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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Nov 21, 1904

Page

5

Lodge Not 10 Fight Douglas

A Post reporter was told Senator Henry Cabot Lodge does not intend to run for Governor next year and prefers re election to the Senate. The talk of Lodge contesting the governorship is dismissed as buncombe, with critic remarks about Foss and Guild. The piece notes Lodge supported Foss in elections and that Bates’ defeat has spurred GOP activity, aiming to elect two U S senators and offering a Cabinet post to Bates if desired.

Henry Cabot Lodge Post Lodge Senate Buncombe Foss Guild Iam Mr. Foss Congress Senator Lodge Douglas Bates United States Herbert S. Parsons State Senate Greenfield Recorder Parsons

Douglas and Police Board Reform Prospects in Boston

Governor-elect Douglas is not expected to alter Police Commission personnel until the Legislature acts on home rule for Boston and Fall River. Charles P. Curtis Jr. holds a Boston Police Board place until May 1, leaving time for decisions. Reform proposals include replacing the board with an excise commission and a police superintendent appointed by the Mayor, with the Governor naming a new chairman if needed. Douglas may advocate significant Metropolitan Commission overhaul in his inaugural address.

Douglas Police Boston Fall River Boston Board of Police Charles P. Curtis, Jr Greenhalge

Train kills Boston man in front of depot

W H Rowson of Burlington Ontario travelling salesman for Sterling Fountain Pen made by Davidson Rubber Co of Boston was struck by a freight train and killed instantly in front of the Boston and Maine depot as he attempted to board an express. His injuries were described as horrific with crushed head torn limb and multiple rib fractures.

Williamstown W. H. Rowson Burlington Ont Sterling Fountain Davidson Rubber Company Boston Boston & Maine Railroad

Whitney Confers With Newfoundland Premier on Reciprocity

Henry M. Whitney of Boston, in St John’s to transfer timber estates to the Harmsworths, met Premier Bond and discussed expanding the Bond-Hay reciprocity treaty and removing Lodge’s objections to ratification. Whitney began his journey home this evening after the talks.

H. M. Whitney Newfoundland John’s N. F Henry M. Whitney Boston Harmsworths London Whitney Bond Bond-Hay Senator Lodge

George Murray in Dangerous Condition After Attack

George Murray, a colored man, was assaulted last Tuesday in his lunch room at Central Square, Cambridge. He was struck over the head with a hammer and pronounced in dangerous condition last night. Doctors feared performing an operation on his fractured skull due to his weak state.

George Murray Central Square Cambridge

Three Injur ed In Somerville Explosion

Patrick Quinn his wife Mary and their 5 year old son George were badly burned at their Linden Street home in Somerville by a paint can explosion while the elder Quinn tested contents on the stove. The fire damaged the house about $1000. all three were taken to Somerville Hospital where recovery is hoped.

Patrick H. Quinn Mary George Linden Street Somerville Quinn Quinns William Melly New England Dressed Meat and Wood Company

Clarke questions Roosevelt denial on Foss reciprocity remarks

Colonel Albert Clarke of the Home Market Club doubts President Roosevelt authorized Foss to claim a special message on Canadian reciprocity. He criticizes Foss for touting Senator Lodge for Massachusetts governor and notes the move unsettles Republican leaders who favor protectionism. Foss argues Roosevelt is committed to reciprocity and may send a winter message, challenging Lodge’s leadership and the party line.

Roosevelt Colonel Clarke Mr. Foss Senator Lodge Massachusetts Mr. Lodge N. Foss Home Market Club Point Shirley Canada Foss Washington Congress Lodge

Lehigh Senior Dies From Football Injury At Hellerton

Samuel Hess a Lehigh University senior and son of former State Senator J S Hess died from brain concussion suffered when he was thrown in a flying tackle during a football game at Hellerton last Saturday afternoon.

Bethlehem Penn Samuel Hess Lehigh University J. S. Hess Hellerton

Thanksgiving service at First Church of Christ, Scientist

At yesterday's service in Falmouth and Norway streets the President's Thanksgiving Day proclamation was read and a special public service was announced for Thursday at 10:30 a.m. A lesson-sermon on giving thanks from the Bible and Sciences and Health with Key to the Scriptures by Mary Baker Eddy will be followed by testimonies from church members.

First Church of Christ, Scientist Falmouth Norway Mary Baker G. Eddy

McDonald Gallagher Wed in East Boston Church union

Margaret Gallagher of 129 Webster Street East Boston married Colin F McDonald a noted athlete at the Church of the Holy Redeemer East Boston Father Cauley officiated The Giblin couple hosted the reception and Nellie Gallagher sister of the bride served as bridesmaid Best man was John McNamara After a short tour the couple will reside at 218 Lexington Street East Boston

Margaret Gallagher Webster Street East Boston Colin F. McDonald Church of the Holy Redeemer Father Cauley Thomas J. Giblin Nellie Gallagher John McNamara Lexington Street

Presidents Talk With Foss on Tariff and Reciprocity

Eugene N. Foss of Boston met with President Roosevelt in Washington to press Canadian reciprocity and tariff revision. Foss warned that without reciprocity New England and Massachusetts may shift from the Republican party. Roosevelt indicated plans to send a special message to Congress on tariff revision and Canadian reciprocity, separate from the regular annual message.

Washington Eugene N. Foss Boston Roosevelt Massachusetts New England Republican Party Congress Senate House Foss

Worcester Woman Fatally Injured by Oil Lamp Fire

Worcester, Nov 20. Mrs Mary E Hackett 48 near sighted woman started to place a lighted lamp on a table, dropped it and clothing caught fire. Lamp broke and clothing burned. hospital physicians say injuries must prove fatal.

Worcester Mary E. Hackett Assonet Street

Missing Conn. lad's body in N Y harbor

The body of a 13 year old boy recovered from the water at South Brooklyn is said by police to match the description of Stanley Simmons son of the Rev S E Simmons of New Haven Conn who had been missing about seven weeks.

Quinn William Yeo New York South Brooklyn Stanley Simmons S. E. Simmons New Haven Conn

Nan Patterson case continues as she awaits trial

A detailed portrait follows Nan Patterson in her cell as she prepares to testify in her own defense against the murder of David Young. The article traces her life from childhood to detention, her bond with her father, and the upcoming court battle with prosecutors claiming she planned the killing while defense contends she is innocent.

New York House of Detention Cesar Young San Francisco Rand Levy Young Nan Patterson Miss Patterson

Curley Followers Plan Campaign for Ward 17 Seat

Tammany Club leaders in Ward 17 expect to reelect Alderman James M. Curley despite his 60 day jail term for civil service impersonation. Curley supporters call him a martyr, cite past election votes, and promise vigorous activity next week as aldermanic races heat up.

Tammany Club James M. Curley Charles Street Curley James Alderman Curley Hampden Street Curleys

Lifer Missing at Sing Sing Prison Mystery

Charles W. Johnson a life convict from Brooklyn who killed a junkman is missing at Sing Sing prison in Ossining New York on November 20. Authorities suspect he may be hidden inside the walls amid shifting lumber piles in the shop. Johnson is described as somewhat weak minded and once threatened to throw himself into the river though guards report no such attempt.

Ossining N. Y Sing Sing Charles W. Johnson Brooklyn Johnson

West Hingham Man Stabbed by Welch Arrested

Edward Welch known as Skinner Welch was arrested by Officer R Foster Robinson in West Hingham after smashing windows and doors at Peter Braumuller s home and stabbing Braumuller in several places with a jackknife. Braumuller is seriously injured and in critical condition.

Hingham Edward Welch Skinner Welch R. Foster Robinson Peter Braumuller West Hingham Peter Braumuller

Dedication of the Flood Monument by Elks in Calvary Cemetery

A granite monument with a plain cross and Ivy bears the name Flood as a tribute to the late Hon. Thomas W. Flood. Elks, including a large delegation, attended yesterday's dedication in Calvary Cemetery with speeches and ritual honors.

Flood Elks Thomas W. Flood Calvary Cemetery the Elks

Dorchester Catholic Club Dance Tonight

The Dorchester Catholic Club begins its season with a dance tonight at Wheelock Hall Upham's Corner. The young club includes many prominent Catholics in the district and is expected to surpass previous successes.

Dorchester Wheelock Hall Upham’s Corner

Oyster Bay Friend of Roosevelt Leader Dies by Own Action

Oyster Bay Illinois reports Captain Edwin Ross a wealthy yacht captain and friend of President Roosevelt who killed himself by shooting. He had commanded yachts for Colonel Van Rensselaer Cruger and other prominent men and belonged to the same Masonic lodge.

Oyster Bay IL. S Edwin Ross van Rensselaer Cruger Roosevelt

Suspect Goes to Europe in Poison Plot Case

Amesbury, Nov. 20 report says the young man suspected in the poisoned pica lilli mystery last month has fled to Europe and is unlikely to return. The town frets as residents feared the attempted crime could have killed as many as 100 people.

Amesbury Europe

Fitchburg Police Officer Martin S Hall Dies by Self Inflicted Shot

Martin S Hall 65 a longtime probation police officer in Fitchburg shot himself in his bedroom today ending six months of illness and despondency. He served the city twelve years and death was ruled a self inflicted act.

Fitchburg Martin S. Hall Hall

Total Abstinence Officers Installed In Boston Area

The Hibernian Total Abstinence Society held a Rathbone Hall meeting at 694 Washington Street where officers for the year were installed by President Edwin Mulready with Otho T. O'Leary assisting. Officers named include President Maurice Dinneen and vice president Thomas J. McGarry, with a program of songs, recitations, and addresses on the movement.

Hibernian Total Abstinence Society Rathbone Hall Washington Street Edwin Mulready Rockland Otho T. O'Leary Catholic Total Abstinence Union of Boston Maurice Dinneen Malden Thomas J. McGarry Brookline Helen M. Sweeney Quincy Nellie Mahoney Thomas Horan May A. McDonough Miss Torrey Denis A. McCarthy Elizabeth Dugan Miss Fleming James Tobin Union Otho T. O’leary Dorchester

Somerville Primaries Stir Debate Over School Expansion

The upcoming Somerville primaries are shaped by a clash between Ward 1 and Ward 4 voters over primary school needs. Ward 4 residents urge a new school, while some School Board members oppose. Proposals to add to Ward 1 school are seen as insufficient relief for overcrowding, fueling strong public sentiment ahead of tomorrow’s vote.

Somerville

Parsons Hails Machine Strike in Douglas Victory

Ex-Senator Herbert S. Parsons writes in the Greenfield Recorder that Massachusetts politics saw a tremendous blow to the state machine with William L. Douglas’s victory for Governor. He calls the uprising a popular revolt against arrogant party rule and notes the reassertion of political manhood and hope for the state.

William L. Douglas Bates Douglas

Donovan Did Not Insist in Primary Voting Controversy

Michael C. Roche, a South End horse shoer, testifies that Superintendent Donovan asked about his voting preference the day before the primary. Roche says he told Donovan he preferred Doyle after years of friendship, and that he did not intend to commit to Charles.

Michael C. Roche South End Donovan Mr. Charles City Hall

Dalton May Be Reappointed Adjutant General

A prominent friend of Governor elect Douglas said yesterday that Adjutant General Dalton could remain head of the State militia if he wishes. Both Dalton and Douglas were original Butler men and Dalton was appointed by Governor Butler. Precedent will guide appointments, and while many would like the post, the chances favor Dalton.

Dalton Douglas Butler

Miss Roosevelt Here For Thanksgiving Day Visit

Miss Alice Roosevelt will spend Thanksgiving Day with her grandparents Mr and Mrs George H Lee at Chestnut Hill Brookline.

Alice Roosevelt George H. Lee Chestnut Hill Brookline

Campaign of Education lessons by mail deal

Advertisement for 20 lesson course in shorthand with first lesson free. Claims complete up to date methods and guaranteed results. Promotes mail correspondence from Department 201 Campaign of Education at 211 Townsend Bridge New York with endorsement by boards of education and newspapers and thousands of graduates.

Boards of Education Campaign of Education Townsend Bridg New York

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Douglas and Police Board Woman's Christian Temperance Union Anna Moore Los Angles Cal Houghton Datton, Drug Dept. 7 & Co Washington St Erville Hospital Clarke Governor Lodge Christian Scientists M’donald—Gallagher Lad N. Y. Harbor Nan Smith Stern Patterson Dorchester Catholic Roche Doyle Miss Roosevelt OF Education Executive Department Townsend New York City
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