Commodore Watson Homeward After War Reflections
The Post talks with Commodore J C Watson about wartime lessons. He argues the conflict shows America is a world powers with a navy and capable men. Watson recalls Mobile Bay Farragut and 1898 actions, arriving in Boston aboard the Beverly to a cheering crowd and plans for Newport and Washington.
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Spain
Post
Commodore Watson
America
J. Crittenden Watson
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Dewey
Sampson
Schley
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Mobile Bay
Bluefields
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Arguello
Wilson
Commodore Watson Receives Warm Boston Welcome
In Boston crowds greet Commodore Watson returning from sea, shaking hands with Denny and others as he explains Spain’s peace move was genuine. He recalls Hobson’s Maria Teresa capture and notes his ships stayed off Cuba awaiting orders shut by Spain’s peace request.
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Post
Spain
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Cuba
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Justin
Delmonico
Dixie
Yankee
Drowning suspected as Morse and McNeish vanish on Moosehead Lake
Reports confirm a fishing and hunting party from Boston missing on Moosehead Lake after their canoe overturned in heavy surf. Morse and McNeish arrived for a hunting trip, bought gear, and embarked Tuesday despite warnings. Wrecked canoe found near Wood’s Island with blankets and camping gear, rifles missing. searches conducted by O A Dennen of Kineo House.
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Moosehead Lake
Fred M. Morse
James McNeish
Boston
Kineo
Morse
McNeish
Greenville
Wood's Island
O. A. Dennen
Kineo House
Another Ninth Man Dead Private Spillane Dies of Typhoid
Private John Spillane of Company C Ninth Regiment died at City Hospital at 1 05 this morning from typhoid fever. He was married and lived at 20 Rand street Roxbury. His death followed a several day illness. During a fire at the American Wring er Company buildings 77 and 79 Franklin street water damaged goods and a sale is offered at low prices including Wringers clocks lamps carpet sweepers and mackintoshes in sizes 48 50 and 52.
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City Hospital
Spillane
Rand Street
Roxbury
American Wringer Company
Franklin Street
Apothcary Store Offers Broad Patent Medicines at Low Prices
A historical advertisement touts savings on patent medicines perfumes toiletries oils extracts elixirs wines pills powders ointments plasters roots barks and herbs. It claims prices are lower than at any other store on earth for all drug store goods.
Campaign voting clash over polling hours and claims of interference
Senator Rourke accused supporters behind the caucus rail of pressuring voters and questioned Warden O'Brien's conduct as polls neared closing. He and Congressman Fitzgerald debated closing time with Rourke seeking 10 o'clock to aid Hebrew voters, while O'Brien announced 9:30. Only a few spectators knew of the motion.
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Warden O’brien
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Senator Rourke
Ward 8 Fights End in Lopsided County Results
Ex Senator Lomasney backed Fitz gerald in Ward 8 and 938 machine votes contrasted with 165 for Fitzgerald’s slate. Ward 18 produced a quiet caucus. Alderman O Toole won easily, while Watson failed to secure a McNamara council seat. Ward 14 caucus set a voting record with peaceful ballots and large turnout. Representative Baldwin led the senatorial delegation amid broad youth support.
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Gore
Congressional
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Ward 18
O'Toole
Watson
McNamara
South Boston
Quirk
Gray’s Hall
Broadway
Baldwin
Democrats Seek Nominees in Two Massachusetts Districts
Interest focused on the fifth and seventh districts represented by Knox and Barrett. In the fifth, Joseph J. Flynn and A. B. Bruce of Lawrence vie for the Democratic nomination with Flynn seen as likely due to pledged support. In the seventh, Lynn Mayor Ramsdell and Charlestown’s Philip J. Doherty contend, Ramsdell winning most local delegations including Everett, Saugus, and Stoneham, while Doherty touts Charlestown gains.
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A. B. Bruce
Lawrence
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Ramsdell
Lynn
Philip J. Doherty
Charlestown
Boston
Everett
Saugus
Stoneham
Doherty
Ward 8 Caucus Turmoil Over Stickers and Ballots
In Ward 8 the 1969 ballots decided the Tague Shaw clash as new caucus rules banned card distribution in the ward room. Stickers were handed to voters, Shaw protested, Captain White ruled they could remain. Tague and Shaw factions faced minor scuffles and several arrests for illegal voting.
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Shaw
Captain White
Station 15
Messie
Tom Butler
Edward Nelson
John I. Toland
John J. Brennan
James A. McAuley
James Anderson
Thomas W. Berridge
John Hayes
E. L. Quigley
Philip Ellsworth
William McCormick
Trojans
Gannon
Connors
W. McCormick
N. Quigley
James Doherty
James McConville
Naphen Says He Is Not a Candidate for Councillorship
Henry F. Naphen of Ward 15 denies any bid for the govern or's council and notes he is in the field for Congress while friends expected him as a sure candidate. The Quincy House slate had hinted at his run but he told the Post he has not been in the race since the slate was formed.
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Ward 15
John H. Sullivan
Governor’s Council
Charles I. Quirk
McNamara
Post
Quincy House
Naphen
Congress
Asure
Tenth District
William &. McNary
Bordman Hall
Dorchester
Sullivan
Frank O'Toole
James Doyle
Campbell
McCarthy
McNary
Liverpool
Tremont Street
Boston
Bright
Sure Cure for Epilepsy and Nervous Troubles
An advertisement touts Dr. Greene's Nervura as a universal cure for epilepsy hysteria fits and St Vitus dance. It claims safety as a vegetable remedy and cites a Bristol Connecticut testimonial from Miss Carrie Van Allen detailing dramatic improvement after five bottles.
Dave Sullivan Wins Featherweight Title Fight in New York
In New York seated crowd of 5000 watched Sally Smith Los Angeles fight Dave Sullivan Boston. Smith broke his left arm in round two and Sullivan’s brother Spike wagered heavily as the referee halted after rounds once Smith could not continue. Sullivan awarded winner under Marquis of Queensberry rules.
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Los Angeles
Dave Sullivan
Boston
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Sullivan
Spike
Dave
Sally
Selly
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Svitmin
Political maneuvering shapes city leadership votes
In a tense tally, McNary, with Quincey and Milton, starts with 53 votes while 61 are needed to nominate. Remaining support splits among Hall, Torrey E Wardner, Sullivan, and Campbell, with 67 votes to allot unless McNary falters or Naphen withdraws.
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Quincey
Milton
Hall
Torrey E. Wardner
Sullivan
Campbell
Naphen
Nomination Paper Invalidated in Supreme Court Case
Judge Lathrop of the Supreme Court ruled yesterday that a nomination paper listing A H Thrasher as inspector is invalid. The paper was submitted by B F Payrow without Thrasher’s written acceptance, and while Payrow acted in belief of authority, none existed.
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Supreme Court
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A. H. Thrasher
B. F. Payrow
Connolly for the House leads Ward 14 bid
War correspondent James B. Connolly, after a two week illness, made a cautious street appearance. He has been invited to lecture at Columbia Theatre on the Spanish American War but remains too weak to campaign. Despite confinement to bed, he has become a leading figure in Ward 14 for the Democratic nomination for Representative.
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Columbia Theatre
Spain
Jim
Lavigne Erne Lightweight Title Contest Nears Decisive Night
Boxing writer George V. Tuohy notes George Lavigne and Frank Erne are in top condition for the lightweight championship showdown at the Greater New York Athletic Club. Lavigne carries strong betting support as the proven champion, while Erne faces skepticism due to temper and past defeat to Martin Flaherty. A canceled McCoy-Corbett bout and boxing politics temper expectations as NY clubs weigh the sport against local law and interclub tensions.
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Frank Erne
Greater
New York A. C
Erne
Buffalonan
Lavigne
Martin Flaherty
Jim Kennedy
Erie
Corbett
Jonah
Lenox
Coney Island
Lenox Club
New York
George V. Tuohey
Ward 7 Republicans Form Volunteer Association
Ward 7 Republicans met at Wesleyan Hall under a committee call to address the caucus. A new organization named The Ward Seven Republican Volunteer Association was formed with Richard Middleton as president, George W. Green secretary, and Frank B. Ingalls treasurer. An executive panel was authorized to pursue violators of the caucus law and to offer a reward for arrest and conviction of offenders. Resolutions condemned the current ward committee in Ward.
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Ward 7
Wesleyan Hall
George H. Prince
John M. Perkins
Warren A. Nutting
Ward Seven Republican Volunteer Association
Richard Middleton
George W. Green
Frank B. Ingalls
Man Drowns Off West End Wharf in Albany Street Channel
An unidentified man, believed to be a crew member from a three masted schooner anchored in the stream, drowned at 2 39 this morning behind the West End power station on Albany street. South Boston yard workers first sighted him struggling. unable to launch a boat, they called for help and two men in a boat departed. As they cleared the wharf the man sank. Station 8 police plan a body search today.
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Albany Street
South Boston
Station 8
Spanish aid for Cuba and Porto Rico students
Advertisement offering Spanish instruction for travel to Cuba and Porto Rico. Claims to prepare pupils in 60 days with references and circulars. Signed H. Huidobro, residing on Durham Street, back area.
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Porto Rico
Caholis
H. Huidobro
Durham St
Atwood’s Change Attacks Barrows in Dorchester Rally
Harry H. Atwood addressed a Dorchester Republican audience last night, challenging incumbent Samuel J. Barrows. Representative E. B. Callender led a separate portion alleging Alderman Lott traded with prospective councilmen, while Atwood cited Barrows’ past statements and platform. He accused Barrows of weak republicanism and criticized a 1915 bread-stamping resolution linked to Remember the Maine.
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Dorchester Lower Mills
Republican Club
Samuel J. Barrows
E. B. Callender
Callender
Lott
Harry Atwood
Lower Mills
E. Morgan
Morgan
Barrows
Paige
Congressman Barrows
Lincoln
Atwood
St. Louis
Columbus Remains Moved to Spain From Havana
The remains of Christopher Columbus were moved from their niche in Havana Cathedral to be shipped to Spain. Since Jan 15, 179, they had rested in an open wall niche above ground, between a pillar and the choir. A 1892 slab with Columbus’s bust was placed in front, bearing a Spanish inscription about preservation in urn and national memory.
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Christopher Columbus
Spain
Santo Domingo
France
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