Roosevelt escapes injury as floor collapses at Howard event
President Roosevelt reached Andrew Rankin Chapel at Howard University to deliver an address when the vestibule floor collapsed sending about 60 people to the ground. Ten feet below, several were hurt, with J. W. Cromwell and student Thomas Austen among the injured as a temporary plank walkway was installed for the ceremony with Andrew Carnegie present.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Andrew Rankin
Howard University
Freedman’s Hospital
J. W. Cromwell
Thomas Austen
Andrew Carnegie
Fatal Accident In South Boston Worker Crushed By Truck
Timothy Crane a teamster living on Ward street Roxbury was killed while walking beside his team at Cordage Works 741 East Sixth street South Boston when a heavy truck passed over his head He died instantly and was taken to City Hospital morgue Crane aged 338 lived in Roxbury and was employed by J E Noble of Roxbury
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Cordage Works
East Sixth Street
South Boston
Timothy Crane
City Hospital
Crane
Ward Street
Roxbury
J. E. Noble
Highland Street
A F O L Hits At Express Monopolies
The American Federation of Labor approved the secretary Morrison annual report showing a balance of 127910 on Oct 1 1907 an increase of 19369 over 1906 The federation adopted resolutions including a call to Congress for a small parcels post law to relieve express company monopolies.
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Norfolk
American Federation of Labor Today
Morrison
Federation
Congress
Express Company
Boston Mayoral Campaign Endorsement From East Boston
A letter from Roslindale resident Benj Drohan endorses Mayor Fitzgerald for re election praising his creation of an Old Home Week and his support for the poor while dismissing graft allegations as slander. The writer urges friends to ignore graft claims and vote for Fitzgerald.
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Fitzgerald
Boston
East
Witzgerald
Archbishop Whately
Benj. D. Drohan
Washington Street
Roslindale
Criticism of Mayor Fitzgerald Over Transit and Fire Safety
George W. Reese submits a letter opposing Sir-Mayor Fitzgerald's re election for Boston city leadership. He argues the mayor neglected the South Ferry, risked East Boston by keeping limited fire boats, and favored the Dock Trust Company. Reese claims the mayor creates jobs for loafers and spends time on travel rather than governance.
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Fitzgerald
Boston
South Ferry
Dock Trust Company
George W. Reese
Webster Street
Uc No
Lieut Governorship Mixup in Railroad Commission Race
Mention of Louis A. Frothingham for the railroad commission vacancy sharpens the lieutenant governorship race. Frothingham would exit the field, leaving Edwin W. Curtis John N. Cole and Arthur B. Chapin as leading candidates.
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Louis A. Frothingham
Railroad Commission
Jackson
Mr. Frothingham
Edwin W. Curtis
John N. Cole
Arthur B. Chapin
Weston Arrives in Erie After Four-Mile Walk with Official
Edward Payson Weston reached Erie Pennsylvania at 7 10 p m and went to the National Hotel after a return visit four decades ago. He was escorted by Patrick Donohue the parks chief who walked four miles with him on his prior journey.
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Erie
Penn
Edward Payson Weston
W National
City
Patrick Donohue
Big fight looms in mayoral race after primaries
The Democratic primaries concluded and a major contest looms as Senator Lodge and Laurence Minot of the Good Government Association discuss endorsing Republican Postmaster Hibbard. The Goo Goos will decide the endorsement on Monday.
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Senator Lodge
Laurence Minot
Good Government Association
Postmaster Hibbard
Artists And Bank Men Criticise New Gold Coins
Critics among artists and bankers dispute the new $10 gold pieces designed by Augustus St. Gaudens. While some praise the obverse, several argue the eagle on the reverse is poorly executed and the overall relief too low. Opinions vary on stacking, symbolism, and the removal of In God We Trust.
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Augustus St. Gaudens
Cyrus L. Dallin
Normal Art School
St. Gaudens
Philip L. Hale
School of the Museum of Fine Arts
Hale
James J. Storrow
Lee, Higginson & Co
Frank G. Webster
Kidder, Peabody & Co
Short Talks by L. T. Cooper
The piece argues stomach trouble causes sleepless nights and lists symptoms and remedies. It cites Mrs Geo Wessel of Scranton Pa praising Cooper's New Discovery for easing indigestion, improving appetite and sleep after three years of stomach issues and rheumatism.
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Geo. Wessel
Cooper
Geo. Weisel
Providence Road
Scranton
Bets Favor The Mayor In City Election
Wagers circulate as city race opens with Mayor Fitzgerald favored. At Parker House a Republican offered $500 on Hibbard with five to three odds, while no bets against the mayor with even money appeared. Tommy Boles tried to lay $1000 against $900 on the mayor versus the field but found no takers.
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Fitzgerald
Parker House
Hibbard
Tommy” Boles
Wig costs him a police job oats of hair
An aspiring patrolman failed a physical test after his artificial wig hid his true height. Dr. A F Downing spotted the padded head gear and ordered removal, revealing a height below the 5 feet 8 inches requirement and ending the bid.
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A. F. Downing
Dr. Downing
Riley
William
Mr. O’meara
Cooper Medicines Sell Broadly Says Jaynes Drug Stores
Jaynes Drug Stores announce that Cooper medicines command the largest sales in the market and that customers speak highly of the products.
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Cooper
Jaynes Drug Stores
Garland Veteran’s Queer Death Probed in Maine
County officers moved in to probe the death of Daniel A. Bosworth a Grand Army veteran missing for a month. His body was found hanging from a tree in the woods near Garland by Adelbert Brown a woodcutter the same day.
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Garland
Daniel A. Bosworth
Adelbert Brown
Bond Issue Rumors Circulate About Government Bonds
Reports from Washington indicate possible consideration of a $50,000,000 government bond issue as monetary relief. No official confirmation. a Treasury official says current statutes do not authorize straight government bond issues.
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Washington, D. C
Treasury
Boston College Seniors Plan First Dance at Worcester Street
The Boston College senior class will hold a reception and dance at Catholic Union Hall on Worcester Street on December 30. It is described as the first big social event of the college season.
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Boston College
Catholic Union Hall
Worcester Street
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National Biscuit Company
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Gore
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Coulthurst
Hisgen
Charles Hayden
Hayden, Stone & Co
Graham
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International Trust
Thomas P. Beale
Second National Bank
Old South Clothing Co
Hanover Street
L. T. Cooper
Men’s Stores
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Bedford St
Tremont St
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California
Ladies and
Glenbrook Distilling Co
Hanover ST
Scollay St
Hoston, Mass
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