Chaffee Defends Philippine Campaign in Annual Report
Washington report on Major General Adna R. Chaffee defending his Philippine duties until Sept 30. He backs officers, accepts responsibility for actions, argues Samar campaign justified by conditions, cites need for concentration camps in Batangas Laguna Tayabas, notes civil authorities aided insurrection, and calls removal of public censure on General Bell. Sanger endorses canteen reestablishment.
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Washington
Adna R. Chaffee
Division of
Philippines
J. H. Smith
Samar
Leyte
Chaffee
Batangas
Laguna
Tayabas
Bell
J. F. Sanger
Winchester to Build New High School With Tudor Brick
Contracts awarded for Winchester High School. H D Hale of Boston architect. Building 150 by 70 feet with rear projection, facing Washington street. Mottled brown Roman brick, stone and terra cotta trim. Floors house classrooms, laboratories, library, assembly hall for 400 plus gallery seating, art and drawing rooms, and commercial work area. Library, teachers room, science lecture hall, gym with allied facilities. Heating by steam with fan system, electricity and some gas. Completion planned for November 5, 1908 within $110,000 appropriation.
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Winchester High School
H. D. Hale
Boston
Washington Street
Howe Lot
Bouevard
Midnight Fire Destroys Pope House in Needham
Arthur W. Pope’s Ridgeville home burned just after midnight causing an estimated 50 000 in losses, with 35 000 on the house. Insurance details were not available.
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Needham
Arthur W. Pope
Ridgeville
German Emperor Sees Irving at Sandringham Play
Sandringham England November 14 The German Emperor attended a two play bill at Sandringham House with Sir Henry Irving and Arthur Bourchier directing. The royal party and local dignitaries filled the audience as Colan Doyles Waterloo tale and Poets Johnson were staged with stars including Lionel Bellmore H B Warner and Violet Van Brugh. The king and queen led the arrival of the audience and supper followed in costume for Bourchier as Dr Johnson.
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Sandringham
Eng
Sandringham House
England
Henry Irving
Belfast
Ire
Arthur Bourchier
Lowon
Prince of Wales
Victoria
Prince
Princess Charles
Denmark
Marchioness
Benjamin Webster
Mabel Hackney
Gérald Biron
H. B. Warner
Violet van Brugh
Leo Trevor
Poeter Johnson
King Edward
Sagasta Forms New Cabinet in Madrid
After meeting 92 members of the late cabinet and Liberal leaders, Sagasta announced a new ministry. The lineup includes the Duke of Almodovar as foreign minister, Pulgserver justice, Equillor finance, Moret interior, Weyler war, Veraguas marine, Romanones public instruction, Salvador public works, with approval expected from the King and an assembly Monday.
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Madrid
Royal Palace
Senor Sagasta
Duke of Almodovar
Senor Pulgserver
Senor Equilior
Senor Moret
Interior
General Weyler
Duke of Veragua
Count Romanones
Senor Salvador
Gardner and Kelly fight to a draw in Scituate
Jimmy Gardner of Lowell and Jimmy Kelly of New York battled to a 20 round draw at the Old Mill arena in Scituate R I. It was a fast, hard fought contest. In the preliminary George Ashley of Fall River stopped Jack Rogers of New York in the fourth round.
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Gardner
Kelly
Providence
R. I
Jimmy Gardner
Lowell
Jimmy Kelly
New York
Old Mill Arena
Scituate Athletic Club
Scituate
R. 1
George Ashley
Fall River
Jack Rogers
Blood-Stains Soap Claims World First Washing Power
An old advertisement touts Fels-Naptha as the sole soap able to completely and easily remove blood stains, boasting unmatched cleaning prowess and household utility.
Contests in Ward Caucuses Stir East Boston Politics
Across Ward 2 and Ward 1 to Ward 18, chaos at caucuses as McCarthy’s absence spurs Leary and Lally campaigning. Ward 13's Newton spends over 1000 on candy pods and posters, claiming Ward 13’s Bill Devery. Ward 14 and 15 see heavy turnout for alderman contests with Slattery Baldwin and Flood. Police intervene as crowds clash, leaving leaders unsure of victory.
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Ward
Gaston
Ward 14
Ward 15
William N. Newton
Newton
Big Brothers
Bill Devery
Ward 18
Broadway
Ward 13
Ward 138
Devery
Thomas F. McCabe
McCabe
Hickey
Alderman Slattery
John E. Baldwin
Thomas W. Flood
Martin B. Egan
Messrs. Slattery
Baldwin
Flood
Joseph J. Norton
Common Council
Lydon
Norris
McNamara
Factional Friction Marks Charlestown Caucuses
Charleston voters cast 5309 ballots as Ward 3 and Ward 4 battles raged in early counts. Mullen clashed with Sullivan amid a tense scene. Mullen’s eye bled as Sullivan was arrested. Dennison and Tague led Ward 3 with 746 to 71 for Corbett allies. Quigley won Alderman in Ward 5 with 520 to 418 for Harrington. Dolan led in Ward 5 straight ballots as battles for ward committees loomed.
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Charlestown
Mullen
Sullivan
Joseph A. Dennison
Corbett
John J. Mullen
Dennison- Tague
Quigley
O'Brien
Tague
O'Brian
Dennison-Tague
Arthur W. Dolan
Harrington-Hurley
Dolan
Harrington
Big Vote in South Boston Ward Rivalry Sparks Dense Turnout
In South Boston last night three wards posted tremendous polling. Ward 18 endured a lengthy clash from 3 PM to after midnight as police ejected almost a score of men. The contest between Councillor J. J. MacNamara and M. J. Lydon stirred bitterness while Wards 14 and 15 remained intense yet orderly. Old-time politicians stood dumfounded.
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South Boston
J. J. MacNamara
M. J. Lydon
Doyle OToole Fight: Doyle Wins Ward 12 Big Margin
Alderman Doyle faced ex Alderman Frank J O Toole in a district covering Wards 12 and 18. Doyle carried Ward 12 by nearly 8 to 1 with 965 votes cast. Ward 18 results disputed by O Toole backers though Doyle led overall as polling closed.
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Doyle
Frank J. O'Toole
O’toole
Mr. O'Toole
Big Vote in Ward 20 Campaign Energizes Dorchester Polls
A band wagon and stump speaking drive in Ward 20 mobilized Dorchester voters bringing many residents to the polls. The energized campaign underscores local concern and signals a high turnout for the election.
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Ward
Dorchester
Free Asthma Treatment Trial Offer by Dr Whetzel
Dr Whetzel announces a limited time program offering a free trial course of asthma treatment to applicants who provide a brief description of their case and help by naming two other asthma sufferers. Request the booklet of particulars in writing for the free trial treatment. Address.
Pardoned after 20 years for Athol highway robbery
McQuade and Cole, once convicted of highway robbery at Athol in May 18, were released from State prison after serving over eight years. The two men, who did not defend themselves, were pardoned on condition of 15 years under probation with parole enforcement. Colonel Drennan delivered the pardon as they left for Worcester to begin life anew.
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Commonwealth
Athol
James McQuade
William Cole
Northboro
Drennan
Worcester County
McQuade
Cole
Colonel Drennan
Warden Bridges
Worcester
T. W. Coakley
Parker
Hoar
Massachusetts
Democrats Draw Record Crowd in City Caucus Fight
Almost 1800 votes were cast in a city caucus marking a record turnout for Democrats, surpassing Republicans by over 800 votes. Joseph F. O Connell led the opposition while John H. Donovan marshalled the ward committee. Barges and carriages brought voters from distant places as lines moved quickly with no disturbances.
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Collins
Joseph F. O' Connell
John H. Donovan
Frank Taylor Arrested on Caucus Law Charge
Dorchester man Frank Taylor, 22, of 6th Hunneman Street, Dercheaeta, has been arrested and charged with violating caucus law. Police say the incident and alleged breach are under investigation by local authorities.
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Frank Taylor
Hunneman Street
Dercheaeta
Ward 17 Caucus: Candidate Charged Over Distribution Circulars
At Ward 17 caucus last night a participant was charged with violating caucus law for distributing circulars. The incident prompted questions about election procedures and enforcement.
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Ward 17
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