Hustling Candidates Vie in Boston Ward Races
Democratic caucuses shape a lively citywide contest for Legislature seats. Ward 2 reelects Douglass and Donovan, Ward 14 sees Crowley and Mulcahy challenging, Ward 3 promotes McCarthy and Toland, Ward 17 backs Piller, while Ward 18 faces Gaddis and Watson scrutiny amid debates on rail and commission bills.
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RoCarthy
Toland
Piller
Mansfield
John J. Douglass
James H. Donovan
Crowded critique targets Kane and Kane’s record in legislature
Timothy F. Crowley labels Kane and Rowan as aligned with corporations and absent for sessions while praising Daniel J. Kane for daily attendance and anti corporation voting. Michael J. Lydon of South Boston emerges as a strong Ward 13 candidate with deep local ties and leadership roles.
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Ward 3
Jeremiah J. McCarthy
John J. Toland
Labor
McCarthy
Mr. Toland
Ward 6
Daniel J. Kane
Rowan
Kane
Piller Opens Campaign HQs in Ward 17 for Bryan Williams Bid
Albert A. Piller Democratic candidate for the Legislature in Ward 17 announces headquarters at 122 Hampden Street inside the Bryan Democratic Club. He organized the Bryan Club in 1896 to secure delegates for conventions backing George Fred Williams and Bryan Williams, with long union and labor involvement noted.
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Albert A. Piller
Bryan Democratic Club
Hampden Street
Bryan Club
George Fred Williams
Democratic State Committee
Bryan
Williams
Quirk Attacks Quinn In Ward 7 Democratic Rally
The Manhattan Club hosted 500 voters as Fitzgerald Mackey Quirk and Kelcher candidates urged support. Mackey defended his House record, Fitzgerald attacked Daly Quinn ties, Quirk pressed Quinn’s shift toward the Senate, Kelcher backed the ticket and denounced Sullivan’s ward misrepresentation. The meeting endorsed the entire progressive ticket amid enthusiasm.
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Ward 7
Fitzgerald- Mackey
Quirk
Kelcher
Manhattan Club
Mackey
Fitzgerald
Daly-Quinn
Donovan
Beacon Hill
Quinn
Keliher
Progressive
M. F. Sullivan
Sullivan
Brigham’s Hotel
Brigham’s
William A. McDevitt, Jr
Sullivan Challenged To Explain Ward 14 Record
Public letter from Sept 9 1899 accuses M J Sullivan of Ward 14 of failing to answer prior charges and of betraying public trust. Timothy F Crowley invites Sullivan to meet in Gray's Hall to defend actions as representative. The missive argues silence implies weakness and notes reelection seeks courtesy of a second term.
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South Looston
Cove Street
Post
Sullivan
Baldwin
Ward 14
South Boston
Mr. Crowley
Journal of the House
Timothy F. Crowley
M. J. &Vlivan
Sullivan J
Gray's Hall
Boston
Michael J. .Sullivan
Krebs to Bancroft Letter Critiques Religion in Politics
Franz Krebs Jr writes to the Editor rebuking ex-Representative Bancroft for questioning religion during the lieutenant governor contest. He notes Bancroft’s growing attacks, praises some political stances, and urges Bancroft to avoid glittering generalities and adopt specific facts. Krebs cites friendship between Curtis and General Guild and discusses party strategy in Boston in 1899.
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Bancroft
General Guild
Sunday Post
Bates
Edwin A. Curtis
Boston
Mr. Curtis
Franz H. Krebs, JR
Quirk Connolly Rally Aims To Boost Ward 17 Ticket
Quirk Connolly forces plan a Vine Street Chapel rally tonight with speeches on the political situation in Ward 17. Tension runs high as supporters push to secure the ward room for caucus night and back the full ticket.
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Quirk-Connolly
Vine Street
Eromanes
Themstone Merton
Yas
Onc
McCarthy and Keliher Headline Local Council Race Fight
Delegation reports a fierce campaign between ex Councilman T E McCarthy and Senator John A Keliher. McCarthy runs Ward 17 solo while Keliher campaigns across all three wards. Keliher plans a Vine Street Chapel speech tonight and vows to expose a senate deal. Other speakers include Gore Connolly Brennan Flynn Lonergan with Walter J O Malley presiding.
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T. E. McCarthy
John A. Keliher
MccCarthy
Keliher
Vine Street Chapel
Gore
Common Council
T. L. Connolly
Casey
Brennan and
Flynn
Lonergan
Walter J. O'Malley
Challenge to Queeney for Ward 17 meeting at Vine Street
Albert A. Piller requests James T. Queeney permit the Ward 17 forum at Vine Street Church on Wednesday evening September 13. Piller, a Democratic candidate, asks for twenty minutes to half an hour to address voters and invites other candidates to attend under equal terms.
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Boston
James T. Queeney
Norfolk Avenue
Naeear
Vine Street Church
Vine Street
Albert A. Piller
Hampden Street
Ward 15 Meeting Endorses McNary and McIsaac
The Young Men's Democratic Club of Ward 18 met at 278 Dorchester Street with about 20 in attendance. Hon. William 8 McNary and Daniel V McIsaac were endorsed for office after addresses by McNary, McIsaac, William Kells and ex representative M J Reidy. The speakers also addressed a Bohemian Club meeting with a strong reception.
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Young Men’s Democratic Club
Ward 18
Dorchester Street
William 8. McNary
Daniel V. McIsaac
William Kells
M. J. Reidy
McNary
McIsaac
Bohemian Club
Rally in East Boston for Representative Douglass
This evening at Hibernian Hall East Boston a rally supports Representative John J Douglass Speakers include William C S Wealey John H Hickey Joseph F Carter Norman McNaughton W J Cronin and Captain Thomas F Clark with Doyle presiding.
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Hibernian Hall
Boston
John J Douglass
William C. 8. Wealey
John H. Hickey
Joseph F. Carter
Norman McNaughton
W. J. Cronin
Thomas F. Clark
Douglass
Thomas J. Doyle
Ward 7 rally to address Democratic voters in Caledonia Hall
Representatives Mackey and Fitzgerald Councillor Quirk and Senator Kelcher will address Democratic voters at Caledonia Hall 4 Eliot Street on Tuesday night. Stimpson's Band will enliven the meeting with several selections in central Ward 7 easy to reach for residents.
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Mackey
Fitzgerald
Quirk
Kelcher
Caledonia Hall
Eliot Street
Stimpson
Workingmen's Independent Club of Boston Highlands formed
A large Tremont Street gathering in Kolb's Hall set up a new political group. The Workingmen's Independent Club of Boston Highlands elected Brian Mc Gowan president and named officers including Jerry Harrington vice president Michael Sullivan financial secretary John Sheehy recording secretary Patrick McGlone treasurer and Thomas Mullholland sergeant at arms. A follow up meeting is planned next Wednesday evening.
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Kolb’s Hall
Tremont Street
Ward 18
Workingmen’s Independent Club of
Boston Highlands
Brian McGowan
Jerry Harrington
Michael Sullivan
John Sheehy
Patrick McGlone
Thomas Mullholland
Guild Rally in Somerville to Back McKinley
Citizens of Somerville plan ward rallies to support President McKinley. The first meeting occurs Wednesday night at Beacon Hall with speakers including Curtis Guild Jr addressing the crowd.
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Somerville
McKinley
Beacon Hall
Curtis Guild, Jr
Ward 8 Club Initiates Five Members at Regular Meeting
At the weekly Ward 8 Political and Social Club gathering President Cornelius Shea presided. Five members were initiated and several propositions discussed as the action for upcoming state and city elections was outlined. Speakers from sister clubs followed, then the members entertained their guests.
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Ward 8
Cornelius Shea
Gossipy Campaign Notes From Boston Politicians
Local political chatter covers Ward 7 candidate David O Felt on the Republican ticket amid weak ward support. Signals suggest tight races and shifting alliances as Bates, Root, Guild, and King faces sparring, with Bliss of Ward 12 entering the Legislature race. Chelsea figures John Lee and Jacob Whipple named by Social Democrats. Isaac B Allen hopes Ward 18 bid succeeds.
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David O. Felt
Bates
Lynn
Boston
Goetting
Republican State’ Committee
Roemer
Quincy Grammar School
Png High School
Boston Chamber of Commerce
Highland Co-operative Bank
South End
Social Democrats
John Lee
Chelsea
Senate
Jacob H.whipple
Henry McSorley
Isaac B. Alien
Aesuaesit
Standish
Binion Monae Talbot
Omas
Worcester
Kenefick
Hera
Water Front Fleet News and Deaths Stir Harbor Activities
The harbor reports show European steamers carrying cattle sheep and horses since year start. Flags fly at half mast for Captain Brown of Mayflower with sympathy shown by Portland Steam Packet and Tremont offices. Sailors face personal losses as captains Taylor and Stembridge pass. several vessels, cargoes, and personnel changes fill the port scene, including the Governor Dingley and Bay State assignments and cargoes from Jamaica Java and Philadelphia.
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Charley Ballem
Commercial Street
Rowe's Wharf
Nantasket
Captain Brown
Mayflower
Portland Steam Packet Company
India Wharf
Tremont
Yarmouth
Taylor
Howard
Baltimore
Norfolk
Stembridge
Warren
Norseman
Boston
Charlestown
Harbor
Winifredian
Pavonia
Derbyshire
Michigan
Clio
Arcadia
Roxby
Blanefield
Grove
Herman Winter
New York
Nickerson
Fréd Stubbs
Emily
Maine
Charles Foote
Bath
Frank
Melvin
Vim
St. John
N. B
Prince Arthur
St. Croix
Aladdin
Louisburg
C. B
Dingley
Portland
Dennison
Bay State
Thompson
Admiral Schley
Long Wharf
Jamaica
Blue Cross
Java
Furness
Cambrian
London
Isaiah Hart
Philadelphia
Williams
Jerome K. McDonald
Gloucester
Monitor
Senator
Marshall L. Adams
Nannie E. Waterman
Ira Kilburn
Cape Cod
Gott
Orland
Mentora
Bangor
Morales
Oceanic
Dominion
New England
Nicholas Murphy
T Wharf
George Smith
Martin Sheehan
Boston & Albany Excursion To New York In Autumn
The Boston and Albany railroad offers a two day trip to New York on Tuesday October 3 with a foliage filled Berkshire Hill route. Travel includes return via the Adirondack steamer or the New York steamer from Albany to New York and options to stay over until Thursday. Fare is five dollars.
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Boston & Albany Railroad
New’ York
Boston
Albany
Berkshire
Adirondack
New York
Fall River Line
Boston and Philadelphia Steamship Line
Boson
P. M
Philadelphia
F. P. Wing
Sampson
St. Fiske Building
Ston
British Steamer Garlands Arrives Damaged After Sea Attack
The British steamer Garlands under Captain Doherty arrived at St John’s Newfoundland badly damaged after a massive wave off the Grand Banks last Thursday. The strike wiped out the bridge chart room and wheelhouse. wheel steering gear bulwark forehatch and two boats were destroyed and all deck gear swept away. Six seamen were disabled with injuries including broken ribs and a broken leg.
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ST. John's
N. F
Garlands
Doherty
Port Royal
London
Grand Banks
Shipping News and Almanac for Monday September 11
Shipping briefs list arrivals of St Croix Pike St John N B with merchandise and passengers to E A Waldron Yarmouth Smith Yarmouth N S with goods to John G Hall Co Prince Arthur Jr Kinney Yarmouth mA with merchandise and passengers to J F Masters Nor Schrott Loulebourg with coal to Chattahoochee Lewis Sarapnay and others. Nautical almanac notes sun rise and set times high water and moon phases for the day.
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St. Croix
Pike
John
N. B
E. A. Waldron
Yarmouth
Smith
N. S
John G. Hall & Co
Prince Arthur
Lewis
Sarapnay
Snow
Raeleon
Natucket
Arch
Wbaltimore
Dominion Atlantic By. Line
New
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Crowley
Mulcahy
Watson
Gaddis
Douglass and
East Boston
Committee On
Bennington Street
Sands
Malden Bridge
Nanhtasket Beach
Ance
John H. Sullivan
East
Crowley and Mulcahy
Boston College
Harvard College
Frenchville
City Point
Marine Park
Independence Square
Cabot Street
James A. Watson
American Federation of Labor
Massachusetts
Ward 17
Michael L. Caples
Frank A. Gafney
Roxbury
John J. Mansfield
Mr. Mansfield
Law School
Boston University
Suffolk
Gearin & Mansfield
McCarthy and Toland
James F. Mulcahey
South
Nits
Peoe
Central Xnd Union
Democratic Party
E.people
Trémont
Boylston
House
Stoneham
Gray’s Hall
Lydon
Michael J. Lydon
Lawrence Grammar
English
Wolf Tone Club
Shawmut Rowing Association
McLaughlin Outing Club
E. J. Erwin Associates
Spelman Hallise
M. J. Sullivan
Krebs
The
Queeney
WARD
Rally
A Workingmen’s Club
GUILD
Shipping News
Kansas
Dominion Line
Queenstown &L
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Informatica, Stato Et
Cunard Line
Ultonia
State St
Toston
Alex Martin
Savannah Line
Ocean Steamship
Lewis Wharf
Florida
Priery
Gate City
Chattahoochee
K. Tl. Downing
Atlantic Ave
Sound Lines
Metropolitan 8.S. Co
Ocean Steamship Company
Nev
North River
Co Steamship Lines
Newport News
Providence
A. M. Graham
Battery Wharf
Washington Street
Summer
J. W McCloskey
Cumberland
State of Maine
Rostoh
Lubec
Eastport
BE. A. Waldron
Northers
F. Williams
H. F. Dimock
Baker
H. M. Whitney
Mayo
Stonington
Mabel E. Goss
Paschal
Cadwallader
Barter
C. B. Kennard
Freeman
Portsmouth
N. H
George
R. Bradford
Littlefield
Lanesville
Mass
Annie
Sargent
Tibbetts
Rockland
Tug International
Eanes
Maple Hill
Peruvian
Glasgow
Barrowmore
Prince George
Sacinaw
Brunswick
Charleston
Atlas
S. O. Co
Echooners
Henry Sutton
John Douglass
Hillsboro
N. T
Tavolta
Ellsworth
Triscataqua
Miscellaneous Stock Exchange
Wilson W. Fay & Co
State Street
Bonanza Devel
Fortuna
Wyoming Devel
Trans
Tirbine Motors& Carriage
Boston Little Circle Zinc
Wollaston Lord
Taylor Park
Copper Queen Mining Co
Frederick
Sato Street
Little Tiger
Edmund
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