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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Sep 01, 1908

Page

5

Labor Day Parade Details From Boston Central Labor Union

Arrangements for the Labor Day parade are announced led by Patrick Maroney as chief marshal. His staff includes Frank H. McCarthy and Harry W. Barton with a long list of union aides from Carpenters to Painters for the two division lineup of the Central Labor Union parade.

Boston Central Labor Union Ca. 3 Patrick Maroney Central Labor Union Frank H. McCarthy Cigarmakers’ Union Harry W. Barton Carpenters’ Union Philip H. Sweet Coopers’ Union John J. Barry Theatrical Stage Employees’ Union John J. Connelly Bartenders’ Union Michael M. Carlin Arthur W. Morse Stationary Engineers’ Union William J. O'Neil Truck Teamsters’ Union Michael J. Young Housesmiths and Structural Iron Workers’ Union Andrew Johnson Electrical Workers’ Union John C., McDonald Elevator Constructors’ Union John J. Clancy John J. Brophy Union John T. Walsh Bricklayers’ Union 3 John J. McLaughlin Joseph C. Hurley Aids George J. Barry Dennis J. Sullivan Bricklayers’ Union Daniel J. Coogan Plumbers’ Union Edward J. Barnes John F. Kennedy Sheet Metal Workers’ Union Arthur M. Huddell Patrick J. Walsh Stone Masons’ Union Vincent Incurvati John E. Potts Frederick P. McGrath Cement and Asphalt Workers’ Unions Michael Kelly Marble Cutters and Letters E. Frank Moorhouse Painters’ Union

Couldn't See the New Bride in West Newton Crowd

Fortified in his home with his 24 hour bride Thomas Callahan a 67 year old West Newton contractor faced a crowd of about 600 outside his residence The newlyweds were married in Lawrence after Callahan advertised for a wife and received 71 letters A police detail was sent as bonfires horns and bells greeted the couple

Callahan Ryan

Obaldia Certified as Panama’s Constitutional Successor

Panama Aug. 31 Senor Don Jose Domingo de Obaldia received the final vote count document confirming him as the constitutional successor of President Amador.

Panama Jose Domingo de Obaldia Amador

Williams recounts Atlantic City shooting in Long Green home

Mrs W S G Williams described in detail the shooting of Charles B Roberts Jr on the boardwalk at Atlantic City. The testimony occurred in her Long Green Baltimore county home with her sister Mrs Sherlock Swann present.

Baltimore Long Green Baltimore County W. S. G. Williams Sherlock Swann Charles B. Roberts, Jr Atlantic City

Missing Man Powers Urgently Sought by Dying Wife

James Powers of 872 Medford Street Charlestown has not returned home since June 8. His wife, seriously ill and kept on opiates after an operation, is near death and asks Powers to return at once. His eldest son searched Melrose and Canobie Lake NH and found no trace of him.

Mr. Roberts Brighton Mrs. Williams Long Green Tom de Ford Chicago James Powers Medford Street Charlestown Powers Melrose Canobie Lake N. H

Veterans urge uniting Spanish War and Grand Army groups

At the United Spanish War Veterans banquet in Boston Secretary of State William M. Olin proposed merging the Spanish War veterans and Grand Army of the Republic into a single United Veterans body. The convention opens at Faneuil Hall with over 10,000 delegates expected and a harbor sail planned aboard the steamer South Shore.

William M. Olin United Grand Army of the Republic United Body of United Veterans United Spanish War Veterans Faneuil Hall Ford Auxiliary of the Department Nantasket Beach Order of the Serpent Armory Athletic Association South Shore Far West Ladies’ Auxiliary Auxiliary Information Bureau Ernest A. West Tacoma Gilbert Walden Walden Southwest Rough Riders Crook Geronimo Army Navy Washington Street William Sullivan South Boston Chelsea Gate of Heaven West Cuba Edward L. Cogan United Spanish War Veterans of District of Columbia Guild National Cemetery Arlington Cogan United Spanish War Veterans’ Organization Department Medal of Honor Legion

Shuman's Corner Dressed For Company In Gala War Display

Shuman's Corner store at Summer and Washington presents an elaborate patriotic display for Spanish War Veterans. Hundreds of yards of bunting cover the seven story facade with windows framed in color and streamers spanning from top to first story. A Dewey painting sits above the famous Gridley quote “You may fire when ready.”

A. Shuman & Co Summer Washington Shuman Gridley Admiral Dewey Washington Street Summer Street

White Cross antiseptic foot powder promotes foot comfort

The ad claims White Cross antiseptic foot powder prevents sore feet and fatigue. It emphasizes pure ingredients free from alum, recommended by physicians, and suited for policemen, postal workers, soldiers, firemen, and railroad men. Sold by druggists and stores at 10c or 25c, with free samples by mail from White Cross Toilet Powder Co.

White Cross Toilet Powder Co West 56Th St New York

Old Veterans Capture Toledo Encampment Scene

Toledo Ohio August 31 At least 100000 visitors fill the city for the 42d annual encampment of the Grand Army of the Republic. Downtown illumination Venetian Night on the river and a public reception draw crowds as street cars and autos struggle through packed streets. Fife and drum corps brass bands arriving delegations and sightseers clog the sidewalks from curb to curb.

Toledo Ohio of the Union Grand Army of the Republic Burton

Honors thrust upon four Massachusetts men

Roger Sherman Hoar, nephew of the late Senator Hoar, named chairman of the Democratic national committee on college clubs. Alfred FE Lunt of Boston and Beverly chosen to oversee the college vote for the Republican nominee. Herbert A. Stevens, ex Cambridge, named private secretary to Secretary Straus. Appleton Griffin, formerly of the Boston Public Library, named chief assistant librarian of Congress.

Roger Sherman Hoar Senator Hoar Democratic National Committee Alfred Fe, Lunt Boston Beverly Herbert A. Stevens Cambridge Straus Appleton Griffin Boston Public Library Congress

Veterans Banquet Honors Civil War and Spanish War Veterans

Gray-haired Civil War veterans sat with Spanish‑American War heroes at the United Spanish War Veterans dinner in Quincy House. Gen Miles warned invasion is unlikely and urged unity. Sec Olin called for a single United Veterans body. Cheers greeted Roosevelt’s greeting and other leaders sent telegrams and letters from dignitaries.

Quincy House Nelson A. Miles Olin United Spanish War Veterans United Order of United Veterans Roosevelt Walter 8. Hale Edward C. Mansfield James C. White J. A. Frye Charles W. Newton Charles Simmons Schley John D. Long Gph Governor Wild

Williams Beaten by Two Thugs on Bromfield Street

Fred Williams a 19 year old man reports being badly beaten by two unknown men on Bromfield Street near Irremont shortly before 11 last night. He was treated at the Relief Station for a badly confused head and left before midnight. Police of Station 2 investigate. motive unclear with robbery suspected by Williams and revenge by officers.

Fred Williams Bromfield Street Irremont Williams Brown Station 2

Jail inmate James Cartin attempts suicide in cell

James Cartin, jailed in Catskill New York on an attempted wife murder charge, tried to hang himself in his cell. Keepers passing by cut him down in time to save his life.

Catskill N. Y James Cartin

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