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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Aug 31, 1908

Page

10

Three Unknown Men Injure Woman In Carriage Chase

Mrs. Lillian Chapman of 723 Winthrop avenue Beachmont was struck by a fast carriage at Eliot Circle while crossing the boulevard. Her husband pursued in another carriage as three men fled toward Lynn, leaving Mrs Chapman critically injured and her mother in nervous collapse.

Revere Eliot Circle Lillian Chapman Winthrop Avenue Beachmont Lynn Lynn Polele Chapman Dr. Meigs

Taft Resting at Middle Bass After Long Campaign Day

William H. Taft and party arrived at the Middle Bass Club at dawn and rested after a day of services and speeches. He rode a lake yacht with officials, spoke briefly on his fatigue, and planned a Toledo visit for a Grand Army of the Republic encampment speech that will be nonpolitical.

Middle Bass Island William H. Taft Middle Bass Club Little Chapel Mr. Taft Commodore Richardson H. C. Corbin President Lewis J. Warren Kelfer Ohio Taft Toledo Grand Army of the Republic

Kelshers Fourth Term Bid Highlights Nine Through Elevens

In Suffolk County districts nine to eleven the fight for the national House seat intensifies three weeks before primaries. Kelher seeks a fourth term in the ninth facing Conry while Fitzgerald and Lomasney reportedly oppose Conry. In the tenth O Connell battles Linehan and McEttrick with GOP hopes riding on Galvin and Friedman. The eleventh district incumbent Peters faces Lane under Republican encouragement from Uncle Joe Cannon.

Suffolk County National House John A. Kelcher O’connell Linehan Kelcher Joseph A. Conry Fitzgerald Martin Lomasney Ward Kellher Ing Conry Keliher Letter Carriers Boston House Senate John H. Campbell East James W. H. Myrick O'Connell Frank J. Linehan Michael J. McEttrick J. Mitchell Galvin Lee Freldman Andrew J. Peters Joe Cannon Daniel W. Lane Ward 11 Peters

Candidates for Congress in Three Hub Districts Ninth District

Ninth District contenders include Congressman John A. Kelcher and ex-Congressman Joseph A. Conry. Also listed are Joe H. Campbell and Ramies W. H. Myrick.

John A. Kelcher Joseph A. Conry Joe H. Campbell Ramies W. H. Myrick R. Tenth District

Man Severely Injured Trying to Board Moving Car

Fred F. Mooney 18 of 921 Broadway Chelsea attempted to mount a moving Ocean avenue streetcar in Revere last night. He stepped from the curb, reached for a running board, missed, and was thrown under the car. He suffered critical injuries to his heel and shoulders.

Ocean Avenue Revere Fred F. Mooney Broadway Chelsea Mooney

Bitter Fight Looms as Massachusetts Democrats Nominate Governor

The Massachusetts Democratic scene braces for a heated gubernatorial fight with control of the State committee disputed between George Fred Williams supporters and conservatives led by William A. Gaston Henry M. Whitney and allies. Vahey is the only declared candidate with Hamlin viewed as a stronger foe to Draper. Josiah Quincy cautions that slates are premature and notes a long horizon before the convention.

Massachusetts George Fred Williams William A. Gaston Henry M. Whitney State Committee Williams William Jennings Bryan Bryan Wireless Fairview Neb Richard Olney Fitzgerald Aiken James H. Vahey Watertown Charles S. Hamlin Eben Draper Vahey Josiah Quincy Boston Democratic State Committee

Vermont voters set pace in fall elections Tuesday

Vermont will choose Governor, Congressmen and State Legislators with national politicians watching. Lieutenant Governor George H. Prouty leads Republicans against Democrat James E. Burke as the state solidifies its GOP loyalty and awaits the next session to name a Senator successor.

Montpelier Vermont Redfield Proctor George H. Prouty Newport James E. Burke Burlington

Frank Kramer Lowers World Half Mile Record

Newark N J August 30 Champion Frank Kramer lowered the world half mile pro record by clocking 54 1 5 seconds and also won first money in the five mile open event.

Frank Kramer Newark N. J

Vermont vote patterns hint at national result influence

Politicians in Vermont contend plurality shifts for governor may signal national mood after campaigns stressing such issues. Since 1884 Democrats won the presidency when Republican gubernatorial majorities dropped under 25,000, with Vermont averages near 67,000 votes for governor and independent and Prohibition votes present. The 1904 September governor vote is used for comparison as Independence League enters the field.

Astate Vermont Farnum Phelps Independence League Quimby Backus Thomas L. Hisgen

Immigrants Discharged From White Star Liner At Gallups Island

Passengers detained at Gallups Island on the White Star liner Romanisc were discharged at noon and landed at the company's pier in Charlestown. Officials checked for bubonic plague while island life buzzed with activity as women aided with chores and children assisted attendants during the feast like a thriving summer hotel scene.

White Star Gallup's Island Charlestown Uncle Sam Gallup’s Island

Eliot and Green Endorse Harvard Ideas for Boston Charter

President Eliot’s proposals for Boston’s governance gain backing from Dr. Samuel A. Green former Boston mayor. He approves Eliot’s views saying they would reduce partisan politics and bring public good, urging Boston to heed the Harvard leader’s suggestions.

Son Harvard College Boston Samuel A. Green Eliot Harvard

Mayor as chairman and civil service reform urged

The speaker proposes an administrative board of five or seven members to hold government power, with the Mayor as chairman. He endorses competitive civil service exams and opposes partisan politics, aligning with President Eliot on governance and reform.

Eliot

Clinton Youth Drowns While Walking With Brothers

Frank Bisci, 19, drowned after falling from an embankment below the Wachusett dam in Clinton. The body was recovered within twenty minutes.

Clinton Wachusett Dam Frank Bisci

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