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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Aug 25, 1905
Page
4
A seasoned woman to woman invitation from Mrs. Lydia E. Pinkham at Lynn Massachusetts urges readers to seek advice for female weaknesses. Letters are read by women only and no charge is asked. many women have found relief from her Vegetable Compound and experts say try it.
The State committee discussed the chairman position as a placeholder until the Democratic nominee is chosen. Governor Douglas is urged to run again, with Thayer asserting Douglas would win and attract Democratic votes, while Flaherty and Crowley offered cautious remarks about the governor’s potential candidacy. Skeffington dismissed rumors that Foster is out of consideration for second on the ticket.
Governor Douglas faces mounting pressure from Democratic leaders and business figures to run again despite his May announcement not to seek public office. A letter from Richard Olney, former Secretary of State under Cleveland, praises his administration’s courage and dignity and urges reconsideration.
Officials pursue a jealous lover theory in Mattie Hackett's death as witnesses link a former suitor to the crime. A blacksmith recalls a gray hat woman seen near the Hackett home and Ray mond says tan shoes were burned before the killing. Attorney General Hamlin's visit signals ongoing investigations.
Melrose police seek 14 year old Jennie Godfrey who disappeared from her uncle Alexander Smiths home at 18 Lynde street. Smith says a note warned she might kill herself and Revere police pursue a rumor she was at the beach.
Colonel Melvin O. Adams United States district attorney said his Republican faith would not stop a nonpartisan view on Governor Douglas. He commended the administration for appointments including the chief Justice of the Superior Court.
A chorus of Massachusetts business leaders and Democrats urge Governor William L. Douglas to seek a second term. Prominent financiers and party members state Douglas is a practical leader fit to pursue reciprocity with Canada and to continue handling state affairs effectively.
William H. Wood a lumber dealer and Woodford Yerxa of Yerxa and Yerxa express strong support for Governor Douglas. Wood says he would vote for him again and expects many Republicans to do the same, while Yerxa credits the governor with excellent performance and deserving another term.
The piece lauds Governor Douglas as a model public servant and suggests political office requires personal sacrifice. It frames his character as exemplary and argues his service embodies the ideal political official.
Hugh M Lean argues Governor Douglas should seek another term to serve Massachusetts business interests. He cites Holyoke's positive experience under Republican Mayor Chapin, now state treasurer, as supporting context for Douglas's continuity.
Thomas F. Coady endorses Douglas for Governor and hopes he accepts again the nomination. John Devlin praises Douglas as the greatest governor of the state and expresses strong support.
The article follows a famed singer and a reformer as they marry and plan to unite for a lifelong campaign for peace and equal rights. They will visit Milford New Hampshire for a family reunion with the Governor attending, then unveil a Fraternity statue in Lynn. The tour moves to Hutchinson Minnesota, Portland Oregon, and California.
In Lynn on August 24 the famed High Rock bard John W. Hutchinson wed again after a 17 year interval, shocking locals. Reports say two former sweethearts, including Ellen H. Witherell, a noted suffragist and slavery lecturer, are affected by the news.
John W. Hutchinson a noted war song writer and tenor, longtime resident of Lynn, married Mrs. Agnes P. Everest of Washington DC. He authored volumes of war songs and counted Lincoln Lucy Stone Longfellow Whittier among his acquaintances. Hutchinson wed Fanny B. Patch of Lowell in 1843. she died in 1888.
James E. McKeon endorses Governor Douglas as the best choice for renomination on the Democratic ticket. He states he would cast his vote for Douglas if nominated, praising his tenure and leadership in the governor's chair.
Joseph Dinan a druggist says the Democratic party has the strength to name Governor Douglas for another term and calls him the best man in the state for the position. He asserts support for Douglas and notes the party’s current strength.
Eugene N. Foss, a Republican reci procity leader, refused to express a view on Governor Douglas’s renomination saying only that he preferred not to say anything.
Central Labor Union and Building Trades Council set 10 a m start and a route unchanged from last year on Dartmouth and Boylston streets. Draw for line positions next Wednesday night at Wells Memorial Building. No mounted men allowed. staff to be named at Sunday meeting. offices at 18 Kneeland Street.
Mrs Elsie A Huber aged 42 transitions from long time housekeeper at 80 St Botolph Street to wife of Albert E Baldwin 74 president of a Worcester national bank. Baldwin invited Huber to care for his wife during her illness and later wed, redefining her social status.
Baron Kaneko writes on Japan's new place in world relations in reply to Dr. Ashmead's article. Fletcher Robinson offers a chivalry story set in modern Spain. Sewell Ford tells of a stray dog Tower and the luck he brings. Vanderberg contributes a love tale The Other Mister Brown. Stingaree's tale The Purification of Mulfera appears Next Sunday.
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