Massachusetts Delegation Buildup For Chicago Convention
The piece outlines Massachusetts Democratic efforts to elect Hill delegates to Chicago with Colonel Walter Cutting and Colonel Edgerly poised for either at large or district slots. John W. Cummings and Governor Russell also figure, while Owen A. Galvin eyes the mayoral race and party caucus maneuvers unfold ahead of May committee elections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Edgerly
Chicago
John W. Cummings
Owen A. Galvin
Boston
Cleveland
P. A. Collins
John W. Corcoran
Russell
Massachusetts
M. W. B. Edgerly
Springfield
Walter Cutting
Pittsfield
Houghton
North Adams
Berkshire
Cutting
Colonel Cutting
Colonel Edgerly
Fall River
Cummings
Collins
Corcoran
Edgerly
Hill
West End Street Railway men rally over pay and oil quality
A lively meeting at 45 Eliot Street followed by plans for a mass meeting after President Whitney's reply. Union speakers accuse management of underpay and harsh conditions, citing 25 to 50 cents less per day and corrosive oil causing hand sores. Officials deny claims as tensions rise.
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Whitney
West End Street Railway
Henry M. Whitney
Eliot Street
West End Street Railway Men’s Union
West End
Maas
Brion
Boston
Edmund O Collins Wins World's Fair Trip From Post Readers
Presque Isle resident Edmund O Collins, born 1858 in Ripley Maine, emerged as one of four Post readers rewarded with an all expenses paid trip to the World's Fair. A Democrat and Dominion Express employee, he rose from farmer to trader and messenger, renowned for honesty and loyalty to the Post.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edmund O. Collins
Presque Isle
Aroostook County
Maine
Mr. Collins
Ripley
Somerset County
New England
Dominion Express Company
Collins
Post
Free Coinage Debated Across Nations and Markets
Debates on silver coinage unfold in Congress with calls that free coinage would force world nations to follow. Speakers warn of gold domination, rising prices, and debt repudiation, while urging international monetary agreement to avoid disaster for labor and industry.
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Wall Street
Williams
Bland
Mr. Williams
Massachusetts
House
Abner Taylor
Illinois
Crisp
Taylor
Boutelle
Simpson
Kansas
Democratic Party
Mr. Smith
Arizona
Europe
United States
Senate
Yeas
Hale
Finance Committee
Treasury
National Bank
Messrs
Stewart
Peiffer
Plumb
Mississippi River
Uays
Messrs. Call
Kyle
Perkins
Pugh
Vance
Man Without a Country read at South Congregational Church
Dr Hale presented The Man Without a Country as the second in a reading series at the South Congregational Church vestry. A large audience attended. the stage bore a historic flag once owned by Charles Hale. Intermission featured vocal selections by Mrs West.
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Hale
South Congregational Church
Charles Hale
Egypt
Richmond
West
Filene's Employees Celebrate First Year Anniversary
William Filene staff at 449 Washington street held a dinner at Young's Hotel to mark the store's first anniversary. Department heads attended. Rev. N. P. Gilman spoke on the missing link between capital and labor. Addresses followed by E. A. Filene, A. L. Filene, Melvin A. Heilburn and others.
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William Filene
Washington Street
Young’s
N. P. Gilman
Messrs
E. A. Filene
A. L. Filene
Melvin A. Heilburn
Vanderbilt couple to travel abroad in April
Mr and Mrs Cornelius Vanderbilt plan an overseas trip in April and expect to return in time for the New Port season, signaling continued social involvement and travel scheduling by the Vanderbilt family.
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Mrs. Cornelius Vanderbilt
Newport
Beacon Street Collision Probed by Rail Commissioners
Investigators reviewed March 15 electric car crash on Beacon street between East and West Charlesgate. Key found near flooded switch, left-hand tongue open, motive unclear. Officials noted permanent left switches and water on track hindered visibility.
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Beacon Street
Charlesgate
Hodges
Sewer Department
Sanborn
Herbert A. Parke
Snowball blow kills Dorchester youth on way home
William Lynch 18 died after a snowball struck his right temple near the Town Hall crowd. A post mortem found a skull fracture and brain injury from the impact. Police search for the assailants in the mysterious case.
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William J. Lynch
Mills Street
Willie
Mr. Lynch
Dorchester
Whitie
Dorchester High School
Henry Callendar
Exchange
Willie Lynch
Danny
Fifield
Station 11
Presidential Ballot Returns From Readers
The Post canvass shows over 34 000 readers voting with a Democratic slate led by Cleveland and Russell trailing, while Hill and Beall appear rarely. On the Republican side Harrison leads, with scattered votes for Alger and Scamherping, reflecting steady ratios since the start.
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Post
Cleveland
Medina
Russell
Deiesees
Gene Beall
Blarrison
Ccossevecens Sn Hiageesé Ares
Alger
Hill
Harrison
Boy 12 Fatally Crushed By Freight Train in Revere
Charlie Tenney, 12, of 442 Crescent Avenue Chelsea, was collecting coal along the Boston & Maine tracks to aid his mother's store when a backing freight struck him. His foot was crushed. amputation likely. He was taken home by ambulance, treated by Dr Magness, and moved to Massachusetts General Hospital.
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Revere
Charlie Tenney
Crescent Avenue
Chelsea
Boston & Maine
Boston
Elms
Magness
Massachusetts General Hospital
Advertising, the Cotton Picker and the millionaires
The article argues that great inventions like the Cotton Picker succeed through persistent advertising rather than waiting for millionaires. It cites Goodyear Howe and Bell as examples who failed to attract large investors without promotion, noting the Cotton Picker’s rapid stock sales as proof. Investors are urged to act quickly at 31 Milk Street.
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Goodyear
Howe and
Bell
Cotton Picker Company
Milk Street
Famous Surgeon Dies After Noted Hospital Career
Renowned surgeon, famed for tending wounded leaders Garfield and Grant, passes away. The article recalls his bedside care for dying generals, his notable discoveries, and the deep respect he earned within the medical profession.
Dr D Hayes Agnew dies. famed Philadelphia surgeon
Dr D Hayes Agnew died at 3 30 pm in Prmnapatpura. Born 1818 in Lancaster county Pennsylvania, he studied at Jefferson College, Newark College and the University of Pennsylvania. He served as surgeon at Philadelphia Hospital and Pennsylvania Hospital, taught operative surgery, and treated President Garfield and General Grant. He led the anatomy lectures until 1862 and founded the pathological museum. He was married to Miss Irwin and was highly regarded as a lecturer and surgeon.
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Agnew
Lancaster County
Penn
Jefferson College
Cannonsburg
Newark College
University of Pennsylvania
Philadelphia
Philadelphia School of Anatomy
College Avenue
Philadelphia Hospital
Pathological Museum
University
University Hospital
Garfield
Bliss
General Grant
Presbyterian Church
Miss Irwin
Chester County
Woman Injured In Huntington Avenue Horsecar Crash
On March 7 an electric telescoped a Huntington Avenue horsecar injuring Miss Goodrich returning to Back Bay. Her knee has improved since but head injuries proved more serious. She cannot work and will enter a private hospital for treatment.
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Huntington Avenue
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G. O
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Ohio
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Maryland
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Roger Q. Mills
United States Senate
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