Debs Speaks to A Packed Faneuil Hall Labor Rally
A large crowd filled Faneuil Hall as Eugene V. Debs addressed supporters of the Social Democracy. Speeches by Frank Parsons and Herbert Casson praised the movement while denouncing monopolies and corporate power. Debs delivered a fiery two hour address touching on workers’ rights and oppression.
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Eugene V. Debs
Faneuil Hall
Theodore Curtise
Herbert N. Casson
Lynn
White House
Curtis
Frank Parsons
Parsons
Debs
Chicago
The
Pullmans
Danas
Social Democracy
Geor
M. Pullman
Russell's Axe Falls on Asst Chief Regan Discharged
Assistant Chief John W. Regan of the Boston Fire Department, after forty two years in service, was discharged by order of Commissioner Henry Sturgis Russell. Chief Webber carried out the order and Regan faced retirement with a $1200 yearly pension once the mayor signs the retirement order.
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Boston Fire Department
John W. Regan
Henry Sturgis Russell
Russell
Webber
Boston
Quincy
Regan
Chief Regan Retired By Mayor Quincy After Reading
The old chiefs Webber and Regan were emotional as the discharge reading was delivered. Chief Regan is said to receive no pension, with pressure mounting on Mayor Quincy to sign the retirement order. Commissioner Russell says Regan was retired, not discharged, while the message to the assistant chief continued on page 2.
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Webber
Regan
Fire Department
Russell
Quincy
Post
Lunch Cart Shooting in Jamaica Plain Leaves Man Wounded
William Graham of Jamaica Plain shot Daniel J. Mahoney in a Columbus avenue lunch cart after Mahoney insulted him. Mahoney, hit near the left eye, lay unconscious for about a half hour before ambulance transport to City Hospital. Graham fled with till receipts. two Jamaica Plain girls Minnie Wells and Nettie Garland were present.
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Graham
Minnie Wells
Nettie Garland
Station 10
William Graham
Jamaica Plain
Daniel J. Mahoney
Columbus Avenue
Charles Rogers
Roxbury
Andy Morgan
Daniel Mahoney
Morgan
Mahoney
Roxbury Crossing
Noy
James Leonard
Fred Whitmarsh
Fred Kitmarsh
Dr. Cronan
Whitmarsh
City Hospital
Post
Wells
Westley Street
Noth
Smith Brother’s Razor Shop Ad Promotes Champion Razors
An early 20th century ad from Smith Brothers of Culver’s promotes the “Champion” razors and offers hones strops and supplies for easy shaving. The message emphasizes complete shaving readiness with new razor models.
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Nan
Smith
Cuilers
Bronifeld
Thiefs Fate Oscar Hall of Detroit Killed After Lodging House Theft
Oscar Hall a Detroit lodger at 38 Leverett Street disappeared after stealing clothing from fellow lodgers and unpaid board then was hit and killed by a train on the Boston & Albany tracks near Cottage Farms. His wife and infant son were in Detroit Hospital. Hall, a former car painter, had been out of work and boarded with Mrs. Marshfield.
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Oscar Hall
Leverett Street
Boston & Albany
Cottage Farms
Hall
Boston
Jones
Lagrange Street
Antoin Street
Detroit
Marshfield
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My Clothier
Hanover and
Portland Streets
George M. Pullman
Russia
FALLS
Daniel A. Mahoney
WM. Graham
Daniel A.mahoney
Wm.graham
Pred Witmarsh
Lunch Cart Row
Justice
Oscar Hal
Wright
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