cycles was planned for the evening.
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Professor Donnelly
Lottie Brandon
Personal Tour from Tysborg to Philadelphia by train
A guided group trip departs Friday Sept 27 from Tysborg Washington to Philadelphia aboard Royal Blue Ling. The $83 fare covers all expenses except suppers on the Fall River line. The itinerary includes a lentil trip through the Blue Ridge mountains and battlefield visits with several stops.
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Washington
Philadelphia
Royal Blue Ling
Fall River
Blue Ridge
Sottrabure
Penesar
Blue Mounyaa
Robbed in Broad Daylight on Tremont Street
William E. Brooks a Winchester farmer was robbed in broad daylight on Tremont street by two strangers he met after a ball game They spent an hour with him buying drinks and showing a $7 roll One man restrained him while the other rifled his pockets and they fled pursued by a mobs pursuit toward Dover Street
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William E. Brooks
Winchester
Tremont Street
Brooks
Union Park Street
Dartmouth Street
Dover Street
Sold Out to Hart Says Horgan of Lomasney
Alderman Martin M. Lomasney was publicly charged by Representative Francis J. Horgan with trading with Republicans to back Mayor Thomas N. Hart for re election against General P. A. Collings. The claim was made at the arch 8 Democratic Club meeting on Cambridge Street in a crowded room. The event was tied to Horgan’s bid for the senator ial nomination and efforts to curb Lomasney in Ward 8. James F. Nig nges as resided. Ex Alderman M. W. Brick Adolphus Burrows Edward Flynn and Barnet White spoke for Horgan.
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Charlestown Navy Yard
Florence Holmes
Henry C. Pelham
Quincy House
Spritfield
Annie McLeod
Upton Street
Sieep Iestas
B. J. Zien
Martin M. Lomasney
Francis J. Horgan
Thomas N. Hart
P. A. Collings
Arch 8
Cam
Bridge Street
Lomasney
James F. Nignegso
Derman M. W. Brick
Adolphus Burrows
Edward Flynn
Barnet White
Mr. Horgan
Perry resigns as Somerville city physician
Dr Arthur R Perry resigns from the post of city physician in Somerville citing increased duties and his growing private practice. He notes three terms of service were professional and pleasant and asks for immediate appointment of a successor. The letter is dated September 3 from Somerville.
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Edward Glines
Somerville
City of
Porthur R. Perry
Martin v Tim Kearns Fight Stopped by Police
In Toronto on September 8 the Martin versus Tim Kearns bout was halted in the eleventh round by police action. The referee scored the match for Dufty.
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Toronto
Ont
Tim Kearns
Dufty
Cambridge Briefs: Courts, Schools, Dives and Deaths
Abraham B. Shedd, 72, held for grand jury on $800 larceny charge. Patrick Connolly fined 10 for stealing 70 cents. Prodigy in Ludovic Verner period at High School reads lips well and excels. W H O Neil fined 50 for diving horses exhibition. District Attorney Wier to defend Mrs Grogan suit over grave opening. Cambridge notes death of Dr Lewis G Janes at 57. Councilman John D Thompson dies at 80 Howard Street from pneumonia.
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Abraham B. Shedd
Yeatescey
Patrick Connolly
Bpencer
Ludovic Verner
Chelsea
W. H. O'Neil
Point of Pines
Wier
Lewis G. Janes
Conference School of Comparative Religion
Greenacre
Janes
John D. Thompson
Howard Street
Magnates Confer on AL Team in St Louis Next Spring
All major American League leaders except Charles Somers met in Chicago to discuss placing a team in St Louis next spring and decided on transferring the team while establishing a blacklist of eight National League players who jumped to the AL last spring. The names include Christy Mathewson Dineen Denzer Luther Taylor Victor Willis Sheckard and Heidrick of St Louis.
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Chicago
Charles Somers
Boston
St. Louis
Christy Mathewson
Dineen
Roger Denzer
Luther Taylor
Victor Willis
Sheckard
Heidrick
St.uis
Nomination Papers Issued for State and Local Delegations
Democratic city committee on Milk Street issued nomination papers for State county and councillor delegations for Senator and Representative races to be voted at the State caucuses on Sept 1. Filing starts Saturday at 10 o clock, with a scramble to secure top ballot position.
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Democratic City Committee
Milk Street
Fall injures man at Corning Street stairs
Charles W. Patten, 43, of 4 Cedar Place, slipped on the stairs at 69 Corning Street last night and fractured both bones in his left leg. He was removed to City Hospital for treatment.
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Cedar Place
Corning Street
City Hospital
Injured Worker Falls at Charlestown Navy Yard
Joseph Dingy a 27 year old single man fell at the dry dock in Charlestown Navy Yard striking his head on a wooden beam and suffering a deep cut over the left eye. He was taken to Massachusetts General Hospital for treatment.
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Joseph Dingy
Charlestown Navy Yard
Masschusetts General Hospital
Walthour Wins After Elkes Injury in Motor-paced Race
The motor-paced race between Bobby Walthour of Atlanta and Harry Elkes of Glens Falls was halted after 11 miles due to Elkes accident. The event was awarded to Walthour, who set indoor records for the first two miles with times of 1:35 4-5 and 3:10 1-6.
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New York
Bobby Walthour
Atlanta
Harry Elkes
Glens Falls
N. Y
Elkes
Walthour
Remick & Ryan Theft Case Leads to Arrest at 9 Wall Street
For weeks Remick & Ryan reported hundreds of dollars in clothing missing from their 9% Summer street store. After 10 days of pawn shop searches, Officer Patterson recovered overcoats and suits worth 307 dollars at 9 Wall street’s Joseph Freed, who was arrested for receiving stolen property.
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Remick & Ryan
Summer Street
Patterson
Esterday
Wall Street
Freed
Demo ward meeting promotes Renee registration drive
A Democratic ward 18 meeting on Tremont Street last night featured speakers Hon. James Donovan and Hon. Joseph J. Corbett focusing on voter interest, registration, and naturalization efforts.
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Renee
Ward 18
Tremont Street
James Donovan
Joseph J. Corbett
Fall River Triumphs Over Scots In International Final
In Buffalo on September 6 at the Pan American Exposition Stadium Fall River defeated Toronto Scots 6 to 3 to clinch the international football championship. The match determined the title in a decisive scoring affair.
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Buffalo
N. Y
Fall River
Toronto
Obituaries Sampson and Gately in Cambridgeport and Roxbury
Susan Eve Prescott wife of Josiah G. Chase dies at Cambridgeport on Sept 5. Funeral is Monday Sept 9 at 3 pm from 556 Putnam Avenue near Brookline Street. Annie E Gately beloved wife of Martin Gately dies at Roxbury on Sept 5. Funeral from 140 Calumet Street Saturday Sept 7 at 9 am with services at Mission Church. Relatives and friends invited.
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Cambridgeport
Susan Evelyn Prescott
Josiah G. Chase
Putnam Afvenue
Brookline Street
Gately
Roxbury
Annie E
Martin Gately
Calumet Street
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