Wendell Phillips statue site chosen near birthplace
Local property owners plan a Wendell Phillips statue in a square at Harrison avenue Chauncy street and Essex street with a $20,000 statue and related improvements. The site likely becomes Wendell Phillips square and the statue will bear an inscription echoing his birthplace tablet noting his abolition work and lifelong dedication.
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Probe of Freight Rates Prompts New England Hearings
A broad inquiry into freight rates for the New Haven railroad and related lines is likely to continue in August. Chairman Charles A. Prouty of the Interstate Commerce Commission led testimony by George S. Wentworth alleging discrimination, with focus on Nashua New Hampshire and surrounding routes. The probe may include heating and refrigerating car rates and joint pricing, as witnesses from Nashua Lowell and Gloucester described delays and unfair charges. The commission aims to reveal conditions in New England markets and potential railroad monopoly effects.
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Littleton
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George R. Nutter
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George R. Gilbert
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Canadian Pacific
Minnesota League Backs Wilson for President
Minneapolis July 3 The Minnesota Progressive League will back Woodrow Wilson Democrat in his coming campaign George S Loftus president says most league leaders support the plan A meeting for formal ratification will be held next Saturday night Loftus adds Wilson represents progressivism and opposes both a third party and Taft
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Woodrow Wilson
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Taft
Wilson
Shorty McCabe story leads Sunday's magazine treat
The coming magazine issue features a "Shorty McCabe" strip described as a treat in itself, adding to the collection of notable features planned for the Sunday edition.
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Shorty McCabe
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Foss Starts Line up for Wilson Ticket in Massachusetts
Governor Foss reshuffles his slate naming ex-Congressman William S. McNary to the harbor and land commission and endorses Wilson backer David I. Walsh of Fitchburg. Foss predicts a Wilson and Marshall victory and Massachusetts carry.
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Wilson
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William S. McNary
Massachusetts
David I. Walsh
Fitchburg
Marshall
McNary Nominated for Harbor and Land Commission
The Hon. William S. McNary, a longtime harbor advocate and former legislator, was nominated by Governor Foss for the Harbor and Land Commission. He secured several major appropriations for Dorchester Bay, Neponset River, Fore River, and Quincy Town River, and studied European dock systems during a 1895 trip.
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William S. McNary
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George W. Lawrence
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Brussels
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London
Antwerp
Rotterdam
Bremen
Holland
Belgium
Germany
South Boston
Flood of Telegrams Pours In For Governor Wilson
Sea Girt New Jersey July 3 There is a flood of congratulatory telegrams reaching Governor Wilson before breakfast Nearly 1000 messages include notes from Charles F Murphy Tammany Hall William J Connors Mark A Smith Perry Belmont Richmond P Hobson Richard V Lindaburg Governor Hall Atlee Pomerene and Ollie M James Many messages praise his Democratic victory and pledge support from classmates and notable figures across the country including associations for the blind and Princeton Yale references
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Charles F. Murphy
Tammany Hall
William J. Connors
Buffalo
United States
Mark A. Smith
Champ Clark
Perry Belmont
Richmond P. Hobson
Democratic Party
Richard V. Lindaburg
Hall
Louisiana
Atlee Pomerene
Ohio
Sam White
Yale
Alfred Riggs
Princeton
Montclair
New Jersey Association For the Blind
North Carolina
Ollie M. James
Natick Native Edward L. McManus Recalls Public Service
Edward L. McManus born Natick December 2, 1866. He graduated from Boston University Law School in 1891 and became special justice of the First District Court southern Middlesex. He served Natick in the Legislature 1904 to 1906 and later held multiple posts including trustee roles and bar practice in Natick Framingham and Boston.
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de Las Casas
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Fred J. Macleod
Railroad Board
Alonzo R. Weed
Newton
Gas and Electric Light Commission
Henry H. Sprague
Boston
Metropolitan Water and Sewerage Board
Francis T. Bowles
Board of
Port Directors
Edward L.mcmanus
Natick
First District Court
Southern
Middlesex
Higly
Edward Ll. McManus
Edward
Mary Kelly McManus
Bridgewater State Normal School
Boston University Law School
West End Street Railroad Company
Boston Elevated Street Mainroad Company
Leonard Morse Hospital
Town of Natick
National Realty Company
Boston Press Club
Framingham Lodge of Elks
Knights of Columbus
McManus
Framingham
Georgia House Votes Congratulate Wilson in Primary Support
The Georgia House adopted resolutions congratulating Woodrow Wilson on his nomination and pledging support. The Senate followed with similar congratulatory action. Georgia supported Underwood in the preferential primary and its delegates backed the Alabama candidate until the final ballot.
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Georgia House Today
Woodrow Wilson
Senate
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Underwood
Boy Scouts Open Camp for Season at Blue Hills
The Greater Boston Council of the Boy Scouts of America opened its summer camp at the foot of Big Blue on the Blue Hills reservation. Charles W. Bradlee Jr. of Malden leads the camp aimed at giving every boy a chance to develop character and capacity, even for short visits.
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Malden
Scout Camp Program Plans Busy Day at Ponkapoag
A special programme for today features a morning baseball game and track meet followed by talks by Ormond E. Loomis and Harold Peabody. Afternoon activities include a Big Blue Hill climb and aviation meet finale with fireworks. Visitors welcome Friday.
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Wilson Glad to Run With Gov Marshall
Governor Wilson telegrammed Governor Marshall of Indianapolis expressing sincere congratulations and pleasure at their future association. Wilson praised Marshall as an esteemed executive and Democrat and noted they are personal friends and running mates.
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Head Split Remark Sparks Attack at Revere Beach
Remarks about the young woman escorted last night led a man to assault Joseph Fitzpatrick of Somerville on Ocean Pier at Revere Beach. Fitzpatrick was knocked down struck on the head and is believed to have a skull fracture. He is at Frost Hospital in serious condition.
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Fight on the New Pier Leaves Fitzpatrick in Critical Condition
Fitzpatrick and John Gerry, both about 23 and Somerville residents, were attacked on a new pier when a young man struck Fitzpatrick twice in the head after an argument with his companion. Gerry stayed with the fallen man as the assailant and his girl fled toward the boulevard. Police in Revere seek the couple with Somerville officers assisting. Fitzpatrick suffered a fractured skull and multiple injuries. recovery deemed doubtful.
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John Gerry
Somerville
Gerry
Revere
Dr. Wiley Leaves Republicans Backing Democratic Ticket
Dr. Harvey W. Wiley former head of the Bureau of Chemistry announced he quit the Republican party and would back the Democratic presidential ticket this year. He spoke at a meeting that organized the Wilson Marshall Democratic Club of the District of Columbia.
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Harvey W. Wiley
Bureau of Chemistry
Department of Agriculture
Wiley
Wilson-Marshall Democratic Club
District of Columbia
Ex-Senator O Connor to Serve as Bail Commissioner
Patrick H. O'Connor of South Boston is named bail commissioner by Governor Fess. A 3-year resident of the peninsula district, he was a South Boston native educated locally and active in insurance. He served in the lower house 97-98 and the Senate 08-10 and is noted for fraternal involvement and popularity.
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Drake & Hersey
Furniture Dealers
Canal Street
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South Boston
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Boston
Negro Voters Club Divided at Independence League Session
Delegates from eight states attended the fifth annual convention of the National Independent Political League in Philadelphia. Six more states expected tomorrow as leaders decide which presidential candidate to endorse. Sentiment among delegates split among Wilson Taft and Roosevelt.
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National Independent Political League
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Taft
Roosevelt
Duffy Beats Knockout Brown in Buffalo Bout
Jimmy Duffy of Lockport outboxed Knockout Brown of New York in ten rounds at the Buffalo A. C. Duffy opened Brown’s left eye in the fifth and a two inch cheek gash in the sixth, then dominated the rest though not securing a knockout.
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Lockport
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New Yorker
The Trip to California Under Special Care
A Boston reader describes a Burlington Route Through Tourist Car excursion to California run with a courteous conductor. The trip provided safety and comfort for travelers, especially women or children, and the agent offers maps and booklets for future trips.
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