Great Clothiers Offer Unbelievable Clothing Bargains
The 20th Century Dept. Stores in Boston advertise a massive sale of suits and overcoats at deeply cut prices. Two carloads of top quality garments arrive, with discounts claimed as high as 65 to -? and pay- by inspection options. The promotion promises durable, clean-made attire from leading makers, with large displays and mail order service.
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Biate, Oh
Sny
20Th Century Dept
Hanover St
New York City
Rochester
N. Y
Boston
Bept
O. D
Tee
Afghan army massed around Cabul with guards for Europeans
A Daily Mail dispatch from Simla reports a large Afghan force surrounding Cabul and maintaining order. Habib Ullah Khan assigns a special guard for each European in Cabul with orders to protect them with their lives. The Indian government delays moving to Calcutta and Lord Curzon postpones his tour.
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London
Cabul
Daily Mail
Simla
Habib Ullah Khan
Calcutta
O'Connell Assembly Backs Hurley for Alderman
At Roughan Hall Charlestown the O'Connell Assembly adopts resolutions endorsing John Hurley a member of the assembly for Alderman directing support for his candidacy.
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O'Connell Assembly
K. of L
Roughan Hall
Charlestown
John Hurley
Open Saloon Election Day Proposal Faces Legislature
The Bartenders Union seeks repeal of the 4 pm closing rule on election days, asking for open saloons after polls close. The proposal, endorsed by the State AFL, aims to affect liquor laws amid strong Boston dealer interest. The union organized Quincy establishments with 100 members and elected officers. Next meeting is Oct 22 at Quincy Hall.
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Bartenders’ Union
American Federation of Labor
Holyoke
Boston
Quincy
Ques
Aizer Fred Dethridge
James Corcoran
D. MecVitie
J. Chippendale
A. Abbott
Quincy Hall
Vault Collapse Discussed at Building Union Meeting
The vault collapse in front of City Hall was discussed by Building Laborers' Union No. 16. A resolution condemns those responsible for hiring non-union, less competent workers. John Keohane stated non-union labor was used.
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City Hall
Building Trades Council Holds First Meeting at New HQ
The Building Trades Council met yesterday afternoon at its new Washington and Bennett streets headquarters. President John A. Kenny presided as committees were formed for Credential Finance Organizing Resolut ion Municipal Legislative and Delegates were seated from Tile Workers Steam Fitters Helpers and Freestone Cutters unions.
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Trades Council
Washington and
Bennett Streets
John A. Kenny
James O'Neil
Plasterers
James Grant
Granite
Charles Bartick
Steam Fitters’ Helpers
William J. Fitzgerald
Sheet and Metal Workers
John McGregor
Freestone Cutters
T. J. Gilligan
Lumber v
Willam EH. Tylor
Carpe
Sam H. Taylor
Edward Flynn
Steam Fitters
Thomas F. Keogh
Lathers
H. M. Sweeney
James H. Kinder
Mark B. Malvey
Fresco Painters
A. J. Cudlip
Seas No
William McCarty
J. White
J. Mclaughlin
James Rehil
John J. Brophy
John McDermott
Plumbers
John Ll. Turner
C. Langham
John D. Cashman
H. J. Holland
John Keohane
Thers
Mark B. Mulvey
Joseph H. Post
Frank McCarty
Fred J. Kneeland
P. McGrath
John J. Kelly
Freestone
Carpenters in Boston Consider Mass Meetings to Improve Conditions
The Carpenters Council of Boston plans mass meetings in the city to press for better conditions. President Daniel H. Deegan was to visit outside locals to boost the movement. Delegates reported Allston and Newton carpenters would gain the eight hour day beginning Nov. L. Organizer William Shields will visit Worcester to resolve a dispute between the Building Trades Council of Worcester and several carpenters.
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Carpenters’ Council of
Boston
Carpenters’ Union
Daniel H. Deegan
Carpenters
Allston
Newton
William Shields
Worcester
Building Trades Council
Acquitted Nora Dempsey Faces Moral House of Judgment
Nora A Dempsey was acquitted of murdering her child and hurling it from a hotel window. Free at last she seeks work at the American House but owner Mr Jones cannot rehire her citing moral influence concerns. Police remain unsure of her new home or plans.
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Nora A. Dempsey
Nora
Dempsey
Station 3
Nora Deepsey
Mr. Jones
American House
Expressmen's Case Before State Arbitration Next Tuesday
At the State Board of Arbitration next Tuesday afternoon at 2 o'clock evidence regarding three men discharged by the New York and Boston Despatch Company will be heard. The case is part of the expressmen's strike that threatened to halt freight in the city. A conference between the Freight Transportation Council and the company led to a temporary settlement pending the arbitration.
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State Board of Arbitration
New York & Boston Despatch Company
Expressmen
Freight Transportation Council
Vest Makers Meet Today
Interest centers on today’s vest makers meeting as contractors might sign the strikers’ demanded terms. About 200 workers remain out with backing from Garment Workers International Union and the A F of L while unions grant a citywide charter.
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Vest
Canal Street
Hanover Street
Garment Workers’ International Union
Street Cleaners Hold Big Meeting in Dexter Hall
Pegish and Street Cleaning Union 60H of L held a crowded meeting at Dexter Hall. P H Shaughnes ey, delegate to the convention at Clyoke, reported the union in excellent financial condition. Members are urged to attend the exit meeting Sunday Oct 27 for an important forthcoming issue.
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Pegish and
60H
Dexter Hall
P. H. Shaughnesey
Clyoke
Balloon flight tests Mediterranean crossing by Comte de la Vaulx
Paris reports the aeronaut Comte de la Vaulx left Les Sablettes near Toulon at night with two other aviators and a naval lieutenant to test a wartime use of balloons between France Corsica and Algeria. A cruiser convoy and inflating gear accompany him.
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Paris
Comte de la Vaulx
Les Sablettes
Toulon
Mediterranean
France
Corsica
Algeria
Marseilles
Comte de la Vaulxey
Omnibus Plunges Down Embankment at Yaddo Estate
An omnibus owned by Spencer Trask of New York city rolled down an embankment at Yaddo, Saratoga County, injuring nine passengers. Mrs. Margaret McElrone was seriously hurt and five others were bruised in the accident at the country seat.
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Saratoga
N. Y
Spencer Trask
New York City
Yaddo
Margaret McElrone
De Leon Lectured on Socialism vs Anarchy in Paine Hall
Daniel De Leon, editor of the New York Daily People, spoke in Paine Memorial Hall yesterday on the topic Socialism vs Anarchy. He condemned anarchist methods and urged organized labor action.
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Daniel de Leon
New York Daily People
Paine Memorial Hall
Spectacle Island garbage fight fuels Boston protest
South Boston East Boston and Winthrop residents rally against moving the Spectacle Island garbage plant amid calls for injunctions to block a $140,000 payment to the company. Officials and voters discuss odor reach, costs, and political ties as patrols prepare for tomorrow’s meetings.
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South Boston
East Boston
Winthrop
Spectacle Island
Citizens’ Association
Dave'’ Martin
Philadelphia
Martin
Burrill
Dorchester
Clark
Carter
Jackson
Kelly
Jeffries Point
Stewart
Miller
Cochran
East Boston Citizens’ Association
Boston
Kiley
Common Council
Dolan
Charlestown
Gaylord
Assault on Mother With Lighted Lamp Shocks Chelsea
James H. Crowley, 17, was arrested after he allegedly forced entry to his mother Annie Crowley’s room at 10 Spruce Street and hurled a lighted lamp, burning her face and chest and setting her clothing aflame. She remains in critical condition at Frost Hospital as doctors treat severe injuries. no arraignment details finalized.
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James H. Crowley
Chelsea
Annie Crowley
Frost Hospital
Spruce Street
Young Crowley
Mrs. Crowley
Tucker
Mrs
General Kitchener's Lost Love in Dramatic Matchmaking
Lady Helen Stewart and Lord Stavordale figure in a tale of romance as General Kitchener navigates a missing love. The narrative outlines societal expectations, potential betrothal, and the rumor mill surrounding royal circles and military figures.
Kitchener Loses Betrothed To Another Noble Stoke
London report says Lord Kitchener failed to win Lady Helen Stewart daughter of the Marquis of Londonderry now betrothed to Lord Stavordale heir of the Earl of Ilchester. The war hero faces deep disappointment as rumors swirl about the romance and shifting affections among England’s social set.
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Helen Stewart
Lord Stavordale
London
Lord Kitchener
Khartoum
South Africa
England
Marchioness
Londonderry
Helen
la Kitchen
Earl of Ilcheser
Kitchener
Republicans plan rallies to curb Socialist influence in Massachusetts
The Republican State committee aims to stamp out socialism in the Commonwealth with rallies and a campaign led by key speakers. Missions include Haverhill with Representative James F. Carey seeking a fourth term and visits to Plymouth County and western sections where Social Democrats have strength. Senator Lodge's views may shape the campaign, while Democrats respond with meetings in Lawrence Wakefield and a county chairmen conference at Springfield. Dinner at the Massasoit House.
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Haverhill
James F. Carey
Plymouth County
Senator Lodge
Josiah Quincy
Cape
Berkshire
Goetting
Devonshire
James B. Reynolds
Lawrence
Wakefield
Springfield
Massasoit House
Somerville Hibernians Prepare For Thanksgiving Eve Dance
Members of the Division 39 A. O. H. Somerville completed plans for their annual social and dance to be held at Odd Fellows Hall Winter Hill on Thanksgiving Eve. The committee includes J. V. Quinn J. Haggerty J. Ryan F. Keating W. Scully Co J. Burns J. J. Finnell J. J. Cody H. Merrick and J. Rogers.
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Division 39
Somerville
Odd Fellows’ Hall
Winter Hill
J. V. Quinn
J. Haggerty
J. Ryan
F. Keating
W. Scully
J. Burns
J. J. Finnell
J. J. Cody
H. Merrick
J. Rogers
Boston Girl Dorothea Klumpke Weds Astronomer in Balloon
Dorothea Klumpke, famed Boston born astronomer, married English scientist Dr. Isaac Roberts after a courtship begun in balloon flights over Paris observatory. The couple met in 1887 and planned future collaboration, while Klumpke leads a family of notable sisters including Anna the artist Augusta the physician Julia the violinist.
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Paris
Dorothea Klumpke
Boston
Isaac Roberts
Klumpke
Roberts
Venus
Krumpke
Dorothea
Anna
Rosa’ Bonheur
Augusta
Julia
Wood
Dr. Roberts
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Lady Helen Stewart
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Adams, Taylor & Co
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