At the Fair A Wry Tour of a Mechanics Exhibit
ARriet Osgood recounts a visit to the Mechanics Fair, confessing fear of machinery and boredom with displays. She wanders through the first floor finding a sparkling soda fountain, a Danish lace maker, a band called Reeves's Bard, and a tile mosaic of eyes, noting carpet making, perfumes of paper flowers, and a crowded poster gallery with athletic pictures and wallpaper designs.
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Mechanics’ Fair
Heaven
Reeves
Boston
Tremont Street
Selectric
Sara
Arriet Osgood
Roberts Despondent man tries self sacrifice with revolver
Edward J. Roberts a Black resident of West Dud faced family troubles and despondency, attempting to end his life yesterday by shooting between his eyes. The bullet lacked powder to penetrate the skull and flattened against the frontal bone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward J. Roberts
West Dud
Beath’s Mother James Kally Arrested in Nighttime Incident
Beath’s Mother James Kally, an airfield worker, was arrested last night on suspicion of involvement in an alleged assault. Police did not immediately release details or identify other persons involved. The case awaits further investigation and official charges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Kally
Amy Eg el Wee
Fall River Mills Dividends Tabulated Over Ten Years
Local bankers G M Haffords & Co publish a tabulated statement of dividends paid by Fall River mills over ten years. The report covers stock par values, yearly dividends, and averages, noting capital changes at several mills and an overall rise in dividends due to cotton price surges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fall River
G. M. Haffords & Co
Daves
Globe
Granite
Hargraves
Osborn
Pocasset
Richard Borden
Sanford
Sagamore
Statfford
Seaconnett
Wampanoag
American Linem
Bourne
Border City
Barnaby
Laurel Lake Mills
Ital
Eee
Tinea
Barnard Mfg. Co
Globe Yarn Milla
Granite Mills
Hargraves Mills
King Philip Mills
Merchants
Mechanics’ Mills
Eeee
Metacometes Co
Pocassett Mfg. Co
Tecae
Ic W
Mon Cotton
Weetamoe Mills
Kerr Thread Co
Union Mill
American Linen
Granite Mill
Anawan
Durfee and Iron Works
Cornell Mills
Pera Weal
Sanford Spinning Company
Kerr
Autumn sale opens at Everett First Baptist Church
The ladies connected with the First Baptist Church of Everett opened their annual autumn sale in Everett Hall last evening. Tables display a mix of useful and fancy articles and strong attendance signals a successful undertaking that will continue through Thursday evening this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Baptist Church
Everett
Everett Hall
Clothing Buyers Warn of Unscrupulous Wholesale Firm
A fragmentary notice from THE YANKing Co Summer Street warns clothing buyers about an old wholesale clothing house, naming a retailing firm and promising goods at set prices. The clipping lists items like men’s wear and hats amid faded pricing and incomplete details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Striedre
Eighth Suffolk Democratic Senatorial Convention
The Eighth Suffolk Democratic Senatorial Convention convenes October in Boston at a city street locale. Delegates will nominate a candidate for Senator, elect a district committee, and handle convention business. James Donovan, president of the Democratic Committee, heads the organizing committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Suffolk
Atreet
Boston
Democratic State Committee
James Donovan
T Sees Democra 5
Hoston
Atesteer
Demorats Prepare First Gun Fire Tonight at Music Hall
Both parties gear up for active work with a bold opener. The first shot of the campaign is scheduled to fire tomorrow evening at Music Hall, signaling a new phase in party activities.
Hints of engagements later in state campaign
The city and state party centers push toward the November polls with Democrats led by Williams and allied figures rallying in Boston and beyond. Campaign plans include a Music Hall kickoff with ex-Gov Russell, Williams, and other leaders, plus speeches in Haverhill Cottage City and Boston suburbs as Essex county leans Democratic. Republicans stage a strong stump campaign with Greenhalge Welcott McCall scheduled events in Great Barrington North Adams Newton Club Waltham Holyoke Malden and Norfolk Club appearances as Moody contests with Russell for Essex DA.
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Cunningham
Boston
George Fred Williams
Williams
House of '89
West End
Brackett
Matthews
Donovan
Democratic City Committee
Music Hall
The
Democracy
Russell
John E. Russell
Edward J. Flynn
Henry Hurlburt
Josiah Quincy
Haverhill
Cottage City
Greenhalge
Welcott
Great Barrington
McCall
North Adams
Newton
Waltham
Champlin
Holyoke
Norfolk
Malden
Senator Hoar
Republican State Committee
Middlesex
Essex County
William H. Moody
Charles Russell
Essex
Moody
General Cogswell
Massachusetts
Old Essex
Lynn
Congress
Burke
Newburyport
Charles de Courcey
de Courcey
Senate
Suffolk
Megers
Oakley
Cronin
Tree m N
Thomas F. Fallon
Richard Sullivan
D. D. Cochrane
State Committee
Democrats, Register
Republicans Protest Over A P A Ties In Salem Club
The fifteenth Representative district Republican Club of Salem declares it protests against the use of its name by the A P A or any group not fully aligned with Republican principles. It objects to statements and assertions that misrepresent the club or imply endorsement.
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Fifteenth Representative District Republican Club of
Salem
Rinh
Republican Club Resolutions Endorse Straight Ticket
A historical Republican club adopts resolutions affirming commitment to the straight Republican ticket in all political acts of its members. It states welcome to worthy Republican voters districtwide who can fully subscribe to its principles and pledges publication of the resolutions signed by William A. Hill, president, and Frank C. Kimball, secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William A. Hill
Frank C. Kimball
Boston House Candidates Align With Bell Telephone Grab
Three Charlestown and East Boston incumbents seek renomination after backing the Bell Telephone grab. Jerry McCarthy led passage despite a governor’s veto, Michael J. O'Brien seeks a fourth term, while William T. Graham opposed the measure at every stage. Ex-rep Cornelius J. Flynn and Daniel C. Casey, both backers, face caucus challenges as Ward 20 residents oppose corporate legislation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Jerry McCarthy
Ward 4
Charlestown
McCarthy
Michael J. O'Brien
William T. Graham
Cornelius J. Flynn
East Boston
Daniel C. Casey
House of '94
Casey
John J. Hoar
Hoar
Ward 20
Dever Nominated for Senator in Seventh Suffolk District
A Democratic convention at Palladia Hall nominated Alderman John F Dever for Senator of the seventh Suffolk district by acclamation. Delegates totaled 57 with 16 from Ward 17, 12 from Ward 18, and 29 from Ward 20. Dever pledged loyalty to democracy and challenged Hutchinson's 700 illegal names claim, promising to remove any illegal names from Ward 20.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John F.dever
Suffolk
Palladia Hall
Washington and
Dudley Streets
Ward
Edward W. Foye
John F. Nawn
James H. Doyle
Thomas Uniacke
William Cooke
Thomas F. Murphy
Dennis H. Maloney
John F. Dever
Alderman Dever
Dever
Hutchinson
Ward 20
Owen A. Galvin
John F. Murphy
William Breslin
Review of Mulvey Case Names Several Attorneys and Officials
A record review over the past year lists actions taken by Messrs. John J. Meno, John Barty, John J. Kelley, Robert T. Keefe, Patrick J. Donnelly, T. P. Butler and former council member William F. Finneran. The item records their involvement in the Mulvey matter and notes the scope of their work during the year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Mulvey
Messrs
John J. Meno
John Barty
John J. Kelley
Robert T. Keefe
Patrick J. Donnelly
T. P. Butler
William F. Finneran
Three Cities Vie To Host National Republican Convention
Samuel C. Fessenden of the Republican committee says a meeting will decide the venue for the next convention. Pittsburg Chicago and San Francisco are the leading contenders with strong efforts from each, though he would not name a favorite.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Haven
Conn
Samuel C. Fessenden
National Republican Committee
House of Representatives
Fessenden
Pittsburg
Chicago
San Francisco
Essex County Democrats Nominate Slate at Salem Convention
The Essex county Democratic convention nominates William S. Hoyt of Lynn for sheriff Edward P. Wilder of Georgetown for county commissioner Robert I. Burke of Newburyport for district attorney and Daniel B. Lord of Salem for the fifth district Councillor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salem
Essex County
William 8. Hoyt
Lynn
Edward P. Wilder
Georgetown
Robert I. Burke
Newburyport
Fifth
Daniel B. Lord
Blanchard Nominated by Republicans for Fourth District Councillor
The Republicans nominated Hon. Stillman B. Blanchard of Ward 18 for councillor in the fourth district to face incumbent Hon. John H. Sullivan of East Boston. The jubilant meeting selected Richard L. Gay as temporary chair and nine others as committee members, with 46 present and a 100-delegate claim. Blanchard was later nominated by acclamation amid speeches by Teamoh, Wilson and Smith. The district committee includes members from wards 2 through 20 with Blanchard’s supporters among the slate.
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Stillman B. Blanchard
Ward
John H. Sulivan
Boston
Blanchard
Richard L. Gay
Ten. R. Wilson
Thomas B. Roberts
W. W. Nichols
George H. Tinkham
Robert Teamoh
Richard Smith
G. Walden Smith
Butler R. Wilson
Charles Aiken
D. M. McGowan
Frank Jeffers
Be, R. Hardy
Frank H. Briggs
George Stone
Thomas FY. Stack
Fred J. Morris
William D. Merritt
Thomas D. Roberts
Alfred Gleason
T. F. Currier
Political Rivals Revealed Through Facial Portraits
The piece contrasts Governor Greenhalge and Mr Williams, noting Greenhalge’s calculated eyes and squinting gaze and Williams’s bold, determined expression. Greenhalge appears diplomatic and shrewd while Williams projects strength and willpower, likening one to a diplomat and the other to a general.
Hudson Replies To A P A Grievance In Chelsea
David M. Hudson past president of Council No 7 A P A Chelsea responds to Frank H Flagg president of Chelsea Council 115 denying slanders and outlining his view of hostile conduct since leaving the A P A He complains of attempts to damage his reputation and asserts he seeks only a fair clearing of misunderstandings within the organization.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David M. Hudson
Council No. 7
Chelsea
Frank H. Flagg
Chelsea Council
Flagg
Parkhurst Seeks City Unity in Political Clash
Dr. Parkhurst writes O. G. Smith on New York politics urging union between Republicans and other groups to aid the city. He accuses Lauterbach and Gruber of caring only for the Platt machine and warns he may disengage if a genuine compromise cannot be found.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Parkhurst
Smith
Platt
Lauterbach
Gruber
Platt Machine
Good Government Club
Rally in Roxbury Supports Mulvey for Second Term
An enthusiastic rally filled Columbia Hall Roxbury last evening backing Representative Mark B Mulvey Ward 2% for the General Court seeking a second term. William II Mooney provided remarks and support.
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Columbia Hall
Roxbury
Mark B. Mulvey
General Court
William II Mooney
Flood Ravages Tobacco District in Cuba
Oct 7 Havana reports detail Sept 30 flood damage in Vuelta Abajo. At least 56 drowned with feared higher toll as remote hamlets report in. Rail lines badly damaged with bridges washed away and tobacco fields ruined. Government allocates 5000 plus a day’s pay for sufferers. private donors raise 10301. Cristobal Colon wreck scene remains scarce. Maz tours site aboard Contramaestre while Dutch steamer crew reaches Esperanza.
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Havana
Vuelta Abajo
Inlso
Cristobal Colon
Comery Maz
Hsperanza
Naval programme ended after Atlantic squadron cruise
Washington Oct 7 The North Atlantic squadron now at Hampton Roads completed the summer programme but will likely continue movements through winter keeping the fleet intact. The Navy Department says the cruise yielded valuable lessons and aims to extend the programme to gain data on vessel capabilities and harmonious execution of movements under Admiral Bunce.
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Washington
North Atlantic
Hampton Roads
Atlantic
Navy Department
Haseen
Admiral Bunce
Bunce
Behring Sea Policy Aims for Stricter U S Action
Captain Hooper, commander of the revenue cutter Rush, arrives in San Francisco and is ordered to report to Washington within three weeks. The discussion will cover his cruise, observations, and the workings of regulations under the Paris tribunal articles. The U S government plans a more vigorous Behring Sea policy next year to protect American interests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Hooper
Rush
United States
Behring Sea
San Francisco
Colonel Thomas Speaks at Parliament of Man Session
Colonel H A Thomas, private secretary to Governor Greenhalge, addressed the Parliament of Man's second week at Park Street Church on American Citizenship. Dr Gordon opened with women in politics and education as foundation, urging voting by knowledge over race or gender. Thomas called citizenship a patriotic duty tied to free public schools and strong homes, urging progress with education as a banner and enlightenment as a sword.
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Parliament of Man
Park Street
H. A. Thomas
Greenhalge
Gordon
Colonel Thomas
Battle near Arroyo Blanco in Cuba injures Granada Regiment
In Cuba on October 7 a Granada Regiment battalion of about 900 men faced a large insurgent force led by Serafino Sanchez near Arroyo Blanco northeast of Santo Espiritu. Thirteen Granada soldiers were wounded. Rupin led an eight company convoy assault to guard a supply train and claimed Sanchez was wounded by a rifle shot to the neck.
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Cienfungos
Cuba
Granada Regiment
Serafino Sanchez
Santa Clara
Granada
Rupin
Arroyo Blanco
Santo Espiritu
Boston Cubans Seek Clergy Aid for Cuba Fight
Boston Cuban Revolutionists urge Methodist clergy to advocate freeing Cuba from Spain. President Fuentes and Captain Lynn call for U S recognition as belligerents and arms for Cuban insurgents. They plan a mass meeting at Chickering Hall New York on October 10, the Cuban Fourth of July.
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Boston
Cuba
Spain
J. V. Fuentes
Charles Henry Lynn
Fuentes
United States
Lynn
Chickering Hall
New York
Father and Son Killed on Scribner Docks
In North Tonawanda New York a dawn clash at P W Scribner’s lumber docks left Captain Phillips and his son dead after a volley of shots and a brutal beating. Fourteen men were arrested and a search for others continued as boats and workers confronted Scribner’s price scheme.
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North Tonawanda
N. Y
P. W. Scribner
Phillips
Jennie Graft
May
Scribner
Fugitive Wallis Returned From Hartford to Boston
A. D. Wallis, a fugitive wanted in Everett for fraud, was brought to Boston by Inspector Gaddis after seeking a Boston ticket from the Charity Organization Society. He allegedly obtained $50 from a Boston man on false pretenses and $60 for a burial in Everett under a false story about his sister’s child. Wallis had prior arrests. authorities connected him to multiple impersonations and fraud schemes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hartford
Conn
A. D. Wallis
Boston
Gaddis
Wallis
Charity Organization Society
Everett
Mass
Bill
Minister Farewell for Boston Universalists to Tokio Mission
The Universalist clergymen of Boston and vicinity held a farewell reception and dinner at Young's for two members leaving for Tokyo to join the missionary field. Rev Dr H H Rugg of Providence chaired the gathering with speakers including Rev BE Capen Tufts College president and Henry B Metcalf of Pawtucket among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Universalist
Boston
Young’s
Tokio
Japan
H. H. Rugg
Providence
R. I
Board of Foreign Missions
The
Universalist Church
BE. H. Capen
D. D
Tufts College
Henry B. Metcalf
Pawtucket
R.1
George G. Hamilton
Everett
Florence E. Kollock
Pasadena
Cal
Albert Metcalf
George Ta ‘Perrin
Shawmut Avenue
Burke Consented for Democratic County Convention
Newburyport Oct 7 City Solicitor Robert E B Burke has consented to have his name used in the Democratic county convention as a candidate for district attorney.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newburyport
Robert EB. Burke
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Behring Sea Policy
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