Names Suggested for the New Bridge
Greater Boston readers flood Post offices with bridge name ideas for the Charles River crossing. Proposals include Old Home Week Bridge, Charlesbridge, Lincoln and McKinley, Longfellow Bridge, Warren Bridge, and President Eliot of Harvard among others.
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Post
Greater Boston
Charlies
The
Greater
Boston
Old Home Week
New Bridge
Cambridge Bridge
Lincoln
McKinley
Harvard Street
Delegates converge at Teamsters annual convention in Boston
The fifth annual International Brotherhood of Teamsters and Helpers convention opened in Paine Memorial Hall with 213 delegates, rising to 230, from 134 local unions across the United States and Canada. Speakers urged unity and described a future without arrests for labor organizing, while credentials reported delegates from major cities including Cambridge, Boston, Providence, Jersey City, New York, and Chicago.
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International Brotherhood of ‘Teamsters and Helpers’ Union
Paine Memorial Hall
United States
Canada
Driscoll
American Federation of Labor
Henry Abrahams
Boston Central Labor Union
Massachusetts
Joseph A. Turnbull
Boston
Lawrence A. Grace
Providence
John Jennings
Jersey City
Charles Johnson
New York
Fred Hutchinson
Chicago
Cambridge
Boston Teamdrivers’ District Council
International
Shea
The
Brotherhood of Teamdrivers and Helpers of America
Joseph Forkey
John J. O’connell
Frank P. Fall
Thomas L. Hughes
Cornelius P. Shea
George F. Tagen
Edward J. Byrnes
Edward Mullen
John Geary
William Rooney
Samuel Robinson
Montreal
M. P. McDonald
F.J. Baker
Brockton
Frank Cox
Sen Wetmore in Auto Case
In Wareham Aug 5 three men were captured for speeding. William Kennedy of New Bedford chauffeur for Arthur E. Perry, F. W. Freeman of Newton and Louis Dévine driver for R. T. Herrick of Boston were released to await overspeeding charges. U S Senator George Peabody Wetmore testified against N T Champion, driver for Williama Watson Sherman. A defense failed and a $10 fine was imposed with an appeal noted.
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Wareham
William Kennedy
New Bedford
Arthur E. Perry
Knowlton
F. W. Freeman
Highland Avenue
Newton
Louis Dévine
R. T. Herrick
Boston
United States
George Peabody Wetmore
Rhode Island
N. T. Champion
Williama Watson Sherman
New York
Body of Archie Lacy Found on Reservoir Hill
Saranac Lake New York on August 6, the body of Archie Lacy a contractor and builder was found on the trail on Reservoir Hill. He had blown off the top of his head with a rifle.
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Saranac Lake
N. Ris
Archie Lacy
Reservoir Hill
Painter James Randall Commits Suicide in Lawrence
In Lawrence on August 5 painter James Randall age 30 took his life at home by inhaling illuminating gas after days of despondency. He was a resident of the city and his death was reported as a self inflicted tragedy. authorities noted no foul play.
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Lawrence
James Randall
Duffy’s Pure Malt Whiskey Promoted As Health Tonic
An Rochester New York advertisement touts Duffy’s Pure Malt Whiskey as a tonic and builder of blood and tissue. It claims heart benefits and nerve soothing effects, saying the product is distilled from malted grain and suitable for sensitive stomachs.
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Duffy
Duffy Malt Whiskey Co
Rochester
N.Y
Stole M GARRs Handcuffs
Police headquarters inspectors tease John McGarr after he reports his handcuffs stolen. McGarr, famed for tracking crooks, cannot solve the mystery, prompting widespread laughter among officers as the case is assigned after evening roll call.
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John McGarr
Inspector McGarr
McGarr
Fear trickery at outing in Worcester Aug. 16
Worcester Democrats fear a deceptive plan behind the Aug. 16 gathering once proposed as a Worcester county event. Initially tied to John R. Thayer, the outing has shifted, with Van Rourke cited as aiding and abetting, and suspicions arise of a push to hand the gathering to an eastern candidate. Distrust grows as the event no longer appears strictly Worcester county.
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Worcester
Spurns Mother for Chinaman in New York Chinese Laundry
Mrs Emma Sergeant of New Hampshire reported her daughter Minnie Spurrell aged 27 living with a Chinese man Harry F. May in Amsterdam Avenue near 125th Street. Minnie was arrested for abandoning her 38-year-old child and refused to name him. Mrs Sergeant says Minnie married George Spurrell in Boston four years ago and a son was born. she then became opium addicted and deserted husband and baby.
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New York
Amsterdam Avenue
One Hundred and Twenty-fifth Street
Emma Sergeant
New Hampshire
Minnie Spurrell
Harry F. May
Sergeant
George Spurrell
Boston
Sergeant Said
Clark
Chelsea
Mass
Lorenzo Bennett Clark
Excelsior Brigade
New York State Volunteers
Rogel Forest Dale
Malden
LA Cotte
Winthrop
Frank J
Catherine Cowen
Victor La-Cotte
Buchanan Street
St. John the Evangelist Church
Lemis
Michael Lemis
William B. Munroe
Court Road
St. John the Fyvangelist Church
Miley
Maria
Thomas F. Miley
Thomas H. Miley
S. J
Elmo Street
Dorchester
St. Leo's Church
Esmond Street
Mary O'Shea
Hogan
Boston Street
St. Vincent's Church
FE. Street
Roach
Roxbury
Lawrence
Catherine Roach
Good
Kearsarge Naval Veterans
Highland Park Avenue
All Saints’ Church
Lowell
Convention opens with greetings from Boston Team Drivers leader
The preliminary sessions feature Dan iel J Tobin president of Boston Team Drivers District Council and William Berwin Boston Alderman chairman welcoming delegates for Mayor Fitzgerald. AFL leaders address a forum on open shop and union solidarity amid tensions with Citizens Alliance and Employers' Associations.
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Daniel J. Tobin
Boston Teamdrivers’ District Council
William Berwin
Boston Board of Aldermen
Fitzgerald
American Federation of Labor
Tobin
Boston Council
Boston
Brotherhood of Teamdrivers
International Brotherhood of Teamdrivers and Helpers of America
Wonderland
Revere Beach
Alderman Berwin
Edward Cohen
Dennis D. Driscoll
State Branch
Henry Abrahams
Boston Central Labor Union
Cohen
International Brotherhood of Teamsters
Citizens’ Alliance
Employers’ Associations
Employers’ Association of Boston
First Cold Tablet Original Bromo Quinine Brand
The notice warns that only the remedy labeled Brom oQuinine is a laxative and cautions against similarly named products. It describes the first and original Cold Tablet as a white package with black and red lettering and the BE W GROVE signature, priced at 25 cents.
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BE. W. Grove
Credentials contest for seat of Nelson in New Orleans
In a statewide credential contest the seat of William Nelson of New Orleans is challenged on per capita tax grounds. The convention lists colored delegates M Nelson E A Gorman and J A Wilson from Mobile, while Chicago holds 70 delegates the largest city representation. Delegates arrive nationwide from Maine to California and Canada to Louisiana as committees form for Rules Constitution and Resolutions. The session adjourns to 9 AM with public access limited and Boston figures Shea Tobin emerge as leading presidential contenders awaiting Thursday's decision.
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William Nelson
New Orleans
M. Nelson
E. A. Gorman
J. A. Wilson
Mobile
Chicago
Maine
California
Canada
Louisiana
Shea
Jeremiah A. Murray
Boston
Simon Miller
Dubuque, Tra
Harry McCormack
New York City
John Rowan
John Howe
Jersey City
Frank P. Fall
Owen McNamee
Brooklyn
T. I., Baker
Brockton
William Reese
Stephen Perkins
Toledo
John Sutton
Buffalo
Harry Barton
Toronto
Joseph Moran
New York
Edward Mason
John B. Casey
John J. Monehan
San Francisco
George FF
Tagenco Boston
E. J. Huffman
Harry Smith
Timothy Lynch
Dennis J. O’brien
Providence
Dr. Porter’s Antiseptic Healing Oil Ad
Advertisement notes household use for poison remedies and tick removal with refund claim if product fails. Mentions Dr Porter’s Antiseptic Healing Oil priced at 25 cents and references Bene Daines Druggists handling refunds.
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SUR Bene Daines
Dark Horse Considered at Convention as Shea Favored
New England delegates largely back President Shea with only rare exceptions while Chicago’s 70 delegate slate is split. Shea supporters predict two thirds of votes. rumors spread of a dark horse possibly entering Wednesday or Thursday as surprises loom and delegates stay alert for convention ground rumblings.
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New England
Shea
Chicago
Friends of
Bath Celebrates 300 Years Of Shipbuilding Fame
Bath Maine marks the 300th anniversary of American shipbuilding with twin bonfires along the Kennebec, a city programme from dawn to dusk, receptions for naval officials, balloon ascent, and speeches by Governor Cobb Mayor Hughes ex Governor Chamberlain and Harold Sewall. The celebration honors Bath’s growth and its role in maritime history.
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Bath
Kennebec
America
Popham Beach
Popham
Alameda
C. C. Bonnette
Winter Street
William T. Cobb
George FE. Hughes
Joshua S. Chamberlain
Harold M. Sewall
Charles E. Allen
Maine Historical Society
Deadly gypsy moth spray claims livestock losses
A cow owned by Charles A. Collins and two horses owned by W. O. Weston died after exposure to a poisonous gypsy moth spray in Lynn. Collins seeks damages from the city after being told by a clerk that state responsibility does not apply. Weston lost two horses in the same incident and awaits resolution.
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Lynn
Charles A. Collins
Fairmont Avenue
Saugus
W. O. Weston
Sadler Street
Collins
Daniel Emerson
Commission
Kirkland
Board of Selectmen
Coleman Falls on Barge Fractures Skull at City Hospital
John C. Coleman aged 50 slipped on the wet forecastle deck of the barge Ellenville and suffered a fractured skull, a fractured right knee, and severe facial and shoulder abrasions. He is listed as in a dangerous condition at City Hospital.
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Ellenville
John C. Coleman
City Hospital
Quincy Man Stole Milk To Feed Starving Wife
Frederick W. Bates of 15 Walnut Street Atlantic was fined 12.90 dollars in District Court after stealing 20 cents worth of milk to nourish his starving wife. Judge Avery urged mercy given circumstances, Bates has no money or work, and must pay by Sept. 16.
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Quincy
Frederick W. Bates
Walnut Street
Atlantic
Bates
Squantum Street
Avery
Point Judith Cruises to Easy Polo Victory in Rhode Island Cup
Point Judith defeated Great Neck 18 to 6 in a Rhode Island cups polo match at Point Judith Country Club Narragansett Pier. The affair moved at a slow pace but Point Judith maintained control throughout and secured a decisive win.
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Narragansett Pier
R. I
Point Judith
Great Neck
Point Judith Country Club
These Men Are Human Flies Descent Huntington Ravine
Ralph A. Jenkins and Rodney S. Jenkins of Pittsfield New Hampshire successfully descended Huntington Ravine a thousand feet deep with a steep headwall. They climbed down three thousand feet then returned to the summit showcasing a bold mountaineering feat.
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MT. Washington
N. H
Ralph A. Jenkins
Rodney
Jenkins
Pittsfield
Huntington Ravine
Fisher Dies at Relief Hospital After Heart Failure
Henry Fisher died yesterday after admission to Relief Hospital on the first of the month with heart failure. His body lies in the morgue awaiting disposition by relatives.
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Henry Fisher
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