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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Sep 13, 1899
Page
5
Desperate tactics surface as Ward 19 workers are warned by district foremen that voting for Ambrose Woods will lead to discharge. Feneno Cleary Grant faction rails against machine pressure while Woods vows to protect laborers from vote challenges and intimidation.
A struggle on Beacon Hill over a sixty foot bridge for South Boston highlights unity issues among local representatives. The piece contrasts ex Senator Gallivan’s past efforts with Baldwin’s current stance and urges energized action next year. It cites Kells and Sullivan as vocal figures and recalls a speech condemning top-down demands from the South Boston Citizens Association.
In a terse remark about funding politics, observers note calls for contributions to support campaign efforts while factions argue over influence and direction. The exchange hints at broader questions of funding and accountability shaping the contest.
The sentiment in Ward 5 grows for Representative Edmund J. Twomey and ex-Councilman James J. Brock. Twomey is praised for his record backing organized labor and pro labor measures.
The piece highlights council candidates Mr Twomey and Ex Councilman Brock in Charlestown Ward 5 and Ward 6. It notes Twomey’s session attendance and votes on state telephone supervision, his work to widen Rutherford avenue, and hospital relief efforts for Carney Hospital. Brock’s record includes three years on the Common Council, ward endorsements, and street improvements in Ward 6.
East Boston supporters gather at Music Hall to back Speaker John L. Bates for Lieutenant Governor. The speech highlights dock improvements, Crescent Beach park funding, a new high school, a southerly ferry landing, a city boulevard, and the East Boston tunnel, framing Bates as experienced and loyal to the Republican cause. Ex representative Wood's resolutions endorse Bates and urge caucus support.
An old advertisement promotes Hostetter's Stomach Bitters as necessary for proper digestion and health, claiming it prevents indigestion and liver issues and strengthens both men and women. It warns to watch for a Private Revenue Stamp on the bottle neck and to avoid substitutes.
Police launch nationwide manhunt for Isaac George Elghmie the alleged murderer of John Townsend. Circulars go to police departments and prison officials as of yesterday. Six young men sworn into U S service at Hanover Street join Eleventh Cavalry with roots in Charlestown Wes End Lexington and Dorchester. Patrolman Jesse Courier faces Board over alleged failure to arrest a criminal. decision reserved.
London reports a sensational divorce suit rumor involving the Duchess of Marlborough as silent partner with Lord William Beresford in owning his racing stable since Pierre Lorillard’s retirement. Beresford, a leading patron of English tracks, has over fifty wins this season aided by American jockeys like Ted Sloan.
Theatre listings note Kelcey-Shannon company at the Museum next week with The Moth and the Flame and Border-Side a Boston stage debut. Edwin Milton Royle and Selina Fetter Royle present Miss Walcott at Keith's New York. John Drew opens at the Empire in The Tyranny of Tears.
Creditors of the '99 Meet Club are summoned to a meeting at Young's Hotel on Friday afternoon September 15 at 3 o'clock. The club has reached a final decision and all creditors must attend to determine the next action.
The Boston stage scene thrives with Sam Harrison promoting Kelcey-Shannon company and The Moth and the Plume at the Museum. Mile. Fifi draws crowds at Park Theatre while Way Down East glows at Tremont. Frohman’s On and Off elicits heart laughter at Hollis, and Hoey Norton’s Twentieth Century shows dazzle at Grand Opera House.
A libel filed in United States District Court claims Nantasket Beach Steamboat Company caused the Mayflower Yarmouth crash on August 22 in the harbor. Damages set at 5000 dollars with asserted costs for repairs raising removal and interior renewal totaling 65000 dollars.
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