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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Aug 22, 1908

Page

11

Independence party unclear backing for Hisgen in Massachusetts

Thomas L. Hisgen of Springfield, candidate for President, questions party backing in his state. The Independence party faces possible state standing issues under Massachusetts law, with the Independence League dissolved by a national convention and the new Independence party arising from its remnants.

Thomas L. Hisgen Springfield United States Hisgen Independence Party Olin Massachusetts Independence League Commonwealth National Independence League New

Independence League Faces Ballot Law Tangle in Massachusetts

Secretary Olin says the issue centers on who can run as electors under state law. The Independence League claims rights the Independence party lacks, prompting debate over whether the two groups are distinct or identical entities. The Ballot Law Commission may weigh in as the dispute could reshape party futures and cross-state implications.

Independence League Independence Party Hisgen Massachusetts Olin Mr. Olin Citizens’ Party Ballot Law Commission

Re-arrested Ex-Convict William McPherson Back in Custody

William McPherson, 76, left Charlestown State Prison after three years when Washington investigators arrested him as a fugitive. He appeared before Commissioner Hayes in Boston and his case was postponed. He faces charges for passing worthless checks in Boston and the East. Authorities note prior sentences in 1901 and 195.

William McPherson Bridges Charlestown State Prison Washington Alpha W. Parham Post Office Hayes Boston East Trenton

Alleged Hotel Thieves Sentenced For Tin Box Theft

Two of three young men named by Mary Burk of the Boston Public Library were arraigned in court yesterday and sentenced to three months in the House of Correction for stealing a tin box from the window sill of the Hotel Nottingham office. they appealed.

Arry Woodrick Aaron Reizenthal Mary Burk Boston Public Library Nottingham House of Correction

Lamplighters Contract Tension Heads to City Hall

Mayor Hibbard warns Lamplighters Union and Boston Central Labor Union president Maloney that they must appear in his office next Tuesday to be heard on lamplighters’ wages or the current contract with Rising Sun Lighting Co. will be signed.

Hibbard Lamplighters’ Union Maloney Boston Central Labor Union Rising Sun Lighting Company

Excelsior Mill Fire Fails To Devastate Milo Plant

The main section of the Boston Excelsior Company's new plant in Milo burned late today. Loss estimated at 25000 dollars. High winds and rapid flames nearly endangered the village, but local volunteers and factory pumps contained the fire to the excelsior mill. Boston company treasurer Julian D Este noted minimal insurance.

Milo Excelsior Boston Excelsior Company Julian D'Este Boston

Four arrivals at the fish pier with swordfish and groundfish

Four ships delivered catches at the fish pier with two swordfish aboard the Etta Mildred and Catherine Enos, plus two groundfishermen bringing 108 400 pounds of mixed fish including haddock cod hake lemonsole and scrod. Captain Michael Green of the Spray received a captain's cap from buyers at T wharf. The Spray and Walter P. Goulart reported haddock cod and hake yields. The Kingfisher yacht drew attention as a future oyster and river passenger craft. The Anglian from London carried 3000 tons of goods and a litter of Pomeranian puppies. Bohemian prepared to sail with wheat flour provisions lumber cattle and meats. The Republic near Boston Light and the Romanic due next Friday await. The Hen and Chickens buoy will be discontinued about Sept 21. The Alice M. Lawrence and Clara E. Randall were berthed for repairs and cargo in East Boston.

Etta Mildred Catherine Enos Portland Enos Scrod Haddock Michael Green T Wharf Haddock Hake Walter P. Goulart All Eyes Virginia Leyland Line Anglian W. J. Toozes London Nelson Morris Chicago Liverpool Bohemian Neil McCallum M. L. Canus R. D. Fallis M. A. Abbott G. and E. Abbott John Adams C. J. Roush Buzzards Bay Alice M. Lawrence Simpson’s East Boston Baltimore National Dock Clara E. Randall Sierra Leone Africa Landsman

Sunday Religious Services Across Boston Churches

A dense listing of Sunday services across Baptist Congregational and other churches in Boston. Notable pastors include Rev. Curtis Lee Laws New York and Rev. James A. Francis with topics about life in the world and spiritual light. Caroling and singing noted. free seating and welcomes extended.

Tremont Temple Baptist Church Curtis Lee Laws D. D New York E. ©. Lane W. Parker Laws Gideon Clarendon Street Baptist Church James A. Francis Jesus Dudley Street Baptist Church Samuel Russell Ruggles Street Russell William ©. Walsh Ruggles Street Baptist Church Aries O. Earle Miss Hoitt J. S George Redden Shawmut Congregational Church Tremont Brookline A. A. Berle Samuel Richards Gaines Park ST. Congregational Church Corner Park

Shipping News Miniature Almanac August 22

Shipping notices list arrivals and clearances of steamers and schooners, with ports from London to Portland. Vessels include Anglian, Prince Arthur, City of Augusta, Indian, Harvard, Brynhilda, Daisy Linden, Clara E Randall, and many more. Navigational data note sun and moon rise times, tides, and daylight length for August 22.

Anglian Toozes London Prince Arthur Kinney Yarmouth N. S City of Augusta Burroughs Savannah Indian Hart Philadelphia Nantucket Cape Ann Godfrey Gloucester Mass Condor Norris Pisagua St. Lucia Edgar F. Luckenbach Betts Newport News West Point Washington Watuppa McConnell Dunlo Monocacy Taylor Knickerbocker Portland Conewago Newburyport Silver Brook Covington, Smith Idaho Neponset Sears Paoli McGoldrick Portsmouth N. H Brynhilda Schmeisser Barbadoes River Plate Daisy Linden Morrell Windsor N.S W.S.W San Jose Port Simon Verona Port Antonio Jam Camden St. John N. B Eastport Harvard New York Anselma de Larrinaga Covington Pottsville Norfolk Fred A. Small Fajardo P. R William Mason Andrew G. Pierce, Jr Addison, Me., and Co Mary HK. Lynch Stonington Bay State Berkshire John G. Chandler F. C Allee Dora Lynn Chenung Hoboken

Reid London Man Dies by Own Action in Columbus

John P. Reid of Columbus is reported to have killed himself in London after fleeing the United States. Reid, a wealthy contractor, had been indicted for assault on his own daughter and was out on a $10,000 bond. He departed the country following the indictment.

Columbus, CO John P. Reid London Eng Reid

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