Draper declines to address AFL convention in Springfield
Governor Eben S. Draper refuses to attend the Massachusetts State Branch American Federation of Labor convention in Springfield on Oct 13 1909 and explains his veto of the eight hour public employees bill. He argues the proposed changes are drastic costly and shift burden to enforce and would hamper manufacturers and workers, noting existing law already limits work to eight hours per day and 48 per week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Draper
State
American Federation of Labor
Springfield
Stats
D. D. Driscoll
State Branch
Boston
TD. D. Driscoll
Massachusetts
Mass
Commonwealth
United States
Eben S. Draper
Memorial work begins for Rev Brooks amid Boston church plans
Aimona the Churches of Greater Boston start the memorial foundation on the Trinity Church grass plot with a fenced area. The New England Christian Association holds its annual session in Boston with a large attendance and two remaining sessions. A memorial service for Rev James Stoddard is set for 4 pm. Other items note minister moves, choir concerts, and sermons across local churches including Lakeport, Groton, Everett, Newton, Medford, Providence, and Shanghai cholera death of Dr John Goddard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phillips Brooks
Trinity Church
The
New England Christian Association
James Stoddard
Rostand to Open New Play Chanticler in November
Paris Oct 6 Edmond Rostand arrived to supervise rehearsals of his new play Chanticler with a first night anticipated in early November. Seats command fabulous prices for opening night. Coquelin was originally slated for the lead but died during study. The characters are barnyard dwellers adopting bird and animal names.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Edmond Rostand
Chanticler
Benoit Constant Coquelin
Haisers envoy goes to Niagara Falls
Grand Admiral Von Koester, the Kaiser’s personal representative, leaves New York for Niagara Falls and other scenic stops during the Hudson Fulton celebration. He hosts a luncheon with Major-General and Mrs Leonard Wood General and Mrs Stewart L Woodford Rear Admiral and Mrs Seaton Schroeder German consul general and officers of German ships among the guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
von Koester
Hudson-Fulton
Niagara Falls
Germany
Leonard Wood
Stewart L. Woodford
Seaton Schroeder
Vahey and Foss Open Campaign in Everett Rally
Eugene N Foss campaigned for Lieutenant Governor on the Democratic ticket in Everett, delivering a forceful opening speech. He attacked Lodge and highlighted reciprocity while Vahey, sharing the platform, pressed the income tax and welcomed Foss into the party with a strong reception from about 2000 attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lodge
Brother Lodge
Eugene N. Foss
Everett
Everett Square
Democrats
Vahey
Foss
Boston Merchant
Senator Lodge
Thomas E Ridlon of Alfred Noted for Civil War Service
Thomas E Ridlon, born February 27, 1825 in Hollis, Maine, a 30 year Alfred resident, served nine months in the 23d Maine Volunteer Regiment after enlisting in 1862. He has nine children, three living, and remains active, reading the Boston Post daily without glasses, attributing longevity to constitution and regular habits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hollis
Ridlon
Alfred
Maine Volunteer Regiment
Ridion
Boston Post
Massachusetts rally embraces income tax debate and tariff reform
At a Democratic gathering in Tremont Temple Massachusetts speakers urge adoption of a national income tax and push for tariff reform. James H Vahey leads the ticket as Eugene N Foss garners strong ovations while outlining plans to broaden taxation fairness and reciprocity with Canada.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbia
Gem of the Ocean
America
Vahey
Foss
James J. Irwin
Robert KE. Hersum
Thomas J. Boynton
William H. O’brien
Frederick W. Mansfield
Messrs. Hobbs
O’connor
Democratic Party
Massachusetts
Republican Party
Canada
Pennsylvania
Charles Preble Enfield’s oldest citizen born in 1821
Charles Preble born in Whitefield 1821 became Enfield’s oldest resident after moving there in 1841. He married Harriet Lord of Lowell in 1845, had five children, and his wife died about five years ago. He was a lumberman and farmer and remains active on his farm, voting regularly and attributing his longevity to sobriety, a steady life, and regular exercise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Enfield
Charles Preble
Whitefield
Harriet Lord
Lowell
Preble
Native Belle Sets World Record at Kentucky Futurity
Native Belle bay filly driven by Thomas W. Murphy wins the Kentucky Trotting Horse Breeders fall Futurity for two-year-olds, trotting a second mile in 2:07 ¾ to establish a new world record for her age and gait. The event marks the meet’s feature on day two with fast heats and multiple pacing divisions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lexington
Kentucky
Flying Jim
Bourbon Patchen
Birney
Flora Coffee
B. m
Sir Soh
Row
Cass Even
Beauty Wilkes
Wilton Wilkes
Gahagan
Pat Haines
Br. G
Guy Princeton
Sweeney
Ian Bar
Br. H
Thomas
Maconda
Albin
Shadeland Nuclear
Walker
Harry Me
Taylor
Billy B
B. G
Jackman
Iris
Island Wilkes, Jr
Cox
Connor
B. H
Walls
Gus B
Patterson
Ene
Oraton
Lew Cadekutk
Giginness
Chisis
de Uass
Shaughran
B. Shank
Annabelle Lee
H. Clark
Ak Oo Temple, Jr
Big
Glasscock
C. Davis
Prinea Welchmore
Schmoyer
B. F
Murphy
Craedts
Eva Bellini
Dickerson
Baron
Kenyon
Fred Patchen
Jolly
Bosun
Colorado F
B. c
Macey
Aise Ki Arocx
Elec
Tanguay
Bis -F
Ggearevce Ceva
Ais Levadiasas
Hillbrooke Queen
Lady Stately
Stately
Lear Aid Achat
Orlean
Geers
Farfalla
Br. m
Brown
Castle Dame
Chandler
Corcaman
Divorced Wife Claimed Cruelty in Gould Case at Cambridge
In Middlesex divorce sessions at East Cambridge, Odra F. Gould sues George Gould for divorce on cruelty and failure to provide support for herself and two children. Gould denies abuse, asserts overdrawn wages and past embezzlement allegations, while details of prior separations and financial strain emerge during testimony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middlesex
Sessons
East Cambridge
Gould
Odra F. Gould
George
Witl
Balloon race ends as St Louis No 3 wins after long flight
The St Louis No 3 balloon piloted by Von Puhl is declared winner of the race which began Monday after noon, despite Centennial piloted by H E Honeywell last reported near Livingston Alabama 400 miles from St Louis at 11 this morning. Von Puhl reportedly logged 41 hours in the air and may have registered for the Lahm cup.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ST. Louis
H. E. Honeywell
Livingston
Ala
St. Louis No. 3
von Puhl
Wahkon
Minn
von Puhh
North Joins W. E. Chandler in Concord Rumford Press
S N D North former census director becomes vice president of Rumford Press in Concord New Hampshire. W S Rossiter former head of the government printing office at Washington named treasurer and general manager. William E Chandler former U S senator selected president as the corporation reorganizes with its plant in Concord.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Concord
N. H
S. N. D. North
Rumford Press
W. S. Rossiter
North
Government Printing Office
Washington
United States
William E. Chandler
Rumford Printing Company
Chelsea High Defeats Boston College High 12 to 5
Chelsea High on its grounds defeated Boston College High by 12 to 5. Lineups include Chelsea Bell Knowles and Doyle with White Linnehan McClellan Brown scoring touchdowns and McClellan Brown kicking. Officials Shaunessy Smith Huddell with 15 minute halves and attendance around 100.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston College High
Chelsea
Chelsea High
B. C. High
Bell
Knowles
Ake Ways
Geor Ea Omer Goldman
Mann
Sixes R. T
Melworti Goldbigtt
Scree Ceeets
Tee Ogere
Eonroo
Doyle Breath
Vriedman
R. G
O'Keefe
L. T
Mullen Pochatt
Placker
Clark McClellan
Tagarman
Q. B
Spang White
Wentworth
R. B
Linnehan Brown
Guinn
Oren Lovewell
Cox. F
Bieseicate
F. B
Cochrane
Boston College
White
Linnehan
McClellan
Brown
Shaunessy
Smith
Huddell
McCarthy
McNeil
Miss Bertha Junisky Weds Joseph Nathan in Dorchester
Miss Bertha Helen Junisky and Joseph David Nathan married at the bride’s Dorchester home on Mayfield street. The Rev. Dr. M. M. Eichler presided before a large guest list. The bride wore a white muslin gown with lace and lilies of the valley, with sister Lillian Junisky as maid of honor, Mildred Nathan as bridesmaid, and Frederic A. Junisky as best man.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bertha Helen Junisky
Maurice Junisky
Joseph David Nathan
Mayfield Street
Dorchester
M. M. Eichler
Lillian Junisky
Mildred Nathan
Frederic A. Junisky
Balloon race reports from Edina and other stops
The New York Harmon and Post airship landed near Edina Missouri after 48 hours 45 minutes aloft covering Illinois Arkansas Oklahoma and Missouri. The Indiana commanded by McGill landed near Albany Minnesota after 520 miles, McGill injured, began from here in a hammock. Other balloons Hoopser disqualified near Russellville Missouri 11:20 am Tuesday after 17 hours 2 minutes 123 miles. University City Berry Fox near Mooresville Missouri 8:15 pm Tuesday 21 hours 55 minutes 204 miles. Pommery Arnold Taylor near Knobel Arkansas 5:30 pm Tuesday 24 hours 30 minutes 162 miles with 14 500 feet highest altitude.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Harmon and Post
Edina
Illinois
Arkansas
Oklahoma
Missouri
Indiana
H. H. McGill
Albany
Minn
McGill
Aero Grounds
Hoosier
Dr. Crume
Custer
Russellville
University City
Berry and Fox
Mooresville
Pommery, Arnold and Taylor
Knobel
Ark
Grand Councillor of China Appointed in China Empire
Pekin Oct 6 Tai Hungtze president of the Board of Justice has been appointed grand councillor in succession to Chang Chih Tung who is deceased An imperial edict praises Chang Chih Tung and grants him posthumous honors and promotes his three sons
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
PEKIN
Tai Hungtze
Board of Justice
Chang-Chih-Tung
Say Girl Stole Gems in Yorkville Court
Mrs Louis Shapiro of East Fourteenth street complained in Yorkville Court that Fannie Friedler stole jewelry valued at 2000 dollars. Fryler was held on 2000 dollars bail for examination tomorrow. The girl denied any knowledge of the missing jewelry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Louis Shapiro
East Fourteenth Street
Yorkville Court
Fannie Friedler
Cuticura Remedies Said To Heal Ulcer Sore
George M. Hail of Brushton New York reports a bad ankle ulcer healed after using Cuticura Soap Ointment and Alcohol, washing twice daily. He notes prior treatments worsened the sore and adds the soap helped his baby with a scalp issue. Date cited December 24 1908.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George M. Hail
Brushton
N. Y
Cure of scalp disease with Cuticura products
Mrs Amy Geissler of Omaha Nebraska reports a complete cure of a scalp disease with Cuticura Soap and Ointment after months of itching and hair loss. She notes continued use and keeps Cuticura Soap on hand. The advertisement lists Cuticura offerings and prices and directs readers to Potter Drug & Chem Corp in Boston for products and a free 45 page Cuticura Book.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amy Geissler
South Seventh St
Omaha
Neb
Potter Drug & Chem. Corp
Soie Props
Columbus Ave
Boston
Mass
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Aimona the Churches of
Greater Boston
William W. Hackett
Baptist Church At
the Fells, Melrose
Baptist Church of
Lakeport
North Middlesex Unitarian Conference
Unitarian Church
Groton
Orient Heights Methodist Episcopal Church
A. J. Hughes
First Baptist Church of
Mr. Hughes
Europe
John Goddard
Church of the New Jerusalem
Newtonville
Shanghai
China
Boston West Baptist Association
First Baptist Church
Newton Centre
FE. BE Tuller
D.D
Co. OH. Spaulding
D. D
First Methodist Episcopal Church
Medford
Ferdinand N. Peterson
Cortland J. Myers
Tremont Temple
Rhode Island
Providence
Boston University Theological School
Rostand
Haiser
Vahey and Foss
Thomas E. Ridlon
Alfred, Me
Chorister Stevens
Royal Marine Band
Congress
McCal and Gardner
Supreme Court
Cleveland
James H. Vahey
England
New England
Belle
Goulds
Prospect Street
Waltham
Calais
Waltham Court
Centennial
W. E. Chandler
Nathan—Junisky
Cuticura
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