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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Sep 08, 1904

Page

4

New Hampshire Democrats nominate Hollis for governor

Concord reports the New Hampshire Democratic State convention nominated Henry F. Hollis of Concord for governor for a second time. The piece notes various ward level contests and candidates including Martin Lomasney filing for Ward 8 House, Nat Robinson in Ward 11, Galvin in Ward 20, Leahy facing Watson in Ward 11, Collins challenging McIsaac in Ward 13, and McNary opposing O Connor and Gates, with Quinn Jr. seeking Ward 7 House.

Concord N. H Democrats of New Hampshire Henry F. Hollis Oliver E John Quinn James J. Mellen David D. Leahy Chickering Stephen P. Galvin Nathaniel Robinson Horner George Gates Purdy Martin M. Lomasney Votman Martin Lomasney Lomasney Nat Robinson Quincy Robinson John F. Cusick Galvin Cusicx Jerry Watson Ward Thomas J. Collins McIsaac Boston McNary Joseph F. O'Connell George R. Gates Charlestown Arthur Harrington John Quinn, Jr Peter Maguire Daniel J. Sheehan John J. Douglass Manassah A. Bradley John J. Flaherty Charles Sullivan Daniel J. McDonald Francis J. Doherty Richard S. Teeling Philip C. McMahon John H. Quinlan George H. Cadigan Maurice J. Power James A. McDonald, Jr Henry M. Clifford, Jr John ©. Hurley George A Patrick J. Shiels Robert F. Hyde Clement H. Coleman Edward O. Creed Thomas B. Bradley William E. Hickey Charles E. Walsh William J. Doogne Hugh J. Young William J. Lyons Richard H. Foley James H. Kelly Michael J. Collins John M. McDonald Francis W. Fogarty John F. Hoar William P Henry S. Fitzgerald Thomas C. Murphy Ignatiuss. McDonough Winthrop M. Merrill John T. Shea, Jr John P. Riley Henry P. Nawn Benjamin W. Wells Denis J. MccGillicuddy

Democratic Papers Show Mass Filing For State and City Seats

Democratic headquarters opened papers for state county and councillor offices. O Connell of Ward 20 filed against McNary in the 10th district while Kelcher and Sullivan face no opposition in their districts. Ward 11 lists a distinguished state delegation including Olney and Hamlin. List covers congress, senator, representative, and state committee candidates with ward by ward names and affiliations.

Democratic City Committee J. F. O’connell Ward 20 McNary O’connell John A. Kelcher John A. Sullivan Daniel V. McIsaac South Boston Thomas J. Collins Edward L. Logan Ward 14 Logan Joseph J. Norton Ward 16 General Court Ward 11 Boston Richard Olney William A. Gaston Charles S. Hamlin Nathan Matthews Josiah Quincy Thomas J. Gargan

Canoe Tragedy Drowns Lowell Man on Charles River

Frank Campbell, an employee of the Waltham Watch Company in Lowell, drowned when his canoe capsized on the Charles River between Fox Island and Moody Street Bridge. The body was recovered by Officer Chaisson.

Waltham Frank Campbell Lowell The Waltham Watch Company Charles River Fox Island Moody Street Bridge Chaisson

Seventh Park Rule Arrest In Riverside As Court Date Looms

Riverside September 7 A seventh park rule arrest this season occurred at 5 30 PM when Officer McCloud detained a couple identified as Henry C James and Miss Winifred D Willard both of Waltham on the Waltham side of the river. They will appear in Waltham court in the morning.

Riverside

Ward 13 men bolt McNary renomination bid in South Boston

In the 10th district tension rose as Ward 13 in South Boston split over endorsing McNary for renomin ation. Reps Linehan and Collins opposed the endorsement, while 14 committee members backed McNary despite challenges to the legality of the meeting.

10Th District Boston Ward 13 Frank J. Linehan Thomas J. Collins McNary Collins McIsaac Linehan Board of Aldermen James F. Powers Collings Powers

West End Missing Man Sought By Wife

Mrs Malcolm N Stuart of 51 North Russell Street West End appealed at police headquarters for help finding her husband missing for over a month. He works in plumbing on Sudbury Street and is about 30 years old, 5 feet 10 inches tall, 180 pounds, last seen in a light gray suit and black derby.

Malcolm N. Stuart North Russell Street West End Stuart Sudbury Street

New Officers Elected of Irish National Foresters

Worcester Sept 7 At the council convention of the Irish National Foresters held in A O H hall officers for two years were named High chief ranger John J Shea Dorchester sub chief ranger James F Sullivan Worcester high treasurer Frank R Carroll Dorchester high secretary John A Rose Pawtucket R I general trustees Michael J Cahill Providence Miss Nellie ONeil Charlestown and Thomas W Fowler Cambridge general organizer Michael H Cotter Lynn were chosen

Worcester Irish National Foresters A. O. H. Hall John J. Shea Dorchester James F Sullivan Frank R. Carroll John A. Rose Pawtucket R. I Michael J. Cahill Providence Nellie O’neil Charlestown

Man's Skull Fractured by Flying Steel Piece at Cambridge Iron Works

Cecil McCullum, 35, of 36 River Street Cambridge, was struck on the head by a piece of flying steel while at his bench in Morse & Whyte iron works. His skull was fractured.

Morse & Whyte Iron Works Cambridge Cecil McCullum River Street

Gloves for All at Phelan and Steptoe’s 42 Boylston Street

Slogan Good gloves for all guides shoppers to Phelan and Steptoe’s where leading glove makers from the country and abroad display a wide range including mannish styles favored by fashionably dressed women of the season. Provisions invite visitors to compare styles and prices.

Phelan & Steptoe’s Boylston Street

O'Meara Seeks Congress Seat From Boston in 1904

Stephen O'Meara of Brighton Avenue Allston announces his candidacy for Congress representing the eleventh district. A 40 year Boston resident and veteran Republican, he notes past business success and leadership in publishing, claiming health and readiness to devote himself wholly to public service if nominated and elected. September 7, 1904.

Boston Eleventh

South End Boy Missing

Charles F. King, 16, son of Peter King of 667 Albany Street, has been missing since Aug 11. He reportedly planned to jump a freight train to New York or Maine. This is his second disappearance, previous from five years ago located on a farm in Newton. He is about 5 feet 9½ inches tall, 135 pounds, light complexion, blue eyes, with a mark over the right eye, wearing a gray suit.

Charles F. King Peter King Albany Street New York Maine Newton King Charles F. King

Everett Man Hurt In Runaway With Three Ribs Broken

Everett Sept 7 Sylvanus E Avery veteran driver for the Boston and Maine railroad depot carriage was badly injured in a runaway this afternoon. His horse was frightened by a passing auto. Avery was thrown and dragged several feet. He was picked up unconscious and taken home. Three ribs were broken and he was badly bruised.

Everett Sylvanus’ E. Avery Boston & Maine Railroad Avery

Sheriff Seizes Hotel Velvet Over Salary Claims

In Old Orchard Me a sheriff's keeper at Hotel Velvet owned by H L Hildreth seeks J A Nutter and A H Drucker amid $2800 in unpaid wages from City Resort and Hotel Co of Biddeford. Claims list LaPointe 800 Miller 240 Wilson 130 Nevins 92 Hickey 82 Roberts 38. A riot erupted as staff tried to loot silverware. seven policemen guarded the scene.

Old Orchard Velvet H. L. Hildreth Boston J. A. Nutter A. H. Drucker City Resort and Hotel Company Biddeford William LaPointe LaPointe Young’s Hotel Boston Shriners Nutter Shriners Drucker Thatcher Andrews George F. Richardson Druckers George C. Shaw & Co Portland

Two Ways To Heart Health From Dr Miles Cure

An advertisement asserts breathing difficulty signals weak heart action and promotes Dr Miles New Heart Cure to strengthen heart nerves and muscles. It claims relief from fluttering palpitations dizziness and chest pain, with testimonials including A M Bassett of Wellington Ohio and a money back guarantee if no benefit from the first bottle.

Miles Dr. Miles A. M. Bassett Wellington Ohio

All Is My Property Says Velvet Hotel Owner

H L Hildreth told a Postman the hotel furnishings are his property and creditors gain nothing from a keeper. He said lessees violated the contract, manager Mitchell will take control, and the affair will not affect Velvet’s future. Nutter and Drucker are New York residents.

H. L. Hildreth Mitchell

B. and M. Engineer Struck by Passing Locomotive

R Price an engineer from 7 Lawrence Court Charles Town was struck on the head by the running gear of a passing locomotive while cleaning his engine in the Boston and Maine yards. He was found unconscious, taken to the Relief station, and expected to recover.

Boston & Maine R. Price Lawrence Court Charlestown

First wedding at new Melrose Methodist Church

Irene Mae Beshong and Frederick Mitchell Loring of Melrose were married in the church's inaugural ceremony, officiated by Rev. Charles H. Stackpole. Wallace B. Wheeler served as master of ceremonies with bridesmaids Mary L. Loring Ruth Rendall Gertrude Crawford and Grace Lewis and flower girl Marguerite Manley. Ushers included Albert J. Beshong Edwin E. Prior Howard Marsh and Clarence Stantial.

Melrose New Methodist Church Irene Mae Beshong Frederick Mitchell Loring Charles H. Stackpole Wallace B. Wheeler Mary L. Loring Ruth Rendall Gertrude Crawford Grace Lewis Marguerite Manley Albert J. Beshong Edwin E. Prior Howard Marsh Clarence Stantial

Norfolk Catholic Order of Foresters marks 25th year

The Massachusetts Dorchester based Catholic Order of Foresters of Dorchester purchased 100 tickets for its quarter century anniversary celebration set for September 15 at Norfolk Court 145 in Norfolk Court 145.

Norfolk Court Order of Foresters of Dorchester

Vermont Governor Race Returns Put Republican Plurality Near 31500

Nine belated town returns nearly complete the unofficial election tally. With two small towns missing the Republican plurality stands at about 31,499. Bell leads Porter by 31,499 to 16,492, while counties show mixed gains and losses for both parties.

White River Junction Bell Porter Sherburne Rutland County Somerset Windham

Vermont Election Sparks Varied Party Reactions Across Local Leaders

Local Democrats and Republicans debated the Vermont results with many forecasting broader national trends. Democrats like Mer ritt and O'Connell warned of apathy among independents, while Republicans including Hoag and Osgood hailed a looming landslide for Roosevelt and the GOP.

Hion Edwin R. Hoag Chelsea Governor’s Council Vermont Roosevelt

Democrats Say Vermont Result Reflects Campaigns

Democratic leaders voiced no surprise at Vermont results citing unequaled Republican pressure and a quiet Democratic campaign. They noted multiple high level appeals to farmers and a pledge to attend inauguration if Governor prevailed, yet Republican vote did not rise above 4,050 from 1900 levels.

Harry W. Gill Ward Vermont Roosevelt James M. Curley J. J. Good House of Representatives United States Congress

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James J. Mellen Geo. B. Gates Daniel Isaac Nake Martin M. Lomaine Stephen P Galuin NAT. Robinson Hollis William S. McNary George B. Gates Executive Council Michael J. Sullivan Revere Winthrop D. Gordon McKay Edward Doherty William H. Hayes William Taylor John J. Gartland David PD. Leahy Thomas E. Raftery James A. Watson Daniel V. Messaac Andrew J. Peters Michael H. Cleary James P. Leonard William H. Woods Percy Savas Bolt M’nary O’meara South End Everett Man Old Orchard Hotel E. T. Hickey H. F. Roberts Dr. Miles Heart Hildreth Loring Beshong Addison Caledonian Essex Grand Isle Orange Orleans Washington Bennington Chittenden Franklin Lamoile Rutland Windsor Post Marcus M. Merritt Bourke Cochran George H. Dearborn Texas Charles J. Barton Democratic Party J. J. Lyons Watertown Joseph Johnson Daniel M. O'Connell Parker Somerville J. S. Pike Philip Keen John J. Higgins John Thompson Herbert Laighton F. O. J. Tarbox William Lertora Charles A. Gay Daniel W. O’leary Brighton Frank A. Howe Thomas Taggart National Committee William F. Sheehan Delaney Nicholl Blue Stamp Store U. S BENEDICT @ MACFARLANE Broadway Boston Trading Association Tremont. St
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