Important A F L Convention Opens in Lawrence
The Massachusetts State branch of the American Federation of Labor holds its largest convention yet in Lawrence with more than 300 affiliated unions and 70 percent of wage workers represented. Delegates hear annual reports from Francis Clarke and Dennis D. Driscoll as politics and endorsements loom.
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Lawrence
American Federation of Labor
A. F. of L
John P. Kane
Robert S. Maloney
Lawrence Central Labor Union
Francis J. Clarke
Dennis D. Driscoll
State Branch
Driscoll
Massachusetts
Adams C. L. A
Bridge and Structural Iron Workers
Boston
Mystery in Rhode Island as Browning youth vanishes
In South County Rhode Island T. W. Browning aged 19 disappeared after calling on a girl. He carried $60 in cash and a bank book unused for over a year. Police suspect foul play and search the Great Swamp Kingston area for a body.
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R. I
South County
T. W. Browning
Robert Browning
Great Swamp
Kingston
Watertown Man Discharges Revolver in Park
Frank Voner an Italian resident of East Watertown was arrested by Officer Howard after firing a revolver in Saltonstall Park this afternoon. The bullets went wild and no one was hurt. Voner offered no resistance when placed under arrest.
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Watertown
Frank Voner
East Watertown
Howard
Saltonstall Park
Voner
Grand Duke of Hesse Plans Divorce of Second Wife
Berlin Oct 7 It is reported that the Grand Duke of Hesse seeks a divorce from his second wife married a year ago He cites incompatibility and notes she expects to become a mother in November He consulted his sister the Czarina in St Petersburg who reportedly opposed the move
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Berlin
Grand Duke of
Hesse
Duke of
Saxe-Coburg
Cyril of
Russia
Eleonore Solmshohehsolmslich
Moody Assures Lane Of Speech In Boston On Nov 32
Senator Daniel Lane claims Attorney General Moody guarantees his sole speech in Boston in the 11th district. Lane issues an open letter affirming Republican platform, protective tariffs, wage growth from mills, railroad ownership opposition, and belief in tariff-based industrial prosperity.
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Daniel Lane
Congress
Moody
Boston
Lane
Tf Am
Republican Party
Dillon Re-elected County President of the A O H
In Hibernian Hall East Boston yesterday the annual county convention of the A O H Suffolk county elected officers for the ensuing year. Resolutions commended Recording Secretary James Curley for his work. New officers named are John H Dillon president John J Reynolds vice president Edward Callahan treasurer William T Fleming recording secretary John Hassey financial secretary.
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Hibernian Hall
Boston
Suffolk County
James Curley
John H. Dillon
John J. Reynolds
Edward Callahan
William T. Fleming
John Hassey
Contractor D Reagan Dies in Chelsea
Dennis Reagan aged 58 died at his home 50 Watts Street Chelsea from heart failure. He was a well known contractor and had lived in Chelsea for nearly 50 years.
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Dennis Reagan
Watts Street
Chelsea
Mr. Reagan
Reckless Touring Car Collision Injures Couple Near Quincy
Oct. 7. A large touring car with eight to ten occupants struck the rear of a small runabout on Sea street near Palmer, sending Mr. and Mrs. Charles Wester of Waban into nearby bushes. Both escaped with minor injuries. the other car fled toward Quincy Centre. The Westers walked their damaged machine to town, unable to identify the fleeing party.
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Quincy
Sea Street
Palmer
Hough’s Neck
Charles Wester
Waban
Wester
Palmer Street
Mr. Wester
Mrs. Wester
Quincy Centre
Booths Address Volunteers on 10th Anniversary
General Ballington Booth and Mrs. Maud Booth spoke at Tremont Temple celebrating ten years of Volunteers of America. Booth praised Irish orators and the unselfish Christian mission while Mrs. Booth described prison visits and a mother's love for wayward sons. She continued with anecdotes of inmates and families touched by the charity. Later Booth spoke at People's Temple on invitation of Rev. Charles A. Crane.
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Ballington Booth
The
Volunteers of America
Maud B. Booth
New England
Tremont Temple
Booth
Kippler
General Booth
People’s Temple
Berkeley Street
Columbus Avenue
Charles A. Crane
Maud W. Booth
the Volunteers of America
Boston
Embodiment of Good and Truth at Monster Meeting
A speaker extols an unnamed figure as the embodiment of all that is good and true praising his application and perseverance. The fragment hints at a large gathering or "monster meeting" and venerates this individual's character and steadfastness.
Mayor Fitzgerald and Party Visit Portsmouth
Mayor and Mrs John F Fitzgerald of Boston led a pleasure trip to Portsmouth New Hampshire on October 7. The party dined at the Rockingham and toured local sites before returning to Boston at 4 o clock.
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Fitzgerald
Portsmouth
N. H
John F. Fitzgerald
Boston
Rockingham
Eight Times Divorced Seeks Ideal Husband
Mrs. Fannie James of Calwood, Fulton County, was granted her eighth divorce in Calaway County Circuit Court. She began marrying in August 1892 with rapid marriages and divorces, and though under 50 she continues to search for an ideal husband.
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Fulton, Mo
Fannie James
Calwood
Callaway County
James
Fire damages Chelsea dwelling on Fourth Street
A two story wooden house at 39 Fourth Street Chelsea was damaged by fire last night, losses total $150 to the building and $300 to occupant Dun can McIntire’s furniture, insured. The Chelsea Real Estate Association owns the building. Cause of fire unknown.
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Fourth Street
Chelsea
Duncan McIntire
Chelsea Real Estate Association
Rich Man's Son Reunites With Shop Girl In Society Welcome
The marriage of Horatio Bigelow to Mary Riese, a Boston shop girl, is praised as society relenting and the couple rejoining New York and Boston glitter. Mrs Bigelow’s public return featured a princess gown and sponsor presence, signaling acceptance after years of exclusion.
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Horatio Bigelows
Mary Riese
Boston
Mrs. Bigelow
Norwich
Conn
Mary Bigelow
J. L. Bremer
Horatio Bigelow
Young Bigelow
Gum Millionaire's Wife Wins Divorce in Cleveland
Mrs. W J White wife of a multimillionaire gum manufacturer wins a divorce on desertion charges in Cleveland. She receives 30000 dollars annual alimony. The couple started from poverty twenty five years ago making gum at home and grew White’s fortune to an estimated fifteen million dollars, with offices and home in New York.
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Cleveland
W. J. White
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E. R. Hawkins & Co
Carr
Melton
Washington Street
Francis J. Clark
A. F. of L. Convention
Holyoke
Lowell
Malden
Pittsfield
Springfield
South Braintree
Somerville
Newton
Taunton
Wakefield
Waltham
Structural Iron Workers’ Union of
Worcester
Rhode
Duke
D. Reagan
ORK
Gale & Kent
Tailors
Court St
Gen
Mrs. Booth
New England Department
Society
H. Bigelow
AL Shire
Cluety, Peasody & KO
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