Thayer Takes Responsibility for Whitney Gubernatorial Suggestion
Congressman John R. Thayer stated he acted on his own authority and takes full responsibility for suggesting Henry M. Whitney as a potential Lieutenant Governor ally. He argued the Sullivan Whitney ticket could be stronger at primaries and at the polls, especially to test tariff revision with public votes. He emphasized Whitney’s nomination would serve the party, not oppose him.
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John R. Thayer
Henry M. Whitney
Democratic State Committee
Sullivan
Itney
Whitney
Sulliv
MacMasters Announces Candidacy for Governor
William H. MacMasters editor of the Commonwealth and Whitney press bureau member says he will run for Governor replacing Henry M. Whitney who retired after his party chairmen allegedly handed him a lemon. MacMasters plans to seek Democratic nomination challenging Moran and expects Whitney’s endorsement upon return from Quebec.
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William H. MacMasters
The
Commonwealth
Whitney Press Bureau
Henry M. Whitney
Whitney
Quebec
Mr. MacMasters
MacMasters
Josiah Quincy
Moran
Cuincy
Ward 11
Logue Appointed Acting Superintendent of Public Grounds
Mayor Fitzgerald appointed Charles Logue from the schoolhouse commission as acting superintendent of public grounds due to the illness of William H. Doogue. The change follows emergency procedures and Logue's long service alongside the present schoolhouse commissioner. Luke J. Doogue has been managing the department with notable ability.
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Fitzgerald
Charles Logue
Logue
William H. Doogue
Doogue
Luke J. Doogue
Diseases yield to new treatment says Kansas City Journal
Kansas City Journal reports Brights Disease and Diabetes yielding to a new Fulton compound. A hotel owner and Dr J M Guest share recovered health, with others in Kansas City also improving. Wire exchanges with San Francisco confirm permanent results, and local firms stock the treatment. Jaynes & Co. advertising on Warhington Street.
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Kansas City
California
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Bulletin
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Fulton
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Journal Company
Evening Bulletin
San Francsco
Kansas City Journal
R. A. Crothers
J. M. Guest
West 3d Street
Florida
South
Guest
Jaynes & Co
Cambridge caretaker held in jewelry loot case
Police say Timothy D. Shine, 32, caretaker for Cambridge wealth, disposed of about $2000 worth of jewelry from elite homes. Items include a gold pin set, a silver pendant, a pearl crescent brooch, a Boston & Albany ticket, and various silver pieces. Police recovered much of the property awaiting owners as investigators pursue whether other thefts target Cambridge society. Shine was arrested in the West End by Inspectors Rooney, McCauley, and Captain Page. he allegedly sold most items and claims some were found in ash barrels or bought. Previously named residents tied to Shine include William Marble, H N Bradford, Mr. Eustis, Simon Massett, Maria Whitney, and Rev. Spaulding.
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Cambridge
Elizabeth
Lucy
Calvin
Timothy D. Shine
Harrison Street
Somerville
West End
Rooney and McCauley
Watts
Albert Page
Brookline
Shine
University City
William Marble
Forest Street
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Clash Over Collins Statue Placement On Boston Common
Dispute between Boston art commissioners and Collins memorial trustees over placing the late Mayor Collins statue. Reported tensions suggest a possible removal of commissioners by the mayor if votes oppose Common site. Public positions hint at a compromise within a week and possible South Boston or Charles Riverbank alternatives.
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Collins
Boston Common
Post
Fitzgerald
the Post
Boston
Charlesbank
Comet Discovered by Kopff Visible in Telescope
A telegram to the Harvard Observatory from Professor Kreutz at Kiel reports a comet found by Kopff at Heidelberg on August 22. The sighting places the object at right ascension 22h 49m 32s and declination plus 10 degrees 23 minutes, visible with a small telescope.
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Kreutz
Kiel
Kopff
Heidelberg
Demanded Action by Mayor Over Board Charges
Deposed Pauper Institutions trustees publish a letter to Mayor Fitzgerald demanding exoneration or removal of Superintendent James F. English. They accuse interference, unjust control, and unfitness citing ignorance of financing and ongoing untruthfulness. The mayor was in New York and could not review the report.
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English
Long Island
John B. Martin
James F. English
Boston
W. Prentiss Parker
Maud M. Rockwell
David D. Scannell
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Bernard J. Rothwell
Fitzgerald
New York
Missing Man’s Parents Live in Wakefield
The Rev Frank W Wheeler of Fall River, reported missing, is well known in Wakefield where his parents reside. Born in Wakefield he graduated high school in 1888 and made many acquaintances while living there. He has a brother Eben Wheeler at 24 Park Street.
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Wakefield
Frank W. Wheeler
Fall River
Eben Wheeler
Park Street
Swallowing Whole Food A Mystery in Dental Tale
A quirky note claims a hen swallows her food whole because her teeth reside in her stomach. No scientific basis presented, appears as a humorous or fantastical anecdote rather than a veterinary finding.
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