Foster links Bates to evasion to court labor for Douglas
Frank K. Foster accused Governor Bates of evasion and subterfuge and urged Massachusetts labor to back Democratic candidate William L. Douglas. He argued Bates opposes labor, noting vetoes of eight and overtime bills, and claimed Bates misstates strike figures while praising Douglas as the ideal labor ally and a governor suited to working people.
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Bates
LABOR
Douglas
Fall River
W. L. Douglas
Frank K. Foster
Anawan_ Hall
Workingmen
Massachusetts
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Somerville
House
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Douglas and Gaston Confer in Brockton Meeting
The Hon William L Douglas Democratic candidate for Governor and Colonel William A Gaston, former rival, met with ex Congressman Robert M Burnett and local leaders at Parker House. Gaston pledged support and would mobilize friends to back Douglas, praising the nomination and urging businesslike governance at the State House.
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William L. Douglas
William A. Gaston
Robert M. Burnett
Parker House
Gaston
Douglas
Brockton
State House
Jerry Watson Seeks Sheriff Nomination Against Incumbent
Jerry Watson runs as an independent Democratic candidate for sheriff opposing incumbent Fred H. Seavey, who is nominated by Democrats and Republicans. Watson has long pursued offices and announced gathering over a thousand signatures for independent nomination papers, speaking to municipal leaders at the Boston Tavern last night about his bid.
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Bates
Jerry Watson
Fred H. Seavey
Watson
Boston
Jerry
Boston Sheriff Race The Fight To Finish
A ragged quotation outlines a Boston politics clash with Jeffersonian理念 roots. The speaker argues the sheriff must reside in Boston and vows to reorganize the department from cellar to garret to ensure proper county administration.
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Sheriff's Department
Garret
All Elector Papers Filed Amid Extended Ballot Prospects
Time expired last night for filing nomination papers for presidential electors and the State ticket by parties not holding conventions. Socialist Labor Prohibition and People's parties filed complete sets for all places creating six presidential tickets plus numerous congressional senatorial representative and county candidates, signaling a notably lengthy ballot for voters to study.
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Socialist Labor
Prohibition
People’s Parties
Drawbridge Closes On Tug Near Spectacle Island
The tug Francis J Ward of American Glue Co narrowly escaped major damage as the L Street drawbridge began to close while transiting with a lighter aboard. The deckhouse skylight lifeboat and decktop were damaged, 25 workers aboard at Spectacle Island were frightened but unharmed.
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Francis J. Ward
American Glue Company
Spectacle Island
L Street
Aldermen approve 600000 sewer loan in meeting
The Board of Aldermen unanimously passed a 600000 sewer loan to build conduits separating surface and storm from sewage. The measure, sent by Mayor Collins, heads to the City Council Thursday. Alderman Bresnahan urged action on bridge closures and city engineer to explain timelines. Moran secures Faneuil Hall permit for October 24 event supporting his district attorney bid.
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Collins
Arthur Dolan
Boston
Bresnahan
W. T. C. Macallen Company
Congress Street
Macallen Company
John B. Moran
Oliver Stevens
Faneuil Hall
New Idea in Advertising Campaign for Douglas
Massachusetts sees a bold political ad plan by William L. Douglas managers who plaster Boston and nearby counties with a large poster. Centered is a portrait of the Democratic candidate for Governor, with life scenes from age seven on showing his rise to the present.
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Massachusetts
William L. Douglas
Boston
Plymouth
Girl Struck by Large Auto in Newton Wounds Scalp
At Peabody and Washington streets in Newton Miss Ruth Gould was hit by a large touring car about 8 15 tonight. She suffered a bad scalp wound and was taken home to 80 Channing street where Dr Webber attended her. The car occupants reportedly did not stop.
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Peabody and
Washington Streets
Ruth Gould
Channing Street
Webber
Politicians Alarmed by Corrupt Practices Act Returns
About 300 candidates statewide rushed in their reports to Secretary of State Olin before the deadlines raising fear of the corrupt practices act. Officials issued a circular reminding that returns are due seven days after caucuses or conventions, forcing many to redo their filings.
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Olin
California Camp Life Story in Sunset Magazine
Sunset Magazine October issue presents a long California camp life story with 25 on site photographs, a sea tale, a West story, and Sierra empire history plus almonds olives poems fiction and a drama section in a 600 plus page magazine.
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Sunset
California
Sierra “Empire
Portuguese Cabinet Resigns After Allied Campaign Loss
Lisbon October 17 The Portuguese cabinet has resigned following a punitive expedition in South West Africa. The Cunene River crossing was night attacked by tribesmen, with 254 Europeans killed. The campaign's conduct is seen as a possible cause of the cabinet's downfall.
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South West Africa
Locomotive Renamed After Ex Mayor Brenton Scandal
Des Moines Iowa October 17 ex Mayor Brenton who left office to run a saloon and wrestle English champion Jim Parr has had the city electric locomotive christened Jim Brenton removed and retitled. J S Polk a railway magnate ordered the change to distance the rail line from the former mayor.
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Des Moines
Brenton
Jim Parr
Des Moines Street Railway
Jim Brenton
J. S. Polk
Republicans Try To Halt Harvard Parker Club
Republican students disrupted the Harvard Democratic Club meeting in Lower Mass as Ainsworth Parker was elected president. Clem Meier briefly opposed, withdrew after politics questioned, about 20 Meier followers caused disruption while Democrats led with strong cheers for Parker and Roosevelt. Officers elected: Parker president, Bailey vice president, Derby secretary, Baldwin treasurer.
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Roosevelt
Harvard
Harvard Democratic Club
Ainsworth Parker
Cambridgeports
Clem Meier
Ted Meier
Meier
Lou Grill
H. M. Ayer
Grilk
W. J. F. Bailey
Boston
Augustine Derby
A. Baldwin
Baltimore
Society Notes Feature Local Weddings and Debutantes
IN SOCIETY reports a high noon wedding at the First Church for Miss Mary Farns worth Tappan and George P. Hamlin with a breakfast to follow at the bride’s mother’s residence. It also notes returning residents, debutante Martha Peabody, an upcoming Grace Church Newton wedding for Miss Elizabeth Linder Smith and Henry Taylor Grevatt, and Boston guests at the Woodstock Inn in Vermont, including Mr. and Mrs. Daniel P. Kimball and Miss Frances H. Stearns as they close the season.
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Mary Farnsworth Tappan
Frederick H. Tappan
Newbury Street
George P. Hamlin
Bay State Road
Union, Country, Puritan
Eastern Yacht
Smart
Francis Peabody, Jr
Martha Peabody
Grace Church
Newton
Elizabeth Linder Smith
Henry Taylor Grevatt
Frederick Bancroft Smith
Woodstock Inn Sojourners
Boston
Woodstock Inn
Vermont
Daniel P. Kimball
Commonwealth Avenue
Profile House
Frances H. Stearns
Berkeley
Europe
Arthur Hunnewell Dies of Sudden Heart Failure at Wellesley
Arthur Hunnewell, elder son of H Hollis Hunnewell, died at his Wellesley home from heart failure with no prior warning. Born December 1 184, he played a key role in Harvard baseball and served as a trustee of Massachusetts General Hospital and McLean Hospital. He married Jane Hubbard and helped found the Boston Athletic Association and the Tennis and Racquet Club, plus membership in the Somerset Club and Beverly Yacht Club.
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Wellesley
Arthur Hunnewell
H. Hollis Hunnewell
Boston
Harvard
Massachusetts General Hospital
McLean Insane Hospital
Hunnewell
Jane Hubbard
Edward D. Bolt
Boston Athletic Association
Somerset Club
Beverly Yacht Club
Mrs Eirene W Nichols of Concord Dies at 79
Mrs. Eirene Wheeler Nichols wife of Frank A Nichols of the Boston Transcript died Sunday at her Concord home after a lingering illness. A Concord native born March 30 1861 she taught in local public schools in earlier years. She married Frank A Nichols on May 21 1890.
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Frank A. Nichols
The
Boston Transcript
Elm Street
Concord
Nichols
Edwin Wheeler
Mr. Nichols
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