Graft Claims Hit Normal School Construction
District Attorney Moran probes alleged cement shortfall at the Normal School site after visits by Commissioner Logue and others. Witnesses including contractor J Frederick Carr and sub foreman Joseph Niland testify as inspectors watch cement mixing and foundations for signs of improper work.
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Logue
Thomas A. Mullen
J. Frederick Carr
Downey
Mr. Carr
District Attorney’s Office
R. Clipston Sturgis
Moran
Carr
McAllister
Joseph Niland
Mr. Moran
Armstrong
Pierce
Suboena
Bryan reception plan avoids tainted money at Madison Square Garden
The executive committee for a Bryan reception at Madison Square Garden on August 30 reveals a plan to fund the event solely by popular subscription with a $50 cap on large gifts and a $5 minimum for public entries. Subscriptions over $5 will be recorded. smaller ones remain confidential unless permission is granted. The effort aims to set a campaign finance precedent while publicizing donations. The committee also announces a half fare plus $2 rail rate and notes arrivals and steps for Bryan's visit to New Haven and New York.
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New York
William J. Bryan
Madison Square Garden
Bryan
Alexander Troup
New Haven
Conn
Norman E. Mack
Buffalo
Charles F. Murphy
John Fox
David R. Francis
Missouri
Imperialist League
Broadway
Central Park
Victoria Hotel
Yale
Fenway Probe Continues Behind Grand Jury Proceedings
District Attorney Moran pursues a personal inquiry into the normal school matter as the Fenway case hearings proceed before the grand jury. Witnesses named include Alexander McGahey Edgar Dorr John B. Graham and H H Carter with Moran addressing the jurors in person. The panel plans to reconvene tomorrow to continue hearings and cover additional charges across several cases.
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Moran
Fenway
Flaherty
Alexander McGahey
Simon J. Donovan
Donovan
Edgar Dorr
John B. Graham
H. H. Carter
Metropolitan Construction Company
Chelsea
Draper Set to Step Down as Alderman Chair Monday
The Board of Aldermen faces a looming leadership change as Chairman Draper’s five month term ends next Monday. An alleged pledge would see Democrat Alderman Cauley succeed him, though some doubt Draper will resign without unanimous Board pressure.
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Charles M. Draper
Board of Aldermen
Alderman Cauley
Alderman Draper
Draper
City Hall
Governor Guild Hosts 300 West End School Children
A reception at the State House yesterday welcomed 300 school children from the West End. Governor Guild spoke with the youngsters about cooking sewing and American freedoms as they moved past him for a handshake. Mayor Fitzgerald later presented Master Davis with $10 for candy.
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Governor Guild
State House
West End
Washington School
Davis
Fitzgerald
Master Davis
Ex Governor Stone Touted as Next Democratic Committee Head
Washington July 26 William Joel Stone of Missouri former Governor and U S Senator is named by Bryan supporters as probable chairman of the Democratic national committee to replace Thomas Taggart If Bryan is chosen as the 1908 nominee he will select his campaign leader and Stone is said to fit the bill as an independent choice by Bryan friends.
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Washington
William Joel Stone
Missouri
United States
Democratic National Committee
Thomas Taggart
Indiana
W. J. Bryan
Bryan
Democracy
Senator Stone
Croker Says Bryan Will Be Next President
Tom Foley, Tammany leader from the second Assembly district, returned from Europe and met Richard Croker in Dublin. Croker said Bryan would be the next Democratic candidate for President and would win even if Roosevelt ran, urging immediate Tammany endorsement.
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New York
Tom” Foley
Tammany
Europe
Richard Croker
Dublin
Bryan Has Private Audience With King Edward at Buckingham
William J. Bryan met King Edward in private audience at Buckingham Palace by the king's request. Attendees were the King, Ambassador Reid, and Bryan. The discussion centered on peace and the interparliamentary union conference, with the king showing full accord.
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London
William J. Bryan
Ambassador Reid
Edward
Buckingham Palace
Mr. Reid
Mr. Bryan
Fitzgerald and Logan Balk Over 10th District Nomination
The 10th district race unsettled as incumbent McNary weighs renomination while Mayor Fitzgerald remains officially neutral. Reports place McNary canvassing with allies, amid intrigue over FitzGerald’s stance and ties to Senator Logan. O'Connell resignations and camp visits fuel the speculation.
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McNary
Joseph O’connell
Logan
Fitzgerald
Daniel O’connell
O’connell
Malone to Take Rail Road Case to Court
The 1905 Massachusetts Legislature debated a bill allowing domestic corporations to acquire street railway properties. The New Haven Railroad case drew an attorney general ruling that its actions were illegal. The issue was referred to a joint recess committee for revision of rail road laws while the board supplied facts to the attorney general.
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Senate
House
Herbert Parker
New York, New Haven & Hartford Railroad Company
Massachusetts
Commonwealth
New York, New Haven & Hartford
Railroad Board Limits Holding Company Review
The board advises awaiting final Legislature action and notes no state law covers unincorporated holding associations. It states that fares and street railway service concerns focus on corporate capital and dividends, not ownership of stock or holding company structures. James F. Jackson, chairman, signs the communication.
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Railroad Company
New York, New Haven & Hartford Railroad Company
Massachusetts
House of Representatives
James F. Jackson
Spring tonics craze drives drug store sales nationwide
The piece notes high demand for iron rich tonics as people stock up after a year of unscientific eating. It mentions a growing group that avoids drug stores year round by daily dieting habits.
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Central Oil & Gas Stove Co
Washington Street
Boston
Gardner, Massa
New Normal School
Duffy’s Pure
Duffy Malt Whiskey Co
Rochester
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Josiah Quincy
Fenway Probe
Simon Donovan
Guild
Croker
King Edward
Fitzgerald With
Malone
Parker
Mass
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Warner
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Wallace
Hose
Bromo Seltzer
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Silkateen
Rnpur
Ue Thyenna
COLE
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Yellowstone Park
Portland
Northwest
Willard Massey
Washington St
Maes
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