Hallowell Enters Gubernatorial Race Alongside Four Others
James M. Hallowell of Newton filed nomination papers for Attorney General at the State House, joining John Curtin of Brookline James Stiles of Worcester and Harry Attwill of Ipswich. Wendell Phillips Thore moved Progressive papers for Secretary of the Commonwealth. Democratic filings include Richard Olney II in the 4th district and John F. Nolan in the second Suffolk district. Lobby tallies show Albert Pillsbury receiving 1760 from Associated Gas and Claude Allen 1000 from the Boston Chamber of Commerce. Public Service Commission dismissed Watertown’s fare protest pending broader dual service review.
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James M. Hallowell
Newton
John Curtin
Brookline
James Stiles
Worcester
Harry Attwill
Isex
Wendell Phillips Thore
Richard Olney
Dedham
Andrew P. Doyle
Paerg
John F. Nolan
Suffolk
Albert J. Pillsbury
Claude L. Allen
Boston Chamber of Commerce
Watertown Selectent
Bryan Brother Declines Nebraska Governor Bid
Charles Bryan announced he will not seek the Democratic nomination for Governor of Nebraska. He is the brother of Secretary of State Bryan. The statement was issued from Lincoln on July 17.
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Lincoln, Neb
Charles Bryan
Bryan
Nebraska
Republicans and Progressives clash over Child Bird conference plan
Republican leaders at state headquarters weigh Richard Washburn Child's call for a cross party conference to choose candidates. Progressives denounce the idea as weakening their faction and worry about Bird's ties to Child. Some insist on repudiation while others see no need for joint committees or national policy alignment.
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Bird
Child
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Progressive Party
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Jamest Smith
Benjamin F. Haines
Medford
Henry Sothfeld
Newton
Progressive leaders react to Child plan and conference idea
A discussion of a proposed Child plan draws mixed reactions from figures like Bird Garcelon and Lawrence. Garcelon supports conferences to foster cross party understanding, while Glines Carr and Carr deem the plan impractical or surprising. The tone suggests cautious optimism but skepticism about widespread Progressive approval.
Walker Will Run as Progressives Nominee for Governor
Joseph Walker former Speaker of the House and 1912 Republican nominee in Switzerland cable says he is at the service of the Progressive party and will seek the gubernatorial nomination after other candidates withdraw.
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Republican Party
Switzerland
Progressive Party
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Progressive committee rejects merger with Republicans
The Boston Progressive city committee unanimously opposes amalgamation with the old parties. The meeting led by Lauriston Ward featured speakers Daniel Callahan and John L. Tuckerman who urged fighting to a finish within the Progressive ranks. Letters and cables urged Governor candidate George Walker to enter Progressive primaries with Republican and Democrat support potential.
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Charles S. Bird
Daniel T. Callahan
Charlestown
John L. Tuckerman
Progressive Party
Progressive Party City Committee
Boston
Lauriston Ward
Drowns in Coes Pond Worcester Youth
John Nodi kas, 19, of 120 Millbury Street Worcester, drowned while swimming in Coes Pond. He was seized by cramps in deep water away from his companions. Helpers failed to find him until the body was recovered later by James H. Dolan and Patrick (illegible) after it had sunk in a pond hole.
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John Nodikas
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James H. Dolan
Patrick
Scandinavian Sculptor Proposes Central City Plan
Hendrick Christian Andersen now in Boston after talking in Washington about a central city to house international interests and unite nations. He reports interest from Vice-President Marshall and Secretary of State Bryan along with John Bassett Moore and other prominent figures. The plan aims to register and preserve global progress statistics to benefit all countries, with peace as an underlying goal.
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Boston
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Marshall
Bryan
John Bassett Moore
Columbia University
Anderson
Eight Railroads Fined 80000 For Stock Neglect
Chicago July 17. Federal Judge Landis fined eight railroads a total of 80000 for violating the rule that livestock in transit must be fed and watered at least every 28 hours. The penalties were assessed against the Chicago Rock Island Pacific Chicago Northwestern Chicago Burlington and Quincy Illinois Central Baltimore and Ohio Chicago and Great Western Grand Trunk and Chicago and Alton.
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Landis
Chicago, Rock Island & Pacific
Chicago & Northwestern
Burington and Quincy
Ilinois Central
Baltimore & Ohio
Chicago and Great Western
Grand Trunk
Chicago & Alton
Harbor Forts Fire Despite Protest
Hull residents protested but Forts Strong and Warren continued target practice. Fort Warren fired at Fort Strong with two 10 inch guns all afternoon while Fort Strong fired about 25 shots from two batteries of 15 pound guns in Broad Sound. No damage reported at Hull or Squantum.
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Forts Strong
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