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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Aug 10, 1915
Page
9
A political speech lauds Governor Walsh crediting him with advancing measures previously opposed by the speaker. The speaker, an elderly Democrat, admits past errors and asserts Edward F. Walsh is effectively elected Massachusetts governor with a 25,000 vote edge, stronger than his party.
Ex Congressman John A. Keliher delivered a political prophecy to a crowd of several hundred at a City Club banquet honoring Edward F. McLaughlin upon his return from the Pacific coast as part of the governor’s official delegation.
A 1915 banquet in Ward 12 South End honors Representative McLaughlin with officials including Governor Walsh and Mayor Curley in attendance. Toastmaster James H. Doyle presided as leaders lauded McLaughlin for his legislative role and aid to Governor Walsh. A gubernatorial boom hint arose during the event.
In remarks by James H. Doyle the toastmaster, guests express hope that Ed ward F. McLaughlin will serve as Governor in the future. The toast includes mentions of Governor Walsh and a younger man, with a diamond ring presented as a token of friendship from the banquet organizers.
Holyoke August 9 negotiations between the Holyoke Street Railway Company and 250 striking workers, aided by the Holyoke Chamber of Commerce, failed to resolve the trolley strike over wages. The chamber reported a near agreement on all terms except pay, with workers voting to reject the company offer as a wage reduction. The chamber said it would pause active settlement efforts but remain available to both sides.
About 20 kinds of auto lights were tested at Brookline Country Club in a demonstration by a voluntary committee on auto lights. Some 200 motorists attended to judge the lights, with plans for further trials after data are reviewed.
Waterbury Vermont reports severe crop damage after a heavy thunder shower. Central Vermont railroad tracks flooded by a brook overflow leaving a foot of sand and gravel in one area.
The first granddaughter born at Franklin Park Zoo makes her debut Friday morning as curator McNealy discovers a baby elk at play with her mother.
William J. Murphy 18-year-old Everett honor student and factory office worker disappeared after telling his mother he would be gone 15 minutes. A telegram from Waterville Me dated yesterday said he is heading north with a Char lestown companion. Police in Waterville notified and will pursue the pair.
The zoo reports a newborn elk calf of over 80 pounds at four days old, descendant from the mother born at the zoo two years ago. Parents remain on site, name yet to be decided by curator McNealy. If more elk arrive, the elk ranges may need enlargement and other animals moved to make space.
Charles a Chinese inmate in Charlestown state prison died after a heart ailment worsened. He had been imprisoned two years after the Chinatown shooting affray that led to multiple deaths and decades of legal battles. Funeral plans await his son Warren Charles in New York.
In Quincy, a bigamy case involving Honora Robbs and Frank A Robbs of Somerville ends with双方 agreeing to forgive and forget and settle the matter out of court. The case had been slated for trial yesterday.
Mrs Robbs and George W Drake of West Quincy faced a bigamy charge after Robbs claimed her first marriage dated from 198. Drake admitted large gaps in life and a missing husband. The court put the charge on file and the couple planned to nullify the second wedding as they start anew.
Miss Margaret Corcoran a four year old of 70 West Cedar Street was sent to City Hospital with a broken ankle yesterday afternoon after being struck in a garage doorway by an automobile owned and operated by John F Fitzgibbons of 5 St James Terrace in Ferdinand.
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