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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Aug 27, 1913

Page

6

Gardner and Bird clash over Governor bid and immigration

Congressman Augustus P. Gardner accuses Charles Sumner Bird of discourtesy and error in claiming Bird's gubernatorial bid was dictated from Washington. Gardner urges compulsory arbitration for state labor disputes and ties immigration limits to curbing Lawrence strike woes. Governor Foss pursues independent run while Benton outlines tax cuts and police consolidation at Barnstable fair.

Augustus P. Gardner Charles Sumner Bird Washington Gardner Bird Mr. Bird Lawrence

Beckman’s Alterative Promoted for Lung Trouble Recoveries

A testimonial spread endorses Beckman’s Alterative as effective for throat and lung ailments, including typhoid pneumonia and consumption. It cites a weight gain from 108 to 158 pounds after use and claims many recoveries, urging use in all lung trouble cases and noting availability at Riker-Jaynes Drug Stores and leading druggists.

Beckman Weldon, Til Fort Worth Texas Canon City Colorado Eckman Arthur Webb Wekman Riker-Jaynes Eckman Laboratory Philadelphia

State political situation as it developed yesterday

Gardner accuses Bird of discourtesy and wrong claiming his candidacy is Washington dictated. Benton calls removing the railroad issue from politics. Foss says independent candidacy would draw more strength from Walsh than Bird or Gardner. Harlow may join excise board. Foss Gardner and Benton to speak at Worcester meeting. police protection costly. Proposals include State police consolidation, State purchasing department, equitable education funding, boosting agricultural transport costs, and using electric lines to move farm products. Mothers and children case argues for keeping families together at home with State support. every Massachusetts child deserves to be raised by its mother. Endorsers for License Commission include Burrill, Winship, Clifford, Moses, and others.

Everett C. Benton Barnstable Fair Metropolitan Park Police District Police Foss Gardner Walsh Bird Congressman Gardner Democratic Party Mr. Foss Washington Benton Harlow Excise Board Worcester Massachusetts District Police Massachusetts

Harlow Backed for License Board in State Moves

Governor Foss may not appoint to Public Utilities tomorrow but could name a man to the Excise Commission. Secretary George Harlow, a Boston Democrat, is strongly backed for the license board and praised for his support of Foss since the 14th district contest. He helped secure Ross's rise to a governor's race victory.

Foss Public Utilities Commission Excise Commission George Harlow License Board Harlow Ross Boston Demo

Riley's Papers in Error Ruling on Ballot Stickers and Write-ins

Secretary of State Donahue ruled that Democratic State Committee nominee Thomas P. Riley must run on stickers or have his name written on the ballot if elected, due to insufficient signatures on his nomination papers. The ruling notes no vacancy exists if original papers are defective and explains voters must mark a cross beside a write-in name for it to count. Also mentions substitutions in Middlesex and Norfolk Senate districts.

Thomas P. Riley Democratic State Committee State Committee State Donahue Riley Middlesex Martin T. Hall Natick Daniel O'Connell Newton Norfolk Martin H. McGaughey South Braintree John J. Daly Holbrook

Fire instruction urged for Boston theatres and moving pictures

Fire Commissioner Cole urged Mayor Fitzgerald to require theatre and moving picture managers to warn patrons about fire panic. He cited New York practice of printing a large front page fire notice in programmes and suggested screenings of a safety message before every performance and hourly thereafter.

Cole Fitzgerald Boston Theatres Moving Picture Houses New York

Dolly Todd and James Madison Her Early Life and Courtship

Dolly Payne Todd born 1768 in North Carolina to Quaker parents. She married John Todd, his death left her widowed and later wed James Madison. Washington showed personal interest in the romance. The Madisons led a devoted life and Dolly’s letters reveal deep affection and longing. Mrs Madison died and was buried near Montpelier beside her husband.

Dolly Todd Little Madison George Steptoe Washington Harewood Virginia Dorothea Dolly) Payne North Carolina Hanover County John Todd Madison George Washington Madisons Dolly Peter Dolly P. Madison

Leo Frank Is Sentenced to Death for Phagan Murder

Atlanta August 26 Leo M Frank was sentenced to death for the murder of Mary Phagan aged 1 The judge set October 10 for execution The defense seeks a new trial arguing prejudicial demonstrations were heard by jurors Newt Lee the factory watchman was released while James Conley a factory sweeper remains in custody

Atlanta Leo M. Frank Mary Phagan Frank Roan Newt Lee National Pencil Factory Lee Phagan James Conley

Apportion Funds To Move The Crops

Washington August 26 Secretary McAdoo announced the apportioned sum for the governments 50 million deposit in national banks to aid movement and marketing of crops. Total allotted to date is 46.5 million with 24.7 million to Western banks and 21.8 million to Southern states and the District of Columbia.

Washington McAdoo District of Columbia

Whistling Dobbin Runs Free in Market District

A white horse named Dobbin, described as musically inclined and sleepwalking, amused by whistling unpopular airs while resting by a wagon. The same horse wandered after an express man to Cambridge, waking him during the night and provoking annoyance.

Cambridge

Whistling Horse Tales At Cambridge Market

A white horse unhitched from a wagon slept by a produce stall and drew crowd intrigue as it trailed an express wagon while whistling like an office boy. The horse, owned by a farmer, is now held at a stable awaiting a claimant in Cambridge.

Cambridge Bent Street Nellie

Bear Attack on Ball Player in Minnesota

P. J. Barry, a pitcher for Spencer Minnesota, was attacked by a bear and cub while fishing near Lake of the Woods. He lost his right arm from elbow to shoulder in the struggle and was carried to Xenora. his injuries are not believed life threatening. The cub was captured and Barry plans to take the animal to Chicago after recovery.

Beaudette Minn P. J. Barry Chicago Spencer Barry Xenora

Satin Casket for Dog to Be Buried in Los Angeles

Pauline the 13 year old pug dies from pneumonia after a cold. The dog owned by Mrs. N B Wilson of Los Angeles, is sealed in a satin casket in Chicago. Burial planned in Los Angeles next month after transport.

Chicago Pauline Los Angeles Cal N. B. Wilson Winnetaka

Hank the Hermit Scream Comic in Post Section

Hank the Hermit provides a scream ingly funny moment in the upcoming Post comic section. Francis Metcalf debuts a new circus chron icles series in the feature comic section of next Sunday's Post.

Hank the Hermit Post Francis Metcalf Next

What Thin Folks Should Do to Gain Weight

Thousands suffer from excessive thinness and weak digestion yet a new regenerative force named Sargol is said to build fat after years of thinness. Six fat producing elements are combined to improve digestion, nourish the body, and strengthen nerves. Leading druggists report high demand and endorse its harmless, inexpensive use for weight gain.

Sargel Say

Train wreck injures 21 near Lynchburg

Twenty one people were injured when a mixed train on the Chesapeake and Ohio line near Bremo, Virginia, derailed this afternoon due to spreading rails. railroad officials reported no fatalities.

Lynchburg Chesapeake , Ohio Bremo

Five Die As Auto Is Struck By Train In Lane Station

Freeport Pennsylvania Aug 26 J E Rowan his wife two children and his sister in law Mrs Allen Wood all of Brackenbridge were killed when their car collided with a Pennsylvania Railroad special train at Lane Station near here The train carried R L O Donnel general superintendent and other officials on an inspection trip.

Freeport Penn J. E. Rowan Allen Wood Brackenbridge Pennsylvania Lane Station Here R. L. O'Donnel Pennsylvania Railroad Company

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