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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Dec 07, 1912

Page

9

Death Takes Harvey G Ruhe Leather Industry Leader

Harvey G Ruhe 52, president of the Cattaraugus Tanning Company and head of Harvey G Ruhe & Co, died at his home 268 Prince Street West Newton from an orbit tumor. Survived by wife daughter Helen and two sons Willard and Carleton. Funeral set at 3:30 PM at home with interment in Allentown Penn.

Harvey G. Ruhe Cattaraugus Tanning Company Prince Street West Newton Mr. Ruhe Algonquin Club Brae-Burn Corinthian Yacht Club Allentown Penn Boston Keck, Mosser & Co Lynn Ruhe Harvey G Altentown

Gardner Opposes Caucus Plan for Senatorial Fight

Congressman Augustus P. Gardner from Washington plans to appeal to every Republican member-elect to avoid the State House caucus. He backs Curtis Guild for Senator and opposes the caucus, denouncing it as favoring old-fashioned leadership.

State House Augustus P. Gardner Washington Gardner Curtis Guild

Political maneuvering shapes New England Senate caucus

The piece details shifting support for ex Governor Guild and other candidates in the Massachusetts Senate race. Congressman Sherburne and Gardner reveal ties to Guild, Weeks and McCall contend for caucus influence, Abbott attacks Walker, while Draper Plunkett and Crane's regional focus influence the field.

Sherburne Guild Essex Abbott Excity Haverhill Joseph Walker United States Abbott Mr. Walker Congressman Weeks Foss Gardner General Court House Senate McCall Draper Plunkett Walker Crane

A C H Building Association Elects Officers

The Hibernian Building Association names Patrick J. Larkin as president and Thomas J. Supple as vice president for the coming year. John Cotter, Malachi Craven, Thomas H. Dowd, William A. Downey, Edward T P Graham, Peter P Graham, Dennis Higgins, James H. Kelly, Mrs Katherine Kitterick and Timothy Scott are directors. The sixth annual report shows 14000 in shares, 10000 property value, and 19000 cash. Members vote to begin erecting a new building.

Hibernian Building Association Patrick J. Larkin Thomas J. Supple John T. Hassey John J. Kelly John Cotter Malachi Craven Thomas H. Dowd William A. Downey Edward T. P. Graham Peter P. Graham Dennis Higgins James H. Kelly Katherine Kitterick Timothy Scott Association

Harrison Coats Promote Wholesale Stock Ad

Harrison Co. announces wholesale stock of overcoats at 30.00 and 14.50 each. Chinchilla overcoats touted as the latest fad and the warmest storm coat yet, in blue, black and gray. Located at 662 672 Washington Street, corner Beach.

Harrison Chinchilla H. Harrison Co Washington Street Corner Beach

Boost Hard Coal Rates on Barges

Marine freight rates for hard coal rose 15 cents per ton between New York and Boston, effective immediately. The increase applies to barges owned by major anthracite firms, citing higher operating costs. a company president says there should be no extra cost to consumers locally.

New York Boston

Tugs and Barges Raise Freight Costs at Port

Captain Woolley explains a government shift to self supporting tug and barge operations. A five cent bump may be added to the twenty cent barge rate, with a forty cent tug rate replacing prior thirty cent charges. Transport firms expect wholesalers and retailers to absorb the costs for now. The move aims to speed more coal and vessels to the port amid shortages and favorable weather.

Woolley

Leander P. Mitchell Dies Suddenl y in Washington

Leander P. Mitchell longtime assistant comptroller of the United States Treasury died suddenly of heart trouble in Washington. Born February 5 1849 in Henry County Indiana he played a prominent role in Indiana politics.

Washington Leander P. Mitchell United States Treasury Mr. Mitchell Henry County Indiana

Governors denounce Blease remarks on lynching

The Governors' conference voted 14 to 4 to repudiate South Carolina Governor Blease's lynching remarks, urging impartial law enforcement. O'Neal of Alabama praised upholding the law while Dix of New York called the move wise. Blease retorted that his earlier quote meant nothing to the audience.

Richmond Governors’ Conference Blease South Carolina Dix New York O’neal Alabama

Governor Blease Faces Threats and Conference Fallout

Governor Blease described four anonymous death threats received after remarks at a conference. He mocked colleagues, insisted resolutions would not affect his bid for the Senate in 1915 or earlier, and noted bipartisan governors condemned his stance while vowing no change in stance.

Blease United States Senate Richmond Washington Louisville Pittsburg Carey Wyoming South Carolina Hadley Missouri Goldsborough Maryland

New Austrian Consul in Hub for New England States

Oswald Kunhardt named Austrian consul for Massachusetts Maine New Hampshire and Vermont with office at 70 State Street succeeding Arthur Donner. Born in Hamburg, he lived there until 18, toured the world, and authored Years of Wandering of a Young Merchant in German.

Oswald Kunhardt Massachusetts Maine New Hampshire Vermont Arthur Donner State Street Kunhardt Hamburg Life Guards Potsdam Berlin Exchange Eastern Yacht Brookline

Barry Seeks Third Term as Cambridge Mayor

Mayor J Edward Barry announced his bid for renomination on the Democratic ticket. He would be the first Cambridge mayor since General William A Bancroft to pursue a third term.

J. Edward Barry Cambridge William A. Bancroft

Harrison's Wholesale Stock Overcoats Advertisement

Great values offered on overcoats at Harrison Co. 662 672 ee street. Stock includes rough Shetlands Scotches blanket backs Raglans ulsters and meltons. Prices 18.00 and 9.75.

Harrison Meltons Ss. Harrison Co Ee Street

Seven words used as proof in McNamara case

Indianapolis December 6 government evidence cites a seven word phrase from Herman G. Seiffert Milwaukee as proof of his role in the McNamara dynamite conspiracy. Seiffert testified he wrote to John J. McNamara to report on union activity and learned of the Milwaukee blast from newspapers.

Indianapolis Ind Herman G. Seiffert Milwaukee McNamara Seiffert William E. Reddin Iron Workers’ Union John J. McNamara International Iron Workers’ Union Ortie E. McManigal Reddin Frank M. Bryan International Union International William N. Harding Clinton Green Bay Wis McNamaras Charles N. Beam Minneapolis Daniel Buckley Davenport Murray L. Pennell Springfield Ill Los Angeles Times

Explosion Threat Loomed In Milwaukee Before March 16

About a month before a Milwaukee explosion on March 16 1911 an unloading hoist and a steamer near the riverfront faced risky loading operations. Officials warned hazards remained and prompted inspections to prevent disaster.

Milwaukee

All-Technology Dinner Tonight Honors Rog ers Founder

The Tech Union hosts the first All-Technology dinner to celebrate the birth anniversary of William Barton Rogers, founder of the institute. A large number of tickets are sold and many technology students are expected to attend.

Tech Union William Barton Rogers Institute

Progressive party fund filings show $676,672 in contributions

The final statement filed with the House clerk reports Progressive presidential fund contributions totaling 676,672.73 and expenditures of 665,500. The balance and timing are noted in the disclosure dated December 6.

Washington Progressive Party

Harrison's Wholesale Overcoats Offer

Advertises overcoats at 35.00 and rough Scotches and Irish frieze cloth with blanket lining at 18.00. S. H. Harrison Co. lists 662 672 Washington street at Beach corner.conomic language.

S. H. Harrison Co Washington Street Corner Beach

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