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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jul 02, 1904

Page

4

Delegates Train for St Louis Convention Arrangements

Massachusetts delegates prepared for the St Louis convention with crash suits hats and other gear. McNary and Fitzgerald will ride separate cars and stay at different hotels to avoid friction. The lineup includes many delegates and hotel assignments as tensions rise over the unit rule and Hearst Bryan factions.

Massachusetts St. Louis William S&s. McNary John F. Fitzgerald Jefferson George Fred Williams National Committee Boston Gaston Williams Hearst Bryan Lee Nawn Josiah Quincy Collins Ashley Charles S Southern Mr., Jr Burke John Burnett John T Ea Auney Patrick A Donoghue Frank D Jefferson Donovan James Downing Edward J Seg Ajesiavgnt Jeferson Dwyer Thomas FP Ceeds Seenersen Bly Henry W Eceeeree Dina Viaes Southern Facey J. Frank Giete Fudward Aler Gallivan James A Jefferson Gartland John J William A Jefferson Hayes William P Edward F Paes Southern Meaney John F Sveee Essen Erson Moran John B Eeoseee Oefferson

HUB PUNCH Celebrates July 4th With Refreshing Mix

In celebration of Independence Day, HUB PUNCH is recommended to enhance gatherings. The ad notes the drink’s historic 1879 introduction, its pairing with lemonade pineapple and strawberries, and urges buying from licensed dealers to ensure purity and satisfaction.

Mack says Cleveland's nomination looms over convention

Norman E. Mack and Daniel J. Campau criticize Cleveland as a potential nominee. Mack warns Bryan would bolt and head an independent ticket with anti-Roosevelt Republicans. Bryan and Hearst factions plan to cooperate on major issues, while Walsh predicts a four day convention.

ST. Louis Norman E. Mack New York Daniel J. Campau Michigan Cleveland Bryan Hearst Charles A. Walsh National Committee

Col Gagan Custodian of Carmack Boom

Colonel Edward Gagan of Charlestown travels to St Louis and will guard a sealed boom for Senator Carmack of Tennessee’s nomination for Vice President. Gagan and Carmack are longtime friends. Gagan notes Southern states should be represented on the national ticket.

Edward Gagan Charlestown St. Louis Senator Carmack Tennessee Gagan New England Post

Gardner and Wille Draw With Illnessed Opponent

George Gardner of Lowell Massachusetts and John Wille of Chicago fought six rounds at the Battery D Athletic Club tonight with the decision a draw. Wille was in poor condition due to illness, and Gardner did not display his earlier form, resulting in a close drawn result.

Chicago George Gardner Lowell Mass John Wille Battery D Athletic Club Wille Gardner

Newport Excursion July 4 From Boston to Newport Return

Popular special express excursion from Boston to Newport and return on Monday July 4 via New York New Haven Hartford railroad. Six hours in Newport, round trip tickets one dollar, advance purchase at 362 War Street South and Back Bay. Limited seats. Niagara Falls trips July 1 and 2 also offered at low Boston & Maine rates via Shore route or Hudson line with prices around $9.90.

Newport Boston New York, New Haven & Hartford Railroad Atlantic Sea Coast War Street South and Back Bay

Cleveland to stay at Bradbury-Davis farm this summer

Special wires from Cleveland’s convention will relay reports to his summer home in North Sandwich New Hampshire. Mrs. Cleveland oversees setup and plans arrival around July 5 6. The Bradbury-Davis farm offers a mountain lake panorama and nearby trout streams with access to White Mountains Lake Winnipesaukee and Squam Lake.

Cleveland North Sandwich N. H Grover Cleveland St. Louis Sandwich Centre Harbor West Ossipee New Hampshire White Mountain Range Lake Winnipesaukee Squam Lake

Exceptions in Gas Case Filed

The Bay State Gas Company of Delaware versus the Boston Gaslight Company saw a bill of exceptions filed by Mr. Whipple. Defense counsel will argue before Justice Barker, then the case will be referred to the full bench in October for proper shaping of the bill.

Supreme Court Whipple Bay State Gas Company of Delaware Boston Gaslight Company

Smoke talks series announced for July ninth in Boston

The second in a series of smoke talks for Boston Council and United Commercial Travellers of America under which the October exposition will be held in the city next fall is set for Saturday evening July 9 at Mechanics' Building.

Boston Council United Commercial Travellers of America Mechanics’ Building

Patrolman Lane Dismissed After Duty Lapses in Roxbury Crossing

Patrolman John J. Lane of Division 10 Roxbury Crossing was dismissed from the police force for failing to pull in his on duty call for 75 minutes and arriving 380 minutes late at the end of his tour on the night of June 24 25. Lane served 12 years in uniform and 11 as a patrolman largely at Roxbury Crossing. Judge Emmons requested a severe punishment for the delinquent duty man.

John J. Lane Division 10 Roxbury Crossing Board of Police Lane

Allston Boy Hurt By Runaway Pony

A pony owned and ridden by 9 year old John Walsh son of Mr and Mrs James Walsh of 15 Gardner street Allston was trotting along Harvard avenue when a passing express train caused the pony to bolt. The boy was thrown and suffered a broken right ankle.

Allston John Walsh James Walsh Gardner Street Harvard Avenue Alliston Station

Duxbury Man Overcome by Heat At City Building

Herbert D. White of Duxbury was overcome by the heat yesterday afternoon in the buildings at 144 Friend street. He received treatment at the Relief Hospital for heat prostration and is expected to recover.

H. D. White Duxbury Herbert D. White Friend Street Relief Hospital

Unions Back Padrones Alleged in City Jobs

Building Structural Trades Alliance endorses the Italian laborers union claim that the padrone system exists in several city jobs, notably a new schoolhouse project. The alliance formed a committee to approach the schoolhouse commission and seek correction, promising support to abolish the system locally.

Building Structural Trades Alliance

Electrical workers deny breaking strike in Boston

A joint committee from Boston Electrical Workers Union 103 and Boston Gasfitters Fixture Fitters and Fixture Hangers Union 175 stated that electrical workers were not taking the places of fixture hangers on the Kimball building, who went out on a sympathetic strike.

Boston Electrical Workers’ Union 108 Boston Gasfitters Boston Electrical Workers’ Union 103 Kimball

Public Meeting Sought by Boston Labor Council Over Colorado

The Metal Trades District Council urges the Boston Central Labor Union to call a public meeting to publicly express organized labor’s indignation about the Colorado situation. The notice frames a broad labor response from Boston and nearby areas.

Boston Central Labor Union The Metal Trades District Council Organized Labor Boston and Vicinity Colorado

Patent Switch Derails Car In Cambridge Traffic Jam

An automatic switch at the corner of Boylston Street and Massachusetts Avenue failed last evening around 7 30 causing an inward bound Cambridge car to leave the tracks. The forward section veered onto Boylston Street while the switch locked and another moment later the car was thrown from the rails. The vehicle was righted and towed away though it sustained damage and traffic in the area was disrupted.

Boylston Street Massachusetts Avenue Cambridge

Colonel Bingham Made General

Washington July 1 President Roosevelt directed the appointment of Colonel Theodore A Bingham as brigadier general The appointment takes effect July 6 when General Bingham will retire.

Washington Roosevelt Theodore A. Bingham Bingham

Talk of Stampede for Cleveland at Democratic Convention

Cleveland chatter dominates St Louis coverage as supporters push for Cleveland and Parker foes work to limit a stampede. The piece lists Gorman Folk as dark horses and notes Parker’s fragile position if he fails to secure two thirds early. Judges Williams and Gorman favored for leadership roles. Jones comments on platform debates and currency plank.

ST. Louis Cleveland Judge Parker Mississippi New York Washington Parker Chicago Arthur P. Gorman Joseph W. Folk John T. McGraw Henry G. Davis West Virginia Gorman Williams

Murphy Again Declares Cleveland Strongest Candidate

New York July 1 Charles F Murphy at Tammany Hall reiterated that he still regards Cleveland as the strongest presidential nominee for St Louis while asserting he is not backing any candidate. He dodged questions on McClellan and Hill and offered only his personal opinion with no firm endorsements.

New York Charles F. Murphy Tammany Hall Cleveland St. Louis Mr. Murphy McClellan Hill

Harvard Seeks Win Over Yale After Boat Race

New York July 1 Harvard aims to beat Yale tomorrow at the Polo Grounds to deny a clean athletics sweep by Yale which has already won in football track and rowing. Harvard and Yale teams will start as in prior games, with fans packing stands and both sides mounting strong support. Rooters from both campuses travel to New York after the boat races at New London.

New York Harvard Polo Grounds Yale Murray Hill Thornton Warvard Cambridge Old Eli New Haven Princeton New London

Harvard and Yale Players Averages in First Two Games

Individual averages for Harvard and Yale are presented after the two games already played. The tables list each player’s scoring and related stats, highlighting top performers and comparative averages across the two contests.

Harvard Yale

Parker A B and allies plan to defeat Tammany at convention

Vatica July 1 David B Hill William F Sheehan Jacob A Cantor and others backing Chief Justice Parker aim to destroy Tammany opposition. Hill expects Parker nominated by second ballot maybe Friday. Proxies and temporary organization moves could tilt credentials and delegate votes. Cantor says rank and file support Parker and leaders back him. plan to expose bad faith of opponents.

Vatica Nok David B. Hill William F. Sheehan Jacob A. Cantor Eugene D. Wood P. E. McCabe Eliot Danforth A. B. Parker Tammany Senator Hill Judge Parker Sheehan Committee On Nevada Nod Parker Murphy Can

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