News Bits From A Distant City And The War
The paper notes changes of address for advertisements to The Enterprise Fitchburg Massachusetts. It comments on the Spanish American War aftermath and critics say officers should avoid unkind remarks. It mentions reforms, wages for outdoor labor in Boston, and local civic pride, with scattered humorous and political observations.
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Fitchburg
John F. Wood
Enterprise
Main Street
Mass
Boston
Maine Yacht Amphrodite Claims Finest Ship in America
Bath Works recently completed the stern yacht Amphrodite for Col. Oliver T. Payne, claimed as the finest and largest yacht built in the United States. The note highlights Maine’s pine depletion yet notes shipbuilding remains active with a premier craft.
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Maine
Bath Works
America
Col. Oliver Til. Payne
Cape Cod wreck shifts future of coastal passenger boats
The Portland wreck on Cape Cod signals a change in shoreline transport. The older sidewheel craft with wide guards are fading from use, and the transition will shape the design of vessels carrying passengers along our coasts toward more seaworthy propellers.
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Cape Cod
Portland
Maynard Concert Delights with Boston Standard Company
Maynard residents will hear the Standard Concert Co of Boston on Friday night at Odd Fellows Hall. The ensemble features Mme Nannie Hands, S Nronberg, Gordhon the Russian violinist from the Boston Symphony, pianist Miss Mattison, and includes a Persian Garden piece by Liza Lelmann. Proceeds aid Maynard lodge. Tickets priced accessibly.
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Natrons
Standard Concert Co
Boston
Odd Fellows
Hhiads
Mile
Nannie Hands
Tenlang
S. Nronberg
Gordhon
Tete
Boston Symphony Orchestra
Europe
Moscow
St. Petersburg
Russia
Mlattison
Babette
Liza Lelmann
Lear
Maynard Lodge
Boo
Maynard Local Market Offers Fresh Oysters and Perfumes
Fresh oysters received daily at Central market while Johnson's drug stage shelves a choice line of Christmas perfumes. For sale two worn hand sleighs in first class order, inquire at Fowler. Grocer promises to supply Christmas dinner items and Thomas Wall offers plastering and house repair services with prompt River est. attention.
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Johnson
Fowler
Nfone the Grocer
Thomas Wall
Johar Cleary
River
Maynard Churches Sunday Services and Schedules
The record lists weekly church services and events for Maynard congregations. It names Rev T C Jackson at Maynard Churches with morning and evening services, Christian Endeavor, and nursery among items. Episcopal and other churches are listed with pastors Rev Edward Pigetes and Rev J A Crowe, along with service times, choir duties, and holy days.
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T. C. Jackson
Goa
Ee Saporie
Tendeil
Christian Endeavor Meeting
Amory Maynard Chotre
Deruian He Breneh
Edward Pigetes
Tga
Selva Das Goa
Wikkon
Gletork
Epworth
Avetingsey
Criss Meeline
Biidaw
Ard Fe Oseven
S “Prever
Carer
Washington D E E To The President Transmits Commission Report
A dispatched message to the President outlines a commission report on the government of a new region. It covers descriptive details of geography inhabitants institutions public domain productions climate and shipping, followed by proposed legislation and sub committee reports.
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Spain
Washington
Dee
Toner
Conmission
Court inquiry finds no fault in cruiser abandonment
Findings released specify the abandonment of the cruiser Infanta Maria Teresa during Oct 29 storm was not due to navy fault or negligence. The court recommends no further proceedings. The vessel was fit for voyage in fair weather but not sea worthy in a gale.
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Washington
Courtef
iInfanta Maia Teresa
United States
Brockton Election Nods to Municipal License Repeal
In Brockton Missouri December 7 the city overturned last year’s license vote winning a decisive moral shift. F W Low won the mayoral race with a large plurality over Democrat I G Brown. Aldermen stand five Republicans and two Democrats. License vote Yes 2592 No 4724. Vote totals compared to 1897 show changes in support.
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Brockton
Miss
Ff. W. Low
Id. G. Brown
Social Democracy lands big win in Haverhill election
On December 7 in Haverhill Massachusetts John C Chase representing the Social Democracy defeated five opponents including Republican John TL Lyon by about 350 votes. The party gained three alderman seats and three council seats and elected several minor officers. Mayor Chase retained the Democrat tally with 977 votes while Republicans were beaten again as the city approved license by a reduced majority.
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Haverhill
Maes
John C. Chase
Social Democracy
Jorse TL Jyon
Hatter
Socialist Party
Board of Aldermen
Mieyor Chase
Republicans Sweep Quincy Mayoral Race and City Council
In Quincy Massachusetts the Republican victory ousted Mayor Sears who carried wards 1 2 4 and 6. Ward 5 swung to reform showing 80 votes for Sears and 206 for Keith in the council race. Democrats won only two of 23 council seats.
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Quincy. Mass
Dec
Sears
Mr. Keith
New Bedford Mayor Elected Amid Bitter City Campaign
Charles S. Ashley was chosen mayor of New Bedford for the seventh time by a narrow margin over Samuel Bentley. The campaign featured a straight Republican ticket, a Citizen candidate, and a bid to curb license votes, with six Republicans and three Municipal League aldermen elected.
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New Bedford
Mass
Charles S. Ashley
Samuel Id. Bentley
Alaver Ashley
Aldermieman
Aostraight Rernbtieia
Citaes
Pitehbhburs
Dtee
Danretn
Cleeling
Saraeb Anderson
Dygnaver
Copiperamec
Orargin
Player
Aidermen
Council votes on license and pension law in city election
The council stands 11 Republicans and seven Democrats. The city favored license by 1658 votes and approved a pension law for firemen. Dwight D. imagers and Gilmore with Power and Mielles figures cited. license vote tallied as Yes, with 2274 to 628.
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Dwight D., Gilmore
David Power
Adolph Mielles
Debiy Nin
Taunton Race Narrowed In Mayor Fish Relection
Taunton residents voted in a municipal election with Nathaniel J. W. Fish likely returning as mayor. His plurality fell from last year while the license vote weakened. Republicans won control of the city council and the school committee amid several contests. License: Yes 2292, No 1527.
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Taunton
Mass
Bee
Nathaniel JW. Fish
Wats
USA
Whiting Re-elected Mayor in Pittsfield Close Demo Victory
Pittsfield Massachusetts voters re elected Mayor William W. Whiting and chose three aldermen and five city council members. Democrats gain control on a joint ballot by a one vote margin. License referendum shows liquor sale defeated in all but one ward.
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Pittsfield
Mass
William W. Whiting
Mayberry Elected Chief Magistrate in Waltham Vote
Mayor George J. Mayberry, a Republican, won the chief magistrate post in Waltham for the fourth time while Otis M. Gove was defeated by a large margin. The city again voted no license. The council will include Republicans and six Democrats next year. Several minor contests were sparse.
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Waltham
Mass
George J. Mayberry
Otis M. Gove
Mhe
Malden Election Brings Republican Sweep Over Independents
Malden Massachusetts voters ousted the Independents after two years and elected Charles Ma Dean as mayor with Republicans winning all aldermen and most council seats. The city also chose no license in a tight race for school committee and approved a highway bond issue for $150,000.
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Malden
Mass
Thortine
Charles Ma Dean
Lawrence mass mayor re elected amid party split council counts
The report notes Mayor Faton Rep victory in Lawrence with aldermen split as two Republicans and four Democrats. The city council shows sixteen Democrats and eight Republicans. license vote tallies were Yes 6106 No 3269. The piece also references a Chicago political bribery tale and a New York Advertiser mention.
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Lawrence
Mass
Dee
Faton Rep
Council
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