East Boston Reception Honors Lieutenant-Governor Bates
Republicans and Democrats mingle at Music Hall East Boston in a cordial reception for Lieutenant-Governor John L. Bates. About 609 attendees greet Bates with no speeches, aided by a large reception committee and Judge Emmons, with Rev. Bates present part of the evening.
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Bates
East Boston
John L. Bates
Music Hall
Meridian Street
Carl Pierce
H. H. Emmons
George T. Sampson
David K. Blaney
Lewis B. Bates
RE. M. McPherson
Ainsley R. Hooper
Sullivan on the tariff in Mt Hope meeting
Senator John A. Sullivan, Democratic candidate for Congress in the 11th district, argues against a tariff commission and for immediate tariff revision. He contrasts his positions with Foss and cites risks of commission reports, urging removal of the 15 percent duty on hides and alignment with New England interests. Other speakers include Edward 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 Campaign
Republican leaders convened at Young's Hotel to plan voter registration and campaign strategy. Speakers including Senator Lodge General Guild and Lt Governor Bates urged unity, attacked coal strikes, and outlined western state touring plans and slate defenses.
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Republican State Committee
Young’s Hotel
Senator Lodge
Guild
John N. Bates
Goetting
Lodge
Bruce- Sparks
Bates
Massachusetts
Crane
General Guild
Charles H. Woodbury
Beverly
J. P. Hutchinson
Boston
George H. Garfield
Brockton
Frederick W. Dallinger
Cambridge
Harry W. James
Chelsea
J. P. Doucette
Chicopee
William O. Hersey
Everett
Edward W. Brown
Fall River
Albert H. Burgess
Fitchburg
Frank W. Tibbetts
Gloucester
Allen CC
Stevens
Haverhill
James H. Loomis
Holyoke
Louis S. Cox
Lawrence
Willam Howell
Lowell
William P. Finney
Lynn
Charles BK. Dennett
Malden
J. Henry Gleason
Marlboro
Wilton B. Fay
Medford
George II
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
Congress
Moody
Navy
Roosevelt
Josiah Quincy
Gaston
Irish Landlords Refuse Dublin Meeting Vote
The Landowners' convention in Dublin voted 77 to 14 against Earl of Mayo's proposal for a conference between land owners and tenants to discuss transferring lands to tenants. Duke of Abercorn presided. proceedings were private.
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Dublin
Earl of Mayo
Duke of Abercorn
Governor Odell Faces New York Trip Over Miner Strike
Governor Odell plans to travel to Wilkesbarre and Newbury while miners and operators hold firm after failed talks. J. P. Morgan and coal executives press for action, with Wilcox urging enforcement of the Sherman act to curb the United Mine Workers’ interstate restraint.
Baer’s Road Denies Coal Trust Ties and Sets Legal Stance
Philadelphia & Reading Coal and Iron Company leaders deny any combination with rivals under New York anti trust law. They assert Pennsylvania statute allows railroads to own mining stocks and deny fixed coal prices by agreement. The filing notes officers exchange statistical data but deny binding price circles. no further inquiry urged.
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Philadelphia
Philadelphia & Reading Coal and Iron Company
Baer
W. R. Hearst
New York
Pennsylvania
New York State
Commonwealth
The
Temple Iron Company
New Move by Operators in Coal Strike
David Wilcox of the Delaware and Hudson Railroad sent a letter to the President urging government action against the United Mine Workers of America. He argues the union is a conspiracy to obstruct interstate commerce and cites prior legal condemnations of its methods.
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Mine Workers’ Association
Mine Workers’ Organization
United Mine Workers’ Association
Delaware & Hudson Company
David Wilcox
New York
Delaware & Hudson Railroad Company
United States
United ‘Mine Workers of America
Charles Foster Predicts Baer Resignation Over Anthracite Strike
Charles Foster, former Treasury secretary and Ohio governor, says President Baer will resign after the anthracite strike. He argues operators profit from coal, miners dig at low pay, and urges capital and labor to unite. He cites comparisons to bituminous coal and notes Senator Hanna’s long handling of labor.
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Springfield
Charles Foster
Treasury
Ohio
State Conference of Charities and Corrections
Baer
Hanna
John Mitchell
United States
Boston University Students Host Social with Ping Pong Tourney
Boston University students held a social to boost interest in the Beacon newspaper. Over 200 attended as seniors won a four class ping pong tournament. Prof Perrin spoke on College Spirit and Prof Black on Volunteerism praising loyalty to the school.
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Boston University
Beacon
Perrin
Professor Black
Robert A. Coan
Paul Dorchester
Charles Moore
Harold Pierce
Moore
Coan
Wood paving trials on Beacon Street in Boston
Report describes new wood paving blocks dumped on Beacon street near Massachusetts avenue and Tremont street. Blocks are 8 by 4 by 8 inches, cost about $75 per thousand, used for experiments to assess heat, traction, and practicality for horse traffic on Beacon street versus Tremont and Boylston streets.
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Beacon Street
Massachusetts Avenue
Brookline
Brighton
Tremont Street
Boyston Street
Tremont
Park Square
Donovan
Blackmar Improves After Grand Army Parade Wounding
General W. W. Blackmar of Massachusetts shows marked recovery after being thrown from a horse during a Grand Army parade. He endured nervous exhaustion and shock but is expected to be active again within days.
Holbrook Found Guilty of Second Degree Murder
Herbert Holbrook is sentenced to life at hard labor in the State prison for the murder of his wife Josie Holbrook in Wilton. The trial concluded in life imprisonment after the jury returned a guilty verdict. Holbrook displayed a slight spasm while being taken to jail and remained in poor condition.
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Farmington
Herbert EE. Tlolbrook
Josie Holbrook
Wilton
Kilroy Sentenced to Life in Prison
Kilroy remains silent in court after being found guilty and handed a life term. The defendant protests his innocence as the judge invites a final statement and relatives testify to his good behavior when sober. The scene includes emotional testimony from Kilroy’s children about his treatment of the family.
Gaston Visits Harvard Elated by Harvard Old Friends
The Hon. William A. Gaston Democratic candidate for Governor visited Cambridge and was entertained at the Colonial Club by President Charles W. Eliot and other prominent locals. Eliot praised his ability, but no speeches were made as the gathering recalled Gaston’s Harvard days.
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William A. Gaston
Cambridge
Colonial Club
Charles W. Eliot
John €. Gray
Stillman F. Kelley
Solon S. Hastings
George H. Cox
Joseph B. Russell
William&. Hall
Thomas Hunt
Frederick D. Fiske
Francis W. Bacon
Bancroft G. Davis
Possible Snag in Ninth Nominating Conventions
The article discusses a potential obstacle in the Ninth district nominating process due to revised statutes adding the words and held regarding conventions. It notes three candidates, Conry Kelcher or Dennison, and the need to convene by a tight deadline before filing certificates. The timing dispute involves Democrats and Republicans frantically debating 48 hours before filing.
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Ninth
Conry
Kelcher
Joseph A. Dennison
State House
Kelshers Letter to Dennison on Delegate Pledges in Massachusett
John A Keliber argues that delegates must break from pledges to avoid a deadlock and secure a nomination. He proposes a mutual pledge release to free enough delegates, ensuring a Democratic nomination and representation in the ninth district. The letter urges fair minded party unity and rejects pursuing an autocratic approach.
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Ninth District
Dennison
Massachusetta
Simon
John A. Keliber
Democratic Ratification Meeting at Tremont Temple
The Democratic city committee led by William T. A. Fitzgerald will hold a ratification meeting at Tremont Temple one week from tonight with Mayor Collins presiding. They will escort William A. Gaston to the temple before a rally, and all ticket candidates will attend with a music band.
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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
The note promotes Fels-Naptha as a back-saving and clothes-saving soap for easy wash day. It specifies no hot water is needed.
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J. J. Dennison
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R. J. Elder
W. H. H. Emmons
James Frame
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