Machine Control at Stake
Impartial observer estimates show Witzgerald and Donovan factions contesting control of city political machines across 25 wards. Key battles unfold in Ward 1 with Good Government efforts, Ward 21 led by Fred Mmery, and Ward 8, while the Good Government Association seeks ward committee majorities citywide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Witzgerald
Donovan
Fitzgerald
Hibbard
James J. Mellen
Graves
Boston
Friends of
Hibberd
Ward 21
Fred Mmery
Good Government Association
John Carr
Machine Committee
Excise
Fred Emery
Aso
Ward
Richard Stanley
Martin Lomasney
Cuticura Remedies Said to Restore Hair Loss
George Simmons of New Orleans credits Cuticura Soap Ointment and Resolvent with stopping patchy hair loss and regrowth after severe bald spots. He used Soap Ointment and Resolvent Pills over forty days and offers his name as proof of cure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Simmons
Franklin St
New Orleans
Lowell Police Candidate Pledges Reform in Mayoral Race
Patrolman George H. Brown and Democrat James B. Casey lead rival slates in Lowell as both pledge to overhaul the police department. Brown seeks broad changes and accuses officials of favoritism while Casey vows radical reform and an end to graft. Brown attends a police license board meeting to gain leave for campaigning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James B. Casey
Lowell
Casey
Brown
Police Department
Police Administration
Augean
Balloon aims for Siberia in long distance record attempt
The Daily Graphic balloon ascended from London on November 18 for a Siberia bound flight to set a long distance record. Also on November 18 Count Johann Heinrich Von Bernstorff left Cairo for Berlin as Germany's new ambassador to Washington. Sir John Harrington returned to London from Abyssinia and plans to quit diplomacy for politics. he wed Amy McMillan of Manchester, Massachusetts, a year ago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
The
Daily Graphic
Siberia
Cairo
Egypt
Johann Heinrich von Bernstorff
Washington
Berlin
John Harrington
Abyssinia
John
Manchester
Mass
Amy McMillan
Senator McMillan
Michigan
Root as Taft cabinet centerpiece eyed in conference
Taft, Sherman, and New York GOP leader William Ward met in Hot Springs to discuss Elihu Root as Taft's possible secretary of state and successor to Senator Thomas C. Platt. The trio believes Root would win the post if he desires it, aligning with Taft's preference to keep him as head of the cabinet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James H. Doyle
James Curley
Board of Aldermen
Roxbury
South End
Howard Dixon
Fitzgeralds
Dixon
Thomas J. Grady
anti-Fitzgerald Ward
Caggliano
Hot Springs
Elihu Root
Taft
Sherman
William Ward
National Republican
Aft
Root
Taft praises Mr Root as a statesman in speech
Judge Taft lauds Secretary of State Elihu Root as a statesman with a detailed future plan for domestic and international relations. He notes Root’s desire to ease Cabinet duties for family reasons and mentions political shifts, including Mr Cannon remaining speaker. Taft also cables Cuba congratulating them on lawful elections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Root
Taft
Ile
Mr. Root
Sherman
Cannon
Cuba
Magoon
Somerville Women in Minstrel Show at Odd Fellows Hall
A full house saw Erminie Rebekah Lodge No 76 I O O F Winter Hill Somerville stage a minstrel show in Odd Fellows Hall last evening. The program opened with a chorus from the women around the stage with Mrs Florence Hurn as interlocutor. The tambos were handled by Mrs
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Erminie Rebekah Lodge
No. 76
Winter Hill
Somerville
Odd Fellows’ Hall
Florence Hurn
Community musicale features vocal solos and mandolin ensemble
A Roslindale gathering lists performers including Mrs Lottie Richardson and Mrs Nellie Knowles singing My Old Kentucky Home and My Dream of U S A. Tambos, chorus, and the Roslindale Mandolin and Guitar Club provide numbers. An extensive circle of ladies and ushers is named along with the entertainment committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caroline Maddox
Lottie Richardson
Emma Moore
Nellie Knowles
Jennie Watson
Eva Castle
Kentucky
Eva Knox
Roslindale Mandolin and Guitar Club
Lola Bacon
Edith Eldridge
Grace Hollis
Belle Knight
Bertha Powers
Hattie Stephens
Jennie Thomas
Carrie Cooper
Emma Fallon
Lennie Holmes
Annie Marble
Annie Rines
Susie Smith
Alice ‘Tibbetts
Charlotte Doe
Alice Hagar
Evga Knox
Elizabeth Moore
Martha Rohebacher
Edwina Sutton
Belle Thompson
Annie Kirkpatrick
Lillian la Bua
Mattie Hagar
Myra Sias
Edith Stone
Lizzie Savage
Catherine E. Wilton
Florence Hurn
Colonial Remedy for Drunkenness Offered by Dr Brown
Dr William R Brown offers Colonial Remedy a homeopathic treatment for alcoholism designed to curb desire and restore resistance. The method purportedly builds nerve strength and works secretly in water tea or food. Consultations are confidential with free advice and samples mailed in plain envelopes. Address Tremont Street Boston Massachusetts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William KR. Brown
Dr. Brown
Peters
Tremont St
Pr. Brown
Am R. Brown
Boston
Masa
Boylston
Girl in Theatre Injured by Pepper Tossing Prank
Miss Alice Comey of Charles Street, a Waltham watch factory worker, may lose her sight after a prank at a moving picture theatre. Police offer $100 for information identifying the person or persons who hurled red pepper from the balcony, causing injuries and an audience uproar.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waltham
Alice Comey
Charles Street
Waltham Watch Factory
Comey
Pepper attack at theatre injures Miss Comey in Waltham
Miss Comey was struck by pepper thrown in a theatre causing severe eye inflammation and temporary duty for a factory job. Police questioned several young men but released them for lack of evidence. The theatre posted a $100 reward to aid the arrest of the perpetrators.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Comey
John Edwards
Wuss Comey
C. W. Willis
Waltham
Four Hurt As B A Train Collision Near Allston Station
A Boston and Albany passenger train left its rails near Allston station injuring four people and rattling nearly a dozen others. Dr. P F Coady and Mrs W F Sullivan were among the injured as crews cleared the tracks and resumed service within half an hour.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston & Albany
Allston Station
P. F. Coady
Waltham Street
West Newton
W. F. Sullivan
Freeman Street
Auburndale
Charles E. Watkins
Newtonville
P. F. Gardner
Edward Dowd
Waltham
Roxbury K of C Plans Dance at Hotel Vendome
The Rose Croix Council Knights of Columbus Roxbury will host a dancing party at the Hotel Vendome next Friday evening. The event aims to be a premiere social affair with patronesses and a committee of arrangements including Dowling, Ryan, Reilly, and Greene among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rose Croix Council
K. OF C
Hotel Vendome
Kk. of
Roxbury
Knights of Columbus
New England
Greater Boston
John C.L. Dowling
S. S
M. T. Ryan
Edward F. Reilly
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Tremont St. Opp
Tremont St. Opp. Park
New York
Cravenette
Priestley
Aine Rocialift
Meads BS Now
Avenettes
Guarantee Raincoat Co
Tremont Street
Rosie
Corbett
Judge Corbett
Charlestown
David F. Shaw
Cuticura
Potter Drug & Them. Corp
Bennett Silk Mills
Cambr
Bedford St
Lowell Police Dept
George H. Brown
Lydia E. Pinkham
8. A. Williams
Gardiner
Maine
Alvina Sperling
Claybourne Ave
Chicago
Ill
Lydia EK
Pinkham
Boston Corporation
Burdett College
Washington St
Boylston St
Wilton
Brussels
Axminster
Hartford Saxony
Riverside
P. F E. Gardner
Miller
James Stewart
David Crawford
Roxbury K. of C
William H. Greene
J. Harris McDonough
Hugh Nawn
Charles W. Goode
William F. Fanning
Edward A. Mahoney
Harold T. McKenna
William J. McCormick
KE. M. Daraher
Alex C. Chisholm
M. J. Farrell
Hugh P. McNally
Herbert A. Kenny
Thomas A. Ryan
William T. Holland
John W. Crowley
D. F. O'Connell
J. Austin Reilly
Agustine M. Lloyd
Harry F. MacLeod
Richard R. Thorne
James J. Hendricks
William L. Gilman
Daniel G. McDonald
John Cuffe
John G. Joyce
John A. McWachern
Edward Frey
WOM
C.I
Dowling
Dhomias F
Ashburn
Crosby's
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