Tenth District in a Blaze Of Poltical Activity
The piece discusses Democratic prospects in Boston's Tenth District, emphasizing Alderman Bordman Halli of Dorchester as the candidate. It notes minimal party support, strong local campaigning, a large rally at St. Omar's Hall, and a parallel Ward Eleven movement challenging the ward committee and Chicago ticket alignment.
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Boston
Bordman Halli
Dorchester
Roxbury
South Boston
Derman Hall
Hall
St. Omar’s Hall
South Boson
Everal
Ward Eleven
Bryan-Sewall-Williams Club
Ward 11
Quincy
Democratic Association
Bryan
Sewall
Williams
Hhe
Democratic City Committee
Ward
Chicago
He Association
Corbett
Nor folk County political reform drives in 1900s races
Norfolk County Democrats nominate David Murray for clerk of courts while incumbent Worthington runs independently. Murray refuses to withdraw amid talk of breaking the county ring. Williams campaigns hard for governor with a dense schedule of speeches across Lynn South Framingham Fitchburg Lowell Brookline and Boston wards. South Boston contests generate multiple victories across wards and districts with several named winners and incumbents praised for representing the people.
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Norfolk
David Murray
Hyde Park
Worthington
Murray
Norfolk County
Wheat Market News Across Cities and Regions
The wheat market showed strength with gains in New York and Minneapolis, while Chicago saw initial boosts followed by a retreat. European buying supported early advances, and drought reports from Bombay indicated worsening India crops, with substantial sales in Liverpool and London markets.
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New York
Chicago
Minneapolis
London
Baltic
California
Liverpool
Bombay
India
Remaking the Continentals Loot Loomis Stock in New England
A dramatic fall in the clothing trade hits Loomis and other long established makers. Loomis assigns as wholesale demand collapses and Continental Clothing House buys his stock and goods at about 70 percent of cost. The sale fills Continental with Loomis wares and fresh stock, drawing buyers from across New England to the Bastion store to buy at deep discounts.
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W. Loomis
Continental Clothing House
Washington and
Boylston Sts
New England
Continental
Bastion
Loomis
Post
America
New Engsland
New York
West
Carr
Melton
Summer Street
Hani
Knights Templar Conclave Elects Officers in Boston
The 1906 96th annual Grand Commandery of Massachusetts and Rhode Island Knights Templar met in Washington and Boylston streets. Grand Commander Eugene H. Richards oversaw reports, with 11 789 members across 45 subordinate commanderies. New officers named include William R. Richards of Pawtucket as Grand Commander and James H. Upham as Grand Treasurer for the eighteenth time.
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Grand Commandery of
Knights Templars
Massachusetts
Rhode Island
Washington and
Boylston Streets
Eugene H. Richards
Boston
Benjamin W. Rowell
James H. Upham
William R. Richards
Pawtucket
R. I
Walter Cutting
Ittsfield
George L. Shepley
Providence
Herbert F F. Moss
Roxbury
Thomas E. St. John
Haverhill
Winthrop Messenger
Elrose
Orge E. Hilton
Ynn
Dorchester
Richards
Money Went High Call Loans Hit 100 Percent in New York
New York brokers faced a 100 percent call loan rate as preparations for November 1 interest and dividends, election day hedging, and crowded margins boosted lending costs. Banks tightened funds, Boston rates held around 7 to 8 percent, and London Bank of England kept its rate steady while charging 4 1/2 percent discount to influence the open market.
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New York
Stock Exchange
Boston
London
Bank of England
Surprise Gift for Boston Cronies Member
Sergeant-at-Arms John W. Gourlay of the chrysanthemum Cronies, a Post composing room group in Boston, was surprised by old associates during a downtown gathering. W L Lessone presented a gold and silver writing set to honor his return from a long continental trip, followed by songs and speeches in cronies style.
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John W. Gourlay
Chrysanthemum Cronies
Post
Boston
W. L. Lessone
Gourlay
Bram Indicted on Murder Charges by US Grand Jury
The United States grand jury indicted Mate Thomas E. Bram for the murder of Captain and Mrs. Nash and Second Mate August W. Blomerg. Indictments will remain sealed until Bram appears in court, likely several days as his counsel Attorney Casey prepares. Bram remained calm in his Charles Street Jail cell upon learning of the indictment.
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United States Court
Thomas E. Bram
Nash
August W. Blomerg
Bram
Casey
Charles Street
City Accepts 2500 from Mead Estate for Public Library
The Boston Common Council adjourned after a mayoral communication about accepting a 2500 legacy from the estate of Charles Mead. The fund would become the Charles Mead trust to support the Public Library and benefit the South Boston Branch, with the treasurer to invest and apply income as directed by library trustees.
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Ratigan
Charles Mead
Charles T. Gallagher
South Boston
Public Library
City of
Boston
Desperate Husband in Kansas Shootout After Disputed Departure
In McPherson on October 29 Sherman Rowland shot at his wife and City Marshal Wolf when she tried to visit relatives. Both bystanders were wounded, and Rowland fled on horseback. His body was later found in a field, shot through the heart.
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Mcpherson
Kan
Sherman Rowland
Rowland
Wolf
Royal Blue line tour to Washington D C from Boston
After voting take a personally conducted tour to Washington D C leaving Boston at 6 p m Tuesday November 8. The eight day trip costs $27 covers all expenses with first class accommodations at Rigel House and stop over privileges. Send for itinerary to A J Simmons N E A 211 Washington Street Boston
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Royal Blue Line
Washington, D. C
Boston
Rigel House
A. J. Simmons
Washington Street
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