Grafters Ghoul Slates Church Meeting
A brief notice reports Grafters Ghouls holding an event at a church last evening, outlining a gathering of interest to local residents.
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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Oct 21, 1907
Page
5
A brief notice reports Grafters Ghouls holding an event at a church last evening, outlining a gathering of interest to local residents.
Reverend Herbert S. Johnson denounces graft as a human ghoul living on the poor. He imagines the grafter’s epitaph, says the grafter pays with his soul, and notes the air is full of graft in Boston and across the country. He insists a grafter ends up poor and unloved, repenting only if possible.
Joseph A. Dennison denied he was invited to speak at the Central Labor Union gathering in Wells Memorial Hall yesterday. He said he attended only to hear Luce discuss the Public Opinion Bill, and noted the union bans political discussion at meetings. Union President Arthur Huddell confirmed Dennison was not invited and would not be allowed to address the group on politics.
Postmaster Hibbard agrees to run for Boston mayor as Good Government backers face a split within the Republican party. Ex Senator Innes withdraws to back Hibbard while Street Commissioner Hannan remains in the race, citing prior nomination history.
John D. Rockefeller seeks an injunction to block Butler Haviland and Alice Thornton from presenting their sketch The Almighty Dollar at Bowdoin Square Theatre Sunday night. The sketch features Haviland as Rockefeller with a striking makeup and a bold impersonation.
A list of entrants for the St Louis air races includes Captain Thomas S Baldwin from California with two entries and the California Arrow. Charles J Strobel of Toledo and Lincoln Beachey pilot one ship. Jack Dallas pilots another. Horace B Wild of Chicago will fly the Eagle. John Berry of St Louis enters the America with new steering gear. Omaha’s Bagsdorfer brothers and Jager enter a dirigible. The program also features aeroplanes by H H Wixon Chicago and S Hempstreet Chattanooga. Cromwell Dickson of Columbus pilots the sky cycle aided by pedal power and a balloon. The Dickson mother and son planned to watch but did not fly.
Suffolk County DA candidate Dennison tours Roxbury Charlestown and Revere amid questions over his campaign expenses and a claim of a lie. A hazardous auto incident delayed events as Dennison avoided political debate and spoke on the law.
Hon. Thomas J. Gargan says he would not accept a Republican nomination and urges a citizens party. He calls for at large city government, abolition of ward wards and district representation to curb local bosses and ensure better use of taxpayer money. He argues for restorative town government in Boston and broader state reform.
Samuel H. Hudson returned to his Marlboro Street home after being named as a Republican mayoral candidate. He said the rumor surprised him, noted no committee meetings had occurred, and promised to speak further from his office tomorrow night. He added he is not a politician and seeks kind treatment.
Joseph A. Conry and Robert J. Crowley meet at Whitney headquarters to confirm legal authority to fill the vacancy after Daniel L. Doherty declines. Papers must be filed by 5 p.m. Tonight names mentioned include Mayor McMahon Fitchburg J B Ratigan Worcester John P Leahy Boston and David Walsh Clinton.
Clare county delegates will speak on Clare in the 16th century and Irish revival topics at Vernon Hall Roxbury with a dancing contest among county club members. Boston Gaelic School held a session on literature and Irish history led by Mulroy Brown and Lehane.
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