A Queen to Visit in Massachusetts
Dowager Queen Margherita of Italy travels incognito aboard the Deutschland and will visit General and Mrs. William F. Draper in Hopkinton Massachusetts with plans for elaborate social events. The Drapers previously hosted royal guests during the ambassadorial years in Italy and Boston society awaits the regal welcome.
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Hopedale
Margherita
Italy
New York
William F. Draper
Boston
General Draper
United States
Hubert
Boston Mayor Term Provisions In 1895 Chapter
The act states the Boston mayor is elected for two years until a successor is chosen. If vacancy occurs before six months remain, the City Council orders an election for the unexpired term. If vacancy occurs in the last six months, the Chairman of the Board of Aldermen acts as mayor for the unexpired term with full powers but no veto.
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City of
Boston
Board OF Aldermen
Whelton
City Hall
Collins
Acting Mayor Whelton Heads Boston City Hall
Dispute over acting mayoral powers as Ward 8 leader takes center stage. Experts clash on whether Chairman Whelton can veto, contract, or remove department heads while acting as mayor. A formal corporation counsel opinion is sought to settle rights and duties.
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Whelton
Ward 8
Boston
City Hall
Corporation Counsel
Board of Aldermen
Collins
Mayor Chandler Responds to Mayor Collins Death
Last night Mayor Chandler of Somerville informed the Board of Aldermen of General Collins death and asked for a committee to attend the funeral with him. He also sent a letter of condolence to Michael P. Curran, secretary to the late Mayor.
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Collins
Chandler
Somerville
Board of Aldermen
Michael P. Curran
Court officials eulogize the late Mayor Collins
Assistant District Attorney Chase, Michael J. Dwyer, Clerk Camp Bell, and General Morris Schaff paid tributes praising Mayor Collins as Honest, upright, and fearless. They highlighted his integrity, character, and dedication to public service in the wake of his sudden death.
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Chase
Michael J. Dwyer
Collins
Superior Court
Campbell
Boston
Lomasney Takes Temporary Dictatorship in Boston Politics
Ward 8 leader Martin Lomasney seizes control at City Hall after Mayor Collins' death. The Hendricks Club and rivals including James Donovan and John Fitzgerald maneuver for the mayoral nomination while potential candidates like Edward J. Donovan Daniel A. Whelton and Daniel J. Kiley figure in the shifting power play.
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Martin Lomasney
City Hall
Collins
Lomasney
James Donovan
Boston
John F. Fitzgerald
Daniel A. Whelton
Board of Aldermen
Hendricks Club
Donovan
Mr. Gomasney
May Indorse
Edward J. Donovan
Ward
Mr. Fitzgerald
Daniel J. Kiley
Mayor Collins Greatest Speech in 1892 Democratic Rally
Abstract of Mr Collins address seconding Grover Cleveland for President in 1892. He declares he is a constructionist Democrat who believes every state has a Democrat fit for president but elevates the name and fame of Grover Cleveland above all others amid strong cheers.
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Collins
Grover Cleveland
United States
New York
Russell
Siegel Company Drapes Collins Picture
The Henry Siegel Company displays mourning for the late Mayor Patrick A. Collins. A large portrait is draped in black and placed in the shop window at Washington street and Hayward place as news of his death spreads through the city.
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Washington Street
Patrick A. Collins
Henry Siegel Company
Hayward Place
Cigar Makers Praise Home Rule Party Support
The label committee of Boston Cigar Makers Union 97 adopted resolutions thanking the Home Rule Party in the British House of Commons for labor measures and wishing them success in their pursuit of freedom.
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Label Committee
Boston
Cigarmakers’ Union
Home Rule Party
House of Commons
Fire Causes Heavy Loss On High Street Gear Works
A hot box on a series of gear wheels sparked a brisk fire at 92 and 94 High street yesterday afternoon. Estimated damage totals about 6000 dollars with 3000 to K. W. Daniel Machinery 1500 to Bay State Card and Hubbard Paper Co. 500 to J. W. Jones and Breed & Badger by water. building owned by the T. H. Proctor estate and fully insured.
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High Street
K. W. Damiel
Bay State Card and Hubbard Paper Company
J. W. Jones and Breed & Badger
T. H. Proctor Estate
Nomination Papers Opened for State Caucuses in Somerville
Nomination papers for the state caucuses were opened at Democratic and Republican headquarters in Somerville. Delegations favorable to George A. Sanderson filed from Wards 2, 6 and 7 for the attorney general race.
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Somerville
George A. Sanderson
Cambridge Democrats elect Edward J. Quinn Cambridge chair
Edward J. Quinn, member of the Democratic State committee, was elected chairman of the Cambridge city committee last night, signaling a leadership change in local party operations. He succeeds prior chairpersons and takes on coordinating city campaigns and party activities.
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Edward J. Quinn
Cambridge
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Ett
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Joseph H. O'Neil
Mount Quincy
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Joseph J. Corbett
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Mr. Lomasney
Mr. Donovan
Joseph H. O'Neill
Josiah Quincy
John A. Sullivan
James H. Doyle
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Siegel Company
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