Plan Big Aid For New England's Idle
Boston labor unions lead fundraising for Fall River textile strikers as Massachusetts leaders urge support. Union officials describe wage cuts and employer profits while stressing solidarity and the need for funds to sustain strikes.
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New England
Boston
Massachusetts State Branch
A. F. of I
Fall River
Henry Abrahams
Boston C. L. A
William Cullen
Boston Cigarmakers’ Union 97
John H. Kennedy
Boston Sheet Metal Workers’ Union 17
Massachusetts
Social Leader Hal Husband Arrested
James Ray of 62 West Newton Street, proprietor of a Boston employment bureau, was arrested by city inspectors on a warrant from his separated wife for a statutory offense alleged to have occurred in Reading on January 18. The case links a woman named Lyda B Nichols. Ray was released on $1200 bail and the case is set for Reading Police Court tomorrow.
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Mitted
Reading
Lyda B. Nichols
Merrill
Botkin Sentenced to Life for Poison Candy Murder
In San Francisco, Aug 22, Mrs Cordelia Botkin was sentenced by Superior Judge Carroll Cook to life in prison at San Quentin for the 1898 murder of Mrs John P Dunning in Dover Delaware. The crime involved poisoned candy mailed from San Francisco.
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San Francisco
Cal
Cordelia Botkin
Carroll Cook
San Quentin
John P. Dunning
Dover
Del
Somerville Democrats Plan Parker Davis Clubs Citywide
At a Somerville Democratic city committee meeting last evening, it was voted to organize Parker and Davis Clubs in every ward and to open headquarters in Room 28 of the Hill building, signaling a structured party effort.
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Democratic City Committee of
Somerville
Parker and Davis Club
Hill Building
Coffee Cure Story From Postum Ad Crowded With Details
An Iowa woman credits Postum with curing long standing nervous spells headaches and stomach trouble after giving up coffee. She reports better sleep weight gain and fewer heart and smothering spells after switching to Postum following careful preparation and instruction. The advertisement cites Postum Company Battle Creek and mentions Look for The Road to Wellville and a World’s Fair exhibit Space 103 Agricultural Building.
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Iowa
Postum Co
Battle Creek
Mich
Wellville
Episcopalians Face Problems at General Convention
The General Convention of the Protestant Episcopal Church meets in October to discuss establishing separate presbyteries for colored people and a diocese for Poles based on race. Delegates will choose successors for bishops of Salt Lake and Hankow and may create independent dioceses. Possible division of the New York diocese and creation of a Hudson diocese are noted.
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General Convention
Protestant Episcopal Church
San Francisco
Salt Lake
Utah
Hankow
China
New York
Hudson
Provisional Programme for Boston Episcopalian Convention
Leading features of the provisional programme for the general Episcopalian convention to be held in Boston from October 5 to 25. It outlines events from October 4 diocesan lessons at Grace Church Newton to October 9 mass meeting at the Church of the Advent and October 10 all day diocesan officers meeting at Horticultural Hall. Missionary meetings in Tremont Temple feature the Archbishop of Canterbury and Bishops McKim Ferguson Graves Brent from several regions.
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Boston
Grace Church
Newton
Trinity
Church of the Advent
Horticultural Hall
Huntington
Massachusetts Avenues
Woman's Auxiliary
Tremont Temple
Archbishop of Canterbury
McKim
Japan
Ferguson, Graves
China
Brent
Philippines
Boys Who Stole Dynamite Held for Grand Jury
Nine youths arrested on Governor's Island were arraigned for larceny after being found in possession of dynamite, powder, mallets and keys. Assistant District Attorney Lewis led the government, with James Sweeney and John Crowley for defendants. Bail set at 300 dollars each. held for next federal grand jury term.
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Governor's Island
Fiske
Lewis
James Sweeney
John Crowley
Willow Outing Club Plans Labor Day Trip
The Willow Outing Club of Dorchester set final plans for a Labor Day excursion to Houghton's Pond Canton. The event closes a successful season. Officers elected for the coming year include President Charles F. McCarthy Treasurer Arthur J. Wright Secretary James McEnkee and an executive committee of Frank Driscoll James Doherty Joseph Magnolia James Climo and George Cuddy.
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Willow Outing Club
Dorchester
Houghton's Pond
Canton
Charles F. McCarthy
Arthur J. Wright
James McEnkee
Frank Driscoll
James Doherty
Joseph Magnolia
James Climo
George Cuddy
Winthrop Hotel Keeper Charged With Liquor Violation
Robert N. Chapman proprietor of the New Winthrop Hotel at Winthrop Beach appeared in East Boston Court to answer illicit liquor selling charges. He pleaded not guilty and appealed from a fine. His bartender was fined $50, a sum Chapman reportedly paid.
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Robert N. Chapman
New Winthrop
Winthrop Beach
East Boston
Chapman
Blue Hill stake results thrill opening Grand Circuit meet
Alexander beat Lisonjero in two straight Blue Hill stake heats to claim the 2:09% record and win the 2:06 class while Belle Star dominates the 2:15 pace. John M. outruns Pan Michael for a strong 2:05 heat, with Nathan Straus driving to force the time. Rosewood and others follow in the 2:20 trot as Hydrastine and Zambia contest runner up spots.
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John M
Nathan Straus
Pan Michael
Readville
Alexander
Ed Geers
Blue Hill
Nathan Strauss
New York Speedway
Belle Star
Henry Titer
Fuzzy
New England
Rosewood
Itout Tooth
Cascade
Smathers
Geers
Texas
Caldwell
Lisonjero
Bessie Abbott
Dewey
Bonnie Russell
Scott Hudson
Hydrastine
Delmar
Zambia
Bik. G
Paris
Laura
Gambetta Witrgs
Ch. H
Sufreet
Blk. m
Wilson
B. G
Star Duroe
Kitty Wilkes
George Wilkes
Howard
Ies
John Caldwell
Thompson
G. m
Remick
Gaedes Bale
Jolly
Spear
Penn
Sika Ce Eae
Br. m
Reno
Lizzie Wilkes
Ethan Wilkes
Shank
C. m
Merrifield
Hudson
Dewey, Re. G
Dickerson
Wweean
B. H
Bonnie Ella
Bonnie McGregor Chuorgn
de Hydrastine
Ch. m
Taggart hails New York conditions as satisfactory
In New York Aug 22 the Democratic national executive committee adjourned with Chairman Taggart reporting encouraging data. Meyer announced upgrades to the local leadership, adding Senator Dowling to the Greater New York committee to aid organization and polling for the Democratic ticket. Dowling’s role binds Murphy allies and Tammany influence, foreshadowing continued primary tensions.
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New York
Democratic National Executive Committee
Taggart
Meyer
State Executive Committee
Patrick H. McCarren
Cord Meyer
Democratic State Committee
Victor J. Dowling
William S. Roche
Greater
Senator Dowling
Dowling
Greater New York
Murphy
Tammany
Murphy-McCarren
Democrats Draw Funds For Campaign In Massachusetts
Democratic leaders in Massachusetts plan to rely on local funding after the national committee refused to send campaign money. Notable figures Gaston Douglas Hamlin Burnett Whitney and other national speakers are expected to aid the state. Republicans vow to keep funds local to counter reciprocity. Boston polling forecasts show a large Democratic plurality against Governor Bates and Judge Emmons.
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National Committee
Massachusetts
Gaston
Douglas
Hamlin
Burnett
Whitney
Conference of Democratic Ward Leaders in Boston
President William T. A. Fitzgerald met with ward Democratic leaders at headquarters to discuss the city race. The gathering covered voter registration and notifying residents about police listing closing times under the applicable law.
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William T. A. Fitzgerald
Democratic City Committee
Boston
Democrats of Ward 7 Plan Demonstration at Nantasket Point
The Ward 7 Democratic Club will ratify Parker and Davis with a demonstration at Nantasket Point on September 3. Massachusetts leaders are to attend, with New York possibly sending a delegation. An all day program includes sports music dinner and speeches plus seaside amusements.
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Ward 7
Democratic Club
Parker
Davis
Nantasket Point
Fitzgerald
Massachusetts
New York
A Cure for Asthma Miracle Cure Promised by Schiffmann
The ad touts Dr. Rudolph Schiffmann’s asthma cure as a universal remedy. A Toledo man credits rapid relief within minutes after using the product sold by druggists for 50 cents to 1 dollar. A free sample offer is extended by sending a 2 cent stamp to Dr. Schiffmann in St Paul Minnesota.
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Rudolph Schiffmann
R. M. Spencer
Vermont Avenue
Toledo
R. Schiffmann
St. Paul
Minn
Lodge Heads to Oyster Bay for Republican Club Outing
Senator Henry Cabot Lodge left yesterday noon for Oyster Bay and is expected back tomorrow to attend the Beverly Republican Club outing at Squantum. The President and the Senator have not conferred recently and this meeting will focus on the national campaign.
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Henry Cabot Lodge
Oyster Bay
Beverly
Squantum
Sheehan reports Maine Democrats as hopeful
William F. Sheehan, in Bar Harbor, reports improved health and plans to return to New York. Maine Democratic leaders see a favorable outlook for strong gains, with Frank J. Cannon of Utah and Frank Clark, Florida congress nominee, scheduled to speak for the ticket during the campaign.
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New York
National Committee
William F. Sheehan
Bar Harbor
Maine
Sheehan
Frank J. Cannon
Utah
Frank Clark
Congress
Florida
Democratic Campaign Opens in South Boston
Clan-na-Gael Hall on D street, South Boston, hosted the first campaign meeting led by Ward 13 leaders. Judge J. J. McNamara presided as orator and the speakers included Edward F. McGrady, Andrew S. O'Toole, Michael Norris, and Hugh Bresnahan.
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Clan-na-Gael
D Street
Boston
J. J. McNamara
Governor's Council
Edward F. McGrady
Ward 13
Andrew S. O'Toole
Michael Norris
Hugh Bresnahan
Morton Confers With Chairman Cortelyou
Secretary of the Navy Paul Morton who returned from inspecting New England naval stations called on Chairman Cortelyou. Speaker Cannon accompanied him and spent time at the congressional committee headquarters in New York.
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New York
Paul Morton
New England
Cortelyou
Speaker Cannon
Congressional Committee
Consuls Agree China Must Act On Russian Vessels
In Shanghai, Aug 22, foreign consuls led by United States Consul-General John Goodnow decide China must quickly decide the fate of the Russian cruiser Askold and destroyer Grozovol in harbor. They reject handing the matter to consuls and await Pekin instructions. The British fleet is due to arrive tomorrow.
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Shanghai
Askold
Grozovol
United States
John Goodnow
China
M. Odagiri
M. Kleinmenoff
Grozovoi
M. Kremmenoff
Pekin
Stirling
Consul Goodnow
Washington
Repairs underway for Vladivostok cruisers Russia and Gromoboi
At Vladivostok on August 22 repairs to the cruisers Russia and Gromoboi continue rapidly with no docking needed. A large reserve of naval guns is ready for installation and Siberian Reserve volunteers are filling gapped posts left by casualties from Vice-Admiral Kamimura's squadron. The wounded generally fare well with only one death reported. some protest having their spots filled.
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Vladivostok
Russia
Gromoboi
Siberian
Kamimura
Stoessel Declares Port Arthur His Tomb in Telegram
London Aug 23 Moscow correspondent for the Morning Post quotes Lieutenant-General Stoessel telling a friend Farewell forever Port Arthur will be my tomb The Paris correspondent of the Daily Chronicle reports Russia seeks French purchase of Argentine and Chilean warships to reinforce the Baltic fleet
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London
Moscow
Morning Post
Stoessel
Port Arthur
Paris
Daily Chronicle
Russia
France
Yacht Clubs Tie After First Race Off Provincetown
The Beverly and Manchester Yacht Clubs opened their 18footers series with even scores as Manchester earned 1950 for a first and fourth while Beverly posted 1250 for second and third. Start delayed by mishaps among Peverly boats amid choppy seas and southwest wind. Results listed for Arrow, Hindoo, and Boohoo with times 1:26:41 and 1:42:45.
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Provincetown
Beverly
Manchester
Manchester Yacht Club
Beverly Yacht Club
Fudge
Peverly Yacht Club
Arrow
M. F. Boardman
Iscebeksh the Wizard
B. F. Sargent, Jr
teOreo Hindoo
Boston Yacht Club
Harry B. Center
Roxbury Horse Guards Outing Reports Old Fashioned Dinner
The Roxbury Horse Guard Veterans held their annual outing at Bass Point Nahant with a 12 to 1 reception and a fish dinner. Sergeant Calvin B Faunce was toastmaster and speakers included F E Friend Oscar F Cox Captain George M Potter and Judge Joan Bleiler.
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Roxbury
F. E. Friend
William J. Finnick
Oscar F. Cox
George M. Potter
George Dorr
Joseph Emmons
Alpert G. Rice
Jack Brien
John S. Boyd
Fred Bleiler
George Chesley
Joan B
J. P. Edmund
F. S. Hastings
T. C. Hadley
J. J. Brine
John Colclough
John Story
A. A. Lovesly
J. J. Knapp
H. B. Croffett
Arthur L. Jones
E. C. Bradbury
E. L. Connor
P. J. Lavey
Paul J. Worcester
E. C. Worcester
Herbert Grabert
Arkansas
Carlisle in talks with Parker on campaign and Smoot issue
Esopus New York August 22 Former Secretary of the Treasury John G Carlisle stays at Rosemount after a talk at the station with Judge Parker who says Carlisle came at his request to discuss campaign plans and the Mormon question Also present was R W Taylor connected with the Brigham H Roberts case and Carlisle may join in Smoot proceedings
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Esopus
N. Y
Secretary of the Treasury
John G. Carlisle
Rosemount
Parker
Carlisle
R. W. Taylor
Ohio
Brigham H. Roberts
Utah
Reed Smoot
G A R Ticket Offices Busy
Big rush of visitors overwhelmed the joint railway office at 75 Federal Street as 8000 to 9000 tickets were validated. Doors opened at 8 am with a thousand waiting on Franklin Street. only half the staff and two policemen were on duty, more clerks and officers later sent.
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Federal Street
Franklin Street
Devonshire
Fall River canvassers seek aid in Lowell
Twelve delegates from the Fall River textile workers strike canvassed Lowell establishing headquarters in Weavers Hall for a three week aid drive.
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Fall River
Lowell
Weavers’ Hall
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Hal Husband
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Winthrop Hotel
Mr. Dowling
Democratic National Headquarters
McCarren
Cc. F. Murphy
Bates
Emmons
Lodge
South
Morton
Roxbury Horse Guards
America
Old South Store
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