Vahey and Foss Campaign Stop Draw Large Brockton Crowd
In Brockton on October 7, 1500 people welcomed James H. Vahey Democrat for Governor and Eugene N. Foss Democrat for Lieutenant Governor. Speakers included Edward Gilmore Porteous Hancock Timothy Meade Charles Hamlin Joseph F. OConnell and Frederick W. Mansfield. Vahey urged income tax while Foss spoke on tariff and favored reform. Mansfield commented on veto of eight hour bill by Governor Draper.
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Brockton
James H. Vahey
Eugene N. Foss
Massasoit Hall
Boston
James E. Handrahan
Daniel Harrington
Edward Gilmore
Porteous B. Hancock
Timothy J. Meade
Charles Hamlin
Joseph F. O’connell
Frederick W. Mansfield
Vahey
Foss
American Federation of Labor
Draper
Income tax debate contrasts tangible and intangible burdens
In a report the speakers argue perjury and evasion haunt taxation. They cite real estate, Massachusetts stocks, bonds, and taxable securities as targets, while intangible income is taxed far less. The talk shifts to tariffs and reciprocity, praising James H. Vahey and the ticket, criticizing Taft era policies, and sparking debate over duty on hides and proportional tariff reductions.
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Vahey
United States Supreme Court
Richard Olney
Commonwealth
United States
Everett
Massachusetts
Dunbar
Intangible
Lodge
Senate
New England
Middle West
Cadum the Skin Remedy Promises Quick Relief
An advertisement touts Cadum as a scientific external remedy for eczema and all skin troubles, claiming rapid relief after the first application, no poisons, and suitability for children and adults, with boxes priced at 10 and 25 cents.
Hyomei Outfit Offers Cure for Catarrh and Colds
An advertisement extols Hyomei as a simple, inexpensive remedy for catarrh, coughs, colds, and bronchitis with a money back guarantee. It urges readers to mail for a free booklet and buy from leading druggists. The passage also contains unrelated industrial commentary about Brockton canal ambitions and a legislative veto discussion on an eight hour law.
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Times
Booth
Famous People
Hyomei Co
Buffalo
N.g
Governor Opposes Revised Penalties in Work Law Debate
The governor argues the second amendment’s penalty is too severe and that a $1000 fine would burden officers enforcing public work. He questions Section 5 raising innocence concerns, while admitting sympathy for defendants in criminal cases and noting discretion over fines. The debate centers on fair treatment and enforcement in labor law.
Broker Hale to Fight for His Little Daughter
Julius Hale, a Fitchburg broker, seeks custody of his five year old daughter Dorothy after his wife Alice took the child on Monday and fled. Hale plans to file through Worcester County Probate Court for custody, stating he does not pursue the mother’s whereabouts.
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Broker Hale
Fitchburg
Julius Hale
Dorothy
Post
Clark Batchelder
Worcester County Probate Court
Alice
Hale
Boston
Dorothy Hald
Julius F. B. Hale
Alice B. Hale
Will Fight For Share Of Fortune
Four Philadelphia claimants contest the will of William J. Corbett a South Boston paper magnate who died September 23 leaving a large estate valued around 300000 The contestants contend Miss Mary Parretts married him in 1873 and later remarried Philadelphia authorities contend the children are offspring of a later union The special administrators Thomas J Kenny and John R McVay were named as the suit proceeds with Boston and Philadelphia links highlighted
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John R. McVay
Philadelphia
Boston
Crane
Dalton
Freedmans and
Corbetts
William J. Corbett
Mary Parretts
Corbett
Thomas J. Kenny
West Fifth Street
Kenny
Mr. Kenny
Miss Parretts
Eight Hour Law Constraint Mentioned in Statement
A fragment discusses the eight hour law as it stands, noting that a player or man could not request or require more than eight hours of work under statute. The text alludes to limits in working hours and enforcement on the statute books.
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Brockton
Manchester
Canada
New England
Massachusetts
Mansfield
Cemeteries Under Probe by Finance Commission
The Finance Commission began a probe of the City Council's recent appropriation for Evergreen cemetery development. The investigation targets the cemetery department as the latest in its inquiries into municipal spending.
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Finance Commission
Cemetery Department
Evergreen Cemetery
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Taft
Seattle
Treasury
France
England
Avery Boot and Shoe Store
New York
Hyomei
Brockton, Taunton and
Fall River
Brockton and Fall River Canal
Brockton Canal
Henry Siegel CO
Klein's
Jordan Marsh Co
R. H. White Co
George McManus
George
Kow
Georgeg
State House
Earl & Wilson
Tremont St
Summer St
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