Mayoralty race buzz stirs as papers filed
At a Boston meeting chaired by Donovan, talks on mayoral endorsements continued with no candidate chosen. Edward G. Moore filed Fitzgerald nomination papers while Storrow backers collected signatures. Manning secured a Fitzgeraldite permit to occupy Faneuil Hall with Fitzgerald guests.
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Donovan
Florence J. Driscoll
Mellen
Charlestown
War9
Fitzgerald
James J. Storrow
Manning
Rockingham Place
Roxbury
Faneuil Hall
Hibbard
Fitzgerald coup reshapes mayoral race with Faneuil Hall timing
Ex mayor Fitzgerald seized a late edge by securing Faneuil Hall for the eve of the city election, complicating rival candidates plans. Applicants had previously gone through the standard city campaign window, with an early January request noted by observers. Michael P.
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Fitzgerald
Faneuil Hall
Michael P
Cummings Seeks Mayor Win With 8000 Signatures
Matthew Cummings national AOH president and former street commissioner claims over 8000 signatures for his mayoral paper. He told 250 supporters at Hotel Langham he will file once 10,000 names are secured and framed Storrow as rival in a six cornered State Street fight. Ward groups form to carry the campaign.
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Storrow
Mills
David F. Tilley
New Municipal League
Henry J. Simons
Village Street
Matthew Cummings
Fitzgerald
Hotel Langham
Cummings
Citizens’ Municipal League
State Street
City Hall
Friends of
Turkeys Bring 28 to 30 Cents as Prices Rise
In the market district today King Gobbler notices turkey supply is tight with prices climbing to 28 and 30 cents per pound for live birds. The lean supply suggests prices may continue to rise amid demand for the Thanksgiving season.
Thanksgiving turkey shortage hits Boston markets
The Boston market faces scarce turkeys and high poultry prices ahead of Thanksgiving. West markets report poor turkey crops and wet weather reducing supply while chickens, ducks, and geese remain costly. Retail prices run around 50 cents per pound for live turkeys, with producers bidding up costs.
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Cape
Vermont
Quincy
Post
Chicago
Four Days Left to Raise 80893 for Cambridge Y M C A Drive
Four days remain for Cambridge Y M C A members to raise 80893 as International Secretary C S Ward and Chairman Stoughton Bell urge committees at the campaign headquarters. A total of 69107 had been pledged by last night with 6322 more collected yesterday. Major donors include Frank A Allen and other business leaders, as officials report the campaign status after Wednesday.
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Cambridge Y. M. C. A
C. S. Ward
New York
Stoughton Bell
Frank A. Allen
Aisy Ols
Baenert
Citizens’ Committee
Dorchester Man Found With Fractured Skull
George Ahearn, 40, address unknown, was found suffering a fractured skull at the corner of Dorchester avenue and Ashmont street in Dorchester, early last evening.
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George Ahearn
Dorchester Avenue
Ashmont Street
Dorchester
Cannon Defends Rules Denies Czar Charge
Joseph G. Cannon Speaker of the House denied being a czar and defended current House rules in a speech tonight. He answered critics and spoke at Chicago on November 18.
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Chicago
Joseph G. Cannon
House of Representatives
House
Boston Salvation Army Faces Fund Shortfall Before Holidays
The article details continued struggles to raise funds for Thanksgiving and Christmas meals as Army officials appeal public generosity. Children beg for aid at Colonel Gifford’s office while critics fault board restrictions on night collections.
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Army
People’s Palace
William P. Fowler
Board of Overseers of the Poor
Boston
Salvation Army
Gifford
Fowler
POST
Alassie
Boston Post
Army For the
Cure Lumbago Through Blood Not Temporary Relief Proved
A testimonial from Mrs. Ida M. Hawesy of New Dorchester Mass endorses Dr Williams Pink Pills as a blood based remedy for lumbago and other conditions. She describes long enduring back pain and paralysis until the pills cured her, noting they also aid anemia rheumatism and nervous disorders. The firm offers a free booklet and sells pills at 50 cents per box. six boxes for 250 by Dr Williams Medicine Co Schenectady NY.
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Stuart
F. A. Stuart Co
Stuart Bldg
Marshall, Mich
Ida M. Hawesy
Washington Street
New Dorchester
Mass
Dr. Williams
Dr. Williams Medicine Company
Schenectady
N. Y
Stay Granted in Gompers Contempt Case
The Court of Appeals of the District of Columbia granted a stay of the mandate sending labor leaders Gompers Mitchell Morrison to jail for contempt. The stay lasts until November 29 as attorneys seek certiorari from the U.S. Supreme Court to review the case.
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Washington
Court of Appeals of
District of Columbia
Ralston & Sidons
Gompers, Mitchell and Morrison
District of Columbia Supreme Court
Bucks Company
United States Supreme Court
Labor dispute splits AFL convention over Chicago elevator case
A resolution accusing the International Association of Machinists of replacing union elevator constructors sparked a bitter AFL convention debate. Delegates urged withdrawal of those machinists until the dispute is settled while President James McConnell condemned non unionism. A year long truce was set for brewing workers firemen teamsters and engineers.
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Toronto
Ont
International Association of Machinists
Chicago
American Federation of Labor
James McConnell
The
Machinists’ Association
Insurgents Recognized as Belligerents Amid Nicaragua Crisis
President Taft refuses to recognize Isidoro Hazera as Nicaraguan minister while Zelaya’s regime faces international rebuke after the execution of two Americans Leon ard Grace and Leroy Cannon. The State Department warned Bluefields Steamship Co. and signaled potential U S action as tensions rise in Central America.
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Leonard Grace
Leroy Cannon
Zelaya
Taft
Isidoro Hazera
Bluefields Steamship Company
New Orleans
State Department
Bluefields
Nicaragua
Knox
Estrada
United States
Coolidge
Legation
Senor Hazera
White House
Native Harrisburg man reported shot in Nicaragua revolt
Leroy Cannon 29, native of Harrisburg, reportedly shot as a revolutionist in Nicaragua. He had lived in Central America eight years, often in hazardous positions, and faced death at least once before. Parents Danfiel K. and his wife seek to bring his body home for burial. wife doubts death report.
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Harrisburg
Penn
Leroy Cannon
Nicaragua
Central America
United States
Cannon
Danfiel K. Cannon
Canal Commission
Chandler Is Promoted to Commander Rank
Concord New Hampshire November 18 Lieutenant Commander Lloyd H Chandler son of William E Chandler former Secretary of the Navy was today notified that he had been advanced to the rank of commander.
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Concord
N. H
Lloyd H. Chandler
William E. Chandler
Secretary of the Navy
Rexall 93 Hair Tonic Claims Hair Growth Promise
An ad touts Rexall 93 Hair Tonic as a germ killer and scalp purifier made from resorcin Beta Naphthol and pilocarpine with alcohol. It promises hair growth on bald heads except where follicles are dead and offers a money back guarantee after trial at Riker Jaynes Rexall stores in Boston.
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Rexall
Boston
Riker-Jaynes Drug Stores
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