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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Aug 15, 1904

Page

2

Blackmar and Shottz Lead for Commander

The New York delegation faces a crowded field for commander in chief with General W. W. Blackmar of Massachusetts, John C. Shortz of New York, and Allan E. Bakewell of New York. caucus tonight aims to unite the New York vote, likely moving toward Blackmar as the strongest candidate.

New York State Department W. W. Blackmar Massachusetts John Do. Shortz Allan E. Bakewell Blackmar Shottz New England Mitchell John C. Shottz Bakewell Shortz Boston Washington Advocate Tanner Blackmare J. D. Walker Pennsylvania Black Eli Torrance Rawlins Post Minneapolis Kirby South Amboy N. J New Jersey Shettz

Sanford's Ginger tells the dealer what you want

An advertisement extols Sanford's Ginger as the world's standard of purity flavor and strength. It claims a long history of quality, warns against cheaper substitutes, and promotes the ginger as invaluable for stomach and bowel troubles and travel ailments.

Sanford’s Sanford

Switchel Way to Beat the Summer ills with Sanford’s Ginger

An old farm favorite switchel is praised as a healthful hot weather drink. A recipe suggests two teaspoonfuls of molasses, water, and half a teaspoon of Sanford's Ginger. Regular use is claimed to improve appetite and digestion when Sanford’s Ginger is used.

When Ice Water Is Safe

A brief ad style note promoting Sanford's Ginger as a safe addition to cold drinks. It claims the product breaks up summer colds and chills and advises adding sugar to taste. The call to action centers on choosing Sanford's for flavor and health benefits.

Sanford

Sanford's Ginger Brings Comfort To The Worn Mind

A brief wellness feature highlights Sanford's Ginger as a soothing aid for mental strain. The piece urges readers to seek comfort in the product, describing its comforting qualities and potential restorative effects for overworked minds.

Body of Ada Richardson sent to Lawrence for funeral

The body of Mrs. Ada Richardson, murdered at 22 West Canton Street early Saturday, was moved from City Hospital morgue and sent to Lawrence. The funeral will be held at the home of her sister, Mrs. Lizzie Chandler, 95 Myrtle Street.

Ada Richardson West Canton Street City Hospital Lawrence Lizzie Chandler Myrtle Street

Miss Pardoe Gov­erness at Edison Home Dies in New Jersey

Ethel K. Pardoe 25, employed by Mrs. Thomas A. Edison as a governess for the Edison children, died by her own action in Orange New Jersey turning on the gas. The incident occurred August 14.

New York Ethel K. Pardoe Thomas A. Edison Edison Orange N. J

Judge Emmons Cannot Parade With Grand Army Kin

Judge Emmons, declining to parade with his Grand Army comrades, pledges week long service to preserve order. He states he will be at police headquarters at times and will accept invitations to speak at camp fires, remaining engaged each night of the week.

Grand Army Wilmington

Crowds Visit Warships on Harbor Tour

Crowds thronged harbor ships yesterday between 1 and 6 as visitors arrived by various craft. The flagship Minneapolis and the Massachusetts drew the most attention while cruisers and the Hartford attracted many curious sightseers. About 1500 jackies and marines are expected to parade today amid large crowds.

Minneapolis Massachusetts Hartford

Advance guard of southern ex Confederates to stay in city

The advance guard of the ex Confederates arrived yesterday and took rooms at the Hotel Victoria on Dartmouth street. Generals Esshel man and Behan, Colonel Blakely and Major Buford are present, with about 28 more expected this morning. They will be guests of Edward W. Kingsley Post 113 and are to be banqueted at Faneuil Hall tonight.

Hotel Victoria Dartmouth Street Esshelman and Behan Blakely Buford Edward W. Kingsley Faneuil Hall

Tammany Brav es to Talk Politics by Moonlight

The Tammany Associates of Ward 14 led by Alderman John E Baldwin plan a moonlight party aboard the steamer New Brunswick departing Lincoln wharf Battery street at 8 pm Wednesday. The event promises music and oratory with all leading Democrats of South Boston aboard for a memorable campaign gathering.

Tammany Associates Ward 14 John E. Baldwin New Brunswick Lincoln Wharf Battery Street Boston

Y. M. C. U. Opens Rooms to G A R Encampment Visitors

The Young Men's Christian Union at 48 Boylston Street near the Common offers hospitality in its rooms to all visitors during the week of the G. A. R. encampment.

Young Men’s Christian Union Boylston Street the Common

Parade May Be Postponed In Case Of Rain

Chief of Staff Mc Connell says a heavy downpour could delay the big G A R parade. General Black and organizers weigh shifting events to the next day or Tuesday to avoid marching old soldiers in rain, hoping for clear weather for Boston’s final G A R procession.

McConnell Black Boston

Low Fares New England to California by Northern Lines

Railways Chicago and Northwestern Union and Southern Pacific offer first class round trip tickets from New England to Los Angeles and San Francisco at less than one way fare. Tickets valid on all regular trains. Special parties depart Boston August 17 and 24, with guided travel from Chicago stopping one day at Denver Colorado Springs and Salt Lake City. Contact J. E. Brittain, general agent, 90 Washington Street, Boston.

Chicago & Northwestern Union Southern Pacific New England Los Angeles San Francisco Boston Chicago Denver Colorado Springs Salt Lake J. E. Brittain Washington Street Mass

Trains Bring Vets From All Sections to Encampment

Veterans arrive by train from across the country to a national encampment. Bands, delegations, and women clerks assist at North and South stations as Sons of Veterans direct arrivals to free or paid quarters. A Gettysburg veteran recalls long journey. Ransom Post 1381 from St Louis sends about 75 members. California delegates bring goldenrod.

Sons of Veterans Thomas Pennsylvania Gettysburg Ransom St. Louis Thomas D. Kimball California

Delegations Arrive at South Station From West for Welcome

Early yesterday a large West arrives delegation gathered at South station awaiting opening. Detroit led the groups while others from Kansas and Illinois joined. Local officials praised treatment and care. a Kansas veteran defended his satchel against a Boston aid seeking to seize it.

Detroit

Veterans arrive by train as Montpelier bands play

Commander-in-Chief General Black arrives at North Station aboard an 8 o'clock train and settles at Hotel Vendome for a week. A 540-strong Vermont department delegation, many women, led by J. E. Eldredge and B. F. Bowman, wears green sprigs and badges. The group marches to Copley Square Hotel with the Montpelier Military Band amid late Detroit-bound trains and nearby concerns about crooks prowling the station.

North Station Black Hotel Vendome Department of Vermont J. E. Eldredge B. F. Bowman Maine Lake District Detroit North

Building Trades Council Deplores Library Workshop Choice

The Building Trades Council condemns Boston Public Library shop choices for in house furniture cases and fine woodwork. It demands authorities rectify the practice and require future work be placed in factories satisfactory to Woodworkers' Union 24.

Building Trades Council Boston Public Library Union

Boston Bartenders Union 97 Poised for Strong Finances

At yesterday’s meeting the union reported receipts of 902 dollars and announced twelve new members admitted while six applications were received. Officers offered encouraging financial updates and confidence in the union’s strength.

Boston

Longshoremen Set Grievance Seek Change in Hiring System

A committee of the Longshoremen's Provident Union was appointed to confer with stevedores on a new hiring system. The meeting approved $160 for death benefits and $100 for sick benefits. Ten applicants were admitted.

Consummatives' Home Benefit Parade At Labor Day

Seven hundred Labor Day uniforms were distributed to members of the Boston Teamdrivers Union 25 in Brodbine Hall. Each uniform includes a dark jumper and black felt hat with a small American flag. Union members must buy flags from the Free Home for Consumptives of Quincy streets. twelve new members joined.

Boston Brodbine Hall Quincy

Bakers Warn Public On Misrepresentation

The Bakers' Union 4 yesterday issued a statement urging buyers to avoid stores selling bread without proper labeling and falsely claiming union arrangements to sell union bread unlabeled. The union denies any such agreements and voters also backed a Labor Day parade plan.

Bakers’ Union 4

Open Revere Beach Welcomes First Lawful Sunday crowds

Amusement venues, restaurants, and stalls at Revere Beach were bustling on the first open Sunday since July’s law took effect. About 75 000 visitors enjoyed shows, music, and booths with no arrests reported. Management ran the event under local veteran and civic groups including W. B. Eaton Post 199 and the Knights of Columbus.

Revere Beach Mooney & Riley J. P. Bixby Revere Associate Church Henry J. Stone Chelsea Charles Harr Boston Lynn A. H. Plumb D. D Park W. B. Eaton Post Revere Veteran Firemen the Firemen’s Relief Association Revere Council Knights of Columbus

Parade Review Invitation By Boston Labor Groups

The joint Labor Day committee of the Boston Central Labor Union Building Trades Council and Knights of Labor invites Governor Bates and Mayor Collins to review the Labor Day parade as it passes the State House and City Hall. The route runs from Boylston Street and Public Library area through multiple downtown streets to Adams Square where Chief Marshal Frank H. McCarthy will review and dismiss the parade.

Boston Central Labor Union Building Trades Council and Knights of Labor, Original Bates Collins State House City Hall Boylston Street Public Library Berkeley Tremont Dartmouth Shawmut Avenue Dover Washington Eliot Park Square Charles Beacon School Adams Square Frank H. McCarthy

Coal Hoisting Engineers Mark Third Anniversary

Boston Coal Hoisting Engineers Union 74 celebrated its third anniversary with addresses by A. J. Tighe Wesley A. Goodwin Frank R. Monaghan William Lynch Arthur TM Huddell Albert E. Pike Agent Springer William Forrsburg John Wellings Arthur Daniels and John Anderson The union voted to parade Labor Day and donated aid to Fall River strikers Delegates Michael J. Reidy and John J. McCarthy reported to the Commercial Telegraphers Union on the international convention.

Boston Union 74 A. J. Tighe Wesley A. Goodwin Frank R. Monaghan William Lynch Arthur ™. Huddell Albert E. Pike Agent Springer William Forrsburg John Wellings Arthur Daniels John Anderson Fall River

W R Corps Programme for Today and Receptions

A historical notice lists events at the Vendome hotel with open house by the Massachusetts department at Room 28 and multiple receptions. General Black, Mrs. Sarah D. Winans, Mrs. Belinda Bailey, and Mrs. Henry A. Wescott are named in host roles.追加 ceremonies include a New York department reception at Room 252 Vendome and a Massachusetts department parlor reception led by Mrs Annie E Warne for G A R comrades.

A. R W. R. GC The Department of Massachusetts Vendome Pierce Hall Copley Square John Adams General Black Sarah D. Winans Belinda Bailey Ladies of the Department of New York Henry A. Wescott Parlor Annie E. Warne

Change of sailing time of steamer New Brunswick

Owing to parades today and tomorrow the steamer New Brunswick will skip the 10 30 a m departure and offer matinee trips at 2 o clock returning at 6 o clock This lets passengers view the parade and then enjoy a sail along the harbor shores Tuesday and Wednesday evenings feature moonlight trips starting at 8 o clock for harbor illumination and visiting war vessels

New Brunswick

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H. 8. Peck Connecticut M. S. Kirby Ll. W. Collins Caucus Today William H. H. Emmons Boston Police Commission Tammany Braves Illinois Kansas G.A.R SAY Library Bakers Revere Michael J. Reidy John J. McCarthy Commercial Telegraphers’ Union W. R. Corps Bordens Bonpea Cluett, Peabody & CO Cluett Monarch Boston Eye Institute Boylston Chas.e. Davis Boylston St Davis & Shannon Cushing Cushing Medical Supply Co Washington St E. Ms. Parks Bremner Extract CO School Street Hoston, Maas J.s.waterman &Sons Re’eneral Undertakers Dudley Street Tel Roxbury John T. Crego Tremont St St. Philip’s Church Harrison Ave
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