Lawson Shadowed By Line of Amorous Verse
Boston crowd gathers as John Wallace Hutchinson recites topical verses about Thomas W. Lawson and his bride. Hutchinson and wife perform on the State street sidewalk then move toward Washington street after Lawson is rumored not to be in the city. Hutchinson hints at a future meeting with Lawson to surprise the world.
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John Wallace Hutchinson
Thomas W. Lawson
Exchange Building
State Street
Boston
Devonshire Street
Hutchinson
Boston Stock Exchange
de Wolf Hopper
Lynn
M i Lawson
Mr. Lawson
Washington Street
Post
Tom
Belle Walsh Denies Marriage Ties In Warburton Case
Belle Walsh 18 of Hillside Avenue New York denies marriage rumors with Fred R. Warburton amid forgery arrest and bigamy claims. Warburton, a 30 year old Union Oilcloth Company clerk, faces forged check charges as his wife and child seek a warrant for non support.
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West Newton
Belle Walsh
Hillside Avenue
New York
Fred R. Warburton
Warburton
Wilson
Cairo
N. Y
Miss Walsh
S. K. Higgins
Union Oilcloth Company of New York
Minnié Minan
Morse-made clothing debut shows sharp tailored style
A Washington Street window display presents Morse made clothing with snappy suits featuring concave shoulders wide lapels longer lines and a flattering fit. Prices range from 10 to 30 dollars showcasing qualities and style.
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Washington Street
Washington Elm Loses Large Branch in Cambridge
The historic Washington Elm near the Common in Cambridge lost a 9 inch diameter lower branch due to age and weakness. Park officials removed the limb to prevent danger. A crowd collected chips and sawdust, hoping for relics, but were disappointed.
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Washington
Park Department
Cambridge
Schooner Gamecock Reaches Machias After Storm
Schooner Gamecock under Captain T A Larrabee from Boston arrives in Machias disabled by a Sunday storm off Matinicus Rock. Mainsail torn away and risk of wreck avoided with a temporary sail. Schooner Clara Rogers from New York to Calais also battered near Mt Desert Rock but reached Addison River.
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Machias
Gamecock
T.’ A. Larrabee
Boston
Matinicus
Rock
Clara Rogers
Coffin
New York
Calais
Mt. Desert Rock
Addison River
World Record to Wagon Tied at Pittsburg Meet
The Pittsburg and Allegheny Matinee Club meet set multiple track records in a dual program. Morning Star equalled the world pacing record for wagon 2:04 14 while Major Delmar lowered the trotting track mark to 2:06 with Doc Tanner in a runner. Arnold Lawson of Boston finished second in the 2:19 trot and third in the 123 trot.
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Pittsburg
Penn
Allegheny
Morning Star
C. K. Billings
Major Delmar
Doctor Strong
Devereaux
Doc Tanner
Arnold Lawson
Boston
Sagere
New York Swimmer Breaks 220 Yard Handicap Record
Charles M. Daniels of the New York Athletic Club set a new American record in the 220 yard handicap swim at the Midland Beach tournament. He won in two minutes 42 seconds, beating his own 1904 mark by two and one fifth seconds.
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New York
Charles’ M. Daniels
New York Athletic Club
Midland Athletic Club
Midland Beach
St. Louis
Hastings Runs Aground On Thatcher's Island
The schooner Hastings under Captain W. C. Kelloch ran ashore on Thatcher's Island due to heavy tides. Loaded with lime from Auburn to Boston, the deck load was jettisoned and up to 1000 barrels may be dumped to refloat the vessel.
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Rockport
Hastings
W. C. Kelloch
Thatcher’s Island
Auburn
Boston
New Beacon Sought at Common Fence Point
Former Mayor Grime prepares a petition to Washington for a beacon or gas buoy at the end of Common Fence point to aid night navigation. A bell buoy exists there but is hard to see due to low water level.
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Fall River
Grime
Washington
Samaria Prescription Claims Alcohol Cure Trials
Dr Xavier Corot of France promotes the Samaria prescription as a harmless cure for alcoholism. The tasteless remedy reportedly cures many drinkers who failed with other treatments. The Samaria dispensary at 1267 Broadway, New York offers free trials to those who consent or request it.
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Xavier Corot
Samaria Dispensary
Broadway
New York
New York World
Fall Kills Braintree Man
John Wilder of North Franklin street Holbrook fell from a load of hay to the floor at the harness shop of J. M. Arnold on Washington street about 20 feet, this afternoon around 12 30 o'clock.
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Braintree
John Wilder
Franklin Street
Holbrook
J. M. Arnold
Washington Street
N J Rifleman Leads In Championship Tourney
Seagirt New Jersey September 8 The first stage of the military championship of the United States concludes with Captain Price of New Jersey leading the field of 98 competitors after slow fire at 200 500 and 600 yards and the 200 yard rapid fire segment.
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Seagirt
N. J
United States
Price
New Jersey
Cigar Makers Union Tackles Tariff and Chinese Immigration
Boston Cigarmakers Union 97 debated a tariff change on Philippine island products calling Taft’s policy a menace to cigar manufacturers and growers. A second resolution denounced Chinese immigration and urged protest against cheap labor. The group referred both resolutions to the next meeting and supported a Tampa union referendum for a national tuberculosis sanitarium for affected crafters.
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Boston
The
Union
China
Cigarmakers’ Union 97
Friends of Organized Labor
Union of Tampa
Fla
Stone Planermen Strike Over Wage Demand
Forty five members of the Machine Stone Planermen's Union begin a walkout at Shea and Donnelly shops and several Cambridge and Boston yards to press for a $3.50 day wage, following an agreement last spring. Norcross Bros Cambridge workers remain idle for further union talks.
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Machine Stone Planermen's
Shea & Donnelly
Lynn
Everett's
Coughlin’s
Campbell’s
Cambridge
I. T. Meany
Joseph Carew & Co
Hanlon & Sons
Boston
Norcross Bros
Better Way and A Plea for Peace endorse mediation
The September issue of Union Label Magazine features two articles urging mediation and arbitration as a path to toleration between employers and workers. Hayes Robbins of the New England Civic Federation and James Duncan of the AFL argue for a broad minded era where dialogue replaces conflict.
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Union Label
Hayes Robbins
New England Civic Federation
James Duncan
American Federation of Labor
Better understanding of vital questions among extremists
Fragmentary text notes a focus on how extremists influence both employers and employees. The brief hints at tensions in workplaces and the search for clarity on policies, loyalty, and safety in a climate of extreme views.
Acting Mayor Welcomes Machinists Convention At Faneuil Hall
Acting Mayor Whelton will welcome 400 delegates to the International Association of Machinists convention opening at Faneuil Hall on Monday. The Hebrew Bakers Union 45 reinstated members who filled striker positions. Typographical Union 13 decided to hold a smoke talk and rally for the eight hour day and urged Allied Printing Trades Council to grant the label only to firms paying Union 13 scale. Joseph B. Gill nominated as special organizer. Frank B. Monaghan elected president of Stationary Engineers Union 16¢ succeeding William Weir. Representatives of People’s Legal Security Company spoke to members. Journeymen Freestone Cutters Union elected officers led by John S. Stevens and Patrick J. Ford. Bay State Lodge Brotherhood of Railroad Car Men of America meets tomorrow at Jefferson Hall.
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Whelton
International Association of Machinists
Faneuil Hall
Hebrew Bakers’ Union 45
Typographical Union 13
Allied Printing Trades Council
Joseph B. Gill
Frank B. Monaghan
Stationary Engineers’ Union
William Weir
Thomas A. Mullen
L. C. Getsinger
People’s Legal Security Company
Journeymen
Freestone Cutters’ Union
John S. Stevens
Harry Cronin
Great Island foursome win by Ross and Cory
In Hyannis on September 8 the Great Island Golf Club hosts a pros and amateurs foursome. Donald Ross of Oakley Country Club and C. B. Cory of Great Island Club won with a 137 total. Twelve pairs competed.
Boston Boy A Fugitive
Boston youth Arthur Clark, 17, was arrested at the Hotel Genesee in Buffalo on charges he stole 95 from Deerfoot Farm Company in Boston. He used an assumed name and has 31 remaining after investing some funds in clothes and a suitcase. Requisition papers are being prepared at the Deerfoot company.
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Buffalo
N. Y
Arthur Clark
Boston
Genesee
Deerfoot Farm Company
Clark
R. M. Burnett
Deerfoot Company
Genesee Hotel
Devine
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Eton
Boys’ Department
Eurinies
Iselingos
Hanover Street
Old South Clothing Co
Hanover St
Ma South
Fall
N. J. Rifleman
Washington and
Boylston Streets
Boston Union
Philippine
National Sanitarium
FTI
Portland and Sudbury Sts
LABOR
Ross Abd Cory Winners
Boston Boy
America’s
Greatest Credit House
Washburn
Washburn’s Department Store
Washington St
Boylston
Washburn Credit House
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