Local Democratic Support Gathers for Bryan Candidacy
A speaker voices confidence that Dr. John W. Coughlin of Fall River will win the national committeeman seat over Daniel F. Doherty of Westfield. He praises a practically united Democracy backing William Jennings Bryan for the Democratic presidential nomination.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John W. Coughlin
Fall River
Daniel F. Doherty
Westfield
George Fred Williams
William Jennings Bryan
Nebraska
Masons Lay Somerville Monument Cornerstone Today
The cornerstone of the Soldiers and Sailors Monument in Somerville will be laid at 2 pm under the Grand Lodge of Masons. A large tent hosts ceremonies with a public school chorus singing Adeste Fideles, followed by prayers, addresses, and cornerstone rites led by J Albert Blake and other Masons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central Hill
Somerville
Grand Lodge of Masons
Fideles
Milton
Henry Clinton Graves
Frederick W. Hamilton
Tufts College
Grimmons
Massachusetts Masons
J. Albert Blake
E. A. Horton
Charles H. Ramsey
Boston Post
William H. I. Odell
William M. Belcher
Oliver A. Roberts
Melvin M. Johnson
America
Grand Lodge
Masonic
Gilman Square
King Solomon
John Abbot
Soley Lodges
Masons
Nichols bill is signed by Acting Governor Draper
The Nichols employers liability bill, signed by Acting Governor Draper, ends the old risk theory for railroad injuries. The law limits liability to railroad employees injured due to fellow workers negligence and aligns state rules with interstate standards. The measure faced strong railroad lobby opposition in the Senate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Draper
Nichols
Massachusetts
United States
Roosevelt
Senate
Williams happy with convention prospects for Denver
Mr Williams expressed pleasure with early results and expected strong representation at the Denver convention. A sub committee led by Rep Daniel J McDonald will decide how many Massachusetts delegates and alternates attend as some doubt a full delegation. Moran health improves but voice still weak after Thursday talks with Williams.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Williams
Denver
State Committee
Massachusetts
Daniel J. McDonald
Boston
Williams
Moran
Bank of England Reduces Discount Rate to 2 1 2 Percent
London on May 29 the Bank of England cut the rate of discount from 3 to 2 1 2 per cent. Authorities held the 3 per cent rate while gold was absorbed by France and Germany and now move to ease monetary conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Bank of England
France
Germany
Siegel Co to Open Big Waist Sale With 11 658 Garments
Henry Siegel Company announces a sweeping sale on 11 658 shirtwaists from Holzman Manufacturing of Baltimore 100 styles. The $26 845.15 stock is offered at half price, with eight bargain lots, 25 extra saleswomen, and expanded waist departments for a main floor sale and mail order service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Siegel
Holzman Manufacturing Company
Baltimore
New England
Siegel's
Truth and Quality Laxative Endorsed by Physicians
The ad praises Syrup of Figs and Elixir of Senna as a valued laxative for the whole family. It claims it cleanses and relieves internal organs without debility or dose increases, acts naturally, and uses components known and approved by physicians. It urges buyers to obtain the genuine California Fig Syrup Co. product from leading druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California Fig Syrup Co
Veterans parade marks Memorial Day in Charlestown and Boston
G A R posts parade through Charlestown, escorted by navy marines, and Boston posts assemble at Jamaica Plain and Tremont Temple for services and speeches. Memorial Day programs include a Gettysburg address, an oration by Brown University president Faunce, and a tercentenary Quebec observance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Thomas Street
Jamaica Plain
West Roxbury High School
Joseph Stedman
Sons of Veterans
Soldiers’ Monument
Guy A. Ham
Relief Corps
Betsy Ross
Daughters of Veterans
Edward W. Kinsley
Tremont Temple
Ford Building
Bowdoin
Beacon
Charles Streets
Fifth Regiment
Seventh Corps of the Coast Artillery
Arthur E. Hall
Thomas LI. O’brien
William EE. Murdock
John H. Whittemore
J. P. L. Bodfish
Lincoln
Joseph A. McHugh
William H. P. Faunce
D. D
Brown
Young’s
Cambridge G A R parade marks Memorial Day in Cambridge
J Willard Brown commander of G A R Post 186 leads Cambridge Memorial Day events as chief marshal. A J Littlefield Joseph W Smith James W Smart M F Marks and David A Stevens serve as staff and aids. Posts assemble at Quincy Square at 8 am then march to Soldiers Monument and Cambridge Cemetery with militia and Sons of Veterans. Mayor Wardwell reviews on Coolidge Avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Willard Brown
Department of Massachusetts
G.A. R
Cambridge
Marshal Brown
A. J. Littlefield
Joseph W. Smith
James W. Smart
M. F. Marks
David A. Stevens
Quincy Square
Soldiers’ Monument
Richard Wright
Cambridge Cemetery
Militia
Cambridge Sons of Veterans
Wardwell
Coolidge Avenue
LaFollette Battles Currency Bill In Prolonged Senate Session
Long语 Senate debate on the currency reform continues as LaFollette lectures for hours claiming illness and urging opposition while Aldrich argues the conference report stands. He warned of a three week session to block the bill, noting only 26 senators present at times.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
LaFollette
District of Securities
Aldrich
Senate
Deshler and Dorman Fought Draw in Gotham Match
Jack Dorman of New York boxed Dave Deshler of Boston to a six round draw at the Fairmount Athletic Club in New York City. It was Deshler first Gotham appearance with the Bostonian taking the early rounds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Jack Dorman
Dave Deshler
Boston
Fairmount Athletic Club
One Hundred and Thirty-seventh Street
Third Avenue
Jury Deadlocked in McComas Murder Trial
In Los Angeles on May 29 the jury could not reach a verdict in the case of McComas charged with murdering Mrs. Noyes of Boston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Los Angeles
Cal
McComas
Boston department store secures Marquise waists at deep discount
For three years a major Boston department store sold summer waists from the Marquise line. This year the manufacturer declined to break up stock, leaving Siegel stores as the sole outlet able to take the entire lot and offer waists at an unprecedented low price.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Ancients to Celebrate 270th Anniversary on Monday
The Ancient and Honorable Artillery Company marks its 270th anniversary with afternoon exercises on the Common and a banquet at Faneuil Hall. Activities include a march to the State House, a sermon at New Old South Church, a drum-head election, installation of officers by Acting Governor Draper, and a 6:30 dinner with dignitaries. Commander James A. Davis to be commissioned on the Common.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ancient and Honorable Artillery Company
Faneuil Hall
State House
Draper
New Old South Church
Copley Square
Suter
Lexington
James A. Davis
Hibbard
Davis
The
Ancients
Ferris
No Hope for Him in Episcopal Church
The 41st convention of the Free Religious Association featured Rev. George Clarke Cox, exepiscopal pastor deposed after heresy charges, speaking on theology and economics. Julia Ward Howe and other speakers urged unity beyond sects as Mead of Boston was elected president.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Clarke Cox
Cincinnati
The
Free Religious Association
Parker Memorial Hall
Cox
Julia Ward Howe
George C. Cox
Episcopal Church
Edwin C. Cummings
South Congregational
Edwin D. Mead
Walter Walsh
Dundee
Scotland
Herbert S. Bigelow
Richard W. Boynton
Buffalo
A. Z. Conrad
D. D
Boston
Tung Chung Chen
Harvard
Girl Dies in Newton Revolver Accident
Medical examiner confirms death of a Newton girl after a revolver discharged at home. Police say the incident appears accidental as Cha pin explains keeping the weapon in a safety orientation with an empty chamber. The body is at a morgue and officers continue their investigation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George West
Chapin
Miss Powers
Stafford Street
Wollaston
Mitchell
Newton Police
O'Meara Names Dyar Adjutant For Ancient Custom Call
Commissioner O'Meara assigns ex-Alderman Perlie A. Dyar as adjutant to sound the ancient call from residents along Columbus avenue Dudley street Beacon street Massachusetts avenue and nearby densely populated areas. Dyar vows to use legal authority to prevent disturbances and prosecute involved persons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Perlie A. Dyar
Columbus Avenue
Dudley Street
Beacon Street
Massachusetts Avenue
Swedish Republicans Endorse Governor Guild for VP Nomination
The Swedish American Republican Club of Massachusetts endorsed Governor Guild for the Republican nomination for Vice President at their monthly meeting. Resolutions will be sent to similar state organizations nationwide asking for support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Swedish American Republican Club of
Massachusetts
Governor Guild
Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound Endorsed for Girls
A mother advised to act quickly when a daughter shows sluggish thoughts head aches dizziness and sleepiness and to use Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound as a vital aid for the coming change. The note claims it has helped three generations transition from girlhood to womanhood.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lydia E. Pinkham
Also Mentioned on This Page
George Fred
Bryan
Soldiers’ and Sailors
Post
Charles E. Hires Company
PamaogLrma
Wellington A. Hardy
Hinckley Bldg
Water St
Siegel CO
Henry Siegel Company
New England Club
Boston City Club
Abraham Lincoln
George A. Hosley
Charlestown
Navy Yard
James W. Bartlett
Tuileries
Gettysburg
North Station
Oak Grove Station
Forest Dale Cemetery
Lucius D. Bugbee
St. Mark’s Episcopal Church
Brookline
Militia Companies and Sons of Veterans
Will John
Ance
M’comas
Elmer Chickering
Mrs. Howe
Frederic Hosmer
Berkeley
King
Sam Walter Foss
Joseph H. Crocker
Ann Arbor
Mich
Charles W. Wendte
Newton
Yale
Yale & Towne Mbg. CO
West Grade House
J.B. Hunter & CO
Summer St
O’meara
Olson
Ellen M. Olson
North East Street
Kewanee, Ill
Kewanee
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!