Miners parade and mass meeting in Wilkesbarre demand victory
In Wilkesbarre Pennsylvnia a vast labor demonstration led by President Mitchell drew about 15000 miners and breaker boys with brass bands banners and floats. The mass meeting at West Side Park drew nearly 26000 as Mitchell urged unity and vowed to press for continued strike action until a convention decides on the response.
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Wilkesbarre
Penn
Pennsylvania
Mitchell
Hazleton
National Executive Board
Union
Pittston
West Side Park
T. Dpd
Nicholls
Lackawanna
Wyoming
George Purcell
Indiana
P. J. Dunn
Iit
Fred Dileher
Ohio
Benjamin James
Mary Jones
Milk prices spark hunger among Boston poor
A Post reporter finds families in crowded tenements struggling as milk rises to seven cents a quart. Moris Silverman Isaac Cohen and others describe meager rations of milk for multiple children amid damp rooms and cramped halls. Milk Trust president L A Chandler defends the higher price saying it is necessary and historically justified.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morris Silverman
Isaac Cohen
Salem Streeet
John Dougherty
Hull Street
North Bennet Street
Snow Hill Street
Salem Street
South End
Post
L. & Chandler
Milk Trust
Somerville
Boston
Thomas Fountain
Kaiser Wants More Than Liberations For China
Berlin Oct 2 The Chinese Emperor’s message to Emperor William seeks ritual libations and offerings for a deceased minister amid China’s unrest. William replies that mere libations cannot atone for murders, urges expiation by responsible officials, and suggests peace with protection for foreigners. Washington reports Europe moves toward a China settlement with France and Russia ready to negotiate, Germany possibly joining soon.
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Berlin
William
Germany
China
Kun-Yang
Christendom
Washington
Hay
Russia
United States
State Department
France
Conger
Pekin
Tuan
Milk Price War Triggers Store Shutoffs Across Boston
Reporters confront a six to seven cent milk price dispute triggered by the Milk Dealers Association. A 1900 petition and contract compel sellers to charge seven cents per quart or lose supply, with several West End grocers confirming enforced rises and some holding at six cents while others face embargoes. The move sparks charges of a price-fixing trust hurting poor families and prompting a public backlash.
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Milk Dealers’ Association
West Bund
Cambridge Street
South Ind
West End
American House
Boston
J. Conners
Columbus Avenue
Roxbury
Trust
Milk Price Outrage Frays Boston Relief Workers
Letters from Mary Les Martin of Roxbury and Emma J. Duffy in Boston’s South Boston quarter decry milk price rises to eight cents per quart. They urge action against a so called milk trust, noting hardship on mothers, babies, and the poor amid rising coal costs and winter needs.
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the Post
Boston
Mary Les Martin
Roxbury
Post
Milk Trust
South Boston
Emma J. Duffy
Letters On Milk Prices Prompt Public Outcry In Boston
Readers from West Cambridge Dorchester and Somerville accuse higher milk costs of causing hardship. Correspondents ask why quart prices rose to 7 or 8 cents and urge action to reduce prices for workers families and the poor. They describe widespread strain from rising transportation and production costs and greed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. K. MacDonald
West Cambridge
Cambridge Bride Susan Hill Weds John Van D Beekman
Miss Susan W. Hill of Cambridge married John Van D Beekman of New York City last evening at the Old Cambridge Baptist Church. The Rev Cephas B Crane of Cambridge officiated the ceremony with the bride presented by her mother Mrs Frederic K Hill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Susan W. Hill
Cambridge
John van D. Beekman
New York City
Old Cambridge Baptist Church
Cephas B. Crane
Frederic K. Hill
Democrats Name State Leaders in Party Unity Speech
The piece quotes Democratic leaders urging unity and national principles over party lines. It praises independence, laments subsidies, and criticizes Republican leadership. References figures like Thomas Gargan, Moorfield Storey, Richard Olrey, and contrasts with Mark Hanna. It notes a sense of crisis and calls for restoration of liberty and honest governance.
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Democratic Party
Thomas Gargan
Moorfield Storey
Richard Olrey
Republican Party
Hagenbeck
Hanna
Mark Hanna
the Hagenbeck
Local recount sparks talk of crooked counts in senatorial race
Discussion centers on Ward 2 recount between James H. Donovan and John J. Douglass with claims of careless officiating. Officials allegedly misprinted twenty instead of twenty one delegates, aiding Douglass while Donovan faces questions over counting. Donovan blames caucus chaos and notes clerk McKenna’s integrity.
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James H. Donovan
John J. Douglass
Ward
Donovan
Douglass
McKenna
Rallying cry for liberty and justice by Bryan supporters
A partisan speech denounces government overreach and foreign conquests, invokes Washington Lincoln and Bryan, frames democracy as liberty and equality under the Stars and Stripes, and urges voters to resist aims of imperial power while praising Bryan as a new leader.
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Hanna
Colonel Boutwell
Putnam
Washington
George III
Lincoln
Free
William J. Bryan
State Committee Members Named Across Several Cities
The state committee list includes R. T. Paine Jr Boston Co T Callahan Holyoke Ww S McNary Boston Patrick A Collins Boston John H Mack North Adams A Drinkwater Braintree John H Lee Boston Charles D Lewis South Framingham James E Donoghue Lawrence Daniel N Crowley Danvers J H Mellen Worcester H J Jaquith Wellesley Paine Hyannis James E Fitz Boston S M Walsh Lynn John J Rawley Northampton John H Ponce Cambridge P McNabb Waltham M M Cunniff Boston P J Daly Boston T J Gargan Boston John J Flaherty Gloucester John W Glynn Springfield J J Corbett Boston Philip Tworoger Boston
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R. T. Paine, Jr
Boston
Co. T. Callahan
Holyoke
Ww. S. McNary
Patrick A. Collins
John H. Mack
North Adams
John J. Flaherty
Gloucester
John W. Glynn
Springfield
J. J. Corbett
Philip Tworoger
Bosto
Electors by Districts Listed for Major States
The record lists electors by district with names and hometowns including William Nugent of Pittsfield, Charles J. Bellamy of Springfield, Eben Stevens of Dudley, Robert E. Hisbee of Pepperell, Nathan D. Pratt of Lowell, Arthur Withington of Newburyport, Thomas E. Dwyer of Wakefield, Henry T. Schaeffer of Worcester, and Thomas F. Keenan of Boston.
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William Nugent
Pittsfield
Charles J. Bellamy
Springfield
R—Eben
Stevens
Dudley
Robert E. Hisbee
Pepperell
Nathan DD. Prattt
Lowell
Arthur Withington
Newburyport
Thomas E. Dwyer
Wakefields
Henry T. Schaeffer
Winchester
Thomas F. Keenan
Boston
Notable Boston and Weymouth Names in City Records
A fragment lists individuals connected to Boston and Weymouth: Richard H. Sullivan of Boston John H. Lee of Boston Albert P. Worthen of Weymouth and Charles R. Codman of Barnstable. The context appears archival and civic.
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Richard H. Sullivan
Boston
John H. Lee
Albert P. Worthen
Weymouth
Charles R. Codman
Barnstable
Socialism the Cure Address in Milford Hopedale
Rev F C MacCartney of Rockland Socialist member of Massachusetts House spoke to a large Hopedale meeting on the Duties of Citizenship under Milford Socialist-Democratic party auspices. The gathering drew Draper employees and a substantial portion of wealthy citizens, with vigorous applause for the speaker.
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MacCartney
Marcus Aurelius Hanna
Republican Party
Co-Operative Commonwealth
St. Louis
Pennsylvania
America
Milford
F. C. MacCartney
Rockland
Massachusetts House of Representatives
Hopedale
Socialist- Democratic Party
Devine and Doyle Split in Ward 12 Politics
A rift emerges between James H. Doyle and Hush Devine of Ward 12 after years of close support in Doyle campaigns. Devine’s backing, including resources and assistance, is cited as pivotal to Doyle’s board seat, with opponents arguing the split reflects divisions in the local Democratic base.
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Devine
Water Committee
Doyle
Mr. Devine
Colby Innes
Hugh Devine
South End
Aldereman
James H. Doyle
Hush Devine
Ward 12
Quirk Withdraws From Tenth District Nomination
The Hon. Charles I. Quirk formally withdraws as a candidate for the congressional nomination in the tenth district. The move leaves Nathenson set for a unanimous nomination on Friday night. Quirk's letter cites recount results in Roxbury wards and thanks supporters and pledged delegates.
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Charles I. Quirk
Tenth Congressional
Naphen
Quirk
Roxbury
Tenth District
Une
Ninth District Committee Considers Convention Timing
The ninth district committee will meet at 1 o'clock today at Democratic city headquarters to decide the time and place of the congressional convention for the ninth district.
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Ninth Congressional District Committee
Demoratic
Flynn pressed to run for Ward 17 21 alderman post
Pressure mounts on Councilman George A. Flynn of Ward 17 to seek the Democratic aldermanic nomination for the district combining Wards 17 and 21. The seat, now held by Alfred Jordan, is a Republican stronghold about 400 votes. Flynn, in his second year on the council, enjoys strong popularity and respect in Roxbury.
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George A. Flynn
Jordan
Flynn
Roxbury
Quincy Club Celebrates With Roast Dinner and Speeches
The Josiah Quincy Democratic Club of Ward 16 held a gathering on Boston Street with a roast pig supper and speeches. Invitations went to Democratic voters in the ward and were answered by large crowds. Notable speakers included William J. Higgins, William J. Donovan, Malachi Jennings, James J. Graham, and several others.
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Quincy Club
Josiah Quincy Democratic Club
Ward 16
Boston Street
William J. Higegins
William J. Donovan
Malachi Jennings
James J. Graham
Michael Tully
Thomas F. Dolan
Thomas J. Clarke
Frank Manning
Edward Murphy
Michael F. Lynch
James J. Curtin
Richeard King
Peter H. Corcoran
Jame Dunne
John Drohan
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Anthracite District 9
United Mine Workers of America
Northumberland, Schuykill, Dauphin
Columbia Counties
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Margaret Street
Harris Finleston
Mr. Finleston
Sheafe Street
Kaiser
Marshal von Wabkiersee
William S. R
Washington News
Philadelphia
The
J. W. Milligan
Dorchester
Beekman
Bill
Nonovan Explains
Edward L. Logan
Bryan Harvard Club
Faneuil Hall
B. Geri
BROWN
Brockton
John C. Crosby
the State Committee
Pris
Thomas J. Gargan
Socialism
Mr. MacCartney
Thomas Wentworth Higginson
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