Gaston Seen Winning Governor Vote, Dems Confident
Representative Charles A. Dean, executive clerk of the Democratic State committee, predicts Gaston will be elected governor as mass mobilization grows. He notes active registration drives, regional support in Boston, Lowell, Cambridge, and other cities, and signals three Boston congressmen and six statewide seats for Democrats. Roads and Sullivan touted for gains. focus remains on free coal, iron, hides for New England industry.
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Charles A. Dean
Wakefield
Democratic State Committee
Post
Gaston
Dean
Massachusetts
William A. Gaston
Boston
Lowell
Lawrence
Cambridge
Springfield
Lynn
Haverhill
William E. Russell
State Committee
Gaton
Canada
John R. Thayer
Worcester
McNary
John
A. Sullivan
Congress
Sullivan
Samuel Reads
Marblehead
Essex County
Butler Ames
Mark Hanna
New England
Maine Woman Kills Herself with Fire
A Guilford Centre woman doused her clothes with kerosene and set herself afire in the woodshed. Her father, in the yard, heard her mutter about matches, found her ablaze upon returning home, stripped and cast off the burning garments. She rolled in flames twice and died this morning. Mr. Lowe suffered severe burns.
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Guilford Centre Road
Mr. Lowe
A Marvelous Exhibition At Bromfield Street Church
The Methodist Church on Bromfield Street drew a large crowd for Dr. Henton's renowned work. Attendees report a remarkable display that defies explanation, leaving spectators puzzled by the mystery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist
Bromfield Street
Dr. Henton
Macedonian Trouble Grows Across Balkan Fronts
From Sofia to Constantinople and London, reports say the Macedonian committee leaders have escaped prison, insurrection spreads, villages are destroyed, and a clash near Jumaya yields captured Turkish guns before repulsion. Consular news notes fighting and prisoner casualties, while Bulgaria vows to uphold duty amid pressures.
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Sofia
Bulgaria
Zontcheff
Macedonian Committee
Macedonia
Jumaya
Turkey
Constantinople
Brumabola
Letvitch
Porte
London
Daily Mail
M. Daneff
Boston miners fundraiser attracts speakers at rally
A Boston gathering raised $3000 for striking miners. Speeches criticized President Roosevelt and state leaders, with attacks on Governor Stone of Pennsylvania and Governor Odell over troops sent to quell strikers. John Fahy, district president of District Union 9, and David Goldstein led the event with applause.
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Carey
Roosevelt
Stone
Pennsylvania
Odell
New York
John Fahy
District Union 9
Nichols
John Mitchell
David Goldstein
Boston Relief Committee backs miners strike drive
David Goldstein and Mr Nichols address a Boston gathering supporting the anthracite miners strike. They urge sustained aid through city relief until victory, demand eight hour days, higher wages, weighed coal, and accurate ton measurements. They accuse operators of inflated car sizes and underpay, note 1700 mine injuries and deaths, and urge independent review.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Nichols
Fahy
Mitchell
East Boston United Irish League Names Delegates at Lyceum Hall
The East Boston United Irish League met at Lyceum Hall to elect three delegates for the national convention in Faneuil Hall on October 20 and 21. James J. Donnelly William Co. 8. Healy and John F. Sullivan were chosen unanimously. Speakers backed local self government for Ireland and noted emigration trends amid coal strike and English oppression concerns.
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East Boston
United Irish League
Lyceum Hall
Faneuil Hall
James J. Donnelly
William Co
Healy
John F. Sullivan
William J. Burke
Ireland
United States
England
Lttle
Parnell
America
Joseph F. Carter
Irish League
Francis Lally
William C. 8. Healy
Joseph F. Crowley
John L. Kelly
Belgian coal miners demand higher wages in Belgium
In Charleroi on October 12 the national committee of miners from four major Belgian coal fields passed resolutions demanding a 15 percent wage increase. The move aims to aid French striking miners and to cut Belgian coal supply to France.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charleroi
Belgium
National Committee
France
Mitchell to Boston for historic reception at mine workers event
Mitchell travels to Boston to receive the greatest welcome for any man as American Mine Workers pledge a victory banner. The committee presents Torrey E. Wardner as presiding officer amid cheers and applause from townspeople.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mitchell
Boston
Torrey E. Wardner
Wardner Urges Trades Unionism in Broad Platform
Mr Wardner speaks to a mixed audience calling the gathering a human meeting not partisan. He credits John Mitchell and his men with protecting liberty through trades union principles and cites labor strikes in Pennsylvania with seven deaths and compares automobile fatalities among the rich in Newport Boston and New York. He introduces speaker George E McNeill as a longtime labor advocate.
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Wardner
John Mitchell
Pennsylvania
National Guard of Pennsylvania
Hisses
Newport
Boston
New York
George E. McNeill
Quaker Hat Protests and Resolutions at Meeting
George E. McNeill presents resolutions approved by the committee proclaiming the earth is the Lord's and denying title conveyance to President Baer and associates. The crowd reacts with laughter and applause as Chairman Wardner introduces Thomas D. Nichols amid cheers and playful jibes about his appearance.
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George EB. McNeill
Baer
McNeill
Wardner
Mr. Nichols
Thomas D. Nichols
Nichols
Generosity Key to Community Fund Drive Progress
Community leaders urge continued generosity as the fund drive nears its goal. Volunteers report steady donations and local businesses contributing, with organizers thanking residents for support and detailing upcoming events to boost contributions.
New Haven Clergyman Attacks Work ingmen and Unions
The Rev. L. P. Streeter of East Pearl Street M. E. Church in New Haven on October 12 condemned labor unions and calls for shorter hours. He warned ongoing union demands could steer the country back to the dark ages and argued unions deprive nonunion workers of the right to earn a living.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Haven
Conn
L. P. Streeter
East Pearl Street M. E
Streeter
Erie Company Posts Notices Asking Strikers to Return Today
The Erie Company posted notices at Pittston collieries urging striking workers to return to work tomorrow. The move appears aimed at breaking the strike under troop protection. They call for shoes donations to help miners with cold feet and mention upcoming labor legislation as key to resolving issues. A meeting by Mother Jones is announced for Apollo Gardens next Sunday to support miners.
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Erie Company
Apollo Gardens
Noted Boston Speech Links Labor Battle to Miners’ Struggle
Mrs Martha Moore Avery declares the Pennsylvania coal conflict a national battle of labor and a fight to end the wage system. She frames the miners’ struggle as a collective cause for Massachusetts and the nation, urging support for a cooperative commonwealth as unions’ goal.
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Martha Moore Avery
Pennsylvania
Boston
Massachusetts
Co-Operative Commonwealth
Miner Rally Echoes Call for Free Labor Reform
John Fahy speaks in a historic city rally denouncing wage cuts and longer hours in the coal fields. He cites Baer figures, argues workers live on less than a dollar a day, and urges continued protest as 600,000 miners and families endure five months of struggle.
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John Fahy
Free
Lfe
Baer
Aughter
Butte Editor Shoots Doctor in Mont. Incident
Butte Montana October 12 d W Ixelly editor of the Inter Mountain tonight shot Dr A H Cayley a prominent resident of Butte Cayley is believed to be dying Officers are searching for Kelly
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Butte
Mont
D. W. Ixelly
The
Inter-Mountain
A. H. Cayley
Cayley
Kelly
Back Bay Snatch Thief Strips Fidler on Newbury Street
Mr and Mrs H T Fidler of 114 Angell Street Providence were walking on Newbury Street when a man emerged from shadows near Emmanuel Church at 10 30 last night and snatched Mrs Fidler s chatelaine bag. The thief outran Mr Fidler on Boylston Street. the bag was black beaded and held cash and a handkerchief.
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Back Bay
H. T. Fidler
Angell Street
Providence
Newbury Street
Emmanuel Church
Labor Unions Report Memberships and Aid Actions
The International Longshoremen's Association held a Sunday meeting admitting 3 percent new members from 24 applications. Building Laborers Union 6 initiated 27 new members and received 14 applications. Aid actions included $100 for striking miners and $500 from the Bartenders Union, plus horseshoer union tickets to Emergency Hospital. Hebrews workers denounced owl barons and urged government seizure of coal mines and railroads. A fundraising mash is planned for miners. William R. F. Whelan, Engineers Union 16 president, seeks Democratic Alderman nomination with strong labor backing.
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International Longshoremen’s Association
Conmmercial Street
Building Laborers’ Union 6
Boot and Shoe Workers’ Union
Indianapolis
Bartenders’ Union
Journeymen Horseshoers’ Union
Union Hebrew Workers
Owl Barons
William R. F. Whelan
Engineers’ Union 16
Whelan
Mythic reference sparks debate on a trolley ride
On a crowded trolley two men discuss an incident from the eve before while one studies the market. The older man greets a boast about a speech as worthy of Mrs Malaprop, then reveals she is a myth, prompting the youth to return to his paper. Brooklyn Eagle.
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Gances
Brooklyn Eagle
Milk-white dolphin spotted in Holy Loch Scotland
A rare milk-white dolphin was observed swimming in Holy Loch located in Argyll shire Scotland. The sighting details note the unusual coloration and the creature’s presence in the loch. Local observers reported the event with cautious interest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Holy Loch
Argyllshire
Scotland
Koch Lung Cure inhalation treatment for consumption
A smokey period advertisement explains consumption as contagious and touts Koch Tuberculine and the Koch Inhalation process as the only germ killing remedies. It promotes inhaled therapies via the Koch Lung Cure Co. of Boston and urges readers to request the associated booklet with testimonials.
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Congress of Physicians
London
Professor Koch
Berlin
Koch
Edward Koch
Koch Lung Cure Co
Boylston Street
Boston
Koch Lung
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Katie
Thomas O'fwark
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Boston Committee of Relief
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Boston Irish League
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George E. M’neill
Moore
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Tremont St
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