Galvin Gains Backing as Friedman Withdraws
Lee Friedman of Mard 17 withdraws from the contest for the Republican nomination in the tenth district in favor of J Mitchell Galvin former city clerk and prominent Democrat. The move follows a district meeting with Republican leaders. Additional withdrawals reduce rival delegations in Ward 17 Ward 16 and other wards affecting contests for Lieutenant Governor and state offices.
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Lee Friedman
Mard
J. Mitchell Galvin
Friedman
Galvin
Ward 17
George L. Gilman
Robert Luce
Walter Guild
Ward 16
Luce and Frothingham
John
Godfrey
Ward 15
Boston
William Loring
Thomas Sexton
Edward C. Webster
William H. Morgan
Dash on Exchange Place Ends With Arrests
Two well dressed men with hundred dollar bills rushed into a crowd on Exchange Place and demanded Bay State Gas shares at one dollar each. The scene became chaotic with hats flying as four policemen separated the crowd and arrested the men for drunkenness. One suspect said he hailed from Beverly Farms.
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Exchange Place
Bay State Gas
Station 2
Beverly Farms
Sunday Picnic Postponed by State Police
The Journeymen Horseshoers of America reunion and picnic planned for next Sunday at Pinehurst Park Billerica has been postponed to Sept 12. State President Joseph Boyle and First Vice-President Roche were notified the event would violate Sunday laws. The delay allows new features and attractions.
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M Horseshoers of America
Pinehurst Park
Billerica
Joseph Boyle
Roche
Deputy Sealer Brosnahan Suspended Pending Hearing
Deputy Sealer John I. Brosnahan was suspended by Sealer of Weights and Measures Charles B. Woolley. The charges were not made public, but a hearing is planned for next Thursday. Brosnahan has served since 1902 and may be discharged when Mayor Hibbard submits 10 new appointments to the Board of Aldermen on Sept. 14.
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John I. Brosnahan
Weights and
Charles B. Woolley
Woolley
Brosnahan
Hibbard
Board of Aldermen
Debatable States Targeted in Democrat Campaign Plan
National Chairman Mack and the eastern Democratic committee met in New York to review state by state reports along the Atlantic seaboard. They labeled New York Connecticut Rhode Island New Jersey and Delaware as debatable and ordered an active push to swing them to the Democratic column.
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New York
Mack
Eastern Democratic Campaign Committee
Atlantic Seaboard
Connecticut
Rhode Island
New Jersey
Delaware
Boston Politician Prefers Bryan Votes Amid Democratic Unity
Josiah Quincy of Boston told the committee that he cannot assure Massachusetts will back the national ticket but believes Bryan will win a large vote. He said all Democratic factions are united and labor support grows daily, citing labor as a key campaign factor.
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Massachusetts
Josiah Quincy
Boston
Bryan
Democratic Party
Mr. Bryan
Dreams do not always come true in Frankfort tale
John E. Bossaum of Frankfort dreamed he had 72 days to live. The deadline passed yesterday, yet he remains alive. He consulted Rev. Edwin Doyle and joined the Baptist Church, arranging his affairs in case death came and expressing willingness to go if needed.
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Frankfort
Ind
John E. Bossaum
Bossaum
Edwin Doyle
The
Baptist Church
Brutal Robbery at 32 Prince Street Leaves Woman Severely Slashed
Mrs Catherine Lepore carried two year old Eleanor as three armed robbers ransacked her top floor apartment. They escaped with a gold watch and chain two neck chains and 3823 dollars. Police report Italians as suspects though no arrest by nightfall.
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Prince Street
North End
Hanover Street
Catherine Lepore
Baby Eleanor
Mrs. Lepore
Philip Lepore
Kingston Street
107 Years Old Next Sunday in Mt Sunapee
James B. McGregor of Mt Sunapee New Hampshire will turn 107 on Sunday September 6. He has lived all his life within a mile of his birth place and may be the oldest living American Mason, joining the lodge in 1827. He avoids alcohol and eats three square meals daily. Neighbor Geraldine Bowman plans a party sending picture postals to arrive together.
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MT. Sunapee
N. H
James B. McGregor
Mr. McGregor
Geraldine Bowman
Taft and Garfield Map Maine Campaign Strategy
Judge Taft stays busy with correspondence and a short fishing trip in Maine Middle Bass Island as Secretary Garfield outlines regional campaign issues. Garfield says the Republican choice is between the parties while noting varied regional focuses on lands, money, tariffs and merchant marine. Taft plans two Sandusky speeches Tuesday before heading to Cincinnati with the Taft party.
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Middle Bass Island
Taft
Garfield
Maine
Middle West
Sandusky
Soldiers’ Home
Taft Party
Cincinnati
Brooklyn Man Recovers After Tongue Splinter Removed
Frederick Yeck of Emmons avenue and East Fifteenth street Brooklyn regained his normal condition after surgeons at Reception Hospital Coney Island removed a three quarters of an inch wood splinter from his tongue. The splinter had been imbedded for nine months and caused almost two weeks of hunger.
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New York
Frederick Yocken
Emmons Avenue
East Fifteenth Street
Brooklyn
Reception Hospital
Coney Island
Fall Hat and Shoes Spectacular at Labor Day Display
Advertises a Labor Day display featuring fall hats in green dove and goose colorways from top manufacturers. Shows hats that can be bent or creased to fit style. Promotes black suits $10 to $30 and Boys School Shoes priced $1.50 to $3.00.
Champion pauper Hezekiah Monk dies after 85 years a public charge
Hezekiah Monk, born in Herkimer county poorhouse, spent his life at the institution in Utica and died there today after 85 years as a public charge.
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Tutica
N. Y
Hezekiah Monk
Herkimer County
Sargent Dies at Home Former Immigration Commissioner
Frank P. Sargent died in Washington from a second stroke of apoplexy and a fall after a six year term as commissioner general of immigration. He led the Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen and served under Roosevelt and McKinley, leaving a widow and daughter. Assistant F H Larned to act as commissioner until a permanent appointee.
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Washington
Frank P. Sargent
Immigration
Organized Labor
Brotherhood of Locomotive
Department of Commerce and Labor
Straus
F. H. Larned
Mr. Sargent
East Orange
The
Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen
Sargent
Industrial Commission
McKinley
Bureau of Engraving and Printing
Roosevelt
Commissioner General Frank Sar gent praised as squareest leader at immigration service
Deputy Commissioner Hurley recalls Frank P. Sargent as a beloved, strict and fair head of the immigration service. Hurley says Sargent knew every worker, listened to all petitions, and earned praise from President Roosevelt for his loyalty, democratic spirit, and organizational skill.
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Frank P. Sargent
Immigration Service
Jeremiah J. Hurley
Boston
Roosevelt
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Bay State
Wolf Green & Co
Columbia
Horseshoers
Quincy
America
Washburn
Washburn Department Store
Washburn Credit Fiouse
Essex St
Lynn
Union St
James B. M'Gregor
Morse
Adams Square
Old South Cio. Co
F. P. Sargent
Brotherhood
Gem
Eland
Razor
Enders
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