Union Veterans Split After Tumultuous Session at Encampment
The Grand Army of the Republic encampment in Washington ends with disorderly scenes as officers face suspension charges against Commander Dyrenforth. Debates over membership rules dominate, while regional delegates consider breaking away to join Massachusetts. Sessions feature heated confrontations and reorganized leadership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Grand Army of the Republic
San Francisco
Sons of Veterans
Woman's Relief Corps
Ohio
Illinois
New York
Michigan
Iowa
Pennsylvania
Massachusetts
Des Moines
Dyrenforth
B. F. Hutchinson
Rochester
General Hutchinson
General Dyrenforth
Brotherhood of St. Andrew Convention Session Notes
At Symphony Hall the Brotherhood of St. Andrew convened for its second day. H D W Eneglish of Pittsburgh urged general discussion after a brief council report. A proposal for a lay Bible study school drew interest while John W. Wood of New York critiqued St. Andrew’s Cross finances. The restatement of the rule of service passed to require weekly effort to bring someone closer to Christ through the church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Detroit
Christ
Gaston’s Acceptance Letter Calls for Tariff Reform and State Progress
Gaston accepts the nomination free of duties that hinder impartial governance and endorses the State platform. He demands repeal of duties on raw materials, calls for tariff revision to boost prosperity, and seeks reciprocity with Canada while noting Alaska boundary issues. He urges Boston Harbor improvements and modern business laws with economical state expenditures.
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Congress
Canada
New England
Alaska
Boston Harbor
William A. Gaston
Governor Nominee Gas ton Accepts Democratic Nomination
The Hon. William A. Gaston accepts the Massachusetts Democratic nomination for governor. He praises the party’s honor, endorses the state convention platform, and states his position on major issues including regulation of trusts, while noting the brevity of his letter prevents full discussion.
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William A. Gaston
Congressman Naphen
Henry F. Naphen
Massachusetts
Commonwealth
Trusts
Christian Manhood Advocates Tariff Reform Speech
The St Pauls Society of Harvard held at Sanders Theatre in Cambridge featured John R. Mott and Rev W S Rainsford speaking on Christian Manhood. The address argued for tariff abolition on trust controlled articles, urging a genuine tariff revision to aid American prosperity and curb foreign retaliation, with Massachusetts seeking free coal iron wool hides lumber and food.
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St. Paul's Society of
Harvard
Sanders Theatre
Cambridge
John R. Mott
World's
Student Christian Federation
W.S. Rainsford
St. George's Church
New York City
Democratic Party
Republican Party
Massachusetts
Congress
Squire Estate In Litigation Again
Kate I Muller of Arlington petitions Middlesex probate court to remove trustees and executors Frank O Squire Fred F Squire and John P Wyman of the Squire estate She accuses them of improper loans to John P Squire Co and a co trustee plus misused estate property and alleges excessive fees and bad management The action seeks removal and accountability in probate court
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Squire
Probate Court
Middlesex County
Frank O. Squire
Fred F. Squire
John P. Wyman
John P. Squire
Kate I. Muller
Arlington
John P. Squire & Co
Deer sighting in Hanover stirs hunting efforts
Hanover residents report a wild deer wandering Webster street in North Hanover for several days. Leslie Curtis of Assinippi observed the animal yesterday afternoon, and local hunters are scouring nearby woods to capture it. This marks the first deer sighting in years in the section.
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Hanover
Leslie Curtis
Assinippi
Webster Street
North Hanover
Jane
Massachusetts and New England Trade Policy Debate
A Massachusetts political appeal argues for reciprocity with Canada and opposition to Republican tariff policies. It condemns delayed federal action and calls for local harbor improvement in Boston, urging pro growth laws and state measures to protect and expand business, labor, and capital in the region.
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Washington
Canada
Massachusetts
New England
Democratic Party
Republican Party
Alaska
Pennsylvania
Boston
Boston Harbor
Aften Harbor
Clean House with Fels Naptha Soap Promise
An upbeat promotional line extols Fels Naptha soap as the easiest and most pleasant method for house cleaning, claiming it will leave the home cleaner than ever. The copy emphasizes simplicity and satisfaction with the cleaning result.
Fred L. Clark Charged Over Unique Swindle in Boston
Fred L. Clark, 27, of 12 Boylston Place, was charged by Station 4 police with a unique swindle. He convinced James Lyons he would obtain a hotel bellboy job and asked for $10 to buy a uniform. Lyons paid, but no job or Clark appeared. Clark later gave Lyons a counterfeit $50 bill to recover the $10. Lyons exposed the note, leading to Clark’s arrest for larceny of the original $10.
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Fred L. Clark
Boylston Place
Station 4
James Lyons
Clark
Lyons
Back Bay
Tremont Street
Gaston urges shoring up state economy and consolidating commissions
William A Gaston argues for reduced state spend ing and greater executive control. He contends that abolishing or consolidating commissions would cut costs and increase efficiency, suggesting the governor could handle much business currently done by commissions with proper executive support. Dated Friday October 10, 1902.
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Union
Commonwealth
William A. Gaston
Kaiser Planning New Type of Ship
Emperor William, at his Cachonen farm, discusses with top naval authorities a new ship type. Details on departures from existing forms are not disclosed though the design aims to be essentially new and effective. Participants include Admiral Von Hollman, Herr Busley, Admiral Von Senden-Briban, Captain Von Gusey and shipbuilder Schichau.
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Kaiser
Berlin
Emperor William
His
Cachonen
Admiral von Hollman
Herr Busley
Technical University of
Technical University of Ziese, and the Owner of the Schichau
Admiral von Senden-Briban
von Gusey
Marine Cabinet
Congregational Academies Seek Endowment Aid
The Congregational Education Society led by Rev. Edward Tead announces that four Congregational academies seek an endowment. The appeal aims to secure lasting financial support for the institutions and their students amid evolving educational funding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Congregational Education Society
Edward 8. Tead
Four Congregational
Nebraska academies seek endowments from regional funds
Nebraska academies Chadron Franklin Gates and Weeping Water seek endowments totaling 165,? endowments. The Congregational Education Society has appropriated funds for two years to aid endowment efforts and added 2000 for an extension at Proctor Academy in Provo Utah, aided by Joseph C. Proctor of Gloucester Massachusetts who donated for the library.
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Nebraska
Chadron Academy
Franklin Academy
Gates Academy
Weeping Water
Congregational Education Society
The
Education Society
Proctor Academy
Provo
Utah
Joseph C. Proctor
Gloucester
Mass
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Fight IN Union
Edward W. Kiernan
W. W. Chipchase
Baltimore
Brotherhood OF ST. Andrew Convention
B. Rothschild & Go
Fae
Wm. J. Daly
Mgr
Pitts-Kimball CO
Grand Clothing Company
Hockanum
the Grand Clothing Co
Grand Street
le Wy Blue
Deviots
Peacedale
Germania
Peacedale and
Gaston
Geen
G.O.P
Old Man
Squire Estate
Hiic
Andrew J. Lloyd & Co
Down Town
Sue Washington St
Isaca
Tie Boys
Hamburg
Brighton
Congregational Academies
Browning, King & Co
Cooper Square
West
Browning, King & C
Browning, King
Washington St
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