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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jul 20, 1904

Page

7

Gorman declines chairmanship at Democratic national committee

New York July 19 Senator Gorman again refused to accept the chairmanship of the Democratic national committee at a crowded Hoff man House conference. Ex Senators Davis and Murphy, Thomas F. Ryan and others attended. John Kern of Indiana urged Thomas Taggart for chairman, saying Indiana votes would not be affected by the choice. A telegram from Davis stated he would be unable to accompany Senator Davis tomorrow but would join later.

New York Gorman Democratic National Committee Hoffman House Henry G. Davis William I. Sheehan Edward Murphy Thomas F. Ryan Norman E. Mack John N. Kern Indiana Elliot Danforth James M. Guffey John W. Kern Thomas Taggart Kern Taggart

Senator Gorman Postpones Visit to Judge Parker

In Esopus New York on July 19 United States Senator Arthur Pue Gorman of Maryland who has been asked to head the national Democratic committee was invited by Judge Parker to visit.

Esopus N. Y United States Arthur Pue Gorman Maryland National Democratic Committee Parker

Miles Explains Withdrawal From Prohibition Candidacy

Chicago July 19 General Nelson A Miles explains in a letter why he withdrew as a Prohibition presidential candidate He feared dissension his name might provoke and urged keeping his name out He believes temperance supporters could unite to elect a President and end the partnership between government and the saloon.

Chicago John G. Woolley Nelson A. Miles Prohibition Miles Prohibition Party

Hill jokes on Roosevelt nominating decision at Hoffman House

Ex Governor David B Hill quipped after a conference at the Hoffman House that party leaders cannot act until they learn if Roosevelt will accept the Republican nomination. The remark punctuated a measured, wry mood from Wolfert's Roost.

Wolfert Roosevelt

Important Changes in NY NH Hartford Rail Service

Special notice announces time changes and reductions in passenger trains on the New York New Haven Hartford Railroad effective Sunday July 24. Larger timetable posters and pocket folders will be issued in advance with further information.

NEW York, New Haven & Hartford Railroad

P. C. Knox Plans Europe Trip After Meeting President

At Oyster Bay station at 10:17 a m P C Knox former Attorney General and now Senator said he would visit the President before sailing for Europe for a five week trip. He added he plans to speak in Pennsylvania and fulfill campaign promises.

United States Europe Pennsylvania

Back from Sagamore Hill at Oyster Bay

At the station Oyster Bay at 12 20 p m after his return from Sagamore Hill the President says he will speak more than expected and notes West Virginia and Pennsylvania share interests. he confirms decisive political stance and directness in talks with a reporter.

Oyster Bay Sagamore Hill Davis West Virginia Pennsylvania

Davis Visits Parker Today in Esopus

Ex Senator Davis the vice-presidential nominee plans a visit to Judge Parker tomorrow amid talk of a joint notification. Parker shows casual interest and denies plans for any formal event. Heat remains intense as Parker hosts a small, informal gathering for Democratic supporters via the Queen City yacht from Poughkeepsie.

Esopus Davis Judge Parker Taggart New York Iowa Iowa City H. J. Stiger Queen City Poughkeepsie Ellsworth Edward L. Perkins Democratic County Committee Sheehan Senator Davis

Parker to Visit Boston in Campaign Swing Likely

From Esopus comes word Judge Parker is likely to visit Boston during the campaign and deliver a speech. If he comes, reception details will be handled by President W. T. A. Fitzgerald of the Democratic city committee with Mayor Collins assisting. Possible venues include Mechanics Building or Faneuil Hall.

Esopus Judge Parker Boston W. T. A. Fitzgerald Democratic City Committee Collins Mechanics’ Building Ir Faneuil Hall

Sunday Post Animal Masks Contest Fun Grows in New England

Excitement over the Boston Sunday Post Animal Masks spreads among children in New England with belts of creatures like Goat Tiger Bear and Wolf. Monkeys Owls and more are planned with prizes up to 10 dollars. letters from readers describe mask parties and child enthusiasm as parents are urged to subscribe in advance.

Boston Sunday Post New England Sunday Post Boston

Animal Party Recited by Mildred Barney

Mildred Barney of Hillsboro New Hampshire details a Thursday afternoon animal party with a goat bear wolves tigers and pigs among the attendees. Games were played while neighbors watched refreshments included animal crackers lemonade peanuts candy and chocolate figures.

Animal Mask Mildred Barney Hillsboro Bridge N. H

Sunday Post Circus in My Attic Masks Tale

Arthur E. Iverson writes of a playful scene with a Sun day Post masks circus in his attic. Pets including Jack the Tiger bulldog Fred Archie Bears TIT pig Johnny Billygoat and Wolf join a chaotic parade as they chase and hug each other, a lively tribute to the newspaper.

Sunday Post Jack Tiger Fred Archie Bears Tit Johnny James Harry The the Post Arthur E. Iverson Sears Place Boston

Groton Animal Mask Fester Delights Local Children

Dorothy Robbins Northeup recalls a summer afternoon in Groton Massachusetts where her daily Post reader father provided masks for a party. Children tied to posts formed animal figures a live goat joined the procession and a Bulldog protected the group prompting cheers and plans for a future Donkey addition.

The Post Groton Mass Roosevelt Sunday Post Dorothy Robbins Northeup

Animal Mask Edaitor: A child animal mask party tale

Margaret Dole of Ogunquit Maine writes about a homemade animal mask party with her brother using a Wolf mask and Bulldog mask. She recalls a cave game, photography by herself, and sending a picture to the Post to thank them for the happy time.

Edaitor Harold Margaret Dole Ogunquit Mr. Wolf

Fenway Club Animal Mask Show At Fenway Hall

A Boston Sunday Post reader writes about a July 9 animal theatre event at Fenway Hall with 20 participants. Acts featured pigs wolves and tigers plus dances and a zoo, ending with refreshments and prizes. The Fenway Club formed and plans weekly shows with names like Thomas Jaques and Louis F Messias listed as organizers.

Animal Mask Sunday Post Post Animal Mask Theatre Thomas Jaques Nathan Bensusan Jack Bensusan Eddie Holmes Carl Holmes Louis Messias Fenway Club Fenway Hall Boston THE Louis F. Messias

Animal Mask Parade Led by Pigs and Tigers

Nine boys organized an animal mask parade with two goats four pigs two tigers and a dog led by Russell the pig. John Walsh and Sidney Brown the tigers followed by two goats Medwell Brown and George Townes pulling a cart with a dog Charles Hearst shouting praise for the Boston Sunday Post as pigs played with tin cans and a crowd laughed.

Animal Mask Sir—I Russell John Walsh Sidney Brown Medwell Brown George Townes Charles Hearst

Animal Mask Party Names and Roster

Yesterday in Somerville a themed Animal Mask party delighted guests with roles assigned to Rose Readon as the Goat, Grace Readon and Mildred Coakley as Bears, Mildred and Raymond Or rell as Wolves, Helen Coakley and Thomas Readon as Tigers with one more animal role awaiting completion of the Pig assignment.

Animal Mask Sir Rose Readon Grace Readon Mildred Coakley Mildred Raymond Orrell Helen Coakley Thomas Readon

Police Board Hears Station 2 Fight Charge

Patrolmen Carl Carlstein and John A. McDonald deny the fight claim in the guardroom of Station 2 while Captain Gas kin says nothing. Witnesses describe a blow that felled Carlstein, who recovered and returned to duty. charges are filed and awaiting hearing date. Both men have served about eight years and are single.

Carl Carlstein John A. McDonald Police Board Station 2 Gaskin Carlstein Captain Gaskin McDonald

Boy Suggests School Club Election Plan

A 10 year old from Salem Mass writes proposing a school club idea for fall. He suggests forming roles such as manager and officers, with examinations to select members and appoint positions like superintendent president and treasurer. He asks for a response from the recipient.

Arbella Street Salem Mass North Main Street Penacook Layton Stearns Penacook, N. H

Animal Party and Parade in Roxbury on July 12 1904

Ruth Wayne hosted an Animal Party and Parade at 15 Elmore Street Roxbury featuring a parade of decorated tricycles with King and Queen Tigers led by Charles Vale and Clara Forbes.

Ruth Wayne Elmore Street Roxbury King and Queen Tigers Tigers Charles Vale Clara Forbes

Autoist Caught After Chase Fined $10

Louis Gagare a chauffeur for a New York man was fined ten dollars in municipal court for overspeeding on Commonwealth avenue last night Auto Officer Pelton from Station 16 pursued him from Back Bay to the Parker House and arrested him He said he did not know to stop and did not hear the order.

Municipal Criminal Court Louis Gagare New York Commonwealth Avenue Gagare Pelton Station 16 Back Parker House

New Codman Club Plans Lawn Party in Codman Square Dorchester

The New Codman Club will host a lawn party at the club grounds in Codman square Dorchester next Saturday afternoon with Dr John F E Walsh in charge and an able corps of ladies presiding over booths A Municipal Band concert in the square is planned for the evening

New Codman Club Codman Square Dorchester John FE. Walsh

Span of Wolves show in Sunday Post pageant

A theater style pageant featuring Wolves and Red Riding Hood in a cart led by three Bears, Goldenlocks, and a chorus of animals promotes the Sunday Post. Characters include Henry Joyce, Paul Hale, Ruth Wayne, May Hall, and Ruth Wayne signs the finale as a reader.

Span Red Riding Hood Henry Joyce Paul Hale Rede Riding Hood Ruth Wayne Three Bears Goldenlocks Marie Helen and Maud Lane May Hall Post

Sunday Post animal party with goat and tiger mascots

George B Edgelrley describes a Sunday Post animal party featuring two goats two tigers two bears three pigs and two wolves. Goats caused mischief Tigers were caged Bears danced Pigs rooted Wolves chased Pigs. He praises the paper and looks forward to more costumes.

Animal Mask Sir Sunday Post Matilda Slaney Mary Roach Eugene McCarthy Robert Slaney Eddie Murphy Joseph Edgerley Harris Clark Francis Murphy Henry Murphy Harold Warren Georgie Mathews George B. Edgelrley Homestead Place Charlestown

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