Mayor Collins Papers Lead Boston Primary Nominations
Nomination papers for city primaries were distributed at Democratic city committee headquarters. The mayor of Boston, Hon. P. A. Collins, had his papers taken out by Deputy City Messenger Charles D. Murphy. Filing begins Saturday at 6 am as rivals rush to file first. Rumor links John R. Murphy as a possible candidate while 21 men already took papers for the board, with more expected today.
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Democratic City Committee
P. A. Collins
Boston
Deputty City
Charles D. Murphy
John R. Murphy
Charlestown Catholic Union to Hear Rev Splaine on Rome
The Charlestown Literary Union invites members and ladies to a Thursday lecture by the Rev Michael J Splaine D D of the Cathedral of the Holy Cross on Rome The talk will be illustrated with stereopticon views and presented to the union's members and their guests.
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Michael J. Splaine
D. D
Cathedral of the Holy Cross
Rome
Catholic Literary Union of
Charlestown
Honours depart as 7000 bid London farewell in Boston
Boston crowds of 5000 plus 7000 English visitors filled Charlestown and harbor sides to bid farewell to the Honourable Artillery Company. The Columbus sailed to roaring cheers with hats/buttons torn for souvenirs, while Major Budworth and officers heard shouts of Boston forever. Lord and Lady Denbigh waved farewell, planning later stops in Chicago and Mexico before returning to England.
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Boston
Honourable Artillery Company of
London
Charlestown
City Point Park
England
Columbus
Navy Yard
Charlestown Bridge
North End
Barrnel
Major Budworth
Boston Light
Henry Walker
Ancients
Chief Watts
James Mullin
The
Agent Farley
Dominion Line
Calf Island
B. P. Cheney
Lord
Lady
Honourables
America
PIANO TALKS Wireless Message From Bon Voyage Angelus
A wireless telegram thanks C. C. Harvey & Co. for caring for the Angelus piano player aboard the Columbus 50 miles off Boston. Maj. Budworth notes the instrument’s value on the homeward voyage, its use during the trip, and its role in uniting melodies like God Save the King and America. Harvey’s Boston agency promotes Angelus pianos at 144 Boylston Street.
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Budworth
Maj
Angelus
Honouraes
London
Honourables
Boston
Vicinity
C. C. Harvey & CO
Boylston St
Honourable robbed of 2700 at Somerset Banet
Gerald Phillips wealthy publisher was robbed of papers and 2700 at the Somerset banquet. Police knew nothing of suspects and offered no plans for arrest. The pocketbook contained a £600 letter of credit and 200 in US banknotes. Phillips remained in the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Honourable
Somerset Bannet
Gerald Phillips
Somerset
Phillips
United States
Borden Offended Victorian Club Amid Montreal Toast
Sir Frederick Borden, Canadian minister of militia and defence, is in disfavor with Boston and Canadian crowds. The Victorian Club noted his remarks at Montreal but he did not attend to respond to the toast The British Empire. The club chose to omit the toast, citing his absence as a reason.
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Sir Frederick Borden
Boston
Canada
Montreal
Sir Frederick
British Empire
Lady Denbigh Receives Souvenir Spoon in Boston
During her Boston stay Lady Denbigh was gifted a silver spoon from Mrs. P. Co. Goodwin. The spoon, described as a cherished souvenir, symbolizes the goodwill of a real Yankee woman.
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Lady Denbigh
Boston
Lord Denbigh Praises Boston Tramway Service
Lord Denbigh, departing Boston, commends the city’s street railway system. He notes his London tramway background, praises subway brightness and car cleanliness, the frequent service, and says the Royal Commission can learn much from Boston. He also applauds the local company for excellent service.
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Lord Denbigh
Boston
London County Council
Royal Commission
Honourables See Captain Barrington at Globe Theatre
About 40 or 50 Londoners who stayed in Boston and 150 Boston Ancients attended the performance of Captain Barrington. Afterward the Ancients and guests met the company on stage and studied the continental uniforms with evident interest.
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Globe Theatre
Boston
Barrington
Vermont W C T U Seeks Return to Prohibition
The Vermont Women’s Christian Temperance Union closed its three day meeting favoring repeal of the new liquor license law and opposing a dispensary system. Resolutions urged prohibition over regulation and endorsed an address by Mrs Mary H Hunt of Boston as national superintendent of scientific temperance instruction.
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Vermont Women’s Christian Temperance Union
Association
Mary H. Hunt
Boston
Scientific Temperance Instruction
Groton Pastor Offered Episcopal Post in Brooklyn
The Episcopal Church of the Holy Trinity in Brooklyn has invited Rev. Sherard Billings of Groton School Massachusetts to fill the vacancy created by the resignation of Rev. McConnell. The move was announced in New York on October 15.
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New York
Episcopal Church of the Holy Trinity
Brooklyn
Sherard Billings
Groton School
Groton
Mass
D. McConnell
John Richards
Gardiner
Henry Richards
Julia Ward Howe
Harvard
Frank M. Upham
South Chelmsford
Alaska
R. G. Shaw
Wellesley
Hostess
J. M. Forbes
Vineyard Haven
Ella P. Payne
Springfield
E. S. Thomas
St. Mark’s Episcopal Church
Fall River
Cincinnati
North Andover
Katherine C. Harley
Chicago
Philadelphia
Moody Names Roosevelt At New York Republican Club
New York Republicans opened the new clubhouse with Governor Odell Senator Depew and Secretary Moody present. President Stern welcomed attendees as a letter from Roosevelt was read and Moody announced Roosevelt as the party's presidential candidate with a platform continuing the 1896 and 1900 policies.
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New York
Republican Club
Odell
Depew
Moody
Stern
Roosevelt
Theodore Roosevelt
Murdered and Robbed of $600 in Chalkstone Avenue
In Providence Rhode Island an apparent premeditated murder occurred in a Chalkstone avenue stable. The victim, believed to be treasurer of an Armenian society, was struck with a bludgeon and choked for $600 he possessed. Two Armenians suspected. Peters Oulopsian, 22 years old, disappeared after drinks with acquaintances. Body found under a horse with a forehead wound and finger marks on the throat. Missing money belonged to the victim.
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Providence
R. IL
Chalkstone Avenue
Peter Oulopsian
Endurance Run to Pittsburg Ends with 21 Finishers
The automobile endurance run from New York to Pittsburg concluded with 21 of 22 cars finishing. The last arrivals were cars driven by Thomas, Gartner, and Whitman, and officials expect the final count to be completed.
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Pittsburg
Penn
Pittsburg Fron
New York
Thomas
Gartner
Whitman
Bates Site for Prison Colony in Rutland
Rutland October 15 Governor Bates purchases nearly 100 acres for a state prison colony under an act empowering the governor and council to acquire waste land up to 1000 acres for reclamation and improvement by prisoner labor.
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Rutland
Bates
Slander Killed Gen Hector MacDonald Found Exonerated
London reports the inquiry into General Sir Hector MacDonald's death clears him of all charges. The commission finds no crime or cause for suicide and states slander and malicious spite prompted the allegations. Named commissioners include Angus Macdonald, Dr. Matthew Wilson, and James Brodie.
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London
England
Hector MacDonald
Black Watch
Paris
Sir Hector MacDonald
Angus Macdonald
Matthew Wilson
D. Macnaughton
James Brodie
Gerald Heathcote
Arthur Lang
Senator Platt Weds in Haste to Block Mae Wood
New York dated October reports reveal Senator Platt married Mrs. Janeway four days earlier than planned to shield the union from Mae Wood. Letters alleged love notes and hush payments linked to the social scandal, while Platt and Mrs. Janeway wed at Holland House to dodge publicity.
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Senator Platt
Mae Wood
Platt
Miss Wood
Janeway
Washington
New York
Mrs. Janeway
Holland House
Burrell
Marble Collegiate Church
Denbigh Thanks Boston Officials as Squad Tours Home
The Earl of Denbigh, commander of the Honourables, sent a letter to Mayor Collins thanking Boston for its cordial welcome. He praised city buildings decorations crowds and expressed regret at departure while noting King Edward VII would be pleased by the reception of His Majesty's colors. The message hopes for continued friendship between the two nations to promote peace prosperity and liberty.
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Earl of
Edward VII
Governor Bates and Parker attend Bethel class banquet
More than 500 members of the Carter class and invited guests attended the annual banquet at Meridian Street Bethel East Boston last night. Special guests included Governor Bates and Attorney General Parker.
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Carter
Meridian Street Bethel
Boston
Bates
Parker
Labor unions elect Dardis business agent in Boston Cambridge
Piano and Organ Workers unions of Boston and Cambridge both report a 3000 member strength and chose Thomas B. Dardis as business agent at a joint meeting last night. Boston Central Labor Union officers were endorsed for re election by Firemen’s Union 8, and Upholsterers Union 33 framed an hourly wage schedule to present to employers.
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Boston
Cambridge
Thomas B. Dardis
Boston Central Labor Union
Beautiful gowns at Roxbury sisters wedding in Boston
Miss Helen Wort and Miss Caroline Wort of Roxbury wore white crepe de chine over white taffeta with pearl trim and carried white rose bouquets. Other items note Bishop Crafton’s Nov 9 visit to consecrate a crypt chapel at the Church of the Advent in Boston, mounting memorial services in Holyoke, and various society updates including engagements, births, and travels of local residents.
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Helen Wort
Caroline Wort
Roxbury
C. C. Crafton
Fon-du-Lac
Wis
Boston
Church of the Advent
Harold Ethelbert Addison
P. W. Sprague
Commonwealth Avenue
Sprague
Shaw
Blanche Wallace Parker
William Charles Meredith
Mary J. Parker
Montclair Avenue
West Roxbury
Richard Wadsworth
Beacon Street
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Ten of Us Cup Presented by Captain Shepard
Captain Shepard presents the Ten of Us Cup to the Honourables after a voyage from the lightship. Major Budworth assembles the command in the saloon where the ebony based silver cup is unveiled, designed by Bigelow and Leonard Company from plans by Usher. The gift, crafted with gold lining, cost several hundred dollars and was arranged as a surprise by the club officers.
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Columbus
Liverpool
Shepard
Budworth
Club of the Ancients
Bigelow
B. P. Cramm
Samuel A. Neill
Jury Acquits J. H. Tillman in editor shooting case
Lexington October 15 The jury acquitted J. H. Tillman who was on trial for shooting Editor Gonstal. A demonstration followed the verdict as friends of the defendant celebrated the acquittal amid mixed reactions from observers.
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Lexington
J. H. Tillman
Gonstal
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Wm. J. Daly
Cape
Formosa
Swift
North
Squire
North's
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Malta Vita
Ramsey
California
Gen. MacDonald
Denbigh
Bethel
Egypt
Captain Shepard
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