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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Sep 17, 1900

Page

8

John Endicott Raised Then Sinks in Boston Harbor Rescue Fails

The John Endicott, raised off Cohasset, sank again in a southeast gale while towed toward Boston. Betts Wrecking Co captain George A. Dean said the boat is now underwater and safe from the sea, with plans to raise it again once weather allows.

John Endicott Boston Harbor Harding Betts Bros.’ Wrecking Company 20Ston Cohasset Boston George A. Dean Betts Company Findicott

Nellie and Blanche in Tow After Storm Off Cape Cod

The schooner Nellie and Blanche of Parrsboro N S with shin les bound for Norwich Conn arrived in tow of tug Mercury after heavy winds last night. Sail damage left the vessel with a leaky hull while twenty miles off the Highlands of Cape Cod. Race Point life saving crew boarded, secured the spars, repaired sails, and guided the ship to port.

Provincetown Mercury Nellie Blanche Parrsboro St. John Norwich Conn Cape Cod Iisher Race Point

Barge Stroudsburg Encounters Water In Hold

Barge Stroudsburg bound from New York to Boston, towed by Gladiator, found five feet of water in its hold while anchored at Vineyard Haven on Sept 16. Pumps removed the water. barge did not leak seriously and will proceed.

Vineyard Haven Stroudsburg New York Boston

Richardson to visit Boston for Massachusetts congressional talks

Washington Sept 16 Chairman James D Richardson of the Democratic congressional committee will visit Boston Thursday or Friday to confer with Massachusetts candidates for Congress. He expects at least four Democrats from Massachusetts will join the next Congress and will shape the campaign strategy at the conference.

Washington James D. Richardson Democratic Congressional Committee Boston Congress Massachusetts Richardson

Four Michaels Sullivan Seek Seat in Boston State Senate

Boston contends with a massing of four candidates named Michael Sullivan in Ward 7 for the fourth district seat. Delegations filed with the Democratic city committee show competing Sullivans backed by overlapping allies while critics call the move a trick to confuse voters.

Michael Sullivans Boston ARF Kelsher Ali Ward 7 Michael Sullivan Fitzgerald Massachusetts State Senate Democratic City Committee Michaels John A. Kelcher William T. A. Fitzgerald Beacon Hill Michael F. Sullivan Sullivan Delehanty and Harrington John Sh. Donovan John Ll. Sullivan John Powers Patrick M. McGowan Eugene F. Hayes Daniel F. Sullivan Lawrence Cronin William I. Donahue William H. Matthews Michael F. Desmond Joseph F. Hankin Michael J. Sweeney Edward J. Fitzgerald Michael J. Sullivan William J. Murphy Wiliam Desmond Jeremiah T. Hogan Joseph A. Peters Charles J. Curley Eli F. Murray Frank J. Waters Jeremiah F. Kelleher Frank J. McFarland Thomas G. White David Kidd Timothy McCarthy John H. Manning Roxbury Wiliam J. Murphy William Desmond J. T. Hogan Edward F. Murray Fred J. Waters David J. Kidd F. J. Waters J. F. Kelleher Michael F John Quinn Sullivans South Cove Fort Hill Wendell Street

Mellen Attacks Thayer Over New York Meeting

Worcester notes Representative James H. Mellen criticizes John R. Thayer’s stance and private Hoffman House interview with George Fred Williams. He claims Williams may respond and argues Thayer lacks Dem support while Bryan is expected to win nationally and boost party strength in neglected districts.

Worcester James H. Mellen John R. Thayer National Committee New York Thayer George Fred Williams Hoffman House Massachusetts Williams William Jennings Bryan

M Nary Busy Day Rallys Support McNary Fenton

Political events in South Boston drew large crowds at St Omars Hall and Gray s Hall to back William S McNary for renomination and John D Fenton for nomination. About 400 voters attended St Omars with speakers including Hart Broadley Collins Tworoger and McDonald. Gray s Hall drew nearly 600 with D A McDonald presiding. Resolutions endorsed the two candidates.

William S. McNary John D. Fenton Dominic Hart Thomas B. Broadley John Collins Central Labor Union Philip Tworoger D. A. McDonald Gray's Hall

Williams men charge Powers with conflicts over gas and gas industry

The Williams faction circulating two leaflets allege Samuel L. Powers, a congressional candidate in the eleventh district, earned 2107.25 as retainer for opposing the Massachusetts Pipe Line Company and as attorney for the Bell Telephone Company division known as the New England Telephone and Telegraph Company.

Williams Powers Congress Eleventh Samuel L. Powers Massachusetts Pipe Line Associated Gas Dib Bell Telephone Company Bell Company New England Telephone and Telegraph Company

South Boston club endorses Baldwin and Sullivan

The Workingmen's Independent Club of Ward 14 South Boston unanimously indorsed J E Baldwin for Congressman from the tenth district and Michael J Sullivan for the Senate sixth district. Lally and Logan won unanimous backing for State House seats. John J Foley presided as officers were elected: Foley president McGrath vice president Joy recording secretary Buckley financial secretary.

John HB. Baldwin Workingmen’s Independent Club Ward 14 South Boston Henry F. Naphen Second Street Michael J. Sullivan Mark S. Lally Edward L. Logan State House of Representatives John McGrath J. Foley J. E. Baldwin Tenth Patrick McGrath Naphen McGrath South Boston Cove Street Bridge M. J. Sullivan Senate Patrick Donahoe John J. Foley Patrick D. McGrath Maurice Joy David Buckley

Bryan Near Presidency in Private Virginia Letter

A Washington correspondent cites Senator John W. Daniel’s statement that Bryan is unlikely to win. Daniel later disputes the attributed interview, saying Bryan is nearer the presidency than ever and has strong support from his Indianapolis acceptance speech. He calls the private conversation trivial and unrelated to current prospects.

Washington Boston Transcript John W. Daniel Virginia Bryan Boston Daniel Lynchburg Indianapolis Democratic Party

Hebrews Organize After Candidacy Swap for President

The East Boston Hebrew Educational Club ended a deadlock by Charles Berman withdrawing his candidacy and supporting Nathan Block for president. The club endorsed Bryan and Stevenson, Joseph A. Conry for Congress, and James H. Donovan for State Senator in the third Suffolk district.

East Boston

Bryan at Church and Speeches in Kansas Travel

Mr. Bryan attended services at Centenary Methodist Church in St. Louis and spent the day with relatives before leaving for southeastern Kansas. He will speak at Galena tomorrow and make several short speeches en route, continuing his tour over the next two days.

ST. Louis Bryan Centenary Methodist Church Kansas Galena Kan

Local clubs endorse candidates across wards

The Scandinavian Club Ward 22 backs McKinley Roosevelt Powers for Congress. Break-of-Day Outing Club backs Kellner for Congress McNamara for councillor Fitzgerald and Gartland Rheinhart for Representatives Ward 9. Sheridan Guards Ward 17 endorse Lannergan for Senator seventh Suffolk. Bryan-Stevenson Club Ward 18 backs Watson Casey for House Ryan for warden. Italian Democratic Club Ward 6 endorses Mahoney for Senator Borofsky Bradley for Representatives General Court.

McKinley Roosevelt Samuel L. Powers Congress John A. Kellner Jeremiah J. McNamara W. T. A. Fitzgerald John J. Gartland, Jr Charles H. Rheinhart Sheridan Guards Ward John P. Lannergan Suffolk Bryan-Stevenson Club James A. Watson James D. Casey Stephen D. Ryan Stephen Mulranen Peter Costa Patrick Byron Patrick H. Bradley General Court

Tague replies to Corbett speech in Charlestown ward room

Tuesday evening Senator Peter F. Tague of Charlestown will reply to ex Senator Corbett's speech in the ward room. Speakers will include Representative J. F. McCarthy, the Senate candidate, A. Dennison and several others.

Peter F. Tague Charlestown Corbett J. F. McCarthy Senate Deganés A. Dennison

Roosevelt's Letter of Acceptance and Territorialism Debate

A fragmented historical essay traces American expansion from Florida to Alaska, Texas, California and beyond. It argues against consent of the governed for acquisitions, compares Seminole and Filipino uprisings, and defends U.S. imperial policy under McKinley and the Kansas City platform. It links imperial actions to self governance aims and notes troop presence in the Philippines as similar to earlier frontier deployments.

Andrew Jackson Munroe John Quincy Adams Philippines Florida Spain Monroe Adams Jackson United States Texas California New Mexico Arizona Nevada Colorado Utah Gadsden Alaska Russia Cuba Dakotas Minnesota Wyoming Luzon South Dakota Ogallalla Sitting Bull Aguinaldo McKinley Kansas City

Roosevelt Defends Philippines Policy as Imperialism Debate Rages

The letter from Theodore Roosevelt argues U S control over the Philippines is not imperialist or militarist. He compares to Jefferson, Jackson, and Custer, insists self government must develop gradually, and warns against handing the islands to Aguinaldo. He says stability requires U S aid until natives can sustain themselves.

Jefferson Jackson Plains Wayne New Mexico California Santa Ana Maximilian Mexico Porto Rico Philippine America Philippines Louisiana Custer Aguinaldo Theodore Roosevelt

Remains of James F. Connor Found at Sperwink River

Portland authorities reported that the body of James F. Connor, who disappeared at Higgins Beach a week earlier, was discovered this afternoon at the mouth of the Sperwink River. Local investigators said the death appears non suspicious, and a coroner will determine the cause.

Portland James F. Connor Higgins Beach Sperwink River

Fight in the Ninth reshapes Fitzgerald renomination bid

The Conry delegation signals a challenge to John F. Fitzgerald, with Alderman Dixon and ex-Representative Kane leading anti-Fitzgerald efforts. Delegates total 181, with Ward 6 backing Fitzgerald and Ward 3, Ward 7, and Gallivan’s factions shaping the contest. Compromise talks name James Donovan and P J Kennedy as possible cross candidates.

John F. Fitzgerald Congress Conry Alderman Dixon Daniel J. Kane Ward 6 Fitzgerald East Boston Winthrop Ward Tague Corbett Kelcher Gallivan James Donovan P. J. Kennedy

Speakers on the Common Crowd for Sunday Exercises

Despite threatening weather crowds gathered on the Common for Sunday exercises arranged by the Evangelical Alliance. Speakers included Emory W. Hunt of Clarendon Street Church and Rev. Joseph P. Kendall of Malden with Rev. S. K. Mitchell, director and hospital chaplain. Hunt, new Clarendon Street pastor from Toledo, said this was his first appearance and he may not make it a regular event.

Charles Street Mail Evanglical Alliance Emory W. Hunt Clarendon Street Church Joseph P. Kendall Malden 8. K. Mitchell Clarendon Street Toledo Mitchell

John B Randolph Dead in Stairway Fall

John B Randolph a noted New York art critic was killed in a fall down stairs at his residence on One Hundred and Twenty-first Street. He died at a hospital nine hours after the accident, his skull fracture reported. he had long served as purchasing art critic for the Goulds Huntingtons Mills and other prominent families.

NHUW York John B. Randolph Randolph Goulds Huntingtons Milles

Sylvester Koehler Dies in New Hampshire Heart Failure

Sylvester R. Koehler of Boston, curator of printing at the Museum of Fine Arts, died of heart failure yesterday afternoon in Littleton New Hampshire while trying to leave a train. Conductor Beattie found him entering the car. The body was brought from Wing Road, embalmed, and sent back to Boston on the midnight train.

Littleton N. H Sylvester R. Koehler Boston Museum of Fine Arts Beattie Wing Road

Transatlantic Lines Agree Immediate Steerage Rate Increase

At a Southampton conference, major lines agreed on an immediate rise in third class steerage rates between the United States and Liverpool and Southampton.

London Southampton United States Liverpool

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LSEP Washington and Brattle Sts Wrecking Company Alear Gredit Boyle Bros. Green Wash. St.—South End Much Sullivan Politics Keliher Quinn City Committee Election Board Barrys Dixons Mellen M’nary Messrs McNary Fenton Court House Dorchester Street Newton Baldwin The Workingmen’s Independent Club For Presidency Cenry Indorsed Donovan Southeastern Indorsed Vine Street Gamaliel Bradford William N. Osgood George E. McNeill William A. Murphy Stevenson John J. Mansfield Browning, Kime Matthew King Washington and Kneeland Srs Washington Street Tuater Anno Aguinaldo and Island Hawaii Mr. Hunt 400 S. R. Koehler Printing In Fine Arts Museum Barkentine Halifax Barkentine Clyde Broad Cove Co. B ATHOL Charles Horst Second Unitarian Church Unitarian Church Upton Mass Talking Machine Eastern Talking Machine Co Tremont ST
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