Trance Medium Claims Hidden Gold In Montpelier Cellar
William Shedd and helpers search the ruined Nicholas manor cellar on Winooski Avenue near the Capitol in Montpelier for a kettle of gold said to be hidden there. The group works with picks and shovels all day at the site opposite the Central Vermont depot.
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Montpelier
William Shedd
Nicholas Manor
Winooski Avenue
Vermont Depot
Capitol
Shedd
Carroll Whitcomb
Thomas Corey
Eugene Wilcomb
Moonlit cellar dig yields tales of hidden ore
In a late night scene Shedd predicts gold or silver in a manor cellar while Corry proclaims stick divining and magnet tests fail. Whitcomb recalls a 10 year old Montpelier experiment by Donovan Estes and Willis that traced a mountain direction then ended with a sudden flash and eerie rumble, and the men fled.
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Whitcomb
J. P. Donovan
William Estes
Arthur Willis
Montpelier
City Employees Under Scrutiny in Mayor Campaign Probe
An investigation by the Finance Commission into city employee contributions to the 195 and 1907 mayoral campaigns focuses on possible coercion. Many employees admit giving to both campaigns, none claim job-forcing pressure. The inquiry targets ex Mayor Fitzgerald, with Secretary Hull noting an unfinished report on the Dorchester paving yard and Benjamin Ham supplying key information.
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Sughrue
Finance Commission
Fitzgerald
Hull
Dorchester
Benjamin Ham
Guy Ham
Commission
Biggest Fight in Years at Republican Convention Promises Plenary Clash
Bedlam at the Springfield convention as Frothingham, Luce, and Cole factions clash over a secret ballot and Australian voting. Red blue and corn colored badges fly as leaders and guests parade, with Graves pressed to back Frothingham, and Suffolk county votes sought on the first ballot.
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Bedlam
Springfield
Luce
Cole, Luce
Luce-Cole
Massachusetts
Edward G. Graves
Republican City Committee
Draper
Lodge
Crane
Frothingham
Cole
Graves
City Committee
Suffolk County
Turbulent Night at American House Delegates Clash
Turbulent scenes erupted at the American House last night as supporters of Frothingham Cole and Luce clashed. Delegates arrived after seven, crowds filled corridors, colors marked each camp, and fights were narrowly avoided amid partisan fervor and noisy shouts.
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Frothingham
Cole
Republican Party
Luce Rooters
Luce
Somerville
Convention Row Dashes Democratic Party Tensions
Inside a party convention the Frothingham and Cole factions clashed amid boisterous cheers and jostling. Delegates crowded corridors, horns and megaphones amplified the din as two cornetists competed and tensions rose toward a fighting mood before cool heads averted a full confrontation.
Convention preliminary work closes as candidates draw for position
Yesterday at State headquarters Fred Katzmann Robert Turner and Charles Hatfield drew lots to determine the order of presentation for lieutenant governor candidates. The convention program included platform review by General Champlin and remarks by Augustus Gardiner. The assembly opens at 10 with officers elected and prayers offered, then party leaders present candidate names with an Australian ballot replacing a roll call.
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Fred G. Katzmann
Cole
Charles E. Hatfield
Frothingham
Robert Turner
Luce
Republican
Katzmann
Turner
Hatfield
Edgar R. Champlin
Cambridge
George H. Doty
State Committee
A. P. Langtry
Springfield
Francis E. Webster
Christ Church (Episcopal
Waltham
Doty
Augustus P. Gardner
Essex County
Senator Lodge
Draper
Bates
Albert BE. Winship
Somerville
Lace
Charles W. Bosworth
Asa P. French
Herbert Parker
Herbert Parsons
Greenfield
Lodge
Features of the Republican Platform in Massachusetts
The platform asserts support for state labor laws and adopts the national platform as guidance. It calls for tariff revision along Republican lines, endorses currency reform and the monetary commission, and lauds the administrations of Guild, Draper, and the acting Governor.
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Monetary Commission
Guild
Draper
Luce Badge Highlight Sparks Convention Picks
Parsons wore a Luce badge and said Luce men would be persistent at the convention. His second choice is Frothingham.
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Ator Parsons
Luce
Frothingham
Cole and Luce Win Victory for Australian Ballot in Massachusetts
Cole and Luce secure consent from Frothingham for an Australian secret ballot in the Massachusetts Republican machine struggle for lieutenant governor. The move marks a historic shift, with Frothingham acknowledging Cole and Luce would win the convention. a secret ballot is seen as a tactical blunder to oppose.
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Cole
Luce
Leutenant
Frothingham
Massachusetts
Eugene N. Foss
Crane Amends Platform During Massachusetts Session
Senator Crane criticized the Republican platform and added a clause praising Massachusetts labor legislation. The exchange occurred in a room at the American House where General Champlin presented the draft. The revised platform echoes the national stance on injunctions without detailing the controversy.
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Committee On Resolutions
Champlin
Committee On
Crane
Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Congressman Lovering Calls at Frothingham HQ
Congressman Lovering was among early callers at Frothingham headquarters and declined a lapel badge from an enthusiastic admirer. He stated he supported Frothingham but would not wear a badge.
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Congressman Lovering
Frothingham
Back Bay
Senator Shaw Circulates Among Delegates in Parade
Senator James F. Shaw moves through delegates wearing a Cole badge and a practiced smile as he mingles in the crowd. The scene highlights his approachable campaign gesture and momentary display amid party gathering chatter.
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James F. Shaw
Jim
Political statements from convention managers on nominations
Charles H. Baxter predicts Frothingham will secure the nomination on the first ballot and cites over 200 Suffolk delegates. Robert Luce declines comment but praises supporters and colleagues. Fred Katzmann asserts Cole will win on the first ballot with no doubt.
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Charles H. Baxter
Frothingham
Louis A. Frothingham
Suffolk County
Robert Luce
Fred Katzmann
Cole
Salem political scene shifts as Cole faction eyes speaker's HQ
The narrative sketches a Salem campaign where Cole supporters press to lead the speaker's headquarters while old guard figures like Joe Peterson and Louie vie for influence. Delegates paraded in, a festive but tense atmosphere formed around Frothingham’s backers, and unusual campaign music replaced the orchestra with cornets signaling a partisan clash.
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Cole
Andover
Louie
Quint Leads Frothingham Singers in Marching Home Tune
Wilder D. Quint, noted in newspaper finance and the arts, became chorister for Frothingham singers and they wandered the corridors singing a line about Louis Coming Home. The chorus carried a defiant mood as Frothingham figures might return in darkness tonight.
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Wilder D. Quint
Louis
Frothinghaim
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Wolf’s
Panama
Hanover
Portland
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Salem
Burg
Ward 1
Strothingham
Jules Levy
Manhattan
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