Loeb Delivers Noted Address At Zoological Congress
Professor Jacques Loeb of California, famed biologist, spoke on The Chemical Character of Fertilization to a largely devoted audience at the Zoological Congress. His fall 1900 Woods Hole work on artificial fertilization in sea urchin eggs sparked lasting public interest. He previously showed a decapitated jelly fish could revert to life in salt solution, suggesting electricity as a vital force.
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Jacques Loeb
California
America
Zoological Congress
Congress
Loeb
Marine Biological Laboratories
Woods Hole
Shoe Workers Convicted In 1906 Union Ballot Counts
In Toronto on August 22, Charles P. Murray of Lynn and Thomas B. Hickey of Brockton were found guilty by a 136 to 100 vote of corruption with two election inspectors during the Boot and Shoe Workers' Union ballot count. The case arose during the union's international meeting as Hickey claimed the presidency and Murray the vice presidency amid Tobin’s refusal to yield. Both men sought offices in the international body.
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Toronto
Charles P. Murray
Lynn
Thomas B. Hickey
Brockton
Boot and Shoe Workers’ Union
Hickey
Murray
Tobin
Boy's Rifle Accident Kills 11 Year Old Son
Aug 22 gloom falls on Frederick Wailbaum and Omman Hansen families as 11 year old Daniel Wailbaum lies dead in a parlor casket from a hunting accident. The shooter is 14 year old Leslie Hansen who says it was an accident after a frog hunting trip with friends. An autopsy by Assistant Medical Examiner Johnson confirms a bullet entered at the base of the brain and lodged above the right eye.
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Everett
Frederick Wailbaum
Chestnut Street
Omman Hansen
Waverly Avenue
Daniel
Leslie
Post
Haneen
Bennett
Danny
Johnson of
Malden
Rhodes Ripley sale advertisement at F Gray Co
The Rhodes Ripley sale continues with blue serges black bibs and fancy worsteds priced at 5.90 and 7.90. Also offered are pants at 3.00 and 1.29 and 4.00 pants at 1.90. The ad lists KF Gray Co at Washington and Hanover streets.
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F. Gray Co
KF. Gray Co
Washington and
Hanover Streets
Ginger Benefit Claims Lovey as Health Aid
Fragmentary text discusses ginger is taken for digestion warmth and overall health while advising against substitutes. Mentions retiring centre and blood at the stomach with unclear medical claim. Lacks verifiable names or concrete events.
Racial Politics and Amendments Cited in Debate
A speaker argues that the South drives Democratic politics while the North leads, noting the race question is evolving. He credits the 13th 11th and 15th amendments with advancing a gradual solution and asserts the 15th amendment protects Black voters from state discrimination, not racial supremacy.
Taft Opens Republican State Campaign in Kentucky
Secretary of War Taft opened the Republican State campaign in Lexington by discussing the race problem and general political issues from a Southern viewpoint and appealing to Kentuckians to support the party’s principles.
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Lexington
Taft
South Representation Laments in National Councils
A speaker criticized the South for its lack of representation in national councils, arguing that a single issue has tethered it to the Democratic party. He noted Kentucky's strong industry and agriculture, suggesting many Kentuckians backed tariffs yet voted Democratic over race concerns, before turning to the race question.
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Kentucky
Boys Sale Last Day At $1.90 Suits By Cray Co
One thousand boys' suits priced at five dollars reduced to 1.90 dollars for Friday and Saturday at F Cray Co located at Washingte and Hanover streets. Sale drives urgency with limited stock and dates.
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F. Cray Co
Washingte and
Hanover Stree
Police seize dynamite materials from tailor in Worcester
Worcester police acted on a telegram from Chief Inspector McCafferty and searched the premises of Sarkis Restigian, a local tailor, where a case of dynamite-making materials was seized today.
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Worcester
McCafferty
Sarkis Restigian
Arrested priest linked dynamite box in cellar case
Restigian, friend of Father Martoogessian, was arrested in New York over an Armenian murder. A two foot square box in Restigian’s shop cellar held 112 gallons of chemicals, fuse, a glass funnel, and dynamite making tools. He claimed the box came from an unknown New York contact and denied old Huntchakist ties, awaiting New York guidance.
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Restigian
Martoogessian
New York
Boxing men in Chelsea Court trial of Winnisimmet club
Before Judge Stearns in Chelsea Court yesterday the entire day was taken up by the trial of 14 officers and members of the Winnisimmet Athletic Club charged with promoting a boxing match alleged to have occurred at Pythian Rink on the evening of July 30. Deputy Neal prosecuted for the government and the defendants were represented by Attorney James H Vahey.
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Stearns
Chelsea
Winnisimmet Athletic Club
Pythian Rink
Neal
James H. Vahey
Club secretary testifies on dues and membership rules
Thomas Foley testifies as secretary presenting books charter and bylaws. He says members may pay annual dues in five equal instalments and produced hundreds of signed applications deemed legally elected. Deputy Nell notes some undated applications may be illegal. Edwin E Keegin testifies of newspaper work and observes boats in London California and Chelsea conducted cleanly.
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Thomas Foley
Nell
Foley
Edwin E. Keegin
London
California
Boston
Chelsea
Marshfield Yesterday Highlights in Massachusetts Politics
Thomas W. Lawson attacked Henry M. Whitney over bribery charges against Massachusetts legislators while Whitney cited a 1900 hearing. Congressman Samuel W. McCall criticized President Roosevelt without naming him, urging curtailment of executive power. Lawson predicted Roosevelt's renomination would stand, with McCall as a leading alternative. General Charles W. Bartlett called merger the campaign’s dominant issue.
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Thomas W. Lawson
Henry M. Whitney
Whitney
Massachusetts
Lawson
Samuel W. McCall
Winchester
Roosevelt
Washington
Johnson
Minnesota
McCall
Charles W. Bartlett
Marshfield Drama Heats Up As Whitney Bribery Allegations Fly
In Marshfield on August 22 Thomas W. Lawson of Boston accused Henry M. Whitney and Charles W. Bartlett of bribing Massachusetts legislators amid a heated gubernatorial campaign. Lawson read a Whitney letter and challenged Whitney to answer on stage, declaring he would back any penalty. The crowd reacted with shock as the exchange intensified the campaign.
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Marshfield
Thomas W. Lawson
Boston
Dreamwold
Marshfield Mair Grounds
Henry M. Whitney
Charles W. Bartlett
Whitney
Massachusetts
Lawson
Congressman McCall
Mr. Whitney
Nere
Kruger wins Norfolk Readville Pace at Readville track
In Readville on August 22 five horses posted new marks under fast track conditions. Kruger won the Norfolk Pace Purse of 6000 with a best time around 2:05, while Athaskham captured the Ponkapoag Trot Purse of 4500 with a 2:08 mark. The day featured improved times aided by morning showers and a warm breeze.
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Kruger
Athaskham
Readville
Norfolk Stake Sparks Big 2:08 Performances and Upsets
Athasham captured the Ponkapoag stake with a 2:091 4 mile for Charles De Ryder, while Emboy from W B McDonald set 2:08 1-4 in heat one. Kruger, in the 6000 Norfolk stake for 2:08 pacers, trimmed to 2:04 to win two heats. John A., Lotta, and Bi Flora posted notable marks as a large field of 13 horses contested the event with a lively crowd watching Minneapolis owner Watson fail to start after an ankle injury.
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Athasham
Charles de Ryder
Emboy
W. B. McDonald's Farm
Norfolk
Kruger
John A
Kentucky
Lotta
Poughkeepsie
Watson
Sonoma
Bi-Flora
Jack Splan
Five new marks at Read Wille track meet tail end
Read Wille saw five new marks with two in the 2:10 class. Taylor Team nearly beat Detroit in a Garrison finish. Errors spoiled Tenney's chances of defeating the Cubs.
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Readwille
Taylor
Detroit
Tenney
Cubs
Democratic State Committee Meeting Developments
Whitney men clash with Springfield over venue for the Democratic convention. George Fred Williams campaigns for chairman. Bartlet men endorse E Gerry Brown for Lieutenant Governor.
Explosion at Democratic State Committee meeting in Springfield clash
An explosion is due today at the Democratic State committee headquarters at 85 State street over Springfield being chosen as the convention site on Oct. 5. Yesterday the Whitney men resolved to oppose Springfield and urge a protest to the committee.
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Democratic State Committee
State Street
Springfield
Whitney
Williams to be offered Massachusetts convention chairmanship
Announcement says George Fred Williams will be offered the chairmanship of the State convention and is expected home by Thursday on the Saxonia. The move aims to secure Williams as the Bryan leader in Massachusetts while no chairmanship action is due today. The state committee’s stance on Springfield as convention site remains the main issue.
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George Fred Williams
Williams
Saxonia
Bryan
Massachusetts
Springfield
Whitney
William S. McNary
Kelcher
Kankakee
Frank Tripp
Murder on the High Seas Reported Near Lynn
A nearly nude man about 45 was found seven miles offshore near Lynn with a heavy cable tied around his waist. He showed extensive injuries and had not breathed after entering the water. George Butler, a fisherman from Orient Swampscott, recovered the body at 9 30 this morning, and police consider foul play likely.
Mystery Sailor Found Near Swampscott After Boat Passage
A dead man with a faded blue outing shirt and a missing right-hand finger was found near Blaney's Beach after being drifted from sea. Medical Examiner Pinkham inspected the body and will conduct a formal exam at 3 PM. Investigators note parboiled extremities, no signs of putrefaction, and possible drowning or murder far out at sea. The corpse was found along the Boston and Bangor lines, prompting theories of a sailor employed on a vessel leaving Boston. The victim is described as tall, robust, with sandy hair and a stubby mustache, but no identity yet.
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Swampscott Fish House
Blaney's Beach
Pinkham
Frank Chase
Chestnut Street
Boston
Bangor
Augusta
Portland
Beef Drivers Strike In New York Puts Wagons Idle
Beef drivers and stablemen at wholesale packing houses went on strike in New York August 22 demanding a 65 hour week and higher wages. About 1000 men participate as independent firms and the so called trust are affected. Many drivers abandoned wagons and perishable loads, later recovered and reassigned.
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New York
Trust
Boston Area Weather Forecast Update
Forecast calls for Friday fair with light east to south winds, likely continuing fair Saturday. Washington advisory notes New England and eastern New York will be fair and slightly warmer Friday and Saturday with light to fresh south winds.
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Boston
Washington
New England
New York
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