Chamberlains Hold Reunion at Parker House in Boston
The Chamberlain Association of America held its 11th annual reunion at Parker House with about 100 members and guests. Speakers included Milton Reed, J E Strong, Emerson Chamberlain, and Eugene Chamberlain. A Bible was presented, and officers elected include Joshua L. Chamberlain as president and Abbie M. Chamberlain as secretary.
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Chamberlain Association of America
Parker House
Holden
Milton Reed
Fall River
George M. Chamberlain
J. E. Strong
Boston
Emerson Chamberlain
Summit
N. J
Eugene Chamberlain
Brooklyn
Union Traction Company
James Walling
Chamberlain
George Adams
S. P. Cleveland Childs
Childs
Martha J. Austin
Ella Chamberlain
Joshua Chamberlain
Association
Maine
Bowdoin College
Abine
Laura Chamberlain
Cambridge
James 41. Kendall
Paradise Hill
Miss Johnson Abandons Plan to Reform Boston Streets
Miss Isabel Louise Johnson abandons plans to seek cleaner streets in Boston during the Spanish War Veterans reunion. She notes improvement already seen and will revisit the issue on her next Boston visit, likely within two weeks, planning further civic pressure without public action this week.
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Medford
Isabel Louise Johnson
Boston
Miss Johnson
Fahey Guilty in Funeral Procession Interference Case
John Fahey was found guilty in Albany and sentenced to two months with release pending appeal. He allegedly urged union drivers to strike at a funeral claiming the hearse driver was not in the local union.
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Albany
N. Y
John Fahey
Fahey
Chelsea Republican group denounces Luce campaign actions
Robert Tee and manager W J Bannon face anger from Chelsea Republican city committee over claims that Benjamin P Nichols demanded 25 to file Luce papers. Nichols, defending expenses, notes candidates should contribute to headquarters costs after losses from a Chelsea fire. Committee members say all volunteers contributed funds.
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Robert Tee
W. J. Bannon
Chelsea
Benjamin P. Nichols
Luce
William J. Bannon
George M. Hayes
Mr. Luce
Democratic party nominates Jacinto Texidor for Resident Commissioner
In San Juan Puerto Rico on September 9 the Democratic party nominates Jacinto Texidor for resident commissioner in Washington marking the party's first participation in elections.
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San Juan
P. R
Democratic Party
Jacinto Texidor
Washington
Woman praises Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound
Mrs A Gregory of 2355 Lawrence St Denver writes of a six year struggle with female troubles after an operation. She credits Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound with restoring her health and urges other women with backache bearing down pains and periodic pains to try it. The ad highlights the products 30 year history and claims of curing displacements inflammation fibroid tumors irregularities and other symptoms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lydia E. Pinkham
A. Gregory
Lawrence St
Denver
Col
Radical Lunacy Laws Debated After Noted Attacks
Massachusetts lawmakers will seek major reforms to lunacy statutes to prevent discharge of homicidal wards from the Insane Hospital without strict testing. The push follows a shooting of Labor Leader Cohen by a discharged lunatic Frederick Steele and the Oyster Bay assassination attempt by John Coughlin, discharged in 1904 as normal.
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Massachusetts
Massachusetts Insane Hospital
Cohen
Frederick Steele
Roosevelt
Oyster Bay
John Coughlam
Taunton
Commission formed to revise insanity laws in 1907 act
A new commission to revise and codify insanity laws was organized by Governor Guild and the council. It includes two alienists and one lawyer with Dr. George T. Tuttle as chairman and J. F. Curtis as secretary, meeting twice weekly until completion. The group plans to report to the Legislature by January 15, 1909 and will review Chapter 87 and related statutes on patient discharges.
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Guild and Council
George T. Tuttle
Mclean Hospital
J. F. Curtis
Attorney-General’s Office
Henry R. Stedman
Brookline
Curtis
Old Homestead Soprano Laura Bradford Noted Performer
Miss Laura Bradford, a leading female in Den man Thompson's Old Homestead company, is a soprano vocalist of note. She studied with prominent New York and Boston teachers before pursuing the stage as a profession, and her Grace Church scene in The Old Homestead showcases her voice to good effect.
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Laura Bradford
Denman Thompson
Old Homestead
New York
Boston
Grace Church
Labor notes from Boston unions outline amendments and elections
Labor groups in Malden Chelsea and Boston discuss amendments to be acted on at Poston Cigarmakers Union 97 including dues for foreman beneficiaries and Porto Rico fees. Chelsea leaders Jeremiah Noonan and John Moynihan spoke to Boston Wood Wire and Metal Lathers Union 72. Kimball elected delegate to the International convention in St Louis with Joyce as alternate.
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Malden Central Labor Union
Chelsea Central Labor Union
Poston Cigarmakers
Union 97
Chicago
Racine
Wis
Arecibo
Porto Rico
Jeremiah Noonan
John Moynihan
Boston Wood, Wire and Metal Lathers
L. W. E. Kimball
Martin T. Joyce
James Courtney
John J. Countit
Timothy Penny
Patrick Halpin
John Lynn
Joseph Lendon
Thomas Geagan
Thomas Long
James Mahar
Boston Central Labor Union
Metropolitan Water and Sewer Board Employees’ Union
A. F. of L
Canal Street
Lowell
P. H. Clancy
Electrotypers’ Union 11
International Executive Board
Birt's Head Wash Promises Healthier Hair
An advertisement-style piece warns that dust and germs settle on hair and cause dandruff and scalp issues. It touts Birt's Head Wash as a safe, non dyeing solution made from refined soap, coconut oil, egg white, glycerin, and salicylic acid.
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Birt
Cincinnati Campaign Plans On Taft Tour Held In Abeyance
Cincinnati Ohio September 9 Pending the Republicans national committee arranging Judge Tafts country tour the campaign here is paused Two delegation visit appointments are set for September 17 and 22 Additional scheduling awaits the tour itinerary.
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Cincinnati
Republican National Committee
Taft
Taft speeches tour details and Chicago visit
President Taft discussed whether upcoming talks outside Cincinnati would form one extended trip or several short tours. He will speak in Chicago on Oct 7 at the Lake to the Gulf Waterway Association. Bryan agreed to address the same group on Oct 9.
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Taft
Cincinnati
Chicago
Gulf Waterway Association
Bryan
Judge Taft
Nicholas Longworth
Longworth
the National Committee
Wilkesbarre
Penn
Marcus Braun
Andrew J. Tedesco
Immigration Service
New York
Mr. Braun
Roosevelt
Missouri
Burns Fatal to Cambridge Child
Two year old Daniel M Carroll died after severe burns suffered while playing with matches at home 211 Charles street East Cambridge on Labor Day The child was the son of Daniel M Carroll chief master of arms on the U S S Kansas
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Daniel M. Carroll
Charles Street
East Cambridge
Labor Day
Massachusetts General Hospital
U. S. S. Kansas
Woman Tries Suicide Jump in Charles River
Annie Smith a 48 year old woman escaped from her guardian's home and leaped into the Charles River near the Cottage avenue bridge early yesterday. She was rescued from drowning by Edward Felley of 66 Cottage street Everett.
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Charles River
Annie Smith
Cottage Avenue Bridge
Edward Felley
Cottage Street
Everett
Husband 63 kills wife then shoots self in Brookville
In Brookville Indiana on September 9 Jesse Woodruff aged 63 crushed his wife's skull with a flatiron in an early day tragedy. He then shot himself twice with one bullet to his head and another to his own body. His death is expected.
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Brookville
Ind
Jesse Woodruff
Low Rail Fares to Pacific Coast Atlantic Route
Boston to California and Northern Pacific points offered at $54.45 for travel from Aug 31 to Oct 30 1908. Personally conducted tourist cars with comfortable service at a nominal cost. Information available from E H Boynton N E P A Grand Trunk Railway 860 Washington St Boston Mass
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Boston
Worcester
Springfield
California
Northern Pacific
E. H. Boynton
Grand Trunk Railway System
Washington Street
Mass
New England
Cambridge man pleads guilty in conspiracy and mail fraud
William I. Alken of Cambridge pleaded guilty in federal court to conspiracy to conceal assets and to using the mails in a fraud scheme. Judge Dodge reduced a bankruptcy sentence to one year plus 600 dollars and imposed 18 months for the fraud claim to be served at East Cambridge jail. The 65 year old wept at sentencing amid a separate indictment accusing him of conspiring to bribe a juror in last spring’s fraud trial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William I. Alken
Cambridge
United States District Court
Dodge
East Cambridge
Irish Leaders Meet Tonight at American House
A meeting will be held tonight at the American House with all prominent United Irish League members present. Archbishop O Connell will preside and offer prayer. Delegates from Ireland to the United Irish League convention in Boston include John E Redmond Joseph P Devlin and John Fitzgibbon from Roscommon.
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United Irish League
Archbishop O'Connell
Ireland
Boston
John E. Redmond
Irish Parliamentary Party
Joseph P. Devlin
Belfast
John Fitzgibbon
Roscommon
Probing Graft in City Furniture Purchases and Dept
The Finance Commission will issue a report in days on graft in public buildings furniture from past administrations and missing items. It will cover janitor service at the old court house and suggest further force reductions while not naming Superintendent Morrison. It also previews reports on elections department and hospital coal contracts.
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Public Buildings Department
Finance Commission
Old Court House
Morrison
Elections Department
Boston City Hospital
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Wational Starch Company
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