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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Nov 02, 1916
Page
3
Democratic candidate John F. Fitzgerald denounced Senator Lodge in speeches across Lynn Salem Danvers Saugus Peabody Somerville and Cambridge. He charged Lodge with opposing legislation meant to aid the people.
Fitzgerald states Senator Lodge consistently opposed measures benefiting the people including parcel post, federal income tax, direct nominations, initiative and referendum, workers comp, and both state and federal eight hour laws for workers and train crews. He argues Lodge remains against these reforms.
A home remedy claims to darken gray hair using 7 oz water, a small box Barbo Compund, 1 oz bay rum, and ½ oz glycerine. Apply every other day until the shade is reached. The formula supposedly also relieves dandruff and acts as a hair tonic without staining the scalp.
A political speaker denounces Senator Lodge for promoting sectionalism and supporting the Payne Aldrich tariff. He cites pamphlets printed at the government printing office and free rent for a sugar representative, opposing sugar tax relief. He pledges federal incorporation of interstate concerns, anti stock watering, government ownership of coal and oil, and national social insurance reforms.
Nov 1. Pearly Cook aged 7 was killed by an automobile driven by George McCarthy of this town near Bailey's corner. Witnesses say the driver was not at fault and Chief of Police Savage released him after a thorough investigation.
Dr. Horace P Makechnie, seven years old, of 233 Elm Street West Somerville, and Miss Gertrude M Janes of 6A Park Avenue West Somerville were married last night at Miss Janes residence with only immediate relatives present.
Charles E. Hughes spoke to a packed Wigwam in Terre Haute Ind claiming union labor cannot be steered and will vote by sober judgment He closed his campaign in the Middle West with five speeches outlining policy against the Underwood tariff and Adams law and then moved on to New York after a torchlight parade review
On his final Middle West day Mr. Hughes focused on tariffs addressing Lipton and Brazil audiences of coal company workers. He urged protection for American industry to avoid soup houses and bread lines, criticizing the Underwood bill and discussing the Adamson law’s uncertain impact on wages and eight hour pay rules.
Dublin reports the longtime West Cork M. P. James Gilhooly died recently in a Cork hospital in his 69th year. A Bantry native, he rose to prominence during the Land League era and spent decades in Parliament, famed for evading arrest during protests and for his loyalty to Parnell.
On November 1 residents refused the six cent Bay State fare increase and instead walked to work or used jitneys. Streetcar traffic was light, with jitney lines booming. Lunchtime riders shifted from streetcars to midday jitney trips, cutting streetcar business.
At Grants Farm in St Louis Clara A Busch daughter of A A Busch the brewer wed Percy James Orthwein in a ceremony guarded by four detectives amid more than 800 guests. Movable gifts valued over 50 000 were presented bringing total wedding presents to 150 000 including a 75 000 home and a 3700 gown.
Edmund E. Elston of Norwood, born in Devonshire, England, marked his 94th birthday at home with friends. A resident 66 years, he has long walked from Norwood to Boston Common on birthdays, though rain altered plans this year.
If at first you don’t succeed in getting glove style and glove service you can buy again or insist on a pair of Fownes and be successful immediately.
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