Lawrence Mayors Margin as Election Reaffirms GOP Strength
Lawrence mass mayor Eaton Republican re-elected with 4431 votes against Democrat Mehoney 4243 and Socialist Wilbee 268. Aldermen 2 Republicans 4 Democrats. council 9 Democrats 8 Republicans. License yes 5106 no 3269. Other towns report Socialist victory in Haverhill and dry outcomes in Fitchburg and Gloucester with varied mayoral results and license votes.
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Charles Wilbee
Fitchburg
Citizens’ Temperance Party
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Edgar F. Bolding
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Citizen-Temperance Party
Quincy, Miass
Folkc Harrison
A. Keith
Russel Sears
Fall River
Jackson
Amos M. Jackson
John
B. Clarke
Municipal elections bring Democratic wins in Marlboro
In Marlboro on December 6 the Democrats won the city race with Edward J. Plankett defeating Walter E. Morse 1471 to 1197. Aldermen will be five Democrats and two Republicans. council seven Democrats, six Republicans, and one Workingmen candidate. License vote Yes 1539, No 7021, compared with Yes 1516, No 982 in 1897.
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Dwight O. Gilmore
David Power
Adolph Mieiles
Social Labor
Marlboro
Edward J. Plankett
Walter EP. Morse
Board of Aldermen
Citizens’workingmen
Council
Citizens
Populartiy referenced in honesty phrase ends in ambiguity
A fragmented line reads Armed strong in honesty with no secret in the popularity, leaving unclear subject and context. The snippet hints at a discussion of honesty and public favor but provides no concrete details, names, dates, or locations to anchor a full summary.
Fatal dynamite explosion at Castle Island
A premature torpedo blast at Castle Island Boston killed four people including Maurice McGrath and Brennan, Vaughn, and Ryan, with three others injured. The scene caused widespread destruction along the waterfront while Lieut. Raymond barred ambulances and the medical examiner arrived while officials delayed access. The torpedoes from the harbor magazine were being moved when the blast occurred.
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Brennan
Hiram Vaughn
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Vaughn
Serst
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Massachusetts Benefit Life receivers seek 20 percent dividend
In Boston on December 6 the report of Arthur Lord and A S Woodworth, receivers, was before Judge Knowlton. They seek court permission to pay a 20 percent dividend on death and disability claims. Liabilities total about 1,000,009 with $265,000 on hand and about $209,000 to be used for the dividend. They anticipate another 20 percent payout later from remaining cash and assets not yet converted. The report lists the parties to receive the dividend.
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Massachusetts Benefit Life Association
Knowlton
Supreme Court
Claimants list published as receivers weigh Mary A. Smith share
Mary A. Smith, omitted from the published claimant list, had a claim about $10,000 allowed by the receivers due to an attachment of real estate and bank funds. She seeks a share of the 20 percent dividend, arguing no question on her claim. Receivers oppose while suit and attachment stand, court to consider report and compromise plea regarding the American Surety claim of $32,143 for $15.
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Messrs. T. H. & A. Hi
American Surety Company
Brookline Stranger Harasses Women in Public
Boston reports a tall well dressed man in Brookline has stalked and assaulted women and girls for about two weeks. He approaches strangers, follows them to doors, and embraces victims if not deterred by any man. Police in plain clothes patrol while residents hunt for the assailant.
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Boston
Jack
Saved by Her Voice Courage on Atlantic Liner Sinking
Maud Roudebush, known for La Traviata, survived the Mohegan sinking off the Lizard on October 14. In lifeboat chaos her vocal calls guided rescuers though her mother Mme Grandin died after injury. Roudebush, an American, had her first U.S. public engagement.
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Boston
Maud Rondez
Mme. Grandin
Miss Rouder
Five More Bodies Recovered After Portland Disaster
The Boston area report details fresh recoveries along Orleans to Monomoy with identifications and descriptions of the deceased. Notables include Mrs. Walter Bemis of Auburn Maine and a 65 year old man at Monomoy, plus multiple unnamed corpses found at Kenberma and Nantasket Beach. Boutelle, a longtime abolitionist and shoemaker, died in Boutelle’s home at 42 Hawthorne Street in his 90s after a lengthy ill health period.
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Douglass
Portland Seen By Porter Captain Reports Sighting
A Portsmouth dispatch to the Union says the Edgar Randall captain saw the steamer Portland about 2 1/2 miles from Thatcher’s Island on a northeast course at 11 30 p m last Saturday. He noted she showed no distress signals and he thought she could have reached Gloucester harbor safely before 10 30 that night. He suspects an accident crippled her and she drifted until sinking.
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Portsmouth
Edgar Randall
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Thatcher's Island
Gloucester
Gloucester Harbor
Train Collision Halts Fitchburg Line in Concord
Eastbound Fitchburg freight split into two sections on the grade between Concord and Lake Walden. The rear section was struck when a returning engine backed into standing cars, demolishing the first car and derailing the tender. Fireman Kendall suffered minor bruises. Dark conditions hindered sighting the rear section in time.
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Fitchburg
Lake Walden
Kendall
Aged Divine Dead Rev Luther Boutelle Dies
Lynn mourns as Rev. Luther Boutelle, elder cleric of the Adventist faith, passes away at his home in Lynn after a long life of ministry. News notes his status as the oldest living divine in the denomination and honors his decades of service.
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Lynn
Luther
Cotton Mills to Resume at Warren After Two-Year Idle Period
Warren Dec 6 Superintendent George A Moody, newly placed in charge of the Warren cotton mill recently bought by the Thorn dyke company of Boston, reports the mills will soon be in full operation after more than two years of idleness. C F Parker leads carding and spinning in No 1 mill with work under way. No 3 mill carding and spinning rooms have started too.
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Wrest Warren
George A. Moody
Warren Cotton Mill
Thorndyke Company
Boston
C. F. Parker
FiftyFive Years Married Walkups Celebrate Anniversary
Reston reports Mr. and Mrs. Josiah W. Walkup of Framingham mark their 55th wedding anniversary with family and friends gathering at their Forest Street home. Local neighbors from Framingham visit to offer congratulations amid the well known couple. The event highlights long marriage and community ties in a New England town.
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Josiah W. Walkup
Framingham
Forest Street
Munyon's Headache and Indigestion Cure Ad
A Munyon's advertisement claims the remedy cures all headaches in 3 to 10 minutes and corrects indigestion while stimulating nerves and boosting the system. It urges inclusion in every home and traveler’s grip rack, notes availability at all druggists, and prices 25 cures for 26 cents.
Milford's Missing Town Clerk Sparks Local Sensation
Milford December 6 The case of Dominick J Lang Milford town clerk elected March 1891 grows into a sensation. Rumors claim neglect of duties gambling debts and uncollected license funds about 800 owed only 200 paid. Lang reportedly in debt and his 1000 bond not found.
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Dominick J. Lang
Sunday Herald
Lang
Fiumors
Byte
Avon Girl Burned Alive In Early Morning Fire
Miss Kate D Turner twenty, daughter of Mr and Mrs Charles Turner of East Main street Avon Massachusetts, died in a cellar fire likely started by a broken kerosene lamp. Firemen say she perished from inhaling flames after a morning blaze and nervous prostration haunted her weeks prior. Municipal authorities report few further details as investigations proceed.
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Avon
Mass
Kate D. Turner
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