Gaston Leads Early Massachusetts Democratic Campaign
The Hon. William A. Gaston assumes personal charge of the Democratic State ticket campaign against Lodge. Chairman and veterans of the party organize a statewide speaking tour with about thirty appearances. Bartlett and Whitney pledge Massachusetts focused efforts to curb high tariff taxes and boost local business.
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William A. Gaston
United States
Lodge
Gaston
Bartlett and Whitney
Guild
Draper
Arthur Lyman
Daniel P. Buckley
Robert M. Burnett
Daniel F. Doherty
A. C. Drinkwater
W. T. A. Fitzgerald
John A. Kelliher
George T. McLaughlin
Williams. McNary
Josiah Quincy
James EB
Boston
Tremont Temple
Messrs
Bartlett
Whitney
Bartlett and Mr. Whitney
Mr. Whitney
Massachusetts
Bourke Lockran
Carmack
Commonwealth
Politeness Ends in Tragic Death in Central City
In Central City Kentucky on October 9 William DeWeese politely tipped his hat to a young woman and stumbled over a sidewalk stone. He fell across a railroad crossing and an express train struck him, crushing him to death as the woman reached for his hand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central City
William DeWeese
To Get More Strength from Your Food
An advertising pitch extols Cascarets as natural bowel exercise to prevent constipation and boost nutrition. It claims weak bowel muscles cause decay of undigested food, touts one tablet per dose, and urges carry of the vest pocket box, with Sterling Remedy Company as maker and free booklet offer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cascarets
Sterling Remedy Company
Storrow Declines to Commit on Mayor Nomination
James J. Storrow, former school committee member, refused to say if he would accept a Good Government ticket nomination for mayor if offered. He noted no nomination had been tendered and deemed it premature to answer, citing timing.
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James J. Storrow
Mr. Storrow
Good Government Association
Curley Secures Nomination in Ward 17 Primary
At a Democratic city committee meeting ex-Representative Thomas F. Curley of Ward 17 was declared the nominee after a recount tie with ex-Congressman Michael J. McEttrick. McEttrick’s nomination was not considered. Curley expressed determination to win the ward election. McEttrick weighed options including an appeal or running on independents.
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Democratic City Committee
Thomas F. Curley
Ward 17
Michael J. McEttrick
McEttrick
Thomas J. Grady
Ward 6
W. T. A. Fitzgerald
Grady
Democratic Organization
William M. Olin
Curley
Star Chamber
Linehan
Aldermanic Chamber
Linéhan
Charlton Man Returns After 60 Years Seeks Old Landmarks
William Fletcher arrived in Charlton from St. Louis after sixty years away, and in a Rip Van Winkle style quest tries to locate familiar landmarks of his youth.
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Charlton
West
William Fletcher
St. Louis
Rip van Winkle
Western visitor recalls old Charlton and western expansion
Mr. Fletcher, in Western attire, visits Charlton seeking Fletcher relatives. He notes his family moved to California two years prior. towns, forests, and early transport have changed since his Worcester era. He contrasts West growth with East steam roads and telephones.
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Fletcher
Main Street
Charlton
Andrew Fletcher
California
Mr. Fletcher
Worcester
Spencer
Fietcher
Allegheny Mountains
Despondent man dies after morphine overdose in South Boston
F Brooks, 27 Treet, South Boston, committed suicide by morphine at Carney Hospital 10:20 p.m. He was found unconscious in bed. A note to Catherine Sweeney, his housekeeper, said there was no use living as he could not get work and that all possessions would go to her.
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F. Brooks
Ltreet
South
Boston
Carney Hospital
Catherine Sweeney
Brooks
Whitney's First Day Campaigning for Massachusetts Tariff Reform
Henry M. Whitney began his active campaign with a 10 am to 3 pm day of meetings and praise from merchants, lawyers, and politicians. He urged reciprocal trade with Canada, criticized Lodge and stand patters, and stressed tariff reduction to boost Boston, Massachusetts, and New England industries ahead of November elections.
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Sawyer Bartlett
Bartlett
Whitney
Democratic Committee
United States
Lodge
Massachusetts
Canada
Washington
Merchants Call Tariff Reform To Shield Boston Trade
At the Boston Associated Board of Trade meeting at Young's Hotel, Jerome Jones urged Congress to pass a minimum tariff and place raw materials on the free list. The group elected Andrew G. Webster president with George P. Field, Arthur C. Farley as vice presidents and Henry F. Miller as treasurer.
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Massachusetts
United States
New England
Jerome Jones
Associated Board of Trade
Boston
Boston Associated Board of Trade
Young's Hotel
Edward B. Wilson
Merchants’ Association
John T. Boyd
Commonwealth
Congress
Andrew G. Webster
George P. Field
Arthur C. Farley
Henry F. Miller
George F. Mead
William H. Sayward
Lactated Food credited with rapid baby weight gain
A consumer testimonial from Forestdale Vermont praises Lactated Food for helping a one month old gain five pounds in a month and reach twenty pounds at fourteen months. The ad highlights the formula’s sugar content to soothe irritation and aid digestion, claiming it builds strong bone and teeth.
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J. BE
McIntir
Forestdale
Lomasney Men Deny Rumor of Donovan Mayor Bid
Rumor spread by outside Ward 8 organizers claims a 20 ward meeting endorsed Ed ward J Donovan for mayor. Lomasney men denied the report saying Donovan has not yet signified candidacy and that a city party candidate may still emerge.
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Hendricks Club
Edward J. Donovan
Lomashey
Donovan
Oxford Woman Secretary Antislavery Club
Mrs. Maria Louisa Bills, who celebrated her 82d birthday, began as secretary of an antislavery club at age 16. She faced ostracism for her views, advocated temperance and women’s suffrage, and later served as a correspondent for multiple magazines and papers.
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Oxford
Maria Louisa Bills
Boys Save Two Men At Lake Quannapowitt
Wakefield October 9 two boys Frank Cientyro 16 and James Quinn rescued two men from drowning at Lake Quannapowitt while they were rowing in a canoe the craft lurched and the men fell overboard.
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Lake Quannapowitt
Boston Aldermen Defeat Mayor Whelton Veto Oriented Debate
Alderman Curley urged extending time to aid commercial welfare and reuse East Boston warehouses as Boston faltered as a port. The measure failed 10 to 1 with Bromberg absent, while Linehan’s order to abolish the Public Improvements Committee was struck down after tense committee moves.
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Curley
Whelton
Boston
New Haven
Linehan
Dock Trust
Bromberg
Committee On Public Improvements
Bowen
Winthrop Water Plant Bond Vote Leads to Lawsuit
Winthrop's effort to issue 250000 dollars in bonds for a water plant sparked a lawsuit after the town repudiated the contract with Revere Water Company. Voters missing by a small margin left the town facing litigation as officials and appraisers disputed price and bonds.
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Winthrop Mento
Leclature
Winthrop
Winttrop
Revere Water Company
Ane
Winthrop Bond Vote Denied by Two-Thirds Margin
A two thirds required vote failed 467 ayes to 254 noes for a water project, blocking issuance of bonds. Town of Winthrop wants a water plant but the Revere Water Company claims the asset, while funding and ownership remain disputed as officials seek the money.
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Winthrop
Town of Winthrop and
Revere Water Company
Ter Company
Chandler Aims for Third Term as Somerville Mayor
Mayor Chandler announces candidacy for a third term in Somerville saying he is entitled to another stint and plans to seek reelection amid ongoing city affairs and public support.
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Ayor Chandler
Somerville
Mayor Chandler
Why Doctors Fail and Mrs Pinkham Succeeds
An article extols Mrs. Pinkham of Lynn Massachusetts for treating female ailments with her Vegetable Compound. It claims doctors fail because patients withhold details, while Mrs. Pinkham gains insights from women who write to her for advice.
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G. G. A. Mayoralty
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W. Fletcher
South Boston
Henry M. Whitney
Him
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Montreal
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Halifax
Asso
Board of Trade
All Cat
Wells & Richardson Co
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Burlington
Vermont
Lomasney
Dricks Club
Pitan National
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Price
Nan
THOS
Kelly & CO
Washington Street
Holie
Arior
Arior Buite
Otis
Aldermanic Dock Trust
Curley Upholds Dock Trust
American House
Winrop
Lydia E. Pinkham
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