Watson Paid Out But 50 Dollars in Congressional Fight
The filing deadline for expenses in the last State primary closed. Secretary of State will accept returns mailed or received by 5 p.m. today. others referred to the Attorney General under the new corrupt practices act. Listed expenses include Watson 50, Horgan 1015, Tague 1000, Kelcher 1456, with district totals for several Republicans and Democrats in eight through the 18th districts.
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Secretary of State
Attorney General
Councilman Watson
Horgan
Tague
Kelcher
Frederick J. Dallinger
Peter F. Tague
John A. Kelcher
Thomas J. Fay
James A. Watson
Ilith
John J. Mitchell
Nathaniel A. Francis
William H. Carter
Robert L. Raymond
Ernest W. Roberts
William H. McMasters
Francis J. Horgan
Missionaries Roused Slavs Sparked Balkan War
Harvard professor Leo Wiener told the Commercial Club banquet at the Algonquin Club that American missionaries of fifty years ago awakened the Slavic nations in the Balkans and started events leading to the present European war. He argued the war fights to protect Balkan Slavs from Germany and Austria and urged a future American effort to develop Balkan resources for mutual benefit.
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Balkans
Commercial Club
Algonquin Club
Leo Wiener
Harvard
Germany
Austria
America
Governor Opposes Four Year Mayor Term In Boston
Governor Walsh told a city charter committee that a four year mayor term is a great mistake and urged uniform charters by initiative and referendum. The speech touched on local self government and was seen as a jab at Mayor Curley, with recall on the ballot next year fueling political nuance at City Hall.
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Walsh
Boston
Curley
New Site Sought for Boston Pump Station
Boston officials explore locations for a high pressure pumping station. The Church street entrance to Tremont street subway is proposed if War Department approval fails for Fort Point Channel. The Mayor favors an underground installation on public thoroughfare land, while Fort Point Channel remains his preferred site.
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Boston
Church Street
War Department
Washington
Fort Point Channel
Pictures of peace and war in the Sunday Post
The Sunday Post presents stark contrasts between images of peace and conflict, highlighting how daily life and global events shape public perception of both serenity and violence. The photo spread juxtaposes tranquil scenes with wartime imagery to provoke reflection.
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Sunday Post
President Wilson Praises Senate in Indianapolis Letter
President Wilson writes Vice President Marshall praising Senate leaders, saying he cooperates with both houses and values the partnership as the session closes. The letter, publicized by Marshall’s secretary, expresses sincere appreciation and teamwork among lawmakers.
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Indianapolis
Wilson
Marshall
United States Senate
Senate
Underwood
House
Woodrow Wilson
Mr. Marshall
Captain Hussey Ousted After Graft Conviction
New York police captain James E. Hussey was dismissed by Police Commissioner Woods after a graft conviction tied to the district attorney's inquiry into police graft stemming from the Herman Rosenthal murder. Hussey, once briefly reinstated as a captain, drew about $8700 in back pay before final removal.
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New York
James E. Hussey
Police
Woods
Hussey
Herman Rosenthal
Claims Books Worth Little in Fraud Trial
New York, Oct. 22. Mrs. Marion Preston of Boston paid 530,000 for rare books later deemed worth 2,341 by expert Frederick M. Hopkins in the trial of James J. Farmer and others charged with mailing fraud in a scheme claiming 10 million. Hopkins said many “high grade” editions were poor in workmanship and some were “jukish.” Emma Bird of Salt Lake City paid 52,000 for volumes appraised at 8 to 15 dollars per volume. A 15 volume set bought by Miss Mary A. Watts of Boston was valued at 9 dollars per volume. Theodore Roosevelt's autograph valued at 10 dollars.
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New York
Marion Preston
Boston
Frederick M. Hopkins
James J. Farmer
William J. Hartley
Hopkins
Emma Bird
Salt Lake City
Theodore Roosevelt
New $300000 Mohawk Trail Opens in Berkshire Hills
The Mohawk Trail, a new 300000 dollar highway through the Berkshire Hills, was opened and dedicated at Hoosac Mountain. Spearheaded by Williams College President Harry A. Garfield and Rep. Allen T. Treadway, the road links Boston to Troy and the West, unveiling the Berkshires’ most beautiful scenery previously blocked by steep grades.
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North Adams
Massachusetts
Berkshire Hills
Hoosac Mountain
Harry A. Garfield
Williams College
Allen T. Treadway
Boston
Troy
N. Y
Berkshires
Frances Andersen Weds Rollin Brigham in Dorchester Home
Miss Frances Andersen daughter of Christian Anderson of 17 Hopkins street Dorchester married Rollin White Brigham of 12 Haskell street Allston. The ceremony was conducted by Rev. Alfred W. Birks at the bride’s home, Unity Church Natick, officiating.
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Frances Andersen
Christian Anderson
Hopkins Street
Dorchester
Rollin White Brigham
Haskell Street
Allston
Alfred W. Birks
Unity Church
Natick
Gary Dinners Defend Steel History in 1907 Crisis
Philadelphia October 22 The Gary dinners held by iron and steel manufacturers to discuss the Panic of 1907 are lauded as a laurel and crown in the industry. Richard V Lindabury argues for the defense in the federal suit to dissolve United States Steel Corporation. The defense asserts pride in the corporation’s actions during the crisis.
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Philadelphia
Richard V. Lindabury
United States Steel Corporation
Steel Corporation
Lindabury defends steel panic era actions and Steel Corp
Mr Lindabury argued that during the panic the iron and steel industry avoided ruin thanks to gatherings led by E F P Gary that prevented price swings. He said no price fixing occurred at those dinners and denied government claims of excessive earnings by the Steel Corporation. He spoke about the company since 1901 and claimed fair dealing with competitors.
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Lindabury
Gary
Steel Corporation
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