Hibernian Banquet Opens State Convention
About 1100 attendees filled the State armory for the Ancient Order of Hibernians convention in Fall River. Speakers included Mayor John T. Coughlin and State president Matthew Cummings who touted unity, Irish progress in Massachusetts, and Emigrant history guiding the society’s growth. The parade led by First Hibernian Regiment followed solemn Mass and an active credentials session named county officers and shaping state leadership.
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Fall, River
State Armory
Ancient
Order of Hibernians
John T. Coughlin
Matthew Cummings
Order
William Stang
Fall River
John H. McLaughlin
Mortimer Downing
Cummings
Massachusetts
Order of
Hibernians
Kildare
Defenders
England
Leinster
Hibernian Society
St. Patrick’s Fraternal Society
Order ofHibernians
America
Ireland
St. Lawrence River
Quebec
Atlantic
New England
State Bureau of Labor
Boston
Timothy P. Sweeney
Taunton
Jeffery E. Sullivan
John McCarthy
Bristol County
P. H. O'Donnell
Berkshire
John McGrath
Hampshire
E. J. McCarty
Hampden
William J. Lynch
Franklin
John F. Donnelly
Middlesex
John H
Hibernian
N Ow
John H. Sullivan
John P Jackson
Daniel J. Sullivan
James Brazzell
J. C. Sullivan
John J. Lowney
Michael E. Sullivan
Patrick McDermott
Quincy May Run for Governor in Democratic Battle
The report says Josiah Quincy may seek the Democratic nomination against Moran, with tariff revision as a central issue. Quincy, as State committee chair, disputes Moran while pursuing unpledged delegates. Moran allies push public ownership as a 1908 issue, and Williams argues tariff is not the campaign focus.
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Quincy
Josiah Quincy
Moran
George Fred Williams
State Committee
Henry M. Whitney
Whitney
Douglas
Bryan
Bradford
Fional
John B. Moran
Gaston-Quincy
Democratic State Committee
Williams
Mr. Williams
Grape-Nuts with Postum Promise Restful Sleep
A reader cites lasting indigestion relief and better daytime wakefulness after switching to Grape-Nuts and Postum products. They claim vomiting and bloating ended, appetite and digestion improved, and sleep became undisturbed, crediting the brain and nerve benefits to a good supper. The ad notes the products are from Postum Co. Battle Creek Michigan and adds There's a reason with a 10 cent Grape-Nuts wafer offer.
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Postum Co
Battle Creek
Mich
Rebels Tighten War Preparations Around Havana
Aug 28 Havana reports enlistments and rail guard steps as Guerra threatens to strike. Captain Albert’s force seen near Havana in large numbers while Matanzas declares insurgents cleared. Santa Clara updates are slow but indicate heavy blows to rebels in the south and east. Major Gomes advances from Colon toward Yaguaramas, with a battle anticipated.
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Havana
Pinar del Rio
San Juan de Martinez
Guerra
Albert
General Betancourt
Matanzas
Santa Clara
Gomes
Colon
Yaguaramas
Quincy Eyes Unpledged Delegates In Boston Gubernatorial Fight
Quincy signals three possible dates for governor candidates Douglas Whitney and Sullivan while Moran ally Thayer cuts in. Schofield may enter after Labor Day but Quincy aims to lead a fight for unpledged delegates to block Moran. Whitney and Moran swap counter offers over a governor ticket as Williams blasts tariff politics.
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Quincy
Douglas, Whitney and Sullivan
John R. Thayer
Worcester
Moran
George A. Schofield
Ipswich
Schofield
Henry M. Whitney
Whitney
John P. Feeney
Feeney
Feeney. Mr. Moran
George Fred Williams
Williams Returns from Island Outing as Fighting Cock
George Fred Williams came back from a two week outing on Prince Edward Island saying he never felt better and that he feels like a fighting cock. He rebuked Quincy and spoke of the leading issue of the next na.
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George Fred Williams
Prince Edward Island
Moran and Quincy Vie Over Democratic Nomination Tactics
District Attorney Moran rejects arbitration over his candidacy and Moran campaign button signals. Josiah Quincy vows a prolonged fight, noting ex Governor Douglas declines the Democratic nomination and urging broad field, with Whit ney Douglas and Sullivan among others who have not entered.
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Moran
Bryan
Josiah Quincy
Guild
John B
Piso's Tablets for Female Health Promoted in Ad
An advertisement touts Piso's Tablets as a sanitary preventive for female health, claiming they cleanse and strengthen female organs, destroy germs, and prevent disease. It offers free samples and lists price and address of the Piso Company in Warren, Pennsylvania.
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Kor
Piso
Piso Co
Warren
Whitney for U S Senator
Rumor gains credibility that Henry M. Whitney may run for United States Senate against Winthrop Murray Crane. Crane's role in Whitney’s last year defeat for Lieutenant Governor sparks talk of tariff revision opposition and political bargaining.
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Henry M. Whitney
United States
Winthrop Murray Crane
Crane
Whitney
Lodge
Whitney Seen As Key To Tariff Fight In Next Legislature
Senator Crane's term ends March 17 and re election will come before the next Legislature. The reciprocity supporters believe Whitney replacing Crane would boost tariff revision more than electing a dozen Democratic governors. If Whitney enters a tariff clash with Crane it could trigger contests across many senatorial and representative districts and overturn numerous Republican strongholds. Cassidy's Berkshire victory last year credited to Whitney's campaign work in North Adams and Pittsfield. reciprocity backers argue similar efforts in pivotal districts could yield a Democratic Legislature.
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Crane
Friends of
Whitney
Commonwealth
Cassidy
Burns
Berkshire County
North Adams
Pittsfield
TriaI in Sinclair Case Advances as Rue Is Arrested
Judge Harris returns to the Superior Criminal Court for the Sinclair case with new developments. Israel Rue was arrested on a conspiracy charge for attempting to bribe juror Green, while Walter Clark and William Washington face related bribery accusations. Washington testified that Rue arranged the meeting and offered payments, and Green maintained he would fair trially judge.
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Harris
Superior Criminal Court
Jehn Sinclair
Walter M. Clark
Monadnock Street
Dorchester
William Washington
West Canton Street
Alfred AM. Green
Sinclair
Israel Rue
Camden Street
Green
Rue
Washington
South Station
Clark
Atlantic Avenue
Dugan
Missex
Village Street
Dennison
Moran
Logan Gets Tammany Backing for Congress in Ward 17
At a Ward 17 Tammany Club meeting the candidacy of Senator Edward L. Logan for Congress in the Tenth district was unanimously endorsed. Alderman James M. Curley predicted Logan would win about 1800 votes in the ward with OConnell attracting under 800. Logan toured the district with his campaign team and planned posters and rallies this week.
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Tammany Club
Ward 17
Tammany Braves
Edward JL. Logan
Congress
Tenth
James M. Curley
Post
Edward L. Logan
John J. Curley
Logan
O'Connell
Major Kelly
Dorchester
South Boston
Roxbury
Thayer Declines Gubernatorial Candidacy
Worcester Aug 28 John R Thayer says he will not seek the Democratic nomination for governor under any circumstances. He cites Boston morning paper stories that may block ex Governor Douglas from running and suggests John B Moran as the only feasible alternative for the nomination.
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Worcester
John R. Thayer
Douglas
Bostol
Thayer
John B. Moran
Trial of Dr John Sinclair Continues Amid Bribery Claims
Dr John M. Sinclair faces trial over an alleged illegal operation that caused Annie Russell's death in Charlestown. Judge Harris deliberates after juror Alfred Green testified about a $50 bribe offer to influence a vote for Sinclair. Inspectors Hart and Waite arrested Dr Clark and Washington on contempt charges tied to alleged tampering with a juror. Rue's case delayed for counsel.
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John M. Sinclair
Annie Russell
Charlestown
Harris
Joseph A. Dennison
Alfred M. Green
Green
Rue
Clark
Washington
KE. P. Benjamin
Sinclair
H. D. Gove
F. J. Barry
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Carters
Messrs. Whitney
Sullivan
Thius
Tit
SAY Rue
Indorses Logan
van Camp
van Camp Packing Co
Indianapolis
Ind
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