Democratic Leaders Rally in Somerville Hall
One hundred Democrats gathered at McKinley Hall Union Square Somerville for a love feast with speakers Josiah Quincy T F Cassidy William Taylor and Mayor Fitzgerald. The event featured a banquet and toastmaster Dr Charles E Mongan as plans were outlined for a Democratic Somerville with emphasis on lower taxes and closer trade with Canada.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McKinley Hall
Union Square
Somerville
Josiah Quincy
T. F. Cassidy
Adams
William Taylor
East
Boston
Fitla
G. M. Harmon
Tufts
John P. Burke
City Democratic Committee
John Diggins
J. P. Phillips
William Remick
James W. Kenney
A. A. Elston
Charles E. Mongan
Cassidy
Chelsea
Somervill
Ith
Fitzgerald
Taylor
Republican Party
Massachusetts
Canada
Democratic Party
Washington
Fourteen Reserve Officers Sworn In By Police Board
Fourteen new reserve officers were appointed to duty by the Board of Police yesterday and were sworn in for duty by Chief Clerk Ryan. They are assigned to divisions 1 through 15 including Battos McDonald Costello Lynch Carey Cuneo Peterson Ryan Gilman King Sullivan McDonald Murphy McGovern and Patten. Patrolman designation goes to Charles B. Patten of Division 6, to be sworn in today.
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Board of Police
Ryan
Joseph H. Battos
John D. McDonald
James Costello
John T. Lynch
William J. Carey
Andrew B. Cuneo
Albert R. Peterson
Andrew W. Ryan
Frank E. Gilman
Michael L. King
Michael Sullivan
Murdo McDonald
Timothy Co. Murphy
Francis J. McGovern
Charles B. Patten
James W. Kelley dies. pioneer of street car advertising
James W. Kelley aged 50 died in Portland Maine yesterday. Kelley originated street car advertising and was a notable figure in the local business community.
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Portland
James W. Kelley
Dr. Greene Promises Personal Attention and Proven Remedies
Dr. Greene conducts a long established practice offering expert honest treatment and a high standard of medicines. He advertises personal attention for all calls or letters and promotes Dr. Greene's Nervara Blood and Nerve Remedy as harmless and highly effective with a thirty year record of cures.
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Greene
Mayor's Ferry Department Post Sparks Civil Service Debate
Dispute centers on whether deputy superintendent of streets and ferry chief falls under civil service. John J. Douglass of East Boston was unanimously confirmed despite opposing opinions from city counsel and civil service, with a possible court test if the attorney general later rules the post classified. Douglass awaits a legislative adjournment to assume duties, while civil service officials plan an early examination.
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Fitzgerald
John J. Douglass
East
Boston
Douglass
Civil Service Commissioners
Corporation Counsel
Babson
Street Department
Dudley
Ferry
Schidlofski and Tucker Await Separate Executions
Prisoners John Schidlofski and Charles L. Tucker face separate sentences in July and June. Schidlofski, to be executed the week of July 10, has caused loud groaning to disrupt Tucker, who is to be electrocuted the week of June 10. Authorities fear Schidlofski may attempt suicide and have increased vigilance to keep him alive. Tucker’s mother said he remains highly nervous, distressed by Schidlofski’s outbursts.
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John Schidlofski
Charles L. Tucker
Schidlofski
Tucker
George L. Perry
Cambridge
Albert Tucker
One Month More in Tucker Commutation Bid
A Boston Herald report notes Charles L. Tucker faces execution on May 31 1904 unless clemency is granted. Signatures flood in at Kimball building headquarters with over 5000 in yesterday and 100 000 to 200 000 names collected to date. Prominent supporters including John M. Dean Linn Boyd Porter and Sarah Porter Chase participate as petitions move toward the looming deadline.
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Kimball Building
Lucy Tucker
John M. Dean
Fall River
Linn Boyd Porter
Sarah Porter Chase
Salem
Chase
Unfair Hearing Sparks City Lighting Committee Session
Councilman Daniel J. Kiley denounced the hearing as unfair and spent most of the meeting answering questions from committee members in the Common Council chamber. Ward 8 officials interrupted the session with a call to end the debate and let the public go home.
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Daniel J. Kiley
Luce Reports New Corrupt Practices Act Provisions
Representative Luce outlines a broad corrupt practices act forbidding meal gifts to influence votes during elections. It also restricts spending over 50 dollars requiring returns, bans fundraising for campaigns via club subscriptions, prohibits purchase of dance tickets by candidates, and bars employing workers at polls.
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New Luce
Luce
Committee On Election Laws
Debates Over Municipal Lighting Begin in City Council
John J. Gallagher of the Carmen’s Union led in support claiming 85 percent of workers back municipal lighting. Councilman Riley urged thorough investigation but questioned committee fairness. Chaired by Bang, Curley and Noonan sparred over points of order while Jean P. Nickerson of Roslindale pressed for inquiry. Kiley teased Edison Company, offering to lay conduits for free, as the meeting adjourned to Tuesday at 7:30.
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John J. Gallagher
Carmen’s Union
Riley
Curley
Bang
Noonan
Bangs
Kiley
Hennessey
Jean P. Nickerson
Roslindale
United Improvement Associations of
Boston
Nickerson
Gas Corporation
Everet
W. Burdett
Burdett
Tal
Chamber
Dudle Street
Haymarket Square
Edison Company
United States
Mackerel Fleet Fails Gloucester Voyage
Reports from the Gloucester fishing fleet indicate a poor season with a small catch. The fleet returned to New England after a cruise south to Cat Henry in pursuit of mackerel, with no mackerel brought in this season.
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Gloucester
New England
Cat Henry
Indica
Porter's Theft Charge At Hotel Bellevue
William Van Lynt a porter at Hotel Bellevue living on Stamford Street was arrested last evening by Inspectors Rooney and Cauley charged with theft of a dress suitcase containing a full dress suit a tuxedo coat a crush opera hat and an umbrella from the hotel.
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William van Lynt
Hotel Bellevue
Stamford Street
Rooney and Cauley
Hyomei Promises Quick Catarrh Cure In Pocket Inhaler
The advertisement touts Hyomei as a rapid relief for catarrh for those who spent heavily on ineffective remedies. A one dollar Hyomei outfit includes a pocket inhaler, dropper, and bottle with extra bottles at 50 cents. Druggists guarantee a cure or offer a refund, and mail orders are available with prepaid postage. A free sample and consultation form is offered.
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Witsorb, Company
Hygmet Nero
Boston Fire Department adds four new members
Commissioner Benjamin Wells announced that Harry B. Keymann of 79 Dartmouth Street has joined the Boston Fire Department and will be assigned to Engine 41. Additional appointments take effect Friday at 10 AM for Edw. E. Williamson of 190 Adams Street Engine 34, Joseph H. Barry of 2 Everett Place Engine 11, and John J. Craddock of 211 Neponset Avenue Engine 18.
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Benjamin Wells
Fire Department
Harry B. Keymann
Dartmouth Street
Boston Fire Department
Edw. E. Williamson
Adams Street
Dorchester
Joseph H. Barry
Everett Place
East
Boston
John J. Craddock
Neponset Avenue
Daughters of Liberty Elect New Officers
The State Council meeting in John Winthrop Hall elected a full slate for the ensuing year led by State councillor Miss Annie Phillips of Worcester. Also chosen were Maud Farlée Lowell S A C Eveleth A V Clark S V C Emily A Davis Marlboro and others with alternates Mrs Stiles Mrs Cheney and Mrs Whittemore named.
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State Council of the Daughters of Liberty
John Winthrop Hall
Tremont Street
S. Frances York
Worcester
Annie Phillips
Maud Farlée
Lowell
Eveleth A. V. Clark
Emily A. Davis
Marlboro
S. S
Cargyle
Springfield
S. A
Old Hickory Furnishings Offer Leatherlike Rattan and Maple Chairs
A catalog listing describes seating and tables with rattan seats and backs, maple frames in foliage green or natural finishes, including a Rocking Settle and a 0.00 Old Hickory Chair styled as Andrew Jackson pattern, plus a 3.75 Large Cedar Arm Chair and a 5.00 round lawn table.
Frisco Relief Fund Urges New Drive Amid Typhoid Fears
The Massachusetts Association for the Relief of California appeals for a new fund as typhoid fears rise and food shortages grow. The current total stands at 801 985 49 dollars and 49 cents. Colonel Sohier warns that medical costs could reach 150 000 to 200 000 dollars daily if an epidemic erupts and camps are moved under military and Red Cross control. He emphasizes resilience and calls for universal fundraising to match existing support.
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San Francisco
Massachusetts Association For the Relief of California
Sohier
Red Cross Society
Colonel Sohier
Treasury Secretary Shaw Meets Bankers on San Francisco Relief
Secretary Leslie M. Shaw conferred with bankers including I. H. Harriman on funds for rebuilding San Francisco after the disaster.
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New York
Secretary of the Treasury
Leslie M. Shaw
I. H. Harriman
San Francisco
Boston University Law Freshmen Dinner At Quincy House
The Boston University School of Law freshman class held its annual banquet at Quincy House with about 125 attendees. James Mishella of Lowell served as toastmaster and several faculty and local figures delivered toasts, including Dean Bigelow and professors and alumni from Boston and Dorchester.
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Boston University School of Law
Quincy House
James Mishella
Lowell
Dean Bigelow
Timothy Larkin
Boston
Florence Burke
Springfield
George Dixon
William Shanahan
Somerville
Harry Ham
Dorchester
John B. Murphy
George A. Gardner
Clarence C. Campbell
Newton
William Beaman
Providence
J. Waldo Bond
Waltham
J. L. Murphy
Oscar Moreau
Manchester
E. C. Sullivan
Charlestown
Lawson's Dream world exhibit at Jaynes & Co drug store
Thomas W. Lawson showcases Dream world farm attractions in Egypt Massachusetts with an exhibit of oil paintings photos and prize ribbons in Jaynes & Co window. The Pope Alexander paintings include Figgis the champion cow and other prize Jerseys drawing a growing crowd. Jaynes & Co uses Lawson's milk and cream from Lawson Jerseys at four soda fountains and ships Jersey products from their Lincoln Massachusetts farm.
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Thomas W. Lawson
Dreamwold
Egypt
Mass
Jaynes & Co
South
Summer Streets
Alexander Pope
Figgis
Lawson
Jaynes Farm
Lincoln
Chelsea to get shoe factory in old rope walk
The vacant Chelsea rope walk is to be converted into a shoe factory. Ex-Governor W Douglas is reported to have bought the property for shoe manufacture. Local residents rejoice at the development.
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Douglas
Chelsea
Chelsea Bathhouse Aim Near Chelsea Bridge Ends
Al derman Thomas E. Ruggles leads a push to establish a public bathhouse at the northerly end of the Chelsea bridge. Current Chelsea residents must use Boston bathhouses for a seaside dip.
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Chelsea Bridge
Thomas E. Ruggles
Chelsea
Boston
Golden Medical Discovery touted with Golden Seal praise
The article extols Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery and its Golden Seal content. It cites Ellingwood and other authorities praising hydrastis for digestive, catarrhal, and systemic cures, and highlights Stone root, Queen's root, Black Cherrybark and Blood root as essential co ingredients. It urges confidence in the medicine, notes a forty year record of cures, and offers a free booklet from Dr. R. V. Pierce in Buffalo New York.
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Pierce
Finley Ellingwood
Chicago
Materia Medica
Bennett Medical College
Ellingwood
John King
J. M. Scudder
Dr. Hale
Hahnemann Geed- Coles
Grover Coe
M. D
New York
Bartholow
Jeferson Med
King
Dr. Pierce
R. V. Pierce
Buffalo
N. Y
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North Station
Hickory
Frisco
Relief Committee
Shaw
B. U. Law School
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