Mystic Lake at record low sparks city water crisis
Mystic Lake volume falls to a new low threatening Chelsea Everett Somerville and Charlestown water supplies. Officials plan embargoes on sprinkling and hand watering, shift Charlestown to Cochituate, and urge conservation while awaiting heavy rain and possible system changes.
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Nashua River
Boston Water Board Hit With Temporary Injunctions
Judge grants two temporary injunctions against Boston and its water board restraining entry on Deerfoot Farm Company land and the Burnett estate in Southboro for a reservoir basin. Plaintiffs allege illegal takings and claim thousands of dollars in invested rights. injunctions to be served tomorrow as workers remain on site.
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Water Board
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Worcester County
Deerfoot Farm Company
Joseph Burnett
Southboro
Boston Water Board
Fate of Missing Traction President's Son Henry Wicker
Henry H. Wicker, 18, son of North Shore Traction Company president, is missing from his Swampscott Little estate home after taking a dory to sea in a stiff breeze. A Boston Tugboat Co. tug and Lynn trolley officials cruise offshore with fishermen aiding the search, amid hope he is found safely.
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Foster
Lynn & Toston Railway
Traction Company
Swampscott
Wicker
May Be Murder At Central Falls Involving Bray And Waldron
In Pawtucket R I September 12 a paving contractor Jeremiah Bray is said to have struck Patrick Waldron with a heavy sledge hammer on Dexter street while Waldron insulted him. Waldron received a terrible blow to the left temple and was cared for by Dr Marlow. The event may prove to be a murder.
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Pawtucket
R. IL
Central Falls
Jeremiah Bray
Dexter Street
Patrick Waldron
Bran
Waldron
Marlow
Big insolvency petition hits Lynn real estate leader
Salem reports Marshall H. Abbott of Lynn filed an insolvency petition with liabilities around 500000. Abbott, a longtime Lynn resident and prominent operator, traces troubles to the big fire. Attorneys D O Allen and J C Batchelder filed the petition. First hearing set for October 16 in the Insolvency Court.
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Salem
Marshall H. Abbott
Lynn
Abbott
D. O. Allen
J. C. Batchelder
George Benton Spaulding Dies at 58 in Allston Home
George Benton Spaulding died at his home 38 Saunders Street Allston last evening after a six month illness. A well known G. A. R. man and a prominent member of the Ancient and Honorable Artillery Association, he was employed as a salesman on South Market Street. He was 58 and survived by his wife and three children.
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George Benton Spaulding
Saunders Street
Allston
Spaulding
Ancient and Honorable Artillery Association
South Market Street
Medical Examiner holds inquest over Edward Sparks death
The Medical Examiner Swan held an au topsy yesterday afternoon on the body of Edward Sparks. The finding was that death was caused by drowning with no evidence of foul play.
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Swan
Edward Sparks
American Wringer Co. Product and Repair Services
The American Wringer Co located at 13 and 15 Broadway extension offers wringers mangies spring beds and carpet sweepers. They repair all kinds of wringers and sweepers and attend to mail orders promptly via telephone Tremont 766.
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The
American Wringer Co
Broadway Extension
City
Tremont
Ex Councillor Flynn to Campaign for Fitzgerald-O’Neil Ally
Ex councillor Flynn will stump for Fitzgerald O Neil while others remain confident of victory. McEttrick voices fight and readiness to run with him. Martin’s camp is buzzing for the regular nomination as delegates largely unpledged. McNary stays mum on his own candidacy and possible clash with Martin. Roxbury shows McEttrick support and strong McEttrick sentiment.
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Congress
John B. Martin
McNary
Martin
Mr. Martin
Congressman McIttrick
Roxbury
Funeral Day At Stowe House For Comte De Paris
Crowds formed at dawn to view the late Comte de Paris at Stowe House in England. The Duc d Orleans led the mourners with royal family members, while priests conducted mass and a requiem service. The funeral train proceeded to Weybridge and a return to Dreux for final interment, as the Duc pledged to uphold traditional monarchy.
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France
England
Weybridge
Duchesse de Nemours
Louis Phillippe
Dreux
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Churst
Cardinal Vaughn
Alix Fails To Break World Mile Mark In Terre Haute
Alix trotted a mile in 2:04 at Terre Haute where Nancy Hanks set 2:04 in 1892. She finished strong, but dirt on the first turn slowed the opening quarter. Andy McDowell rode Alix who may start again Friday to chase the record. two-year-old Carbonate lowered his class record to 2:10. Expressive won a six heat race and 2:121-2 mile for a three year old. Gazette and Tommy Brown dead heated in the 2:17 pace, race postponed.
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Nancy Hanks
Andy McDowell
Nancy
Carbonate
Dubois Bros
Denver
Indianapolis
Jack Curry
Expressive
Fleetwood
Monroe Salisbury
Pace Gazette
Tommy Brown
Red Men elects Paton as great incense of order
In Binghamton New York on September 12 Andrew H Paton of Danvers Massachusetts was elected unanimously as the grand potentate of the Improved Order of Red Men.
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Binghamton, N. Y
Andrew H. Paton
Danvers
Mass
Improved Order of Red Men
Tremont Temple Cornerstone laid in public ceremony
The Tremont Temple cornerstone will be laid Monday at noon with 100 gentlemen gathering at Bromfield Street Church for a procession to the site. Rev. Dr. George C. Lorimer will lay the stone, and a Sunday service at Music Hall will include clergy addresses and an original hymn by Rev. Dr. S. F. Smith.
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George C. Lorimer
Music Hall
Lorimer
S. F. Smith
America
Missing East Boston man Austin McCormick 82
Austin McCormick aged 82, five foot six, about 160 pounds, brown hair and mustache, last seen Aug 15 wearing a dark suit and black derby hat at his home 24 London street East Boston. Authorities request information from the public.
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London Street
Boston
McCormick
The Peck Poisoning Case in Haverhill
Sept 12 report confirms arsenic poisoning in George Peck and traces in Watson Peck. Doctors analyze stomach and liver. embalming fluid blinded some tests. Mrs Peck named motive appears, though no insurance or valuables found. box of white powder nonpoisonous. Harvard analysis to follow.
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Watson Peck
Newton
N. H
George Peck
Lieutenant Lee In Critical Condition At Massachusetts General
Lieutenant Lee of Station 11, formerly of Station 4, is in critical condition at Massachusetts General Hospital. Doctors say recovery is unlikely after a protracted illness from a complication of diseases. He is a veteran of the late war and had been ill since spring, leaving work last month as his condition worsened.
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Station 11
Station 4
Massachusetts General Hospital
Fitzgerald Campaigns in Ninth District Rally Tour
Senator John F. Fitzgerald advances his Ninth District bid with busy sessions at his Hemenway office and Tremont Row headquarters. He and allies plan rallies in Wards 3, 12, 17, 18 and 19 with Hayes Flynn and Mullen, then head to Charlestown for a Bunker Hill rally as supporters push for the nomination.
Congressman praises Fitzgerald as strong opponent in cordial race
A Post reporter notes Congressman cautions that Fitzgerald is a splendid, capable rival. He says relations remain pleasant and expects a calmer contest until caucus day. Both sides are working, with no firm prediction. Mr O Neil visited East Boston in the evening and called on Ward 12 friends.
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Post
Fitzgerald
O’neil
Boston
Ward
Hayes's Step Ties Hayes to Fitzgerald Senate bid
Representative James E. Hayes openly backs Senator Fitzgerald for Congress fueling debate on motives. Hayes eyes a Charlestown Senate bid against Corbett while ward delegates trade influence for aldermanic support. The split wards 3 5 6 7 8 9 loom large, with no trade admitted by either side.
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Fitzgerald
Congress
Hayes
Senate
Charlestown
Corbett
North End
Lomasney
Three-Cornered Fight in Ward 19 Caucuses
In Ward 19 a three ticket race forms for the upcoming congressional caucus on the 21st. Galvin backs Dolan, Reagan supports Patrick Raftery for warden, and Rush leads a reform group. A rally for the Rush ticket and caucus law changes is at Cabot Street bath house tonight at 8 with Timothy W. Coakley expected to speak.
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James J. Galvin
William J. Dolan
Martin Reagan
Patrick Raftery
Warden
Dennis A. Rush
Bath House
Cabot Street
Timothy W. Coakley
Bradley Seen as Likely Candidate for Stevens Seat
A Lowell meeting of Hon Joseph M Bradley supporters discussed his possible run for Congress in Andover. Attendees praised his voting record and argued he would be a strong nominee. Bradley's friends have toured the district and believe he could win the convention if he agrees to allow his name.
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Lowell
Friends
Joseph M. Bradley
Andover
Stevens
Bradley
O Neils Big Day Presents Broad Local Support
Congressman O Neil faced a flood of callers at his headquarters from opening until about 5 pm yesterday as a large mail flow arrived, including hopeful letters from prominent national Democrats. A Post reporter watched a Ward 3 Charlestown delegation meet him, with widespread encouragement heard across the district.
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O’ Neil
South End
Congress
O'Neil
Ward 3
Charlestown
The Natural Law of Cure by Dr Myron E Leclercque
An 1890s era medical advertisement for brain and nervous system diseases treatment by Dr Myron E Leclercque. It promises tissue cell building and normal constitutional methods. Office and residence given at 278 Boylston Street Boston opposite the Public Garden.
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Myron E. Leclerque
Boylston St
Blic Garden
Boston
Mass
Political notes on Republican Club of Massachusetts meeting
At the Massachusetts Republican Club meeting at 223 Washington Street the secretary Francis H. Appeton of Peabody resigned and was accepted. A special meeting was called for September 20 at 4 PM to fill the offices of president and secretary. The president seat vacated by George G. Crocker’s Transit Commission appointment. David K. Brophy elected ward 6 Democratic councillor delegate, replacing Edward E. Fitzgerald who resigned. Frank J. O'Toole announced as candidate for Ward 19 Representative. Charles I. Quirk a candidate for Ward 20 Representative to the General Court. Friends of Fred W. Bliss of Ward 24, candidate for Republican nomination for Congress in the tenth district, formed a canvassing committee of fifty at Parker House. Frank P. Bennett of Everett will not seek re election despite urging.
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Massachusetts
Washington Street
Francis H. Appeton
Peabody
George G. Crocker
Transit Commission
David K. Brophy
Democratic Committee
Edward E. Fitzgerald
Frank J. O’toole
Chares I. Quirk
Boston College
Ward
Friends of
Fred W. Bliss
Parker House
Frank P. Bennett
Everett
City committee files Hubert Galvin recall with clerk
A city committee filed its recall action with City Clerk Galvin yesterday afternoon. The filing initiates a formal process aimed at removing the official from office and sets the stage for subsequent legal and civic steps.
Democratic caucus ballot requisitions by ward detailed
President Donovan requests ballots for Democratic caucuses by ward. Wards 1 2 3 14 15 18 19 20 22 get 2000 each. Ward 8 1700 and wards 5 6 17 18 23 24 get 1500 each. Ward 12 gets 1300. Wards 4 11 21 25 get 1000 each. Wards 9 and 10 receive 800 and 500 respectively. Vacancies in delegations must be filled by 5 pm today.
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Donovan
Sixth District Republican Convention Planned for Sept 26
Marblehead reports the sixth district GOP convention set for Wednesday September 26. Edward W. Doherty will call the meeting to order with William Reynolds of Marblehead as permanent chairman. Party leaders expect General Cogswell to win by acclamation, dismissing Colonel George’s prospects.
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Edward W. Doherty
William Reynolds
Cogswell
George
Body identified as Chelsea youth found in Chelsea Creek
The body recovered between East Boston and Orient Heights by harbor police was identified at North Grove street morgue as William Grant, 20, of 206 Congress Avenue Chelsea. Grant had been missing three days and was last seen in good health, his sister saying he likely did not take his own life and that accidental drowning is suspected.
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East Boston
Orient Heights
Harbor Police
North Grove Street
William Grant
Congress Avenue
Chelsea
Grant
Roxbury Hibernians Hold Large A O H Meeting
A sizable Division 22, A. O. H. meeting in Goldsmith Hall was led by President Arthur J. O Connor. Rev Bernard Mulholland of Coleraine Ireland spoke, four new members were initiated, seven applications were received, and the watch contest was postponed. Social entertainment featured contributions from P. H. Wilkins Thomas O Leary John J. Reagan James Curry E F McManus T P Butler Patrick Colleran and W J Mellin.
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Goldsmith Hall
Arthur J. O’connor
Bernard Mulholland
Coleraine
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P. H. Wilkins
Thomas O'Leary
John J. Reagan
James Curry
E. F. McManus
T. P. Butler
Patrick Colleran
W. J. Mellin
Electric car collision injures Charlestown man
Henry Hodgkins aged 45 of 12 Wall street Charlestown was driving on Main street at 615 last evening when his wagon was hit by an Everett and Malden line electric car. He suffered severe scalp wounds and was treated by Dr. Holmes before being taken home. Motorman L Currier and Conductor George J. Davis led the car.
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Wall Street
Charlestown
Main Street
Everett and
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Hodgkins
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L. Currier
George J. Davis
Colorado Republican Nominates McIntyre and Slate for State Offices
The State Republican convention in Denver today nominated A. W. McIntyre for Governor Judd Brush for Lieutenant-Governor Albert B. McGuffey for Secretary of State H. E. Munnix for State Treasurer and John Campbell for judge of the Supreme Court.
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A. W. McIntyre
Judd Brush
Albert B. McGuffey
H. E. Malnix
John Campbell
Supreme Court
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