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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Oct 11, 1906

Page

4

Horses Run Away At Wedding in Wakefield

A newly married couple Mary E Callan and David J Whelton escaped injury when horses to which tin cans were tied bolted from the church to Wakefield square, covering Vernon Water and Main streets before being halted by James Hunt. The carriage back suffered little damage and was returned to the driver.

Mary E. Callan John Callan Vernon Street David J. Whelton High Street Reading J. Albert Crowley St. Joseph’s ‘Church Vernon, Water Main Streets Wakefield Square James Hunt

Captain Swift Sends 760 Comfort Bags From State WCTU

Willimantic reports Captain Swift of the battleship Connecticut received 760 comfort bags sent by the State Woman's Christian Temperance Union for sailors aboard the ship.

Willimantic, Conn Captain Swift Connecticut Woman’s Christian Temperance Union

Charcoal Lozenges Promised To Cure Bad Breath

An advertisement for Stuart's Charcoal Lozenges claims they stop bad breath by absorbing odors and gases from the stomach. It urges readers to try a free sample before buying a 25 cent box, promising purer breath and healthier digestion.

Stuart F. A. Otnane Co Stuart Bldg Marshall, Mich

Labor Leaders Denounce Candidates in Massachusetts

The State Branch A F of L condemns Senator Hilton of Lowell over labor stance in the 1906 legislature and vows to fund his defeat. Delegates also target Lt Governor Draper and call for removal of a long-serving board member, with a Milford convention upcoming. They condemn various congressmen on child labor and eight hour bills.

Barry of Lynn Draper W. E. Sproule Lowell Eben S. Draper Hopedale Driscoll Executive Council Massachusetts Butler Ames George P. Lawrence North Adams Frederick H. Gillett Springfield Rockwood Hoar Worcester Charles Q. Tirrell Natick Augustus P. Gardner Hamilton Ernest W. Roberts Chelsea John W. Weeks Newton William C. Lovering Taunton Daniel Lane Boston William 8. McNary John A. Kelcher

The Governor and the Goldbeaters

An intimate friend of Governor Guild says the Governor had no involvement in the regilding of the State House dome. The sergeant at arms, elected by the Legislature, runs the project, and no Gold Beaters Union member contacted the Governor. The friend calls the accusation baseless and unfair.

Guild State House Gold Beaters’ Union

Democratic leaders tour wards to boost registration

W. T. A. Fitzgerald former Democratic city committee president and Secretary Charles S. Sullivan led a ward tour to rally Democratic voters for state election registration and to promote Fitzgerald's bid for Suffolk County register of deeds. They visited Ward 6 Ward 13 Ward 14 Ward 15 Ward 21 club HQs and held a reception at the Somerset Samaset and Maguire clubs.

Democratic City Committee Charles S. Sullivan Mr. Fitzgerald Register of Deeds Suffolk County Ward Douglas and Tilden Somerset Club Samoset Club Maguire Club

Seventh District Democratic Convention Set for Tomorrow

Lynn A.D. precincts announce the seventh Democratic congressional district convention will meet tomorrow night at the Jefferson Club rooms on Monroe street. Delegates and supporters are urged to attend and hear party reaffirmations.

Lynn Jefferson Club Monroe Street

Vermont Lawmakers Push Weekly Pay and Road Restriction Bills

Vermont lawmakers introduced a weekly payment bill for all industrial establishments a highway restriction measure and an old age pension bill for retiring Supreme Court members during today’s House session. The package targets wage practices highway access and judiciary benefits with proposed state policy changes.

Montpelier Supreme Court

Governor Guild Bullseyes at 500 Yards in Wakefield outing

Governor Curtis Guild Jr and staff tested the Bay State rifle range in Wakefield. He hit a bullseye on his fourth shot at 500 yards and fired ten shots. The party, including Brigadier Generals and colonels, arrived at 12 30 and were greeted by Brigadier General Carpenter. After dinner the Governor departed for Lynn.

William H. Brigham William C. Capell James G. White Roger Wolcott George Doty James P. Parker Edward Glines John Curtin Thomas Borill Joseph Kelley Charles Nutter Dwight Coast Artillery Wakefield Frederick B. Carpenter Lynn

Peters challenges Lane to congressional debate

The Hon. Andrew J. Peters issued a challenge to Hon. Daniel W. Lane for a debate on their records and Congress 11th district platforms. Peters says their Senate records and issues to be taken to Washington would be natural topics for discussion.

Andrew J. Peters Daniel W. Lane Congress Senate Washington Mr. Peters

Yale Registration Shows Slight Increase

New Haven Conn Oct 10 Yale University enrollment rises overall with undergraduates up 47 to 2248. The academic freshman class is 580, down 12 from last year, while the scientific school reports 343 freshmen, 44 fewer than last year.

New Haven, Conn Yale University

Mortgage From So-Called Ancient Note Stalls Brockton Deal

In Brockton on October 10 a mortgage dating back 56 years and still undischarged prevents a major property transaction. The $300 loan rests on a chain of deaths, leaving only two options: the current holder must pay the mortgage or the heirs must concede it was long since satisfied.

Brockton

Both Parties Defend the Lobby Across Massachusetts

Gamaliel Bradford addresses Massachusetts voters criticizing the Democratic platform wording on lobby interference. He argues the lobby is necessary to guide legislation, citing past investigations as proof that punishment for lobbying would be ineffective. He also notes Republicans defended the lobby and endorsed its influence.

Gamaliel Bradford Massachusetts Bradford Republican Club Whitney Cole Dana Republican Party

Man healed after four years with Cuticura Remedies in Alliance

John M. Lloyd of Alliance Ohio recounts a severe foot wound from 1899 to 1905. He details failed medical treatment and ointments before Cuticura Soap and Ointment healed his limb in seven months, with lasting results and a claim of high medical costs saved. He invites correspondence for Cuticura information.

John M. Lloyd S. Arch Ave Alliance Ohio Potter Drug & Chem Oston

Lack of quorum gives state Democratic meeting setback

The state Democratic committee failed to secure a quorum at a meeting called at the Reynolds House. Despite calls by telephone, absent members did not attend, and the session adjourned after 3 o'clock.

Democratic Committee Democratic Party State Committee Revere House

Strife Over State Committee Sparks Emergency Meeting Push

Old members voiced bewilderment over a move to render the committee ineffective and called for a statewide alarm and a special gathering of leaders from all sections. Moran and Williams were absent as crucial business, including vacancies on the state and executive tickets and campaign funds, awaited action at 7:30 tonight. Colonel Drinkwater complained of quorum absence after waiting with twelve others.

Moran and Williams A. C. Drinkwater Feeney Colonel Drinkwater Humphrey O’sullivan Lowell John A. Kelcher Boston Daniel F. Buckley North Easton Dennis T. Tynell Chelsea James H. Vahey Watertown John J. Cahill Peabody George T. McLaughlin Sandwich William T. Shea Quincy John H. H. McNamee Cambridge W. T. A. Fitzgerald Arthur Clark Dedham

White Turkeys Attract Attention In Window Display

At Holmes Luce Co 123 Dock Square two pure white turkeys on exhibition in the window draw public notice. The firm marks its 23rd year offering a free turkey for Thanksgiving with each range sold during October and November.

Holmes, Luce & Co Dock Square

Tammany Hall Says It Needs No Campaign Money

In New York on October 10 Charles F. Murphy stated that Tammany Hall does not need any money, responding to questions about contributions for the current campaign.

New York Tammany Hall Charles F. Murphy

Missing for Four Months Strikes Wyeth Family

Maiden Oct 10 The Spencer and Barter families report two local youths missing for months. Charles H Spencer Jr 16 of Wyeth Street disappeared four months ago after a disputed pay incident at Centre School. Stephen Barter 21 of Waverly Street left home about a month ago. Both families fear for their sons’ safety.

Maiden Charles H. Spencer, Jr Wyeth Street Spencer Centre School Stephen Barter Waverly Street Theodore Barter Barter

F H Odiorne Goes Ashore Then Floats Off After Gale

The three masted schooner F. H. Odiorne ran aground in a gale at Ellsworth Maine. She floated at high water and was hauled off with little damage.

Ellsworth F. H. Odiorne

Cascarets Promise Quick Relief for Digestive Ailments

A vintage advertisement urges immediate action for stomach discomfort and bad breath with Cascarets. It claims one candy cures onset indigestion, belching, and coated tongue without harsh purgatives, likening its effect to exercise for bowel muscles. The message promotes a ten cent pocket box, cautioning to buy only the genuine Sterling Remedy Co product, SKU CCC stamped tabs.

Sterling Remedy Company CCC

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