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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Oct 24, 1904

Page

5

Parker Favored by Democratic National Committee for President

From exhaustive reports from every State the Democratic national committee says Judge Parker will be elected president. Vice-Chairman Nicoll states the figures are accurate and reliable and the analysis of the vote in doubtful States is most convincing.

New York Democratic National Committee Judge Parker Nicoll Eighth David G. Haskins, Jr Congress Cambridge Parker Thomas Taggart William F. Sheehan Delaney Nicoll East

Opening Fight For Control Of Democrats In State Committee Hearing

The Ballot Law Commission will hear the contest between James Kingsley of Acton and Edward Gallagher of Lowell at the State House. Kingsley leads 24 votes to 21 for Gallagher as discussion of reorganization and new leadership continues. Malachi L. Jennings represents Kingsley. Gallagher may also have counsel. The fight signals broader moves to shrink the committee from 23 to 18 members and to appoint a new chairman and executive committee in January.

Democratic State Committee Ballot Law Commission State House James Kingsley Acton Edward Gallagher Lowell Kingsley Gaston Gallagher Hamlin Middlesex Malachi L. Jennings State Committee Douglas

Looking After Guilds Shoes in Western Massachusetts

Colonel Bliss, a veteran Western Massachusetts newspaper man, analyzes the Republican race for lieutenant governor. He argues against a long-term lock on the executive chair by Guild and others and suggests a 12 month ticket as a potential approach. Four candidates are named: Judge Fred Hall Taunton Eben Draper Hopedale Colonel Goetting Springfield and a dark horse.

Bliss Massachusetts Guild Commonwealth Wolcotts, Cranes, Bateses and Guilds State House Bulfinch Fred Hall Taunton Eben Draper Hopedale Colonel Goetting Springfield Dark Horse

Mealey Jr Endorsed by Peninsula Associates for Ward 15

At a large Peninsula Associates meeting held in their rooms yesterday Hugh Mealey Jr the regular Democratic candidate for the Common Council from Ward 15 was endorsed and presented with a gold watch. About 100 members attended.

Peninsula Associates Hugh Mealey, Jr

Inauguration of Huntington B. U. president at Boston University

Boston University officials announce the inauguration of Dr. William E. Huntington as president on Wednesday at Tremont Temple at 10 a.m. The event is expected to attract a large alumni gathering with a 8 p.m. reception at the 12 Somerset Street building. Alumni associations across departments will unite for the festivities.

Huntington B. U William E. Huntington Boston University Tremont Temple Somerset Street

Reform tariff says Sullivan

Congressman John A. Sullivan spoke at the People's Forum on tariffs and reciprocity. He cited the Democratic party platform calling for tariff reduction and liberal reciprocity with Canada and other nations, urging Massachusetts voters to back the Democrats to ease the current industrial strain.

John A. Sullivan People’s Forum Eugene N. Foss Sullivan Massachusetts Democratic Party Canada

Democrats Plan Massive Ratification Rally Across Boston

The Boston Democracy will hold a monster ratification meeting at Tremont Temple tomorrow evening with President William T. A. Fitzgerald presiding. Mayor Collins and John R. Dos Passos will speak, and Governor candidate William L. Douglas will attend. Rallies will follow in major towns over the next ten days with speakers from Texas Tennessee and Chicago joining local leaders. Moorfield Storey and Archibald M. Howe will address Cambridge and Curtis Hall tonight. a Plymouth barbecue Saturday marks the event's colorful end in William L. Douglas's birthplace.

Boston Democracy Tremont Temple William T. A. Fitzgerald Collins John R. Dos Passos New York Wiliam L. Douglas John P. Laady Sheppard Texas Senator McMillin Tennessee John F. Finerty Chicago Moorfield Storey Harvard Club Cambridge Archibald M. Howe John R. Thayer Curtis Hall Jamaica Plain John A. Sullivan Plymouth William L. Douglas United Democracy Plymouth County

Farragut Makes Record Jamaica to New York Run

The United Fruit steamship Admiral Farragut, Captain Henshaw, completed a near 1600 mile passage from Port Morant to Long Wharf in about four days and 14 hours at nearly 16 knots. A submerged wreck was sighted on Oct. 14 with a spar and a fully submerged hull observed. Saloon passengers included Alfred H. Titus, Mrs. J. O. Clark, Mr. and Mrs. Everman, Mr. and Mrs. Shanks, A. Jacobs, Miss J. Jacobs, H. Weingarten, Miss L. Weingarten, and A. Phipps.

Farragut Jamaica United Fruit Company Admiral Farragut H. A. Henshaw Long Wharf Port Morant Henshaw Alfred H. Titus Mammoth Hotel Port Antonio J. O. Clark Methuen M. D. Everman Greenville John Shanks A. Jacobs J. Jacobs H. Weingarten L. Weingarten Detroit A. Phipps New York

Thanksgiving Recipes and Articles in Woman's Home Companion

The November issue highlights tested old-fashioned Thanksgiving recipes and various articles. It features Sully the King of Cotton, The College Girl's Memory Book, In Sod-House Land, Louis Tracy's The King of Diamonds, several short stories, Mrs. Sangster's Thanksgiving Talk, fashion pieces, home training tips, Sam Loyd puzzles, and children's pages. Price ten cents. a dollar a year. available from dealers or via The Crowell Publishing Company in New York Springfield Ohio Chicago.

Sully Louis Tracy Crowell Publishing Company Times Burtpine New York Springfield Ohio Taisune Burtpme Chicago

State plans second junket to Lewis and Clark exposition

Plans are advancing for another state junket similar to the Bates trip to St. Louis at state expense. The proposed tour would reach Portland Oregon for the Lewis and Clark exposition opening in 1905. The last Legislature allotted 15000 dollars for a Massachusetts exhibit and a request for another appropriation will be made in January to fund a continental delegation.

Bates Portland Ore Massachusetts St. Louis

Watson Seeks Faneuil Hall Rally Tonight

Jerry Watson, a serious Suffolk county sheriff candidate, seeks use of Faneuil Hall for a rally tonight with Moran having secured the hall last week for a noncandidate. Watson plans to approach Moran or the lawyer for a permit and will hold an open air meeting if entry is denied.

Jerry Watson Suffolk County Faneuil Hall John B. Moran Board of Aldermen Moran Watson Jerry

Emmons Tells Newsboys He Once Sold Papers and Is Made Member of Union

Judge Emmons becomes honorary member of the Newsboys' Protective Union after a surprise vote at 63 Hanover Street. He recalls youth as a newsboy and early Civil War service, delivering a lecture with exhibits including shoulder straps, spurs, and an old army sword to enthusiastic cheers. The event featured Simon Rabinovitch, union president, and praised Emmons as Lincoln-like.

Emmons Newsboys Judge Emmons The Newsboys’ Protective Union Hanover Street Police Board New York Simon Rabinovitch Union Abraham Lincoln

Labor's Appeal for Fall River Strikers

The Boston Building Trades Council plans immediate action to counter an open shop push in construction and will urge the A F L convention in San Francisco to join the fight. Dennis D. Driscoll sent an urgent appeal to affiliated unions for the Fall River textile strike. The Massachusetts Women's Trade Union League has secured work for 85 Fall River striking girls.

Boston Building Trades Council A. F. of L San Francisco Dennis D. Driscoll A. F. of Fall River Massachusetts Women’s Trade Union League

Fritzi Scheff Arrives With Her Retinue in Style

Madame Fritzi Scheff, renowned opera star, arrived from Philadelphia with a large retinue including three maids and a secretary. A chauffeur and a man to tend her 20 pieces of baggage accompanied her in an electric brougham to the Hotel Touraine. Her party also includes a Renault car and tutor M. Bernin who instructed her in carburetors and driving during summer runs between Homburg and Frankfurt.

Fritzi Scheff Fritzi Grand Opera Philadelphia Touraine Madame Scheft Renault Brighton Beach M. Bernin

Headless body may be Darby from Manchester shore find

The headless body found on Manchester shore is believed by police to be John Darby of this city. Initials on his clothing suggest identity though formal confirmation is pending.

Beverly Manchester John Darby Misery Island Darby

Creatore Conducts Italian Band At Symphony Hall

At Symphony Hall last evening Creatore and his Italian band delighted a large audience. A harp solo by Signor C Sodero and Mme Barili's rendering of Gounod s Ave Marie were the features. Creatore will appear for the last time this season at Symphony Hall next Sunday evening.

Symphony Hall Creatore Signor C. Sodero Mme. Barili Gounod

Woman's Home Companion November Issue Out Today

The Thanksgiving and election number of the Woman's Home Companion arrives with 64 illustrated pages. It highlights Sully the King of Cotton in a revealing magazine literary piece on cotton seed crime, plus 10 prize Thanksgiving recipes and a new plan for entertaining guests. The issue targets half a million homes, reaching two to three million readers.

Woman’s Home Companion Home Circle Sully

Anniversary of Conklin Ordination Celebrated

The 2%th anniversary of the ordination of Rev. Abraham Conklin was celebrated at Grove Hall Universalist Church Dorchester. Morning sermon titled Twenty five Years in the Ministry. Evening addresses by Rev. G L Perin D D Rev S H Roblin D D and Rev Charles Conklin D D. Special music by quartet and soloists.

Abraham Conklin Grove Hall Universalist Church Dorchester G. L. Perin D. D S. H. Roblin Charles Conklin

Joe Walcott to be released after South End tragedy

Joe Walcott is under police guard at City Hospital with a wounded hand from an apparently accidental shot. The same incident killed his friend Nelson Hall at a South End dance hall on Monday night. He is expected to be released today or Tuesday and will be arraigned thereafter.

Joe Walcott Nelson Hall South End

Missionary call urges more workers for Africa China and Brazil

The Sunday School Auxiliary of the Episcopal Church held a children's missionary meeting at Trinity Church with Bishop Lawrence presiding. Rev. H. S. Duhring of Philadelphia demonstrated marine signal flags and urged sending more missionaries to Africa China and Brazil. Rev. G. E. Mosher of Shanghai reported the auxiliary children had contributed $2500 to foreign missions over the past five years.

The Episcopal Church Trinity Church Lawrence H. S. Duhring Philadelphia Africa China Brazil G. E. Mosher Shanghai

Strike by 325 Somerville tube workers over wage rise

The union voted unanimously to strike until American Tube Works grants a $1 weekly wage increase. Only 78 workers have deserted and returned to work.

Somerville American Tube Works

Eight hour day wins for Boston roofers and union actions

All Boston roofers accept the eight hour day. Several unions announce new scales and benefit payments. Donations fund strikes in Fall River and Salem, while unions appoint arbitration boards and announce meetings. A wave of wage ballots and sick benefits totals appear across multiple locals in New England.

Boston Coal Teamsters’ Union Boston Bakers’ Union 4 Fall River Salem Brockton New Haven Lynn Ben Franklin Assembly K. of Canning Kenney James Kehoe Boston Grocery Union Wells Memorial Union 74 Sanitary and Union 201 Eliot Street New Haven Road Bb. T. U

East Boston Dedicatory Exercises for Fort Strong Boulder

Under General Benjamin Lincoln Chapter auspices dedicatory exercises will be held at Belmont Square East Boston on the boulder marking Fort Strong Revolutionary site. The event is Wednesday at 2 30 p m with unveiling by Miss May Hodge and Master Rufus Harrington. Mayor Collins will give the acceptance speech. addresses follow from Governor Bates Lieutenant Governor Guild Winslow Warren Mrs Masury and Mrs Daniel Lothrop.

Benjamin Lincoln Belmont Square Boston Fort Strong May Hodge Army Rufus Harrington Navy P. A. Collins Bates Guild Winslow Warren Masury Daniel Lothrop

Cambridge C L U Condemns Bates Vetoes and Calls Defeat

The Cambridge C L U yesterday passed a resolution condemning Governor Bates for vetoing the eight hour bill and the overtime bill for women and minors under 18, calling on workers to defeat his reelection. Boston unions and the Structure Building Trades Alliance adopted similar resolutions.

Cambridge C. L. U Bates Friend of Labor Cambridge C. S. A Massachusetts Boston Structural Building Trades Alliance

Peace Congress Ignored Union Label Claim

Henry Sterling of the B. T. U. reported that the recent peace conference lacked union label printing and he warned the leaders may not pay union wages. A $5 fine for non union tobacco use was noted. Governor Bates was condemned for vetoing the overtime bill.

Henry Sterling Congress John J. Bates

Campaign Education Lesson Offer From New York Office

An advertising notice promises a 20 lesson education program with the first lesson free. It claims up-to-date methods and guaranteed positions, delivered by mail with no interference in work, endorsed by boards of education and leading newspapers, via Department 201 Campaign of Education Townsend Building, New York.

Boards of Education Ates Campaign of Education Townsend Bldg New York

Red Fox Ale hailed as equal to imported brews

The note proclaims Red Fox Ale today as worthy of comparison with imported ales, asserting quality and flavor on par with foreign brands.

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Paine Bruce Quincy New York Herald Council David J. Ingraham New England Ingraham Winter ST Oxford Vass New Jersey Connecticut Indiana Maryland Delaware West Virginia Rocky Mountain States Wisconsin Illinois Lincoln LABOR Fritz! Scheff Conklin Boston Union Claim Peace Congress Executive Department Townsend New York City U.S. As
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