Cunningham's Sweetheart at His Bedside at Hospital
In South Boston union teamster Michael J. Cunningham was shot by a strike breaker. His sweetheart Miss Anna Richardson, who would have been his wife, stayed by his bedside as he died. Funeral set for tomorrow at SS. Peter and Paul's Church with military escort.
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City Hospital
Michael J. Cunningham
Cunningham
Boston
Glover & Co
Lewis Harris
West Fifth Street
Michael C. Cunningham
SS. Peter and Paul's Church
Father Brown
Teamsters’ Union 25
Breakers' Grievances on Zealandia Strike Debacle
Three deserters from the Zealandia assert abusive treatment and unpaid wages. Barry Devanney says he was ordered off at gunpoint and left with 15 cents after three days work. Philip Keefe reports stolen clothing and insufficient pay. Joseph Nash shares similar claims. Devanney mentions promised gold piece and clothes if workers stay a month.
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Zealandia
Barry Devanney
Philip Keefe
Boston
Joseph Nash
Post
Devanney
New York
Keefe
Strike Riot Flares After Death Sparks Demonstration
Following the death of Cunningham, a wild demonstration erupts with strike breakers tossed into water and others beaten until a priest intervenes to stop the riot. The unrest marks the fiercest scene since the strike began.
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Cunningham
Paralyzed Veteran Recovers Using Pink Pills
Charles H. Gilden of Portland Michigan, Civil War veteran, claimed paralysis from a bullet injury improved after taking Dr. Williams Pink Pills. He said six boxes brought relief and enabled him to walk and speak more clearly, with pills marketed to cure nervous debility and related conditions.
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United States
Charles H. Gilden
Portland
Sonia Co
Mich
Gilden
Eighth New York Heavy Artillery
Dr. Williams
Neal Son
Williams
Tales Of A Home Remedy For Rheumatism And Kidney Troubles
A home prescription claims to cure rheumatism and kidney trouble after treatments at health resorts failed. The mixture combines Fluid Extract Dandelion, Compound Karyon, and Compound Syrup Sarsaparilla, taken daily after meals with ample water. The ad touts kidney cleansing and blood purification with easy preparation at pharmacy ingredients.
Bartenders Union Donates to Striking Teamsters
The Boston Bartenders Union contributed 100 dollars to aid the striking Teamsters. The donation differs from the previously announced 310 dollars.
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Bartenders’ Union
Boston Bartenders’ Union
Distribution of Century Dictionaries at White's
The R H White Company book department saw unusual activity as Cosmopolitan Magazine distributed the Century Dictionary Encyclopedia and Atlas. Cosmopolitan secured the entire Century 1907 output at a rock bottom price to attract subscribers with Boston as the New England distribution point.
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R. H. White Company
Cosmopolitan
Atlas
Boston
New England
Protests Hit Boston Elevated Railway Petition For Freight Carriage
Henry M. Whitney and ex-Congressman John A. Sullivan appeared before the Board of Aldermen to oppose granting the Boston Elevated Railway Company permission to carry baggage and freight as a common carrier. The petition was referred for a public hearing with a plan requirement and ample time for remonstrants to inspect. Sullivan warned the Elevated must first show a detailed plan and improve traveler safety before new freight engines threaten crowded streets.
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Henry M. Whitney
John A. Sullivan
Board of Aldermen
Boston Elevated Railway Company
Whitney
Sullivan
Boston
Elevated Railroad
Taft Campaign in Ohio Hinges on Mrs Taft Influence
The Taft bid for the Republican nomination in Ohio relies on campaign work in the state. President Roosevelt and Mrs William H Taft are cited as strong helpers. Mrs Taft eschews society glare but is noted for her supportive presence on the hustings and potential vote influence.
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Washington
William Howard Taft
Ohio
Theodore Roosevelt
President Roosevelt
William H. Taft
Taft
Taft Foraker Contest Dismissed by Ohio GOP Chairman
Walter Brown, chairman of the Ohio Republican State Committee, says no request has been made to convene a State central committee meeting to plan a presidential primary. He reiterates opposition to a primary on general election day and notes Lucas County Republicans favor avoiding intra party contests until after November municipal elections.
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Toledo
Walter Brown
Republican State Committee
State Central Committee
Lucas County
Baker Warns Williams He Is Butting In
In a pointed letter William H. Baker denounces Williams as a meddler in Democratic affairs. He criticizes Williams for pandering to Bryan and questions his leadership, noting past defeats and stating Bryan remains the genuine voice of Democratic reform while Williams risks undermining the party. Baker signs from 161 Devonshire street.
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Baker
Williams HE
Mr. Bryan
Roosevelt
Republic
New England
Bryan
Democratic Party
Democracy
William H. Baker
Devonshire Street
Ten Thousand Visit Nautical Garden at Revere Beach
Ten thousand people received tickets from the Sunday Post to the Nautical Garden at Revere Beach. A rush formed before opening with girls and boys in line. Attractions included the tilting walk helter skelter moving barrel broncho bridge and an Italian garden while an orchestra played tonight.
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Sunday Post
Revere Beach
Bhoy
Arrangements for Funeral of Mrs Lizabeth A Turner
New Britain Conn April 29 All arrangements have been made for the funeral of Mrs Lisabeth A Turner to be held in this city on Wednesday May 1 Private services at her home 46 Camp street at 2 pm Services at the Episcopal Church at 2 30 and ritualistic services by the Woman s Relief Corps in the cemetery chapel with a eulogy by the Rev Edward A Horton of Edward W Kinsley Post 118 Boston All intending to attend from Boston will be provided with a special car on the 9 15 am train at the South station and are requested not to purchase tickets as Assistant Adjutant General Wetherbee will furnish transportation at reduced rates.
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New Britain
Conn
Lisabeth A. Turner
Camp Street
Episcopal Church
Woman's Relief Corps
Edward A. Horton
Edward W. Kinsley Post
Boston
Waltham Runaway Horse Case Reaches Supreme Court
Armour & Co versus Agnes Skene prompts the US Supreme Court to decide if a corporation is liable for damages caused by a runaway horse owned by it. Miss Skene of Waltham Mass. was struck in 1900. a verdict for $6500 followed in federal court. The appeals court affirmed, and Armour seeks Supreme Court review.
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Washington
Armour & Co
Agnes Skene
Supreme Court of the United States
Miss Skene
Waltham
Mass
United States Circuit Court of Massachusetts
Circuit Court of Appeals
New England
Supreme Court
Too Many Weak Schools Curse of Baptist Church Says Prof English
Professor English of Newton Theological Seminary told Baptist clergymen in Chipman Hall that the church has too many weak schools. He questioned Maine's four schools and Des Moines two when one suffices and urged more opportunity to discuss marriage and divorce, and other grave church matters. The remarks followed a committee report on a policy for higher denominational effectiveness.
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Baptist Church
English
Professor English
Newton Theological Seminary
Chipman Hall
Maine
Des Moines
Newton
New England
Committee of Five
Soaping a Geyser Exhibit Honored Nance O’Neil in Australia
An account of Nance O’Neil’s Australian visit describes a dramatic geyser demonstration in New Zealand, where Wiaroa geyser was soaped to provoke a spray of water over 500 feet. The event involved the Governor and native support, marking the actress’s reception abroad.
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New Zealand
Miss O'Neil
Wiatoa
Antipodes
Coming Thro the Rye Transferred to Park Theatre
An agreement has moved the musical comedy Coming Thro the Rye from Boston to the Park Theatre, with performances starting next Monday. The show remains popular, filling the Washington Street house, and may extend into the summer. Seat sales for opening nights begin next Thursday at 8 am.
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Charles Frohman
Rich & Warris
Will J. Block Amusement Company
Park Theatre
Boston
Washington Street Playhouse
Park
Lyceum Theatre Review Sets Up Burlettas and Gags
Lyceum Theatre features two burlettas Parisian Widows and The Village by the Sea with singing costumes and shapely women. Snitz Moore leads the comedy in both burlesques while Annette Wiltsie Madge Coleman and Lee Hickman deliver solid turns. The playful roller skating scene becomes the hit as other numbers and acts round out a satisfactory program.
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Lyceum Theatre
Snitz Moore
Annette Wiltsie
Madge Coleman
Barlettas
Lee Hickman
Moore
Thomas D McNamara Buried At St Marks Church
Funeral for Thomas D McNamara of 47 Edwin Street Ashmont was held yesterday at St Mark's Church. Burial followed in St Joseph's Cemetery. The 31 year old was superintendent for M O'Keefe and left a widow and two children.
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Thomas D. McNamara
Edwin Street
Ashmont
St. Mark’s Church
St. Joseph’s Cemetery
McNamara
M. O'Keefe
Theatre Premier bills feature comic and aquatic acts
The Theatre Premier presents Too Much Mother-in-Law as the main laugh centerpiece with A Compressed Air Nightmare and The Carnival at Venus. Miss Kellerman performs diving and swimming feats as a moving picture novelty while illustrated songs dazzle. Entertainers include Al Weston Frank Cohen M. C. Crocker John Lavin Grace Merriman May Vincent. Musical numbers by Warry J. Norton Ruth Wilmore and Bessie Beasley.
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Venice
Moving Picture
al Weston
Frank Cohen
M. C. Crocker
John Lavin
Grace Merriman
May Vincent
Warry J. Norton
Ruth Wilmore
Bessie Beasley
Bribing an Actress Prompts Doll Gift at Orpheum
On May 6 Boston actor Charles Miller will perform at the Orpheum in Richard Harding Davis’ The Littlest Girl. A child in the sketch would not act until bribed with a doll to appear at the footlights, replacing the usual bouquet.
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Charles Miller
Boston
The
Orpheum
Richard Harding Davis
Papa Miller
Doris
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Second Streets
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Pao
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U. S. Supreme Court
Nance O’nell
Australia
Thomas D. M’namara
Epicure
Massachusetts
Clinton Market
City Square
Duryeas
National Starch Company
Platt
Henry B. Platt
Cliff Street
Winslow
Septimus J. Hanna
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First Church of Christ, Scientist
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