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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Oct 13, 1904

Page

5

Parker Harrison pledges Illinois carry on campaign swing

Carter H Harrison Chicago mayor assures Judge Parker of Democratic unity in Illinois Wisconsin and Indiana and says the German vote favors Democrats. cites Illinois poll limits and hints at potential Iowa inclusion. Parker meets with Gorman Nicoll Fornes and Herbert as he plans return to Esopus and New York.

Carter Harrison Parker Illinois Davis Fairbanks Iowa New York Carter H. Harrison Chicago Judge Parker Wisconsin Indiana Harrison Republican Party Cleveland Esopus

Davis Delivers 13 Speeches in West Virginia Campaign

Democratic Vice Presidential candidate H S Davis aged 85 drew large crowds in Maryland and West Virginia on the second day of his campaign. He spoke at Grafton Clarksburg and Fairmont with a night rally after visits to Oakland Terra Alta Rowlesburg Tunnelton Newburg Grafton Clarksburg Gypsey Hynnston Enterprise Worthington and Monongahela.

Fairmont W. Va H. S. Davis Maryland West Virginia Grafton Clarksburg Mr. Hill Mr. Davis Gladstone Bismarck Daniel Davis Stonewall Jackson Oakland Terra Alta Rowlesburg Tunnelton Newburg Gypsey Hynnston Enterprise Worthington Monongahela

Results of yesterdays conventions across Massachusetts

Multiple Democratic conventions in memorial Hall with unanimous nominations. Augustus Hemenway of Canton for Congress. Benjamin F. Tilley, Ward 23 Boston, for councillor. Arthur Clark Dedham for county commissioner. W G A Pattee Quincy and John Everett Canton for special county commissioners. Samuel H Capen Dedham for sheriff. Other nominations include Richard Cunningham Wellesley for Norfolk senator and G Loring Briggs re elected to state central committee. Danvers man Crowley nominated for Congress in sixth district. Cusick Newburyport for councillor. Sears Danvers for second Essex Senate. Dowse Sherborn for Middlesex Senate. Endicott nominated in Revere Republican convention. Kavanaugh Miller's Falls nominated for Franklin Hampshire Senate.

Dedham Memorial Hall Augustus Hemenway Canton Benjamin F. Tilley Ward Boston Arthur Clark W. G. A. Pattee Quincy John Everett Samuel H. Capen Norfolk Richard Cunningham Wellesley G. Loring Briggs State Central Committee

Fairbanks Tour Ends Iowa Stop At Turner Opera House

Senator Fairbanks closed his Iowa tour with a speech at the Turner Opera House in Davenport. He noted large crowds overall, with a sizeable turnout in Iowa City by a 200-strong university student group called Teddy's Hawkeyes. He defended imperialism charges, saying the Philippines mission carried republican principles and national duty.

Davenport Turner Opera House Fairbanks Iowa City Teddy Brooklyn Philippine Islands United States Philippines

Bryan speaks in Indiana in 1904 campaign tour

Report of William Jennings Bryan visiting Indianapolis and nearby towns on October 12. He defended his support for the Democratic ticket and argued the Bacon resolution’s defeat would have altered the Philippines war and spending. He urged Democrats to back the national ticket and discussed gold standard versus silver.

Indianapolis Ind Bryan Rockville Veedersburg Crawfordsville United States Senate Philippines

Douglas tribute to Crane appointment pleases Commonwealth

Mr Crane's appointment as Senator pleases me and I believe a man of his ability should represent Massachusetts The whole Commonwealth rejoices in the appointment made by Governor Bates We need business men in our national and State administrations and congratulate Governor Bates upon his wise selection.

Democratic Leaders Laud Ex Governor Crane Appointment

Congressman William S. McNary, chairman of the Democratic State committee, calls Crane a safe choice seen as a man of the whole people. Captain John J. Flaherty, head of the Democratic executive committee, says Crane’s appointment pleases the entire state beyond party lines and credits Governor Bates for the decision.

W. M. Crane Williams. McNary

Foss Indorsed by Workingmen's Club

At the Workingmen's Political Club on Columbus Avenue Roxbury figures endorsed Eugene N. Foss for Congress. President John H. Burns praised Foss for a State committee victory on a reciprocity plank. The meeting added 100 new members.

Workingmen’s Political Club New Quarters Columbus Avenue Roxbury John H. Burns Eugene N. Foss Congress Neil J. Wallace Mr. Foss State Committee

Death of George A Alden Noted by Rubber Club

A special meeting of the New England Rubber Club executive committee acted on the death of George A. Alden late honorary vice president. The funeral is set for tomorrow at 12 30 p m at Arlington Street Church with the executive committee attending in a body.

George A. Alden New England Rubber Club Arlington Street

Wolf's My Clothier Sells Stylish Garb at Moderate Prices

The article notes men’s belief that quality clothing requires high price is overstated. Wolf's My Clothier at Hanover and Portland streets has challenged this by offering popular styles at moderate costs, helping erase the high price notion.

Wolf's Hanover Portland Streets

Crane Appointed to United States Senate Seat in Massachusetts

Ex Governor Bates names Winthrop Murray Crane to fill the vacancy left by the death of George Frisbie Hoar. Crane accepts during a telephone call, with legislators later confirming the appointment until the 1905 legislature elects a senator. The move unites two Massachusetts senators on the same day for the first time in state history.

Winthrop Murray Crane Massachusetts Governor Bates Crane United States Senate George Frisbie Hoar Edward F. Hamlin Newton Council Chamber United States Dalton Hoar Senator Hoar Lodge Crane Paper Company Treasury

Retired Policeman James Kelly Dies at 81

James Kelly 81 a retired policeman and father of C A Kelly the hatter died of a complication of diseases at his home 88 School street Jamaica Plain yesterday He was appointed to the police force in 1862 and served 22 years at the Lagrange street station

James Kelly C. A. Kelly School Street Jamaica Plain Lagrange Street

Winnipeg Inferno Destroys Major Blocks Costing $700,000

Winnipeg Man October 12 The city endured its worst modern fire as two major business blocks burned overnight causing about $700,000 in damage. Officials reported extensive property loss across key commercial districts with no serious injuries noted.

Winnipeg Man

Big Amusement Plan Under Way at Nantasket Beach

A proposed Nantasket Beach park may rival Luna Park and Dreamland with a 10 acre site along the boulevard, 50 buildings, a 150 foot tower, and over 50 000 electric lights. Opening day May 30 1905, plan includes refined shows,禁止 rough elements, police guard, and 1000 jobs. Nantasket Beach Steamboat Co plans extended evening service to Boston to support the venture.

Nantasket Beach Boston Nantasket Beach Steamboat Company Dodge

Rhode Island Republicans Nominates Utter for Governor

Providence RI October 12 George H Utter of Westerly was unanimously nominated for Rhode Island Governor at the Republican State convention held today. The full slate was chosen without contest with Frederick H Jackson for lieutenant governor Charles P Bennett for secretary of state William B Greenough for attorney general and Walter A Read renominated for general treasurer.

Providence R. I George H. Utter Westerly Rhode Island Frederick H. Jackson Charles P. Bennett William B. Greenough Walter A. Read Gloucester

Republican Club Nominating Committee Named Officers

The Republican Club of Massachusetts yesterday selected the committee to nominate officers for the ensuing year. At large Colonel William D Sohier of Beverly led the slate with district selections including Dana Malone Greenfield E F Lyford Springfield M Percival Whittall Worcester Charles G Bancroft Natick John N Cole Andover W D Chapple Salem Wilm ot R Evans Everett Thorndike Spalding Cambridge Charles T Witt East Boston H Clifford Gallagher Milton Edward A Trowbridge Boston W M Flanders Newton John Duff New Bedford and Walter O Luscombe Falmouth

Republican Club of Massachusetts William D. Sohier Beverly Dana Malone Greenfield E. F. Lyford Springfield M. Percival Whittall Worcester Charles G. Bancroft Natick John N. Cole Andover W. D. Chapple Salem Wilmot R. Evans Everett

New Yiddish Play at Chelsea Academy

The Jewish theatrical company at the Academy of Music Chelsea plans to present Resurrection by Hert Zenlo trovsky Monday night with author present. Stars include Miss Rhea Morgenbesser Miss Annette Simons and H Bernardy.

Academy of Music Chelsea Beyes David House of David Hert Zenlotrovsky Academy Rhea Morgenbesser Annette Simons H. Bernardy

Local Liquor Dealers Indorse St Louis Action

The regular monthly meeting of Suf folk County Lodge 1 of Boston Liquor Dealers Mutual Protective League of Massachusetts was held at 724 Washington street yesterday. Eleven new members were admitted. Resolutions were unanimously indorsed congratulating the National Retail Association for its work in convention at St. Louis the past three days.

Suffolk County Lodge 1 Boston Liquor Dealers’ Mutual Protective League of Massachusetts Washington Street National Retail Association St. Louis

Tremont Theatre to Stage Parsifal Lectures This Week

Demand for English Parsifal performances during Oct 17 and 24 weeks runs high at Tremont Theatre. Krehbiel lecture on Parsifal tomorrow sells out seating, prompting a second lecture next Tuesday afternoon. No reserved seats tomorrow. doors may close once capacity is reached. Cards of admission valid for both sessions.

Tremont Theatre

Judith Tonight at Tremont Theater with Nance O Neil

Nance O Neil stars in Judith of Bethulia at the Tremont Theatre tonight. First staging on any stage. elaborate scenery and long rehearsal. New York critics and literary figures expected. advance sale very strong for a brilliant dramatic and social event.

Nance O’neil Tremont Theatre Thomas Bailey Aldrich Judith Bethulia Miss O'Neil New York

Also Mentioned on This Page

Winthrop Murray Grane United Chickering Indorse District Attorney Asa P. French Randolph Danvers Daniel L. Crowley William C. Cusick Newburyport Senate George D. Sears Essex Middlesex Charles H. Dowse Sherborn Timothy F. Sullivan Endicott Revere Eugene F. Endicott Franklin-Hashire District John E. Kavanaugh Miller’s Falls Franklin-Hampshire Douglas FOSS Workingmen’s Club Old Bay State Commonwealth David J. Ingraham Winter St Oxford Winnipeg Fire Luna Park éé‘Dreamland Nantasket Beach, Mass New R. I. Democrats Republican Club Chelsea Academy ST. Louis Action
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