Col Benton Backs Congress Bid Amid Boston Political Shuffle
The piece details the hunt for challengers to Murray Peters and Curley in Boston districts. It notes Benton’s critique of the Republican machine, Bull Moose plans to field candidates, Roosevelt alignment rumors, and possible bids by Tim Buckley, with Jenkins and Cook named as GOP nominees in Murray and Peters districts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Murray, Peters and
Curley
Boston
Everett C. Benton
Bull
Timothy Buckley
Charlestown
Murray
Kelcher
Loval Jenkins
Sherwin L. Cook
Peters
Benton Attacks Republican Dictation in Primary Fight
A letter from Colonel Benton condemns Republican machine attempts to dictate nominations. He cites adherence to direct primary law and vows no dictation from any man or body. The piece notes Roosevelt supporters in several districts and mentions Ex Mayor Williamson, Dr Frederick Glazier, George Williams, and Norman White as possible candidates with unclear appeal.
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Benton
Fourteenth
Congressional
Charles A. Williamson
Harris
Middlesex
Frederick P. Glazier
Bayley
Lexington
George Fred Williams
Roosevelt
Jerry’ Watson
Williams
Clark
Watson
Wilson
Worcester County
Logan
Boston
Norman White
Wilson Committee Will Meet Monday
The national Democratic campaign committee meeting, planned for today, was postponed to Monday due to members' travel delays and a delay in securing headquarters. The committee considered the Wilson building in Herald Square but practicality may lead to a different building choice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
National Democratic Campaign Committee
Wilson
Herald Square
Beveridge Quits Republican Party in Indiana
Former Senator Albert J. Beveridge formally renounces allegiance to the Republican Party in a letter to Progressive leader William Holt Dye of Indiana. Beveridge,夏 spending the summer at Seal Harbor Maine, says the letter answers Indiana friends about his stance on the Progressive Party and notes support if it ousts old line political bosses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Ind
Albert J. Beveridge
William Holt Dye
Progressive
Indiana
Beveridge
Seal Harbor
Progressive Party
Bandannas Ready for State Convention Night
Members of the Red Bandanna or Bull Moose party from across the state assemble in the city for the night before the inaugural state convention. The event promises to be a landmark gathering for the fledgling party in Massachusetts.
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Bay State
Roosevelt delegates invited as convention meets tomorrow
The convention will be called to order at 2 30 tomorrow with no delegate elections. Roosevelt followers across the state are invited to attend. Frederick Fosdick of Fitchburg will be permanent chairman. Speakers include Professor Lewis Johnson of Harvard and possibly L D Apsley of Hudson. Red Bandanna leaders plan three meetings at their headquarters today.
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Roosevelt
Bull Moosers
Chicago
Frederick Fosdick
Fitchburg
Fosdick
Massachusetts
Lewis J. Johnson
Harvard
L. D. Apsley
Hudson
National Republican Congressional Committee
Beveridge Named Temporary Chairman of Progressive Convention
In Chicago on July 25 Albert J. Beveridge was announced as temporary chairman of the National Progressive convention set for August 5. Senator Joseph M. Dixon, Roosevelt campaign director, made the announcement in political circles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Albert J. Beveridge
United States
Indiana
Joseph M. Dixon
Roosevelt
Maryland Bull Moose Elect 16 Delegates
The Maryland Progressive Republicans chose 16 delegates with half votes each and 16 alternates for the national Progressive convention in Chicago on August 5. They empowered a seven member committee to pick eight presidential electors independent of the Taft ticket and barred any Taft electors from joining the Progressive slate without resignation. Six Taft electors are Roosevelt adherents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore
Maryland
Chicago
Roosevelt
Loeb Expected to Resign as Taft Administration Shifts
Washington reports circulate that William Loeb Jr. may resign as New York customs chief and Roosevelt aide. Treasury officials deny certainty while noting other Cabinet names like Nagel and Wickersham have floated resignations if Taft wins reelection.
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Washington
Treasury Department
William Loeb, Jr
New York
Roosevelt
Nagel
Taft
Wickersham
Golden Wedding Day Observed by East Boston Couple
Mr and Mrs John A Beach observed their golden wedding anniversary with a reception at 297 East Eagle Street East Boston attended by about 200 guests. The receiving line was led by the Rev Charles J Jones Trinity Baptist Church and Mr and Mrs Arthur Howard and Mr and Mrs Ephraim Hatch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John A. Beach
East Boston
East Eagle Street
Charles J. Jones
Trinity Baptist Church
Arthur Howard
Ephraim Hatch
Roosevelt plans to pull old party bodies into Progressive fold
Roosevelt said six Republican states Kansas Minnesota South Dakota Idaho California and Washington have adopted a plan to capture the Republican organizations for the national Progressive party. Leaders say the GOP would be kept as the name and candidates run on the regular Republican ticket where required by law. Roosevelt brushes aside Bryan rumors, promising a vigorous cross fire against both major parties.
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Oyster Bay
N. Y
Roosevelt
National Progressive Party
Kansas
Minnesota
South Dakota
Idaho
California
Washington
New Party
Congress
Taft
Sherman
Sea Girl
William J. Bryan
Bryan
Colonel Roosevelt
Colonel Bryan
Plans to Improve Commonwealth Ave Back Bay Faced With Council Action
Property owners along the southerly side of Commonwealth Avenue petitioned the park commission for improvements between Massachusetts Avenue and Charlesgate Hast. Proposals include widening and straightening the bridge and roadway, reducing the central grass plot, and removing a 12 foot strip. Signatories include Francis Peabody Henry M. Williams trustees Hotel Somerset Trust John D. Hardy Avenue Real Estate Trust and others. The plan aims to ease hotel and Harvard Club patronage and traffic around the bridge near Charlesgate East. Also mentions upcoming comic feature Percy the mechanical man in next Sunday's Post.
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Back Bay
Commonwealth Avenue
Massachusetts Avenue
Charlesgate
Park Commission
Charlesgate East
Francis Peabody
Henry M. Williams
Hotel Somerset Trust
John D. Hardy
The
Avenue Real Estate Trust
Henry B. Cobb
S. C. Bartlett
Charles H. Putnam
Cambridgeport Savings Bank
Henry W. Bullard
Harriott M. Kendall
H. D. Hyde
Benjamin D. Hyde
Harvard Club of Boston
Albert A. Pope
Edward W. Pope
Park Redevelopment Plans Move Toward City Council Review
Mayor Fitzgerald has asked Engineer Whitney to study Commonwealth avenue improvements between Massachusetts and Kenmore streets. The park commissioners favor two 35 foot streets replacing a 60 foot wide road with trees, shrubbery, fountains, a new bridge, and a boat haven at an estimated cost of 79000 dollars. The petition cites nearby Hotel Somerset and Hotel Puritan as key guest accommodations and mentions a proposed new Harvard building.
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Fitzgerald
Whitney
Park Commissioners
Commonwealth Avenue
Massachusetts Avenue
Kenmore Street
Defends trolley bill against Post editorials
Sylvester Baxter argues that Western Massachusetts demands transportation growth and that vetoing the trolley bill harms the state’s prosperity. He defends railroad and trolley expansion as necessary public policy and accuses the Post of misreading public opinion and oppressor labeling. He contends lines can be profitable with support and urges fairness for farmers and central regions.
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Commonwealth
General Court
Massachusetts
Worcester
Springfield
New Haven
Sylvester Baxter
Boston
Preachers All Summer for Dudley Street Church Pulpit
The Dudley Street Baptist Church in Boston will host visiting preachers during Rev. Charles A. Fulton’s vacation. Rev. L L Henson of Hanson Place Brooklyn preaches Sunday and lectures on China. For three Sundays, Rev. R A Torrey of Los Angeles will speak. On Aug 25 Rev. W W Bustard of Euclid Avenue Cleveland returns to his former pulpit. The Second Church of Dorchester forms a committee to secure a new pastor after Arthur Little’s resignation.
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Charles A. Fulton
D. D
Dudley Street Baptist Church
L. L. Henson
Hanson Place Church
Brooklyn
China
R. A. Torrey
D.D
Los Angeles
Torrey
Boston
W. W. Bustard
Euclid Avenue Church
Cleveland
Dorchester
Arthur Little
W. D. Brigham
C. W. Reed
F. H. Mansfield
E. E. MacLeod
M. C. Cone
E. B. Worrell
A. S. Wheeler
A. S. Kimball
FE. D. Mallory
FE. M. Page
E. N. Miller
New York Central Official Opposes Wage Rise for Engineers
A. H. Smith vice-president in charge of operating testified at the Arbitration Commission session in Manhattan Beach that locomotive engineers on 52 eastern roads demand higher pay. He warned granting the raise would seriously impair New York Central's financial standing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
A. H. Smith
New York Central
Arbitration Commission
Manhattan Beach
Chicago
Railroad wage talks threaten system disintegration says H J Horn
H J Horn vice president of the New York New Haven and Hartford testifies that a wage rise for engineers and related boosts for Boston and Maine workers would ruin the system by halting dividends and even paying bond interest and lease rents. He cites that an across the board 17 percent rise is unaffordable and would require a $6.6 million annual payroll increase.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. J. Horn
New York, New Haven & Hartford Railroad
Boston & Maine
Mr. Smith
New York Central
Allied Lines
Smith
Fresh Air Excursion Led by Boston Missionary Leader
The Rev. D. W. Waldron of the Boston City Missionary Society directs a fresh air outing for Boston children at Franklin Park. About 6000 youngsters are expected to enjoy a day trip by week’s end.
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D. W. Waldron
Boston City Missionary Society
Boston
Franklin Park
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Mechanical Man
Professor Wagner
HOTEL
Somerset
Puritan
Everybody’s Magazine
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Newbold
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