Fire Strikes Nantasket Destroys Twelve Buildings
A blaze starting at Charles Ramson's Hull street restaurant at 12:40 a m spread to Ramson's home O'Connor's Vine cafe Weymouth House and a cottage destroying twelve buildings most occupied with little saved. Loss may exceed 25000 with neighbors aiding evacuees as Hull Hingham Vermouth and Scituate send assistance.
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Nantasket
Charles Ramson
Hull Street
Weymouth House
John Perch
America comes to regional venue for new season
Rumored group Mesers Abbey Schoeffel and Grau bring their summer spectacle America from the Chicago Auditorium to the Mechanics' building for the coming season in this city.
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Mesers
Abbey
Schoeffel and Grau
America
Auditorium
Chicago
Mechanics
Denial Over Quote On Invalid Car Tickets Printed
Poston denies stating that the practice of using invalid car tickets is a form of petty thievery. The letter cites Sept. 28 quotation and requests a printed correction in the Post.
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The
Post
Poston
Receiver Named for People's Insurance Company Case
In Nashua on October 9 at the Supreme Court session Judge Blodgett appointed General C. H. Bartlett as receiver after arguments by counsel in the People's Insurance Company of Manchester case.
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Nashua
N. H
Supreme Court
People’s Insurance Company of Manchester
Blodgett
C. H. Bartlett
Keirn Installed as Pastor at First Universalist Church
Last evening the First Universalist Church of Charlestown welcomed Rev. G I Keirn as pastor in a service filled with parishioners and friends. The program opened with an organ solo by J I Gilbert and included prayers, scripture readings, and welcomes from local clergy and church leaders.
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G. I. Keirn
Universalist
Charlestown
J. I. Gilbert
J. P. Coddingham
Somerville
A. Brown
Winthrop Congregational Church
Corcoran Nominated for Senator at Middlesex Democratic Convention
Joan H. Corcoran was nominated for Senator at the third Middlesex Democratic senatorial convention held in Ward 1 ward room. John F. O'Brien was elected a member of the Democratic State central committee.
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Joan H. Corcoran
Middlesex
John F. O'Brien
Reunion of Famous Men at Williams College
Springfield reports a Williams College alumni reunion with notable attendees including Andrew Carnegie Seth Low and F E Schelling. An educational conference led by G Stanley Hall featured talks from Judson Greenough and Edward Griffin as Governor Russell visited and enjoyed town events and social gatherings.
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Springfield
Williamstown
Andrew Carnegie
Seth Low
Columbia
F. E. Schelling
University of Pennsylvania
Bishop Lawrence
G. Stanley Hall
Clark University
Hall
Judson
University of Chicago
Greenough
Westfield Normal School
Edward H. Griffin
John Hopkins University
Russell
Mark Hopkins
Charles Theodore Russell
William E
Berkshire
Harvard
Governor Russell
Blagden
Walter Cutting
Pittsfield
College
Weston Field
Germania Band of
Boston
Lbrary
Hopkins Hall
Kappa Alpha Society
Williams
Free shop decree sparks union tensions at Thomas G. Plant Shoe
The Thomas G. Plant Shoe Company announced a free shop policy after labor unions refused recognition. Workers exiting the strike were discharged, while others remained, and production continued at prior levels. Plymouth Rock Pants Company boycott linked to the strike follows East Boston park work dispute. Local candidates were endorsed for the General Court. The Hoisting and Portable Engineers join the Central Labor Union with new delegates elected and licensing measures proposed for stationary engineers.
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Thomas G. Plant Shoe Company
Fes
Plymouth Rook Company
Diatrict Assembly 80
Greystone Hall
Plymouth Rock
Comany
Drm
N. J. Quinn
P. C. Kelly
L. A
Tec Ee Soe
Boutelle of Maine Waves the Bloody Shirt
In Washington on October 9, Boutelle clashed with Springer and Everett over the federal elections repeal bill. He mocked Massachusetts and Illinois while quoting Lowell, then withdrew the term dough face amid parliamentary friction. The day also featured debate on bimetallism with Wolcott leading the Senate discussion and a brief executive session.
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Washington
Boutelle
Springer
Everett
Mr. Everett
Massachusetts
James Russell Lowell
Lowell
Mr. Boutelle
Tlinois
Mr. Springer
Mr. Boutellé
Illinois
Boutélle
Congress
House
Senate
Wolcott
Rep
Finance Committee
Voorhees
Barrett's Successor Nominee Chosen In Melrose Caucus
In Melrose on October 9 the Republican caucus chose George HR Jones as the nominee for representative after a crowded orderly meeting in the Town Hall. Levi Goulder and Jones competed. Jones won with 240 votes to 64 for Goulder. Goulder praised Jones and urged support, Jones spoke, and Goulder agreed to work for his election.
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Melrose
Cl Syren
Wiliam E. Barrett
George L. Morsé
Screenee
W. D. Hones
George HK. Jones
Levi
Gouldere
Mr. Gould
George W. Burke
Moses
Paige
George HR. Jones
S. A. Lovejoy
John O. Norris
Inderst Whilam E. Barrett
Jones
Gould
Mr. Jones
George R. Jones
Long
Melrose Republican Club
Returned Leased Goods Prices Signal Market Slump
Damaged OCR notes a flood of returned leased goods as buyers struggle to keep up payments. The text implies a temporary market drop with items advertised at auction or resale, while stating most goods are new and offered at reduced prices for a limited time.
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Nnl
Areton
Life of Dr Walter Gay Stebbins Ends After Diphtheria Fight
Dr Walter Gay Stebbins died Sunday at City Hospital from diphtheria contracted while trying to save others. The Springfield native, 28, had just returned from training in Boston and a World’s Fair visit. He examined anxious patients on admission day and soon fell ill, dying after family and physicians battled to save him. He leaves a widowed mother and brother Frederick H. Stebbins, a Springfield lawyer. Burial will be in Hinsdale New Hampshire with a memorial service planned.
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Walter Gay Stebbins
City Hospital
Stebbins
Boston
Towlé
Nichols
Jor. &Tebbins
Springfield
Nefield High School
Yale
Harvard Medical School
Frederick H. Stebbins
Russell
Hinsdale
N. H
Australians win cricket match over Philadelphia in six wickets
The Australians defeated Philadelphia by scoring the required twenty runs this morning without losing a wicket. Philadelphia had been bowled out for 19 in their first innings, and the Australians completed victory with six wickets in hand.
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Philadelphia
Priadelphia
Apening
The Brokers Again George Ariel Crocker Overhauls Mr Field
George Uriel Crocker argues in The Boston Post that insurance broker fees often exceed 20 to 40 percent of premiums and that Massachusetts salvage waste in New York handling costs the industry tens of thousands. He cites Liver Pool London & Globe and Phenix of Hartford figures and urges direct broker payments by insureds.
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Insurance Commissioner
Liverpool, London & Globe
Phenix
Hartford
Field
Massachusetts
Etna Insurance Company of
Mr. Field
George Uriel Crocker
Milk Street
Boston
High Insurance Rates and Salvage Waste Examined
Mr. Lyon presses for full details of Balderps and Gaunt salvage losses as merchants seek clarity from adjustors. The document outlines disputed claims and requests the merchant provide names and addresses related to the fire settlement.
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Mr. Lyon
Balderps &Tt
Gaunt
Ellison Receives Extreme Penalty in Henriques Assault
New York Recorder Smith sentenced Frank Ellison to five years in Sing Sing for second degree assault on broker William Henriques. The term represents the maximum punishment for the convicted offense in this case.
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New York
Smith
Frank Ellison
William Henriques
Tales of Woe in the Boston Divorce Court
In a Boston Superior Court session under Judge Fessenden daily divorces were granted or case details heard. Tales include desertion, lack of support, temper, and threats with revolver. Names include Mrs Winnie A Warden and Jack from Adams House, plus couples Hortter Wells Marshall McGrath Ferguson Copeland and others in various separations and nullities.
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Fessenden
John Barleycorn
Winnie A. Warden
Jack
Adams House
Charlotte E. Hortter
Margaret
John J. Hortter
Philadelphia
John J
Joseph A. Wells
Caroline E
Minnehaha
Caroline
George Robin
Mary
George
Elias Marshall
Emily P
Emily
Angus
Drew
Charles Drew, Jr
Charles
May B. Cushing
Joseph Ferguson
May
Joe Ferguson
Lynn
Boston
Joseph
Alexander Ferguson
Joe
Utah
India
Decison
George 8
Copeland
Saugus
Addie E
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Frank B. Gray
New England Telegrapher
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George Ariel Crocker
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