Free Trainman in Pass Case
United States Commissioner Hayes discharged N. Norris Hall of Portland and James A. Barnes of the North End on charges of conspiracy to violate the Interstate Commerce Act by carrying passengers free. The ruling held the railroad acted to collect fare and ICA rates were not implicated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Hayes
N. Norris Hall
Portland
James A. Barnes
North End
Interstate Commerce Commission
Defeated Candidates Demand Recounts After City Election
After last night’s deadline four petitions for recounts were filed. Kelcher supporters seek a House recount in Wards 6 and 8, while defeated contenders in Wards 21 and 24 request recounts. Recounts start Monday in the election commissioners’ office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Kelcher
Congress
The Round Up Actor Praises Hilton Clothes Fit
Mr. Walek, who plays Sheriff in The Round Up, praises Hilton Clothes for fitting him without alterations. The article highlights the suit as perfectly proportioned for his frame and credits Hilton with producing a ready-for-service outfit that meets high standards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Walek
Sheriff
Hilton
Mr.Walek
Ezra Waleere
Lodge Scouts State Yet Faces Rough Road in Senate Fight
The Legislature suggests Lodge has a fighting chance but little enthusiasm exists among Republicans. Many lawmakers fear political backlash if they back Lodge as Guild and Bates stay out. Democrats weigh Vahey or Hamlin as strong rivals, with Vahey seen as uniting Democratic and Republican progressive support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lodge
Gould
Bates
Guild
James H. Vahey
Vahey
Foss
Macleod
Democratic States Committee
Democratic State Committee
Charles S. Hamlin
Hamlin
McCurdy to Launch Air Flight From Sleeper Liner Deck
Glenn H. Curtiss backs McCurdy as the aeroplane is launched from the Pennsylvania off Governor's Island. The plan aims to show feasibility of dispatching scouts from ships of war and possibly mails from ship to shore, with aviation figures predicting a 50 mile sea crossing if weather holds. Notables Hawley Post Hamilton and Rene Simon weigh in on the potential maritime and commercial value.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glenn H. Curtiss
McCurdy
Governor’s Island
J. C
Bud) Mars
Curtiss
Alan R. Hawley
Pennsylvania
Augustus Post
Charles K. Hamilton
New York
Philadelphia
Thirteen Republicans Will Not Vote for Lodge
The Boston Globe canvassed incoming lawmakers to gauge support for United States senator. Results show 84 Republicans polled with mixed signals on Lodge Ames Guild Rates Walker and caucus strategy, revealing a divided stance and non committal replies on a party caucus and the joint ballot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lodge
Ames
Guild
Walker
Corcoran and Cummings Considered for School Board
Michael H. Corcoran of South Boston and Joseph A. Cummings of Washington Street are named as potential Public School Association candidates for the city election school board. Corcoran, linked with reform groups, is expected to secure endorsement if he runs. others favor former chairman John A. Brett and ex Acting Fire Commissioner Francis M. Carroll for board seats. Four new council candidates were noted, bringing total to about 30 for three or four council spots, including George W. Reed, Nathaniel Harris, Daniel F. Mahoney, and Edward M. Powers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michael H. Corcoran
South
Boston
Joseph A. Cummings
Washington Street
Public School Association
Corcoran
Citizens’ Municipal League
James J. Storrow
Storrow
Good Government Association
John A. Brett
Francis M. Carroll
Fitzgerald- Lomasney
Carroll
George W. Reed
Harvard Street
Dorchester
Nathaniel Harris
Crescent Avenue
Daniel F. Mahoney
Sudan Street
Edward M. Powers
Burnett Street
Hood's Lotion offers quick relief for chaps and skin troubles
The advertisement promotes Hood's Lotion as a fast remedy for chaps and various skin irritations. It claims soothing relief and healing benefits with a price of 50 cents.
Arraigned on False Pretence Charge
Charles A Hancock and George C Orr were arraigned in the local police court on a false pretence charge. They pleaded not guilty and posted bail of 1000 dollars to ensure appearance in court on November 18.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles A. Hancock
George C. Orr
H. H. Love
British Spies to Face Trial in Germany
The British foreign office asked Germany for permission to be represented at the December trial of Captain B S Trench of the Royal Marines and Lieutenant B W H Brandon of the Royal Navy, accused of espionage on Borkum fortifications.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
British Foreign Office
B. 8S. Trench
British
Royal Marines
B. W. H. Brandon
Royal Navy
Borkum
Lodge backs Walker in house speakership fight
The Lodge began pushing to block any insurgent challenge to Speaker Joseph Walker for a new term. Walker claimed strong pledges for re election, while Representative James F. Cavanagh of Everett would not commit against Walker if a coalition opposed him formed. Lodge leaders warn Walker defeat could signal their own setback.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lodge
Joseph Walker
House
Walker
James F. Cavanagh
Everett
Cavanagh Denies Endorsement for Walker Running Mate Claim
A pro Walker source alleged Cavanagh pledged not to oppose Walker's re election but Cavanagh repudiated the claim saying his position was explained in today’s statement and he would speak further. The article notes Cavanagh will not back Butler Ames and hints at speakership opposition to Walker amid party realignments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cavanagh
Walker
Cavanaugh
House
Ames
Senator Lodge
Butler Ames
United States
Lodge
Legislature Speaker Succession Sparks Bid Rumors
A legislator notes friends in the House suggested he might run to succeed Speaker Walker next year. He says offers of support from Republicans and Democrats show genuine opposition, but stresses it is too soon after the election and conditions are too complex for a definite statement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
House
Walker
Requests for bids on Boston street lighting contract
The Boston Superintendent of Streets issued a call for bids for a ten year street lighting contract, estimated to cost about 2 500 000 dollars. The plan covers 10 000 gas lamps and options including automatic lighting and Tungsten electric lights. The bid outcome requires City Council and Mayor approval, currently held by the Rising Sun Street Lighting Company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rourke
Boston
The
Rising Sun Street Lighting Company
Obituary notices from Roxbury Dorchester and surrounding towns
A batch of death notices and funeral details from Roxbury Dorchester Somerville South Boston and Cambridge. Entries include Adams Dawe Earley Erskine De Maere Frost Ludixen MacLean McCarthy Prichard Reeves Schlehuber and Sweeney with dates addresses and service times. Relatives and friends invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adams
Roxbury
Mary A. BP
William D. Adams
Dawe
Dorothy Margaret
James W
Sophie Dawe
Hacker
Dennis Street
Earley
Dorchester
John H
Margaret Earley
Gormley
Quincy Street
St. Peter’s Church
Meeting House Hill
St. John
N. B
Erskine
William H
Glenwood Road
Fairhaven
Mass
Maclean
Margaret L. MacLean
W. M. Brummett
Aspinwall Road
St. Matthew’s Church
Norfolk St
McCarthy
Boston
Patrick J
Alice J. McCarthy
Prendergast
London Street
Kene
St. Joseph’s Church
Medway
Wranklin
Prichard
Somerville
John Parker Prichard
Univerealist
Cross Street
Reeves
Cambridge
William A. Reeves
Ashton Place
Schlehuber
Frederick
Jennie R. Schlehuber
Tingon Street
Navy
M. Sweeney
Margaret
Timothy Sweeney
Yale’ Street
Also Mentioned on This Page
Newark
Broad and
Market Sts
Chestnut St
Broadway
Uptown
37Th St
Col
Temple Place
Ezra Walek
Quoth the
Nevermore
Ta Be
Sony
Aito Grocer
ORIN
Boston Globe
Eeeer
Touraine
Frothingham
Charles F. McCarthy
Marlboro
Frank Pope
Leominster
England
Ginter Co
Houghton & Dutton Co
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!