Arkansas Negroes At Rally Embrace Harsh Call To Migration
An Arkansas Negro Business Men’s League gathering features a fiery speaker who declares he would not trade places with Theodore Roosevelt and urges New York blacks to migrate to Arkansas offering land and opportunity. The speech uses racially charged language and contrasts life in Arkansas with that in New York.
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Arkansas Negro farmer Scott Bond challenges Booker T. Washington
Scott Bond, introduced by Booker T. Washington as a plain Madison Ark. Black man, describes his wealth from nine farms, stores, livestock, and gins. He quips about paying about 200 dollars yearly in taxes on a nearly four million dollar estate, and argues mortality comes from fashion rather than illness. Oswald Villard and Mrs. Henry Villard also speak on solidarity.
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Beverly Doctor Helps Tafts With Seasonal Health
Mrs. William H. Taft enjoys better health after treatment by Old Doctor Bever ly in Beverly. She walks to town with her daughter Helen and takes long motor rides with the President. The Tafts are accepting dinner invitations this year from notable hosts including Secretary of the Navy George von L Meyer and Henry Clay Frick, among others.
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Postal tells of wedding in New Hampshire
Haverhill Aug 18 two weeks ago Miss Lillian M Torrey of the C K Fox factory stitching room vacationed. A postal card from a New Hampshire summer resort in her handwriting signed Mrs Lillian McKay reveals she married Alexander B McKay last May at City Hall May 19. Both from Nova Scotia and sought secrecy until the postal word.
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Nova Scotia
New Jersey Congressman Kinkead to Speak at Ward 20 Dem Club Clambake
Congressman Eugene F. Kinkead of New Jersey will speak tomorrow at 2 30 PM at the Young Men's Democratic Club Ward 20 clam bake and outing. Kinkead from Jersey City born March 27 1876 rose to president of Jersey City Board of Aldermen at 22 and later joined the 61st Congress as a pension and Navy expenditures committee member.
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Unconscious in Boat Rescued. Barrett Rushed to Hospital
Thomas Barrett, 22, of 21 Benton street Roxbury, was found unconscious in his motor boat off Beachmont Wednesday night. He was discovered by Simon Nevins Charles Rounds and Horace Gilchrist who towed him ashore after stopping the engine. Barrett had a broken rib and ankle and chest injuries. Dr. Andrews of Revere attended him at Frost Hospital in Chelsea where he is resting comfortably.
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Vahey Seeks Democratic Governor Nomination Pole
James H. Vahey is poised to hold the pole for the Democratic nomination for governor unless internal party shifts alter the race. He alleges early efforts to force or coax him out failed, with leaders now backing Eugene N. Foss and leaving Vahey alone.
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Vahey Opposition Fizzles in Convention Race
The plan to oppose Vahey with Foss collapsed as Foss refused to allow his name unless Vahey withdraws. Hamlin will not seek nomination while Fitzgerald faces Vahey’s likely opposition. Macleod doubts Vahey as strongest candidate and travels the state with Riley and MacDonald to meet leaders. 20 meetings are set in Franklin and Hampshire counties ahead of a Springfield conference. Vahey campaigns on his own by speaking at Squantum, Salem, and Bass Point to boost support.
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Hibbard Pledges to Ames Against Lodge in Nomination Race
Senator Joseph Hibbard of Lowell pledges support to Butler Ames over Senator Lodge in the Republican nomination contest. Ex Representative Charles Varnum, Hibbard’s rival, aligns with Lodge.
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Opposition to Lodge Grows Among Malden Republicans
At a Malden Republican committee meeting strong opposition formed against Senator Lodge. Across the state many GOP candidates avoid pledging support to Lodge as they rely on Butler Ames’s perceived weakness in Congress.
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TIZ for Sore Feet Relieves Foot Ailments Fast
It promotes instant relief from tired aching swollen and smelly feet. The remedy cleanses pores drawing out poisonous exudations, unlike powders that clog them. Sold by Walter Luther Dodge & Co. Chicago at 25 cents a box.
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Whose Team Is This Five Dollar Reward Photo
The Post offers five dollars in gold to the driver who identifies the wagon photo within five days. Photo and driver images are washed out to hinder identification. The driver must visit the City Editor at 275 Washington Street between noon and 6 pm with proof of identity to receive the prize. A full page of photos appears in next Sunday's Post.
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Towle & Co. Team Captures Prize in Charlestown Photo
A Post photograph shows A. Towle & Co. team from 43 Matthew Street Charlestown. Driver William Hennessy of 266 Main Street Charlestown identifies the horses Bill and Jerry. Hennessy receives five dollars in gold.
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Maine Suffragists Hold Annual Conference
Delegates from across the state gathered at the camp meeting grounds for the Maine State Suffrage Association annual conference. A symposium featured remarks from Florence B. Tusc comb Allston Mass Lena Wright Arline Jordan Old Orchard Katherine Tying Boston and Harriet Knight Portland association president with Fanny J. Fernald presiding.
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Man Dies After Claiming Assault In Boston
Malden, Aug 18. George Wilson age 54 of 47 Middlesex street told his landlady before death he was assaulted in Boston last night. Autopsy by the medical examiner showed edema of the brain and lungs as the cause. no bruise was found. Wilson was a painter employed by Mayor Kall.
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Diver and blasts recover missing woman off Hyannis shore
In Hyannis on August 18, divers and dynamite blasts failed to recover Miss Anna Eldredge of Needham after she was knocked from a sailing boat by a jib boom. Volunteers, led by her brother, patrol Cotuit to Point Gammon as tides may bring the body ashore. more attempts are planned.
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Lenox Women Lead Class at Summer Colony Exhibit
Mrs. Oscar Insigt of Boston, a Lenox summer resident, organized cooking and sewing training for locals with help from society women. A noteworthy exhibit showcased completed work as summer visitors showed interest and bought items. Nora Iesigi and Rosalmond Dixey are among the well known young women in the Boston colony.
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