Willcox Chosen RNC Chairman for Hughes Campaign
William R. Willcox former New York postmaster and ex-chairman of the Public Utilities Commission was selected chairman of the Republican National Committee and will manage Charles E Hughes presidential bid. Hughes announced the choice at the Hotel Astor after meeting the convention steering committee members.
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New York
William R. Willcox
Public Utilities Commission
Republican National Committee
Charles E. Hughes
Hughes
Hotel Astor
Willcox Named National Chairman in Hughes Group
Hughes conferred with eight leaders including Murray Crane, Ralph Williams, Boise Penrose, Alvah Martin, Charles Warren, Reed Smoot, James Hemenway and John Adams. Willcox, a New York attorney, is a Hughes ally but not an organization figure. Roosevelt accepted an invitation to dine with Hughes as talks on a potential tour and Taft speeches for the ticket were discussed.
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Hughes
W. Murray Crane
Massachusetts
Ralph E. Williams
Oregon
Boise Penrose
Pennsylvania
Alvah H. Martin
Virginia
Charles B. Warren
Mississippi
Reed Smoot
Utah
James A. Hemenway
Indiana
John G. Adams
Iowa
Willcox
New York
State Public Utilities Commission
Union League
New York Yacht Club
Smyrna
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Roosevelt
Mr. Hughes
Oyster Bay
William H. Taft
East Boston Hosts Local Mob Scene For July Fourth
East Boston residents will perform a Wood Island Park Julius Caesar mob scene entirely by East Boston people. The Fitton Associates cast was chosen for the production directed by John J. Douglas, announced last Saturday by a Boston committee.
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East Boston
Wood Island Park
Boston
Fitton Associates
John J. Douglas
Deaconess Hospital Annex Opens for Public Inspection
The private room annex of the Deaconess Hospital Concord will open Saturday afternoon from 3 to 6 for public inspection. The $20,000 gift annex contains eight private patient rooms with sun porch and airing balconies, nurse rooms above, and is fireproof with modern hospital design.
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Deaconess Hospital
Concord
Ninth Massachusetts Regiment Special Train En Route
Weather fair in Utica New York as the Ninth Massachusetts Regiment travels to El Paso Texas on a special train. Crowds line the route cheering the Fighting Ninth with waving flags, showing patriotism from Massachusetts and New York. The unit is the first from the Department of the East to leave for the Mexican border.
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Utica
N. Y
Ninth Massachusetts Regiment
el Paso
Tex
Ninth
Massachusetts
New York
Bay State
Department of the East
Mexico
New London
Stover
Lyman Rollins
St. Michael's Church
Marblehead
Caboose
Rollins
Ninth Massachusetts Train Arrives Amid Heroic Welcomes
Thousands greet the Ninth Massachusetts as a special train rolls toward Albany. Crowds cheer from stations and factories while whistles blow and flags wave. In Renssalaer a white pigeon appears over the priests, and a child offers an Agnus Dei medal to a Khaki-clad reporter.
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N. Y
Albany
L Company
Renssalaer
Father O'Connor
Ninth Massachusetts
Boston
Militia on the Way to the Border with Massachusetts Regiments
The Post reports the militia are marching toward the border with Massachusetts regiments. It promises readers complete coverage from the front with photographs and sketches of border scenes and news from New England militia actions.
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Massachusetts
New England
Ninth New Yorks Headed Border Reflect Irish Spirit
The Ninth New York regiment departs with trains decorated by soldiers chanting Irish slogans and Carranza jibes. They face a 2400 mile, six day trip under strict 30 mph limits while resting in day coaches. Dr. Fred Bogan notes the men are in strong health.
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Renssalaer
New York
Bay ‘State
Department of the Ast
Company B
Carranza
Fred Bogan
Massachusetts Union Urges Mexican Arbitration
The Massachusetts Political Equality Union asks President Wilson to submit the Mexican situation to arbitration. The group of 3000 members, including wage earners, argues that a powerful nation should seek mediation before waging war on a weaker people. MABEL GILLESPIE is president.
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Wilson
Massachusetts Political Equality Union
United States
Mabel Gillespie
Graduation Tonight at Maynard High School
Maynard Maynard High School hosts the junior prom in Colonial Hall to honor the senior class of 1917. Twenty eight students graduate tomorrow evening with exercises in the same hall. Franklin W. Ganse of Newton will deliver the address. The Maynard High School Alumni Association plans its annual reunion Thursday evening.
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Maynard
Maynard High School
Colonial Hall
Franklin W. Ganse
Newton
Maynard High School Alumni Association
Girl Playing Killed by Auto in Lowell
Margaret Mulligan 11, daughter of Mr and Mrs James Mulligan of 10 Stackpole Street, was struck by Edwin Morrison's car while playing in the street. Morrison, Merrimac Woolen treasurer, took her to St Johns Hospital where she died of internal injuries. He was booked on manslaughter charges with $1000 bond and to be arraigned next morning.
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Lowell
Margaret Mulligan
James Mulligan
Stackpole Street
Edwin F. Morrison
Merrimac Woolen Manufacturing Company
Morrison
St. John’s Hospital
Nomination Papers Filed For Lodge Renomination
Nomination papers for Senator Henry Cabot Lodge were filed by ex State Senator Edward C R Bagley at the municipal election office. Other papers taken out include James L Moynihan for Congress in the tenth district James P Timilty for re election in the sixth district Milton A Stone for Senate in Timiltys district Charles S Lawler and John J Cummings for the Democratic Senate nomination in the seventh district Charles L Burrill for re election as State treasurer Addison P Beardsley for House in Ward 16 Daniel C Murphy for House in Ward 17 and James J Moynihan for House in Ward 18.
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Henry Cabot Lodge
Municipal Election Commissioners’ Office
Edward C. R. Bagley
James L. Hounihan
Congress
James P. Timilty
Milton A. Stone
Timilty
Charles S. Lawler
John J. Cummings
Senate
Charles L. Burrill
Addison P. Beardsley
Daniel C. Murphy
James J. Moynihan
Roosevelt declines Progressive nomination letter printed
The House ordered printed in the Congressional Record Theodore Roosevelt's letter declining the Progressive nomination for President at the request of Representative Gopley of Illinois. In the Senate, Senator Thomas described Roosevelt as a fugitive from Armageddon who had delivered his party to the enemy.
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Representative Gopley
Illinois
House
Congressional Record
Theodore Roosevelt
Senate
Thomas
Colonel Roosevelt
Man Shoots Self After Wife Reproves Him
Pittsfield June 27 Howard G. McKegg 23 shot himself in the head with a revolver after his wife reproved him for staying out until 1130 last night. He died an hour later in hospital. McKegg was foreman at the Waton Crake and Pike plant. He leaves a widow and a two year old son.
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Pittsfield
Howard G. McKegg
McKegge
Waton Crake and Pike
Demonstrations Enthuse Fifth Regiment En Route
Port Jervis New York crowds greet the Massachusetts soldiers as they travel on troop trains toward El Paso. Over 300 miles of route are lined with cheering men women and children who wave kiss and shout farewell to the battalion. The enthusiasm exceeds the 1898 sendoff.
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N. Y
el Paso
Massachusetts Soldier
Massachusetts
Danbury
Connecticut
O'Leary
West Newton
O’leary
Fred BF. Jones
Quincy
Jones
Fifth Regiment
New York State
Greenhaven
Third Regiment
New York
National Guard
Connecticut Welcomes Troops Heading to Mexico
Citizens along the route honor Fifth Regiment units marching toward the border. Connecticut towns including Danbury and New Haven greet the soldiers with flags, flowers, and cheers as they pass en route to Greenhaven and beyond.
Youth urged to enlist after soldiers march by
A speaker addresses the crowd and urges young men to be inspired by the sight of soldiers leaving and to enlist themselves. The call to service emphasizes patriotism and immediate action.
Mahoney Driscoll Wedding Today
Dr Charles F Mahoney of Winthrow and Agnes R Driscoll a first grade teacher of Plummer School East Boston will wed at Gate of Heaven Church South Boston at 9 am Today Rev Joseph Bonner Everett cousin of groom will officiate best man will be groom's brother Dr George E Mahoney East Boston Bride's sister Miriam Driscoll a recent graduate of Sargent School for Physical Culture will attend
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Charles F. Mahoney
Winthrow
Agnes R. Driscoll
Plummer
East Boston
Gate of Heaven Church
South Boston
Joseph Bonner
Everett
George E. Mahoney
Miriam Driscoll
Sargent School For Physical Culture
Freedom Party comic feature kicks off Sunday Post
Colonel Corn launches a side splitting Free dom Party gag in the upcoming Sunday Post. Readers are teased with a punchy mock political scene and playful wordplay.
Best Time to Build Up Strength This Spring
Experts declare this season the best to gain new flesh and restore lost weight. Father John's Medicine is praised for its pure wholesome food elements that strengthen those who are weak and run down. It contains no alcohol or dangerous drugs.
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Father John
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