District Senate Nomination Battle Roils Local Machine
In Boston's fourth senatorial district a three way fight centers on Keliher Quinn and Quirk with Daly and Lomasney pressing influence. Quinn lingers as a potential fourth term candidate while Kelcher and Quirk duel for organization support. Daly backs Quinn while Lomasney tries to lure Quinn toward a broader bid, shaping the contest's volatile, latticelike alignments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quinn
Keliher
Lomasney
John Quinn
Ward 7
Senate
John A. Kelcher
Ward 9
Charles I
Quirk
Ward 17
Kelcher
Keli‘ier
Savoy
O’neil
Fitzgerald
John H. Sullivan
Boston
Sullivan
Council
Syltan
Congress
Martin Lomasney
Quinn Ital
P. J. Daly
Daly
Polis Now Say He Took Woman With Hit
The missing Drysdale Bedstead Company bookkeeper Daniel Sinclair is linked to a woman by police. Neighbors and Mrs Sinclair discuss rumors of infidelity while authorities pursue a lead about his departure with a female companion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daniel Sinclair
Drysdale Bedstead Company
Chelsea
Boston
Sinclair
Bedstead Company
Post
Sherman
Tex
New Hampshire
Wrecker Disaster Near Newcastle Colorado Mill Pass
A catastrophic wreck near Newcastle Colorado at noon involved a Denver & Rio Grande passenger train colliding with a Colorado Midland stock train. At least thirty killed and eighteen seriously injured as engines and cars were torn apart, gas igniting fires. conductor Burbank held in custody. Midland engineer Ostrander missing amid scattered reports of shock felt in Newcastle.
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Newcastle
State of
Colorado
Denver & Rio Grande
Colorado Midland Railways
Here
Colorado Midland
Burbank
Midland Special
Clark
Midland
Ostrander
F. H. Strouse
Wreck on the Fitchburg collides near Somerville crossing
Train No. 108 with Conductor W. D. Parks and Engineer Charles W. Hatch derailed after a shifting engine struck near the Somerville avenue crossing. The clash damaged the lead car but no serious injuries report. Yardmaster Titer estimates damage under $2000.
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Somerville Avenue
Fitchburg
W. D. Parks
Charles W. Hatch
Cambridge
Boston
Southern Division
Boston & Maine Railroad
James Dolly
Lowell
Titer
CUSPIDOR HIS WEAPON ARREST FOR IRON CUSPIDER ASSAULT
Dennis Devine 52 lodged at 1063 Washington street was arrested by Station 6 officers for assault and battery with an iron cuspider on George E. Hutchings at the same address. The men argued over a trivial matter and Hutchings sustained a severe cut over the right eye.
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Dennis Devine
Washington Street
Station 6
George E. Hutchings
Hutchings
Emma Goldmann to Speak on Rights of the People
Miss Emma Goldmann will address an audience at Phenix Hall 724 Washington Street Sunday morning. The talk will cover The Rights of the People and is expected to discuss the Providence police action that prevented her earlier in the city.
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Emma Goldmann
Phenix Hall
Washington Street
Providence
String Miner Deputy Sheries At Hazen Mines March
A report notes two hundred strikers gathering at Hazel mines and quitting work to join the Latimer mine march. The body moved along the highway, avoiding private property, and appeared jubilant over their Hazen mines achievement.
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Hazel Mines
Latimer
Hazen
Militia Called Out to Quell Luzerne County Riot
The Third Brigade of the State Militia was ordered out by Governor Hastings to aid Luzerne County Sheriff in Hazleton after a riot near Latimer. Reports describe deputies firing on protesters with twelve dead and about forty wounded. Sheriff Martin complains of assault but shows no marks. public sentiment condemns his earlier actions.
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Hazleton
C. B. Dougherty
Wilkesbarre
Stewart
Gobin
Martin
Sheriff Martins Story From Hazleton to Latimer Breaker Clash
Sheriff Martin returned home on the 10 oclock train from Hazleton and, after meeting his legal adviser, went to the Court House. He admitted giving the firing command and explained mobilizing seventy armed deputies to intercept strikers aiming to reach the Latimer breaker. The clash began at 3 oclock when he halted the marching column and read the proclamation, which the strikers ignored.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Latimer
Notable clash as leader ignores orders during strike
A tense confrontation unfolds as a strike leader refuses to yield, deputies attempt an arrest, and officers fire a warning shot into the air. Strikers intensify their assault, surrounding the deputy force with escalating ferocity.
Sheriff Opens Fire as Strikers Clash with Deputies in Disputed Stand
A deputy marshal narrates a violent confrontation with a protesting group decrying the “desperate” foreigners. Fearing loss of life and property, he orders deputies to defend themselves, and the crowd fires before a volley ends the standoff. The lawman says he acted to enforce Commonwealth law after strikers refused to obey the proclamation.
Public official recalls chaotic shooting aftermath
An official describes a scene of terror after a volley fired at a crowd of foreigners. Some fell dead or wounded, others rushed for shelter, and rescuers moved the injured while the crowd retreated in all directions, with the official insisting the events proved the law was followed and urging an end to the ordeal.
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Thither
Sheriff Leads Deputies to Latimer After Miners Meet
Sheriff Martin described meeting the marching miners at West Hazleton who said they were bound for Latimer to free the men there. He organized seventy deputies armed with Winchesters and revolvers and boarded a trolley car to Latimer, marching down the public road toward the destination.
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Martin
West Hazleton
Latimer
Eleven Die as Miners Clash With Deputies at Latimer Mines
A Hazleton dispatch reports that a mining march toward Calvin Pardee mines led to a confrontation with Sheriff Martin and about seventy deputies. After the riot act was read, a volley killed eleven and wounded thirty eight as miners refused to disperse and fled. Doctors arrived within thirty minutes to treat the injured.
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Philadelphia
Hazleton
Calvin Pardee
Latimer
Martin
Miners Convention in Columbus Sees Tension Over Offer
In Columbus Ohio on September 10 the miners convention continued with officers' proposed settlement shelved. A new delegate challenged the 65 cent offer from Pittsburg operators prompting a heated exchange with President Dolan who denied calling the delegate a liar.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus, CO
Pittsburg
Dolan
President Dolan
Assaulted by toughs target two Station 10 officers
Patrolmen Daniel Tooney and Bannister, both from Station 10, were assaulted during arrests. Tooney subdued one assailant, Joseph Neal of 1193 Tremont street, and the man was taken to the station. Bannister was injured, his finger broken and head hurt, and he was taken to City Hospital after another arrest near Lenox street.
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Daniel Tooney
Tremont Street
Coventry
Tooney
Joseph Neal
Bannister
Lenox Street
Washington
Labor Day Thanks From Boston Parade Officials
Chief Marshal Kneeland and the Labor Day parade staff met at the Central Labor Union to finalize arrangements. A formal note to the Boston Police thanked the force for efficient policing and courteous cooperation, enabling timely movement and smooth parade routing.
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Marshal Kneeland
Central Labor Union
Board of Police
Boston
Fred J. Kneeland
Millions Offer Kidney Health Remedies Warn Of Dangers
An old medical advertisement extols Utah Kidney Beans for kidney and bladder relief and claims to cure fatigue backaches and other female ailments. It lists manufacturers The Turners of Philadelphia and numerous agents across Boston Cambridge Chelsea and surrounding areas.
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Utah
Turners
Philadelphia
Boston
Bean & Harris, Connolly & Davis
H. Copley
Choate Drug and Emical Co
A. J
G. EF. Coleman
L.nus PD
L.nus PD. Dury, Fred C. Greene, Wm. B. Hunt & Co., A. D. Mowry & Co
M. J. McIntire
Daniel Stowell
F. H.talcott
Tessier Bros
G A. Garratt
Woodbury Company
Cambridge
Cahill’s Pharma
Maurice O'Donnell
George M. Olive
Beycroft Imacy
Chelsea
C. H. Adams
J. McGillivray
Brighton
Geo. W. Warren
Allston
Meere & Co
Firemen's Union warns of strike over wage and hour changes
The Firemen's Union executive committee claims a wage cut from 16 to 14 dollars weekly and a rise in daily hours from eight to nine could trigger a strike unless authorities investigate employee complaints. They accuse management of delays and intimidation, with several firemen seeking readmission after leaving the union amid alleged threats. The road employs 100 firemen and plans for action remain uncertain.
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Little
Thomas Bullock
Firemens’ Union
Walker
George Bennett
Bennett
Baker
Milk Street
West End
President Gates Seen Resigning Rumor Denied
Amherst College president Merrill E. Gates returned home from New York at 9 PM and refused to comment on a Worcester report claiming he planned to resign. He repeated that he would not be interviewed further.
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Amherst
Mass
Merrill E. Gates
Amherst College
New York
Worcester
Gates
Darling to Be Elected at Sons of Veterans Camp
In Indianapolis on September 10 the national encampment of the Sons of Veterans discussed history education in public schools. Charles Darling of Boston is expected to be elected commander-in-chief tomorrow, and Omaha is slated as the site for next year’s encampment.
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Indianapolis
Ind
Sons of Veterans
Charles Darling
Boston
Omaha
Jimmie Michael and pacers crash during training
Springfield rider Jimmie Michael and three pacemakers on a triplet suffered a bad spill while training for a twenty mile race with Sesna next Wednesday. None are seriously hurt.
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Springfield
Sesna
Jimmie Michael
Wringer and Carpet Sweeper Stock Liquidated After Fire
The American Wringer Company at 9% Arch and 77 79 Franklin streets is closing out clothes wringers and Bissell carpet sweepers exposed to water during a recent building fire. Buyers can purchase these items cheaply while stock lasts.
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American Wringer Company
Arch
Franklin Streets
Bissell
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John A. Keliher
Charles I Quirk
John Inn
Democratic Organization
Polis
Midhend
Rairoad
Dea
Goldmann ON
Charles I. Quire
House
String Miner
Sheries
Harrisburg
Penn
Sept. Il
Hastings
Luzerne County
Sheriff Martin
Woodbury's
Alaska
Boston & Alaska ‘Trapaportation Company
Washington Est
Labor Day
I. S. Johnson & CO
J. J. Fecitt
Roxbury Bicycle Club
New England Mutual Life Insurance Company
Post Office Square
Massachusetts
Apple
Benj. F. Stevens
Red D. Foster
F. Troll
WM. B. Turner
Sec’y
President Gates
Jimmie Michael Hurt
Tweeds
Birdie
Wilson Bros
Tremont Row
Deane
Humphrey
George L. Perin
Every-Day
Frank F. Deane
L. Humphrey
West Roxbury
Calef
Oliver
J. Newman & Sons
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