Cushing Faces House Drift in Looming Speakership Fight
The push to elect Grafton D. Cushing as Speaker faces Republican resistance led by Rep. Haines with a Tokyo-like split on caucus plans. Dems canvass for alternatives as Cox backs Cushing, while open ballots clash with constitutional grounds. Senate votes loom with Hobbs urging a Nov. 20 caucus amid a 21 Republican, 17 Democrat, 2 Progressive chamber.
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McCombs Expected to Accept France Ambassador Post
Washington reports say William F. McCombs, Democratic National Committee chairman, married in London, will likely accept President Wilson’s offer to be ambassador to France. He has declined before but is now expected to resign the chairmanship. Joseph Tumulty’s name is floated as a possible successor.
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Child Run Over by Unnamed Fruit Wagon in Roxbury
Oscar Terrill eight years old of 125 Vernon street Roxbury was knocked down and run over by an unmarked fruit wagon while crossing Columbus avenue near Sarsfield street. The driver did not stop. The child was not seriously injured.
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State Treasurer-Elect Among Nation's Youngest
The governor and state officers elected Tuesday will take office in January. Massachusetts stands out for youthful officials led by Secretary of State Frank J. Donahue and 36-year-old State treasurer elect Frederick W. Mansfield. They live with their wife at 91 Geneva Avenue in Dorchester and have no children.
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Mansfield Couple Rejoice as Mansfield Wins Treasurer Post
A Post reporter details the Mansfield household’s mixed emotions after the election. Treasurer elect Mansfield, a six foot three inch self made man weighing about 260 pounds, rose from East Boston drug clerks and Spanish War service to a Boston University Law degree and an independent practice. His wife Helena Rowe Mansfield and Mrs Manefield are noted for home life and political influence alike.
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Unions in Massachusetts Rod American Federation of Labor Counsel
A Massachusetts AFL branch and counsel for about twenty unions across the state coordinate legal efforts. The text notes involvement of the federation with multiple unions in diverse regions.
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American Federation of Labor
Driver killed as auto truck crashes in Stafford Springs
In West Stafford Connecticut on November 7 a truck driver was killed and two passengers severely hurt when the large auto truck plunged down a steep hill. Frederick Bird of Hartford died after the front wheels ran over him. George M. Parsons and Henry Peterson, both of Hartford, were thrown from the vehicle as it overturned into a ditch.
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Fleet Home by Christmas
Washington announced at the Navy Department that after returning from the present Mediterranean cruise about December 15 the first and fourth divisions of the Atlantic Fleet will disperse to their home yards for the Christmas holidays. Secretary Daniels said subsequent movements are not definite but ships may gather in Hampton Roads or New York Harbor after New Year to prepare for a West Indies cruise.
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Japanese ruling on John Fills perjury extradition case
In Tokio the Japanese government ruled that the case against John Fills, manager of the Japan Advertiser, is not perjury under Japanese law. The US had demanded extradition for alleged perjury linked to an affidavit about his wife’s insanity. An American ambassador's demand cites abduction as the related offense. a Massachusetts detective arrived to assist.
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Conservatives Win in Newfoundland Burgeo Seat
In St John’s Newfoundland on November 7 a Conservative candidate from the Burgeo district won by a small margin of 32. The result gives the government 20 seats in the House of Assembly while the Opposition led by Sir Robert Bond holds 14 seats. two constituencies remain to report returns.
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Nelson B Clark Tees Candidacy for Sixth Massachusetts District
Nelson B Clark announces his bid for Congress in Massachusetts sixth district to succeed A P Gardner on the issue of initiative and referendum. He argues the Republican party is split into Progressives new Republicans and the third wing and aims to unite them to prevent a Democratic win. He signs the statement in Beverly.
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Thieves Elude Patrolmen at Mason & Snow Outfitters
Two young men wearing golf caps broke a window at Mason and Snow wholesale outfitters on Arch Street about 10 o clock last night. They stole a small amount of money and rifled desks scattering papers while evading officers Williams Sullivan and City Hall units who searched the area but found no trace.
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Skin graft from mother aids burned child at hospital
Doctors at Chil dren's Hospital performed a delicate graft using skin from Mrs Elsie Webberson to cover the left arm side and stomach of her four year old son Carl who was badly burned last May. After the operation the mother left for home at 10 Harvey street Roslindale. Physicians expect a complete success.
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Concursus Planned for St James Haverhill Rector Vacancy
A concursus will select a permanent rector for St James Church Haverhill after Rev James O Doherty's death. Cardinal O Connell issued the notice. entrants must detail ordination date degrees ministry roles durations and achievements.
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Colonel Pope Named Temporary Receiver
Hartford news reports Colonel George Pope was confirmed as temporary receiver of the Pope Manufacturing Company after opposition at today's Superior Court hearing before Judge Tuttle. A hearing on a permanent receiver is set for December 5.
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Defrauding Claim in Fair Estate Battle Headed for Trial
New York officials announce amended complaints charging fraudulent conspiracy in the $10,000,000 estate dispute of Caroline D. Fair and Charles L. Fair. The case targets Theresa Oelrichs widow of Herman Oelrichs, Virginia Pair Vanderbilt, and administrators Joseph Harvey and Charles M. Neal. The defendants are to be served as part of the action.
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Amendments allege misrepresentation in estate settlement
The amended complaint claims Hannah R. Nelson was induced to sign away her rights in a $10,000,000 estate for $125,000 by false representations that her granddaughter was the mother of an illegitimate child. The dựu complaint names Theodore Lesler and Mabel Towle as relatives seeking to overturn the 1904 settlement that mainly left the bulk of the estate to Mrs Vanderbilt and Mrs Olrichs.
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