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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Oct 07, 1904

Page

8

Boston Convention Battle on Reciprocity Continues

In Boston today a major political convention resumes a high stakes debate over reciprocity. Delegates trade points and push for a clear stance as organizers aim to unify factions ahead of key votes.

Rivalries Shape Massachusetts Gubernatorial Field at Tremont Temple

A heated convention scene centers on reciprocity with Canada and the state treasurer race. Four candidates Whipple Chapin Brewster Harvell vie as party leaders debate policies, with Lt Governor Guild backing Chamber of Commerce reciprocity and tensions flaring over a straddling plank.

Chamber of Commerce Whipple Chapin Brewster Harvell Andrew G. Webster EB. G. Preston William H. Lincoln Elmer Silver Charles L. Underhill J. Richard Carter Eugene N. Foss James H. Stark Henry L. Higginson Henry B. Blackwell Joseph H. Walker Samuel W. McCall Samuel L. Powers Canada William F. Draper Hopedale William Whitman Arlington Mills Albert Clarke Senator Lodge Committee General Draper Mr. Foss Tremont Temple

Democrats Debate State Committee Size in Boston

The Boston Democratic leaders gather at the Boston Theatre to decide whether the State committee should have 40 members elected by senatorial districts or 6 as at present. William L. Douglas to be approached for governor, with McNary, Thayer, Hamlin, Gaston, and Fitzgerald steering resolutions and a new committee chairman likely. Reorganization of the State committee dominates today’s convention agenda, with several names proposed for retirement from the at large roster.

Whipple Boston State Committee William L. Douglas Quincy House Committee On Resolutions Boston Democracy William T. A. Fitzgerald McNary Douglas Brockton Thayer Captain Flaherty Charles S. Hamlin William A. Gaston Josiah Quincy Hamlin Democratic City Organization James Donovan Harry Nann John H. Lee W. T. A. Fitzgerald Kelcher Big Mike Sullivan Jerry Watson Big Mike Jerry Mr. Douglas Democratic Club of Massachusetts William H. MacInnis Pittsfield J. T. McEdiney Springfield John R. Thayer Worcester Robert Burnett Southboro Robert J. Crowley Lowell John J. Flaherty Gloucester William P. Connery Lynn James F. Aylward Cambridge John A. Kelcher Wil Hyannis John H. Ponce Henry T. Shaeffer Winchester James H. Vahey Watertown John W. Glynn James H. Mellen

Receivers Appointed for Southern Cotton Co

Judge Sayre appointed W C Levering and E E Hocker of the Alabama Cotton Products Company as receivers for the Southern Cotton Company. The firm operates statewide with capital stock of 230000 dollars and liabilities of 323755 dollars. The receivership stems from the failure of the American Cotton Company with which it was connected.

Montgomery Ala Sayre W. C. Levering E. E. Hocker Alabama Cotton Products Company American Cotton Company

Colored Republicans Nominate a White Man in SC

In Charleston on October 6 the Republican congressional convention nominated John A. Noland, a white man, for Congress in South Carolina's district. He received the unanimous vote, and he was the only white attendee allowed on the convention floor.

Charleston S. C John A. Noland Congress South Carolina

Republican Conventions Committee Roll of Honor

Long list of state convention officers and members across districts with chairman William H Moody and later Hugo A Dubuque as chairs, plus permanent organization and resolutions committees led by Dana Malone and William H Brooks among many named attendees.

Republican Conventions Committee Roll OF Honor

Germans Hoed Anniversary Celebrated in Turn Hall

The 211th anniversary of German settlement in the U S was marked in Turn Hall by the German Central Band. Carl Eberhardt spoke on German influence in U S history. Gustav Strube played violin solos and Rudolf Cronan described Germans’ role in battles arts science and commerce with stereopticon views.

German Central Band Carl Eberhardt Boston and Vicinity United States Gustav Strube Symphony Orchestra Rudolf Cronan Paul Grossman Carl Eberhard Fred W. Stewart

Lawyer Moves To Halt Big Auto Race In Long Island

Plan to have court stop the big auto race in Long Island after Brooklyner says a Supreme Court judge will be asked tomorrow for an order to show cause why the race on Saturday should not be enjoined.

New York Supreme Court Brooklyn Luong Island

Democratic Ticket slate for Massachusetts offices

The ticket lists William L. Douglas of Brockton for lieutenant governor John C Crosby of Pittsfield for secretary of state and John P Leahy of Boston for secretary of state.

William L. Douglas Brockton John C. Crosby Pittsfield

Republican Ticket for Governor and Attorney General

The Republican slate lists Governor John L. Bates of Boston Curtis Guild Jr of Boston and Henry E. Turner of Malden for Governor and Attorney General Herbert Parker of Lancaster as the ticket.

Francis X. Tetrault Southbridge Henry E. Turner Malden Herbert Parker Lancaster

Republican list of presidential electors

The Hon. William W. Crapp of New Bedford and The Hon. Edwin A. Curtis of Boston head a slate of electors. Electors are named by congressional district from Hatfield to Barnstable with residences in cities such as Boston, Northfield, Fitchburg, Dover, Haverhill, Melrose, Somerville, Canton, and Barnstable.

Republican William W. Crapp New Edwin A. Curtis Boston

Thief Snatches Diamond Stud at Elevated Station

Albert C. Day treasurer of the Eastern Development Company at 2 Hawley Street, Lynn, was robbed of his $60 diamond shirt stud as he stepped back from the platform gate of the South terminal Elevated station last night. A man inside the gate grabbed the stud in full view.

General Draper Committee South Terminal Albert C. Day Eastern Development Company Hawley Street Lynn

Democrats Honor Officers of State Democratic Convention

The article lists the convention’s leadership: temporary chairman John J. Flaherty, permanent chairman Nathan Matthews Jr., temporary secretary Reuben Rush, and committee chair Charles S. Hamlin. It names numerous vice presidents and district and at large members across many cities including Boston, Pittsfield, Fall River, and Lawrence, with committees covering State Committee at large, credentials, balance of state ticket, and presidential electors.

Cairman William H. Moody Haverhill Melvin O. Adams Boston Charles A. Archer Salem Moses N. Arnold Abington David Beattie Fall River Lewis S. Breed Charles M. Bryant Quincy W. J. Bullock New Bedford Arthur B. Chapin Holyoke George W. Cook Barre Alfred E. Cox Malden John F. Crocker Cambridge Harlan S. Cummings Lynn W. H. B. Dowse Newton John Duncan Chelsea T. C. Eldredge Cottage City Edward H. Gardner Emery B. Gibbs Brookline William O. D. Grace Herman P. Grise Gardner Sidney A. Hill Stoneham John L. Hobson Charles C. Hutchinson Lowell Franklin Jaquith Billerica Ralph E. Joslin Winchester Edward F. Leonard James Logan Worcester Walter E. Lord Ipswich Edward McDonald Lenox John J. Flaherty Nathan Matthews, Jr Reuben Rush Charles S. Hamlin Richard Olney George 8. Boutwell Patrick A. Collins William A. Gaston Joseph H. O'Neil John H. H. McNamee Winslow Warren James E. Watson Moorfield Storey Charles H. Taylor T. Jefferson Coolidge John W. Coughlin John ©. Burke Henry W. Lamb Frederick J. Stimson John C. Crosby Pittsfield Horace R. Drinkwater Braintree Josiah Quincy John A. Sullivan John P. Sweeney Lawrence Thomas F. Cassidy Adams Theobald M. Connor Northampton David F. O’connell David I. Walsh Clinton John C. Burke James F. Carens Newburyport Albert B. Bosson Howard D. Nash Charles S. Sullivan John J. Teevens, Jr Thomas J John McQuaid Thomas P._ Larkin Williamsburg Timothy Howard North Brookfield John E. McGrath Hudson Philip H. Holland William Hill William H. Corcoran, Jr John L. Nichols Somerville John Morrissey John P. Riley John H. Lee John P. Radigian Hyde Park John F. Moran Charles S. Davis Plymouth

Ordination remarks and mission funds in Episcopal gathering

The speech recalls ordination by bishops including Benjamin Whipple and thanks supporters. It stresses learning from the convention, focusing on family life, religious vigor at home, and safeguarding children’s Christian heritage. It urges unity for spreading the gospel and notes deputies chose to keep the Episcopal church name.

Benjamin Whipple Minnesota Egypt England America The Episcopal Church

Rev Edward R Drew Installed as Pastor at Roxbury church

The Rev. Edward Raymond Drew was installed pastor of Immanuel Congregational Church on Moreland Street Roxbury, succeeding the Rev. C. H. Beale who departs for Colorado.

Edward Raymond Drew Immanuel Congregational Church Moreland Street Roxbury C. H. Beale Colorado

Five Boston men rescued after yacht Grace Bell runs aground near Long Island

A party of five Boston residents on the Grace Bell, commanded by Captain R Libby, sailed from Boston for a pleasure and fishing trip. The yacht ran aground on rocks near the north end of Long Island in heavy wind, leaving crew marooned until the Guardian harbored by harbor police rescued them after an hour of effort.

Long Island Grace Bell R. Libby Boston Guardian P. J. Williams Vaughn Street Edward Converse Elm Street Francis Lennon Ninth Street Daniel J. Coughlin Lauriat Avenue Dorchester Joseph P. Hayes Sixth Street Fort Strong

Burglars Strike Ad den Birley Home Jamaica Plain

Burglars entered the residence of Ad den Birley at 26 Walk Hill Street Jamaica Plain about 8 30 last night by means of a false key and stole a suit of clothes and a gold pin.

Adden Birley Walk Hill Street Jamaica Plain

Williams Hits at Roosevelt in Louisville Speech

Congressman John Sharp Williams opened the Democratic campaign in Louisville with a speech attacking Theodore Roosevelt and the Republican record on tariffs trusts and official malfeasance. He contrasted Jefferson and Jackson with Roosevelt and mocked Roosevelt’s criticism of past presidents.

Louisville John Sharp Williams Roosevelt Democratic Party Willams Jefferson Jackson White House Theodore Roosevelt

Wooden wedding celebrated for Mr. Elias Gottwald in South Boston

Mr. Elias Gottwald marked his wooden wedding at his 1122 N Street home attended by P. J. Tivnan and many friends. The event featured congratulatory speeches music and dancing with guests including Fred W. Gottwald John W. Dowse John H. Crowley and several Misses Nellie A Murphy May Campbell and Margaret Burke.

Elias Gottwald South Boston N Street P. J. Tivnan Ward 16 Fred W. Gottwald John W

Also Mentioned on This Page

Foss Guild Bates, Guild and Lodge Bates Crane Pillsbury Congressman McCall General Champlin Olin Long Parker Mayor Chapin Samuel J. Elder John J. Whipple Roe Ward Buckland Chickering W. M’call Congressman L. Powers Joseph Walker Italy Elmer Chickering Henry Cabot Lodge Albert Clark Home Market Club Democratic Contestate Committee Southern Cotton CO John H. Means George R. Miller Edward L. Osgood Thomas J. Olys Walter E. Parker Jerome A. Petttti William B. Plunkett W. H. Pond North Attleboro David G. Pratt Middleboro John H. Wheeler Orange Edward M. Woodward John M. Woods Lee H. Atherton, Jr Saugus James B. Reynolds Committee On Credentials George R. Wallace Fitchburg David L. Parker S. Shattuck Hatfield Sumner A. Chapman Hanson Forest N. Adams Natick Joseph W. Stevens Greenfield Charles E. Stevens Ware Frank B. Hall Charles H. Persons Maynard Andrew G. Swapp Edward P. Shaw George F. Harwood Hugo A. Dubuque Samuel Cole Beverly Alfred M. Chadwick Henry A. King Fred W. Rugg Thomas H. Sykes Orth Adams Alfred N. Mayo William A. Lytle George H. Doty Waltham Frederick S. Clark Thomas Swasey Marblehead M. A. Fenton Luke Dana Malone Aoe R. Jones Melrose Louis A. Frothingham Ston William S. Greene Arthur M. Taft William H. Brooks Henry H. Bosworth Edward F. Fletcher Edward F. Blodgett Leominster George E. Putnam Patrick IF. Tierney H. Houstis Newton Everett Edward Glines Walter L. Sears Robert Kershaw Charles H. Innes Albion F. Bemis Foxboro David F. Slade Silas D. Reed Taunton Fairban Washington Davis, Washington Boston Post Henry T. Schaeffer Edmund Codman John P. Leahy John L. Bates Curtis Guild, Jr William M. Olin Bedford Robert M. Woods Norman P. Wood North Calvin D. Paige Fouth Walter Perley Hall Fitch Burg Newton P. Frye, North An Dover George H. Dole Clarence T. Fernald Mel George W. Perkins Somer Ville Francis L. Auld Milton C. Paige Thomas Sherwin Abbott E. French Canton Benjamin Anthony Thomas C. Day Henry 8 Lyons North Adams Daniel H. Toomey Robert M. Burnett Timothy F. O’hearn Thomas W. Brophy Arthur W. Dolan William T. Shea Benjamin W.W. Wells John F. Reardon James E. Sullivan John K. Drum Harwich Edward Strecker William E. Mellen Chicopee John Love Webster Edward J. Brown Framingham Fisher H. Pearson Frank C. Richardson Essex Dennis H. Tyrrell John P. Feeney Woburn William F. McClellan James F. Powers Patrick J. Daley Edward J. Baker Upton Thomas J. Meaney James E. Handrahan William P. Buckley Edward A. Mc Clintock Michael J. Fleming William F. Rooney William J. Sullivan Daniel H. Maguire James T. Lyons Swampscott John Carter Daniel J. Kiley John Kearns Winthrop M. Merrill Frank W. Jackson John F Eene Fall River George A. Sweeney Attlero William B. Mahoney Westfield William P. Hayes John O’gara Spencer Timothy F. Sullivan Peter J. Brady William A. Stopford Dr. Farrell Joseph A. Corry William J. Hennessey Henry P. Nawn John E. O'Neill New Bedsford Edward Gilman Episcopal Missions E. R. Drew Williams
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