Hon John A Sullivan Biography Highlights Career
John A Sullivan born Boston May 10 1868. He graduated from Boston University Law School in 1896 and began practice that year. He served in the Massachusetts State Senate after defeating John H Colby in 1901 and James F Bliss in 1902. He later won the Fifty eighth Congress seat from the Eleventh district defeating Eugene N Foss and was re elected in the last national election despite Foss efforts.
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John A. Sullivan
Boston
Boston University Law School
State Senate
John H. Colby
Senate
James F. Bliss
Eugene N. Foss
Sullivan
Mr. Foss
Sullivan Attacks Hearst in Fiery House Clash
In Washington on February 13, John A. Sullivan of Boston denounced William R. Hearst of New York in a raucous House confrontation. Sullivan defended his record, blasted Hearst’s papers, and warned against political assassination while defending Democratic principles and urging respect among members.
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Washington, D. C
National House
John A. Sullivan
Boston
William R. Hearst
New York
Hearst attacks reform critics as anarchist socialist
Representative Hearst denounces the so called respectable element of the Democratic party in a Washington interview. He cites Sullivan and Grove Johnson as targets and defends railroad rate reform against charges of socialism. Hearst says he is glad to be contrasted with the respectable Democrats and believes Republicans will agree.
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Washington
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House of Representatives
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Southern Pacific Railroad
Cure a Cold in One Day Promise by Grove Sales
A vintage advertisement promises a one day cure for a cold using a laxative and quinine tablets. The ad notes refunds if the product fails and features the signature of BE W Grove on each package.
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BE. W. Grove
Effect of Hearst Attack on Sullivan Seat
A question in a local quarter concerns whether Hearst charges of a criminal conviction affect Congressman John A. Sullivan. John H. Casey states that if any case against Sullivan exists and is on file, it would not bar him from his seat in Congress.
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Southern Pacific Railroad
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Georgia
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Cambridge
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Sullivans Convicted in Cambridge Saloon Killing Trial
Eugene J. and John A. Sullivan parishioners of a Cambridge liquor saloon were found guilty of manslaughter in the killing of John F. Driscoll of Somerville. Eugene Sullivan received a three year sentence in Cambridge House of Correction. The father later received a gubernatorial pardon after two years served.
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Congress
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Cambridge House of Correction
Editorial Note on Father’s Pardoned Sentence and Son’s Case
The father served part of his sentence and was pardoned. The son’s case was placed on file. In reply to an inquiry last evening Sheriff Fairbairn stated the above regarding the matter.
Father Sentenced in Son’s On-File Case, Sheriff Says
Statement by Sheriff John F. Fairbairn of Middlesex County notes a matter of record involving Eugene Sullivan and John A. Sullivan. The filing confirms the father’s sentence related to the son’s case on file.
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Middlesex County
Eugene Sullivan
John A. Sullivan
Cooney Says Manslaughter Not Proven in Sullivan Case
Former Middlesex District Attorney P H Cooney recalls trial of Eugene J Sullivan and John A Sullivan. He states evidence did not clearly prove death cause of Driscoll and manslaughter was not found. John A Sullivan, a teen at the time, was not tried. Pardon petition for Eugene Sullivan cited death by fall after being ejected from a saloon. Governor Ames aided petition with support from ex governors, Senator Lodge, and clergymen.
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Supreme Criminal Court
East Cambridge
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Bacon
P. H. Cooney
Eugene J. Sullivan
Middlesex County
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Ames
Senator Lodge
Hearst Defends Press Record in House Clash
In a heated House exchange Hearst defends his Boston paper and states he bears responsibility for all content. He disputes claims of promoting a seditious murder tale while backing his right to speak, and the session grows tense as lawmakers demand fair play.
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Senate
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Free dollar bottle remedy for kidney nerves and health
An advertisement offers a free full dollar bottle of a nerve based remedy claiming kidney weakness arises from the sympathetic nerve system. It urges readers to request free booklets on various health topics and directs letters to Shoop in Racine Wisconsin for ordering.
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