Swift Would Let Foss Have Papers
Attorney General James M. Swift says the inquest papers from New Bedford on vote buying should be opened to Governor Foss to aid evidence gathering on corrupt elections. He would not hesitate to hand them to the State police if it were his decision.
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Fall River
James M. Swift
New Bedford
Foss
Swift
Milliken
Walsh
Bostton Post
Lester Conrow
First Presbyterian Church
Votes Bought Pews Empty in New Bedford Church
Clergymen from several denominations tell a Post reporter that vote buying has emptied pews in New Bedford churches. They cite leaders who financed campaigns, undermining moral authority and driving congregants away.
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New Bedford
Inquest and Vote Buying Irk New Bedford Church Goers
Local clergy link vote selling to waning church attendance as governors and press pursue a public inquiry. Judge Milliken’s report and court records complicate indictments while faith leaders urge reform and prison for violators.
Five Generations Gather for Thanksgiving Dinner
Five generations shared a Thanksgiving meal at Mrs. Annie Wood's Brookville home in Brockton on November 30. The group included Mrs. Susan Leach the great great grandmother at 89, and nine month old Alta Louise Covert. The gathering noted Mrs. Leach's sprightly demeanor and a bond between the oldest and youngest members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brockton
Annie Wood
Brookville
Susan Leach
Leroy Covert
Percy IL. Covert
Alta Louise Covert
Leach
Percy L. Covert
Alta L. Covert
Judge undecided on governor's request to exam inquest evidence
Judge Milliken said he is considering Governor Foss's request to turn over 1908 inquest papers to State Officer Daly for examination. Daly will meet Milliken Saturday to seek a decision during Milliken's two day trip. Attorney Ban non announced plans for a rally to denounce vote buying in New Bedford.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New . Bedford
Frank A. Milliken
Post
Bridgewater
Foss
Joseph V. Daly
Daly
Milliken
New Bedford
Edward T. Bannon
Train Hits Trolley Near Carlstadt Wreck Hurts Thirty
A passenger train on the Erie railroad struck a trolley at a grade crossing near Carlstadt New Jersey injuring thirty people. More than half were seriously hurt as the trolley car overturned and a desperate entrapment occurred with many injured by those also trapped inside.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
New Jersey and
Erie Railroad
Carlstadt
N. J
Ninth Annual Redmond Branch Ball Reported Well Attended
The ninth annual ball of the John E. Redmond branch of the United Irish League was held last night in Inter colonial Hall, Roxbury, with Mathew J. Crehan as floor marshal and Joseph A. Cloherty as assistant. Frank J. Cahill served as floor director, aided by M. J. McDermott and Thomas Glynn.
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John E. Redmond
United Irish League
Intercolonial
Roxbury
Mathew J. Crehan
Joseph A. Cloherty
Frank J. Cahill
M. J. McDermott
Thomas Glynn
Miss Essie Dailey Weds Floyd Wilkins in Medford Home
Announcement reports the Thanksgiving Eve wedding of Miss Essie P. Dailey, daughter of Mr and Mrs Samuel E Dailey of 176 Fellsway West Medford, to Floyd Sumner Wilkins of Medford. The ceremony was at the Dailey home and conducted by Rev Ovid E Mark of the Methdist Episcopal Bethel East Boston.
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Essie P. Dailey
Samuel E. Dailey
Fellsway
West Medford
Floyd Sumner Wilkins
Salem Street
Medford
Ovid E. Mark
Methodist Episcopal Bethel
East Boston
Ambassador Kerns Negotiates Vienna Embassy Site
American ambassador Richard C. Kerns is negotiating with Vienna for a site to house the embassy at Schwarzenberg Platz now used by an infantry barracks. The talks seek acquisition of the site by the United States for the embassy building.
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Vienna
Richard C. Kerns
Schwarzenberg Platz
Governor Foss Praises Democratic Progress in the South
Governor Eugene N. Foss of Massachusetts addresses the St. Andrew's Society in Charleston outlining Democratic party measures. He urges closer state union for popular government and the end of special tariffs, condemning excessive tariffs as harming public welfare and industry. He vows to defend home markets and fair foreign competition for manufacturers.
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Charleston
S. C
Eugene N. Foss
Massachusetts
St. Andrew’s Society
Democratic Party
Governor Speaks as Businessman on Tariffs and Markets
The governor, a Massachusetts manufacturer with cotton mills and major industrial stakes, argues tariffs restrict markets and harm production. He contends powerful interests pushed laws that cramped home industries and hindered export opportunities, urging broader overseas markets to sustain employment and growth.
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Massachusetts
Memorial Service for Rev Ubaldus Pandolfi at St Leonard’s
A large attendance gathered last evening at St Leonard of Port Maurice Church Prince Street North End for memorial services honoring Rev Ubaldus Pandolfi O F M rector and provincial of the Franciscan order A sermon praised his courage in defending his beliefs Burial rites are set for this morning with 9 o'clock office of the dead and 10 30 high mass The service will be led by Rev Father Giacomo with clergy including Rev P J O Donnell Rev Austin E Doherty Rev John Cobalt Rev Nicholas Murphy and Rev James Supple Bishop Anderson to assist
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U. Pandolfi
St. Leonard of
Port Maurice
Prince Street
North End
Ubaldus Pandollfi
Franciscan Fathers
United States
P. J. O’donnell
Austin E. Doherty
St. Philip’s Church
Father Giacomo
St. Leonard Church
John Cobalt
Nicholas Murphy
James Supple
Bishop Anderson
McGonagle
Roxbury
Francces M
Fanny) McGonagle
Tremont Street
Mission Church
Mosmer
East Boston
Ney
George Jr
Mary Ebent
Tevid W. Mosher
Cille Sea Street
Church of the Sacred Heart
Newell
Hyde Park
Stillman E. Newell
Summer Street
O’donnell
Readville
Thomas O'Donnell
Wolcott Street
S&s A
Austin Street
Tracey
Joseph Vy
Is Acne
J. Nolan
Winthrop Street
St. Patrick’s Church
Jamaica Plain
Jo Ootone
Florence Will
Bey Street
Seme
Ile Quiem
Holy Trinity Ciurch
Shawmut Avenue
St. Otillia Court
Calvary Cemetery
Skaters Drown After Ice Breaks on Stevensville Pond
Four boys fell through ice while skating on a Stevensville pond. Two victims, Eugene Sherwood and Theodore Kilgore both aged 12, drowned as rescue efforts followed the accident this afternoon in Middletown, New York.
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Middletown
N. Y
Stevensville
Eugene Sherwood
Theodore Kilgore
Death notices and funeral details from Dorchester to Roxbury
A series of obituaries list residents of Dorchester Roxbury Roslindale and surrounding areas. Entries name the deceased ages and families, residences, funeral times and masses at St Ann St Vincent St Catharine and other churches, with invitations to attend. Charitable Irish Society notes John Behan's death and funeral details.
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Behan
Dorchester
John
Alice J. Behan
Walsh
Adams Street
St. Ann’s Church
Neponset Avenue
Irish Society
Dublin
Ireland
Charitable Irish Society
John Behan
Patrick O'Loughlin
John J. Keenan
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Messaline & Taffeta
Coats
Sunday Post
Chuck
J. J. Phelan
Immanuel Baptist Church
New England
F. S. Streeter
Allen Street
Boston Post
J. I. Bartholomew
County Street
Methodist Church
Redmond Branch
F. S. Wilkins
Shuman Corner
Gov. Foss
Boston
Paris
Lot
London Raincoat CO
Owc
Washington Street
Burke
Michael
Mary Burke
Second Street
St. Vincent’s Church
Chase
Somerville
Jennie Elizabeth
Charles D. Chase
Cross Street
Clough
Roslindale
Margaret
Daniel P. Clough
Fairview Street
St. Catharine's Church
Malden
Cutler
East Somerville
Ella Florence Cutler
Pearl] Street
Fitzgerald
Brookline
William
Margaret Fitzgerald
Nyhan
Walter Avenue
St. Mary of the Assumption Church
Galloway
Everett
Julia
James Galloway
Baldwin Terrace
Lyons
Patrick J
Catherine Lyons
Warren Avenue
Marchrbank
James F. Marchbank
Hutchins Ave
McCabe
Mary F
John W. McCabe
Talbot Avenue
Bangor
Ellsworth
Waltham
Mass
Lewis Jones & Son Undertakers
Lagrange Street
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