Recount Leaves Hard Feelings In City Campaign
The primary recount in Ward 2 shows Fitzgerald gaining 206 votes, revealing errors in Precincts 5 6 7 and 8 that deprived North End voters of nearly 4000 ballots. Election Board calls precinct clerks inexcusably careless and vows action. Kelly blames GOP clerk bias. Fitzgerald ally Conry accuses opponents of crooked methods.
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Henry S. Fitzgerald
John L. Kelly
North End
East Boston
Senator Fitzgerald
Boston
John JL. Kelly
Kelly
Henry&. Fitzgerald
Conry
Prof Newtons Wife Drowned at Readfield Camp
Mrs Addie Denning Newton wife of Professor J Oliver Newton of Maine Wesleyan Seminary and Woman's College died by drowning while boating at Crochet Pond Readfield Sept 26. She was with Miss Davis the preceptress and Misses Devine and Bacon when the boat capsized. Three companions were rescued but she drowned leaving three children.
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Kent's Hill
Addie Denning Newton
J. Oliver Newton
Maine Wesleyan Seminary
Woman's College
Readfield
Newton
Davis
Devine
Bacon
Wilson F. Morse
Crochet Pond
Envy and Military Genius From the New York Sun
A letter to the Sun contrasts civilian envy of military genius with the Putnam Phalanx and the Ancients. It praises the Phalanx for legs and ceremonial duties, while arguing the Ancients contribute beyond feasting, citing historic battles and imperial praise by Major von Hamburger.
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New York Sun
the Sun
Boston
Putnam Phalanx
United States Army
New York
Napoleon
Grant
England
Abraham
Corporation of Cork
Major von Hamburger
Young Democrats Aim to Save Gore Seat in Dorchester
Dorchester’s Young Men’s Democratic Club launches a vigorous campaign to nominate Stephen Galvin, a 21 to 30-year-old Suffolk bar member, against veteran campaigner Edward B. Callender backed by Republican forces. The group, dubbed the red devil democracy, vows rallies and open-air tours to win Ward 16, 20 and 24 while courting older members to sustain the district’s Democratic hold.
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Red Devil Demcracy
Dorchester
Stephen Galvin
Senate
Red Devil Democracy
Squantum
Dorchester Ward
Young Men's Democratic Club
Owen A. Galvin
Galvin
Suffolk
Edward B. Callender
Callender
Fred 8
O'Connell
Phenix-Like Pritchard to Rebuild After Boston Studio Fire
J Ambrose Pritchard Boston landscape artist vows to rise from ashes after 17 Tremont street studio fire destroys 2500 paintings and valuables. He recalls Paris study and plans to resume Monday at 9 30 o clock September 28 in Room 61, despite losses worth tens of thousands and no insurance.
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J. Ambrose Pritchard
Tremont Street
Post
Paris
Orient
Pritchard
Persia
Egypt
Boston
Jerome, Boulanger
Bougereau
Lefebvre
Hibernians Meet in Suffolk County Discuss Parade and Growth
A large Suffolk County Ancient Order of Hibernians meeting at Colonial Hall heard President Matthew Cummings praise rising membership, unity, and school Irish history studies. Plans discussed included a March 17 parade, last held in 1834, and a May field day with a 15-member committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Suffolk County Board of the
Ancient Order of Hibernians
Colonial Hall
Washington Street
Matthew Cummings
Ther
Hibernians
Suffolk County
Suffolk Court Ladies Auxiliary Holds Quarterly Meeting
The Suffolk Court board of the Ladies Auxiliary A. O. H. met at Beacon Hall with 190 delegates and 100 members guests present. Mary Cavanagh presided as president and Mary J. Myers was chosen sentinel. The group noted a 1700 member gain to 6000 nationwide and planned October degree work in Ellis Encampment Hall for 40 candidates. Copies of the national directory were shared and annual election preparations for December were announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Suffolk Court
Ladies’ Auxiliary
Beacon Hall
Mary Cavanagh
Mary J. Myers
County Board
Ellis
Cavanagh
D. C. Finley
Five Million Dollar Iowa College Trust Established
Des Moines Sept 27 One of Iowa’s wealthiest citizens Freder ick M Hubbell and his wife set aside five million dollars in a trust to fund a Des Moines college. The estate will last 80 to 90 years and increase in value. Hubbell will receive net income during his life and Mrs Hubbell will get eighteen thousand dollars annually for life with the remainder divided among their three children and descendants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Frederick M. Hubbell
Hubbell
New Arrest in Verdu Case in New York
Joseph Martin was arraigned on murder charges for the Friday night assault that killed Frederick A Verdu in West Fifty fifth street. Witness Hangen testified Martin dealt the fatal blow. The inquest was postponed to Oct 12 while police hunt companions. Bail set at 5000 dollars.
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New York
Joseph Martin
Frederick A. Verdu
Joseph Hangen
Verdu
Martin
West Fifty-fifth Street
Mary Hamilton
Mrs Britton Seeks To Thwart Abduction Of Daughter
Cambridge mother Anna M Britton cites attempts to abduct her 16 year old daughter Anna, key witness in abandonment and support suit against ex husband Frank J Britton of Mt Vernon NY. Neighbors question the alarm, suggesting the threats may be exaggerated.
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Anna M. Britton
Cambridge
Anna
Frank J. Britton
Mt. Vernon
N. Y
Boston & Maine New York excursion described
The Boston and Maine offers a New York excursion for 35 dollars on October 1 returning by steamship. The trip includes Deerfield Valley Hoosac Tunnel Albany sights and a Hudson River passage to New York with a stay in the city until October 3, then return to Boston via the Fall River line. Tickets are on sale at Boston passenger department for a descriptive booklet.
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New York
Deerfield Valley
Hoosac Tunnel
Albany
N. Y
Hudson River
New York City
Boston
Fall River
Boston & Maine
Boston & Maine Railroad
Dr Perry's Wife Frees Him After Bigamy Trial
Dr Clarence C Perry exalts his wife Annie Brett Perry of Cambridge as the couple recount their ordeal with Mrs Martin Gill, who falsely claimed Perry’s marriage. Perry plans to prove innocence at the December trial and pursue legal action against Gill while living at 6 Newton Street Brighton.
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Clarence C. Perry
Martin Gill
Annie Brett
Cambridge
Liverpool
St. Ann’s Chapel
Annie Brett Perry
Newton Street
Brighton
Perry
Lucas
Shawmut Avenue
Moody Says Roosevelt and Moody Gaining Weight
In Washington on September 27 officials discuss the rumor that President Roosevelt weighs 220 pounds, a claim he denies. Navy Secretary Moody, a friend from Harvard and a fellow advocate of strenuous living, says the President is fat and admits he himself is slightly stout while joking about daily horse exercise.
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Moody
Washington
Oyster Bay
Roosevelt
Navy Department
Congress
Harvard
Navy
Anti courting rules overturned in Kansas school elections
Kansas returns from school elections show anti courting orders ignored. In districts with all women boards they rescinded the policy barring attentions from male students. Defeated men argued courting hampered work while teachers called the issue foolish. Of 12,000 Kansas teachers, 9,000 are women.
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Topeka
Kan
Kansas
Three Van Wormer Brothers to Face Electrocution
Plattsburg, Sept 27. Preparations are under way for the electrocution of Willis Van Wormer and his two brothers in Clinton prison next Thursday. Warden Deyo plans to have Willis go first, believing the younger brothers will handle waiting better. The trio was convicted of murdering their uncle.
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Plattsburg
N. Y
van Wormer Brothers
Clinton Prison
Deyo
Willis
Irish National Foresters Meet at Dorchester
Henry Grattan Branch of the Irish National Foresters met yesterday afternoon at Blake Hall Dorchester with 260 attendees. Chief ranger James J. Byrne presided as 12 candidates were initiated in a ceremony led by officers including B Sipell man P J Mullen and others. A social program followed with songs, recitations and several member speeches.
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Henry Grattan
Irish National Foresters
Blake Hall
Dorchester
James J. Byrne
B. Sipellman
8. C
P. J. Mullen
F. S
John Inen
H. P. Reddington
S. W
M. Ruane
J. W
D. Corkery
Fire damages circus at Gordonville in Lancaster County
Fire at Gordonville winter quarters of Welsh Bros. circus destroys two sleeping cars. Colonel M. H. Welsh, general manager Clinton Newton, and several aides were asleep. all escaped but lost belongings. Welsh overcome by smoke. cars and a hundred sets of harness and costumes burn.
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Lancaster
Penn
Welsh Bros
Gordonville
M. H. Welsh
Clinton Newton
Men in Chains at Oyster Bay
A rumor of a second assassination attempt on President Roosevelt sparked an Oyster Bay uproar. Deputy sheriff arrived in Farmingdale with two chained prisoners, rough clothes, swarthy looks, and a double barreled shotgun. They were paraded through town while a crowd gathered. The court heard the charge as the prisoners were sent to the lockup.
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Oyster Bay
Roosevelt
Farmingdale
Palmer
Squire Franklin
Robins
Remington for Davis's Place at State House Battle
Internal Legislature fight looms as Major C. G. Davis may be ousted from sergeant at arms post. Captain Remington, his possible rival and Senate chief, has yet to comment but faces growing intrigue. G A R veterans Davis and Remington draw attention from lawmakers and factions alike.
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State House
C. G. Davis
Major Davis
Remington
Senate
Davis
Charles G. Davis
Dilation of the Stomach and Its Remedies
An old medical advertorial warns that stomach enlargement stems from overeating and weak stomach muscles, with constipation and liver inactivity as factors. It touts Smith's Pineapple and Butternut Pills to restore motility, cleanse poisons, and cure headache, constipation, and biliousness in one night, 25 cents, all dealers.
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Smith
W. F. Smith
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Gore
Phenix
Ambrose Pritchard
Tremont
Iowa College
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Mrs. Britton
DR. Perry
Harry T. Lucas
Patrick Devery
Main Street
Everett
Gill
Ward's Island Insane Asylum
Clarencee C. Reierery
Wife No. 2
Harry J. Lucas
Patrick Deveney
Irish National Foresters Meet
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