Gompers Praised as AFL Convention Adopts Report
At Denver the American Federation of Labor endorsed Gompers annual report in full. The convention planned officer re elections, likely reelecting Keefe while miners back him. Delegates debated Socialist criticism of the Federationist and approved a resolution to study industrial education and conserve resources.
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Denver
Col
American Federation of Labor
Gompers
Daniel Keefe
Keefe
American Federationist
Socialist Party
Eugene V. Debs
I Federationist
Federation of Labor
J. M. Barnes
Barnes
T. L. Lewis
Farmers’ Union
Roosevelt
Federation
Washington, D. C
Hibbard Names Sullivan as Possible Boston Mayor Successor
Mayor Hibbard praises Sullivan as ideal for Boston's top job and denies seeking re election He claims no plans to build a Republican machine and supports a clean record and cost cuts He cites primaries victories to argue machine control is ending and backs compensation for the Finance Commission.
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Boston
Hibbard
Republican City Committee
Fitzgerald
Good Government Association
Martin Lomasney
Finance Commission
Riot erupts as shoe strike at Dodge Bros widens
Newburyport reports the first rioting signs since the Dodge Bros shoe cutters strike began. A strike-breaker was severely beaten by a crowd. A cutter allegedly reached for a revolver and was locked up. Police guard the factory as Lynn sympathizers join the protest against union recognition.
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Newburyport
Dodge Bros
Lynn
Turmoil at Factory as Strikebreakers Exit crowd clashes
A crowd formed outside the factory as strikebreakers emerged. Police, led by Hayes and Murphy, struggled to restore order. One striker fled toward Salisbury, another toward the depot, a third was captured and beaten, and later a man pulled a revolver near City Hall before being taken to the station. Edward Hoyt argued with an officer, but no charges were filed. Arthur Hodgdon, identified as the revolver carrier, was released after the weapon was held.
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Hayes
Murphy
Bridge Road
Salisbury
Boston & Maine
Merrimac
Market Street
Pleasant Street
City Hall
Ross
Edward Hoyt
Board of Aldermen
Hoyt
Wells
Gas Explosion Kills 25 In City Excavation Disaster
A gas explosion wrecked a street in Gold Street area burying about a score of laborers. Flames and geysers from a ruptured water main followed as two bodies appeared in the rubble. Four men survived the blast Arthur Strand Frank Sohnwold John Crain and an Italian known as John guiding others toward the river to safety. Police fastened a recovery operation within thirty minutes as crowds gathered.
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Gold Street
Arthur Strand
Ifrank Sohnwold
John Crain
John
Strand
Waiter
Conductor Convicted of Thefts from Boston Elevated
Conductor Edward J. Magoon of the Boston Elevated was tried in Roxbury District Court and found guilty of larceny of fares from the company. Judge Williams sentenced him to 30 days in the House of Correction.
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Edward J. Magoon
Boston Elevated
Roxbury
Ile
Williams
House of Correction
Letters From Women Praise a Peruna Remedy
Women report Peruna relieves constipation rheumatism kidney trouble bronchitis and other catarrhal conditions. They claim the remedy brings relief and honesty in testimony from suffering sisters, making Peruna widely trusted among Americans.
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Peruna
America
Peruina
Peruna praised in letters from patients across North America
Chronic bronchitis and systemic catarrh are cited improvements from Peruna in letters from Mrs. Clara L. Miller Buffalo New York Mrs. Christina Omutalla and Mrs. S L Jewell among others. Testimonials claim relief from nervous weakness insomnia and fatigue after using Peruna and Hartman remedies with the final note mentioning Peruna tablets as a convenient form.
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Christina Omutalla
Winslow Ave
Buffalo
N.Y
Losses at Poker Case Brought by Mrs Williams in Foxboro
Mrs Mary V Williams wife of George F Williams of Foxboro sues Merchants Club of Boston for 866 alleging her husband lost the money in poker at various sittings during 1906 and 1907 She says she has evidence to support the claim and furnishes a schedule of losses with her petition.
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Foxboro
Boston
Mary V. Williams
George F. Williams
Merchants’ Club of
Revolt Backed by Simon Sparks Haitian Crisis
Washington dispatch reports Haitian minister J N Leger confirming General Simon's revolt against the government. Troops rush to Las Cayes as diplomatic circles fear instability. Simon, longtime figure in Las Cayes, had clashed with the finance official and was dismissed by President Alexis.
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Washington, D. C
J. N. Leger
United States
Nord Alexis
Simon
State Department
Legation
Las Cayes
Leger
Laconte
Interior
Alexis
Losses Claim by Mrs Williams Against Club
In 1996 and 1907 a series of dated monetary losses by Mr. Williams total 866 dollars are alleged. The defendant club denies the charges and asserts bad faith. Mrs. Williams intends to pursue all legal avenues to recover the sums connected with her husband’s Boston sojourns.
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Williams
Boston
Boston & Maine Freight Clerks Ball Held in Charles Town
The ninth annual Boston and Maine freight clerks ball drew about 1000 attendees at Roughan Hall in Charles Town last night. Officers included J P Sullivan floor marshal and T W Sutton among others. committees led by P J Flaherty and A W Cole organized the event with reception leaders listed.
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Boston & Maine
Roughan Hall
Charlestown
J. P. Sullivan
Jank Foley
T. J. Lynch
T. W. Sutton
A. W. Cole
John Brougham
John Malloy
Joan Kirby
Thomas Cook
Charles A. Barker
J. Holland
M. Hogan
D. F. Fegan
J. Renaghan
M. Dellea
Aids
P. J. Flaherty
James Murphy
Charles R. Holmes
M. J. Disken
Alexander Wilson
T. D. Brown
Charles R. Wolmes
J. Murphy
Belief in Quick Action for Victory Cited by Leger
Mr Leger admits the situation is serious yet hopes rapid action will secure victory for his President. The day unfolded with ongoing developments and urgency in the campaign effort.
Gancer Cured in 10 Days Discovery Claim
A宣claimed medical breakthrough promises a guaranteed cancer cure in 10 to 20 days. The author asserts hundreds of patients healed after experts gave up, with proof promised.
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Gancer
Free cancer coupon offer from Dr Curry Cancer Cure Co
An advertisement promises a home cancer cure from Dr Curry Cancer Cure Co of Curry Sanitarium Lebanon Ohio. It invites readers to mail their name and address or contact FE W Ramsey Box 76 Lebanon Ohio for private advice.
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Lebanon
Dr. Curry Cancer Cure Co
Curry Sanitarium
Ohio
FE. W. Ramsey
Box
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