Democratic Editors Dine at Waldorf Astoria Speech Rivalry
Three hundred Democratic editors gather at the Waldorf Astoria in New York with Henry Watterson delivering sharp epigrams. He attacks Roosevelt and praises Parker and Davis while urging voters to uphold constitutional principles over party power. Clark Howell and Herman Ridder voice concerns over race, military scope, and independence from party manipulation.
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Waldorf-Astoria
Esopus
Herman Ridder
Roosevelt
Suspect Shadowed in Medford Fire Cases
Medford reports a mysterious arsonist terrorizing South Medford with frequent fires. Fire Chief Bacon says a solid clue and a under surveillance man with a good family background may be the culprit, while State Fire Inspector Smith backs incendiary cause. Local mills and coal plant hire watchmen. police pause active engagement.
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East Boston Mourns at Officer Sturdivant Funeral
East Boston residents share grief at Patrolman Sturdivant’s funeral with Governor Bates autograph letter, children viewing the face, and solemn rites. Police from Station 7 form a guard of honor under Captain Evans. pallbearers include Sloan O’Brien Reagan Boutilier and lodge officers. Interment follows at Woodlawn after a salute over the Chelsea line.
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Henry Peterson
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Meridian Street Bridge
Woodlawn
Cambridge Jewelry Theft Suspect Arrested
Magnus Munck reported as residing in Liverpool was arrested by Inspector Wilson in Cambridge yesterday on charges of larceny of jewelry valued at $400 from Robert Gouley. The jewelry was recovered.
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Wilson
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Robert Gouley
Delehant swims nine miles to Boston Light in record time
Thomas Delehant, Savin Hill life saving captain and patrol wagon driver, swam from Savin Hill beach to Boston Light nine miles in four hours one minute and 30 seconds, faster than Peter McNally. Accompanied by Patrolman Frank Marston and Thomas Buckier, he faced a leg cramp at four miles but completed the feat, then returned to duty after a Hull rubdown.
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New Laurels for the Gallant Ninth at Thoroughfare
The Ninth Massachusetts regiment earns fresh praise from Brigadier-General Bell after two days of grueling maneuvers near Bull Run. They opened actions at 9:30 a.m., fought through the forenoon, and helped drive General Grant’s column back at Thoroughfare Gap. They captured 19,000 rounds of ammunition and forced a breach in the Blue line before time ended. The unit, weary but resolute, awaits another dawn assault to uphold a Civil War era fighting honor.
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Eighth Regiment Tired After Long March At Thoroughfare
In camp at Thoroughfare Virginia on September 7 the Eighth Massachusetts regiment endured 36 hours of marching and fording, stomachs empty and morale low as they faced a rough campaign. Privates McKenzie and Nadleman vied for an orderly post, while a rooster captured attention at taps. Georgia troops reinforced Bell’s center, and Stonewall Jackson Simmons appeared on Barry’s staff as a youthful courier.
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Woman Becomes Firefighter to Save Blind Mother's Home
Edith Galiano a volunteer fireman and daughter of Captain Joshua James saved her blind mother and four sisters in a roof fire at their summer house. She secured a hose, directed a neighbor’s water stream, and used a ladder to reach the blaze before Hull firemen arrived.
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Attempt to capture General Bell at Thoroughfare HQ
A scouting party planned to seize General Bell at Thoroughfare headquarters in Gainesville Virginia. He heard of the plot and hid in a farmhouse overnight, as guards were reassigned to other duties.
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Riot at Lynn leather shop sparks police arrests
In Lynn at Summer and Blossom streets a race riot erupted during a strike at Jacobson and Jacobs leather remnants shop. About 40 Greek workers clashed with 300 Hebrew strikers. three men Louis Bougalis William Hillzovelt and Samuel Applebaum were arrested on charges including assaulting officers and throwing stones. They face arraignment tomorrow morning.
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Mrs Crocker Loses Will Fight Appeals
The Supreme Court decree disallowing Ariel H. Crocker’s will cites jury findings that undue influence by his wife Annie J. Crocker procured the will. The widow has two days to appeal and filed an appeal in the afternoon. The deceased’s three sons from his first wife were the successful contestants.
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Annie J. Crocker
Supreme Court
Braley
Drunken arrest uncovers hidden leg injury
Peter Foye, 39, of 28 Balch Street Beverly, walked days with a broken leg believing a sprain until police found him drunk and placed him in Station 4. He was taken to the Relief Hospital for treatment.
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Davis Fined $100 for Assaulting Officer
Samuel Davis, the colored autoist arrested Sunday for assaulting Officer Pinner of Brookline, was fined $100 yesterday by Judge Baker in Brookline Municipal Criminal Court on the charge of resisting arrest. The judge told him he might consider himself lucky to escape imprisonment. The fine was paid immediately.
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Baker
Morse Superior suits and hats go on sale this season
With summer fading to fall, Morse advertises new suits priced from ten to thirty dollars, all Morse-made Superior quality. The piece notes a $3 price for Morse Superior Shoes and urges shoppers to replace straw hats with new derbies and soft hats at two to four dollars.
Uhrig Loses Divorce Case in Superior Court
Judge Sheldon dismissed Joseph Uhrig's libel suit against Margaret L. Uhrig after a lengthy decision period. The couple remains legally married though the divorce action has a long history of private investigators and countercharges. Uhrig had previously been granted an absolute divorce. a rehearing was requested by Mrs. Uhrig last May due to alleged improper representation.
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Cuban Foil Champion Ramon Fonst Wins Event
The Olympic foil championship at the World's fair grounds in St. Louis on September 7 was won by Ramon Fonst of Havana Cuba. Vo Post of New York City finished second, Charles Tathame of New York City third, and Gustave Casmier of Berlin fourth.
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