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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Aug 29, 1908

Page

2

City Decorated for Spanish War Veterans Encampment

Boston prepares for the fifth Spanish War Veterans encampment with decorations at the State House and City Hall. Visitors include Wyckoff of Jersey City and John J. Anderson of New Mexico. A registration bureau opens at 253 Washington Street under Lt Col Willis W. Stover. Governor Guild’s illness hampers plans. Admiral Dewey and Coghlan decline invitations while Sedley, Miles and other officers confirm attendance.

Boston State House City Hall Wyckoff Jersey City John J. Anderson New Mexico Ninth Regiment Massachusetts Cleveland Information Bureau Registration and Information Bureau Washington Street Herald Building Willis W. Stover Bureau of Registration James A. Davis George T. Latimer William H. Wilson Bureau of Information William F. Sinclair Dewey Joseph B. Coghlan Winfields. Sedley Nelson A. Miles Army

Heptasophs Plan Providence Visit and 30th Anniversary

The United Conclaves Association of Heptasophs with about 2000 members from Boston area will journey to Providence to Crescent Park where Major Edward Riley will lead a uniformed escort. Providence lodges will entertain with band concerts and a reception marking the order’s 30th anniversary. Special trains leave South Station at 10 am. Boston committee includes Fred A. Breen Ernest Blasser John J. Kilbride and Daniel J. Moynihan.

United Conclaves Association of Heptasophs Boston Providence Crescent Park Edward Riley Providence Lodges Improved Order of Heptasophs South Station Fred A. Breen South Boston Ernest Blasser Allston John J. Kilbride Daniel J. Moynihan

Marine Eye KRemedy An Eye Tonic Soothes Ailing Eyes

An eye tonic named Marine Eye KRemedy claims to soothe and relieve tired or irritated eyes. Advertorial style language promotes quick relief and comfort with daily use. The copy asserts natural ingredients and gentle action for sensitive eyes.

Marine Eye Adv

Vermont Campaign Analyzes Governor Race And Plurality

In Burlington Vermont August 28 Republicans predict a 30000 plurality for Governor next Tuesday while Democrats doubt reaching 30000. James E Burke the Democratic candidate attacks the forecast as unlikely. Vermont politics see national implications with speakers and campaigns shaping the September and November outcomes.

Burlington Taft Williams Republican State Committee Democratic State Committee James E. Burke Alexander Troup New Haven Conn Vermont National Democratic Committee George Fred Williams Massachusetts Colonel Troup Connecticut George H. Prouty Newport Foster Frank A. Plumsley E. Blair Colchester A. J. Sibley Montpelier

Doyle's Plans for Election In Ward Lineups

A detailed arrangement among Boston wards shapes support for James H. Doyle in the Senate race. Ward 12 backs Doyle with Dennison ties, Ward 9 also favors him, while Ward 17 shifts as James M. Curley and Thomas F. Curley back Doyle. Jeremiah J. Good withdraws to unite with Doyle, and Ward 17 Tammany Club endorses him.

State Senate James H. Doyle Ward 12 John A. Kelcher Joseph A. Conry Doyle Joseph A. Dennison Charlestown Congress Conry-Kelcher Kellher Dennison Senate James M. Curley Thomas F. Curley

Adams for Congress Rumor Sparks 11th District Talk

In political circles a rumor spread that Melvin O. Adams could win the Republican nomination for Congress in the 11th district. Republicans cited Speaker Cannon's recent city visit as relevant to Adams running. Adams reportedly declined to deny or affirm candidacy when pressed.

Melvin O. Adams Congress Adams Cannon

Boy 13 Killed Stealing Ride on Freight Train

Thomas Lynch aged 13 of 469 Cambridge Street East Cambridge died at Cambridge Relief Hospital after being run over by a freight train on which he was stealing a ride. He and companions boarded a moving B and A freight near Cambridge Street en route to Magazine Beach when he slipped between cars near Brookline Street.

Thomas Lynch Cambridge Street East Cambridge Cambridge Relief Hospital Lynch Boston & Albany Magazine Beach Brookline Street Young Lynch

Revolt Against Big Men Rocks New York Republican Leaders

Leaders of the Republican State organization defy dictation from Oyster Bay and national HQ over the gubernatorial nomination. Timothy I. Woodruff says the people must decide, risk of disaster for any anti people move. President Roosevelt agrees to stay hands off, leaving State leaders to settle their choice. Some fear nominating another could push New York into the Democratic column amid Bryan concerns. Governor Hughes’s renomination fuels a bitter, divided party.

New York Republican State Organization Roosevelt Sherman Hughes Timothy I. Woodruff Oyster Bay Saratoga New York State Bryan West Middle West White House

Admiral Dewey Visits Provincetown Amid Gale Calm

The U S S Dolphin with Admiral George Dewey rode out near Cape Cod Bay for 30 hours due to rough seas. The Dolphin anchored near the Mississippi, then tied off again as the Mississippi’s band and sailors marched to Evans Field for drill before returning aboard.

Provincetown Dolphin George Dewey Cape Cod Bay Harbor Cape Mississippi Naval Athletic Ground Evans Field

20 Days For Stealing Bible

Juliet Thomas of 756 Broadway South Boston was sentenced in Municipal Court before Judge Murray to 20 days at the island for stealing a Bible.

Juliet Thomas Broadway South Boston Murray

Hitchcock Seeks Sherman Campaign Advice in New York

In New York on August 28 Chairman Frank Hitchcock of the Republican national committee met with James Sherman, William McKinley, Loudenslager, and others after a return from Oyster Bay with President Roosevelt. They finalized which Congressmen will be invited to speak in national and congressional campaigns to secure a Republican House. Secretary Straus declined on Hughes renomination but urged leaders to heed the will of the people and represent their views.

New York Frank H. Hitchcock Republican National Committee Manhattan James Sherman William McKinley Republican Congressional Committee Loudenslager Oyster Bay Roosevelt House of Representatives Straus Department of Commerce and Labor Hughes

Appleton Mill Closes for Labor Day Vacation

Appleton Manufacturing Company employing 1700 in Lowell cotton goods shuts down tonight for annual vacation until after Labor Day. Agent F A Bowen says only about ten days of product remains unsold in stock.

Lowell Appleton Manufacturing Company F. A. Bowen

Baby Boy's Mysterious Rash Heals Quickly Across Town

A baby boy suffered a persistent itching humor that appeared in several places before healing rapidly without a scar. His mother despaired as the symptoms vanished and never returned. Medical notes indicate sudden skin irritation followed by complete recovery. No lasting effects were reported.

Cuticura Remedies Praise From Attica Mother

Mrs. William Geeding of Attica Indiana testifies that Cuticura Soap and Ointment cured her two and a half year old son’s recurring itching sores after other treatments failed. She reports three applications started healing, scars none remained, and she plans to keep Cuticura on hand and recommend it widely.

William Geeding Washington St Attica, Ind

Cuticura Skin Cure Promises Quick Relief

Advertises Cuticura remedies for eczema tetter milk crust psoriasis and related skin conditions. Claims warm baths with Cuticura Soap and Ointment plus Resolvent purify blood and heal, with prices for Ointment and Resolvent and free Cure book from a Boston company.

Etter Drug & Chem, Corp Sole Props Boston Masa

Bryan to Launch Three Day Speaking Tour

William J. Bryan and party return to Lincoln after a weeklong circuit through Iowa Illinois Indiana and Kansas with political conferences in Chicago St Louis and Kansas City. He resumes speaking Sunday afternoon starting at the fairgrounds between St Paul and Minneapolis then Fargo Grand Forks Sioux City and the Nebraska State fair in Lincoln.

Lincoln Neb William J. Bryan Fairgrounds St. Paul Minneapolis Fargo Grand Forks N. D Sioux City

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