Folk boom for ex governor Folk in Boston
In Boston the Folk for President movement gains traction with ex-Governor Joseph Wingate Folk of Missouri favored by Missouri leaders Lon Sanders and Judge Bray. Boston officials weigh Harmon and Gaynor as alternatives while New Yorker Harry Walker aids reform efforts and weighs Bryan’s leanings toward Gaynor.
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Joseph Wingate Folk
Missouri
United States
Boston
Lon Sanders
St. Louis
Missouri Democratic League
Judge Bray
Harmon
Ohio
Josiah Quincy
Fitzgerald
Quincy
Massachusetts
George Fred Williams
Sanders
Mr. Sanders
Folk
New York
Roosevelt
Hughes
Harry Walker
William Jennings Bryan
Walker
Claus Spreckels
California
Bryan
Gaynor
Mellen Buys Three More Roads in Massachusetts
The New Haven Railroad expands control by acquiring three western steam railroads the New Haven and Northampton Rhode Island and Massachusetts and Berkshire. The Berkshire trolley system purchase was approved at 149.90 a share, totaling 2,991,226.88 dollars. The steam lines cover about 100 miles, giving the company full western state control.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Haven
Massachusetts
Big Corporation
Railroad Commission
Berkshire Trolley
Public Franchise League
Berkshire
Williams '10 Orator Dead at Williams College
Arthur B. Powell, 23, Williams College graduate and class day orator, died at the college infirmary after illness thought due to food at the alumni dinner. Appendicitis followed an operation performed Sunday. Born in New York City, he was the only son of Mr and Mrs William Powell of Montclair New Jersey.
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Williamstown
Arthur B. Powell
Williams College
Powell
New York City
William Powell
Montclair
N. J
Milk Dealers Lose Licenses in Health Board Action
The Board of Health revoked the licenses of nearly 40 milk dealers for failing to obey the original package milk regulation effective June 15. The board has begun rigorous enforcement after giving dealers time to comply, with prosecutions expected soon. All affected dealers have appealed to the State Board of Health.
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Board of Health
State Board of Health
Three Times Queen's Cup Winner Captain Comstock Dies
New London Conn July 1 Captain Andrew J Comstock died here at age 8? He was master of the schooner yacht Columbia and won three victories in the Queen's Cup race against the British yacht Livonia.
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New London, Conn
Andrew J. Comstock
Columbia
Washing the hair health tip from Dr Lassar
German professor Dr Lassar advises daily hair washing to curb hair loss and improve scalp health. Do not use ordinary soaps. Birt's Head Wash blends refined soap coconut oil white of egg glycerin and salicylic acid. Tubes 25 cents jars 50 cents.
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Lassar
Birt
Annual Field Day at Brighton Church
The first annual field day of the Church of Our Lady of the Presentation in Brighton, to be held at Rogers Park, features a Somerville versus Brighton ball game in the morning, followed by events of jumping running and shot put in the afternoon, a 10 mile marathon in the evening, with refreshments on the grounds. Admission is 25 cents for adults and 10 cents for children.
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Church of Our Lady of the Presentation of
Brighton
Rogers Park
Somerville
Roosevelt to stump for Lodge in Massachusetts fall
Colonel Roosevelt will mobilize support for Senator Lodge and the Republican State ticket this fall in Massachusetts. He is to speak in Boston in October at a date not yet fixed. The announcement came from Senator Lodge at the Republican State committee headquarters yesterday afternoon.
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Colonel Roosevelt
Senator Lodge
Massachusetts
Boston
Republican State Committee
Charles Hatfield
Roosevelt
Lodge
Draper
George Doty
United States
Longtime Dwight School Teacher Miss Towle Retires
Mary C. R. Towle retires after 53 years at Dwight School West Springfield Street Boston area. A former pupil, she witnessed South End changes from elite homes to tenements and Back Bay’s growth from marsh to wealth. Born 1889 Roxbury, educated in Boston schools, she recalled a gale of 1851 02 and notable former pupils. She lives in Dorchester.
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Mary C. R. Towle
Dwight School
Springfield Street
South End
Boston
Miss Towle
South Cove
Back Bay
Roxbury
Concord Street
George B. Hyde
Franklin
Benjamin Franklin
Mason Street
Dwight
James A. Paige
Rutland Street
West Springfield Street
Hibbard
Minot's Ledge
Washington Street
Who Is This Driver In The Post Photo
The I Post photo shows a driver from a team. The driver must identify the image by noon and show proof of identity at 275 Washington Street third floor within five days to receive five dollars in gold from the Editor. Another team photo runs tomorrow and a full page next Sunday.
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I, Post
Post
Eather
Washington Street
Team identities and horse names from yesterday's Post
The driver identified the team as O. N. McLean of Union Park and Albany, with lumber pulled by Ned and Lion. C. Coggin, Brookline street, received a $5 gold piece. A prior week’s team was Jamaica Hand Laundry of 9 Elm Street Jamaica Plain, with horse Nellie verified by Gilbert Dick.
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O. N. McLean
Union Park
Albany Streets
Ned
Lion
C. Coggin
Brookline Street
Jamaica Hand Laundry
Elm Streetreet
Jamaica Plain
Nellie
Gilbert Dick
Post
Funeral for City Engineer William Jackson Held Privately
The private funeral service for City Engineer William Jackson is set for 2 PM at his home 1386 Academy Hill Road Brighton. Only relatives and close friends attend, with Mayor Fitzgerald and a few former City Hall associates present. Rev. William A. Snight of Brighton Congregational Church will conduct the rites.
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William Jackson
Academy Hill Road
Brighton
Fitzgerald
City Hall
William A. Snight
Surprise in Newton as two marriage licenses issued
In Newton on June, residents were surprised as two marriage licenses were returned to City Hall. Katherine M. Glynn, daughter of James P. Glynn, married Dr. James R. McLaughlin, a veterinarian, with Rev. John A. Sheridan officiating. George A. Miller of Newton wed Anna T. Lawson of Rockport, ceremony by Rev. H Grant Person at the Pilgrim Congregational Church.
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Newton
City Hall
Katherine M. Glynn
James P. Glynn
South Street
Jamaica Plain
James R. McLaughlin
John AA. Sheridan
George A. Miller
Garden Party Aids Daly Industrial School at Dorchester
The annual garden party to benefit Daly Industrial School will occur July 9 on the school grounds in Dorchester. An illumination event is planned for the evening.
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Daly Industrial School
Dorchester
Mayflower at Navy Yard Before sailing for Beverly
The Mayflower, one of President Taft's yachts, will stay at the Charles Town navy yard until Sunday to take on supplies and coal. Commander George W. Logan said orders direct her to Beverly and anchor off Burgess Point for further presidential directions. The Sylph is already at Beverly and is smaller, used for short shore runs.
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Taft
Charlestown Navy Yard
Beverly
George W. Logan
Navy Yard
Burgess Point
Yale Dean Ill After Commencement Spelling Illness
Professor Andrew Wheeler Phillips dean of Yale University graduate department fell ill yesterday from over exertion during the commencement and recent heat. He has improved with medical care and plans to depart soon for the White Mountains.
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New Haven
Conn
Andrew Wheeler Phillips
Yale University
White Mountains
Officers Students at Ordnance School Opens at Watertown
The ordnance school for regular army officers opened yesterday at the Watertown arsenal with six officers as students. The one year term assigns officers to departments on the same basis as workers but with the rank of captain.
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Ordnance School
Watertown Arsenal
Immigrants Rise at Boston Port and Political Visit News
Figures from Immigration Statistician Frank J. Quinn show 62 724 immigrants entered the port of Boston in the fiscal year ending June 30, with May the peak month at 9642. National totals reach 1 035 545, up 283 759 from last year, while non immigrant aliens declined. Separately Massachusetts politics record sessions with Senator Lodge and Colonel Roosevelt. Roosevelt plans a fall speech aiding Governor Draper and Lodge as he engages with the campaign.
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Frank J. Quinn
Boston
United States
Roosevelt
Draper
Taft
Senator Lodge
Massachusetts
Winthrop Elks to Do Circus Stunts
Winthrop Lodge of Elks plans a society circus in the first week of August. A 2800 capacity tent will be set up at Winthrop Beach to display Jungle animals made famous by Colonel Roosevelt. Members perform as clowns ballet girls acrobats and some will substitute for missing animals. Richmond Sk. Stoehr chairs the executive committee and Frederick T. Strachan handles features.
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Winthrop Lodge of Elks
Winthrop Beach
Roosevelt
Richmond Sk
Stoehr
Professor Defies Trustees Over Resignation Demand
New York July 1 Professor Harry Thurston Peck refuses to resign as author professor of Watin at Columbia University in response to a trustees request following a recommendation by the education committee. He faces a $50,000 breach of promise suit from Miss Esther Quinn of Cambridge Mass.
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New York
Harry Thurston Peck
Esther Quinn
Cambridge
Mass
Watin
Columbia University
Butler
University
Suit Seeks Return of Husband's Body and Home Hold
Mrs. Julia A. Cunningham of Medford sues Miss Ellen Cunningham of Everett and Woodlawn Cemetery in equity to gain possession of her husband Daniel P. Cunningham's body and to stop its removal from the house where it lies. The stepmother alleges the first marriage daughter barred access at the funeral. case set for July 7.
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Julia A. Cunningham
Medford
Miss Ellen
Cunningham
Everett
Woodlawn
Daniel P. Cunningham
Miss Cunningham
Four Hundred Thousand Endowment Gift To Boston University
Cash and pledges totaling 400000 were turned over to Richard Husted, BU treasurer, by a campaign committee led by John M Barker, Norman J Richardson, and George A Dunn. The fund marks BU’s 40th year and aims to boost the endowment by July 1.
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Richard Husted
Boston University Corporation
John M. Barker
School of Theology
Norman JF. Richardson
Epworth Methodist Episcopal Church
Cambridge
George A. Dunn
Gardner
Boston University
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High St
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the Post
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Mayflower
Port of Boston
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Winthrop Elks
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Albert Coat
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