Bryan Leads U S Independence Day Dinner In London
William J. Bryan headlined the American Society Independence Day dinner at the Hotel Cecil in London with about 500 attendees. Ambassador Reid and Bryan exchanged banter over politics while John L. Griffiths and Queen Alexandra's letter were read. Bryan and Reid praised Roosevelt’s peacemaking and urged arbitration and labor dignity in a period-tone summary.
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London
William J. Bryan
American Society
Hotel Cecil
Whitelaw Reid
Mr. Bryan
Mr. Reid
W. B. Richmond
F. W. Jones
King Edward
Hayward Greenwood
Canadian Society
City of York
Roosevelt
Nicholas Longworth
Ambassador Reid
Bryan
John L. Griffiths
Liverpool
United States
Reid
Queen Alexandra
Salisbury
Frederick H. Cossitt
New York
Tammany Shouts Bryan Towne Nomination at July Gathering
William Jennings Bryan and Charles A. Towne were nominated for President and Vice President by Texas Congressmember Robert L. Henry at the Tammany Hall celebration. Prominent Democrats from across the country attended, with speeches criticizing tariffs and party politics.
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New York
William Jennings Bryan
Charles A. Towne
Robert L. Henry
Texas
Society of Tammany
Columbian Order
Tammany Hall
John A. Sullivan
Massachusetts
Sachem
W. Bourke Cockran
Governor Guild
Irania
The Duty of Democracy Against Socialism
Hon John A Sullivan argues that praise of government hides systemic flaws. He warns tariffs and protectionist policies have crushed middle class opportunity, enriched trusts, and expanded corruption. He calls for stronger limits on federal power and renewed commitment to individual rights and state sovereignty.
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Albany
Washington
Republican Party
White Man's Burden Speech Advocates Education Led By Christians
The speaker argues that Western nations have a duty to elevate Asia through education and self development. He cites Japan's literacy rise and public schools, praises education over famine relief, and envisions China India and Turkey advancing with schools aided by private funds. He frames teachers as vital emissaries in a Christian led civilizing mission.
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Mr. Bryan
Kipling
Orient
United States
England
Japan
China
India
Philippines
Egypt
Turkey
Asia
Reid's Reception Attended by Thousands at London Embassy
Three thousand people, largely Americans, attended the Fourth of July reception at the American embassy Dorchester House in London. Ambassador Whitelaw Reid and Mrs. Reid welcomed guests with Congressman Nicholas Longworth and Mrs. Longworth assisting. The lawn featured awnings tents and a large American flag with refreshments in a marquee.
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London
Dorchester House
Whitelaw Reid
Electrical Parade and Games Light Brookline Holiday
Brookline celebrated the national holiday with a parade and athletic events at Cypress street playgrounds. Oscar Hedland, 15, beat Bernie Shine in the half mile with an 18 yard handicap, while 14-year-old William Chandler won the high jump. Brookline Y M C A defeated the Friendly Society 3 to 2 in an afternoon baseball game, and town hall entertainments drew large crowds.
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Brookline
Cypress Street
Bernie’’ Shine
Oscar Hedland
Shine
Hedland
William Chandler
Brookline Y. M. C. A
Friendly Society
Ellery Clark Likely Named Judge for Juvenile Court
Governor Guild to present his appointee for the new Juvenile Court this afternoon Ellery H Clark a lawyer athlete and longtime university settlement figure is seen as a strong probability for the post A score of names have been mentioned with Clark as a leading candidate in the executive council briefing
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Governor Guild
Executive Council
Ellery H. Clark
Roosevelt on Trusts Dissent and Fair Play
Roosevelt argues for curbing great corporations without anger toward owners. He warns against demagogy by attacking wealth and urges judging wrongdoing by character, not purse. He calls for supporting decent men regardless of wealth and standing against those who are not decent.
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Democratic Party
Perjury Probe Underway Before Grand Jury
Republican leaders gather for a grand jury session led by District Attorney Moran tracking the perjury investigation tied to the State House bribery scandal. Key figures include Talbot, Peterson, Reynolds, and Innes as the July panel continues with Lodge as the first witness and Gethro’s confession suggesting many lawmakers implicated.
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Moran
Robert G. Proctor
Senator Lodge
Talbot
State Committee
Joseph N. Peterson
Salem
the Treasury
James B. Reynolds
Charles H. Innes
State House
Frank J. Gethro
Gethro
General Court
Fire Aboard Steamer H F Dimock Forces Docking at East Boston
The steamer H F Dimock on the Metropolitan line between Boston and New York anchored west of Fort Warren to fight a cargo fire in the after hold. By 8:30 PM it reached Hodge Boiler Works East Boston. flames erupted as hatches opened, prompting fire department response. The ceiling and cargo suffered heavy damage. cause and total losses unknown.
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H. F. Dimock
Metropolitan Line
New York
Fort Warren
Hodge Boiler Works
Boston
Paragon Park Sees Record Fourth Crowd at Nantasket
The July Fourth crowd at Paragon Park Nantasket surpasses 35 000 paid admissions as sun breaks through after showers. 10 000 enjoyed Nantasket Point and 1 750 bathing suits counted at the bathhouse while only three arrests occur amid a busy day.
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Nantasket
Paragon Park
George A. Dodge
Nantasket Point
Chelsea Independence Day Celebrations End with Fireworks
Chelsea observed Independence Day with children's entertainments in Armory Hall and games at East Side park followed by a band concert and fireworks. Patriot addresses were given by Senator John E. Beck former Representative Alfred S. Hall and Fletcher Osgood. West Side athletic events were postponed to Saturday at 2 PM.
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Chelsea
Armory Hall
East Side Park
John E. Beck
Alfred S. Hall of
Revere
Fletcher Osgood
East Side Association
West Side
Cambridge Athletes Compete in Rain
Cambridge field events under city auspices at Cambridge Field drew many entries and strong showings despite soggy conditions. Rain hindered running times but competitors posted solid marks, with few listed absentees.
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Cambridge
Malden Warned Against New Species of Bug
Malden is up in arms over a Nile green three inch long bug with two horn like feathers similar to the kissing bug. The pest was first seen by a furniture store employee on Main Street and is reportedly plentiful, prompting police warnings to be on the lookout.
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Malden
Night watchman shoots man at Borden Creamery
In Canaan Connecticut on July 4 Arthur Colby night watchman at the Borden Creamery at Lime Rock shot Fred Morginty after a dispute. Colby returned home then was arrested. No witnesses. Colby says he fired during a fight.
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Canaan
Conn
Arthur Colby
Borden Creamery
Lime Rock
Fred Morginty
Colby
Rescue of Sloop Alice After Reef Stranding
In Westerly Rhode Island on July 4 the 24 foot sloop Alice bound from Onset Massachusetts to New Haven Connecticut ran onto Catcum Reef. A volunteer life saving crew evacuated Captain Edward A. Robinson and Mate Decoursey Fales and towed the vessel into Stonington Harbor amid heavy seas. The ship had been unable to clear the reef near Watch Hill.
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Westerly
R.I
Alice
Onset
Mass
New Haven
Conn
Catcum Reef
Edward A. Robinson
Decoursey Fales
Stonington Harbor
Watch Hill
Summer Fashion Slits Sleeves At Wrists In Heat
New York July 4 fashion note says clubmen and Wall Street men adopt summer style with coats on and sleeves slit at the wrists. Shirts worn with opened cuffs turned up, a Fifth Avenue tailor driven trend to keep cool while avoiding shirtwaist look.
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New York
Wall Street
Fifth Avenue
Reading Superintendent Praises Osmo-Chemie Treatment
Reading Mass July 2 1906 office of superintendent of schools publishes a letter from Melville A Stone praising Osmo-Chemie Specialists for treating his decades long poor digestion restoring vigor and health. He says he would not trade the relief for ten times the cost and hopes others may benefit as well.
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Reading
Mass
Melville A. Stone
Leucodes cent Rays Offer Free Trial Treatment
An Osmo-Chemic medical group in Boston promotes Leucodes cent Rays as a healing light said to boost nutrition and tissue metabolism while destroying germs. They claim safety for healthy tissue and pain relief, inviting patients from Massachusetts to a free examination and trial treatment by July 14. Followed by ongoing $5 monthly treatment and medicine until cured.
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Or Beto
Boston
Massachusetts
Osmo-Chemic Physicians Offer Free Diagnosis Before July 14 1906
The Osmo-Chemic physicians state they never take a case without a thorough examination using X-Ray and other advanced instruments that clearly reveal the illness. They offer this perfect diagnostic method at no cost if treatment begins on or before July 14, 1906.
Testimony for Osmo-Chemic New Light treatment
William McConnell of 170 Summer Street testifies in support of Osmo-Chemic doctors. He claims years of catarrh head and throat pain and rheumatism were cured by the New Light treatment and urges others to consult the Osmo-Chemic physicians.
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Wm. McConnell
170 Summer Street
WM. N. McConnell
Osmo-Chemic System of Medicine Offering Chronic Disease Book
An advertisement for the Osmo-Chemic System of Medicine in Boston Massachusetts invites readers to send a two cent stamp for a book on chronic disease. Office hours are 2 to 4 and 6 to 9 daily with Sunday access.
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Osmo-Chemic System OF Medicine (Incorporated
Boylston St
Boston
Mass
Hartshorn Hosts Sunday School Workers at Dyke Rock
W N Hartshorn chairman of the International Sunday School Association entertained about 100 Sunday school workers at Dyke Rock cottage Clifton on July 4. Delegates came from New England states plus New York New Jersey Pennsylvania and Michigan. Attendees included E K Warren Three Oaks MI president of the Jerusalem convention 1904 Dr George W Bailey Philadelphia chairman of the 1907 Rome convention and A B McCrillis Providence RI treasurer of the world association.
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Clifton
W. N. Hartshorn
International Sunday School Association
Dyke Rock Cottage
New England
New York
New
Jersey
Pennsylvania
Michigan
St Vitus Dance Cure Highlighted by Pink Pills
Georgia Ream, a ten year old girl from Conemaugh Pennsylvania, recovered from St Vitus dance after months of illness using Dr Williams Pink Pills. The advertisement cites improvements in weight, school attendance, and overall health. Pills are sold by all druggists or by mail from Dr Williams Medicine Company Schenectady NY.
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EYE Cushion Company
Winter St
Boston
Mass
Williams
Georgia
D. M. Ream
Conemaugh
Dr. Williams’ Medicine Company
Schenectady
N.Y
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