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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Aug 20, 1913

Page

2

Harmony Likely as Building Trades Unite

James G. Short, head of the AFL building trades, told the United Association of Plumbers Gas Fitters Steam Fitters and Helpers delegates in Ford Hall that unity among crafts will grow, despite past jurisdiction disputes and strikes delaying major city projects. Also speaking were James D. O Connell and Miss Mabel Gillespie. A social event at Lawrence Encampment Hall followed with boxing and music, drawing 500 attendees. Delegates and guests planned a Norumbega Park outing that evening.

James G. Short American Federation of Labor United Association of Plumbers Ford Hall International Association United Association James D. O'Connell Metal Trades Department A. F. of L Norumbega Park

FOSS NOT TO GO IN PRIMARIES

The article notes few nomination contests as papers filed with the Secretary of State reveal minimal intra party fights. It states Governor Foss will not sign acceptance papers, ending his candidacy, leaving Walsh unopposed for the Democratic Governor nomination. Several statewide and legislative races remain with limited or no opposition.

Foss Harlow David I. Walsh Charles Sumner Bird August Goetting Springfield St. Coeur Manusfield

Primary races shape up for state officers in party papers

Four contests for state officers emerge across Republican, Democrat and Progressive papers. Maurice Kane of Whitman challenges Charles L. Burrill of Boston for Republican state treasurer, while Frederick W. Mansfield of Boston faces Joseph L. St. Coeur of Cambridge for the Democratic nomination. Richard H. Long of Framingham and Edward P. Barry of Boston vie for lieutenant governor. Only the fifth councillor district primary between James H. Walker of Amesbury and Edward G. Frothingham of Beverly promises more rivalry, with few other legislative nominations stirring.

Maurice Kane Whitman Charles L. Burrill Boston Frederick W. Mansfield Josephl. P. St. Coeur Cambridge Richard H. Long Framingham Edward P. Barry James H. Walker Amesbury Edward G. Frothingham Beverly Gover

Kidnapping Scare Ends In Father Reuniting With Child

In Framingham yesterday a touring car abducted Claudia Church from Walnut Avenue. Dr. Church claimed the child and rode away with her, later confirming to a local police chief that she preferred to be with him.

Chief Holbrook Dr. Church Cambridge Pearl Street University City H. H. Church Claudia Claude Church Framingham Claudia Church Mrs. Church Walnut Avenue William W. Holbrook Wellesley

Officers guard John D. Rockefellers estate

Deputy sheriffs and private detectives patrolled the Pocantico estate at Tarrytown New York after the discovery of inflammable material near the Japanese tea houses. Incendiary fires there weeks earlier had damaged buildings on the estate.

Tarrytown N. Y Pocantico Estate John D. Rockefeller

Pirate treasure chest unearthed near Bayou Chico

Charles H. Villar, a contractor in Pensacola, found an iron chest buried in shallow Bayou Chico waters. The chest held Spanish doubloons and silver pieces worth an estimated seven to ten thousand dollars, believed to be buried by pirates who used the Bayou as a rendezvous.

Pensacola Fla Charles H. Villar Bayou Chico

Injured Workman Fell From Scaffolding at Roxbury Site

Michael McQuin aged 42 of 259 Third Street South Boston fell twelve feet from a staging at the Good Samaritan Home annex at Benney and Peabody streets Roxbury yesterday. He was taken by police ambulance to City Hospital with internal injuries.

Michael McQuin Third Street Boston Good Samaritan Home Benney and Peabody Streets Roxbury

Sargol Promises Rapid Weight Gain for Thin People

Advertisement claims Sargol tablets boost digestive absorption to convert food into fat, promising quick cheek filling and firm flesh. It urges use with each meal, noting pharmacist availability and a money back guarantee, while warning results require a ten pound gain.

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