Reception for Lieutenant-Governor Bates in East Boston
Republicans and Democrats attended a nonpartisan reception for Lt. Governor John L. Bates at Music Hall East Boston. With 699 handshakes, the informal gathering featured Carl Pierce's Orchestra and a large mixed- party committee led by E. M. McPherson. The Rev. Lewis B. Bates attended. no speeches were delivered.
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Bates
East Boston
John L. Bates
Music Hall
Meridian Street
Carl Pierce
H. H. Emmons
George T. Sampson
David J. Blaney
Lewis B. Bates
E. M. McPherson
Ainsley R. Hooper
Sullivan on the Tariff at Gaston Club Mt Hope
Senator John A. Sullivan, Democratic candidate for Congress in the 11th district, denounces Republican free trade aims and pushes for immediate tariff revision favoring New England. He contrasts his stance with Foss, argues against tariff commissions, and pledges to align with his party and New England interests while criticizing Foss for potential conflicts with party policy. Other speakers listed include Seaver Coulthurst Leavitt Peters and Heath.
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Gaston Club
Mt. Hope
John A. Sullivan
Congress
11Th
11Th District
New England
Ways and Means Committee
Foss
Tariff Commission
Mr. Foss
Sunday Post
Edward Seaver
John A. Coulthurst
Joseph J. Leavitt
Andrew J. Peters
William B. Heath
Republicans Dine and Talk on State Politics
Massachusetts Republican leaders gathered at Young's Hotel to press voter registration and bolster the campaign. Senator Lodge and General Guild led speeches defending Roosevelt policies, opposing free coal and tariffs, and aiming to mobilize the western and metropolitan regions for the party.
Irish Landlords Refuse Dublin Conference Vote
Oct 10 The Landowners convention met in Dublin and by 77 to 14 rejected a Mayo proposal for a conference with tenants to discuss transferring land ownership to tenants. The Duke of Abercorn presided. proceedings were private.
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Dublin
Barl of
Mayo
Duke of Abercorn
Odell weighs next move on miners strike after talks
Governor Odell, while in New York and Wilkesbarre bound, signals no final plan on extraordinary session but indicates awaiting operators’ response. Industry leaders claim no further talks will occur, framing state legislative action and possible injunctions under the Sherman antitrust act. David Wilcox submits a formal request urging action against the United Mine Workers for restraint of interstate commerce.
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Wilkesbarre
Mitchell
New York
Odell
Newbury
J. P. Morgan
Answer of Baer's Road Philadelphia Coal Company Denies Cartel Links
Counsel for the Philadelphia and Reading Coal and Iron Company filed an answer in New York denying any connection to a combination, asserting Pennsylvania law allows coal stock ownership by railroads, and disputing any price fixing by agreement. The document notes that officers may share industry data, but denies uniform price setting or binding circulars. It argues no NY antitrust violation occurred and requests no further inquiry.
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Philadelphia
Philadelphia & Reading Coal and Iron Company
Baer
W. R. Hearst
New York
Pennsylvania
New York State
Commonwealth
Temple Iron Company
New Move by Operators in Coal Strike Controversy
New York Oct 10 The coal strike dispute takes a new turn as David Wilcox vice president and counsel for the Delaware and Hudson Railroad files a letter with the President urging federal action against the United Mine Workers of America for alleged obstruction of interstate commerce The dated Oct 2 note cites prior letters and court condemnations of the union outlining a demand for government prosecution
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New York
David Wilcox
Delaware & Hudson Railroad Company
United States
United Mine Workers of America
Circuit Courts
Ex Secretary Foster Predicts Baer Resignation in Anthracite Crisis
Charles Foster, former Secretary of the Treasury and Ohio Governor, says operators will need to deal with miners in the anthracite strike and predicts President Baer will resign. He argues coal costs and freight stay constant while soft coal prices rise, and notes sympathy for miners growing as capital and labor must collaborate. He cites Hanna and Mitchell as model figures in labor relations.
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Springfield
Charles Foster
Baer
Hanna
John Mitchell
United States
Boston University Students Host Social and Ping Pong Tournament
Boston University students held a social to promote the Beacon with a four-class ping pong tournament. Seniors won as over 200 attendees enjoyed talks on College Spirit by Prof Perrin and Volunteerism by Prof Black. Notable players included Coan, Dorcheste r, Moore, and Pierce with an exciting Moore-Coan match.
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Boston University
Beacon
Perrin
Professor Black
Robert A. Coan
Paul Dorchester
Charles Moore
Harold Pierce
Moore
Coan
NEW WOOD PAVING FOR BEACON STREET
Wood paving blocks are dumped on Beacon street near Massachusetts Avenue for experimental use. The blocks measure about 4 by 3.5 inches and cost the city roughly 75 dollars per thousand. They burn intensely but would make poor fuel. Tremont and Boylston streets already use similar blocks. Superintendent Donovan plans a trial on a short Beacon street section with blocks having a slight concave surface for horse traction.
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Beacon Street
Massachusetts Avenue
Brookline
Brighton
Tremont Street
Boyston Street
Tremont
Park Square
Donovan
Blackmar Improves After Grand Army Parade Incident
General W. W. Blackmoor of Massachusetts, thrown from his horse during the Grand Army parade on Wednesday, shows considerable improvement and is expected to be out in a few days. He had suffered nervous exhaustion and shock.
Life sentence in Wilton murder case
In Me on Oct 10, Herbert Holbrook was found guilty of second degree murder in the death of his wife Josie Holbrook in their Wilton bedroom on Sept 9. Judge Whitehouse sentenced him to life at hard labor in the state prison. Holbrook showed a slight spasm while being taken to jail and remained in poor condition.
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Warmington
Herbert Bk.tholbrook
Josie Holorook
Wilton
Whitehouse
Blate
Holbrook
Kilroy Sentenced to Life in Prison
Kilroy receives a life term after verdict. defense witnesses include his children speaking of a sober, kind father. Kilroy protests his innocence in court, insisting he is not guilty as the judge and jury listen.
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Sughrue
Hardy
Michael Kilroy
Kilroy
Mary
Gaston at Harvard during Cambridge visit
The Democratic gubernatorial candidate William A. Gaston visited Cambridge and dined at the Colonial Club with prominent locals including Charles W. Eliot and Bancroft G. Davis. President Eliot praised Gaston’s ability. no speeches were made and the event was nonpolitical.
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William A. Gaston
Cambridge
Colonial Club
Charles W. Eliot
John C. Gray
Solon S. Hastings
George H. Cox
Joseph B. Russell
William 5. Hall
Thomas Hunt
Frederick D. Fiske
Francis W. Bacon
Bancroft G. Davis
Gaston
Harvard University
Possible Snag in Ninth Nomination Deadlock
The revised statutes may allow Democrats in the ninth district to nominate Conry Kelcher or Dennison if their convention is held by next Monday night instead of Tuesday. The crucial phrase and held could force ballot law officials to intervene. Republicans adjourned to Monday awaiting construction and time limits. All nominations must be filed by Thursday at State House.
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Ninth
Conry
Kelcher
Joseph A. Dennison
State House
Kelshers Answer to Dennison Reveals Draft Proposal
John A. Ewlhiter of Boston argues delegates should be freed from pledges to break the deadlock in the ninth district convention. He proposes mutual release of pledged delegates to enable a nomination and preserve Democratic representation. The letter critiques Dennison as pressuring delegates with pledges and seeks fair, independent judgment from party members.
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Ninth District
Dennison
Massachusetta
Thither
Simon
John A. Ewlither
Democratic ratification meeting at Tremont Temple announced
The Democratic city committee will hold a ratification meeting at Tremont Temple one week from tonight with Mayor Collins presiding. President William T. A. Fitzgerald leads the committee along with past presidents and a band to escort the Honorable William A. Gaston to the temple. All ticket candidates will be present.
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Democratic City Committee
Tremont Temple
Collins
William T. A. Fitzgerald
William A. Gaston
Temple
Easy Wash Day With Fels Naptha Soap
A vintage ad praise for Fels Naptha highlighting back-saving and clothes-saving soap that works without hot water for easier laundry. The copy stresses convenience and effectiveness in a home wash setting.
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John Marno
Charles I. Albee
Peter Alendorf
Horace B. Butler
Joseph H. Barnes
J. H. Barnes, Jr
W. ¥. Burk
M. J. Puree
A. D. Bagley
George H. Battis
D. H. Blaney
Burnham
J. M. Brooks
I. BE. Burnham
Cens Pane
BE. C. R. Bagley
J. A. Campbell
Albert EB
Carlton W. Crocker
James A. Cochran
J.J. Carrigan
Willis B. Chase
Frank Cantwell
Joseph H. Dalton
Thomas H. Dalton
J. J. Dennison
John Dunglinson
John J. Douglass
Frank EF. Dimmick
R. J. Elder
W. H. H. Emmons
James Frame
Andrew P. Fisher
J. E. Fitzgerald
Jesse M. Gove
Robert J. Gove
Edward O. Graves
Samuel Godenburg
Benjamin J. Graham
Thomas B. Grimes
Joseph Goldinger
Edwin W. Graves
William H. Granger
Lewis Ginsberg
George H. Gibby
E. Hitchins
Ainsley I. Hooper
Harry Hamilton
Henry B. Hill
Robert Hodson
Henry D. Huggan
BE. Hodge
D. Frank Hodge
William B. Jackson
Robert P. Jordan
Thomas Kellough
John A. Lane
P. Leighton
George J. Libbie
John Morrison
Jo Marno
J. B. Maccabe
Edward A. Magee
John A. McKee
William McKee
A. McInnis, Jr
D. B. McPherson
William R. Morrison
J. T
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M. Simpson
Frank H. Tilton
A. L.tallman
PRP
Sullivan
Old Hervey Corner
Union St
Republican State Committee
Young’s Hotel
Senator Lodge
Guild
John N. Bates
Goetting
Lodge
Bruce- Sparks
Massachusetts
Crane
General Guild
Charles H. Woodbury
Beverly
J. P. Hutchinson
Boston
George H. Garfield
Brockton
Frederick W. Dallinger
Harry W. James
Chelsea
J. P. Doucette
Chicopee
William C. Hersey
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Edward W. Brown
Fall River
Albert H. Burgess
Fitchburg
Frank W. Tibbetts
Gloucester
Allen C. Stevens
Haverhill
James H. Loomis
Holyoke
Louis
Cox
Lawrence
William Howell
Lowell
William P. Finney
Lynn
Charles KE. Dennett
Malden
J. Henry Gleason
Marlboro
Wilton B. Fay
Medford
George Ik
Babson
Melrose
Theodore Thompson
New Bedford
Moody Kimball
Newburyport
William F. Garcelon
Newton
James Tracy Potter
North Adams
Ernest W. Hardy
Northampton
Orlando
Committee On
H. H. Atherton, Jr
Saugus
Senator Hoar
Salem
John F. Hurley
Gardner
Moody
Navy
Roosevelt
Josiah Quincy
Mime Workers’ Association
Mine Workers’ Organization
United Mine Workers’ Association
Delaware & Hudson Company
Miners’ Organization
Foster
Harvard
Dines
Eliot
Kelsher
Charlestown
Joston
Get
Fatty Felix
Flipp Boys
Uriah Crane
Brer Rabbit
McDougall
Papa
Amelia
Sallie Slick
St. Louis de Lobster
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