Health and wholesome living urged for children
A period advertisement extols outdoor play and healthy habits for children, warning against medicines of questionable quality. It promotes Syrup of Figs and Elixir of Senna from the California Fig Syrup Co as a gentle, reliable laxative approved by physicians. The notice cautions buyers to insist on the genuine product with the company name on the package and warns against imitation bottles.
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California Fig Syrup Co
Gaynor headlines at Hearst rally in Brooklyn crowd
Judge Gaynor spoke to a packed Academy of Music audience in Brooklyn praising non partisan support and lampooning fusion committees. He attacked demagogic leaders and defended Hearst while noting Barnard, Gaynor, and outsider status as a potential risk to Tammany. Hearst in Carnegie Hall backed income tax and warned against Murphy McCarren appointees.
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New York
Gaynor
Academy of Music
Brooklyn
Mr. Hearst
William R. Hearst
Carnegie Hall
Hearst
Barnard
Murphy
McCarren
Taft
Terrific Cuban hurricane devastation hits Havana coast
Havana reels from a cyclone that struck western Cuba with winds near 120 mph. Five people killed and about 25 injured as docks, coal conveyors, and the ward liner Morro Castle face danger. Two steamers sought shelter, then arrived safely. Damage estimated at $1,000,000 with widespread interruptions and damaged crops.
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Havana
Cuba
Casablanca
Ward
Morro Castle
New York
Plant Line
Miami
Key West
Havana Coal Company
Pinar del Rio
Vuelta Abajo
Fear For Steamers Lampassas and Olivette
In Tampa on October 11, distress grows for Mallory steamer Lampassas and P and QO steamer Olivette. The Olivette was contacted by wireless at 9 AM but has silenced since and is not at Punta Gorda. Wireless efforts to reach both vessels continued all day without success. The Lampassas was due in at noon.
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Arroyo Naranjo
Havana
Maine
New Orleans
Tampa
Fla
Lampassas
Olivette
Punta Gorda
Wireless
Gunboat Smith Knocks Down Jack Johnson in Four Round Bout
In San Francisco on October 11 Gunboat Smith a seaman from a US cruiser scored a knockout against Jack Johnson the negro heavyweight in a four round bout. Smith delivered a right overhand chop that crashed Johnson on the chin and Johnson fell flat. He got up dazed and the round was cut short by his manager.
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San Francisco
Smith
United States
Jack Johnson
Johnson
Politics Place for Union Men at Holyoke Convention
The first day of the 24th annual convention of the State Branch, A F of L, opened in Holyoke with reports from executive, legislative, and executive committees. Mayor N P Avery welcomed the delegates and Urban Fleming of Holyoke Central Union spoke for city trade unions, criticizing labor officials who accept offices offered by Governor Eben S Draper and others.
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Holyoke
State Branch
A. F. of L
N. P. Avery
Urban Fleming
The
Holyoke Central Union
Eben S. Draper
Labor delegates plot at Boston convention amid Draper stance
Delegates from unions including Boot and Shoe Workers and Typographical unions in Boston and surrounding cities convened to discuss labor policy and direct legislation. Andrew J. Doyle condemned Governor Draper, while calls grew to urge direct legislation and prep for next legislative session. Several officers declined candidacy, and nominations for Toronto delegates and committee leadership were set for upcoming sessions.
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Andrew J. Doyle
New Bedford
Boot and Shoe Workers’ Union
Boston
State Branch
Doyle
Draper
Central Labor Union
A. F. of L
Henry Sterling
Boston Typographical Union
Organized Labor
Norman E. McPhail
Boston Typographical Union 18
James W. Wall
Worcester
Thomas J. Durnin
Waiters, Cooks and Bartenders’ International Union
Toronto
Philip H. Sweet
Boston Coopers’ Union 68
Emmett Walls
Brockton Boot and Shoe Workers’ Union
Thomas M. Nolan
High School
Springfield
Frank H. McCarthy
Peter D. Monaghan
Brockton
J. J. Curley
W. F. Healey
L. Woolen
Rockland
J. Corcoran
Cambridge
J. W. Power
Fall River
E. Gerry Brown
N. E. McPhail
William Grady
A. Moir
J. E. Potts
Curtis Hall Snag Delays Jamaica Plain City Building
Curtis Hall faces a funding and charter snag delaying its construction. The $50,000 Curtis Hall project, part of a quartet of proposed city buildings, cannot start before the city’s fiscal year ends Feb 1, forcing piecemeal contracting and delaying the gym and pool plans for Jamaica Plain.
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Curtis Hall
Hibbard
Jamaica Plain
Morrison
Tuttle denies Morgan story on Boston & Maine
Boston & Maine president Lucius Tuttle denies reports that J Pierpont Morgan would join management or appear as a dummy director. He insists there is no truth, and states Rich and Ryder will be elected directors.
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Lucius Tuttle
Boston & Maine Railroad
J. Pierpont Morgan
Mr. Tuttle
Morgan
Rich
Ryder
Night riders surround Kentucky home in shotgun volleys
Twelve armed night riders surrounded James Devon's home near Shannon Kentucky last night and fired several volleys through the windows. No one was hurt. Devon is a member of the tobacco pool.
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Lexington
James Devon
Shannon
Devon
Tobacco Pool
Deaths Tinkham Jeremiah Tinkham, 6 Years Old
Jeremiah Tinkham, six, died at home 17 Chambers street West End at 7:40 p.m. Monday October 11. Funeral details to be announced later.
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Tinkyiam
Jeremiah Tinkham
Chambers Street
West End
Mrs Eddy Unaware of Fight Over Christian Science Disciplinary Action
Reports quote Alfred Farlow saying Mrs. Eddy may not know about New York church discipline of Mrs. Stetson and 16 practitioners. He denies new bylaws or director action, calls rumors speculation, and notes no statements from Eddy. A church representative will seek Eddy's views in Boston.
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Mary Baker Eddy
Stetson
New York City
Alfred Farlow
New York
Eddy
Boston
Mrs. Eddy
Mr. Farlow
Augusta E. Stetson
Mother Church
First
Developments in First Church of Christ Scientist Dissension
New York Oct 11 reports progress in the ongoing dissension within the First Church of Christ Scientist. Observers expect developments or a potential decision by week’s end regarding leadership or doctrinal disputes gripping the church and its congregation.
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New York
Church of Christ, Scientist
Vahey Campaign Comes Alive With Big Leaders
Charles W. Bartlett will stump for Vahey and Foss with rallies tonight in Fall River and New Bedford. Harvey N. Shepard debuts at these rallies while Andrew J. Peters Joseph H. O Connell James H. Vahey and Eugene N. Foss speak alongside. Torchlit processions planned. Mansfield to attack Governor Draper. Whirlwind tour tomorrow includes Holyoke Springfield and West Springfield. Hampshire county Democratic chairmen meet at Northampton. noon rally in Chicopee. Thomas L. Hisgen offers speeches in the western part of the state.
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Charles W. Bartlett
Vahey
Foss
Frederick J. Macleod
Democratic State Committee
Fall River
New Bedford
Harvey N. Shepard
James H. Vahey
Eugene N. Foss
Andrew J. Peters
Joseph H. O'Connell
Martin F. Carney
Waltham
Ashley
John T. Coughlin
Frederick W. Mansfield
American Federation of Labor
Draper
Holyoke
Springfield
West Springfield
Hampshire County
Northampton
Chicopee
Thomas L. Hisgen
Crane Seems Sure to Quit China
Washington Oct. 11 It appears nearly certain that Charles R. Crane will resign as American minister to China. A report is expected to Taft and Secretary Knox may present it before any action is taken as differences noted could be reconciled.
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Washington, D. C
Charles R. Crane
China
Taft
Knox
Rexall Mucu-Tone Promises Cure For Catarrh
An advertisement touts Rexall Mucu-Tone as a systemic remedy for catarrh, claiming internal treatment via the bloodstream can prevent consumption. It pledges a money back guarantee if unsatisfied, lists 50 cent and 1 dollar sizes, and places the offer at Rexall Stores in Boston with local availability and a health warning about autumn illnesses.
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Boston
Rexall
Riker-Jaynes Drug Stores
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