Taft Candidacy Faces Early Setback in Republican Nominating Fight
Washington January 12 The Republican National Committee reports Taft’s Ohio bid hit a early hurdle as state calls for primaries clash with district direct primaries for 42 delegates. Legal opinions split on whether district delegates can be elected directly, risking Taft delegates being rejected on preliminary roll.
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Washington, D. C
Taft
Ohio
Republican National Committee
State Committee of
Foraker
National Committee
Elmer Dover
Cleveland
Police to arrest Deacon on larceny warrant
The police of Station 11 expect to seize Deacon George Mureh of Immanuel Baptist Church Dorchester on a warrant for larceny exceeding $900 from the Wharf estates where he acted as trustee. A tip led to the location to be found within a day or two.
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George Mureh
Immanuel Baptist Church
Dorchester
Wharf Estates
Harmony Democrats Seize District Majority For State Committee
Four district delegates vow to attend the Wednesday meeting to wrest control from at-large members. John F. O'Brien of Cambridge and others say district men will organize the party, excluding at-large delegates, as Williams and McNary refuse attendance. Synan Collins and Edward O'Brien are named as leading candidates in competing district plans.
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Democratic State Committee
Feeney
McNary
John F. O’brien
Cambridge
Hugh McLean
Holyoke
James €. Handrahan
Brockton
Timothy Herlihy
Newburyport
O’brien
Mr. O’brien
Whitney
Bartlett-Whitney
James W. Synan
Pittsfield
Edward H. O'Brien
Worcester
Williams
James M. Sullivan
Thomas J. Collins
South Boston
Bartlett
Joseph Pomasney
Mr. Lomasney
Synan and Collins
Edward H. O’brien
James WL. Donoghue
Lawrence
Unchanged Price Cadence for Canned Goods Cited
A brief note states the price rule: year is constant, 1 and 2 pound cans sell at 35 cents per pound, and bulk sales are not offered. The wording emphasizes fixed pricing with no variation across weights.
State probe audits spark heated debate on public finances
The report by state auditors draws sharp criticism from lawmakers including Sen Elmer Stevens and Rep John Conway as they argue the audit was superficial and misrepresented. Contingent debt totals for Boston projects amount to 2.74 million with a net increase of about 1.45 million after sinking funds. The coming fiscal year faces about 1 million more in expenses due to a 12 month year and armory acquisitions.
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Post
Elmer Stevens
Somerville
Senate
Stevens
John J. Conway
Ward 23
John Toland
Ward 16
Michael J.mcettrick
McEttrick
Conway
Turner
Boston
Charles River Basin
Suffolk County
To Cure a Cold in One Day Promote Bromine Quinine Tablets
Old advertisement touts LAXATIVE BROMO Quinine Tablets to cure a cold in a day. It promises money back if not effective and bears H SAKOVE as the signature on each bottle or package.
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H. Sakove
Tragic Shooting Follows Personal Crisis in Ford Case
Emma Parker shot Ford after a day of quarrel over their relationship and his supposed affairs. Ford, unemployed, tried to explain, then found Parker dead with his revolver and notes to her brother Parker Booth and to Ford. Parker Parker’s family resides in Foster Quebec. Parker had lived in Beloit Wisconsin.
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Ford
Parker Booth
Worcester
Booth
Parker
Harvard
Ill
Emma Parker
Beloit
Wis
Grafton
Westboro Insane Asylum
Herbert G. Haskell
East Main Street
Death at Lake House prompts foul play inquiry
George Dempsey 36 was found dead fully dressed in his room at the Lake House where he was a boarder since September. Dr. James Oliver could not determine the cause of death pending further examination as investigators probe suspected foul play.
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Athol
Van
George Dempsey
the Lake House
James Oliver
Dempsey
Chestnut Street
Payson
Gibson Men to Lead New York Police Force
Commissioner Bingham seeks a new type of officer dubbed the Gibson man. The ideal patrolman is tall, clean shaven, well groomed, educated, and capable of handling criminals with brains as well as brawn. The old fat, red faced cop is fading as the force seeks smarter, younger, more disciplined leaders.
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Bingham
Gibson
The
New York Police
New York
Board of Aldermen stalls on chairman vote
The meeting today is not expected to elect a chairman. Republicans back Louis M. Clark with six votes while Democrats could win if seven could unite. Alderman Ellery H. Clark will not vote Republican and has not chosen a Democrat. Dan Donnelly may defect but prospects look dim. Uncertain outlook on the city clerkship.
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Board of Aldermen
Louis M. Clark
Ellery H. Clark
Dan Donnelly
Death Notices of Case Emery and Franke in New England
Death notices list Anna Case of Everett age 54, Charles Tibbetts Emery of Winchester age about 60, and Angelika Franke of Roxbury. Funeral services are planned January 14 at 2 p.m. for Case, 2:30 p.m. for Emery, and 9 a.m. with 10 a.m. church services for Franke. Relatives and friends are invited.
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Franke
Roxbury
Angelika
Paul Franke
Lawn Street
Blessed Sacrament Church
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Real Estate Exchange of Iton
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