Speakership contest dominates Boston politics in December
Special political correspondence from Boston notes a lively melee over who will be speaker of the House. Key figures include Myers of Cambridge Saunders of Boston and Bennett of Saugus with Howland of Chelsea as a potential compromise candidate. Anti Myers forces back Reed or Bennett while Saunders edges as the shrewd rival. Gas fights in Haverhill and Tremont street tracks vote cast further color the scene as political turnover and factional calculus drive the week.
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Boston elects Hart as Republicans claim strong showing
The text notes Republican voters in Dorchester and other districts supported Hart, aided by influential former Democrats in city departments who secretly backed him. Many grateful supporters believe Republican governance suits Boston, while some municipal ideas from Josiah Quincy may face scrutiny and change. The piece hints at forthcoming budget cuts and reform efforts in baths, printing, and music.
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Purves Chosen to Succeed Late Halford at Fifth Avenue Church
After a year of deliberation the Fifth Avenue Presbyterian church in New York selects Rev. Geo T. Purves D D of Princeton as pastor successor to the late John Halford. Congregation vote expected Wednesday. annual salary around 10000 dollars plus parsonage benefits.
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Wood Embarks as Cuba Governor Sails for Havana
Maj. Gen. Leon A Wood, newly named military governor of Cuba, sailed from New York to Havana with aide Lieut. E C Brooks. He dismissed fears of uprisings, noted 25 000 arms surrendered, and said Cuba remains quiet with no serious disturbances during his Santiago tenure.
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Santiago
James Nelson Pidcock Dies After Paralysis
York December 17 Former Democratic leader in this section of New Jersey James Nelson Pidcock died at his Whitehouse home from paralysis. Born Mechanicsville February 8 1835 he rose to lead Hunterdon county Democrats and served as state senator in 1876 and Congress representative from the old fourth district starting 1881. He later remained active in politics until district realignment in 1890. He was also president of the Rockaway Valley railroad.
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Bound for Cabugaon Aguinaldo Heads North With 600 Men
Manila reports Aguinaldo in disguise left Mantong with 500 men toward Salsona and Cabugaon in Cagayan. An insurgent major with 100 Filipino guards 23 American prisoners at Cabuguaon surrendered to deliver them to General Young. Young’s forces hunt Gen. Tino. Major Swigert’s Third Cavalry clash with 120 insurgents near Dingas with casualties on both sides. Captain McCalla’s Newark occupies Claveria and Pantelona. Filipinos surrender 1000 rifles.
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Chase Abandoned by American Major in Philippine Campaign
Manila dispatch reports Maj. Peyton C. Marsh of the 33d infantry abandoned pursuit of Aguinaldo and reached Begnen in the Cordillera amid difficult terrain and scarce food. Aguinaldo fled Bontoc with three women and two soldiers, heading south toward Bayombang as Americans eyes close in. Macabebes being reorganized for further mountain duties amid sickness. Concepcion and other Filipino leaders surrendering claim the insurgent system remains, Aguinaldo unlikely to be captured.
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Treasury says gold stock nears four hundred million
Washington December 16 The treasury reports today that 2.9 million in gold was withdrawn for export through New York most likely from gold certificates. The total held by the treasury inches toward 400 million dollars in gold with large backing from New York clearing banks. If combined with bank gold the total exceeds even Russia and France reserves, underscoring the vast U S gold holdings.
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Homeward Bound Troop Movements Reported From Havana
Washington dispatch from Havana states General Brooke telegraphed the war department detailing troop movements to the United States. Cavalry companies A through D of the 8th Cavalry head to Fort Riley Kansas, E F G to Riley, Kansas, and B E F G H of the ith Cavalry totaling 400 enlisted men with 300 horses to Galveston for frontier distribution. The 15th Infantry is expected to leave around the 30th and proceed to New York to be stationed between Governor's Island and Plattsburg.
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Brumby Dead Aide to Dewey Dies of Typhoid in Washington
Lieut. Thomas M. Brumby flag lieutenant to Admiral Dewey during the Manila campaign died at Garfield hospital in Washington after a several weeks illness with typhoid fever. He was 41 and unmarried, a Georgia native, with family in Marietta. The funeral likely to be held in Georgia. Dewey designated his secretary to handle the arrangements. Brumby served with Dewey for much of the past two years and was praised for his energy and devotion. His death marks the third associate of Dewey from the Manila battle to die since.
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House to vote on currency bill before holiday recess
Washington December 17 The House will vote on the currency bill tomorrow after the journal is read, with a predicted Republican majority and Democratic defections likely. Senate plans are light, and adjournment for Christmas is set for Wednesday as reorganizations delay major business.
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Porto Rico Elections Proceed With Slow Pace and Rumors
Reports from San Juan indicate Porto Rico elections advance slowly with minor disturbances. Republicans carried Ponce by about 1700, and expect strong majorities island wide, while the federal party wins in several towns. Military orders regulate demonstrations as voting continues for two months more.
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Moorhead Chief Shot During Burglar Arrest
Fargo reports Chief Murphy was shot in a burglary arrest in Moorhead. Collins fired, dropped his revolver when he fell, and Murphy shot him in the head. Both men were hospitalized in critical condition.
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Low rent housing options offered by T H Elliott
List of winter rental units including five rooms at seven fifty, large two story house at thirteen, boarders at thirty one dollars fifty cents, a tenement with stable and hennery for one hundred hens at twelve, and a cottage with a shop and half acre land at eight dollars, all at 64 Central Street.
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