Bricklayers and Stonemasons Hold Waushakum Outing in Framingham
The Bricklayers Union No 3 hosted a field day at Waushakum Grove South Framingham with about 1500 attendees. The day’s highlight was the tug of war between Stonemasons and Bricklayers, won by bricklayers in the final heat by a slim margin. Baseball score Union 3 Boston 6, Union 51 South Framingham 4. Events included high jump, standing jumps, runs for apprentices and boys, girls race, three legged race, dash, potato race, with prizes and Berkeley's six piece orchestra providing music.
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Bricklayers’ Benevolent and Protective Union
No. 3
Waushakum Grove
South Framingham
Union 3
Boston
Union 51
Union 9
Union 8
Stonemasons
C. EF. Peters
J. Fitzgerald
D. Clifford
William Buckley
P. Welsh
J. Doherty
A. Chisholm
J. Boland
F. Dixon
McKenna
Framingham
M. J. Sullivan
D. McFarland
J. Burke
P. Coughlin
E. G. Walsh
W. Souther
Berkeley
Chinese Vice-Consul Hosts Winthrop Reception
Colonel Stephen W. Nickerson imperial Chinese vice consul hosted a reception at his Winthrop residence for Boston Chinese merchants and local Chinamen. Yong Kay assisted, plus teachers and students from the New Jungland Chinese Mission attended. Fireworks salutes from the Winthrop Yacht Club and a Chinese flag raising marked the event with refreshments and Chinese music.
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Stephen W. Nickerson
Winthrop Centre
Boston
Nickerson
Yong Kay
New
Jungland
Winthrop Yacht Club
Labor Candidate Elected Lord Mayor of Dublin
Dublin on September 1 reports Alderman Patrick Dowd the labor candidate was elected lord mayor. Retiring lord mayor Timothy Harrington sought a third term but was defeated.
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LABOR
Dublin
Patrick Dowd
Timothy C. Harrington
Police in Four States Seek Missing Woman
The Boston police hunt for Mrs. J. B. Clark of 97 First Street Wood Haven Long Island after she vanished a week ago while en route to Flagstaff Maine to see her husband. Her baggage was found in Providence and hospitals in Providence Boston and nearby areas have been searched. She is 5 feet 5 inches, well dressed, age 40, and foul play is suspected. Maine police have been asked to assist.
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Boston
J. B. Clark
First Street
Wood Haven
Long Island
New York
Joseph Clark
Providence
R. I
Clark
Flagstaff
Maine
Clarsx
North Haven
Iron Point
Gaston
North Haven Torm
W. Y. Peters
Wells
Bay State Road
Gastons
George Agassiz
Richard Saltonstall
Endicott Peabody
Groton School
Mr. Gaston
Mrs. Gaston
Dumas
Roosevelt
Mont Pelee Eruption Devastates Morne Rouge Area
The Korona reports Mont Pelee erupted at 9 39 Saturday night destroying Morne Rouge and sweeping Le Carbet by tidal wave. About 200 people were killed. Crater detonation was the loudest yet and residents remained terrified.
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Castries
Island of St. Lucia
Fort de France
Martinique
Mont Pelee
Morne Rouge
le Carbet
Island of
St. Vincent
Erupting Mont Pelee Delays Steamer Salvador at Pointe a Pitre
The Salvador from Fort de France reported passing Mont Pelee at 7 PM in violent eruption. Ash fell on the ship near Les Saintes as it neared Guadaloupe. Arrival at Pointe a Pitre was delayed until 11 PM due to darkness.
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Guadaloupe
F. W
Transatlantic
Salvador
Pointe-Pitre
Fort de France
Martinique
Mont Pelee
Les Saintes
Boston Heat Sets Labor Day Parade Record
Yesterday's heat in Boston reached 91 on the street at noon, the hottest Labor Day parade in memory, with humidity high and crowds sweating as unions plan eight days of campaigning. Political contests in Charlestown focus on Harrington Sullivan and Dennison Kelcher battles, with fits of street rhetoric and candidate appearances advancing toward September 10.
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Weather Bureau
Thompson Spa
United States Weather Bureau
Federal
Mercury
Bunker Hill
Mystic
The
Charles
Messrs
Conry
Kelcher
Dennison
Patrolman Finds Ruby While Fishing at Sebago Lake
Patrolman Thomas Young of Station 9 and wife vacationing at Sebago Lake on Aug 27 caught a fish that yielded a red stone. A jeweller near Dudley Street confirmed the stone as a real ruby worth $100. Young plans to have the ruby set for Mrs. Young.
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Thomas Young
Station 9
Sebago Lake
Tom
Young
Dudley Street
Hayes released after death ruled accidental
John J. Hayes, arrested Sunday over suspicion of involvement in his wife Mary Hayes death, was released yesterday afternoon. Police ruled Mary Hayes death accidental. The couple resided at 14 St Alphonsus street where Mrs Hayes fell from a window to the sidewalk and died.
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John J. Sayes
Mary
Boston salesman found dead in Jamestown hotel
Taritus A. Ellis a commercial traveller from Boston was found dead in bed at the Sherman House in Jamestown today.
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Jamestown
N. Y
Taritus A. Ellis
Boston
Sherman House
Aged Man William J Edmunds Dies After Fall
William J Edmunds eight years old died yesterday at 616 East Third Street South Boston after a fall from a second floor window. He was prone to fits and toppled while in the kitchen losing balance as he neared the window the screen gave way and he fell to the street causing a fatal neck fracture.
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William J. Edmunds
East Third Street
Boston
Mr. Edmunds
Edmunds
Worcester Workers Lose Pay for Roosevelt Day
Worcester workers must forfeit a day’s pay as the mayor declares a municipal holiday to honor President Roosevelt. Foremen in the sewer department and street department will miss wages while townsfolk cheer the president.
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Worcester
Roosevelt
Sewer Department
Home Life Of Democratic Candidate Wm Gaston
Advertising blurb notes men's trousers and boys school suits with markdowns. Offers Morse-made Superior Trousers and Adams Square school suits for boys aged 8 to 16, indicating discounts to clear stock.
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WM. Gaston
Adams Square
Mrs. Gaston Quips on Politics and Aims for Quiet Domestic Life
Mrs. Gaston discusses political potential for her husband, praising his work ethic and hoping to aid his campaign while preferring a tranquil home life. She criticizes lavish Vanderbilt entertainment and notes women should help their husbands in politics. she declines public attention, citing domestic life and young children.
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Gaston
Mayflower Club
West End
Jane Eyrie
Iin
Mrs Gaston backs political ambitions at Maine summer home
In North Haven Maine the wife of Hon William A Gaston voices strong support for his political run and pledges help on campaign tours. The interview reveals a devoted family life, strong democratic leanings, and a taste for outdoor activities and sail fishing amid a tight knit circle of Boston friends and fellow summer residents.
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William A. Gaston
North Haven
Gaston
Maine
Rockland
Gastons
Billy
Muth
Hope
Ruth
Massachusetts
Vermont Governor Race Sparks Rival Predictions
Burlington Vermont September 1. Leading McCullough supporters predict his victory by 540 to 1000 votes while Clement backers claim an 8000 majority. Democrats concede a smaller vote as many align with Clement. Felix McGettrick hopes voters deny election to trigger a Legislature contest. Republicans split seeks control of the Legislature with multi candidate towns likely to go unrepresented.
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Burlington
J. Gite- Cullough
Percival W. Clement
Rutland
Clement
McCullough
Mr. Clement
Felix McGettrick
St. Albans
Republican Party
Statue Unveiled for Roswell P Flower in Watertown
A statue honoring Roswell P Flower was unveiled in Watertown N Y He rose from a county born poor boy to merchant broker Congressman Governor and Wall Street leader Eulogies were given by former Governor David B Hill former Lieutenant Governor W F Sheehan and U S Senator John Spooner
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Watertown
N. Y
Roswell P. Flower
Wall Street
David B. Hill
W. F. Sheehan
United States
John (. Spooner
Ta Belle Village Destroyed By Fire
Despatches report the destruction of Ta Belle Quebec village by a blaze last night in Montreal area. The loss is estimated at 1 070 000 dollars.
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Quebec
Montreal
Que
Ta Belle
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Roughan Hall
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