Vahey Attacks Republican Boss Rule in Springfield
In Springfield on October 30, Democratic candidate for Governor James H. Vahey condemned Republican party boss rule and campaign contributions from Mr. Draper. He charged unequal tax support, questioned Draper’s foreign corporation holdings, and urged Draper to reveal his financial dealings to the voters.
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Springfield
James H. Vahey
Draper
Mr. Draper
Massachusetts
Commonwealth
Direct nominations urged to curb party bosses
Prominent radicals in Massachusetts demand reform after dissecting how campaign funding shapes nominations for Governor and Lieutenant-Governor. They criticize bosses and Lodge's control, urging Democrats to win to reset state politics and reduce pay-to-play practices. Rockefeller taft impact debated among Boston players.
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Massachusetts
Senator Lodge
Draper
Frothingham
Walker
Republican Party
Commonwealth
Cure for Eczema Described by Cuticura Remedies User
A mother recounts using Cuticura Soap and Cuticura Ointment to treat her three daughters eczema with eruptions on the back of the head and neck folds. She reports complete cures after four to five applications and says Cuticura remains indispensable in her home.
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Mme
Napoleon
Dulute
St., Mont
Painful Ulcer Healed After Cuticura Treatment
Mrs E F Ryder of West Brewster Massachusetts reports a year long foot ulcer healed after using two cycles of Cuticura ointment and Cuticura pills. The testimonial dates from April 29 1907 and promotes Cuticura as purifying blood and treating skin diseases.
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E. F. Ryder
West Brewster
Mass
Boston
Rockefeller pledge chills Pittsburg politics
Pittsburg observers dismiss Rockefeller’s claim he would vote for Taft as no surprise. Republicans at headquarters say Rockefeller is generally regarded as a Republican and the statement drew little to no reaction in the city.
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Pittsburg
Penn
Rockefeller
Taft
Rockefeller backs Taft shocks parties in Baltimore
Rockefeller's pledge to vote for Taft stuns Republicans and receives joyful praise from Democratic politicians in Baltimore on October 30.
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Baltimore
Rockefeller
Taft
Rockefeller statement sparks Democratic campaign surge
In Omaha on October 30 Democrats hail Rockefeller's remarks as a major breakthrough in the campaign. They argue the statement could win thousands of votes for Bryan nationwide, particularly in the Western states.
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Omaha
Neb
Rockefeller
Bryan
West
Rockefeller Endorsement Shakes Taft Support in West
In Indianapolis October 80 The announcement by John D Rockefeller that he will back Judge Taft caused a political stir. Democratic managers believe Rockefeller's support could win thousands of votes in the West while Republican managers decline to comment noting his right to support whomever he pleases.
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Indianapolis
John D. Rockefeller
Taft
Standard Oil Company
West
Rockefeller
Rockefeller Endorsement Shifts Albany Campaign Tone
In Albany on October 30, Democratic leaders view John D. Rockefeller's endorsement of Taft and Sherman as more valuable than money. Republican leaders withheld comment but doubt the statement helps their party's position.
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Albany
N. Y
John D. Rockefeller
Taft
Sherman
Taft on Oil Trusts at Buffalo Convention
At the Convention Hall Taft assailed Bryan on trust issues and denied links to Standard Oil. He asserted no contribution from Standard Oil to the Republican campaign and defended ongoing prosecutions to curb evils in trusts.
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Buffalo
N. Y
Taft
Standard Oil
Bryan
Rockefeller
Standard Oil Company
Republican
Governor Guild Improves Says Bulletin
State bulletin reports Governor Guild’s condition continuing to improve. The noon update from Secretary Dean says the governor is up and about the house and will resume work at the State House on Monday.
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Guild
Dean
State House
Grand Trunk Aids Nation Among Continental Rail Lines
The Grand Trunk Railway system dominates North American traffic with a Montreal headquarters for half a century. It boasts the Victoria Jubilee bridge and a major submarine tunnel under the St Clair River. Operations span 15,134 miles of rail and water lines with 21 million tons of freight and 14 million passengers last year.
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Grand Trunk Railway System
Montreal
Pioneer Railway of
Canada
Atlantic
Maple Leaf
British Empire
Grand Trunk
Victoria Jubilee Bridge
St. Clair River
United States
Sarnia
Ont
Port Huron
Mich
Windmill Point Basin
Great Northwest
Millionaire Thief Demand Shocks New York Court
Policeman James McCoy arraigned a poor pedlar before Magistrate Crane in Yorkville Police Court for standing on a street crossing. The magistrate condemned the notion of catching only petty thieves and discharged the defendant, urging action against "millionaire thieves."
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New York
James ¥. McCoy
Crane
Yorkville
Last Day of Boston Food Fair Draws Massive Crowds
The Boston Retail Grocers Association wraps up its seventh Boston Food Fair at Park Square Coliseum tonight after five weeks and an average daily attendance of 25 000 visitors. First 500 women receive Nevy a Burn Stove Polish and Sousa music copy. all patrons get Crystal gelatin and Kirkman soap samples. extra gifts after 7 pm include Peter Cooper gelatin.
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Boston
Park Square Coliseum
Boston Retail Grocers’ Association
Peter Cooper
Kirkman
Taft Predictions From National Figures In New York
Predictions released today name Secretary Straus Governor Hughes and others. Straus says Taft will win New York by a large margin, Hughes gains beyond expectations, Murphy cites New Jersey majority, Streeter forecasts Taft Sherman lead in New Hampshire and Hawley projects Taft sweeping western states and Nebraska gains. Woodruff predicts Taft plurality over 125,000 and Hughes over 75,000 in New York.
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New York
Straus
Department of Commerce and Labor
Taft
Roosevelt
McKinley
Hughes
Murphy
New Jersey
Sherman
General Streeter
New Hampshire
Hawley
Oregon
Mississippi
Missouri
Oklahoma
Texas
Arkansas
Louisiana
Nebraska
Woodruff
Republican State Committee
Surprise States Fluctuate in Election Map Electors
The piece lists states labeled Surprise States with volatile election histories and potential vote shifts. It notes five Republican states and four Democratic states among them, totaling 91 electoral votes as the combined impact. It highlights California Georgia Kentucky Missouri Nevada North Dakota Oregon Rhode Island as examples with party designations showing variability in support.
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California
Georgia
Kentucky
Missouri
Scheenasee
Nevada
Kauereadbeeetes Eevee
North Dakota
Cccieeeeenssene
Sadan
Oregon
Eteeteeree Eeseee Peewee Eeeenetee
Rhode Island
Alabama
Kansas
Louisiana
Maine
Berets
Maryland
Sesevess
Seeestsee
Massachusetts
Michigan
Steees
Minnesota
BOS
Mississippi
Steerer Esae
Montana
New Hampshire
New DO Otroy
Pleises
Cissbach
North
Caroling
Pennsylvania
South Carolina
South Dakota
Tennessee
Texas
Utah
Vermont
Virginia
Washington
West Virginia
Wyoming
Oklahoma
Arizona
New Mexico
Congress
At 65 Takes Bride of 29 in Andover Nuptials
Michael F. D Arcy obtained a marriage license from Andover town clerk and wed Miss Charlotte Evelyn Baker at the Unitarian Church parsonage in a ceremony conducted by Rev. Co Beane Jr. The groom, 65, runs a sash and blind business in Boston and formerly lived in East Boston with his first wife. Only his son and daughter-in-law attended.
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Michael F. D'Arcy
Andovers
Charlotte Evelyn Baker
Unitarian Church
Beane, Jr
D'Arcy
Boston
Mr. D’arcy
Archbishop OConnell Portrait on Display at Siegel’s
To mark the Catholic church centenary, the Henry Siegel Company shows a life size painting of Archbishop OConnell in their Washington street window at Hayward place. Loaned by Frank B Conlin, the image is from OConnells favorite photograph and is set in a grand gold frame. The portrait will feature in the Shepherd table at the charities bazaar.
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Henry Siegel Company
Archbishop O'Connell
Frank B. Conlin
Washington Street
Hayward Place
Draper Denies B A Director Post Amid Veto Stand
Eben S. Draper declares he is not a Boston & Albany director and presents a resignation letter dated Sept 26 1908. He criticizes the Spanish War Veterans preference bill as harmful to labor, says he would veto it again if needed, and notes support and opposition from figures tied to Governor Vahey race. He cites Albany and Dorchester events and defends his political stance.
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Haverhill
Eben S. Draper
Boston & Albany
Vahey
Lawrence
Draper
Boston & Albany Railroad Company
Boston & Albany Railroad
New York Central Railroad
Charles S. Sargent
Boston
Mass
Republican Party
Massachusetts
Neen
Dorchester Street
Scott Hale
Governor
Guild’s
Spain
Commonwealth
Major Scott Hale
Freak Carrot Added to Post's Vegetable Exhibit
Needham October 30 A farmer Frank P Rector unearthed a vegetable curiosity a carrot containing five distinct heads and shoots weighing about a pound The carrot heads are large two nearly normal sized heads and a stemmed cluster of shoots The eldest son Joseph Rector planted seeds last July The article also notes citron harvests claimed by another commentator Sylvie R Newhall of Saugus October 30
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Needham
Frank P. Rector
South Street
Joseph Rector
Allston
Saugus Agriculturist Raises Community Support
The editor notes the Saugus agriculturist community has rallied behind a local farmer, praising his work and urging continued coverage of agricultural contributions. The letter highlights practical farm efforts and calls for broader recognition in the Post.
Raynham Resident Raises Giant Citrons
Raynham resident Charles W. Ashley notes in a letter to the editor that he has disposed of six citrons weighing 24 to 26.5 pounds each and now holds two more over 22.5 pounds plus several over 10 pounds, without extra culture.
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Charles W, Ashley
Raynham
English "Lord" Scrubs Police Station Floor in Chicago
Lord Armand Geron, claiming English dukedom heir status, dined at Stillson's restaurant then told a waiter he had no funds. Judge Gemmill sentenced him to a week cleaning the Harrison street station after a train sighting near a rail dip. McCann ordered out of town.
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Chicago
Armand Geron
Stillson
Harrison Street
Gemmill
McCann
Cleveland man found intoxicated near railroad tracks
An intoxicated Arthur McCann of Cleveland lay down on Pennsylvania railroad tracks in Youngstown and removed most of his clothing before attempting rest. The incident occurred near the city on October 30.
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Youngstown
Arthur McCann
Cleveland
Daughters Contest $2 Million Johnson Will
Judge George of the Probate Court opened a hearing on the petition to allow the will of Caroline E. Johnson who died in New York City leaving an estate near $2,000,000. The will is challenged by three daughters Josephine W Taylor Fanny L Johnson and Alice W Emmett of New York City.
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Johnson
George
Caroline E. Johnson
New York City
Josephine W. Taylor
Fanny L. Johnson
Alice W. Emmett
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