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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Sep 18, 1899
Page
2
Ward 19 caucus officers defend the recount claiming orderly counting and no fraud. Warden Woods Clerk Dolan and Patrolman Angell present competing views as election officials agree a full recount is needed to settle disputed results and potential political fallout.
A Ward 19 caucus recount faced collapse as inspectors and clerks quit from fatigue after midnight. Ambrose Woods defends actions while alleging dispute over clerk selection and legality of the caucus. No clear fraud found, but questions linger over procedure and possible new caucus.
James F. Dolan describes a chaotic caucus with vacancies and partisan overreach. He accuses Woods and inspectors of railroading the tally while he kept a spectator count and faced threats. Patrolman Angel counters with an impartial view of fairness and fatigue.
Elijah C Glover a light skinned man shot his wife Mabel after a heated quarrel over her interactions with a white man The couple who married a week ago live at 18 Bradford street were joined by bystanders as Glover fired three times The wife was wounded in the head and arm while a third shot hit a door post He surrendered to police and said he would face the consequences The wife was recovering at City Hospital and expected to testify against him
The Boston Central Labor Union reports a rift with Fire Commissioner Russell over non union shop repairs. Union officials seek Mayor Quincy’s intervention as they accuse Russell of discriminating against organized labor. Banquet planned for Delegate Thomas F Tracy return from Britain.
The Ward 7 caucus asks where Sullivan is after a sudden disappearance last Thursday. Sullivan, elected warden a year ago, vanished leaving inquiries at his home 82 Oak Street and at the Hotel Washington. John Quinn Jr was elected warden in his absence but Sullivan was re elected for next year.
Senator Peter F. Tague expresses absolute confidence in renomination if a fair recount of Friday caucus ballots occurs. He cites current delegate tallies in Ward 4 Ward 3 and Ward 5 and contends ward officers may have been ineligible. He demands recount results before filing formal complaint.
The Lucania arrived in New York about twenty four hours late after a strike in Liverpool forced Cunard to employ inexperienced firemen, slowing steam production to the required standard.
An OCR fragment touts Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets to curb the grippe in two days, claiming druggists refund money if it fails and mentioning Grove’s signature on each box at 0c.
The Young Men's Independent League of Ward 10 hosts a rally tonight at their hall on Dartmouth and Harwich streets. Speakers include Hon. Isaac F. Paul ex-Representative William L. Reed ex-Councilman George Brooks Councilman EH A Armstead Timothy J. Donoghue John W. Schencks Ex-Councilman David R. Robinson presides A collation will be served and music provided.
Moses M Reinherz writes to the editor denying support for Rourke in Ward 6 caucus held on the 16th and stating he stood with the senatorial delegation pledged to J E Mahoney. He asks to correct the public record and affirm his loyalty to the regular Democratic organization.
East Boston city leaders and residents gathered for closing day at Peddock's Island as the Sumner Fishing Club, formerly the Whye Club, wrapped a standout season. Honorary members include P. J. Kennedy. William J. Walsh presides with Frank J. Johnson and Jos. Grady among officers. The club housed hundreds, hosting 1500 guests for dinners and harbor views, with chef Marshall Brown renowned for his fish dishes.
President of Sumner Fishing Club presided over a closing day full of transport by steamers and yachts to Peddock island. The event featured a Sumner vs Russell Club football match, a large dinner, a club house concert with notable performers, and remarks by many officials. A grand ball is planned for Nov 27 at Lyceum Hall, East Boston.
In Haverhill 10-year-old George Copp falsely claimed he saw a dead soldier on the Merrimack River bank and that a man took the body away. Police and a state officer investigated for a day but found no corpse or undertaker. Copp confessed the tale was a ruse to avoid a whipping, and he faces discipline after the hoax.
The State bath house at Revere Beach closed for the season along with most boulevard shops. Attendance this year was 115 717 vs 146 482 last year, blamed mainly on weather. Lifeguards Murphy and Anderson rescued several swimmers with no drownings or serious injuries reported.
The Press previewed a letter from Reed in which he expresses gratitude to Republicans and Democrats in the First Maine District for decades of support. He emphasizes home ties, service, and belief in liberty and self government, noting his long political career and unshaken loyalty to district values.
Reading Pa Sept 17 The Hon Daniel Ermentrout a congressman from the ninth district Berks and Lehigh counties died at his home after an apparent choking during a meal Thursday A physician treated the choking then paralysis followed his death was unexpected He was 62 years old and had just begun his sixth term in Congress.
London papers react to Kruger and Transvaal reply to imperial note. Editors condemn Boers for rejecting a fair offer and portray Mr Conyngham Greene as pressing for a five year franchise while denying interfernce. Pretoria and Cape Town correspondents report on suzerainty denial and possible withdrawal of interference claims.
A set of views from British figures on Kruger's call for arbitration with Great Britain. Lord Hobhouse and Canon Scott Holland advocate cautious, joint inquiry and adherence to concessions. Chief Rabbi Adler supports arbitration with government approval. Loch and Lubbock question scope or favor detailed discussion. William T. Stead notes conditional acceptance.
In London the Transvaal government replies with a negative and inconclusive tone to Mr Chamberlains latest note. It repudiates suzerainty, reverts to the seven years franchise, and declines language equality in the Volksraad. The cabinet will likely meet midweek to decide next steps.
Two gorillas named Yanko and Miss Kinzo arrived from Singapore after a fifty one day voyage and were shown in a spacious cage at Austin & Stone's Museum. Reported as highly human in appearance and behavior they settled for the night with blankets and pillows, drawing curious crowds all week.
An electric car on the Newton and Boston street railway left the rails on Chestnut street and crashed into a fence on Filiot street. Two passengers, Maizie Metzger and Ben Dinsmore, were thrown from the car. Dinsmore suffered severe head injuries and was taken to Newton Hospital, Metzger returned home to Waltham.
Representative Frank Eli Foster says his stance in the Guild Bates contest is misunderstood. He attended the Guild reception hosted by Alderman Adams Saturday night and notes he appeared as a neighbor seeking Guild endorsement while remaining for Bates to the end.
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