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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Oct 22, 1908

Page

14

Bryan Denounces the Corporations Who Coerce Men Against Him

In Marietta Ohio William J. Bryan rallied crowds as he pressed attacks on Republican tactics. He questioned President Roosevelt over a misstatement about Democratic funds and praised gains for steel workers while predicting Missouri Kentucky Maryland as battlegrounds. James Sherman forecast a Republican win in New York State.

Bryan Marietta, CO Ohio William J. Bryan West Virginia New York Central Railroad Colorado Nebraska Kansas Montana Missouri Kentucky Maryland James. Sherman New York State

Crowds Near Bryan At Steubenville Campaign Rally

A massive Steubenville crowd surged toward William J. Bryan as he spoke delaying his remarks. A pole mounted megaphone tried to restrain the stampede while spectators cried this crowd is with you Bill and shouted for three cheers. Bryan urged voters to crowd polling places on election day.

Steubenville William J. Bryan Mr. Bryan Bill Bryan

Hitchcock Optimistic on New York For Taft and Western States

Chairman Frank H. Hitchcock said New York was absolutely safe for the national and state tickets and voiced confidence that California Oregon and Washington would deliver large Republican pluralities as he prepared for a Chicago campaign swing.

New York Chicago Frank H. Hitchcock Republican National Committee California Oregon Washington

Taft's Voice Improves Ahead of Indiana Campaign

Dr J J Richardson, a throat specialist travelling with Mr Taft, said in Cincinnati that Taft shows strong recovery and can deliver the many speeches planned by the national committee before campaign's end. The rest has boosted his condition and he will begin engagements in Indiana tomorrow with renewed energy.

Cincinnati J. J. Richardson Washington Taft National Committee Hoosier

Monnett Addresses Utah Democrats in Salt Lake Theater

Former Ohio attorney general Frank O Monnett told a Salt Lake City audience that Standard Oil ties influenced Ohio Supreme Court appointments and oil cases. He explained leaving the Republican Party to join the Democrats and support Bryan.

Salt Lake City

Austin's Ice Stock Ties Man to Morse Trial

Calvin Austin president of the Eastern Steamship Company testified in the Morse Curtis trial. He said Morse induced him to buy 1250 shares and he gave a $100,000 note, guaranteed against loss, which he surrendered when the stock was returned. His salary and large stock holdings were noted.

Ward Heeler Akron Bryan Roosevelt Democratic National Committee National Committee New York Calvin Austin Eastern Steamship Company Boston Charles W. Morse Alfred H. Curtis Morse National Bank of North America Austin Mr. Austin

Ice stock chain collapse discussed in bank loan case

Mr. Austin testified that his note was discounted at the National Bank of North America after Miss Kate Wilson delivered a letter from Mr. Morse. Curtis, bank president, said a director suggested pressuring Austin and Barney signed no resignation. The scheme involved Miss Wilson’s bare note funding ice stock purchases to secure further loans, with the aim of lifting ice stock above par to sustain the endless chain.

Mr. Austin National Bank of North America Kate Wilson Mr. Morse Austin Curtis Kate A. Wilson Morse Miss Wilson American Ice Company

Incendiary Fire Destroys Stable in Auburn Street Incident

State inspectors and Chelsea police seek fire bug after a stable owned by Alexander Fineburg burned early yesterday. Three horses died, two more saved soaked in kerosene oil poured by the arsonist to guarantee destruction. Men are offered 100 dollars for information leading to the culprit.

Chelsea Alexander Fineburg Auburn Street

Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals offers reward

President George T. Angell of the organization has added a $100 reward for information that leads to the conviction of the person who poured kerosene on the horses.

George T. Angell The Society For the Prevention of Cruelty To Animals

Vahey dares Draper to joint debate in Rockland

James H. Vahey, Democratic candidate for Governor, challenged Draper to a joint debate after accusing the Draper company of dodging taxes on 3000 in patents. He urged abolition of the lobby and pressed Draper for answers to three questions posed in Haverhill.

Rockland Opera House James H. Vahey Draper Draper Company Vahey State Tax and Abor

Legislative Debate On Majorities At Beacon Hill

Mr Vahey argues the lobby seeks majorities not minorities and has different methods to win them. He says Democrats are rarely in the majority on Beacon Hill and suggests Draper’s sarcasm shows poor judgment. He condemns trivial dismissiveness on serious subjects.

Vahey Beacon Hill Draper

Gray's Overcoat Sale Promises Silk Lined Coats

The advertisement by F. Gray Co. in Washington and Hanover promotes silk lined overcoats at 30 dollars and 14 dollars 90 cents. The copy mentions an adversarial reference to opponent Mr. Drae in an adv manner.

Boston F. Gray Co Washington and Hanover GRAY Drae Gray’s Ray Co Washington Iuhuoves Washington and Hanover

artillery post commands reshuffled at War Department

Washington October 21 changes in artillery post commands were announced. Colonel Robert H. Patterson is assigned to Fort Banks Massachusetts and to command the artillery district of Boston. Lieutenant-Colonel Samuel E. Allen goes to Fort Warren Massachusetts. Retirements of Colonel William F. Stewart and Colonel George G. Greenough prompted the moves amid others, some linked to horsemanship test failures.

Washington War Department Robert H. Patterson Fort Banks Massachusetts Artillery District Boston Samuel E. Allen Fort Warren William F. Stewart George G. Greenough

Overcoats Listed at 7.90 by F. Gray Co.

A short ad notes 18 million overcoats offered by F. Gray Co. at seven dollars and ninety cents. Read as a promotional line from Washington and Hanover, the item hints at a large stock clearance.

Mahogany Living Room Furniture Sale List

A numbered furniture list offers solid mahogany bookcase two sliding doors priced 43.00 a solid mahogany divan 24.00 a corner chair 9.50 and a davenport sofa 75.00. An oak library table with four drawers costs 34.00 and a leather rocker priced 55.00.

Ciorre Cbane

John S. Presson Sails In Storms Off Cape Ann

The schooner John S. Presson lies at Linehan's wharf Cambridge after a storm swept voyage from Machinsport. Captain M. T. Chantre and crew endured a frightful three day trip that will be remembered.

Cape Ann John S. Presson Linehan’s Wharf Cambridge Machinsport M. T. Chantre

Schooner Overwhelmed By Northeast Gale Off Cape Ann

A gravel laden schooner sailed from Harvard Cove near Machinsport Maine Sunday. A fierce Monday gale drove the vessel to sea and toward Cape Ann. The crew lashed to the rigging and pumped water as waves smashed lifeboats and flooded decks. The storm eased by late Monday and foremast repairs began.

Harvard Cove Machinsport Moosepic Chantre Cape Ann Wild Seas Mountain High

Divorce Trial Reveals Spouse Trick Claim

George Allen England, Harvard class of 1902 writer and linguist, seeks divorce after five years of marriage. His wife pleads custody for their 3-year-old child as she accuses him of tricking her to obtain the separation. The couple had lived mostly in Bryant's Pond, Maine, before moving to the city.

George Allen England Harvard Dana

Reefers Sold At Five Dollars Each In Washington

Brief item notes a sale of five dollar reefers in Washington with goods described as improved and available through local dealers. The fragment mentions quantities and pricing but lacks complete names or dates.

Woman Held as Suspect in Shooting in City Jail

Mrs. Clements is arrested as an accessory after a man is shot at her home. Police recount her account claiming Arthur King fired and she only held her baby during the attack. King and Ryan sought by police as witnesses. Fairfax and Edward are two young children present.

King Mrs. Clements Ryan George Clements Fairfax Edward Murphy

48 More Names On Hero List

The Carnegie hero fund committee at its quarterly meeting recognized 48 persons for acts of heroism and awarded bronze silver or gold medals. Cash awards totaling about 40 000 were distributed with roughly 25 700 given outright and the rest as monthly benefits to widows and dependents. The only New England case noted was Thomas Dudley Mass whose widow received a silver medal and a monthly stipend for his children.

Pittsburg Carnegie Hero Fund Committee Carnegie New England Thomas Dudley Mass

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