Lowell Democrats Nominate Donovan for Congress in 8th District
In Lowell September 15 the Massachusetts eighth district Democrats nominated ex Mayor Donovan of Lowell by acclamation after supporting a Cleveland administration resolution. The convention, led by M. H. Fletcher, approved credentials from 18 towns and 107 delegates. Donovan pledged to pursue victory with Democratic unity and provide a written platform to the chair.
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Lowertt
Mass
Eighth Congressional District
Cleveland
Nevins
Donovan
Lowell
Jackson Hall
Marcellus H. Fletcher
Ruel Willams
Acton
Thomas Murray
Lawrence
Daniel F. Dolan
Charles S. Lilley
Eighth
Masachusetts
Congress
William J. Coughlin
John J. Donovan
Edward L. Pierce
Mr. Hogan
Pierce
Thomas Rogers
M. H. Fletcher
Peter Tarbell
Ayer
George Keyes
Frank L. Fletcher
Westford
Democratic Party
Allen
Randall Blunt And Bates In Rival Congressional Fight
Friends of Senator Randall and Senator Bates face strong opposition from Worcester and surrounding towns. Delegates in Swansea shift as Frank S. Stevens and Daniel R. Childs back Davis, while Knowlton may join the race. Bates seeks three Worcester wards to secure nomination as Rice rivals push to beat Bates. Blunt wins two Boxford delegates. Cogswill operates in Salem region as both sides brace for Democratic challenge.
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Randall
Blunt
Bates
Swansea
Mr. Randall
Dr. Davis
Frank S. Stevens
Daniel R. Childs
Stevens
Bourne
Davis
Attorny Knowlton
Babenator Bates
Rice
Worcester
Worcester City
Haverhill
Boxford
Cogswill
Salem Way
Congress
The Sixth Councillor
Lowell gossip says Democrats quietly back Lowell man Jeremiah Crowley for councillor in the Lowell ward convention. With Republicans split in Wards 4 and 5 and Byron Truell's district support waning, Crowley could face a tough November race if he secures the nomination.
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Lowell
Spreciau
Lawrence
Jeremiah Crowley
Byron Truell
General Otis to stay in race for Lieutenant-Governor
Springfield dispatch says General Otis of Northampton will not withdraw as candidate for Lieutenant-Governor. He explains that if his name had been entered by himself he would withdraw freely, but his candidacy was proposed by his friends.
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Springfield
Otis
Northampton
Deferment of Name Withdrawal Declared in Good Faith
A statement asserts good faith adherence to another's wishes and confirms that the speaker's name will not be withdrawn. This declaration emphasizes intent to respect requested actions and maintain current identifications legally or formally.
Brookfield and Sutton Name Bates Delegates at Worcester
In Worcester on September 15 Brookfield and Sutton elected Bates delegates to the congressional convention tonight.
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Bates
Worcester
Brookfield
Sutton
Senators Dawes Bates and party politics in Worcester
A collection of editorial snippets from The State Press and Worcester papers reviews support for Senator Dawes and Bates, hints at rival candidates, and notes outside sentiment favoring Bates in the Worcester congressional contest. It also mentions Grinnell Douglas prospects and Donovan’s Republican nomination in a Republican district.
Excursion of Odd Fellows to Boston Leaves Chicago
A large Odd Fellows party from Chicago will travel to Boston by Chicago and Grand Trunk railway. The plan includes sixty Pullman and forty Wagner sleeping coaches, fifty regular passenger cars, and twenty baggage cars. Departures begin at 9 a.m. with subsequent sections every twenty minutes.
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Boston
Chicago & Grand Trunk Railway
Wagner
Grand Trunk Company
Niagara
Chicago
Keston
SUOO
Lodge Canton Excelssor
Races at Mystic Park Produce Six Heats of Fast Thoroughbred Action
Mystic Park staged six heats for 2:20 2:27 and 2:22 classes as Bijou Kitefoot De Barry and more battled. Kitefoot won the key 2:20 heat in 2:18 4, De Barry disputed the lead and controversy arose over a skip by Kitefoot. Bijou led the 2:27 class and claimed multiple heats with George Lee Rifleman and Don Carlos also racing. The day drew about 200 spectators despite lighter turnout and featured close finishes and jockey adjustments.
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Mystic Park
John Shepard
de Barry
A. J. Feek
Kitefoot
Mystic River
Little de Barry
Feek
Golden
Pilot Knox
James Golden
Medford
A. J. Feck
B. m. Kitefoot
J. HH. Nay
J. J. Bowen
Br. S. Pilot Knox
C. K. Drew
C. D. Palmer
George B. Blanchard
Henry H. Smith
Newmarket
N. H
Mystic
Jimmy Golden
Bijou
Charles Yapp
George Lee
Jimmy Dustin
Rifleman
Lee
Dustin
Liou’s
Riffeman
B. G. Bijou
F. Martin
John Turner
Colonel Wood
George A
Medium
Colonel Wocecd
Alpine Captain Tarr Challenged To Yacht Race
Captain William P. Tarr of the Alpine is challenged by Captain Lincoln of the Flora Lee for a race for cash. The Alpine beat the Flora Lee in the Beverly regatta by over four minutes, and Tarr has not yet accepted.
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Guloucester
Specian
William P. Tarr
Alpine
Lincoln
Flora Lee
Boston
Beverly
Tarr
Rothschilds Burial in Paris Attended by Wide Circle
The Baroness James de Rothschild was buried in Paris today in a plain oak coffin drawn by two horses. Attendees included Naples, Vienna, Frankfurt and London Rothschilds, clerks and orphans, Catholic nuns, and twelve Catholic priests. Zadoc Khan officiated at Pere la Chaise with a sermon praising her kindness and charity to all, regardless of rank or faith.
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Paris
London
James de Rothschild
Naples
Vienna
Frankfort
Orlean
Marquis de Beauver
Baroness de Rothschild
Lord Randolph Gestures In Eight Minute Reply
A London Truth observer counted close to 130 distinct movements by Lord Randolph during his eight minute reply to Mr. E. R. Russell. The tally includes many poses and actions such as resting hands on hips, crossing arms, handling notes, and various placements on the box and coat areas. The flowing gesture count highlights theatrical pacing in political debate.
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London
E. R. Russell
Lord Randolph
Favorite Prescription Promises Quick Female System Cure
Advertisement claims Dr. R. V. Pierce's Favorite Prescription quickly cures female system disorders, removes pain, and restores health and strength, available from all druggists.
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R. V. Pierce
Longwood and Montreal Open Cricket Test In Afternoon Play
The international match began on the Longwoods grounds just before 1 pm with the Americans winning the toss and batting. By 3 pm they stood at 72 for seven, lunch followed, and play resumed around 3:30 pm. By 5 pm the first innings for both sides ended, with Longwoods leading the day’s score.
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Longwoods
Montreal
Maps for Doctors
A London Truth critique argues doctors win reputations and money by appearing knowledgeable outside medicine. It cites patient credulity, the role of public discourse, and how stock talk and current events influence trust, with a tale of habeas corpus ignorance as warning. The piece laments doctors neglecting study, advising occasional reading of newspapers.
Charleston Sufferers Fund Grows With Major Donors
Donations for Charleston relief continue to pour in led by the Boston Symphony Orchestra with 25.75 and a rising total of 58892.33. Prominent gifts of 100 and up include Houghton Mifflin & Co Estes & Lauriat Moody Estabrook & Anderson Mrs. Amos A Lawrence Benjamin Humphrey National Lancers Armory and various firms and individuals contributing toward the relief effort.
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Charleston
Boston Symphony Orchestra
Stony Brook
Rockwell & Churchill
Boston
Houghton, Mifflin & Co
Estes & Lauriat
Moody, Estabrook & Anderson
Amos A. Lawrence
Benjamin Humphrey
National Lancers Armory
Ratt Manufacturing Company
Magee Furnace Company
Charles Robinson
Boston Custom House
Lee, Higeginson & Co
J. M. Forbes
Roberts Bros
Lee & Shepard
Gin & Co
E. Fleming & Co
John M. Clark
H. C. Weston
Lincoln's Silver Mine Prospect Reported Rich Ore
Warren T. Lincoln finds silver ore on his land near Salem Street in Maplewood. Deeper digging shows stronger indications of rich ore. Old miners confirm the ore is very rich, yielding about eighteen ounces of silver per ton.
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Warren T. Lincoln
Salem Street
Maplewood
Carpets From John H Pray, Sons & Co At Fair Prices
John H Pray Sons Co advertises a large stock of carpets from a reliable firm at fair prices. The message emphasizes dependable quality and value for customers seeking flooring options.
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John H. Pray, Sons & Co
BIG WORK AT THE BAT IN NEW ENGLAND LEAGUE GAMES
Boston Basts battering start as Hornung and Stemmyer spark offense. Washingtons edge New Yorks 5 0 in later innings. Farrell hits homer and Dorgan doubles for New York. Detroit defeats Kansas City 14 5 in seven innings as Richardson injures hand. Chicago hands Maroons loss as Flynn dominates with a first inning homer and timely hits.
Lynns Defeat Lawrences At West Lynn Grounds
The Lynns defeated Lawrences at West Lynn grounds with strong batting and fielding. Key players included Murphy O'Brien and Gorman for the Lynns, while Burns and Burke contributed for Lawrences in a contested game ending with a 6 11 final score.
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Lynns
Lawrences
West Lynn Grounds
Boston Blues Game Summary
Playbyplay notes show Blues winning with Earned run Blues. Home run by Ake. Kiley stole bases. McKeever Sullivan and Lambert handled miscues and walks. Wild pitches by M Sullivan. Receivers McKeever Sullivan. Double plays by Irwin Hawes Hawkes and Shaw Ryan. Left on bases Blues two Haverhills nine. Umpire McCloskey. Time 1 hour 45 minutes.
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Bostons
Hornung
Sutton
Nash
Wise
Morrill
Stemmyer
Irving
Buff
Johnson
Farrar
Wood
Phillies
Andrews
Mulvey
Forgarty
Gunning
Fogarty
Manning
Bastian
Bounder
McGuire
Lynns
Lawrences
Murphy
Burns
Ok la Roque
Burke
Lovett
Donovan
Whitely
O O'Gorman
Q Wilson
Grady i
Caskins
Cox
Peake
O' Pettee
O'Brien
Mooré
Gruber
Fanning
Totel
PVORE
Pawrences cc
Wilson
O’brien
Gorman
Moore
Grady
Holland
Brockton
Madden
Kearns
OiPatien
O’rourke
Camp
Schen
Leahy
Spence
Hatfield
Sheffer
Campana
Cudworth
Portlands
Brocktons
Schoeneck
Lynch
Haverhill
McGunnigle
Foster
Shaw
Lambert
Martin Sullivan
Boston Blues
Haverhills
B.po
Hawes
Ake
Irwin
Ryan
Slattery
Dik
McCo
Kiley
Muncee
Hawkes
Carl
J. Sullivan
McKeever
M’guwigle
P.o Ee
Waverhile
Boston
Blues
Sullivan
M. Sullivan
Baseball scores from early league games
At Philadelphia Athletics beat Louisvilles 9 to 4. At Brooklyn St Louis Brooklyns 3 to 4. At Staten Island Metropolitans 3 to Cincinnati 3. At Kansas City Kansas Citys 7 to Detroits.
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Brooklyn
St. Louis
Brooklyns
Staten Island
Metropolitans
Cincinnatis
Kansas City
Kansas
GAMES TODAY MATCHUPS ACROSS LEAGUES
League Philadelphia at Boston Detroit at St Louis Chicago at Kansas City Washington at New York American Louis Metropolitans at New York Louisvilles versus Athletics in Philadelphia Cincinnati at Brooklyn Pittsburgh at Baltimore New England Portland at Brockton Lynns at Haverhill Blues at Lawrence
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Philadelphias
Boston
Detroits
St. Louis
Chicagos
Kansas City
Washingtons
New York
Metropolitans
Louisvilles
Athletics
Philadelphia
Cincinnatis
Brooklyn
Pittsburgh
Baltimore
New England
Portlands
Brockton
Lynns
Haverhill
Blues
Lawrence
Strikers Lose Fight in Salem Tanneries Standstill
Sarre Sept 15 The labor dispute at Salem and Peabody tanneries nears end with non union workers to be hired. Knights leaders concede defeat. Fifty workers from T E Proctors will toil here and A A Evans shop reopens with non union crews amid boarding place shortages. Alderman Williams ejects a striker who insulted him.
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Sarre
Specian
Salem and Peabody
Knights
T. E. Proctor
A. A. Evans
Manufacturers’ Committee
Urban R. Williams
Thirty-eighth Anniversary of Boston North Baptist Association at Reading
The Reading church hosted the thirty-eighth annual meeting with delegates from Boston and nearby cities. Officers were elected, 477 baptisms reported, and the Bowdoin Square church dissolved from the association by unanimous vote. Afternoon sessions covered religion state, obituaries, sermons, and a labor movement address. A $100 collection aided widows and orphans.
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Boston North Baptist Association
Reading
Boston
Somerville
Cambridge
Charlestown
Malden
Medford
Melrose
Winchester
Warn
Stoneham
Reading Church
W. E. Keyes
Chelsea
E. K. Chandler
F. Johnson
D. D
J. K. Richardson
East Boston
F. K. Cushing
Johnson
Lindsay
Bowdoin Square Baptist Church
Bowdoin Square
William A. Keyes
R. D. Grant
Wakefield
Association
N. B. Jones, Jr
East
Oe How
D.D
J. N. Barlow
F. W. Bacong
We A
Keyse
George E. Howe, Jr
J. F. Stratton
Waltham
J. P. Wyman, Jr
Newton Symonds
R. M. Fairfax
Bost Newton
W. Apsey
F.S. Richardson
Moxon
Rum and Bad Company Involves Disappearance Case
About twelve years ago Lowe and family moved to Andover as mill operatives and vanished soon after. His wife, two daughters and three sons remained. a daughter died in July, driving the widow to drink. On July 17 Mrs. Lowe, with Mrs. Burke and Joe Godfrey, drank at May Scamlan’s, then left drunk at 11 p.m. Mrs. Lowe later disappeared from a bed where she slept and is missing while state police and Wood & Wiggins pursue the case.
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Lowe
Andover
Burke
Methuen
Joe Godfrey
Scamlan
City Notes
City notes report a heart attack death of 32 year old Thomas Gilram of Consolidated Railway near his Biue Hill avenue home. Other items include a mandamus issued to reinstate Insp Ham, Butler's short visit to Blaine, fire commission appointments pending duty assignments, Reeves's band to play in Nantasket, Patrolman Shaughnessey reprimand for false arrest, a brief meeting of general passenger agents, Rosa Meegan arrested for larceny of 57 pieces of plated silverware from Crescent Beach, part stolen Aug 3, rest yesterday, and Deputy Shattuck leading a crackdown on under-length lobsters.
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Thomas Gilram
Consolidated Railway Company
Biue Hill Avenue
William A. Ham
Board of Police Commissioners
Hato
Supreme Court
Reeves
Nantasket
Michael Shaughnessey
Station 12
Pathfinder Office
Rosa Meegan
Columbia House
Crescent Beach
Shattuck
Readiness Sermon at Association Hall by Rev Dr Judson
A large audience gathered for Rev Dr Judson's address in Association Hall last evening. He preached on readiness citing Matthew 25 2 and urged believers to be ready to accept Christ confess him and join church membership resist temptation and meet spiritual responsibilities. Mr W G Heinrich’s solo singing was highlighted as an engaging part of the service. Judson concludes his series with a final sermon tonight.
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Judson
Association Hall
Christ
Jorie
W. G. Heinrich
Dr. Judson
Forgery Suspect Claude Lasell Arrives in Boston in Custody
Claude B. Lasell Jr., sought for forging his wife’s signature on two $250 checks, arrived in Boston yesterday with Inspectors Mountain and Burke from Chicago. He was photographed and arraigned. Lasell, linked to a wealthy Orange, New Jersey family, reportedly ran away to join Barnum’s circus as a youth.
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Claude B. Lasell, Jr
Boston
Barnum’s Circus
Protection of Animals in 1900s Massachusetts society
At the September meeting of the Massachusetts Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals the secretary cited humane education work led by President Angell in Dakota. North Dakota Humane Society formed at Fargo. Audiences heard at Grand Rapids Jamestown Fargo Valley City schools. Bands of Mercy expanded demand for humane literature. 180 cruelty complaints in August led to four prosecutions and removal of abused workers and 108 merciful killings.
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Massachusetts Society For the Prevention
Humane Education
Angell
Dakota
North Dakota Humane Society
Fargo
Grand Rapids
Jamestown
Valley City
Bands of Mercy
Cambridge Aldermen Update on Officers and City Projects
The Cambridge board of aldermen met last evening with several confirmations and approvals. The mayor’s nominees for precinct election officers were laid over for one week, and William H. Deehan was nominated to fill a police vacancy. Chaffee’s resignation from the overseers of the poor was accepted. An order moved $2000 from incidental expenses to sewer construction and maintenance. The Cambridge Electric Light Company gained permission to erect poles and wires. A $3000 water works appropriation was approved. Bradford was confirmed as registrar of voters replacing Coveney. An order allowed charging bills for Fresh Pond area improvements to the Stony Brook account.
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Cambridge Board of Aldermen
William H. Deehan
K. S. Chaffee
Overseers of the Poor
Cambridge Electric Light Company
Permisson
San Bradford
Jeremiah W. Coveney
Committee On
Stony Brook
Fresh Pond
Sergeant Fosters Sharp Axe Raid at Alden Street
Sergeant Foster and Sergeant Lee with Patrolmen Brickley Quimby and Burrell from Station 3 raided a gambling house at 6 Alden street. They seized 908 chips 12 markers one lay-out one cue rack one dealing box one chip rack one pack cards one table 34 score cards. The entry door was broken open and Foster injured his leg cutting it with an axe.
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Foster
Lee
Brickley
Quimby
Burrell
Station 3
Alden Street
Lane waives exam in embezzlement case at Abington Bank
Richmond J. Lane, charged with embezzlement from Abington National Bank, waived examination before Commissioner Haslett yesterday and was held in 50 000 bail for appearance before the U S District Court grand jury meeting today. Bondsmen are his brothers Alonzo and Everett Lane.
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Haslett
Richmond J. Lane
Abington National Bank
United States District Court
Grand Jury
Alonzo
Everett Lane
Boston 1886 Ordinance Amendment on Sewage Cesspool
City of Boston adopts Chapter 34 amending Revised Ordinances 1885 to require a cesspool built of approved material and capacity as determined by the inspector. Aldermen record July 6 1886 and Common Council concurrence September 9 1886.
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Boston
Chas. H. Allen
Board OF Aldermen
Common Council
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