Reciprocity Battles Shape Republican Convention Dispatch
Tremont Temple witnessed two shocks as the reciprocity forces won over stand patters and Holyoke Mayor Arthur B. Chapin defeated Brockton’s Colonel John J. Whipple for state treasurer by 821 to 688. The Middlesex delegation shifted the race, and Lodge endured attacks while praising Massachusetts over the Philippines policy.
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Tremont Temple
Arthur B. Chapin
Holyoke
John J. Whipple
Brockton
Chapin
Whipple
Harvell
Brewster
Langtry
Roe
Worcester
Brewster and
Colonel Whipple
E. P. Shaw
Newburyport
Edwards
Bradford
Springfield
Shaw
Middlesex County
Lodge
Bates
Oratory at Convention Stirs Delegates and Roosevelts Name
Attorney-General Moody presided with poised control as the convention roared at remarks from Ex-Governor Long and Governor Bates. Congressman McCall praised Lieutenant-Governor Guild while Councillor Irwin drew laughter naming Henry E Turner. Over 1400 delegates, a vibrant display of party unity, with Roosevelt repeatedly hailed.
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Moody
Roosevelt
Congressman McCall
Guild
Winthrop Murray Crane
Richard W. Irwin
Northampton
Henry &E. Turner
Irwin
Hampden County
Henry M. Turner
Henry E. Turner
Henry
E. Turner
Long
Parker
Bates
Dana Malone
Greenfield
Cuticura Soap and Ointment Promote Hair and Skin Health
The advertisement promotes Cuticura Soap to stop hair loss remove crusts scales and dandruff soothe irritations and nourish roots for a healthy scalp. It urges use with Cuticura Ointment for skin care and Cuticura Resolvent Pills to cleanse the blood, claiming a complete treatment for various humours from infancy to age. It lists a one dollar set and references a Paris address and Boston sales contact.
Foss Praises Republican Endorsement of Canada Reciprocity
Eugene N. Foss, touted as the Original Republican Reciprocity Champion, hails the Republican State convention for endorsing reciprocity with Canada and Newfoundland. He argues the move marks progress, credits Republican responsiveness, and says Democratic party efforts cannot achieve the needed reciprocity.
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Eugene N. Foss
Canada
Newfoundland
Republican Party
Democratic Party
Whipple Surprised by Result in State Treasurer Race
Colonel John J. Whipple of Brockton expresses surprise at the election outcome. He thanks supporters and volunteers for their work in his campaign as he concedes the race for state treasurer.
Massachusetts Republicans Endorse Roosevelt Platform At Convention
The Massachusetts Republican convention pledges unwavering support for Roosevelt and Fairbanks and endorses the Chicago platform including gold standard and reciprocal trade aims. It praises Governor Bates and Senator Lodge, notes Senator Hoar’s death, and honors his forty years of service to the republic.
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Senator Lodge
Senator Hoar
Massachusetts
Roosevelt
Fairbanks
Chicago
Commonwealth
Medford yeggmen surprised in bold safe burglary
Patrolman Ewell foiled a safe cracking attempt at Thomas O'Brien tailor shop on Riverside Avenue. One burglar was captured after the pair fled. the prisoner identified as George Wilson, 34, of 49 Hancock Street Boston.
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Medford
Thomas O’brien
Riverside Avenue
Ewell
Jimmy
Jim
Pal
George Wilson
Hancock Street
Boston
Total Abstinence Parade In Roxbury Draws Thousands
The Roxbury district hosts a major total abstinence demonstration organized by St Patrick's T A and L Society members with more than 3000 participants expected. Archbishop of Boston and clergy will review the march, echoing the eight year old national convention parade with large floats and themed regalia.
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Roxbury
St. Patrick’s T. A
L. Society of
Boston
St. Patrick’s Society
Hibernian Total Abstinence Society
Malden Man Calpses Self in Revolver Tragedy
Daniel W. Davis of 58 Wyoming Avenue Malden died this afternoon from a self inflicted gunshot. He was 54, long plagued by illness and despondency. Davis lived with his sister in law Anna Kennett and had spent 15 years in Malden after moving from New Hampshire. He served in the New Hampshire Legislature and in Malden Common Council in 1901 and 1902.
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Malden
Daniel W. Davis
Wyoming Avenue
Davis
Anna Kennett
New Hampshire
Lady Curzon In Grave Condition At Walmer Castle
From Walmer Castle Kent on October 8 Lady Curzon grew suddenly ill with chilliness and rigors prompting London specialists to be summoned. Mrs and Miss Lester staying at Deal were also called in and by early morning her condition remained grave with no further bulletin issued since 6 25 p m.
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Walmer Castle
Kent
Brockton Vets Win Playout at Brockton Fair
In Brockton on October 7 a crowd of about 25000 enjoyed harness and running races plus field events. The playout by the Enterprise Club of Brockton won with a 240 feet 1 2 inch throw.
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Brockton
Brockton Fair Colay
New England
Enterprise Club of
News Leaked and Officers Reprimanded at Charlestown Station
Lieutenant James J. Curry acting captain at Charlestown station reprimanded officers during roll call last evening for leaking details of a Washington avenue car robbery. Weston D. Cunningham of Chelsea had $1 stolen from his pocket on Thursday night. Curry vowed to identify the informer and make an example of the guilty officer.
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Charlestown
James J. Curry
Wyman
Washington Avenue
Weston D. Cunningham
Addison Street
Chelsea
Curry
Williams Knocks Out Carter in Three Rounds
Jack Williams of Philadelphia knocked out Kid Carter in the third round at the Manhattan Athletic Club in a six round bout. Williams dominated from the start as Carter appeared in poor condition and unusually slow.
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Williams
Carter
Philadelphia
Jack Williams
This City
Kid Carter
Manhattan Athletic Club
Alleged bandits captured in Clinton trolley holdups
Nason N. Robinson and John O Malley are jailed on charges of holding up two electric cars in Clinton on January 9 and March 2. Robinson confessed implicating O Malley. both to appear in District Court. Police and State trooper work led to arrests after the Fitchburg line holdup.
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Clinton
Nason N. Robinson
John O'Malley
Robinson
Somerville
O'Malley
Leominster
School Street
O’malley
John Street
Bates
George Neal
Fitchburg
Clinton Centre
Owen McNamara
Martin Nacey
Eugene Lawier
Rush Street
Nebraska Battleship Launched in Seattle Yard
In Seattle Moran Bros. shipyard, the battleship Nebraska slid into Puget Sound at 2:13 PM, 13 minutes ahead of schedule, marking a proud launch as the vessel left the ways amid a ceremonial setting.
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Nebraska
Seattle
Wash
Moran’ Bros
Puget Sound
Dr Agnews Catarrh Powder Promises Quick Cure
An old advertisement claims Dr Agnew's Catarrhal Powder cures stubborn catarrh rapidly. It describes symptoms like head ache eye pains throat dropping and offensive breath and asserts even long standing cases are cured within a short time.
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Agnew
Reciprocity in Democratic and Republican Trade Visions
The Democrats endorse a comprehensive reciprocal trade treaty with Canada to lower living costs and expand markets, urging Congress to push for such a treaty. Republicans defend the Dingley tariff, oppose negotiated trade agreements, and favor reciprocal treaties only if they protect American agriculture labor and industry. They cite Roosevelt and a 1902 message supporting reciprocal terms that minimize damage for maximum good.
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Roosevelt
Democratic Party
Canada
Congress
Republican Party
Dingley
McKinley
Newfoundland
Importers Gift Triggered Testimony In U S Customs Conspiracy Trial
Witnesses described a $205 furniture purchase by Samuel Grunberg of Glasgow Manufacturing Co for a wedding gift to John W. Trafton. The trial of Grunberg, Trafton, and co-defendants for conspiring to defraud U S customs heard sales, payments, and delivery details from 1903 including a $200 check and a related bill of lading.
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Samuel Grunberg
Glasgow Manufacturing Company
Custom House
John W. Trafton
Messrs. Grunberg
Trafton
Charles A. Battler
James A. Shedd
William Munroe
United States
Martin P. F. Curley
Lizzie Llufrie
Furniture House
Leonard L. Parkinson
South Hanover
New York, New Haven & Hartford Railroad
Hanover
Burdett
Parkinson
Mark Trafton
Rail Accidents Cost 9984 Lives Last Year
Washington report shows 9984 deaths from railroad accidents in the United States during the past year. Since 1894 the Interstate Commerce Commission has recorded 78152 fatalities on cars nationwide.
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Washington
United States
Interstate Commerce Commission
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