Battle within Grand Army encampment shocks convention
Washington October 10. The Grand Army of the Republic encampment for 1902 closed with clashes over leadership and membership rules. General Dyrenforth faced suspension amid pandemonium as officers clashed and chairs toppled. secessionists formed a rival faction while other sessions pressed reforms and social events.
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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
Executive
Dyrenforth
B. F.hutchinson
Rochester
General Hutchinson
General Dyrenforth
Brotherhood of St. Andrew Convention Sees Rule of Service Restated
At Symphony Hall the Brotherhood of St. Andrew discussed establishing a lay Bible study school and debated boosting annual dues to fund St. Andrew publications. John W. Wood noted publication costs for St. Andrew's Cross, while the restatement of the rule of service changed the aim to lead one man closer to Christ weekly, prompting further discussion.
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Detroit
Gaston Accepts Democratic Nomination for Massachusetts Governor
Henry F. Napheny reports Gaston’s acceptance letter endorsing the Massachusetts Democratic platform. He calls for tariff reform including repeal of duties on raw materials and a revision to strengthen prosperity, plus immediate abolition of tariff duties on trust controlled articles. He supports reciprocity with Canada and urges Boston Harbor improvements.
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Congress
Canada
New England
Alaska
Boston Harbor
William A. Gaston
St Paul's Society Semester Talk Advocates Tariff Revision
The St Pauls Society of Harvard in Sanders Theatre Cambridge heard John R Mott and Rev W S Rainsford argue for tariff abolition on trust controlled articles and broader tariff reform to aid American production Massachusetts needs free coal iron wool hides lumber and foods while Republicans are criticized for failing to regulate trusts and serving other states interests.
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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 Faces Removal Petition in Middlesex Probate
Kate I Muller of Arlington petitions Middlesex Probate Court to remove trustees and executors Frank O Squire Fred F Squire and John P Wyman for alleged improper loans to John P Squire Co mismanagement of estate property benefiting a corporation and excessive fees.
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Squire
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 prompts hunting search
A wild deer has been seen in Hanover streets several times in recent days. Leslie Curtis of Assinippi spotted it on Webster Street in North Hanover and locals are scouring nearby woods to capture the animal, the first such sighting in years.
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Hanover
Leslie Curtis
Assinippi
Webster Street
North Hanover
Acceptance speech on impartiality for public office
The speaker accepts a nomination noting the honor while stressing duties and ties will guide impartial performance. He signals that his views on public questions remain but commitment to fairness governs his future actions in office.
Massachusetts Democrats Call For Trade Reciprocity With Canada
Massachusetts Democrats urge reciprocity with Canada as vital to regional commerce amid Republican resistance. They fault tariff duties on coal, press for Boston harbor improvements by state action, and insist on modernizing business laws to retain and attract enterprises.
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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
The advertisement touts Fels Naptha soap as the easiest pleasant way to clean a home and promises a noticeably cleaner result. The copy emphasizes simplicity and satisfaction with house cleaning.
Fred L. Clark Charged With Unique Swindle by Police
Fred L. Clark, 27, of 12 Boylston Place, was charged by Station 4 police after promising James Lyons a hotel bellboy job in Back Bay. Lyons paid $10 for a uniform but received neither job nor Clark, who disappeared on Tremont Street yesterday afternoon.
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Fred L. Clark
Boylston Place
Station 4
James Lyons
Clark
Lyons
Back Bay
Tremont Street
Gaston urges economy and executive control of state affairs
In a letter dated October 10, 1902, William A. Gaston argues for reducing state expenditures, consolidating commissions, and placing more work under direct executive control, asserting the governor could handle tasks now done by commissions with competent assistance. He notes the high cost of administration relative to population and compares the state to a private business.
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Union
Commonwealth
William A. Gaston
Kaiser Planning New Type of Ship
Oct 10 Berlin reports Emperor William in talks with top naval authorities on a new ship design. Details kept secret but described as essentially new and effective. Participants include Admiral Von Hollman Herr Busley and leaders of Schichau shipyards with naval cabinet officials.
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Berlin
Emperor William
Cachonen
Admiral von Hollman
Herr Busley
Technical University of
Admiral von Senden-Briban
Marine Cabinet
Captain von Gusey
Congregational Academies Seek Endowment Funding
The Congregational Education Society led by secretary Rev Edward S Tead announces that four Congregational academies seek an endowment to secure long term support. The plea outlines aims to strengthen instruction and stability for the schools.
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The
Congregational Education Society
Edward S. Tead
Four Congregational
Nebraska
Chadron Academy
Franklin Academy
Gates Academy
Weeping
Education Society
Proctor Academy
Provo
Utah
Joseph O. Preector
Gloucester
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Grand Street
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