Harrington Suggests Massachusetts Reform Convention Plan
Representative Arthur Harrington of Charlestown opposes electing delegates at Mechanics Hall and urges a spring state convention open to all Democrats to choose delegates for the national convention. He recounts crowd estimates, denounces the conduct of the gathering, and calls for a nationwide Democratic response to the national committee’s call.
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Arthur Harrington
Charlestown
Mechanics’ Hall
State Committee
Harrington
Congressman Fitzgerald
Glidden
The
Boston Journal
Congressman
Fitzgerald
James Hunt
Winchendon
South End
Boston
Callahan
Williams
Democratic Party
Massachusetts
National Committee
David J. Berry Killed in Hyde Park Grade Crossing Crash
David J. Berry, 57, was instantaneously killed when his wagon was struck by the 12 44 p m train from Boston at the Bridge street grade crossing of the Midland division line of the New York New Haven Hartford road in Hyde Park. His horse was killed and the wagon demolished.
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Hyde Park
David J. Berry
Bridge Street
Midland Division
New York, New Haven & Hartford Road
Boston
Parate
Sealing fleet to salvage Scotsman wreck in Belle Isle straits
The sealing steamer Diana is fitted to proceed to the wreck of the Dominion liner Scotsman in the Straits of Belle Isle. Neptune and Nimrod will also head there. The Virginia Lake will evacuate the crew if the Scotsman is a total loss.
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ST. John
N. B
Diana
Dominion
Scotsman
Straits of Belle Isle
Neptune
Nimrod
Virginia Lake
Munyon's Remedies Advertised at Drug Stores
Munyon's World-57 products sell widely with 25 cent remedies and a one dollar inhaler option. The ad touts Munyon's Inhaler for catarrh hay fever asthma and a free doctor consultation with no charge for advice. It mentions electrical department cures for pains stiff joints and impending paralysis and notes hours at Tremont Temple with Sunday closures.
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Munyon
Tremont Temple
Meagher's Annual Social in Union Hall Celebrates Irish Unity
The fourth annual Thomas Francis Meagher Fife and Drum Corps social and dance drew about 900 attendees from Cambridge Boston Roxbury and more. The Union Hall event featured Irish American flags ornate costumes and a concert plus a grand march led by Tim Lynch and Lizzie Mulcahy with many notable guests and officers attending.
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Thomas Francis Meagher
Union Hall
Union Square
Somerville
Cambridge
Charlestown
Chelsea
Arlington
Edford
Malden
Brookline
Newton
Roxbury
Boston
Ladies Auxiliary
Wa F Tone Guards
New York
Thomas Francis Meagher J. al
Aso. H
East Cambridge
Hibernian
Young Ireland Hurling Club
Suffolk Guards
Ninth
Massachusetts “Infantry
John Boyle O'Reilly
Bonnie’ Gren
Ladies’ Auxilary
Dewey
Timothy J.’ Lynch
Lizzie Mulcahy
Daniel D. Mulcahy
Margers Murphy
J. J. Moore
Maryuckley
Ilam Mulcahy
Nora Mulcahy
Katherine Good
R. J. O'Mahoney
Nellie McNamara
Charlesurphy
Minnie Murphy
Thomas Shaw
Surprise Party Honors Mrs Graham at East Boston Home
Mrs John W Graham of East Boston was surprised with a party at 190 Summer Street on Thursday evening. Frank Westman presented her a plush Morris chair. The event included a repast and a vocal musical and literary programme.
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John W. Graham
East Boston
Summer Street
Frank Westman
Misses Jordan
Broadway
South
Boston
John M. Higgins
Richmond
William Ford
M. J. Jordan
P. J. Flatley
Jordan
W. J. Cronin
John A. Ryan
W. T. A. Fitzgerald
Tara
P. J. Sullivan
J. A. Hickey
T. J. Collins
J. S. Punch
T. F. Fitzgerald
Bates favored in Bates Guild caucus results say close contest
The Lynn Item reports the Republican caucuses show Bates leading Guild by a narrow margin with Bates 1034 to Guild 996 and 88 unknown delegates, 17 yet to hear from. The piece notes 2008 delegates with 17 remaining, predicting a close convention battle.
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Lynn
Bates-Guild
Guild
Bates
Associated Press
Cambridge Democrats Choose Nominees After Ward Contests
In Cambridge last night the Democratic caucus produced varied results with fierce battles in Wards 8 and 3. Ward 2 saw Montgomery 413 Butler 257 and McLaughlin 207 amid a Montgomery Butler combine that sidelined McLaughlin. Brown beat Minihan 660 to unknown with eighteen blanks. Ward 1 Daley, Ward 4 Douglass Mahoney, Ward 5 Cogan named as nominees.
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Cambridge
James A. Montgomery
Rank McLaughlin
James F. Butler
Montgomery
Butler
McLaughlin
Cornelius Minihan
James A
Brown
Clarence Douglass
Thomas F. Mahoney
Joseph Cogan
Brookline Democrats nominate Quinlan for General Court
A Brookline Democratic caucus last evening completed unfinished business from two weeks earlier. The Lynch ticket won easily for town committee, with Dr. George F Quinlan nominated as Representative to the General Court. Elected to the town committee for 1900 were Lynch Quinlan Atkinson Casey Hayes White Lovett Hoar Mealy Hall Mahon Harrington Briggs and Driscoll.
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Brookline
James J. Lynch
George F. Quinlan
George F. Quinlain
William Atkinson
James D. Casey
Jeremiah F. Hayes
William H. White
James J. Lovett
D. Blakely Hoar
Osborne Howes
M. D. Mealy
Prescott F. Hall
Luke Mahon
Denis T. Harrington
G. Loring Briggs
Timothy Driscoll
Kearsarge Trial Speed Report From Naval Board
The naval inspection board returns from the Kearsarge trial trip reporting an average speed about 16.816 knots after tidal and wind corrections. The ship is noted as steady and responsive to the rudder with strong construction. Newport News Shipbuilding reply says builders rate the Kearsarge at 17 12 knots and capable of more.
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Washington
Naval Inspection Board
Navy Department
Newport Newshipbuilding Company
Dr Williams Pink Pills as a Restorative Remedy
An advertisement proclaims Dr Williams Pink Pills for Pale People restore blood and nerves. Major A C Bishop of Detroit testifies to regained strength after use. Pills sold by druggists or direct from the Dr Williams Medicine Co Schenectady New Jersey priced 0 cents per box, six boxes for 2.50
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Williams
A. C. Bishop
Third
Detroit
Mich
Dr. Williams Medicine Co
Schenectady
N. J
Diphtheria Cases Close Brookline School Grade
Three diphtheria cases from Cabot School on Marion Street in Brookline prompt temporary class closure. Parents pulled out children, though officials say cases are mild and precautions ensure sanitary conditions. School may reopen next week as the grade remains under watch.
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Cabot
Marion Street
Brookline
Superintendent of Schools
Dutton
Board of Health
Everett M. Bowker
Roads Nominated by Marblehead Democratic Caucus
In Marblehead on September 28 the Democratic caucus nominated a candidate for Representative in the fifteenth Essex district. The contenders were Hon. Samuel Roads and Charles Robinson. Roads won the nomination.
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Marblehead
Essex
Samuel Roads
Charles Robinson
Roads
Boston and Albany Excursion to New York Sets Oct 3
The Boston & Albany railroad announces its annual New York excursion on Tuesday Oct 3. The trip runs Boston to Albany via Berkshire Hills with autumn foliage. Return options include Oct 4 via Fall River line or stay until Oct 4. Fare is $6.00.
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Boston & Albany Railroad
New York
Boston
Albany
Berkshire Hills
Adirondack
Fall River Line
Quirk Forces Postponement In Senate Campaign Fight
The fourth senatorial district convened amid a split between factions led by Councillor Charles I. Quirk and Senator Kelcher. Quirk refused to surrender delegates prompting a postponement until Tuesday. Ward 9 delegates stayed in conference with Kelcher, while Ward 7 delegates pressed for entry as police were consulted.
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John A. Kelcher
Ward 9
Kelcher
Charles I. Quirk
Quirk
McNamara
Keliher
Franklin
Senator Kelcher
Courtcillor Quirk
Ward 7
Quinn
Hanscom
W. T. A. Fitzgerald
James J. Lonergan
Kelchér
Heegard
Kellner
Quincy Club
Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets Promise Quick Relief
An advertisement claims Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets cure dyspepsia and indigestion, improving digestion, sleep, and complexion. It asserts quick, permanent relief without dieting, recommends taking after meals, and notes price 50 cents with a mail offer for a free booklet from F A Stuart Co Marshall Michigan.
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Stuart
F. A. Stuart Co
Marshall, Mich
Mayflower Descendants mark 278th voyage anniversary
Massachusetts Society of Mayflower Descendants met at Hotel Vendome with President Gamaliel Bradford presiding to mark the 278th anniversary of the Mayflower voyage to Massachusetts Bay. Rev George Hodges spoke on Captain Miles Standish detailing his life from birth to 1656 and praised Standish heroic deeds. The evening included luncheon and reception as 505 members are listed and a busy season is anticipated.
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Massachusetts Society of
Mayflower Descendants
Hotel Vendome
Gamaliel Bradford
Oresachusetts Bay
Miles Standish
George Hodges
Spandish
R. Hodges
Standish
Europe
Captain Sandish
Plymouth to Attend New York International Yacht Races This Fall
The Fall River line steamer Plymouth will attend the international yacht races in New York starting October 3. Tickets priced for each race are posted with the first three rates at $12. A strictly limited number will be sold. Apply at 3 Old State House ticket office.
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Fall River Line
Plymouth
New York
Old State House
Hunt and Perley Mingle in New York Church Ceremony
In New York on September 13 at the Church of Transfiguration, Charles B. Hunt of Boston and Mrs. A J Perley of Cambridge were joined in marriage. The ceremony linked prominent New England families and marks a notable social union in the postwar era.
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