Demos in Lynn and across towns nominate Williams for Governor
September 16 reports show Democratic caucuses state delegates pledged to Williams in Lynn and many other towns. Delegates from Milford Saugus Brockton Weymouth Fall River Swampscott and more largely indorse the Chicago platform, with several towns naming Williams as preferred governor candidate.
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W. A. Swain
Isaiah Graves
John Mudge
Sidney F. Kenyon
Thomas Greene
John P. Gill
Lord Harris
Edward L. Daly
James S. Killary
Chester W. Dennis
J. F. McCarty
Buffington
George A. Bettenhausen
Stephen E. Welsh
Edward B. Newhall
Walter L. Ramsdell
Milford
George B. Cooke
James F. Stratton
Thomass. Waters
E. J. Sullivan
W. D. Leahy
M. W. Edwards
Dr. R. H. Cochrane
Lewis Hayden
Saugus
James M. Stokes
Morris F. Cunningham
William F. Hutchings
Needham
Frederick L. Fanning
Frederick P. Glover
Williams
Weymouth
Chicago
John B. Whalen
Martin Goodman
John A. Connell
John F. Fennell
Jesse H. Pierce
John W. Hart
E. R. Newall
Fall River
Andrew Lenehan
James Sullivan
David Lawlor
William Freeman, Jr
William Woodruff
P. J. Doyle
Robert Howard
Walter Culley
James W. Riley
J. W. Coughlin
John A. Broderick
John Casey
John A. Connolly
P. E. Foley
James F. Morris
John T. Coughlin
Richard Clemmy
Timothy, Foley
Swampscott
Andrew Olsen
Abel G. Stone
Waltham
F. F. Birmingham
P. Cox
T. S. Broderick
Michael Bergen
W. W. Hyde
H. C. Hall
John W. Lawin
John H. Boland
John Carney
Edward P. Hampton
Nahant
Braintree
A. C. Drinkwater
F. A. Hobart
John V. Scollard
Springfield
Massachusetts
Williamstown
Hinsdale
George Fred Williams
Johnson Co. Advertises Medicines at Low Prices
An old advertisement from 22 Custom House Street Boston Mass promotes a "Wu" remedy with claims to treat diseases. It lists directions on every bottle and pricing 35 cents per bottle, six bottles for two dollars, with the publisher JOHNSON CO. in Boston.
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A. Johnson
Almos
Johnson CO
Custom House
Boston
Mass
Democratic caucuses in Newburyport endorse Williams and Chicago platform
In Newburyport on September 16 the ward caucuses drew fair crowds. Ward 3 adopted resolutions backing George Fred Williams for Governor and endorsing the Chicago platform, while Ward 5 endorsed the Chicago platform and condemned the Hazelton Penn massacre.
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Bernard J. McCaffrey
Charles T. Sanderson
Newton
Mass
Chicago
J. E. Briscom
D. J. Gallagher
C. H. Smith
F. H. Murray
E. J. Burke
G. P. Mead
M. J. Joyce
M. Driscoll
A. McFadden
Richard Beard
W. H. Baker
M. Hickey
H. W. Orr
H. W. Moore
J. Hodge
D. Gilmore
C. E. Farrington
T. J. Lyons
E. L. Smith
D. J. O’donnell
T. W. McCarthy
T. D. Hart
Michael Furdon
John Furdon
D. J. Linehan
T. Callahan
George Sullivan
Dan McWain
W. F. Woodman
Newburyport
George Fred Williams
Hazelton
Penn
South Weymouth Old Folks Reunion at Union Church
The South Weymouth Old Folks Association held its annual reunion at Union Church with over 100 members attending. Their combined ages totaled 7724 years led by 88 year old George Hayden and 87 year old William G. Wash, the latter described as the oldest grocer in active service in the United States.
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South Weymouth
Funeral at Sea for Ogden Goelet Aboard Mayflower
Secrecy marked the burial of Ogden Goelet aboard the steam yacht Mayflower off Newport. Immediate family attended with a car carriage delivery of flowers, while other Goelet relatives and Vanderbilts joined the flotilla returning to the New York Yacht Club station.
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Newport
R. I
Ogden Goelet
New York Yacht Club
Goelet Villa
Ituna
Oznesta
Veltra
Admiral
Hildegarde
Glendover
Ilderim
Boston man dies in cell after probation breach
John Forrest a 49 year old South Boston resident was placed on probation for drunkenness. After violating his pledge he was detained at Station 6 where he hanged himself with a pocket handkerchief in his cell. He was removed by officers and pronounced dead before Dr. O'Callaghan arrived.
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John Forrest
Sixth Street
Boston
Forrest
O’callaghan
Man Shocked by Live Wire Near Hilton and Swett
Thomas Kelly of 324 Dorchester avenue received a severe shock when he touched a fallen live wire at the corner of Hilton and Swett streets at 11 last night. His right hand was badly burned. The American Wringer Company at 9 Arch and 77 79 Franklin streets is selling off stock of water-damaged wringers and carpet sweepers at reduced prices.
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Thomas Kelly
Dorchester Avenue
Hilton and
Swett Streets
American Wringer Company
Arch
Franklin Streets
Bissell
Arthur Christie
Lynde Street
Scollay Square
Ward caucuses in Boston ward 3 show peaceful turnout and tense rivalries
In Charlestown Ward 3 the caucus ran orderly despite a bitter split between Joseph J. Corbett and James B. Hayes. Police guarded for repeaters from Cambridge and a double rail system eased voting. Final tallies gave Donovan 926, Fitzgerald 483, Bradley 353 as turnout neared 1800 ballots. Ward 6 and Ward 16 saw party harmony attempts with mixed results and a Gore-Drohan pact in Ward 16 yielding a split representation. Ward 19 ended amid a melee as Daniel Sughrue was assaulted and escorted from the wardroom. ward officials accused police of bias and vowed legal action.
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Wise
Tryder
Donovan
Fitzgerald
Bradley
Ward 3
Charlestown
Joseph J. Corbett
James B. Hayes
Corbett
Hayes
Burke
Abbott
Cambridge
University City
Boston
Campridge
Mr. Hayes
John Drohan
Fred S. Gore
Fred S.gore
Drohan
James Curley
Daniel J. Sughrue
Rohrer
Sughrue
Michael A. Cleary
Cleary
Michael H. Cleary
James Curly
Curley
Daniel H. Sughrue
Angell
Ward Committee
John J. Flannigan
Daniel Sullivan
Thomas J. Grady
Lomasney Ploy Fails In Ward 11 Caucus Vote
In Ward 11 Lomasney tried to sway the caucus by drafting about 100 men to back tickets he supplied with lead pen marks for the state delegation. The regular slate won 92 to 64. Tension rose at the Board of Elections as Kiley and Miller contested box opening prompting sharp remarks from Commissioner McDonough.
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Congressman Fitzgerald
Daniel D. Rourke
Sullivan
Naphen
Fitzgerald
John H. Sullivan
Norton Combination
Bob” Cox
Alderman Dean
Crown
Toomey and
Saldwin
Joseph J. Norton
William P. Hickey
Martin M. Lomasney
Back Bay
Lomasney
Henry F. Naphen
Thomas H. Gerraughty
Richard A. Roach
Otho F. O’leary
James R. Campbell
Patrick J. Lane
Richard J. Murray
Warden
Johnny. Ansell
Clerk
Thomas O’downell
John F. Harrington
George M. Rogers
Patrick J. Noon
C. J. Fay
James B. McKenna
Thomas F. Boylan
Matthew A. Fitzgerald
John J. Dolan
Ward 11
Board of Elections
Daniel J. Kiley
William J. Miller
McDonough
Ward 14 Poll Opens At Eight In The Morning
Voters in Ward 14 found the polls opening at eight o'clock this morning. The orderly start allowed residents to cast ballots promptly as early voting began.
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Ward 14
Yellow fever case in Mobile reports first death
Antone Hogan, Mobile's first suspected case of yellow fever, died today. One new fever case was reported, bringing the total under treatment to four.
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Antone Hogan
Mobile
Ala
New Cases Reported in Edwards and Meridian
The State Board reports three new suspected yellow fever cases at Edwards from Dr Purnell with no new confirmed cases. Captain Montgomery and Mrs Anna Henry have black vomit. Meridian blocks Alabama and Vicksburg trains. Mayor Wharton proclaims continued fever fears and strengthened quarantine measures.
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Jackson
Miss
State Board
Purnell
Edwards
Montgomery
Anna Henry
Meridian
Alabama
Vicksburg
Wharton
Luetgert trial hears bones questions amid expert cross
In Chicago, expert testimony on human and animal bones dominates the Luetgert case as Professor Dorsey faces cross examination. The State’s case is poised to rest by Saturday with further questions about bone identification and witness qualifications.
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Chicago
Luetgert
Professor Dorsey
Field Columbian Museum
Vincent
Dorsey
McEwan
Boston Fusiliers Feted In Providence Visit
The Boston Fusiliers visited Providence on September 16 for the first time since 1871. A parade was held at Exchange Place after arrival at 4 PM with band and guests such as Colonel Bordman Hail and Major Perlie A. Dyar. A dinner at Narragansett Hotel followed, with addresses by Brigadier-General Kendall and others. The unit planned a Rhode Island clam dinner at Pleasant Bluff before evening sail back.
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Providence
R. I
Boston Fusiliers
Bordman Hail
Boston Tigers
William Holken
Newburyport Veteran Association
W. H. Lott
Perlie A. Dyar
Boston Board of Aldermen
Fusiliers
Narragansett Hotel
Hiram Kendall
R. I. Militia
Rose
Hall
Alderman Lott
Snow
The
Boston
Bay
Rhode Island
Pleasant Bluff
Colored Baptists Convention Proceedings Note
The national colored Baptists convention met at Ebenezer Church West Springfield Street. The foreign mission report showed $6000 raised and five missionaries supported in Africa. Rev. W F Graham of Richmond delivered the annual educational sermon. The women's auxiliary convened at Twelfth Baptist Church Phillips Street with standing committees named for reports to follow.
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National Convention of Colored Baptists
Ebenezer Church
West Springfield Street
Foreign Mission Board
Africa
W. F. Graham
Richmond
Great Stranges in Boston in a Years
A fragmented reminiscence describes Boston’s old urban landscape, noting Harvard leadership, public institutions on Copley Square, tide walls, Ward 6, Beacon Hill, Tremont and Milk Street commerce, and landmarks like Massachusetts General Hospital and Tremont House. It recalls Finn’s 1822 Boston Theatre appearance and early site details near Hotel Pelham.
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Harvard University
Boston
Copley Square
Klondike
Washington Street
Dock Square
Dover Street
Beacon Hill
Tremont
Winter
Temple
West Streets
Beacon Street
Mill Dam
Milk Street
Massachusetts General Hospital
Tremont House
Finn
Notable Boston Landmarks and Historic Residents List
A compact survey traces historic Boston addresses tied to figures such as Paul Revere, General Gage, Major Pitcairn, Joseph Warren, Hancock, Prescott, Copley, Lafayette, Burgoyne, Samuel Adams, and John Quincy Adams. It notes streets, corners, and sites like the Old South Church and Liberty Square with enduring landmarks and altered sites.
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Paul Revere
Foster Street
Commercial
Chelsea Ferry
Winthop
Washington Street
Old South Church
Liberty Square
Kilby Street
Oliver
Union Street
Hanover
Ben Franklin
Prince Street
Pitcairn
Bunker
State House
Beacon Street
Hancock
Boston
Prescott
Copley
Lafayette
Park
Beacon Streets
General Burgoyne
Bowdoin House
Beacon
Bowdoin Streets
Samuel Adams
Winter Street
Winter Place
Boylston and
Tremont Streets
John Quincy Adams
Charles Francis Adams
Memories of Olden Days in Boston Changes Over 75 Years
The reminiscence notes dramatic changes in Boston over seventy five years, including dress customs and social standards, with the greatest shift in drinking habits. It recalls a time when drinking was not considered disgraceful for a gentleman and even ministers were served rum brewed in Medford.
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Boston
Old Medford
Street Names Change In 1823 Boston Consolidation
The article lists former names for many Boston streets including Exchange, High, Hollis, Kilby, Park, Prince, Province, State, Summer, Temple Place, Tileston, Walnut, and Washington. It notes 1823 consolidation into Washington street, recalls Winter street’s aliases, Beacon Street’s past as a poorhouse lane, and contrasts past fashion and social norms with today, citing quotes from Samuel Abbott Green and Edward Everett Hale.
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Exchange Street
Royal Exchange Lane
High Street
Cow Lane
Hollis Street
Kilby Street
Park Street
Prince Street
Province Street
Governor's Alley
State Street
King Street
Summer Street
Star Lane
Temple Place
Tileston Street
Love Lane
Walnut Street
Coventry
Washington Street
Dock Square
School Street
Cornhill
School
Winter Street
Marlborough
Winter
Essex
Neweberry
Newbury
Essex Street
Oranges Street
Blott
Boston
Samuel Abbott Green
Massachusetts Historical Society
Edward Everett Hale
Pevear Golden Wedding Celebrated in Lynn Home
Lynn, Sept. 16. Mr. and Mrs. Henry A. Pevear mark their fiftieth anniversary with a lavish gathering at their Washington street residence. He, a leading Lynn manufacturer and early General Electric stockholder, rose from Morocco trade to wealth. she, formerly Miss Sarah E. Orr of Ashburnham. Guests include Mayor Ramsdell and several judges, city officials, and relatives from Boston, Peabody, Jamaica Plain, Pawtucket, and Schenectady, plus two great grandchildren.
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Lynn
Henry A. Pevear
Washington Street
Essex County
Pevear
Tewksbury
Thomson-Houston Electric Company
Edison Company
General Electric Company
Sarah E. Orr
Ashburnham
Thomas Driver
First Baptist Church
Walter L. Ramsdell
R. EB. Harmon
Y. B. Keith
John W. Berry
Philip A. Chase
Chase
B. Stewart
D. J. Lord
W. H. Keene
Charles C. Fry
Willis Rge
Co. A. Lawrence
I. F. Galloupe
Boston
C. C. Shel
Don
Aaron F. Smith
Patrick Lennox
Lennox
F. E. Abbott
Henry F. Tapley
G. Irving Pevear
Herbert K. Pevear
Peabody
Hiram K. Pevear
Jamaica, Plain
Charles J. Pevear
Pawtucket
Frank L. Case
Schenectady
N. Y
Couple marks fiftieth wedding anniversary at Brookline home
Mr and Mrs James Whiting Vose of Park Street Brookline celebrated their fiftieth anniversary last evening with about four hundred guests. The Voses received gifts valued over 1000 dollars as Baldwin Cadet Band played from behind potted plants at the staircase.
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James Whiting Vose
Park Street
Brookline
Baldwin
Mr. Vose
Whiteing Vose
Milton
Mass
Miltoncademy
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Samuel H. Sanford
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Daniel W. Daley
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Joseph Tole
Quincy
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C. F. Adams
M. T. Sullivan
John A. Maroney
Edward J. Parker
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Patrick W. Driscoll
Thomas Cain
John J. Reardon
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Daniel N. Crowley
Robert K. Sears
Timothy J. Gallivan
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