General Boynton Claims Camp Thomas Best for Troops
General Boynton testifies that Camp Thomas offered ideal conditions for troops with pure water, healthful location, and ample rations. He asserts no army was better supplied, defends the camp against rations and water criticisms, and notes typhoid and sickness mainly affected volunteers. He criticizes outside saloons and endorses YMCA tents while detailing camp sanitation and water sources.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
War Investigating Committee
Wheeler
War Department
Tabor
Hugh Perret
Boynton
Camp Thomas
McKinley
Alger
Edson
Dimick
E. E. Smith
Colonel Smart
Gilman Johnson
Eneral
Thompson
H. V. Boynton
Brooke
Wade
Breckinridge
Beave
General Boynton
Park Commission
Chickamauga River
Crawfish Springs
Young Men's Christian Association
First Illinois Cavalry
Chelsea's Ernest W. Roberts Nominated for Congress
The Chelsea candidate Ernest W. Roberts won the nomination for Congress from the seventh district at a lengthy convention. Harwood and Allen backed by rivals fought, with Roberts gaining 41 votes and winning after shifts from Allen supporters. Roberts pledges a fearless campaign, while Harwood notes Lynn dissension and foresees potential trouble for Roberts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reuben §. Frost
Chelsea
Congress
Congess
Ernest W. Roberts
Seventh Congressional District
Charles E. Harwood
Frank D. Allen
Lynn
Mr. Roberts
J. J. McCarthy
Charlestown
Allen
Senator Lodge
Herwood
Roberts
Harwood
Elihu B. Hayes
Barrett
Hayes
Cutting
Ramsdell
Doherty
Sir
Frank Dewey Allen
Essex
Everett
Mr. Harwood
Bennington Flood Strikes Town and Political Fallout
Destructive freshet in Bennington Vermont floods streets and rails, washing away bridges and roadbeds. Debris and water disrupt traffic as officials estimate damage near thirty thousand dollars. Separately, Suffolk county politics see ex mayor Curtis influence push for renomination of district attorney despite Stevens defeat at convention. Support from lawyers and local officials cited, with expectations Stevens may still win election.
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Oliver Stevens
Suffolk County
Stevens
Mam
Edwin A. Curtis
Boston
Curtis
Jesse M. Gove
Gove
I. P. Hutchinson
J. S. Richardson
John B. Moran
Thomas J. Kenney
Thomas W. Proctor
P. B. Kiernan
Charles J. Noyes
Thomas J. Gargan
United States District
John H. Casey
Charles W. Bartlett
John Edwards
John Richardson
W. E. Cassidy
Thomas Riley
Bennington
County Street
North
Bennington and Woodford Electric Railroad
Bennington & Hoosie Valley Electric Railroad
Bennington & Rutland Railroad
South Shaftsburg
Fitchburg Railroad
Walloomsac
Moles and Warts Treated Painlessly at Clinic
An ad announces removal of moles warts and wens without pain or cutting. It claims painless curing of fleshworms and permanent results at a clinic located at 11 Winter Point Bos. The Johns Institute appears in the ad as the treating facility with payment terms.
Dentist Receives Claim About Mrs Wilber Case
In Bridgeport on October 5 Charles B. Baker a popular local dentist received a letter from a New York dentist saying he treated a young woman known as Mrs Katherine Wilber who went to Los Angeles last spring and claimed to go abroad this fall the letter adds the maiden name started with G and that a London arrest description matches Mrs Wilber.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bridgeport
Conn
Charles B. Baker
New York
Baker
Katherine Wilber
Los Angeles
London
Wilber
Arrival of Mariner at T wharf with Gloucester fish
The schooner Mariner under Captain Joshua Stanley docked at T wharf carrying about 35,000 pounds of fresh mixed fish. Proceeds partly fund a $200 Gloucester fine for breaking away from the iron-clad agreement. Gloucester vessels are reportedly en route with more fish. The first of sixteen ships brought in about 450,000 pounds of haddock, selling at 1.75 dollars for large and 2.2 to 3 for small, or 1.25 to 1.50 per hundredweight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T Wharf
Gloucester Combine
Mariner
Joshua Stanley
Gloucester
Patriots at Mechanics' Fair Highlight Colonial Dept
The Mechanics' Fair will feature a patriotic Colonial department led by Mrs. William Lee. Relics are prepared in a special room near the Paul Revere hall for viewing from 3 to 6 on Saturday. D. A. R. chapters from Framingham John Adams Paul Jones and Bunker Hill donated early. Connecticut sent a Charter Oak relic via Mrs. De B. Randolph Keim to Paul Jones Chapter. Daily afternoon tea and patriotic entertainments follow, with events planned to educate children and unite patriotic societies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mechanics’ Fair
Patriotic and Colonial Department
William Lee
Sara White
Association
Paul Revere
Edward Everett Parker
Framingham
John Adams
Paul Jones
Bunker Hill
Connecticut
Charter Oak
de B. Randolph Keim
Daughters of the Revolution
Daughters of 1812
Woman’s Relief Corps
Waite and Rogers Wed in Allston Church Ceremony
Miss Annie Helen Rogers of Alliston married Fred Carruth Waite of Alliston in a stylish Allston Congregational Church ceremony. Maude Rogers served as maid of honor with Norman S. Waite as best man. Bridesmaids included Alberta Rogers Marion Rogers Blanche Barton and Annie Waite. A reception followed at 84 Gardener Street. The couple will reside on Asheford Street after a wedding tour.
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Allston
Annie Helen Rogers
Fred Carruth Waite
Alliston
Allston Congregational Church
Maude Rogers
Norman S. Waite
Alberta Rogers
Marion Rogers
Blanche Barton
Annie Waite
J. O
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Camp
Wikoff
Eagan
Doctor Tabor
Wikof
Senn
Cyrus Edson
Montauk
Sternberg
Newton
Howell
Perret
Buat
Dodge
Camp Thames
Atlanta
Thomas
Roberts Sanguine
Sitling
Gongrass
Dark Horse OF
Heiwood Beweils Leck
Brotherly Love
Lodge
East Madison
Highland Military Academy
Boston University Law School
Ira T. Drew
York County
Suffolk
Europe
Republican City Committee
Republican Club of
Massachusetts
State Senate
Eleanor Street
Mr. Allen
Dawyers
Frese ES
Jesse Gove
Swithiigh
Evans
EW. Roberts
Melrose
Wakefield
Mrs. Wilber
Yellow Mill Pond
Newell
GC. H
Jones St
Sioux City
Coenz Nis
Sterling Remedy Company
Chicago
Montreal
York
the Roberts
Eben
Washington Star
Dr. Bull
Tremont Row
J. Edward Wilson
Wilson Brothers
Rew
Waite
Rogers
William Morris
Sixth Provisional Company
South Armory
Irvington Street
Morris
Massachusetts Benefit Life Association
Supreme Court
John Henry Rolker
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