Features of the G. O. P. Platform
The platform endorses a permanent tariff commission to report to Congress and a one schedule at a time tariff revision. It repudiates Cannon era tariffs, praises Taft, supports Dra per administration and railroad milk policies, backs direct nominations where voters demand it, endorses Lodge and Crane, supports Weeks forestry bill, contrasts with Cannon, and rejects backing Fitzgerald’s civil service actions while claiming progress as the party creed.
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Permanent Tariff Commission
Congress
Cannon
Taft
Gov. Draper
Senator Lodge
Senator Crane
Congressman Weeks
Weeks
Massachusetts Civil Service Commission
Fitzgerald
Republican Night Before Held at American House
Cannonism and reactionary lieutenants faced heavy pressure as Speaker Walker threatened a strong tariff plank. Committee chair Charles G. Washburn capitulated after nearly ten hours. Tremont Temple awaited with Congressman Butler Ames hinting at a forthcoming statement against Senator Lodge.
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Tremont Temple
Butler Ames
Lodge
Features of the Democratic Platform
The platform advocates civil service in county offices a state finance commission an eight hour law for state work reduced hours for women and children a milk plank supporting producers amplified hamlin platform health laws including anti tuberculosis legislation and other anti New Haven measures.
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Civil Service
Finance Commission
Hamlin
Candidates speak confidence before convention
Quotes from Charles Sumner Hamlin James H Vahey and Eugene N Foss express strong belief in their nominations and election outcomes ahead of the convention. Each asserts certainty about positive results following tonight’s reception and ongoing campaign momentum.
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Charles Sumner Hamlin
James H. Vahey
Eugene N. Foss
Night Before Convention at Quincy House Draws Big Crowd
Martin M. Lomasney led the Foss faction as delegates gathered at the Quincy House for the Democratic State convention. The platform mirrored Hamlin's draft with a plank for milk producers. Candidates for Governor included Foss and supporting figures like Fitzgerald, with the convention slated for Faneuil Hall.
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Frank Richardson
Essex
Foss
John B. Ratigan
Worcester
Hamlin
Theobald M. Connor
Northampton
Thomas P. Riley
Malden
Daniel Doherty
Westfield
David I. Walsh
Fitchburg
Quincy
Union Club
Fitzgerald
Hamlin Quincy Talks Shape of Ticket at Convention
Delegates discuss Mayor Fitzgerald’s re entry while a Hamlin Quincy meeting signals how support may shift if Hamlin wins the nomination. Ex mayor Quincy claims Hamlin won t be fair to Fitzgerald and cites Donavan Kelcher backing. Platform likely includes a milk producers plank an anti New Haven plank and support for an eight hour bill. Total second place unsettled at today convention.
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Fitzgerald
Quincy House
Charles S. Hamlin
Josiah Quincy
Quincey
Hamlin
Quincy
Donovan-Kelcher
Boston
New Haven
Title Company Reports A Doubling Of Business In 1910
For year ending September 30 1910 the Title Company more than doubled its business from the prior year. Growth came in both titles guaranteed and fees earned. The firm notes a steady increase each month in Greater Biyston and invites readers to learn how it can assist with buying selling or handling real estate matters.
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Greater Biyston
Ex-Senator Levels Malfeasance Charges at State Officials
Former Senator George F. Monahan filed with Governor Draper and Attorney General Maloney charges accusing Mayor John Fitzgerald and election officials of malfeasance. He allege two jurors with prior records were drafted to jury service and sat on his civil case with the A. C. and L. M. Felkin Co, awarding $3475.
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George F. Monahan
Charlestown
State House
Draper
Malone
John F. Fitzgerald
Yetton and
Brickley
Michael Christopher
Station 7
East Boston
Charles Corey
Division 15
Monahan
Pelletier
James B. Winston
House of Correction
Fred Miller
Miller
Winston
Suffolk County
Juror-Draw Confession Arises in Felkin Case
Mr Monahan alleged a ex convict cousin of a juror offered to fix the verdict during the trial on Friend street at 11 15 that night. He produced court copies showing Winston and Miller were drawn for April jury service and sat on the Felkin Sign Company breach of contract case.
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Mr. Monahan
Felkin
Friend Street
Clemi Ewing
Winston and
Miller
Felkin Sign Company
Monahan
Suffolk County
Haskell Weds Widow in Brookline Ceremony
William E Haskell Jr son of a former Boston Herald owner married Mrs Elizabeth Rinehart of Bay Fortune P E K L in a Sept 19 ceremony at the First Presbyterian Church parsonage Brookline performed by Rev W W Iliffe.
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William E Haskell, Jr
The
Boston Herald
Elizabeth Rinehart
Bay Fortune
P. EK. L
W. W. Iliffe
First Presbyterian Church
Brookline
Night Mail Train Wreck Near Sharon Causes Delays
Oct 6 reports a collision between a Boston New York night mail train and a freight halted traffic from Boston to New York after 12:15 am. Freight engineer Pinkham sustains a possible fractured skull and brakeman Cottrell has multiple injuries. Pinkham may die.
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Sharon
Boston
New York
Pinkham
Cottrell
Forecast for Heston and vicinity and New England
Weather forecast notes showers for Thursday and Friday with cooler conditions Friday. Moderate southwest winds are expected in New England, with warmer Atlantic temperatures continuing until Friday before cooling.
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Heston
Washington
New England
Atlantic
Portugal Proclaims Republic as Lisbon Fights On
Lisbon declares a republic with Theophile Braga as president while rebels seize the city. Fierce street fighting leaves hundreds dead as loyal forces threaten a march on Lisbon. The Moro church tower and ministry blocks are wrecked by shells in the Praca do Comercio area.
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Lisbon
Portugal
Theophile Braga
Republican Party
Oporto
Monsanto
Brazil
Hermes Fonseca
Manuel
Mafra
Gibraltar
Great Britain
Praca Do Commercio
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Foss Hamlin
Piazza Piaco
Don Pedro XV
Manuel II
Maifra
Burdett
Boylston Street
Washington St
Martin M. Lomasney
A. C. and
L. M. Felkin Company
Elcho
Cigar Union
Driscoll & Fitzgerald
TODAY
Haskell
Ises
Sun
Thompson
Spa
Cleveland
Detroit
Nee
Philadelpha
National
Pittsburg
St. Louis
Rail
Sporting
Cobb
Lajoie
Cubs
King
Revolutionary
New Republic
Alfonso Costa
Bernadino Machado
Bazilio Telles
Antonio Luiz Gomes
Colonel Barreto
Amaro Azovado Gomes
Antonio Almeida
Eusebio Leno
Elataes
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