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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Aug 11, 1905

Page

2

Woman Attacks Real Estate Sale Outside Sears Building

Annie Nicholson led a clamoring crowd around Boston streets as she declared herself a female Andrew Carnegie and offered to sell property for pennies. A patrolman ended the scene at Tremont street, with authorities to decide her fate at Deer Island.

Carney Square Annie Nicholson Scollay Square Annie Sears Andrew Carnegie Thomas Brown Station 2 Deer Island Tremont Street

Burnett Emerges as Likely Governor Candidate

Democratic leaders discuss Robert M. Burnett of Southboro as a strong potential nominee for governor despite his denial. They plan to wait for Col Gaston’s return and for John R. Thayer to refuse, while Adjutant General Miles cuts his vacation to address the gubernatorial situation.

Robert M. Burnett Southboro John R. Thayer Worcester Thayer Josiah Quincy Democratic State Committee Burnett Gaston Boston Quincy State Committee Lyman Executive Committee

Peter Faneuil Not a Grafter Claims Stir History Panel

Historians debunk Professor Shepardson of the University of Chicago who alleged that Faneuil Hall was built with tainted funds. Local experts affirm Peter Faneuil’s upright reputation and challenge the claim, noting no solid proof to support graft allegations.

Francis W. Shepardson University of Chicago Faneuil Boston Windy City Hub Professor Shepardson Peter Faneuil Peter Charles F. Pidgin State Bureau Statistics of Labor Shepardson Faneuil Hall Edward W. McGlenen City Register

Bribery warrant to be requested in city court today

Lawyer Thomas A. Mullen will ask for a bribery warrant against a former labor leader in the North End over funds linked to the National Dock Trust measure. Aldermen weigh possible moves against Linehan as Burroughs visits City Hall and tax figures show urban real estate gains and losses across wards.

Thomas A. Mullen North End Central Labor Union National Dock Trust City Hall Alderman Whelton George Burroughs National Dock Trust Company Mr. Burroughs Boston Ward 7 Ward 11

Hearn Heads Camera Men at Photographers Association

Charles W. Hearn of Boston was elected president of the Photographers' Association of America during the convention in Paul Revere Hall Mechanics' Building. Also chosen were C. J. Van Deventer and C. L. Lewis as vice presidents.

Charles W. Hearn Boston Photographers’ Association of America Paul Revere Hall Mechanics’ Building C. J. van Deventer C. L. Lewis Hearn

Niagara Falls Fans Triumph Over Cincinnati At Meeting

Supporters from Niagara Falls led the drive for the next year’s meeting place, backed by Cincinnati citizens, and Niagara Falls carried the vote to win the choice. Frank R. Barrows served as secretary and A M Wilson as treasurer.

Frank R. Barrows A. M. Wilson Niagara Falls Cincinnati

Melrose Boy Found After Birthday Cellar Lockup

Melrose, Aug. 10 Little Willie Bull, 10, reported missing, was found at his home 31 Tappan Street this afternoon. He said a chum locked him in an adjoining cellar for fun, knowing it was his birthday. He complained of hunger.

Melrose Little Willie Bull Tappan Street Willie

Salt Laden Bark Jose Roig From Teneriffe Arrives

The bark Jose Roig flying Spanish colors arrived at the port after a 40 day voyage from Teneriffe via Torrevieja. She is the first square rig in years to reach the harbor and notes salt aboard. Steamer traffic with Spanish ships continues, but square riggers remain rare in local waters.

Jose Roig Torrevieja Teneriffe

The Average American Defined by Roosevelt

President Roosevelt spoke to railroad men praising their hard work and willingness to take risks. He lauded the average American as someone who works hard, collaborates with others, and accepts responsibility while contributing to the nation.

Roosevelt President Roosevelt

Roosevelt Addresses Miners and Catholics on Reform and Temperance

President Roosevelt, Cardinal Gibbons, and John Mitchell of the miners preach social reform and temperance. Roosevelt cites wage raises and longer hours as risks, urging cooperation between capital and labor to sustain prosperity and peace. Cardinal Gibbons endorses industry thrift temperance and religious virtue as essential to progress.

John Mitchell Roosevelt Cardinal Gibbons

Funds to Fight Fever Briefing From New Orleans

Official yellow fever report to 6 p m shows 60 new cases today raising total to 739. Deaths today total 7, cumulative deaths 126. Five new sub foci today bring sub foci to 135.

New Orleans

Yellow fever visitors seen as less malignant in New Orleans

New Orleans health officers report the yellow fever outbreak shows lower death rates than earlier waves while virulence remains. The City Council authorizes Mayor Behrman to borrow 60 000 dollars for ongoing emergency needs with 10 000 for street cleaning and 50 000 for a federal request fund. about 250 000 is secured for six weeks of medical response.

Collins Fellows Suffolk New Orleans Behrman White

City Union backs Jerome for mayor in NY

Frederick W. Hinrichs urges Citizens Union to nominate Jerome for mayor. He cites the union’s influence in New York politics and calls for unity to support the candidate.

New York Frederick “‘W. Hinrichs Jerome Citizens’ Union

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