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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Sep 25, 1899

Page

8

Smallpox Case Traced to Everett Area Vaccination Urged

Everett Board of Health reports a smallpox case in the line section and orders vaccination. A second case in the home of Charles L. Lee prompts quarantine measures as officials seek origin from Chelsea or Everett connections. The 4 year old attended a Malden private school while peers went to Hancock School Everett.

Everett Board of Health Charles L. Lee Bradford Street Malden Hancock Everett Lee Lawrence of Chelsea Cochrane Chemical Works

Endorsement and elections in local labor councils and unions

The Building Trades Council held its semi annual election with two candidates for president James Esdaile and Joseph Post. Esdaile won with 67 votes to Post. Toll man’s reinstatement was rejected. The New Emergency Hospital received approval and members were urged to buy dollar certificates. The Sanitary and Street Cleaning Department Union prepared for the Massachusetts Branch convention. A large Labour gathering in Columbia Hall honored Thomas F. Tracy with speeches, music, and a substantial auction.

Building Trades Council Single Tax League Typographical Union No. 13 Donnelly Mr. Tollman Thomas Nolan New York Sun James Esdaile Joseph Post Wire Workers James Rehill Marble Workers H. A. Taylor Sarpenters’ Union 67 Bridge and Structural Iron Workers The Sanitary and Street Cleaning Department Union Phenix Hall Massachusetts A. F. of L North Adams Messrs P. H. Shaughnessy J. J. Downing Central Labor Union Fred J. Kneeland Thomas F. Tracy British Trades Congress Columbia Hall Ohn F. O'Sullivan Writers’ Union Callahan Arry Crossman Frank S. Pickett L. A Frank McCarthy John Tobin Boot Harry J. Skeffington James Duncan Granite ‘Workers Frank Conagham Edward O'Donnell C. IL. A Henry G Young Matthew Graham Edward Ward John J. McCarthy Brewers’ Union Sim Myers Robert Callahan John J. Collins J. Kneeland Denis D. Driscoll Horseshoers Tracy America Great Britain

Officer Heuston Dead in Charlestown Patrolman 34

Patrolman Frank W. Heuston of Station 15 Charlestown died at his home 147 Cambridge Street at 3 15 yesterday morning. Heuston, 34, one of Charlestown’s most popular officers, was born in the city December 14 18 5 and appointed patrolman April 18 18%. Station officers will meet today to arrange action on his death and appoint a funeral committee.

Frank W. Heuston Charlestown Cambridge Street Heuston

Alderman Berwin Attacks Gediman at Ward 8 Rally

Alderman William Berwin criticized Henry Gediman at a Ward 8 rally at Berkman’s Hall. He urged fair-minded citizens to aid him and urged Hebrews to support him at the Republican caucus. Simon Alexander surprised by siding with Berwin, saying Gediman deceived him and others concerned. The Berwin delegation was not on the ticket and stickers will be provided for the ballot.

William Berwin Henry Gediman Mr. Berwin Mr. Gediman Berkman’s Barton and Leverett Streets Joseph Specktorsky Mantosky Gediman Berwin Columbus Simon Alexander Republican Ward Aldermar ,Berwin

Politicians Prepare for Caucuses Amid police Details

Massachusetts commissioners plan extra police to guard Democratic and Republican caucuses Tuesday night and Wednesday night. Ward 6 7 8 9 10 gain largest police presence as factions in lieutenant governorship fight draw scrutiny. Ward 12 sees push for Chamberlain nomination while Emerson Ward 10 aims for re election. Clerke Engstrom Brauer and others contest for House seats amid wave of campaign activity.

Guild- Bates Dorchester Boston Guild-Bates Massachusetts Beverly Brockton Chelsea Chicopee Everett Fall River Gloucester Holyoke Lynn Malden Marlboro New Bedford Newburyport North Adams Northampton Pittsfield Quincy Salem Taunton Woburn Worcester Cambridge Fitchburg Haverhill Lawrence Lowell Medford Newton Somerville Springfield Waltham Bates Guild Freeman O. Emerson Ward 10 Emerson House Beacon Hill Legiswore

Feud Between Pillsbury Branches Threatens Derry New Hampshire

A long running family feud between the rich Pillsburys led by Colonel William S. Pillsbury and the poor Pillsburys led by Captain Leonard Hobart Pillsbury disrupts Derry politics and town life. Clashes, arm chair protests, temperance battles, tavern raids, and threats of lynching threaten to drive business and residents from the New Hampshire town.

Derry N. H Pillsbury New Hampshire Verona Republican William S. Pillsbury Leonard Hobart Pillsbury Stephen. Pillsbury John Minnesota William 8. Pillsbury Pillsburys Rosecrans Rose Dartmouth Hobart Frederick Byrne Tagotendettas Baptist Church Law and Order League Colonel Pillsbury Hobart Pillsbury Nashua Rosé William Pillsbury Masonic Hall Rose Pillsbury Will Pillsbury Bury Temperance Pillsburys

William Neal Missing in Waltham

The Waltham police seek 50 year old William Neal who vanished from his Belleview street home Tuesday evening. He is a well known local businessman who previously owned a grocer shop. Fears of self harm are reported as search continues.

Waltham Waltham 7 Jice William Neal Belleview Street Neal

Stranger Disappears After Illness Strikes Local Clerk

A man, 5 feet 11 inches, 130 pounds, last seen leaving his home with a dark grey suit, a black derby, and gold bow spectacles. He had a daughter Mildred employed at the Waltham watch factory and recently left a grocery job in the city after illness. He spoke of ending his troubles and had been to Boston and Chelsea seeking work. He vanished at 11:30 pm, after noting it was seven years since his wife died, and neighbors recall his head tilted to the left.

Mildred Waltham Watch Factory Boston Chelsea

Whipple Named Republican Candidate for State Treasurer

Plymouth county backs Colonel John J. Whipple for State Treasurer citing municipal work in Jockton banking leadership and legislative service. A Brockton reception honored Whipple as a strong candidate, reflecting local loyalty to the party and belief in a successful statewide bid.

Plymouth County John J.whipple Olonel Whipple Jockton Whipple Brockton

Innes Responds to Dyar on Aldermanic District Bill

Senator Innes defends the aldermanic district bill citing party support and committee unanimous favor while accusing ex Alderman Dyar of self interest and lack of legislative initiative. He notes the caucus law sought by Dyar and offers to share time at 200 Huntington Avenue to discuss his Aldermanic record.

Innes Dyar Boston House Senate Fitzgerald Mr. Dyar Election Board State House Huntington Avenue

Ward 18 Democrats form Improvement Club to back O'Toole

About fifty prominent young Democrats met at P. J. Shannon's Roxbury home to organize the Ward 18 Improvement Club in support of Alderman Frank J. O'Toole. John F. White was elected chairman Fred J. Steele secretary and a constitution and by laws committee named. The group aims for clean politics in the fourth al dermanic district and pledged united efforts for Mr. O'Toole with speeches and music by Alexander's Orchestra. The meeting adjourned to meet in a week and a celebration followed.

Ward 18 P. J. Shannon Roxbury Ward 18 Improvement Club Frank J. O’toole John F. White Fred J. Steele O'Toole Alexander

Motorman Mahoney Buried in Charlestown Funeral

Dennis J. Mahoney, a popular Division 6 L road motorman, was buried after his Charlestown residence service attended by over a hundred fellow union members. Rev Father Driscoll officiated. procession to the Somerville line featured uniformed motormen and pallbearers. Inspector Atherton facilitated attendance without pay, a gesture highly valued by the group.

Dennis J. Mahoney Charlestown Auburn Square Mahoney Division 6 L Road Charlesetown Father Driscoll St. Francis de Sales Somerville David Moran John Roche James Lynch John Mullen Neil Brennan Patrick Marga Atherton

Bank President Killed in Wolverine Saw Accident

President William Smith of the First National Bank of Charlotte Michigan died in Wolverine Michigan when a log carrier threw him against a moving saw. The incident occurred yesterday and he was proclaimed dead at the scene.

Charlotte, Mich William Smith First National Bank Wolverine Mich

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Bernard M. Wolf Hanover and Portland Sts Typographical Union Charlie Lea Union No Tremont Temple Building T. F. Tracy Officer Heuston Chawmue Furniture CO Tremont St Derry, N. H Fillsbury's Shoe Goro L.H. Fillsbury New York Herald Andrew Brauer Brauer Representative Root Lewis Breed W. 8. Campbell Roswell S. Barrows Clerke Charles S. Clerke William C. Parker Mr. Parker Parker Ward Charles O. Engstrom Engstrom Chirurg Reublican Ichael Chirurg Warren A. Reed Bankin W‘ldey Savings Bank Loyed FE. Chamberlain Colonel Whipple Kentucky Ak” Ase Nate’ Williams George Bingham Pinkerton Academy Ralph Thyng Garret Frederick Pillsbury Justice of the Peace Calvin H. Bradford Mr. Thyng Portsmouth Rosecrans Pillsbury W. 8. Pillsbury Colonel Pills William Neal Missing William Nedal Gaffney & CO Waverly Grand Ranges & Furnaces and Stove Repairs Blackstone Street Duffy Allcock’s Seidlitz Stuart Pharmacy Bromfield Street J. F. Finneran and C.R. Pollard Indorsed Alderman O'Toole Motorman
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