Boston's political rift tests Colonel Gaston as peacemaker
Col William A. Gaston steps forward to broker peace in Boston's mayoralty dispute while Lomasney and Fitzgerald clash over City Hall control. Acting Mayor Whelton, sworn in, vows to follow Mayor Collins and stabilise city leadership amid looming Republican challenge.
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Boston Democracy
Gaston
Boston
Collins
Lomasney
City Hall
James Donovan
Acting Mayor Whelton Takes Oath of Office in Boston
Daniel A. Whelton was sworn in as acting Mayor of Boston by Justice Loring at City Hall. The ceremony, brief and formal, included witnesses City Clerk Donovan and other city officials and followed the death of Mayor Collins.
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Daniel A. Whelton
Board of Aldermen
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Loring
Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Boston
United States
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Supreme Court
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Donovan
Curran
John B. Martin
Penal Institutions
McKibben
Alderman Whelton
Collins
Catarrhal Powder Endorsed by Canadian Minister
A historical notice touts Dr. Agnew's Catarrhal Powder as a quick remedy for catarrh and head cold. It claims relief within ten minutes and features an endorsement from The Hon. David Mills, Minister of Justice for the Dominion of Canada.
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Agnew
David Mills
Dominion of Canada
Boston Alderman Honors Mayor Collins With Resolutions
Alderman Fred E. Bost on Republican offers and the Board of Aldermen adopt a resolution mourning the sudden death of Mayor Patrick A. Collins. The tribute praises his rise from poverty, education, and a fearless, honest leadership style inspiring youth and public life.
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Fred EB
Boston
City of
Board of Aldermen
Patrick A. Collins
Aldermen Convene to Address Mayor Col l ing’s Death
City government members meet at City Hall to act on the death of Mayor Collins. Acting Mayor Whelton opens with his first message noting the mayor’s death and the solemn duty to inform the council.
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Whelton
City of
Boston
Patrick A. Colling
Cure indigestion by strengthening nerves, says Dr Miles
The article contrasts old beliefs that digestion requires mechanical aid with modern science that credits nerves for stomach motion. It claims nervous strength cures indigestion and dyspepsia and cites a testimonial from L G C O’Brien of Winston-Salem, New York, praising Dr Miles’ Nervine and Nerve and Liver Pills with a money-back guarantee.
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Miles
L. GC. O’brien
Winston-Salem
N. Y
Peruna praised as cure by women in letters
A former invalid, Mrs. Victoria Wallace of Richmond, and others from Baltimore and Buffalo praise Peruna for relieving hot flashes fatigue and nervousness during menopause and other female troubles. They credit the remedy with restoring health, recommending it to peers and urging women to try it with physician guidance. Address Dr. Hartman in Columbus, Ohio.
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Weigh
St. Richmond, Va
Caroline Kramer
Moskel el Dol
Hebrew Society
Lombard Street
Baltimore
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Pesruna
Dr. Hartman
Hartman Sanitarium
Columbus
City to honor late Boston Mayor Collins with funeral actions
City officials approve flags at half mast on funeral day and nine day period, close offices, drape City Hall and other buildings, form a special committee to attend the funeral, and grant a half holiday for city employees. Speakers praise Collins and Governor Douglas plans half mast at the State House.
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Boston
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Alderman Bowen
Board of Aldermen
State House Flags At Peak In Wake Of Mayor Collins Death
Flags atop the State House stood at full mast all day yesterday and the day before as the city observed mourning for Mayor Collins. He will be buried from Holy Cross Cathedral Monday, a service that drew much discussion among residents.
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Douglas
State House
Collins
Holy Cross
Early career of future mayor and Collins at local linings shop
Arthur McArthur recalls meeting Mr. Collins in 1864 while both worked for F. M. Holmes on Cross and Hanover. Collins left in 1865 to become a foreman at E H Brabrook in Dock Square, later Elm and Washington streets. McArthur notes Collins was about 18 and quickly favored by coworkers for his diligence.
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Boston
Codebater
Arthur McArthur
McArthur
Cornhill
Post
Collins
F. M. Holmes
Cross and
Hanover Streets
United States
E H. Brabrook
Dock Square
A. H. Davenport
Elm
Washington Streets
Boston Library Trustees Mourn Mayor Collins Death
The Public Library trustees order city libraries closed on Monday and central library draped. They record their sense of loss at Mayor Collins death, praising his courage integrity and devotion to city interests and his support for the library.
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Public Library
Central Library
City of
Boston
Collins
Schools to Close in Honor of Mayor Collins Funeral
At a special school committee meeting held yesterday the panel ordered public schools and school committee offices closed on Mayor Collins funeral day. Flags on all school buildings will be displayed at half mast for 30 days following.
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Collins
Lactated Food Helps Sick Baby Recover
A Wisconsin mother credits Lactated Food with saving her infant Truman from cholera infantum after prolonged illness with milk intolerance. The ad cites medical opinion and experiences to claim the product mimics healthy mother’s milk and aids rapid recovery.
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