Republican caucuses show wide contests across districts
The Republican nominations for the State caucuses on Sept 4 drew strong interest in Boston’s political races. Key battles include Adams vs Foss in the 11th district, Lott vs Towle in the 10th, and split delegations in South Boston wards. Multiple senatorial and representative contests unfold across wards 1 through 25 as factions align, withdraw delegates, and campaign leaders push for control of the State committee.
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11Th
Melvin O. Adams
Eugene N. Foss
Congress
William H. Lott
William W. Towle
House
Senate
Beacon Hill
East Boston
George T. Sleeper
Winthrop
A. L. Burnham
Revere
A. Dudley Bagley
Chelsea
Boston
Dorchester
George B. Pierce
Wilbur F. Adams
Temblican
John A. Sullivan
John H. Colby
Hart
James F. Bliss
Charles 8. Clerke
James M. Douglass
William Berwin
Edward Seaver
Richard F. Andrews
Ward
Perlie A. Dyar
State Committee
John L. Bates
Ward 10
Quincy
Arthur P. Russel
Callender
John A. Ordway, Jr
Adams
Thomas J. Olys
Foss
Isaac F. Paul
John L. Harris
Fossa
Thomas N. Hart
Stephen M. Crosby
Charles B. Woolley
Paul du Chaillu Enjoys Russian Welcome During a Visit
Explorer Paul du Chaillu journeys through Russia for research material and to prepare for his forthcoming book. In St Petersburg he travels to villages to acclimate appetite and body to rustic life while a special passport from the Emperor grants him access. He recounts being invited to dance as villagers kiss him and invite participation.
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ST. Petersburg
Paul du Chaillu
Russia
Mayor Collins Receives Prince Henry Portrait
Mayor Collins yesterday received a half length life size portrait of Prince Henry of Prussia. The German consul William T. Reinicke presented the gift as a personal token from the German Emperor, the last of the gifts to Bostonians. The mahogany framed portrait was delivered in person with plans to forward the Mayor’s acceptance to the German ambassador in Washington.
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Collins
Prince Henry
Prussia
William T. Reinecke
Water Works Convention Opens With Merrill in Chair
The New England Water Works Association opened its 21st annual convention at Hotel Brunswick with President Frank I. Merrill of Somerville in the chair. A varied program of educational addresses, amusements, and a tour to the Metropolitan Water Board works was planned. About 200 members are expected over three days. An exhibit showcasing mechanical devices and necessities of the business was prepared.
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New England Water Works Association
Hotel Brunswick
Frank IE. Merrill
Somerville
Metropolitan Water Board
Anglo Russian clash threat looms over Manchuria crisis
London reports Russia’s expulsion order for British customs officials may trigger war as Moscow seeks to keep Manchuria under Russian control despite pledges to China. Britain and Japan vow to resist, while France backs Russia. Paul Lessar orders expulsion of foreigners in Manchuria during occupation.
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London
Russia
Manchuria
China
Japan
England
Car That Killed Craig Running Very Fast
Pittsfield Sept 10 Former Senator Joshua B Holden and Colonel Edwin C Woods of Boston testified at the inquest into the death of Secret Service Officer Craig. They and other witnesses said the trolley car was running very fast when it struck the landau carrying the presidential party. Testimony indicated planned appearances by motor man Madden and conductor Kelly, with lawyer William Turtle to advise. All witnesses completed their testimony and the inquest adjourned to Friday at 10 oclock.
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Pittsfield
Joshua B. Holden
Boston
Edwin C. Woods
Secret Service
Craig
Maplewood Hotel
Jeremiah J. McCarthy
Landau
Mr. Holden
Colonel Woods
Madden
Kelly
William Turtle
Turtle
Man killed by Holstein bull in Vermont farm
Willard F. May, 43, was crushed to death today on Frederick L. Houghton’s Putney stock farm after leading a Holstein bull from barn to pasture. The bull, not previously vicious, caused May’s fatal injuries. his widow and two children remain in Winchester, New Hampshire.
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Brattleboro
Willard F. May
Frederick L. Houghton
Putney
May
Winchester
N. H
Rockefeller Aid Sought to Find Smallpox Germ
Health Officer Friedrich appeals to John D. Rockefeller for funds to locate the smallpox germ. He argues discovery would surpass cholera infantum work in importance and that the germ may be a protozoan, urging Rockefeller to back a careful, humanitarian effort.
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Rockefeller
Cleveland
Friedrich
John D. Rockefeller
Senator Morgan Urges Tax Plan on Trusts
Senator Morgan of Alabama backs a plan to tax trusts to curb or collapse them. He argues Congress can tax all non exempt property and that taxing corporations will check combinations, removing public evils through tax remedies.
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Morgan
Washington
Alabama
Congress
Miller Dupes New York Syndicate Loan Case
Judge Wilmot M. Smith rules Seymour Johnson & Co. liable for 140000. William F Miller, a 520 percent swindler, gave the funds to attorney Colonel Robert A Ammon on the day he fled Brooklyn. Ammon acted as Miller’s agent and loaned money to the stock firm from the dupes.
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New York
Wilmot M. Smith
Supreme Court
William IF. Miller
Seymour, Johnson & Co
Miller
Robert A. Ammon
Brooklyn
Smith
Ammon
Imperial customs employees to resume postal charge in Manchuria
British imperial customs employees, potentially dispatched to Manchuria, may assume control of the postal service. This move signals a shift in administrative duties as foreign officials prepare to oversee communications in the region.
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British Imperial Customs
Manchuria
Washington's View on Russian Manchuria Decree
In Washington the Russian plan to expel foreigners from Manchuria is viewed as a China Russia England issue. No Americans are known in that region, and the decree is seen as aimed at Britain with Russia signaling a commitment to exclude foreign presence. The State Department has not been formally notified.
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Washington
Russia
British consider response to Russian demand in Pekin
A British official expects Pekin to refuse Russia’s order by insisting Chinese authorities retain British customs officials. The British minister in Pekin is likely to press China to keep the officials despite the Russian claim and possible implications for relations with China.
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Russia
Russia Making No Preparations to Withdraw from Manchuria
Pekin dispatches report that Russia shows no visible plan to withdraw from the southeast Shing King area within six months of the treaty. Troops and immigrants are entering Manchuria in large numbers, while no departures are observed.
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Pekin
Manchuria
Shing King
Maiichuria
Democrats Name Henry F Hollis for New Hampshire Governor
The New Hampshire Democrats convened in Concord and nominated Henry F Hollis of Concord for governor. Their platform calls for tariff abolition on trust products, strict enforcement against trusts and pools, free trade or island territories, Philippine independence, and reduced Cuban duties. It also supports local liquor licensing by majority vote, water works and street railways built by cities, and constitutional amendments for popular referendum on laws.
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Concord
N. H
Democrats of
New Hampshire
Henry F. Hollis
State Central Committee
Democrats
Philippine Islands
Portland grand jury indicts deputy sheriffs for bribes
Portland Missouri September 10 authorities report a grand jury returned indictments against Deputy Sheriffs Arthur D Leach and Charles A Plummer for accepting bribes. Also charged are William N Farrell and Frank D Ford in a conspiracy case along with William F Stone and Michael J Callahan in conspiracy counts.
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Portland, Mo
Arthur D. Leach
Charles A. Plummer
William N. Farrell
Frank D. Ford
William F. Stone
Michael J. Callahan
Murphy Named Leader of Tammany Amid Factional Fight
Charles F. Murphy has been picked to head Tammany Hall by a triumvirate plan, with his selection tied to the upcoming primary. John C. Sheehan's stance remains unclear, while critics warn Mayor Low will reveal damning dock board information that could end Murphy’s political career, as support coalesces around a unifying leadership.
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New York
Charles F. Murphy
Tammany Hall
Lewis Nixon
John C. Sheehan
Croker
Long Branch
William Hepburn Russell
Murphy
Low
Dock Board
Russell
Dock Department
Commissioners of Accounts
Richard Croker
Daniel ¥. McMahon
Great Bankrupt Clothing Sale at 65 Hanover Street
A Boston sale ad touts a 500000 dollar bankrupt stock of fine clothing harnesses and saddlery from Rochester. It promises 30 to 50 percent discounts and more on Men and Boys suits over 20 days at 55 and 56 Hanover streets. Sale runs nightly and offers mail order options with guarantees.
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Boston
Hanover
Rochester
N. Y
Eneglis
Vienna
Hanover Street
20Th Century Stores, Inc
20Th Century Dept. Stores, Inc
Roosevelt returns from southern tour in Oyster Bay
President Roosevelt came ashore in Oyster Bay aboard the Sylph at 4 50 p m with Secretary Cortelyou Assistant Secretary Loeb and Mrs Roosevelt and Ethel. He rested after travel and will prepare for an upcoming western trip starting Sept 19. Talks continue on potential German ambassador appointment with Storer Tower and others under consideration.
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Oyster Bay
N. Y
Roosevelt
New York
Cortelyou
Loeb
Ethel
Hempstead
United States
Bellamy Storer
Spain
Andrew PD. White
Germany
White
Storers
Tower
Russia
Nassau County
Governor Crane Receives Distinguished Visitors
At the State House yesterday Governor Crane welcomed Postmaster General Henry C Payne and Connecticut Governor McLean in social calls. The visits were described as purely social.
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Governor Crane
Crane
State House
Henry C. Payne
McLean
Connecticut
Bank of France Robbery Sparks Paris Inquiry
Paris reports say the Bank of France was robbed of about 44 000 in gold. An official interview indicated the theft occurred in daytime, not by burglars, and the crime was discovered yesterday but kept quiet on police advice. No suspects named yet.
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Paris
Bank of France
the Patrie
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