Bird Charges Wilson Secret Fund Support Exposed
Charles Sumner Bird, Moose party hopeful for governor, told eight Progressive rallies last night that Wall Street funds back Governor Wilson and that the Democratic candidate admitted it in a Madison Square Garden address. He said Wilson “let the cat out of the bag” and Democratic leaders were wild over the admission.
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Madison Square Garden
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Taft
Barnes and Penrose
Theodore Roosevelt
Bull Moose Candidate Attacks Governor Over Special Session
The Bull Moose gubernatorial candidate accused Governor Foss of delaying a proposed special session to pass a senatorial primary preference law. He criticized state newspapers for not helping push the session and quoted Wilson remarks about Wall Street and Democratic money, asserting Roosevelt would stand up to Wall Street influence.
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Madison Square Garden
Wilson
Wall Street
No Decision on Successor to Sherman as VP Candidate
National Republican conferences to choose a successor to the late James S. Sherman continued at headquarters. A pre election vote was deemed unlikely though some urged telegram balloting. New possible nominees listed include Representative Samuel W. McCall Massachusetts Senator Porter J. McCumber North Dakota and Governor John H. Goldsborough Maryland.
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James S. Sherman
Samuel W. McCall
Massachusetts
P. J. McCumber
North Dakota
Goldsborough
Maryland
Federal Departments Closed in Boston in Honor of Late VP Sherman
President Taft orders all federal departments in Boston closed for the day out of respect for the memory of Vice-President James S. Sherman. Executive offices shut. customs and post office operations stay open for public service.
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James S. Sherman
Boston
Taft
Customs and the Post Office
Gresham to Leave for Baltimore for Overhauling
The revenue cutter Gresham based at this port will depart for Baltimore next week to undergo overhauling and needed repairs. Itasca is expected to replace the Gresham on the Boston station.
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Baltimore
Itasca
Boston
Wilson Attacks Senate as Citadel of Private Interest
Governor Woodrow Wilson, speaking in Rochester, denounced the United States Senate as a private-interest citadel. He accused Senator Depew of belonging to a private coterie while praising Senator O'Gorman as not. He warned that continued strife would stall legislation for four years unless Congress and the presidency were fully Democratic.
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Woodrow Wilson
United States Senate
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O’gorman
Congress
Wilson Aims to End Private Monopolies and Senate Influence
The Democratic nominée outlined a tariff and trusts platform arguing for removing special favors from the tariff and fighting private monopoly. He warned against Senate corruption, calling for unlawful methods of unfair competition to be banned and pledging to stop dummy defendants used to shield guilty parties.
Happy Footed with TIZ Relief for Tired Feet
An advertisement touts TIZ as a remedy for tired feet. It claims the product ends tender raw and swollen feet, with no more blisters, callouses, or bunions, highlighting a happy user in the picture.
Woman Seeks Divorce Over Husband’s Animal Like Drinking Days
Mrs Laura M McKeagney testified in Suffolk Court that her husband Patrick drank heavily and ate meals from the floor and crawled around rooms on hands and feet. She sobbed as she described drinking’s ruin of their home and sought a decree nisi with child custody granted.
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Suffolk
Laura M. McKeagney
Patrick
Marriage Brings Years of Abuse by McKeagney Plumber
In 1908 the McKeagneys lived in South Boston and Dorchester with Eli McKeagney a plumber married to a woman who says he began heavy drinking two weeks after they wed. He allegedly beat and choked her, drank in bars with a companion, and showed aggression when intoxicated. Neighbors and a Roxbury builder testified to injuries and disruption caused by his drinking.
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Thomas Campbell
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Divorces Granted in Suffolk Court Case Details
John M. McEwan was granted a decree nisi after alleging cruel and abusive treatment by wife Mary F. McEwan. He testified she returned intoxicated, procured liquor, and refused meals, leading to disputes in which she allegedly beat him. Custody of five children awarded. Gertrude E Muwray was granted an
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John M. McEwan
Suffolk
Mary F. McEwan
McEwan
Gertrude E Muwray
Divorces Granted on Cruelty Desertion and Non-Support
The record shows multiple filings and decrees in divorce cases. Ed win S. Murray faced absolute divorce over cruel treatment and long absences for gambling. Mrs Annie A F Currier testified of a wild, dangerous husband who once broke a cat’s back and threatened her. Ernest G Favier ordered to pay $8 weekly child support amid claims of non support and cruelty. Clinton E Holway obtained a decree nisi from Helen F Holway for desertion. Alice Baird sued John J Baird for desertion after an 1905 separation following a confrontation at the Chelsea box factory.
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Edwin S. Murray
Murray
Annie A. F. Currier
Boston
Ernest G. Favier
Marganerite G. Favier
Locomotive Jumped Track Delaying Dorchester Rail
An engine from the 5.5 train derailed after leaving South station causing delays for about an hour. The incident occurred while taking the switch to the siding at Dorchester after passengers were discharged.
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South Station
Dorchester
Alibi defense plans emerge in Lopizzo murder trial
In Salem Ettor Caruso and Giovannitti prepare to testify in their own defense. Attorneys claim alibi for Caruso and denials of inciting violence by Giovannitti and Ettor. Court allows separate statements and weighs motions as defense prep continues.
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Giovannitti
Anna Lopizzo
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Lawrence
Benoit
Springer
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Commonwealth
W. Scott Peters
J. H. Sisk
Qaraso
Thut
J. P. S. Mahoney
Fred H. Moore
Industrial Workers of the World
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