Cabinet shakeup to place Meyer Straus in Roosevelt administration
President Roosevelt announced cabinet changes after a lengthy meeting. George B. Cortelyou moves to the treasury, George von L. Meyer becomes postmaster general, Charles J. Bonaparte shifts to attorney general, Victor H. Metcalf to the navy, and Oscar S. Straus to head commerce and labor. Meyer, ambassador to Russia, and Straus, a Massachusetts merchant and diplomat, are named as new cabinet members.
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George von Longerke Meyer Life and Career Highlights
George von Longerke Meyer, born 1858, son of George Ai Meyer, educated at public schools and Harvard 1879, entered business. He served Boston Common Council 1889-90 and Board of Aldermen 1891, joined Massachusetts legislature 1892 and chaired the House 1894-96, helped Paris exposition, and became U S ambassador to Italy in 1899. He held directorships at Amoskeag Manufacturing Amory Old Colony Trust National Bank of Commerce.
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Watkins Temple Place Chiropodist Practice Ad
Watkins offers foot treatment at Temple Place Chiropodist Practice for twenty years. Service hours are 8 to 6 weekdays and 10 to 2 Sundays.
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Temple Place
School House Strike Expands Amid City Contract Tensions
Broken promises by city officials on contract work and non union conditions threaten to extend the Charlestown High School strike to other schoolhouse projects. No labor conference was held yesterday and none is planned between labor officials and the Schoolhouse Commission.
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Contractors claim union labor used at Charlestown High
McGahey and O Connors say all sub contractors are union or use union help and that they have always employed union labor. The strike is blamed on unions demanding payment of union wages and adherence to union conditions after weeks of waiting. Boston Central Labor Union President Huddell denies contact with the Schoolhouse Commission on the controversy.
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Schoolhouse Commission
Traffic Blockades Tie Up Boston Rail Rush Hours
Two blockades disrupted morning rush hour in Boston areas. A heavily loaded team and a car of the Boston Northern railroad wedged at the Chelsea draw bridge just after 5 PM, delaying traffic for over an hour. In Somerville a wagon loaded with lumber broke down on Broadway near Cross Street at 5 40, holding up traffic for about an hour.
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Treasure Steamer Believed Lost with Millions for Boston Banks
The Arabistan carrying 2 725 000 for Boston banks is feared lost in a recent hurricane. A sketch traces the ship's Atlantic coast route as rescue efforts continue and officials assess the disaster impact.
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Atlantic
Governor Guild Attacks Moran at Roosevelt Club Talk
Governor Guild denounced District Attorney Moran on constitutional grounds at the Roosevelt Club gathering at the American House. He challenged Moran’s promises under Massachusetts law and questioned the oath taken. He criticized bringing young Roosevelt before the grand jury in a municipal court matter.
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Arabistan Overdue With Heavy Gold Cargo From South America
The Norton line steamer Arabistan carrying 2.725 million dollars in gold and a 300 thousand dollar cargo, with a crew of 35 including some from Boston, is a week overdue en route from South America to this city and feared lost in a Caribbean hurricane. The delay unsettles Boston financial markets as the ship’s fate remains uncertain.
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South America
Arabistan Gold Consignment Heads to Boston Amid Global Scramble
The Arabistan's precious cargo frames a worldwide gold rush as banks seek dollars amid money stringency. Boston bankers await her arrival at East Boston’s National Dock, hoping for a swift, safe transfer of treasure after a Caribbean hurricane delayed the voyage.
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Governors Speech At Roosevelt Club Sparks Racial and Political Debate
Governor Guild Senator Lodge and Attorney General Malone spoke at the Roosevelt Republican Club where Irish-American members listened as the governor critiqued district attorney Moran and Provident Securities failures while defending employment bureaus and constitutional limits. Other speakers included Daniel W. Lane Edward B. Callender P J Conlon and Colonel Thomas F. Dougherty as about 350 attendees packed the pre convention smoker.
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Thomas F. Dougherty
Governor Guild Attacks Moran In Speech Row
The speech denounces Moran for delaying grand jury work and targeting political opponents while neglecting Provident Securities and saving funds of the poor. The speaker warns against a Satrap or Czar style rule in a free government.
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Presidential Proclamation Declares Thanksgiving Day 1906
Theodore Roosevelt proclaims Thursday, November 29, as a national day of thanksgiving and supplication. He urges reverence for blessings and responsible use of material prosperity, noting the need for morality to sustain national greatness. The proclamation is signed in Washington on October 22, 1906 with seal affixed by Secretary of State Elihu Root.
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Moran HurlS Defiance at His Friends
Moran defies supporters by attacking his friends calling the guild a prevaricator while upholding a Prohibition platform. Crowds greet him in Worcester as he campaigns vigorously.
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Worcester
Moran Stirs Rivalry in Massachusetts Delegate Fight
John B. Moran, speaking in Worcester, pledges to campaign for a Massachusetts man to stand with his favored delegates after election. He notes rivals Williams and Feeney favor Bryan while Coakley and McFarland back Hearst, as George Fred Williams reaffirms support for Bryan.
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Hearst
Massachusetts
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Worcester
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William J. Bryam
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Moran's Worcester speech confronts party platform debates
Moran defends his stance against Governor Guild's charge of repudiating the Democratic platform. He says he will not be bound by the 1908 candidate resolution and plans to rally delegates for a Massachusetts man. He denies Prohibition repudiation and reiterates he is a total abstainer who respects lawful drinking.
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Quincy
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Hearst
Massachusetts
Moran Defies Friends in Worcester Campaign Speech
District Attorney John B. Moran challenged supporters of Bryant and Hearst to back a Massachusetts delegation in 1908 while touring Worcester. He stressed independence from Bryan or Hearst, defended his Democratic platform, and entertained the crowd with sharp wit amid a spirited Plymouth Hall rally.
Escape of Insane Woman Minnie McKenzie F ends capture
Minnie McKenzie escaped Worcester Insane Asylum after two years confinement following the killing of Patrolman Sturtevant in East Boston. Authorities chased her across the region until her arrest last night at her brother-in-law’s South End home by Station 5 police.
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Minnie McKenzie
Worcester Insane Asylum
Sturtevant
Boston
Massachusetts
South End
Fair Weather Outlook Near Boston and Atlantic Coast
Washington reports a brisk two day forecast for New England and eastern New York. Fair conditions expected Wednesday and Thursday with light to fresh north winds inland and northeast winds along the coast. Steamers heading to European ports may face cloudy skies and variable to fresh winds toward the Grand Banks.
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